October 28, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25347 one day have an opportunity to live within their Neurological diseases touch most every War hero. During the Civil War almost 400 means without being forced to choose be- human being in some way. As the founder men were buried in the cemetery. Their tween putting food on their tables, gas in their and Co-Chair of the Congressional Working graves, at the base of the hill near the en- cars, or buying oil to heat their homes. Third, Group on Parkinson’s Disease, I am especially trance, are a silent tribute to the men, both there is the opportunity within the govern- spirited by Dr. Greengard’s research. I sin- Union and Confederate, who made the ulti- ment’s infrastructure to most easily begin a cerely hope that medical and academic pro- mate sacrifice. In 1901, the Xavier Chapter of widespread integration of this technology. fessionals, buoyed by Dr. Greengard’s the Daughters of American Revolution erected Fourth, the spread and use of this technology achievements, continue their pursuit of uncov- a monument in honor of General Sevier, and has the opportunity to create a contribution in ering the causes of the most pressing neuro- the marker is located in the southwest corner economic growth and in job creation every bit logical disorders. of the cemetery. A Confederate monument as significant as the development of the high Dr. Greengard is a genuinely fascinating in- atop Myrtle Hill was erected by the Women of tech industry during the last decade. Finally, dividual. He currently serves as the head of Rome as a memorial to the soldiers from as government regulations increasingly call for the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neu- Floyd County who lost their lives in defense of stricter clean air and other pollution limits, fuel roscience at The Rockefeller University in new the Confederate States of America. A monu- cells can provide an effective way for states York City and is the director of the Zachary ment erected by the United Daughters of the and communities to meet these new environ- and Elizabeth M. Fisher Center for Research Confederacy to the memory of General Na- mental challenges. on Alzheimer’s Disease, also at Rockefeller. than Forest for his bravery and valor in pro- Specifically, the federal government can The Fisher Center, where I serve as a mem- tecting the city from a siege by the Yankees take a leadership role in transitioning and ber of the Board of Trustees alongside Fisher also stands in the cemetery. There are 377 commercializing this technology by using the CEO Michael Stern, is an extraordinarily valu- confederate soldiers, both from the north and powerful leverage of large volume government able research center where Dr. Greengard has south, who lost their lives while here or who purchases of fuel cells to power government made pioneering discoveries in neuroscience were originally from Rome. facilities, including federal housing facilities, as which provide a more conceptual under- Ellen Axon Wilson, first wife of President well as its fleets of vehicles. Further, given the standing of how the nervous system functions Woodrow Wilson, and who was a native of significant amount of federal assistance to at the molecular level. His research into the Rome is buried at Myrtle Hill. She is the only states and local communities for public trans- abnormalities associated with Dopamine First Lady to be buried in the State of Georgia. portation, the federal government can play an serves as a window through which scientists After the First World War, Charles Graves, important role in helping communities meet can examine the effects that Dopamine has on an infantryman from Rome, in the American their transportation needs and meet clean air psychiatric disorders of human beings, such Expeditionary Force, was killed near the requirements at the same time. State and as substance abuse and Attention Deficit Dis- French-German border. On October 15, 1918, local governments and organizations can take order. he was given military honors and buried in the lead on this as well, by integrating this Dr. Greengard has dedicated his life to sci- France. I March 1922, his remains were re- new technology in community planning efforts entific exploration. Since 1953, when he re- turned to U.S. soil. The American people and municipal transportation programs, and I ceived his Ph.D. in biophysics from Johns thought something should be done to prevent have included a significant grant program to Hopkins University, Dr. Greengard has worked wars, and the notion of honoring an Unknown help local governments interested in partici- as a scientific professional in every sense of Soldier and a Known Soldier, was developed. pating in this endeavor. the word. From his days as a scholar at Cam- An Unknown Soldier was selected in France, We have the opportunity to provide leader- bridge University in London, and years as a and his body was enshrined in Arlington Na- ship, solutions, and opportunities at this critical professor of pharmacology at Yale University, tional Cemetery in Washington in 1932. juncture in our nation’s history that can pro- Dr. Greengard has possessed a passion for It was decided that one of the bodies from foundly improve the security and independ- knowledge into the scientific basis of human the final troopship would be selected as the ence of every American, providing a safer, existence. His life is nothing short of an admi- Known Soldier. A sailor was blindfolded, more secure, more productive, and cleaner rable testament to the joy of scholarship and asked to run his hand down a long roster of environment for generations to come. We the rewards of knowledge. names and when his finger stopped on one must not allow this opportunity to be lost. Mr. Speaker, I am immeasurably proud to name, that one would become America’s f have such an esteemed American living and Known Soldier of the World War. The moving IN HONOR OF DR. PAUL working within my district. Dr. Greengard’s finger stopped on the name of Charles W. GREENGARD, 2000 NOBEL PRIZE Nobel Prize is a well-deserved honor and a Graves of Rome, Georgia. However, his moth- WINNER IN MEDICINE tremendous reward for his dedication and tire- er preferred to have his remains brought home less pursuit of scientific truth. to Rome, rather than be interred at Arlington. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY f Charles Graves’ coffin was taken from the troopship with special care, covered with the OF NEW YORK MYRTLE HILL CEMETERY AND American flag, and carefully placed on a spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE TOMB OF THE KNOWN SOL- cial carriage drawn by six white horses. An Thursday, October 26, 2000 DIER, ROME, GEORGIA honor guard, made up of U.S. Army generals, Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, accompanied his coffin down the streets of I enthusiastically honor today Dr. Paul HON. BOB BARR New York City. Admirals of the Navy, Gen- Greengard, the 2000 Nobel Prize winner in OF GEORGIA erals of the Marines, Governors from various medicine, who resides and teaches in my dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. States, five U.S. Senators, four Rep- trict. Dr. Greengard received the Nobel Prize resentatives of Congress, the Secretary of for his discovery of how dopamine—a human Thursday, October 26, 2000 War, and the Mayor of New York, all watched neurotransmitter that controls one’s move- Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, one of as thousands of soldiers, veterans, dignitaries, ments, emotional responses, and ability to ex- the most beautiful cemeteries in the nation sits and Gold Star mothers descended upon the perience pleasure and pain—affects the cen- atop Myrtle Hill in Rome, Georgia, where the city. When the coffin finally stopped, President tral nervous system. His advancements in the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers come together. Warren G. Harding spoke about Charles field of neuroscience have greatly increased The cemetery was opened in 1857 and is a Graves and all the others who had paid the ul- our understanding of the relationships be- National Register site. It is the resting place timate price for freedom. tween neurobiological chemicals and some of for more than 20,000 people who have When the ceremonies were complete, the the world’s most widespread neurological dis- shaped Georgia’s history. The hill was pur- body of Charles Graves was loaded onto a orders, such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alz- chased from Shorter College founder Alfred southbound train and a day later it pulled into heimer’s Disease, and Schizophrenia. Such an Shorter. The historic significance of the ceme- Rome. He was buried in a small cemetery out- achievement is one I hold in tremendous re- tery, combined with its beauty, makes it one of side of Rome. After his mother’s death, the gard and I truly hope my colleagues recognize the most unique in the world. body was moved to Myrtle Hill Cemetery; the importance of Dr. Greengard’s In one corner of the cemetery is a monu- where it has been to this day. Thirty-four mag- groundbreaking discovery. ment to General John Sevier, a Revolutionary nolia trees were planted around the grave to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 10:25 Jan 17, 2005 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR00\E28OC0.000 E28OC0 25348 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 28, 2000 represent the 34 Floyd County residents who The purposes of the Vilnius Forum, which it ALASKA LANDS EXCHANGE died during World War I. admirably met, were to review progress on the Every year since, the patriotic spirit of the implementation of the statement of principles HON. DON YOUNG citizens of Rome and Floyd County is dis- that was adopted at the Washington Con- OF ALASKA played when families, loved ones, friends, and ference, to provide a forum for the discussion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military veterans, make their ways to Myrtle of the process of compiling an inventory of Thursday, October 26, 2000 Hill Cemetery on November 11th to honor cultural assets looted during the Holocaust Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I wish America’s fallen war heroes. This tradition has and their restitution to their rightful owners, to provide this clarification of legislative intent been passed from one generation to the next, and to establish legislative and other guide- and parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to Section 761 of H.R. 1000, the FAA Reau- lines for the implementation of a process for are proud to bring young family members to thorization bill, P.L. 106–181, enacted earlier Myrtle Hill, and to tell them the stories of the the return of such Holocaust-Era assets. In this year. Known Soldier, Charles W. Graves, and those particular, the Forum focused discussion on Section 761 provides a process for land ex- of others who fought for the freedom, and the legal, historical, archival, and museum-re- changes to facilitate a railroad track realign- peace, we should cherish each and every day. lated problems related to the search, identi- ment and straightening project through Elmen- dorf AFB and Fort Richardson, Alaska. Track f fication, and restitution of plundered cultural property. The declaration issued at the conclu- is to be relocated further away from the run- VILNIUS INTERNATIONAL FORUM sion of the Forum called upon governments to way landing clear zone, ammunition storage areas, and other military facilities. It will also ON HOLOCAUST-ERA LOOTED work together to achieve these objectives. CULTURAL ASSETS provide safety and operational benefits for the Mr. Speaker, I am delighted that important combined passenger and freight rail line. The HON. TOM LANTOS progress was made at the Vilnius Forum. The small land parcel segments that need to be Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament), on the eve of exchanged on a nearly acre-for-acre basis will OF CALIFORNIA be between the state-owned Alaska Railroad the opening of the conference, voted to turn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the one part, and the Secretary of the Inte- over 370 Torah scrolls to Jewish groups in a Thursday, October 26, 2000 rior, the Secretaries of the Army, Air Force, or gesture consistent with the objectives of the such other federal agencies as may be nec- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I want to call the Forum. These scrolls, which have been kept in essary, on the other part. attention of my colleagues to the four-day the Lithuanian state library, will be turned over Of course, it is the intent of Section 761 that Vilnius International Forum on Holocaust-Era to Jewish organizations and Jewish syna- matters needed to facilitate these land ex- Looted Cultural Assets, which was held in gogues within Lithuania. changes between the federal agencies and Vilnius, Lithuania, earlier this month. Rep- the state railroad, as well as the overall pur- resentatives of 37 countries, the Council of A second important result of the conference, poses of this project, are necessarily implied Europe, and 17 non-governmental organiza- Mr. Speaker, was the breakthrough agreement therein. For example, it will obviously be nec- tions participated in this important conference. reached by the governments of the United essary on a temporary basis during surveying, The United States was very ably represented States and Russia on opening Russian ar- preliminary engineering, and construction, for by our Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Stuart E. chives to assist in the recovery of art and cul- one or more of these entities to be present si- Eizenstat, who is our Government’s represent- tural treasures looted by the Nazis during the multaneously on each others’ parcels of land, ative on Holocaust restitution issues. World War II. The agreement includes the es- regardless of the exact dates legal title may be transferred. The railroad may, by nec- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Govern- tablishment of a U.S.-based foundation which ment of Lithuania for hosting this important essary implication, locate and construct its will help identify plundered cultural assets by new track facility without the need for a sepa- conference. I also want to pay particular trib- creating a register of such cultural items. ute to my dear friend Emanuelis Zingeris, a rate fee or use permit being processed under Christie’s Auction House in the United States former member of the Lithuanian Seimas (Par- the usual federal land management statutes. secured an initial $500,000 contribution from liament), who conceived and organized this Section 761 already authorizes the applicable outstanding Vilnius Forum, and served as the my dear friends Ronald Lauder, the President Secretary to impose additional terms on the Chairman of the Forum Organizing Com- of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jew- railroad as appropriate to protect the U.S. in- mittee. Zingeris’ parents were among the few ish Organizations, and Edgar Bronfman, Presi- terests. members of Lithuania’s once-flourishing Jew- dent of the World Jewish Congress, to estab- Further, while Section 761 did not directly ish community who survived the Holocaust. An lish this register. amend The Alaska Railroad Transfer Act of estimated 95 percent of Lithuania’s Jewish 1982, under which the federally-owned rail- community were killed by Nazi murderers dur- Mr. Speaker, access to Russian archives road was sold to the state, once again, it is ing World War II. has long been a crucial concern of Jewish logically and necessarily implied that the re- communities and others concerned about the versionary provisions of the 1982 Act will not Mr. Speaker, the Vilnius Forum was the re- apply to land segments given up by the rail- sult of a resolution on ‘‘looted Jewish Cultural restitution of art and other property stolen from Holocaust victims by the Nazis. This new road to facilitate this project. Instead, the re- Property,’’ which was prepared by Emanuelis versionary provisions will transfer and apply to agreement is an important step forward with Zingeris and adopted last year by the Par- the new land acquired by the railroad from the liamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. the effort to catalogue seized property in Rus- federal entities in the exchange. It called for the organization of a European sian museums, and it follows the adoption of Finally, Section 761 had no intent to imply conference to follow up on the Washington legislation by the Russian Duma last May es- any derogation of the permanent withdrawal Conference on Holocaust Era Assets and give tablishing the legal right of Nazi victims to and agreement under Section 1425 of special attention to the return of cultural prop- claim assets removed to the Soviet Union at ANILCA, P.L. 86–487, as to any of the lands erty and relevant legislative reform. the end of World War II. being exchanged. It is the intent of Section In an outstanding address opening the gath- 761 that the lands received by each grantee, ering, Mr. Zingeris expressed the importance Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join either the railroad or the federal entities, shall of the conference internationally and for Lith- me in expressing gratitude and appreciation to have in its hands the same status with respect uania in particular: ‘‘As long as a society fails the Government of Lithuania for hosting the to Section 1425 of ANILCA and the agreement to perceive the need to seek justice, it may highly successful Vilnius Forum, to Stuart as did the lands granted in exchange by each not be called a civic society. The moves taken Eizenstat for his outstanding efforts in rep- such grantee. Further, it is intended that any here in Lithuania like the Vilnius International resenting the position of the United States at land or interest reconveyed by the railroad to Forum, are a significant contribution to the de- this conference, and particularly to Emanuelis a federal agency will be automatically consid- velopment of our civic society. These proc- Zingeris for his enthusiastic leadership in ered a part of the surrounding public land esses, including the Forum, are our ticket bringing this important event together. withdrawal without need for further administra- back to Europe.’’ tive action respecting those lands.

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