May 5, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5109 Now, just this April, the U.S. Treas- 1993 World Trade Center bombing, teacher, while simultaneously earning her law ury froze the assets of Abdul Haq, the wrote just today that the administra- degree from Fordham University at night. She leader of this group, the Eastern tion is playing ‘‘fast and loose with the worked as an attorney the Queens New York Turkistan Islamic Party, known as declassification of information.’’ District Attorney’s office, where she helped es- ETIM. This is the same group that the Mr. Speaker, this information ought tablish the Special Victims Bureau. In 1978 detainees are reportedly affiliated to be released to the American people she ran a successful campaign to represent with. The Treasury Department tar- before any decision is made. And with New York’s Ninth District in the United States geted Haq as part of their efforts to that I thank the Chair. House of Representatives. Throughout her six shut down the al Qaeda support net- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I appre- years in Congress, she rose quickly through work. Upon making the designation, ciate the gentleman’s support for the the ranks to become a notable leader in her Treasury Under Secretary for Ter- naming of this Post Office Building on party. As a result of her success, it is no sur- rorism and Financial Intelligence said, behalf of Geraldine Ferraro. prise that in 1984 Walter Mondale selected At this point, I would like to yield 5 and I quote what our Treasury Depart- her as his running mate on the Democratic minutes to the gentlewoman from New ment said: ‘‘Adbul Haq commands a ticket, making her the first female vice presi- York (Mrs. LOWEY) who is also in her terror group that sought to sow vio- dential candidate. own right a champion of women’s lence and fracture international unity Although she did not win the election, she rights. So it is appropriate that she at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.’’ undoubtedly reshaped politics as we know it Few have been more critical of the speak on this bill as well. Mrs. LOWEY. Thank you, Mr. Chair- and paved the way for future women leaders. Chinese Government than I have. But man. She has since authored several books and terrorism is terrorism. American citi- Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me has overcome a battle with multiple myeloma, zens were present at the Olympic to rise and associate myself with the a dangerous form of blood cancer. She now Games. Terrorism knows no bound- remarks of my friend, CAROLYN remains active in politics, weighing in on the aries. It must not be tolerated any- MALONEY, in support of naming a post issues and candidates that influence and where. American career government of- office after former Congresswoman shape our country. ficials risked their lives to capture Geraldine Ferraro. A daughter of Italian immigrants, Geraldine these people. What if they had not been Geraldine Ferraro was a great role Ferraro has been a trailblazer and role model, captured? Would they have then left model to thousands of women across not just for women, but for all Americans in this terrorist training camp and gone this country. Not only is she a mother, search of living the American dream. From off to wreak terrorism somewhere in not only is she a grandmother, not only congresswoman to vice presidential candidate China killing innocent men, women is she a wife, but she is telling all of to author to cancer survivor, Geraldine Ferraro and children of China? those little girls who are going to is a true inspiration and deserves to be hon- Yet the U.S. Congress and the Amer- school that you can be a great Con- ored for her achievements through this des- ican people are left utterly, and I’m in- gresswoman. You can run for Vice ignation. creasingly concerned, in the dark. The President of the United States of Mr. DUNCAN. At this time, I will administration will not allow any ca- America. One day, we will have a urge my colleagues to support this leg- reer person from the FBI, from the woman as President of the United islation. I yield back the balance of my CIA, or from the Department of Home- States of America, and Geraldine Fer- time. land Security to come up and tell the raro played an important role in pre- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Congress about these detainees. The paring the people for that event. Members to support both Member American people, Mr. Speaker, the Geraldine Ferraro is a fighter. She CAROLYN MALONEY, the lead sponsor of American people deserve more. After stands up for what is right. There are this measure, and Mrs. LOWEY, who learning that this decision was immi- some people who see a problem and just also spoke on behalf of this measure, in nent, I requested briefings from a num- walk on. And I know that my friend, naming this post office after Geraldine ber of relevant agencies. But all have Geraldine Ferraro, whether it was an Ferraro. told me that Eric Holder, our Attorney issue that she had to address in her I yield back the balance of our time. General of the Department of Justice, congressional district or whether she The SPEAKER pro tempore. The is preventing them from speaking out, saw a wrong in this great country of question is on the motion offered by speaking to me or other Members, if ours, she is the kind of person that the gentleman from Massachusetts you will, on this issue. says, I have got to do something about (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend Why, Mr. Speaker, is the Department it. So I’m very proud to have Geraldine the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 774. The question was taken; and (two- of Justice withholding this information Ferraro as a friend. from the American people? Why is I know that after the naming of this thirds being in the affirmative) the proper congressional oversight, which post office, there are many people who rules were suspended and the bill was American people expect of their elected will look at that post office and say, passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on representatives, now being thwarted? This is a good woman. I am going to the table. This is not the time to play games. The lead my life consistent with the prin- stakes are too high, not just with re- ciples that Geraldine Ferraro has f gard to this specific group of detainees; shared with all of us. CAROLINE O’DAY POST OFFICE but speaking more broadly, our enemy So I thank you all for taking this BUILDING is empowered by perceived weakness. step to name the post office. And I look Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to What message are we sending when one forward to working together to ensure suspend the rules and pass the bill branch of government stonewalls an- that all the principles, all the values, (H.R. 1397) to designate the facility of other on a matter with undeniable na- all the commitments that Geraldine the United States Postal Service lo- tional security implications? Ferraro has made will be enshrined, cated at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New Again, I call on the Justice Depart- and certainly she will continue to be a York, as the ‘‘Caroline O’Day Post Of- ment to declassify and release all in- role model for all those young people fice Building’’. formation regarding the capture, de- who come after her. The Clerk read the title of the bill. tention and threats posed by these de- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today The text of the bill is as follows: tainees or others that they may con- I rise in strong support of naming the United H.R. 1397 sider releasing into the U.S. Any intel- States Postal Service building located at 46– Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ligence assessment of these Uyghurs 02 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, resentatives of the United States of America in must take into account not only their the ‘‘Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building,’’ Congress assembled, previous training at terrorist training after former United States Representative Ger- SECTION 1. CAROLINE O’DAY POST OFFICE camps, but their potential subsequent aldine Ferraro. BUILDING. exposure and radicalization while they It is with great pleasure that I support this (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the were at Guantanamo Bay. designation, which commemorates the life of United States Postal Service located at 41 Andrew McCarthy, a former Federal Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, shall be one of New York’s most remarkable women. known and designated as the ‘‘Caroline prosecutor who led the 1995 prosecution Geraldine Ferraro has had a distinguished ca- O’Day Post Office Building’’. against Sheik Omar Adbel Rahman reer marked with many achievements. She (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, who was found guilty of planning the began her career as a New York public school map, regulation, document, paper, or other

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:11 May 06, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05MY7.021 H05MYPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with HOUSE H5110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 5, 2009 record of the United States to the facility re- lessly advocated a dramatic expansion, death, Congresswoman O’Day began ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to or ‘‘national investment,’’ of Federal working on issues of social welfare and be a reference to the ‘‘Caroline O’Day Post programs to protect them. female suffrage in New York. She be- Office Building’’. Mr. Speaker, Congresswoman O’Day came active with the New York Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not only faithfully represented the sumer’s League, the Women’s Trade ant to the rule, the gentleman from myriad interests of her constituents Union, and the Democratic Party. Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the from Buffalo to Brooklyn, she put one Through these and other organizations, gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- of the first cracks in the glass ceiling she became close friends with other CAN) each will control 20 minutes. as one of only six women in the House. prominent social activists, including The Chair recognizes the gentleman As you know, Mr. Speaker, the num- Eleanor Roosevelt. from Massachusetts. ber of women serving in the House has After spending many years with a GENERAL LEAVE since risen to 76. And while this does well-known activist working for wom- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask that not reflect the percentage of women in en’s suffrage and multiple organiza- all Members may have 5 legislative the American electorate, through com- tions, she was urged to run for public days within which to revise and extend mon interests and coordinated effort, office. Congresswoman O’Day first ran their remarks. this relatively small group has had a and won a seat in Congress in 1934 with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there significant effect on Federal policy. We the public support of her good friend objection to the request of the gen- women currently serving in this es- Eleanor Roosevelt. tleman from Massachusetts? teemed body stand on the shoulders of As a well-regarded Member of Con- There was no objection. pioneering women like Caroline O’Day, gress, Congresswoman O’Day worked Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this whose grit and determination helped on a number of labor reforms, particu- time, I would like to yield 5 minutes to them not only overcome gender bias, larly for the child labor protections of the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. but lead this Nation through depres- the Walsh-Healey Government Con- LOWEY). sion and war. tracts Act and the Fair Labor Stand- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I am proud to bring this ards Act. She had a lifelong concern for today in support of H.R. 1397, which legislation, which honors the life and protecting the rights of disadvantaged would rename the U.S. post office lo- service of Congresswoman Caroline people. As an extension of that concern, Con- cated in Rye, New York, after former O’Day, to the House floor today. And I gresswoman O’Day sponsored legisla- Congresswoman Caroline O’Day. And I urge my colleagues to support it. tion which stayed the deportation of would like to thank Chairman TOWNS Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 7,000 illegal aliens. She strongly sup- and the entire New York delegation for myself such time as I may consume. ported the Federal anti-lynching law, their support of this measure. Born in I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to join my was instrumental in arranging the 1875 on a plantation near the rural fellow Members of Congress in recog- memorable concert of Marian Anderson town of Perry, Georgia, Caroline nizing a former New York Congress- in 1939 scheduled for DAR Constitution O’Day’s experiences growing up in the woman and women’s rights advocate by Hall, and supported expanding the post-Civil War South instilled in her a designating the facility of the United quota for Jewish refugees from Nazi lifelong commitment to world peace States Postal Service located at 41 and social welfare. The energy and pas- Germany. Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the In 1940, despite her sickness, Caroline sion with which she gave voice to those ‘‘Caroline O’Day Post Office Building’’ in need was the hallmark of her career O’Day won a fourth congressional for her extraordinary contributions to term. Because of declining health, she in Congress. the State of New York and to Amer- did not return to Washington, although Caroline O’Day’s interest in politics ican public life. was piqued when during a suffrage pa- she did handle some of her House du- Born Caroline Love Goodwin in 1869 ties from her home. Sadly, on January rade her husband, Daniel O’Day, re- on a plantation in Perry, Georgia, she 4, 1943, the gentlewoman from New portedly asked his wife why she was was one of four daughters of a socially York died at her home. not marching herself. Soon, she joined important family in Georgia. Despite Congresswoman Caroline O’Day may the West Chester League of Women the economic hardships that were wide- have been best described after her Voters and in 1917 worked with spread during the Reconstruction pe- death by Eleanor Roosevelt who wrote, Jeannette Rankin to advance the en- riod, her father’s success allowed her ‘‘Her high ideals and integrity were an franchisement of New York women 3 and her sisters to attend the pres- inspiration to all who knew her or felt years before passage of the 19th amend- tigious secondary school called the her influence, and her generosity ment. Lucy Cobb Institute. touched many people and many causes Together with her close friend, Elea- in which she believed. Her passing is a nor Roosevelt, O’Day helped found the b 1300 loss not only to her family but to the Women’s Division of the New York After graduation in 1886, she briefly world.’’ State Democratic Committee and was studied art in New York at Cooper It is with great respect and pleasure elected chairwoman of the New York Union before sailing to Paris, France, that I support H.R. 1397. delegation to the 1924 Democratic Na- where she enjoyed a stimulating life I reserve the balance of my time. tional Convention, becoming the first among the great artists of the time. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- woman from either major party to hold An independent-minded woman, she self such time as I may consume. the position. supported herself as a freelance artist Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present In 1934, Caroline O’Day was elected to for the next 8 years. While living in Eu- for consideration this legislation that one of New York’s two at-large con- rope, she met Daniel O’Day, an oil will designate the United States postal gressional seats. The second woman in businessman, who persuaded her to facility located at 41 Purdy Avenue in the history of this body to chair a abandon her artistic career and return Rye, New York, as the Caroline O’Day major committee, she quickly became with him to New York in 1901. Al- Post Office Building in honor of a won- known as a skilled legislator unwilling though past the age of 30 and beyond derful and dedicated public servant. to compromise her principles for the the age when most women married in Caroline Love Goodwin O’Day was sake of political expediency. that era, she married Daniel O’Day and born in the city of Perry in Houston During her four terms in the House, moved to Rye, New York. County, Georgia, on June 22, 1875. Ms. Representative O’Day was a leading It was in Rye, New York, where Con- O’Day completed her academic studies voice for avoiding unnecessary armed gresswoman O’Day would start her suc- at the Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens, conflict and fought to improve the cessful career as a civic activist and Georgia, in 1886, and initially chose to quality of life of underrepresented mi- politician. Her power of persuasion was pursue a career as an artist, spending 8 norities in the inner city and migrant so great that although her husband was years as an art student and painter in agricultural workers. In particular, she not politically active, he did become an Paris, Holland and Munich. was deeply troubled by the effects of enthusiastic advocate of women’s suf- In 1902, Ms. O’Day relocated to what poverty on at-risk children and tire- frage and in 1916, after his sudden would become her lifelong hometown of

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(12) develop new technologies and explore ment as well as a number of other so- I reserve the balance of my time. the earth, moon, and space to help improve cial welfare groups, including the New Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no our understanding of how our world changes; York affiliate of the National Con- additional speakers, and I yield back (13) improve and secure our transportation the balance of my time. systems; sumer’s League and the Women’s Trade (14) promote economic growth; and Union League, dedicated to improving Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield (15) assist active duty service members and wages and workplace conditions for back the balance of my time. veterans; both women and children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas members of the uniformed serv- In furtherance of her social and com- question is on the motion offered by ices and civilian employees at all levels of munity causes, Ms. O’Day also served the gentleman from Massachusetts government make significant contributions on the Rye school board and played an (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend to the general welfare of the United States, integral role in the establishment of the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1397. and are on the front lines in the fight the women’s division of the Democratic The question was taken; and (two- against terrorism and in maintaining home- State Committee. In 1923, she was thirds being in the affirmative) the land security; elected by State party leaders to head rules were suspended and the bill was Whereas public servants work in a profes- passed. sional manner to build relationships with the women’s division as well as serve other countries and cultures in order to bet- as chairman of the Democratic State A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ter represent America’s interests and pro- Committee. Then First Lady of the mote American ideals; United States, Eleanor Roosevelt, de- f Whereas public servants alert Congress and scribed Ms. O’Day’s election to one of PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION the public to government waste, fraud, the State party leadership positions as WEEK abuse, and dangers to public health; ‘‘breaking down a major barrier Whereas the men and women serving in the Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to against women in the Democratic Armed Forces of the United States, as well suspend the rules and agree to the reso- as those skilled trade and craft Federal em- Party.’’ That same year, Governor Al Smith lution (H. Res. 299) expressing the sense ployees who provide support to their efforts, of the House of Representatives that are committed to doing their jobs regardless appointed Ms. O’Day to serve on the of the circumstances, and contribute greatly State Board of Social Welfare, a posi- public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued to the security of the Nation and the world; tion that she held for over a decade. In Whereas public servants have bravely 1924, Ms. O’Day was elected as a dele- service to the Nation during Public fought in armed conflict in defense of this gate to the Democratic National Con- Service Recognition Week, May 4 Nation and its ideals, and deserve the care vention and was elected as chairman of through 10, 2009, and throughout the and benefits they have earned through their the New York State delegation, mark- year. honorable service; The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ing the first time that a woman had re- Whereas government workers have much tion. to offer, as demonstrated by their expertise ceived such an honor from either major The text of the resolution is as fol- and innovative ideas, and serve as examples political party. lows: by passing on institutional knowledge to Ms. O’Day proceeded to serve as a H. RES. 299 train the next generation of public servants; delegate for the party’s next three na- Whereas May 4 through 10, 2009, has been tional conventions. In 1934, at the age Whereas Public Service Recognition Week designated Public Service Recognition Week of 65, Ms. O’Day was elected to Con- provides an opportunity to recognize and to honor America’s Federal, State, and local promote the important contributions of pub- government employees; and gress as a Representative at Large in lic servants and to honor the diverse men the 74th Congress. As noted by the au- Whereas Public Service Recognition Week and women who meet the needs of the Nation is celebrating its 25th anniversary through thor, Paul DeForest Hicks, in his pro- through work at all levels of government; file of Ms. O’Day that appeared in the job fairs, student activities, and agency ex- Whereas millions of individuals work in hibits: Now, therefore, be it New York Historical Association Maga- government service in every city, county, Resolved, That the House of Representa- zine, Ms. O’Day’s 1934 campaign mate- and State across America and in hundreds of tives— rials ‘‘evidenced a commitment for cities abroad; (1) commends public servants for their out- higher standards for wage earners, ade- Whereas public service is a noble calling, standing contributions to this great Nation quate relief to taxpayers, a sound and involving a variety of challenging and re- during Public Service Recognition Week and warding professions; throughout the year; enlightened fiscal policy, friendly for- Whereas Federal, State, and local govern- eign relations, and advanced opportuni- (2) salutes government employees for their ments are responsive, innovative, and effec- unyielding dedication and spirit of public ties for women in government.’’ tive because of the outstanding work of pub- In addition, as recently noted by Rye service; lic servants; (3) honors those government employees City Councilman Mack Cunningham, Whereas the United States is a great and who have given their lives in service to their Ms. O’Day’s tenure in Congress was prosperous Nation, and public service em- country; marked by a strong interest in social ployees contribute significantly to that (4) calls upon a new generation to consider welfare measures. It is noteworthy greatness and prosperity; a career in public service as an honorable that she was only the second congress- Whereas the Nation benefits daily from the profession; and woman to chair a major committee, knowledge and skills of these highly trained (5) encourages efforts to promote public individuals; service careers at all levels of government. the Committee on Election of Presi- Whereas public servants— dent, Vice President and Representa- (1) defend our freedom and advance the in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tives. terests of the United States around the ant to the rule, the gentleman from On a final note, I would like to men- world; Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the tion that, as a New York Representa- (2) provide vital strategic support func- gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- tive at Large, Ms. O’Day played a vital tions to our military and serve in the Na- CAN) each will control 20 minutes. role in facilitating the construction of tional Guard and Reserves; The Chair recognizes the gentleman (3) fight crime and fires; the Rye Post Office that is now the (4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, from Massachusetts. subject of this legislation. In fact, she and affordable mail service; GENERAL LEAVE presided over the post office’s ribbon- (5) deliver Social Security and Medicare Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- cutting ceremony on September 5, 1936, benefits; imous consent that all Members may and now we stand here some years (6) fight disease and promote better health; have 5 legislative days in which to re- (7) protect the environment and the Na- later seeking to name this post office tion’s parks; vise and extend their remarks. after Ms. O’Day. (8) enforce laws guaranteeing equal em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, let us honor this dedi- ployment opportunity and healthy working objection to the request of the gen- cated public servant with the passage conditions; tleman from Massachusetts?

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