E240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 8, 2000 Church, and later in 1986, at St. John Kanty onstration Team, the Blue Angels. In 1997, he future. These grants target Ferry County Church. As General Chairman of St. John was named the Blue Angels honorary flight with $105,000 just to silence the so-called ‘‘in- Kanty Church, he helped to raise over $1 mil- leader. civility’’ of people like me concerned with ``Trader John's'' fatherly way and irresistible human rights. (pg 5) These are grants to En- lion for the construction of a new Parish Cen- vironmental Media Services! They’re headed ter. He is the standard bearer for the Passaic charm provided the much-needed support for by Arlie Schardt—Al Gore’s former Press Boys' and Girls' Club, and was the recipient of many homesick aviators. Retired Vice Admiral Secretary! the organization's ``Passaic For the Kids'' serv- Jack Fetterman described Trader John as Slick media activists hound urbanites, ice award. Also, the Pulaski Association of Po- having ``unqualified love.'' Adding ``he was a screaming that rural cultures destroy the lice and Firemen honored Greg as Citizen of caring guy who never said a bad thing about planet, when in fact we feed and shelter the Year. anybody.'' them. The 1998 National Wilderness Con- An active and involved leader, Greg Mr. Speaker, on Friday, February 18, 2000, ference announced its plan for Wilderness designation of the Kettle Mountain Range— Komeshok is a past President and Life-Mem- Martin ``Trader John'' Weissman was taken Ferry County is the Kettle Range. Their mil- ber of the Holy Rosary Young Men's Club of from us. But his legacy and memory will live lions wage a high-dollar war for Wilderness Passaic. He is a Charter Member of St. John on in the hearts of the thousands of Naval Avi- in Ferry County along with local Kettle Kanty Sports and Athletic Association. Mr. ators who trained in Pensacola and when the Range Conservation Group. (pg 6) Our county Komeshok is also a perennial Chairman of the Blue Angels fly their homecoming show there is beautiful. They covet this beauty enough Holy Rosary Palm Sunday Communion Break- this year, I'm sure ``Trader John'' will be to rape our culture: We don’t want them to fast. In addition, he is a baseball Coach for watching from above. squeeze us out. This cultural genocide must the Clifton Hawks, Babe Ruth, League, Clifton f be acknowledged. That’s why the Kootenai Tribe joins Idaho’s fight against more Wil- General League, and is the President and TESTIMONY OF DIANA W.H. CAPP derness. (pg 7) This petition by Bret Roberts General Manager of the Wayne Spartans of Ferry County Action League is signed by American Legion Baseball Team. many area residents opposed to more wilder- The son of Emily Rzepecki and John HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. ness. Komeshok, Greg spent his formative years at OF WASHINGTON Federal insiders reshape policy to destroy Holy Rosary R.C. School in Passaic. Greg's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rural cultures. This map shows some of the plans to push us out. Colville National For- family includes his wife Susan and his two Wednesday, March 8, 2000 sons Kevin and Christopher. est’s Public Affairs Officer took vacation time to picket for more Wilderness. Pacific Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col- Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, on Feb- ruary 15, 2000, I was pleased to introduce my Biodiversity Institute boasts that govern- leagues, Gregory's family, friends, the Central ment agencies request their wilderness maps. of Polish Organizations, the Polish-American constituent, Diana W.H. Capp, at a Resources (pg 8) This Wilderness Society map is part of Community and the community-at-large in rec- Committee hearing concerning the funding of a local Forest Service Plan. (pg 9) This envi- ognizing the outstanding and invaluable serv- environmental initiatives and their impacts on ronmental group’s grant says their lynx ice to society of Gregory Komeshok. local communities. Her testimony follows: study will be used by the Forest Service. (pg f Madame Chairman, Committee Members, 10) This job notice (pg 11) even says Nature thank you for this hearing, I’m Diana White Conservancy biologists write policy on TRIBUTE TO MARTIN ‘‘TRADER Horse Capp, from Ferry County, Wash- Indiantown Gap Military Reservation—add- JOHN’’ WEISSMAN ington—4.6 million acres—in the Kettle ing salt to the wound. Mountains, 7200 people. I’m Chairman of the You see, government troops forced my Upper Columbia Resource Council. Madame Mother’s people out of Indiantown Gap in HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH Chairman, history shows the elite gain 1932. I don’t want that happening to my chil- OF FLORIDA power by pitting the masses against each dren, too! Madame Chairman, this jug- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other. Our Constitution, based on the Iro- gernaut must be stopped. Wednesday, March 8, 2000 quois Great Law of Peace, is intended to pre- f vent this. Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, for Elite foundations now funnel their wealth SENIOR CITIZENS’ FREEDOM TO nearly half a century, a landmark known to environmental groups who pit the masses WORK ACT OF 1999 throughout the world has stood in Pensacola, against each other. Rural Americans are Florida. This landmark is not a bronze statue, condemned as savages just as Natives once SPEECH OF a marble sculpture, or a breathtaking vista, but were. Rural Natives and Whites work in the HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG rather an unofficial monument to the service of same occupations. Our welfare is connected. The South half of my county is Colville Res- OF FLORIDA the men and women in the United States ervation. On the North Half, Colvilles and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy. The monument is none other than the other Native descendants live in peace with Wednesday, March 1, 2000 world famous ``Trader John's Tavern and Blue Whites. The community is intermarried. We Angels Museum'' founded and operated by cannot afford the division these foundations Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Pensacola's own Martin ``Trader John'' instigate. today in strong support of H.R. 5, the Senior Weissman. The environmental elite use Native people. Citizens' Freedom to Work Act. Since 1953, ``Trader John's'' has been a fa- They preach about Tribal Rights and prom- As the Representative of Florida's 10th Con- vorite among aviators, military personnel, and ise to restore justice. Yet they do little for gressional District, which is home to one of Native people but use them as poster chil- celebrities. It was a place for young Naval dren to buy the clout of Treaty Rights in our nation's largest population of seniors, I flight students to relax and a place for vet- their lawsuits. Local activists courted favor have consistently supported legislation to erans to share old war stories. For many men on the Reservation and Colville Indian Envi- eliminate the unfair earnings limit placed on and women in the service that were stationed ronmental Protection Alliance emerged. seniors. In fact, one of the first bills I intro- far from home, it provided a sanctuary where This is a foundation grant handled by Native duced as a member of this body was an act they could make new friends. What brought recruiter Winona LaDuke of Minnesota to to repeal the Social Security earnings limit. these thousands of patrons to this humble es- fight people like me in Ferry County. (See This outdated law discourages older Ameri- tablishment wasn't the extensive collection of page 2) LaDuke’s webpage says the Colville cans from working during their golden years, group she funds is opposed to gold mining on Naval aviation memorabilia, but rather the per- the Reservation. (pg 3) But this article says and penalizes the most experienced workers sona of the man known as ``Trader John.'' that group lobbied the Tribal Council to op- in our nation at a time when many small busi- Mr. Martin Weissman and his wife Jackie pose Crown Jewel Mine. (pg 4) Madame nesses are searching for qualified employees. moved to Pensacola in 1952. In 1953, the Chairman, the Crown Jewel Mine isn’t on the The earnings limit unfairly taxes older Ameri- Weissman's took over a dilapidated bar and Reservation—it’s 30 miles away, minimum. cans and at the same time hampers an econ- eatery on South Palafox Street and renamed This kind of deception smears the Tribe’s omy already limited by a lack of workers. I it ``Trader John's.'' The name stuck, and Mr. name. Political upheaval rocks the Reserva- firmly believe our nation will only benefit from Weissman became known as ``Trader John.'' tion and some Tribal members want the FBI the skills and experience of older employees, to step in. Over the next 50 years, this gentleman dis- These foundations use environmental and this House should welcome their contribu- tinguished himself not only through his com- groups to destroy rural cultures. Our county tions to society and the economy. munity service and his successful business, is crippled by their attacks on timber, min- Mr. Speaker, the earnings limit is an insult but also through the reputation he earned as ing, and ranching. Jobs are scarce. Our chil- to the dignity of all seniors who wish to con- an untiring booster of the Navy's Flight Dem- dren feel hopeless—the elite have raped their tinue to work and receive their Social Security

VerDate 072000 07:00 Mar 09, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08MR8.010 pfrm04 PsN: E08PT1 March 8, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E241 benefit. So many retirees want the freedom to TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN HONORING CHAVIS NEWMAN- work and support themselves. Many want to CHARLES S. JOELSON KEANE OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA supplement their incomes in order to increase their standard of living. Others need to work in HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. HON. DON YOUNG OF ALASKA order to offset the high cost of prescription OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drugs. Regardless of the reason, seniors who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish to continue to work should be able to do Wednesday, March 8, 2000 Wednesday, March 8, 2000 so without being penalized, and I am proud Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today that today the House is taking action to elimi- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I would like to congratulate and honor a young nate this unfair roadblock that stands between call to your attention the deeds of a distin- Alaska student from my district who has older Americans and their desire to continue guished gentleman and the former Represent- achieved national recognition for exemplary working. ative from my district, Charles S. Joelson of volunteer service in his community. Chavis Paterson, New Jersey. It is only fitting that we Newman-Keane of Anchorage, Alaska has just Mr. Speaker, it is time to repeal this anti- recognize him, for he epitomizes caring and been named one of my state's top honorees quated law and restore freedom to older generosity of spirit. in The 2000 Prudential Spirit of Community Americans everywhere. Charles Joelson was a man of diverse tal- Awards program, an annual honor conferred ents. In his early years he demonstrated on the most impressive student volunteers in f scholarship. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa each state, the District of Columbia and Puer- with a Bachelors of Arts degree from Cornell to Rico. SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN University in 1937. Later, he graduated from Mr. Chavis Newman-Keane is being recog- WORLD WAR II VETERANS Cornell Law School in 1939. nized for his hard work and dedication in im- Charles had always been an active and in- plementing an entertainment program called volved leader. He was an Ensign in Naval In- ``Musical Smiles'' to cheer up elderly residents HON. CORRINE BROWN telligence during World War II. Furthering his of two-assisted living facilities. He has volun- teered his time by conducting a piano recital OF FLORIDA belief in civic participation, Chuck mastered the Japanese language. The time spent in the every week and has recruited other musicians IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy instilled in Charles the attributes nec- to join in his program. In light of numerous statistics that indicate Wednesday, March 8, 2000 essary for him to become a stellar force in the community. It was the small steps in the be- Americans today are less involved in their communities than they once were, it's vital Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, most ginning of his career that taught him the fun- damentals that would make him a role model that we encourage and support the kind of people do not realize that African Americans selfless contribution this young citizen has to the people that he served. were central contributors to the allied victory in made. People of all ages need to think more Known for a questioning mind and an ability World War II and served in numeric proportion about how we, as individual citizens, can work to their presence in the population. Over 1.2 to get things done, Chuck Joelson returned to together at the local level to ensure the health million African American men and women law and politics after the war. First he served and vitality of our towns and neighborhoods. served in the Armed Forces during the war. on the Paterson City Council. Then he be- Young volunteers like Mr. Newman-Keane are came Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey. Unfortunately, over the decades, the popular inspiring examples to all of us, and are among During the fifties he specialized in criminal culture of major films and books fail to ac- our brightest hopes for a better tomorrow. law, and became a Prosecutor in Passaic knowledge. A few efforts have been made to The program that brought this young role County. Eventually, he became the Director of model to our attention, The Prudential Spirit of tell the story of a small number of the partici- Criminal Investigation in the State Department pants such as the HBO film on the Tuskeegee Community Awards, was created by the Pru- of Law and Public Safety in Trenton. In 1960, dential Insurance Company of America in part- Airman. However, in the mainstream of Ameri- Chuck led a successful campaign to become nership with the National Association of Sec- cana African American World War II veterans the United States Congressman for New Jer- ondary School Principals in 1995 to impress are ignored and bypassed. sey's Eighth District. upon all youth volunteers that their contribu- To make sure these brave men and women His Congressional tenure lasted for nine tions are critically important and highly valued, don't pass before their sacrifices are recog- years. During his final term, he decided to and to inspire other young people to follow nized, I am asking for your support of the leave Washington, so he asked Governor their example. In only five years, the program ``Day of Honor 2000'' project. The ``Day of Hughes to appoint him to the Superior Court. has become the nation's largest youth rec- Honor 2000'' project is an organized effort to The Governor quickly appointed him, and ognition effort based solely on community provide a national city by city special event Charles spent fifteen years on the bench. He service, with nearly 75,000 youngsters partici- held a judicial position in the Chancery Divi- honoring African American World War II vet- pating since its inception. sion, as an assignment Judge in Passaic Mr. Newman-Keane should be extremely erans. It is undertaken to provide some meas- County. He then served his final years as a proud to have been singled out from such a ure of clear public acknowledgment and ap- justice on the Appellate Division in Hacken- large group of dedicated volunteers. I heartily preciation of the sacrifices of a generation who sack, New Jersey, where he demonstrated his applaud Mr. Newman-Keane for his initiative in served America under some of the most trying writing skills before retiring in 1984. seeking to make his community a better place conditions experienced by any group of Ameri- As the inheritor of the Joelson family legacy, to live, and for the positive impact he has had cans in World War II. Day of Honor activities Charles followed his father and Uncle into on the lives of others. He has demonstrated a includes an appreciation reception with local public service. His father, Judge Harry level of commitment and accomplishment that African American World War II veterans who Joelson, was an advocate for the working peo- is truly extraordinary in today's world, and de- will make remarks on behalf of their comrades ple. His Uncle, Dr. Samuel Joelson, exempli- serves our sincere admiration and respect. His present and fallen. These veterans will be pre- fied generosity and the love of humanity. actions show that young Americans can, and sented with Oral History Collection Kits which Chuck continually touched the lives of the do, play important roles in our communities, will be used to record their individual stories people around him. He championed needs in and that America's community spirit continues for future generations. These oral histories will education, civil rights and legislation in the to hold tremendous promise for the future. be transcribed and forwarded to major muse- workplace. One of the five term Congress- f ums focusing on World War II history. The re- men's greatest achievements was a 1969 IN RECOGNITION OF MARTHA ception also includes a premier screening of piece of legislation that saved thousands of BURNS the critically acclaimed documentary film ``The school libraries. His legislation appropriated $1 billion for public school libraries, remedial pro- Invisible Soldier: Unheard Voices.'' The ``Day grams and guidance counseling. HON. ROB PORTMAN of Honor 2000'' project will culminate with a OF OHIO Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col- major event in Washington, DC on May 25th. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues, Chuck's family, friends and the State If you have any questions or would like to of New Jersey in recognizing the outstanding Wednesday, March 8, 2000 sign on to the bill, please contact Nick and invaluable service to the community of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Martinelli in my office at 225±0123. Charles S. Joelson. pay tribute to Martha Burns, a good friend and

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