E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2002 A TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF versity of Minnesota than Paul Giel,’’ said Tom to Washington, D.C. was unexpectedly de- MINNESOTA LEGEND PAUL GIEL: Moe, Athletic Director. layed due to airplane mechanical problems. I TWO-SPORT ALL-AMERICAN, UNI- ‘‘He was a tremendous friend. I just had tre- therefore was unable to return in time to cast VERSITY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR mendous admiration for him. I’m sick. It’s a my votes on legislation that had been put to AND BELOVED HERO sad day for Minnesotans.’’ a vote of the floor of the House of Represent- Yes, Mr. Speaker, it’s a sad day to lose a atives. Had I returned in time, I would have HON. JIM RAMSTAD Minnesota legend, our humble hero and All- cast my votes in the affirmative for the fol- OF MINNESOTA American in every way he lived his life. lowing bills: H.R. 4073, Microenterprise Assist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paul’s ance Reauthorization; H.R. 4466, National Wednesday, June 5, 2002 loving wife, Nancy, their three wonderful chil- Transportation Antiterrorism Act; H.R. 4800, dren, Paul Jr., Gerilyn, Tommy, their spouses Repeal Sunset for Adoption Tax Credit; H.R. Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay and his six grandchildren. Paul also dearly 4823, Repeal Sunset for Holocaust Restitution tribute to a true Minnesota sports legend, de- loved his mother and father-in-law, Colonel Payments Exemption; H.R. 2941, Brownfields voted family person, and wonderful friend— and Mrs. Tom Davis, as well as his sister Ruth Redevelopment Enhancement Act. Paul Giel—who passed away suddenly on and brother Edward. f May 22, 2002. Paul Giel’s legacy will continue to live in the Paul Giel—All- and base- hearts of every Minnesotan who knew and PERSONAL EXPLANATION ball player at the University of Minnesota from loved him. 1951 to 1954; Major League pitcher Thanks ‘‘Old Number 10’’ for all the great HON. MIKE McINTYRE from 1954 to 1961; Sports broadcaster and di- memories and for always making Minnesota OF NORTH CAROLINA rector for WCCO Radio for eight years; Ath- proud. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letic Director at the University of Minnesota for 18 years; and Vice President of Public Affairs f Wednesday, June 5, 2002 for the Heart Institute the past 12 HONORING THE LAO-HMONG PEO- Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- years. PLE FOR THEIR LOYALTY AND day, May 22, 2002, 1 was unavoidably absent As great as Paul Giel’s athletic and profes- FRIENDSHIP for rollcall votes 195 and 196. Had I been sional achievements were, Paul was an even present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall greater person. vote 195 and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 196. Addi- Legendary Minneapolis Star Tribune sports- HON. MARK UDALL tionally, on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May writer Sid Hartman said it well, ‘‘If there ever OF COLORADO 25, 2002, 1 was unavoidable absent for rollcall were a role model for the young athlete in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes 199 through 206, in order to attend my high school or college, it had to be Paul Giel. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 son’s high school graduation ceremony. Had I Success on the field only made him a better Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise been present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll- person off it.’’ call 199, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 200, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall WCCO’s Ray Christensen,, our state’s be- today on behalf of the Lao-Hmong American Coalition to thank my colleagues in both the 201, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 202, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 203, loved sports announcer who started doing ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 204, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 205, and football broadcasts in 1951—when Paul Giel House and Senate for their unanimous vote in favor of a National Lao-Hmong Recognition ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 206. was a sophomore—said this about Paul Giel: f ‘‘Paul was a winner in every way, but most im- Day. Mr. Yang Chee, president of the Lao- portant, I think he was a winner as a person. Hmong American Coalition, has asked me to TRIBUTE TO GEORGENE BRODIE When you earn so many rewards as a player, relay his own deep gratitude to the United as an athletic director and in other ways in States Congress for passing this historic proc- HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN lamation. sports, sometimes you forget to be a person. OF MARYLAND During the Vietnam War, the Lao-Hmong And Paul never forgot.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people were one of this country’s most loyal Bom and raised in Winona in southeastern Wednesday, June 5, 2002 Minnesota, Paul Giel was a 5–11, 185-pound allies. They fought alongside U.S. soldiers single-wing tallback at the University of Min- against the communists and the North Viet- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nesota. He ran and passed for 4,110 yards namese, sacrificing their lives for freedom and pay tribute to Georgene Brodie, a dedicated and 35 touchdowns and finished a close sec- democracy. Many of these brave people now wife, mother and teacher who has faced life ond to Notre Dame’s in the call this country their home, becoming an inte- with courage, compassion and strength. voting his senior year. gral part of American society. I would like to Georgene is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Paul Giel is a member of the National Foot- take this opportunity to thank Mr. Chee and all Disease), and she is using the time she has ball Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. He of the Lao-Hmong people for their dedication left to help others who are suffering from the was a two-time All-American in football and to this country and its ideals. same disease. the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten. Mr. Speaker, the resolution proclaiming Na- I have been touched by Georgene’s enor- In baseball, Paul Giel was also an All-Amer- tional Lao-Hmong Recognition Day was mous capacity to give to others. She founded ican. He won 21 college games from 1952 to passed unanimously through both Houses of the Georgene Brodie Foundation for the Fu- 1954, and he pitched for four major league Congress. Once again, I thank my colleagues ture to raise funds for The Johns Hopkins teams from 1954 to 1961. for their support, and it is my hope that Presi- Center for ALS and The Muscular Dystrophy For 18 years starting in 1972, Paul Giel was dent Bush will join us in expressing the grati- Association. She and her family know that a the Athletic Director at the University of Min- tude of this nation to the Lao-Hmong people. cure for ALS and other similar diseases will be nesota. He was the man who hired Herb This long-overdue day of recognition will found only through research and clinical work. Brooks as hockey coach, and Herbie recently take place in July. May it promote a sense of The Hopkins Center for ALS Research is the recalled Paul’s words when he was hired: understanding and appreciation for the sac- only center in the country dedicated to finding ‘‘Listen, I’m just new to this job. I don’t know rifices made in the name of freedom and de- the cure for ALS. rules and regulations, everything else,’’ he mocracy. I urge all Americans to take a mo- While Georgene may be suffering from ALS, said, ‘‘but do what’s right. Don’t break any ment on this day to thank our brave and loyal she is much more than the disease that afflicts rules. Do what’s right.’’ friends, the Lao-Hmong. her. As a teacher, she has dedicated her life ‘‘People believed in Paul Giel,’’ said Herb f to helping young children experience the joy of Brooks. ‘‘Parents believed in him. Players be- learning; as a mother she has raised two mar- lieved in Paul Giel.’’ PERSONAL EXPLANATION velous daughters—Kimberly and Ellen; and as Mr. Speaker, all Minnesotans believed in a Grandmother she has lovingly embraced her Paul Giel, and their faith in him was always re- HON. DIANE E. WATSON four grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa Hop- warded. Paul Giel was a man of great char- OF CALIFORNIA kins and Austin and Andrew Jarrett. acter and principle, especially when it came to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the wife of M. Jay Brodie, head of the the place he loved more than any other, the Baltimore Development Corp., she has been Wednesday, June 5, 2002 University of Minnesota. one of Baltimore’s staunchest cheerleaders. ‘‘I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone who Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. Speaker, on From its neighborhoods, to its artistic and cul- cared more or who was more loyal to the Uni- Tuesday, June 4, my flight from Los Angeles tural institutions to its ethnic heritage,

VerDate 112000 03:16 Jun 07, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05JN8.047 pfrm01 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E979 Georgene loves and appreciates the spirit of ing in Mexico. While some companies are peril of troops stationed around the world, and Baltimore. In fact, as the owner of the Crab building power plants that meet U.S. stand- of those training here at home to keep us Line, she was one of the original ards, for which they should be commended, safe. ‘‘Harborplace’’ merchants, helping make other companies are choosing to operate dirty Today our concerns are more immediate Harborplace one of Baltimore’s most identifi- plants as opposed to incurring the additional than reflective. Instead of focusing solely on able landmarks. cost of installing the best available emission past sacrifices, we must also face the reality I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of control devices. of ongoing losses from our eight-month war on Representatives will join me in saluting the ac- As a result, I am introducing the Southern terrorism. complishments of Georgene Brodie. Her love Border Air Quality Protection Act. This bill It seems appropriate that today we should of life and calmness of spirit has touched all takes an immediate and important step in ac- single out the casualties of our war against who know and care for her. knowledging that we must consider air pollu- terrorism. Regrettably, the deaths of Sep- f tion a regional issue that does not respect tember 11 have been followed by the deaths international boundaries. My legislation will of soldiers sent abroad to prevent other such RECOGNIZING BELMONT prohibit the export of natural gas to any elec- disasters. As our commander in chief ex- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tricity generation facility located in Mexico and plained in plain terms at the very beginning of within 50 miles of the U.S. that does not meet this war, our primary defense is to take the HON. STEVE ISRAEL the air pollution emission rate requirements in fight right to the doorsteps of those who OF NEW YORK the nearest U.S. air quality control region. In spread terror. addition, the legislation includes a After almost a month of nonmilitary re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponse to the attacks, U.S. military forces re- Wednesday, June 5, 2002 grandfathering clause so that any plants put in service before December 31, 2001 are ex- sponded with measured force. While executed with great care and precision, we feared it was Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to empted from this law. recognize Belmont Elementary School in North This bill is necessary to protect our border only a matter of time before America suffered Babylon, New York for their care and concern communities from rapidly increasing emissions more casualties. As in previous wars, our losses came in a following the September 11th tragedy. from unregulated, substandard power plants variety of ways. Military personnel died in acci- After the tragic events of September 11th, that leave U.S. communities vulnerable to fed- the entire student body at Belmont Elementary dents and they were lost to hostile and friendly eral regulatory sanctions. If a plant isn’t good fire. This first war of the 21st century is being School decorated a thousand grocery bags enough to be built five miles inside the border with patriotic symbols and slogans. These fought differently than our previous wars. Our in California, then it shouldn’t be good enough first casualty by enemy fire was not a soldier bags were used to pack groceries for local to operate five miles outside the border in shoppers and sent a patriotic message into or airman, but a CIA agent. The first soldier to Mexico. fall to hostile fire—a full three months after our homes that students support their community I realize this is a first step and that more in a time of need. introduction of military forces into the region— work must be done to create cross border air was Sergeant Nathan Chapman of San Anto- These students displayed support for their quality zones. I look forward to working with community as members of Jane Goodall’s nio, Texas. the appropriate U.S. agencies and the Mexi- The recent public display of support is wel- Roots and Shoots Club. This organization is a can government to implement such binational comed and not lost on those of us who served global network of students whose objective is agreements. In the meantime, this legislation in Vietnam. Ultimately, it is the confidence of to protect the environment and enhance cul- is immediately necessary for the protection of the American people—the public will to sustain tural awareness. our border communities and I urge all my col- the fight—that serves as the foundation for Mr. Speaker, I also stand to recognize the leagues to join me in this effort to ensure the victory in any war, including the war on terror. efforts of the chapter advisor and administra- clean air throughout the region. The war on terrorism is a different war from tors involved. Specifically, Seri Doyle, teacher f any other our nation has ever faced, a war on coordinator of Jane Goodall’s Roots and many fronts against terrorists who operate in SERVICE AND SACRIFICE: AN Shoots Club, and Alexa Endes, Principal of more than 60 different countries. And this is ENDURING LEGACY Belmont Elementary School. war that must be fought not only overseas, but It is with great pride, Mr. Speaker, that I rec- also here at home. ognize the efforts of these individuals and HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS This war is more personal than our previous bring Belmont Elementary School’s patriotic OF NEW JERSEY wars. Here we have an enemy not rep- deed to the attention of Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resenting an entire nation, but representing f Wednesday, June 5, 2002 evil. Instead of trying to occupy land mass or displace our military forces, the enemy wishes SOUTHERN BORDER AIR QUALITY Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to destroy the very existence of America, and PROTECTION ACT share the poignant words of Major Joal Wolf of other civilized nations, cultures and reli- (USAR) delivered as part of a speech on Me- gions. American families must brace for con- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. morial Day, May 27, 2002. tinued casualties in this difficult, but inspiring, OF TENNESSEE Our nation has changed significantly since campaign. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last September. Indeed, the world has We’ve been awakened as a nation to the re- changed since then. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 ality that the world remains a very dangerous Even our Memorial Day celebrations have place. To ensure peace and prosperity, we Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rep- acquired a deeper meaning. As a nation, we have to have the best trained and the best resent the people of Imperial County, Cali- have now spent many months solemnly recol- equipped armed forces on the face of the fornia, which is a small community located on lecting the lives of more than 3,000 American earth. That is a role that our country has to the U.S.-Mexico border. As with many border service members and civilians who died last assume during this period. We’re blessed with communities, the Imperial County has a good summer during the worst terrorist attacks on extraordinary men and women who risk their working relationship with their neighbors in U.S. soil. Now more than ever, we recognize lives each day so that each of us can live in Mexico. Unfortunately, they also have to suffer what it means to honor the lives of those who peace and freedom. And we ought not to for- the consequences of Mexico’s more lax envi- die in service to our great nation. get where our forces are spread far and wide ronmental requirements, especially with re- Today we honor all those who died defend- across the globe—in Korea and in Japan and spect to air quality. As we all know, air does ing America—those who were active duty and in Bosnia and Kosovo and in the Sinai, just to not respect the international boundaries we those who served in our reserve components; name a few places. put in place and, as a result, border commu- those who were short-term volunteers, those These are times that test us as citizens and nities are often penalized for activities that are who were drafted and those who made the define our nation. We are beginning to see the actually happening south of the border and military a career. We honor the veterans of possibilities of a world beyond the war on ter- beyond their control. every service: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, ror. We have a chance, if we take it, to write Such a situation is developing for Imperial and Coast Guard. a hopeful chapter in human history. All at County. At least partially due to the heavy reg- On this day last year, our thoughts were fo- once, a new threat to civilization is erasing old ulatory and environmental compliance bur- cused on sacrifices made during previous lines of rivalry and resentment between na- dens, electrical generation facilities are locat- wars. We were mindful, as well, of the daily tions.

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