15890 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS INTRODUCTION OF THE to increase the abilities and self sufficiency SEC. 4. GATEWAY PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER GATEWAY BILL of young residents of public housing, in­ GRANT PROGRAM. crease the prospects for employment of (a) MANDATORY TRAINING AND SERVICES.­ young residents of public housing, and end Any public housing agency that receives a HON. LOUIS STOKES generational dependency on public assist­ grant under section 3 shall use the grant to OF OHIO ance in public housing, through- establish a gateway program to make avail­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES <1) the provision of literacy training, able to individuals eligible under section 5 Thursday, June 23, 1988 training in basic and employment skills, and all of the following training and services, support services through the public housing subject to the limitations of section 5: Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing agencies; and (1) INFORMATION.-The provision of infor­ the gateway bill today. This bill will provide lit­ (2) the employment of residents of public mation designed to make individuals aware eracy, job and skills training, and supportive housing and of professional staff to perform of training, employment, education, or the services such as child care to public housing outreach services, including identification of provision of services offered by the public tenants. Unlike other legislative measures and assistance to residents who could pros­ housing agency, including the training and which attempt to enhance the literacy level of per from education and training programs. services available under this Act. the economically disadvantaged, this bill is SEC. 3. GRANT PROGRAM. (2) LITERACY TRAINING.-Literacy training unique in that it will target assistance to areas and bilingual training. IN GENERAL.-The Secretary of Labor (3) BASIC SKILLS TRAINING.-Remedial edu­ where large numbers of low- and moderate­ may, with the advice and participation of cation and training in basic skills. income persons live-our Nation's public the Gateway Task Force established in sec­ (4) DEVELOPMENT OF WORK HABITs.-Devel­ housing facilities. tion 7, make grants under this Act to public housing agencies for the utilization of opment of good work habits and other per­ By creating literacy training programs for sonal management skills to enable individ­ our Nation's public housing tenants, we will public housing in the provision of training uals to obtain and retain employment. open the way for many persons who have and services to economically disadvantaged residents of public housing through gate­ <5> CHILD cARE.-Child care services pro­ been shackled to poverty, generation after way programs. vided free of charge to facilitate the partici­ generation, because of illiteracy. It is my hope (b) SELECTION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS.-The pation of individuals in other training and that this bill will assist those victims of genera­ services provided under this section. The Secretary shall select public housing agen­ child care services shall be designed, to the tional poverty to go on and claim economic in­ cies to receive grants under subsection dependence for themselves and their children. extent practicable, to employ and train eco­ and may select only public housing agencies nomically disadvantaged residents of the As our Nation prepares to cross the thresh­ that meet the following requirements: public housing project involved, and shall old into a highly technological and competitive (1) PROVISION OF FACILITIEs.-The public include- 21st century, illiteracy threatens to close the housing agency shall agree to make avail­ services to provide daytime care for doors of opportunity for many of our Nation's able suitable facilities in the public housing the child dependents who do not attend young adults and children. The U.S. Depart­ projects administered by the public housing school and adult dependents of eligible indi­ ment of Education estimates that 17 to 21 mil­ agency, or any facilities provided by a State viduals; lion adults are illiterate. Over one-third of or local governmental agency or any private services to provide care after school organization or person, for the provision of hours for the child dependents of eligible these persons are in their twenties and thir­ training and services under this Act. ties. The numbers are equally alarming when individuals; and (2) NEED AND CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE SERV­ irregular, periodic, and evening care we take a look at our Nation's youth. Even ICEs.-The public housing agency shall dem­ though recent studies suggest that more stu­ for the child dependents of eligible individ­ onstrate to the Secretary the need and abili­ uals scheduled to allow the eligible individ­ dents are graduating from high school, or ty to provide the training and services de­ uals to pariticipate in the training and serv­ going on to receive their GED's, related stud­ scribed in section 4(a) to individuals quali­ ices provided under this section. ies suggest that many of these students are fied to receive the training and services (b) PERMISSIVE TRAINING AND SERVICES.­ unable to read their diplomas. under section 5. Public housing agencies that receive grants While illiteracy is a national problem, it is a (3) PROVISION OF SERVICES TO QUALIFIED IN­ under section 3 may make available as part problem which disproportionately affects our DIVIDUALS.-The public housing agency shall of their gateway programs to individuals Nation's poor. Therefore, if we are to effec­ demonstrate to the Secretary that any qualified under section 5 literacy training, tively tackle the problem of illitercy, we must training and services to be provided under training in basic and employment skills, and this Act will be provided only to individuals support services, in addition to the training direct our efforts toward those in most need qualified to receive the training and services of assistance-the economically disadvan­ and services described in subsection and under section 5. subject to the limitations of section 5, in­ taged. Moreover, as we attempt to draft reme­ (4) PROVISION OF SERVICES TO YOUNG FA.MI­ cluding the following: dies for those problems affecting our Nation's LIEs.-The public housing agency shall dem­ (1) EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.-Assistance poor, it would be most unwise to ignore the onstrate to the Secretary that the training in acquiring employment. role public housing can play. Consider, for ex­ and services to be provided under this Act (2) EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING.-Employ­ ample, that over 18 percent of those families will be provided to residents of public hous­ ment counseling and vocational exploration living in poverty receive some form of housing ing projects where a significant number of services. benefits. · young families receiving public assistance (3) DEVELOPMENT OF JOBs.-Development For these reasons, I bring to you today, the reside. of employment positions. gateway bill. The text of the bill follows. (5) COOPERATION WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES.­ (4) PRIVATE JOB TRAINING.-The provision The public housing agency shall demon­ of training in occupations for which demand H.R. 4899 strate to the Secretary the abilty to create is increasing and training in the course of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of cooperative working relationships with pri­ employment, by private employers or orga­ Representatives of the United States of vate entities that are to provide training nizations. America in Congress assembled, and services under this Act and are located (5) OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. in the same community as the public hous­ OR SERVICES.-Training or services coordinat­ This Act may be cited as the "Public ing agency. ed with other Federal employment-related Housing Gateway Act of 1988". (C) APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS.-The Secre­ activities. SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. tary shall prescribe the form and proce­ (6) HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.-Assistance in The purpose of this Act is to establish dures for public housing agencies to make the attainment of certificates of high school programs, through public housing agencies, applications for grants under this section. equivalency.

e This .. bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15891 (7) COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING.-Training ensure that the child care complies with ap­ Labor, who is an officer of the Department in computer skills for use in education, skills plicable State and local laws. of Labor. training, and employment preparation. (C) LIMITATIONS ON SUPPORT SERVICES.-An ( 2) OTHER DESIGNEE OF SECRETARY OF (8) TRAINING IN APPLICATION OF SKILLS.­ individual may receive support services LABOR.-An individual, designated by the Services to help individuals receiving train­ under this Act after the individual termi­ Secretary of Labor, who is not an officer or ing and educational assistance to utilize nates any participation in training or serv­ employee of the Federal Government and their acquired skills in the competitive em­ ices under a gateway program only if the in the provision of social services or has (9) TRANSITIONAL ACTIVITIES.-Activities individual has completed the training or demonstrated concern for underprivileged designed to provide transition from educa­ services. An individual may not receive sup­ individuals. tion to employment. port services later than 18 months after the (3) OFFICER OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING (10) SUPPORT SERVICES.-Support services, completion of the training or services by the AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.-An individual, including child care services in addition to individual. designated by the Secretary of Housing and the services described in subsection <5> (d) LIMITATION ON NONRESIDENT PERSON­ Urban Development, who is an officer of and transportation to training and services NEL.-A public housing agency receiving a the Department of Housing and Urban De­ not held in public housing projects. grant made under this Act shall attempt to velopment. SEC. 5. LIMITATIONS ON GATEWAY PROGRAMS. employ in positions relating to the adminis­ (4) OTHER DESIGNEE OF SECRETARY OF (a) ELIGIBILITY IN GENERAL.-Public hOUS· tration and delivery of training and services HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.-An indi­ ing agencies receiving grants under this act under gateway programs residents of the Vidual, designated by the Secretary of Hous­ shall limit participation in training and public housing project involved whenever ing and Urban Development, who is not an services provided under gateway programs qualified residents are available. officer or employee of the Federal Govern­ to individuals who meet the following re­ SEC. 6. EFFECT OF GATEWAY PROGRAMS. ment and has demonstrated knowledge or quirements: (a) NONCONSIDERATION AS INCOME FOR PAR· experience in the provision of social services (1) RESIDENCY.-The individual shall be a TICIPATING INDIVIDUALS.-The earnings of or has demonstrated concern for underprivi­ resident of public housing. and benefits to any individual resulting leged individuals. (2) AGE.-The individual shall be not more from participation in training and services (5) OFFICER OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCA· than 25 years of age. under a gateway program shall not be con­ TION.-An individual, designated by the Sec­ (3) ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE.-The individ­ sidered as income for the purposes of deter­ retary of Education, who is an officer of the Ual shall be economically disadvantaged. mining eligibility for or the amount of Department of Education. (4) EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE.-The indi­ public assistance or determining a limitation (6) OTHER DESIGNEE OF SECRETARY OF EDU· vidual shall- on the amount of rent paid by the individ­ CATION.-An individual, designated by the have encountered barriers to employ­ ual during the following periods: Secretary of Education, who is not an offi­ ment because of a deficiency in a basic skill; (1) PERIOD OF PARTICIPATION UNDER GATE­ cer or employee of the Federal Government or WAY PROGRAM.-The period during Which the and has demonstrated knowledge or experi­ if over 16 years of age or beyond the individual participates in training or serv­ ence in the provision of social services or age of compulsory school attendance under ices under a gateway program TERMs.-Members of the Task Force (B) UNEMPLOYED FORMER PARTICIPANTS following the commencement of the period shall be appointed for the duration of the UNDER GATEWAY PROGRAMS.-Individuals who described in subparagraph . Task Force. have successfully completed participation in The individual ceases to continue em­ (f) VACANCIES.-A vacancy in the Task training or services under a gateway pro­ ployment without good cause, as the Secre­ Force shall be filled in the manner in which gram . (g) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.-If any during a period in which the individual (b) PuBLIC HOUSING OPERATING ASSIST­ member of the Task Force who was appoint­ searches for employment after the comple­ ANCE.-The use of the facilities of a public ed to the Task Force as an officer of the De­ tion of the training or services, as follows: housing agency receiving a grant under this partment of Labor, the Department of (i) CoMMENcEMENT.-The period shall Act in the provision of training or services Housing and Urban Development, the De­ begin on the completion of the training ·or under a gateway program shall have no partment of Education, or the Department services by the individual. effect on the amount of assistance provided of Health and Human Services, leaves the (ii) TERKINATION.-The period shall end to the public housing agency under section department, or if any member of the Task on whichever of the following occurs first: 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 Force who was appointed from persons who The expiration of the 3-month period (42 u.s.c. 1437g). are not officers or employees of the Federal after the completion of the training or serv­ SEC. 7. TASK FORCE. Government becomes an officer or employ­ ices by the individual. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is established ee of the Federal Government, the member The commencement of the employ­ an interagency task force to be known as may continue as a member of the Task ment of the individual in a position not the "Gateway Task Force." Force for not longer than the 60-day period funded by grants made under this Act. PuRPosE.-The Task Force shall advise beginning on the date the member leaves (C) EMPLOYED FORMER PARTICIPANTS UNDER and assist the Secretary in carrying out the the department or commences employment GATEWAY PROGRAMS.-Individuals WhO have responsibilities of the Secretary under this with the Federal Government, as the case successfully completed training or services Act and shall carry out the functions of the maybe. under a gateway program of the United States Housing under this Act with the provisions of this Act of 1937 <42 U.S.C. 1437aNEW YORK review at least annually the gateway pro­ given the term in section 3(b)(6) of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams of public housing agencies receiving United States Housing Act of 1937 <42 Thursday, June 23, 1988 grants under this Act for the purpose of de­ U.S.C. 1437a<6». termining the merits of the various pro­ (10) SECRETARY.-The term "Secretary" Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, today grams in enhancing the employability of means the Secretary of Labor. I would like to call to the attention of my col­ residents of public housing, advising the (11) SUPPORT SERVICES.-The term "sup­ leagues, the plight of Mr. Chew Kheng Chaun. Secretary regarding the determinations, and port services" means services to facilitate This case was first brought to my attention by making recommendations regarding the the participation of residents of public grant program under section 4 and the vari­ housing in training and services under gate­ a constituent of mine, Dr. Daniel Gluck, who ous training and services under gateway pro­ way programs. The term includes child care has expressed concern regarding the arrest grams. services under section 4(a)(5) and services and detainment by the Singapore Government (b) SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.­ under section 4(b)(10). of his good friend and colleague, K.C. Chew. Whenever the Secretary determines on the (12) TASK FORCE.-The term "Task Force" The two men became friends during their record after opportunity for a hearing that means the Gateway Task Force established time as roommates at Harvard University. a public housing agency has failed to in section 7. After graduation, Mr. Chew finished his studies comply substantially with the provisions of SEC. 11. REGULATIONS. this Act, the Secretary shall notify the at the London School of Economics and re­ The Secretary shall issue any regulations turned to Singapore, where he is currently em­ public housing agency that no further grant necessary to carry out this Act. payments will be made to the public hous­ ployed as the managing director of a company ing agency under this Act until the public SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. which typesets legal and financial publica­ housing agency demonstrates, to the satis­ There is authorized to be appropriated to tions. Mr. Gluck, who resides on Long Island, faction of the Secretary, that the public carry out this Act $50,000,000 for fiscal year remained in touch with his friend and was vis­ 1989. Any amount appropriated under this housing agency will comply. Until the public iting Mr. Chew in Singapore at the time of his housing agency demonstrates as required by section shall remain available until expend­ this subsection, the Secretary may not make ed. first detainment. further grant payments to the public hous­ Mr. Chew was first arrested by the Internal ing agency under this Act. Security Department of the Singapore Govern­ SEC. 9. REPORTS. IN MEMORY OF THERESA VERA ment on June 20, 1987, under its Internal Se­ (a) ANNuAL REPORTS.-The Secretary shall ROWELL CARTER curity Act. Citing his alleged involvement in a transmit annually to the President and to "conspiracy to subvert the existing social and each House of the Congress a report con­ HON. JULIAN C. DIXON political system in Singapore," the Govern­ taining a detailed statement of the activities OF CALIFORNIA ment of Singapore held Mr. Chew and 14 of the Task Force in the preceding 12 other men and women without trial or formal months and the recommendations of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charges until September 12, 1987. Task Force for any action it considers ap­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 propriate. Mr. Chew was arrested again on May 8, (b) FINAL REPORT.-The Secretary shall Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep 1988, following his alleged role in the drafting transmit to the President and to each House sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to a of a statement which responds to Government of the Congress a report not later than the woman whose life stands as a shining exam­ accusations against him and the other detain­ date of termination of the Task Force under ple of the precious ideals of family unity and ees and describes their treatment while held section 7(1). The report shall contain a de­ strength. Theresa Vera Rowell Carter, who in detention by the Government of Singapore. tailed statement of the findings and conclu­ passed away recently, was a devoted mother According to Jerome A. Cohen, an internation­ sions of the Task Force with regard to the activities of public housing agencies award­ and housewife and an inspiration to her com­ al lawyer and representative of the human ed grants under this act and the recommen­ munity. The harmony and sincerity with which rights organization, Asia Watch, the detainees' dations of the Task Force for any action the she integrated both aspects of her life will un­ statement describes cruel and inhumane treat­ Task Force considers appropriate. doubtedly be remembered by all of us who ment at the hands of captors who sought con­ SEC. 10. DEFINITIONS. had the privilege of knowing her. fessions of conspiracy at any price. The de­ For purposes of this Act: Theresa was born on May 12, 1904, in tainees state they were subject to puncturated (1) BASIC SKILLS.-The term "basic skills" Oxford, MS, and subsequently moved to with slapping sessions and periods of stand­ means the rudimentary skills necessary for Water Valley, MS. She completed her formal ing wet under a freezing cold air conditioner an individual to function in daily living, in­ education in Water Valley, and attended Rust for 20 hours or more. cluding literacy, arithmetic skills, and prob­ College of Holly Springs from which she grad­ The physical bombardment endured by the lem-solving. (3) ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.-The uated on May 27, 1926. In 1929, she met and detainees, combined with their captors' term "economically disadvantaged" has the married John Bennett Carter; a marriage threats of harm to their families, the inability to meaning given the term in section 4(8) of which lasted a beautiful 59 years. John and consult with a lawyer, and other extreme the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Theresa had two children; Betty Jo, Russell mental and physical methods of persuasion, 1503(8)). Earl while still in Mississippi, and then had effectively explains why each detainee con­ (4) GATEWAY PROGRAM.-The term "gate­ their third child, Robert Thomas after moving fessed to conspiracy against the Singapore way program" means a program for the pro­ to Cleveland in 1936. Theresa and her hus­ Government. These confessions, known as vision of training and services described in statutory declarations, are recognized by most section 4 established by a public housing band found employment that contributed to agency under a grant made by the Secretary the war effort after their children were born. human rights organizations, including Amnesty under this Act. Theresa was also a pillar of her church, the International and Asia Watch, to be written (5) LITERACY.-The term "literacy" means Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church, where she under great duress, heavily edited, and of little the knowledge and skills necessary to com- attended services faithfully. On March 15, credibility. June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15893 According to the well-respected organiza­ used for volunteer work in growing food for Starting in 1957 as a member of the Young tion, Human Rights Watch, Mr. Chew's assist­ the sick, elderly, and handicapped. Democrats, Mike has led a long, dedicated ance in drafting a statement to publicly recant Since its inception in 1980, the Operation and successful career. He worked for John his and the other exdetainees' statutory decla­ Greenplant Program has distributed over 20 Kennedy in 1960 as well as several Federal, rations led to his second arrest. Ironically, tons of surplus vegetable, flower, and herb State, and local candidates. He has been in­ unlike the other detainees, he chose not to seeds to over 15,000 projects in all 50 States. volved with a number of national Democratic sign the draft he had helped compose, fearing The goal of the Operation Green Plant Pro­ conventions, seconding the Vice Presidential the emotional shock of another arrest would gram is to use plants as a means to promote nomination of U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of destroy his wife. Nonetheless, the Singapore charitable good works. As the America the Alaska in 1972. Mike is very active in almost Government took Mr. Chew and the eight ex­ Beautiful Fund likes to say, due to the work of every aspect of the County Democratic Party. detainees who had signed the statement into the Operation Green Plant van, help feeding After his election as county clerk in 1970, he detainment, where they have remained with­ the elderly and sick can be as close as their was reelected in 1975, 1980, and 1985, re­ out official charges of wrongdoing or hope of own backyards. ceiving the most votes of any candidate in the a trial since May 8, 1988. Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues join county in three elections. The lack of credible evidence of internal me in saluting the America the Beautiful Fund I applaud Michael S. Keating for his long conspiracy against the Government of Singa­ for all of their good works. This outstanding and tireless service to the residents of pore has led Amnesty International to declare organization is a great comfort to the many Camden County, NJ, and for receiving the Mr. Chew and the other detainees official people it has assisted throughout our Nation. Frank Nustra Award. This award is certainly "Amnesty International Prisoners of Con­ May the America the Beautiful Fund continue well-deserved and we all owe Mike a tremen­ science." The Asia Watch Committee, the its good work for many years to come, dous debt of gratitude for his 30 years of serv­ International Human Rights Law Group, the "making America beautiful from sea to shining ice to his community and his Nation. International Commission of Jurists, and many sea." other organizations concerned with human rights have also protested the unfair treatment COUNTY CLERK AT WORK VIRGINIA CHAMBER'S 64TH of political detainees in Singapore. YEAR CLOSES IN McLEAN In the past, the United States Congress has HON. JAMES J. FLORIO successfully assisted in the release of Singa­ OF NEW JERSEY pore detainees. As you may recall, a letter HON. LEWIS F. PAYNE, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES signed by myself and 54 of my colleagues in OF VIRGINIA protest of the detention of 15 persons in Thursday, June 23, 1988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Singapore was sent to the Minister of Home Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, I would very Thursday, June 23, 1988 Affairs on August 12, 1987. By the end of De­ much like to bring to the attention of my col­ cember all but one of the detainees were leagues one of Camden County's outstanding Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, On May 16, the freed by the Singapore Government. public officials, Mr. Michael S. Keating, who Virginia State Chamber of Commerce present­ I urge my colleagues to once again stand will be the recipient of the Frank Nustra Bowl ed its Distinguished Service Award to the late up for the rights of political detainees in this year for his meritorious service at the Congressman Dan Daniel. Singapore by supporting a resolution intro­ annual conference of the International Asso­ The award, which has over the years been duced by Congressmen FEIGHAN and PETRI. ciation of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials presented to some of the most outstanding This resolution expresses congressional con­ and Treasurers [IACREOT]. Virginians, was given to Mrs. Daniel at the cern over the Singapore Government's restric­ After only 16 years in existence, IACREOT chamber's annual Congressional Dinner in tions of human rights, calls upon the Singa­ is one of the most successful, well-respected Mclean, VA. pore Government to release the peaceful po­ organizations of its type. IACREOT has made Since I have the distinct honor of succeed­ litical detainees and permit them to practice itself heard in the corridors of effective gov­ ing Congressman Daniel and knowing of the their rights of free speech and association, ernment, placing strong emphasis on its mem­ affection which many of my colleagues held and urges the State Department to continue bers establishing and maintaining good work­ for him, I would like to include in the RECORD to prominently raise human rights concerns in ing relationships with legislators at all levels. an article which appeared in the June 1988, its dealings with governmental officials. Mr. Keating, a Cherry Hill, NJ, resident and edition of "Frontline", the publication of the K.C. Chew and other men and women Camden County clerk for close to 20 years, Virginia State Chamber. remain in jail for the peaceful expression of has been an exemplary and long-standing I commend this to the reading of the Mem­ their political opinions. Freedom of speech community activist and public servant. I am bers of the House. and the ability to associate with others without proud to be associated with someone of The article follows: fear of imprisonment are rights protected Mike's caliber and dedication to the residents VIRGINIA CHAMBER'S 64TH YEAR CLOSES IN under international law. These are rights we of Camden County. McLEAN must not take for granted, but must honor and Mike is a charter member of IACREOT, a protect. Please help call for the Singapore member of the County Officers' Association of The Virginia Chamber's Annual Meeting, held May 16 and 17 at the McLean Hilton in Government to immediately and justly rectify New Jersey, for which he is chief of the county clerks, and a member of the American McLean, was termed a success by all who at­ this situation. tended. Legion, among numerous other organizations. His civic and professional affiliations are The annual business session began at 3 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL IS beyond enumeration. p.m. Monday, and featured an address and OPERATION GREEN PLANT question-and-answer session with Frank I would, however, just like to touch upon a Swain, Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the few of his awards and accomplishments. Mike U.S. Small Business Administration. Follow­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN has received awards from both Presidents ing the business session, Glenn Reynolds, OF NEW YORK Nixon and Ford for his efforts in the adminis­ VP-Valley, substituting for Nominating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tration of the Selective Service Act of 1967 Committee Chairman William Groseclose, and the President's Energy Conservation Pro­ proposed a list of directors and a slate of of­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 gram, respectively. He has received awards ficers for the Chamber. Both slates were Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on the morning from the Camden County Democratic Execu­ elected by unanimous vote. of June 21 I had the pleasure of welcoming to tive Committee and the Camden City Young At the annual Congressional Dinner, held the U.S. Capitol grounds the America the Democrats for his service and dedication to Monday evening, eight of the 11 members of Virginia's Congressional delegation were in Beautiful Fund's Operation Green Plant van. the Democratic Party. Mike's accomplish­ attendance. Senators Paul Trible, and John Operation Green Plant has been traveling ments also include lengthy and dedicated Warner arrived late, following debate on the the east coast distributing free seeds and service to the Southwestern New Jersey Multi­ defense bill on the Senate floor. Senator plants to anyone who comes to their Green ple Sclerosis Society and the American Heart Trible was honored with a gift of a videocas­ Plant van. These seeds and plants are being Association. sete recorder, in recognition of his service to 15894 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 Virginia in the Senate. Trible surprised ev­ Mr. Speaker, at this point, I would like to list The following is an article which appeared eryone during his thanks, when he said he the names of the fire companies and firefight­ in the San Diego Union on Thursday, April 28, had reached a decision and would announce ers who bravely risked their lives under ex­ 1988: "Tonight, that I will not be a candidate for the end of President Doyle's term in office. dondo Beach. The following Redondo Beach WASHINGTON.-Students from San Diego's President Middleditch, as his first official Fire Department personnel were present: Inci­ Gompers Secondary School yesterday were act, called on Doyle to introduce the key­ dent Commander B/C Aust, Battalion Chief note speaker William S. Kanaga, Chairman named national champions in the National of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, spoke on Desmond, inspector age, F.P.O. Franck, F. Bicentennial Competition on the Constitu­ "Keeping America on Top." Mechanic Soladay, Captains Krig, Northern, tion. The highlight of the evening was the pres­ Reed, Cody, Kittell, Allred, and Parsons; engi­ The winners were announced at an awards entation of the Distinguished Service Award neers Denhart, Skirvin, Mitchell, Hodges, Ski­ dinner by retired Supreme Court Chief Jus­ to the late Congressman W.C. Daniel. tice Warren E. Burger, chairman of the Bi­ biski, Pemberto, Frohoff, Engler, Mclaughlin, centennial Commission. The award is a framed certificate, done in and Butterworth; firefighters/PM Hyink, calligraphy, which cited Congressman Dan­ The competition is the main project of the Strouse, Growchowski, O'Hagan, Coffelt, Bicentennial Commission's five-year educa­ iel's many accomplishments. Few people saw Baker, DiPane, Whittaker, Lamaont, Franck, the award, which was presented by Mr. Dan­ tional effort. It received $2.85 million of the tel's long-time friend W. Brooks George, be­ Evans, Harper, Martinez, and Johnson; fire­ commission's $6.25 million grant program cause of the standing ovation given to Mrs. fighters Petty, Cabez De Vaca, Bark, Villa­ for 1988. Daniel as she approached the podium. senor, Herrera, and Coffelt. More than 1,000 high school students Reading from the citation, George noted Seventeen firefighters from Torrance Fire from 43 states began the national competi­ that "Dan Daniel served his state and coun­ tion here on Monday. Mter Tuesday's Department's engine 94, engine 91, truck 91, rounds, the teams were narrowed to 10. try with strength, compassion and uncom­ air 95, and B/C 91. B/C McCarter and Chief promising dedication, and did so with the in­ The 20 Gompers students divided into tegrity, spirit and resolve of a truly out­ Adams were in command. three firefighters panels of four to answer questions from standing Virginian." from engine 11, under Captain Chesson came judges testing their knowledge and under­ Chamber Immediate Past President Doyle from Hermosa Beach. The crew of engine 22, standing of the Constitution and the Bill of said later "Congressman Daniel was a true Captain Dixon and Chief Hackamack respond­ Rights. The students were grilled as if they friend, and a great leader and politician in ed from Manhattan Beach. From Hawthorne were experts at a congresssional hearing. the best sense of the word. He worked tire­ Fire Department came five personnel, includ­ During the final round yesterday, Gomper lessly to improve the welfare of all Ameri­ students Erica Rowe, William Noetling, ing engine 52, station 2, Chief Milstead and Noel Lozares and Seth Padowitz offered cans and was dedicated to preserving Vir­ Captain Ley. Gardena sent five firefighters gini~'s interest in Washington. His contribu­ quick and concise answers to we.ighty ques­ tions are too numerous to count." from engine 81, and B/C Mailloux. El Segun­ tion about the 14th Amendment's guarantee do's engine 31 and B/C Chandler, and Cap­ of equal protection to all citizens. tains Moore and Monnich from Glendale were "This round on equal protection was our TRIBUTE TO 125 FIREFIGHTERS also present. The Los Angeles County Fire toughest, but we put our most work into it. WHO FOUGHT REDONDO Department sent 46 firefighters from engine 2, So there's a great amount of satisfaction in BEACH PIER FIRE engine 106, engine 56, squad 2, utility 14, getting through this," Noetling said. engine 57, engine 214, engine 122, engine When the round was over, one judge re­ HON. MEL LEVINE 241, B/C B-1, fireboat 110. Captain Malsta, marked that the students had performed at OF CALIFORNIA Assistant Chief Brunstrom, B/C Crowe, B/C a level comparable to his law school class. Clady, B/C Beliveau commanded these vehi­ The students spent "countless" hours pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paring for the competition during an inten­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 cles. The Los Angeles County Life Guards, sive six-week course on the history and prin­ under Captain Voorhees, contributed 13 mem­ Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise ciples of the Constitution at Gompers, bers from the Redondo Beach Bay Watch, which is more widely known for its math­ today to pay tribute to the more than 125 fire­ Marina del Rey Bay Watch, and Cabrillo science-computer magnet program. They fighters who battled the Redondo Beach Pier Beach Bay Watch. Finally, the 17 U.S. Coast and their competitors won congressional fire on May 27. Crews from the cities of Re­ Guard personnel aboard the cutter Point and statewide competitions in order to rep­ dondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Camden and one smaller fireboat also battled resent their states in the national finals. Beach, Hawthorne, Torrance, El Segundo, the flames. Before the awards were announced, Gom­ Gardena, and Los Angeles County fought the I ask IT)Y colleagues to join with me in salut­ pers student Milele Kudumu said "even if blaze for 2 hours under very difficult circum­ we don't win today, I personally will be ing the bravery and dedication of these out­ pleased that we made it to represent our stances before bringing it under control. standing men and women. The fire, apparently started by electrical entire state . . . and I've learned so much about the Constitution and the govern­ wiring that was damaged in two major storms ment." earlier this year, was further fueled by an oily GOMPERS WINS NATIONAL TEST Kudumu, a junior at Gompers who plans protective creosote coating on the 50-year-old ON CONSTITUTION to study medicine, also said the students pier's wooden timbers. That burning creosote learned the value of teamwork. produced potentially hazardous toxic fumes. "We're all different. But when we come Nonetheless, the firefighters donned masks HON. BILL LOWERY together, we're a group. We're one. and air tanks to continue their work to try to OF CALIFORNIA "You can feel it when you're up there giving your presentation," she said. "You bring the flames un'der control. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The layout of the pier itself caused addition­ can feel them adding energy," Thursday, June 23, 1988 Jack Gaffney, social studies curriculum al problems. Because the worst part of the fire coordinator for the San Diego Schools, said was on the inner portion of the horseshoe­ Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, as earlier that he hoped the Gompers team shaped pier, fireboats were unable to move we progress into the most sophisticated forms would win to help dispel the "laid-back" close enough to spray water directly on the of technology, it is of the utmost importance image of California students. The team's flames. Firetrucks likewise had difficulty that our children do not forget what, how, and win may also help win support for a pro­ moving into position because of the great dis­ why our forefathers gathered together to form posed humanities magnet school. tance between the fire and the closest on­ a more perfect union. The Constitution has The Gompers team also included Thomas Colthurst, J. Erik Grimm, John M. shore approach. As they fought the blaze, been interpreted in many ways since its devel­ Houkom, Cybele Knowles, Larissa Kosits, large sections of the pier were collapsing into opment, but, the learning process must go on. David Lau, Sheung Li, Joanna Lowenstein, the ocean below, sending into the sky col­ It pleases me immensely to congratulate Paul Manoguerra, Sean P. O'Brien, Quan L. umns of steam and smoke which could be Gompers Secondary School for winning the Phung, Joel Pratt, Jessica Shanks, Mtki seen for miles. national test on knowledge of the Constitution. Wheeler and Ann Marie Wood. June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15895 The team was coached by David Vigilante, at Annapolis after graduation, and is the ENERGY AND ANWR who taught their American Government in daughter of Frank and Barbara Anderson of World Affairs class. Johnson City. I know her parents are proud of The competition was sponsored by the Bi­ her, and I want to extend my own congratula­ HON. DON YOUNG centennial Commission and administration OF ALASKA by the Center for Civic Education in Cala­ tions to Charlotte for her splendid achieve­ basa. ment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The six-week curriculum provided by the Charlotte Anderson's fine winning speech is Thursday, June 23, 1988 center can be used competitively and non­ an inspiring reflection on our liberties and her­ competitively. About 500,000 high school itage as Americans, and I am inserting it into Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, many students participated in the classroom the RECORD at this point for the benefit of the of our colleagues are aware of our energy de­ project this year. More than 2 million stu­ Members: pendence upon other nations, and the fact dents in elementary, middle and high school that the picture is not looking any brighter for levels are expected to participate next year. AMERICA'S LIBERTY-OUR HERITAGE the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, legisla­ I'm a modem student. Now, as a student, I tion before the Congress to open to environ­ THANK YOU TO CATHERlNE J. don't really feel a total part of a heritage. mentally-sound oil and gas leasing the Coast­ I'm just beginning to wake up to the immen­ al Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge MILES sity of my country, its liberties, and its her­ itage. I sit, reflecting on these things, and it in my district-the State of Alaska-is the HON. STENY H. HOYER occurs to me, we are all part of that herit­ bright spot in terms of responding to this growing international threat. Today, I submit OF :MARYLAND age. My dad, and a lot of men like him, re­ sponded to the call to come forth in defense for the RECORD and article from the Tampa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our liberties our freedoms and our way of Tribune, which underscores the need for Thursday, June 23, 1988 life. As I sit here, the realization sweeps prompt action by the Congress on this sub­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is not often over me that the liberties and freedoms be­ ject. Because of the vast support nationwide stowed on me and my classmates became for this legislation, I will do this daily. enough that we stop to thank the people who the reasons for men of my father's genera­ really make this House a home, the staff. I tion stepping forward. I am sure when he [From the Tampa Tribune, Aug. 8, would like to take this opportunity to one such crouched behind the palm logs, in the atolls 19871 person, Catherine Miles, who will be retiring far away, the sweat trickling down his back MIDEAST UNREST INCREASES U.S. NEED FOR from the Office Supply Service later this and into his eyes, his mind was not filled ARCTIC OIL summer. with lofty words such as "We hold these Political instability in the Middle East is I am fortunate to have Mrs. Miles as a con­ truths to be self evident, that all men are turning America's attention once again to stituent, she has lived in my district for 30 created equal", rather more than instinct developing domestic sources of petroleum. years, the last 15 years in Laurel. Unfortunate­ for survival and supporting fire when his That translates into the need for immediate ly, with her retirement, I will be losing Mrs. buddies needed it. He doesn't know how coastal plain exploration in the Arctic Na­ Miles as she will be moving to a new home in many times I would take out of a little blue tional Wildlife Refuge on Alaska's all-but­ box that heavy metal disc with the golden uninhabited northeastern coast. Calvert County. ribbon and read the inscribed words, "Asiat­ The Interior Department has estimated Mrs. Miles began her work in the account­ ic-Pacific Campaign". The significance of it that the plains, representing only eight per­ ing department of the Office Supply Service became lost on me. And the other ones, es­ cent of the 19-million-acre refuge, could on July 23, 1964. In 1977, she became ac­ pecially the big, heavy one with George contain as much as 9.2 billion barrels of eco­ counting supervisor. In her position she re­ Washington on it, and a purple ribbon with nomically recoverable oil. ports directly to the Chief of the Office Supply thin white stripes, that says, "For Merit". Naturally, any discussion about drilling in Service. Mrs. Miles is responsible for: Ensur­ These are mere symbols of how many brave the wildlife refuge will draw cries of anguish ing that the stationery store has enough cash men became woven into the tapestry of our from racial environmentalists. They talk heritage as Americans. I see these men, about oil spills destroying plants and wild­ on hand to operate, maintaining all daily and life, pipelines interfering with caribou mi­ monthly ledgers, and making sure that billing both young and old, who so seldom speak of the great service done for their country, grations, and the destruction of migratory to the finance office is made in a timely fash­ only on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and bird habitats. ion. the Fourth of July. I am beginning to com­ The threat, however, is greatly exaggerat­ For 24 years we have depended upon Cath­ prehend the look on their faces when the ed. After 20 years of experience in oil pro­ erine Miles and she has not let us down. She colors of their country pass, carried by duction at Prudoe Bay the petroleum indus­ has worked hard to make the House of Rep­ younger stronger men and women, who try has demonstrated that it can co-exist in resentatives a better place for us to work. march by, in sharp uniforms and scintillat­ harmony with the arctic ecology and wild­ ing brass. The wizened faces of the veterans life population. I ask all of my colleagues to join in con­ For instance, the Prudoe Bay caribou herd gratulating Catherine Miles on her career and seem to hold more than just respect for the colors and what they represent. Appreciat­ has prospered, progressively increasing in wishing her many years of happy and healthy size from 3,000 in 1976 to 15,000 in 1985. retirement. ing the freedoms that manifest themselves Based on the Prudhoe Bay experience, less in every day life can pose an interesting than one-tenth of one percent of the refuge problem to the new generation. surface Florida's there is a threat of war, the nation would Keys. The territory is remote, often frozen honors in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the mobilize. But, if it comes to that, I'm confi­ and visited by few humans. Yet, the oil in­ United States' national Voice of Democracy dent that even as we are proud of our fa­ dustry sees it as an invaluable link to U.S. broadcast scriptwriting contest. thers and all of their sacrifices, we will energy security in years to come-if Con­ Charlotte is an outstanding young woman make our children proud of their American gress acts now to open it to gas and oil leas­ who hopes to attend the U.S. Naval Academy heritage. ing. 15896 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 Time is the vital element in this scenario. for immigration law violation, to be released SAKHAROV AND THE CRIMEAN After leasing takes place, it may take up to on bail while his application for asylum is adju­ TATAR STRUGGLE 10 years or more to bring arctic discoveries dicated. The resolution also expresses sup­ into commercial production. There is no shortage of oil worldwide, but port for the asylum petition. HON. DANTE B. FASCELL the largest reserves are under the deserts of At this point in the RECORD, I wish to insert OF FLORIDA the entire text of the resolution which provides the Middle East and the tundra of Siberia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That leaves the oil-consuming nations at a chronology of events associated with the the mercy of the large producers, in terms case of Joseph Patrick Doherty. For those of Thursday, June 23, 1988 of both price and supply. The United States has the means to you who believe the case of Joe Doherty war­ Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, earlier this reduce its dependence on petroleum imports rants a new degree of justice, I urge you to month, the Soviet Government granted thou­ and should exercise it by opening up Alas­ cosponsor this resolution. sands of Crimean Tatars the right to return to ka's coastal plains to production as soon as their homeland, 44 years after Stalin accused possible. H. CON. RES. 323 them of collaborating with the Nazis and forc­ The sense of urgency is defined in the fol­ Whereas Joseph Patrick Doherty, a citi­ ibly deported them to remote regions of the lowing grim statistics: Soviet Union. This long overdue and very wel­ Domestic oil production in the United zen of the Republic of Ireland and of the States this past May was nearly 400,000 bar­ United Kingdom, was convicted in 1981 of a come development follows the unprecedented rels per day less than in May 1986. series of crimes related to an incident in­ day-long demonstration in Red Square last U.S. oil consumption in May was 300,000 volving the death of a British Army soldier July by hundreds of Crimean Tatars and sub­ barrels per day greater than for May a year and was sentenced to life imprisonment; sequent similar demonstrations staged all over ago. Whereas Joseph Patrick Doherty escaped the Soviet Union. from prison and entered the United States, The tragic struggle of the Crimean Tatars, where he was arrested pursuant to a depor­ 200,000 of whom were rounded up in 1 night GOOD FRIENDS, SOLID ALLIES tation warrant; in May 1944 and shipped off in sealed box­ Whereas since June 18, 1983, Joseph Pat­ cars to Central Asia, has long been champi­ HON. BILL EMERSON rick Doherty has been a prisoner in the Fed­ oned by Soviet human rights activist Andrei OF MISSOURI eral prison system because of his illegal Sakharov. It is estimated that over half of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entry into the United States and has spent those resettled-a total of 112,000 people­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 considerable portions of this time in solitary perished during the deportation and in the fol­ confinement; lowing 18 months. A 1967 decree of the Su­ Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, it was refresh­ Whereas the United States, acting on preme Soviet exonerated the Crimean Tatars ing to hear from Prime Minister Hawke this behalf of the United Kingdom, requested of collective war crimes and Sakharov advo­ morning on behalf of our good friends and the extradition of Joseph Patrick Doherty cated their 20 year campaign to return to their solid allies, the Australian people. It was re­ to the United Kingdom; homeland, which became part of the Ukraini­ freshing to have a foreign head of government Whereas the District Court of the United an SSR in 1954. On March 21, 1988, the come to us, not as a supplicant, but as a con­ States for the Southern District of New Nobel Peace Prize laureate sent an appeal to structive partner willing to engage with us in York in the action styled Matter of Do­ General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev asking addressing common problems in an increasing herty, 599 F. Supp. 270 <1984), denied the him to make a "just and unavoidable resolu­ complex world. request for extradition on the ground that tion" to the plight of the Crimean Tatars. Soon It was good to hear a message of challenge the crimes of Joseph Patrick Doherty were after, Sakharov received a telephone call from and "can-do" from a foreign leader, one who within the political offenses exception of Gorbachev to discuss the letter. shares with us a fundamental vision of hope the then existing extradition treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom; The June 9 decision by a Government com­ and progress in the solution of common prob­ mission, headed by President Andrei Gromy­ lems facing our nations and the human condi­ Whereas Joseph Patrick Doherty, pursu­ ko, granting the Tatars the right to return to tion. ant to section 243 of the Immigration and Crimea, appears to be in response to this and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C 1253(a)), designat­ Congratulations, Mr. Prime Minister, and other appeals. The statement issued by the please carry back to your people the sense of ed the Republic of Ireland as the country of deportation; Government commission acknowledged that appreciation and warmth Americans feel for the rights of the Crimean Tatars had been vio­ Australians and our common commitment. Whereas in September 1986, an immigra­ tion judge ordered the deportation of lated and guaranteed them "complete equality Joseph Patrick Doherty to the Republic of with other Soviet citizens in all matters." JOSEPH DOHERTY RESOLUTION Ireland, and this decision was affirmed by So that our colleagues might be better in­ the Board of Immigration Appeals in March formed on this remarkable development, I ask HON. MARIO BIAGGI 1987; unanimous consent to reprint a portion of Dr. Sakharov's letter which appeared in the inde­ OF NEW YORK Whereas on December 3, 1987, Joseph pendent Soviet magazine Glasnost and was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Patrick Doherty resubinitted an application to the Attorney General for asylum; and released by the human rights organization, Thursday, June 23, 1988 Whereas on June 14, 1988, the Attorney Freedom House, which publishes the English­ Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of General overruled the Board of Immigra­ language version of Glasnost. the bipartisan Ad Hoc Congressional Commit­ tion Appeals and ordered Joseph Patrick [Portions of the letter follows:] tee for Irish Affairs, I am today, together with Doherty deported to the United Kingdom MARcH 21, 1988. Mr. THOMAS MANTON of New York, Mr. CURT on the ground that deportation to the Re­ DEAR MIKHAIL SERGEYEVICH. I have decid­ WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROBERT BORSKI public of Ireland would be prejudicial to the ed to turn to you in regard to two of the more acute current nationality questions­ of Pennsylvania, Mr. NORMAN LENT of New interests of the United States: Now, there­ fore, be it that of the Crimean Tatars' return to the York, Mr. JAMES TRAFICANT of Ohio, Mr. Crimea and the reunification of Nagorno­ THOMAS DOWNEY of New York, Mr. ROBERT Resolved by the House of Representatives Karabakh with Armenia. Both of these MRAZEK of New York, and Mr. RAYMOND fthe Senate concurring), That it is the sense cases, which involve injustices that pertain McGRATH of New York, introducing a concur­ of the Congress that--- to some of the peoples of our country, must rent resolution concerning Joseph Patrick Do­ <1> the decision of the Attorney General be corrected. to order the deportation of Joseph Patrick It is unjust to hold accountable an entire herty, an Irish political prisoner, who was the Doherty to the United Kingdom was politi­ subject of a ruling by the Attorney General of nation for the acts of a few of its represent­ cally motivated to appease the Government atives during war time. It is even more inad­ the United States, last week. of United Kingdom; and missible to distort historical facts and to use The resolution expresses opposition to the (2) Joseph Patrick Doherty should be­ them to inflame national hatreds. It is also Attorney General's ruling on the grounds that released on bond during the review of not correct to cite demographic changes it was politically motivated. It calls for Joe Do­ his application for asylum; and that have since taken place in the Crimea. herty, after more than 5 years of incarceration granted asylum in the United States. The infusion of settlers from other parts of J.une 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15897 the country into the Crimea, including the best of players in the NBA. Byron Scott's sands of Estonians were sent to their deaths those who were recruited, should have no offensive assault terrorized opposing teams in Siberian slave labor camps-to the dissi­ bearing on the restoration of justice. throughout the season. A.C. Green, a rare dents and political prisoners of today who A special commission has been set up demand Soviet compliance with the Helsinki under the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet combination of power and speed, plus a fierce of the USSR, but so far it has not found a determination to win, got the Lakers off to accords, and the end of the illegal occupation means of solving the problem. Crimean their fast break. Michael Cooper's intimidating of Estonia by the Soviets. Tatars who wish to return to their home­ 3-point shot was clearly a weapon and his The courage of Heiki Ahonen in sacrificing land face all sorts of discriminations, includ­ great defensive effort contributed to the win­ his career, his family, and his freedom is an ing the denial of residency based on their ning edge. inspiration to all of us in the free world. He ethnic origins, prohibitions to acquire However, the jewel in the Lakers champion­ has spoken for the right of Estonia to be free homes, and provocative agitations, which ship crown is Kareem Abdui-Jabbar. After 19 again, a right still recognized by virtually all have emerged during various meetings and in the press. years in the NBA, he still maintains the grace Western nations. He has demanded Soviet (In this part of the letter, Sakharov de­ and poise which has characterized his illustri­ adherence to human rights, and basic liberties scribes the campaigns which were waged ous career both on and off the court. When for his people. Until the Soviets recognize the against the Crimean Tatars during the the game is on the line, the Lakers look to right of people to live in freedom and dignity, 1960s and 1970s.) Kareem, with his signature sky hook. When people like Heiki Ahonen and his colleagues, The homes of Crimean Tatars were de­ our young people look for a role model, they Mart Niklus and Enn Tarto, both of whom still stroyed by bulldozers and were burned to too can look to Kareem. suffer in Siberia, will continue to make these the ground, and people were driven to self­ demands. Until these demands are met, the immolation. Like other prisoners of con­ An outstanding team is the reflection of an science, Crimean Tatar activists who were outstanding organization, and the entire lack of Soviet observance of human rights will subjected to repressions have not been reha­ Lakers organization-coaches, managers and continue to be an important item on the bilitated. Two of them, Kadyrov and Ab­ fans-are to be congratulated. Coach Pat United States-Soviet agenda. layev, are still in prison. Riley promised to return to the NBA champi­ Heiki Ahonen is touring America this month I believe that activists of the Crimean onship in 1988 and he kept his promise. He to speak to groups about the situation in Esto­ Tatar national movement should take part molded the Lakers individual talents into a nia, and the need for those of us in the free in the work of the commission. It would be powerful, winning, repeating championship world to speak up for those political prisoners useful to conduct a referendum among the Crimean Tatars in order to determine the team. I also want to congratulate Dr. Jerry who still suffer in the Gulag. Many of these means whereby the problem could be solved, Buss, who is always willing to obtain the best people are serving 10-year prison sentences and to ascertain how many want to return talent and general manager Jerry West, who for saying 2 years ago what some Soviet lead­ to the Crimea. Justice must be done. In my has an uncanny ability to recognize the best ers are starting to admit today. opinion, the government must make a deci­ talent. Heiki Ahonen's message is one well worth sion to organize a voluntary return of Cri­ I thank the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons listening to, and I will be delighted to be with mean Tatars to the Crimea, it must give for providing basketball fans around the world my Estonian-American constituents on the them a preferential right of residence, etc. with a great championship series. 25th to hear that message, and welcome this The problems that were raised in this letter, relating to the Crimean Tatars and to Today we honor an outstanding group of remarkable man to Long Island. Nagorno-Karabakh, have become the first sportsmen whose relentless determination tests of perestroika, and of its ability to and unyielding spirit have brought the National overcome opposition and the weight of the Basketball Association trophy home to Los HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU­ past. It is impossible to put off once again Angeles. TION 324, HUMAN RIGHTS IN for dozens of years a just and unavoidable TIBET resolution of these questions, and to leave in the country permanent zones of tension. HEIKI AHONEN: ESTONIAN With deep and sincere respect, HERO HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ANDREI SAKHAROV, OF NEW YORK Academician. HON.GEORGE J.HOCHBRUECKNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Thursday, June 23, 1988 CHAMPIONSHIP LAKERS WIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BACK TO BACK Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am join­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 ing CHARLIE ROSE in introducing House Con­ HON. JULIAN C. DIXON Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise current Resolution 324, a resolution express­ OF CALIFORNIA today to pay tribute to Heiki Ahonen, a very ing the support of Congress for the Dalai special guest who will be visiting the First Lama and his proposal to promote peace, pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District on June 25. On that tect the environment and gain democracy for Thursday, June 23, 1988 day, in Middle Island, Estonian Americans will the people of Tibet. Mr. Speaker, on June 15, Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great be celebrating their traditional midsummer's his holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and pride that I rise for the third time in the past 4 eve festival. And they will be joined by one of temporal leader of Tibet addressed the Euro­ years to pay tribute to a truly exceptional bas­ their modern day heros. pean parliament. ketball team-the Los Angeles Lakers. They Heiki Ahonen is only 32 years old. But since The purpose of his visit was to break new are the first team in 19 seasons to repeat as 1983, he has been a constant target of Soviet ground. He proposed a far reaching concila­ champions of the National Basketball Associa­ authorities. He has been singled out because tory new approach to solving his Nation's tion, and clearly rank among the greatest he speaks for freedom. problems with the People's Republic of China. teams in basketball history. Today I join my In 1983, Heiki Ahonen was sent to Siberia Along with the Tibetan Government in exile colleagues in congratulating the world champi­ for demanding human rights and freedom for he has informed the distinguished European onship team and recognizing the contributions the people of Estonia. He served 5 years of parliament that: the Lakers have made not only to basketball, hard labor for being a witness to the inalien­ First. Tibet should become a self-governing but to professional sports. able right of men and women to be free. Earli­ democratic political entity founded on law by James Worthy, the most valuable player, er this year, Mr. Ahonen was thrown out of his agreement of the people for common good capped a brilliant championship series, with occupied homeland for speaking to French and the protection of themselves and their en­ his 36 points in the seventh and deciding journalists about life in Estonia. vironment, in association with the People's game. Magic Johnson's dominating presence Ahonen is one of many heros in Estonian Republic of China. controlled the tempo of the Lakers' attack, history, from those who won independence in Second. The Government of the People's and demonstrated once more that he is the 1918 for Estonia to those Estonians who Republic of China, could remain responsible spark that ignites the team. Magic, who has fought against both the Nazis and the Soviets for Tibet's foreign policy. three MVP's, is an unselfish leader whose in World War II, to those many victims of the Third. The Government of Tibet should be consistent scoring and rebounding challenged deportations of 1941-where tens of thou- founded on a constitution of basic law.

19-059 0-89-36 (Pt. 11) 15898 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 Fourth. That China could have the right to chief executive and legislative assembly. in the House on Tuesday, June 21, 1988, I maintain a restricted number of military instal­ The basic law will contain a bill of rights would have voted in favor of H.R. 4150, the lations in Tibet for defense purposes until de­ which will guarantee individual human rights and democratic freedoms as ex­ Postal Reorganization Act Amendments of militarization and neutralization is achieved 1988. through a regional peace conference. pressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I feel that Recent riots in Tibet have taken many lives. The basic law of Tibet will ensure the Asian watch reports torture, illegal arrests, protection of the natural resources of the the employees of the U.S. Postal Service and detention are common place. Lord En­ plateau by requiring the passage of strict need more than just assurances that they will nalds, a long time friend of the Chinese and laws to protect wildlife and plant life and by not be the beasts of burden for the Federal who recently returned from a factfinding mis­ effectively converting almost the entire area Government's budget deficit. Although the Na­ sion to Tibet, reports that there is immense of Tibet into national park lands or bio­ tion's mail delivery system does not contribute fear, oppression, and thousands still in jail. sphere. to our budgetary woes, the USPS has often Mr. Speaker, the Dalai Lama proposes During an interim period, following the signing of an agreement based on the been called upon to suffer by contributing to steps that are matched in their historic propor­ proposal, Tibet will be governed according deficit reduction. tions by his selfless intentions. He and his to a transitional agreement providing for a people during their disapora deserve our sup­ I am pleased by the swift action that the gradual reorganization of the administra-· House has taken on this legislation, removing port. I could not be with my colleagues in the tion of Tibet, the restoration of human European parliament when he addressed rights to Tibetans, and the return to the the USPS from the general budget of the them, but I want them to know that I am People's Republic of China of Chinese re­ United States. Passage of this measure en­ moved by the Dalai Lama's proposals and en-· cently settled through inducement and in­ sures that the employees of the USPS and courage my colleagues to wholeheartedly sup­ voluntary placement by the People's Repub­ the citizens of this Nation will not be deprived port them. lic of China in Tibet. of their jobs or of their access to an efficient In order to create an atmosphere of and reliable postal system. I also urge my colleagues here in the Con­ trust conducive to fruitful discussions, the gress to support the Dalai Lama's proposal Government of the People's Republic of and to cosponsor House Concurrent Resolu­ China should respect the human rights of tion 324. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request the people of Tibet and not engage in a that the full text of House Concurrent Resolu­ policy of transferring Chinese persons to Tibet. tion 324 be printed in full at this point in the TWO PRINCE EDWARD MEN RECORD. (F) Before ratification of any agreement, the proposal will be submitted to the Tibet­ HONORED H. CON. RES. 324 an people in a popular referendum. Resolved by the House of Representatives <6> The Dalai Lama has asked the Govern­ (the Senate concurring), ment of the People's Republic of China and SEC. 1. FINDINGS. other concerned governments to study care­ HON. LEWIS F. PAYNE, JR. The Congress makes the following find­ fully, and respond constructively to, the OF VIRGINIA ings: substance of the proposal. <1) The Congress has previously expressed SEC. 2. EXPRESSION OF CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its concern regarding the policies of the FOR THE DALAI LAMA AND HIS PRO­ Peoples' Republic of China in Tibet, includ­ POSAL FOR TIBETAN DEMOCRACY. Thursday, June 23, 1988 ing the violation of Tibetan human rights The Congress- by the Peoples' Republic of China, and has (1) commends the Dalai Lama for his past Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday called on China to ameliorate the situation. efforts to resolve the problems of Tibet (2) The Dalai Lama presented a Five Point through negotiation with the People's Re­ two gentlemen who reside in the Fifth District Peace Plan for the restoration of peace and public of China, and for. dissuading the Ti­ of Virginia were honored for superior service human rights in Tibet during his visit to the betan people from using violence to regain by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Congress in September, 1987. This Peace their freedom; Plan has received considerable international (2) commends the Dalai Lama for his new Mr. David S. Farmer of the Soil Conserva­ support. proposal in his continued quest for peace tion Service and Mr. Donald C. Gantt, Agricul­ <3) The Dalai Lama has now prepared a and expresses its support for the thrust of tural Stabilization and Conservation Service, proposal for a democratic system of govern­ his proposal; both serve the Prince Edward County area ment for the people of Tibet founded on (3) calls on the leaders and the Govern­ and both are based in Farmville, VA. law, by agreement of the people of Tibet, ment of the People's Republic of China to for the common good and protection of respond positively to the proposal of the These gentlemen have been cited for pro­ themselves and their environment. Dalai Lama, and to enter into earnest dis­ viding superior leadership to an outstanding <4> The proposal of the Dalai Lama recog­ cussions with the Dalai Lama, or his repre­ natural resource conservation program. It rep­ nizes that the primary responsibility for the sentatives, to resolve the question of Tibet resents a cooperative effort not just between conduct of the foreign affairs, and the ex­ along the lines proposed by the Dalai Lama. clusive responsibility for the defense, of (4) calls on the President and the Secre­ Mr. Farmer and Mr. Gantt, but between their Tibet will remain with the Government of tary of State to express the support of the respective agencies. the People's Republic of China. Under this United States Government for the proposal This is not the first time these two gentle­ proposal, the Government of the People's of the Dalai Lama and to use their best ef­ men have been recognized by their agencies Republic of China, in order to fulfill its de­ forts to persuade the leaders and the Gov­ fense responsibility, will be permitted to ernment of the People's Republic of China in public ceremonies, but I am told this is their maintain a restricted number of military to enter into discussions with the Dalai most prestigious award. It is an honor which bases in Tibet, but these bases must be lo­ Lama, or his representatives, regarding the both genuinely deserve. cated away from population centers. proposal of the Dalai Lama and the ques­ (5) The proposal of The Dalia Lama con­ tion of Tibet. When I asked one of their associates how tains important measures to ensure and en­ long Dave and Don had been with their agen­ hance the human rights of the Tibetan cies, the reply was "since Gee Whiz". Well, it people and include the following: hasn't been quite that long, but between them Specific steps will be taken to fulfill EXPLANATION OF POSITION OF they have more than 66 years of dedicated the goal of transforming the Tibetan pla­ H.R. 4150 teau into a peace sanctuary. These steps will service to the farmers of their areas and to include convening a regional security con­ the protection and enhancement of the envi­ ference to determine ways to reduce region­ HON. JAMES J. FLORIO ronment. OF NEW JERSEY al tensions and to eventually demilitarize We will leave to future generations a better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Tibetan plateau and bordering regions. world, because of the service of David Farmer Tibet will be founded on a constitu­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 tion, or basic law, which will provide for a and Donald Gantt, and I was pleased to join in democratic form of government, with an in­ Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, for the record, I this honor bestowed on two dedicated and ef­ dependent judiciary and a popularly elected would like to explain that had I been present fective public servants. June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15899 OWEN LEE IS SELECTED TO four decades and three wars. He retired as a munity relations have been enhanced. He has PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN­ sergeant major at the Presidio of San Francis­ led the fight to drive overt drug activity out of SOVIET YOUTH ORCHESTRA co after receiving numerous decorations and these areas and to enlist residents in cooper­ awards of distinction. ating with police efforts. The support Major HON. MEL LEVINE His second career, with the U.S. Postal Shanks has won from the community has OF CALIFORNIA Service, continued for 7 years until his retire­ been hard earned. He has met with communi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment in 1975. ty groups and leaders often, frequently on Retirement has hardly slowed his pace of evenings and weekend. Thursday, June 23, 1988 accomplishments. Sam finished his high Maj. Larry Shanks is a complete, commit­ Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise school and college education as a retiree. ted, professional police officer. It is all too in­ today to congratulate Owen Lee, who has And now, another career has begun. Sam is frequent that we stop to commend those indi­ been selected to participate in the American­ legislative liaison officer for branch 70 of the viduals who work so hard to make our streets Soviet Youth Orchestra. Owen is an 18-year­ National Association of Letter Carriers. He has and communities safer. I commend the Prince old bassist who is majoring in music perform­ attended every State and National convention Georges Civic Federation and the Journal ance at the University of Southern California. of the NAIC from 1970 until now. newspapers for recognizing Major Shanks in Owen started playing the piano at the age of For his service above and beyond the call this way. He has dedicated his life to the bet­ 6, but switched to the bass in 1985 because of duty to the NALC, he was named "Retiree terment of our community and is truly deserv­ Santa Monica High School, which he was at­ of the Year," not once, but twice in the years, ing of the award as "Outstanding County Citi­ tending at the time, needed a bass player. His 1982 and 1986. zen for 1988." musical accomplishments since then include Sam's other civic activities include the Clair­ I know my colleagues join me in sending being an assistant principal in the Young Mu­ emont Town Council, liaison to the board of congratulations to Maj. Larry Shanks and his sicians Foundation Debut Orchestra and, trustees for the San Diego Community College family on his receiving the Journal Cup since 1985, a member of the American Youth District Division of Continuing Education and Trophy. Symphony. During the summers of 1986 and annual assistance to the Muscular Dystrophy 1987, he participated in the Los Angeles Phil­ Association's annual Walk for Mankind. harmonic Institute. He has also performed as Sam has been blessed with a beautiful and TRIBUTE TO AMOS HAWKINS a principal in the California All State Honor Or­ equally energetic wife. Renate Goldstein has chestra. been his partner for more than 36 years. HON. JOSEPH M. McDADE The 11 0-member orchestra is composed of Mr. Speaker, as a result of his dedication OF PENNSYLVANIA talented young musicians from the United and service to our great Nation and the good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States and the Soviet Union, and will tour people of my congressional district, please Thursday, June 23, 1988 both the countries. The American tour will join me in honoring Samuel Goldstein on July begin with a concert at the Kennedy Center, 2, 1988. Mr. McDADE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to with Zubin Mehta as guest conductor. Addi­ take this opportunity to acknowledge an ex­ tional performances will be given in New York, ceptional public servant, Amos Hawkins, Su­ Milwaukee, San Francisco, Trenton before be­ PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY perintendent of the Delaware Water Gap Na­ ginning a 2-week concert tour of the Soviet CIVIC FEDERATION HONORS tional Recreation Area and project manager of Union. Under the direction of Dmitri Kitayenko, MAJ. LARRY L. SHANKS Steamtown Historic Site. Amos is retiring as of the orchestra will open its Soviet tour with a July 1 after 34 years of Federal service. concert in Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall. The HON. STENY H. HOYER Amos Hawkins' contribution cannot be orchestra will then travel to Leningrad, Riga, OF MARYLAND measured by a mere recitation of his career and Tallinn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES development. His high level of dedication, his Mr. Speaker, these young musicians will graceful rapport with the public and his co­ live, work, and travel together for a 6-week Thursday, June 23, 1988 workers, his effectiveness is getting things period it will be an excellent opportunity to im­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, done and his ability to take on tough jobs can prove United States-Soviet understanding. I June 30, 1988, an outstanding resident of my never be captured in a few words, but I do ask my colleagues to join me in commending congressional district, Larry L. Shanks, will re­ want to at least attempt to express my grati­ this historic collaboration. ceive the Journal Cup Trophy. This prestigious tude for the cooperation he has shown to me award is presented annually to a person se­ and my staff and the excellent work he has SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN, RETIREE lected each year by the Prince Georges done on behalf of the region I represent. OF THE YEAR County Civic Federation as "Outstanding Before joining the National Park Service in County Citizen." 1956, Amos graduated from the University of HON. BILL LOWERY Major Shanks, a native of our county and a Richmond, served in the U.S. Coast Guard graduate of Suitland High School, first joined and taught high school history and physical OF CALIFORNIA the police force in April 1960 as a patrol offi­ education in Rappahannock County, VA. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer. He has risen through the ranks, while Amos has distinguished himself in the Park Thursday, June 23, 1988 also receiving a bachelor of sciences from the Service, starting as a seasonal ranger, moving Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, I University of Maryland, 1973, and an M.A. into the position of career park ranger at Blue would like to call the attention of my col­ from Central Michigan University, 1976. Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and being leagues and the American people to the nota­ Before becoming central area patrol com­ promoted to supervisory park ranger at Prince ble accomplishments of a distinguished San mander in 1987, Major Shanks served as area William Forest Park in Virginia, where he Diegan. patrol commander of the southern district from became superintendent in 1968. He received Samuel Goldstein is a remarkable man. he 1984 to 1987. He also had commanded vari­ a Meritorious Service Award for "imaginative personifies public service; he exemplifies our ous police bureaus. At one point in his career, interpretive programs" that he began which American spirit and he embodies the charac­ he supervised more than 600 officers and ci­ offered certain groups-particularly mentally ter of our great Nation's Federal employees, vilian personnel. Earlier, he had supervised handicapped and deaf children-activities they and Civil Service. and coordinated investigative operations in could do in a park environment. Sam was born on February 25, 1910, in the juvenile division. In 1976 he was appointed superintendent of Brooklyn, NY. Unfortunately, his father passed It is not simply for his notable professional Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky away before Sam finished the 9th grade. Sam, achievements that Major Shanks has been where he received a Special Achievement as did so many other young men of the day, named outstanding county citizen for 1988. Award in 1978 for "outstanding work in resolv­ left his studies temporarily to support the Above and beyond the call of duty, it is how ing a difficult labor-management dispute and family. he has used his position to reach out to com­ in dealing with many opposing viewpoints to At the age of 18, he began a career in the munities in the central county area which achieve a general management plan for the U.S. Army that would eventually span almost commands. Through his efforts, police-com- park. 15900 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 I came to know Amos Hawkins from his Light keeps us in touch with community to slow economic growth: dealers are being work for the last 9 years as Superintendent of events such as seminars, club meetings, and forced to slow down their productivity levels the Delaware Water Gap. Amos performed other social and religious events. and lay-off workers to pay the additional admirably in overseeing the completion of the But the Light, under the editorship, of Bob taxes. Why? first general management plan for the river­ Cohen, has also brought indepth and profes­ Simply put, dealers now must pay taxes at side park and helping to bring about the regu­ sional stories as well, enhancing our under­ the time of sale even though they do not re­ lation of commercial truck traffic on Route 209 standing of the events around the world. This ceive the gain from the sale until payments that goes through the park. year, for example, the Light did an extensive are received. Therefore, dealers who have Amos did double duty for the past 2 years analysis of the Palestinian uprisings in the large outstanding accounts receivable are now in continuing as Superintendent while taking West Bank and Gaza Strip in an informative forced to pay taxes immediately, even though on the · considerable new responsibility of and unbiased manner. When Bill Kahn, execu­ they may not receive all the payments for sev­ starting up the Steamtown National Historic tive vice president of the Jewish Federation of eral years. Businesses which primarily sell Site as a new national park area. Steamtown St. Louis, led a delegation to Moscow to visit merchandise to individuals of marginal credit was created 2 years ago to commemorate the refusenik families, the Light was there, provid­ risk may never collect full payments. steam locomotive era and the industrial herit­ ing personal coverage of the plight of each It is unfair to require businesses to pay age of the Lackawanna Valley. family. And of course, the Light covers the ac­ taxes on money that they have not yet re­ The citizens in my area have certainly bene­ tivities of Congress, keeping its readers in­ ceived. It is also foolish to change our Tax fited from the able leadership Amos has dem­ formed about what Congress is, and in some Code in such way that it discourages econom­ onstrated with both the Delaware Water Gap cases is not, doing. ic growth. I urge my colleagues in cosponsor­ and Steamtown. Both of these projects are On this, the silver anniversary of the Light, I ing my bill to reinstate the installment sales demanding, but Amos responded in a way extend my heartfelt congratulations and warm­ method of accounting for dealers. that will positively contribute to ~e recreation­ est wishes to the men and women of the Light al and historic values of northeastern Pennsyl­ who have served the St. Louis community so vania. He did it with tact, skill, and patience. exceptionally this past quarter century. Now A TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSEPH S. I am grateful that I was able to work with on to another 25 years of excellence. WALL someone of Amos' high caliber on these projects. I wish Amos and his wife, Denise, TAX BURDEN HON.GEORGE J.HOCHBRUECKNER the very best in their future endeavors, and I OF NEW YORK look forward to working with those who have HON. PATRICK L. SWINDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the very difficult task of filling Amos' shoes. OF GEORGIA Thursday, June 23, 1988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST. Thursday, June 23, 1988 today to congratulate a distinguished constitu­ LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT ON 25 ent of mine. Dr. Joseph S. Wall, a biophysicist YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Mr. SWINDALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ troducing a bill to reinstate the installment at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long sales method of accounting for retail dealers, Island, NY, is a recipient of the 1988 Ernest HON. JACK BUECHNER which had been repealed in last year's Budget Orlando Lawrence Award from the U.S. De­ OF MISSOURI Reconciliation Act. partment of Energy. Following Brookhaven's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I have received numerous letters as I am tradition of meritorious achievement in sci­ ence, Dr. Wall has earned national and inter­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 sure many of my colleagues have, which ex­ press desperate situations as a result of the national distinction for his work in the field of Mr. BUECHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today repeal of the installment sales method of ac­ electron microscopy. to congratulate the St. Louis Jewish Light on counting. While most retail dealers are not One of six nationwide recipients of the E.O. it's 25th anniversary. How fitting it is to cele­ facing the threat of bankruptcy, many have Lawrence Award this year, Dr. Well is recog­ brate this brilliant instrument of Jewish reli­ been forced to scale back operations and nized for his lifelong dedication to the devel­ gion, tradition and culture. forego plans for expansion. opment and application of the scanning trans­ The St. Louis Jewish Light was the brain Here are some examples of some of the mission electron microscope [STEM]. This child of Morrie Pearlmutter. In 1947, Morrie, comments that I have received: device allows scientists to observe the minute along with Alfred Fleishman and Sam Krup­ I need your help desperately. Congress biological structures of cells at a resolution of nick examined options to create a community­ has recently passed into law the total repeal 2.5 angstroms. It enables researchers to wide newspaper to replace the St. Louis Light, of installment sales treatment for closed­ measure the masses of proteins, nucleic which was originally established by the Jewish end installment sales contracts. Where this acids, and complexes of both. Using STEM, a Federation to serve as the primary vehicle for is an inconvenience for most traditional fur­ researcher can also determine the weight and the Jewish Federation's annual campaign. niture stores, our accountant has assured us mass distribution within single macromole­ Morrie Pearlmutter and his committee rec­ that it will put [us] out of business.-An cules and complexes. ommended that the St. Louis Light be mod­ American furniture business owner. Not unlike Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the I own three installment furniture and jew­ eled after newspapers in Pittsburgh and Phila­ elry stores ... The Omnibus Budget Rec­ 17th century microscope inventor who ground delphia-creating a board of tustees, but con­ onciliation Act that took effect Jan. 1, 1988 his lenses by hand, Dr. Wall pioneered cellular tinuing its affiliation with the Jewish Federa­ is devastating. We originally thought we microscopy by building the STEM. He first tion. The committee also decided to include may have to go out of business because of contributed to the creation of a prototype the word "Jewish" in the name of the paper. the tax burden and this may still prove to STEM as a graduate student of Albert Crewe The first issue of the St. Louis Jewish Light be our best course of action. We have now at the University of Chicago. Dr. Wall contin­ rolled off the presses on April 3, 1963. During slowed our sales down and concentrated on ued to modify and improve the STEM while the past 25 years, the Light's circulation list reducing our inventory in order to build a working as a research associate at the Enrico cash reserve to pay accelerated taxes. This has grown to more than 15,000 Jewish house­ not only has hurt us but also hurt our cus­ Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago holds in the St. Louis area. tomers and suppliers . . . We also had from 1971-73. He then joined Brookhaven's Over the years, the Light has become more planned opening additional stores that biology department and built the lab's first than a newspaper; it provides a central focus would have employed more people, but for STEM, which began operating in 1975. for the St. Louis Jewish community. Many of now this is impossible and may never come Rather than viewing a microworld of life us eagerly receive our Light each week and about. An America jewelry and furniture through a hand-ground lens as van Leeuwen­ skim the pages to read community news: who business owner. hoek did, Dr. Wall utilizes an advanced techni­ has been married, who has been bar or bat The repeal of the installment sales method cal approach. First, the objects to be viewed mitzvahed, who has been confirmed, who has of accounting for dealers-furniture, automo­ are cooled to the temperature of liquid nitro­ celebrated a birthday or anniversary and bile, et cetera-was supposed to bring in addi­ gen. As electrons are transmitted from the sadly, who has recently passed away. The tional revenues. Instead, the impact has been specimen, STEM registers these transmis- June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15901 sions and creates an image. This process en­ cal inclination and has been promoted to as­ are advertised so as not to mislead or misin­ ables a scientist to see smaller, more frail ob­ sembly line positions and to riveting machine form its readers. jects which would otherwise be damaged by operator. His quality goods and services, such Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent a less sophisticated electron microscopes. as trouser belts, VA surgical kits, and pillow part of this unique, diverse region known as Besides his work as a pioneer-inventor, Dr. cases, are subsequently purchased by the the West, and I salute Sunset magazine's Wall has organized a STEM user facility which Federal Government. The $90 weekly take enables a broad community of scientists to home pay which he earns enables Richard to great contribution to enhancing the quality of utilize STEM technology. Two of the three maintain his own apartment and travel inde­ life in the West. I invite my colleagues to join STEM's in the world can be found at the pendently to and from work. me in extending congratulations and warmest Brookhaven National Laboratory. Richard Bernstein and thousands of other best wishes to Sunset on its 90th anniversary. A native of Madison, WI, Dr. Wall received blind Americans would not have been given his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin at the opportunity to become a contributing part Madison, and his Ph.D. from the University of of our society were it not for the passage of Chicago. He lives in Wading River, NY, with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act 50 years ago. his wife, Maureen, and their four children. Dr Congress must continue its commitment to WILLIE VELASQUEZ Wall is a member of the New York Academy this program and the blind as long as blind­ REMEMBERED of Sciences, the Biophysical Society, the Elec­ ness exist. tron Microscopy Society of America, the American Association for the Advancement of NINETY YEARS OF SUNSET HON. JAIME B. FUSTER Science, and the New York Society of Elec­ OF PUERTO RICO tron Microscopists. MAGAZINE Mr. Speaker, Dr. Wall's contributions to sci­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence merit our recognition today. As his Rep­ HON. TOM LANTOS Thursday, June 23, 1988 resentative in Congress, I am proud to draw OF CALIFORNIA Mr. FUSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great attention to his achievements and to the insti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sadness that I rise to remember Willie Velas­ tution which made STEM possible, Brookha­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 ven National Lab. On behalf of the citizens of quez, who passed away last week at the early Long Island, I want to thank Dr. Joseph Wall Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted age of 44 and who was a living legend in the for his work. to call to the attention of my colleagues in the Hispanic community of this Nation. Congress the 90th anniversary of one of our Much has been written and said in the na­ Nation's most successful periodicals-Sunset THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF tional media about this giant of a man who did magazine. With a circulation of 1.4 million, so very much for the Chicano community of THE JAVITS-WAGNER-O'DAY ACT Sunset is one of the top five best sellers in the southwest, particularly in his voter registra­ the United States, ranking with such maga­ tion efforts. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN zines as Reader's Digest, National Geograph­ OF NEW YORK ic, Better Homes and Gardens, and TV Guide. He was director of the Southwest Voter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This outstanding magazine is published in Registration Education Project, the largest and Menlo Park, CA, in my congressional district, most successful voter registration organization Thursday, June 23, 1988 by Lane Publishing. for minorities in the United States. Virtually Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday, Sunset magazine was created by the South­ every city in the southwest with any apprecia­ June 25, marks the 50th anniversary of the ern Pacific Railroad in 1898 as a means of ble minority population had been worked by landmark legislation, the Jobs for the Blind luring settlers to the American West. In 1928, Willie Velasquez' organization. Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. Earlier this week, Laurence W. Lane bought the magazine, and the House adopted the Senate concurrent transformed it into "Sunset-the Magazine of He was the dynamo responsible for increas­ resolution, S. Con. Res. 121, commemorating Western Living." The magazine is now pub­ ing voter registration of Hispanics by 25 per­ this historic occasion. lished by Melvin Lane. In the 60 years that it cent throughout the Nation and for the result­ Over the last half century, the Javits­ has been published by the Lane family, it has ing growth of Latino elected officials. As presi­ Wagner-O'Day Act has enabled hundreds of become a truly unique Western American pub­ dent of the Southwest Voter Registration Edu­ thousands of blind Americans to lead produc­ lication. cation Project since its inception in 197 4, Ve­ tive and independent lives. Currently, jobs are Indeed, much of Sunset's appeal comes lasquez led more than 1,000 voter registration provided for over 4,500 blind workers at 92 from its provincialism. It outshines the compe­ campaigns in 200 cities throughout its six­ workshops throughout the United States. An­ tition of city, State, and regional publications state region. other 11 ,000 severely handicapped are em­ through careful targeting. The magazine Willie Velasquez went on to distinguish him­ ployed at an additional 254 workshops. These caters to residents of the 13 Western self as a Fellow at Harvard University's Insti­ jobs are not limited to menial tasks. Many States-Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, tute of Politics. While there, at the Kennedy qualified blind and handicapped workers hold Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, School of Government, he taught a course on various management and supervisory posi­ Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming­ Mexican American politics. tions. and it is further tailored to the different areas The Javits-Wagner-O'Day program does not within these Western States, with a large por­ Velasquez will also be remembered as the shield the blind from the seeing world but as­ tion of the editorial material changing to re­ very capable assistant director of the National sists them in living fruitful and unconstrained flect each region's unique needs and con­ Council of La Raza, which is a confederation lives outside the shops. One person from my cerns. Sunset has achieved its success by fo­ of Latino community development groups area who exemplifies the success of the pro­ cusing on the good life values. Its primary throughout the United States. Earlier, he was gram is Richard Bernstein, who was recently focus is suburbanites who are interested in the founder and first executive director of the named a finalist for "Blind Worker of the the four subject areas covered in the maga­ Mexican American Unity Council, which was Year." Richard is a deaf-blind client of the zine-travel, gardening, home improvement, one of the first Latino community development Helen Keller Services for the Blind in Brook­ and food. corporations in the Nation. lyn. Deaf since birth, Richard has had to over­ The standards Sunset maintains for its ad­ Willie Velasquez was truly a giant of his come many traumatic experiences and hard­ vertising are a model, and it maintains among times, and his untimely death at only 44 ships. At 12, he was diagnosed with retinitis the most restrictive advertising policies of any pigmatosis, or "Usher's Syndrome," becoming major consumer magazine. Advertisements for leaves a void that will be very difficult to fill. legally blind by age 18. tobacco, digestives, laxatives, lingerie, hard Willie Velasquez was a tribute to the Hispanic Richard entered Helen Keller 35 years ago liquor, and beer have no place in the maga­ community and to the Nation. as a sewing machine operator. Richard dis­ zine. Furthermore, Lane Publishing frequently He truly believed that "it is better to light a played an abundance of talent and mechani- tests unknown or untried products before they candle than to curse the darkness." 15902 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 IT'S TIME FOR A PARENTAL­ FILIPINO-AMERICAN NATIONAL caught by surprise when we face shortages LEAVE POLICY HISTORY WEEK and disasters. Too often, we fail to remember that our entire way of life, especially in Califor­ HON. JOHN MILLER nia, depends upon water. HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO OF WASHINGTON But Bob Clark has been there day in and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day out, dealing with these complex, vital OF MINNESOTA problems and challenges. I'm sure my col­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 23, 1988 leagues join me in commending him for his Mr. MILLER of Washington. Mr. Speaker, service and wishing him the best as he leaves Thursday, June 23, 1988 today, I am introducing a resolution which rec­ the board. Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, last Sunday was ognizes the special contribution which Filipino­ Father's Day. Then, as on Mother's Day a Americans have made to this country. It was month before, we celebrated the American 225 years ago that Filipinos first came to MICHELLE EVANS WINS VFW family. We paid tribute to the importance of America by way of the galleons in the course BROADCAST SCRIPTWRITING the parent-child relationship. On these occa­ of trade between the Spanish colonies of CONTEST sions, it is appropriate to focus on what we as Mexico and the Philippines. This resolution, a nation can do to foster strong and healthy which designates the week of November 19, HON. JOE SKEEN families. as "Filipino-American National History Week" is a fitting and overdue tribute to Filipino­ OF NEW MEXICO If we are serious about our commitment to American's longstanding and significant contri­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the family we must take the steps needed to butions to our country. Thursday, June 23, 1988 ensure that children get proper care and that Filipino sailors, forced into service by the parents can personally provide the attention Spaniards who ruled their homeland, jumped Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, the Veterans of and nurturing needed. If, we as a society, are ship when they reached New Orleans and fled Foreign Wars of the United States each year going to be strong tomorrow-if we are going into the swamps of Louisiana. these new set­ sponsor a broadcast scriptwriting contest in to be prepared to meet the challenges of the tlers, known as "Manilamen" or "Filipino which winners are selected from each State. future-we must meet the needs of the next Cajuns," were among the first to settle the This year's winner for the State of New generation. State of Louisiana, setting up villages in the Mexico is Michelle Evans. Michelle lives in Hobbs, NM, where she is a senior at Hobbs One important step we should take is to bayous. Now 225 years later Filipino-Ameri­ High School. It is with pleasure that I read her adopt a national parental-leave policy. The cans comprise one of the largest ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific in the United winning script. The theme of the script is United States is the only industrialized nation "America's Liberty-Our Heritage." that does not have one. It's time we get one. States, with over 700,000 citizens and perma­ nent residents of Philippine descent now living "Four score and seven years ago, our fa­ A mandatory parental-leave policy is a in the United States. Filipino's in the United thers brought forth upon this continent a simple recognition of the changing composi­ States have grown and prospered since those new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedi­ tion of the American work force. Today most cated to the proposition that all men are first settlers in 1763. They overcame the ob­ created equal." These famous words uttered women work outside the home. There are stacles of a harsh life in the frontier and dis­ by President Abraham Lincoln, on a battle­ more and more two-earner families. And a sig­ crimination by their fellow Americans and field many years ago, symbolize the liberty nificant number of single-parent families. This have made a singular mark with their cultural that America has achieved for herself. But reality is here to stay. But we have so far and economic contributions. the question is, is that still all it symbolizes failed to deal with it. Filipinos-Americans fought in the War of to us now? Do we still think of liberty as they did then? For a moment, let us travel The bottom line is that parents should not 1812, they battled heroically during World War II, and today Filipino-Americans are physi­ back in time to that day so long ago when be penalized for having children and wanting President Lincoln delivered his simple yet cians, engineers, educators, business execu­ to take proper care of them. They should not eloquent speech. tives, clergymen and every other sort of occu­ The date is November 19, 1863. Everyone have to choose between holding down a job pation. Filipino-Americans, one of the first emi­ and giving needed attention to their children has gathered to hear the President dedicate grants to our country, have made this Nation the new cemetery that was erected on the at critical times. of emigrants a better, more prosperous place. Gettysburg battlefield. As we look about, we This fall the House will vote on parental­ I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring all see the triumphs of war. The tear stained leave legislation. The bill that will be before us Filipino-Americans by signing onto this resolu­ faces and moist handkerchiefs reveal the tion. heartbreak of the few that gather in the requires businesses with 50 or more employ­ heat of the sun. Probably right now they ees to grant unpaid leave to workers who are asking themselves if it is really worth need to care for a newborn, newly adopted, or TRIBUTE TO ROBERT CLARK the loss that they are feeling. This freedom seriously ill child or parent. Employers would ... will it take the place of my dead son or have to continue to make health-insurance HON. ROBERT E. BADHAM husband? As the President takes the stand, contributions to those on leave and, upon the the shuffle quiets and the voice of the great OF CALIFORNIA man rises over the grief stricken crowd. workers return, reinstate the employees to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They will hear, but grief will not help them their old or equivalent position. understand anymore than they did before. Thursday, June 23, 1988 The proposal is not overly generous. The For a moment let us read the minds of the leave would be limited to 10 weeks over 2 Mr. BADHAM. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege people that have gathered. Many must be wondering if the pain they are feeling is years. Workers would not be entitled to the today to recognize Robert L. Clark, who will step down on June 28 as a member of the really worth the freedom that the President leave until they had been with the firm for at is speaking of. They must be feeling the least a year, working a minimum of 20 hours Orange County Water District Board of Direc­ loneliness that accompanies the loss of · per week. tors. someone to the war. The definite feeling Bob Clark has served for 20 years as a that something so precious to them was lost A mandatory parental-leave policy is a mini­ member of this board. His outstanding contri­ for the benefit of a few individuals. Is it mum standard we should have in the same butions to our community include work with worth the loss? So they turn to his words way as minimum-wage and child-labor laws. the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, for comfort. "If destruction be our lot, we With tho adoption of this important legislation the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency must ourselves be it's author and finisher. we can ensure that American children get and the National Water Supply Improvement As a nation · of free men, we must live through all time or die by suicide." These proper care and their parents are not penal­ Association. words lack the comfort that the people de­ ized for providing it. That is not only good for Mr. Speaker, we in the political arena often serve, but provide a solace in thought and the individuals involved, but also for our socie­ overlook the importance of reliable water emotion that maybe things will turn out for ty as a whole. sources and effective flood control, only to be the best. June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15903 As free people today do we really ·know "No" on the Morrison amendment (A003) to The University of Michigan consistently is what liberty is? They knew what it was transfer low-income housing assistance funds ranked one of the top 10 universities in the then. They knew it was the reason for this appropriated in the bill from the 5-year vouch­ Nation, private or public. Its alumni body is horrible war that had affected their lives er program to the 15-year certificate program and those they loved. They knew it was the one of the largest in the Nation with 316,546 reason for the death of their son, husband, of the Department of Housing and Urban De­ living degree holders. or father. But now that that freedom is velopment. Jim and his wife of 24 years, Anne, have something that we really do not worry "Yes" on final passage of the HUD appro­ two daughters; Susan, who recently received about, do we really know what freedom is? priations bill (H.R. 4800) and "Yes" on the a B.A. cum laude from Yale University in mo­ rule to consider the fair housing bill (Roll No. Today, as a teenager in the world, I think lecular biophysics and biochemistry; and Kath­ of liberty as something that I don't have. It 199) (H. Res. 482). seems that my parents are the givers of any arine, a senior at Harvard University majoring liberty that I wish to achieve. It is not some­ in English literature. thing they fought for so long ago, but some­ CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMES Both Jim and Anne are entirely devoted to thing that I fight for as a teenager today. DUDERSTADT further enhancing and strengthening the Uni­ This liberty is something totally different versity of Michigan and have a thorough from what was fought for way back then . . . or is it? For a moment let us consider HON. CARL D. PURSELL knowledge of the university and its relation­ the reasons that this nation was settled OF MICHIGAN ship and responsibility to the people of Michi­ upon in the first place. Weren't those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan. people searching for liberty from the Thursday, June 23, 1988 Mr. Speaker, I commend the University of Crown? They were looking for the freedom Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Michigan's Presidential Selection Committee to do as they pleased, when and where they for its excellent selection and I ask my col­ wanted. Pretty ironic that they could have offer sincere congratulations to James J. Du­ been looking for the same kind of freedom derstadt, chief academic officer of the Univer­ leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives that I'm looking for. They were looking for sity of Michigan. On September 1, 1988, he to join me in wishing Jim and Anne Duder­ the freedom to and be what they thought will become the university's 11th president. stadt many years of happiness and success at was best for themselves. Isn't that the same Jim's appointment ends a selection process the University of Michigan. thing that just about everyone is looking that began when President Harold Shapiro an­ for? nounced in April 1987 that he was leaving the So what would have happened if this MEDIA HAS THEODORE country had never made that break from University of Michigan to become president of their parents? This country may never have Princeton University. Shapiro assumed that ROOSEVELT SEEING STARS developed into what it is today if we had not position on January 1, 1988, anc:t Robben W. broken away from our parents. But isn't it Fleming has served as interim president since just the same with us? If we lived within the Shapiro's departure. HON. BILL GREEN confines of our family all our lives, wouldn't Widely known in higher education as an ex­ OF NEW YORK we be children forever? The freedom that ceptional administrator, distinguished scholar, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was fought for so long ago can be assimilat­ and scientific investigator, Jim has received ed with the liberty we search for today from Thursday, June 23, 1988 our parents. So today we are still fighting numerous awards for his research, teaching, for our freedom in a way. If this is so then and service both at the University of Michigan Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, the media has why don't people appreciate their freedom and with national advisory boards. A member given a great deal of attention of late to as­ more than they do? It may be because the of the University of Michigan faculty since trology in politics. Unfortunately, with all of the war we fight for is not like the war they 1969, he served as dean of the University of mud being slung around, some of it has fought so long ago. Maybe we must experi­ Michigan College of Engineering from 1981 to ended up sticking where it does not belong. ence the pain of loss just as those people did 1986 overseeing major growth in academic On May 9, 1988, the CBS Evening News to cherish our freedom. It seems we always activity, research, and facilities. claimed that President Theodore Roosevelt have to learn appreciation the hard way. I As provost and vice president for academic shudder to think that the only way we will believed in and practiced astrology. learn to appreciate our liberty is to lose it. affairs since 1986, he has served as chief In response to the broadcast, the Theodore academic officer and chief budget officer with It seems that liberty is not only our herit­ Roosevelt Association has spoken up to line responsibility for all schools, colleges, in­ age, but also our obligation. Look at what defend the man who cannot defend himself America has become. If we had remained stitutes, and other academic units as well as with our mother country, we would not be monitoring the University's $1.4 billion annual from disparaging allegations. The association half the country we are today. So that operating budget. has asked that CBS publicly retract its story, means that to be all that we can be, we have Born on December 5, 1942, in Iowa, Jim since the network refuses to reveal the basis to fight for our freedom from our parents grew up in Carrollton, MO. he attended Yale for its report. According to my friend Judge just as America did so long ago. University where he received a bachelor's Theodore Kupferman, a former Member of the Liberty ... we search for it every day. House who is now president of the associa­ Liberty and your fight for it will make you degree with highest honors in electrical engi­ into whatever it is that you need to be. neering in 1964. He continued his education tion, and John Gable, the group's executive Listen to the words of Milton, as he strug­ at the California Institute of Technology earn­ director, the story is baseless. These men, gles for his own Uberty. "Give me the liber­ ing a master's degree in 1965 and a doctorate both distinguished Roosevelt scholars, agree ty to know, to utter, to argue freely accord­ in engineering science and physics in 1967. that the ex-President had no faith in mysticism ing to conscience, above all liberties." Amer­ After serving as a U.S. Atomic Energy Com­ and never practiced astrology in any form. ica's precious liberty . . . it comforts our mission Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech, Jim Mr. Speaker, I am a firm believer in a free losses, shapes our lives, and allows her chil­ was appointed assistant professor of nuclear dren to grow into what they need to be. press, and I respect the need for the media to engineering at the University of Michigan in protect their sources. I cannot, however, help 1969. He was promoted to associate profes­ but feel that in this case it is unfortunate that EXPLANATION OF VOTES sor in 1972 and professor in 1976. CBS continues to refuse to divulge the origin As president, Jim will preside over a univer­ of its information. sity that enrolled 49,244 students on the Ann Theodore Roosevelt was a President to HON. JIM SAXTON Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses in the whom history accorded justified respect and OF NEW JERSEY 1987 fall term. In addition to the 17 schools admiration. It is a shame that vague and fad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and colleges at the Ann Arbor campus, there are 5 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn dish allegations could be allowed in any way Thursday, June 23, 1988 and 3 at the University of Michigan-Flint. The to tarnish the reputation of a man to whom Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, due to my son's university also operates the University of America owes so much. high school graduation yesterday, I was Michigan Medical Center which is one of the I stand by the Theodore Roosevelt Associa­ unable to be here for three votes. Had I been largest concentrations of health care facilities tion and hope that some resolution to this here, I would have voted: in the world. conflict is in the stars. 15904 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 TRIBUTE TO THE KILGORE TIME TO SUPPORT AMERICA'S for the Fourth of July. They want to recognize COLLEGE LADY RANGERS FATHERS America's celebration of independence by paying tribute to their comrades-and in many HON. RALPH M. HALL HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY cases-their friends, who answered the call of OF MISSOURI their country and left their homes and families OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to defend the ideals on which this country was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded on that first Fourth of July, 212 years Thursday, June 23, 1988 ago. Thursday, June 23, 1988 Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, When the Vietnam veterans convoy to the Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Kil­ American families celebrated the importance wall arrives in Bolingbrook, I L, they will be gore College Lady Rangers of Kilgore, TX, of fathers. Over the past several decades, the greeted by a community that has gone out of who earlier this year won the National Junior role of fathers has changed dramatically. No its way to welcome the travelers and show its College Athletic Association championship longer are fathers the sole or solely breadwin­ support. From the police to the fire depart­ with a 33-1 season, were honored at the ners with few other family responsibilities. ment, from local businesses and restaurants White House May 5, 1988, in recognition of Today's fathers are taking an active role in to families and their homes, the entire com­ their fine athletic accomplishments. caring for and raising their children. munity of Bolingbrook is welcoming the Viet­ President Ronald Reagan, in a very pleas­ The increased family responsibilities under­ nam veterans with open and supportive arms. ant Oval Office meeting, extended his warm­ taken by men have placed new demands on I know that the efforts of Bolingbrook will be est admiration to the group and expressed his them. With over 95 percent of fathers and warmly appreciated by the veterans traveling almost 60 percent of mothers at work, the to Washington. I hope, however, that the rest congratulations to the team and Coach Evelyn need for one parent to attend the needs of of America will take a moment and turn their Blalock. newborn or seriously ill children has intensi­ heads toward Bolingbrook, IL. I hope that they Team members presented the President fied. Many companies have recognized the will open their eyes and see a community that with numerous gifts: A Rangers warm-up suit, changed needs of workers and provide tem­ is extremely proud to be American-a commu­ baseball cap with the school emblem, college porary job leave for family needs. Unfortunate­ nity that has the time to take a moment and yearbook and school history, and a gym bag ly, the majority of companies have yet to for­ say thank you to those who clearly deserve all filled with similar gifts for Mrs. Reagan. mally protect their workers. Only 40 percent of of our thanks. The Kilgore Lady Rangers captured the companies provide job protected parental I would like to insert the proclamation of the NJCAA championship with a 33-1 season leaves. Many of these companies provide less village of Bolingbrook into the CONGRESSION­ record. In the NJCAA national tournment, Kil­ generous leave to men, in clear violation of AL RECORD to stand as an example to the rest gore College defeated Lees College, Jackson, title VII of the Civil Rights Act's prohibition of the country of the compassion and grati­ KY, 105-102: Moberly Area College, Moberly, against sex discrimination. tude of a fine American community. MO, 79-73; Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Col­ Our society has finally begun to realize that VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK-PROCLAMATION lege, Miami, OK, 72-69; and John A. Logan women should not alone bear the responsibil­ VIETNAM VETERANS WEEK JUNE 28-JULY 4, College, Carterville, IL, in the championship ity for caring for family members. More and 1988 game 78-71. more men are taking active roles in child rear­ Whereas, the Viet Nam Convoy to the ing. It is time the United States join the rest of During the season, Kilgore Lady Rangers Wall is making their 2nd annual trek from the civilized world and enact a national family scored 3,071 points-an average of 90.3 Portland, Oregon to Washington, D.C. policy that allows working men and women to points per game-while allowing their oppo­ where they will participate in our Nation's care for their families. Fourth of July celebration and while en­ nents only 2,381-an average of 70.0 points route Bolingbrook will have the opportunity per game. to host this convoy on June 28th and 29th; Kilgore College went to the national tourna­ DECLARING "VIETNAM VETER­ and ment for the first time in 1986, finishing sev­ ANS WEEK" IN BOLINGBROOK, Whereas, the Village of Bolingbrook IL wishes to encourage the rest of our nation enth. The team returned in 1987, finishing to follow our lead in welcoming home Viet sixth, and in 1988 became the NJCAA nation­ Nam Veterans and provide them with a time al champions. HON. JACK DAVIS and place to participate in the healing and OF ILLINOIS sharing experience required to bring our The Lady Rangers are coached by Evelyn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans home; and Blalock, who started the women's basketball Whereas, members of the Armed Forces program at Kilgore in 1979. Managers and Thursday, June 23, 1988 of the United States who served in South­ members of the championship team who were Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, there are east Asia during the Viet Nam Conflict per­ received by President Reagan included Yolan­ many, many good reasons for Americans to formed such service under the most trying da Brown, Vicki Dunbar, Rosalind Hodge, Pam feel proud on the Fourth of July. I would like conditions because of the lack of domestic to share one particular event happening in Bo­ support for the conflict and the nature of Hudson, Charlotte Jones, Barbara Latham, the conflict itself; and Joey McReynolds, Wendy Martin, DeDe lingbrook, IL, that is going to make 1988 a Whereas, the courage and sacrifice of Palmer, Kim Scott, Hope Walker, Terail very special, and very proud Fourth of July for America's soldiers, sailors, marines, and Walker, Charon Wells, and Pam Wells. a group of Americans that have certainly airmen during the Viet Nam era was by all earned the right to hold their heads up high. measures equal to that of their counterparts Also attending the reception were: Kilgore Mayor Roger Claar of Bolingbrook has in other wars; and Mayor Bob Barbee; Jim Campbell, Kilgore Col­ issued a proclamation declaring the week of Whereas, we have never fully expressed lege's dean of student services and assistant June 28, 1988, through July 4, 1988, as Viet­ our thanks to those who have given a sub­ vice president; Latane Speer, cheerleader nam Veterans Week in his community. This stantial portion of their lives at their coun­ sponsor and teacher at Kilgore College; and try's request and in the name of the people proclamation, though, is only a portion of the of the United States, and who served honor­ James A. (Archie) Whitfield, director of public mountain of compassion and support that the ably during this period; and relations at Kilgore College. community of Bolingbrook is offering to Viet­ Whereas, the Village of Bolingbrook Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn Congress nam veterans. would like to dedicate this week to giving today, it is my hope that we do so in honor of The Vietnam veterans convoy to the wall is back some peace and joy to the 6 million a group of several hundred Vietnam veterans men and women who fought for years to the NJCAA champions for 1987-88-the Kil­ insure us those same rights and privileges. gore College Lady Rangers of Kilgore, TX. that are volunteering their own time and ef­ forts in a journey from one end of this great Now, Therefore, I, Roger C. Claar, Presi­ Mary Ellen and I were proud to present dent of the Board of Trustees of the Village country of ours to the other. They will start out of Bolingbrook, Will and DuPage Counties, these champions to the President of the from Portland, OR, and travel across America Illinois, do hereby proclaim the week of United States-and we will be pulling for a in their own vehicles to arrive at the Vietnam June 28th through July 4, 1988 to be Viet repeat performance in 1989. Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, Nam Veterans Week in our community and June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15905 urge all citizens to join with me in this ex­ 1964. But the bill goes much further than The bill also provides for an advisory board pression of our appreciation to all the Viet equal employment opportunity and civil rights. whose members are to be appointed by the Nam Veterans who have given so much in This act links civil rights and Federal contract Congress and the executive branch, and are our behalf in times of both war and peace. compliance with funding a targeted, education to include Federal contractors, civil rights or­ program. It does this because by the year ganizations, educators, and others. This advi­ KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL 2000, the majority of the new entrants into the sory board will give direction to the Depart­ NEEDS SUPPORT labor force will be women and minorities, and ment of Education regarding the disbursement unless they and others are trained and quali­ of the fund. We anticipate that the education HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON fied for the kinds of jobs available at that time, improvement fund will be in excess of $800 OF NEW YORK this Nation will face a serious crisis. With this million per year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill then, toth Government and the Federal The other sections of the bill contain impor­ contractor community, which earns billions of tant provision·s to streamline and enhance the Thursday, June 23, 1988 Federal dollars annually, will share in investing efficiency and effectiveness of the current Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, on October to prepare our Nation for the workforce de­ Federal Contract Compliance Program. We 26, 1986, 33 years after the end of the mands of the 21st century. lessen the paperwork burden upon employers Korean war, the President signed Public Law This bill has two principal purposes: (1) To by reducing the number of required EEO re­ 99-572 authorizing the establishment of a me­ strengthen the administrative enforcement porting forms and streamline the current re­ morial in Washington to honor members of mechanism of the U.S. Department of Labor's porting requirements, while at the same time our Armed Forces who served during the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Pro­ enhancing the quality of information reported. Korean war. grams, [OFCCP] which is mandated by Execu­ We provide for a neutral statistical agency, The Korean war has been named by some tive Order 11246 to enforce the nondiscrim­ the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to determine people as "America's Forgotten War." To the ination and affirmative action requirements in the actual availability of racial, ethnic, and 5. 7 million men and women who served in Federal contracts; and (2) to create an Educa­ gender groups in the workforce. We enable that war and contributed so significantly to the tion Improvement Fund, which is derived from the Labor Department's administrative law stability, economic advancement and to the assessing every Federal contractor covered judges to issue tinal and binding decisions growth of democracy, this title is a painful by Executive Order 11246, a small percentage which may be appealed in Federal courts of weight on their shoulders. More than 5 million of each Federal contract to provide education­ appeals. We offer complainants, including the of these men and women are alive today and al opportunities for members of racial, ethnic handicapped and Vietnam veterans, the deserve national recognition of their coura­ or gender groups so that they may be pre­ option of filing discrimination suits directly in geous efforts. pared and qualified to undertake employment Federal court if they wish to avoid the I should also note that almost as many opportunities in fields in which they are cur­ OFCCP's often lengthy and time-consuming Americans died in Korea in 3 years as did rently underrepresented and in which there is administrative enforcement process. during the 10 years of the Vietnam war. The a national need. This bill also adds civil penalties and other brutal statistics cannot be ignored: 33,600 We continue to need strong civil rights leg­ forms of relief to the OFCCP's principal sanc­ killed in action, 21 ,400 nonbattle deaths and islation because the dream of a fully integrat­ tions: the suspension and debarment of con­ 103,000 wounded, many for life. ed, fully utilized workforce has yet to be ful­ tracts, and prohibits the blacklisting of per­ The legislation authorizing the Korean War filled. The number of discrimination complaints sons who file complaints of discrimination. Memorial requires that $5 million be raised filed with the Federal civil rights agencies has Many such individuals are subsequently through private contributions. Since the start not diminished; nor have the letters we re­ unable to find employment in other companies of the American Battle Monuments Commis­ ceive from constituents who allege that they because of having filed complaints. Finally, sion fundraising, the Commission has only have been discriminatorily excluded from the bill creates the Office of Assistant Secre­ raised $2.2 million, with $1.5 million of that hiring opportunities or barred from well-de­ tary for Federal Contract Compliance, thereby coming from the Hyundai Motors Co. served promotions, even though they were restoring the OFCCP to its former position in In other words, Mr. Speaker, without contri­ highly qualified. the Department of Labor, in order to enhance butions from private individuals, corporations In order to strengthen the authority of the the visibility and status of this agency and to and organizations, the construction of this OFCCP to combat such discrimination and improve its effectiveness. long overdue memorial will never be complet­ promote affirmative action, this act would The Federal Contract Compliance and ed. In my view, this would be a national dis­ codify Executive Order 11246, issued by Workforce Development Act of 1988 is the grace. President Lyndon Johnson in 1956. This Exec­ culmination of many hearings held by my com­ On the behalf of the 5 million American vet­ utive order has been found to be one of the mittee and others in the past decade. More erans who served during the Korea conflict, Nation's most effective tools in achieving non­ importantly it takes account of and directly ad­ we would appreciate every American's sup­ discrimination in the workplace. Codification dresses the several problems discovered port in the Commission's effort to raise the re­ will give stability and permanence to the Exec­ during in-depth committee investigations, in­ maining funds. For more information, please utive order. The recent efforts to weaken the cluding an 18-month on-site review of the contact Korean War Memorial Fund/ American Executive order amply support the need for Office of Federal .Contract Compliance Pro­ Battle Monuments Commission, P.O. Box codification. grams of the U.S. Department of Labor, a 2372, Washington, DC 20013-2372. Sections 4 through 6 of the bill seek to ad­ report of which was issued last fall, and the dress the funding crisis we are experiencing in committee's recent investigation of the South­ INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDER­ needed investments in education, and the ern California Aerospace Industry. In addition, AL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE labor shortages private industry is projected to the Labor Department's own "Preliminary AND WORKFORCE DEVELOP­ have in the next 12 years. The education im­ Report on the Revitalization of the Federal MENT ACT OF 1988 provement fund assesses a small percentage Contract Compliance Program," issued in from each Federal contract in order, first, to 1977, suggested the policy direction contained HON.AUGUSTUSF.HA~NS provide scholarships for minority and women in this bill, as does some of the testimony pre­ OF CALIFORNIA higher education students to pursue careers in sented by private industry in Senate oversight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which they are underrepresented and in which hearings on the OFCCP which were held in there is a national need; and second, to pro­ 1981 and 1982. Lastly, this bill reflects recom­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 vide grants to local education agencies, State mendations made by the Federal contractor Mr. HAWKINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to education agencies, and vocational schools in community, statistical experts, the civil rights introduce the Federal Contract Compliance order to encourage the development of pro­ community and educators. and Workforce Development Act of 1988. This grams to enhance the training and preparation This bill will bring Federal contract compli­ legislation proposes the most significant and of underrepresented students and teachers, ance into the 21st century, will lessen the important equal employment opportunity law consistent with the national need. The Depart­ burden on Federal contractors while increas­ enforcement since the Civil Rights Act of ment of Education will administer this fund. ing the Government's capacity to scrutinize 15906 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 their compliance with the Federal equal em­ First, the Amateur Radio Service should more than enough to accommodate land­ ployment opportunity laws, will prepare the be supported in its emergency communica­ mobile needs into the next century. Nation's workforce for the demands of the tions efforts in every way possible; and second, Government agencies shall avoid ac­ The use of the 220-225 MHz band during future, and will promote this country's goal of tions which would reduce amateur radio fre­ the numerous fire emergencies in the Western international competitiveness and productivity. quency allocations used for such purposes. Unit~d States in 1987 is a good reason why Mr. Speaker, I believe that the Federal Con­ As you may know, on February 2, 1987, the the 220-222 MHz band should not be taken tract Compliance and Workforce Development away from the amateur service. In my home Act is both a business necessity and a nation­ FCC proposed to reallocate the 220-222 MHz radio frequency band from the amateur serv­ State of California, for example, lightning in al imperative. I invite Members of this body to the Stanislaus National Forest started a fire cosponsor this legislation and participate in ice to the land-mobile service. The proposal, contained in FCC General Docket No. 87-14, which consequently claimed one life and de­ hearings which we plan to hold this year to stroyed 18 homes and 24 buildings, in addi­ discuss the proposals contained in this bill. has generated thousands of public comments, mostly in opposition to the reallocation. The tion to consuming 139,000 acres of precious Join with us in making meaningful prepara­ timber. Although local amateur radio operators tions for the next century. reallocation proposal is presently awaiting a final rule by the FCC. responded instantly, more communications ca­ Mr. Speaker, amateur radio operators form pabilities were needed. Additional amateur CONTRA COSTA COUNTY: A an indispensable communications network radio operators joined the effort using the "TOP 50" COUNTY during emergencies. Public and private emer­ 220-225 MHz band because all the other gency service organizations throughout the emergency radio bands were either filled or all HON. GEORGE E MILLER United States rely on them when ordinary the radio gear using those bands had been deployed and depleted. It was possible for OF CALIFORNIA communications networks are unavailable. In amateur radio operators to establish a packet­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fact, FCC regulations describe emergency radio network in the 220-225 MHz band with­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 communications as one of the basic purposes for the amateur service. out interfering with other communication. The Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I The 220-222 MHz band is extremely impor­ availability of this band enabled amateur radio want to bring to the attention of the House a tant for the future improvement of such emer­ operators to transmit fire updates between special recognition accorded to Contra Costa gency communications because of the devel­ base firefighting camps to other State and re­ County, which I am honored to represent in opment of the packet radio, which is a major gional offices. The reallocation of the 220-222 the Congress. advance over slow and inaccurate voice or MHz band will reduce this emergency commu­ City and State magazine has recognized teletype communications. With packet radio, nications capability by 40 percent. Without the Contra Costa as one of the Nation's 50 out­ written documents, such as lists of victims full capacity of this emergency communica­ standing counties based on economic per­ and detailed emergency instructions, can be tions network, we could conceivably lose formance. quickly and accurately transmitted from the more lives and property in case of disasters. Two of the fastest growing cities in the San emergency site. Packet radio networks are al­ Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I would like to urge Francisco Bay Area are located in Contra ready being developed in the 220-222 MHz my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Costa. Clayton experienced a phenomenal 39- band to interconnect cities, towns and rural vital services provided by the amateur radio percent increase in growth, while San Ramon areas throughout the United States. So you operators and in facilitating their work by co­ enjoyed a 10.5-percent increase over the past can see the necessity of allowing the amateur sponsoring and passing House Concurrent fiscal year. The latter's growth has produced service to use the band permanently. Resolution 317. an explosive 200-percent increase in jobs At present, the 220-222 MHz band is used since 1980, as well as office and industrial by amateur radio operators for a variety of ap­ parks which include major employers such as plications, including radio control of repeater APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR Chevron, Pacific Bell, and Bank of America. stations and auxiliary operations throughout DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT Countywide, we have achieved a 6.8-per­ the United States, repeater stations in Califor­ cent increase in new jobs from 1985 to 1987. nia, scientific research for "weak signal" and Unemployment stands at about 5 percent. other communication techniques, and high­ HON. CLAUDE PEPPER City and State has recognized Contra Costa volume emergency communications using new OF FLORIDA County as a desirable place to live, citing in packet-radio techniques. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES particular its strong economy and well orga­ Those who want to give this band to the Thursday, June 23, 1988 nized government. That is a record few juris­ land mobile service claim that the band is dictions can match, and we are proud of our "underutilized" since there are not many re­ Mr. PEPPER. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ achievements. peater stations in this band. But the fact is ducing a bill to authorize the appropriation of I know my colleagues in the House join me that besides many of those in California, many funds for the operation and maintenance of a in saluting Contra Costa, and its leaders as of the repeater stations throughout the United special operations wing of the Air Force Re­ well as residents, on being designated one of States are controlled using frequencies in this serve, to authorize the appropriation of funds America's 50 outstanding counties. band. If the 220-222 MHz band were taken for the operation and maintenance of the Di­ from the amateur service, there would be no rectorate of the Department of Defense Task more room in other bands which have the Force on Drug Law Enforcement, and to re­ THOUSANDS OPPOSE REALLOCA­ quire certain reports. TION OF 220-222 MHz RADIO technical characteristics to support these im­ FREQUENCY BAND portant uses. As a result, the amateur service Mr. Speaker, the inflow of illegal narcotics could be seriously handicapped. across our borders continues unabated. The HON.ROBERTK.DORNAN Those who want to give the 220-222 MHz interdiction efforts of the Customs Service and OF CALIFORNIA band to the land-mobile service really want to the Coast Guard are clearly inadequate to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES foster the use of ACSSB technology for the stop or even significantly reduce the flow of il­ land-mobile service. The 220-222 MHz band legal drugs. Also, given our current budget Thursday, June 23, 1988 is only 2 MHz wide, which is hardly enough constraints the probability that these two Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, re­ space to effectively use the band for a new agencies will be properly funded are low. The cently, I introduced House Concurrent Resolu­ commercial ACSSB service. As I understand Department of Defense is the only area in the tion 317 which addresses an issue of concern it, least 4 MHz of bandwidth would be neces­ budget which has the equipment and re­ to amateur radio licensees who perform vital sary for efficient and economic technical and sources to mount a successful initiative to public safety work. The Federal Communica­ commercial use of ACSSB technology. And detect and interdict the smuggling of drugs tions Commission [FCC] has licensed 435,400 there are other areas of the spectrum which into our country. The Department of Defense such radio amateurs throughout the United could be used for this purpose. Besides, there has an obligation for the good of our Nation to States. My resolution would express the is at present plenty of radio spectrum as­ increase their drug detection and interdiction sense of the Congress that signed to the land-mobile service; in fact, role by developing a plan which would protect June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15907 our citizens against the ravages of illegal THE DEATH OF FRANK DROZAK Congress. The American Jewish Congress drugs. Therefore, I am proposing a bill which fights hard in defense of the interests of gives the military the flexibility to develop a HON. GERRY SIKORSKI American Jews and Jews elsewhere in the modest plan within the broad guidelines of this OF MINNESOTA world, within the context of a firm commitment legislation which will increase our Nation's na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the values enshrined in the American Con­ tional security, increase our military prepared­ stitution. The American Jewish Congress does Thursday, June 23, 1988 ness and also detect and interdict drugs. This a superb job of demonstrating how it is possi­ bill simply establishes a framework in which Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I want to take ble to combine the particular concerns of one the military is given wide latitude in the devel­ a moment to recognize a monumental loss to of the groups within our society with a univer­ opment of a policy directive from Congress. the maritime community and American work­ sal commitment to justice for all people. Since Let us hope that the Department of Defense ing men and women across this Nation. On my days in the Massachusetts Legislature I will alter their hostile attitude toward further Saturday, June 11, 1988, Frank Drozak, presi­ have enjoyed working with the American military involvement in the war on drugs and dent of the Seafarers International Union of Jewish Congress, especially with the Massa­ accept this directive and opportunity to in­ North America passed away. Frank was one chusetts chapter which is a very distinguished crease the national security of our Nation. of America's most effective advocates for one. And since coming to Washington I have This bill simply authorizes the creation of a working men and women. His life and work found that the National American Jewish Con­ special operations wing of the Air Force Re­ will leave an indelible imprint on the national gress is a valuable ally for those of us in this serve to protect our borders from terrorist or landscape-he served not only his union, but body on a wide range of significant issues. drug smugglers utilizing low flying aircraft. This the people of this Nation. In March of this year Robert K. Lifton made air wing could provide invaluable assistance to Frank's years of service to the Seafarers an important address on accepting the presi­ the war on drugs and could also train our mili­ serve as his most eloquent memorial. Frank dency of the American Jewish Congress. One tary in the tracking and detection of suspect stood at the helm of America's revitalization of need not agree with every item in the agenda our domestic maritime industry. He navigated aircraft. This bill does not allow the military to he addresses to appreciate the wisdom and his union through the schoals of foreign inter­ make arrest of citizens. It is permitted under forthrightness of his approach. Because this ests and large private industries that sought to the posse comitatus laws and is clearly a speech is an excellent example of the kind of control the domestic maritime industry for their proper response to a national problem. work the American Jewish Congress does for own shortsighted profit motivations. Frank fought for good maritime legislation. And in the improvement of our society, I ask that Mr. Lifton's speech be printed here. TRIBUTE TO JOAN PRANSKY the process, he protected his membership and enhanced the quality of life of thousands A PAST To CELEBRATE; A FtrruR.E To BUILD of maritime laborers in the United States. (By Robert K. Lifton> HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI At the vanguard of our national efforts to re­ It is particularly gratifying for me to OF NEW JERSEY store the strength of our merchant marine in­ become President of AJCongress on the oc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dustry, Frank provided critical leadership casion of its 70th anniversary. During these during the tenure of an administration that has seven decades we have acquired the experi­ Thursday, June 23, 1988 offered little but trial and tribulation for Ameri­ ence and maturity of the septuagenarian, Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay can maritime interests. As the president of the yet, remarkably, we have retained the vitali­ ty, drive, and enthusiasm that animated tribute to Joan Pransky, an outstanding indi­ Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Frank was America's major proponent of a Congress during the first heady years of its vidual from my State. On June 26, the New existence. Let me assure you that all of us Jersey Tenants Organization [NJTO], one of strong maritime policy and industry. He was will do everything in our power to preserve the oldest and largest tenant groups in the effective and eloquent. And his crowning the American Jewish Congress's unparal­ Nation, plans to honor Joan at their Sixth achievement is a body of work that is essen­ leled achievements of the past and move Annual Ronald Atlas Awards Breakfast for her tial to our national defense, security and econ­ forward to an equally inspired performance unstinting participation and active involvement omy. As president of a membership of over in the future. It is both with extraordinary during the past 13 years. 100,000, Frank will be sadly missed. But the pride and with profound humility that I influence of Frank's good work extends assume the office previously held by Ste­ In 1975 Joan Pransky worked for the Essex phen Wise, Irving Miller, Israel Goldstein, Newark Legal Service Program as an attorney beyond the hundreds of thousands of mem­ bers of the Seafarers, to millions of Americans Joachim Prinz, Arthur LelyVeld, Arthur specializing in housing law and in 1979 was Hertzberg, Howard Squadron, and Ted elected NJTO vice president and legal coun­ whose lives have been bettered by his hard Mann. sel. A woman of unbounded energy and en­ work. Upon accepting this awesome responsibil­ thusiasm, talent and intellect, she has earned When we first came to Washington, Frank ity, I feel as Moses did when he said to God, respect and admiration for her willingness to and Marianne were some of the first to offer "Mi anochi, ki elech el Par'oh ve-chi otzi et focus upon the problems and opportunities on their hands in friendship and support. I relied B'nai Yisrael mi-Mitzrayim?" "Who am I, that I should go unto Pharoh, and that I behalf of tenants' rights and has spoken out on them as valuable resources for information, for sound counsel, and for an insightful per­ should bring forth the children of Israel out publicly and assertively, organizing and ad­ of Egypt?" . Similar senti­ vancing the struggle for affordable housing. spective on the men and women of the mari­ time community. I will remember Frank Drozak ments were expressed by Isaiah, Amos, and As a longtime tenants' rights activist, Joan Jonah upon their selections for challenging has served as legal counsel and advisor to and I will miss him. Susan and I wish to ex­ roles so I know my self-doubts are grounded citywide tenant organizations, including those press our heartfelt sentiments and condo­ in a venerable Jewish tradition. in Paterson, Jersey City, Plainfield, East lences to his talented and wonderful wife, Ever cognizant of our illustrious past, I Marianne Rogers Drozak. Orange, and Bloomfield. She was instrumental come to you with some thoughts about our common future. We must create a much in drafting local rent ordinances and numerous closer nexus between our regions and our laws, including the senior citizen condominium ROBERT LIFTON BECOMES National office. We cannot allow the regions protection law and the emergency fuel oil de­ PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN to feel forgotten, neglected, and isolated. livery law, which helped make New Jersey the JEWISH CONGRESS They are an integral, vital part of the Amer­ leader in tenant protection laws. ican Jewish Congress family, and as a I welcome the opportunity to join with HON. BARNEY FRANK family we must all work together in harmo­ family, friends, and associates in recognizing ny. The regions for their part, need to rec­ OF MASSACHUSETTS ognize that with increased closeness comes Joan's commitment and integrity, strength and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vision. Mr. Speaker, let me conclude my re­ the responsibility for a larger share in our Thursday, June 23, 1988 common goals. The regions will have to marks by extending my appreciation for all her reach out to their respective communities efforts and accomplishments. I know the Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, one of the most for more extensive relationships and for ad­ House will join me in wishing Joan Pransky useful and effective organizations in the coun­ ditional sources of income. They will be ex­ continued success in the years ahead. try in my judgment is the American Jewish pected not only to carry their own weight 15908 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 23, 1988 but to contribute to the welfare of the centrally-controlled economy and under crisis but one which assures it of secure and American Jewish Congress as a whole. Chairman Gorbachev is trying to move to safe borders and a truly lasting peace. As More than ever, we need to expand our an era of glasnost and perestroika-open­ part of that process we must work diligently ability to reach out and attract people who ness and economic restructuring toward in this country to continue support for share our views and who are willing to give more private initiatives-in order to com­ Israel by other Americans and by our gov­ of themselves both actively and financially. pete more effectively with the capitalist ernment. We must achieve financial self-sufficiency, countries of the West. To succeed in this en­ Our position in the American Jewish com­ and then move on to the building of a finan­ terprise the Soviet Union will have to cut munity has led to the opportunity to meet cial reserve for emergencies. down on the arms race. Our country must with world leaders and attempt to influence In order to accomplish that goal we need encourage it to do so. For our part, we need them to help advance the peace process. to continue to hold our place on the front to recognize that the simplistic notion of Indeed, perhaps in some small way we even line while developing new ideas and pro­ Western capitalism combating the "evil moved that process forward. We must use grams that will attract committed members empire" of Soviet communism for world su­ the credibility we have gained to continue and leadership. Good programs require good premacy, has become obsolete. While the to press the Palestinians as well as other organization and adequate funding, and on two superpowers have squandered their Arabs to come forward and publicly and un­ their part are a prerequisite for the genera­ wealth on a grotesque nuclear arms race, equivocally accept Israel's sovereignty, in­ tion of further funding. With the help of Japan, Germany and other nations have tegrity and security. We must deliver the Henry Siegman, Phil Baum, Haskell Bernat used their capital to develop their produc­ message to them that no amount of stone and the staff, I hope further, to expand pro~ tive capacities and are defeating both super­ throwing and no number of TV pictures will grams such as the 25-Club, an extremely powers on the economic battlefield. We lead them to peace. They can only advance successful program that brings selected AJ­ cannot compete for economic hegemony their cause by choosing a new-non-PLO Congress supporters together with ranking while we suffer from enormous budget and leadership that can negotiate with Israel. A public officials and heads of state. Using our trade deficits. promising first step in this direction was Washington Representative office I hope to It is high time that we too avail ourselves made when Henry Siegman's article, urging intensify and expand our relationship with of the economic opportunities afforded by the Palestinians to move from riots to nego­ our government. I hope to see the continu­ sensibly reduced defense budgets. To accom­ tiations, was recently published in Hanna ation of AJCongress delegations interfacing plish that result, we have to recognize that Siniora's East Jerusalem newspaper Al-Fajr. with the U.S. Congress and the Administra­ we can no longer act as the world policeman Siniora's daring decision to print the article tion. This will simultaneously stimulate our without much greater participation from was perhaps the beginning of recognition of members and help clarify for our nation's our partners. We cannot afford internation­ reality. We also need to challenge the Arab leaders, our positions and concerns. al adventurism at the expense of our domes­ states to stop using the Palestinian refu­ I particularly want to attract the younger tic well-being. We can win the hearts and gees' misery as a weapon against Israel. We generation to our ranks. AJCongress is the minds of the world and better defend our must convince them that fundamentalism natural home for young Jews who want to nation and our allies, including Israel, by and extremism which threaten the stability be involved in an organization which pro­ building an economically healthy America. of their respective governments breed fast­ vides intellectual excitement and a commit­ A sound economy and a commitment to est in poverty and pain. We must call on ment to social justice and civil liberties. Our eliminate the underclass, and improve the them to cooperate with Israel and other na­ value system, rooted in the best traditions education, health and security of our people tions to integrate the Palestinians into the of our people, is a major attraction for the will assure the safety and future of our real world and convince the Palestinians to new generation. · country far more than billions of dollars of forsake any false dreams of capturing the Over the years AJCongress has estab­ overkill nuclear missiles or starry-eyed land that is now Israel. lished a commitment, a mandate, and a na­ weaponry that becomes obsolete as it is In sum: We have a glorious tradition on tional reputation for defending Jewish built. which we can-and will-build a bright rights throughout the world. That means Another important emphasis of my Presi­ future. We have always been-and will combating anti-Semitism wherever it arises, dency will be to reach out to Jewish commu­ strive always to be-in the forefront of the resisting repeated attempts to undermine nities around the world to join forces in American Jewish community, serving as its the separation of church and state and helping other Jewish communities defend moral leadership and as its cutting edge on eliminating racial and religious bigotry. It themselves against the scourge of anti-Semi­ all critical issues. Many years before the es­ also means defending Jewish communities tism. As members of the most powerful, tablishment of Israel we stood almost alone in distress in the Soviet Union, in the Arab secure, free and affluent Jewish diaspora in petitioning for international support for countries, and elsewhere in the world. community in history, it is incumbent upon the nascent Jewish state, and today we are Among these momentous matters, separa­ us to strengthen our ties with our brothers the first to urge a change in Israel's perilous tion of church and state, in particular, has and sisters abroad and redouble our efforts status quo to help preserve its unique char­ been central to our ability to live in this on behalf of those who are less fortunate. acter as a Jewish and democratic state. I am country as free and proud Jews, practicing As all of you know, Congress' 70th anni­ grateful to Will Maslow, Henry Siegman, our religion without hindrance and enabling versary happily coincides with Israel's 40th Phil Baum, and Haskell Bernat, and all the us effectively to safeguard the interest and anniversary. I salute Israel for its miracu­ AJCongress Presidents-particularly Ted needs of our brothers and sisters in Israel. lous feat of absorbing nearly 2 million Mann and Howard Squadron whose pres­ Without First Amendment protection our Jewish immigrants from the four corners of ence here tonight inspires my efforts. I look secure position in the United States would the world and turning them into productive forward to working closely with the entire be threatened. At a time when the pressure citizens in a vibrant, democratic, and valiant Congress leadership and staff. Together for school prayer comes from the President nation. I take great pride in Congress' his­ with all of you and our 50,000 members we himself, when clergymen actively seek the toric role in the emergence of the Jewish shall continue to keep Congress at the fore­ Presidency of the United States, when top Yishuv in British-mandated Palestine at a front of American Jewish political action in government officials openly speak of a time when most other American Jewish or­ our proud tradition of seeking the truth, "Christian nation," and when creches and ganizations were hostile to Zionism. Indeed, and of defending the rights of Jews menorahs proliferate on public properties the defense and the promotion of Israel's throughout the world. around the country, keen vigilance and in­ needs has always been very high on our creased efforts to prevent a breach in the agenda. wall of separation are rightly expected of Last fall we took a bold step in stating our EDUCATION FOR HISPANICS us. We shall not falter! Nor shall we waver view that the status quo in the Israeli-ad­ in our determination to fight for the rights ministered territories would become unten­ of the poor, the minorities, and women in able over a period of time. We noted that HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL this country: these rights are not only moral the demographics of a rapidly growing Arab OF NEW YORK and social imperatives, they are also the population would force Israel to choose be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jewish community's first line of defense. tween becoming a non-Jewish state or a As President of the American Jewish Con­ non-democratic state-neither an acceptable Thursday, June 23, 1988 gress I intend to give special emphasis to a choice. As the first American Jewish organi­ Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, much has been subject that deserves sharper focus. The zation to put forth this point of view we world has changed dramatically in recent gained credibility for courage, honesty, and said about how great this Nation is in educat­ times. Economic realities are forcing new realism. Other Jewish organizations have ing our young. However, there can never be disciplines on political and territorial ambi­ since followed our lead. too much said when it concerns our children. tions. Our main adversary-the Soviet We must continue to encourage Israel to The young people of today are, after all, the Union-has recognized the weakness of its seek a peaceful solution to the Middle East leaders of tom orow. Educating them is not June 23, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15909 only to their interest, but to the interest of the The report released yesterday also looked Dr. Green said he thought this should be Nation as a whole. at the dropout rates for all students and regarded as a positive sign. With this in mind, it is with great concern found little change from last year: more "To me it's good news" that the students than half the 300,000 students in the city's are still in school, Dr. Green said. "Others that I am addressing the education problems high schools failed to qualify for a diploma might argue: why is it taking so long?" that cities all over the United States are en­ within four years. BASIS FOR CHANGES countering-that is-the overwhelming rate of The Schools Chancellor, Dr. Richard R. dropouts, particularly those of Hispanic origin. Leaders of education advocacy groups wel­ Green, said any school system with such comed the expanded study, saying it could Hispanics are becoming the largest minority statistics could not consider itself successful. be the basis for important changes. group that are having difficulty in New York But he added, "Let us not be so focused on Robin Wilner, an analyst for the Educa­ City's schools. They account for 39 percent of the Hispanic that we fail to realize that this tional Priorities Panel, said the new infor­ the dropout rate while they are only 29 per­ report card is not satisfactory for all these categories." mation about the time it took students to cent of the high school body. Obviously they The study defined Hispanic and its other graduate should lead the Board of Educa­ are vastly overrepresented in this category. ethnic and racial categories according to tion to create programs for the older stu­ This cannot be viewed as just a New York definitions established by the Federal Gov­ dents. City school problem. There is a large popula­ "We have to make sure they don't feel ernment's Office of Civil Rights Guidelines. like failures," Ms. Wilner said. "We have to tion that will later be uneducated in a nation But a spokesman for the Board of Educa­ make sure that they stay since they are so where education is vital to compete. By the tion, Frank Sabrina, said he did not have close to finishing." year 2000, Hispanics will account for about the definitions available last evening. The way in which the board compiles its one-third of the population in the United A CALL FOR MORE STUDY statistics on dropout rates continues to be States. We can no longer afford to continue Dr. Green said he wanted more study on something of a controversy. ignoring this group. It is now more important the subject of why Hispanic students did Yesterday, in fact, the board released two then ever to invest in the population that will poorly, noting that different groups within different studies, with one based on a long­ affect the future of this Nation-whether it is the Hispanic population might be having standing system of accounting, which takes different problems. the number of students who left school in positively or negatively depends on us. In addition, he said he wanted more ef­ one year and extrapolates the trend over At this time, I would like to share with you forts focused on all students before they got four years. an article printed on the front page of the New to high school. The other report, which was produced for York Times on June 21, 1988, regarding this "We must focus our efforts more inten­ the first time last year, is not an estimate. It issue. sively on the elementary and middle schools keep tabs on the students over the four The article follows: to reach at-risk students while there is still years, a method championed by most educa­ HISPANIC DROPOUT RATE Is HIGHEST IN time to halt the downward slide that leads tion advocacy groups as more accurate. STUDY OF NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS to dropping out," the Chancellor said. According to the study tracing the stu­