3216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 3 March 5, 2008 Latham Oberstar Shuster The result of the vote was announced Whereas, as a novelist, Margaret wrote 23 LaTourette Obey Simpson as above recorded. books, including best-selling mysteries and Latta Olver Sires biographies; Lee Pallone The title of the resolution was Skelton Whereas Margaret exhibited a deep com- Levin Pascrell Slaughter amended so as to read: ‘‘Condemning mitment to public service, serving as sec- Lewis (CA) Pastor Smith (NE) the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks Lewis (GA) Payne retary to the Board of Trustees of the Tru- Smith (NJ) on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Lewis (KY) Pearce Smith (TX) man Scholarship Foundation, as a member of Linder Perlmutter Smith (WA) Palestinian terrorist organizations, the Board of Directors of the Truman Li- Lipinski Peterson (MN) Snyder and for other purposes.’’. brary Institute, as a member of the Execu- LoBiondo Peterson (PA) Solis tive Committee on the Truman Centennial Loebsack Petri A motion to reconsider was laid on Souder Lofgren, Zoe Pickering the table. Committee, and as a constant advocate for Space Lowey Pitts Stated for: Presidential libraries; Spratt Whereas, in 1984, Margaret received the Lucas Platts Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I was detained Lungren, Daniel Poe Stark Harry S. Truman Public Service Award; E. Pomeroy Stearns during a vote on March 5, 2008. Had I been Whereas for Missourians and countless oth- Lynch Porter Stupak present, I would have voted in the following Sullivan ers, Margaret will be forever respected and Mack Price (GA) manner: Rollcall No. 93 (On Motion to Sus- considered a ‘‘real’’ person, who grew up in Mahoney (FL) Price (NC) Sutton Maloney (NY) Pryce (OH) Tancredo pend the Rules and Agree, as Amended—H. Independence, Missouri; Manzullo Putnam Tauscher Res. 951)—‘‘yea.’’ Whereas Margaret Truman Daniel was an Markey Radanovich Taylor Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, had I been intelligent, independent, and gracious Marshall Rahall Terry present for the vote on H. Res. 951, I would woman who made our Nation proud as she Matheson Ramstad Thompson (CA) flourished in every aspect of her life; and Matsui Regula Thompson (MS) have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Whereas Margaret in every sense carried McCarthy (CA) Rehberg Thornberry f on the Truman family legacy and is survived McCarthy (NY) Reichert Tiahrt by 3 sons, Clifton Daniel, Harrison Daniel, McCaul (TX) Reynolds Tiberi HONORING MARGARET TRUMAN McCollum (MN) Richardson Tierney and Thomas Daniel, as well as 5 grand- McCotter Rodriguez Towns DANIEL AND HER LIFETIME OF children, and is pre-deceased by her husband, McCrery Rogers (AL) Tsongas ACCOMPLISHMENTS Clifton Daniel, and a fourth son, William McGovern Rogers (KY) Turner Daniel: Now, therefore, be it McHenry Rogers (MI) Udall (CO) Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Resolved by the House of Representatives (the McHugh Rohrabacher Udall (NM) move to suspend the rules and agree to Senate concurring), That Congress honors McIntyre Ros-Lehtinen Upton the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of McKeon Roskam Van Hollen 292) honoring Margaret Truman Daniel accomplishments. McMorris Ross Vela´ zquez Rodgers Rothman Visclosky and her lifetime of accomplishments. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- McNerney Roybal-Allard Walberg The Clerk read the title of the con- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- McNulty Royce Walden (OR) current resolution. AVIS Meek (FL) Ruppersberger linois (Mr. D ) and the gentleman Walsh (NY) The text of the concurrent resolution from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) each will Meeks (NY) Ryan (OH) Walz (MN) Melancon Ryan (WI) Wamp is as follows: control 20 minutes. Mica Salazar Wasserman H. CON. RES. 292 The Chair recognizes the gentleman Michaud Sali Schultz Miller (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Whereas Margaret Truman Daniel was from Illinois. Waters Miller (MI) T. born to Bess and Harry S. Truman on Feb- GENERAL LEAVE Watson Miller (NC) Sanchez, Loretta Watt ruary 17, 1924, in Independence, Missouri; Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Miller, Gary Sarbanes Waxman Whereas Margaret, a loving daughter, wife, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Miller, George Saxton mother, and friend, passed away on January Mitchell Schakowsky Weiner bers may have 5 legislative days in Mollohan Schiff Welch (VT) 29, 2008, after leading an interesting and which to revise and extend their re- Moore (KS) Schmidt Weller eventful life rooted in the strong will and Westmoreland marks. Moore (WI) Schwartz independent spirit of her mother and father; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Moran (KS) Scott (GA) Wexler Whereas Margaret grew up in Missouri and Murphy (CT) Scott (VA) Whitfield (KY) moved to Washington when her father be- objection to the request of the gen- Murphy, Patrick Sensenbrenner Wilson (NM) came a United States Senator for Missouri, tleman from Illinois? Wilson (OH) Murphy, Tim Serrano during which time she attended The George There was no objection. Murtha Sessions Wilson (SC) Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Musgrave Sestak Wittman (VA) Washington University; Myrick Shadegg Wolf Whereas Margaret became First Daughter it is my pleasure now to yield such Nadler Shays Wu when Vice President Harry S. Truman, the time as he may consume to the sponsor Napolitano Shea-Porter Wynn former Missouri Senator, was sworn into of- of this legislation, the gentleman from Yarmuth Neal (MA) Sherman fice after the passing of President Franklin Missouri (Mr. CLEAVER). Neugebauer Shimkus Young (AK) D. Roosevelt; Nunes Shuler Young (FL) Mr. CLEAVER. First of all, Mr. Whereas, on April 21, 1956, Margaret mar- Speaker, let me thank the committee ried newspaperman Clifton Daniel in Inde- NAYS—1 and the work that has been done by Paul pendence, Missouri, at Trinity Episcopal Church, the same church in which her par- Chairman DAVIS. All nine members of ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—4 ents were married; the Missouri delegation joined together Abercrombie McDermott Whereas after graduating from The George to support this concurrent resolution. Capuano Moran (VA) Washington University in 1946 with a degree As I think all people in this Nation NOT VOTING—19 in history, Margaret pursued a singing ca- know, Harry Truman was from Inde- reer, which featured performances at Con- pendence, Missouri, a part of the dis- Brown-Waite, Johnson, E. B. Renzi stitution Hall and Carnegie Hall; Ginny Keller Reyes trict that I currently represent, and we Whereas, in 1953, after the Truman presi- Buyer Kucinich Rush are very, very pleased and proud that dency, Margaret moved to New York City to Cardoza Marchant Tanner Harry Truman not only rose to become Conyers Ortiz work with the National Broadcasting Com- Weldon (FL) President of the United States in 1948, Doggett Pence Woolsey pany, working on such shows as Edward R. Gonzalez Rangel Murrow’s ‘‘Person to Person’’ and cohosting but he contributed to our community ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE a talk show program with Mike Wallace; in a number of ways. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Whereas, in 1955 and 1956, she acted as And his daughter, Margaret Truman the vote). Members are advised that hostess on a radio program called ‘‘Week- Daniel, was not a person who had her day’’, and in 1965 cohosted a half-hour special sights on becoming an individual in there are 2 minutes remaining in this events program broadcast live from Philadel- vote. Washington who would garner a great phia; deal of attention, but it was bestowed b 1226 Whereas, in 1966, Margaret conducted a radio program called ‘‘Authors in the News’’, on her. And when her father chose to So (two-thirds being in the affirma- a 5-minute interview with prominent writers run for President, she actually traveled tive) the rules were suspended and the which was broadcast every weekday on more around with him on the ‘‘Whistlestop’’ resolution, as amended, was agreed to. than 100 radio stations; campaign.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 15:07 Oct 20, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H05MR8.000 H05MR8 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD March 5, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 3 3217 b 1230 earned her associates of art. In 1946, one journalist and author. She was filled Once he became President, she did all year after her father was sworn in as Presi- with the unique Truman spirit, and of the things that the offspring of dent of the United States, Margaret graduated personified the plainspoken, no-non- Presidents will in fact do. But she had with her bachelors in history. sense nature of so many Show-Me- more to offer than just being the Presi- At the age of 16 Margaret began taking State residents. The qualities that de- dent’s daughter. She ended up being a voice lessons from a friend in Independence fined Margaret as a person were in- great singer. She performed at the Met- and after graduating from GW, she actively stilled by her parents, President Harry ropolitan Opera, she was on the old pursued her career as a vocalist. S Truman and his wife, Bess. Through- ‘‘Ed Sullivan Show,’’ and then eventu- Making her concert debut in 1947 with the out her life, Harry and Bess provided a ally had her own television show in Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Margaret Tru- steady hand and unfailing support and Philadelphia, a daily show in Philadel- man embarked on a career that included sev- love which allowed Margaret to flour- phia. eral national tours and appearances at Con- ish. She was such a factor in our commu- stitution Hall and Carnegie Hall. But Missouri itself played a meaning- nity that on February 23, my colleague Never shirking her duties as first-daughter, ful role in Margaret’s life. She was al- she always made time to break from her blos- from Missouri, IKE SKELTON, and I, ways a proud Missourian. On one occa- along with all the members of the Tru- soming career to help her father, including fre- sion, she returned to Independence and man family, buried her at the Harry quent trips with him during his successful spoke about Missouri’s influence on Truman Library, alongside her parents 1948 ‘‘Whistlestop’’ reelection campaign. her. She stated, ‘‘Even till today, I feel After her father left the White House in in Independence, Missouri. it in my bones. Although I have now And so it is my hope that Congress 1953, Margaret took her vocal talents to New spent much more of my life in Wash- can make its expression of support of York City, where she spent a number of years ington and New York than in Missouri, Margaret Truman Daniel by passing working in both radio and television. While in it is Missouri that has molded my char- this concurrent resolution. New York, Miss Truman met Clifton Daniel, an acter, my conduct, my sentiments, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- assistant editor for the New York Times, and yes, my prejudices; Missouri and its er, I yield myself such time as I may the two were wed in 1956 in Independence. people, its customs, its attitudes, and consume. The Daniels were the proud parents of four its habits. These are ingrained in me.’’ I would like to submit my whole boys and grandparents of five. She added, speaking of her many Mis- Beyond singing, Margaret Truman enjoyed a statement for the RECORD and be a lit- sourian artifacts and pictures in her tle more brief. successful career as a writer. Completing her home, ‘‘So you see that on every hand Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, as has first book in 1956, she is probably best known I’m reminded of my Missouri, Jackson been stated, was the daughter of Harry for her Capital crime series novels, most of County, Independence heritage. I Truman, who was one of the fighting which took place in Washington, DC. She also couldn’t forget it even if I wanted to.’’ Presidents of the United States, and published a number of biographies and non- Through the years, I had the great his daughter, Margaret, was also a very fiction books relating to her parents and her pleasure of working with Margaret on strong young lady. As has been men- time in the White House. several occasions that honored her fa- tioned, she became a vocalist, had her After her husband’s retirement in 1977, Mar- ther’s life. Her efforts gave added own television show. She went to garet spent the remainder of her years in New meaning to President Truman’s legacy. George Washington University, and in York. Margaret was gracious, intelligent, She maintained her deep commitment to 1944, the same year her father was wise, witty, and spirited. Truly her fa- public service until the time of her death, serv- elected Vice President, she earned her ther’s daughter. I was pleased that our ing on the board of trustees of the Truman first degree. In 1946, one year after her paths crossed, as they did, during her Scholarship Foundation and as a member of father was sworn in as President of the lifetime. the board of directors of the Truman Library United States, Margaret graduated She will long be remembered as an Institute, among other worthy bodies. In 1984, with her bachelors in history. At the inspiration to those who knew her and she was the recipient of the Harry S. Truman age of 16, she became a singer, taking to all Missourians. I was honored to Public Service Award. call Margaret Truman Daniel my voice lessons from a friend in Independ- On January 29, 2008, at the age of 83, Mar- friend. ence, and after graduating from GW, garet Truman Daniels passed away in Chi- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- she pursued her career as a vocalist. cago. She was a very outstanding young She will live on in the hearts of this country er, I yield back the remainder of my lady, accomplished a great deal, and not only as a dedicated first-daughter and time. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I was a credit to not only her mother public servant, but also as a passionate vocal- yield myself such time as I may con- and father but her country. She was ist, talented writer, and loving mother and sume. highly regarded. She married a gen- grandmother. Let us honor this tremendous As a member of the House Committee tleman from the New York Times, and American with swift and unanimous passage on Oversight and Government Reform, they, I think, had four children and of this resolution. three or four grandchildren. She was a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me I am pleased to join my colleagues in very fine lady, and I think it’s appro- in supporting this fitting tribute. the consideration of H. Con. Res. 292, priate we honor her today with this. I reserve the balance of my time. which acknowledges and seeks to honor I rise today to urge passage of this resolu- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I the late Margaret Truman Daniel for tion honoring one of the great first-daughters yield such time as he might consume her lifetime of achievements and ac- of American history, Mrs. Margaret Truman to the distinguished gentleman from complishments. H. Con. Res. 292 was in- Daniel. Missouri, the chairman of the Armed troduced by Representative EMANUEL Born to Harry and Bess Truman on Feb- Services Committee, Representative CLEAVER of Missouri on February 12, ruary 17, 1924, in Independence, Missouri, IKE SKELTON. 2008, and was considered by and re- Margaret Truman spent the majority of her Mr. SKELTON. I certainly thank the ported from the Oversight Committee childhood in her hometown until, in 1934, her gentleman. on February 26, 2008, by voice vote. father was elected to the United States Sen- Mr. Speaker, it is with great admira- This measure has the support of over ate. tion for a remarkable Missourian that 50 Members of Congress, and provides Through the remainder of her primary I support this concurrent resolution. our body a collective opportunity to school years, she split her education between This measure was introduced by Con- both recognize and pay tribute to one Independence and Washington before grad- gressman EMANUEL CLEAVER, which of America’s remarkable and accom- uating in 1942. honors the life of my late friend, Mar- plished first daughters, the Honorable That year she enrolled in George Wash- garet Truman Daniel. Margaret Truman Daniel. ington University and in 1944, the same year Margaret was a loving daughter, Margaret Truman Daniel was born on her father was elected Vice President, she wife, mother, an accomplished vocalist, February 17, 1924, in Independence,

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Daniel would later attend George Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel was the au- GENERAL LEAVE Washington University, beginning in thor of 23 novels, non-fiction and fiction, in- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I the fall of 1944, which was the same cluding two biographies on her parents’ lives. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- year her father was elected Vice Presi- The biographies, Harry S Truman (1972) and bers may have 5 legislative days in dent. Bess W. Truman (1986), described the lives of which to revise and extend their re- Ms. Truman Daniel graduated from the former President and former First Lady marks. George Washington University in 1946, from the perspective of their only daughter, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there receiving a bachelor of arts degree in Margaret Truman Daniel. After her father’s objection to the request of the gen- history. It was her father, who had death in 1972, Mrs. Daniel worked as an ad- tleman from Illinois? been President since April 12, 1945, that vocate for presidential libraries. Mrs. Margaret There was no objection. delivered the commencement address Truman Daniel died in Chicago, Illinois, at the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I at Ms. Truman Daniel’s graduation age of 83 on January 29, 2008. now yield myself such time as I may ceremony and presented her with her It is not often in American history where the consume. diploma. nation has the opportunity to witness the only As a member of the House Committee Beyond her role as the daughter of an child of a President of the United States be- on Oversight and Government Reform, American President, Margaret Truman come a singer and a novelist. Mrs. Margaret I join Representative LAMAR SMITH and Daniel was a talented vocalist and Truman Daniel was widely known for these his fellow colleagues from the Lone skillful journalist in radio and print accomplishments but to many Americans she Star State of Texas in considering H.R. media throughout much of the 1950s. It was so much more. She deserves to be hon- 4774, as amended, which renames the was around this time that Ms. Truman ored today by our Nation. postal facility in San Antonio, Texas, Daniel would meet her husband, Clifton Today, I seek to offer my condolences for after the Honorable Cyndi Taylor Daniel, with whom she would later her death, and also recognize her lifetime ac- Krier. As stated, the measure at hand raise four boys, Clifton, William, Har- complishments. For these reasons, I strongly was first introduced by Congressman rison and Thomas. support H. Con. Res. 292 and urge all Mem- SMITH on December 18, 2007, and is co- The 1984 recipient of the Harry S bers to do the same. sponsored by all members of the Texas Truman Public Service award, pre- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. I yield back congressional delegation. The measure sented annually by the City of Inde- the balance of my time. was referred to the Committee on Over- pendence to an outstanding American The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sight and Government Reform, where citizen, and an acclaimed author, Mar- question is on the motion offered by it was amended and then passed by garet Truman Daniel was able to touch the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. voice vote on February 26, 2008. the hearts and minds of so many people DAVIS) that the House suspend the H.R. 4774 would help to recognize the in our country before passing away on rules and agree to the concurrent reso- life and service of Cyndi Taylor Krier January 28 of this year. lution, H. Con. Res. 292. by renaming the post office on John I am sure, Mr. Speaker, that all of us The question was taken; and (two- Saunders Road in San Antonio, Texas, agree and concur in the passage of this thirds being in the affirmative) the in her honor. A remarkable public serv- resolution. rules were suspended and the concur- ant, Ms. Krier has given over 25 years Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, rent resolution was agreed to. of her life in government service, with I rise today in proud support of H. Con. Res. A motion to reconsider was laid on positions on the Federal, State and 292, as offered by my distinguished colleague the table. local levels in the executive, legislative from Missouri, Congressman EMANUEL CLEAV- f and judicial branches of government. ER. This resolution recognizes and honors the CYNDI TAYLOR KRIER POST Born July 12, 1950, in Beeville, Texas, lifetime accomplishments of Margaret Truman OFFICE BUILDING Cyndi Taylor Krier became the first Daniel. Margaret Truman Daniel, a singer and woman ever elected as Bexar County an author, was the one and only child of the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I judge, where she represented 1.4 mil- late President Harry S Truman. Margaret Tru- move to suspend the rules and pass the lion people in the metropolitan area of man Daniel deserves no better tribute than bill (H.R. 4774) to designate the facility San Antonio, Texas. She was reelected that of being honored by members of the of the United States Postal Service lo- as county judge in 1994 and 1998 with- United States Congress. cated at 10250 John Saunders Road in out opposition. Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel was born on San Antonio, Texas, as the ‘‘Cyndi Mr. Speaker, I ask that we pay trib- February 17, 1924, in Independence, Missouri. Taylor Krier Post Office Building,’’ as ute to the contributions made by this When Margaret Daniel Truman was 16 years amended. great American citizen and pass H.R. The Clerk read the title of the bill. old, she began taking voice lessons in Inde- 4774, as amended. The text of the bill is as follows: pendence, Missouri, from Mrs. Thomas J. I reserve the balance of my time. Strickler, a family friend. Mrs. Daniel grad- H.R. 4774 Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- uated from George Washington University in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- er, I yield to my colleague from Texas resentatives of the United States of America in 1946 and received a bachelor of arts degree (Mr. SMITH), the sponsor of the bill, Congress assembled, in history. Her father. President Harry S Tru- such time as he may consume. SECTION 1. CYNDI TAYLOR KRIER POST OFFICE man, took office one year before on April 12, BUILDING. Mr. SMITH of Texas. First of all, I 1945, gave her commencement address, and (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the thank my friend from Indiana (Mr. presented her with her diploma. She made her United States Postal Service located at 10250 BURTON), the former chairman of the first outdoor appearance as a singer on Au- John Saunders Road in San Antonio, Texas, Government Reform Committee, for gust 23, 1947 at the Hollywood Bowl before a shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Cyndi yielding me time. I also want to thank crowd of approximately 20,000 people with Taylor Krier Post Office Building’’. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, DAVIS) for bringing this bill to the Eugene Ormandy conducting the orchestra. map, regulation, document, paper, or other She later had her first concert on October 17, record of the United States to the facility re- House floor today. 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Mr. Speaker, today we honor Cyndi Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel married Clif- be a reference to the ‘‘Cyndi Taylor Krier Taylor Krier, a distinguished public ton Daniel on April 21, 1956, at the Trinity Post Office Building’’. servant who has spent more than a

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