E1852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 30, 1996 are now allowed to fly in combat missions. as chairman of the CBC task force on redis- concerts. His work has been performed by art- Further, because of her advocacy against sex- tricting and the CBC task force on church ists such as Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, ual discrimination and sexual harassment, burnings. Lou Rawls, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, policies and laws preventing such abhorrent His deep commitment to our Nation's young , B.B. King and Frank Sinatra, acts have been in place in our military ranks people is evidenced by his creation of a con- just to name a few. Yet despite such a suc- and in the workplace. American taxpayers gressional classroom for elementary and high cessful career, H.B. Barnum still finds the time have also benefited from PATRICIA SCHROE- school students in the Fourth Congressional to give to his community through activities DER's opposition to excessive military spend- District of Louisiana. This unique program has such as feeding the hungry. He has received ing projects such as star wars, the B±2 bomb- enabled students to expand their knowledge of more than 1,000 commendations from groups er, and the MX missile system. Her independ- the legislative process through mock legisla- as diverse as local organizations to Presidents ent streak has also advanced the prospects of tive sessions and lectures from Members of of the United States. peace and respect for human rights. Congress and members of the President's Native Angeleno Melba Liston has distin- PAT SCHROEDER is no less the champion of Cabinet. guished herself as a performer, writer, ar- civilian women, as she has tirelessly fought for I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve in ranger and composer for orchestras, big legislation combating domestic violence, Congress with Congressman FIELDS. I con- bands, masters and outstanding vocalists breast cancer, and family and medical leave gratulate him for his outstanding public service for nearly five decades. Some of the most no- for mothers. She has also fought vigorously and offer my best wishes on his retirement table include , Duke Ellington, for our environment, which is particularly from Congress. , Cab Calloway, , treasured in a beautiful Rocky Mountain State f , , the Boston Pops, such as Colorado. Brooklyn Philharmonic, Sarah Vaughn, Aretha A Harvard law graduate, a lawyer by trade, IN HONOR OF THE 6TH ANNUAL Franklin, and . She leapt JAZZ AT DREW LEGACY MUSIC and a trailblazer by nature, PATRICIA SCHROE- over gender discrimination in her field and SERIES AND CULTURAL MAR- DER will continue to change the world. As a re- paved the way for other women to follow. sult of her arduous work in the House, women KETPLACE’S TRIBUTE OF DIZZY Melba Liston has actively advocated the music everywhere have made greater grains toward GILLESPIE AND CURTIS profession, establishing the African-American the equality and respect they deserve. Our air MAYFIELD AND THE IMPRES- Division of the Jamaica School of Music in and water is cleaner. Our precious natural re- SIONS 1973 at the invitation of the country's leaders sources are better conserved and natural na- and teaching at Jazzmobile in City tional treasures safely preserved. And as a re- HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD and at the Pratt Institute Youth In Action Or- sult of PATRICIA SCHROEDER's work on House OF CALIFORNIA chestra in Brooklyn. Her numerous com- committee, our Nation's judiciary and military IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendations include the Universal Jazz Coali- are more reasoned. The level of intellect and Saturday, September 28, 1996 tion for Outstanding Contributions to Jazz at passion PAT brought to this body will remain the Fifth Annual Women's Jazz Festival, the her as her legacy, and I wish her well. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, Annual Black Musicians' Conference's Distin- f on October 5th and 6th, the Charles R. Drew guished Achievement Award, and the highest University of Medicine and Science in Los An- citation at the 1975 Jamaica Jazz Festival. TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN CLEO geles will be celebrating its 6th Annual Jazz at , Sr. is a pre-eminent trombonist, B. FIELDS Drew Legacy Music Series and Cultural Mar- composer, arranger and educator, working ketplace. This year, the festival will be honor- with some of the greatest talents in the world, HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE ing several of the best jazz acts in historyÐ including Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Count OF TEXAS Dizzy Gillespie, Curtis Mayfield and the Im- Basie, , Jimmy Lunceford, Ella IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressions, H.B. Barnum, Melba Liston, and Al Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Grey, Sr. Saturday, September 28, 1996 and Sarah Vaughn, just to name a few. He John Birks ``Dizzy'' Gillespie is widely re- has played for every elected U.S. President Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, garded as an icon of popular jazz music. His since Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and at the I congratulate Congressman CLEO FIELDS for style, which came to be known as ``'', White House for the 40th anniversary of the his outstanding service as a Member of Con- has been emulated by musicians around the Newport Jazz Festival, and at the Inaugural gress. I thank Congressman JESSE JACKSON, world. The ability to compose and arrange Gala of President William Jefferson Clinton. JR. for organizing efforts among Members of pieces combining his style with big band, syn- His achievements have been documented by Congress to recognize Congressman FIELDS thesizing swing, bop and Afro-Cuban music the International Association of Jazz Edu- for his service to our Nation. earned him the respect of his famous col- cators and the Thelonious Monk Institute and Congressman FIELDS has represented the leagues, from Charlie ``Bird'' Parker and Bud is also a clinician for the Clark Terry Inter- Fourth Congressional District of Louisiana with Powell to Oscar Pettiford and Thelonius Monk. national Institute of Jazz Studies, the Lionel distinction since 1993. When he took the oath His collaboration with such artists increased Hampton School of Music, the University of of office, he became the youngest Member of his already astonishing creativity and talent New Hampshire, East Stroudsburg University, the 103d Congress. During his tenure in Con- and he was recognized by the State Depart- Temple University, and other academic cen- gress, he has been an energetic and con- ment in 1956 and appointed as a cultural Am- ters. scientious legislator. bassador to the United States. He will be rec- Mr. Speaker, these fine musicians have ex- As a member of the House Banking Com- ognized posthumously at the Drew festival, as hibited a wonderful talent and a great commit- mittee, Congressman FIELDS has introduced is befitting an artist of his stature. ment to their profession. Tribute should be legislation concerning GOVERNMENT check Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions are yet paid to each one for the contribution they have cashing, low-cost banking accounts, ATM dis- another example of musicians with the talent made for the enrichment they have provided closure, insurance disclosure, and tenant rep- that sets them apart from others in their pro- to our lives. I look forward to joining Drew Uni- resentation on public housing boards. He has fession. Curtis Mayfield, Fred Cash, and Sam versity in honoring these deserving artists. also worked tirelessly to maintain the current Gooden were three men dedicated to using f provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act their craft to positively affect the lives of those and the Truth in Lending Act. who listened to their songs. Their unique abil- TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN BILL Moreover, Congressman FIELDS has used ity to lift spirits with their instruments and CLINGER his position on the House Small Business voices has been rewarded by a large following Committee to preserve and strengthen the of fans and musicians alike, and an induction HON. BUD SHUSTER Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. OF PENNSYLVANIA for minority and women-owned businesses. H.B. Barnum has been singing and playing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of his strong interest in education, the piano from the age of 4, and he has mas- Congressman FIELDS founded the House Edu- tered every instrument from tuba to drums. Saturday, September 28, 1996 cation Caucus, a bipartisan caucus, and H.B. Barnum is highly recognized as a con- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served as its first chairman. Furthermore, he ductor, composer, producer and director, and honor my longtime friend and colleague BILL has been an active member of the Congres- his credits include television commercials, CLINGER who will be retiring at the end of this sional Black Caucus [CBC] including service award shows, and theatrical productions and year. BILL and I have served together in the