May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E855 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

PRAISING THE ARTS FOR The White House ceremony is timed with youth, serving more than 8,000 teens in 1995. DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN the publication of a report developed by the More than 50% of Santa Fe’s 8700+ teens par- President’s Committee on the Arts and Hu- ticipated in Teen Project activities in the manities, Coming Up a Little Taller: Arts past year, of which 55% were Hispanic, Na- HON. BILL RICHARDSON and Humanities for Disadvantaged Children, tive American, or African-American. About OF NEW MEXICO which profiles successful youth programs in 85% of Teen Project participants come from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this country. The CCA Teen Project was one families with a low or low/moderate income. of nine organizations chosen for in-depth Tuesday, May 21, 1996 HISTORY OF THE TEEN PROJECT study by the Committee, drawn from a pool In 1990 the Center for Contemporary Arts Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, unfortu- of 500 youth programs in cities and towns of Santa Fe (CCA) began planning a new con- nately in too many of our communities, our across the nation. The Committee was cept in arts outreach, designed to actively youth are confronted with difficult societal charged with identifying promising cultural engage and integrate Santa Fe’s youth into problems such as drug use and gang vio- youth programs that reach disadvantaged CCA’s activities, and to create a ‘‘place to children, and subsequently to find ways in go’’ that would provide a safe, creative, and lence. For some kids, these problems rep- which to increase the availability of the arts resent an alternate way of life, and often a positive environment for teenagers. Key to and humanities to at-risk children. the development of the Teen Project were way that they can escape their problems and The Committee’s report states that suc- Bob Eggers, a Santa Fean who first con- at the same time gain a misguided sense of cessful programs ‘‘take full advantage of the ceived of the idea of establishing an arts- identity in a society, and at an age, where it capacity of the arts and humanities to stim- based teen center in our community and pro- is difficult to do so. In New Mexico, we have ulate a different way of knowing and learn- vided major funding for the Teen Project; ing.’’ Carlos Uribe, the Teen Project’s Pro- a program that has been successful at offering Bob Gaylor, former Executive Director of gram Director, says in the report ‘‘The arts CCA, who played an instrumental role in de- these vulnerable children a productive and en- provide a safe container for every person or ticing option for indulging their creativity, de- veloping the Teen Project’s programs and in every culture or every group to express raising the necessary funds; and Chrissie Orr, veloping their individuality, and supplying that things about coming into being as an adult, an internationally-recognized public artist crucial sense of belonging. dealing with hardship, dealing with a sense who served as the Teen Project’s first direc- On April 26, the President's Committee on of beauty. No other activity provides us with tor. In 1991 a temporary facility was estab- the Arts and Humanities also recognized this that. [The arts and humanities] allow us cul- lished at the former Brunn School in Santa program and honored the Center for Contem- turally, individually to say things and do Fe, and in the following year the Teen things we might never get to do.’’ Project moved to an easily-accessible offsite porary Arts Teen Project of New Mexico for Director Ana Gellegos y Reinhardt com- warehouse near the center of town, where it having one of the most promising cultural mented, ‘‘We are honored to be a part of the is now located. Highly regarded as a national youth programs for disadvantaged children in Committee’s report, which recognizes the demonstration project, the Teen Project has hard work of the staff, and of the youth of the United States. The work being performed hosted numerous visitors from other cultural Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, who by the Teen Project is invaluable to the com- institutions wishing to replicate its pro- have made the Teen Project into a vital re- munity, and especially to the youths that it grams. As a model program, the Teen source for our community. I feel very privi- Project demonstrates how cities, social serv- serves. This program not only keeps kids off leged to be invited to the White House. Of ice agencies, and cultural institutions can the streets, but it also allows them the flexibil- the nine youth organizations that were cho- combine forces to serve our youth in a very ity to discover their talents, express their emo- sen from hundreds in the country, two are effective and unique way. The Project has tions and creativity, and connect with the soci- from New Mexico [the other is the Working also attracted national attention from other Classroom in Albuquerque]. In that our state ety at large through the arts. quarters. In 1994, former director Chrissie is one of the poorest in the nation, I believe The fact that 85 percent of the program's Orr and two Santa Fe teens testified before this is a testament to the commitment and participants are from low and moderately low Congress in support of the NEA’s Commu- ingenuity of all of New Mexico’s arts organi- incomes, and 55 percent are either Hispanic, nity Building Initiative (at the request of zations—and of the funding agencies, individ- NEA Chair Jane Alexander). In 1995, the African American, or Native American, dis- uals, and businesses which support them— plays that this type of program can work in Teen Project was one of five organizations which enrich the lives of our state’s youth, featured in an international satellite con- some of the most economically challenged and indeed of all New Mexicans.’’ and socially diverse areas. ference and film documentary on youth cul- BACKGROUND ture and violence, which was also broadcast The success of this program also dem- The Center for Contemporary Art’s Teen on PBS. onstrates the continued need for the National Project, now entering its fifth full year of The Teen Project was launched with the Endowment for the Arts and the positive im- operation, successfully demonstrates that support of a three-year NEA Challenge III pact that the arts have on our community. In- the arts can be used as an effective tool to grant and some of America’s most pres- terestingly, the NEA helped launch the Teen bring teenagers from all walks of life to- tigious foundations, including the Mac- Project with a 3-year NEA Challenge III grant. gether in a setting designed by them to meet Arthur, Cummings, Hearst, Brown, Frost, I urge my colleagues to review the back- their specific needs. The Teen Project was and Culpeper Foundations. Generous local support has also come from area founda- ground information on this program, as it has created as a response to Santa Fe’s teen- agers’ complaint that ‘‘There is nothing to tions, city agencies, corporations, and indi- been highly successful in New Mexico in de- do. There is nowhere to go,’’ and to our ob- viduals. Major annual funding has been pro- veloping the minds and confidence of our at- servation that teenagers are an audience tra- vided by the City of Santa Fe’s Children & risk youth, while simultaneously enhancing ditionally undeserved by the arts commu- Youth Commission. and strengthening our community. I believe nity. At the Teen Project, northern New PROGRAMS that his program, and what it offers to our Mexico’s youth develop, produce, and exhibit Open 350 days each year, more than 380 young people, can be successfully duplicated a wide variety of artistic projects in a facil- events and activities are presented annually in other States, and together we can continue ity which they help run. Its participants, in a facility which provides performance, ex- to develop and protect the real future of this who vary greatly in socioeconomic and eth- hibition and band rehearsal space, meeting nic background, reflect our belief that the great countryÐour children. rooms, a darkroom, and offices. These events best way to serve disadvantaged youth is not and activities include: CCA TEEN PROJECT HONORED AT THE WHITE to isolate them in programs that serve nar- More than 250 free workshops in photog- HOUSE row constituencies, but to combine ‘‘likes’’ raphy, printmaking, silkscreen, acting, cre- The CCA Teen Project announced today and ‘‘unlikes’’ in activities which are cul- ative writing, graphic design, dance, theater, that its Director, Ana Gallegos y Reinhardt, turally relevant to all, which encourage and and music. Continuing workshops are pre- will be attending a White House ceremony on inspire the development of a creative voice, sented by local arts professionals, while spe- April 26 honoring the work of the President’s and which make all teens feel like they are cial workshops are provided by regional and Committee on the Arts and Humanities and a productive and valued part of the larger national artists-in-residence who come to the top nine youth programs in the country community. Since that time, the Teen Santa Fe as part of CCA’s programs. that use the arts to change the lives of at- Project has continually expanded its success- Open mike nights were teens present their risk children. ful programs for northern New Mexico’s own music, poetry, and literature.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 Exhibitions of work by teen artists. combining them with adhesives that don’t educated at Benjamin Franklin High School, Weekend dances with local bands. emit toxic, ureaformaldehyde * * * [An- College of the City of New York (BA-Class of Unity Bashes—concerts by youth bands de- other] corporation makes a product * * * 1952) and St. John's University School of Law signed to bring together teens from all parts which uses cotton fiber. Since most paper of the city, from all schools, and from all comes from fast-growing pulpwood trees, (LLB-Class of 1954). ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. reusing it in wallboard won’t spare many Mr. Polizzi served his country with honor be- A visual Arts Apprenticeship program, big, slow-growing species; but there are tween the years 1954±1956 and upon his dis- called Warehouse Works, which offers youth other products that might. One is a floor- charge from the Army, went into private prac- employment in arts-related activities. sheeting panel from the Belcom Tech- tice in Queens County. Other activities run by the Teen Project nologies. The panels only need support at include a weekly radio show, Ground Zero, their corners, minimizing the number need- Mr. Speaker, throughout his 40-year legal broadcast on KSFR-FM to an audience ed. On a national level, that’s hundreds of career, Mr. Polizzi has been an active member throughout northern New Mexico; several thousands of joists—or trees—spared. in various organizations including the Queens performances each year by the highly-re- If you really want to save wood, use steel. County Bar Association, the Columbian Law- garded theater company, Theater of Ur- Using steel studs in your next framing job yers Association and the Catholic Lawyers gency!!!, mural painting projects sponsored could reduce the amount of wood used in a Guild. by the City of Santa Fe; and the production house by up to 50%. Two-thirds of the steel of a quarterly literary publication, Free that goes into structural components comes In 1973 Mr. Polizzi began his career as a Food/Comida Gratis. All of these activities from building and bridge demolition, auto Supreme Court Law Secretary, a position that are produced by the teens themselves, under and industrial scrap. However, if for some he would hold for 20 years. In November the mentorship and guidance of arts edu- reason steel framing doesn’t appeal to you, 1994, he was elected to the judiciary as a cation professionals. you can buy some * * * double-dipped zinc- member of the Supreme Court, Queens Coun- The Teen Project’s newest component is coated storm-guard nails [made] exclusively ty. the Rainbow Project. which offers outreach from remelted steel. to Santa Fe’s most troubled youth, including Recycled glass bottles have become a Justice Polizzi's love for the law is only those involved with gangs and other delin- prime source in fiberglass insulation, but an eclipsed by his love for his family, his wife of quent activities. The Rainbow Project orga- Indiana corporation has found a constructive 38 years Palma D. Polizzi and his children nizes youth conferences, provides outreach use for scrap automotive glass; in fact, 70% Thomas and Carol. services and in-school gang-prevention pro- of its new traffic tiles come from automotive grams, and develops arts-related activities glass manufacturing waste. CTE Glass Prod- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the including lowrider shows and visual arts ex- ucts makes * * * ceramic floor tiles with achievements of Justice Thomas V. Polizzi, hibitions. waste from its lightbulb manufacturing divi- and I ask my colleagues to join me in honor- f sion. ing him as we pay tribute to his 40-year legal There are many ways to recycle wood. In career and his commitment to our justice sys- STATEMENT BY KEVIN GANNON San Jose, CA, New World Lumber rescues tem. REGARDING RECYCLED HOUSING discarded redwood from the Gualdalupe land- fill; after planing off the weathered surfaces, it assembles short sections between deducted f HON. BERNARD SANDERS rails to make fence-board, or they slice OF VERMONT longer pieces into lattice. The firm also HONORING THE CLAY COUNTY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plans to make 24″-wide fence panels. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Building structures to last longer is an- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 other responsible approach to building. In Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, for the benefit the ’90’s, inexpensive materials at this point HON. BART GORDON of my colleagues I would like to have printed don’t lend themselves to that. Cheap build- ing materials can also pose health hazards; OF TENNESSEE in the RECORD this statement by Kevin Gan- for example, inexpensive particle-board re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES non, a high school student from Brattleboro, leases ureaformaldehyde in your home. VT. Kevin was speaking at my recent town Time allowing, I would speak all day about Tuesday, May 21, 1996 meeting on issues facing young people. this topic. Congressman Sanders: Kevin, that was a Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this (By Kevin Gannon) very thoughtful presentation. Can I ask you opportunity to applaud the invaluable services Years ago when someone wanted to tell a very brief question? What impact do you provided by the Clay County Volunteer Fire you not to waste a resource, you might have think your ideas would have on the economy Department. These brave, civic-minded people said, ‘‘Hey, it doesn’t grow on trees.’’ Today, in terms of creating jobs, and what kind of give freely of their time so that we may all feel you don’t have to be a tree-hugger to see the jobs might be created? irony in that. Century-old forests are dis- Answer. Well, right now the remodeling safer at night. appearing, and dwindling timber isn’t our business alone is a $2 billion industry; that’s Few realize the depth of training and hard only environmental concerns when it comes just remodeling, not even construction, work that goes into being a volunteer fire- to building materials. Landfills are fast be- which is multi-billion. And one of my ideas fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, coming ‘‘landfulls,’’ and countless other re- is to create jobs. Subsidized housing is a ``These firemen must have an overwhelming sources are either becoming scarce or are problem in America, and if we could use re- desire to do for others while expecting nothing hazardous to process. cycled resources, I think we could kind of But now a new generation of building prod- kill two birds with one stone. in return.'' ucts offers alternatives, and as concern Congressman Sanders: So you think this Preparation includes twice-monthly training grows about the environment a vanguard of idea could put people to work. programs in which they have live drills, study builders [and] architects * * * around the Answer. Oh, definitely. the latest videos featuring the latest in fire- country are setting new standards for re- Congressman Sanders: Good, Kevin, thank you very much. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars source-efficient home construction. Housing where they can obtain the knowledge they developments for conservation-conscious f consumers (as shown on the poster) are being need to save lives. Within a year of becoming built around the country. To identify re- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten- source-efficient building material, you must THOMAS V. POLIZZI nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro ask the following questions: Do the products where they undergo further, intensified train- use virgin resources efficiently? Do they HON. THOMAS J. MANTON ing. make reasonable use of recycled materials? OF NEW YORK When the residents of my district go to bed Will they offer high quality durability over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the life of the house, and will they help ease at night, they know that should disaster strike pollution? Tuesday, May 21, 1996 and their home catch fire, well-trained and Engineered wood products can use as little Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to qualified volunteer fire departments are ready as half the wood fiber of sawed lumber, while pay tribute to the Honorable Thomas V. and willing to give so graciously and gener- delivering superior performance. Made from Polizzi. ously of themselves. This peace of mind wood chips and veneers, they help to pre- should not be taken for granted. serve large trees and reduce demand for tim- For the last 40 years Thomas Polizzi has ber * * * Laminated veneer is now taking the been an upstanding member of the legal com- By selflessly giving of themselves, they en- place of massive beams. The latest efforts in munity in Queens County, New York. sure a safer future for us all. We owe these manufacturing engineered lumber focus on Mr. Speaker, Mr. Polizzi was born in New volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude making better use of fast-growing trees and York City on March 15, 1931. Mr. Polizzi was for their service and sacrifice. May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E857 SUPPORTING TRUE WELFARE of ‘‘super predators,’’ children growing up in negotiated’’ and that some of these ‘‘details REFORM a shattered society riddled with drugs who will be changed’’ before the federal govern- have no compunction about taking a human ment grants the necessary waivers. This, of life. course, is no surprise. Every time that it’s HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. If some enemy of our country wanted to had the opportunity in other states, the OF FLORIDA undermine the fabric of American society, it Clinton administration has blocked firm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could not inflict anything upon us worse time-limits on welfare, the heart of the Wis- than the welfare system we have inflicted on consin plan and of any serious plan to end Tuesday, May 21, 1996 ourselves. welfare as we know it. Mr. SHAW, Mr. Speaker. I would like to Because we are Americans, we are gener- The White House has trumpeted the Presi- bring to the attention of my colleagues a ous of spirit and large of heart. But our dent’s actions this weekend as proof of his hearts must be in the right place. And per- commitment to welfare reform. In reality, speech that Senator BOB DOLE gave today in petuating a destructive welfare system under however, it is proof of the President’s belief Fond Du Lac, WI in support of true welfare re- the guise of compassion is not in the spirit of that fixing welfare is a job best handled from form. all that made this country great. Washington, D.C. I have come to America’s heartland to talk Four years ago, candidate Clinton came to As any of our 50 Governors can tell you, about the heart and soul of our nation. Wisconsin and promised to ‘‘end welfare as Wisconsin is just one of the many states who I come not as a Senator or as a Majority we know it.’’ As we have seen time and time have to play the ‘‘waiver game.’’ trekking to Leader, but as a man . . . a man who has again, however, the words of candidate Clin- Washington, hats in hand, to beg for ap- spent his life in service to America, and to ton bear no relation to the actions of Presi- proval to fix a failed system. Waiver applica- the American ideals of freedom and human dent Clinton. tions often run for over 100 pages, and turn- dignity, opportunity and personal respon- Last year, Congress passed historic welfare around time is measured in years, not days. sibility. reform legislation written in partnership As a matter of fact, there are currently 27 I come to speak about an issue which, with Tommy Thompson and America’s Gov- other welfare waivers in 18 states currently under the leadership of Governor Tommy ernors. awaiting the President’s approval. Some of Thompson, has risen to the top of the na- This bill provided maximum state flexibil- these applications have been pending since tional agenda. That issue, of course, is wel- ity. For the first time, it converted welfare 1994, and the average delay on each of them fare reform. into a work program, limiting lifetime wel- is 210 days. Thirty years ago the ‘‘Great Society’’ was fare benefits to five years. It gave the states If the President is serious about welfare re- liberalism’s greatest hope, its greatest boast. the tools and the incentive to combat out of form, then he will do the following. He will Today it stands as its greatest shame, a wedlock births. And it would have saved sign California’s waiver today. He will sign grand failure that has crushed spirit, de- America’s taxpayers about $60 billion over Florida’s waiver today. And while he’s got stroyed the families and decimated the cul- the next seven years. his pen in this hand, he will sign the waivers ture of those who have become enmeshed in When faced with the choice of enacting of Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, its web . . . that has created something we those reforms, or ensuring the survival of Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Min- have never had before in this country: a per- the tragic status quo, President Clinton nesota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Penn- manent, dependent class robbed of dignity, chose the status quo. Apparently, he had no sylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and robbed of hope. qualms in denying the American dream to Utah. Five trillion dollars later, all we have is a another generation. But even if the President does sign these growing record of catastrophic failure . . . a Republicans didn’t give up, and spurred on waivers—and he won’t—the bottom line is federal highway paved with good intentions by America’s governors, we gave President that we cannot reform welfare one waiver at that leads directly into the hellish corners of Clinton a second chance. And guess what? He a time. Such response is too little, too late, some of our inner cities. vetoed welfare reform once again. for the families trapped in a failed system. In 1964, when the first massive welfare- Let me be as clear as I can. As President, In a Dole Administration, no state will spending of the Great Society passed Con- my actions will match my words. As Presi- have to play the waiver game. Washington gress, President Johnson proudly declared dent, I will send real and meaningful welfare does not have all the answers. The federal that it would ‘‘break the cycle of poverty,’’ reform legislation to Congress early next role should be limited and should include that it would ‘‘give a hand up, not a hand year. I will insist on its swift passage. And I oversight to make sure the states can meet out.’’ will sign it. And when I say ‘‘real’’ welfare the needs of the poor. But problems are best The premise of the Great Society was that reform: solved at the local level. In a Dole Adminis- the basic institutions of American life do not I mean requiring every able-bodied welfare tration, the states will be free to do what’s work . . . that the path from poverty to self- recipient to find work within two years—or a right. sufficiency that so many millions of immi- shorter period of time if the state so desires. And one thing that’s right is addressing grants and settlers had taken before—and so President Clinton’s plan means no real work the national epidemic of illegitimate births. many millions of newer immigrants would requirement until after the next century. As we all know, illegitimacy is what perpet- take later—had been closed—and that mas- I mean giving states the ability to stop uates the cycle of poverty from generation sive government intervention was the only payments to unmarried teens. President to generation. And too often it turns out way to ensure fairness. Clinton’s plan avoids this tough choice. that the baby born on welfare belongs to a But that liberal premise was patently I mean a five-year lifetime limit on welfare girl who is herself almost a baby and who false. payments with few exceptions. President was born on welfare. Within a few years after the massive social Clinton’s plan means no real limits and no But we are just beginning to recognize that spending of the Great Society got underway, real change. perhaps half of the fathers of those babies the positive trends of the 50s and early 60s I mean making certain that illegal nonciti- are grown men, 20 years old or over. In other were reversed. Dependency increased. Pov- zens are ineligible for all but emergency ben- words, a central feature of the plague of ille- erty increased. efits. President Clinton’s plan, once again, gitimacy is older men preying on young But that doesn’t tell the full story. The avoids this tough decision. girls. ‘‘poverty rate’’ by itself is too antiseptic a And above all, I mean trusting the nation’s Just as in the absence of Presidential lead- term to evoke the human agony and social governors with the flexibility they need to ership the nation’s governors have taken the wreckage of these good intentions gone establish the laboratories of our democracy. lead in reforming welfare in America, today awry—the killing compassion of the welfare President Clinton’s plan means trusting only let me urge the nation’s governors: take one state. federal bureaucrats in Washington. more step. Enforce the statutory rape laws We all know the list of horrors: As you know, the White House spin ma- you already have on your books. Make them Crack babies who start out life from the chine has been in overdrive this weekend, stronger where need be. But enforce them to first day with two strikes against them. when, after years of resisting every attempt the fullest. Solving the welfare problem The plague of illegitimacy in out inner to end America’s horrible welfare system— must include ending the epidemic of male cities, as high as 80% in some areas. President Clinton endorsed Governor Thomp- sexual predators. Children giving birth to children who, we son’s welfare reform package, which needs A Dole Administration will also recognize know, will be dramatically more susceptible federal waivers to become law. that it’s absolutely right for states to sanc- to low birth weight, disease, physical abuse I hope this time the President means what tion welfare recipients who test positive for and drug addiction. he says. But I am sorry to say that, in an- drugs. According to a Columbia University An epidemic of violence the likes of which other attempt to have it both ways, Mr. Report, mothers receiving Aid to Families this country has never seen before, so bad Clinton endorsed the Thompson program but with Dependent Children are nearly three that by 1970 a child raised in our nation’s did not actually say he would grant the times as likely to abuse alcohol and illegal biggest cities was more likely to be killed waiver. In fact, according to a story in to- drugs as mothers who aren’t. than an American soldier serving on the bat- day’s Washington Post, the White House is As many as ten percent of all babies born tlefield during World War II. backpedaling again. The story cites White in America are exposed to cocaine or crack And the latest phenomenon: police depart- House aide Harold Ickes as saying that the in the womb. That same Columbia Univer- ments in our cities warn of a new generation details of the Wisconsin plan ‘‘will have to be sity Report estimates that as many as 200,000 E858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 drug exposed babies are born annually to If we are to get America back on the right Officer Randall MacNair, Officer Orlando mothers on AFDC. track, we need a leader who will confront the Perez, Officer John Kemp, Officer Kevin Basic compassion and common sense dic- failures of big government honestly and Strang, Officer Eva Ezell, Officer Lawerence tate that the government must stop being forthrightly . . . who has the integrity to Cox, Officer Louis Capelli—Rutgers Univer- the ‘‘enabler’’ of those who abuse drugs. Sen- face difficult truths without fear, without sity Police, Officer Donald Smith, Officer ator Christopher Bond of Missouri has point- waffling . . . who is not the rear-guard of Luis Sanchez, Officer Warren Brown, Officer ed out that some welfare recipients who are big government, but who means it when he Douglas Pietrowicz. turned down for employment because they says that ‘‘the era of big government is UNIT CITATIONS flunk an employer’s drug test, then turn over.’’ around and use the results as proof they are In the final analysis, the debate about wel- Lieutenant Louis Jeminey, Sergeant actually seeking employment and deserve to fare reform is all about a very basic issue of George Joyner, Sergeant Juan Roldan. remain on welfare. The states should have values . . . what we believe America has GLOUCESTER CITY AWARD RECIPIENTS MERIT the right to require drug testing, and to deny been, is and must remain . . . a nation of Lieutenant William P. James, Sergeant on their face claims like the one Senator freedom, where the doors of opportunity are William Crothers, Sergeant George Bond discussed. States should also have the open to all, where our government respects Berglund, Patrolman Robert Reynolds, Pa- right to adopt innovations such as providing the values on which families, neighborhoods trolman Michael Kaye, Patrolman Steven welfare recipients with vouchers for diapers and communities are built, where it holds Moody, Patrolman Robert Lee, Patrolman or baby formula in place of cash payments proudly for all the world to see the torch of Michael Barney, Patrolman Kenneth Eller, which might be used to purchase drugs or al- freedom that makes us the last best hope of Patrolman Robert Kraft, Patrolman Harlan cohol. humanity. Blackiston, Patrolman William Eller. It is also right for the state and federal To preserve, protect and defend these val- HEROISM governments to step out of the surrogate ues, to ensure that America’s future is even parent role and ask people to take personal greater than its past, to make that torch of Officer Michael Hughes, Officer Joseph D. responsibility for their lives. Each year, liberty shine even brighter—this is why I Williams, Officer James Wilson, Officer Ty- America fails to collect $34 billion of child want to be the President of the United rone McEady, Officer Benjamin Vautier, Of- support payments. This money often means States. Please, join me in this crusade. ficer William Wiley, Officer Scott Shaw, Of- the difference between living on welfare de- Thank you and God bless you all. ficer Joseph Rubino, Officer Donald Tuttle, pendence or living independently. A Dole Ad- f Officer Kevin Strang, Officer Wayne Mat- ministration will work with the states to put thews, Officer Pasquale Giannini, Officer Or- teeth in child support laws so that deadbeat CAMDEN CITY POLICE AWARDS lando Perez, Officer James Revelli, Officer parents live up to their obligations. We will BANQUET Jeffrey Frett, Officer Carmen Ortiz. establish a uniform tracking system, auto- BRAVERY mate child support proceedings in every Officer James Revelli, Officer Robert state, require that every effort be made to HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Frett, Officer Randal MacNair, Officer Bruce establish paternity, and do everything pos- OF NEW JERSEY Abraham, Officer Troy Redd, Officer Joseph sible to ensure that child support payments IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D. Williams, Officer Jeffrey Frett, Officer go to those who deserve them. George Reese, Officer Daniel Vause, Officer The ultimate issue at stake in serious wel- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 Jeffrey Frampton, Officer Warren Brown, Of- fare reform is not just dollars and cents but Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my ficer Maurice Gibson, Officer Ronald John- compassion. It’s not compassionate to lead colleagues to honor a group of citizens with son, Officer Marshall Morgan, Lieutenant people into a life of drugs, dependency and Serapio Cruz, Detective Luis Ruiz, Sergeant despair. Real compassion must sometimes me that glorify the State of New Jersey. On Raymond Garrison, Officer Edward Cropski. take the form of tough love. It’s time to get the 14th of May this year the City of Camden people out of the destructive lifestyle of wel- held it's Police Awards Banquet. Citizens and fare once and for all. Children having chil- police officers that went beyond the call of f dren should stay at home and stay in school. duty received awards in their particular areas My friends, we know what happened this INTRODUCTION OF THE COMPUTER of service. These people exemplify the defini- DONATION INCENTIVE ACT weekend. When Bill Clinton hears I am com- tion of what a citizen to one's community is. ing to Wisconsin to talk about welfare re- form, he suddenly decides he supports what Police officers put their lives on the line every Governor Thompson has done. day to protect the people of our communities. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO If this keeps up Bill Clinton won’t have to We should award not just the following individ- OF CALIFORNIA make speeches anymore. All he’ll have to do uals, but all officers of the law as well. Without IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is find out my stand on an issue and say, them, our families and communities would not Tuesday, May 21, 1996 ‘‘Me, too.’’ be safe. But too often President Clinton’s state- CITIZEN AWARDS/SPECIAL APPRECIATION Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- ments are like the tornadoes in the movie AWARDS ducing the Computer Donation Incentive Act. ‘‘Twister’’—it looks like a lot is happening, This legislation is needed to encourage great- but in reality it’s all just special effects. Kathleen Toso, Slice of New York Pizza; Still I have to say that America benefits Anthony Santovito, Brinks Corporation; er corporate involvement in the tremendous from the calculated cynicism of Mr. Clinton Diana Vilafante, 104 East State Street Vil- task of bringing computer technology to our and his advisors. Because in this election lage; Rodick Campbell, 1027 Sheridan Street; public schools and other public facilities used year he is agreeing to things we will never Ronald Johnson, 1343 Dayton Street; Willie by children. see him agree to again. Smith, 250 Mt. Vernon Street; Richard Currently, there are two types of charitable We all know it would be different if Bill Suarez, Cooper Medical Systems; Darren deductions for donated computer equipment Lomonico, Cooper Medical Systems; David Clinton were to somehow win re-election— under the Internal Revenue Service CodeÐ his liberalism unrestrained by the need to Smalls, Cooper Medical Systems; Clifton Kil- face the American people again. Instead of gore, 518 Center Drive Chiselhurst; Samuel standard and enhanced. Under the standard trying to preempt Republican initiatives, he Plaza, 600 State Street; Lieutenant Martin deduction, all donations by manufacturers of will do what comes naturally—raising our Taylor, Philadelphia Police Dept.; Sergeant computer equipment to schools are allowed to taxes again, blocking education reform, im- Stephen Naughton, Philadelphia Police deduct the cost of manufacturing the equip- posing more social experiments on our mili- Dept.; David Garrison, Cartuns Hardware ment. tary, mandating more regulations, appoint- Store; Conrad Greenhow, 428 Chambers The enhanced deduction provisions of the ing more permissive judges and the rest of Street; Len Mauer, Bell Atlantic; Jessica Code allow an additional deduction of about his sorry grab bag of liberal policies. Gonzalez Joseph, Campbell Soup Co. 1¤2 the gain manufacturers would have realized The press says it’s working, but, to para- CAMDEN POLICE AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 1994– based on the fair market valuation of the phrase Harry Truman, given a choice be- 1995–1996 tween a Republican and a Democrat who equipment. For elementary schools, this en- Officer of the Year: Detective Leonard hanced deduction is currently limited to dona- tries to act like a Republican, the American Finnemen. people will choose the real thing every time. Chief’s Award: Detective Frederick Davis, tions made by manufacturers to private Ladies and gentlemen, we don’t need four Detective Joseph Repa. schools. more years of broken promises. We need a MERIT This legislation is designed to increase do- President who will sign genuine welfare re- nations by using the Tax Code as a carrot, form. Lieutenant Frank Cook, Lieutenant Louis It’s time for Presidential leadership that Hannon, Sergeant Edward Ingram, Officer rather than a stick. Specifically, the bill brings says what it means and means what it says Maurice Jenkins, Detective Coley Barbee, public schoolchildren in elementary and sec- and I will bring such leadership to the White Officer Kevin Strang, Officer John Kemp, Of- ondary schools into parity with their counter- House. ficer George Reese, Officer Michael Hughes, parts in private schools by allowing enhanced May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E859 deductions for public schools; extends the en- qualified volunteer fire departments are ready H.R. 1743 authorizes funds for the 54 water hanced deduction to libraries, local govern- and willing to give so graciously and gener- resources research institutes located at land- ments, community centers, and other organi- ously of themselves. This peace of mind grant universities in the states and territories. zations, such as boys and girls clubs, that pro- should not be taken for granted. The institutes are an effective way for the Fed- mote the education of children; expresses the By selflessly giving of themselves, they en- eral Government to assist local communities in sense of Congress that donations to under- sure a safer future for us all. We owe these solving local and regional water problems. No privileged schools should be a priority; allows volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude other source of funding provides this kind of nonmanufacturers the same enhanced deduc- for their service and sacrifice. assistance to water research efforts which di- tion as manufacturers, so long as the original f rectly address water quality and supply prob- use of the computer originated with the tax- lems. payer seeking the deduction. Provides that WILLIE B. BROWN, SR., HONORED These institutes conduct research on water charitable contributions must be made within 3 resources which are valuable to the nation years from the date the corporation purchased HON. CARRIE P. MEEK and vital to areas struggling with a limited the computer; and clarifies that tangible per- OF FLORIDA water supply. Because of Guam's small land sonal property includes software. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mass and growing water demand, our water Mr. Speaker, computers can be the most Tuesday, May 21, 1996 lens is being stretched to maximum capacity. important new learning tool in our classrooms Potential contamination of this water lens since the chalkboard. Studies show that chil- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Sat- mostly due to contaminated soil on military dren with access to computers learn faster urday, May 25, 1996, friends and relatives of and former military lands, has heightened con- and better than those who don't. Their scores Willie B. Brown will gather to honor his on- cern over our already limited water supply. on standardized tests go up 10 to 15 percent. going commitment to the South Dade commu- In addition, this program's modest Federal They master basic skills in significantly less nity. I am sure that my colleagues will agree investment leverages significant state and pri- time. And they stay in school more often. But with me that Mr. Brown is truly a man of dis- vate sector funding. In fiscal year 1995, Fed- computers will never realize their full potential tinction. eral funds for the institutes helped secure $65 in schools unless we figure out better ways to Willie B. Brown graduated as the salutato- million in additional funding from a variety of get them in the hands of our children. rian of Mays Senior High School, offering a sources. Silicon Valley has been blessed with several glimpse of the excellence he would continue The research is provided by the Water and private-public initiatives to improve the tech- to achieve. As an adult, Mr. Brown wasted no Energy Research Institute of the Western Pa- nology available in our schools. Efforts like time getting involved in his community. He or- cific (WERI) is applied to real and ongoing Challenge 2000, Net Day 96, the 21st Century ganized the Homestead Southwest Home water management problems on Guam. Our Education Initiative, and Smart Valley's Owners Association and formulated a youth understanding and use of modern water tech- SmartSchools project continue to improve advisory committee in the area. He has served nology will be vital in our effort to increase educational opportunities for students in our on the Florida City Foundation community ad- Guam's water capacity. These institutes are community. visory board and worked to improve the Dade integral to the proper protection and develop- To better educate children, our policies County criminal justice system. He has found- ment of our water resources. should encourage and reward businesses to ed the Homestead Martin Luther King parade I am pleased that the members of this body produce winning outcomes. The Computer Do- as well as the area's African heritage parade. have recognized the importance of these insti- nation Incentive Act would accomplish these Professionally, he has worked on behalf of tutes and afforded them the opportunity to goals by encouraging corporations to donate migrant workers as the community service di- continue their outstanding work. computers to schools, libraries, local govern- rector of the Management Health Clinic of f ments, and other organizations dedicated to South Florida and has provided job training children's learning. and housing information in his role as area di- PERSONAL EXPLANATION I urge my colleagues to support this bill. rector administrator of the Economic Oppor- f tunity Program Incorporated. HON. ROB PORTMAN Ever since I have known Mr. Brown, he has OF OHIO HONORING THE BERLIN always been resilient and visionary in all the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT activities he has forged for our community's well-being. He is imbued with a sense of com- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 HON. BART GORDON mitment to any cause he takes up or any cru- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, on May 21, OF TENNESSEE sade he embarks on. His belief in reaching out 1996, I was unavoidably detained and missed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his fellow human beings is legendary. Rollcall vote No. 180. Had I been present, I The numerous awards with which he has would have voted ``yea'' on Rollcall No. 180. Tuesday, May 21, 1996 been honored represent an unequivocal testi- f Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this mony of the utmost respect he enjoys from opportunity to applaud the invaluable services our community. His countless efforts on behalf HONORING THE BELFAST provided by the Berlin Volunteer Fire Depart- of others bespeak of his enduring legacy to VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ment. These brave, civic-minded people give those who would choose to dedicate their freely of their time so that we may all feel God-given talents to ensure a better future. HON. BART GORDON safer at night. I am proud to have active in my congres- OF TENNESSEE Few realize the depth of training and hard sional district a man of the talent of Willie B. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work that goes into being a volunteer fire- Brown. He serves as a living example of tak- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, ing pride in one's community. ``These firemen must have an overwhelming f Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this desire to do for others while expecting nothing opportunity to applaud the invaluable services in return.'' WATER AND ENERGY RESEARCH provided by the Belfast Volunteer Fire Depart- Preparation includes twice-monthly training INSTITUTE VITAL TO MAINTAIN- ment. These brave, civic-minded people give programs in which they have live drills, study ING GUAM’S WATER QUALITY freely of their time so that we may all feel the latest videos featuring the latest in fire- safer at night. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD Few realize the depth of training and hard where they can obtain the knowledge they OF GUAM work that goes into being a volunteer fire- need to save lives. Within a year of becoming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten- ``These firemen must have an overwhelming nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro Tuesday, May 21, 1996 desire to do for others while expecting nothing where they undergo further, intensified train- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I am in return.'' ing. pleased that the House has passed H.R. Preparation includes twice-monthly training When the residents of my district go to bed 1743, which reauthorizes the Water Re- programs in which they have live drills, study at night, they know that should disaster strike sources Research Act and provides funding the latest videos featuring the latest in fire- and their home catch fire, well-trained and for the water research institutes program. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars E860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 where they can obtain the knowledge they a final Environmental Impact Statement will be CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON need to save lives. Within a year of becoming released. In order to give the Forest Service THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1997 a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten- authority to administer the exchange area, in- nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro troduction and passage of congressional SPEECH OF where they undergo further, intensified train- boundary modification legislation is necessary HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. ing. in 1996. OF CALIFORNIA When the residents of my district go to bed The Huckleberry Land Exchange is a win- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at night, they know that should disaster strike win proposal that enhances both parties land Thursday, May 16, 1996 and their home catch fire, well-trained and ownership patterns administratively and envi- qualified volunteer fire departments are ready The House in Committee of the Whole ronmentally. By consolidating ownership the House on the State of the Union had under and willing to give so graciously and gener- consideration the concurrent resolution (H. ously of themselves. This peace of mind Forest Service will be able to implement a more effective ecosystem-based management Con. Res. 178) establishing the congressional should not be taken for granted. budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal By selflessly giving of themselves, they en- that will allow for wetland protection and long- year 1997 and setting forth appropriate budg- sure a safer future for us all. We owe these term protection for wildlife. It is of importance etary levels for fiscal years 1988, 1999, 2000, volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude to note that the land acquired by 2001, and 2002: for their service and sacrifice. Weyerhaeuser will be managed for long-term Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chairman, f timber production, and will include specific the Republican budget resolution continues measures to protect water quality, aesthetics, the assault on civilian research and develop- INTRODUCTION OF BOUNDARY AD- and other resources as required by the Wash- ment initiated in the first session of the 104th JUSTMENT FOR SNOQUALMIE ington State Forest Practices Act and beyond. Congress. As compared to the President's re- NATIONAL FOREST Mr. Speaker, this land exchange is a text quest, House Concurrent Resolution 178 cuts book example of how land disputes can be re- over $3 billion in fiscal year 1997 and nearly HON. JENNIFER DUNN solved between parties that are willing to look $18 billion over the 6-year period from civilian OF WASHINGTON for areas of agreement rather than differences. science agencies. A summary of some of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anticipated impacts follows: I look forward to working with my colleagues Tuesday, May 21, 1996 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE on the Resources Committee to bring this ADMINISTRATION Ms. DUNN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, measure to the whole House for passage this If implemented, the Fiscal Year 1997 Re- today I am introducing legislation to adjust the session. publican Budget Resolution would have a boundary of the Snoqualmie National Forest to deeply negative impact on the nation’s civil allow private lands owned by the f space program. Not only does it cut the na- Weyerhaeuser Co. located next to the tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- TRIBUTE TO ADM. MIKE BOORDA tion’s (NASA) budget by almost three quar- Snoqualmie National Forest to become a part ters of a billion dollars more than the Ad- of the National Forest. ministration over the six-year period, but it This boundary adjustment will facilitate a makes those cuts in a manner that would land exchange which involves approximately HON. TILLIE K. FOWLER fundamentally destroy the balanced program that has been a hallmark of the space pro- 7,200 acres of National Forest land and OF FLORIDA 33,000 acres of private land owned by the gram since its inception almost four decades Weyerhaeuser Co., of which about 6,278 are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ago. Specifically, the Budget Resolution would outside the present boundary of the Tuesday, May 21, 1996 slash the funding for the Mission to Planet Snoqualmie National Forest. This boundary Earth (MTPE)—a major national environ- adjustment is known as the Huckleberry Land Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, today I at- mental research and monitoring initiative— Exchange. tended a beautiful and moving memorial serv- by a third (i.e., by almost $2.8 billion over six This landmark agreement has been several ice for Adm. Mike Boorda, our Chief of Naval years), effectively canceling the project as currently conceived. In addition, the Budget years in the making and was brought about by Operations. Like all such services, it was an a collaborative and cooperative effort between Resolution would cut NASA’s aeronautics occasion to shed some tears. However, it was budget by almost $900 million over the same the Sierra Club's Checkerboard Project and also an occasion to celebrate the life of a period. A cut of that magnitude will jeopard- the Weyerhaeuser Co. The Huckleberry Land good man and to recognize the extent of his ize important research initiatives in aircraft Exchange includes acreage that is west of the contributions to both the Navy and our Nation. safety; improvement of the nation’s air traf- Cascade Crest in King and Pierce Counties fic management system; development of and will add a substantial donation of land by Admiral Boorda had all the qualities of a quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft; and Weyerhaeuser into the national Alpine Lakes good leader. He was intelligent, creative, prac- many other important areas. The aero- Wilderness Area. tical, and forward looking. He had a wonderful nautics funding cut is particularly troubling By entering into this cooperative agreement sense of humor that delighted everyone he in view of the fact that the aviation sector with the Sierra Club's Checkerboard Project, met, and he was a person of great integrity. has traditionally made a huge positive con- What took him from the level of good leader tribution to the U.S. trade balance and has the public will benefit from a substantial dona- been the source of hundreds of thousands of tion of land. This donation will be one of only to the level of great leader, however, was the high-tech jobs for American workers. In sum, a few added this year into our Nation's wilder- fact that he never forgot that he was a sailor implementation of the Budget Resolution ness areas. By consolidating ownership, an long before he was an admiral. would do damage to NASA and to the na- additional connecting corridor of wildlife habitat Although he rose to the Navy's highest post, tion’s R&D capabilities. between the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and the Mike Boorda never forgot what it was like to NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Mount Si Conservation Area will be created. be an enlisted man or a junior officer, and he Although the Republicans have proclaimed Also, we will be able to add substantial acre- that they assign the highest priority to basic consistently put the needs of those men and research in the federal R&D budget, NSF, age to the I±90 viewshedÐthe area visible to women ahead of his own. He was a genuinely the public from I±90Ðto support the objectives the agency with the broadest charter for sup- warm and humble man, and his love and re- port of basic research and science education, of the Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust. spect for the Navy and for those under his would decline in actual buying power. Al- The Trust is a nonprofit organization whose command were boundless. Those feelings though there is proposed a 3% growth for sole purpose is to create and permanently were warmly reciprocated, as we saw today. NSF’s research accounts, the resolution pro- protect a multipurpose greenway along Inter- vides for no growth in its education direc- state-90 from the foothills of the Cascade In my opinion, Admiral Boorda was one of torate and other critical operations. In addi- Mountains across Snoqualmie Pass to Puget the greatest CNO's the Navy has had. I was tion, the increase proposed for the research Sound. proud to call him my friend, and I will miss him account is about $40 million below the Presi- To accomplish the land exchange through very much. As his friends and colleagues dent’s request, which would provide 4.7% honor his memory today, I ask my colleagues growth. This translates into nearly 500 fewer the administrative process, an Environmental research projects being funded in fiscal year Impact Statement must be completed. This to join me in praying for his family, for his be- 1997. document is expected to be published at the loved Navy, and for our Nation, which has lost The Budget Committee’s report language end of May. After the public comment period, a great leader. continues the indirect assault begun last May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E861 year on the social and behavioral sciences at Environmental technologies create jobs, These proposed reductions and the result- NSF. The report endorses the elimination of generate trade surpluses, and result in eco- ing impacts on NOAA’s programs will sac- one scientific directorate and states that ‘‘no nomic activities with fewer negative effects rifice American lives, property and the na- reductions are assumed to NSF basic re- on the environment. These are the things tional security by crippling weather service search on the physical sciences’’. This posi- that Republicans have asserted can be modernization and operations, preventing tion is taken despite the widespread support achieved without regulation. Apparently the recovery of fisheries and protected spe- for the social and behavioral sciences from they also think this can be achieved without cies, severely curtail vital research, and the scientific community. The President of funding or participation by the agencies jeopardize safe and efficient seagoing com- the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Bruce charged with protecting the environment. merce. Alberts, has stated that research in these The evidence that our climate may be im- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY areas have made significant contributions to pacted by human activities has been increas- PROGRAMS the store of knowledge and to the ability to ing, not decreasing over time. Rather than This resolution again calls for the can- meet critical societal challenges and that approach this situation from an informed po- cellation of the technology partnership pro- NSF supported projects in these disciplines sition, the Republicans choose to ignore the grams within the Department of Commerce. have contributed significant advances in re- problem by shutting down the flow of infor- The elimination of the Advanced Technology search. In contrast, the President’s budget mation. History has taught us that igno- Program, the Manufacturing Extension Pro- request for NSF places no restrictions on rance does not come cheap. The small gram, and the National Information Infra- areas of inquiry in the basic research pro- amount of money saved by eliminating glob- structure Grant Program would result in a grams, relying instead on the agency’s merit al climate change research will not balance cut of $330 million in R&D from the FY 1996 review processes through which scientists se- the budget and puts us at risk of huge ex- level and $526 million from the FY 97 request lect the most promising research directions penditures in the future. level. to advance fundamental knowledge. The cancellation of indoor air research in Elimination of the Advanced Technology DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EPA is justified by assuming that this is a Program would result in the cancellation of responsibility of OSHA. There are two major The budget resolution would cut energy ef- new program competitions expected to yield flaws in this assumption. First this assumes ficiency and coal, oil and natural gas R&D over 100 new awards. To date, ATP has yield- that there are no health problems associated by 50% from FY 96 levels in the first year ed over $1 billion in private sector matching with air quality in residences—this is not and would terminate them altogether in four funds. In addition, the Government would be supported by the facts. Second, barely 30 years. It would make a 48% cut in solar and forced to renege on out year commitments to pages further in the report the Budget Reso- renewable R&D programs in FY 97 and larger over 500 innovative companies. ATP is a rig- lution calls for the termination of the Na- unspecified cuts in the out years. [Although orously competitive, cost-shared program tional Institute for Occupational Safety and not considered energy R&D, the budget reso- that fosters technology development, pro- Health. lution would also cut Energy Information motes industrial alliances, and creates jobs. Drastic cuts in environmental research Administration programs by 42% from the Elimination of the Manufacturing Exten- funding and termination of voluntary, non- FY 96 level.] sion Program would force the closure of 75 regulatory initiatives done in cooperation Now that the Nation’s attention is once MEP centers across the country that provide with industry are unlikely to achieve a again focused on the vulnerability of Ameri- valuable technical assistance to our Nation’s cleaner environment and adequate human ca’s energy supplies, it is ironic that the res- 381,000 smaller manufacturers. Surveys of health protection at lower costs. Although olution eliminates those very programs that client data from MEP indicate an 8:1 return the majority’s rhetoric declares solid sup- offer some potential for avoiding or amelio- on the Federal investment. port for environmental protection, the poli- rating future situations like this year’s sud- Elimination of National Information Infra- cies and funding priorities contained in this den and sharp increases in oil and gasoline structure Grants would result in no funding resolution make it clear they are unwilling prices. These programs help Americans de- for roughly 165 projects designed to ensure to back up their rhetoric with real resources. velop new energy resources, use energy in in- access to advanced innovative telecommuni- creasingly efficient ways, and otherwise NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC cations and information applications across keep our cost of using energy as low as pos- ADMINISTRATION the country. sible. Beyond these energy security and eco- Although the proposed reductions in FY 97 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, nomic benefits, these programs provide envi- are largely absorbed by an elimination of Washington, DC, May 7, 1996. ronmental benefits by reducing our use of Congressionally earmarked programs and Hon. JOHN KASICH, energy resources and by developing economi- the Administration’s own plans to phase out Chairman, Committee on Budget, U.S. House of cally attractive and cleaner ways to produce the NOAA fleet and corps, reductions in later Representatives, Washington, DC. and use existing and new energy resources. years can only be accommodated by a sub- DEAR CHAIRMAN KASICH: As Republican Also included herein is a letter signed by stantial cutback in NOAA’s core missions re- Members of the House Science Committee, nine Republican Members of the Committee lating to weather services, environmental we are writing today in support of continued on Science expressing a desire for alter- and resource management, and research and funding for research and development pro- native levels of funding for these programs development. The Budget Resolution would grams which provide our nation with a sound than contained in the Budget Resolution or cut over $2.7 billion, or 20%, from NOAA’s alternative energy policy. those contained in the Committee’s author- core mission over the six year period. Under On Wednesday, April 24, 1996, the House ization bill. these circumstances, NOAA would need to: Science Committee marked up our FY’97 Au- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Delay the ongoing installation of new tech- thorization bill without including the title nologies and field restructuring to support on the Department of Energy, specifically The guidance provided in this Budget Reso- Weather Service Modernizaton; the Energy Supply Research and Develop- lution and its accompanying report paint a Cut in half future weather satellite cov- ment programs. Since it is unlikely any new clear picture of the Republican’s hostility erage resulting in a blackout should a work- authorization actions will occur on these towards environmental protection issues and ing satellite fail. critical programs before the Budget Commit- the illogical basis for some key Republican Withdraw from its participation in sup- tee markup, we wanted to go on record as policy positions. The budget resolution as- porting DOD in critical meteorological serv- strong supporters of alternative energy re- sumes that elimination of funds for EPA’s ices including the converted polar meteoro- search and development programs. As a num- science programs will result in greater avail- logical satellite program and in providing ber of Asian and European countries develop ability and use of sound science by the Agen- nautical charts and data for safe naval oper- significant global economies, the United cy in its attempts to protect public health ations; States will be forced to compete for an ulti- and the environment. Appendix 2 of the re- Scale back fishery management nation- mately smaller share of the world’s finite oil port makes clear the Republican position wide leading to increased overfishing and al- supply. These programs hold the key to our that all regulations are simply a drain on location conflicts; nation’s future energy needs. the budget and on our economy. Clearly, this Scale back on coastal programs that pro- is no endorsement for the utilization of agen- tect productive and diverse habitats for fish RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY cy regulatory authority to achieve environ- and wildlife, promote cleaner coastal waters PROGRAMS mental protection goals. for recreation and seafood production, and Between FY’95 actual spending and FY’97 In theory, one logical alternative might be foster healthy coastal ecosystems; proposed budget levels (based upon the FY’96 the use of non-regulatory initiatives, in co- Eliminate nautical charting activities and budget resolution), domestic discretionary operation with business, to achieve public navigational services that provide for safe spending has been reduced by 9.2 percent. health and environmental goals. However, and efficient seagoing commerce; However, the House Science Committee draft here too, the Budget Resolution concludes Reduce research activities relating to im- mark and the potential budget resolution that non-regulatory programs are also unac- proving operations for predicting severe mark would result in a 62 percent reduction ceptable. Three of EPA’s Office of Research weather including hurricanes and tornadoes; in renewable energy programs during a two and Development non-regulatory programs: and, year period. Renewable energy and efficiency the Environmental Technologies Initiative, Reduce research activities relating to at- programs are vital to both a healthy envi- climate change research, and indoor air re- mospheric and oceanic monitoring that sup- ronment and a sustainable future energy pol- search are singled out for elimination. ports long-term climate forecasts. icy. With that in mind, these programs E862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 should not suffer dramatically dispropor- TRIBUTE TO SUSAN AND ROBERT and I wish Susan and Bob continued success tionate cuts in comparison with science pro- H. FRIEBERT in all of their endeavors. grams in particular and with unwise domes- f tic spending in general. HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT FUSION ENERGY PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO MR. LARRY RANDA, OF WISCONSIN PRESIDENT, SUBURBAN NEWS- Last year the Science Committee rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ommended a substantial decrease in the fu- PAPERS OF AMERICA sion budget and called for a restructuring of Tuesday, May 21, 1996 the program. In line with the recommenda- Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I tions of the Fusion Energy Advisory Com- HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI pay tribute today to two of Milwaukee County's OF ILLINOIS mittee (FEAC), DOE has worked to address outstanding citizens, Susan and Robert H. these concerns. The first signs of this long- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friebert. As the Milwaukee Chapter of the term redirection appears in DOE’s FY’97 Tuesday, May 21, 1996 budget request, which calls for strengthened American Jewish Committee prepares to support for plasma physics, more research honor Susan and Bob for their many contribu- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to into alternative fusion concepts, increased tions to our community, I would like to take a pay tribute today to one of the finest journal- innovation, and continued participation in moment to reflect on the remarkable achieve- ists working my congressional district, Mr. the international fusion program. We urge ments of this great couple. Larry Randa, Vice President/Operations of the the Budget Committee to support DOE’s Susan Friebert has been one of Milwaukee LIFE Newspapers, who recently became ability to maintain a viable fusion energy County's foremost education and community program within the FEAC report rec- President of Suburban Newspapers of Amer- ommendations. activists for more than 25 years. As the execu- ica [SNA]. As you proceed with the budget resolution tive director of the Quality Education Commis- Mr. Randa, who began with the LIFE as a for FY’97, we ask that renewable energy and sion, Susan is charged with the responsibility general assignment reporter in 1974, takes the efficiency programs be considered a priority of monitoring and evaluating reform initiatives helm of a trade organization that represents and not be unfairly or disproportionately in the Milwaukee public school system. As a suburban publications throughout North Amer- cut. founding member and officer of the nationally ica with a combined circulation of 14 million Thank you for your consideration of this renowned Wisconsin Alliance on Children and readers. He is the third generation of the matter. Families, Susan has been an unfailing advo- Randa family to be involved in the manage- Sincerely, cate for families throughout Wisconsin. Susan ment of the LIFE, which was founded 70 years MATT SALMON, has also been active in the field of health care SHERWOOD BOEHLERT, ago. The newspaper is generally recognized CURT WELDON, policy as member of the Wisconsin digestive as one of the best Suburban newspapers in TOM DAVIS, disease research center advisory board at the the United States. And through his reporting, MARK FOLEY, Medical College of Wisconsin. Her contribu- editing and management, Mr. Randa has con- ROSCOE BARTLETT, tions to Wisconsin's multitude of Jewish orga- tributed mightily to that reputation. The Univer- CONNIE MORELLA, nizations are also immense. Susan has served sity Missouri graduate is the winner of 50 VERN EHLERS, as co-president of the Milwaukee chapter of local, State and national awards including STEVE STOCKMAN. the National Council of Jewish Women, she is three prestigious Peter Lisagor Awards from a board member of the Wisconsin Jewish the Chicago Headline Club. f Conference, and she presently serves as vice In addition to his professional excellence, HONORING THE BAXTER president of the Milwaukee Jewish Council for Mr. Randa is dedicated to his community, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Community Relations. Susan also serves as serving on the Board of Directors of the La vice president of the women's division of the Grange Unit of the American Cancer Society Milwaukee Jewish Federation. President Clin- and the Darien Youth Club, is a deacon at the HON. BART GORDON ton has even recognized Susan's talent and Presbyterian Church of Western Springs and OF TENNESSEE energy by appointing her to the White House coaches youth softball, basketball, soccer and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commission on Presidential Scholars, where volleyball. Tuesday, May 21, 1996 she was recently named its Executive Sec- f retary. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Robert H. Friebert has matched his wife's CONGRESS FULFILLS ITS COMMIT- opportunity to applaud the invaluable services record of public and community service. Bob MENT TO CUT GOVERNMENT provided by the Baxter Volunteer Fire Depart- has served as a member of the United States ment. These brave, civic-minded people give Commission on Civil Rights for Wisconsin and HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR freely of their time so that we may all feel was State chair of the Wisconsin Civil Lib- OF NORTH CAROLINA safer at night. erties Union. When he organized the Wiscon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Few realize the depth of training and hard sin State Public Defender's office, he also work that goes into being a volunteer fire- served on the board of directors of the Na- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, tional Legal Aid and Defenders Association. Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- ``These fireman must have an overwhelming Bob has also been a major force in Wiscon- er, we finally completed fiscal 1996 appropria- desire to do for others while expecting nothing sin's Jewish community. Bob has served as tions action late last month. And although we in return.'' the Chair of the Milwaukee Jewish Council on were forced to add back funds to get the Preparation includes twice-monthly training Community Relations and was the first chair of President's signature, the final product reflects programs in which they have live drills, study the Wisconsin Jewish Conference, where he the Republican party's commitment to cutting the latest videos featuring where they can ob- was the principal author of and fought tire- government programs. The fiscal year 1996 tain the knowledge they need to save lives. lessly for the passage of Wisconsin's Hate bills cut $23 billion from last year's levels. As Within a year of becoming a volunteer fire- Crimes law. Bob is also member of the Board my colleague from Louisiana, Appropriations fighter, most attend the Tennessee fire training of the National Jewish Democratic Council. Chairman BOB LIVINGSTON, said in announcing school in Murfreesboro where they undergo Bob is a trustee of the Medical College of Wis- the programs and projects terminated in the further, intensified training. consin, and was the founding chair of the fiscal year 1996 appropriations bills: ``We are When the residents of my district go to bed M.C.W. Digestive Disease Research Center cutting government beyond targets set by the at night, they know that should disaster strike Advisory Board. Bob is also the first Chairman budget resolution. These numbers are proof and their home catch fire, well-trained and of the Board of the Wisconsin Research Cen- that we're doing our part to balance the budg- qualified volunteer fire departments are ready ter, organized to support pluralism in American et in 7 years. While President Clinton fights to and willing to give so graciously and gener- public society. Both Susan and Bob have preserve bureaucracies, Republicans are fight- ously of themselves. This peace of mind been extremely active at their synagogue, ing to relieve the American taxpayer. This is a should not be taken for granted. Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun. dramatically different way of doing business in By selflessly giving of themselves, they en- Mr. Speaker, I commend the Milwaukee Washington.'' sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Chapter of the American Jewish Committee on I couldn't agree more. That is why I want to volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude its excellent selection of Susan and Robert H. submit the terminations that were included in for their service and sacrifice. Friebert for this year's human relations award, the fiscal year 1996 appropriations bills. This May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E863 list was compiled by the Appropriations Com- In House Energy Mgmt. ($31.3 million). Congregate Housing ($25 million). mittee, and demonstrates our commitment to a Water Conservation Challenge Partner- Project Based Service Coordinators ($22 balanced budget in 7 years. ships ($9 million). million). Energy/Water Product Efficiency Stand- Economic Development Initiative ($350 ELIMINATIONS ards ($450,000). million). The following are terminations included in Construction Prod. Advancement Research Joint Community Development ($6 mil- signed bills and levels negotiated in H.R. Program ($6 million). lion). 3019, the omnibus spending bill: Nat’l Assessment of Water Supply Demand Lease Adjustments ($22 million). TRANSPORTATION & Avail. ($3 million). Loan Management ($150 million). Nat’l Special Data Infrastructure ($2 mil- Public Housing Coordinators ($30 million). Highway demonstration projects ($352 mil- lion). Service Coordinators ($30 million). lion). Dredging Oper. and Environmental Re- Local rail freight assistance ($17 million). COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE search ($3 million). Penn Station Redevelopment ($40 million). Advanced Technology Program ($340 mil- Water Operations Tech. Support Program Interstate Commerce Commission (after lion). ($1.5 million). Jan. 1) ($15.4 million). U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration River Confluence Ice Research ($1 million). Coast Guard buoy replacement project ($8.5 ($14 million; $2 million left for closeout Natural Resources Technical Support ($1.6 million). costs). million). Coast Guard 82-foot WPB capability re- Non-point Pollution Source Control grants Environmental Review Guide for Oper- placement ($4 million). ($5 million). ations ($1.5 million). Coast Guard HH–65 helicopter gearbox up- Endowment for Children’s Educational Tel- Reinvested User Fees for Recreation Im- grade ($2.5 million). evision ($2.5 million). provements ($5 million). Coast Guard GPS 2nd District ($2.4 mil- Contributions to U.N. Industrial Dev. Or- Real Time Water Control Research Pro- lion). ganization ($28 million). gram ($850,000). FAA ‘‘Quality through partnership’’ pro- Competitive Policy Council ($1 million). gram ($1.79 million). INTERIOR Ounce of Prevention Council ($1.5 million). FAA NAS management automation pro- Bureau of Mines ($30 million). LABOR, HHS (HOUSE ELIMINATIONS): gram ($2 million). Emergency Preparedness (DOE) ($8 mil- [Department of Labor] FAA traffic management system ($10.8 mil- lion). [Employment and Training Administra- lion). Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp. tion:] FAA Digital BRITE display ($5.5 million). ($7 million). Youth Fair Chance ($24 million). FAA remote maintenance monitoring sys- Urban park and recreation fund ($6 mil- Rural Concentrated Employment ($3.8 mil- tem upgrade ($3 million). lion). lion). FAA Integrated network management sys- State grants/land and water conservation JTPA Concentrated Employment ($6 mil- tem ($300,000). fund ($25 million). lion). FAA precision runway monitors ($1.2 mil- Business enterprise development grants ($2 National Commission for Employment Pol- lion). million). icy ($2.2 million). FAA future airway facilities technologies Indian direct loan program ($1 million). American Samoans (Training & Employ- (R&D) ($3.4 million). Navajo rehabilitation trust fund ($2 mil- ment Services) ($5 million). FAA general aviation renaissance ($1 mil- lion). Microenterprise Grants ($2.25 million). lion). Rural abandoned mine program (RAMP) ($8 National Center for the Workplace ($1.1 Federal Hwy. Admin. OJT/supportive svcs. million). million). ($5 million). Advanced computational technology ini- Office of the American Workplace Depart- FHWA ITS advanced technology applica- tiative ($10 million). mental Management ($7.4 million). tions ($10 million). Coalbed methane program ($2 million). [Department of Health and Human Serv- FHWA ITS priority corridors ($10 million). Planar solid oxide fuel cells program ($3 ices] million). AGRICULTURE [Public Health Services] Mild gasification process development unit State Offices of Rural Health ($3.9 million). Cattle Tick Eradication Program, Food ($4 million). Stamp Program ($12.5 million). Trauma Care—Public Health Service ($4.7 Gasifier improvement facility ($4 million). million). Closed 3 Agriculture Research Svc. labora- Advanced absorption fluids ($1 million). tories ($1 million). Native Hawaiian Health Care ($4.5 million). Microcogeneration ($2 million). [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv- Eliminated 26 research grants ($4.7 mil- Lighting collaboratives ($1 million). lion). ices Administration] Federal energy efficiency fund ($7 million). Community Support Demonstrations— Nutrition Education Initiative, Extension Cool communities ($2 million). Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services activities ($4.3 million). Training for commercial building opera- Admin. ($24 million). TREASURY-POSTAL SERVICE tors ($2 million). Homeless Service Demonstrations ($21 mil- Pressure calciner project ($2 million). Advisory Commission on Intergovt. Rela- lion). Aluminum spray forming ($3 million). tions ($216,000). Treatment Grants to Crisis Areas—Sub- Advanced fluid catalytic cracker ($2 mil- Administrative Conference of the U.S. ($1.2 stance Abuse Services ($35 million). million). lion). Treatment Demonstrations/Criminal Jus- Food, textiles and agriculture program ($1 Treasury Special Forfeiture Fund ($45 mil- tice Programs ($37.5 million). lion). million). Treatment Demonstrations/Critical Popu- Grants to industrial associations ($1 mil- IRS Tax Compliance ($405 million). lations ($23.5 million). OPM Federal Quality Institute ($800,000). lion). Comprehensive Comm. Treatment Pro- Industrial assessments ($1 million). OPM International Affairs Office ($140,000). gram—Substance Abuse Services ($27 mil- CNG absorbent systems and tank design ($1 OPM Research Office ($2.2 million). lion). million). OPM Job Information ($2.5 million). Substance Abuse Svcs. Training ($5.5 mil- Federal fleet vehicle acquisitions (elim. OPM Occupational Testing ($14.4 million). lion). central DOE fund) ($20 million). High Risk Youth—Prevention Demonstra- LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Collaborative effort with DOT on crash be- tions ($65 million). Office of Technology Assessment ($18.4 mil- havior ($1 million). Other Programs—Prevention Demonstra- lion). Automotive piston technologies ($5 mil- tion ($6.6 million). U.S. Code subscriptions for Members lion). Community Partnerships ($114 million). ($420,000). Locomotive fuel cell program ($1 million). Prevention Education/Dissemination ($13.4 House Parking Lot 6 ($238,000). Fuel cells for buses ($3 million). million). Warehouse at 120 Canal St., SE ($181,000). Integrated resource planning (utility sec- Prevention Education/Training ($16 mil- Historical Society calendars for Members tor programs) ($9 million). lion). ($850,000). VA-HUD, INDEP. AGENCIES Folding Room (privatized) ($6.1 million). [Assistant Secretary for Health] Barber Shop (privatized) ($148,000). Chemical Safety and Hazards Investigation Office of Disease Prevention & Health Pro- Ended taxpayer-subsidized flag office Board ($500,000). motion ($4.6 million). ($324,000). Office of Consumer Affairs ($2.2 million). Emergency Preparedness ($2.1 million). Public Housing Development ($598 million). Health Care Reform Data Analysis ($2.7 ENERGY AND WATER Enterprise Zone Homes ($50 million). million). Gas Turbine Modular Helium Reactor ($20.7 Pension Fund Partnerships ($350 million). Health Service Management ($18.4 million). million). Flexible Subsidy Fund ($50 million). [Health Care Financing Administration] Russian replacement program ($5 million). Neighborhood Development ($5 million). Counseling Program ($10 million). Technology Partnership program ($3 mil- Community Adjustment Planning ($2 mil- Essential Access Community Hospitals lion). lion). ($3.5 million). E864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 New Rural Health Grants ($1.7 million). Faculty Development Fellowships ($3.7 HONORING THE ALPINE [Administration for Children and Families] million). VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Civics & English Education Grants ($6 mil- School, College and University Partner- lion). ships ($3.8 million). Child Development Associate Scholarships Legal Training for the Disadvantaged ($2.9 HON. BART GORDON ($1.3 million). million). OF TENNESSEE Runaway Youth Activities ($14 million). [Howard University] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Youth Gang Substance Abuse ($10.5 mil- Regular Program—Endowment Program Tuesday, May 21, 1996 lion). ($3.5 million). ABCAN ($288,000). Clincial Law Center—Endowment Program Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Dependent Care/Planning & Development ($5.5 million). opportunity to applaud the invaluable services ($13 million). Research ($4.6 million). provided by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Depart- Child Welfare Research ($6.3 million). Construction ($5 million). Social Services Research ($15 million). ment. These brave, civic-minded people give Family Support Centers ($7 million). College Housing & Acad. Facilities Loans freely of their time so that we may all feel Rural Housing ($2.9 million). ($1 million). safer at night. Farmworker Assistance ($3 million). [Education Research, Statistics & Im- Few realize the depth of training and hard Demonstration Partnerships ($7.9 million). provement] work that goes into being a volunteer fire- 21st Century Learning ($750,000). [Administration on Aging] fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, National Diffusion Network ($14 million). Pension Counseling ($1.9 million). ``These fireman must have an overwhelming Federal Council on Aging ($176,000). [Libraries] White House Conference on Aging ($3 mil- Library Literacy Programs ($8 million). desire to do for others while expecting nothing lion). [Department Management] in return.'' [Department of Education] National Board of the Fund for the Improv. Preparation includes twice-monthly training State School Improvement ($27 million). of Post Secondary Ed. ($128,000). programs in which they have live drills, study [School Improvement Programs] President’s Ad. Comm. on Ed. Excellence the latest videos featuring the latest in fire- Safe & Drug Free Schools—Nat’l Programs for Hispanic Am. ($286,000). fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars ($25 million). [Related Agencies] where they can obtain the knowledge they Education Infrastructure ($35 million). Vista Literacy Corps—Domestic ($5 mil- need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Law Related Education ($5.8 million). lion). Christa McAuliffe Scholarships ($1.9 mil- a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten- Senior Demonstration Program ($1 mil- nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro lion). lion). where they undergo further, intensified train- Women’s Educational Equity ($3.9 million). National Ed. Standards & Improvement Dropout Prevention Demonstrations ($28 Council ($2 million). ing. million). When the residents of my district go to bed Training in Early Childhood ($13 million). f at night, they know that should disaster strike Family and Community Endeavor Schools and their home catch fire, well-trained and ($11 million). [Bilingual and Immigrant Education] A TRIBUTE TO CAMILO qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Support Services ($14 million). FERNANDEZ AND HIS EXTRAOR- and willing to give so graciously and gener- Professional Development ($25 million). DINARY LIFE OF PUBLIC SERV- ously of themselves. This peace of mind [Special Institutions] ICE should not be taken for granted. Endowment Grants—National Tech. Insti- By selflessly giving of themselves, they en- tute for the Deaf ($336,000). HON. ILEANA ROS–LEHTINEN sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Construction—National Tech. Institute for volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude the Deaf ($150,000). OF FLORIDA for their service and sacrifice. Endowment Grants—Gallaudet University IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ($1 million). f Tuesday, May 21, 1996 [Vocational and Adult Education] TRIBUTE TO LAKEWOOD Community Based Organizations ($9 mil- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Camilo lion). KIWANIANS Consumer and Homemaker Education ($34 Fenandez, a man widely admired and re- million). spected throughout the Hispanic community of HON. MARTIN R. HOKE State Councils ($8.8 million). the United States, will receive the 1996 OF OHIO Demonstrations—National Programs ($20 Manuel Antonio de Varona Award, from the million). Junta Patriotica Cubana, in recognition of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Occupational Info. Coord. Com- extraordinary public service career. Tuesday, May 21, 1996 mittee ($6 million). Camilo Fernandez is the President of the Evaluation & Technical Assistance—Adult Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, I want to share Education ($3.9 million). Asociacion Pro-Cuba and also of the regional with my colleagues inspiring and irrefutable National Institute for Literacy ($4.8 mil- New Jersey Board of Directors of the Junta evidence of the goodness and compassion lion). Patriotica Cubana. He has also presided, with and humanitarian concern of the American Workplace Literacy Partnerships ($18 mil- great distinction, the Lions Club Chapter of people and the ladders of opportunity they lion). Elizabeth, NJ, also serving in its Board of Di- have raised for their fellow citizens, particularly [Student Financial Assistance] rectors for 20 consecutive years and as Vice- those who have fallen behind. State Post-Secondary Review Program ($20 Governor for the 16th-E district of Lions Inter- For 75 years, the members of the Kiwanis million). national. These are only a few examples of [Higher Education] Club of Lakewood, OH, have quietly per- Endowment Grants ($6 million). the devoted and unselfish service he has pro- formed acts of human kindness to serve the HBCU Set-aside ($2 million). vided his community. needs of young and old alike. Chartered May Evaluation ($1 million). Throughout his exceptional life, Camilo 17, 1921, it was the city's first service club. Native Hawaiian & Alaska Native Cultural Fernandez has been at the forefront of efforts Through the dark days of the Great Depres- Arts ($1 million). to reestablish freedom and democracy in sion, during times of war and peace, amid tu- Eisenhower Leadership Program ($4 mil- Cuba, his native homeland. The desire to see multuous change and the unimagined chal- lion). his fellow countrymen free from repression Innovation Projects in Community Service lenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving ($1.4 million). has been the primary inspiration of his life and society. Lakewood's remarkable Kiwanians Cooperative Education ($6.9 million). continues even stronger today. have been a constant, unwavering source of Student Financial Aid Database ($496,000). Together with his wife, Maria Julia, Camilo help and inspiration for their fellow citizens. National Science Scholarships ($4.4 mil- Fernandez has demonstrated great leadership They saw the urgent needs of their commu- lion). in his involvement in numerous civic, cultural nity and acted instinctively to help. They do- National Academy of Science, Space & and patriotic activities. nated food, collected and distributed clothing, Technology ($2 million). For his tireless efforts in support of his com- formed a scholarship program for college and Douglas Teacher Scholarships ($14.5 mil- lion). munity and for his perseverance in trying to vocational school students, built a picnic pavil- Olympic Scholarships ($1 million). bring freedom to his homeland of Cuba, I pay ion and running track, sponsored youth health Teacher Corps ($1.8 million). tribute to Camilo Fernandez. He truly is a and safety campaigns and hundreds of other Harris Scholarships ($20 million). giant among ordinary men. programs and activities that have helped to May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E865 enrich the quality of life for generations of In 1971, to commemorate its 50th anniver- this week, profiled a Houston-based company Lakewood families. sary, the club was the prime funder of the that is flying high: Continental Airlines. The ar- Lakewood Kiwanians have breathed life into open picnic pavilion at Lakewood Park, un- ticles in the Wall Street Journal and Business the ideals of brotherhood, community and citi- derwriting $20,000 of the $30,000 cost. In 1985, a check for $100,000 was given to Week chronicled the improved service that zenship for three-quarters of a century. They Lakewood High School to build an eight- Continental Airlines now offers its pas- have personified what is best about America, lane, all-weather running track located at sengersÐand the resulting improvement in its people. the school’s athletic field and open to the Continental's bottom line. The club's long record of service is chron- community. Three years later, a new $22,000 Under the leadership of Chief Executive Of- icled in the following article from the Lake- automotive van was donated to this area’s ficer Gordon Bethune, and as a result of wood Sun Post by Dan Chabek, a trustee Youth Challenge organization to transport greater cooperation and better communication emeritus of the Lakewood Historical Society handicapped children. between labor and management, Continental and a former board member of Lakewood In more recent years, there have been Airlines has transformed itself from a mediocre many ongoing beneficial programs, such as: Kiwanis. I ask that this be placed in the Free distribution of vegetable and flower carrier to one of America's best-run airlines. RECORD and I urge my colleagues to join me seeds to grade school pupils in the spring for After weathering some turbulence in the in congratulating the members of the club on backyard gardens, with prizes awarded to 1980's, Continental is soaring into clear skies, their 75th anniversary, but more than that, for winning student growers at the end of the and we Houstonians couldn't be prouder that touching the lives of our community and its crop season. our hometown carrier is doing so well. people in such a positive way over the years. No-charge, one-on-one tutoring by In the year and a half since Gordon Be- Kiwanians to pupils needing help in math, LAKEWOOD ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 75TH thune arrived at Continental from Boeing, social studies and reading. Also, similar par- ANNIVERSARY there have been many changes at the airline. ticipation in a ‘‘Grandparents, Read to Me’’ (By Dan Chabek) class for preschoolers who show signs of No longer does Continental Airlines have one In what Lakewood organization does one probable later learning difficulties. of the industry's worst records for on-time per- find compassion for the needy and handi- Annual vocational undertaking wherein formance, lost or mishandled baggage, or cus- capped, aid for the elderly, support of youth, Lakewood students, hopeful of pursuing des- tomer complaints. Today, Continental has one young children priority one, and a deter- ignated careers, can elect to ‘‘shadow’’ for a of the industry's best records in each of those mination to make our city the best place in day Kiwanians who are successful in the par- performance categories. The airlines now pro- which to live? ticular field the student desires to enter. The answer is the Lakewood Kiwanis Club, vides its customers with some of the best Regular monthly ‘‘pass-the-can’’ donations service in the skiesÐand word's getting out. which is celebrated its 75th birthday this up to $100 or more at Kiwanis luncheons for month. the Lakewood Christian Service Center’s Continental Airlines is attracting more leisure Across the years the membership, now Hunger Project. travelers as well as business travelers, and numbering 183, has immersed itself in hun- To obtain funds for conducting most of its the airline's bottom line is in better shape dreds of charitable projects, always striving good-deed works, Lakewood Kiwanis relies to today than it has been in years. to provide hands-on volunteer help as well as a large extent on two fund-raising programs. Now, while Gordon Bethune is a highly tal- monetary assistance. It makes and distributes doughnuts, as many ented and motivated chief executive officer, Chartered May 17, 1921, the club became as 4,000 dozens a year, and it sells tickets and the turnaround at Continental Airlines is not Lakewood’s first service organization. Its prints playbills for an annual musical vari- goals to improve quality of life have been the result of his efforts alone. It is the result ety show performed by a local amateur cast of the hard work of the thousands of dedicated sparked all along by the Kiwanis motto: ‘‘We known as The Group. build.’’ Kiwanians also roll up their sleeves for nu- individuals who make Continental ``more air- The Lakewood club is part of Kiwanis merous other money-making projects, in- line for your money''Ðemployees like the bag- International, which comprises more than cluding hot dog sales at community fes- gage handler who makes certain the right bag 300,000 members from nearly 8,800 clubs in tivals, spaghetti dinners, and reverse raffles. is loaded on the right flight, the flight attendant more than 75 nations. Assists in fund-raising endeavors are forth- First in the worldwide organization was who provides a weary traveler with a little coming from student affiliates of Lakewood extra attention, and the mechanic who takes the Detroit Club, founded by Allen Simpson Kiwanis—the Key Club at Lakewood High Browne, a professional organizer, in early the time to prevent problems even before they School and Builders Club chartered at Har- become problems. 1915. Later that year, the No. 2 club was ding, Horace Mann and Emerson Middle formed in Cleveland. Schools, and Lakewood Lutheran School. The significant improvements that we've all Its president, Harry H. Hoard, got the ball A former auxiliary, one made up of the experienced at Continental Airlines show that rolling for a Lakewood accession that would wives of members and known as the Lake- when management and labor work together, become the initial suburban Kiwanis in wood Kiwani-Anns, was founded in 1961. It re- each can prosper. This mistrust and anger Greater Cleveland. He invited Dr. Walter F. mained active for many years until the ad- that for too long characterized relations be- Keating of Lakewood to round up a core of 84 vent, within the past decade, of women mem- local businessmen as charter members. tween Continental management and the air- bers in the club’s main roster. Keating was named first president of the line's employees is gone. Under Gordon Be- This month, as a special gesture to mark Lakewood club. thune's leadership, new and innovative incen- its anniversary, Lakewood Kiwanis provided Current officers are Timothy Friedmann, an illuminated sign to be placed in front of tives have been instituted to ensure that Con- president; Susan Brooks Dickinson, first vice the Board of Education Building on Warren tinental employees spend more time serving president; Ernest M. ‘‘Tex’’ Phillips, second Road. the needs of their customers, and less time ar- vice president; Harold Mathiott, secretary; Also on the club’s agenda is an anniversary guing among themselves. Those incentives James Simon, treasurer. banquet for members, families and friends. It In its fledgling years, Lakewood Kiwanis have created an environment in which Con- is set for Friday evening, May 17, at Wag- made numerous contributions, including tinental Airlines employees are encouraged to ner’s Country Inn in Westlake. $5,900 to aid victims of the horrible 1924 Lo- work together to accomplish the impossibleÐ Finally, in case you’ve wondered, the name rain tornado, and $5,000 to build a camp rather than spending their workdays convinc- ‘‘Kiwanis’’ is from an old American Indian lodge in Rocky River valley to accommodate expression. One broad interpretation was ing one another that something cannot be the Boy Scouts, YMCA and various other that it meant. ‘‘We have a good time—we done. Today, everyone at ContinentalÐat cor- youth groups. make noise.’’ However, other definitions, porate headquarters, at each maintenance fa- During the Great Depression of the ’30s, cility, at every airport and every boarding the club held charity drives during which now more generally accepted, are ‘‘We members plied the city streets in their own trade’’ or ‘‘We share our talents.’’ gateÐunderstands that their fates are tied to- cars to pick up used clothing and food for f gether. They understand that they and their distribution to jobless families. airline will prosper or failÐtogether. Lakewood Kiwanis has taken particular HOUSTON-BASED CONTINENTAL This transformation has not been easy, pride and interest in its Scholarship Founda- AIRLINES IS FLYING HIGH quick or painless. In fact, to some, the mere tion. Starting in 1954, it has awarded to date fact that Continental Airlines is still flying is $623,000 in college grants to 170 deserving HON. JACK FIELDS nothing short of a miracle. high school seniors. Mr. Speaker, the new Continental Airlines Today, the foundation has a net worth in OF TEXAS excess of $300,000, with funding coming from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES may be the result of a miracle, good luck or just plain hard work on the part of thousands endowments, interest on investments, and Tuesday, May 21, 1996 contributions mostly by Kiwanians at week- of Continental Airlines employees and execu- ly Tuesday luncheon meetings in Lakewood’s Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Wall tives. Whatever the cause, we Houstonians fa- Masonic Temple on Detroit Road. Street Journal last week, and Business Week miliar with Continental's turbulent past are E866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 pleased that its future looks so bright. Con- the guidelines of the Alaska Forest Practices stated, ``I've seen Federal law enforcement tinental is a major employer in Houston, and Act (FPA) do not have an adverse impact on agents increasingly pursue policies that have we are proud that our hometown airline is set- fish habitat and stream channel conditions. Prepared by Pentec Environmental for done little or nothing to increase the flocks, ting the pace in the highly competitive airline Sealaska Corporation and the Alaska Forest but which have succeeded in driving many or- industry. I salute Gordon Bethune for his ef- Association, the report evaluates the effec- dinarily law-abiding hunters from the field, in- forts to make that possible, and I salute the tiveness of the FPA in protecting fish habi- cluding landowners who once invested consid- hard work and dedication of each and every tat and channel conditions. The report con- erable assets in migratory bird management, Continental employee for a job very, very well solidates the findings of 1992, 1993 and 1994 monitoring studies and is part of a continu- but who are now no longer willing for fear of done. violating a law no one understands.'' f ing investigation that will provide informa- tion on FPA effectiveness in both the short I urge my colleagues to read Mr. Reiger's ALASKA STATE FOREST PRAC- and long term. testimony to learn about problems associated The FPA specifies best management prac- TICES ACT PROTECTS FISH with the current baiting regulations and pos- HABITAT tices (BMP) for loggers to follow in prevent- ing significant adverse effects from timber sible ways to improve this situation. harvest activities on habitat and water qual- TESTIMONY BY GEORGE REIGER, CONSERVATION HON. DON YOUNG ity. In 1992, Pentec was contracted to de- EDITOR OF FIELD & STREAM, AT THE CON- OF ALASKA velop and implement a monitoring program GRESSIONAL HEARING ON MIGRATORY BIRD to collect data on fish habitat and channel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BAITING REGULATIONS, MAY 15, 1996 conditions from streams in forested lands of Tuesday, May 21, 1996 coastal Alaska. The objectives of the mon- My name is George Reiger. I’ve been con- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I want itoring program were to determine whether servation editor of Field & Stream for 22 to bring the attention of my colleagues to a fish habitat conditions have changed as a re- years. During that time, I’ve watched lan- new study. The study details the effect of sult of forest practices and whether habitat guid leadership in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife modern logging techniques under the State of quality has been significantly affected by Service improvise management policies that timber operations. brought most migratory birds, and ducks in Alaska's Forest Practices Act on fish streams From 1992 and 1994, stream surveys were throughout Alaska. conducted in selected timber management particular, to historic population lows. At This is a significant study. It shows that areas of Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Penin- the same time, I’ve seen Federal law enforce- Alaska can handle forest management to pro- sula and Afognak Island. Stream basins with ment agents increasingly pursue policies tect fish and fish streams. It shows that log- varying levels of timber harvest were sur- that have done little or nothing to increase ging under State standards does not have an veyed during each year, and annual surveys the flocks, but which have succeeded in driv- adverse impact on fish habitat and stream were repeated on several streams. ing many ordinarily law-abiding hunters conditions. It shows that logging on State and The results of the Pentec study are based from the field, including landowners who on three years of data that was collected private land in Alaska is compatible with fish- once invested considerable assets in migra- within one of seven years following initi- tory bird management, but who are now no eries protection. ation of timber harvest activities. The data longer willing for fear of violating a law no The study is one more reason why Alaskans was collected from over 27 miles of streams one understands. should be given a chance to elect to own and in 10 different basins. manage the Tongass National Forest, which is The report finds the only change that is The Migratory Bird Treaty Act gives the what my bill, H.R. 2413, proposes. If Alaskan certain is the increase in large woody debris Federal Government the right to tell sports- policies and rules are achieving these results, (LWD) from the riparian buffer in some men when they can hunt migratory birds and the State ownership of the Tongass will more logged streams as a result of blowdown. The how many per day or season they can shoot, increased LWD is not expected to have a neg- but not the time of day, gauge of shotgun or than protect fish streams when timber harvest- ative effect on fish habitat because the chan- other, what are normally considered, ethical ing is involved. And Washington, DC policies nel changes are local and the amount of options. Such matters should be for sports- and programs can stay where they originateÐ stream length affected in small. men’s clubs and personal conscience to de- inside the Washington, DC beltway. The study found that other habitat condi- termine. The study was conducted by an Alaska Na- tions have changed in stream reaches of both tive corporation, Sealaska, on land managed logged and unlogged basins, but the mag- Unfortunately, we live in a legalistic soci- under State law. Alaska State law requires 66- nitude and direction of these changes are not ety, and lawyers have little faith in the power of personal conscience. As a result, foot or 100-foot no timber harvest buffer zones discernible at this time. The monitoring re- and beginning in the 1920s, we’ve created a around fish streams. sults suggest no large habitat disturbances have occurred to date and that any disturb- spectrum of moralistic rules to regulate mi- What distinguishes this study from many ances that may have occurred are relatively gratory bird hunters which have little, if others is that it relies on actual stream surveys subtle. None of the changes have occurred at any, value for scientific management of the taken over a 3-year period, 1992±94, in timber a level large enough to affect fish productiv- birds. The most arbitrary and capricious of harvest areas and unlogged areas. The group ity. these rules concern baiting. Incredibly, the conducting the study actually went out and f Fish and Wildlife Service is now considering collected real data, something that our Federal expanding these rules to include [quote] ‘‘the researchers in the Forest Service should note. MIGRATORY BIRD BAITING manipulation of native vegetation in wet- Stream health was analyzed in 10 basins land habitats’’ [end quote]. Thus, pasture and the conclusion was that the changes com- HON. DON YOUNG owners in the Southeast who have been burn- ing hydric soil areas for more than 130 years paring logged and unlogged basins was not OF ALASKA to attract snipe for hunting may shortly be discernible. Where disturbances have oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prosecuted for doing so under federal law. curred, they have not resulted in fish stream Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Likewise, duck hunters in the West who cut productivity. cattails and bulrush in order to open up The article from this month's Resource Re- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, on May holes in the marsh and to provide themselves view that discusses the study follows my re- 15, 1996 the House Resources Committee with material for making blinds could be marks. What this teaches is that States can held an oversight hearing on the U.S. Fish charged with baiting. effectively manage resources within their and Wildlife Service's baiting regulations under Although career opportunism undoubtedly boarders. In my view Alaskans should be the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. One of our wit- underlies some abuses by federal law en- given the chance to manage the Tongass and nesses was George Reiger of Locustville, VA forcement agents, I’m willing to give most other States or local governments should be who is the conservation editor of Field and agents the benefit of the doubt by assuming given lands within their boarders. Stream. An avid reader of his monthly column, their excessive zeal is a function of their Management decisions and policies made I was honored to hear this man with outstand- having watched the Fish and Wildlife Service by the people and closest to the peopleÐout- ing conservation and private property rights underwrite the collapse of continental duck side of the influence of Washington, DCÐare credentials give one of the more blunt and in- populations in the 1980s and now claim that the best management decisions and policies. formative statements ever made before a con- only partially recovered stocks are so fully recovered that we can shoot them at daily MULTI-YEAR STUDY CONCLUDES ALASKA’S gressional committee. FOREST PRACTICES ACT PROTECTS FISH, George Reiger and I both remember the rates exceeding those we had even in the STREAM HABITAT day when Federal wildlife law enforcement 1950s, when we really had ducks. A recent multi-year study has concluded agents and policies were more practical and One result has been a no-warning law en- that modern logging operations adhering to less confrontational. Mr. Reiger's testimony forcement policy. Agents stake out allegedly May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E867 baited ponds and fields and then wait until those years serving as teacher and principal in TRIBUTE TO ARDEN TRANDAHL the maximum number of ducks or doves are the Boalsburg elementary school system. killed before beginning to write summonses. Shouldn’t the agents themselves be liable for What Ruth is most know for though is her HON. TIM JOHNSON prosecution when they have the authority to tenure as the resident historian of Boalsburg, stop illegal shooting but do nothing until the PA. In this role she helped to found the OF SOUTH DAKOTA worse-case scenarios are acted out? Boalsburg Village Conservancy in 1973 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since many of the people cited for baiting the Boalsburg Heritage Museum in 1983, both Wednesday, May 22, 1996 are hunting as guests and are not even aware of which are to preserve and commemorate of the subtle difference between ‘‘feeding,’’ which is legal, and ‘‘baiting,’’ which is ille- the history of Boalsburg, PA and its commu- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak- gal, they often give up hunting, and the con- nity. er, I rise today to give high praise to a man servation dollars they once generated Ruth's contributions to the Community were who has dedicated his life to government serv- through their purchase of hunting licenses, recognized in 1989 when she was distin- ice and the operation and management of fish bird stamps and excise taxes on firearms and hatchery operations in the United States. ammunition is lost to wildlife management. guished as a national treasure by the State legislature of Pennsylvania. Arden Trandahl has provided over three dec- Adding insult to injury, the reputation of ades of expertise at hatchery operations in hunters gets another kick in the head every Through her service to the community of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Ohio. The past time a sensational headline about a ‘‘baiting Boalsburg, Ruth has proven her commitment bust’’ hits the evening news. 18 years has been spent as manager of the to enriching the quality of life for others. It is That’s why I recommend that Congress re- DC Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, SD. place the deadend policies of the Fish and a rare gift for one individual to impact the lives Nestled in the beautiful Black Hills of South Wildlife Service with a requirement that fed- of so many people. Dakota, the fish hatchery operations became a eral agents must notify landowners of prop- Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to labor of love for Arden Trandahl. When the erties managed for wildlife in advance of the recognize Ruth Corter as the guiding spirit of hatchery was closed by the Federal Govern- hunting season when there is some question Boalsburg, PA. Once again, I congratulate her ment in 1983, the city of Spearfish requested of baiting. To prevent these federal agents and received permission to manage the hatch- from shutting down properties willy-nilly, and offer my best wishes for continued suc- they must work with and have the approval cess. ery. Arden, who has served as manager of the to post a property off-limits to hunters by a Spearfish hatchery since 1978, left govern- state conservation officer. If bait is merely f ment service at this time to work for the city dumped out after the season begins, state or managing hatchery operations. federal agents will continue to have the THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON Renamed the DC Booth Fish Hatchery after right to cite such obvious violations. COLORADO INITIATIVE NO. 2 its first superintendent, the U.S. Fish and Wild- This prevention-oriented approach would have several positive results: life Service took an active interest in the First, the policy constitutes genuine con- hatchery and began operations in 1989, hiring servation; SWAT team and commando tac- HON. JIM McDERMOTT Arden back as its manager of the site. Since tics do not. With few, if any, innocent by- 1989, Arden has been a driving force in efforts OF WASHINGTON standers caught up in stings, the hunting to renovate and expand the DC Booth Fish tradition will be better served and its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hatchery. Due in part to the leadership and wellspring of conservation dollars better pre- oversight of Arden, the hatchery has been ren- served. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ovated and will serve the educational and in- Second, by avoiding confrontation and formational needs of the viewing public for headlines, federal agents would recover some Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to sa- measure of the respect they’ve lost among lute yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court decision generations to come. I stand to commend the many sportsmen. prohibiting States from singling out specific efforts of Arden Trandahl on the occasion of Third, a policy of prevention will ulti- classes of citizens for discrimination. And I his formal retirement from 32 years of dedi- mately result in fewer baiting violations, be- rise in opposition to recent attempts by this cated government service and wish him well in cause the states will develop a clearer inter- his future endeavors. pretation of the rules than federal agents, body to restrict the rights of certain groups of citizens. many of whom feel they have no need to f maintain good relations with local citizens. Yesterday's decision is long overdue and For too many decades, hunters have been cannot be ignored. We have heard much rhet- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 21 haunted by baiting regulations in which oric about State autonomy in this Congress. GRADUATING SENIORS OF CALI- they’ve borne a burden of strict liability. It’s long past time, both for the sake of hunting Yesterday's ruling affirms that individual States FORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, as well as for the birds themselves, to make may not deny anyone the exercise of rights HAYWARD’S UPWARD BOUND diplomacy the number one priority of war- guaranteed by the Constitution to all. PROGRAM dens and to shift the burden of proof and in- Many in our society cite religious beliefs as tent back to the government where it be- validation for withholding full constitutional longs. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Thank you. rights from gays and lesbians. This is not a re- ligious issue; each religion's practitioners are OF CALIFORNIA f free to conduct themselves in accordance with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their beliefs. This is a civil matterÐan issue of HONORING MS. RUTH CORTER Wednesday, May 22, 1996 whether or not all American citizens are treat- HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. ed equally under civil law. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of the upward OF PENNSYLVANIA In the last few years, we have witnessed an bound program at California State University, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unprecedented campaign to inject fear and ha- tred into public discourse. It is time to stop this Hayward [CSUH], in California's 13th Con- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 rhetoric and to withdraw the antigay and anti- gressional District, and the 21 high school Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lesbian initiatives currently proposed in the seniors who are graduating from the program pay tribute to Ruth Corter of Boalsburg, PA. Congress. It is time to stop pitting one group this Saturday, May 25, 1996. On Sunday, May 26, the citizens of of citizens against another. It is time to create The upward bound program began in 1965 Boalsburg will gather to recognize Ruth Corter a climate of acceptance for the diversity we at colleges and universities throughout the as the guiding spirit of the community. It is find among our citizens. Let us focus on bring- country. The purpose of the program is to pre- through the dedication and effort of Ruth ing people together and fostering relationships pare low-income students who will be the first Corter that this day was made possible. in which people care for each other. Let each in their families to receive a 4-year college de- For 48 years, Ruth has dedicated her serv- citizen decide whom he or she lovesÐnot the gree to attend a college or university. The pro- ices to the community of Boalsburg, 24 of Federal Government. gram provides tutoring, instruction, counseling, E868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 career orientation, and an opportunity to expe- school students from Jordan High School in County in the Fifth District of Pennsylvania. I rience educational development and personal Durham, NC. These outstanding young people am pleased to have this opportunity to recog- growth within a college setting to these stu- were participants in the We the People . . . nize the 74,000 hours of service that these in- dents while they are still in high school. There the Citizen and the Constitution national finals, dividuals have given to our communities. are now over 550 upward bound programs na- April 27 through April 29 in Washington, DC. As we celebrate Older American Month, it is tionwide. The Program at CSUH began in The students competed against 49 other fitting that we reflect on the contributions of 1990 and now serves 65 low-income, first classes from around the Nation in a simulated seniors at both a local and national level. I generation high school students in southern congressional hearing in which students testi- have long believed that involvement by senior Alameda County. fied as constitutional experts before a panel of citizens in the workforce adds a unique and To be eligible for the upward bound pro- judges. distinctive value to each job that is performed, gram, a student must meet the following re- This program, administered by the Center person that is helped, or solution that is of- quirements; the student must have the poten- for Civic Education, is one of the most exten- fered. tial to succeed in college although his or her sive of its kind, involving more than 22 million I applaud the hard work and determination grades or test scores may not reflect this, the American students from the elementary level that each of these volunteers has dedicated to student must come from a low-income back- to the high school level. serving the residents of McKean County, their ground as established by the U.S. Department The following Jordan High School students efforts are an inspiration to us all. In addition, of Education, or come from a family whose are to be commended for their efforts: Alyson each of these individuals has paved the road parents or guardians have not graduated from Beacham, Joe Blocher, John Cerquiera, for all of us who will eventually retire and in a 4-year college. Shekinah Cohn, T.J. Eatmon, Jared Hanson, doing so continue to enhance the foundation The upward bound program at CSUH con- Sarah Harrocks, Hao Lo, Sharon Mason, of our communities. sists of two parts. The academic year compo- Catherine McCall, Kevin Neary, Vera Reed, Each project that they have so diligently at- nent includes Saturday instructional sessions Aran Stynes, Vanessa Vigna, Becky Walden, tended toÐfrom campgrounds to playgrounds, at CSUH, tutorial sessions during the week, and John Zhu. I would also like to salute their providing meals, making repairs, and assisting field trips to places of educational, cultural, teacher and mentor, Susan Roe. others in needÐdemonstrates the depth of and recreational value, assistance in preparing f caring that all of the volunteers should be students' academic programs, college admis- proud of. sion applications, and financial aid applica- TRIBUTE TO SUSAN BUTLER It takes more than words to adequately ex- tions, participation in cultural and other special press the difference that senior volunteers activities, and close communication with the HON. DOUGLAS ‘‘PETE’’ PETERSON have made in the lives of so many and it is with great honor and heartfelt gratitude that I students' high school teachers, counselors, OF FLORIDA thank them for their years of kind and gener- and parents in a coordinated effort to maxi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mize students educational development. The ous service. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 summer session component is an intensive 4 f to 6 week residential and academic program Mr. PETERSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it PERSONAL EXPLANATION at CSUH. Upward bound students take high is an honor for me to rise today and pay spe- school level developmental and enrichment cial tribute to a constituent of mine, Mrs. HON. JIM McDERMOTT courses while receiving tutoring and intensive Susan Butler, of Lynn Haven, FL. Mrs. Butler was recently selected as a winner of the Pres- OF WASHINGTON career, academic, and personal counseling. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Students also have access to all facilities idential Award for Excellence in Science and available to regular CSUH students, including Mathematics Teaching. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 sports, cultural, and recreational events, field This award is administered by the National Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, due to cir- trips, entertainment, and college orientation. Science Foundation and is designed to recog- cumstances beyond my control, I was un- All of these activities give the upward bound nize and reward outstanding teachers from el- avoidably detained yesterday and missed the student the opportunity to see what it is like to ementary and secondary schools. The winners following rollcall votes. If I had been here, I live as a college student. are those who serve as models for their col- would have voted in the following manner: I would like to take this opportunity to men- leagues in the important areas of science and Rollcall vote No. 180Ðno. tion the upward bound graduating seniors by mathematics education. Hopefully, the in- Rollcall vote No. 181Ðyes. name. In alphabetical order, they are Juan creased visibility this award presents will en- Rollcall vote No. 182Ðno. Callejas, Paul Childress, Ronald Clark, courage high-quality teachers to enter into and Rollcall vote No. 183Ðyes. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Magdelena Chmielinski, Maria Coronado, remain in the teaching field. f Tiffini Cox, Janelle Davis, Javier Garcia, Lon- Susan Butler teaches chemistry and biology nie Houston, Jennifer Laforga, Kishneel Lall, at Rutherford High School in Panama City, FL. A SALUTE TO GENE MCCUE Raquel Leon, Ajanta Lewis, Justin Mallet, Her use of portfolio assessments as part of Chelsea Parnell, Edward Rhea, Keywonishi student curriculum has earned her wide ac- HON. TIM JOHNSON Rogers, Mohan Sakhrani, Reybeykah Salaries, claim and respect among her peers, as well OF SOUTH DAKOTA Tram-Anh Ta, and Eeric Tsu. as her students and their parents. As testa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- ment to the commitment she has to the devel- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 leagues join me in congratulating these stu- opment of her students, she also serves as dents on their achievement and in recognizing the Health Occupations Academy Coordinator. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak- CSUH's upward bound program for its dedica- This is a well-deserved honor, and I offer er, I rise today to pay tribute to Gene McCue, tion and commitment to promoting educational my sincerest congratulations to Mrs. Butler. a South Dakotan whose career has been dedi- equity and opportunity through a program that She is a credit to the teaching profession and cated to rural development, and to improving opens doors to students who are in the first I am proud to be able to offer these remarks the quality of life in rural South Dakota. After generation of their families to consider post- for publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD more than 34 years of admirable service to secondary education. as one small tribute to her work. the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gene f f McCue will retire on June 22, 1996. Gene McCue is a true South Dakotan. Upon TRIBUTE TO STUDENTS OF HONORING THE RETIRED SENIOR serving honorably in the U.S. Navy, Gene at- JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS OF MCKEAN COUN- tended South Dakota State University and re- TY, PA ceived a bachelor of science degree in agri- HON. DAVID FUNDERBURK culture. Using his hands-on knowledge of OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. farming and ranching, Gene jump-started his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA successful career with the USDA as an assist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant disaster loan supervisor. However, Gene's Wednesday, May 22, 1996 spirit of leadership led him to an accomplished Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, I would Wednesday, May 22, 1996 career in rural development and farm credit, like to take a moment to recognize the accom- Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to eventually culminating as the District III rural plishments of a group of exemplary high honor the retired senior volunteers of McKean development manager in Rapid City. May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E869 In addition to his career accomplishments, Judges of California Executive Committee, the Airport, I was unavoidably detained on the Gene's character enriched the lives of his co- Child Abuse Policy Board of Alameda County, runway, and thus unable to vote on repeal of workers. His leadership at the Department in- and the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation the 4.3-cent increase in transportation motor spired his colleagues to emulate his perform- Strategic Planning Committee. fuels excise tax. ance and good judgment. I commend Gene Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask that you Had I been present, I would have voted for his dedication, and I personally appreciate and my colleagues join me in recognizing ``yea'' on House Resolution 436 (rollcall No. the support that he has given to me, my staff, Judge Wilmont Sweeney for his years of dedi- 180), ``nay'' on the motion to recommit H.R. and his fellow South Dakotans. Although Gene cation to the children of Alameda County and 3415 (rollcall No. 181), ``yea'' on final passage is retiring from the Department, I am confident to wish him well in all of his future endeavors. of H.R. 3415 (rollcall No. 182). On House that his legacy of leadership and dedication He will be missed. Concurrent Resolution 167 (rollcall No. 183), will thrive in the hearts of his colleagues and f recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, I would have all South Dakotans who have benefited from TRIBUTE TO KAREN CABE GIB- voted ``yea.'' jis judicious work. SON’S CLASS AT R.B. STALL f Gene McCue is a selfless man. In addition HIGH SCHOOL, STATE WINNERS to his service to the Federal Government, OF THE ‘‘WE THE PEOPLE . . . PERSONAL EXPLANATION Gene is the chairman of the board of directors THE CITIZEN AND THE CON- for the Sky Ranch For Boys, a safe house for STITUTION’’ COMPETITION troubled and impoverished boys. As Gene em- HON. RON PACKARD barks on this new chapter in his life, I con- OF CALIFORNIA gratulate him on a job well done, and wish him HON. MARSHALL ‘‘MARK’’ SANFORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all the best. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Wednesday, May 22, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 IN HONOR OF JUDGE WILMONT ably detained on Thursday, May 16, 1996, and Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, high school SWEENEY was unable to cast my vote on rollcall vote students from across the Nation have recently No. 179, which was the adoption of House visited Washington to compete in the ``We the Concurrent Resolution 178, the fiscal year HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK People,'' program. I am proud to say that 1997 budget resolution. Had I been present I OF CALIFORNIA South Carolina's winner is R.B. Stall High would have voted ``yea'' on this rollcall. I ask IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School from the First district. They were kind unanimous consent that my statement appear Wednesday, May 22, 1996 enough to drop by my office, and I had the op- in the RECORD immediately following rollcall portunity to personally meet and congratulate vote No. 179. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the students, teachers, and coaches. At a time f recognize Judge Wilmont Sweeney who is re- when only about one in six citizens between tiring as presiding judge of the Juvenile Divi- the ages of 18 and 24 even register to vote, OUTFOX PHONE FRAUD sion of the Alameda County Superior Court on it was heartening to meet so many young peo- June 1, 1996. I would like to take this oppor- ple who are shining examples of a new gen- HON. CLIFF STEARNS tunity to commend Judge Sweeney for his eration of leadership for our Nation. OF FLORIDA years of dedication and commitment to the The teacher of this winning class is Karen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES welfare of the children of Alameda County, in Cabe Gibson, who is no newcomer to suc- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 California's 13th Congressional District. cess. She has produced winning classes for Judge Sweeney is a long-time resident of South Carolina all but twice since the competi- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, recently we the San Francisco Bay Area. He received his tion began. As a result of her countless hours passed groundbreaking legislation that will undergraduate degree in 1950 from the Uni- of dedication and with the support of fellow unshackle companies and inject competition versity of California at Berkeley and his J.D. teachers Marshall Ward, Grace Perreault, and into the telecommunications industry. This from Hastings College of the Law in San Fran- principal James Hampton, she once again competition will bring about more consumer cisco. After being admitted to the California brought out the best of a class of eager and choice, better services, and lower prices. How- Bar in 1955, he began his legal career in pri- knowledgeable minds. I trust these students ever, in 1996, this dynamic telecommuni- vate practice with the firm Wilson, Metoyer, will now go on in life to practice all they have cations industry is expected to suffer from Sweeney & Broussard. learned. fraud surpassing $3.7 billion. In 1974, Judge Sweeney was appointed to Mr. Speaker, I am proud to individually rec- I would like to commend the Alliance to Out- the Berkeley-Albany Municipal Court Bench by ognize the students from Mrs. Gibson's class: fox Phone Fraud, a group of companies who Governor Reagan and was elected in 1978. In Sheri Aiken, Nahal Badiian, Richard have come together to educate consumers 1979, Judge Sweeney was elected to the Su- Carawan, Allan Casanova, Dewayne Cid, Tim- and businesses about telecommunications perior Court Bench of Alameda County by othy Dasinger, Becky Doscher, Treva Floyd, fraud. Big businesses are victims of phone Governor Brown, Jr. He was reelected to the Michael Gale, Nicole Gethers, Jeff Harvey, fraud too. A recent survey of 90 businesses Superior Court in 1986 and 1992. Judge Kalynne Kay, Kim Kay, Michael Kay, Trent who were victims of toll fraud found losses Sweeney became presiding judge of the Juve- Legare, Andrew May, Carlos Medina, Jonette ranged from a few thousand dollars to $4 mil- nile Division of the Alameda County Superior Mullineaux, John Pizarro, Desmond Rollins, lion. Court in 1981. John Sageser, Cherie Tetterton, Danielle Those who commit fraud don't just steal As presiding judge, Judge Sweeney has Towns, Timothy Whaley, and Sean from a big telecommunications company, they been an inspiration to others in the field of ju- Womersley. also steal from you and me. We, as consum- venile law. He was a founding member of the I would be remiss if I did not thank the ers, are forced to pay higher prices in order to Juvenile Court Judges of California. In 1992, South Carolina Bar, the Charleston County make up the loss these telecommunications he was the first recipient of this organization's School District and the many volunteers who companies incur, when they are defrauded. If Juvenile Judge of the Year Award. During served as judges and timekeepers during the we all follow the alliances' commonsense tips, Judge Sweeney's tenure, the Alameda County competition and practice. The program could we will do our part to help outfox fraud and Juvenile Court developed a reputation second not have been successful without their back- bring down consumer prices. to none for its compassion and commitment to ing. f f justice for children, their families, and the com- IN MEMORY OF GEORGE munity. PERSONAL EXPLANATION WASHINGTON JENKINS, JR. Judge Sweeney has always been an active member of the community. From 1961 to HON. CHARLES T. CANADY 1974, he served as a member of the Berkeley HON. DAN FRISA OF NEW YORK OF FLORIDA City Council and from 1967 to 1974, he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the vice mayor of the city of Berkeley. He has also served on a number of committees in- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Wednesday, May 22, 1996 cluding the Judicial Council Advisory Commit- Mr. FRISA. Mr. Speaker, due to severe Mr. CANADY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want tee on Juvenile Court Law, the Juvenile Court weather that backed up air traffic at LaGuardia to call attention to the House: Florida and the E870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 supermarket industry have suffered a mighty others in needÐdemonstrates the depth of MOVING BACKWARDSÐTHE REPUBLICAN SCHEME TO loss. A great philanthropist, entrepreneur, fam- caring that all of the volunteers should be PROTECT INSURANCE COMPANIES AT THE EXPENSE OF ily man and friend, George Washington Jen- proud of. CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR SENIORS kins, Jr., passed away peacefully in his sleep It takes more than words to adequately ex- As part of the health insurance legislation, in Lakeland, FL, April 8. press the difference that senior volunteers which passed the House on March 28th, Re- Mr. Jenkins moved to Tampa, FL, in the have made in the lives of so many and it is publicans slipped a provision into the bill summer of 1925 hoping to make his fortune in with great honor and heartfelt gratitude that I which would no longer require insurance sales the real estate boom, but instead started work- thank them for their years of kind and gener- staff to let seniors know if the policy they were ing in a Piggly Wiggly grocery store. It wasn't ous service. selling them duplicated their Medicare bene- long after, in 1930, that he founded his own f fits. That is ridiculous. By eliminating this re- businessÐand a cornerstone to the Florida quirement, we are effectively turning back the SENIOR SECURITY IS THREAT- clock to the days where seniors got ripped-off economyÐPublix Super Markets. ENED BY ANTI-DUPLICATION NO- Jenkins was revered by his peers as a ge- by unscrupulous salesmen right and left. Why TIFICATION PROVISION IN nius in food retailing and under his leadership would we want to do this to our fathers and HEALTH INSURANCE BILL Publix grew to more than 514 supermarkets mothers, our grandmothers and grandfathers? throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Caro- Apparently, the Republicans don't care if our lina. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK families are taken advantage of by the insur- But Publix is not the sole way Jenkins is re- OF CALIFORNIA ance companies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES membered. It was his kindness, generosity DUMP THE ADD-ON LANGUAGE, NOT THE CONSUMER and love for his fellow human being which Wednesday, May 22, 1996 PROTECTION won him favor in the hearts of so many. From Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, there once was a The Senate health care legislation, known his substantial, personal contributions to the senior from Tupelo. Who had so many dupli- as the Kassebaum-Kennedy legislation does United Way to his involvement with the Boy cative health insurance policies, she didn't not eliminate the consumer notification re- Scouts of America to philanthropic efforts too know what to do! quirement. It represents good health policy by numerous to name, Jenkins' generosity Before 1980, this was all too often the case. providing health insurance security for thou- touched the lives of thousands of people. Senior citizens were being sold costly health sands more Americans without putting our And he continued his service to the commu- insurance policies that they were told would seniors at risk. The House version which elimi- nity through memberships in local organiza- supplement their Medicare coverage. Instead, nates the notification requirement, eliminates tions. Jenkins had been a Rotary member those policies provided them with nothing but security for our seniors by making them tar- since 1929; he was active in chambers of a hole in their pocket because most of what gets for abuse by insurance companies. commerce, the YMCA and his own local was covered by the supplemental policy was We must strike the language that eliminates church. He was also a 33-degree Scottish Rite already covered by Medicare. Thus, seniors consumer notice requirements. Current law Mason, a Shriner, and a Jester. were paying for worthless health care policies protects our seniors by ensuring that potential Few people are born with the genuine, giv- that did nothing but break the bank. subscribers understand that they may not ing spirit that Jenkins embodied. His motto for Over the past 16 years, I have helped pass need the coverage provided under the policy his Publix team was, ``Publix will be a little bet- laws that prohibit the sale of duplicative health they are being asked to purchase. If we do not ter place to workÐor not quite as goodÐbe- insurance policies to unknowing seniors. I strike this language, senior citizens will look cause of you.'' have also helped pass laws that require insur- like dollar signs rather than educated consum- Today, let us know that this world is a little ance companies to give prospective senior ers to insurance sales staff. better place to live in because George Jenkins purchasers a slip of paper that lets them know I support the Kassebaum-Kennedy version was in it. We will miss him greatly. that the health insurance policy they are buy- of the health care legislation currently before f ing duplicates some Medicare benefits. Congress. We cannot allow the Republicans But once again, the House Republicans to eliminate the consumer notification protec- HONORING THE RETIRED SENIOR have kow-towed to greedy big insurers and in- tion and put our parents and grandparents at VOLUNTEERS OF CAMERON cluded a provision in their health insurance risk. As the saying goes, you get what you COUNTY, PA legislation which effectively tosses that slip of pay for. But in this case, seniors pay through paper in the trashÐand along with it the nose and get nothing but taken to the HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. consumer protection for our senior citizens. cleaners. OF PENNSYLVANIA The Republicans want to abolish the law that f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES requires insurance companies to notify Medi- care beneficiaries before selling them insur- MEMORIAL DAY—A DAY OF Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ance that duplicates any of their Medicare COMMITMENT Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to benefits. It seems that Republicans are happy honor the retired senior volunteers of Cam- to let big insurers duplicate benefitsÐand HON. BOB FILNER eron County in the Fifth District of Pennsylva- dupe our senior citizens in the process. OF CALIFORNIA nia. I am pleased to have this opportunity to BACKGROUND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the 74,000 hours of service that Sixteen years ago, the Federal Government these individuals have given to our commu- responded to increasing evidence that senior Wednesday, May 22, 1996 nities. citizens were being sold duplicative, virtually Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day will As we celebrate Older American Month, it is worthless health insurance policies. In 1980, soon be upon us. Through ceremonies and fitting that we reflect on the contributions of Congress enacted the Baucus amendments to private contemplation, we will honor our war seniors at both a local and national level. I the Social Security Act, which established deadÐone million, one hundred eighty thou- have long believed that involvement by senior standards for MediGap, Medicare supple- sand and ten Americans who have died since citizens in the work force adds a unique and mental insurance, and prohibited the sale of the war that gave birth to our Nation more distinctive value to each job that is performed, health insurance policies which substantially than two centuries ago. person that is helped, or solution that is of- duplicated Medicare benefits. This custom has been a practice of all civili- fered. In 1990, Congress further refined the law by zations, from ancient Greece and Rome to I applaud the hard work and determination prohibiting the sale of health insurance that modern day observances. I find Memorial Day that each of these volunteers has dedicated to duplicates Medicare benefits. In 1994, amend- to be particularly meaningful because it is a serving the residents of Cameron County, their ments to the Social Security Act allowed the day when we set aside our everyday pre- efforts are an inspiration to us all. In addition, sale of duplicative policies as long as the pol- occupations to focus on the significant sac- each of these individuals has paved the road icy paid out regardless of other coverage and rifices made to keep our Nation strong and for all of us who will eventually retire and in as long as the buyer was made aware of the free. doing so continue to enhance the foundation duplicative services included in the supple- At Memorial Day services in Arlington Na- of our communities. mental policy. This law empowered seniors, tional Cemetery in 1982, President Reagan Each project that they have so diligently at- allowing them to make good health care pur- summed up the thoughts of his country when tended toÐfrom campgrounds to playgrounds, chasing decisions and in the process saved he said: ``The willingness of some to give their providing meals, making repairs, and assisting them money. lives so that others might live never fails to May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 evoke in us a sense of wonder and mystery. I wish to join today with the Philadelphia As I have stated time and time again, and I have known that poignant feeling as I looked School District, Ms. Alexander's family and demonstrated in my votes on the House floor, out across the rows of white crosses and friends in recognizing her for her many years I am a strong supporter of balancing the budg- Stars of David in Europe, in the Philippines, of service with the school district and the et and reducing the Federal deficit. At the and the military cemeteries here in our own Philadelphia community. I wish you health, same time, I strongly believe that user-gen- land. Each one marks the resting place of an happiness, and prosperity in your retirement erated taxes, like the 4.3-cent gas tax, should American hero. Each died for a cause he con- years. It is well deserved. be utilized for long-term capital improvement sidered more important than his own life, for f through the highway trust fund. As far as our the values which make up what we call civili- budgetary woes in the general fund are con- zation.'' FREE PRESS IN INDIA cerned, our problem is not that we tax too lit- Freedom of speech and freedom to choose tle, but that we spend too much. our religion, the responsibility of participating HON. PETER T. KING Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District in our democracy through the ballot, the op- OF NEW YORK is a sprawling terrain encompassing all or portunity for achieving an education and earn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parts of 17 counties. It is the people who live ing a livingÐthese are the defining pillars Wednesday, May 22, 1996 in Warren, Renovo, and our other commu- upon which our Nation is built, and these are nities who are forced to pay higher prices at the values that we must defend and pass Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, the facade of a free the pump. In the past few weeks, it has be- along to our children. press in India is crumbling before our eyes. come more expensive for people to take their This day leaves few hearts unmoved in re- Just the other day the Indian Government children to school; travel to and from work; or calling the brave men and women who died in sized all the copies of the Kashmir Times take a family vacation as summer travel be- defense of these values of freedom and de- newspaper. The seizure was reported in the gins. Especially now, they are in need of this mocracy. Memorial Day is not about war or May 13 issues of the Tribune of Chandigarh. relief. peace. It is about people who have made the I am introducing this article into the RECORD. By repealing the 4.3-cent tax, we will cease ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. According to the report, the newspaper was How can we best honor their memory? We breaking faith with the American people. seized for printing objectionable material about Meanwhile, to reduce the deficit, there are must make our lives a tribute to them by sus- the election process. This objectionable mate- taining the values for which they fought. We many avenues to pursue in search of Govern- rial is not specified. An Urdu-language news- ment streamlining and increased efficiency of must teach our children the freedoms we paper, Awam, had been seized previously for enjoy are due to the sacrifices by the Ameri- Federal operations. People in rural Pennsylva- similar reasons. India likes to tell the world nia and from coast to coast should not be pe- cans who were willing to die for freedom. We that it has a free press, but this episode must pass along to future generations the im- nalized with higher gas prices because of shows that this claim is false. taxes that fund Big Government instead of portance of education and work. We must re- These seizures would be bad enough if they badly needed roadway improvements. mind our youth that their right to free speech were isolated incidents. They are not. This re- and to vote must not be taken lightly. We must peats a pattern of Indian Government behavior f provide opportunities for all our children to which has previously been prevalent in Pun- participate in this Nation's abundance. We jab, Khalistan, as well as Kashmir, and other TRIBUTE TO AMERICO VESPUCCI must retain such basic rights as health care, states seeking self-determination. Many of us NAPOLITANO decent food and housing, protection of our condemned those incidents, including a blan- precious environment, and education by mak- ket censorship order imposed on Punjab, ing them our highest priorities. Khalistan, back in 1994. I hope that the new HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS In doing so, we will build a lasting memorial Government of India will move to put an end OF CONNECTICUT to our loved ones. Let us keep these commit- to this kind of repressive activity and that India IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments in our hearts as we commemorate Me- will finally live up to its democratic principles. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 morial Day, 1996. [From the Tribune, May 13, 1996] f Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we COPIES OF KASHMIR TIMES SEIZED enter the Memorial Day weekend to pay trib- A SALUTE TO ELIZABETH SRINAGAR, May 12.—The state authorities ute to a truly great American, Americo Ves- SPAULDING ALEXANDER today seized all copies of the Jammu-based leading English daily, The Kashmir Times, pucci Napolitano. Nappy, as he is known by at Srinagar airport. friends, served his country in Ireland, England, HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA The step was taken as the copies of the and Normandy as a member of General OF PENNSYLVANIA daily carried ‘‘objectionable material’’ re- George Patton's 3rd Army Division. He was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garding the on-going election process, the awarded the Purple Heart after being wound- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 police said here. ed during a battle in Brez, France. The police had seized all copies of a na- Following his 6 years of service in the mili- Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tional Urdu daily, Awam, for similar reasons to salute Elizabeth Spaulding Alexander on on Friday last. tary, Nappy joined the U.S. Postal Service, the occasion of her retirement from the Phila- f where he was employed for 30 years. delphia School District. After moving from Bridgeport to Trumbull, Ms. Alexander educated at Fayetteville PERSONAL EXPLANATION CT, Nappy joined American Legion Post 141 State University, Marywood College, Temple in the mid 1950's. Since that time he has been University, University of the Arts and St. Jo- HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. a stalwart member of the Post and is person- seph's University both in Philadelphia, began OF PENNSYLVANIA ally responsible for spearheading many of the organization's initiatives over the years. Hav- her tenure with the Philadelphia School District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 30 years ago. Ms. Alexander's teaching ing held every major position in the Post, he career has been marked by numerous awards Wednesday, May 22, 1996 served as Post Commander on six occasions. and many classes of outstanding students. Al- Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, Nappy was responsible for starting the Salva- exander received the Celebration of Excel- May 21, 1996, the House of Representatives tion Army bell-ringing project, the American lence in Teaching Award in 1986 and the voted to repeal the 4.3-cent-per-gallon tax on Legion baseball team and the college scholar- Rose Lindebaum Improvement-of-Education gasoline. Although I was unable to vote on ship program, as well as the Post's academic Award in 1987. These awards presented to this measure, H.R. 3415, I would have cast an and scouting awards programs. Ms. Alexander were in recognition of her cre- ``aye'' vote in favor of the repeal. He is well-known as a tireless worker for his ative teaching techniques, her willingness to While the history of excise taxes on motor community and country and has given back to involve her students in extracurriculum activi- fuel dates back to 1919, the 1993 gas tax in- both in exemplary fashion over the years. He ties, and her volunteer activities as a tutor in crease was unprecedented. Part of the largest is a model for our youth and a symbol of that the Adult Literacy Program. Ms. Alexander is tax increase in U.S. history, it funneled dollars which is best in our country. an outstanding person who should be com- collected at the gas pumps not to help main- It has been my pleasure to pay respect to mended for her numerous contributions to the tain and improve the safety and efficiency of this great American as the entire country pre- field of education in the Philadelphia commu- our roads, but to fund the operations of the pares to remember all those who served our nity. Federal Government. Nation in its times of need. E872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 THE MONTANA FREEMEN her service as a member of the advisory Lowry decided to build a fleet of six steam- board for residential construction at Delta Col- boats to travel the waters of beautiful Lake lege. Her service at Delta is most appropriate Minnetonka, complementing his immense HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. electric streetcar line which stretched all OF INDIANA given that she was the first female student to the way from Stillwater to the lakeshore at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever attend the residential construction class- Excelsior, Minnesota. Lake Minnetonka was Wednesday, May 22, 1996 es at Delta. one of the few places in the world where pas- People who do their jobs well are remem- sengers could transfer from a land-based Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, we now know bered, appreciated, and missed when they streetcar and continue their journey in a that the so-called Freemen in Montana re- step down. Doris will be all of these, but at steamboat that was owned and operated by ceived huge amounts of free money from the least we know she will continue to be avail- the parent streetcar company. The unique Federal Government before they declared that able as a consultant to associations who need vessels that Lowry built were the famed Lake Minnetonka streetcar boats. our American Government is un-American. help with their day-to-day operations. Typical. Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col- But time, 20 years, and the Model `T' Spoil someone who is not in need and he'll leagues to join me in wishing Doris Williams brought the demise of this proud fleet. In be the first to hate you. well as she enters retirement, and in thanking 1926, the Minnehaha filed with red clay roof- These well-heeled welfare recipients, these her for her devoted years of exemplary assist- ing tiles and scuttled north of Big Island. somewhat citizens have misnamed them- ance to building professionals and their cli- Relocated in 1979 in 70 feet of water at the selves. They say they are Freemen, whereas ents. bottom of Lake Minnetonka and successfully in fact they are Freebeemen. f raised to the surface in 1980, the boat then For that matter, after a fair trial they might rotted on shore for another 10 years. In fact, well be known by this name: Common old A TRIBUTE TO THE ‘‘MINNEHAHA’’ less damage occurred to her structure through fashion criminals with a new twist on resisting AND HER MANY VOLUNTEERS more than a half century mired in the lake bot- arrest. ON THE BOAT’S SECOND MAIDEN tom than in the decade up on shore prior to f VOYAGE the launch of the restoration effort. DORIS WILLIAMS IS A CREDIT TO Then the Minnesota Transportation Museum HER PROFESSION HON. JIM RAMSTAD and an energetic legion of volunteers and boat OF MINNESOTA lovers went to work. The Minnehaha was lov- ingly and painstakingly taken apart and pieced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JAMES A. BARCIA back together. The people of our Lake OF MICHIGAN Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Minnetonka community came forward with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay original parts from the streetcar boats they Wednesday, May 22, 1996 special tribute to a unique community which had stored in the corners of their homes. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the only thing has pulled together in a truly inspiring way to And on Saturday, May 25, 1996, in Excel- better than a job well done is a person who accomplish something remarkable. sior, MN, the culmination of all that hard work does the job well every time. Many of my con- On Saturday, May 25, 1996, a dream will be will take place. Bands will play. Then the Min- stituents in the Fifth Congressional District of fulfilled and history will be relived. nehaha will be rechristened and headed for Michigan have benefited over the years from On that day, a canary yellow, 70-foot-long, Wayzata and other ports of Lake Minnetonka. the dedicated, professional, and consistently 76,000-pound, authentically steampowered The Minnehaha will continue to make those excellent efforts of Doris Williams, the execu- craftÐthe express, or streetcar, boat Minne- runs now, just as it did in Lake Minnetonka's tive director of the Home Builders Association hahaÐwill once again be officially back on the glory days of the past, all summer long. And of Saginaw for the past 161¤2 years. Doris is beautiful and historic waters of Lake for many summers to come. being feted tomorrow at a retirement event Minnetonka in Minnesota, making its maiden Rescued from the bottom of Lake that will only begin to detail the many achieve- voyage from Excelsior to Wayzata. Minnetonka, restored lovingly through the ments of her outstanding career. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday there will be boundless generosity of hard-working volun- Nothing is more personal than the decision oceanwide smiles on the faces of boaters in a teers, and rechristened with communitywide of building a house. People certainly put their celebrating flotilla of accompanying watercraft affection this Saturday, the Minnehaha will heard-earned dollars into the design and con- and spectators on the shores of Minnesota's now be as much a part of our area's future as struction of their residence. But more impor- most history-steeped lake. it has been our past. tantly people put their emotions and desires This historic event is the product of 6 For that, and for all the hard work and dedi- into each structure. As we all know, some- yearsÐand 80,000 hoursÐof hard work by cation of so many volunteers, we are eternally times those emotions and desires are re- dedicated, committed volunteers organized grateful. warded with a tremendous facility constructed through the Minnesota Transportation Museum f by true professionals. Yet at other times, those over the last decade and a half. Area children, 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY hopes have to be tempered by the reality of citizens, and corporations gave $500,000 to OF WILKES-BARRE what can be done, and at what cost. The Na- make this dream possible. tional Association of Home Builders works to On behalf of all the people of our area, guarantee that professional standards will be State, and Nation, I want to offer my heartfelt HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI consistently metÐnot only standards of con- thanks and deepest appreciation to all of them OF PENNSYLVANIA struction, but also standards of dealing. Local for resurrecting part of our history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chapters, like the Home Builders Association Once upon a time, 1906 to be exact, a half Wednesday, May 22, 1996 of Saginaw, put these standards into effect, dozen of these fast, steam-powered express and professionals like Doris Williams make boats were launched on Lake Minnetonka: Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sure that they are followed. Minnehaha; White Bear; Hopkins; Stillwater; to recognize the 125th anniversary of the city Doris' influence goes well beyond the Sagi- Como; and Harriet. of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Tomorrow, May 23, 1996, naw area as she has been actively involved in For two decades, these yellow vessels pro- marks the passing of 125 years since the the Women's Council of the National Associa- vided not so much a source of pleasure boat- founding of the city of Wilkes-Barre. I am tion of Home Builders and a member of the ing as they were the critical transportation of pleased to have been asked to join Mayor National Association of Home Builders Execu- the time to the many communities stretched Tom McGroarty in commemorating this event, tive Officers Council. She was recognized just out across this lake of many bays. and I take pride in recognizing Wilkes-Barre's 2 years ago as the Executive Officer of the To provide a bit of history, please let me anniversary on the House floor today. YearÐonly the fourth recipient ever of this read a brief excerpt from Eric Sayer Peter- As the city of Wilkes-Barre celebrates its prestigious awardÐfor her leadership in asso- son's ``The Little Yellow Fleet; A History of the 125th anniversary, its citizens will remember ciation management. She also has served as Lake Minnetonka Streetcar Boats'': the city's long and historically significant past. an officer and president of the Michigan Exec- At the turn of the century, Thomas City residents will also look to the future when utive Officers Council of the Michigan Associa- Lowry’s renowned Twin City Rapid Transit officials seal a time capsule that will remain tion of Home Builders. Company was hard at work carving its own closed until the 175th anniversary of the city. And like a true professional, Doris will be special niche in American history. To pro- The history of Wilkes-Barre begins in 1769 sure to leave a legacy of excellence, including vide his patrons with even more services, when it was settled by colonists from New May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E873 England under the leadership of Maj. John The entire city of Wilkes-Barre is ready to work out their serious differences through di- Durkee. Recognizing the beauty of the region, undergo a tremendous revitalization. With the rect and constructive exchange. and the abundance of its many natural re- nearly $40 million renovation of the former Second, this Member believes the people of sources, the first settlers named the region Stegmaier Brewery complex and the newly re- Taiwan have earned the respect and admira- after Col. John Wilkes and Col. Isaac Barre named Max Rosenn Federal Courthouse, the tion of people throughout the world and de- who defended the American colonies before city will experience an infusion of hope and serve our greatest praise. They have em- their colleagues in the British Parliament. new development. Mayor Tom McGroarty has braced democratic reforms with the same en- Located in the heart of the beautiful Wyo- shown tremendous energy and enthusiasm for thusiasm and good sense that have driven ming Valley of northeastern Pennsylvania, the solving the city's problems and preparing for Taiwan's economy to its current heights. In Wilkes-Barre area grew rapidly. On March 17, the 21st century, and I appreciate the enor- addition, the people of Taiwan conducted 1806, the area was incorporated as a bor- mous amount of assistance he has provided themselves with great courage and resolve ough; on May 4, 1871 it became a city; and for these and other projects. throughout the crisis created by Beijing's on September 22, 1898, a third-class city Northeastern Pennsylvania is destined for heavy-handed effort to bully them through pro- charter was issued. economic growth unlike any we have experi- vocative live fire exercises and missile tests. The first residents of the city of Wilkes-Barre enced since the beginning of the anthracite in- Finally, this Member would make an edi- were a very diverse collection of early Euro- dustry. Much of that growth will result from the torial comment about the message that Tai- pean immigrants drawn to the area by its fer- development of new technologies by our tal- wan's successful transition to democracy tile soil along the Susquehanna River. The ented and hardworking workforce, such as holds for all of Asia. Nothing belies the notion earliest Wilkes-Barre residents brought with those individuals employed by Harris Semi- that democratic principles are alien to tradi- them an outstanding sense of family values, conductor in Mountaintop. In the spirit of the tional Asian values better than what has tran- community pride, and commitment to remem- time capsule, let me predict that over the next spired in Taiwan during the last 10 years. Tai- bering their heritage. Today, those same tradi- 50 years the city of Wilkes-Barre will serve as wan joins Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, and the tions still run strong through the residents of the core for an economically vibrant region; let Philippines, in various stages of democratic Wilkes-Barre. development, as an important success story in From its earliest days, the development of me speculate further that the second elec- Asian democracy and human rights. The suc- Wilkes-Barre was driven by the strong will of tronic revolution brought about by the Harris cess of Taiwan's democratic development the area residents. The earliest residents Corporation's power electronics building demonstrates clearly that democracy and eco- worked the soil to establish successful farms. blocks program will drive that economic devel- nomic development are compatible and mutu- When coal was discovered in abundance opment. ally reinforcing. throughout the region, the residents of the Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the Mr. Speaker, this Member, therefore, sup- Wilkes-Barre area moved quickly to mine the city of Wilkes-Barre in the U.S. House of Rep- ports this important and timely resolution. lands. By taking full advantage of this newly resentatives. I am also pleased to join all the f discovered resource, the productivity of the citizens of Wilkes-Barre as we commemorate the city's 125th anniversary, and I look forward residents of the city made Wilkes-Barre the TEEN PREGNANCY Anthracite Capital of the World. The region be- to great things for the city and our region. came one of the most prosperous areas any- f HON. LEE H. HAMILTON where in the country as anthracite fueled the CONGRATULATING TAIWAN ON OF INDIANA industrial revolution. FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEMO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the use of anthracite declined and after CRATIC ELECTION the Knox Mine Disaster virtually wiped out Wednesday, May 22, 1996 deep anthracite mining, the Wilkes-Barre area SPEECH OF Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to suffered a tremendous economic decline. In insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, the 1950's and 1960's thousands of families HON. DOUG BEREUTER May 22, 1996, into the CONGRESSIONAL left the area to find job opportunities else- OF NEBRASKA RECORD. where. Then in 1972 the Hurricane Agnes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BRINGING UP BABY: THE PROBLEM OF TEEN caused unprecedented flooding, causing near- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 PREGNANCY ly $1 billion in damages to 25,000 homes and Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, the resolution Hoosiers are concerned about the moral 2,700 businesses. More than 60,000 people fiber of our country. They talk to me about before us on May 21, House Concurrent Res- were unemployed, some temporarily, and the decline of basic values, particularly olution 154, congratulated the popularly elect- some permanently. Many thought that the city among young people. Every time they open of Wilkes-Barre would become a ghost town. ed President of Taiwan, Lee Ten Hui, as well the papers or watch the evening news they But the ``Valley with a Heart'' rallied to- as the courageous people of Taiwan for the see stories about crime and drug use, failing gether, cleaned up the muck and mud, rebuilt overhwelming success of their March 23, 1996 schools, and deteriorating neighborhoods. Presidential elections. Action on the resolution We can talk all day about the root causes the community's infrastructure, and Wilkes- of these problems and possible solutions. But Barre once again became the hub of activity by this body could hardly be more timely, in that President Lee was inaugurated on May what I hear from Hoosiers most often is the for northeastern Pennsylvania. This February, urgent need to revitalize and strengthen our President Bill Clinton came to the Wyoming 20, 1996. This Member commends the spon- families. They have a very strong sense that Valley to announce the completion of the gen- sor of the resolution, the distinguished gen- the breakdown of the traditional family may eral design memorandum that will allow the tleman from North Carolina [Mr. FUNDERBURK], explain many of the difficulties experienced raising of the levees that protect Wilkes-Barre and the chairman of the International Rela- by today’s youth. and much of the Wyoming Valley from the rav- tions Committee, the distinguished gentleman I am most alarmed by the growing number of teen pregnancies. The United States has ages of a flood the scale of that caused by from New York [Mr. GILMAN] for their leader- ship on this important resolution. the highest rate of teen pregnancy of any Hurricane Agnes. After working on this project country in the industrialized world, at 1.2 since my election in 1984, I am pleased that First, on a personal level, this Member con- million per year, and studies have shown finally we will have protection from the devas- gratulates President Lee for his outstanding that teen parents and their children are tation that the Susquehanna River can bring. electoral victory and commends him for the prone to experience more emotional, eco- The Susquehanna River is now poised to be bold inaugural speech he delivered yesterday nomic and social problems than older par- appreciated as the asset that originally drew in Taipei. There is no leader in the world today ents. Wilkes-Barre's first settlers to the area. The in- who has been more vilified by Beijing and no RECENT TRENDS flatable dam included in the levee raising territory more bullied than Taiwan. So what The statistics on teenage pregnancy are so- project will serve as an incentive to beautify does President Lee do in his inaugural bering. Of the 1.2 million teens who become Wilkes-Barre's waterfront and lead to in- speech? In a bold peacemaking gesture, pregnant each year, half will give birth, and creased economic and recreational activity. I President Lee seeks a face-to-face meeting most of them will remain single. Most of have no doubt that upon the opening of the with PRC President, Jiang Zemin. Is this call these young women and their babies live in poverty, and the cycle of poverty continues time capsule in which this statement will be for a meeting a sign of weakness, a sign that into subsequent generations. 77% of unmar- buried, an unpolluted Susquehanna River will Taiwan is bowing to Beijing's pressure? Of ried, adolescent mothers go on welfare with- once again be the center piece for the Wyo- course not. President Lee's call is a sign of in five years of giving birth, and the federal ming Valley, with a thriving waterfront in strength, a sign that Taiwan has the will to government spends about $34 billion each Wilkes-Barre. challenge Beijing face-to-face and attempt to year on families started by teens. E874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 Indiana has the 19th highest birth rate tablish community-based facilities to house has been honored by various organizations among unmarried teens ages 15 to 19 in the and support young families while the mother represents an unequivocal testimony of the ut- country. Total births to women aged 10 to 19 completes school or job training. Much of most respect he enjoys from our community. reached 11,842 in 1993. Of those births, 77% the national discussion about teen preg- Blessed with a down-to-earth common were out-of-wedlock, a 28% increase since nancy has highlighted the success of these 1983. 450 teenagers under the age of 17 gave ‘‘second chance homes.’’ Places like St. Eliz- sense, he is also imbued with the rare wisdom birth to a second child in 1993. abeth’s in New Albany have high success of recognizing the strengths and limitations of PROBLEMS FOR TEEN FAMILIES rates in teaching teen mothers how to pro- those who have been empowered to govern. Teen families confront numerous difficul- vide safe, loving, and stable homes for their This unique leadership was tested to the hilt ties. Mothers and babies face serious health babies. when he took over the presidency of the risks. Teenagers engaging in premature sex CONCLUSIONS Greater Miami NAACP, after his stint with the expose themselves to the risks of sexually Raising children today is extraordinarily Miami-Dade Operation PUSH and the George transmitted diseases, and teen pregnancy too difficult, even for mature adults. For young Washington Carver YMCA. often leads to abortion. Babies born to teen people, who themselves are still growing up, The acumen of his intelligence was felt at a mothers often are premature and under- the issue is much more complicated. We weight. Teen parents are less likely to finish time when Miami needed someone to put in must do what we can to prevent young peo- perspective the agony of disenfranchised Afri- high school and gain the skills necessary to ple from entering parenthood too soon, to secure employment, resulting in a depend- help them realize their full potential as indi- can-Americans and other minorities yearning ency on welfare that is hard to break. Nearly viduals with promising futures, and to ac- to belong. When government and community half of long-term welfare recipients are cept the responsibility and the consequences leaders met to douse the still-burning embers women who gave birth before the age of 17. of their actions. of the Miami riots in the early 1980's, his was Studies also suggest that the children of Governments can also work in partnership teen parents fare worse than those from two- the firm voice of reason, wisely articulating his with private groups, charities and churches parent families on measures of health, edu- credo that one has got to learn and live with to help young parents create a healthier en- cation, and emotional and behavioral adjust- one another in the global community, or vironment in which their children can grow. ment. Childhood abuse and neglect—which shamefully reap the grapes of wrath from Many teenage parents try very hard to be children of teens often are victims of—in- good parents, but the challenges are those who have been left out. crease the odds of future delinquency and daunting. Community-based programs have He thoroughly understood the adult criminality by 40%. And children of proven successful at helping these teenagers accoutrements of power and leadership, and teen parents are far more likely to become become more responsible parents and more he sagely exercised them alongside the man- teen parents themselves. productive citizens, and we should continue date of his conviction and the wisdom of his WHY TEEN PREGNANCIES ARE RISING to encourage these efforts. conscience focusing all their elements upon There is no easy explanation for the rising f the good of the community he learned to love number of teen pregnancies. Many teen par- and care for so deeply. ents were born into a world of poverty, teen- CPM’S CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE His undaunted efforts shaped and formed age parenthood, and welfare dependency that TO DR. WILLIAM R. PERRY, JR. they have difficulty escaping. Few teen par- the agenda of community organizations, such ents have the same hopes, dreams and aspi- as the Miami-based Haitian Refugee Center, rations as the average American teenager, or HON. CARRIE P. MEEK the Women's Welfare Coalition, and the the self-confidence and feeling of self-worth OF FLORIDA Overtown Advisory Committee, to name but a necessary to set goals for the future. Many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES few. His word is his bond to those who have see having a child as a comfort in a difficult dealt with himÐnot only in his moments of tri- life. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 umphal exuberance in helping our wayward Broader social factors also contribute to Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is in- this problem. We live in a more permissive youth turn the corners around, but also in his culture, where teen parenthood and out-of- deed a distinct honor to pay tribute to one of quest to transform Dade County into a verita- wedlock births carry less of a social stigma Miami's unsung heroes, Dr. William R. Perry, ble mosaic of vibrant cultures and diverse than they once did. We read every day about Jr. His retirement from the Dade County public peoples converging in the great experiment celebrities and star athletes having children schools on May 30, 1996 will certainly leave a that is America. out-of-wedlock, and we see the same thing in great void in our community. Dr. William R. Perry, Jr. truly exemplified a movies and on television programs. We also He truly epitomizes the preeminence of a one-of-a-kind leadership whose courageous vi- don’t educate young people about the risks gentleman, as well as the virtues of a scholar. associated with teen parenthood. sion and wisdom appealed to our noblest Having attended Coppin State College and character as a community. He will certainly be WHAT CAN BE DONE Loyola College for his undergraduate studies, First, we must work to bring down the missed. he obtained his doctorate degree from the f number of teenage pregnancies. We must per- University of Massachusetts. He served as a suade teens to abstain from sex, to not give in to peer pressure, and to accept the tradi- classroom teacher and later on as adminis- ESPERANCE, NY CELEBRATES tional values in their lives. One of the most trator with the Baltimore City public schools. 150TH BIRTHDAY valuable things we can do is instill in young He was subsequently awarded a Rockefeller people feelings of self-confidence and self- Foundation Superintendent Fellowship in HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON worth, help them set goals for their future 1976, one of the Nation's most prestigious OF NEW YORK and help them achieve these goals. All teen- honors given to postdoctoral scholars. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agers must realize they have many options Ever since I have known Dr. Bill Perry, he in life—to go to school, to work, to contrib- has always been at the forefront of ensuring Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ute to their communities, and in all this to make responsible decisions. If teens feel that equality of opportunity for everyone in our Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I have always their future goals would be jeopardized by community. At the same time, his forceful ad- been proud of the heritage and physical beau- becoming a parent too early, they will have vocacy in adhering to the tenets of equal treat- ty of the 22d Congressional District of New real incentives to delay parenthood. ment under the law not only in the halls of York which I have the privilege of represent- Second, we must find more effective ways academia but in every segment of government ing. It is for this reason, to savor the history to support families of teenage parents with- agency has become almost legendary. In fact, and character of the picturesque towns and out creating incentives for out-of-wedlock countless others have been touched by his counties, that I return home every weekend. births. Fathers must be held responsible for the support of their children; about 60% of genuine commitment, especially toward those We often forget, Mr. Speaker, that the real teen births are fathered by older men on av- who could least fend for themselves. America is not Washington, but the small erage five or six years older than the mother. Dr. Perry is the consummate community ac- towns and villages where real people live and I support efforts to establish paternity at tivist who abides by the dictum that those who work. I would like to talk about one such town birth and to strengthen child support collec- have less in life, through no fault of their own, today. tion. Furthermore, teen parents should be should be helped by the Government, regard- Esperance, NY, located in beautiful encouraged to live at home and stay in less of their race, creed, gender, or political af- Schoharie County will be celebrating their school whenever this is an option. President filiation. In fact, countless others have been 150th birthday on this Memorial Day, Monday, Clinton recently unveiled a plan to make federal assistance contingent on such living touched by his unique sincerity and his unre- May 27, 1996. And what a fitting time for a arrangements. lenting penchant for ``stick-to-itiveness'' to any celebration of history and community. It could Third, for those teen parents whose house- cause he takes up or any crusade he embarks not be more appropriate considering people all holds are abusive or unstable, we should es- on. The numerous accolades with which he across this Nation will be paying tribute to May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E875 those courageous veterans who have made unique area diverse in cultural backgrounds. safety awareness and promote greater co- the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their coun- No one can deny the tumultuous history Po- operation between the East And West con- try, and yes Mr. Speaker, on behalf of their land has endured. And, given the changing cerning these matters. We have been given family and friends in towns like Esperance. political and economic landscape of Eastern an opportunity to study the onset of cancer But not everyone around the country has Europe, we must embrace the spirit of the and other related diseases and we must not the opportunity to celebrate and rejoice in original Polish Constitution and build upon it. let this window escape unopened. what the people of Esperance can this Mon- Today, a new Poland is emerging. It has ex- f day. Even though things have changed there, perienced its first real open elections in sev- like everywhere else, there is something spe- eral generations and continues to work toward A WIN-WIN FOR WORKERS AND cial that remains an unmistakable part of the the democratic goals of inclusion in the North SMALL BUSINESSES town's character that not enough people Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] and com- throughout the country can still boast of today. plete inclusion in the Western community. HON. SUSAN MOLINARI That something is the distinct smalltown Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to OF NEW YORK charm that grips the town and the good citi- join me in this important recognition of demo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens of Esperance. It can be seen at the cratic principles. I commend the people of Po- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 church hall and the fire department and across land for their perseverance and commitment to the streets and fields where children play and freedom. Mr. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, we have the farmers work. f opportunity today to enhance the earning po- Yes, Mr. Speaker, that smalltown camara- tential of millions of working Americans and to derie and neighborly hospitality is one thing 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF provide important incentives for the small busi- that thankfully has not changed. But I'll tell you CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER nesses who hire them. about another thing. It is the pride and values I am very supportive of the raise in the mini- SPEECH OF of the citizenry. These are the things that I ad- mum wage. This amendment to H.R. 1227, mire most about the towns like Esperance HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI the Employee Commuting Flexibility Act, is a throughout my congressional district. And on OF NEW JERSEY much needed protection for workers who are May 27, residents of Esperance will take part IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES usually nonunion, have few skills, and little ne- gotiating strength. Also, because the fringe in daylong festivities commemorating their her- Tuesday, May 21, 1996 itage. There will be tours of the various histori- benefits earned by minimum wage workers cal sites and museum, contests for the chil- Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in are usually less than nonminimum wage em- dren, parades and wagon rides and plenty of support of House Concurrent Resolution 167 ployees, they get hit twice as hard. time to catch up with friends and neighbors which recognizes April 26, 1996, as the 10th Not only will an increase in the current mini- and give thanks for the town and community Anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disas- mum wage boost thousands of workers and they share. ter. This international tragedy is one that de- their families above the poverty line, the in- Mr. Speaker, I commend the good people of serves recognition for the day and more im- crease will be a tremendous relief to women. Esperance for their commitment to their home portantly for the people who experienced it. Currently, about 59 percent of minimum wage and hard work in organizing this memorial to As we look back at the 10 years that have workers are woman. A raise in the minimum their heritage. I ask that you and all Members passed since this catastrophe, we are re- wage will empower these working women with of the House join me in paying tribute to the minded of those who were lost during the ini- the resources to keep them competitive with people of Esperance on the occasion of the tial explosion and, more far-reaching, the loss their male counterparts. town's 150th birthday. of nearly 500,000 additional lives due to radi- Often, the downside to minimum wage hikes f ation exposure over time. The people of are a proven loss of jobs for small businesses. Ukraine have been facing the aftermath of the The Republicans, however, are increasing the COMMEMORATING THE 205TH ANNI- Chernobyl disaster for years. An estimated 3.5 minimum wage in a responsible way that will VERSARY OF POLAND’S FIRST million inhabitants, including 1 million children, actually help small business increase jobs. Mr. CONSTITUTION of the Chernobyl area were exposed to high GOODLING's amendment will allow employers levels of radiation. This type of exposure has to pay newly hired employees the current min- SPEECH OF generated numerous diseases and been re- imum wage for the first 90 days of employ- HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI sponsible for thousands of deaths. Thyroid ment and it detaches the minimum wage from OF NEW JERSEY cancer alone affects one child per 10,000 employees who receive tips. Further, it ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every year. It is difficult to imagine the pain empts employees of small businesses with these people have endured over time. less than $500,000 in annual gross sales. Tuesday, May 21, 1996 On top of this physical and emotional an- Clearly these provisions, in addition to the Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great guish, the people of this region have also suf- Small Business Job Protection Act, will ease pleasure I rise today to salute Polish people fered a severe economic ruin. Their once fer- any burden that may have been placed on around the world in recognition of the 205th tile land is now tagged with the cold label of small businesses in implementing the in- anniversary of the adoption of Poland's first ``exclusion zone'' or ``permanent control zone.'' creased minimum wage. Constitution. At this time I would also com- In both instances, the cultivating of crops is The Small Business Job Protection Act will mend my good friend and colleague Jack completely prohibited. Without the ability to increase, by $7,500, expensing for small busi- Quinn for his work on House Concurrent Res- farm crops, these people must attempt to tack- ness, simplify small business pension plans, olution 165 which formalizes this important le a highly expensive cleanup with a severely and provide a credit to employers for hiring recognition. diminished income; a difficult task for any AFDC recipients, certain veterans, disabled On May 3, 1996, Polish people and Ameri- group to conquer, particularly under the ex- workers as well as high-risk and summer cans of Polish decent celebrated their coun- treme circumstances. youth employees. Further, this bill will allow try's rich history and the establishment of the This is more than the recognition of a day workers to deduct, up to $5,250, employer- first liberal constitution in Europe. Preceded that occurred 10 years ago Mr. Speaker. This paid educational assistance from their taxable only by our own United States Constitution in anniversary embodies 10 years worth of income. It will be retroactive to 1995 and help 1787, this Polish blueprint similarly established strength and perseverance the people of thousands of hard-working Americans in fur- three independent branches of government. Ukraine have displayed. The nature of this thering their education, a great benefit to both House Concurrent Resolution 165 under- prolonged suffering is especially the employee as well as the employer. This scores that this document was designed to heartwrenching. The accident at Chernobyl is specific provision would have a direct impact protect Poland's sovereignty and national unity still claiming victims today, over 10 years after on students who attend Wagner College and while creating a progressive constitutional the event occurred. The failure of the No. 4 re- the College at Staten Island, both of which are monarchy. Further, it recognizes that the con- actor has been attributed to the flawed design, in my district. We are now making it easier for stitution represented Central-Eastern Europe's operator mistakes, and cold war isolation. small businesses to send their employees to first attempt to end the feudal system and se- Nonetheless, Mr. Speaker, now is not a time college, which benefits both employers and cure freedoms for Polish people. to blame. Now, we must concentrate our ef- their employees, who will get much needed Mr. Speaker, I have the good fortune of rep- forts to preventing such a tragedy from occur- assistance in paying for ever-growing tuition resenting the Eighth District of New Jersey, a ring again. We must work to increase nuclear costs. E876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 Wage earners in this country do deserve a Monterey, a guided missile cruiser, late in or boast of his own possessions or achieve- raise, and this package will give them that the day to remain over night. As we toured ments; and who speaks with frankness, but raise without costing them their jobs. the ship and we got to the bridge, he told the always with sincerity and sympathy, and commanding officer he would like to do a whose deed follows his word; who thinks of f man overboard drill. Naturally, the skipper the rights and feelings of others rather than SECTION 936 CONCERNS said okay. Admiral Boorda yelled, ‘‘I’ve got of his own; who appears well in any com- the conn’’. So, he became the conning officer pany, and who is at home when he seems to and he also relieved the helmsman. they be abroad—a man with whom honor is sacred HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY tossed the life ring overboard on the star- and virtue safe.’’ OF CONNECTICUT board side and the drill was underway. ‘‘All That is Mike Boorda. head full’’ he barked, and he turned the helm He was the Sailor’s Sailor. There is no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to right full. He was back and forth between greater tribute that could be paid to him. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 the helm and the flying bridge barking or- For him to be remembered by that title is Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I am very ders to the Sailor manning the engine order the most he could ever hope for. telegraph. Within just a couple of minutes, Mike loved his family. His late father—who concerned that section 936 is phased out in the life ring was right along the starboard he either called or wrote every week for 40 this bill without anything to replace it. Section side, close enough to reach out and pick it years—his mother, brother and sister. His 936 has played a critical role in economic de- up. He said, ‘‘Okay, Mr. Secretary, you’re precious wife, Bettie, his four children and velopment in Puerto RicoÐcreating and keep- next.’’ I laughed and said, ‘‘No thank you; oh those grandchildren. So often, I remember ing good, high quality, well-paying jobs on the I’ve just seen the master at work.’’ What a his coming in and saying, ‘‘Mr. Secretary, let island. Many of my constituents in Hartford, great ship handler he was; just one of the me show you these new pictures I just got.’’ CT, have friends and relatives employed by reasons he was so admired by Sailors. They were always of one of his grand- Walking around those ships with Mike section 936 companies in Puerto Rico. children. Boorda was such a great experience. Sailors Many times from this lectern have the I am concerned about the impact of the re- loved him. He understood them—all of them. words of the Prophet Micah been read: ‘‘O, peal of section 936 on the people on Puerto Mess cooks, lookouts, from the newly en- man, what does the Lord require of you, but Rico. Poverty is already very high and good listed to the most senior, whether they were to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk jobs scarce. What will remain for the people of chipping paint or swabbing decks . . . he humbly with your God.’’ He tried to do just Puerto Rico? I'm afraid that we will only fully made every one of them feel important, and that. realize just how effective it has been when the that what they were doing was a major con- Mike Boorda was a patriot, a leader, a war- companies that have enjoyed section 936 tribution to that ship’s mission and making fighter and a peace maker... a planner, a su- our navy great and contributing to peace in begin to leave for other parts of the Caribbean perb tactician and brilliant strategist, a the world. warm, caring sailor who loved those men and or Ireland. The bill provides some limited pro- Recently, I was interviewing a newly se- women wearing that Navy uniform. That’s tection for the companies doing business in lected admiral for a particular job, and I the Mike Boorda I will always remember. A Puerto Rico, but very little protection for the asked him which flag officer he admired the man with a heart of gold and hands wrapped people of Puerto Rico. most. Without hesitation, he said, ‘‘Admiral firmly round the true meaning of our effort It is because of these concerns that I sup- Mike Boorda’’. I said, ‘‘Why?’’ He said, ‘‘I to make the world a better, safer place. I am port an economic incentive program such as worked for him when he was battle group lucky to have known him, and I am thankful that proposed by Governor Rosello. Chairman commander, and he always made people feel for his friendship and support. We have lost so good about themselves. He told us that someone truly special. God bless his life, his ARCHER has taken the first step by establish- whenever we were asked to do something, we wonderful family and his Navy that he loved ing a temporary economic incentive program needed to try hard to find a way to say yes.’’ so dearly. that would replace section 936 with a wage That was Mike Boorda. credit. This should help to spur job creation on I’ve seen Mike in lots of different settings. REMARKS BY ETCM (SW) JOHN HAGAN I’ve seen him counsel young petty officers. the island. By placing the wage credit in a new President and Mrs. Clinton, Mrs. Boorda I’ve sat with him in the chiefs’ mess—or goat section and phasing it out over 10 years, this and the family, and to all of you who love locker—discussing issues with chief petty of- bill will allow Congress to monitor economic the Navy so much, before I lead our respon- ficers. I’ve been with him in the wardroom sive reading, allow me to speak from my development in Puerto Rico. with commissioned officers. I’ve seen him de- f heart. bate tough issues with other members of the I feel as if this is my last ‘‘All Hands’’ call Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior Pentagon of- IN MEMORY OF ADM. J.M. BOORDA with Admiral Boorda, and he has thrown me ficials. I’ve testified with him in front of the mike one last time. Congress. I’ve seen him hosting foreign dig- We are here to honor, to remember, to sup- HON. IKE SKELTON nitaries from around the world. I met with port one another in mourning, but even in OF MISSOURI him almost daily in my office, his office or the majesty and splendor of this shrine—in some conference room in the Pentagon. I’ve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the midst of this illustrious assembly, we watched him brief the Secretary of Defense could not properly honor or remember if we Wednesday, May 22, 1996 and offer advice to the President of the Unit- were not joined by Sailors all around the ed States. globe— on flight decks and hangar bays, fan- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, Tuesday, May In whatever situation I observed Mike, he tails and focsles, on piers and of course, in 21, 1996, a memorial service was held for the was always the same person: Well prepared, late Adm. J.M. Boorda at the Washington Na- every Navy chapel. down to earth, competent, charming, witty, Today, and throughout the week, against tional Cathedral. Admiral ``Mike'' Boorda was clever, understanding, warm, yet tough. backdrops as many and varied as the signal I’ve also seen the President take his ad- not only a ``sailors' sailor,'' but an able leader flags on a full dress ship, with many voices, vice. I remember one particular occasion. We and a friend to so many in all walks of life, in- tears, and prayers we will together render were in Hawaii for the commemoration of cluding those in uniform, political leaders, and the proper honors to our beloved CNO, Admi- the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, and ral Mike Boorda. the civilian community. Words are inadequate the President, CNO, and I were on the He was the leader we longed for and looked to express the sense of loss so many of us CINCPAC barge going across Pearl Habor to to; he came from among us and rose so high, feel. However, these memorial addresses by the Arizona Memorial when the President always remembering the lonely, insecure, Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton, and turned to him and said, ‘‘Mike, what do you frightened recruit, which all of us are in the think we should do in Bosnia now?’’ Mike Master Chief PO, John Hagan, were most ap- beginning, before we discover, as Admiral told the President, and within just a few propriate and fitting as tributes to this truly out- Boorda did, that the Navy is a family. Our weeks we were in fact carrying out his rec- standing American, Adm. Mike Boorda. He will family has lost a man of true worth. ommendations which ended up in having all truly be missed. The poet wrote: the parties meet in Dayton for peace talks REMARKS OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, JOHN . . . and giving us a real chance for peace in ‘‘True worth is in being not seeming, H. DALTON Bosnia. In doing, each day that goes by, I met Mike Boorda in December of ’93 on John Walter Wayland describes the true Some little good—not in dreaming my first visit as Secretary to the Mediterra- gentleman as ‘‘the man whose conduct pro- Of great things to do by and by. nean and Adriatic. He was Commander in ceeds from good-will and an acute sense of Our CNO went the poet many times better. Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, and propriety, who does not make the poor man He did, each day, not a little, but MUCH Commander of Allied Forces Southern Eu- conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of good. rope. his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority And he worked each day on great things We visited a number of ships together or deformity; who is himself humbled if ne- which became realities quicker than any one going by helicopter spending a couple of cessity compels him to humble another; who could believe possible—and all the while he hours on each one. We arrived on the USS does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, envisioned even greater things to do by and May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E877 by and he shared them with Sailors. We will of roles. In her role as administrator and exec- protect women in divorce proceedings and long remember Admiral Boorda for many utive director, she appeared on the CBS±TV simplify spousal consent rules for survivor an- great achievements. But I pray today we also documentary, ``Crisis in Black America,'' and nuities. It will make important changes to im- remember the details. He didn’t just shake a Sailor’s hand, he has even testified before Congress on family, prove pension coverage for widows or di- gripped and held it, and drew energy from social, and economic issues. vorced widows under the Federal Civil Service the encounter even as he left the Sailor an Since 1992, Milton Harrison has led the Retirement System as well as the Military Re- indelible, life-long, memory of a moment Newark YMCA from a state of virtual collapse tirement System. Last, this legislation would with their CNO. to the restored and thriving institution it is improve coverage for divorced women under When the boatswain was finished piping, he today. Under his able leadership, the Newark the Railroad Retirement Board. always walked back through, shaking hands, Y membership has increased over 50 percent, Mr. Speaker, we must reverse the status patting shoulders, even exchanging high and it enjoys a thoroughly revamped program quo which dictates that if you are old and a fives and tousling the hair of the rainbow sideboys who lined his arrival at every ship with new equipment and renovated facilities. woman, you are poor. This legislation is about we visited at sea. After embarking on a variety of career paths, reforming the pension system to protect the He answered the same question as thor- from working at the Minneapolis Metropolitan economic security of our elderly women. oughly and patiently at the end of the day as YMCA to owning and operating his own com- Women who have worked hard their entire life he did at the break of dawn, seven ship’s and pany, Milton returned to the YMCA organiza- serving their families, careers, and commu- seven helo rides earlier. tion and later came to head the Newark Y. nities deserve no less. At each stop listening, really listening. Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will I urge all my colleagues to support this leg- Making and keeping promises. join me in honoring these two extraordinary in- islation and work for its swift passage in the Standing on a destroyer flight deck, arm around a troubled Sailor, personally and pri- dividuals. They have devoted a tremendous House. vately, counseling him—then worrying later amount of time and energy to the youths of f our community. It is wonderful that they are and directing follow up. 4TH ANNUAL ELIZABETH WATER- Making everyone feel special. being commended by the Rotary Club of New- His schedule was so full, but he invariably ark. FRONT FESTIVAL, A PROUD HIS- found the time for one more Sailor; never, f PANIC TRADITION ever, saying no. He was and is and will always be my INTRODUCTION OF WOMEN’S HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HERO! PENSION EQUITY ACT OF NEW JERSEY It is rare and special when your Hero is also your friend! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Steinbeck wrote once of a fictional hero: HON. ELIZABETH FURSE Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ‘‘This man drives himself and is driven. It OF OREGON is impossible to see how he can do so much, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay can cover so much ground, can work so hard tribute to a much anticipated rite of spring for and be so effective. There’s a man. There is Wednesday, May 22, 1996 the residents of my district, the annual Eliza- really a man.’’ Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing beth Waterfront Festival. This 3-day cultural Of Admiral Boorda, we all exclaim today, legislation today entitled the Women's Pension celebration will take place May 25 to 27, 1996, ‘‘There was a Sailor. There really was a Sail- Equity Act. Sixty percent of seniors are along the newly renovated Veterans Memorial or . . .’’ women, but make up 75 percent of the elderly Waterfront Park in the city of Elizabeth. Shipmates, a lot of work is well begun, and in the Boorda way of doing business ‘‘well poor. Women are far more likely than men to This weekend's festivities acknowledge the begun is half done.’’ live out their elderly life in poverty, making tremendous contributions of the Hispanic com- Our charge today is clear: their older years anything but golden. Accord- munity to the fabric of the lives of the people Carry on. ing to the Department of Labor, only 37 per- of Elizabeth. The Elizabeth Waterfront Festival Lead with zeal, serve with pride, learn cent of the women in Oregon and the west is a showcase for the rich cultural traditions about and honor our heritage . . . and that coast participate in a pension planÐone one that Hispanics have brought to the city and the will be the Admiral Boorda legacy and the the worst rates in the Nation. We need to take Nation. There will be exhibitions including art only really fitting memorial and with it will steps to ensure our senior women have the work, music, and dance to represent the cul- come the strength to carry on. God Bless you, Admiral Boorda. We love economic security they deserve. tural mosaic of Elizabeth. The festival will also you and will forever miss you. It is clear that elderly women in America include a wide range of Hispanic foods. Will you join me now in the responsive need our help. Women live longer than men, While the Elizabeth Waterfront Festival cele- reading of the Psalm. and there are 5 times as many widows as wid- brates the diversity that exists within the His- f owers over the age 40. In the last 20 years, panic community, it also recognizes the role the number of women over the age of 45 who business can play in helping a proud people CAROLYN THOMPSON-WALLACE are divorced has risen dramatically. Twenty achieve their true potential. The success of AND MILTON HARRISON, COMMU- percent of older women have no other source the festival itself is a testament to the impact NITY SERVANTS of income than Social Security. I would like to public-private partnerships can have on a point out to my colleagues a striking fact: el- community. In cooperation with the city of Eliz- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE derly women are twice as likely as men to be abeth, sponsors of the festival include such OF NEW JERSEY poor. nationally known companies as Anheuser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The need for these pension reforms is clear. Busch, AT&T, Bustelo Coffee, Chivas Regal, Twenty-four million working women, nearly two and Pepsi Cola. Local sponsors of the festival Wednesday, May 22, 1996 out of three working women, do not have pen- include the Elizabeth Center at 13A, Twin City Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay sions plans. According to AARP, only 23 per- Supermarkets, radio stations Mega 97.9 FM tribute to two outstanding individuals who are cent of divorced women over age 62 had pen- and Suave 93.1 FM, Telemundo 47, TKR both being honored by the Rotary Club of sion plan coverage of any sort. Nearly 50 per- Cable of Elizabeth, and Noticias del Mundo. Newark, NJ at its Persons of the Year award cent of married private pension recipients This important event is being produced by ceremony. Mrs. Carolyn B. Thompson-Wallace have a plan which will not continue to pay Melly Mell Productions. and Mr. Milton L. Harrison have dedicated benefits in the event of their spouse's death. The Elizabeth Waterfront Festival is not only many years of their lives to help make the These cracks in our safety net have wreaked an observance of the cultural and economic quality of life of young people better. economic havoc upon our Nation's elderly role played by the Hispanic community in Eliz- Carolyn Thompson-Wallace has been the women, often forcing them into poverty. abeth, but also a showcase for all the city has administrator and executive director of the The legislation I am introducing to the to offer. As a member of the Transportation International Youth Organization [IYO] since House today will correct these inequities and and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Re- its founding in the 1970's. The IYO has been ensure economic security for elderly women. sources, I am gratified to know the festival will acclaimed as one of the premier juvenile delin- My legislation is modeled on a bill introduced take place on the waterfront, an underutilized quency prevention programs in New Jersey. by Senator CAROL MOSELY-BRAUN, and will re- resource. The city of Elizabeth's strategic loca- During the first 14 years of the organization, form pension law in America to help protect tion on New Jersey's coastline makes it a pre- Carolyn faithfully volunteered her time and senior women. First, it will make much-needed ferred destination for ships carrying goods spent up to 18 hours a day playing a variety improvements in private pension law to help from all over the world. E878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 It is an honor to have such an exceptional Barry Chang, Fremont Union High School Dis- REPEAL OF 4.3-CENT INCREASE IN event as the Elizabeth Waterfront Festival take trict Trustees Homer Tong and Randy TRANSPORTATION FUELS TAXES place in my district. I take pride in the fact the Okamura, and Foothill De-Anza Community Elizabeth Waterfront Festival brings together College Trustees Paul Fong and Dolores SPEECH OF all segments of our community and at the Sandoval. I salute these organizations and HON JANE HARMAN same time reflects positively on the city of leaders for their outstanding efforts and con- OF CALIFORNIA Elizabeth and New Jersey. I am certain my tributions to the well-being of our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues will rise with me and recognize this Despite the progress the Asian Pacific Tuesday, May 21, 1996 remarkable celebration of life. American community has made, we must con- f tinue to advocate for their concerns, protecting Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am dis- and advancing the civil and constitutional appointed that the House voted last night to HONORING ASIAN PACIFIC rights of all Americans, especially when many repeal the 4.3-cent-a-gallon tax. AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH of these issues are being threatened. I'm Repeal of the gas tax is precisely the wrong step to take as we try to move forward with proud to have been invited to join the Con- the more important challenges of energy inde- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO gressional Asian Pacific Caucus which my dis- pendence, national security, and fiscal respon- OF CALIFORNIA tinguished colleague Congresswoman PATSY sibilityÐchallenges which, over the last sev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MINK chairs. I join the members of the caucus eral years, we have made great strides toward to ensure that congressional legislation pro- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 meeting. vides for the full participation of Asian Pacific Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to First, it's clear that the tax is no more re- Americans and reflects the concerns and sponsible for the recent price increases in join my distinguished colleagues of the Con- needs of the Asian Pacific American commu- gressional Asian Pacific Caucus in celebration gasoline than it was for the low gas prices we nities to the greatest extent possible. enjoyed in 1994 and 1995. The 4.3-cent-a-gal- of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and f to honor the extraordinary contributions of lon gas tax has been in place for more than Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation. WAIVER OF THE HUMANITARIAN 2 years, but for political reasons, including We must take time to note the struggles of AID CORRIDOR ACT helping a sagging Presidential campaign, it's the Asian Pacific American pioneers, mainly only become a hot-button issue in the last immigrants to this country. As a daughter of HON. ANNA G. ESHOO several weeks. immigrant parents, I know firsthand the obsta- If we take oil companies at their word, the OF CALIFORNIA price spike is due to increased demand, a pro- cles immigrants faced in beginning a new life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in a new land and providing for their families. longed winter, and an unrealized expectation that Iraq would again sell oil to the world mar- We must acknowledge the accomplishments Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ket. We talk about allowing the market econ- of these pioneers who had built a foundation Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, last week, to the omy to work without interference, but we im- for the subsequent advances made by the surprise and disappointment of the inter- mediately talk about interfering just when the Asian Pacific American community. national human rights communities, as well as market works as predicted. Worse still, we ad- As we reflect on the significance of this Members of this body, President Clinton exer- vocate a policy that has no direct bearing on month, we must certainly turn our thoughts to cised his option to waive the Humanitarian Aid the price at the pump. Indeed, what will politi- our friend and former colleague Norman Y. Mi- Corridor Act. Passed with strong bipartisan cal leaders say to consumers when prices neta. He is remembered for his leadership in support as part of the fiscal year 1996 foreign continue to go up in spite of the gas tax repeal championing the causes of the Asian Pacific operations appropriations bill, the Corridor Act or when the 4.3 cents is not passed on at the American community and of all people of is essential because it exerts the appropriate pump. color, culminating in the passage of House bill pressure on countries, such as Turkey, that Second, Americans continue to enjoy gas 442 which he introduced, that provided an block United States foreign assistance to the prices at both historically low levels and at lev- apology by the U.S. Government to those region. els considerably lower than those paid by citi- Americans of Japanese ancestry who were in- As the only Member of Congress of Arme- zens of the other industrial nations. In infla- terned during the Second World War. An out- nian descent, I have a very deep understand- tion-adjusted terms, the price of gas is lower standing legislator, Representative Mineta was ing of how the Ottoman Empire decimated Ar- than it was 25 years ago, before the oil em- a powerful force in Congress and a great role menians and wrote one of the darkest chap- bargo. model not only for Asian Pacific Americans but ters in human history. Mr. Speaker, these at- The low prices we've enjoyed have renewed for all people of colors in our country. tacks against Armenians continue even today. some of the habits that made us so vulnerable Representative Mineta helped create a polit- Just last month the Agency France Presse re- during the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970's ical voice for the Asian Pacific American com- ported unprovoked Turkish military shelling of and the Persian Gulf war. In truth, both to re- munity and inspired others to get involved in Armenian territory on April 23 and 24. I'm flect real world circumstances and for national the political process. committed to the safety and independence of security reasons, we need to change commut- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Cali- Armenia and believe we must ensure that its ing and driving habits and our dependence on fornia's 14th Congressional District which people are protected. Therefore I am deeply imported oil. boasts a significant and vibrant Asian Pacific disappointed that the President waived this im- Third, saving the average motorist, including American community deeply committed to po- portant and needed act. myself, $30 a yearÐand there is great doubt litical activism and public service. I am fortu- Despite a history of suffering at the hands of that the price at the pump will go down as a nate to work with many outstanding organiza- others, Armenians have remained a strong result of the repealÐonly makes our task of tions such as the local chapters of the Japa- people, committed to families and united by an balancing the Federal budget that much more nese American Citizens' League, the Organi- enduring faith. Armenians have risen from the difficult. How do we balance the 8.2 cents a zation of Chinese Americans, the Chinese ashes of the 1915±23 genocide to form a new day returned to drivers against the $30 billion American Citizens Alliance, Self-Help for the country from the remains of the Soviet Union, added to the deficit by repealing the tax. Elderly, the Asian American Manufacturers' a new country which flourishes in the face of Just when we're beginning to make sus- Association, Silicon Valley for Democracy, severe winters, ongoing military conflict in tained progress on bringing down the deficit, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Nagorno-Karabagh, and the absence of strong just when we are within reach of actually bal- as well as the Asian Law Alliance, all fostering international assistance. Today's Armenia is a ancing the budget in 6 years and making a se- multicultural understanding. Each brings to the living tribute to the indelible courage and per- rious and principled commitment to real fiscal forefront the concerns on behalf of the grow- severance of the Armenian people. Mr. Speak- responsibility, we're going to add $30 billion to ing Asian Pacific American community in the er, we in this body must do our part to protect the Nation's debt. 14th Congressional District. I am also grateful Armenia. I support efforts to strengthen, en- Even without this added debt, we have to to work with the many Asian Pacific American hance, and make permanent the Humanitarian realize that we have many difficult budget elected officials in my congressional district Aid Corridor Act and to curtail aid to Turkey choices still ahead. Where should we cut? Are such as council members Michael Chang of should that country refuse to abide by the the American people willing and ready to cut Cupertino, Art Takahara of Mountain View, standards established by the act. aid to education as Majority Leader Dick Naomi Patridge of Half Moon Bay, Cupertino I urge the President to reconsider his posi- Armey suggested we should doÐor cancer re- School District Trustees Emily Lee Kelley and tion. search, or public broadcasting, or Medicare? May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E879 The proponents of repeal are eyeing as a caring that all of the volunteers should be staff for the last year and a half. Scott is leav- possible offset for its cost reductions in the proud of. ing us on May 24, 1996, to start a new job bank insurance funds. Heaven help us if we It takes more than words to adequately ex- with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. ever need to draw on those funds to pay de- press the difference that senior volunteers Scott came to my personal office here in positors should we experience a banking crisis have made in the lives of so many and it is Washington, DC, on a legislative fellowship. like the S&L debacle of only a decade ago. I with great honor and heartfelt gratitude that I He was on loan from the Navy. With his back- guess we'll leave that problem for another thank them for their years of kind and gener- ground in the investigation of environmental day. ous service. crimes, he was a natural fit in my office to The difficulty in finding a consensus behind f work on environmental and resource issues. a balanced budget plan will only be exacer- While many Hill staffers share the qualities bated by repealing the gas tax. Americans un- TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. ‘‘J.J.’’ of hard work and dedication that Scott pos- derstand that. BIELLO sesses, Scott Jacobs has special qualities that They also understand that cheap gas deserve special recognition. means dependence on uncertain foreign HON. NEWT GINGRICH Often, here on the Hill, people will tell you sourcesÐsources that one day may again re- OF GEORGIA that something is impossible rather than actu- quire our sons and daughters to fight to se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally figuring out how to get it done. Scott re- cure. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 fuses to believe ``impossible'' exists. He is will- And, most importantly, they understand that ing to take the time and exercise the creativity the 4.3 cent-a-gallon tax did not cause the re- Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to needed to get the job done where other peo- cent price increase and that its repeal will not pay tribute to James J. ``J.J.'' Biello, who is a ple would have given up long ago. In the face bring prices down. commissioner of Cherokee County, in the of continual opposition, Scott undertakes a Repealing the tax is pandering and cynical. Sixth District of Georgia. process of communication and compromise Let's not try to fool Americans into believing J.J. is a 15-year veteran of the Atlanta Po- that has served New Jersey, this Congress, otherwise. lice Department having served as both a uni- and America very well. Due to his refusal to f form officer and detective in the narcotics and believe the nay-sayers, Scott serves as an ex- robbery divisions. On April 15, 1987, J.J. ample and inspiration to Members and staff PERSONAL EXPLANATION walked in on a robbery in progress and found alike. an armed robber holding a terrified girl, a gun I commend Scott's many accomplishments HON. ELTON GALLEGLY pointed at her head. Without concern for his while here and fully expect that his exemplary OF CALIFORNIA own safety, J.J. rushed in, courageously draw- work will continue at his new position with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the gunfire to himself. In an act of su- Naval Criminal Investigative Service. preme heroism and ultimate sacrifice, he Wednesday, May 22, 1996 As I stand here today to recognize Scott's saved the life of the girl but almost lost his determination, courage, and creativity, I am Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, yesterday my own. In the days ahead, J.J.'s personal cour- sorry to lose Scott as a member of my staff. flight to Washington from California was unex- age and faith in God allowed him to survive But, I wish him fair winds and following seas pectedly rerouted to Pittsburgh due to thunder- the near-fatal injury, but he was left paralyzed on his return to the Navy. storm activity in the Washington area. from the neck down, confined to a wheelchair Mr. Speaker, on behalf of myself, my staff, As a result, I unfortunately missed several with limited use of his hands. and all the friends Scott has made while here important votes. Had I been here, I would There are many ways to take the measure with us, I would like to say, Thank You, Scott, have voted: ``aye'' on rollcall No. 180; ``no'' on of a man. Some do it in feet and inches; some for all of your hard work. rollcall No. 181; ``aye'' on rollcall No. 182, the have him step on a scale; and others simply gas tax repeal; and ``aye'' on rollcall No. 183. take a look at his bank account. It is a rare in- f f dividual whose greatest measurements are of PERSONAL EXPLANATION heart and courage. Such a man is J.J. Biello. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEERS OF J.J. has passed through some of life's most ELK COUNTY, HONORED challenging crucibles and has come out not HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO embittered, but emboldened. After his injury, OF ILLINOIS HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. J.J. took stock of his talents and abilities to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA decide how he could best serve his commu- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 nity. Rather than seeking help from others, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday once again he committed himself to tireless Wednesday, May 22, 1996 last, due to a family emergency, I missed roll- work on behalf of others, serving as a commu- call votes 178 and 179 pertaining to the fiscal Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nity volunteer, a civic leader and, following the year 1997 budget resolution. Had I been honor the retired senior volunteers of Elk 1990 election, a Cherokee County commis- present, I would have voted on rollcall No. County in the Fifth District of Pennsylvania. I sioner. Through challenges that would have 178, ``no'' and on rollcall No. 179, ``yes.'' I re- am pleased to have this opportunity to recog- caused a lesser man to give up, J.J. has dem- quest unanimous consent that my statement nize the 74,000 hours of service that these in- onstrated unshaken faith, unparalleled cour- be included following the vote in the perma- dividuals have given to our communities. age, and unwavering commitment to his fam- nent record. As we celebrate Older American Month, it is ily, church, and community. fitting that we reflect on the contributions of I rise today to make note of J.J.'s bravery f seniors at both a local and national level. I and his selfless service to his community and have long believed that involvement by senior his country. His courage, devotion, and dedi- CELEBRATING THE MANY CON- citizens in the workforce adds a unique and cation should be an inspiration to all Ameri- TRIBUTIONS OF THE ASIAN PA- distinctive value to each job that is performed, cans. CIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY person that is helped, or solution that is of- f fered. HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD I applaud the hard work and determination FOR RECOGNITION AND APPRECIA- OF GUAM TION OF AN EXTRAORDINARY that each of these volunteers has dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving the residents of Elk County, their ef- STAFFER, SCOTT E. JACOBS forts are an inspiration to us all. In addition, Wednesday, May 22, 1996 each of these individuals has paved the road HON. JIM SAXTON Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, Hafa Adai. for all of us who will eventually retire and in OF NEW JERSEY It is with great pleasure that I rise today to cel- doing so continue to enhance the foundation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ebrate our Asian- and Pacific-American culture of our communities. and history during Asian Pacific-American Her- Each project that they have so diligently at- Wednesday, May 22, 1996 itage Month. By sponsoring Asian Pacific- tended toÐfrom campgrounds to playgrounds, Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to American Heritage activities, we honor the providing meals, making repairs, and assisting recognize the hard work and dedication of Asian Pacific-American community and its others in needÐdemonstrates the depth of Scott Jacobs, who has been a member of my many accomplishments. In addition we seek to E880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 familiarize America with our community in an has an ironic name since, contrary to the rec- able to work as we do. There is only one effort to avoid division among our ethnically di- ommendation of a Federal commission, one major downside to our job in my experienceÐ verse American community. provision of it would give a special exemption our inability to be in two places at one time. No one would dispute that American society from Federal unemployment tax to agricultural June 6 is one of the occasions when I will has been significantly enriched by the con- employers who give jobs to temporary foreign very much regret this limitation. We will be in tributions of the Asian Pacific-American com- workers. If the U.S. Congress intends to pro- session and I will therefore be in Washington. munity. Thousands of Asian Pacific-Americans tect American jobs for American workers, then In Boston, on June 6, the Jewish Community helped to build our great Nation. Today, Asian it should not approve the proposed exemption Relations Council of Greater Boston will Pacific-Americans continue to serve our Na- for employers of H±2A Program guestworkers. present the Warren B. Kohn Award in Jewish tion as public servants and military The Federal Advisory Council on Unemploy- Communal Service to Barbara Gaffin, who servicemembers. I would like to make special ment Compensation in 1994 made a specific serves as the JCRC associate director. It is note of Guamanians serving our Nation in the recommendation on this issue after hearing all not only a well-deserved award, it is an award military, and especially those serving today in the evidence and from all the parties. The Ad- which could have been designed with the re- Bosnia. visory Council said, ``* * * the wages of alien cipient specifically in mind. One particular service member who has dis- agricultural workers (H2±A workers) should be Barbara Gaffin has been an extraordinarily tinguished himself is Spec. Peter Nartia of the subject to FUTA taxes.'' The chairperson of dedicated and effective citizen for her entire Guam Army National Guard. Specialist Nartia that Council was Janet Norwood, the highly adult life. She was a leader in the effort to was recently named U.S. Army Pacific Com- respected former Chief of the Bureau of Labor save Jews worldwide from the oppression that mand Soldier of the Year. His dedication to Statistics under the Bush and Reagan admin- they faced in many countries, and had a major the armed services has afforded him the op- role in the efforts many of us made here in portunity to represent the Army Pacific Com- istrations. mand in the All-Army Command competition in We in Congress gave the H±2A growers a Congress to protect Jews from being victims June. temporary exemption from the Federal Unem- of oppression and death. For the past few In addition to those serving America in our ployment Tax Act [FUTA] and that exemption years, she has worked in Boston as the asso- military, I would like to take this opportunity to was extended repeatedly. Finally, on Decem- ciate director of the Jewish Community Rela- acknowledge other individuals who have of- ber 31, 1994, we let this tax exemption expire, tions Council and continues to be an invalu- fered their talents and abilities to Guam, en- after receiving the recommendation and report able source of intelligence, energy, compas- riching both our island and all of America. of the Advisory Council on Unemployment sion, and good judgment on behalf of the wide Jesus Charfauros is a gifted radio personal- Compensation. variety of causes that the JCRC undertakes. I ity and journalist who has contributed 22 years Now the growers who hire temporary foreign am regretful that I cannot attend the ceremony of his life to promoting the Chamorro culture workers want another exemption from the un- at which this award is presented to Barbara through the air waves by hosting cultural and employment tax. We should not grant it to Gaffin, so I ask for an opportunity to note here informative shows in the Chamorro. them. how important her work has been to myself Mary N.D. Matanane, Guam Nurses Asso- This tax exemption would create an incen- and to others. ciation's Nurse of the Year for 1995, is a de- tive to hire temporary foreign agricultural work- In the interest of full disclosure, I should voted health care professional who has ers by making it cheaper to hire them than to note that Barbara Gaffin's husband, Doug worked for private and public sector health hire U.S. workers. Cahn, was for many years my administrative care organizations, such as Guam Memorial Such an incentive against hiring U.S. farm- assistant here in Washington. I was very lucky Hospital, the Department of Public Health and workers is especially inappropriate at this time. to have him working for me, and I was addi- Social Services, and Clark Home Nursing Numerous studies have found that U.S. farm- tionally lucky that this brought me into such Service. workers are suffering from high unemployment regular contact with Barbara, who is truly an Carmen L. Torres, a recently retired health and underemployment, stagnant or declining exemplar of the ideal of Jewish communal care practitioner has devoted nearly a quarter real wages, poor living and working conditions, service. of a century serving the people of Guam. Mrs. and below poverty earnings. Partly for these f Torres accomplishments include studying ob- reasons, the House of Representatives in late stetrics and gynecology during a fellowship March overwhelmingly defeated an effort by CHILDREN’S PRIVACY PROTECTION with the World Health Organization, and work- agribusiness to gain permission to bring in AND PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ing as a supervisor and manager with the several hundred thousand farmworkers from ACT INTRODUCED Central Region Health Center Clinic. Mrs. abroad under poor wages and working condi- Torres has also received various awards, in- tions. Without a shortage of domestic farm- HON. BOB FRANKS cluding the 1981 and 1984 Outstanding Em- workers, we should not encourage the hiring OF NEW JERSEY ployee of the Department of Public Health and of foreign guestworkers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Social Services, and the 1994 Guam Nurses In addition, the Advisory Council said that Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Association Presidential Commendation Award the ``vast majority, 97 percent, of the cost of for outstanding voluntary and dedicated serv- the H±2A certification process is funded Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, ice to the nursing profession and organization. through the FUTA tax,'' since the fees paid by today I am introducing the Children's Privacy The contributions of Asian Pacific-Ameri- growers do not cover anything close to the Protection and Parental Empowerment ActÐ cans are significant and Guam is indebted to Government's cost of operating the temporary groundbreaking legislation that will give par- the work of these individuals. As American citi- foreign worker program. This tax exemption ents control over the use of personal informa- zens, we are integral fibers of the social, eco- will put the burden on the American taxpayer tion about their children. nomic, and political fabric of the national com- to pick up more of the cost of employers hiring The information revolution has opened up munity. Through events like the Asian Pacific- foreign workers. exciting opportunities for all Americans. It is al- American Heritage Month, we can continue to The unemployment insurance program is ready offering consumers more choices than celebrate our culture and foster understanding designed to spread the costs of minimizing the ever before, But while instant access to more and cooperation throughout the entire Amer- negative effects on society of unemployment, information can be a positive development in ican community. and employers of foreign farmworkers should our lives, this technology can also be manipu- f not be exempt from sharing in that cost. lated by those who want to prey upon the AGRICULTURE EMPLOYERS f weak or make an easy buck regardless of the SHOULD NOT BE EXEMPT FROM consequences. PAYING UNEMPLOYMENT INSUR- AWARD FOR BARBARA GAFFIN As the information age continues to unfold, ANCE Congress has an obligation to monitor the new HON. BARNEY FRANK technology and make sure that reasonable OF MASSACHUSETTS safeguards are in place to protect the most HON. GEORGE MILLER vulnerable among usÐour children. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The safety and privacy of our children is al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May 22, 1996 ready being threatened by one product of the Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, information explosion. Every day in commu- Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the I think those of us who have the privilege of nities across America, parents stop by a local Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 serving in this body are extremely lucky to be fast food restaurant with their kids and sign May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E881 them up for a birthday club. Others dress their The legislation would give parents the right Christian has begun his journey to achieve children up to have a picture taken by a pro- to compel list brokers to release to them all that goal. He will graduate from the John F. fessional photographer and fill out a form be- the information they have compiled about their Kennedy High school in 1998. Although this is fore the picture is snapped. Or maybe they're child. In addition, the list vendor would have to his first award, it will certainly not be his last. at the local supermarket when they fill out a turn over to the parents the name of anyone Its hard to keep up with him. When he is not consumer survey about their family's buying to whom they have distributed personal infor- creating artistic work, he's strumming his gui- habits in exchange for a free product or some mation about their child. Our bill would force tar or surfing on the interent for a friend. discount coupons. list vendors to be more diligent about verifying He has made his friends and family proud, What these parents probably don't know is the identify of companies and individuals seek- and I am pleased to have his artwork rep- that the personal and sometimes sensitive in- ing to buy lists of children. Specifically, it resent Guam. formation they've innocently provided about would be a criminal offense for a list vendor to Congratulations to Christian Dasmarinas, their children is for sale. And anyone, anytime provide personal information about children to who has mastered a fine piece. can purchase it. Commercial list companies anyone it has reason to believe would use that f are using that information to develop an elabo- information to harm a child. Finally, there is a rate data base on virtually every child in Amer- NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S provision in the bill to address an alarming DAY ica. They're gathering children's complete practice that was actually used by one list names, ages, addresses, and phone num- company. The company had a contract with a bersÐand often even their personal likes and Texas prison for data entry services. That HON. JIM RAMSTAD dislikes. means that prisoners, including child molest- OF MINNESOTA And the fact is these list vendors sell this in- ers and pedophiles, were being handed per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formation freely to whoever wants to purchase sonal information about children to enter into Wednesday, May 22,1996 it. Anyone with nothing more than a mailing a computer data base. Although the company address can contact a list vendor and order a Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in no longer uses prison labor, our bill would pro- specific list. It might be the names, addresses honor of National Missing Children's Day May hibit this dangerous practice from ever being and phone numbers of all children living in a 25, and ask that my colleagues and the entire used again. Prisoners and convicted sex of- neighborhoodÐor a listing of all 10-year-old Nation remember the 1 million children re- boys in a particular community who have a fenders would never again have access to ported missing in the United States. video game systems. And the cost of this in- personal information about children. Every State in our Nation has experienced In today's high-tech information ageÐwhen formation is relatively inexpensive. the tragedy of a child heartlessly taken from Most parents have no idea that information access to information on our personal lives is family, friends, and the community at the about their children is for sale by hundreds of just a keystroke or phone call awayÐour chil- hands of a kidnapper. In my home State of list vendors. Often, parents have no idea why dren need this special protection. I urge my Minnesota, the community of St. Joseph con- their children are solicited by direct mail adver- colleagues to support the Children's Privacy tinues to struggle and tries to understand the tisers or tele-marketers. But the danger of this Protection and Parental Empowerment Act. abduction of Jacob Wetterling, a healthy, information winding up in the wrong hands is f happy child who this year would have grad- uated with the rest of his classmates at Apollo very real and very frightening. CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN A. High School in St. Cloud. Earlier this month a news report by KCBS± DASMARINAS, 1996 CONGRES- TV in Los Angeles vividly demonstrated the Jacob Wetterling was abducted in 1989. SIONAL ARTS COMPETITION WIN- Since his tragic disappearance, Jacob's family threat to our children's safety from the uncon- NER trolled sale of information about children. The and friends have reminded us that life can be station ordered a list of the names, addresses, dramatically changed in a matter of moments. and phone numbers of 5,000 Los Angeles HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD They remind us that even the seemingly most children from the Nation's largest distributor of OF GUAM peaceful town can face tragedy of massive lists, Metromail. It placed the order in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proportions. They remind us that every com- name of Richard Allen Davis, the man now on Wednesday, May 22, 1996 munity in every State has a responsibility to trial for kidnapping 12-year-old Polly Klaas offer safety and protection to its children. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in my from her Sausilito home and murdering her. Jacob's family and friends have shown their After providing nothing more than a fake home district of Guam, we have many out- commitment to Jacob and other children by name, mailing address and a disconnected standing people. However, one young man establishing the Jacob Wetterling Foundation. phone number, the list arrived the next day. from the village of Tamuning deserves special The foundation works tirelessly to promote The cost: just $277, cash on delivery. mention. This year, Christian Ragos child safety, support families, and search for We must act now to protect our children be- Dasmarinas is the young artist from Guam to missing children. fore a real murderer or child molester buys a have his artwork displayed in our Capitol cor- The Jacob Wetterling Foundation played an list of potential victims. There's something fun- ridor. Christian's winning artwork is an evoc- essential role in my efforts to enact Federal damentally wrong when society takes more ative batik, featuring a Chamorro warrior rest- legislation to address the horrendous epidemic care in protecting information about criminals ing against a lane in the shade of the tree. of sexual crimes against children. than it does in protecting information about our The batik expresses much about Chamorro Fully two-thirds of the nonfamily child ab- children from those who would harm them. culture and history. It is unmistakably Pacific duction cases reported to police involve sexual The most important provision of the Chil- and depicts our appreciation of our natural en- assault. The National Center for Missing and dren's Privacy Protection and Parental vironment and our tropical island life. Exploited Children reports that 74 percent of Empowerment Act would ensure that personal In an era of intense gang violence and drug imprisoned child sex offenders had one or information about a child could no longer be abuse, such a triumph is worth mentioning. more prior convictions for a sexual offense bought and sold without a parent's consent. His talent for art predicts future successes, but against a child. Another study found that those Concern about protecting the privacy and there are many things about Christian worth who prey on young boys commit an average safety of children has brought together a mentioning. of 281 acts of molestation. broad cross-section of groups in support of This young artist plans to attend college and According to the Department of Justice, this initiative including the Center for Media major in computer programming. He aspires to over 100,000 children are targets of attempted Education, the Christian Coalition, the become a Computer Aided Designer [CAD]. abductions each year. Thankfully, most at- Consumer Federation of America, the Elec- As a career in art would be inherent for Chris- tempts are unsuccessful, but thousands like tronic Privacy Information Center, Enough is tian, this young man also plays the guitar for Jacob tragically disappear. Enough, the Family Research Council, the a local band, Anaesthesia. I envision Christian That's why the Wetterling Foundation and Kids Off Lists Coalition, the Klaas Foundation creating computer programs for students inter- Jacob's parents, Patty and Jerry Wetterling, for Children, the National Law Center for Chil- ested in the fields of art and music. worked tirelessly to help me pass the 1994 dren, and Families and Privacy Times. While Christian is the second of the four children Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children there may be little we can do to stop a child of Norberto and Cynthia Dasmarinas. In 1993, Registration Act. molester from stalking children when they're Christian and his family immigrated from the The Wetterling Act provides for the registra- playing in the park or walking home from Philippines to the United States to secure a tion of convicted child sex offenders and vio- school, our legislation takes some common- better way of life and attain a piece of the lent sexual predators. This national require- sense steps to protect the privacy of children. American dream. ment was needed because of the propensity E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 22, 1996 of these offenders to repeat their heinous Until recently, law enforcement was simply Missing Children's Day. These porch lights crimes again and again after their release allowed to notify the community when dan- represent hope that Jacob and the other miss- from prison. Some StatesÐlike my home gerous child sexual offenders were released ing children will be found and returned home State of MinnesotaÐalready provided for sex and living in the community. Congress recently safely. They also represent a brighter future offender registration, but many offenders sim- passed Megan's law, which will require com- where children can be free from worry and ply moved to another State and avoided de- munity notification. This is good news for fear because they are part of a community America's children and families. that makes child safety and protection the sin- tection and registration. Mr. Speaker, May 25 is National Missing gle most important priority. The children of America and their families Children's Day. Jacob's family and friends, the I invite the citizens of every State in the Na- needed the Wetterling Act to protect them people of St. Joseph and all Minnesotans will tion to join my fellow Minnesotans in leaving from those who prey on children. Every major remember Jacob Wetterling and other children on their porch lights. Leave your lights on for law enforcement organization asked for it as a who have been abducted. The Wetterling Jacob Wetterling and the million other children resource for investigating child abduction and Foundation has asked Minnesotan to leave who are still missing. Let them know we love molestation cases. their front porch lights glowing for National them and will never stop looking for them. May 22, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E883 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS JUNE 6 CANCELLATIONS 2:00 p.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Energy and Natural Resources MAY 23 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Parks, Historic Preservation and Recre- 9:30 a.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- ation Subcommittee Special on Aging tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings on S. 1703, to revitalize To hold hearings to examine how the and expand the scope of operations of Supplemental Security Income and the meetings and hearings of Senate com- the National Park Foundation to assist Disbility Income programs can be re- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- in the preservation of America’s na- formed to encourage more people to tional parks. tees, and committees of conference. enter into productive employment. SD–366 This title requires all such committees SD–562 10:00 a.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily JUNE 11 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Appropriations 9:30 a.m. Foreign Operations Subcommittee mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Indian Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es- of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold oversight hearings on the imple- timates for fiscal year 1997 for foreign any cancellations or changes in the mentation of the Indian Trust Fund assistance programs. Management Reform Act of 1994, and meetings as they occur. SD–106 on Indian trust funds management by Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs As an additional procedure along the Department of the Interior. To hold hearings on S. 1317, to repeal the with the computerization of this infor- SR–485 Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and transfer certain regulatory mation, the Office of the Senate Daily JUNE 13 Digest will prepare this information for functions from the Securities and Ex- 2:00 p.m. change Commission to the Federal En- printing in the Extensions of Remarks Appropriations ergy Regulatory Commission and the section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov- Public Service Commissions of various on Monday and Wednesday of each ernment Subcommittee States. To hold hearings on proposed budget es- week. SD–538 timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Governmental Affairs Meetings scheduled for Thursday, White House Office of National Drug To resume hearings to examine the sta- May 23, 1996, may be found in the Daily Control Policy. tus of the modernization of the Inter- SD–192 Digest of today’s RECORD. nal Revenue Service tax modernization system. JUNE 18 SD–342 MEETINGS SCHEDULED 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Appropriations JUNE 4 Research, Nutrition, and General Legisla- Labor, Health and Human Services, and tion Subcommittee Education Subcommittee 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings to review a report to To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Judiciary the Department of Agriculture by the timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Na- To hold hearings on S. 1237, to revise cer- Advisory Committee on Agricultural tional Institutes of Health, Depart- tain provisions of law relating to child Concentration, and to examine other ment of Health and Human Services. pornography. livestock industry issues. SD–192 SD–226 SR–328A

JUNE 5 SEPTEMBER 17 POSTPONEMENTS 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Veterans’ Affairs MAY 23 To hold hearings to examine proposals to To hold joint hearings with the House 9:30 a.m. reform the Commodity Exchange Act. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- Commerce, Science, and Transportation SR–328A view the legislative recommendations To hold hearings to examine issues relat- of the American Legion. ing to broadcast spectrum. 334 Cannon Building SR–253