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Extensions of Remarks E134 HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH HON E134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 10, 2004 destroyed by fire in 1983, Jack promised to re- families, as well as therapeutic services pro- cantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions build and put the 200 employees back to work vided by master’s-level social work staff. below current levels or we will quickly reach quickly. He kept his promise. In 6 weeks, the Koinonia Foster Homes’ mission is to pro- a point at which global warning can not be vide the highest quality treatment foster care reversed. This issue requires an effective re- plant was back in full production with full em- sponse from the U.S. Federal Government. ployment. In the two decades that followed, program available for children, youth and their Many local governments across the coun- Jack’s superior management skills enabled families. Regional offices throughout California try have made it a policy priority to reduce Positronic to flourish in an unpredictable eco- and Nevada support over 1,000 foster chil- greenhouse gas emissions. As mayors, we nomic environment. dren, utilizing approximately 500 certified fos- know that actions that promote energy con- At the same time, Jack gave his time and ter families. Koinonia’s largest program is its servation and efficiency, sustainable trans- energy to benefit those following in his manu- Therapeutic Foster Care Program which pro- portation (such as expanded mass transit, al- facturing legacy. During his service on several vides treatment-based foster care to children ternative fuel vehicles, and bike and pedes- trian safety amenities) and reduce solid boards and agencies, he has offered the gov- between the ages of birth through 18 years of waste also reduce greenhouse gas and cri- ernment invaluable advice on policy and prac- age who have been removed from their teria pollutants emissions and bring a host tices. Over the course of his career, Jack has homes. Other programs include Residential of benefits to our communities. These ac- served as a Technical Advisor on Group Homes, The Crisis Resolution Center, tions reduce financial waste for local govern- Electromechanical Components for Electronic The Day Treatment Program, and ments, businesses and citizens; they make Equipment to the International Electrotechnical Bridgehaven which is a co-ed transitional our communities more livable; they increase Commission, which sets worldwide standards housing program for youth ages 18–20. spending and economic investment in our for electronic equipment, and as the Secre- Koinonia Foster Homes is regarded as a lead- communities; and they increase the quality of life for current and future generations. tariat of the International Electrotechnical er in the care of at-risk children and the re- In addition to these benefits, two other Commission committee. In addition, he has cruitment of new foster homes. reasons have recently emerged that put re- been appointed to the Industry Sector Advi- Mr. Speaker, I commend Koinonia Foster ducing greenhouse gas emissions at the top sory Committee, which establishes policy for Homes, Inc., for the hope and compassion of the policy priority list. The first is energy imports and exports for electronic components that they have provided for our children and security. Switching to cleaner energy and was chairman of the Rectangular Con- communities. I urge my colleagues to join me sources, practicing conservation and maxi- nector Committee for the Electronic Industries. in wishing them many years of continued suc- mizing energy efficiency will ease U.S. de- Jack Gentry is a member of the President’s cess. pendence on foreign fossil fuel-based energy, and at the same time improve local air qual- Council of the National Association of Manu- f ity and public health. facturers and a strong advocate for American GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE The second driver is the simple fact that goods in the international market. He will be the people in our communities are calling on honored for his work and leadership by the us as elected leaders to address global warm- Southwest Area Manufacturers Association on HON. JOHN W. OLVER ing. A public mandate is emerging in cities February 18, 2004, and awarded lifetime hon- OF MASSACHUSETTS and towns across the country calling for gov- orary membership in SAMA as President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernments at all levels to protect the global climate. Emeritus. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 As Mayors responsible for the well being of These honors are a fitting tribute to Jack Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to our communities, we urge the federal gov- Gentry’s untiring effort to advance manufac- submit for the RECORD and draw my col- ernment to maintain, enhance and imple- turing, expand markets and improve the ment new domestic policies and programs leagues’ attention to the attached statement economies of southwest Missouri and the that work with local communities to reduce that was recently issued by a bipartisan group United States. global warming pollution, of 156 mayors from across the country regard- Initial Signatories: Mayor James Garner, f ing global climate change. These mayors rep- Hempstead NY; Mayor Ed Garza, San Anto- HONORING KOINONIA FOSTER resent more than 46 million people in local nio TX; Mayor R.T. Rybak, Minneapolis MN; HOMES, INC. communities ranging in size from 700 people Mayor Vera Katz, Portland OR; Mayor Dick in LaConner, Washington, to more than 4 mil- Murphy, San Diego CA. lion in Houston, Texas. The mayors state: HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH STATEMENT SIGNATORIES ‘‘Mayors from across the U.S. are concerned OF CALIFORNIA about the impacts of global warming on our Name City and state Population IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities. Many of us are actively pursuing Dan Coody .............................. Fayetteville, AR ..................... 58,047 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 reductions at the municipal level, but know it Jim Daley ............................... Little Rock AR ...................... 181,133 will take leadership at the national level to Patrick Hays ........................... North Little Rock, AR ........... 60,433 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Beverly Johnson ..................... Alameda, CA ......................... 76,259 today to honor Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc., slow the rate of global warming. We urge the Bob Ornelas ........................... Arcata, CA ............................ 16,651 Federal Government to focus attention and Tom Bates .............................. Berkeley, CA .......................... 102,743 for their hard work and dedication on behalf of Stacey Murphy ....................... Burbank, CA ......................... 100,316 thousands of children and families who are in policy efforts on this critical issue.’’ Stephen Padilla ..................... Chula Vista, CA .................... 200,000 I encourage my colleagues to read the at- Mike Nixon ............................. Cloverdale, CA ...................... 7,150 need of their services. A great example of Janet Kurvers ......................... Cotati, CA ............................. 6,700 their efforts will be taking place as they spon- tached statement in its entirety. The mayors’ Roberta Cooper ...................... Hayward, CA ......................... 144,721 statement serves as a reminder that Congress Leah Gold ............................... Healdsburg, CA ..................... 11,522 sor a community-wide, interdenominational Roosevelt F. Dorn ................... Inglewood, CA ....................... 112,580 Honorary Pastors and Wives Luncheon on must get serious about addressing green- Beverly O’Neil ......................... Long Beach, CA .................... 461,522 house gas reductions to minimize the impact Keb Kearsley .......................... Malibu, CA ............................ 12,575 February 17th in Fresno, CA. Dennis Kennedy ..................... Morgan Hill, CA .................... 33,556 In 1982, Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc., was of global warming already felt across our David Smith ........................... Newark, CA ........................... 43,043 country. I look forward to working with my col- Jerry Brown ............................ Oakland, CA .......................... 399,484 founded by Miriam Golden who had previously Dena Mossar .......................... Palo Alto, CA ........................ 61,200 fostered over 37 abused and neglected chil- leagues to address this important issue. Davic Glass ............................ Petaluma, CA ........................ 54,548 U.S. MAYORS’ STATEMENT ON GLOBAL Tom Pico ................................ Pleasanton, CA ..................... 67,724 dren in addition to raising her own four natural Jonathan Sharkey ................... Port Hueneme, CA ................ 21,845 children. ‘‘Koinonia’’ is a Greek word that WARMING 2003 Grace Vargas ......................... Fialto, CA .............................. 91,873 means to communicate relationship and fel- Mayors from across the U.S. are concerned Irma Anderson ....................... Richmond, CA ....................... 99,216 about the impacts of global warming on our Armando Flores ...................... Rohnert Park, CA .................. 42,236 lowship, which entails that their staff and fos- Heather Fargo ........................ Sacramento, CA .................... 407,018 communities. Many of us are actively pur- Peter Kikus ............................. San Anselmo, CA .................. 12,378 ter parents relate to children from a position of suing reductions
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