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E1720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 3, 2014 they could be provided with a stipend and an will also clarify the record every step of the mostly family members, provide unpaid care opportunity to be re-trained or to attend way. In response to the Governor’s most re- for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a ASCC.’’ cent statements to the press, he stated that market value of more than $220.2 billion. In ‘‘In a letter dated May 7, 2009, I informed I said I was not aware that he was in Wash- the Governor of this opportunity and stated ington. To be clear, what I said was that I California alone, about 1.5 million unpaid care- that national emergency grant (NEG) funds was unaware of who the Governor was meet- givers grapple with the tremendous challenges would be made available if he would submit ing with while he was in Washington.’’ of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia every day. the necessary application. I also provided the ‘‘As a matter of record, it was Senator Caregivers include spouses, children, and Governor with names and email addresses of Inouye, not the Governor, who informed me even grandchildren. As compared to care- contacts at the U.S. Department of Labor that the two had met. The only information givers for other diseases, Alzheimer’s care- who could assist him in this effort.’’ I received from the Governor was through givers disproportionately report being forced to ‘‘On May 7, I wrote to Secretary of the In- his consultant who left a voicemail with my miss work, reduce work hours, quit their jobs, terior Ken Salazar to make him aware of our staff stating that if I wanted to meet with situation and request his support. On May 8, the Governor, to call and let her know. My or change jobs due to caregiving demands. I wrote to Senator Daniel Inouye, Chairman office returned the call and set up a time to They are more likely to experience financial of the Senate Appropriations Committee, meet with the Governor at which time I in- hardship, report health difficulties, experience and Chairman David Obey of the House Com- vited Chairman Miller’s senior staff and Nik emotional stress and suffer from sleep disturb- mittee on Appropriations, requesting $20 Pula of the OIA to meet with us, and I ance. million in emergency aid which they were thought we had an excellent meeting in my The bipartisan supported National Plan to unable to provide in the supplemental, al- office.’’ though I am hopeful that they will be able to ‘‘Hopefully, we will continue to move for- Address Alzheimer’s Disease calls for a cure set aside some funds at a later date.’’ ward in a positive manner and, with the sup- or an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s by ‘‘On May 14, I held a meeting in my office port and prayers of our people, I remain opti- 2025. In an effort to meet this goal, the Sen- with officials from the Employment Train- mistic that American Samoa will come ate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, ing Agency at the U.S. Department of Labor, through this stronger and better than be- Health and Human Services, and Education and followed up with a letter on the same fore.’’ approved a budget for fiscal year 2015 that day personally thanking Secretary of Labor ‘‘As a final point, I also want to correct the calls for an additional $100 million in funding Hilda Solis for working closely with my of- record regarding Bumble Bee. Up until No- fice since May 7, 2009 to find real solutions vember of last year, Bumble Bee was Cana- for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to ex- for American Samoa’s cannery workers. In a dian owned until the U.S. management team pand Alzheimer’s disease research. NIA, letter dated June 10, 2009 and received in my partnered with U.S. Centre Partners to buy along with other institutes at the National Insti- office on June 17, the DOL thanked me for the company and take it private,’’ tutes of Health (NIH), are supporting a number my letter and stated the following: ‘The Faleomavaega concluded. of promising Alzheimer’s disease research DOL’s San Francisco Regional Office has f projects, including cutting-edge ‘‘prevention’’ been providing technical assistance to Amer- trials that are studying whether or not the dis- ican Samoa on how to submit a NEG applica- ALZHEIMER’S tion; however, American Samoa has not sub- ease can be prevented or slowed substantially mitted a NEG application as of yet.’ ’’ by administering treatments earlier in the dis- The DOL also stated: ‘I can assure you HON. MAXINE WATERS ease process. OF CALIFORNIA than once the application is submitted, it I am urging the leaders of the House Appro- will be afforded every consideration, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priations Committee to include at least the ad- your office and the Governor will be notified Wednesday, December 3, 2014 as soon as a decision has been made.’ ditional $100 million for the NIA in the final ‘‘Regarding the minimum wage issue, it Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank my col- budget package for FY 2015. This modest in- was my office that contacted Chairman Mil- league from California, Congressman JOHN crease in Alzheimer’s research funding will ler and asked for a delay in minimum wage GARAMENDI, for the time, and I congratulate provide vital resources to support meritorious increases, and it was my office that informed him for organizing this evening’s Special Order Alzheimer’s disease research projects. This Senator Inouye that Chairman Miller and Hour on Alzheimer’s Disease. action will also demonstrate further resolve in Chairman Kennedy had agreed to my request As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Task support of our national priority of eradicating for the delay of the fourth increase until this insidious brain disorder. their Committees have a chance to review Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, I know how the GAO report due in April 2010.’’ devastating this disease can be on patients, The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee ‘‘Unfortunately, the Governor issued a families, and caregivers. The Task Force on Labor, Health and Human Services, and press release last week stating that Congress works on a bipartisan basis to increase aware- Education also included language directing was not supportive of the delay, and both ness of Alzheimer’s, strengthen the federal NIH to submit a professional judgment budget Chairman Miller and Senator Kennedy’s staff commitment to improving the lives of those af- for Alzheimer’s disease research. As a co- went on record to state that this was not fected by the disease, and assist the care- true. Both Chairman Miller and Chairman sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act Kennedy are supportive of a delay and Sen- givers who provide their needed support. (H.R. 4351), I believe that unfiltered informa- ator Inouye’s office informed my office that Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. is at crisis tion specifying the resources necessary to he will be working to include our language in proportions. As our population ages, the num- meet the goals and objectives laid out in the the FY2010 Appropriations bill.’’ ber of persons affected by this brain disorder National Plan would provide Congress with a ‘‘Also, as a matter of fact, I opposed auto- are expected to triple by 2050. The costs as- valuable tool for setting research and service matic increases in minimum wage and from sociated with Alzheimer’s disease and other priorities. the outset have been united with ASG offi- forms of dementia are also growing at an cials in calling for an end to automatic in- I also plan to urge the President to include unsustainable rate. A recent RAND study of creases.’’ robust funding for Alzheimer’s research and ‘‘Finally, while I do not know what ASG is adults ages 70 and older found that the total caregiver support services in his fiscal year doing to keep StarKist in American Samoa economic cost of dementia in 2010 was esti- 2016 budget, which the President will be sub- or to buy back the cannery from Samoa mated to be $109 billion for direct care alone. mitting to Congress early next year. Increased Packing at a nominal fee in order to attract That is higher than the cost of both heart dis- funding for Alzheimer’s programs will allow us other investors to set up tuna canning oper- ease and cancer. Furthermore, the economic ations, my office has been in discussions to meet these challenges head on and en- cost of dementia rises to $159 billion to $215 hance our chances of meeting the goals ar- with StarKist, Bumble Bee, Taiwan, China, billion when the cost of informal care is in- and the Philippines, and I have every inten- ticulated in the National Plan. tion of continuing discussions until we find a cluded. In the U.S., someone develops Alzheimer’s As we continue to search for a cure, our na- solution to provide employment for our tion is at a critical crossroads that requires de- workers.’’ every 67 seconds. According to recent data, ‘‘While it would have been best if ASG had women have a 1 in 6 estimated lifetime risk of cisive action to assure the safety and welfare prepared for this day and diversified its econ- developing the disease at age 65, while the of the millions of Americans with Alzheimer’s omy and acted on the recommendations of risk for men is nearly 1 in 11. The Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Together, let us com- the American Samoa Economic Advisory Association estimates as many as 16 million mit to take every possible action to improve Commission some seven years ago, what Americans over age 65 could suffer from Alz- treatments for Alzheimer’s patients, support matters most is how ASG now responds to heimer’s by 2050. It is now the fifth leading caregivers, and invest in research to find a Samoa Packing’s departure.’’ cure for this disease. ‘‘This is why my door will continue to re- cause of death in my home state of California. main open to the Governor and our Fono Alzheimer’s has a devastating impact upon Once again, I thank my colleague from Cali- leaders, no matter what, and this is why I families. Right now nearly 15 million people, fornia for organizing tonight’s Special Order.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise one planted for each of the soldiers of Task played in drafting the landmark report, Rising today to recognize Elevations Credit Union as Force Smith. Above the Gathering Storm. This 2007 report a recipient of the 2014 Malcolm Baldrige Na- This past July 3, former Congressman Jay described a nation at risk of falling behind our tional Quality Award. This award is the na- Kim, his wife, Jennifer Ahn, along with four competitors: not educating our children in tion’s highest Presidential honor recognizing Task Force Smith veterans and their family science, technology, engineering, and mathe- excellence in innovation, improvement, and vi- members traveled to Korea to participate in matics; not inventing at the same pace as sionary leadership. the 59th annual ceremony to commemorate other nations; and not producing new jobs in Elevations, based in Boulder, Colorado, is the U.N. Forces First Battle Memorial. Those high-technology fields. The report was a call to one of only four organizations in the U.S. to in attendance were: John H Sanchez (52nd) action, and while its vision still needs to be ful- receive the honor this year. Even more im- from Waukesha, WI, William C Coe (B co) filled, it captured the attention of scientists, pressive, Elevations is the first credit union from Cohoes, NY and daughter Suann M. economists, think tank experts, government of- ever to win this prestigious award. Ingle, Norman Matthews (C co) from Dexter, ficials, and lawmakers. Led by Norm Augus- Established in 1952, Elevations is one of the MN and his wife Lindy Matthews, Charles tine, the Chair of the NAE Council, the mes- largest and most successful credit unions pro- Fronapfel (MED co, POW) from Lakewood, sage of that report remains a compelling call viding a wide range of exceptional financial CO and son Lee Charles Fronapfel, and Lisa for Congress to recognize how science and products and services. Along with banking Gay Sholl in honor of her father, Norman engineering can move us toward economic se- services, Elevations connects with its commu- Fosness (B co) of Fargo, ND. curity. nity by providing grants and giving programs, According to Osan City, the museum was And so, Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to supporting educational opportunities, deliv- built in 2013 to remember and honor the brave join me in celebrating the National Academy of ering affordable housing in the Colorado area, soldiers of Task Force Smith. Now they want Engineering, its accomplishments, and to con- and protecting the environment. Since 1999, to expand and include a memorial park to pro- gratulate them on 50 years of service to the they have been recognized as one of Boulder vide a place for Korean children to learn and nation. County’s top financial institution, underscoring carry forward this special memory and a spe- f their commitment to the community. cial appreciation of the friendship between the PASSING OF MAYOR MARION Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to congratu- United States and the Republic of Korea. BARRY late Elevations Credit Union for their accom- Osan is an especially important place to re- plishment as a 2014 Malcolm Baldrige Na- member the sacrifice and dedication of our HON. BARBARA LEE tional Quality Award recipient and commend American troops. At this site some 540 young OF CALIFORNIA them for their dedication to providing extraor- Americans, ill-prepared and ill-equipped, were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dinary services to Colorado. thrown into battle against tremendous odds on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 f behalf of a people and a nation they barely knew. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in RECOGNIZING OSAN CITY’S EF- The relationship between our two countries remembrance of Mayor Marion Barry, and my FORTS TO HONOR THE U.S. SOL- is a precious one that will continue to grow. It heart and prayers go out to his family, friends, DIERS OF TASK FORCE SMITH is amazing that after all these decades, Korea and to the entire city of Washington, D.C. and the Korean people have never stopped Mayor Barry was truly Washington’s ‘‘Mayor HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL thanking us. Korea will always have a place in for Life.’’ He devoted his life to social justice OF NEW YORK my heart as it does in the hearts of all U.S. and equality and bettering the lives of Wash- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans who have served then and those ington D.C.’s residents. I had the honor of knowing and working with Wednesday, December 3, 2014 who serve now. f Mayor Barry for many years, as a Member of Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Congress and as a congressional staffer for recognize the continuous efforts of The City of HONORING NATIONAL ACADEMY Congressman Ron Dellums. Osan in South Korea, to honor the men of OF ENGINEERING ON ITS 50TH Mayor Barry was born in Itta Bena, Mis- Task Force Smith, the first American unit to ANNIVERSARY sissippi and would go on to be the first chair- engage North Korean troops in July of 1950, man of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating following the immediate outbreak of the Ko- HON. RUSH HOLT Committee. As SNCC Chairman, he played a critical rean War on June 25, 1950. As an artillery op- OF NEW JERSEY role in organizing the grassroots efforts that erations specialist in the all-black 503rd Field IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Artillery Battalion in the 2nd Infantry Division, would make the Civil Rights Movement a suc- I arrived in Pusan, South Korea, in August of Wednesday, December 3, 2014 cess. 1950, shortly after Task Force Smith valiantly Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- Later, as a Councilman and Mayor of Wash- held back the North Korean assault and made brate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of ington, D.C., he continued to be a tireless it possible for my unit to eventually begin mov- the National Academy of Engineering. champion for equality and justice. ing north as the U.N. Forces advanced deep The NAE was founded in 1964 and imme- Mayor Barry will be greatly missed by all into North Korea. diately made its mark. It was soon advising and his absence will be felt by many here in The City of Osan, Kyung-gi Province and NASA how to organize the design and oper- Washington, D.C. the Korean Government, with the help of ation of the Space Shuttle, where the NAE f former U.S. Congressman Jay Kim, are plan- provided guidelines for technology and oper- LEGISLATIVE HISTORY ON PAS- ning to construct a memorial park at the site ations that help launch the craft into space. SAGE OF MINIMUM WAGE DELAY of the Battle of Osan to honor the troops of The NAE’s record of accomplishments con- AFFECTING AMERICAN SAMOA Task Force Smith and all the other forces from tinued in the 1970s. In a study commissioned the participating U.N. nations that fought to by the Port Authority of New York, the NAE HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA protect South Korea from the communist inva- came up with some of the first solutions for OF AMERICAN SAMOA sion. airport noise, which continue to benefit all of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Task Force Smith Memorial Park will us even to this day. encompass some twelve acres along the road In 1973, the NAE helped warn us of the ef- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 where a hastily organized force of 540 Ameri- fects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise cans dug in on July 5, 1950 to slow the ad- In 1974, the Academy provided us with today to include, for historical purposes, infor- vance by a larger, better equipped force of some of the first important scholarship on the mation about the passage of a minimum wage North Korean tanks and infantry. Some 181 adverse health effects of air pollution, and the delay in 2010 affecting American Samoa.

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