November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9031 Security and Medicare will begin to Edgell, Ms. Ashley Etienne, Ms. Lisa make my family part of the experience. feel the burden of the retiring baby Hallford, Ms. Gabrielle Hargrove, Ms. They have had to put up with a lot, boomers. And yet it seems that few are Victoria Johnson, Ms. Amber Moon, nights and days away, missed school willing to face the reality of this pend- Ms. Brenda Murphy, Mr. Dominic events and uncertain schedules. ing crisis. We still have too many with- Nguyen, Ms. Hava Rothman, Mr. J.J. b 1230 out adequate access to health care, Slater, Ms. Pat Strong, Mr. Andrew even though we have the very best Wallace, the Honorable Ed Watson, and All too often Tamra had to play the medical assets in the history of the Ms. Barbara Winters. role of both parents in my absence. I world. Of our former staff, Mr. Ron Allen, know it was not easy. I have had the honor of representing Mr. Stephen Brown, Ms. Rosemary I once heard Senator Sam Nunn of the world’s largest medical center, the Burkland, Mr. Lloyd Chinn, Ms. Georgia speak at the National Prayer Texas Medical Center, with some of the Rosaline Cohen, Mr. Mark Daley, Ms. Breakfast, and he said, when asked greatest researchers and institutions Audrey Duff, Ms. Natalya Estridge, Mr. what his greatest accomplishment was on the planet and yet, even with its Ruben Garcia, Ms. Jennifer Goodman, in all those years in the other body, dedicated staff and investment, within Ms. Meredith Grabois, Mr. Stephen that ‘‘I kept my family together.’’ He a mile of these fine people and institu- Hofmann, Mr. Jonathan Kaplan, Mr. was right. But I also know that Tamra, tions too many of our fellow citizens Lincoln Lobley, Thomas Mayo, Ms. Louise, Meredith, and I will miss this lack access to the benefits of their Sandy McManus, Mr. Gary Palmquist, place, and it will forever be etched care. Ms. Sonya Pastor, Ms. Diane Patter- upon our hearts. We still have too many Americans son, Mr. Isaac Pesin, Ms. Sheryl Mr. Speaker, 8 years ago I was given struggling to make ends meet, even Roppolo, Ms. Patricia Rojas, Ms. Susan the opportunity to serve my fellow though we have proven to have the Schieffer, Ms. Jessica Segal, Ms. Lisa citizens of Texas’ 25th Congressional most efficient and successful economic Sherrod, Mr. Whet Smith, Ms. District, my State, and my Nation. model. Samantha Smoot, Ms. Barbara Stalder, Few get that chance, not only to wit- We still face dangers and threats, Ms. Kathryn Tsuchida, Mr. Jeremy ness history, but to participate in its even though we have the strongest Warren, Mr. Vince Willmore, Ms. Jen- making, even if in a small way. I have military, by far. Our democracy and nifer Winans, Mr. Patrick Woehrle, and had that chance, and I have tried my way of life may well face threats if we Mr. Bobby Zafarnia. hardest every day to do the very best do not act, not merely to defend our- In addition, Katie Rosenberg who that I could. We did not win every bat- selves and our allies, but to eradicate served as a page, and 75, more than 75 tle, but I believe we finished ahead of poverty and tyranny throughout the interns who served in our offices in where we started. I am confident that world. The growing number of poor Washington and throughout the dis- our efforts have resulted in the better- throughout the world is immoral and trict. ment of people’s lives. should be unacceptable to a free and These individuals have, in many Most of all, I have had the chance to democratic society such as ours. Fail- ways, become an extension of our fam- serve my people, doing the same that ure to use our economic might and ily; and we will always be grateful. our forefathers did more than 200 years commitment to freedom and individual I also want to thank the professional ago in the founding of this Nation. The liberty can only result in a greater staff with whom I have had the privi- people of the 25th Congressional Dis- threat to our own freedoms. lege to work with here on the floor, the trict gave me this opportunity to be a The challenges are too great to ig- Parliamentarian, the Sergeant at part of history and the American nore, but I believe the people of this Arms, the Chaplain, the Clerk, and the democratic experiment, and for that I body possess the ability, if they muster Cloakroom and in committee. They, shall be eternally grateful. the will. As America continues to lead, too, are among the most dedicated f we must confront those issues before souls I have ever met. As some may they confront us. know, I, too, was once staff of this in- RECESS Mr. Speaker, mine has been a tre- stitution and I understand the burdens The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mendous experience for which I am of their jobs and I leave with nothing THORNBERRY). Pursuant to clause 12 of truly grateful to my constituents. I but the highest respect. rule I, the Chair declares the House in have always tried my best to represent Mr. Speaker, let me thank my family recess until approximately 12:40 p.m. not just those who voted for me but for allowing me the opportunity to Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 31 those who voted for someone else and seek and undertake my position as a minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- those who did not vote at all. I have Member of the House. As every Member cess until approximately 12:40 p.m. had the benefit of serving alongside knows, this job, with all of its glory f some of the finest individuals I will and grandeur, can be grueling on our ever meet, from both parties and Inde- families. No Member is an exception to b 1254 pendents, and while their friendship this rule. But, at the same time, my AFTER RECESS will endure, more importantly, as I re- wonderful wife, Tamra, who is in the turn to private life, I am comforted in gallery today and our two beautiful The recess having expired, the House knowing that the leadership of the Na- daughters, Louise and Meredith, have was called to order by the Speaker pro tion remains in such competent and found a home and an extended family tempore (Mr. THORNBERRY) at 12 committed hands. in this body. o’clock and 54 minutes p.m. My tenure in the House would not I can still remember my first day on f have been at all successful had it not January 4, 1995, sitting just to the REQUESTING SENATE TO RETURN been for the excellent staff who tire- right of where I stand today with our OFFICIAL PAPERS ON S. 1843, EX- lessly served the people of the 25th dis- two girls, then just 2 and 4. It was a TENDING CERTAIN HYDRO- trict and our Nation. Often going unno- long day with a lot of speeches. The ELECTRIC LICENSES IN THE ticed, these individuals deserve the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. STATE OF ALASKA credit for a job well done, as I know MALONEY), juggled Meredith, while Members would agree about their own Louise searched the floor for some- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- staff. I would like to take a moment to thing else to do. mous consent that the Clerk of the read their names into the RECORD, be- Throughout the years, these two girls House of Representatives be directed to cause they deserve to be inscribed in have grown up in part on this floor, request the Senate to return the offi- the history of this body for the work playing in the cloakroom, wrestling cial papers on S. 1843, to extend certain they have done. and dozing off in chairs during late- hydroelectric licenses in the State of Mr. Speaker, if my colleagues permit night debates. They harassed the staff, Alaska. me, they are as follows: of my current created havoc, and always felt at home. The House is requesting the return of staff, Ms. Willie Belle Boone, Ms. Jes- I cannot thank the Members and the these official papers to correct an inad- sica de la Torre-Sauceda, Ms. Bradley staff enough for what you have done to vertent error that emerged during its

VerDate 0ct 31 2002 23:24 Nov 19, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19NO7.009 H19PT1 H9032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 19, 2002 post-passage processing. We are hopeful could not have had more fun this sea- of my time to the gentle monkey from that the Senate will agree to this re- son. I attended a lot of Angels’ games, California. quest and allow the will of the House starting with their first home game f on this bill to be reflected. and going throughout the season, ulti- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mately winding up with that excep- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED objection to the request of the gen- tional playoff series against the New By unanimous consent, permission to tleman from California? York Yankees, then against the Min- address the House, following the legis- There was no objection. nesota Twins, and finally against the lative program and any special orders f . heretofore entered, was granted to: I do not think that there is much in (The following Member (at the re- CONGRATULATING that can compare to it, par- BASEBALL CHAMPIONS, THE quest of Mr. UNDERWOOD) to revise and ticularly since in game six of the World extend his remarks and include extra- ANAHEIM ANGELS Series we had the greatest comeback in neous material:) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a World Series history. Again, just so Mr. UNDERWOOD, for 5 minutes, today. typical of the grit and determination of previous order of the House, the gen- (The following Member (at his own this Angels team, coming from behind tleman from California (Mr. COX) is request) to revise and extend his re- recognized for 5 minutes. time and time and time again. The players on this team work hard. marks and include extraneous mate- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I would like rial:) to take the time of the House of Rep- They play the game the way it should Mr. COX, for 5 minutes, today. resentatives to bring to our attention be played. They sacrificed their indi- the thrilling victory of the Anaheim vidual ambitions for the good of the f team. There is so much that we can all Angels in the World Series. Just last EXTENSION OF REMARKS week, this House approved a resolu- take away from this, so much to learn By unanimous consent, permission to tion, which I authored and which was about what makes success. They did revise and extend remarks was granted cosponsored by the congressional dele- their jobs with dignity. to: gation from Orange County, California, The spirit of the team is captured on the words of the ‘‘Thunder Sticks’’ that Ms. PELOSI and to include extraneous commending the Anaheim Angels. That were used so often during the World Se- material, notwithstanding the fact resolution, not surprisingly, passed ries, ‘‘Yes, we can!’’ It is as good for ev- that it exceeds two pages and is esti- unanimously. erybody in America as it was for the I would like to just take the time mated by the Public Printer to cost fans of the Anaheim Angels this year. $3,023. that we did not have, because of the Nobody can forget the ‘‘Rally Mon- f press of business at that moment, to key.’’ But the rally monkey was really describe a little bit of what went on in a way for the players to inspire and SENATE BILLS REFERRED the -up to the World Series and just honor their team, because this was all what an extraordinary group of men Bills and a concurrent resolution of about the team. This was all about the the Senate of the following titles were won this championship baseball series; individual players and how they what an extraordinary group of men, taken from the Speaker’s table and, worked together and contributed to under the rule, referred as follows: women and children throughout South- that overall effort. ern California, and I think ultimately Nobody can forget how S. 754. An act to enhance competition for throughout America, were behind them came to the plate in game two to prescription drugs by increasing the ability in their heroic efforts. of the Department of Justice and Federal two home runs, giving the Angels a Trade Commission to enforce existing anti- I think everyone knows that the Ana- crucial home victory before the series trust laws regarding brand name drugs and heim Angels had a rough start to their moved to San Francisco for three generic drugs; to the Committee on Energy season. They started out losing 14 of games. and Commerce; in addition to the Committee their first 20 games. Now, a lot of us Nobody can forget how on the Judiciary for a period to be subse- here in the political line of work, a lot hit a three-run homer which brought quently determined by the Speaker, in each of people who watch baseball as an avo- the Angels to within two in the bottom case for consideration of such provisions as cation for sports, understand what it is of the 7th inning in game six. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee like to get behind the 8-ball, what it is Nobody can forget and concerned. S. 2799. An act to provide for the use and like to know that not only are you not his long ball in the eighth inning, which carried the Angels to within one distribution of certain funds awarded to the on top of the heap, but you are way be- Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu- hind, and nobody expects you to win. run of the Giants; and , who nity, and for other purposes; to the Com- This did not hold back the Anaheim sent a double into left field, scoring the mittee on Resources. Angels in the end one wit. In fact, it tying run and the go-ahead run that S. 2869. An act to facilitate the ability of was ultimately the source of their gave the Angels a six-to-five win. certain spectrum auction winners to pursue strength. Each one of these players, a different alternative measures required in the public They came from behind not just at one seemingly every time, rose to the interest to meet the needs of wireless tele- the beginning of the season to over- occasion, and that is what made this communications consumers; to the Com- such a team effort. There was David mittee on Energy and Commerce. come this 14 out of 20 deficit, but time S. 2949. An act to provide for enhanced after time after time when they were Eckstein, , and all the rest of the Angels whose outstanding aviation security, and for other purposes; to behind in even the late innings of base- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ball games. That is what kind of grit play put away game seven. structure; in addition to the Committee on and determination this team had that There was always, at the most excit- Energy and Commerce for a period to be sub- put them on top throughout the play- ing moment, to close the sequently determined by the Speaker, in game. Percival’s remarkable pitching offs and ultimately throughout the each case for consideration of such provi- has already become the stuff of World sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the best of seven in the World Series. That Series legend. And the Anaheim Angels committee concerned. is why we were all so proud in this of 2002 will go down in history as a S. 2951. An act to authorize appropriations House of Representatives to congratu- team built on character and on heart. for the Federal Aviation Administration, and late the winning team in this year’s Sure, we have our Gold Glove win- for other purposes; to the Committee on World Series, because they are em- ners, Ben Molina, the ; Darin Science. S. 3172. An act to improve the calculation blematic of what is so great about Erstad, the . Sure, we American sport and, ultimately, about of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to have our stars. In fact, ultimately ev- certain small business loans, and for other American character, this never-give- eryone on this team was a star. But up, never-say-die attitude. purposes; to the Committee on the Budget; more than anything it was a team. in addition to the Committee on Small Busi- As a regular fan of the Angels, par- b 1300 ness for a period to be subsequently deter- ticularly because my kids are so in- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- spired by Angels baseball and such It was a team of champions. With sideration of such provisions as fall within baseball fans and players themselves, I that, Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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