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INTRODUCING THE DEPARTMENT to see these same mistakes made at the De- final passage of H.R. 2800, the Foreign Oper- OF HOMELAND SECURITY FINAN- partment of Homeland Security. That is why it ations Appropriations bill for FY04, and the CIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT is extremely important to instill solid financial four recorded votes on amendments imme- management practices in the Department from diately preceding. My unfortunate and un- HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS its inception through the establishment of a avoidable absence was due to the fact that I OF PENNSYLVANIA strong CFO that is on equal footing with the fell very ill earlier in the evening. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other CFOs at cabinet-level departments. Had I been able to vote I would have voted Mr. Speaker, the Department of Homeland the following: Rollcall No. 425: ‘‘yes,’’ Rollcall Thursday, July 24, 2003 Security Financial Accountability Act makes No. 426: ‘‘yes,’’ Rollcall No. 427: ‘‘no,’’ Rollcall Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to important, common sense changes to the No. 428: ‘‘yes,’’ and Rollcall No. 429: ‘‘yes.’’ rise today to introduce the Department of CFO position at the Department of Homeland f Homeland Security Financial Accountability Security. It is a good government measure Act. that benefits the American taxpayer. I urge my REGARDING TURKEY’S INVASION The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the colleagues to join with me in seeking prompt OF CYPRUS 29 YEARS AGO new Department of Homeland Security is sub- enactment of the bill. ject to the same financial management and f HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH accountability requirements as all other cabi- OF NEW JERSEY WELL DONE, SPECTRUM net-level departments. This requires adding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the new Department to the list of agencies that are covered by the Chief Financial Offi- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN Thursday, July 24, 2003 cers (CFO) Act of 1990 and making adjust- OF WISCONSIN Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, ments to provisions of the Homeland Security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twenty-nine years ago—on July 20, 1974—the Act of 2002 to make it consistent with the Republic of Turkey invaded the independent CFO Act. These changes will put the Depart- Thursday, July 24, 2003 Republic of Cyprus and seized control of more ment’s CFO on the same footing as the CFOs Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to than one third of the island. In 1983, Turkey at the rest of the cabinet-level departments by commemorate the accomplishments of the declared the seized territory to be the ‘‘Turkish ensuring that the Department’s CFO is a pres- SBC/Ameritech employee group SPECTRUM, Republic of Northern Cyprus.’’ For two dec- idential appointee subject to Senate confirma- which holds its annual dinner August 3 in Mil- ades this entity has received diplomatic rec- tion, that the CFO reports directly to the Sec- waukee, Wisconsin. ognition only from its creator and protector the retary, and that the CFO is a part of the statu- SPECTRUM has been successful in achiev- Republic of Turkey. United Nations observers torily created CFO Council. ing its goals to provide a supportive, diverse, are deployed, and the 113-mile barbed wire The CFO Act of 1990 increased federal ac- accepting, and respectful work environment for fence known as the ‘‘Green Line’’ continues to countability by enacting much needed financial all employees regardless of sexual orientation. divide the island. management reforms. Among the most impor- Their work both within and outside of their The United States has supported efforts by tant of these reforms was the establishment of company has served to improve the percep- the United Nations to address the continued a new leadership structure for federal financial tion of SBC within the LGBT community and division. Though not accepted by both sides, management within the 24 largest depart- the community as a whole. SPECTRUM has the latest plan, the Annan Plan, remains on ments and agencies as well as within the Of- successfully been able to secure company the table for consideration. Both Greek and fice of Management and Budget. The CFO Act benefits for domestic partnerships. The group Turkish Cypriot leaders have met trying to re- created 24 chief financial officers for the major should be commended for its perseverance solve their differences on this issue. executive departments and agencies as well and ability to work with SBC to come closer to Over the last several years, the Helsinki as 24 deputy CFOs. The CFOs in the 14 cabi- achieving SBC’s Diversity Vision. Commission, which I chair, has held two brief- net-level departments, the Environmental Pro- SPECTRUM has done a fine job of cele- ings focusing on Cyprus. We have heard opti- tection Agency, and the National Aeronautics brating diversity as well as ensuring that rights mism from some witnesses, and skepticism and Space Administration are filled by presi- and benefits in the workplace are applied from others. But the common thread through- dential appointees, confirmed by the Senate. equally and without discrimination. Groups that out the testimonies has been that Cyprus has These CFOs serve as the leaders of financial promote diversity and equal rights in the work- been divided too long and must come together management in these departments and agen- place are an important part of promoting toler- to move into the future. cies. The Department of Homeland Security, ance and awareness. Organizations such as In April, the Green Line was opened to pri- as one of our most important departments, SPECTRUM have gone to great lengths to se- vate individuals and groups and their auto- should be in this framework. cure equal and fair treatment of employees mobiles, and Cypriots flocked across by the The newly created Department of Homeland through equal benefits and fair opportunities thousands into areas denied them for over a Security is one of the most significant govern- regardless of factors such as sexual orienta- generation. Although required to return home ment reorganizations in the history of the tion. Although much more work still needs to each day, families have been able to visit their United States. The Department faces the chal- be done, SPECTRUM has led the way by pre-war homes. In an effort to develop trade lenge of merging 22 agencies, 17,000 employ- working with SBC and its employees to set a between the two areas, the Government of ees, and hundreds of computer systems and wonderful example of what should be accom- Cyprus announced in June that it would permit management processes. As the Chairman of plished in all workplaces and throughout the Turkish Cypriot trucks carrying goods from the the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency entire United States. north to cross into the south. The trucks are and Financial Management, I have seen how f inspected in accordance with European Union ineffective strategic planning can result in sys- regulations and the laws of the Government of temic problems in an agency’s financial man- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Cyprus Transport Department, which will issue agement. The Department of Defense is a permits to the drivers for the transport of good example of a situation where years of in- HON. RON KIND goods, and various fees have been reduced or sufficient coordination among business units, OF WISCONSIN abolished. improper financial planning, and the use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thus, while we observe the anniversary of a stove piped information systems has resulted bleak day in the history of Cyprus, we do so in the inability of the Department to obtain a Thursday, July 24, 2003 in the light of optimism. The people of Cyprus clean annual financial audit or fully account for Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday July have made clear their desire to overcome the the way it spends its budget. No one wishes 23, 2003 I was unable to record my vote on legacy of the past and move toward some

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VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.001 E25PT1 E1588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 sense of normalcy after decades of division. Any solution to current and future conges- politan Washington Airports Authority, the Regrettably, intransigence on the Turkish Cyp- tion demands strategic investment in both our Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Author- riot side remains a formidable obstacle to end- road and mass transit system. It demands bet- ity, and the National Capital Region Transpor- ing the artificial division of Cyprus. We must ter land use and planning decisions and better tation Planning Board at the Metropolitan encourage and support the efforts of open- interjurisdictional cooperation. And it also de- Washington Council of Governments. We minded reformers. I am hopeful that negotia- mands that this region come together and need a similar vision to carry us forward an- tions will resume under the auspices of the raise additional revenue to finance priority other 30 years. The Metropolitan Washington United Nations Good Offices Mission for Cy- transportation projects that will provide imme- Regional Transportation Act will help us craft prus and that a new generation of Cypriots will diate congestion relief. It may not be a popular this vision. have the opportunity to exercise their funda- idea, particularly in light of Northern Virginia’s f mental freedoms, including freedom of move- failed attempt to enact a regional sales tax for ment, and enjoy economic prosperity in their transportation improvements. I think the key to JOHN DAVID GARCIA own land. success, however, is with some healthy Fed- f eral incentives that encourage this region to HON. KEVIN BRADY do more. OF TEXAS METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON The legislation I am introducing provides a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ACT new option to help the metropolitan Wash- ington region more effectively address its Thursday, July 24, 2003 HON. JAMES P. MORAN transportation needs. It has seven key ele- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to OF VIRGINIA ments: it turns the National Capital Region share with you the personal motto of Deputy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Transportation Planning Board into a regional Constable John David Garcia, a brave law en- Thursday, July 24, 2003 transportation authority with the power to issue forcement officer from Magnolia, Texas, who Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am bonds, receive Federal grants and local funds; tragically lost his life in the line of duty one pleased to join my House colleague, Delegate it directs the new authority to develop a list of week ago today. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON today, in intro- critical congestion relief projects that have not ‘‘Always do right. This will gratify some, and ducing the ‘‘Metropolitan Washington Regional been funded under current and forecasted astonish the rest.’’ Transportation Act.’’ Federal, State, or local transportation plans; it These words were written on the back of a No one would expect the road system and directs the authority within two years to con- Magnolia Deputy Constable’s ‘‘officer trading limited transit service that existed in the 1970s tract out through the States, local govern- card.’’ What make these words so special are to serve us today. Yet much of the transpor- ments or the private sector to build the ap- not only the meaning, but also the fact that tation infrastructure in this region was de- proved list of projects; it allows tolls on inter- this officer lived by them each day that he pro- signed and built more than 30 years ago and state highways for the purposes of building tected and served the people of Texas. Garcia has already reached the saturation point. A more HOV and new HOT lanes; it grants con- was killed in a tragic car accident, on July 17, disruption on any single thoroughfare, be it rail sent to the metropolitan Washington region ju- 2003 while patrolling just outside the city of or road, can overwhelm other roadways and risdictions to enter into an interstate compact Magnolia in Montgomery County, Texas. shut down the entire region. Rush hour condi- or agreement to create a more permanent au- Born July 25, 1969, Deputy Garcia was a tions in this region are becoming a 24-hour thority that would help meet the region’s long- young officer who began his career in law en- phenomenon. For more than a decade we term transportation needs; it provides $100 forcement in 1997, and had been with Precinct have suffered some of the worst traffic con- million annually in Federal grants to leverage 5 since 1999. gestion in the nation. According to the Greater more State and local funds; and it provides $5 Everyone will remember John David Garcia Washington Board of Trade, this increased million annually for expanding the network of differently. To some, he will be remembered commuting time and congestion costs each non-motorized trails within the region. as one of the finest officers in Constable man, woman, and child in the region close to This legislation provides the framework David Hill’s precinct—always giving 110 per- $1,600 for each rush-hour driver in lost time, under which regional transportation needs cent. All of Deputy Garcia’s fellow law enforce- wasted fuel, and environmental damage. Long could be addressed. It requires consultation ment officers will remember him as a person commutes and traffic congestion have also be- with State and local officials at every level and who was eager and willing to serve, especially come quality-of-life issues to area residents, in an effort to win State support, the legislation with his service to the Hispanic community in robbing many families of the one commodity preciously guards State control of both the the area. Washingtonians never seem to have enough corporation and the authority through veto Most importantly, he is known as a loving of—time. power. It does not raise anyone’s taxes, but it husband, father, son, and friend. Deputy Gar- Some drivers facing a longer commute have does provide a mechanism or a ‘‘vehicle’’ cia leaves behind his wife, Shannon, and 14- even become a safety hazard as they race through which the local jurisdictions could co- year-old daughter, Patricia. Our thoughts and recklessly to cut a precious few minutes from ordinate and commit future revenues to fi- prayers go out to his family and friends during their daily commute. For those who lack cars, nance the construction of specific transpor- this time. the distance between employment opportuni- tation projects that otherwise will not get built Deputy Garcia’s dedication and values are ties and affordable housing has grown more or built anytime soon. reflected in his personal creed and the life that and more difficult to traverse. Our economic The ‘‘Metropolitan Washington Regional creed embodied. prosperity and quality of life hinge on improv- Transportation Act’’ gives us a choice and Mr. Speaker, please join me today in hon- ing our congestion problem. helps start a debate on how we should take oring the life and service of Deputy John Unfortunately, as we look to the future the control and improve our future transportation David Garcia. All residents of Montgomery traffic situation only grows worse. Even with system and improve our quality of life. Our County, Texas and the 8th Congressional Dis- the increase in Federal funds that Virginia, failure to act and meet our transportation trict are grateful for his service and dedication. Maryland and DC will receive under legislation needs will have a much higher cost. The f reauthorizing Federal surface transportation Board of Trade places the cumulative regional programs, ‘‘TEA–21,’’ this region will still fall economic losses from the failure to meet our IN RECOGNITION OF THE 29TH AN- seriously short of meeting the growing de- transportation needs in the year 2020 at be- NIVERSARY OF THE TURKISH IN- mand for transportation improvements. For the tween $70.2 billion to $182 billion. That eco- VASION OF THE REPUBLIC OF period of 1990 through 2020, this region can nomic loss includes: a 350 percent or $345 CYPRUS expect both a 43 percent increase in popu- million increase in shipping costs; $1.3 billion lation and a 43 percent increase in employ- to $2.6 billion in higher warehousing and in- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS ment. This growth and increased dependency ventory costs; $1,365 per household, per year, OF NEW JERSEY on the automobile is expected to increase, by higher consumer costs; and more than $1,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 79 percent, the number of vehicle miles trav- per household, per year, in higher personal Thursday, July 24, 2003 eled in the region by 2020. The Board of travel costs. Trade estimates that transportation spending In the past, leaders from this region have Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in is expected to fall short of the region’s trans- shared a vision and worked together success- recognition of the 29th anniversary of the portation needs by more than $500 million an- fully to address important transportation Turkish invasion of the Republic of Cyprus, nually. needs, through such institutions as the Metro- which occurred on July 20, 1974. It is my firm

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.004 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1589 hope that these Turkish occupying forces, IN TRIBUTE TO BERT BOECKMANN italism is not only good business, but benefits which are still stationed in the northern third of everyone in the community. I know my col- the island, will soon be withdrawn, thus allow- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY leagues will join me in paying tribute to Bert ing Greek and Turkish Cypriot compatriots to OF CALIFORNIA Boeckmann and thank him for a lifetime of live in peace and unity in the absence of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service. needless military presence. Thursday, July 24, 2003 f For the past 29 years, Cyprus has been a Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay RECOGNIZING THE MISSION OF nation divided. Despite the strong desires of tribute to Bert Boeckmann, a close friend, who THE DIAGEO IRAQ HUMANI- Greek Cypriots to return to the homes that is being honored tonight for his many years of TARIAN AIRLIFT TEAM they have been barred from since the initial in- service to the Los Angeles Police Department vasion, and the expressed desires of an over- and a lifetime of service to the community. HON. JOHN B. LARSON whelming majority of Turkish Cypriots to re- Bert Boeckmann proved his business acu- OF CONNECTICUT unify the island so that all Cypriots can enjoy men at an early age. He began selling auto- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the benefits of EU membership, the Republic mobiles at Galpin Ford in 1953 and by age 26 of Cyprus remains torn. There have been re- was general manager of the company. As vice Thursday, July 24, 2003 cent advancements, such as the signing of the president in 1960, he began purchasing com- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I EU Accession Treaty, the partial opening of pany stock. Four years later he became presi- rise today, to recognize and pay tribute to the the Green Line, and the package of measures dent and majority stockholder. By 1968, the effort of the Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift that was designed and implemented by the buyout was complete. Galpin Motors now em- Team, who in four days, covered 12,000 Greek Cypriots with the intention of assisting ploys more than 835 people and includes not miles, and delivered school supplies, hygienic their Turkish-Cypriot neighbors, but none of only Ford, but also Saturn, Jaguar, Mazda and and food products to the children of Iraq. The this has led to the ultimate goal, which is the Volvo dealerships. Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift, one of the peaceful reunification of the island. The United Bert also owns, partners or serves as board first U.S. corporate humanitarian missions into Nations, under the leadership of Secretary chairman in a slew of other companies span- Iraq, provided 90,000 pounds of aid and sup- General Kofi Annan, made a sincere effort at ning the spectrum from real estate develop- plies to improve the health and lives of thou- encouraging negotiations between the two ment, to ranching, to mining to communica- sands of Iraqi children. sides prior to the signing of the EU Accession tions. As a project endorsed by both U.S. Defense As anyone who has had dealings with one Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Commanding Treaty, but the obdurate leader of the Turkish- of Bert’s companies can tell you, he has built General Tommy Franks, this team of Diageo Cypriots, Rauf Denktash, failed to cooperate. his success on a recipe of moral character employees and Ground Zero Heroes—current Thus, the division remains. and ethical standards that are rewarded at and former New York City Firefighters and Po- The failure to reunify the island is certainly every level. It works. For 30 of the past 34 licemen who provided emergency services on not due to a lack of interest shown by the peo- years, he has been the Number One September 11th—left for Baghdad on June 22, ple of Cyprus. Compelled by desires to return profitmaker for Ford Motor Company. For the 2003. This humanitarian team flew from New to the lands they have been evicted from past 11 years, he has ranked Number One York to Amsterdam, where they loaded a DC– since the Turkish invasion of 1974, Greek- nationally in Ford retail car and truck sales. 8 cargo transport plane with supplies that in- Cypriots continue to support efforts to reach a About 87 percent of Galpin’s sales are to cus- cluded such things as school materials, infant settlement through negotiations. Likewise, tomers who are either repeat customers, refer- formula, milk powder, rice and sugar. With Turkish-Cypriots have come out in great num- rals from customers, or heard about the temperatures exceeding 115 degrees, the bers to demonstrate against their leader’s neg- Galpin reputation. cargo plane carrying these supplies touched ative approach in hopes of someday reuniting Bert has given equal energy to bettering his down at the Baghdad International Airport. In their country and gaining all of the benefits community. He set a precedent by being ap- a city mostly without power and water, the that come with EU membership. Mr. Speaker, pointed as a Los Angeles Police Department Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift volunteers vis- I feel that it is vitally important for the United commissioner by three consecutive mayors. In ited among thousands of small children suf- States government to continue its strong sup- addition to his Police Department service, fering from malnutrition, severe dehydration port and encouragement of the Cypriot com- which spans three decades, he served as a and other illnesses at the Habibya Children’s State of California New Motor Vehicle Board munity as they continue their push towards re- Hospital and the Pediatric ward, formerly the director, on the Mayor’s Select Blue Ribbon unification. Saddam Pediatric Hospital. These supplies Committee on Budget & Finance, and is presi- have not only helped improve the health of I recently introduced a resolution into the dent of the Municipal Improvement Corpora- these children, but have offered some relief to House, H. Res. 320, which calls for the imme- tion of L.A. He donated a major collection of the many troubled parents who cannot afford diate withdrawal of the Turkish troops of occu- 80,000 volumes of Spanish language books to the basic needs for their children. pation from the Republic of Cyprus. Given the the University of Southern California, including The Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift, marks recent advancements that have been made, I the complete history of Central and South the second time Diageo has embarked on a feel that the removal of occupational forces America, and created an annual endowment humanitarian airlift. In December 2001, New would be an appropriate and meaningful step to catalog and maintain the collection. York Fire Department and Police Department to continue the momentum towards reunifica- He has served on the executive board of officers participated in the Diageo ‘‘Ground tion of the island. With over 30,000 troops cur- the Boy Scouts of America since 1965, as a Zero to Ground Zero’’ airlift taking food and rently stationed in Cyprus, the island is one of director of the San Fernando Valley Business emergency relief supplies to an orphanage in the most militarized countries in the world, and and Professional Association since 1972, and Kabul, Afghanistan. this is clearly not conducive to peaceful nego- supported Chambers of Commerces, univer- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join tiations. I strongly urge each of my colleagues sities and high schools, and many, many more me today in thanking the volunteers of the in the House to join me in support of this posi- civic, educational, church and business organi- Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift and Diageo tive step, and to cosponsor this resolution. zations. North America, who represent the finest and Not surprisingly, Bert Boeckmann has won most compassionate qualities of America. It has been 29 long years since the Repub- numerous prestigious awards for his business f lic of Cyprus was first divided by the illegal oc- acumen and community service. To highlight cupation of Turkish military forces. For 29 only a few: the Jack Webb Award presented HONORING THE VILLAGE OF years Greek-Cypriots have been barred from by the Los Angeles Police Department Histor- JUSTICE, ILLINOIS the northern portion of their homeland, and ical Society, the Albert Schweitzer Award from Turkish-Cypriots have lived through economic the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Founda- HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI hardships under an illegitimate government. tion, and the Presidential Citation for Private OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker, I firmly believe that the time has Sector Initiatives, presented by President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come for the Republic of Cyprus to be reuni- Reagan and Vice President Bush at a special fied, and I urge my colleagues in the House to Rose Garden Ceremony. Thursday, July 24, 2003 join me in support of all efforts towards this Mr. Speaker, Bert Boeckmann’s life and Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to end. success proves that ethical and moral cap- salute the men and women of Justice, Illinois

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.008 E25PT1 E1590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 for their act of positive Americanism. Led by trusted to us. And where the government is a 2002. Of these, the Small Business Adminis- Mayor Mel VanAllen, Clerk Kathleen Svoboda, poor steward of funds, we must intervene to tration, the Federal Emergency Management and my good and longtime friend Jeff Kranig, improve the Federal Government’s role in pro- Agency, and the Department of State showed the most improvement in their rankings. the village of Justice planned, organized, and viding efficient and effective service to the The Small Business Administration moved presented a magnificent celebration of Ameri- American people. from 16th to 3rd in the rankings, the Federal canism dedicated to our men and women I commend the Mercatus Center’s report to Emergency Management Agency jumped fighting terrorism and defending our Nation my colleagues. from 19th to 8th, and the Department of and people around the world. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY State moved from 20th to 11th. This four-day long celebration included ath- Public disclosure is the mechanism used to Most Common Strengths: (1) accessibility letic events, cultural events, educational report on performance to those who are enti- of reports, and (2) clarity of reports. events, and culminated in a great parade and tled to know. In this Scorecard we assess Most Common Weaknesses: (1) weak or missing explanations of failures to achieve awards ceremony for the youth of the commu- how effective reports of the agencies of the federal government are in disclosing perti- strategic goals, and (2) lack of well-articu- nity. I was fortunate enough to be selected as lated descriptions of changes in policies or parade marshal for this first annual Patriots nent information to the American people. We review these reports with the mindset of or- procedures to address weaknesses or failures. weekend. I wish to thank the citizens of Jus- dinary citizens, who are interested in look- Mixed results: The average score of the 24 tice for this great honor and express my sin- ing for the benefits that the agencies provide reporting agencies was 30, a 4.1 percent in- cere appreciation to them for all their hard and the effectiveness of the agencies’ efforts. crease for FY 2002 reports compared to FY work and dedication that brought this patriotic Thus, our research efforts emphasize an as- 2001. The average scores for seven of the event to fruition. All residents of Justice should sessment of an agency’s transparency of twelve criteria improved this year, led by communications with the general public, improvements of 26.9 percent for accessi- be very proud of their contribution to this bility and 19.7 percent for better expla- unique and very special event. identification and assessment of the public benefits it provides, and its leadership vision nations of the linkages between the agencies In closing, let me say my Tricorner hat is off goals and results to their costs. However, on and my trusty old colonial musket is raised in for the future. In an era of increased demand for account- average, agencies did not make progress in salute to the Mayor, the clerk, my old friend ability, disclosure and transparency, the several areas, particularly in providing qual- Jeff, and the residents of Justice, Illinois. government has a responsibility to supply ity trend data (decline of 13.0 percent) and clearly articulating their goals and objec- f the American people with quality disclosures on the public benefits it provides. Clear, de- tives as outcomes (decline of 9.9 percent). Scorecard Rankings for FY 2002 (1) Labor; COMMENDATION AND RECOGNI- scriptive disclosure of the public benefits (2) Transportation; (3) SBA, Veterans; (5) TION FOR MERCATUS CENTER’S provided by governmental agencies allows Commerce; (6) EPA, Interior; (8) FEMA; (9) REPORT ON THE ‘‘TRANS- ordinary citizens to understand the strategic NRC, SSA; (11) State; (12) Agriculture, Edu- goals and assess the agencies’ performance PARENCY OF ANNUAL PERFORM- cation, GSA, Justice, NASA, OPM; (18) HUD, relative to those goals. ANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RE- NSF, Treasury; (21) Energy, HHS; (23) Annual performance and accountability re- PORTS FROM THE 24 FEDERAL USAID; and (24) Defense. CFO ACT AGENCIES’’ ports are one avenue for agencies to commu- nicate with both citizens and policymakers. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Scorecard is to encour- Following the passage of the Government HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS age improvement in the quality of reporting Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), OF PENNSYLVANIA on results achieved by government agencies. federal agencies developed strategic plans, We do this by evaluating and ranking (1) how performance plans, and performance reports IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transparently an agency reports its suc- to explain what they are trying to accom- Thursday, July 24, 2003 cesses and failures; (2) how well an agency plish, identify performance measures, and re- Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, as Members of documents the tangible public benefits it port on their results. A new reporting re- Congress, we are accountable not only to the claims to have produced; and, (3) whether an quirement for FY 2002 requires agencies to agency demonstrates leadership that uses prepare and submit a combined performance constituents who elected us, but to all Amer- annual performance information to devise and accountability report. The combined ican taxpayers. We are responsible for making strategies for improvement. Performance and Accountability Report in- informed decisions, that incorporate a base of Researchers at the Mercatus Center at cludes the strategic plans, performance knowledge. The Mercatus Center at George George Mason University conducted our plans, and performance reports previously Mason University provides a valuable, objec- fourth annual evaluation of the reports pro- included as well as a financial section, which tive, independent evaluation to Members of duced by the 24 agencies covered under the incorporates the audited financial state- Congress and taxpayers, by reviewing the an- Chief Financial Officers Act, using similar ments and report of the Office of Inspector nual performance reports of the 24 CFO Act criteria to evaluate the fiscal year (FY) 2002 General (OIG) on serious management chal- performance and accountability reports. By lenges. agencies and ranking them according to three assessing the quality of agencies’ reports President Bush’s FY 2002 budget proposal criteria: transparency, public benefit, and (but not the quality of the results achieved), called upon the federal government to forwardlooking leadership. Mercatus evaluates we wish to learn which agencies are sup- produce better results for citizens by enhanc- the Annual Performance and Accountability plying the information that Congress and ing accountability for dollars collected and Reports of each of these Agencies to deter- the public need to make informed funding dollars spent. The administration also began mine how transparently an agency reports its and policy decisions. The importance of using information on agency performance in successes and failures, how well an agency quality reporting has taken on added signifi- the FY 2003 budget for a selected set of pro- grams, a practice that has been expanded for documents the tangible public benefits it cance in light of the President’s Manage- ment Agenda that highlights the intent to the FY 2004 budget. Performance-based budg- claims to have produced, and whether an use agency performance information to eting means that money will be allocated agency demonstrates leadership that uses an- make budget decisions. not just on the basis of perceived needs and nual performance information to devise strate- Best Reports: For FY 2002, the Department policy priorities, but also according to the gies for improvement. of Labor (Labor), the Department of Trans- federal government’s ability to address those Their analysis and the report I submit to the portation (Transportation), the Small Busi- needs and priorities effectively. Program CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, allows us as Mem- ness Administration (SBA), and the Depart- proponents will have to demonstrate that bers of Congress to have a common under- ment of Veterans Affairs (Veterans) pro- the particular programs actually accomplish standing about which agencies report to the duced the highest rated reports. Three of their stated goals. these agencies, Department of Labor, De- For performance-based budgeting to work, public most clearly. Their analysis also allows partment of Transportation, and the Depart- performance information has to be trans- agencies to learn from their colleagues how ment of Veterans Affairs were rated the top parent, accessible, and reliable. GPRA and best to present useful data about the perform- three agencies for FY 2001 as well. The SBA its amendments require federal agencies to ance of their organizations. Armed with this re- joins their ranks this year. produce annual performance reports. The port, and upon reviewing performance infor- Reports Most In Need Of Improvement: purpose of these reports is to give Congress mation provided by agencies, we can and The Department of Defense (Defense), U.S. and the American people accurate and time- must determine appropriate resource alloca- Agency for International Development ly information that will let them assess the extent to which agencies are producing tan- tions, based not on the amount appropriated (USAID), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department gible public benefits. In line with expecta- and spent last year, but on what benefit was of Energy (Energy) earned the lowest tions under the legislation, agencies pub- earned from this expenditure. We owe it to the rankings for FY 2002. lished their first reports (for FY 1999) in people who pay our salaries, to demonstrate Most Improved Reports: Eleven agencies spring 2000, the second series in spring 2001 the public benefit created with the money en- improved their scores from FY 2001 to FY (covering FY 2000), the third series in spring

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.011 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1591 2002 (covering FY 2001), and the current se- For the complete report, visit the ship Program (ECESP). This program has op- ries in spring 2003 (for FY 2002). Beginning Mercatus Center’s Government Account- erated successfully for a number of years at with FY 2002 reports, agencies are required ability Project website at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and to consolidate their performance reports www.governmnentaccountability.org. has had positive impacts not only in the var- with financial reporting information in a f combined Performance and Accountability ious Balkan nations on which it is focused, but report. With society’s increased emphasis on HONORING DONALD SCHNEIDER also on the La Crosse campus of the Univer- accountability, transparency, and disclosure, sity of Wisconsin. it is incumbent on the federal government As we look at the situation in Iraq and Af- and its agencies to meet the highest stand- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN ghanistan today, it is clear how critically impor- ards in their external reporting efforts. Ef- OF WISCONSIN tant it is that we work to ensure that nations fective accountability in public service re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taking shape in the aftermath of conflict have quires that agencies present a comprehen- the human resources to sustain democratic in- sive, concise, accurate, and reliable assess- Thursday, July 24, 2003 stitutions and free market economies. Over ment of the benefits created for the public, Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as well as the costs of producing those bene- the past 14 years, ECESP has conducted honor Donald Schneider, who served as the technical training for democratic institution fits. Equipped with such information, the ad- Chief Clerk of the Wisconsin State Senate for ministration and Congress can allocate fed- building, health care administration, and finan- eral resources in ways that continually ad- 26 years. cial sector management, among other fields. vance government’s contribution to citizens’ As the longest-serving Chief Clerk in Wis- The program’s efforts have resulted in quality of life (The Mercatus Center has de- consin’s history, Don Schneider worked under strengthened skills and understanding for over veloped a seven-step process, called ‘‘Out- three Democrat and three Republican majori- 1200 administrators, managers and govern- come-Based Scrutiny,’’ that provides a ties. Although it is impossible to quantify his framework for comparing the results and ment leaders. ECESP alumni include mem- rich legacy, I honor him most for three rea- bers of national parliaments and the European costs of programs with similar objectives sons: his dedication to bring cutting edge tech- and assessing the likely impact of reallo- Council, bank examiners of central banks, cating resources to the most effective pro- nology to the Senate, his expertise in legisla- hospital administrators as well as administra- grams. For a pilot study applying Outcome- tive organization, and his non-partisan co- tors of nongovernmental and non-profit organi- Based Scrutiny to federal vocational train- operation in serving the body. zations. ing programs, see http://www.mercatus.org/ During his tenure, Schneider was instru- From 1989 until 1998, ECESP focused its governmmentaccountability). mental in the modernization and automation of work in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, To help policymakers assess this year’s re- the Senate. The Senate’s increased tech- and Slovakia, assisting in the systemic re- ports and agencies improve the quality of fu- nology allowed for increased efficiency and in- ture reports, a Mercatus Center research forms required for integration into the Euro- team evaluated the reports produced by the creased public accessibility. In a world of ever- pean community. Since 1998, ECESP has 24 agencies covered under the Chief Finan- advancing technology, Schneider’s commit- been engaged in similar efforts focusing on Al- cial Officers’ Act. This marks the fourth ment of keeping the Senate technologically bania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Romania. I year that researchers at the Mercatus Cen- current was crucial to the performance of its look forward to working with USAID, institu- ter’s Government Accountability Project function. tions of higher learning, and my colleagues in have evaluated agencies’ reports. It is our Secondly, Schneider is recognized both Congress to help expand this program model goal that this annual assessment will not within Wisconsin borders and beyond for his only help to inform decision makers, but in the former Soviet Republics and Central that it will also inform the American people authority in the fields of legislative organization Asia, as recommended by a recent USAID more generally. By promoting the American and legislative institution development. This funded evaluation, and explore similar possi- spirit of competition and accountability and reputation extends nationally and internation- bilities in the Middle East. applying it to government performance re- ally, culminating in his acceptance of the Jo- Over the last decade, the University of Wis- porting, it is also our hope that agencies can seph A. Beek Distinguished Service Award consin-La Crosse, through ECESP, has been and will improve the quality and cost-effec- from the American Society of Legislative able to provide training to some 300 financial tiveness of the services they deliver. Clerks and Secretaries in 1998. managers from all of the participating ECESP INTERPRETING OUR FINDINGS Perhaps most importantly, Schneider is hon- countries. That training has provided these It is important to emphasize that our re- ored for his professionalism and nonpartisan- managers with expertise in bank risk manage- search team evaluated only the quality of re- porting, not the quality of results. There- ship. His collaboration with both sides of the ment, financial management, and supervision fore, it would be a mistake to conclude that aisle induced the respect that Republicans of financial institutions, all of which are criti- the agencies with the highest-scoring reports and Democrats alike feel for him, translating cally important to stable market economies. At necessarily produced the best results for the into his lengthy tenure under both majorities. the same time, the program has enabled U.S. country. Ideally, an agency’s report reflects Mr. Schneider’s character served to advance students on the UW-La Crosse campus to more about its managers’ capabilities than and facilitate the legislative function of the benefit from interaction with the international just their ability to write reports. Instead, a Senate both on the floor and behind the students and a greater awareness of inter- high scoring report reflects an agency’s abil- scenes. ity to translate what it does into under- national perspectives in these areas. standable and meaningful results that Amer- f USAID is currently considering a new icans can appreciate. multiyear agreement with the Center for Inter- Similarly, it would also be inappropriate FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT cultural Education and Development based at to draw policy conclusions from our anal- FINANCING, AND RELATED PRO- Georgetown University, which manages ysis. We offer no recommendations on wheth- GRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, ECESP. As that agreement is finalized, I er the federal government should or should 2004 strongly encourage USAID and the Depart- not be engaged in its current menu of activi- ment of State to maintain the current level of ties. SPEECH OF So what do the findings in this study real- support for this important and successful pro- ly mean? By assessing the quality of agency HON. RON KIND gram. ECESP is an important component in reports, we are trying to evaluate the agen- OF WISCONSIN our efforts to stabilize the Balkan region, and cies that are supplying the information that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it is a commitment that we need to see Congress and the public need to make in- through. formed funding, budgeting, and policy deci- Wednesday, July 23, 2003 f sions. An additional word on information The House in Committee of the Whole quality is also in order. Our researchers as- House on the State of the Union had under DISPLACED PERSONS FACING sessed the quality of each report’s disclosure consideration the bill (H.R. 2800) making ap- SERIOUS OBSTACLES IN RUSSIA of data verification and validation proce- propriations for foreign operations, export fi- dures. In the interest of producing a timely nancing, and related programs for the fiscal HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH study, we did not, however, verify the per- year ending September 30, 2004, and for other OF NEW JERSEY formance information cited in each agency’s purposes. report. Given the importance of accurate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KIND. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to data for sensible decisions, we believe that Thursday, July 24, 2003 verification and validation should be a high thank the Committee for including in the report priority for Inspectors General, Congress, on the Fiscal Year 2004 Foreign Operations Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the General Accounting Office, and the Of- Appropriations bill language reiterating its sup- today I want to bring to the attention of col- fice of Management and Budget. port for the East Central European Scholar- leagues two situations concerning internally

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.014 E25PT1 E1592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 displaced persons (IDPs) in the Russian Fed- Numbering approximately 13,000, these dis- recognized throughout the scientific and med- eration. I recently chaired a Helsinki Commis- placed individuals find themselves in a virtual ical communities. The Institute of Medicine in sion hearing to assess the plight of IDPs , in- no man’s land, denied citizenship and perma- its 1999 report on medical errors recognized cluding those in the Caucasus region. nent residency permits, as well as many other the successes of organized anesthesiology’s The first involves IDPs from Chechnya who, fundamental rights. efforts to improve patient outcomes. according to reliable sources, continue to be Due to loopholes in the Russian citizenship Anesthesiologists either directly administer pressured by Russian authorities to return to law and the improper application of this law by or supervise 90 percent of all anesthetics per- the war-torn capital city of Grozny, despite Krasnodar Krai authorities, Meskhetian Turks formed throughout this country, in hospitals continuing violence there and a lack of many must register as ‘‘guests’’ every 45 days, may and outpatient surgical centers, and in urban basic services. According to the State Depart- not legally register the purchase of a house or and rural areas. In fact, anesthesiologists are ment’s Country Reports on Human Rights car, and their marriages and deaths are not the predominant provider of anesthetics in Practices for 2002, approximately 140,000 officially recorded. Most are denied education rural facilities. Besides the operating room, an- persons remained internally displaced within above high school, as well. The Krasnodar re- esthesiologists are often found treating pa- Chechnya, with 110,000 more displaced in the gional legislature enacted a series of laws in tients’ pain and delivering critical medical care neighboring republic of Ingushetia. Despite 2002 in an attempt to pressure the Meskhetian to patients in hospital intensive care units, international attention, including a letter initi- Turks to leave. Corresponding with the expira- emergency rooms and diagnostic facilities. ated last fall by the Helsinki Commission, tion of the temporary registration held by most Dr. Cottrell received his medical degree which I chair, the Russian Government con- Krasnodar Meskhetian Turks, the laws report- from West Virginia University, Morgantown, tinues to pressure IDPs to return, and in some edly cancelled leases on land or denied lease WV, and completed his anesthesiology resi- cases limits the ability of NGOs to provide as- renewals for the 2002 crop season. dency at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. sistance. Furthermore, chauvinistic local authorities As a recognized expert in the field of My concern for the safety of Chechen IDPs have not intervened to prevent local Cossack neuroanesthesia, he has lectured extensively is well founded, as authorities in the past year paramilitary units from repeatedly victimizing worldwide, authored or co-authored more than closed three IDP camps, two near the village Krasnodar Meskhetian Turks through public 90 scientific papers, 114 scientific abstract of Znamenskoye in northern Chechnya and harassment, robbery, and vandalism. In late presentations, 20 book chapters, was co-editor the Aki-Yurt camp in Ingushetia, effectively May, a mob of around 50 people attacked of three textbooks and has most recently au- forcing the residents back to Grozny. Reports Meskhetian Turks and other non-Russian-look- thored a book that helps patients be better of violence and human rights violations by ing individuals in two villages, injuring 30 peo- prepared for their surgery and anesthesia. both Russian military units and Chechen ple and hospitalizing six. Dr. Cottrell currently serves on the Board of rebels in Chechnya are disturbing. The ongo- By not granting citizenship or providing per- Directors of Doctors of the World and has ing chaos in that war-torn region has kept manent residency status, current Russian pol- served on the Board of Directors of God’s UNHCR from certifying Chechnya as a safe icy enables the discriminatory practices sub- Love We Deliver, an organization dedicated to return destination, which is supported by the jugating the rights of Meskhetian Turks in serving and delivering meals to AIDS patients fact that many international aid agencies have Krasnodar Krai to continue. Mr. Speaker, in New York City. limited or suspended their operations out of President Putin cited the problems of citizen- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me concern for the safety of aid workers. ship and stateless persons in his annual State today in recognizing James E. Cottrell, M.D., Despite this lack of security, the United Na- of the Federation address earlier this year. for his notable career, outstanding achieve- tions estimates that more than 38,000 IDPs The Russian President pointed out the com- ments, humanitarian work and dedication to from Ingushetia returned to Chechnya last plexities and uncertainties faced by stateless patient safety. year, with many complaining of government persons in Russia. I urge him and Members of f coercion. While no camp has been closed the State Duma to rectify the status of since December 2002, Doctors Without Bor- Meskhetian Turks and other stateless persons. THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF ders reports that government officials threaten Meanwhile, the Kremlin should intervene to NORTHERN CYPRUS to cut off assistance in Ingushetia and block ensure that Krasnodar Krai officials desist in future aid in Chechnya for those refusing to their discriminatory treatment of the HON. DAN BURTON leave immediately. The stationing of Russian Meskhetian Turks until their status is normal- OF INDIANA troops near IDP camps and the limiting of as- ized, as well as guarantee the prosecution of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistance from international agencies to camp violent criminals. Thursday, July 24, 2003 residents represent pressure tactics to ‘‘en- f courage’’ the return of IDPs to Chechnya. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, since Clearly, the Russian Government is not re- TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES E. 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into specting the fundamental right of individuals to COTTRELL the government-controlled two-thirds of the is- seek safe refuge. As a participating State of land, the Republic of Cyprus, and the Turkish the Organization for Security and Cooperation HON. JERROLD NADLER Cypriot one-third, the Turkish Republic of in Europe (OSCE), the Russian Federation OF NEW YORK Northern Cyprus. The anniversary of the has committed to facilitate sustainable solu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES events of July 1974 in Cyprus gives rise to tions to the plight of IDPs and the voluntary misrepresentation of historical events. As the return of such individuals in dignity and safety. Thursday, July 24, 2003 cliche´ goes, there are two-sides to every story. I urge President Putin to intervene to ensure Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to That is why I would like to share with my col- that Russian policy and practice are consistent pay tribute to an outstanding physician, schol- leagues, the Turkish Cypriot point of view re- with these OSCE commitments and that no ar, educator, humanitarian and citizen from the garding the current situation on Cyprus. IDPs be effectively forced to return to their State of New York, James E. Cottrell, M.D. Dr. The island of Cyprus gained its independ- homes in Chechnya until the conditions have Cottrell will soon complete his term as national ence from Great Britain in 1960 and has been been created for their return. To do otherwise president of the American Society of Anesthe- divided since 1974. At independence, the Re- would place the lives of tens of thousands of siologists (ASA). I am very proud and pleased public’s constitution defined elaborate power- innocent Russian citizens at risk. that one of New York’s own served as the sharing arrangements. It required a Greek The second situation I want to briefly high- 2002–2003 president of this prestigious na- Cypriot president and a Turkish Cypriot vice light concerns the plight of Meskhetian Turks tional organization that is recognized world- president; each elected by their own commu- in the Krasnodar Krai region of the Russian wide for its outstanding work in improving pa- nity. The Treaty of Alliance among the Repub- Federation. Also known as Ahiska Turks or tient safety. lic, Greece, and Turkey provided for 950 Meskhetians, Meskhetian Turks were forced to Founded in 1905, ASA is the predominant Greek and 650 Turkish soldiers to help defend relocate twice within the past 50 years, first professional organization that represents more the island. from Soviet Georgia in November 1944 to the than 36,000 anesthesiologists. Since its found- Cyprus’ success as a new Republic lasted Soviet Socialist Republic of Uzbekistan. In ing, ASA has been the leader in the develop- from 1960–63. After President Makarios pro- 1989, approximately 90,000 Meskhetian Turks ment of patient safety standards and guide- posed constitutional modifications in favor of fled ethnic conflicts in Uzbekistan to all parts lines for the delivery of safe patient care be- the majority community in 1963, relations be- of the Soviet Union, with the largest con- fore, during and after surgery. Efforts on the tween Turkish and Greek Cypriots deterio- centration today found in Krasnodar Krai. part of the organization and its members are rated. In 1964, Turkish Cypriots withdrew from

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.017 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 most national institutions and began to admin- Cypriot leaders. I know there are two sides to food, to medical supplies, clothes, housing ister their own affairs. Violence between Turk- the Turkish and Greek Cypriot conflict, and and virtually all other goods. The result is a ish and Greek Cypriot communities occurred that is why it is important for Congress to crippling drag on an already-challenged econ- in 1963–64 and again in 1967. Since the 1964 adopt a balanced, even-handed approach to omy and the very quality of life in Hawaii. crisis, U.N. peacekeeping troops have been a the issue of facilitating a just and lasting set- The broadest, deepest effects of the Jones buffer between the two communities. tlement between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. Act on Hawaii result from its impact on west- In 1974, a military junta in Athens supported f bound imports. But Hawaii is an export loca- a coup against President Makarios, replacing tion as well, in key products such as agri- him with a hardline supporter of enosis. Tur- INTRODUCTION OF H.R.l (UNITED culture and livestock. Here the Jones Act also key, citing the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, sent STATES NONCONTIGUOUS SHIP- effectively stifles meaningful competition in troops in two separate actions and, by August PING OPEN MARKET ACT OF getting those products to their primary markets 25, was in control of more than 36 percent of 2003), H.R.l (HAWAII SHIPPING on the U.S. Mainland. Because the producers the island. The Athens junta fell and civilian OPEN MARKET ACT OF 2003), AND of these products and all that rely for their own government was restored. The legitimacy of H.R.l (HAWAII AGRICULTURE/ livelihood on their successful export have to the Turkish intervention was confirmed, among LIVESTOCK SHIPPING OPEN others, by the Consultative Assembly of the MARKET ACT OF 2003) eat inflated shipping costs, these export indus- Council of Europe, by resolution 573, dated tries, which any economist knows are the ulti- July 29, 1974, in which it is stated, ‘‘Turkey HON. ED CASE mate key to any economy’s prosperity, are also crippled. exercised its right of intervention in accord- OF HAWAII ance with Article IV of the Guarantee Treaty of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Let’s take a concrete example: Hawaii’s 1960.’’ Greece withdrew from NATO’s military Thursday, July 24, 2003 once-prosperous ranching/cattle industry, command to protest NATO’s failure to prevent which is so key to the economic health and Turkey’s action. Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the very lifestyle of so much of the rural Sec- According to Turkish Cypriot leaders, the three bills to end a century of closed market ond District which I proudly represent. That in- Turkish intervention of July 1974 did not come cargo shipping to, from and within my isolated dustry depends on getting its product, young about as an unprovoked invasion but in re- home state of Hawaii, as well as the other cattle, to West Coast pens and transportation sponse to a coup d’etat; was in accordance noncontiguous locations of our country. In hubs in a cost-efficient manner. with the Treaty of Guarantee of 1960; and doing so, we will break the stranglehold on the There are foreign cargo carriers that spe- therefore, was legal and legitimate. Further- economics and peoples of these exposed cialize, through custom cattle ships and overall more, the Turkish Cypriot community saw the communities which results from just a few sensitivity and adjustment to rancher time- 1974 coup attempt as the culmination of a shipping companies controlling the lifeline of tables and needs, in such transport, but the campaign to annex Cyprus to Greece. commerce upon which our communities abso- Turkish Cypriots celebrate July 20 as their lutely depend. Jones Act outright excludes them from the Ha- day of liberation. Since Turkey’s arrival in Cy- These bills all amend the Merchant Marine waii-Mainland market. As a result, Hawaii’s prus, peace has prevailed on the island, and Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act. ranchers are reduced to two crippling, cost the biggest beneficiaries of this atmosphere of That federal law mandates that all cargo ship- magnifying options. peace and tranquility have been all Cypriots, ping between U.S. ports occur exclusively on The first is to ship their cargo by foreign car- Greek and Turkish. However, the Greek Cyp- U.S., not foreign, flagged vessels. (A similar riers to Canada, where they have to go riots enjoy a high level of economic prosperity, federal law of the same vintage, the Pas- through a myriad of bureaucratic, cost-magni- while the Turkish Cypriot economy continues senger Vessels Services Act, provides the fying gyrations to get their product eventually to suffer from the embargoes imposed on the same mandate for cruise line and other pas- to their U.S. markets. The second is to beg for Turkish Cypriot North by the Greek Cypriot senger transit; the same arguments as drive the goodwill of the domestic carriers, to whom South. these three bills apply there, but that is an- this is simply a hindrance rather than a major Turkey’s presence in Cyprus is within the other effort, already commenced through lim- commitment, to ship directly to the West confines of a security role and far from pre- ited Federal exemptions.) Coast. venting a political settlement. Turkey has al- The Jones Act was enacted in a protec- And it shows: most of the cattle are first ways supported a just and lasting settlement tionist era under the guise of preserving a shipped from Hawaii’s Neighbor Islands, on the island, within the mission of the good strong national merchant marine. But today it where the bulk of the cattle industry is located, offices of the United Nations Secretary-Gen- is just an anachronism: most of the world’s to Oahu, in small ‘‘cow-tainers’’, where they sit eral. Recently, Turkish Cypriots, with the full shipping is by way of an international mer- for days in Honolulu Harbor awaiting the re- support of Turkey, demonstrated their good chant marine functioning in an open, competi- turn to the Mainland of one of the massive will by undertaking a series of confidence- tive market. And those few U.S. flag cargo cargo ships designed and utilized for quite an- building measures, including the opening of lines that remain have maneuvered the Jones other purpose. The result (besides associated the borders to people and traffic from both Act to develop virtual monopolies over domes- higher costs): in-harbor cattle waste disposal sides. This has allowed, by Turkish Cypriot es- tic cargo shipping to, from and within our most challenges; higher in-transit cattle mortality; timates, thousands of Turkish and Greek Cyp- isolated and exposed locales: our island and lower-weight cattle delivery to market. That’s riots to cross over to each other’s territory. offshore states, territories and possessions. what happens when you try to squeeze a This measure was followed-up by an offer to My Hawaii is a classic example. Located al- square peg into a round hole. the Greek Cypriot side for the resettlement of most 2,500 miles off the West Coast, we im- the vacant town of Varosha in return for the port well over 90 percent of our life necessities These three bills say: enough is enough. re-opening of the now-defunct Nicosia Inter- by ocean cargo. There are no doubt plenty of The first, H.R. —, the United States Non- national Airport. President Denktas also pro- international cargo lines who could and would contiguous Shipping Open Market Act of 2003, posed to meet with Greek Cypriot leader compete for a share of that market. Yet only exempts all noncontiguous U.S. locations, in- Tassos Papadopoulos directly in order to dis- two U.S. flag domestic cargo lines—Matson cluding Hawaii, from the Jones Act. (Frankly I cuss these and other related issues. Navigation and CSX Lines (fka Sea-Land)— question whether we shouldn’t outright repeal However, it appears that the Greek Cypriot operate a virtual duopoly over our lifeline. the Jones Act, but I leave it to my colleagues side has shown little interest in a negotiated While they are nominally subject to Federal from the contiguous U.S. to evaluate that op- settlement. In a speech made on July 17, regulation, the fact of the matter is that cargo tion; the consequences are especially acute in Greek Cypriot leader Papadopoulos again prices have gone in only one direction—up, the noncontiguous U.S. and that is my focus.) made clear that his side does not accept the and fast—and it is indisputable that there is no The second, H.R. —, the Hawaii Shipping ‘‘Annan Plan’’ for a settlement as it is, claiming downward market pressure which would other- Open Market Act of 2003, exempts Hawaii. that doing so would mean ‘‘legitimizing the wise result from meaningful competition. And the third, H.R. —, the Hawaii Agriculture/ gains accomplished by the occupation’’ and These accelerating cargo prices are not ab- Livestock Shipping Open Market Act of 2003, that if they did so, the (the Greek Cypriots) sorbed by the shipping lines, but passed exempts Hawaii agriculture and livestock. Es- ‘‘would become accomplices in the destruction through all the way down the chain, to the sentially, the bills are intended to lay out the of the Republic of Cyprus.’’ transporters, wholesalers, retailers, small busi- options from broad to narrow; we can get into It is my hope that efforts to reach a settle- nesses, mom-n-pops, and ultimately con- the issue at any level and work our way up or ment will continue between Turkish and Greek sumers, of all of the elementals of life, from down.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.019 E25PT1 E1594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Let me address directly some arguments INTRODUCTION OF THE COBRA TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE sometimes offered up by the domestic ship- COVERAGE ACT OF 2003 ROLOFSON pers in defense of the Jones Act: that it con- tains important labor and environmental pro- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF HON. HOWARD COBLE tections that would be lost upon repeal. Of OF NORTH CAROLINA OF CALIFORNIA course, the exact terms of repeal are up to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this Congress and administration, and all three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of these bills propose to retain these important Thursday, July 24, 2003 Thursday, July 24, 2003 protections. Specifically, these bills provide Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, Dr. George that all foreign shippers operating under Jones Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- Rolofson—‘‘Dr. George’’ as I call him—has Act exemptions must comply with the same ducing the COBRA Coverage Act of 2003. As been a good friend of mine for many years labor, environmental, tax, documentation, U.S. you may know, our Nation’s faltering economy and has worked with me on a number of locus and other laws as are applicable to non- has resulted in staggering unemployment, un- issues relating to the U.S. agrichemical indus- U.S. flag ships and shippers transiting U.S. employment that has risen from 5.7 percent in try. Soon he will be retiring as Senior Vice waters today. January of this year to 6.4 percent in June, President of legislative and regulatory affairs Mr. Speaker, these long-overdue bills are of leaving millions of Americans out of work. The from CropLife America, where he has been a the utmost importance to the localities which loss of one’s job is often accompanied by the tireless champion of the agriculture and chem- have long borne the brunt of the Jones Act. loss of employer-based health coverage and ical industries. As Dr. George prepares to re- Sometimes it is difficult to pierce the veil of the ability to afford individual health insurance. tire, I want to take the opportunity to thank him longstanding custom and understanding to see In this time of economic hardship, we must act for these efforts and for his many contributions what should instead be, but clearly the time to make health care more accessible to the to the industry and to let him know that he will for these measures is overdue. I urge their working and middle-class families of America. be greatly missed by all those with whom he passage. In an attempt to reduce the growing popu- has come in contact over the years. f lation of those without health coverage, Title X George spent his entire adult life devoted to PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUPER- of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rec- the study and improvement of the field of agri- VISORY SPECIAL AGENT THOM- onciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) provided ac- cultural science, specifically as it regarded the AS M. BOURGEOIS cess to group health insurance for workers use of important agrichemicals. He earned his who had lost their employer-sponsored cov- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in ento- erage. COBRA requires employers who offer mology from the University of Nebraska and HON. MIKE ROGERS later went on to receive a Doctorate from Vir- OF MICHIGAN health insurance to continue coverage for their ginia Tech in entomology and toxicology. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees under circumstances such as a change in their employment status. However, then applied those degrees to practical use Thursday, July 24, 2003 this law allows the employer to charge up to with the former Ciba Geigy Company in their Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I 102 percent of the premium for the covered agricultural division, now known as Syngenta rise today to pay tribute to Supervisory Special beneficiary and up to 150 percent for disabled Crop Protection. George worked in product Agent Thomas M. Bourgeois for his nearly individuals who qualify for an additional 11 development, toxicology, environmental twenty-two years of service to the Federal Bu- months of coverage. sciences, and most recently in government re- reau of Investigation. For the past two dec- The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates lations for CropLife America here in Wash- ades, SSA Bourgeois has selflessly put his that in 2002 health care premiums increased ington, D.C. own well-being in jeopardy to serve and pro- by 12.7 percent, making the average cost for Our nation was largely built upon the back tect the American people. self-only coverage $3,060 while the average of the agriculture industry. Even here in our Thomas M. Bourgeois reported for duty on cost for the family coverage reached $7,954. Capitol building, we see numerous artistic ref- October 5, 1981 and was first assigned to the These high costs make retaining health cov- erences to this critical industry and its impor- Milwaukee Division of the FBI. He worked in erage extremely difficult for individuals without tance in our nation. I would like to ask my col- both the Milwaukee and Myrtle Beach offices work, without an income. As a result many leagues to join with me in thanking my friend, investigating fugitives, bank robbery, and kid- people and their families choose to go without Dr. George, for the devotion he has dem- naping cases before being transferred to the health insurance until they find another job. onstrated to such an important part of our na- Chicago Division to investigate narcotics and This is unacceptable. tion. George, you have left a legacy of pride organized crime. During his tenure in Chicago, and commitment to the American farming in- Tom was responsible for the apprehension of Not only do these prohibitive costs prevent people from maintaining their health coverage, dustry and we are most appreciative for your some of America’s most dangerous criminals, dedication and contributions. Best wishes in including the Calabrese Street crew, Anthony they can also drive up the group costs of em- ployers who offer COBRA coverage. Because the next phase of your life. Centracchio, and John Serpico. From 1986 f until 1997, Tom served as a member of Chi- health care premiums are so high, those who cago Division’s enhanced SWAT Team. While have costly, preexisting health problems are RECOGNIZING COLONEL DAVID L. serving on the SWAT Team, Tom was de- more likely to enroll in extended coverage HANSEN, COMMANDER OF THE ployed on several assignments, including the than those who are healthy. These costs are NORFOLK ENGINEER DISTRICT, Unibomber case, Hurricane Marilyn in the Vir- often passed onto the employer and onto the NORFOLK CORPS OF ENGINEERS, gin Islands, and the Republican National Con- others covered by the group insurance. VIRGINIA FOR HIS SERVICE AND vention in 1996. We can alleviate this problem by making DEDICATION SSA Thomas M. Bourgeois is the recipient COBRA health coverage more accessible and of numerous honors for his work at the FBI. more affordable. With the COBRA Coverage HON. J. RANDY FORBES Act of 2003, laid-off workers would be pro- He received letters of commendation from FBI OF VIRGINIA vided with a 50 percent tax credit toward the director William Webster in May of 1982 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again in March of 1986. Mr. Bourgeois also re- cost of COBRA coverage, up to a maximum of ceived the Chicago Crime Commission’s Star $110 for an individual and $290 for a family Thursday, July 24, 2003 of Distinction Award in both 2001 and 2003 for per month. This credit is entirely refundable, Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his role in the Anthony Centracchio investiga- which means one can receive it regardless of recognition of Colonel David L. Hansen, Com- tion and for his role in thwarting a scheme by one’s tax liability, and it is advanceable, mean- mander and Norfolk District Engineer, for his Cicero, Illinois public officials to defraud the ing that it’s available to the recipient imme- loyal service to the United States Corps of En- town of nearly $13 million. diately. This is possible because the tax credit gineers and to the development and progress Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my best would be administered through the employer. of numerous projects in Virginia’s Fourth Dis- personal regards to SSA Thomas M. Bour- While we work diligently to improve our trict. geois on his recent retirement from the FBI economy, we must not sit idle and turn our Colonel Hansen’s dedication and loyalty to and I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking backs on the millions of uninsured Americans. the advancement of our district and the Com- him on behalf of the American people for his We must assist those who are suffering by en- monwealth of Virginia as a whole is to be service and dedication to our collective secu- suring they retain access to affordable health commended. He has played an instrumental rity. insurance for themselves and for their families. role in overseeing the growth and preservation

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.021 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1595 of numerous projects along the river basins in gate, thus giving the monument a warm, pink sweeter and grittier times for the island’s Virginia since he assumed command in July shade. They stand ten-feet tall on a six-foot people. And in Spanish, ‘‘Azucar!’’ was also 2001. base with a five-foot foundation (two-feet the signature trill of Celia Cruz, whose voice has embodied the sound of Cuba for decades. Since first enrolling in the U.S. Army nearly showing) below. Ms. Cruz, who died Wednesday of brain 30 years ago, Colonel Hansen’s devotion to The Madonna of the Trail is a pioneer cancer, was the voice of a generation, and duty has reflected the highest standards of the woman clasping her baby with her young son the one after, and the one after that. She military profession. Following four years of clinging to her skirt. The face of the mother, started out singing lullabies to her nieces Army enlisted service, he was commissioned strong in character, beauty, and gentleness, is and until the end continued to shake what in the Corps of Engineers through the Officer the face of a mother who realizes her respon- her mama gave her. Young couples in the Candidate School program, Fort Benning, sibilities and trust in God. It has a feeling of 1950s swayed to her rhythms as part of the Georgia, in 1978. He has served on numerous solidarity—a monument that will stand through band La Sonora Matancera; those same cou- ples’ grandchildren got down to her single assignments both in the United States and the ages. ‘‘La Negra Tiene Tumbao,’’ whose album overseas. His military education is extensive Marking the 67th anniversary of the Battle of won a Latin Grammy in 2002. and includes the Industrial College of the Lexington during the Civil War and facing ever When Ms. Cruz defected from Cuba in 1960, Armed Forces, the Army’s Command and Westward, the Pioneer Mother statue was her songs were banned in her home country, General Staff College, Engineer Basic and Ad- dedicated on September 17, 1928. The pres- though in recent years Cuban aficionados vanced Courses, and the Combined Arms and entation of the American Legion Memorial could listen to her hits by tuning into Miami Services Staff School. Colonel Hansen also Flag and Flag pole was made by Ike Skelton radio stations. At first, the sensation who holds a Bachelor of Science degree, and two III. The keynote speaker was Judge Harry S. left behind stardom in Cuba and sought lib- erty in the United States had no easy time; master degrees. Truman, President of the National Old Trails her efforts for the next decade stumbled. But Colonel Hansen’s decorations include the Association. like so many immigrants seeking the Amer- Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal Mr. Speaker, the Daughters of the American ican dream, she eventually made it: That with one silver and two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Revolution can be proud of the Madonna of clear, operatic voice could not be denied. Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf the Trail statue and the 75 years it has graced Hers was a talent that reached far beyond Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, Na- the City of Lexington. I know the Members of her own culture. In concert, she charmed au- tional Defense Service Medal with star, and the House will join me in saluting the Daugh- diences throughout Latin America, Europe, Good Conduct Medal. ters of the American Revolution for their con- Africa and Asia, and Ms. Cruz’s more than 70 records became a clarion call for music Colonel Hansen has shown tremendous tributions to preserving American history. lovers worldwide. She moved, effortlessly be- commitment and devotion to his country. f tween the Afro-Cuban rhythms of her youth Today we recognize him for his unwavering to the salsa she defined and redefined; later patriotism and dedication to both his profes- A VOICE OF CUBA in her career she embraced hip-hop style and sion and the American people. transformed it into eye-popping music vid- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART eos. For her, it was all part of the same Colonel David L. Hansen. OF FLORIDA music and a shared experience. Unlike so many celebrities of the modern f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES era, Ms. Cruz knew firsthand of the atroc- 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Thursday, July 24, 2003 ities of communism in Cuba, and she spoke MADONNA OF THE TRAIL frankly of her time and challenges there. Ms. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Cruz’s voice instantly fills a room with the Speaker, on July 16, 2003 Mrs. Celia Cruz feel of swaying palm fronds and cigar smoke, HON. IKE SKELTON passed away, however, her legacy will be bringing back memories of a Cuba before OF MISSOURI eternal. Celia Cruz was a musical genius and Fidel Castro’s dictatorship. But her art tran- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an extraordinary human being, dedicated to scended any political agenda. Ms. Cruz al- improving the lives of all, to the most admi- ways remained a lady, coy about her age and Thursday, July 24, 2003 rable humanitarian causes, and with a pro- decked out in extravagant outfits even in her Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take found love for Cuba and her people. Celia last public appearances—accompanied nearly this means to recognize the 75th anniversary always by her husband of 40 years, Pedro Cruz’s exceptional life is a model and inspira- Knight. of the Madonna of the Trail. One of these his- tion to all people. Her blessed voice combined For thousands of Cuban exiles, listening to toric statues stands in my hometown of Lex- with her gentle soul brought comfort and hap- her music will remain a time machine, a ington, Missouri, where the pioneer mother piness to every corner of the planet. connection to a homeland that in many ways monument was presented by the Daughters of Mrs. Cruz was not only the Ambassador of no longer exists. She, like so many others of the American Revolution in 1928. The pioneer free Cuba’s music, she represented the finest her generation, was never able to return to mother looks west, up the Missouri River, on qualities of Cuban-Americans and Cuban ex- the free Cuba for which she longed. But her area that was settled by American pioneers iles, and was a constant voice for freedom on message was also one of hope, inspiring fans of all nationalities with her indomitable more than 160 years ago. the oppressed island nation. voice, ringing at once with grace and perse- In the early 1900’s, the Daughters of the Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Cruz died longing to re- verance every time she cried out, ‘‘Azucar!’’ American Revolution suggested marking the turn to a free and democratic Cuba, but as f national Old Trails Road with a series of small Reverend Martin An˜orga so eloquently stated markers placed at frequent intervals along the during her funeral mass, ‘‘Celia did not leave HARRISBURG SESQUICENTENNIAL route. This road began with Braddock’s Road Cuba because she took Cuba with her when RECOGNITION in 1755. Lt. George Washington surveyed the she left.’’ road, which was cut through the Allegheny Hundreds of thousands of people of all na- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Mountains by British soldiers. The road was tionalities paid their respects and tribute to the OF ILLINOIS later continued as the Columbia Pike; the ‘‘Queen of Latin Music’’ in Miami and New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Great Valley Road; the Wilderness Road (cut York. Even at the moment of her death Mrs. by Daniel Boone across the Cumberland Cruz made certain that her physical passing Thursday, July 24, 2003 Gap); the Cumberland Road (also known as would be a celebration of the happiness she Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the National Road); Boone’s Lick Road; and, embodied. pay special tribute to the City of Harrisburg, Il- finally, as the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. The passing of Celia Cruz is cause for deep linois, as she celebrates her sesquicentennial. In 1924, Missouri State Regent, Mrs. John pain. I send my deepest condolences to her Established in 1853, the people of Harrisburg Trigg Moss of St. Louis, a member of the Cor- husband, another great Cuban, Pedro Knight. have prospered while giving so much to this nelia Green Chapter, envisioned the idea of Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for the great nation. placing an identical statue in each of the record an editorial by The Washington Post The City of Harrisburg was founded as an twelve states crossed by the National Old which appropriately honors the life and legacy administrative center for the newly-created Sa- Trails Road instead of small markers. of Celia Cruz. line County. Since that time, many people The twelve statues, designed by St. Louis A VOICE OF CUBA have been blessed to call Harrisburg home. sculptor August Leimbach, are made of Sugar is a symbol of Cuba, not only a core Harrisburg boasts of a quality educational sys- algonite stone, a poured mass, of which the industry but a key ingredient of its history tem, the unrivaled natural beauty of the Shaw- Missouri granite is used as the main aggre- and heritage and a timeless reminder of both nee National Forest and one of Illinois’ top

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.025 E25PT1 E1596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 track and field programs. Each fall, the City of years working as the Executive Director of the is clear: Nyssa stands for the small town val- Harrisburg celebrates its history with a Past to Southeast Missouri Legal Services, an agency ues that still echo in the hearts of the people Present Festival. As well, Harrisburg has to assist people with low incomes in dire need who call it home. served as a vital part of the coal industry in of legal counseling. Known as the Gateway City to Oregon, southern Illinois for many years. Like her husband, Betty Hearnes is an Nyssa is located on the banks of the Snake I am proud to represent the people of the amazing mentor and friend to everyone she River on the Idaho-Oregon border. Nearby the great City of Harrisburg and to share in this meets. She was an excellent model and con- historic Oregon Trail, which brought thousands special occasion with them. I thank them for fidante during the seventies and eighties when of settlers across the continent to the West, all they give to this great nation and I wish the Missouri legislature had very few women remains visible to this day. Nyssa’s history as them many successes in the years to come. in office. In 1979, Betty won the same Mis- a town began in 1883 with the arrival of the Congratulations! souri House seat her husband held years Oregon Short Line Railroad, though the area prior. In addition, she served as Chairwoman was familiar terrain to the fur traders who op- f of the Democratic State Committee, President erated along the Snake River in the early IN RECOGNITION OF FORMER MIS- of the Mississippi County Industrial Develop- 1800s. The town’s first Post Office was estab- SOURI GOVERNOR WARREN E. ment Authority, as a major facilitator of the lished in 1889 and the incorporation of Nyssa HEARNES AND FORMER MIS- Warren E. Hearnes Museum, and a volunteer occurred in 1903, when the town had gained SOURI STATE REPRESENTATIVE currently involved in countless civic and char- enough residents to merit elected city officials. BETTY COOPER HEARNES ity projects. Today Warren and Betty continue In the generations that have followed the to spend time in Charleston, Missouri serving founding of Nyssa, the community has been HON. KAREN McCARTHY those most in need. Their endless generosity home to hardworking farmers and ranchers is an inspiration to us all. who have made their homes in the high desert OF MISSOURI I congratulate Warren and Betty Hearnes on of Oregon. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this meaningful occasion and shared birthday. The community was immeasurably enriched Thursday, July 24, 2003 I am grateful for their friendship and am hon- by the revival of federal irrigation projects in ored to recognize them for their vast personal the area, such as the Owyhee Dam which was Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I accomplishments and lifetime of public serv- completed in 1932 to provide water for rise today to honor two great Missourians, ice. 120,000 acres of arid land surrounding Nyssa. Governor Warren E. Hearnes and his wife, The miracle of irrigated agriculture made the f State Representative Betty Cooper Hearnes high desert of Oregon bloom and made pos- on their birthdays. PERSONAL EXPLANATION sible the way of life that continues today. In I salute the accomplishments of Governor the 1930s, many citizens of the Great Plains Hearnes and Representative Hearnes. I HON. MIKE ROGERS relocated to the area, drawn by the warmth of worked alongside Betty in the General Assem- the people and the quality of life offered by the bly. In true fashion, she does not want to be OF MICHIGAN community. By the late 1930s, the number of recognized for her accomplishments, but I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acres being irrigated had attracted the sugar would be remiss not to mention her great con- Thursday, July 24, 2003 beet industry, and Nyssa saw the opening of tributions to our State as an elected official the Amalgamated Sugar Company, a sugar Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on and First Lady. The Hearnes have shared sig- processing plant that came into operation in the legislative day of Wednesday, July 23, nificant roles in the State of Missouri, shaped Nyssa in 1938. Agriculture remains the base 2003, the House had a procedural vote on the and crafted sound public policy, and served as of the local economy, and most businesses FY 2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations beacons of light for our citizens and our party. cater to farm production and marketing of bill. On House rollcall vote No. 424, I was un- The Hearnes celebrate the same birthday products, which include sugar, onions, pota- avoidably detained. Had I been present, I and today marks Warren’s 80th birthday and toes, corn, mint, and wheat. would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Betty’s 76th birthday. I salute the remarkable Like many communities in Oregon, the longevity of their lives together and their life- f growth in agriculture during the first half of the long commitment to public service. NYSSA 100TH CENTENNIAL century brought immigrant families to Nyssa to Warren Hearnes is renowned for his tenac- work the land. Many Hispanic families traveled ity and principles as a public official. Governor to the area, where they raised their children Hearnes is a graduate from West Point Mili- HON. GREG WALDEN and established roots that endure to this day. tary Academy, as well as from the University OF OREGON Nyssa also became home to many Dutch im- of Missouri Columbia Law School. After serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES migrants and later a number of Japanese- ing in the U.S. Army during World War II, he Americans who were interned during World Thursday, July 24, 2003 was elected to the Missouri House of Rep- War II. Many of these internees remained in resentatives the following year, and later went Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise the area after the war ended, where they con- on to serve as Secretary of State. He will long this evening to pay tribute to the community of tinue to add to the richness of the town’s his- be remembered for his unwavering stance to Nyssa in eastern Oregon’s Malheur County tory. promote state autonomy. Governor Hearnes’ and to commemorate the passage of an im- Despite the ups and downs of the Oregon fight with the Johnson administration often portant milestone in the history of the town. farm economy and the need for many towns- made him disliked by the presidency but ad- This weekend the people of Nyssa will com- people to find work outside of town, the peo- mired by his colleagues in the National Gov- memorate the centennial anniversary of the in- ple of Nyssa have remained loyal to their com- ernors Conference throughout the sixties and corporation of their community. This is an munity. The town has maintained an excellent seventies. event that symbolizes the endurance of the school system and the population remains sta- During his time in office, the state legislature eastern Oregon way of life and the continuity ble at 3,100. overwhelmingly approved and the people rati- that exists between the earliest settlers of our Mr. Speaker, since Nyssa was founded it fied a constitutional amendment to allow future state and the people who proudly identify has been home to hearty, self-reliant people Governors of Missouri to serve two consecu- themselves as Oregonians today. who are proud of their history, loyal to their tive four year terms. Thus, Governor Hearnes There is some debate about the origin of families and community, and representative of ran for and won a second term with the larg- the name Nyssa. Some say it is an acronym the rural way of life that still means as much est percentage of popular votes in Missouri for the New York Sheep Shearing Association, to the people who live here as it did a hundred history. In his second term he facilitated re- which sounds plausible enough given the tra- years ago. It is both a privilege and an honor forms to improve universities and colleges, dition of shepherding throughout the town’s to represent the good people of Nyssa in the ushered in massive road improvements, and history. Others insist that the town was named U.S. House of Representatives. I congratulate supported the troops in Vietnam but ques- by the daughter of a railroad engineer who them on the occasion of the Centennial of tioned the administration’s plan to pursue such was reading a book on ancient history and their community, and I look forward to trav- a war. Following his term in office, he contin- named the town after St. Gregory of Nyssa. eling to Nyssa this weekend to share in the ued his public advocacy by spending sixteen Whatever the source of the name, this much celebration with my good friends.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.028 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1597 JEFFREY MATTISON WERSHOW: fierce objection to the illegal occupation of the In April 2003, the House of Representatives KILLED IN IRAQ island of Cyprus by Turkish troops and declare unanimously approved House Resolution 165, my grave concern for the future of the area. introduced by Mr. BEREUTER and myself, HON. CORRINE BROWN The island’s twenty nine years of internal divi- which expresses support for a renewed effort OF FLORIDA sion make the status quo absolutely unaccept- to find a peaceful and lasting settlement to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able. Cyprus problem by declaring appreciation for In July 1974, Turkish troops captured the the efforts of Kofi Annan. The bill also ex- Thursday, July 24, 2003 northern part of Cyprus, seizing more than a presses strong disappointment that Mr. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. third of the island. The Turkish troops expelled Denktash rejected the comprehensive settle- Speaker, I am here today to speak about a 200,000 Greek-Cypriots from their homes and ment offered by Secretary General Annan, very brave young man, Jeffrey Mattison killed 5,000 citizens of the once-peaceful is- thereby denying the Turkish-Cypriot people Wershow, who was killed in the line of duty in land. The Turkish invasion was a conscious the opportunity to determine their own future. Iraq. A specialist in the Florida National Guard and deliberate attempt at ethnic cleansing. A few days later, Cyprus experienced a who served with the Army’s 124th Infantry Turkey proceeded to install 40,000 military major historic event on April 16, 2003, with the Regiment, he died at the very young age of personnel on Cyprus. Today, these troops, in signing of the Treaty of Accession to the Euro- twenty-two. Jeffrey was born in Gainesville, a conjunction with United Nations peacekeeping pean Union. For the first time, the people of city which is in my congressional district, Flor- forces, make the small island of Cyprus one of Cyprus have the opportunity to seal their fu- ida’s third. the most militarized areas in the world. Over ture when Cyprus becomes a member of the Compounding the tragedy of Jeffrey’s death a quarter of a century later, approximately E.U. next year. Upon accession to the Euro- is that he was killed in Iraq while trying to 1,500 Greek-Cypriots remain missing, includ- pean Union, Cyprus will, in its capacity as a keep the peace after the U.S. invasion had al- ing four Americans. full member, be firmly anchored to the western ready ended. He was assigned to be part of The Green Line, a 113–mile barbed wire political and security structures, enhancing a group of soldiers in a 124-man group as- fence, separates the Greek-Cypriot community both geographically and qualitatively the oper- signed to escort U.S. officials. He was killed from its Turkish-Cypriot counterpart. The Turk- ational capabilities of the Western world. while guarding a convoy of vehicles while they ish Northern Republic of Cyprus (TNRC), rec- Needless to say, it would be in the best in- were parked outside a campus building at ognized by no nation in the world except for terest of Turkey to cooperate with the United Baghdad University when an Iraqi man ap- Turkey, prohibits Greek-Cypriots from freely Nations and the rest of the international com- proached him, pulled out a gun, and shot him. crossing the Green Line to visit the towns and munity on Cyprus in order to advance its own For his service in ‘‘Iraqi Freedom’’ Jeffrey communities of their families. With control of membership in the European Union. Northern received the Army Commendation Medal, the about 37 percent of the island, Turkey’s mili- Cyprus will perhaps be the greatest bene- National Defense Service Medal, the Achieve- tary occupation has had severe con- ficiary of Cypriot membership and resolution of ment Medal, the Parachute Badge and the sequences, most notably the dislocation of the the entire affair. It is currently in a state of Army Service Medal. The Army in fact, has Greek-Cypriot population and the resulting ref- economic distress that is being exacerbated recommended that he receive the Bronze Star ugees. by Turkish intransigence. Sadly, the people liv- and the Purple Heart for his dedicated and Twenty-nine years later, the forced separa- ing in the northern part of the island continue honorable service in combat. tion of these two communities still exists de- to be mired in poverty as a direct result of It is truly impressive all that Jeffrey had ac- spite efforts by the United Nations (U.N.) and their leadership’s and Turkey’s separatist poli- complished during his young life. He began G–8 leadership to mend this rift between north cies. By joining the rest of Cyprus, it would be- his active duty in the U.S. Army back in June and south. The U.N., with the explicit support come part of an already progressive economy, 1999. After he finished his specialized training, of the United States, has sponsored several eliminating its financial dependence on Tur- he went on to join the 82nd Airborne Division rounds of proximity talks between the former key. of the Army’s 505 Parachute Infantry Regi- President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. So far we have seen that both Turkey and ment. From there, he went on to continue his Glafcos Clerides, and Mr. Rauf Denktash, the Mr. Denktash have sought to create pre- service with the National Guard. self-proclaimed leader of the occupied north- conditions on Cyprus’ accession by tying that A curious and bright young man, Jeffrey had ern part of the island. process to the resolution of a comprehensive a burning interest in history and political In March 2003, the United Nations-spon- settlement in Cyprus. The United States science. He was active in Gainesville politics, sored Cyprus peace talks at the Hague be- should remind Turkey that any threat against and served as co-campaign manager to the tween newly-elected President of Cyprus, the Republic of Cyprus will be met with strong campaign of one of my close friends, Cynthia Tassos Papadopoulos, and Mr. Denktash opposition and that Turkey does not possess Chestnut, during her County Commission came to an abrupt halt. Responsibility for this any veto power over European Union mem- campaign in 2002. He also participated in poli- unfortunate setback in the peace process bership. Promotion of Cyprus’ membership will tics at Santa Fe Community College, was rests largely with Mr. Denktash who rejected remove what has been a stumbling block in elected to the Student Senate, and was in- U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Plan to comprehensive settlement negotiations, and it tending to run for student body president. end the 29-year division of Cyprus. It is a will allow Turkey to strive toward the laudable In a photo taken of him for which he will be shame that the Secretary General’s personal goal of its own accession. fondly remembered, he can be seen patrioti- diplomacy was met by this kind of flat-out re- Despite the continued Turkish intransigence, cally waving the flag during last year’s Univer- jection. A large share of the blame also rests earlier this year the Cypriot Government an- sity of Florida Homecoming parade. Jeffrey, with the Turkish military and hard-line national- nounced a package of measures aimed at as- riding in the veteran’s float, in a demonstration ists in Ankara, who have maintained the illegal sisting those Turkish Cypriots residing under of boundless patriotism and limitless energy, Turkish military occupation of Cyprus since the control of the Turkish occupation army. jumped out of the boat and ran down the Turkish forces invaded the island in 1974. If This package includes a wide range of polit- street waving the American flag to energize the Government of Turkey were sincere about ical, social, humanitarian, educational and the crowd. settling the Cyprus problem, they could have economic measures that will enhance the abil- Jeffrey will be deeply missed by all of the put the necessary pressure on Mr. Denktash ity of the Turkish Cypriots to enjoy many of people who knew him. I will keep Jeffrey and to say ‘‘yes’’ to the U.N. Plan. the benefits that the Republic of Cyprus offers his family members with me in my prayers and In sharp contrast to Mr. Denktash, Mr. to its citizens—as well as to share in the ben- thoughts. Papadopoulos said ‘‘yes’’ to a public ref- efits of European Union membership. Far be- erendum on the Secretary General’s plan. His f yond a merely symbolic gesture, the package response is consistent with years of efforts by is a substantive program to integrate the Turk- 2003 CYPRUS the Government of Cyprus to try to negotiate ish Cypriot community into the larger Cypriot in good faith to reunify the country—efforts society as the country prepares to join the EU. HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS that have been consistently rebuffed by the At the same time, the Turkish occupation re- OF FLORIDA separatist Turkish-Cypriot regime. I praise gime partially lifted restrictions on freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Papadopoulos for stressing that the across the artificial line of division created by Greek-Cypriot side will continue the efforts for Turkey’s military occupation. Since then, hun- Thursday, July 24, 2003 reaching a solution to the Cyprus question dreds of thousands of Greek Cypriots and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, as I have done both before and after Cyprus joins the Euro- Turkish Cypriots have crossed the line, to visit every year, I rise again today to reiterate my pean Union (EU). homes and areas of their own country that

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.032 E25PT1 E1598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 were inaccessible to them for nearly 30 years. General Assembly condemn both the Turkish dedicated service to the people of North- It isn’t clear whether opening the border was invasion of Cyprus and the continuing pres- eastern Connecticut. just a tactic to ease the frustrations, or a sign ence of the Turkish military, as illegal acts of Mary Lou has set a standard of excellence of a fundamental change of heart. But it has aggression. for those engaged in local politics. Having produced rare displays of human kinship, ex- In addition to the UN, other international served for 8 years on the Planning and Zoning changes of flowers and pastries, and emo- bodies of similar stature, like the European Commission and another 14 years on the En- tional visits to homes abandoned in the mid- Parliament, have also voiced their opposition field Town Council, Mary Lou has become a 1970s. to the occupation and endorse the reunifica- familiar face to Connecticut politics and has Neither the Government’s measures for the tion of Cyprus as the only acceptable solution truly made a difference in her community. Turkish Cypriots, nor the partial lifting of re- to the Cyprus problem. What is most exceptional about Mary Lou is strictions by the occupation regime, should be Faced with a unanimous condemnation by her understanding that it is our fellow citizens seen as a substitute for a comprehensive res- the international community, Turkish leaders who are most important in the political proc- olution to end the division of Cyprus. We can have reverted to threats of annexation of Cy- ess. All of us know that if democracy is to only hope that the improved climate that has prus. work properly, quality leadership is required at resulted from these steps will contribute to a Reports by the European Commission on every level of government, and Mary Lou has negotiated settlement based on the U.N. Human rights state that the Turkish govern- proven to be that type of leader. Because of framework in time for the accession of Cyprus ment uses Turkish newspapers to issue Mary Lou’s service, Enfield and the sur- to the European Union in May 2004. threats that the Turkish army will move to oc- rounding communities are a better place in We are all standing at the threshold of a cupy the southern part of Cyprus as well, which to live, work and raise a family. historic opportunity that will shape the futures which is under control of the Government of Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the Mem- of generations of Cypriots, Greeks, and Turks. the Republic. bers of the House of Representatives to join We have a responsibility to these ensuant The human rights body of the European me in honoring the service of Mary Lou Strom generations to secure their futures by contrib- Commission adds that Turkey’s puppet regime as she leaves the political arena. She has uting to the efforts to create a peaceful world. has increasingly threatened to settle, as yet been a blessing to her community and her We have a moral and ethical obligation to use unoccupied areas, with Turks, instead of re- country and will be greatly missed. our influence as Americans—as defenders of turning these to the 35,000 lawful inhabitants, f democracy, and as defenders of human rights, the Greek Cypriot refugees of Varosha. to reunify Cyprus. There have been twenty- This cannot and will not be tolerated. The IN RECOGNITION OF PENNKNOLL nine years of illegitimate occupation, violence, United States has put Turkish and Turkish VILLAGE and strife; let’s not make it three decades. Cypriot leaders on notice. Lastly, I want to bid a fond farewell to Cy- Not only is it the right thing to do, but it HON. BILL SHUSTER prus’s Ambassador to the United States, Mrs. would also benefit American interests in the OF PENNSYLVANIA Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, after nearly 5 years region to help bring about an expeditious reso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of service in our nation’s capital. I want to lution of the tragic division of Cyprus. Thursday, July 24, 2003 praise the Ambassador for her tremendous ef- Cyprus is a valued partner in the fight forts and contributions to accomplishing against the new global threats of terrorism and Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to awareness among Members of Congress and terrorist-sponsoring regimes, proliferation, ille- recognize the Pennknoll Village located in Administration officials of Cyprus’ desire to be gal narcotics and international crime. Everett, Pennsylvania. On July 26, 2003 the reunified. She will be missed. Cyprus and the United States also have retirement community will celebrate 25 years f shared values and a shared commitment to of service, and acknowledge the employees building a world based on open markets, who have worked at Pennknoll Village since CYPRUS democratic principles and the rule of law. the inception of the institution. While the Turkish stance, which clearly led In the late 1970s, Diakon Lutheran Social HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN to the failure of U.N.-sponsored negotiations Services, which serves nearly 60,000 people OF FLORIDA between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot com- annually, revamped the program and, with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munities, must change immediately, we, in help of the county, built a new nursing facility. Thursday, July 24, 2003 Congress, will not waiver on our commitment Pennknoll Village has grown to become a vital Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to for Turkish troops to end their illegal occupa- part of the community and now accommo- thank the gentleman from Florida, Mr. BILI- tion of Cyprus once and for all, bringing to an dates 133 residents, including those in need of RAKIS, for organizing this special order on Cy- end a tragic period in Cypriot history. short-term care. prus, and for allowing us to reflect on the 29th As a U.S. NATO ally and European Union Mr. Speaker, it is an honor that I rise today anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. aspirant, Turkey should be held to the highest to recognize Pennknoll Village and its 25 Cyprus has over the last three millennia faced standards of compliance with its international years of service. Central and western Pennsyl- war, devastation and foreign occupation. obligations. vania are a better place because of workers Today, we highlight the most recent occupa- For 29 years, Turkey has ignored the will of like those employed by Pennknoll Village. I tion, which Cyprus has endured for 29 years. the United States and has repeatedly violated wish them continued success over the coming Although Cyprus was granted its independ- the mandates of the United Nations to cease years. ence by Great Britain in 1960, as an inde- its illegal occupation of Cyprus. Rather than f pendent republic composed of two equal com- withdrawing, it has reinforced its military pres- ENSURE FAIR WAGES AND DUE munities, in 1974, Turkey exploited a crisis ence. PROCESS FOR DAY LABORERS brought about by a military junta to occupy The moment of truth is at hand, and time over one third of the island. has run out for Turkish and Turkish Cypriot To this day, Turkey refuses to remove its leaders. HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ troops, despite repeated condemnations by They must undertake concrete steps to OF ILLINOIS the United Nations. forge an agreement on the terms of reunifica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Cyprus conflict is one of the longest tion, and must do so with all deliberate speed. Thursday, July 24, 2003 lasting issues of the international community, f which remains unresolved. This conflict has Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am had devastating consequences in terms of HONORING MARY LOU STROM introducing the ‘‘Day Laborer Fairness and lives lost, children orphaned, economic losses Protection Act,’’ a bill to ensure fair wages and and psychological trauma. HON. ROB SIMMONS due process for day laborers. The present division of Cyprus, and the OF CONNECTICUT Day laborers are individuals who are hired presence of 35,000 Turkish troops on the is- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by agencies to work on a day-to-day basis for land, is completely unacceptable. We should employers who pay for the services of tem- Thursday, July 24, 2003 not accept any further delays or excuses from porary laborers. Day labor is not of a clerical Turkey on withdrawing from Cyprus. Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to or professional nature. Most day laborers per- Numerous resolutions adopted by the honor Mary Lou Strom of Enfield, CT who is form construction, warehouse, restaurant, jani- United Nations Security Council and the UN leaving the political arena after 22 years of torial, landscaping or light industrial work—

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.034 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1599 often taking home far less than the minimum body continues to perfect through legislation but mostly because of the great friends she wage. and debate. has made. As an usher she has met some of In the absence of federal guidelines, day la- The Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2003 the players, past and present, as well as many borers are often subjected to long, unpaid goes beyond current congressional efforts by important public officials. But, as interesting as wait-periods before being assigned to a job. granting citizenship to all servicemembers that the VIPs are, it is the strong bonds she has Commonly, these workers also face dan- request naturalization and have served in a made with co-workers and fans which keeps gerous working conditions and are paid lower combat zone designated as part of Operation her coming back. wages than full-time workers performing the Iraqi Freedom. It ensures that not only Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Chicago same or similar jobs. Further, day laborers are spouses and unmarried children, but also par- home because of people like Lucille. When frequently charged high (often undisclosed) ents of soldiers killed as a result of service in she retired, she chose to stay active and in- fees for on-the-job meals, transportation to the U.S. military, can apply for citizenship or volved in the community she has called home and from job sites and special attire and safe- legalization of status beyond the death of that for more than 88 years. This August, Lucille ty equipment necessary for jobs. Some agen- servicemember. It allows undocumented will turn 89, and I hope to see her at Wrigley cies even ask workers to sign waivers in case spouses, dependents and parents of for years to come. Lucille Coughlin is a great they are injured on the job. servicemembers to stay in the country while Chicagoan. I congratulate her on her suc- Partially due to these unfair labor conditions, they are legalizing their status. Finally, this bill cesses, and I wish her a happy birthday and many day laborers are caught in a cycle of honors our current and fallen soldiers for their the best in whatever life sends her way. service by prioritizing the naturalization appli- poverty. A study by the University of Illinois f Center for Urban Economic Development cations of servicemembers and their families. found that 65 percent of 510 surveyed day la- No one in this country who works hard and FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT borers receive $5.15 per hour. Taking into abides by the just laws of this country should FINANCING, AND RELATED PRO- consideration the number of hours spent wait- have to die to receive the citizenship that they GRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, ing to be assigned to work (often between 1.5 crave and deserve. For men and women who 2004 and 3 hours), the real value per hour of work decide to don the uniform of the armed forces, is reduced to less than about four dollars per their actions on the battlefield should be SPEECH OF hour. This low figure does not reflect transpor- enough to prove their allegiance and dedica- HON. J.D. HAYWORTH tion to this land and our families. tation and food and equipment fees, which are OF ARIZONA f often deducted from day laborers’ wages. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To address these problems, this Act re- HONORING LUCILLE COUGHLIN quires day laborer wages that are equal to Wednesday, July 23, 2003 those paid to permanent employees who are The House in Committee of the Whole performing substantially equivalent work, with HON. RAHM EMANUEL House on the State of the Union had under OF ILLINOIS consideration given to seniority, experience, consideration the bill (H.R. 2800) making ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills and qualifications. Also, it will help en- propriations for foreign operations, export fi- sure that workers are being properly trained Thursday, July 24, 2003 nancing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other before performing hazardous tasks. My bill Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to purposes: would also ban fees and wage deductions for rise today in recognition of a truly amazing health and safety equipment and for transpor- woman, Lucille Coughlin. Last year, Lucille Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I rise today tation between the place of hire and the work was named the top usher at Wrigley Field, to bring attention to a very important issue for site. Further, it requires itemized statements home of the World Famous Chicago Cubs. my state. My intent is to demonstrate to the showing deductions made from day laborers’ While we are all extremely proud of Lucille for government of Mexico that they must start wages. It will also outlaw the unscrupulous becoming the Cubs’ ‘‘top usher,’’ we are even working with us to provide great health care practice of charging workers a fee for cashing more impressed that she achieved this at 88 services for its citizens. paychecks. Some companies reap millions of years young. As you know, the Emergency Medical Treat- dollars from this deceitful practice. Finally, it A true Chicago Northsider, Lucille is a grad- ment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) requires mandates that when a day laborer is hurt on uate of Lakeview High School—one of Chi- hospital emergency rooms to treat all patients the job, the employer who has requested the cago’s finest public schools. She was married who seek care, regardless of immigration sta- services of the day laborer provide for cov- at St. Andrew Parish and lived 40 years of her tus. erage of health care costs. life in the Sauganash neighborhood. Lucille The cost of providing free medical care to il- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- raised three children, one of whom is our own legal immigrants is a devastating burden par- port this pro-labor legislation that will help en- Chaplain, Reverend Daniel Coughlin. Today, ticularly to hospitals in counties along Arizo- sure that people who work hard and pay taxes she lives near Lake Michigan and enjoys na’s southern border. While this problem af- have the same employment protections as spending time with her five grandchildren and fects our national health care system, it has people in other jobs. eight great-grandchildren. resulted in a health care crisis in states such as Arizona. f Approximately 15 years ago, Lucille and her friends at St. Andrew began looking for ways Many Arizona hospitals face serious finan- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION to stay involved in their community. After ex- cial difficulties. Some have cut back services TO GRANT CITIZENSHIP TO SOL- ploring a few options, they decided on working and state residents are forced to stand in DIERS OF OPERATION IRAQI at Wrigley. Among the original group of St. longer lines to see fewer doctors. FREEDOM Andrew’s parishioners who began ushering at Last year, the U.S.-Mexico Border Counties Wrigley Field, only Lucille remains, working Coalition released a report that should alarm HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL nearly every day. Because she is universally and concern all of us. It found that health care OF NEW YORK loved and recognized for her cheerful and facilities in 28 border counties lost nearly $200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friendly demeanor, I share the joy felt by so million in one year in costs for the emergency many thousands of Cubs fans who are thrilled medical treatment of illegal aliens, $31 million Thursday, July 24, 2003 she has been honored with the Usher of the of which was lost in Arizona’s border counties. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to Year award for the 2002 season. Because the federal government has failed the attention of my colleagues a bill that would During her years at Wrigley, Lucille has wit- to take financial responsibility for the costs as- extend automatic citizenship to those immi- nessed the addition of lights to the field, re- sociated with illegal immigration, much of the grant soldiers who have served our country joiced when the Cubs won the National financial burden of emergency care for un- during Operation Iraqi Freedom. League East title in 1989, lamented the retire- documented immigrants falls to state and local I introduce this bill in honor of soldiers like ment of Cub legend Ryan Sandberg, mourned governments. I support efforts to ease that fi- Sgt. Riayan Tejeda of Washington Heights, the loss of Harry Carey, and celebrated many nancial burden and I am proud to be a co- who laid down their lives so that all of the peo- of Sammy Sosa’s 505 home runs. Knowing sponsor of my colleague Mr. KOLBE’s bill— ple of the United States, regardless of immi- Lucille, she’ll be around when the Cubs finally H.R. 819—that will assist border states, local- gration status, could continue to enjoy the return to the World Series. ities, and health care providers. In addition, I freedoms that our Constitution lays out. To up- But if you ask Lucille why she still works, will be sending a letter soon to Medicare con- hold and protect a Constitution that this august she will tell you that it’s partly to stay active, ferees in support of a Senate provision that

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.038 E25PT1 E1600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 provides $250 million a year for 4 years to re- shortcomings created by Immigration and Nat- trict. The command conducts research, devel- imburse state and local governments and local uralization Service policy instructing the Bor- opment, test and evaluation, and provides ac- health care providers for emergency health der Patrol to not apprehend illegal immigrants quisition management services and logistics services provided to undocumented aliens. injured in the process of crossing the border support necessary to keep Air Force weapons The Congressional Budget Office says help- thereby avoiding financial responsibility. systems combat-ready. ing border states deal with this problem will It is a bipartisan effort being supported by The general entered the Air Force in 1968 cost $1.45 billion a year. The United States several Republicans and Democrats across as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force should not have to bear this burden alone. the border region, including Representatives ROTC program. He has served in various as- The Government of Mexico has an obligation REYES, FILNER, PASTOR, RENZI, and GRIJALVA. signments, from the Headquarters of the U.S. to provide its citizens with greater health care I know the intent of Congressman Air Force, to the Air Force Systems Command services and help stem the tidal wave of illegal HAYWORTH’s floor amendment to the Foreign (AFSC). The general became AFSC head- immigrants into this country. One way the Operations appropriations bill is to get greater quarters’ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Mexican government can be helpful is to pro- Mexican attention and resources on this issue. Requirements in 1989, and Deputy Chief of vide matching funds for projects like the I think that is appropriate. Staff for Requirements in 1990. Nogales Trauma Center. It seems to me that There is an innovative pilot project under- From 1992 to 1996, he served consecutively the better job the Mexican government can do way that may actually yield commitment on a as: Vice Commander and then Commander of to provide medical care for its own people, the larger scale from the Mexican government on the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air fewer Mexicans will be attracted to cross the these issues. Force Base in Utah, and then commander of border to obtain medical care. In Arizona and Just recently USAID contributed resources the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los other border states the Mexican government to establish a triage and stabilization unit at Angeles Air Force Base in California. needs to do more and I will work with you to the General Hospital in Nogales, Sonora lo- The general became the Director of the Bal- urge them to take these matters seriously. cated in Mexico just across from Nogales, Ari- listic Missile Defense Organization in 1996, However, if the Mexican government is un- zona. which is certainly one of the most politically willing or unable to work with us over the next This unit would seek to take care of most charged offices in the Pentagon. year, I fully intend to offer an amendment next emergency medical needs of Mexican citizens In May 1999, he was assigned as Vice year that would eliminate all aid provided to on the Mexican side of the border in Nogales, Chief of Staff at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. the government of Mexico in the Foreign Op- Sonora. I encouraged and supported this lead- He assumed his current position in April 2000. erations Appropriations Bill and redirect those ership by USAID and the U.S. government. I have had the privilege to work with the funds to states, localities, and health care pro- In the spirit of public private partnerships, its General on many occasions, since we have viders to help deal with the crushing burden of funding composition has several components: the mutual goal of seeing the Air Force (and health care costs for illegal aliens. $350,000 from USAID/Mexico and a USAID Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) maintain its f Global Health agreement with role as the preeminent leader in aerospace EngenderHealth, a U.S. NGO, and advanced technology research. FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT Nearly $200,000 of cost-sharing support General Lyles has always understood what FINANCING, AND RELATED PRO- from Arizona partner organizations, principally has needed to be done, and we have worked GRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, the USAID grantee, Tucson’s University Med- very well together to maintain a robust re- 2004 ical Center Foundation, search atmosphere at Wright-Pat. In addition 2,000,000 pesos from Mexican Federal and to being a great leader and administrator, SPEECH OF State Government, and General Lyles is also the only African-Amer- HON. JIM KOLBE 1,000,000 pesos from local Mexican busi- ican four-star general in the Air Force. ness association. This makes him an outstanding role model OF ARIZONA I recognize the goal of Congressman for the youth of today as an example of what IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAYWORTH and I appreciate his willingness to can be accomplished through hard work and Wednesday, July 23, 2003 withdraw the floor amendment to the Foreign perseverance. In fact, in February of this year, The House in Committee of the Whole Operations appropriations bill. General Lyles received the Black Engineer of House on the State of the Union had under As I continue to work on this issue, I would the Year Award for lifetime achievement. This consideration the bill (H.R. 2800) making ap- propose that he and I work together to bring award is presented on behalf of the Council of propriations for foreign operations, export fi- greater focus to this important issue. Engineering Deans of the Historically Black nancing, and related programs for the fiscal Cooperation in support of Mexico’s eco- Colleges and Universities, Lockheed Martin, year ending September 30, 2004, and for other nomic and social development and its consoli- Daimler Chrysler and U.S. Black Engineer & purposes: dation of democratic institutions and practices Information Technology Magazine. Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate ranks high in the range of U.S. policy inter- As befitting a leader of his stature, General Congressman HAYWORTH’s concern on the ests. This national interest of the U.S. mirrors Lyles has an impressive academic background issue of medical care for undocumented what is in our intense local Arizona interest. including: a Bachelor of Science degree in aliens. He and I are both from Arizona. We I plan to work with the distinguished Mem- mechanical engineering from Howard Univer- know very well the concerns of our state. ber of Arizona on this issue. In the near future, sity in Washington, D.C., and a Master of Together, we are actively working to get the I hope you can consider co-sponsoring H.R. Science degree in mechanical and nuclear en- federal government to compensate state and 2807, The Border Hospital Survival and Illegal gineering from the Air Force Institute of Tech- local governments along the border for the Immigrant Care Act. nology Program at New Mexico State Univer- costs resulting from illegal immigration or un- f sity in Las Cruces. documented entries along the border. There is Through his advancement in military rank, currently no federal or state policy to reim- HONORING GEN. LESTER L. LYLES he has also attended: the Defense Systems burse medical care providers for their treat- ON HIS RETIREMENT Management College, the Armed Forces Staff ment of illegal immigrants not in custody or College, the National War College, and most who do not possess proof of residency in Ari- HON. DAVID L. HOBSON recently he completed a National and Inter- zona. During the past six years, Arizona has OF OHIO national Security Management Course at Har- experienced a drastic surge in illegal immigra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vard University. tion due to recent policy of sealing off Texas And, like any successful person, General and California borders. Therefore, Arizona Thursday, July 24, 2003 Lyles is supported by a strong family relation- hospitals and ambulance service providers Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ship with his wife of 33 years, Mina, and their have had to shoulder an increasingly harsh pay tribute to Gen. Lester L. Lyles, United four children. economic burden. States Air Force, who will soon be retiring During my tenure in Congress, it has been If we fail to act quickly, our hospitals will go from the U.S. military after 35 years of distin- my honor to work with several consecutive bankrupt leaving the citizens in many areas of guished service to our nation. commanding generals of the Air Force Mate- Arizona without access to medical care. Gen. Lester L. Lyles is currently the Com- rial Command. Each one has been profes- Just this week, I introduced H.R. 2807, The manding General of the Air Force Material sional, dedicated and a credit to the caliber of Border Hospital Survival and Illegal Immigrant Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson general officers in the U.S. Air Force. How- Care Act. This legislation aims to address the Air Force Base in the 7th Congressional Dis- ever, General Lyles has greatly impressed not

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.041 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1601 only myself, but also many business and com- July 18, 2003 and Tuesday, July 22, 2003. I establishes the National Drought Council munity leaders in the Miami Valley. When attended the funerals of Sgt. Roger Rowe, a under the direction of the Secretary of Agri- General Lyles retires, we will be sorry to lose Tennessee National Guardsman killed in Iraq, culture. The Council will provide the coordi- the man I consider to be the best leader in the and Rose Barker, a longtime friend. I wanted nating and integrating function for the more distinguished history of the command. to pay my respects to Sgt. Rowe and thank than 80 Federal drought programs currently in As the Congressman who represents his family for his dedicated service to our existence. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the U.S. country. I also wanted to say farewell to a very Third, the bill establishes new tools for House of Representatives, I offer my sincere good friend in Rose. drought preparedness planning. Building on congratulations to Gen. Lyles on his well-de- f current water policy, the Drought Council will served retirement and on behalf of the 7th assist states, local governments, tribes, and Congressional District and thank him for all he INTRODUCING THE NATIONAL other entities in the development and imple- has done to preserve our freedoms. DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS ACT mentation of drought preparedness plans. The bill does not mandate state and local planning, f HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS but is intended to facilitate the development HONORING WILLIAM STRAUS OF FLORIDA and implementation of drought plans through the establishment of a Drought Assistance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Fund. Importantly, the bill also preserves State Thursday, July 24, 2003 OF CALIFORNIA authority over water allocation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Fourth, the bill improves our forecasting and monitoring abilities. Under our legislation, the Thursday, July 24, 2003 rise today with my good friend from Montana, Mr. REHBERG, to introduce the National Drought Council will facilitate the development Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Drought Preparedness Act. The companion to of the National Integrated Drought System in honor William Straus, rancher, environ- our bill is also being introduced today in the order to improve the characterization of cur- mentalist, and father of the family whose other body by Senators PETE DOMENICI and rent drought conditions and the forecasting of Straus Family Creamery has set a new stand- MAX BAUCUS. future droughts, as well as provide a better ard for organic dairy products. Mr. Straus, who In 1998, Congress passed legislation cre- basis to trigger Federal drought assistance. Mr. Speaker, the creation of a coordinated lived in Marshall, CA, died on July 6, 2003, at ating the National Drought Policy Commission. and comprehensive National Drought Council the age of 88. The Commission was tasked with the respon- will provide efficient and time sensitive coordi- Born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1914, Bill, sibility to examine current U.S. policy on nation between Federal agencies in preparing whose father was the first German Jew to drought. To summarize the Commission’s fifty- for and responding to droughts, as well as as- earn a doctorate in agriculture, also studied page report in a few short words, ‘‘The U.S. agriculture before fleeing to British-controlled sisting Congress in identifying our immediate does not have a policy on drought.’’ and long term needs in providing drought re- Palestine in 1936. Although he planned to set- I wish I had just made a joke. The fact that tle there, relatives lured him to California lief. we don’t have a drought policy, however, is a I am looking forward to working with my col- where they were expecting to find oil near San joke—and not a good one at that. Luis Obispo. leagues and moving this bill forward. Ameri- Drought is not just an agriculture issue, nor cans are hurting throughout this country today No oil was found, but Bill fell in love with the is it only a water management issue. When land. He earned a degree in agriculture from because of water shortages and prolonged droughts occur, forest fires erupt, small busi- droughts. Congress must act immediately, and UC Berkeley and purchased a ranch in Mar- nesses close, crop yields decrease, and in shall. In 1949, fearing he would not find a time is of the essence. many instances, people die. I ask my colleagues to support this bill, and Jewish girl to marry in West Marin, he traveled Here in Washington, it’s been raining all I urge the House leadership to bring this bill to to New York twice to meet Amsterdam-born month, so people aren’t talking about drought. the floor for its swift consideration. Ellen Prins. The couple married soon after, However, just because we aren’t talking about f and Ellen moved to the ranch where she too it, doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be doing fell in love with the rolling hills and beautiful something about it. INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL landscape. In my home State of Florida, we are always BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RE- The Strauses soon became leaders in ef- taking steps to mitigate the effects of hurri- FORM ACT OF 2003 forts to protect the land and to develop envi- canes and floods—regardless of what season ronmentally sound farming practices. The cou- it is. In the Midwest, similar efforts are made HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. ple understood that ranchers and conserva- to plan for tornadoes, and in the West, the OF MICHIGAN tionists needed to work together to preserve same could be said for wildfire prevention and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES open spaces. Bill was the first rancher to join earthquakes. Thursday, July 24, 2003 the Marin Conservation League, and in 1980 It is time for America to move away from the Ellen co-founded Marin Agricultural Land Trust Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- costly, ad-hoc, and response-oriented ap- troducing the ‘‘Federal Bureau of Investigation (MALT). In 1994, son Albert Straus estab- proach to drought, and toward a more pro-ac- lished the first organic dairy west of the Mis- Reform Act of 2003,’’ legislation that strength- tive approach that focuses on preparation and ens the accountability, enhances the security sissippi. planning. Coordination between Federal, Bill and Ellen created a warm, hospitable and improves the management of the Federal State, and local governments, in addition to household based on their Jewish roots and Bureau of Investigation (FBI). I am joined by watershed groups, farmers and ranchers, and were welcoming to friends, family, and a pa- Representatives BERMAN, JACKSON-LEE, resource dependent businesses, is the only rade of visitors. Ellen Straus died last Novem- DELAHUNT, BLUMENAUER, WAXMAN, FARR, and way we will successfully curb the effects of ber. Bill is survived by four children and four CARSON of Indiana. drought before we find ourselves in one. The grandchildren. The report released today by the joint con- bill we are introducing today provides a new Mr. Speaker, Bill Straus left a legacy based gressional committee investigating the Sep- focus on an otherwise often ignored natural on stewardship of the land, close personal re- tember 11th attacks was quite disturbing. It disaster. lationships, commitment to agriculture and provided ample evidence of key clues and sig- Our bill accomplishes four major goals: love of the landscape. His spirit lives on in the nals that astute FBI agents should have First, the bill begins to move the country beautiful hills of West Marin. picked up on. Line after line of the report re- away from the costly, ad-hoc, and response- veals incidences of missed opportunities. Be- f oriented approach to drought, and toward a ginning with the FBI’s neglect of the now infa- PERSONAL EXPLANATION more pro-active approach focused on prepara- mous ‘‘phoenix’’ memo and ending with the tion and planning. The new national policy will mishandling of potentially valuable informants, HON. LINCOLN DAVIS provide the tools and focus for Federal, State, the FBI engaged in a pattern and practice of OF TENNESSEE tribal and local governments to address the di- activities that did very little, if anything, to pro- verse impacts and costs caused by drought. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tect this nation from the devastating attacks it Second, the bill will improve the delivery of experienced on 9–11. Thursday, July 24, 2003 Federal drought programs. To ensure im- To address some of the obvious miscues Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I proved program delivery, integration and lead- and intelligence failures highlighted in the re- rise today to explain my absence on Friday, ership, the National Drought Preparedness Act port, we are introducing the FBI Reform Act of

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.043 E25PT1 E1602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 2003. There are five key elements of our bill. economic in nature, supporting upscale and economic development by showing the world First, it strengthens whistleblower protection specialty boutiques from coast to coast. that any stage can shine brightly from Santo for FBI employees and protects them from re- During the 50 years of their marriage, Domingo. taliation for reporting wrongdoing. Second, it James and Honey have been faced with many So it is with great enthusiasm that I ask my addresses the issue of a double standard for obstacles and hurdles, but working together, colleagues to join me in congratulating all the discipline of senior executives by eliminating they have persevered. We are honored to participants and organizers in advance for all the disparity in authorized punishments be- commend James and Honey Jackson on their their achievements and hard work. Let us tween Senior Executive Service members and Golden Anniversary. hope that the Pan-American Games’ motto, other Federal employees. Third, it establishes f loosely translated as ‘‘The American spirit of an FBI Counterintelligence Polygraph Program friendship through sports,’’ not only lasts be- for screening personnel in exceptionally sen- IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIARD yond these two weeks in August, but also ex- sitive positions with specific safeguards. MCDONALD ON THE OCCASION OF tends beyond sports and the island of Fourth, it establishes an FBI Career Security WILLARD MCDONALD DAY Hispan˜ola into the hearts of all of the world’s Program, which would bring the FBI into line citizens. with other U.S. intelligence agencies that have HON. MIKE ROGERS strong career security professional cadres f whose skills and leadership are dedicated to OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF SENSE OF the protection of agency information, per- CONGRESS BILL ON LIBERIA sonnel, and facilities. Finally, it requires a set Thursday, July 24, 2003 of reports that would enable Congress to en- gage the Executive branch in a constructive Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I HON. RON PAUL rise today to pay tribute to Willard McDonald dialogue building a more effective FBI for the OF TEXAS future. on the occasion of the 6th Annual Willard McDonald Day in Ashland, Alabama. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The FBI Reform Act is designed to strength- en the FBI as an institution that has a unique Willard McDonald has a deep faith in God Thursday, July 24, 2003 and a deep love for gospel music. He was the role as both a law enforcement agency and a Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce founder and editor of ‘‘Deep South Gospel member of the intelligence community. As the a resolution expressing the sense of the Con- Magazine,’’ and the host of ‘‘Gospel Music Re- Judiciary Committee continues its oversight gress that while we encourage a regional view’’ and the ‘‘Country Boy Eddie Show’’ in work and more is learned about recent FBI West African effort to resolve the Liberia crisis, Birmingham, Alabama. He used his love of performance, additional reforms may prove the United States military has no role—either gospel music to organize gospel sings for necessary. Especially important will be the les- alone or as part of a multinational force—in twenty-five churches and for charity events. sons learned from the attacks of September that country. Since his retirement, Willard McDonald has 11th, the anthrax attacks, and implementation We all recognize the tragedy in Liberia. A devoted his time to helping others, and six of the USA PATRIOT Act. I am hopeful that civil war has raged there for the past 14 years, years ago, his friends, his family and the citi- Congress can move quickly to enact this leaving thousands dead and a million without zens of Ashland organized a Willard McDon- worthwhile and timely legislation. homes. Horrific stories of atrocities abound. ald Day to show their appreciation. f We wish for peace and a resolution to the Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute today to Willard conflict. But we must recognize that this reso- HONORING JAMES WILSON JACK- McDonald as a great Alabamian and Amer- lution should come through regional West Afri- SON AND HARRY BELLE ican, and I appreciate the House’s acknowl- can efforts. These are the countries involved FULLMORE ON THEIR GOLDEN edgment of his legacy. and affected; these are the countries with the WEDDING ANNIVERSARY f most incentive to resolve the problem. Simply stated, there is no U.S. national security inter- CELEBRATING THE 14TH EDITION est at stake in the conflict—no matter how HON. BARBARA LEE OF PAN-AMERICAN GAMES IN widely ‘‘national interest’’ is defined. OF CALIFORNIA THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But the administration is currently pondering repeated calls by some in the U.S. and espe- Thursday, July 24, 2003 HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL cially the United Nations to commit thousands Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to OF NEW YORK of troops to a full-fledged American operation honor the 50th wedding anniversary of James IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Liberia. According to press reports, the Pen- Wilson Jackson and Harry Belle Fullmore, bet- tagon has just ordered about 4,500 sailors and ter known as Honey. Thursday, July 24, 2003 marines from the Horn of Africa into the Medi- James, a lieutenant in the United States Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to terranean Sea, so as to be closer to Liberia— Army was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, pay tribute to the 14th edition of the Pan- just in case. Texas where he met Honey. And, like her American Games, this year to be held in Before we commit our troops to yet another name, Honey was the belle of Texas and Santo Domingo Dominican Republic, from Au- foreign intervention, Congress must at the James was swept off his feet. After numerous gust 1st to August 17th. very least consider the implications of further Sunday dinners prepared by Jesse Cook, Since 1951, the games have carried the committing our already seriously overextended Honey’s mother and James’ future mother-in- Olympic spirit of trying to build and strengthen military. According to recent press reporting, of law, James proposed to Honey and the two international cooperation through friendly, but the 33 brigades that make up the entirety of married on August 14, 1953. no less intense, competition between the the U.S. Army’s active duty combat forces, all They had four children: James Wilson Jack- countries of the Western Hemisphere. In a but just three brigades are either currently en- son, Jr., Suzan Elizabeth Jackson, Barbara time when we are engaged in a global strug- gaged in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, are Ann Jackson and Michelle Jackson. gle against terrorism, poverty and disease, the committed to other missions, or are reconsti- Having chosen a military career, James and sight of some of the region’s best athletes tuting. This suggests that the U.S. military is in Honey traveled throughout the world including coming and sharing the same stage peacefully serious danger of becoming over-extended. the Orient, Europe and from coast to coast in gives the world hope that our current struggles Mr. Speaker, there is no U.S. interest in the the United States. Everywhere they settled, are just a prologue to better days. conflict and U.S. military involvement could they developed a host of friends. This year’s games are also a source of well lead to resentment and more violence Upon retiring from the military, James and pride to Dominicans all over the world, espe- against U.S. troops, as we saw in Somalia. Honey chose Cleveland, Ohio as their new cially those who live in my district’s neighbor- We must ponder this possibility before yet home. Since moving to Cleveland in 1970, hood of Washington Heights. While putting on again putting our men and women in uniform they have dedicated themselves to contrib- an event of such magnitude is a challenge for in harm’s way. uting to their community and society at large. any nation, there is no doubt in my mind that I hope very much that my colleagues will James chose the civic route, volunteering to the world will be treated to a world-class cele- join me in this effort and that we may see a serve on various Boards and Commissions. bration full of the best of Dominican culture. It quick Floor vote on this very important meas- Honey chose to make her contributions more is also a chance to sow the seeds of future ure.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.047 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1603 ANNIVERSARY OF THE TURKISH Navy. Indeed, Kevin himself graduated from that timely response is critical. Any delay com- INVASION OF CYPRUS the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Mary- plicates short-, medium-, and long-term recov- land, in May 1985 with a Bachelor of Science ery efforts. Sadly, many of the lessons that we HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN degree in Applied Science. He led fellow serv- have learned have gone without an appro- OF NEW JERSEY icemen as captain of the Navy Wrestling team, priate response. For example, the Washington IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and was commissioned and assigned to the Post reported on June 4, 2003, that the United Naval Academy staff as an Assistant Physical States remains highly vulnerable to a chemical Thursday, July 24, 2003 Education Instructor and Assistant Wrestling terrorist attack, in large part because the De- Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Coach. In June 1991, Cmdr. Bianchi reported partment of Health and Human Services and remembrance of the 29th Anniversary of the to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey the Environmental Protection Agency still have Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and to commemo- California where he earned a Masters of not decided which agency would spearhead rate this tragedy for the Greek Cypriot people. Science degree in Information Systems Tech- chemical testing. Clearly now is the time to On the 29th Anniversary of the Turkish Inva- nology Management. Finally, in March 2001, learn from our past and prepare for the future. sion of Cyprus, we solemnly remember the he went to Newport, Rhode Island to attend The Community Protection and Response Act victims of the invasion. The invasion claimed the College of Naval Command and Staff at does just that. 5,000 Cypriot lives, displaced 200,000 Greek the United States Naval War College where In response to the attacks of September Cypriots from their homes, and has created he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in 11th, Congress took a series of actions to one of the most militarized areas in the world, National Security and Strategic Studies. bring relief to affected areas. These legislative with 40,000 Turkish troops continuing to oc- His glittering academic career was mirrored actions along with existing statutes, including cupy the island. The invasion also created ha- by his successful service record. He served the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency tred between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cyp- with honor on the Naval Air Force Atlantic Act and the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, riots that poisoned the way they thought of Fleet in Virginia, and was promoted to the po- formed the framework for the federal govern- each other for years. sition of Air Operations Officer of the Pacific ment’s response. The magnitude of the at- While we mourn the tragic losses of the Fleet in San Diego, California. He was deco- tacks and the need for Congress to take ac- past 29 years, we are also able to celebrate rated on countless occasions in recognition of tion before certain relief could be delivered the future of a Cyprus integrated into the Eu- his service success. In addition to various added to the challenge of the recovery efforts ropean Union. This is an historic year for Cy- service awards, Cmdr. Bianchi earned an Air and exposed critical weaknesses in federal prus, and I would like to commend Cyprus and Medal and Navy Commendation and Achieve- authority to respond. the Greek Cypriot people for their commitment ment Medals. The Community Protection and Response and determination in reaching a settlement on Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues Act would amend the Stafford Act along with the reunification of the island and especially here in the U.S. House of Representatives are other statutes and would give the President a membership in the European Union. On April inspired, as I am, by Cmdr. Bianchi’s remark- series of policy options to chose from following 16, 2003, Cyprus signed the Accession Treaty able patriotism and exceptional valor. He was a homeland security event. A homeland secu- to the European Union and will now have a proud to serve his country, and refused to give rity event is defined as an event that poses a host of new opportunities open to its people. up his career even after his family had been significant risk to the security of people and Just this week, the Wall Street Journal ran an struck by tragedy. That Cmdr. Bianchi contin- property and is in such a magnitude that effec- article describing the emotional meetings of ued to put his life at risk on a regular basis, tive response is beyond the scope and capa- Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots going even after the loss of his brother in 1986, is bility of the affected state and local govern- back to their former villages, and their realiza- proof of his unassailable courage and dedica- ment. Many of these options are based on tion that the hatred melted away once they tion. Let us join in extending our condolences congressional action following September 11th met and spoke with people on the other side. to Cmdr. Bianchi’s parents, who have now lost or other policy suggestions in reports by the If this is truly the case, then there is hope for two sons in service to our Nation. Our Congressional Research Service, the General a peaceful future. thoughts and prayers will be with his loving Accounting Office and the New York branch of Nevertheless, it is the obligation of the U.S. wife Rita Barrie, and their three children, the Federal Reserve. Specifically, in the event Congress to condemn the violence that sepa- Kevin, Christopher and Julia. of homeland security event, the President can provide grants for lost tax revenue, aid to rated the island nation of Cyprus, and to en- f courage Turkish Cypriot leaders as needed to school systems, and assistance to medical fa- negotiate in good faith with their Greek Cypriot PERSONAL EXPLANATION cilities and utility companies. The bill also es- counterparts to settle this dispute. The reunifi- tablishes guidelines to ensure the public cation of the island nation is a priority for this HON. DENNIS MOORE health of area residents and disaster workers. This legislation was introduced in the 107th Congress and the international community. On OF KANSAS Congress (H.R. 5164) and was offered as an this anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment to the Bill that created the Depart- prus, we mourn the deaths of those killed in Thursday, July 24, 2003 ment of Homeland Security. While the Com- the invasion and the lost opportunities over Mr. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I was unavoid- mittee on Government Reform passed the the years, and we look forward to a future of ably detained due to a U.S. Airways plane amendment by an unanimous vote, it was a reunited Cyprus in the European Union. malfunction and missed rollcall vote No. 357, stripped out before floor consideration. f the Ackerman-LaTourette amendment to the f HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF Agriculture appropriations bill which would re- IN RECOGNITION OF JETT WIL- CMDR. KEVIN A. BIANCHI quire that the USDA expend no funds to ap- prove meat from downed animals—animals LIAMS, THE DAUGHTER OF HANK that are too sick to walk or stand—for food. WILLIAMS HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ OF NEW JERSEY f HON. MIKE ROGERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA Thursday, July 24, 2003 COMMUNITY PROTECTION AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESPONSE ACT Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 24, 2003 honor a true American hero. Kevin A. Bianchi, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I 40, was among three members of a Navy heli- rise today to pay tribute to Jett Williams, the OF NEW YORK copter crew confirmed dead in a crash in Sic- daughter of the legendary Hank Williams, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily on July 16, 2003. The fact that his older her outstanding professional achievements. brother, Robert, a Navy helicopter pilot, was Thursday, July 24, 2003 Jett Williams was born in Montgomery, Ala- killed in a crash in the Philippines in 1986, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- bama, on January 6, 1953, five days after the adds to the enormous grief that his family now duce the Community Protection and Response death of her father, Hank Williams. She was feels. Act of 2003 to eliminate confusion in terrorist adopted by her grandmother, Lillian Williams. Kevin Bianchi came from a proud family tra- prevention and response. When Ms. Williams passed away in 1954, Jett dition of Navy servicemen. Two of his three One of the major lessons learned in the was adopted by a family living in Mobile, Ala- brothers served honorably with Kevin in the aftermath of the September 11th, attacks is bama. It was not until adulthood that she

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.052 E25PT1 E1604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 began to search for her real identity. In 1989, parishes in the Diocese of Toledo.’’ Though him for his example and for his friendship. I the Alabama Supreme Court recognized Jett her daily presence will be missed, Toledo’s was lucky to have him as my teammate for Williams as the daughter of Hank Williams. Catholic youth services bear her imprimatur. the years we were together . . .’’ Murray also Through her fight to be recognized as the f gave to his community, starting, with Ripken, daughter of Hank Williams, Jett Williams was a program giving Orioles tickets to underprivi- assisted by attorney Keith Adkinson, who be- TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURRAY leged children. He also created an outdoor came her husband in 1986. The next year, education program in the second largest urban she began her professional singing debut in HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN park in the nation, Leakin Park in Baltimore, Evergreen, Alabama. In 1990, she published OF MARYLAND named The Carrie Murray Nature Center in her autobiography. Finally, on the occasion of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of his late mother. the anniversary of the 75th birthday of Hank Thursday, July 24, 2003 Of sharing his achievement with Aaron and Williams, Jett Williams and Hank Williams, Jr. Mays, Murray said, ‘‘I’m not in their class.’’ Mr. made their first appearance together, dem- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, the words most Murray, your fans in Baltimore and across the onstrating their family relationship. often used to describe Eddie Murray are Country beg to disagree. ‘‘team-player,’’ ‘‘reliable,’’ ‘‘steady,’’ and Carrying on the Hank Williams tradition, Jett f Williams performs throughout the country, and ‘‘clutch-player.’’ What these words fail to con- on August 16, 2003, she will once again return vey is just how much fun it was to watch CELEBRATING NEW YORK’S to Alabama for her annual Kowliga Reunion Eddie play, particularly for the Orioles, particu- DOMINICAN DAY PARADE on Lake Martin to honor her father and one of larly in Memorial Stadium where he spent his country music’s best known legacies, Hank first 12 years as a professional baseball play- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Williams. er. He helped the team excel in every way, OF NEW YORK from winning a World Series and a pair of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American League Championships, to being an Thursday, July 24, 2003 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE IN RECOGNI- exciting home team to root for at the ballpark. TION AND SUPPORT OF THE This wonderful and often under appreciated Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- WORK OF SISTER JANET DOYLE ball player known in my hometown simply as ute to one of New York’s oldest celebrations ‘‘Eddie’’ will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Dominican culture, Manhattan’s Dominican HON. MARCY KAPTUR of Fame this weekend in the first year he is el- Day Parade. igible. The statistics are important, and they The annual parade, which once ran through OF OHIO the heart of Washington Heights, has grown to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES show just how steady and yet remarkable Ed- die’s career was: Eddie Murray is one of three become one of August’s most anticipated Thursday, July 24, 2003 players (the other two are Hank Aaron and celebrations of cultural and ethnic pride on Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Willie Mays) to hit over a lifetime 500 home New York’s Sixth Avenue. take this opportunity today to recognize the runs and 3,000 hits. He is the only switch hit- This year’s parade on August 10th not only contributions to Catholic education made by ter to accomplish this feat. He homered from comes on the heels of the Dominican Repub- Sister Janet Doyle, O.P. of the Toledo Catho- both sides of the plate in 11 games—a Major lic’s hosting of the 14th edition of the Pan- lic Diocese. Sr. Janet leaves her position as League record. He was the 1977 American American Games, it also kicks off Dominican Superintendent of the diocese’s Catholic League Rookie of the Year, an 8-time All-Star Heritage Week in New York City. From then to Youth and Social Services, having developed (in both Leagues), a 3-time Golden Glove win- August 16th, New Yorkers of all ages will get the office into a comprehensive network of ner, and shares the distinction with Cal Ripken a chance to learn about some of the ways in services for young people including schools, and Pete Rose of playing at least 150 games which this vibrant community is transforming sports, social activities, and ministry. in 16 seasons—all in a career that was 20 the nation. We have begun to hear of Dominicans and During her long tenure, Sr. Janet has over- years long. He ranks 2nd in all-time career Dominican-Americans in the context of stars seen 83 elementary schools, 10 high schools, grand slams with 19. He ranks 8th all-time in like baseball slugger Sammy Sosa, designer 4 private high schools, and 2 colleges in the RBIs, 17th in home runs, 12th in hits. He Oscar de la Renta, and Miss Universe 2002 diocese’s nineteen county Northwest Ohio holds the Major League record for games Amelia Vega. However, there are hundreds of area through which tens of thousands of chil- played and assists by a first baseman. He bat- Dominican professionals and an increasing dren have been educated. Under her leader- ted in 1,917 RBIs—more than 75 a season in amount of Dominican students that are blazing ship, the schools expanded enrollment to in- 20 consecutive seasons. trails in government, law, science, and tech- clude children of all faiths, offering opportuni- He hit 996 RBIs in the 80’s—the most any nology. They understand that they stand on ties for them to learn in an interfaith environ- player hit in the decade—and was known for the shoulders of not only the sacrifices that ment. being able to play his best in situations where Sr. Janet’s stewardship has been marked by his team needed him the most. Murray was a their parents have made but also on the the Catholic educators’ credo that ‘‘we believe career .410 hitter with the bases loaded. In achievements of members of other freedom- our Catholic School is not only a school, but fact, he hit 117 game-winning RBIs, an Amer- loving people. In many ways, their journey is similar to a community of Faith; we believe those en- ican League record, and hit a Major League other immigrant groups that have landed on trusted to us are not only students, but chil- record 128 sacrifice flies. Murray was in every our shores. But make no mistake, the people dren of God; we believe we are not only edu- way the ultimate clutch player and a team of the Dominican Republic have a style all cators, but ministers of the Gospel; we believe player who thought of the team and the game their own. They are part of the wonderful mo- the values we teach are not only character de- before his own glory. In total, he hit 504 home saic that is America whose continuing em- velopment, but a call to Holiness; we believe runs, 3,255 hits, and played for the Orioles, powerment can only help this country reach its our courses of study are not only academic the Dodgers, the Mets, the Indians, and the full potential as a democracy. pursuits, but a search for Truth; we believe the Angels. But he started his career and hit his purpose of education is not only for personal 500th home run in Baltimore, and he will be f gain and the development of society, but for inducted on Sunday as an Oriole. We are LIVING WELL WITH FATAL the Transformation of the world.’’ Under her proud to claim him. CHRONIC ILLNESS ACT OF 2003 capable guidance, the diocese’s schools have Eddie Murray told the Baltimore Sun in Jan- demonstrated they are at the forefront of a uary when he found out about the induction: HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR quality education with rigorous academic ‘‘The 500 home runs, to me, is the most mind- OF MINNESOTA boggling, because I didn’t think I was strong standards, and at the same time giving stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents a safe haven in which to learn and enough. I never thought of myself as a home- grow. Thank you Sister! run hitter.’’ He gave back to other players, on Thursday, July 24, 2003 Sr. Janet leaves as her legacy the fulfillment the field with his selfless play and off. When Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of the mission of the office of Catholic Youth Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s record, he sin- to introduce the ‘‘Living Well with Fatal Chron- and School Services to ‘‘assist the Bishop in gled his former teammate out for praise, say- ic Illness Act of 2003’’, a bill to build the ca- his teaching mission by serving, challenging, ing ‘‘when I got to the big leagues, there was pacity to meet the challenge of growing num- and supporting the leaders of youth formation a man—Eddie Murray—who showed me how bers of people living with serious chronic ill- and education who minister in schools and to play this game, day in and day out. I thank ness for some time before death. I am joined

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This year, he was selected to attend early age to cancer, and we have tended to giver of a spouse or those they can claim as the Conference on National Affairs and to disabled and frail parents. dependents, and certain other low income in- serve as the Youth Governor for 2004. Many citizens have been personally touched dividuals, who have long-term care needs. Ethan marked the highlight of the con- by the experience of caring for disabled and This is important, because the United States is ference as meeting with members of the White frail parents or for spouses and children as the only developed nation that does not sup- House staff, representatives and senators they lived out their final days. My experience port family caregivers. There is no federal gov- from several states—including myself—mem- in these difficult situations has been that our ernment program to help improve skills, pro- bers of the Washington media, Judy Schnei- health care system is a patchwork quilt of mis- vide respite; indeed, we do not generally dem- der of Congressional Research Service and matched services that carry with them sub- onstrate that we honor caregivers’ love and many other ‘‘inspiring speakers.’’ stantial expense. So, the challenges faced by loyalty. The tax credit we propose is admit- Another aspect of Ethan’s involvement in those nearing the end of life, as well as by tedly not enough to pay for the financial sac- public service programs is his participation in those caring for loved ones, are particularly rifices of caregivers who provide long-term the Model United Nations Program. He has meaningful to me. care, but it will demonstrate support and re- been involved with this program for 4 years. At Just in the last half-century, the way that spect for the significant commitment and con- the 2002 MUN conference, he served as Ja- most Americans come to the end of life has tributions made by those who help loved ones maica’s ambassador on the Security Council. changed dramatically. Today, most people live to live well despite serious illness. The following year, he served as China’s am- for many months with a serious chronic illness We have been so focused on learning how bassador, giving him a more powerful role. before they die. In fact, statistics show that, on to prevent and cure diseases that we have all Ethan will serve as Security Council president average, Americans will be unable to care for but abandoned interest in what occurs as in 2004. themselves for the last two years of their lives. those possibilities run out. Most people now I commend Ethan for his many accomplish- However, the services that our health care die of long-term irreversible conditions like de- ments and awards, and wish him the best of system makes readily available were designed mentia, frailty, heart failure, emphysema, can- luck in future endeavors. to cope with short-term threats, such as acci- cer, and stroke; yet there is very little reliable f dental injuries and heart attacks. Our nation’s evidence about serious illness and the end of 29TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURKISH health care system has not been adapted to life. This legislation will help provide guidance INVASION OF CYPRUS meet the needs of people facing the final that the medical community needs to respond phase of life or the many challenges faced by more effectively to unique end-of-life chal- HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY their caregivers. lenges. Problems associated with end-of-life care OF NEW YORK In order to begin laying the foundation for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are deeply rooted in federal policy. Unfortu- evidence-based reforms to health care, the nately, we have been slow to see that these second section of the bill authorizes the De- Thursday, July 24, 2003 lapses are not just personal calamities and partment of Health and Human Services to es- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to challenges, but rather, are built into federal tablish research, demonstration, and education express my encouragement on behalf and to policy. For example, while Medicare coverage programs to improve the quality of end-of-life the international community for their continued makes operations and emergency services care across multiple federal agencies. efforts at resolving the Cyprus crisis. Twenty- readily available to the elderly, services more Third, the bill authorizes the Department of nine years ago, without justification, and appropriate for serious disability and dying are Veterans Affairs to develop and implement against international law, Turkish armed forces not easily found. Medicare, Medicaid, and Vet- programs to improve the delivery of appro- invaded the nation of Cyprus and today be- eran’s coverage do not provide for continuity priate health and support services for patients cause of a lack of willingness from the Turkish in care, advance care planning, family support, with fatal chronic illness. The Veterans Health Cypriot leadership; the international commu- or symptom relief for long-term fatal illnesses. Care System has been a leader in end-of-life nity’s goal of attained peace is yet to be Further, end of life care uses a large portion care delivery and innovation, especially in ad- achieved. of funding allocated to health care services. vance care planning and pain management. I want to commend United Nations Sec- Those last few years of life are tremendously This bill aims to support continued excellence retary General Kofi Annan for his committed expensive, with the last year alone using 28% through enhanced education and service deliv- efforts to resolving this issue. From the inter- of the overall Medicare budget. It is estimated ery for this important care system that now national community’s perspective, on several that half of Medicare costs—and even more of serves so many disabled and elderly veterans. occasions there has been an initiative to re- Medicaid for the elderly and Veteran’s health Our nation will face major challenges in the solve this issue, and yet because of the unwill- care—go toward care of those who are very next quarter century as baby boomers ap- ingness of the Turkish Cypriot leadership and sick and will die, rather than get well. Although proach old age. We must ensure that people specifically Mr. Rauf Denktash, negotiations taxpayers spend money on end-of-life care, suffering from fatal chronic illnesses live out have collapsed. The most recent negotiations they do not get reliability and quality from that their lives in a dignified, comfortable, and held this past March shows a prime example care. meaningful way, and we must support and of unwillingness on the Turkish side. During This is a problem that will only increase in honor the invaluable work of caregivers. the negotiations, Republic of Cyprus President the coming years. The numbers of people fac- f Tassos Papadopoulos, accepted the Annan ing serious illness and death will double within Plan aimed at reunifying Cyprus. However, Mr. a quarter century, as the Baby Boomer gen- HONORING ETHAN LINK FOR HIS Denktash bluntly rejected the plan, therefore eration reaches old age. Our nation must not OUTSTANDING INVOLVEMENT denying his own Turkish Cypriot citizens the only arrange and pay for services that can right to vote on the issue. In early April, after support the unprecedented number of people HON. BART GORDON the meeting, Secretary General Annan issued who will need care, but we must also learn OF TENNESSEE a report to the Security Council, firmly declar- how to support family caregivers. Facts show IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing that Mr. Denktash bears the sole responsi- that a family member will spend nearly as bility that lead to the failure of the UN effort. many years—seventeen—caring for an elderly Thursday, July 24, 2003 Additionally, Mr. Speaker, there are several parent, as raising children—eighteen years. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strong warnings in the form of protests for the Further, a family caregiver can expect to lose congratulate Ethan Link of Gallatin, TN, for UN peace process, that the Turkish Cypriot more than one-half million dollars in net worth, being selected as Gallatin High School’s first community does not support Mr. Denktash’s (from having a lower pension, more time not YMCA Youth Governor. obstructionist approach to governing their covered by health insurance, and lost wages.) Ethan has been involved in the YMCA community. The ‘‘Living Well with Fatal Chronic Illness Youth Legislature since the sixth grade. In Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge Congress to Act of 2003’’ will meet the challenges faced by 2001, at his freshman conference, he received support the continued efforts of the United Na- a growing number of people who must live the Outstanding Bill award for legislation con- tions led by Secretary General Annan, to bring

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.060 E25PT1 E1606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 peace and the reunification of Cyprus, through lives of children with lifethreatening med- Leo P. Condakes, President, Peter talks between the International community and ical conditions. NECO has founded The Fo- Condakes Co., Hellenic; Alexander A. the Turkish Cypriot leadership. The world must rum’s Children Foundation, which brings Conti, Financial Representative, children from developing nations needing Northwestern Mutual Financial Net- hold the Turkish Cypriot Leadership and spe- life-saving surgery to the United States for work, Italian; Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., cifically Mr. Denktash responsible for their ac- treatment. President & CEO, FelCor Lodging tions. If this issue is not resolved, the people Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients are Trust Inc., English; Thomas M. Cough- of Cyprus will not be re-united. These are the selected each year through a national nomi- lin, President & CEO, Wal-Mart Stores same Turkish Cypriots who support the reunifi- nation process. Screening committees from & Sam’s Clubs USA, Irish; Hon. An- cation of Cyprus and the same Turkish Cyp- NECO’s member organizations select the thony J. Cutrona, Supreme Court Jus- final nominees, who are then considered by riots who Mr. Denktash thinks he is leading. tice—NYS Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial the Board Directors. Department, Italian; Let Mr. Denktash know, that if he does not en- Past Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipi- Salvatore A. Davino, President, Fidelity dorse the UN peace process, he will be doing ents have included several U.S. Presidents, Land Development Corp., Italian; Com- a great disservice to his own people. entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, reli- mander Carlos Del Toro, US Naval I thank the Speaker for allowing me to ad- gious leaders and business executives, such Forces, Cuban; Vincent DeMentri, An- dress the House today to express my con- as William Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy chor/Correspondent, WPIX–TV, Italian; Carter, Gerald Ford, George Bush, Richard John E. Durante, President, Rockledge cerns to my fellow colleagues regarding this Nixon, George Pataki, Mario Cuomo, Bob issue. Equities, Italian; Umberto P. Fedeli, Hope, Frank Sinatra, Michael Douglas, Glo- Jr., President & CEO, The Fedeli f ria Estefan, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Group, Italian; Charles A. Feghali, Elie Wiesel, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, President, Interstate Resources, Inc., ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR General Norman Schwarzkopf, Barbara Wal- Lebanese; John J. Flynn, President, IU AWARDS CEREMONY—NECO ters, Terry Anderson, Dr. Michael DeBakey, Bricklayers & Allied Craftsworkers, CHAIRMAN WILLIAM DENIS Senator John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and At- Irish; Colonel Warren J. Foersch, Com- FUGAZY LEADS DRAMATIC torney General Janet Reno. mander, First Marine Corps District— Congratulations to the 2003 Ellis Island CEREMONY US Marines, French/German/Irish; Hon. Medals of Honor Recipients: James S. Gallas, US Magistrate Judge, Ruth J. Abram, President, Lower East US District Court—Northern District HON. DAN BURTON Side Tenement Museum, Romanian/ of Ohio, Eastern Division, Hellenic; Lu- Irish/Prussian; Danny Aiello, Actor, OF INDIANA ther R. Gatling, President, Budget & Italian; Hon. Hagop S. Akiskal, Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Credit Counseling Services, Inc., Afri- fessor of Psychiatry, University of can; Richard Goldstein, Chairman & Thursday, July 24, 2003 California at San Diego, Armenian; CEO, International Flavors & Fra- Hon. William Vollie Alexander, Man- grances Inc., Russian; Hon. Joseph G. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I aging Partner, Alexander & Associates, submit the following: Golia, Associate Justice, Appellate Scottish/English/Irish; Menelaos Term, 2nd & 11th Judicial District, Su- ELLIS ISLAND, NY, May 17.—Standing on Anastasios Aliapoulios, M.D., Medical preme Court of the State of NY, the hallowed grounds of Ellis Island—the Director, General Electric Company, Italian; John George Gonis, D.D.S., portal through which 17 million immigrants Hellenic; Hon. Hushang Ansary, Chairman & President, Dental Associ- entered the United States—a cast of ethnic Parman Group, Iranian; Angela Susan ates, LTD, Hellenic; Andy Granatelli, Americans who have made significant con- Anton, CEO & Publisher, Long Island Former CEO & President (Retired), tributions to the life of this nation were pre- Community Newspapers, Czecho- STP Corporation, Italian; sented with the coveted Ellis Island Medal of slovakian/Italian; William Austin, James T. Hackett, Chairman, President Honor at an emotionally uplifting ceremony. Chairman & CEO, Starkey Labora- & CEO, Ocean Energy, Inc., Irish/Ger- This year’s event was dedicated to our armed tories Inc., English; Robert P. Badavas, man; Val J. Halamandaris, Esq., Presi- forces. Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Venture, dent, National Association for This year’s ceremony date coincides with Hellenic; Peter Balakian, Professor, Homecare & Hospice, Hellenic; Thomas that of National Armed Forces Day. As such, Colgate University, Armenian; Roger E. Hales, Chairman, President & CEO, we would like to pay special tribute to the Ballou, President & CEO, CDI Corpora- Union State Bank, Italian/Irish; Taek men and women serving in the U.S. armed tion, English/Scottish/French; Sun Han, Founder & CEO, Han Yang forces both here and abroad. Several of our Salvatore A. Balsamo, Chairman, Tac Supermarket/Han Yang Cultural Cen- Medalists also serve in the armed forces; World Wide Companies, Italian; Peggy ter/Morning Glory Stationery World, many more are honored veterans. L.S. Barmore, Assistant to the Presi- South Korean; Michael J. Handy, Di- NECO’s annual medal ceremony and recep- dent, NYSUT, African/Irish; Peter J. rector, Mayor’s Office of Veterans Af- tion on Ellis Island in New York Harbor is Barris, Managing General Partner, New fairs, African/English/Native American; the Nation’s largest celebration of ethnic Enterprise Associates, Hellenic; An- Russell Hotzler, Interim President, pride. Representing a rainbow of ethnic ori- thony J. Bifaro, Assistant to the Presi- York College, CUNY, Italian/German; gins, this year’s recipients received their dent, NYSUT, Italian; Michael Bolton, Sayed Jemal Houssein-Afghani, Inc., awards in the shadow of the historic Great Bolton Music Company, Russian/ Humanitarian, Afghan/English; Ronald Hall, where the first footsteps were taken by English; Capt. Craig E. Bone, Com- C. Jones, Secretary, United Federation the millions of immigrants who entered the manding Officer & Commander of the of Teachers, Italian; U.S. in the latter part of the nineteenth cen- Port NY & NJ, Coast Guard Activities, Georgia Kaloidis, CEO, Diskal, Inc., Hel- tury. ‘‘Today we honor great ethnic Ameri- English/Irish/German; George lenic; Frank S. Kamberos, Former VP cans who, through their achievements and Boyadjieff, Chairman, Varco Inter- Operations, Treasure Island Foods, contributions, and in the spirit of their eth- national, Inc., Bulgarian/Russian; Al- Inc., Hellenic; I. Pano Karatassos, nic origins, have enriched this country and bert A. Boyajian, President & CEO, Founder/President, Buckhead Life Res- have become role models for future genera- Global Bakeries, Inc., Armenian; Al- taurant Group, Hellenic; Bruce E. tions,’’ said NECO Chairman William Denis bert A. Boyajian, President & CEO, Karatz, Chairman & CEO, KB Home, Fugazy. ‘‘In addition, we honor the immi- Global Bakeries, Inc., Armenian; Ros- Russian; Elaine Kaufman, President, grant experience—those who passed through coe C. Brown, Jr., President Emeritus, Elaine’s Restaurant, Russian; Stella this Great Hall decades ago, and the new im- Bronx Community College—CUNY, Af- Kim, Executive Vice President, By De- migrants who arrive on American soil seek- rican; Bishop William Brown, Pastor, sign L.L.C., South Korean; Michael B. ing opportunity.’’ Founder & Chairman, Salvation & De- Kitchen, President & CEO, CUNA Mu- Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Is- liverance Church, South African; tual Group, Canadian; Thomas M. land Medals of Honor pay tribute to the an- John A. Canning Jr., President, Madison Lamberti, Esq., Partner, Putney, cestry groups that comprise America’s Dearborn Partners, Irish/Italian; Terrel Twonbly, Hall & Hirson, LLP, Italian; unique cultural mosaic. To date, approxi- L. Cass, President & General Manager, Lou Lamoriello, President, CEO & Gen- mately 2000 American citizens have received WLIW 21—NY Public Television, Irish/ eral Manager, New Jersey Devils, CEO, medals. English; Myron Z. Chlavin, CEO, NJ Nets, Italian; Henri Landwirth, NECO is the largest organization of its Desser Tire & Rubber Co., Austrian/ Founder & Chairman, Give Kids the kind in the U.S. serving as an umbrella Latvian; Msgr. Eugene V. Clark, Rec- World & Dignity-U-Wear Foundation group for over 250 ethnic organizations and tor, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Irish/ Inc., Belgian/Polish; Stewart F. Lane, whose mandate is to preserve ethnic diver- Dutch; Maj. Gen. Richard S. Colt, Com- President, Theatre Venture, Inc., Rus- sity, promote ethnic and religious equality, mander, 77th Regional Support Com- sian/Polish; A. Alexander Lari, Found- tolerance and harmony, and to combat injus- mand US Army Reserve, Scottish; er & Chairman, Claremont Group, LLC, tice, hatred and bigotry. NECO has a new Francis X. Comerford, President & Iranian; Denis Leary, President, The goal in its humanitarian mission: saving the General Manager, WNBC, Irish/Italian; Leary Firefighters Foundation, Irish;

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.063 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1607 Chung Wha Lee, President, Lee Chung man, Vice-Chairman, Fleet Bank N.A., have ensured that despite its growth, Coral Wha Diamond Corporation, Korean; Romanian/English; Hon. Nirmal K. Springs has maintained the ambiance that at- Howard H. Lee, President & CEO, Sinha, Commissioner Ohio Civil tracted so many of its residents, which now World Journal, Chinese; Simon S. Lee, Rights, Assistant Director Department CEO & President, STG, Inc., South Ko- of Public Utilities, Columbus, Indian; number over 116,000. In fact, as illustration of rean; Curtis Sliwa, Founder and President, the strength of the sign restrictions, the Coral James P. Lemonias, Chairman & CEO, The Alliance of Guardian Angels, Springs McDonald’s was the only one built Whitman Company, Inc., Hellenic; Lt. Italian/Polish; Thomas A. Smith, without the famous golden arches. Gen. William J. Lennox, Jr., Super- President & CEO, Oglethorpe Power Throughout its 40 years of existence, Coral intendent US Military Academy, Scot- Corporation, Norwegian/Scottish/Ger- Springs has seen its share of celebrities and tish/Irish; Hon. Phil Leventis, State man; Ralph Snyderman, M.D., Chan- firsts. In 1965, entertainer Johnny Carson Senator, State of South Carolina, Hel- cellor for Health Affairs, President and helped with the second Coral Springs ‘‘Land lenic; Michael Yi-Sheng Liao, VP/Chief CEO, Duke University Health System, Rush Sale’’ and bought 55 acres himself. Two Information Officer, GM Asset Manage- Russian; Rajesh K. Soin, Chairman & ment, Chinese; Tony Lo Bianco, Actor, CEO, Soin International, Indian; Hon. U.S. presidents, President Ford and President Director and Producer, Italian; Richard Maria Sotiropoulos, Protocol Officer, Reagan have visited the city. In 1966, Coral A. Loughlin, Vice Chairman, Willis, The White House/US Department, of Ridge Properties was acquired by Westing- Irish; Constantine S. Macricostas, State, Cypriot; Sy Sternberg, Chair- house Electric Corporation who viewed the Chairman, Founder, Photronics, Hel- man & CEO, New York Life Insurance new city as an ‘‘urban laboratory’’ to evaluate lenic; Sheldon Harris Malinou, DDS, Company, Romanian/Polish/Lithua- new products. In 1970, Westinghouse built the Assistant to the Director, Cabrini Med- nian; ical Center, Russian/Ukrainian; Electra Lab house which showcased new Nicolas Tabbal, M.D., F.A.C.S., Plastic modern conveniences such as motion-detect- Anastasios E. Manessis, President, Surgeon, Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Manessis Marketing Corp., Hellenic; Hosp-NYU, Lebanese; Hon. Patrick N. ing lights, electric kitchens and home security Puzant A. Markarian, Principal (Re- Theros, Ambassador, President & Exec- systems. Arnold Palmer stayed in the state-of- tired), Arlington Textiles, Inc., Arme- utive Director, US Qatar Business the-art home that year when he played in the nian; John L. Marks, Chairman & CEO, Council, Hellenic; Demetrios E. Coral Springs Open. In 1982, actor Burt Rey- Mark IV Realty, Inc., Hellenic; Patrick Tsintolas, President, Tsintolas Realty nolds filmed Smokey and the Bandit, Part 3, in F. Martin, Chairman, President & CEO, Company, Hellenic; Ben Vereen, Vereen Coral Springs. StorageTek, Irish; Stanley Matthews, Productions, African; Nicholas S. Founder, Matthews Diner & Pancake In 1993, as growth accelerated, Coral Vidalakis, Co-Founder, Chairman & Springs city government implemented a man- House, Hellenic; Hon. Roslynn R. CEO, VFP LLC, Hellenic; Vuksan Mauskopf, US Attorney, Eastern Dis- Vuksanaj, President, New York Travel agement program based on a business model trict, New York, Czechoslovakian; Hon. Agency, Inc., Albanian; Mike Wallace, with the goal of performing as a high perform- James E. McGreevey, Governor—State Senior Correspondent, CBS News/60 ance municipal corporation, customer focused of New Jersey, Irish; Raymond Mel- Minutes, Russian; Donald Washkewicz, and quality-oriented. In 1997, Coral Springs ville, Assistant Business Manager, President & CEO, Parker-Hannifin Cor- Local Union #3, I.B.E.W., Irish; Robert became the first municipality to receive the poration, Polish/Czechoslovakian; Hon. G. Miller, Chairman & CEO, Rite Aid Governor’s Sterling Award for Corporate Ex- Jim Wright, Speaker of the House 1987– Corporation, Russian/English; Veronica cellence, modeled after the internationally ac- 1989, Texas Christian University, Aus- Montgomery-Costa, President, Local claimed, Baldridge Criteria for Performance tralian/Irish/Scottish; Jeffrey 372 NYC Board of Education Employees Yarmuth, President & COO, Sonny’s Excellence. In 2003, the City of Coral Springs Union, African; Patrick J. Moore, Franchise Co., Russian/Polish; Pan A. became the first past recipient, public or pri- President & CEO, Smurfit-Stone Con- Yotopoulos, Distinguished Professor, vate, to receive the award for a second time. tainer Corporation, Irish/Scottish/ Today, Coral Springs is a premier South Swedish; Donal J. Murphy, President, University of Florence, Hellenic; Xeno- D.J. Murphy Assoc, Irish; phon Zapis, Radio Broadcaster, Zapis Florida community, known for its attractive Albin D. Obal, President, Condor Con- Communications Corporation, Hel- neighborhoods, open spaces and parks, tracting Company, Inc., Owner, Mid- lenic; Detective Sergeant Wallace R. schools and youth programs. Mr. Speaker, I land Enterprises, Polish; James E. Zeins, Commanding Officer, Manhattan am proud to represent the City of Coral Night Watch, NYPD, Russian. O’Connor, Chairman & CEO, Republic Springs in the U.S. House of Representatives Services, Inc., Irish; James F. Orr, f and extend best wishes to the residents of Chairman, President & CEO, Convergys Coral Springs as they celebrate their first 40 Corporation, Scottish/Irish/English/ A TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF German; Nacy Panzica, Chairman, CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA years. Panzica Construction Company, f Italian; Steven Peter Papadatos, Presi- HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. IN HONOR OF THE MOSES AND dent, Papadatos Associates PC Archi- OF FLORIDA tects, Hellenic; Frank Pellegrino, Sr., AARON FOUNDATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CEO, Rao’s Specialty Foods, Italian; Stan Pelofsky, M.D., President, Neuro- Thursday, July 24, 2003 HON. JERROLD NADLER science Specialists, Polish; James Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay OF NEW YORK Tung Chiang Pi, President, Pi Trading tribute to the City of Coral Springs, FL, as the Company, Inc., Chinese; John Politis, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents celebrate the fortieth birthday of this President & CEO, Apartment Realty Thursday, July 24, 2003 Group, Inc., Hellenic; Gerry Puccio, ‘‘City in the Country’’. Sr., Founder, Rockleigh Country Club/ Incorporated in July of 1963, Coral Springs Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CEO Carrington Real Estate & Invest- was a master-planned city established in the call attention to a worthy organization, one ment Group, Italian; northwest corner of Broward County on 5,000 committed to special children and their fami- Lewis S. Ranieri, Chairman, Hyperion acres of land which had previously been used lies. The Moses and Aaron Foundation’s sig- Partners, LLP, Italian; Subash Razdan, for farming and cattle ranching activities. The nificant and enduring efforts deserve the high- Advisor, Procurement Advisory Coun- developers envisioned a family oriented city est praise, as do the philanthropists who have cil, Coca Cola Company, Indian; Paul with a population projected at over 50,000 given of themselves to fulfill its mission. V. Reilly, President, Chairman & CEO, Mail-Well, Inc., Irish; Mary Lou residents living in small neighborhoods The Moses and Aaron Foundation ‘‘Special Retton, U.S. Olympic Gold Medallist, throughout the community. The first land sale Fund for Children’’ is dedicated to assisting Italian; Richard Romanoff, President, was made on July 22, 1964. In 1965, an addi- children with disabilities and their families with Nebraskaland, Inc., Russian; E. John tional 5,000 acres was acquired, increasing a wide range of programs including social, Rumpakis, Owner, N.E.W.S., Hellenic; the area within the city to 16 square miles. physical, financial, and wheelchair assistance, Michael Schenkler, Publisher, Queens The city’s first official resident, George Knobel, as well as counseling and guidance. Tribune, Russian/Polish; Martin moved into his home on July 9, 1965. In 1971, It also provides scholarship funding to edu- Scorsese, President, Cappa Produc- the last large increase in land was given to the cational institutions, collects, purchases, and tions, Italian; Myron P. Shevell, Chair- man & CEO, New England Motor city bringing the total to 13,400 acres. distributes clothing for children in need, and Freight Inc./The Shevell Group, Rus- Anxious to create a beautiful and natural remembers them with presents at holiday time sian/German; David J. Shim, Chairman looking town, the developer, Coral Ridge or when they are hospitalized. & CEO, Riverside Park, Inc./Kiku Res- Properties, immediately enacted strict land- In cooperation with Bally Fitness Centers taurant Inc., Korean; Richard Silver- scaping and sign ordinances. These rules and under the direction of its President Rabbi

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.065 E25PT1 E1608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Yaacov Kaploun and Executive Vice President erally had to flee for their lives, taking what lit- invasion. I hope that if Turkey is truly serious Yehuda Kaploun, the Foundation has been tle belongings they could as paratroopers about joining Cyprus and Greece in the Euro- able to establish 27 physical fitness and ther- dropped from the sky. pean Union that it immediately and uncondi- apy centers and has arranged for sound and Over 5,000 Cypriots were killed in the con- tionally withdraws its forces and demonstrates musical equipment in other institutions. flict, and to date 1,400 Greek-Cypriots are still a true commitment to a negotiated settlement. In conjunction with Downtown Film Produc- missing. Today, Turkey occupies 37 percent of f tions, The Moses and Aaron Foundation pro- Cyprus, an island smaller than the State of duced ‘‘Chazak—A Testament of Strength,’’ Connecticut, with a force of 40,000 troops in HONORING THE PEOPLE OF an award winning documentary highlighting a country of just under 1 million people. LASALLE PARISH the effect of music on special children. This Despite numerous United Nations General monumental documentary serves as a vehicle Assembly Resolutions urging Turkey to with- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER to sensitize and educate the entire community draw its forces, and the stationing of U.N. OF LOUISIANA on the needs of its special and outstanding forces on the island, Turkey—in a further vio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens. lation and disregard for international law—uni- Thursday, July 24, 2003 On Saturday night, August 9th, 2003, at the laterally declared the independence of the oc- Monticello Raceway in Monticello, New York, cupied territory of northern Cyprus in 1983. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker I rise today the Moses and Aaron Foundation under the Aside from Turkey, no other country in the to honor the people of LaSalle Parish for their Honorary Chairmanship of Nobel Laureate Eli world has recognized the so-called ‘‘Turkish tireless efforts to bring economic development Weisel, will sponsor its seventh Summer Republic of Northern Cyprus.’’ to Northern Louisiana. Since I came to Con- ‘‘Chazak—Strength’’ concert paying tribute to But in spite of the island’s artificial division, gress, I have been working with local officials special children. The guests of honor will be Cyprus has managed to make considerable to encourage the Federal Government to use the special and outstanding children, some of progress over the last three decades even as an empty prison located in the Town of Jena, whom will perform with the entertainers on it continues to seek a peaceful resolution with Louisiana, and I have been impressed by their stage. Turkey. And now with a vibrant democracy vigorous commitment to see their community The corporate and individual sponsors of and a robust economy, Cyprus is also poised prosper. the Moses and Aaron Foundation include Met- to officially join the European Union next year Recently, officials from the Department of ropolitan Lumber, Bally Total Fitness, Cohen’s and to bring the benefits of membership to all Justice and the White House toured the La- & General Vision Services, CD Inc, Mr. David Cypriots. Salle Correctional Facility to study the possi- Buntzman, Mr. Jonathan Fleisig, Mr. Robert Yet Turkey’s intransigence continues. In No- bility of using this vacant prison as a place to Gans, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gans, Mr. Avi and vember of 2002 U.N. Secretary General Kofi detain illegal aliens or low-security Federal in- Dr. Laura Greenbaum, Mr. and Mrs. David Annan presented both Greek and Turkish mates. I had the pleasure of accompanying Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rennert, Mr. Charles Cypriot sides with a comprehensive new plan these officials on this tour and was personally Rosenay, Mr. Eli Rothman, Mr. Mark Selden, aimed at reunifying Cyprus in advance of the impressed with the state-of-the-art, recently- and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Cohen. I recognize Mr. island’s accession to the EU. Though by no constructed prison and its design. Further- and Mrs. Clifford Stowe and Mr. and Mrs. means perfect, this plan was a good faith at- more, the prison is situated near two existing Jules Cohen for their support for the Founda- tempt to create a workable solution that was Federal prisons and a short drive from the tion, improving the quality of life of special fair to both sides. Initially, negotiations based U.S. Marshal’s transportation hub in Alexan- children. on the U.N. plan provided hope to many that dria. I believe its location and its design make I also recognize the support given to the the Cyprus problem could finally be resolved the prison a logical choice for use by the Fed- Moses and Aaron Foundation by Steve and after 30 years, due to the personal commit- eral Government. Shirley Slesinger, who have brought a literary ment of the Secretary General. Mr. Speaker, I also wish to draw attention to treasure into millions of young American However, it soon became clear that the two provisions contained in the Committee Re- hearts by bringing Winnie the Pooh and other leader of the Turkish-Cypriot side, Mr. Rauf port accompanying the Commerce, Justice, characters to the screen and printed world, Denktash, and the Turkish government were State, and the Judiciary Appropriations Bill we with particular credit to Shirley Slesinger not fully invested in the negotiating process. passed yesterday afternoon. These two provi- Lasswell and Patti Slesinger for bringing to life In a last ditch effort to salvage the negotia- sions should benefit LaSalle Parish because one of the most adored bears in history. tions prior to the signing of the EU accession they give the Federal Government the author- The Moses and Aaron Foundation was treaty, Secretary General Annan requested ity to use an empty private prison, such as the founded in memory of Rabbi Dr. Maurice I. both Mr. Denktash and the Cypriot President, LaSalle Correctional Facility. One provision di- Hecht and Aaron Kaploun, both of whom led Tassos Papadopoulos, to join him at the rects the Office of the Federal Detention Trust- lives of exemplary community service. It is in Hague last March to discuss placing the U.N. ee to use existing state, local, and private de- this sentiment of communal dedication that the plan before the Cypriot people in a separate, tention space to house excess detainees; the Moses and Aaron Foundation has devoted simultaneous referendum. Although President other provision directs the Bureau of Prisons itself to serving the needs of a unique group Papadopoulos was ready and willing to do so, to use existing state, private, and local prison in the community. Mr. Denktash, with support from Turkey, re- capacity to house excess BOP inmates. I want I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring jected that proposal. to thank my colleague from Louisiana (Mr. the Moses and Aaron Foundation, an organi- The international response to the rejection Vitter), the Vice Chairman of the Commerce, zation which exemplifies the generosity of spir- of a referendum by the Turkish side was clear Justice, State, and Judiciary Appropriations it in American society. and unanimous in its characterization of Mr. Subcommittee for the strong support he has provided to these efforts. f Denktash as the principal impediment to nego- tiating a solution that all Cypriots very much Mr. Speaker, my colleague and I are work- THE 29TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE want. ing through both legislation and old-fashioned TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS The current relaxation of longstanding travel persuasion to get the LaSalle Correctional Fa- prohibitions by the Turkish-Cypriots does not cility back in use. This is a win-win situation HON. BARBARA LEE make up for a strong commitment to a nego- for everyone involved. We can help our law OF CALIFORNIA tiated settlement. In many cases this has only enforcement agencies with their overcrowding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped to underscore the depth of feeling of problems and do so at a fraction of the cost many Greek and Turkish Cypriots who long for it takes to build a new prison. Also, we can Thursday, July 24, 2003 the chance to return to their homes and vil- bring jobs and economic growth to Northern Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join lages. Louisiana. These provisions in the CJSJ Com- my colleagues in the Hellenic Caucus in re- I hope that this will one day be possible, mittee Report can really help us to re-open membering the 29th anniversary of the Turkish and I fully expect that once a settlement is this facility, and I trust the two agencies will invasion of Cyprus, which took place on July concluded and Cyprus is finally re-unified, that pay heed to this directive. I know my Lou- 20, 1974. both Greek-Cypriots and Turkish-Cypriots will isiana colleagues in both the Senate and the On that day, in clear violation of inter- live together side-by-side in harmony. House will join me in fighting to see that we national law, Turkish forces invaded northern But, today we stand in remembrance of make real progress on this issue, which is of Cyprus expelling 200,000 Greek-Cypriots from those who were killed and those who were such great importance to the honest, hard- their homes. Many of these Greek-Cypriots lit- never found as a result of the illegal Turkish working people of my district.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.068 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1609 COMMEMORATING JULIE M. AUS- University, San Luis Obispo. She is active in Beavercreek in the 7th Congressional District. TIN’S SERVICE WITH FOOTHILL the American Public Transit Association (Leg- I have had the honor of meeting Harley at dif- TRANSIT JULY 24, 2003 islative Committee), California Transit Associa- ferent community events over the years, and tion (Executive Committee), San Gabriel Val- it is very appropriate that he was honored HON. GARY G. MILLER ley Commerce and Cities Consortium Board, today on Capitol Hill by the Korean War Vet- OF CALIFORNIA Women’s Transportation Seminar, San Gabriel erans’ Association on the 50th anniversary of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valley Council of Governments Transit Com- the armistice that ended the Korean War. mittee, and West Covina Chamber of Com- At the age of 19, Harley Coon was captured Thursday, July 24, 2003 merce. on Nov. 17, 1950 while serving with the 25th Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. I ask all Members of Congress to join me Infantry Division in Korea. Over the next three Speaker, I rise today to pay special recogni- today in honoring this truly remarkable leader years Mr. Coon suffered greatly as a prisoner tion to Ms. Julie M. Austin. On July 30, 2003, in the field of public transit and to wish her all of war from hunger, exposure, and brutal con- the Foothill Transit Executive Board will wish the best in her future endeavors. ditions in the various prison camps where he a fond farewell to Ms. Austin, who is leaving f was detained. her position as Executive Director of Foothill On Aug. 31, 1953, Harley Coon was re- HONORING FALLEN HEROES OF Transit and Vice President of Transit Manage- leased to U.S. Forces after 33 months and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM ment for ATC/Forsythe & Associates, Inc., a four days of imprisonment. After the war, post she has held since 1997. Coon became a successful businessman, Foothill Transit was created in 1988, making HON. MAX BURNS never forgetting how lucky he was to be it one of the largest public-private transit part- OF GEORGIA around to enjoy his freedom. nerships in the United States. Since this time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coon was inducted into the Ohio Veterans it has delivered cost-effective, safe and effi- Thursday, July 24, 2003 Hall of Fame for all his, commitment and car- cient bus service to commuters and residents Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing in Ohio. He continues to travel nationally in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, lo- honor those who have made the ultimate sac- and internationally as the National President of cated in the eastern portion of Los Angeles rifice for this nation. During Operation Iraqi the Korean War Veterans Association. County in southern California. Foothill Transit Freedom, Georgia’s Third Infantry Division Harley received the Purple Heart, the Ko- now operates on 32 routes with nearly 300 proudly led the way to Baghdad. The road to rean Service Medal with 10 battle stars, the buses and almost 17 million annual boardings, Baghdad, however, presented substantial U.N. Service Medal and the Presidential Unit a marked increase from the 9.5 million challenges and, unfortunately, some of these Citation. boardings at the time of the creation of the brave soldiers will not return. As the Congressman who represents transit agency. As Executive Director, Ms. Today, I acknowledge this Congress’ deep Beavercreek in the U.S. House of Representa- Austin is responsible for implementing Execu- appreciation for lives that were dedicated to tives, I offer my sincere congratulations to tive Board policies, developing policy rec- the safety and security of our citizens. The Harley Coon for this public recognition of his ommendations and providing leadership and soldiers epitomized the best of our country service to our country. vision for the nationally recognized Foothill through courage, selfless service, and honor. f Transit. Their lives will be remembered by family and HONORING JOHN SEXTON OF Throughout her tenure with Foothill Transit, friends; their service will be appreciated by us CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Ms. Austin has ensured that southern Cali- all. fornia commuters are provided with the safest I pay tribute to Mrs. Chanel Pedersen and and most efficient transit system possible. her daughter of Savannah, Georgia, who lost HON. RAHM EMANUEL Under her leadership, the American Public her husband Sergeant Michael F. Pedersen in OF ILLINOIS Transportation Association (APTA) recognized the Iraqi conflict. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foothill Transit in 2001 with a ‘‘Bus Safety I pay tribute to Mrs. Meighan Adamouski of Thursday, July 24, 2003 Gold Award,’’ dubbing Foothill Transit the Savannah, Georgia, who lost her husband safest transit agency of its size. Foothill Tran- Captain James F. Adamouski in the Iraqi con- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- sit was also named ‘‘Outstanding Transit Sys- flict. gratulate John J. Sexton of Chicago on his re- tem’’ of its size by APTA in 1993 and 1995. I pay tribute to Mrs. Maria Forey-Aitken of cent retirement from his position as Super- The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Na- Savannah, Georgia, who lost her husband intendent of the Meter Division of the City of tional Safety Council recognized Foothill Tran- Captain Tristan N. Aitken in the Iraqi conflict. Chicago’s Water Department. sit in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2001 with I pay tribute to Ms. Annette Hale of Savan- For the last 30 years, John Sexton has risen first-place awards for its safety programs. nah, Georgia, who lost her stepson Captain through the ranks with the City, from machin- Ms. Austin was also instrumental in both ex- Edward J. Korn in the Iraqi conflict. ist, to foreman, to Assistant Superintendent of panding and modernizing Foothill Transit’s I pay tribute to Mrs. Jenna Cosbey Kaylor of the Meter Division, and finally Superintendent. mode of operations. In 2002, Foothill Transit Savannah, Georgia, who lost her husband His dedication to his job and the city he loves opened a new era in fuel-efficient technology Second Lieutenant Jeffrey J. Kaylor in the is an example of why Chicago is known as by beginning its conversion to a compressed Iraqi conflict. ‘‘The City That Works,’’ natural gas (CNG) fleet with plans to have an I pay tribute to the stepchildren and niece of John Sexton is very proud of the northwest all-CNG fleet by 2011. That same year, Foot- Sergeant Keman Mitchell, who live in side of Chicago, the area he has called home hill Transit opened its second operations and Hephzibah, Georgia, and lost their father and for his entire life, and of the Hiawatha Park maintenance facility in Irwindale, joining its uncle in the Iraqi conflict. neighborhood, the area where he and his wife first agency-owned facility in Pomona, which Mr. Speaker, many families and friends have raised their family. John has been very opened in 1997. mourn the loss of these and other lives lost active at the part and is a past president of She has contributed to the success of public during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I express my the Hiawatha Boys Baseball Organization. transit in Los Angeles County as Director of condolences to their families and friends and As church life plays such an important role Management Support from 1993 to 1995 at thank them for their dedication to a grateful in the lives of so many Chicagoans, John has the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Trans- Nation. been a member of several esteemed North- portation Authority and as Senior Transit Ana- Thank you, Mr. Speaker. west side parishes. He grew up in Presen- lyst/Manager of Transportation Policy from f tation Parish, attended grammar school at St. 1989 to 1993 at the Los Angeles County HONORING MR. HARLEY COON OF Angela’s and high school at St. Michael’s. He Transportation Commission, where she BEAVERCREEK, OHIO currently is a member of St. Francis Borgia oversaw a three-year evaluation of the Foothill Parish. Transit Zone. She also worked for the South- HON. DAVID L. HOBSON The Northwest side has produced some of ern California Association of Governments for Chicago’s finest leaders, and John Sexton has OF OHIO three years and spent several years as a played an active part in the success of many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transportation consultant. of their careers. John’s work in Chicago poli- A resident of the City of Monrovia, Cali- Thursday, July 24, 2003 tics began when he was 16 as a precinct fornia, Ms. Austin has a bachelor’s degree in Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worker for former Alderman Thomas Casey. journalism from California Polytechnic State pay tribute to Harley Coon who resides in He is now a precinct captain in the mighty

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.071 E25PT1 E1610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 36th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, mentor, teacher of the Dharma and his popu- Calumet had to come up with substantial working with Alderman William J.P. Banks and larity as a caring friend, the Sacramento Bud- seed money toward administrative costs, and State Senator James A. DeLeo. dhist Church has become the largest member- it has done that through pledges from the Vil- John would be the first to tell you that his ship temple within the Buddhist Churches of lage of Calumet, Calumet Township, the family is his first priority, and they have pro- America. Downtown Development Authority, Keweenaw vided support for all of his activities. He has Rinban Kosho’s unparalleled success in the National Historical Park and local businesses. been married for 31 years to his wonderful ministry and in the community truly makes him Main Street program professionals will visit wife, Rosetta. His family also includes his one of Sacramento’s most accomplished and Calumet on a regular basis to work with local daughter, Laurie Moran, and her husband Jo- treasured citizens. His commitment to help participants as they market Calumet’s histor- seph, his son, John Jr., his daughter, Diana, others is a shining example to everyone who ical community and encourage economic de- and his sister Mary Kay Kuhter. follows his leadership. In his retirement, velopment. Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of Chi- Rinban Kosho plans to return to his native Ta- The aim of the program is to stimulate eco- cago in wishing John Sexton a happy and coma/Seattle area with his wife, Michiko. The nomic growth, and Calumet’s successful appli- successful retirement, and wish him all of the Yukawas look forward to being near and en- cation may result in a return of nearly $40 for best in the future. joying the company of their children and their every dollar it spends, according to Main f families. Street’s 2001 national re-investment statistics. Mr. Speaker, as Rinban Kosho friends and The program was developed by the National TRIBUTE TO RINBAN KOSHO family gather for his honorary farewell ban- Historic Preservation Trust. YUKAWA quet, I am honored to pay tribute to one of Calumet already has embraced the concept Sacramento’s most honorable residents. His of preserving its historical resources. It wel- HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI success are considerable, and it is great comes and entertains the many visitors it re- OF CALIFORNIA honor for me to have the opportunity to pay ceives every year with proudly preserved fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to his contributions. I ask all my col- cilities such as the Calumet Theatre, the Thursday, July 24, 2003 leagues to join with me in wishing Rinban Upper Peninsula Fire Fighters Memorial Mu- Kosho Yukawa continue success in all his fu- seum, Larium Manor and the Keweenaw Herit- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to ture endeavors. age Center at St. Anne’s. The work that re- Rinban Kosho Yukawa. Rinban of the Sac- f sulted in the Main Street designation is just ramento Betsuin is one of Sacramento’s great- one more example of Calumet’s legacy of est citizen leaders. Rinban Kosho is retiring TRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE AND community effort in support of its history. Cal- after forty-two years of wonderful service as TOWNSHIP OF CALUMET, MICHI- umet already knows the value of sharing that an ambassador and teacher of Buddhism; GAN ON ITS SELECTION AS A history with visitors and scholars, and will Rinban Kosho will be retiring on August 31, MICHIGAN MAIN STREET COM- bloom even more beautifully as a Main Street 2003. As his friends and family gather to cele- MUNITY community. brate Rinban Kosho’s numerous achieve- I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and my Colleagues ments, I ask all of my colleagues to join with HON. BART STUPAK in the House of Representatives to join me in me in saluting one of Sacramento’s most re- OF MICHIGAN congratulating everyone in Calumet who put spected and honorable citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their effort, heart and history into Calumet’s Rinban Kosho comes from a long line of Thursday, July 24, 2003 selection as a Main Street community. I offer Buddhist ministers of the Jodo Shinshu sect. A my heartiest congratulations. prominent branch in Japan and the faith em- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to With this honor, Calumet will move even braced by the Buddhist Churches of America. recognize the achievements of historic Cal- more quickly to transform its downtown into a Rinban Kosho’s family has maintained a tem- umet, Michigan, which was named as one of thriving, appealing Main Street center of com- ple for about 250 years. Rinban Kosho’s par- four Michigan Main Street communities for merce. ents had immigrated to the United States, and 2003 in a statewide competition. f he was born in Tacoma, Washington as the Calumet is in the northernmost part of my Depression started. In 1940, Rinban Kosho 1st Congressional District, halfway to the tip of HONORING CHESTERFIELD SMITH and his family moved to Japan, where they the Keweenaw Peninsula. Between 1867 and stayed until 1949. At the encouragement of his 1884, Calumet alone produced half of this HON. JIM DAVIS father, Rinban Kosho returned to San Fran- country’s copper from the Calumet & Hecla OF FLORIDA cisco on his own to finish high school and jun- Mining Company mines. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ior college. Parts of its historic downtown have formed Rinban Kosho joined the U.S. Army and an integral part of the Keweenaw National His- Thursday, July 24, 2003 worked as an interrogator during the Korean torical Park, which tells the riveting economic Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in War. Rinban Kosho’s experience during the and cultural story of the migration of miners honor of Chesterfield Smith, a man of the war affected him deeply, leading him to pur- and their families to the wilds of northern highest principle, who in his long legal career sue a career in the ministry. After completing Michigan to work the copper range in the 19th has touched the lives of countless Floridians a seminary program in Japan, Rinban Kosho and 20th centuries. and left his mark on our state’s and Nation’s was ordained and assigned to the Sacramento Recognizing the value of its historic re- legal system. church in 1961. During his first decade of sources and the economic benefits of the After receiving a Bronze Star and a Purple service in Sacramento, Rinban Kosho served Main Street program, in January 2003 Cal- Heart in World War II, Chesterfield returned to as a youth minister at a time when the baby umet formed a steering committee and this Florida to study law. He quickly rose to partner boom was at its peak. At one time, Rinban spring submitted its application for the Main of Holland, Bevis and McRae and helped lead Kosho had about 650 children enrolled in the Street designation. A hallmark of the presen- the firm through a successful merger with Dharma School. tation was communitywide cooperation be- Knight, Jones, Whitaker and Germany in After his stint in Sacramento, Rinban Kosho tween public and private resources. 1968. Under his watch, Holland & Knight LLP worked at churches in Union City and San The managing director of the team from the grew to become the Nation’s eighth largest Jose before taking a five-year hiatus from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation law firm. ministry to work in his brother’s publishing which administers the program said that out of Chesterfield had a passion for his work. business. The call to serve came back when literally hundreds of communities MEDC has Whether his client was rich or poor, as partner Rinban Kosho was assigned to the Tacoma worked with, Calumet’s combination of public/ of Holland & Knight, he worked long hours Buddhist Temple where his father had served. private sector effort was very rare. As reported fighting for justice with irrepressible conviction. In 1996 Rinban Kosho returned to the Bud- by the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette, the di- Born and bred in a segregated society, Ches- dhist Church of Sacramento. During his ten- rector described Calumet’s presentation before terfield was a leader in integrating the legal ure, Rinban Kosho successfully made the an MEDC and Michigan State Housing Devel- profession by hiring women and minorities. Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism relevant to opment panel in Lansing by saying, ‘‘[Calumet In addition, Chesterfield, who strongly be- third and fourth generation Japanese Ameri- was] absolutely the top presentation we had in lieved in the need to give back to one’s com- cans, as well as to other ethnic groups. Be- those two days . . . [It] left a buzz in that munity, pushed to incorporate pro bono work cause of his great reputation as a minister, room.’’ as regular practice for attorneys. Donating

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.074 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1611 countless hours of service to Floridians in state’s economy. The Arts and Entertainment THE 29TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE need helped earn him the nickname ‘‘Citizen District is generating more than $1 million an- TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS Smith,’’ as well as the Laurie D. Zelon Pro nually for the statewide economy. Bono Award, which was presented to him in I am proud that a city in my state of Rhode HON. HILDA L. SOLIS 2002 by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Island has earned this distinction, and I hope OF CALIFORNIA Ginsberg. that other cities follow Pawtucket’s lead and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chesterfield also served as president of the develop innovative small business practices to Thursday, July 24, 2003 Florida Bar Association and chair of the Flor- contribute to economic growth. ida Constitutional Revision Commission, which Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, twenty-nine years ago, on July 20, 1974, Turkish forces invaded drafted what became the new state Constitu- f tion of 1968. In 1997, former Gov. Lawton the Republic of Cyprus and seized control of Chiles and the Cabinet, recognizing this work, PERSONAL EXPLANATION over one third of the island. As a Member of named Chesterfield Smith one of the state’s the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, ‘‘Great Floridians.’’ HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO I rise today to remember that Cyprus remains However, Chesterfield may best be remem- divided by the green line, a 113–mile barbed OF ILLINOIS bered for his service as president of the Amer- wire fence that runs across the island, and ican Bar Association. Shortly after Chesterfield IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partially occupied. Such division and occupa- took the helm of the ABA in 1973, President Thursday, July 24, 2003 tion is harmful to both Greek and Turkish Cyp- Nixon dramatically fired special prosecutor Ar- riots: and must end. Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today chibald Cox, assigned to investigate the Wa- The Turkish invasion of 1974 claimed the to inform you that on House rollcall vote No. tergate scandal. The next day, Chesterfield lives of 5,000 Cypriots, expelled another 429, the Foreign Operations Appropriations became one of the first national leaders to 200,000 from their homes and took control of Act for Fiscal Year 2004, I intended to vote publicly call for the President’s resignation. In 37 percent of Cyprus’s territory. Such human ‘‘aye’’, but inadvertently voted ‘‘nay’’. I would an ABA statement Chesterfield stated, ‘‘No devastation is deeply saddening. I stand with like this statement to be included in the appro- man is above the law,’’ and bravely refused to the Cypriot-American community and the Hel- priate section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. back down from the legal principles that he so lenic-American community in condemning this cherished. black anniversary hope that a settlement to I am proud to have called Chesterfield a f the Cyprus problem can be facilitated. I am pleased that the House of Representatives friend. I believe Justice Ginsberg said it well DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, unanimously passed a resolution ‘‘to give any when she described Chesterfield as ‘‘among JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDI- assistance necessary for finding a just and du- the brightest, boldest, bravest, all-around most CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES rable settlement for the Cyprus problem,’’ but effective lawyers ever bred in Florida and the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 USA.’’ Chesterfield was a wonderful person. we must not stop working on this issue until Cyprus is reunited and Greek and Turkish On behalf of the Tampa Bay community, I SPEECH OF would like to extend my deepest sympathies Cypriots can live peacefully together. to Chesterfield’s family. The people of Florida HON. HENRY BONILLA f and of the Nation will always remember his OF TEXAS TRIBUTE TO BOYNE CITY, MICHI- enormous contributions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GAN ON ITS SELECTION AS A f Thursday, July 24, 2003 MICHIGAN MAIN STREET COM- MUNITY CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF The House in Committee of the Whole PAWTUCKET, RI House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2799) making ap- HON. BART STUPAK HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN propriations for the Departments of Com- OF MICHIGAN merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF RHODE ISLAND related agencies for the fiscal year ending Thursday, July 24, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 2004, and for other purposes: Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 24, 2003 Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- recognize the achievements of Boyne City, Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to port of the Fiscal Year 2004 Commerce, Jus- Michigan, which has been named one of four congratulate the city of Pawtucket, RI. The tice, State and the Judiciary Appropriations Michigan Main Street communities for 2003 in U.S. Conference of Mayors chose to profile Act. This bill includes funding which will help a statewide competition sponsored by the Pawtucket as one of 28 cities exemplifying the protect and strengthen the many communities Michigan Economic Development Corporation. nation’s best small business practices. The in the 23rd district. I am particularly pleased Boyne City in northwestern Lower Michigan city’s Arts and Entertainment Initiative is an that the report to accompany this bill includes recognizes as its greatest downtown assets example of how government policies can en- language which will be beneficial to those scenic water resources and historic turn-of- courage creativity, innovation, development communities which contract with the Federal the-century architecture. With the comprehen- and economic growth. Bureau of Prisons for the detention of inmates. sive community-wide proposal it developed Pawtucket has been attractive to artists The report originally included language en- over a period of several years, Boyne City since Samuel Slater founded America’s textile couraging the Bureau of Prisons to use exist- could not be a better candidate for the kind of industry there in 1783. In 1998, Pawtucket ing state and private prison capacity to meet downtown makeover that Main Street commu- created a 307-acre Arts and Entertainment their bed space needs. At my request, this nities receive as part of this commercial revi- District, which has gained nationwide recogni- language was amended to add local prisons to talization program. tion in four short years for being a great place the list of facilities which the Bureau of Prisons The seeds of Boyne City’s application to be to create and sell artwork. is directed to use. This small but important a Main Street community were planted about The Pawtucket city government has encour- change will direct the Bureau of Prisons to five years ago, when local resident Tom John- aged artists to relocate by forgiving within the take advantage of existing locally run deten- son, of the Northern Michigan Economic Alli- district sales tax for limited production works tion facilities such as the Reeves County De- ance, attended a national Main Street Pro- of art and state income tax for artists. In addi- tention Center. It is my sincere hope that the gram conference. Recognizing the value of its tion, studio space is available for one-third the newest 1,000 bed facility at the Reeves Coun- historic resources and the economic benefits rental rate of nearby Boston. ty Detention Center will be utilized by the Bu- of the Main Street program, in 1999 a collabo- Mayor James Doyle has capitalized on the reau of Prisons to provide cost effective hous- rative Boyne City group including citizens, fact that artists fuel economic growth and has ing to federal prisoners. Use of this facility business people, the Downtown Development stated, ‘‘Some say a picture is worth a thou- would be particularly beneficial to the Bureau Authority and City representatives formed the sand words. But here in our City, we know given the low cost of housing inmates in this Boyne City Main Street committee with the that it’s worth a lot more.’’ The Rhode Island area. I thank Chairman FRANK WOLF for his at- goal of becoming a Main Street community. Statewide Planning Program estimates that for tention to this matter which is of great impor- Boyne City’s years of effort met with suc- every three artists that relocate to Pawtucket, tance to Reeves County and saves taxpayer cess on June 19, 2003, when MEDC an- an additional two jobs are generated in the dollars. nounced that Boyne City was one of four

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.077 E25PT1 E1612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 statewide winners in the very first year of op- Presentation, Sisters, Mercy Sisters, Sisters of While donating their time and efforts, these eration of the Michigan program. Boyne City’s the Holy Family and women in other Catholic seniors strive to combat loneliness while pro- selection was based on physical characteris- religious congregations served a significant moting self-reliance and prolonged inde- tics of the proposed Main Street area, the ca- role in forming the safety net of social services pendent living. The Grey Bears sponsor a pacity of their downtown business organization and built a continuing legacy of Catholic edu- number of gatherings each year, ranging from and broad based support that evidenced will- cation. potlucks, and picnics, to Christmas parties. ingness of the whole community to participate. In the Teamsters’ Strike of 1901, Father Through these events, local seniors can find Along the way Boyne City had to commit to Peter Yorke placed the Church of San Fran- much needed companionship. Additionally, providing a minimum of $35,000 per year for cisco firmly on the side of working people, they support other local charities with surplus three years for a full time Main Street coordi- making impassioned speeches to thousands food. Their commitment to Santa Cruz County nator. of workers. To those who questioned a priest’s is that no senior will go hungry. National and state experts who work with involvement in the labor struggle, Yorke an- The California Grey Bears has continuously the Main Street program will make dozens of swered, ‘‘As a priest my duty is with worked for the past thirty years to effectively visits to Boyne City over the next three years workingmen, who are struggling for their empower and ameliorate the lives of local sen- to work with local participants as they develop rights, because that is the historical position of iors. Their accomplishments are truly honor- ways to market Boyne City’s historical down- the priesthood and because that is the Lord’s able and the contributions they have made to town, encourage economic development, de- command.’’ their community are vital to the well being of velop loft apartments with the assistance of The Archdiocese of San Francisco has a large number of people in Santa Cruz Coun- the Michigan State Housing Development Au- served as an anchor for numerous immigrant ty. thority and preserve and rehabilitate historic groups from Europe, Asia and the Philippines f structures. and Central and Latin America and the Arch- The aim of the program is to stimulate eco- diocese of San Francisco continues to serve HONORING THE SERVICE OF nomic growth, and Boyne City’s successful ap- the people of San Francisco, San Mateo and COURTNEY STADD plication may result in a return of nearly $40 Marin Counties in parishes and institutions of for every dollar it spends, according to Main enormous historical, cultural and social value HON. TOM DeLAY Street’s 2001 national re-investment statistics. to the Bay Area like the Mission San Fran- OF TEXAS The Main Street program was developed by cisco (Dolores) (1776), Mission San Rafael IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the National Historic Preservation Trust. (1817), St. Francis Shrine (first parish in Thursday, July 24, 2003 With this honor, Boyne City will move even 1849); Mission Dolores School (1852); St. more quickly to transform its downtown into a Mary’s Hospital (1857); St. Matthew’s Parish, Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- thriving Main Street center of commerce and San Mateo (1863) St. Vincent’s School for ognize the outstanding service of Courtney economic vitality. Boys (1855); and especially the 93 parishes Stadd, who recently left his position as Chief of Staff and White House Liaison at the Na- I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues and missions serving Bay Area Catholics. tional Aeronautics and Space Administration. in the House of Representatives to join me in The Archdiocese of San Francisco con- As I tell my constituents who live in the congratulating everyone in Boyne City who put tinues its mission of education in San Fran- Clear Lake area in Houston, Texas, where the in the years of effort and community wide col- cisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties in its 66 Johnson Space Center is located, I greatly ad- laboration that made Boyne City a charter Catholic elementary schools serving 28,266 mire the dedication, genius and passion of the member of what I sincerely believe will be a students, and its fourteen high schools serving people who dedicate their lives in the pursuit long line of successful Michigan Main Street 8,262 students. of exploration. communities. I offer my heartiest congratula- The parishioners of the many parishes of Courtney Stadd exemplifies those qualities. tions. the Archdiocese make contributions to the economic, cultural and civic life of the San For over twenty-five years, in both the public f Francisco Bay Area. I commend the leader- and private sectors, Courtney has remained IN HONOR OF THE 150TH ANNIVER- ship of the Archdiocese of San Francisco on committed to the importance of American SARY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF this occasion of its 150th Anniversary and leadership in technology, aeronautics and SAN FRANCISCO offer best wishes for many more years of serv- space. I have known Courtney in his various ice. space-related roles for several years and have always been impressed by his creativity and HON. NANCY PELOSI f passion for space exploration. OF CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA GREY BEARS Courtney has led a distinguished career. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served in senior policy positions in both the Reagan and previous Bush Administrations, Thursday, July 24, 2003 HON. SAM FARR where he played leading roles in developing Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- OF CALIFORNIA U.S. space policies. In the private sector, he ute to the Archdiocese of San Francisco on its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been associated with pioneering efforts, 150th anniversary. When the Archdiocese was involving the establishment of the commercial Thursday, July 24, 2003 first established on July 29, 1853, it included launch industry, the emergence of the high all of Northern California. Joseph Sadoc Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resolution commercial remote sensing industry Alemany, the first Archbishop of San Fran- honor the 30th Anniversary of an invaluable and efforts to protect and foster commercial cisco, who served from 1853 to 1884, was a organization in my local community, the Cali- applications of the Global Positioning System. Dominican priest who was born in Spain and fornia Grey Bears. The Grey Bears is an orga- In December 2002, Courtney was appointed immigrated to the United States in 1840. nization of senior citizens, which encourages by President George W. Bush to lead the Alemany initially was reluctant to come to Cali- local seniors to contribute to their community NASA transition effort, ensuring an effective fornia, but was told by Pope Pius IX, ‘‘You while reaping the benefits of their work. The and smooth agency transition into the new Ad- must go to California—Where others are Grey Bears have been an integral force in the ministration. He has served the President and drawn by gold, you must carry the cross.’’ recycling movement in Santa Cruz County, nation well. Courtney has demonstrated In the first three decades of its history, the keeping 11,000 tons of material out of landfills strong, compassionate leadership, put the Archdiocese built an extensive system of each year. They run a local thrift store, com- needs of the NASA workforce paramount and schools, orphanages, hospitals, and homes for pletely operated by senior volunteers, and remained steadfast in his support for a strong the elderly and other institutions of charity. each year they distribute over one million space program. These agencies could not have existed with- pounds of food to 2,100 local senior citizens. We will miss Courtney as he turns to the out the heroic efforts of the orders of women They have instituted an outreach program to next chapter of his career. He leaves a legacy religious. By 1884, the Catholic Church was collect recyclables from businesses in the un- of solid leadership behind him at NASA. I wish firmly established in San Francisco and North- incorporated areas of Santa Cruz County, and Courtney the very best in his future endeavors ern California. The Dominican Sisters, Notre have also started a number of recycling and look forward to seeing his next achieve- Dame de Namur Sisters, Sisters of Charity, projects at local landfill sites. ments.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.082 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1613 VA–HUD APPROPRIATIONS them on this issue as this bill moves into a port of these rumors, the President still can- conference committee with the other body. celled funding to this much needed organiza- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK f tion, endangering the lives of women across the globe. OF ILLINOIS ROBERT A. BORSKI POST OFFICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the past 33 years, the UNFPA has BUILDING provided more than $6 billion in assistance to Thursday, July 24, 2003 more than 160 countries for voluntary family Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I will offer a tech- SPEECH OF planning and maternal and child health care. It nical amendment tomorrow that calls on the HON. ROBERT A. BRADY has provided life-saving reproductive health Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit OF PENNSYLVANIA services in over 150 poor countries around the world, but has not provided or paid for abor- a report to Congress reporting on resource IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sharing agreements for services, programs tion services anywhere in the world. The and facilities the department undertakes with Monday, July 21, 2003 UNFPA has actually worked to reduce the the Department of Defense (DoD). Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it need for abortion by promoting voluntary fam- Every American knows that the face of is my honor to recognize the accomplishments ily planning. health care has changed dramatically over the of my dear friend and former colleague, Rob- The fact remains that today nearly 600,000 past decades. This is no less true for military ert A. Borski. Today, we acknowledge his leg- die each year from causes related to preg- and veterans’ health care. It is clear from all acy with H.R. 2328 by designating a post of- nancy; 99 percent of these women are from the studies undertaken by the departments of fice in his former district, the Robert A. Borski developing countries. Many of these deaths Defense and Veterans’ Affairs that the integra- Post Office Building. could have been prevented by providing the tion of health care services—where possible— I’ve known Bob Borski for 25 years. He is a means or information to choose the size and will enhance the quality of care for the men man who has always had the courage of con- spacing of their families. And while contracep- and women who are serving our country today viction to fight for the City of Philadelphia. He tive use has increased, there are 350 million women in developing countries who do not and those who served our Nation in the past. is a man who spent 20 years ‘‘paving the have access to a range of safe and effective My district is home to the North Chicago VA way’’ for many people whose voices were not Medical Center and the Great Lakes Naval family planning methods. previously heard—how fitting that he was a With the UNFPA program, it will provide re- Hospital. During the last Administration, offi- member of the prestigious Transportation and productive health care, including family plan- cials made two attempts to close the North Infrastructure Committee. He is a man that re- ning services but not abortion, to the world’s Chicago VA Medical Center. On June 19, fused to be anything less than a tireless and poorest women. The loss of each year’s fund- 2001, the VA released its Capital Asset Re- forceful advocate for his community. ing will have a severe impact in the devel- alignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) A role model to us all, Bob has spent his life oping countries the UNFPA serves: $34 million study. The CARES study developed four op- as a public servant. Shortly after the comple- would prevent 2 million unintended preg- tions to improve veterans health care in the tion of his educational pursuits, he became a nancies; nearly 800,000 abortions; 4,700 ma- Chicago area, each of which recommended member of the Pennsylvania State House. ternal deaths; nearly 60,000 cases of serious the preservation of services offered at North After three terms, he successfully won the bid maternal illness; and more than 77,000 infant Chicago. The CARES study also rec- for the Third Congressional District which en- and child deaths. These numbers are astound- ommended increasing the level of cooperation compassed Northeast Philadelphia, the River ing and certainly something I would want to between North Chicago VA and the Great Wards, Society Hill and portions of Queen Vil- prevent. Lakes Naval Hospital, located less than a mile lage. The evidence is clear: funding to the apart. Bob Borski retired after 20 years of distin- UNFPA must be restored. The UNFPA has Integration of the two medical facilities is guished service to the Philadelphia area, the time and time again proven to be a necessary both practical and also urgent in North Chi- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the organization ensuring the safety and well cago, Illinois, where the Great Lakes Naval United States of America. His mission has al- being of women and their families. It will con- Training Center Hospital and the North Chi- ways been simple—to serve and represent the tinue to provide safe methods of contraception cago Veterans Medical Center both sit under- people of the great City of Philadelphia. I am to women, giving them a choice with their utilized and in such close proximity. Com- proud and privileged to have had Bob as a health and with their lives. bining these two facilities in a state of the art, colleague, a friend, and a mentor. f federal health care center will maximize the Although his tenure in the House has fin- HONORING AMERICAN PRISONERS use of tax payer dollars, enhance the training ished, Bob remains an active advocate for the OF WAR FROM THE GREATEST opportunities for young naval medical corps City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of GENERATION personnel and, most importantly, bring the Pennsylvania here in Washington, DC. health care we promised these men and Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of my distin- women into the twenty-first century. By direct- guished colleagues to honor Robert A. Borski HON. WALTER B. JONES ing the VA to report to Congress on the issues with the passage of H.R. 2328. OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facing resource sharing, Congress will be able f to better understand and utilize resource shar- Thursday, July 24, 2003 SUPPORT FUNDING OF UNFPA, ing agreements when moving forward with the Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1950: STATE DEPARTMENT cost shaving approach. I rise to introduce legislation aimed at hon- APPROPRIATIONS I have met with Secretary Principi and Sec- oring American Prisoners of War from the retary Rumsfeld to discuss enhanced coopera- Greatest Generation. tion and health care resources sharing be- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Over two years ago, two of my constituents tween the DoD and the VA. Both secretaries OF ILLINOIS who were POWs during World War II in the are committed to providing our men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific Theatre approached me about awards women in uniform, veterans and retirees with Thursday, July 24, 2003 they felt they should have received. The Japa- world-class health care in an efficient manner. nese has imprisoned each of the men, one of Both agree that cooperation between the two Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise be- whom was a survivor of the Bataan Death agencies, when possible, will enable the de- fore you today to speak on the matter of the March. These men were beaten, tortured and partments to meet the growing needs of active U.N. family-planning program or the UNFPA. starved—one weighed 70 pounds when he and retired soldiers. Last year, President Bush cancelled three was liberated. After their release, each of As an officer in the Naval Reserve and fel- years’ worth of funding to the UNFPA after al- them was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal low veteran, I understand the sacrifices made legations that the UNFPA’s program in China because of their internment. However, despite by the men and women who wore their coun- violated the Kemp-Kasten law. This law pro- the harsh and sometimes violent treatment re- try’s uniform. Therefore, I urge my colleagues hibits the United States from providing funding ceived at the hands of their captors, neither to support this amendment. to any organization that supports or partici- received the Purple Heart. I would like to thank Chairman WALSH, rank- pates in involuntary sterilization. In May of last Current law for POWs held prior to 1962 re- ing member MOLLOHAN, and the staff of the year, President Bush sent his own three per- quires documentation from the camps or de- VA–HUD subcommittee for their help with this son team to China to investigate but even tailed statements from former POW com- amendment. I hope to continue working with after they returned finding no evidence in sup- manding officers in order to be eligible for the

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.086 E25PT1 E1614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Purple Heart. But the Japanese, and later the letic facility for the executives of the Calumet GOD BLESS YOU, JONATHAN North Koreans, certainly provided no docu- & Hecla Mining Company and local business- DAVID ROZIER mentation. Now when World War II and Ko- men, who were then placing their mark on the rean war vets are dying by the thousands remote and spectacular Keweenaw Peninsula HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON every day, it is becoming even harder to find of Michigan. The club was modeled after the OF TEXAS survivors from specific camps. Tennis and Racket Club of Boston. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill I am introducing recognizes the The period of the club’s founding coincided Thursday, July 24, 2003 hardships borne by World War II and Korean with the heyday of community prosperity that war POWs by providing additional assistance accompanied the mining activity in Upper Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. to those who would have earned the award if Michigan’s copper range. At the peak of that Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak of a brave young they had today’s record keeping. It requires activity between 1867 and 1884, Calumet & Dallas area resident, 2nd Lt. Rozier, who was the Department to provide some additional Hecla mines produced half of this country’s killed in combat in Iraq on July 19, 2003. I am historical information from the period and supply of copper. humbled and grateful that he was willing to gives them some benefit of the doubt with re- make the ultimate sacrifice to this Nation. spect to injuries. In 1903, 175 invitees paid $36 in fees and He is our fallen hero. A grateful Nation This legislation is not about lowering the dues to become charter members. Guest book should never forget that he had family, friends, standard for a sacred award—the Purple logs show visits to the club from visiting celeb- and plans for the future. He was just 25 years Heart. Instead it is about properly recognizing rities, including boxers Jack Dempsey, Jack of age, old enough to dedicate his life to pro- the realities of the horrible suffering endured in Sharkie, and Max Schmelling. tecting our country. The attack happened just the Japanese and North Korean POW camps Present membership has recognized the three days after his birthday. for a small number of surviving heroes. changing times, and the club elected its first Lt. Rozier was born in Dallas. In 1991 f woman president in 1994. moved his family to Katy, Texas. He is a grad- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my House uate of the Texas A&M University with a bach- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AMER- elor’s degree in economics, where he and his ICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSO- colleagues join me in raising a figurative glass to toast the Miscowaubik Club on its 100th an- wife served in the Corps of Cadets together. CIATION (APSA) CONGRESSIONAL Lt. Rozier was a distinguished and deco- FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ON ITS niversary. I wish the club and its members a second happy century of social discourse. rated soldier. He earned a Bronze Star by 50TH ANNIVERSARY bravely helping to rescue injured soldiers f under fire, and by enlisting to serve our coun- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS try in the armed forces he demonstrated his OF ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. courage and sense of duty. Lt. Rozier made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NICOLE JONES the ultimate sacrifice for all of us, and we all Thursday, July 24, 2003 owe him immeasurable gratitude. His uncle, a good and close friend of mine, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to HON. DANNY K. DAVIS former DeSoto Mayor Richard Rozier ex- commend and congratulate the American Po- pressed to me the sadness of Rozier family litical Science Association on the occasion of OF ILLINOIS the grief of those who knew and loved him, in- having reached a milestone of 50 years of ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding his wife, Jessica and his son, Justin. istence, 50 years of growth, and 50 years of Mr. Speaker, Lt. Rozier will always be re- providing opportunities for individuals to obtain Thursday, July 24, 2003 membered by his friends, family and loved first-hand experiences in learning about and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take ones and will surely be honored by the entire being involved about and being involved in the this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Nicole constituency of the Dallas/Forth Worth art of public-policy decisionmaking. It has Jones on her graduation from Harvard Univer- Metroplex community for his bravery and her- been my experience to have talented, ener- sity, July 24, 2003: oism. getic, and eager to learn individuals interact I join with this House and with the people of with me and members of my staff in a very Whereas, Harvard University, which cele- Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex and Americans professional and sincere way as we worked brated its 350th anniversary in 1986, is the all across the country in saying God bless together in pursuit of mutual goal. I also take oldest institute of higher learning in the you, Jonathan David Rozier. And God bless United States of America; and this opportunity to express my thanks and ap- America. Whereas, Harvard University has grown preciation to the American Political Science f Association (APSA) Congressional Fellowship from nine students with a single master to Program for doing an excellent job of helping an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree PASSING OF PAUL BERNAL, candidates, including undergraduates and PUEBLO INDIAN ELDER to prepare many of our future leaders. We students in ten graduate and professional thank you APSA and I yield back the balance schools; and of my time. Whereas, Seven Presidents of the United HON. TOM UDALL f States of America, John Adams, John Quin- OF NEW MEXICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE MISCOWAUBIK cy Adams, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, John Fitzgerald Ken- Thursday, July 24, 2003 CLUB ON THE 100TH ANNIVER- nedy and George W. Bush were graduates of SARY OF ITS FOUNDING Harvard; and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, its faculty has produced nearly 40 the Taos Pueblo and Native Americans across HON. BART STUPAK Nobel laureates; and the country are mourning the loss of an elder, OF MICHIGAN Whereas, Harvard University continues to statesman, and military veteran. I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be recognized as one of the very best and pay tribute to this extraordinary man, whose death is a great loss not only for all Indian Na- Thursday, July 24, 2003 most outstanding academic institutions in the world today; now therefore, be it re- tions but also for the entire country. Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to solved that I Danny K. Davis take this op- Paul Bernal, a Taos Pueblo leader in the take a few minutes today to extend my portunity to congratulate my next door fight for religious freedom, died this month at heartiest congratulations to the members, past neighbor, Ms Nicole Jones on this out- the age of 92. Also known as ‘‘Pa chal ma,’’ and present, of the Miscowaubik Club in Cal- standing milestone in her career; and be it or Deer Catcher, Paul was an activist who de- further umet Township, Michigan. On August 16th, voted his life to returning control of the Sacred 2003, the Miscowaubik Club will proudly cele- Resolved, That I commend and congratu- Blue Lake to his Pueblo. brate 100 years of existence with an evening late my neighbors Mr. George and Ms. Jenny In creating the Carson National Forest in Jones, her proud parents, for the contribu- of music, dancing and, no doubt, storytelling tions which they have made to Nicole’s nur- 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt carved about the club’s rich history. turing and development. We all wish her well away thousands of acres of Taos Pueblo land. Named after an Ojibwe Indian word for as she moves on to the University of Michi- This land, viewed as sacred by the Indians, ‘‘copper,’’ the Miscowaubik Club was founded gan Law School to make further preparation surrounded and included Blue Lake, a vital re- in January, 1903 as a social haven and ath- for a lifetime of service. ligious shrine in Pueblo religion. Sixty-four

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.089 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1615 years passed before the United States re- troops in Iraq and prays for the safety of all of We have begun to hear of Dominicans and turned the land to the Indians. our uniformed men and women still in the Gulf Dominican-Americans in the context of stars According to Pueblo tradition, the Taos tribe and Afghanistan, now is also an opportune like baseball slugger Sammy Sosa, designer was created out of the sacred waters of Blue time for Congress to do more to help our na- Oscar de la Renta, and Miss Universe 2002 Lake. The lake, a place of ritual worship and tion’s new and old veterans in need. To this Amelia Vega. However, there are hundreds of historical importance, was under U.S. Forest end, I am introducing legislation to urge the Dominican professionals and an increasing Service control beginning in 1906. Instru- establishment of a ‘‘National Hire a Veteran amount of Dominican students that are blazing mental in the fight for the return of Blue Lake Week’’ and to urge a presidential proclamation trails in government, law, science, and tech- and the surrounding wilderness, Paul, served calling upon employers, labor organizations, nology. They understand that they stand on as the key interpreter for news reporters and veterans service organizations, and federal, the shoulders of not only the sacrifices that government officials. state, and local governmental agencies to em- their parents have made but also on the Returning the lake to the tribe was strenu- ploy more veterans. achievements of members of other freedom- ously opposed by some powerful opponents: In spite of the best efforts of the U.S. De- loving people. U.S. Senator Clinton Anderson, the U.S. De- partments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans partment of Agriculture, and the U.S. Forest Affairs, imposing barriers continue to impede In many ways, their journey is similar to Service. Under the Anderson proposal, juris- many deserving veterans from securing em- other immigrant groups that have landed on diction would have remained with the U.S. ployment and achieving self-sufficiency. Unfor- our shores. But make no mistake, the people Forest Service, which the Pueblo considered tunately, many veterans struggle to find jobs, of the Dominican Republic have a style all insensitive to their religious beliefs. even with opportunities for increased training their own. They are part of the wonderful mo- In 1966, Taos Pueblo turned down $10 mil- and education offered through government saic that is America whose continuing em- lion and land concessions from the federal programs. Little more than half of our nation’s powerment can only help this country reach its government to settle the dispute. veterans are employed today. Most startlingly, full potential as a democracy. My father, Stewart Udall, former Secretary according to the 2000 Census, nearly 20 per- of the Interior, championed the cause of re- cent of Gulf War veterans are unemployed. f turning Blue Lake to the Taos Pueblo. He met Moreover, it is troubling and shameful that many times in the 1960’s with Paul Bernal and so many of our veterans who risked their own HONORING HOUSTON WALES—IN- other members of the Pueblo. My father has lives to defend our freedom can’t find jobs and TERN IN MY WASHINGTON, DC said many times that Paul Bernal was the must endure homelessness and lives of pov- OFFICE ‘‘most effective leader in the fight to win back erty after they return home. Indeed, American Blue Lake.’’ As Secretary of Interior in the 1960’s, my fa- veterans comprise one-third of the homeless HON. SAM GRAVES ther testified every two years before House male population in America, while an esti- and Senate committees to advocate for the re- mated 250,000 veterans live on our city OF MISSOURI streets. In fact, the number of homeless Viet- turn of Blue Lake. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1970, when Senator Anderson was ill and nam War veterans today exceeds the number ailing but still in the Senate, an extraordinary of service persons who died during that war. Friday, July 25, 2003 bipartisan group of senators—Barry Goldwater Mr. Speaker, even as we tend to the well- (R–AZ), Fred Harris (D–Okla), and George being of our men and women currently on ac- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I McGovern (D–S.D.)—came together to pass tive duty, we cannot forget those who have al- proudly pause to recognize Mr. Houston the Blue Lake legislation. ready served their country and deserve more Wales, a very special young man who has ex- President Nixon signed the legislation into assistance in moving to the next phase of their emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and law on December 15, 1970. Reflecting on his civilian lives. A presidential proclamation of leadership by taking an active part in national career, Richard Nixon later said that making ‘‘National Hire a Veteran Week’’ would provide government. the bill law was, ‘‘one of the most significant an effective and more focused way to do more Houston will be a freshman in the fall at the achievements of my administration.’’ to help all of our veterans find good jobs and University of Missouri-Columbia and has dis- Paul was a respected tribal elder, an icon ensure better living standards for themselves tinguished himself as an intern in my Wash- whose knowledge and experience carried the and their families. I hope that all of my col- ington office by serving the great people of the native-rights movement forward for many dec- leagues will support this legislation and will 6th District of Missouri. Houston joined my ades. He served as Taos Pueblo tribal sec- take one more step to help repay the debt we staff for the 108th Congress as part of the retary for 24 years. He was also humble and owe to all of our nation’s defenders. I also House of Representatives intern program at gracious in sharing credit for restoring tribal hope it can be promptly enacted and signed the United States Capitol In Washington, D.C., control of the lake. During a celebration in Au- into law in the next few weeks. a program designed to involve students in the gust 1971, Paul was asked about being the f legislative process through active participation. leader of such a monumental struggle. His CELEBRATING NEW YORK’S Through this program, Houston has had the reply, ‘‘No one man. All together. The gov- DOMINICAN DAY PARADE opportunity to observe firsthand the inner ernor, the council, all the people.’’ workings of national government and has I was honored to have known this distin- gained valuable insight into the process by guished man, and his death is a great loss for HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL which laws are made. all of us. However, I am certain Paul would OF NEW YORK not have wanted his death to create a void IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During his time as an intern in my office, where his work is concerned. We can all learn Friday, July 25, 2003 Houston has successfully demonstrated his abilities in the performance of such duties as from this accomplished man and continue his Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- conducting research, helping with constituent work for Native American sovereignty and ute to one of New York’s oldest celebrations services, and assuming various other respon- spiritual integrity of the land. There could be of Dominican culture, Manhattan’s Dominican sibilities to make the office run as smoothly as no better tribute to such a man as Paul Day Parade. Bernal. The annual parade, which once ran through possible. Houston has earned recognition as a f the heart of Washington Heights, has grown to valuable asset to the entire U.S. House of become one of August’s most anticipated Representatives and my office through the ap- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION plication of his knowledge and skills acquired IN SUPPORT OF DESIGNATION celebrations of cultural and ethnic pride on New York’s Sixth Avenue. prior to his tenure as an intern and through a AND GOALS OF HIRE A VETERAN variety of new skills he has acquired while WEEK This year’s parade on August 10th not only comes on the heels of the Dominican Repub- serving the people of Missouri and our Nation. lic’s hosting of the 14th edition of the Pan- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HON. RUSH D. HOLT American Games, it also kicks off Dominican commending Mr. Houston Wales for his many OF NEW JERSEY Heritage Week in New York City. From then to important contributions to the U.S. House of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16th, New Yorkers of all ages will get Representatives during the current session, as Thursday, July 24, 2003 a chance to learn about some of the ways in well as joining with me to extend to him our Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, as our nation hon- which this vibrant community is transforming very best wishes for continued success and ors and supports the ongoing efforts of our the Nation. happiness in all his future endeavors.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JY8.094 E25PT1 E1616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 HONORING MARGARET ELDER proposals and am committed to working with Domingo Dominican Republic, from August 1st Indian country towards true reform and protec- to August 17th. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ tion of Indian trust funds. Since 1951, the games have carried the OF CALIFORNIA f Olympic spirit of trying to build and strengthen international cooperation through friendly, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE TOWN OF no less intense, competition between the Friday, July 25, 2003 CUMBERLAND GAP, TENNESSEE countries of the Western Hemisphere. In a Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. time when we are engaged in a global strug- Speaker, I rise today to honor Margaret Elder, HON. ZACH WAMP gle against terrorism, poverty and disease, the a teacher at Anaheim High School for being OF TENNESSEE sight of some of the region’s best athletes selected as one of 32 teachers tapped for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coming sharing the same stage peacefully gives the world hope that our current struggles Disney’s annual American Teacher Awards. Friday, July 25, 2003 The 32 selected teachers are chosen from are just a prologue to better days. a field of over 185,000 from across the nation. Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This year’s games are also a source of Award winners are selected for their innova- honor the historic town of Cumberland Gap, pride to Dominicans all over the world, espe- tive approaches to teaching that are above Tennessee as they celebrate their 200th anni- cially those who live in my district’s neighbor- and beyond the standard school curriculum. versary of postal service. hood of Washington Heights. While putting on In these tough economic times, as teachers Cumberland Gap has long been a place of an event of such magnitude is a challenge for work with limited resources and many pro- historic passage. In pre-Colonial America, the any nation, there is no doubt in my mind that grams in our schools being hurt by budget Gap served Native Americans as a pivotal the world will be treated to a world-class cele- cuts and lack of proper funding, it is particu- crossing for their trading and hunting routes bration full of the best of Dominican culture. It larly inspiring to have teachers like Ms. Elder through the Appalachian Mountains. Later, is also a chance to sow the seeds of future in our schools. Daniel Boone and his 29 ‘‘axe men’’ blazed a economic development by showing the world It is my privilege to congratulate her on this 208 mile trail into central Kentucky providing a that any stage can shine brightly from Santo accomplishment. Our educational system and route for pioneer families to travel west. Dur- Domingo. our teachers are our most important asset and ing the Civil War, Cumberland Gap gained So it is with great enthusiasm that I ask my we must support them: Not just for our chil- military significance, becoming known as the colleagues to join me in congratulating all the dren, but for our future. ‘‘Gibraltar of America’’ and the ‘‘Keystone of participants and organizers in advance for all f the Confederacy.’’ their achievements and hard work. Let us Today however, in the age of flight, trav- hope that the Pan-American Games’ motto, AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND elers through Cumberland Gap come not to loosely translated as ‘‘The American spirit of MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT get through the mountains, but to escape into friendship through sports,’’ not only lasts be- AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2003 them. The natural beauty of the surrounding yond these two weeks in August, but also ex- area and the Gap’s rich cultural history make tends beyond sports and the island of His- HON. NICK J. RAHALL, II it a popular destination for travelers of all ages paniola into the hearts of all of the world’s citi- OF WEST VIRGINIA and interests. From hikers to historians, peo- zens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple continue to be drawn to the ‘‘gap between f the mountains.’’ Friday, July 25, 2003 Time has almost stood still in the small Ap- HONORING STEPHANIE MCCRAY— Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to palachian town of Cumberland Gap. As you INTERN IN MY WASHINGTON, DC, join our colleague Congressman MARK UDALL walk through the quiet streets, you are greeted OFFICE in introducing the ‘‘American Indian Trust Fund with architecture from the late 1800’s and the Management Reform Act Amendments Act of 1920’s. The streets are snap shots from the HON. SAM GRAVES 2003.’’ This bill is a sound proposal for the re- past, illustrating the progression of history OF MISSOURI form of the management of assets and funds even through today. The town’s rich history, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held in trust by the United States for individual quiet charm and natural beauty are especially Friday, July 25, 2003 Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes. appealing for cultural tourism. For well over a century the Federal Govern- Just as the historic parade marched through Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ment has been the trustee of funds generated the Gap for more than 200 years, the proces- to recognize Ms. Stephanie McCray, a very from leases on Indian lands. For almost as sion is not yet finished. Today the town of special young woman who has exemplified the long, the Federal Government has been Cumberland Gap, the natural starting point for finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by charged with mismanaging these funds. To an journey into the Cumberland Gap National taking an active part in national government. this day tribal and individual Indian account Park, is a haven for day hikers, adventure Stephanie is a senior public policy studies holders cannot be assured that the balances hikers and cycle enthusiasts. Whether you are major and economics and religion minor at the Department of Interior claims are in their seeking history, culture or adventure, Cum- Duke University and has distinguished herself accounts are accurate. berland Gap is always a great place to be. as an intern in my Washington office by serv- Much attention has been given to the Cobell On July 19, this historic town celebrates 200 ing the great people of the 6th district of Mis- v. Norton class action lawsuit which was filed years of postal service with a day of interpre- souri. Stephanie joined my staff for the 108th in 1996 on behalf of some 300,000 individual tive presentations of what life was like in the Congress as part of the House of Representa- Indian money account holders. But regardless early 1800’s including ‘‘living history’’ exhibits tives intern program at the United States Cap- of what happens in this case, the current man- throughout the town. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- itol in Washington, D.C., a program designed agement and administration of Indian trust ored to join them on this important day and I to involve students in the legislative process lands and trust funds by the Department of the wish the town of Cumberland Gap many years through active participation. Through this pro- Interior (DOI) is inadequate and must be re- of continued success. gram, Stephanie has had the opportunity to formed. f observe firsthand the inner workings of na- Enactment of this bill would elevate trust tional government and has gained valuable in- fund management within DOI, affirm trust CELEBRATING THE 14TH EDITION sight into the process by which laws are standards, and ensure Indian tribes have a OF PAN-AMERICAN GAMES IN made. greater management role over their assets THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC During her time as an intern in my office, and funds. These are all elements needed for Stephanie has successfully demonstrated her reform of the system as determined by the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL abilities in the performance of such duties as Task Force on Trust Fund Reform, the Inter- OF NEW YORK conducting research, helping with constituent tribal Monitoring Association and the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services, and assuming various other respon- Congress of American Indians. sibilities to make the office run as smoothly as Friday, July 25, 2003 I commend Mr. UDALL for introducing this possible. Stephanie has earned recognition as important bill and thereby starting the trust Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a valuable asset to the entire U.S. House of fund reform discussion in the House of Rep- pay tribute to the 14th edition of the Pan- Representatives and my office through the ap- resentatives. I remain open to other legislative American dames, this year to be held in Santo plication of her knowledge and skills acquired

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.003 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1617 prior to her tenure as an intern and through a safety guidelines when importing prescription Throughout a life dedicated to the pursuit of variety of new skills she has acquired while drugs for U.S. consumers under the ‘‘personal technological prowess and the scientific ad- serving the people of missouri and our Nation. use’’ exemption. I have not received a satis- vancement of mankind, Elisha Gray patented Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in factory answer from the FDA and I’ve con- over 50 inventions in the United States. Be- commending Ms. Stephanie McCray for her cluded that their decision to ignore their own sides his contributions to the telephone, Mr. many important contributions to the U.S. guidelines was based on politics rather than Gray is most noted for his work on the first House of Representatives during the current public-safety. I was further convinced of this commercially successful fax machine, the Tel- session, as well as joining with me to extend fact when I received highly unusual lobbying autograph. Businesses and homes throughout to her our very best wishes for continued suc- call from the FDA against this bill last week. the world are indebted to Mr. Gray’s early cess and happiness in all her future endeav- The truth is, this bill will force the FDA’s work on this now widely used technology. ors. hand—they can and they will be required to Elisha Gray also led the field in scientific f implement a safe reimportation program within publications and academic achievements. He six months. wrote four books. He was a lecturer and pro- CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JO- The lobbying campaign by the Pharma- fessor at his alma mater, Oberlin College, and SEPH BALLET COMPANY IN ceutical Industry in opposition to this legisla- received a number of honorary degrees. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA tion has been very distasteful—many of the The entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Gray must tactics they employed were just plain dis- not pass unnoted. His Chicago area firm HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ honest. Americans continue to pay prescrip- helped foster the growth of greater OF CALIFORNIA tion drug prices that are 30 to 300 percent Chicagoland and Northeastern Illinois. In rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than in European and other industri- ognition of a life dedicated to the improvement of mankind, Mr. Gray received numerous Friday, July 25, 2003 alized nations including Canada. This bill will finally force the most profitable industry in the awards, including the French Legion of Honor Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. world to give American citizens some relief Medal, France’s highest award. Elisha Gray Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratula- from this outlandish price discrimination. should be honored as a man who not only tions to the St. Joseph Ballet Company in Thank you Mr. Speaker and I yield back the founded one of my district’s cities, but who, Santa Ana, California, for receiving the 2003 balance of my time. from that bucolic place, invented many things Coming Up Taller award. that we take for granted today. f The Coming Up Taller award recognizes f programs that involve students in the arts and HONORING ELISHA GRAY humanities. HONORING THE DOMINICAN The St. Joseph Ballet Company offers 42 RESTORATION DAY HOLIDAY dance classes every week, provides one on HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK one tutoring with students at the University of OF ILLINOIS HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California, Irvine and along with assistance in OF NEW YORK the college admission and financial aid proc- Friday, July 25, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ess. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, one hundred and Friday, July 25, 2003 St. Joseph is more than just a dance pro- thirty-three years ago, a man named Elisha gram. They have been teaching children about Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gray helped found the picturesque Chicago recognize a very important national holiday in dance, self-discipline, and the importance of suburb of Highland Park, Illinois in my district. academic excellence for over 20 years. the Dominican Republic, Restoration Day or El This extraordinary man was not only a pioneer Dı´a de la Restauracio´n, celebrated annually Children are given a sense of accomplish- in developing Chicago’s North Shore, but also ment, motivation in all aspects of life and an on August 16. a prolific inventor. Although the Dominican Republic declared education that goes beyond standard core cur- Born in 1835 in a small Midwestern town, its independence from Spain in 1821, it wasn’t riculum. young Elisha Gray grew up among humble In these difficult economic times for edu- until February 27, 1844, that they established surroundings. Following the death of his fa- cation, I am pleased that there are still pro- constitutional self-rule. However, years later a ther, he took on a part time job at the age of grams like St. Joseph’s Ballet that provide in- series of internal events led a faction of gov- 12 in order to help support his family. Mr. valuable tools to prepare our children for the ernment to call on Spain to reclaim their Gray paid his way through college by using future. former Caribbean colony. With the United his boat building skills, acquired in his early States in the middle of its own civil war, the f years, to make specialized equipment for the Dominican people were left to their own re- PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET science departments at Oberlin College. sources to wage another battle for their coun- ACCESS ACT OF 2003 Although he considered a life in the ministry, try’s freedom. Starting on August 16, 1863, Mr. Gray always knew that his true calling was nationalists launched a counteroffensive SPEECH OF in engineering. In 1867, he received his first against the Spanish crown, ultimately leading HON. BART STUPAK patent, capturing the interest of the Western Spain to withdraw from the island of His- Union Telegraph Company. Mr. Gray would OF MICHIGAN paniola on March 3, 1865. have a lifetime association with the company. For Dominicans, August 16 is a second IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Soon after in 1870, Mr. Gray co-founded the Independence Day, a lasting symbol of the Thursday, July 24, 2003 firm of Gray and Barton, then relocated the dedication of their community to be free. In the Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support company, named Western Electric Manufac- Dominican Republic, it has been, among other of the Gutknecht bill. turing Company, in the Chicago area. things, the traditional day when victorious can- I have always argued that while the re- While working in Chicago, Mr. Gray helped didates assume the presidency. In the United importation safety-issues are of paramount im- found the town of Highland Park, one of the States, the day serves as a cultural holiday portance, they are not insurmountable. many fine suburbs located today within my around which many hold concerts, festivals This bill includes many of the safety-provi- 10th Congressional District of Illinois. At home, and other celebrations. In my own city of New sions I’ve been calling for in my bill H.R. 2652, Mr. Gray worked tirelessly on his inventions York, there is a grand parade down Sixth Ave- the ‘‘Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection and scientific breakthroughs. In 1876, he filed nue, from 36th to 56th Streets. This year, it Act’’. In fact, when I first looked at the re- a caveat, or a preliminary patent application, also marks the end of Dominican Heritage importation language included in the GOP pre- for an invention soon to be called the tele- week, a time when New Yorkers of all ages scription drug bill, I was glad to see many of phone. A. Edward Evenson, Gray’s biographer get an opportunity to learn about this vibrant these safety provisions included—until I no- and author of The Telephone Patent Con- Latino community. ticed the ironic ‘‘poison pill’’ provision found in spiracy of 1876, believes that Mr. Gray’s ca- So I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- this language that would give the HHS Sec- veat predated that of Alexander Graham Bell’s brating this holiday with Dominicans all over retary the power to kill reimporation. The Gut- well known patent, which was filed on the the world. The success of our current democ- knecht bill would remove this ‘‘poison pill’’ pro- same day. Regardless, Mr. Gray is undoubt- racy in many ways depends on us never for- vision. edly a contributor to the vast body of science getting the sacrifice of those who have fought I have questioned the FDA in the past as to that underscored the modern uses of the tele- for the cause of freedom and peaceful self- why they have refused to follow their own phone. rule all over the world.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.007 E25PT1 E1618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 HONORING SARAH RICE—INTERN ation Neutron Source, has moved forward on SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 IN MY WASHINGTON DC OFFICE time, on budget and on scope. Adjacent to SNS, atop Chestnut Ridge, is the site for the SPEECH OF HON. SAM GRAVES Center for Nanophase Materials Science, the HON. BART STUPAK OF MISSOURI first of DOE’s Nanoscience centers. Another OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new facility is the recently completed Center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Computational Sciences, one of the world’s Thursday, July 24, 2003 Friday, July 25, 2003 most modern computer laboratories. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Along with these examples of cutting edge The House in Committee of the Whole major research user facilities, Bill tackled the House on the State of the Union had under to recognize Ms. Sarah Rice, a very special consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize young woman who has exemplified the finest needs of a laboratory that dated back to the the Head Start Act to improve the school qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Manhattan Project. In June 2003, only 16 readiness of disadvantaged children, and for ing an active part in national government. months after breaking ground, ORNL cele- other purposes: Sarah is a senior political science major at brated completion of the first of 12 new facili- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong Northwest Missouri State University and has ties in the Laboratory’s ambitious moderniza- opposition to H.R. 2210, the Republican Head distinguished herself as an intern in my Wash- tion program. The new buildings represent an Start reauthorization bill. This legislation tears ington office by serving the great people of the unprecedented partnership among the private, at the heart of successful early childhood de- 6th District of Missouri. Sarah joined my staff state, and federal sectors. This unique effort velopment services in the United States that for the 108th Congress as part of the House can be attributed to Dr. Bill Madia. have been in place since 1965. of Representatives intern program at the In the Oak Ridge community, Bill Madia has Across the Nation, Head Start has helped to United States Capitol in Washington, DC, a been active in promoting economic growth and combat poverty and provide children with an program designed to involve students in the providing leadership in the role that science enriched social, academic, and healthful base legislative process through active participation. and technology can play in education, the before kindergarten. In my own northern Through this program, Sarah has had the op- workplace, and our daily lives. He has served Michigan communities, Head Start has long portunity to observe firsthand the inner work- on the boards of the Oak Ridge Chamber of provided valuable services to the 5,598 chil- ings of national government and has gained Commerce, East Tennessee Economic Coun- dren and their families enrolled in 148 pro- valuable insight into the process by which cil, and the Tennessee Technology Develop- grams throughout the 1st Congressional Dis- laws are made. ment Corporation. He has also been sup- trict. During her time as an intern in my office, portive of the next generation of scientists by I am dismayed H.R. 2210 provides only a Sarah has successfully demonstrated her abili- supporting funding for high school science lab- 2.9 percent increase over the last year in the ties in the performance of such duties as con- oratories and the University of Tennessee’s already under-funded Head Start programs— ducting research, helping with constituent Academy for Math and Science. barely keeping up with inflation, and I have services, and assuming various other respon- Mr. Speaker, Bill has contributed mightily to very serious concerns about several of its pro- sibilities to make the office run as smoothly as the Lab’s success during his tenure in East visions. possible. Sarah has earned recognition as a Tennessee. I am pleased he will continue his In particular, the bill completely fails to sup- valuable asset to the entire U.S. House of commitment to the lab and our community by port Head Start teachers. These dedicated Representatives and my office through the ap- serving as a member of the UT-Battelle Board professionals earn about half of what typical plication of her knowledge and skills acquired of Directors. In my judgment, he is by far the kindergarten teachers make. Yet, H.R. 2210 prior to her tenure as an intern and through a greatest, most innovative ‘‘lab director’’ in the only provides about $400,000 for teacher sala- variety of new skills she has acquired while United States. He is my personal friend and I ries and education next year—more than $300 serving the people of Missouri and our Nation. will miss him very much. million less than needed in fiscal year 2004. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in However, because of his amazing vision Funding for the following years is no better— commending Ms. Sarah Rice for her many im- and tireless work, the people of Oak Ridge, $2 billion less than needed over the next 4 portant contributions to the U.S. House of East Tennessee and the Nation face a bright- years. Representatives during the current session, as er, more prosperous future. I would like to To add insult to injury, H.R. 2210 increases well as joining with me to extend to her our thank Dr. Bill Madia for his remarkable leader- teacher credential requirements so that 50 very best wishes for continued success and ship and extraordinary commitment to the percent of Head Start teachers must have a happiness in all her future endeavors. great state of Tennessee. Bachelor’s degree by 2008. But the bill pro- f f vides almost no money to help teachers ad- vance their education, and it doesn’t pay to in- TRIBUTE TO DR. BILL MADIA CONGRATULATING MS. ADA SANDERS ON HER RETIREMENT crease teachers’ salaries after they earn a Bachelor’s degree! What incentive does that HON. ZACH WAMP HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK provide for quality teachers to remain dedi- OF TENNESSEE cated to Head Start programs? OF ILLINOIS I am also concerned about block grant pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visions in the bill. Shifting program money to Friday, July 25, 2003 Friday, July 25, 2003 state block grants, even in the eight test Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, just over 3 years Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor states, could allow states to change the Head ago, the University of Tennessee-Battelle Ms. Ada Sanders, who has recently retired Start program in substantive ways that may team took over the contract to operate the De- from 30 years of teaching primary school in jeopardize the successes Head Start pro- partment of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Lab- the state of Wisconsin. grams have long achieved. It is a pilot pro- oratory in Oak Ridge, TN. Our Lab Director, Ada Sanders was originally hired as a sub- gram as proposed, but as we all know these Dr. Bill Madia will soon be leaving ORNL to stitute teacher but after demonstrating her im- pilot programs tend to grow. take a new position. I would like to take a mo- mense talent and love of teaching, she was In the name of so-called ‘‘reform’’, H.R. ment today to recognize Bill’s tremendous ac- quickly hired as a full time teacher. In Ms. 2210 allows selected states to increase Head complishments and thank him for all he has Sanders’ 30 years devoted service to third and Start class size and the child-to-staff ratio; de- done in East Tennessee. fourth grade students in Stevens Point, WI, crease parental involvement; hinder disability Bill came to ORNL with over 25 years of ex- she taught for 18 years at the Madison School assessment and treatment; and eliminate perience in research and research manage- and spent her last 12 years at the Bannach comprehensive health care services like vi- ment, with more than 15 years leading public School. sion, dental, and mental health screenings. and private research labs. That experience is Her caring demeanor and loving devotion to Moreover, the Republican Head Start bill lets evident in all the recent successes of ORNL, students has allowed her to touch the lives of the eight test states move funds currently in- including receiving the laboratory’s first-ever many. Ms. Sanders is not only an extraor- tended for local Head Start agencies to other ‘‘outstanding’’ rating for overall performance dinary individual, but a role model to all. pre-school and child care programs that may from the Department of Energy for fiscal year Mr. Speaker, Ada Sanders deserves this not offer the same critical services on which 2002. special recognition for her 30 years of devo- children and families depend. Under his watch, the construction of the Na- tion to America’s children. I wish her much Head Start has made a valuable contribu- tion’s largest civilian science project, the Spall- success in all of her future endeavors. tion to the education of our Nation’s children,

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.012 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1619 and I will do everything possible to protect PERSONAL EXPLANATION of H.R. 1474. Had I been present, I would these locally designed and administered pro- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ grams in northern Michigan. HON. ADAM SMITH Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 247: S. 222. Had I urge my colleagues to vote no on H.R. OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ 2210. Vote no to dismantling Head Start. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Friday, July 25, 2003 unable to vote on rollcall No. 248: S. 273. Had f Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was FLORINE WARDEN’S 85TH rollcall No. 227: H. Res. 159. Had I been unable to vote on rollcall No. 249: H.R. 1610. BIRTHDAY present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable vote on rollcall No. 228: H. Res. 195. unable to vote on rollcall No. 250: H. Con HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Res. 162. Had I been present, I would have OF WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 229: H.R. 1465. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 251: S. 763. Had Friday, July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 230: S. 222. Had Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, on August 26, I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 252: H. Res. 263 Mrs. Florine Warden will be celebrating her Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would 85th birthday. Her story is one of success. unable to vote on rollcall No. 231: S. 273. Had have voted ‘‘yes.’’ From the coalfields of West Virginia she has I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was endlessly battled to preserve the liberties of Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 253: H. Res. 263 her community. As her birthday approaches I unable to vote on rollcall No. 232: S. 763. Had to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would wish to thank Mrs. Warden for the extraor- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘No.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was dinary effort she has put into our State. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 233: H. Amdt. to unable to vote on rollcall No. 254: H. Amdt. Thomas Jefferson once said, ‘‘none deserve H. J. Res. 4. Had I been present, I would have 159 to H.R. 2143. Had I been present, I would better than those who contribute to the amelio- voted ‘‘no.’’ have voted ‘‘No.’’ ration of that form (government).’’ Mrs. War- Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was den’s life has been one of great service and unable to vote on rollcall No. 234: Final pas- unable to vote on rollcall No. 255: Passage of citizenship. She has dedicated her life to voic- sage of H. J. Res. 4. Had I been present, I H.R 2143. Had I been present, I would have ing her opinion and striving to improve our would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ form of government. Those who reside in Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Southern West Virginia know of her unwaver- unable to vote on rollcall No. 235: Motion to unable to vote on rollcall No. 256: H. Res. ing dedication to encouraging others to be- suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 231. Had 252: Had I been present, I would have voted come active citizens. She has fought diligently I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ‘‘yes.’’ on the political battlefield at the grassroots Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was level. She brings a special enthusiasm to her unable to vote on rollcall No. 236: on agreeing unable to vote on rollcall No. 257: On ordering community and the State of West Virginia. to H. Res. 257. Had I been present, I would the previous question for H.R. 2115. Had I She has donated her time to improve and en- have voted ‘‘no.’’ been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ hance our political process. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 237: Motion to unable to vote on rollcall No. 258: On agree- Mrs. Warden has spent countless hours suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 177. Had ing to the rule for H.R. 2115. Had I been working for the underprivileged. From picket I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ lines to food drives, Mrs. Warden is a force for Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was the less fortunate. She has sought to better unable to vote on rollcall No. 238: Motion to unable to vote on rollcall No. 259: On passage her community by working as a booster for suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 201. Had of H. Con. Res. 110. Had I been present I local high schools and colleges. This amazing I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ woman has also devoted her time to the West Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Virginian Department of Highways, as well as unable to vote on rollcall No. 239: H.R. 1954. unable to vote on rollcall No. 260: On passage the Department of Natural Resources. She Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ of H.R. 1320. Had I been present I would has worked for the State, but more importantly Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was have voted ‘‘yes.’’ for the people of West Virginia, which she unable to vote on rollcall No. 240: H. Amdt. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was cares for so dearly. She has worked tirelessly 154 to H.R. 760. Had I been present, I would unable to vote on rollcall No. 261: H.R. 2350. for the United Mine Workers of America. She have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ is the true embodiment of the Mother Jones’s Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was mantra, ‘‘Mourn the dead, and fight like hell for unable to vote on rollcall No. 241: Motion to unable to vote on rollcall No. 262: H. Amdt. 5 the living.’’ Recommit to H.R. 760. Had I been present, I to H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mrs. Warden’s hard work has not gone un- Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was noticed. Her many honors include the Distin- unable to vote on rollcall No. 242: final pas- unable to vote on rollcall No. 263: H. Amdt. 4 guished West Virginian Award, the Beautifi- sage of H.R. 760. Had I been present, I would to H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would cation Award ‘‘Make West Virginia Shine,’’ and have voted ‘‘no.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ an induction into the Democrat Hall of Fame. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Just last year I was at hand when Mrs. War- unable to vote on rollcall No. 243: On Order- unable to vote on rollcall No. 264: On passage den was presented the labor award in the 17th ing the Previous Question for H. Res. 256. of H.R. 2115. Had I been present, I would Annual Celebrate Women Awards. With these Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ awards, the word of her hard work has spread Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was from Southern West Virginia to the rest of the unable to vote on rollcall No. 244: H. Res. unable to vote on rollcall No. 265: H. Res. 269 State, and across our great Nation. In her 258. Had I been present, I would have voted to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would amazing eighty-five years, she has been dedi- ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ cated to promoting labor services in West Vir- Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was ginia and with her hard work she is irreplace- unable to vote on rollcall No. 245: H. Res. unable to vote on rollcall No. 266: H. Res. 269 able in the political world. She has continually 258. Had I been present, I would have voted to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would fought for the betterment of our form of gov- ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘no.’’ ernment. I agree with Mr. Jefferson and feel Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was that none deserve better than Mrs. Warden. unable to vote on rollcall No. 246: on passage unable to vote on rollcall No. 268: H. Amdt.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.015 E25PT1 E1620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 168 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 289: H. Res. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 309: H. Amdt. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 283 to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would 188 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would unable to vote on rollcall No. 269: H. Amdt. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘no’’. 169 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 290: H. Res. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 310: Passage of Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 283 to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I would H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would have unable to vote on rollcall No. 270: H. Amdt. have voted ‘‘no’’. voted ‘‘yes.’’ 170 to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 291: H. Amdt. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 311: Passage to Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 172 to H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I would H.R. 1416. Had I been present, I would have unable to vote on rollcall No. 271: Motion to have voted ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ Recommit to H.R. 1115. Had I been present, Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 292: Motion to unable to vote on Rollcall No. 312: S. 858. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Recommit H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 272: Passage of would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was H.R. 1115. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 313: H.R. 2474. voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 293: Passage of Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was H.R. 1528. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 273: H. Res. 270 voted ‘‘no’’. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 314: H. J. Res. to H.R 1308. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 49. Had I been present, I would have voted have voted ‘‘no.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 294: Kind ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was amendment to H.R. 660. Had I been present, Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 274: Rule for I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 315: H. Con. H.R. 1308. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Res. 49. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 295: On motion voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was to recommit with instructions to H.R. 660. Had Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 275: Motion to I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 316: H. Res. Instruct Conferees H.R. 1308. Had I been Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 199. Had I been present, I would have voted present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 296: On final ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was passage to H.R. 660. Had I been present, I Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 276: H.R. 2254. would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 317: H. Res. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 294. Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 297: H. Res. ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 277: H. Con. 264. Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Res. 220. Had I been present, I would have ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 318: On the voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Hastings amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 298: H. Res. been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on rollcall No. 278: S. 703. Had 177. Had I been present, I would have voted Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 319: On the Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Kucinich amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I unable to vote on rollcall No. 279: H. Res. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 299: H. Con. been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. 276. Had I been present, I would have voted Res. 209. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 320: On the Lee Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was amendment to H.R. 2417. Had I been present, unable to vote on rollcall No. 280: H. Res. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 300: Passage of I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ 171. Had I been present, I would have voted H.R. 2465. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 321: H. Res. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 299 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been unable to vote on rollcall No. 281: Passage of unable to vote on Rollcall No. 301: Previous present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. H.R. 658. Had I been present, I would have Question to H. Res. 293. Had I been present, Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was voted ‘‘yes.’’ I would have voted ‘‘no’’. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 322: H. Res. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 299 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been unable to vote on rollcall No. 282: S. 342. Had unable to vote on Rollcall No. 302: Agreeing present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ to H. Res. 293. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was have voted ‘‘no’’. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 323: H. Res. unable to vote on rollcall No. 283: Passage of Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was 297 to H.R. 1 and H.R. 2596. Had I been S. Con. Res. 43. Had I been present, I would unable to vote on Rollcall No. 303: Passage of present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ H.R. 923. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 324: Ordering unable to vote on rollcall No. 284: Previous Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was the previous question on H. Res. 298. Had I Question to H. Res. 281. Had I been present, unable to vote on Rollcall No. 304: H.R. 1460. been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 325: Passage of unable to vote on rollcall No. 285: H. Res. 281 unable to vote on Rollcall No. 305: On sus- H.R. 2559. Had I been present, I would have to H.R 8. Had I been present, I would have taining the ruling of the chair on H.R. 2555. voted ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 326: Passage of unable to vote on Rollcall No. 286: Approving unable to vote on Rollcall No. 306: Sustain rul- H. Res. 277. Had I been present, I would have the Journal. Had I been present, I would have ing of the chair on H.R. 2555. Had I been voted ‘‘yes.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 327: On ap- unable to vote on Rollcall No. 287: H. Amdt. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 307: H. Amdt. proval of the Journal. Had I been present, I 171 to H.R. 8. Had I been present, I would 176 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was unable to vote on Rollcall No. 328: H.R. 2596. unable to vote on Rollcall No. 288: Passage of unable to vote on Rollcall No. 308: H. Amdt. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. H.R. 8. Had I been present, I would have 183 to H.R. 2555. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was voted ‘‘no’’. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ unable to vote on Rollcall No. 330: H. Amdt.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.018 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1621 197 to H.R. 1. Had I been present, I would HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS WE MUST WORK TOWARD WINNING have voted ‘‘no’’. OF DOMINICAN BASEBALL PLAY- AND SUSTAINING PEACE IN IRAQ Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was ERS TO THE ECONOMY OF THE AND AFGHANISTAN unable to vote on Rollcall No. 331: Motion to DOMINICAN REPUBLIC recommit with instructions to H.R. 1. Had I HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK unable to vote on Rollcall No. 332: Final pas- Friday, July 25, 2003 sage of H.R. 1. Had I been present, I would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have voted ‘‘no’’. Friday, July 25, 2003 Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Mr. Speaker, due to family reasons, I was Speaker, since President Bush declared an unable to vote on Rollcall No. 333: On pas- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take end to major combat operations on May 1, sage of H.R. 2417. Had I been present, I this time to highlight some of the contributions 2003, we continue to have loss of life of our would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ that baseball players of Dominican decent are brave service men and women in Iraq at a making not only to America’s national pastime, rate of one per day. but also to communities in the Dominican Re- f Just look at the figures—491 wounded and public. 93 killed. We’ve lost 7 soldiers in the last PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET It isn’t long into SportsCenter or any other week alone. ACCESS ACT OF 2003 sports highlight show before one notices that Why? Because the administration failed to some of the game’s greatest contemporary adequately plan for post-war peacekeeping in SPEECH OF players hail from the DR. Perennial All-Stars Iraq. And experts are beginning to warn that like Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martinez, Alex the window for postwar success is closing. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez, joined now by We need to make a decision—and we need OF NEW YORK youngsters like Odalis Perez, Albert Pujols, to do it quickly—about increasing the end IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carlos Delgado, Alfonso Soriano and Miguel strength of our military. Two days ago, the Tejada, are redefining the game by chal- Pentagon announced that our troops in Iraq Thursday, July 24, 2003 lenging long-established records and moving and Afghanistan should expect one-year de- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- the bar of excellence higher than many would ployments. er, I rise in strong support of this legislation have imagined. We are walking a very fine line on having because it will provide our seniors and all Baseball has a long established tradition in enough troops to support our missions around American consumers the relief they need from the DR, showcasing Negro-League stars like the globe, especially Iraq and Afghanistan. skyrocketing drug prices through safe, FDA- Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson in winter Asking our troops to stay for longer and approved prescription drugs reimported from league games at a time when the color-line longer tours is not the answer. Our troops are Canada and Europe. barred African-Americans from playing with stretched thin, and we must start talking about And I am pleased that a broad bipartisan white players in America. And these new stars doing everything in our power to win and sus- coalition has come together to advance this know that they follow in the footsteps of major tain the peace. important measure. league trailblazers like Felipe Alou, Joaquin f Currently, the same exact prescription drugs Andujar, George Bell, Rico Carty, Tony BILL TO REFORM AMERICAN IN- purchased in Canada and Europe cost only a Fernandez, Pedro Guerrero, Juan Marichal, DIAN TRUST FUND MANAGE- fraction of the prices charged in the U.S. and Jose Rijo. MENT This does not make sense when a number However, what makes these ballplayers dif- of our seniors must choose between spending ferent from athletes of the past is that they HON. MARK UDALL their limited income on food or taking on their can afford not only to be positive role models OF COLORADO daily dosage of a prescribed medication. of behavior, but also economic role models of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some have raised concerns about the safe- philanthropy. According to Major League ty of importing prescription drugs from outside Baseball, the 79 Dominican major league Friday, July 25, 2003 the United States. baseball players earn a combined salary of Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I am As a nurse, I am always concerned about $210 million. Like many immigrants, they send today introducing a bill to provide the basis for safety and doing no harm. money directly home to family members. How- reforming the way the federal government dis- ever, they also contribute to the local economy This bill takes important steps to actually im- charges its responsibilities regarding the as- by building homes, investing in business ven- prove the safety of prescription drugs through: sets and funds it holds in trust for federally tures and making contributions to charities recognized Indian tribes and individual Indi- State-of-the-art technology to prevent tam- based in their hometowns. pering with the packaging (the same type of ans. Their success in the major leagues has also technology used by the Dept. of Treasury to The bill is also sponsored by Representative brought in Major League Baseball as a partner secure our currency); RAHALL, the Ranking Democratic Member of in the island’s economic development. Accord- the Resources Committee, and is identical to Strict inspections by wholesalers to test ing to a recent study, MLB has created 1,200 each shipment; a measure being introduced in the Senate by jobs, with $14.7 million going directly to the Senators MCCAIN, DASCHLE, and JOHNSON. It And by allowing only FDA-approved drugs country through the operation of 30 baseball is based on a bill (S. 175) they introduced ear- from FDA-approved facilities into the country. academies that are all looking to find the next lier, with revisions that reflect comments and Further, the legislation’s enforcement au- diamond in the rough. These are academies suggestions from a number of tribes and oth- thority is clear and very strong—Manufacturers that not only provide services, but also buy ers who have interest and expertise in this or importers can be heavily fined or even face from local merchants, which has lead to the subject, including representatives of the Great up to 10 years in prison for failing to comply creation of as many as 900 new jobs. Plains tribes, the Native American Rights with safety requirements. Success in baseball is not based on the Fund, the National Congress of American Indi- The plain fact is that more than one million play of one player but on the efforts of the en- ans, and the InterTribal Monitoring Associa- Americans already purchase their medicines tire team. These Dominican athletes know that tion. from outside the American market and there the best way that they can truly honor the sac- We are introducing the bill today in the inter- has not been one reported death or illness rifices of their family and friends is making ests of contributing specific legislative pro- from Americans taking such products. sure that they give back with both their hearts posals for consideration as part of what we Mr. Speaker, reimportation is a common- and their wallets. Collectively, they and other hope and expect will be a bipartisan effort to sense thing to do. It is probusiness, pro-con- Dominicans around the world are helping to develop legislation to resolve many of the sumer and it’s a safe and effective way for shatter the myth that some people are forever problems in this important part of the duties of Americans to pay less for prescription drugs. destined to be the recipients of handouts and the Interior Department. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting hand-me-downs. That with an investment of As we all know, Mr. Speaker, the Interior ‘‘yes’’ for this legislation, our seniors can’t faith and money, talent can surface to change Department’s management of Indian trust wait. a game—and the world. funds is the subject of deserved criticism and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.019 E25PT1 E1622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 ongoing controversy. Last week, during debate a better future for the Indian tribes and individ- PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET on the Interior appropriations bill, the House uals in whose behalf the government is duty- ACCESS ACT OF 2003 was told that Chairman POMBO has indicated bound to act. SPEECH OF his commitment to having the Resources For the benefit of our colleagues, here is a Committee work on resolving problems associ- section-by-section outline of the bill: HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY ated with that management—a commitment OF NEW YORK OUTLINE OF ‘‘AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND we welcome. Our bill is intended to be part of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT AMENDMENTS that effort. Thursday, July 24, 2003 Our bill includes two major changes to the ACT’’ 1994 American Indian Trust Fund Manage- SECTION 1: Short Title—provides a short Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, it is a dis- ment Reform Act, the underlying law gov- title for the bill. heartening reality in our country that the cur- erning Indian trust funds management. SECTION 2: Definitions—amends section 2 rent administration refuses, so adamantly, to First, it elevates the importance of Indian of the American Indian Trust Fund Manage- give seniors a real opportunity to obtain pre- trust management and other Indian affairs ment Act of 1994 to provide definitions of the scription drugs at a reasonable cost. within the Interior Department by establishing terms ‘‘audit,’’ ‘‘tribal government,’’ ‘‘trust In times like these, when the economy is the position of Deputy Secretary for Indian Af- asset,’’ ‘‘trust funds,’’ and ‘‘trustee.’’ uncertain and prescription drug prices are fairs, to oversee the Bureau of Indian Affairs SECTION 3: Responsibilities of Secretary— soaring, it is essential to be creative in finding and all aspects of the management of Indian amends section 102 of the American Indian an affordable and effective way for Americans trusts. Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 to obtain the drugs they so desperately de- There would no longer be an Assistant Sec- so as to clearly specify the responsibilities of serve. H.R. 2427 gives our seniors, and other retary for Indian Affairs. The current Office of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to consumers, a tool they need to purchase life- accounting for Indian trust fund balances Special Trustee for American Indians would be saving drugs. and with respect to other aspects of carrying How many seniors are currently disabled by abolished, with the duties of the Special Trust- out the trust responsibility of the United ee being transferred to the new Deputy Sec- States. an illness that they cannot afford to treat with retary, who would be in charge of a new Of- the drugs that their European counterparts can SECTION 4: Affirmation of Standards— purchase for between 30 and 300 percent fice of Trust Reform Implementation and Over- amends Title I of the American Indian Trust sight. In addition, there would be clear legisla- Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 by less? There are too many, and Congress can- tive affirmation of the fiduciary standards to be adding a Congressional affirmation of the not stand by and watch them suffer. applied to the management of Indian trust standards for proper discharge of the trust I know that my constituents in the Four- funds and assets. responsibility of the United States. teenth District are suffering as a result of this Second, the bill strengthens provisions for SECTION 5: Indian Participation in Trust government’s inability to take meaningful ac- Indian tribes to participate in the management Fund Activities—amends the American In- tion. A year ago, I co-released a report, detail- of trust funds and assets, based on successful dian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of ing the outrageous prices seniors face when self-determination policies. Toward that end, 1994 to explicitly authorize an Indian tribe to purchasing prescription drugs. For Prilosec, an the bill would authorize a Tribe to use author- use authority provided under the Indian Self- ulcer and heartburn medication, a senior cit- Determination and Education Assistance Act ity under existing law to manage trust funds izen in New York will pay on average $144.60 to manage trust funds and trust assets with- per month. The same drug in Canada costs and assets, without terminating the trust re- out terminating the trust responsibility of sponsibilities of the Interior Department. $53.17. That is a 172% difference. the Secretary of the Interior or the trust sta- Zocor, which is one of the most common To further assess the way the Interior De- tus of the funds and assets involved. cholesterol-reducing drugs in the country, partment performs its fiduciary and manage- SECTION 6: Deputy Secretary for Indian ment responsibilities with respect to Indian costs almost three times as much in New York Affairs—amends the American Indian Trust City as it does in Canada. These are just two Tribes and individual Indian beneficiaries, the Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 to es- bill would establish a special 12-member Com- tablish the position of Deputy Secretary of examples of the outrages our citizens face mission, with four members appointed by the the Interior for Indian Affairs, to specify the every day. President, two each appointed by the Majority duties of the Deputy Secretary, and (effec- The Gutknecht bill will greatly reduce the and Minority leaders of the Senate, two each tive upon appointment of the Deputy Sec- cost of prescription drugs, and it will also en- appointed by the Speaker and the Minority retary) to abolish the Office of Special sure that imported medications will be safe for Trustee for American Indians and transfer all seniors. H.R. 2427 mandates the use of Leader of the House of Representatives. The its functions to the Deputy Secretary. bill specifies that a majority of members must greater technology to prevent the importation be representatives of federally-recognized In- SECTION 7: Commission for Review of In- of counterfeit drugs, and it requires each ship- dian Trust Fund Management Responsibil- dian tribes (at least one of whom must be the ment of drugs to be tested appropriately. ities—establishes a Commission (with four Twenty-two percent of Americans who are beneficiary of an individual Indian trust fund Members appointed by the President, two prescribed medication are unable to fill their account). The Commission will choose one of each appointed by the Majority and Minority prescriptions. This is an unacceptable statistic, its members to chair its proceedings. Leaders of the Senate, and two each by the The bill requires the Commission to review Speaker and the Minority Leader of the one that my colleague’s bill would take great and assess Federal laws and policies relating House of Representatives) to assess the fed- strides to ameliorate. America’s seniors and consumers are af- to the management of Indian trust funds and eral government’s fiduciary and manage- flicted by a disease: the absurd overpricing of to provide Congress a report about their con- ment responsibilities with respect to Indian tribes; specifies a majority of Commission prescription drugs. The fight against this epi- clusions and recommendations within three members must be representatives of feder- demic must begin today. Vote ‘‘yes’’ on the years after the Commission’s first meeting. ally-recognized tribes (and at least one must Finally, the bill includes specific and detailed Gutknecht bill, and let’s give Americans a be an individual beneficiary of an Indian fighting chance. provisions to make clear that its enactment will trust account); requires the Commission to not limit any of the findings, remedies, jurisdic- report its conclusions and recommendations f tion, authority, or discretion of the courts in the to Congress and the Departments of Interior COMMEMORATING THE TURKISH Cobell v. Norton litigation and that no funds and Treasury within 32 months after Com- INVASION OF CYPRUS appropriated to carry out an historical account- mission’s first meeting. ing of the individual Indian trust funds are to SECTION 8: Regulations—directs Interior, HON. NITA M. LOWEY be used except as may be provided in an in consultation with interested Tribes, to issue regulations to implement the bill. OF NEW YORK order of the court in that case entered after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the date of the bill’s enactment. SECTION 9: Effect of Act—States that Mr. Speaker, I am convinced that the time nothing in the bill will limit the findings, Friday, July 25, 2003 has come for Congress to directly address the remedies, jurisdiction, authority, or discre- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, today, we sadly problems associated with this subject. The bill tion of the courts in the Cobell v. Norton commemorate the 29th anniversary of the litigation; provides that no funds appro- we are introducing today is not intended to ei- priated for an historical accounting of indi- Turkish occupation of Cyprus. Over one quar- ther whitewash or redress past wrongs, and it vidual Indian trust funds shall be used ex- ter century ago, more than 200,000 Cypriots will not forestall the courts from resolving mat- cept as provided in an order of the court in were driven from their homes and forced to ters properly before them. Instead, it is in- that case entered after the enactment of the live under foreign occupation. Today, the leg- tended to take an important first step toward bill. acy of this tragedy is the enormous Turkish

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.023 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1623 military presence in Cyprus and the ongoing Tobago’s development was similar to other bago has taken a leading role in the Carib- mystery of the fate of those who have dis- plantation islands in the Lesser Antilles and bean Community and Common Market appeared. The occupation has gone on for far quite different from Trinidad’s . The smaller is- (CARICOM), and strongly supports CARICOM too long. We must strive for reunification, and land of the pair, Tobago became known first economic integration efforts. we must achieve it soon, so that all Cypriots as Tavaco, then Tabagua, then as Tobago. The two countries also share its people and can benefit from Cyprus’s new stature on the This was the name given by its tribal people culture. There are large numbers of U.S. citi- world stage. who used a long stemmed pipe in which they zens and permanent residents of Trinidadian Cyprus is well on its way to full EU member- smoked a herb called Vcohiba, known today origin living in the United States. These indi- ship—by this time next year it will be official. as tobacco. viduals keep strong cultural ties to their coun- And, while Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash During the colonial period, French, Dutch, try of origin. About 20,000 U.S. citizens visit has continued to throw up roadblocks in front and British forces fought over possession of Trinidad and Tobago on vacation or for busi- of a formal settlement, it seems the people of Tobago, and the island changed hands 22 ness every year, and over 2,700 American citi- Cyprus are fed up with living on a divided is- times—more often than any other West Indian zens are residents. In addition, Trinidad like land. We have been inspired by the stories of island. Tobago was finally ceded to Great Brit- carnivals are held in numerous cities across peace and kindness that have emerged from ain in 1814. Trinidad and Tobago were incor- the U.S. with a major celebration occurring in the opening of the borders—an opening that porated into a single colony in 1888. Brooklyn every Labor Day of which has taken place without the violence Mr. Trinidad became an oil economy in the 20th Trinidadians have played an integral role in Denktash so stridently predicted. We all know century. Oil was discovered in the sustaining. that while leaders may make peace agree- Guayguaygare, Point Fortin, and Forest Re- The Trinidadian, Jessie Wardell was respon- ments, people make peace—and that is what serve areas in Trinidad. Over time oil and oil sible for obtaining the first street permit to cel- we have witnessed in Cyprus. related exports came to dominate the econ- ebrate Carnival outdoors on Lenox Avenue in As Ranking Democrat on the House Appro- omy. Harlem. Trinidadian, Rufus Gorin, moved the priations Subcommittee on Foreign Oper- The establishment of U.S. bases on the is- Carnival to Brooklyn where he paired with the ations, it has been an honor to fight to achieve land in 1941 in exchange for 50 destroyers Trinidadian, Carlos Lezama, and formed the a substantial earmark for Cyprus each year. which at the time was sorely needed by an West Indian American Day carnival Associa- This assistance demonstrates our commitment overstretched Britain, resulted in the construc- tion (WIADCA), which for over thirty years has to the people of Cyprus and our recognition of tion of numerous roads. Additionally, the G.I.s participated in attracting millions of people to their struggle. These funds support measures injected American culture and money into a New York to participate in the largest Carnival aimed at reunifying the island and reducing stagnant economy and shifted the focus of the celebration in the U.S. tensions and promoting peace between the country from Britain to the U.S. I take great pleasure in reflecting upon the people of Cyprus. I believe this earmark sends In the 1950s, the British sponsored the magnitude of Trinidad and Tobago’s contribu- a strong signal to the people of Cyprus that West Indies Federation as a potential post-co- tion to New York City, our nation, and the the United States is unflinchingly committed to lonial model, in the belief that most of the Car- world and expressing my personal apprecia- realizing the goal of a reunified Cyprus. As the ibbean islands would be unable to survive po- tion for the association I have had with her appropriations process continues, I will work to litically or economically on their own. The Car- people over the years. I salute the republic of ensure the earmark once again reaches its ibbean peoples thought otherwise and the Trinidad and Tobago and her accomplish- traditional level of $15 million. Federation collapsed in the early 1960s. ments and ask that you join me in honoring We must work together to keep up the pres- In Trinidad and Tobago a movement was her as she celebrates her 41st Anniversary. sure on Turkey to end its occupation of Cy- being born in the 1950s. After receiving his f prus and to allow the Cypriot people to live in Ph.D. and serving as assistant professor at peace and freedom. This year, more than HONORING EDGAR B. ‘‘PETE’’ Howard University, Eric Williams returned to DOWNS ever, we must not let the opportunity for a res- Trinidad and Tobago and formed the People’s olution to this conflict pass. National Movement (PNM), a political party of f which he became the leader. In September of HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA 1956, the PNM won the national elections and IN HONOR OF THE 41ST ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he became the chief minister of the country SARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF Friday, July 25, 2003 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO from 1956 to 1959, premier from 1959 to 1962, and prime minister from 1962 to 1981. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise During his term as prime minister, Williams led today to recognize Edgar B. ‘‘Pete’’ Downs on HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Trinidad and Tobago into full independence his 60th birthday and for his dedication to the OF NEW YORK within the Commonwealth in 1962. Eric Wil- wine industry of America. Pete will be cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liams is considered the father of Trinidad and brating his birthday on August 10, 2003. Friday, July 25, 2003 Tobago. He died in office on March 29, 1981. Pete has been involved in the wine industry Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to After its 1962 independence, Trinidad joined for over 30 years. His interest in wine was re- recognize and celebrate Trinidad on the forty- the United Nations and the Commonwealth. In fined when he studied and received his Bach- first anniversary of her Independence and the 1967, it became the first Commonwealth coun- elor of Science in Fermentation Science at 169th anniversary of emancipation in Trinidad try to join the Organization of American States University of California, Davis in 1973. He and Tobago and the Caribbean. (OAS). A U.S. embassy was established in specialized in enology, the study of wine, and Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S. have Port of Spain in 1962, replacing the former brewing studies. This education led him to be- long enjoyed a prosperous relationship that consulate general. Today, the Republic of coming a winemaker for several top wineries has hinged upon interests in investment, Trinidad and Tobago remains a stable govern- in California. In 1992, he became the General trade, and regional security. Often noted for ment with close ties and a working relationship Manager of Lakeport, Edmeades and holding one of the largest and most elaborate to the United States. Vinwood, three of the wineries in the Kendall- Carnival celebrations in the world, there is Evidence of government stability is rep- Jackson family. His success with these much to know about how this small island na- resented in the fact that U.S. investment in wineries led to his promotion to be Vice Presi- tion evolved and has come to be such a great Trinidad and Tobago exceeds one and one- dent of Government Affairs of Kendall-Jackson friend to our nation. quarter billion dollars. In addition, Trinidad and Wine Estates. Trinidad was settled by the Spanish a cen- Tobago is becoming the leading importer of Pete’s involvement not only with the winery, tury after Columbus landed there. The original liquefied natural gas to the U.S. It also is ac- but with members of the industry on every inhabitants—Arawak and Carib Indians—were tive in the U.S.-initiated Summit of the Amer- level has led him to be one of the most suc- largely wiped out by the Spanish colonizers, icas process and fully supports the establish- cessful Vice Presidents of the wine industry in and the survivors were gradually assimilated. ment of the Free Trade Area of the Americas. the United States. Pete is a board member of Although it attracted French, free Black, and With a population of 1.2 million people and the American Vintners Association, the Family other non-Spanish settlers, Trinidad remained the size of the state of Delaware, Trinidad and Winemakers of California and a professional under Spanish rule until the British captured it Tobago maintains strong relations with its Car- member of the American Society for Enology in 1797. During the colonial period, Trinidad’s ibbean neighbors as well. As the most indus- and Viticulture. He is also Chairman of the economy relied on large sugar and cocoa trialized and second-largest country in the Congressional Wine Foundation and active in plantations. English-speaking Caribbean, Trinidad and To- Washington, DC wine efforts.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.026 E25PT1 E1624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join This is especially true for those students SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 me in recognizing Edgar B. ‘‘Pete’’ Downs on with language barriers or learning disabilities. the occasion of his 60th birthday and his sig- As someone with a learning disability, I know SPEECH OF nificant and steadfast national and inter- first hand how hard it was to overcome edu- HON. NITA M. LOWEY national efforts to promote the wine industry of cation obstacles. I was lucky enough to come OF NEW YORK America. from a very supportive family, but not all chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f dren are as lucky. Thursday, July 24, 2003 SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 Head Start is a success and historically has The House in Committee of the Whole enjoyed bipartisan support. Unfortunately, with House on the State of the Union had under SPEECH OF today’s legislation, this would be for the first consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY time in its 35-year lifetime that Head Start the Head Start Act to improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children, and for OF NEW YORK would be considered without strong bipartisan other purposes: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support. Although we should continue to im- prove the program, we should do nothing to Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in oppo- Thursday, July 24, 2003 dismantle it. Unfortunately, I think we are sition to this misguided legislation. The House in Committee of the Whole headed down that road today, and that is why The father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler, House on the State of the Union had under once said, ‘‘Learning is not a purely cognitive I urge the defeat of this bill. consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize enterprise—children learn better when they the Head Start Act to improve the school have good physical and mental health and f readiness of disadvantaged children, and for have families whose own needs are met.’’ I other purposes: UNITED STATES-CHILE FREE could not agree with him more. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Chair- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- The Head Start program merges literacy ac- man, I rise in strong opposition to this legisla- TATION ACT, H.R. 2738 AND tivities with lessons in good nutrition, vision tion. UNITED STATES-SINGAPORE screenings, and proper hygiene. It also recog- Mr. Chairman, this legislation changes the FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IM- nizes the need to bring parents into the devel- goal of Head Start from a level playing field for PLEMENTATION ACT, H.R. 2739 opmental process by providing them with sup- disadvantaged children and their parents to an port services in and out of the home, such as undefined goal of school readiness. By cre- access to comprehensive health care and so- ating block grants, this measure turns Head SPEECH OF cial workers, peer counseling, and parenting Start over to states, but without any of the cur- programs. rent requirements related to high quality and HON. EARL POMEROY As a mother and grandmother, I know that comprehensive services that have made the OF NORTH DAKOTA it takes a lot more than basic reading skills to program successful. get our children prepared for learning. A kid’s While states and localities, such as Nassau IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emotions, personality, and social surroundings County, New York which I represent, are fac- are just as important as their I.Q. when first Thursday, July 24, 2003 ing their own budget crunches, this legislation entering school. will only do further harm to school budgets. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Under this bill, however, instead of providing Head Start is an important program for to have the opportunity to vote for these two comprehensive family support, eight states nearly 1 million low-income children and their trade agreements, H.R. 2738 and 2739. I firm- could divert the funding to reading and lan- families throughout the country and on Long ly believe that these trade agreements will guage development-only programs—leaving Island. Throughout its 35-year history, Head behind the parental involvement and health provide exciting opportunities for the United Start has created not only high performance components that are key to Head Start. States, including U.S. agricultural producers. standards, but also a comprehensive system If the goal was to truly promote reading ex- of evaluation and monitoring to guarantee that For example, under the Chile agreement, cellence, then we could expand and increase these standards are met. more than three-quarters of U.S. farm goods our investment in programs like Reading First, The Head Start system for accountability re- will enter Chile duty-free within four years, and Literacy Through School Libraries, and Read- views programs once every three years to en- all tariffs will be phased out within 12 years. ing Is Fundamental. sure that the integrity of federal dollars is pro- Many North Dakota agricultural products, such Unfortunately, that is not what this proposal tected and that our nation’s poorest children as soybeans, durum wheat, feed grains, corn, is about. Rather, it is a subtle acknowledge- do not miss a single opportunity to grow and and potatoes will have greatly improved mar- ment that the Republican Congress has not develop. ket access. fulfilled its promise to supersize the federal Head Start’s accountability reaches far be- I am not, however, without concern regard- government’s education budget. By giving yond the typical monitoring done in state pre- ing these, or future trade agreements. Chile states the right to divert this funding into edu- school programs. A team totaling as many as cation programs, Head Start will be likely be and Singapore are examples of countries with 25 reviewers spend a week reviewing every used to makeup for the funding shortfalls for laws that reflect core international labor prin- aspect of a Head Start operation, including: the No Child Left Behind Act’s programs. the curriculum; family and community partner- ciples. As such, the ‘‘enforce your own’’ laws My colleagues, our kids need balanced ships; human resources; program develop- provision that is included in these agreements meals before, during, and after school. They ment; teacher qualifications and professional is tolerable, although it would be preferable to need comfortable, clean clothing in order to development; physical and mental health; dis- have additional and independent enforcement learn. And they need safe, structured, and en- ability services; and language and cultural ap- mechanisms. Unfortunately, the same cannot couraging environments in which to study. propriateness. be said of many of the countries and regions Head Start teaches parents these lessons, The new assessment in this legislation is a with which the United States is in the process while also providing our kids with the right narrow one that only collects the data from a of negotiating trade agreements. tools and motivation to learn. direct test of children’s knowledge. For this reason, I will not support future What happened to the saying—‘‘if it’s not This test only asks questions related to lit- agreements that do not open markets for broken, don’t fix it?!’’ This program has a prov- eracy, language, and numbers. Child develop- en track record for effectiveness. United States agricultural products; that do not ment experts agree that a single direct as- While I strongly support the provisions in the require adoption and enforcement of the basic sessment does not produce quality data on bill that improve teacher quality, create ac- learning. prohibitions on exploitive child labor, forced countability measures, and increase Head Using this type of test to hold programs ac- labor, discrimination, and guarantee the right Start’s focus on educational skills—we simply countable could create a host of harsh re- to associate and bargain collectively; or that cannot make the drastic changes that will sults—such as the temptation to only enroll provide greater rights for foreign investors eliminate the very initiatives that keep Head children who face few barriers to learning or to than Americans in the United States. I look Start strong. I urge my colleagues to join me recruit children who will test well—and poten- forward to working with my colleagues and the in fighting to maintain the critical nutrition and tially leaving out children who desperately United States Trade Representative in ensur- health components of Head Start by voting need Head Start services. ing that these important ideals are honored. against this bill.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.029 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1625 HONORING DUANE OSBORN the costs and they continue to fight anony- world and expressing my personal apprecia- mously for liberties at home as they serve tion for the association I have had with Ja- HON. ADAM SMITH their communities, once again volunteering to maica and its people over the years. OF WASHINGTON make life better for all of us. I have been privileged to know and work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I thank Duane A. Osborn and the millions of with all of the Prime Ministers of Jamaica Friday, July 25, 2003 other Korean War veterans for their contribu- since my election to the Congress, beginning tions to my community and my country, both with Prime Minister Michael Manley’s appeal Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I during that War and now at home, and I ask for assistance to prevent retaliation by the would like to take a moment to honor an indi- that we remember his service and the service U.S. Government in response to a justified in- vidual from my district who is a true American of so many other ordinary, inspiring individuals crease in the royalty paid by U.S. aluminum hero, Duane A. Osborn. He is an ordinary today. companies for the exploitation of Jamaica’s man with an extraordinary story. Unless you f bauxite. I was privileged to work with Jamai- are a friend or a family member you won’t rec- can leaders in the creation and expansion of ognize his face, or ever have heard of his HONORING THE YOSEMITE the Caribbean Basin Initiative which has in the name. But there are millions of Americans like ASSOCIATION last twenty years significantly increased the him—Americans who have sacrificed so much trade and commercial relationship between the for our country and do not receive nearly HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH U.S. and Jamaica and I continue to work in enough recognition in return for their service. OF CALIFORNIA support of the Jamaican government’s efforts On this, the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to obtain U.S. government recognition of the the Armistice of the Korean War, I’d like to in- need for special and differential treatment of Friday, July 25, 2003 troduce you to one of many forgotten warriors small economies in the negotiation of the Free in a forgotten war. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Trade Agreement of the Americas. Duane A. Osborn was born in Wapato, WA today to congratulate the Yosemite Associa- Jamaica has produced extraordinary leaders on May 30, 1934. In June of 1952, shortly tion for celebrating 80 years of service to Yo- from Marcus Garvey to Alexander Bustamente after his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the semite National Park and the Park’s visitors. to Norman and Michael Manley who have sig- United States Air Force with the 8th Division. To honor the anniversary, a special event will nificantly contributed to the historical global Before he was sent to the Korean War he be held in front of the Yosemite Museum in struggle for freedom, self-determination and married Donna Elder. Yosemite National Park on August 4th, 2003. From 1950 to 1953, the United States joined human rights. I salute Jamaica on this anni- The Yosemite Association is a non-profit with United Nations forces in Korea to take a versary and the great legacy it has created for stand against what was deemed a threat to support group that has contributed more than us all. democratic nations worldwide. During the Ko- $10 million to aid park programs in Yosemite. f rean War era, 6.8 million Americans served on Established in 1923, the Association was the first cooperating association in the national TWENTY-NINTH BLACK active-duty and 1.8 million soldiers served in ANNIVERSARY FOR CYPRUS the Korean theater during the three-year pe- park system and currently has a roster of over riod of hostilities. During the war, 36,940 serv- 9,000 members. The Yosemite Association HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY ice members made the ultimate sacrifice and has served as a model for almost 70 similar OF NEW YORK lost their lives. organizations that have been established IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At war’s end, millions of American veterans throughout the country. returned to a peacetime world of families, The Association has helped support numer- Friday, July 25, 2003 homes, and jobs—and to a country reluctant ous projects throughout the years. In 1925, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- to view the Korean War as something to me- they used donated funds to help build the Yo- tinct honor and privilege to commemorate the morialize. But to the men and women who semite Museum. They also started an active 29th anniversary of the 1974 illegal Turkish in- served, the Korean War could never be a for- publishing program. The Yosemite Association vasion of Cyprus. gotten war. began publishing educational materials to im- I have commemorated this day each year In October of 1955, following his service, prove the study of natural and human history since I became a Member of Congress, and Duane returned home to Washington state in Yosemite and has expanded to produce although the occupation has continued for al- and settled in an unincorporated area that award-winning books and maps. Other activi- most three decades, there are signs that would become the city of SeaTac in my dis- ties of the Yosemite Association include the progress is being made. trict. He worked building county roads until an operation of bookstores in park visitor centers, PSEKA (The International Coordinating accident in September of 1973 rendered him a program of outdoor courses, several wilder- Committee Justice for Cyprus), The Cyprus a paraplegic. ness-related initiatives, and educational pro- Federation of America (an umbrella organiza- Duane’s hardship duty in Korea had pre- grams. They also donate funds to the National tion representing the Cypriot American com- pared him to meet this difficult physical chal- Park Service to support education, research, munity in the United States), SAE (World lenge and in 17 years of participating in the and environmental efforts in Yosemite. Council of Hellenes Abroad), and The Federa- National Veterans Wheelchair Games, he has Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratu- tion of Hellenic Societies, are all primarily lo- won 100 gold, silver, and bronze medals— late the Yosemite Association on its accom- cated in the 14th Congressional district, which proving again and again his courage, commit- plishments and contributions over the past 80 I am fortunate to represent. These individuals ment and dedication, as well as his passion years. I urge my colleagues to join me in wish- have refused to believe that peace will not for living. ing the Yosemite Association many years of come to Cyprus, and they have been strong Duane continues to contribute to his com- continued success. advocates against the division of Cyprus and munity and country as a board member of the f the human rights violations perpetrated by the Northwest Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of Turkish army in Cyprus. America where he volunteers his time to make IN HONOR OF THE 41ST ANNIVER- The fundamental fact is that the continued my district and Washington state more acces- SARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF presence of Turkish troops represents a gross sible for people with disabilities. He works tire- JAMAICA violation of human rights and international law. lessly to ensure that all Americans are given Since they invaded Cyprus in July of 1974, the opportunities to live their lives to the full- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Turkish troops have continued to occupy 37 est. OF NEW YORK percent of Cyprus. This is in direct defiance of It is the regular men and women like Duane IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numerous United Nations resolutions and has who honorably answered their country’s call to been a major source of instability in the east- Friday, July 25, 2003 duty and went to Korea over fifty years ago ern Mediterranean. today that we must also remember. Countless Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I support President Bush, like his prede- Americans never won medals, never were la- recognize and celebrate Jamaica on the forty- cessor President Clinton, in saying that true beled ‘‘heroes,’’ yet they tirelessly fought for first anniversary of her Independence and the human rights are the goal of the U.S. Govern- the causes they believed in—freedom and 169th anniversary of emancipation in Jamaica ment. country. and the Caribbean. I take pleasure in reflect- A unified Cyprus would promote stability, Now home as proud veterans, these individ- ing upon the magnitude of Jamaica’s contribu- both politically and economically, to the entire uals know that freedom is not free, they know tion to New York City, our nation, and the Mediterranean region.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.033 E25PT1 E1626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Now is the time for a solution. In recognition of the spirit of the people of in terms of individual job losses, but also in More than 20 years ago, (in 1977 and 1979) Cyprus, I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- terms of the ripple effects that will be felt the leaders of the Greek and Turkish Cypriot oring the Cyprus Federation of America, and throughout our economy. communities reached two high-level agree- in solemnly commemorating the 29th anniver- In short, we can’t afford to stand idly by and ments which provided for the establishment of sary of the invasion of Cyprus. I hope that this watch our manufacturing base disappear. a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation. anniversary will mark the advent of true free- For the last 29 years, there has been a dom and peace for Cyprus. The bill I am introducing today isn’t based Turkish Cypriot leader presiding over a regime Finally, I would like to say goodbye to a on trade policy or philosophical theory. It’s recognized only by Turkey and condemned as good friend and colleague Cyprus’ Ambas- based on the practical recommendations of ‘‘legally invalid’’ by the U.N. Security Council sador to the United States, Mrs. Erato manufacturing experts, industry associations, in resolution 541 (1989) and 550 (1984). Marcoullis. After nearly five years of service in and labor unions—recommendations that can Cyprus has been divided by the green our nation’s capital, Ambassador Marcoullis be acted on now to produce results in a very line—a 113–mile barbed wire fence that runs will be leaving in August to assume a high- short time. across the island. level post in the Foreign Ministry in the Cypriot First, this bill creates a point of interaction In April 2003, the Turkish occupation regime capital of Nicosia. We will miss her, but next for manufacturers in the Department of Com- partially lifted restrictions on freedom across year I hope to join together and celebrate a merce. Rather than creating a whole new bu- the artificial line of division created by Turkey’s unified Cyprus. reaucracy, this bill restructures the Department military occupation. Long Live Freedom. of Commerce’s Technology Administration to Since then, hundreds of thousands of Greek Long Live Cyprus. emphasize manufacturing as well as tech- Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have crossed Long Live Greece. the line, to visit homes and areas of their own nology issues. This bill creates a Manufac- country that were inaccessible to them for f turing and Technology Administration, headed nearly 30 years. INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN by the Undersecretary of Manufacturing and With 35,000 Turkish troops illegally sta- MANUFACTURING WORKS ACT OF Technology. An Assistant Secretary for Manu- tioned on the island, it is one of the most mili- 2003 facturing will aid the Undersecretary for Manu- tarized areas in the world. facturing and Technology to develop a federal This situation has also meant the financial manufacturing agenda. decline of the once rich northern part of Cy- HON. MARK UDALL This legislation also creates a Manufacturing prus to just one quarter of its former earnings. OF COLORADO Advisory Board to provide guidance to the Un- The occupation of Cyprus is perhaps the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dersecretary and to the National Institute of single most destructive element of Turkey’s Friday, July 25, 2003 Standards and Technology regarding the man- fiscal and foreign policy. We now have an atmosphere where there is Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise ufacturing community’s needs. The Manufac- no valid excuse for not resolving this long- today to introduce H.R. 2908, American Manu- turing Advisory Board will be comprised of in- standing problem. facturing Works Act of 2003. dustry and industry association representa- Cyprus signed the Accession Treaty to the This bill will assist American manufacturing tives, federal agencies with manufacturing ini- European Union on April 16, 2003 at which in four significant ways. It will establish an Un- tiatives, manufacturing experts, and labor rep- time President Papadopoulos pledged that the dersecretary of Commerce for Manufacturing resentatives. This group will provide an array Greek Cypriot community and his government and Technology heading the Manufacturing of views from the complete spectrum of our will ‘‘continue the efforts to reach a solution to and Technology Administration; it will create a manufacturing base. manufacturing research and implementation the Cyprus question both before and after Cy- The bill also authorizes a significant re- program; it will provide full funding for the prus joins the EU’’ in May 2004. search and implementation program for manu- Manufacturing Extension Partnership program; Of course, it would be desirable if a nego- facturing. The National Institute of Standards and it will promote and fund education pro- tiated settlement to end the Turkish occupa- and Technology (NIST) is authorized to de- grams for manufacturing technicians. tion and reunite the island were to be velop a program along the lines of the De- Manufacturing is the primary source of pro- achieved prior to that date, Cyprus’ EU acces- fense Advanced Research Projects Agency ductivity growth in our country. This sector re- sion will go forward regardless of a settlement. (DARPA) that will focus on manufacturing mains critical to the nation’s future prosperity EU membership for Cyprus will clearly provide technologies. In addition, NIST’s Advanced and security. Yet U.S.-based manufacturers important economic, political, and social bene- Technology Program is authorized to develop are facing a crisis today—a crisis marked by fits for all Cypriots, both Greek and Turkish a focused program on manufacturing tech- a steep decline in business investment, a alike. This is why both sides must continue to nologies. negotiate. sluggish global economy, and increased com- There are also signs of a new climate of co- petition from low wage countries. The bill also authorizes funding for the Man- operation between Turkey and Greece. More The American manufacturing sector has ufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) pro- has been achieved in the past several years been hard hit by these forces, but neither this gram. This successful program leverages fed- than in many before. Congress nor the Administration has risen to eral, state and private investment to assist The U.S., the EU, Greece and Cyprus have meet this challenge in any direct way. The small- and medium-sized manufacturers all acted to accommodate Turkish concerns, manufacturing sector has experienced 32 con- across the nation in meeting their increasing and it is time for Turkey to complete the peace secutive months of job losses, totaling 2.3 mil- challenges. lion jobs—fully 90 percent of the total jobs lost process in good faith. One of the most critical elements of our during this period. Although recent manufac- And make no mistake about it, if Turkey manufacturing base is to have a technically turing statistics are mildly positive, the current wants the Cyprus problem resolved, it will trained workforce. To help develop this work- manufacturing recovery is the weakest on happen. force, the bill leverages the National Science record. Our manufacturing base remains frag- It will take diligent work by both sides, but Foundation’s (NSF) successful Advanced ile. with U.S. support and leadership, I am very Technological Education Program to include I think the federal government needs to take hopeful that we will reach a peaceful and fair preparation of students for manufacturing jobs. solution soon. action now to respond to this crisis and to sus- In addition, the bill authorizes funding for the Twenty-nine years is too long to have a tain our manufacturing base. Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to de- country divided. It is too long to be kept from This is essential because despite significant velop performance standards to certify job your home. It is too long to be separated from job losses, manufacturing still employs 16.5 skills for manufacturing workers. family. million people. Manufacturing contributes We have seen many tremendous changes roughly 17% of GDP and provides 71% of our Mr. Speaker, the time is past for more stud- around the world. It is time for the Cypriots to exports. Manufacturing funds 67% of our na- ies on the challenges facing our manufacturing live in peace and security, with full enjoyment tion’s total R&D investment. In addition, manu- base. That has already been done, and rec- of their human rights. facturing companies are major customers for ommendations have been made. This bill of- I hope that when I speak in Congress on information and communications technology. fers some concrete actions to help ensure the the same subject next year, that freedom and But if our manufacturing base continues to future health of our manufacturing base. I urge unification will have been achieved. decline, the effect will be devastating not only my colleagues to cosponsor this legislation.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.036 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1627 UNITED STATES-CHILE FREE Moreover, I strenuously object to the FTAs’ Jerry Velasco, the Nosotros Organization has TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- grant of extended monopoly periods to phar- worked to improve the image of Latinos TATION ACT maceutical companies, during which they will through the entertainment industry by pro- face no competition from generic drugs. Many moting Latino employment in front of and be- SPEECH OF people describe these protections as a simple hind the camera and by providing educational HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN extension of the Hatch-Waxman legislation opportunities for Hispanics in the performing arts. OF CALIFORNIA that applies to the American market to our Among its many functions, the Nosotros Or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trading partners, but this is a serious distortion of the bill I co-authored. Hatch-Waxman was ganization offers theatre productions and the- Thursday, July 24, 2003 passed to overcome existing regulatory bar- atre workshops to foster the creativity and tal- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, despite serious riers in the U.S. market to the approval of low- ent of young Latinos and Latinas. Annually, reservations, I will support the U.S. Free cost generic drugs. In exchange for this new the Nosotros Organization recognizes His- Trade Agreements (FTA) with Chile and authority, the law provided specified periods of panic leaders through the Golden Eagle Singapore. I support these agreements be- exclusive marketing and patent extensions to Award, presented to those individuals who are cause I believe Chile and Singapore are valu- pharmaceutical companies, allowing them to committed to community service and work to able economic partners and strategic inter- recoup development costs. The length of any fulfill the Nosotros mission. These awards are national allies. I have serious concerns, how- exclusive marketing period, during which no essential to raise funds to maintain the organi- ever, that the agreements also have a number generic version could be marketed, was tied to zation as a self-sustaining, financially inde- pendent arts organization. I had the pleasure of provisions that, while acceptable in the case the degree of innovation represented by the of attending a recent Golden Eagle Award of Chile and Singapore, set bad precedents drug. ceremony and was pleased to observe the for the future. As a co-author of Hatch-Waxman, I cannot tangible results of this organization’s contribu- Chile and Singapore are important markets emphasize enough that this carefully balanced tion to the Hispanic community and to the per- for U.S. products and investment. As anchors legislation represented a tailored solution to a of trade in Southeast Asia and Latin America, forming arts. specific regulatory problem in the United I am honored to acknowledge Nosotros and they are advanced economies with political States. By adding these provisions to trade to commend the organization for its exemplary openness and a growing middle class. The agreements, the USTR is heedlessly extend- work and service in advancing diversity in the FTAs before us today are valuable because ing the exclusive marketing periods of Hatch- arts and promoting Hispanic leadership. they offer a reduction of barriers to trade in fi- Waxman (and, in some cases, even more f nancial services with Singapore, which is the generous exclusive marketing periods) to largest U.S. export sector in Asia, and strong other countries whose generic drug markets TRIBUTE TO FIESTA DAY IN LONG market access for U.S. goods in Chile. and health-care regulatory systems may look ISLAND, NY The agreements have strong intellectual nothing like those in the United States. Al- property protections to fight the theft of copy- though the impact of these protections may be HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO righted work and bold new measures to chal- limited in developed countries like Chile and OF NEW YORK lenge digital and online piracy. These meas- Singapore it would be devastating in other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ures will help protect the driving force of cre- countries that lack affordable and available life Friday, July 25, 2003 ativity and innovation that has made entertain- saving medicines and endure dangerous Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great ment and information technology the fastest health epidemics. pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the growing sectors and the biggest exporting in- In voting for this legislation, I want to make Third Annual Fiesta Day at the Hampton Clas- dustries in the United States and in California. it clear that the Chile and Singapore agree- sic Horse Show in Long Island, NY, which will At the same time, the agreements unfortu- ments should not be adopted as ‘‘cookie-cut- take place on August 29, 2003. This important nately include provisions that set the wrong ter’’ prototypes for other FTA’s currently being event is eagerly anticipated by the Latino com- tone for the future of U.S. trade policy. negotiated. The economic, social, and political I am concerned, for example, that because munity of Long Island each year. It is a won- diversity of Central America, Morocco, Aus- derful celebration of the noteworthy contribu- the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) tralia, and the other countries slated for inclu- model for automatic across the board tariff re- tions of the Latino community to the horse in- sion in the Free Trade Agreement of the dustry in the United States. ductions in agriculture includes tobacco, the Americas and the Southern Africa Customs FTAs with Chile and Singapore could lead to First held in 2001, Fiesta Day developed Union are simply too diverse to be forced in after a few thoughtful members of the Long Is- an increase in cigarette consumption. Simi- the Chile and Singapore mold. land thoroughbred industry made the effort to larly, in the area of services, I am concerned International trade has the potential to raise recognize the dedicated Latino grooms for the that more exceptions should have been made the standard of living and quality of life for mil- thousand-plus horses that compete at the for public utilities in order to safeguard govern- lions of people around the world. To achieve classic. After further discussion, it was agreed ment authority to protect consumers in the this, however, we must work for progressive, that a broader format for Fiesta Day would be event of a crisis. forward-looking agreements that not only ex- more appropriate for an area of Long Island I am deeply disappointed that the Adminis- pand markets, but protect worker and con- that is showing tremendous growth in its tration refused to include the U.S.-Jordan FTA sumer rights and the environment. What is ac- Latino population. standards that require the enforcement of en- ceptable for Chile and Singapore will not be Mr. Speaker, today Fiesta Day reaches out vironmental laws and the adoption of labor adequate in other countries. We must nego- to the entire Latino population of Long Island laws consistent with the five core International tiate future FTAs to ensure that our citizens and offers special educational programs, cul- Labor Organization (ILO) standards. While and our trading partners have the opportunity tural activities including music and horse-re- laws in Chile and Singapore may already meet to experience the full benefits of free and fair lated performances from several Latin Amer- these standards, the omission sends a wrong trade. ican countries, and special food booths that message that the basic principles of inter- f reflect the diversity of Latino cuisine. The Day national workers rights and environmental pro- also includes an on-field ceremony to honor tection are slipping from the U.S. trade agen- RECOGNIZING THE NOSOTROS leading members of different segments of the da. ORGANIZATION Latino community—local, regional, and na- I am also disappointed that the Administra- tional—with special recognition given to one tion did not use the Chile and Singapore FTAs HON. HILDA L. SOLIS outstanding horseman of Latino descent for as an opportunity to explicitly clarify that the OF CALIFORNIA his or her contributions to the horse industry. investor-to-state provisions of the agreement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to the celebratory events of the do not give foreign companies greater rights day, the management of the Hampton Classic Friday, July 25, 2003 than U.S. investors have under U.S. law. Even encourages the event’s 75 corporate sponsors though the definition of expropriation in the Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay to staff booths promoting diversity in the work- Singapore and Chile FTAs is narrower than tribute to the Nosotros Organization, the na- place and to outline employment opportunities NAFTA, more changes are necessary to fix tion’s oldest Latino performing arts organiza- for qualified members of the Latino workforce. this distorted mechanism. Experience tells us tion, which has been serving the Latino com- Mr. Speaker, without the thousands of that it is being abused to challenge U.S. regu- munity since 1970. Through the leadership of Latinos who work with the thoroughbred indus- latory and environmental law. founder Ricardo Montalban and President try, this multi-million dollar establishment

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.040 E25PT1 E1628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 would come to an immediate halt. They serve As part of the first phase of the program, and her commitment to education. From the as jockeys, trainers, blacksmiths, grooms, ex- 12 nurses were recruited from various Ken- courage and perseverance of individuals such ercise riders as well as cooks, vendors and yan governmental, health-care and edu- as Julia, the institutions and the attitudes of suppliers. Often unrecognized, they are the cational institutions and brought to Mar- quette last spring for five weeks of intensive our society progress. I ask my colleagues to proverbial backbone of this industry. training. The nurses returned to Kenya to join me in recognizing one of New Jersey’s Fiesta Day is a great opportunity not only to train other caregivers who will, in turn, most significant daughters. celebrate the contributions of these hard work- train others. After four years more than 300 f ing Latino Americans to the horse industry but health workers will have been trained, di- to celebrate the growth of the Latino commu- rectly enhancing the health-care infrastruc- PERSONAL EXPLANATION nity in this nation. Accordingly, I ask that my ture for more than 10,000 people. colleagues join me in honoring Fiesta Day. Of the estimated 60 million people living HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK with HIV/AIDS worldwide, nearly 80 percent f are in Africa. The program aims to re-estab- OF NORTH CAROLINA MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY NURSES lish human dignity to those infected with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HELPING TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS IN the virus through the initiative of nurses. Friday, July 25, 2003 AFRICA f Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOG- participate in the following votes. If I had been HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA NIZES AND HONORS THE LIFE present, I would have voted as follows: OF WISCONSIN OF JULIA BAXTER BATES, FIRST July 24, 2003: Rollcall vote 443, on the mo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BLACK STUDENT AT DOUGLASS tion to recommit on H.R. 2210, the School Friday, July 25, 2003 COLLEGE Readiness Act, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; and Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, the AIDS pan- Rollcall vote 446, on the motion to instruct demic threatens stability, future economic HON. RUSH D. HOLT conferees on the Tax Relief, Simplification and growth and development throughout the world, OF NEW JERSEY Equity Act, I would have vote ‘‘no.’’ particularly in Africa. Yet, nurses are an under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f utilized resource in HIV prevention and the Friday, July 25, 2003 HONORING GERRY L. NANNENGA care of those in Africa who suffer from AIDS. Marquette University’s College of Nursing and Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- the U.S. Agency for International Development ognize and honor the courage, career and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY recognize the important and unique role commitment of Douglass College’s first black OF INDIANA nurses and primary health care workers can student, Julia Baxter Bates. Ms. Bates died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earlier this month at the age of 86 after a dis- play in this effort. They have collaborated to Friday, July 25, 2003 enhance nursing skills in the treatment and tinguished life. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today prevention of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Julia Baxter Bates became the first black to honor Mr. Gerry L. Nannenga for his life- I wish to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL student admitted to what is now Rutgers Uni- long contributions to the labor movement. This RECORD an article that appeared in the Sum- versity’s Douglass College due to her courage, mer 2003 issue of Marquette Magazine, which her resolve, and thank goodness, due to a for- is a very special pleasure, as I have known highlights positive impact Marquette University tunate error. In 1934, Ms. Baxter Bates sent Gerry for the better part of two decades and has made in training Kenyan health care work- her application, along with the required photo- have seen firsthand the efforts of his dynamic ers to treat Kenyans infected with HIV/AIDS. graph, to the Admissions Office of Douglass accomplishments on behalf of the community. On Thursday, July 31, 2003, the Indiana Re- HELPING HANDS College. In reviewing her application, an ad- gional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights MARQUETTE PROGRAM PUTS NURSES ON THE missions officer mistook Bates, a light-skinned FRONT LINE OF THE WAR ON HIV/AIDS IN KENYA black woman, for a white woman, and invited will salute Gerry for his dedicated work, serv- (By Kristen M. Scheuing) her to interview. At that interview, administra- ing the union members in the State of Indiana In 1997, Sister Genovefa Maashao appealed tors suggested she attend a school where she as Executive Secretary-Treasurer. Fortunately, to then-dean of Marquette’s College of Nurs- would be ‘‘more comfortable.’’ At this moment, Gerry will have the opportunity to continue his ing, Dr. Madeline Wake (now university pro- Ms. Baxter had a choice. She chose the more distinguished career in the labor movement, vost), for help in dealing with the AIDS epi- difficult path. With determination and courage as he is being promoted to serve the needs of demic that was consuming her native Kenya. and the assistance of her father, she con- working carpenters nationwide. At Wake’s invitation, Sister Genovefa came vinced administrators to let her stay. Gerry Nannenga has dedicated a substan- to Marquette to receive instruction in HIV/ Displaying resolve and purpose, Ms. Bates tial portion of his life to the betterment of union AIDS prevention and patient care. When she members and the community of Northwest In- returned to her hometown of Voi, she was succeeded in the face of intolerance. In 1938, the only HIV/AIDS-trained health-care pro- she graduated magna cum laude. When she diana, as well as the entire State of Indiana. fessional in a community of some 300,000 peo- could not get her teaching license because no Gerry’s distinguished career in the labor ple, 20–40 percent of which were presumed to school district would let her student-teach, she movement has made the community and the be infected. earned a master’s degree at Columbia Univer- State of Indiana a better place in which to live Astounded by the numbers and inspired by sity and began teaching English and American and work. For more than 28 years, Gerry a recent presidential declaration of war on literature at Dillard University in New Orleans. Nannenga has served as a member of Local HIV/AIDS in this country, the College of 1005 of the Carpenters Union. Additionally, Nursing felt compelled to join Sister In response to her continued encounters Genovefa’s mission to harness the epidemic with racism, Ms. Baxter Bates left the field of Gerry served as Business Manager of the in Kenya. education and entered the world of legal jus- Northwest Indiana District Council of Car- Under the direction of Karen Ivantic- tice and social activism. She joined the staff of penters and Millwrights, as well as, past Presi- Doucette, Nurs ’79 and ’95, clinical assistant the New York headquarters of the National dent of the Northwest Indiana Federation of professor of nursing, and Margaret Murphy, Association for the Advancement of Colored Labor. Gerry has always devoted his career clinical associate professor of nursing, a rev- People, the NAACP. There she spent a quar- toward the expansion of labor ideals and fair olutionary 4-year program was designed that ter-century helping form the research sector standards for all working people. would put the skill and knowledge in the hands of those who actually administer the that later wrote the winning brief in the now- While Gerry Nannenga has dedicated con- majority of care in Kenya: nurses and non- famous Brown v. Board of Education. She siderable time and energy to his work with the physician health-care workers, not doctors. considered her involvement in Brown v. Board Indiana Regional Council of Carpenters and In collaboration with the U.S. Agency for of Education her greatest achievement. Millwrights, he has always made an extra ef- International Development, the program will Bates returned to education in 1965 at Co- fort to give back to the community. He has create a self-sustaining supply of caregivers lumbia’s School of Social Work to work on served on the Indiana State Building Trades trained in HIV/AIDS care and prevention in urban education, and a few years later she fi- Executive Board and the Lake Area United Kenya. The project was lauded at a January 2003 press conference by President George W. nally became a New Jersey schoolteacher, in Way Executive Committee. Additionally, in Bush, who cited the Marquette program as Newark. In 1984, she joined Essex County 1998, Governor Frank O’Bannon appointed an example of how faith-based organizations College as an administrator. him to the Indiana Port Commission. can be successful partners with government Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Julia Bax- Although his work and community service agencies in the fight against HIV/AIDS. ter Bates for her long career of social change put extraordinary demands on his time, Gerry

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.043 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1629 has never limited the time he gives to his most my colleagues to support this important and working life, then returned to the House in important interest, his family. He and his wife, needed legislation. 1987 as the Minority Enrolling Clerk of the Deborah, have three children: Staci, Chris- f House, appointed by then Minority Leader Bob topher, and Samantha. Michel of Illinois. She served in that position Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distin- SHELBYVILLE CHAUTAUQUA for eight years, before her appointment in guished colleagues join me in congratulating CENTENNIAL 1997 as Chief Journal Clerk. Mr. Nannenga for his professional achieve- Eve and three assistant clerks are respon- ments and his many years of dedication to the HON. JOHN SHIMKUS sible for keeping the Journal of the House pro- betterment of our community. We in Northwest OF ILLINOIS ceedings at the rostrum on the House floor. Indiana are truly thankful to have someone of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As you know, Mr. Speaker, the House Journal Gerry’s talents on our team. His work in the is the official record of the parliamentary pro- Friday, July 25, 2003 labor movement provided workers in Indiana ceedings of the House and is mandated to be opportunities they might not have otherwise Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to kept pursuant to Article 1, Section 5, of the had. Gerry Nannenga’s leadership has and recognize the citizens of Shelbyville, Illinois United States Constitution. The first order of will continue to keep the region’s labor force and their celebration of the Shelbyville Chau- business of each day, following the prayer by strong and help keep America working. tauqua’s Centennial. The Chautauqua Audito- the House chaplain, is the vote on the Chair’s f rium is on the National Register of Historic approval of the Journal of the last day’s pro- Places, and on August 6th, the town will be ceedings. TAX TREATMENT OF celebrating the building’s 100th birthday. The Journal Clerk’s office also publishes the MOTORSPORTS In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, thou- Journal of each session of Congress for use sands of people would gather in Shelbyville as a reference for the House parliamentarians, HON. J. D. HAYWORTH every August for the 2-week celebration Members of Congress, regional libraries, state OF ARIZONA known as the Chautauqua. It was the event of governments and the general public. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the summer, and families from around Central Eve’s tenure, the publication of the House Illinois drove miles by horse and buggy to at- Friday, July 25, 2003 Journal has been brought up-to-date and pub- tend. The Chautauqua started off as a kind of lication procedures modernized. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, today I am community tent meeting where people who During her time at the House rostrum, Eve joined by Congressman JEFFERSON and elev- lived miles apart would gather, share news, has been a witness to history as the House en of our colleagues in introducing legislation and visit for this one time every year. voted on the Gulf War resolution and a presi- that would clarify the tax treatment of motor- Then, in 1903, the Shelbyville Chautauqua dential impeachment, authorized the use of sports properties under current law. Auditorium opened in Shelbyville’s Forest force in Iraq, and grieved a gunman’s killing of The IRS has created various categories of Park. The one-of-a-kind structure boasts a two U.S. Capitol Police officers. She was also depreciable assets and assigned various de- huge, round auditorium that is free of interior in the Capitol when it was evacuated during preciable lives to each. Since at least 1962, support posts that would obstruct the audi- the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the IRS has listed ‘‘entertainment facilities’’ as ence’s view, instead relying on a unique series and like all offices on Capitol Hill, she had to one such class, and has excluded racetracks of beams in the ceiling. It is the largest build- deal with concerns raised by an anthrax at- from its definition. However, in 1974 the IRS ing of its kind anywhere in the world. tack. established a new category of assets called With the new auditorium, the event trans- Both Eve and her husband, Tom Gee, are ‘‘theme and amusement facilities’’ that in- formed from a community tent meeting into a active in the Episcopal Church. Eve serves on cluded a portion of the old entertainment facil- larger event where families came to hear the Vestry and as head verger at the Church ity category, but also expanded the types of many of the famous speakers and entertainers of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia, assets that qualify as theme and amusement of the time. Presidential candidate William while Tom is director of lay liturgists. After her facilities. While retaining the exclusion of race- Jennings Bryan, evangelist Billy Sunday, and retirement, Eve plans to be a volunteer verger tracks from the ‘‘entertainment facilities’’ cat- future President William Howard Taft all had at the Washington National Cathedral. She egory, the IRS dropped the exclusion from the turns taking the platform in Shelbyville. also looks forward to spending her retirement theme and amusements category. The Shelbyville Chautauqua closed down in years traveling, pursuing interests in writing Since that time, the racetrack industry has 1930, but the memories live on in events such and community theater, and enjoying the com- relied on the theme and amusement facility as this Centennial Celebration. The Chau- pany of her family, including her daughter and category for depreciating investments. While it tauqua brought a sense of community to the son-in-law, Lora and John Williams, and has varied over the years, today the deprecia- area that is unknown in our day, but with grandson, Evan, welcoming a new grandchild tion period is seven years. events like this, that sense is returning. I wish expected in December. These taxpayers have made significant in- the people of Shelbyville the best in their cele- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire vestments based on their reasonable reliance bration of a truly historic building that exempli- House—members and staff—we express our on the depreciation period for theme and fies what was so right about community life in deep gratitude to Eve for her public service amusement assets. Now, many years later, the early 1900’s. career and wish her the best in her retirement. after many tax audits and reviews of tracks f f and track owners across the country, the IRS is questioning the right of motorsport facilities IN HONOR OF EVE BUTLER-GEE, THE REAL MEANING OF RESPECT to be treated as theme and amusement as- HOUSE JOURNAL CLERK, ON HER sets. RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Motorsports entertainment facilities have a OF ILLINOIS tremendous positive economic impact, both re- HON. FRANK R. WOLF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gionally and nationally. Racing promotes travel OF VIRGINIA Friday, July 25, 2003 and tourism, and for some venues, a race IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week or weekend significantly boosts the local Mr. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise economy by drawing tens of thousands of Friday, July 25, 2003 today to express my opposition and my out- fans. The building and upgrading of these fa- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to call to the rage over the rule designed to govern the de- cilities is a capital-intensive activity—and tax- attention of the House the impending retire- bate over the FY04 VA-HUD Appropriations payers who make these investments deserve ment of Eve Butler-Gee, the Journal Clerk of bill. This rule, by not allowing two amend- certainty in the manner in which our tax laws the House, who is a resident of the 10th Dis- ments to be made in order, severely restricts allow investments to be written off. trict of Virginia. According to research by the the ability of this body to take care of its obli- This clarification of the Internal Revenue Congressional Research Service of the Library gations. These two amendments, one by Rep- Code will recognize the long-term reliance of of Congress, Eve is the first woman Journal resentative SMITH of New Jersey and Rep- this large and growing industry on a broadly Clerk in the history of the U.S. House of Rep- resentative EVANS of Illinois would have in- accepted interpretation of tax law. The legisla- resentatives. creased the funding for veterans’ health care tion will also provide the owners of motor- She began her professional career in the to the level that we promised in the budget sports entertainment facilities with the certainty House in her early 20’s. She went on to work resolution passed earlier this year. The other, they need to make new investments. I urge for a charitable foundation in the middle of her by Representative EDWARDS of Texas, would

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While Republican leadership would make such a res Huerta Resolution, the Multi-Cultural Do- laws in Chile and Singapore may already meet choice, but I am not surprised. mestic Violence Prevention Act and the Do- these standards, the omission sends a wrong Repeatedly, we have seen the Republicans mestic Violence Courts Assistance Act. message that the basic principles of inter- in this body choose to break their promises to Rebeca has also been a tireless worker in my national workers rights and environmental pro- millions of Americans so that they can give tax efforts to shed light on the unsolved rapes and tection are slipping from the U.S. trade agen- cuts to the already wealthy. They passed a killings of young women and girls in Ciudad da. Labor, Health and Human Services and Edu- Juarez, Mexico. I am also disappointed that the Administra- cation Appropriations bill that left millions of As Rebeca leaves my office to pursue her tion did not use the Chile and Singapore FTAs children behind by failing to live up to their Masters degree at Harvard University, I wish as an opportunity to explicitly clarify that the promise to provide enough funding to ensure her the best of luck. Through the course of investor-to-state provisions of the agreement that every child would receive a decent edu- these two years, she has been an integral part do not give foreign companies greater rights cation. And now my colleagues on the other of my office and I have no doubt that she will than U.S. investors have under U.S. law. Even side of the aisle have turned their backs on accomplish anything she sets her mind to. ‘‘El though the definition of expropriation in the veterans so that they can give their rich futuro pertenece a quienes creen en sus Singapore and Chile FTAs is narrower than ˜ friends a slap on the back. I have heard my propios suenos. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, NAFTA, more changes are necessary to fix colleagues from the other side of the aisle ‘‘The future belongs to those who believe in this distorted mechanism. Experience tells us speak at length about their deep respect for their own dreams.’’ that it is being abused to challenge U.S. regu- the service our veterans have performed for f latory and environmental law. our country. But, I must ask if breaking prom- UNITED STATES-SINGAPORE FREE Moreover, I strenuously object to the FTAs’ ises to our veterans is the Republican way of TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- grant of extended monopoly periods to phar- showing them that respect. Is it respectful to TATION ACT maceutical companies, during which they will mouth the words of respect while allowing our face no competition from generic drugs. Many veterans to wait months for doctors’ appoint- SPEECH OF people describe these protections as a simple ments and pay more for services? extension of the Hatch-Waxman legislation These amendments offered a very clear HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN OF CALIFORNIA that applies to the American market to our choice: would you rather provide enough IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trading partners, but this is a serious distortion money to ensure that veterans receive decent Thursday, July 24, 2003 of the bill I co-authored. Hatch-Waxman was healthcare services or would you rather pro- passed to overcome existing regulatory bar- vide massive tax cuts that benefit millionaires? Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, despite serious riers in the U.S. market to the approval of low- Who really cares about our nation’s veterans? reservations, I will support the U.S. Free cost generic drugs. In exchange for this new Who is really concerned about the people who Trade Agreements (FTA) with Chile and authority, the law provided specified periods of have honorably served our country? Our vet- Singapore. I support these agreements be- exclusive marketing and patent extensions to erans can not afford any more empty respect. cause I believe Chile and Singapore are valu- pharmaceutical companies, allowing them to I ask my colleagues to put the money where able economic partners and strategic inter- recoup development costs. The length of any their mouths are and make the financial com- national allies. I have serious concerns, how- exclusive marking period, during which no ge- mitment to get veterans and their families the ever, that the agreements also have a number neric version could be marketed, was tied to benefits they deserve. of provisions that, while acceptable in the case the degree of innovation, I represented by the I urge my colleagues to vote against this of Chile and Singapore, set bad precedents drug. rule, to work to fulfill our obligations to our vet- for the future. As a co-author of Hatch-Waxman, I cannot Chile and Singapore are important markets erans and to show them our real respect. emphasize enough that this carefully balanced for U.S. products and investment. As anchors f legislation represented a tailored solution to a of trade in Southeast Asia and Latin America, specific regulatory problem in the United RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- they are advanced economies with political States. By adding these provisions to trade TIONS OF REBECA RANGEL openness and a growing middle class. The agreements, the USTR is heedlessly extend- FTAs before us today are valuable because ing the exclusive marketing periods of Hatch- they offer a reduction of barriers to trade in fi- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Waxman (and, in some cases, even more OF CALIFORNIA nancial services with Singapore, which is the generous exclusive marketing periods) to largest U.S. export sector in Asia, and strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other countries whose generic drug markets Friday, July 25, 2003 market access for U.S. goods in Chile. The agreements have strong intellectual and health-care regulatory systems may look Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- property protections to fight the theft of copy- nothing like those in the United States. Al- ognize Rebeca Rangel, a strong willed, intel- righted work and bold new measures to chal- though the impact of these protections may be ligent and dedicated individual who I have lenge digital and online piracy. These meas- limited in developed countries like Chile and been fortunate to have on my staff for close to ures will help protect the driving force of cre- Singapore it would be devastating in other two years. ativity and innovation that has made entertain- countries that lack affordable and available life Rebeca began in my office as a Congres- ment and information technology the fastest saving medicines and endure dangerous sional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellow where growing sectors and the biggest exporting in- health epidemics. she worked on a variety of issues, and acted dustries in the United States and in California. In voting for this legislation, I want to make as my liaison to the Congressional Hispanic At the same time, the agreements unfortu- it clear that the Chile and Singapore agree- Caucus. While in my office, she impressed me nately include provisions that set the wrong ments should not be adopted as ‘‘cookie-cut- with her maturity and the ability to quickly tone for the future of U.S. trade policy. ter’’ prototypes for other FTA’s currently being grasp ideas. This is why when her fellowship I am concerned, for example, that because negotiated. The economic, social, and political ended, I did not hesitate to offer Rebeca the the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) diversity of Central America, Morocco, Aus- position of Legislative Aide. In this capacity, model for automatic across the board tariff re- tralia and the other countries slated for inclu- she dealt with issues on Cuba, banking, hous- ductions in agriculture includes tobacco, the sion in the Free Trade Agreement of the ing and Hispanic issues. FTAs with Chile and Singapore could lead to Americas and the Southern Africa Customs Showing her aptitude and insight by con- an increase in cigarette consumption. Simi- Union are simply too diverse to be forced in stantly challenging and questioning the issues larly, in the area of services, I am concerned the Chile and Singapore mold. brought before her, Rebeca quickly pro- that more exceptions should have been made International trade has the potential to raise gressed in my office to the position of Legisla- for public utilities in order to safeguard govern- the standard of living and quality of life for mil- tive Assistant. With this promotion came addi- ment authority to protect consumers in the lions of people around the world. To achieve tional responsibilities. Rebeca took on edu- event of a crisis. this, however, we must work for progressive,

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We must nego- United States, the European Union, and the pose any other future trade agreements that tiate future FTAs to ensure that our citizens United Nations, a reunification of Cyprus is still reward countries with poor labor conditions. and our trading partners have the opportunity possible. We should heed the words of the During my time in Congress, I have worked to experience the full benefits of free and fair Greek Cypriot President Tassos hard with my colleagues from both parties to trade. Papadopoulus on this special anniversary: ‘‘we ensure that core labor standards are both pro- f are determined to try, until the end, in a tected and enforced. In 2002, partly in re- peaceful manner and through negotiations, to sponse to serious concerns regarding labor RECOGNIZING THE 29TH ANNIVER- end the invasion and occupation. The people protections in the Trade Promotion Authority SARY OF TURKEY’S INVASION should be brave, patient, and work hard.’’ Act, I voted against granting fast track author- OF CYPRUS f ity to the President. I believed then, and con- tinue to believe, that fast track authority con- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN UNITED STATES-CHILE FREE tains within it the potential to adversely affect OF RHODE ISLAND TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- American workers through the loss of domes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TATION ACT tic jobs in Texas and across the country. In general, I believe that many of our indus- Friday, July 25, 2003 SPEECH OF tries in Texas and the country at large, such Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as a proud HON. MAX SANDLIN as agriculture, financial services, telecommuni- member of the Hellenic Caucus, I rise today to OF TEXAS cations, and computers, can benefit from recognize the 29th anniversary of Turkey’s in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES available and fair markets in other countries. vasion of Cyprus. On this occasion, we mourn Access to foreign markets for U.S. goods and those who lost their lives and remember the Thursday, July 24, 2003 services, however, must be balanced with a barrier created in 1974 that still exists today. Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to concern for domestic industries that are most The island remains divided between the Turk- express my support for the U.S. free trade threatened by uneven trade agreements. I ish Cypriots and the Greek Cypriots, despite agreements (FTAs) with Chile and Singapore. have too often witnessed the downside of attempts by the United Nations for a reunifica- I do so, however, with serious reservations, trade agreements that allow subsidized foreign tion settlement. I thank Mrs. MALONEY and Mr. and appreciate this opportunity to explain my imports to overwhelm domestic products such BILIRAKIS for their ongoing leadership in the concerns. as steel and softwood lumber, which are sig- Hellenic Caucus and for bringing much-need- Critics of the Chile and Singapore trade nificant sources of jobs for thousands of East ed attention to issues of importance to the agreements assert that these FTAs contain in- Texans. My qualified support for the U.S.- Hellenic community. adequate labor protections, and specifically Chile and U.S.-Singapore free trade agree- The European Union has invited Cyprus to note that they include only one labor rights ments is based largely on my belief that these enter its membership next May, and on July provision that is enforceable through dispute agreements will benefit American exports 14, 2003, the Greek Cypriot parliament unani- resolution proceedings. While it is accurate while not threatening domestic industries in mously approved the bid to join. At this point that the Chile and Singapore agreements America. in time, only pertains to the Greek Cypriot part would subject only the ‘‘enforce your own As Congress seeks to influence future trade of the island, since the Turkish Cypriot part is laws’’ standard to dispute settlement, critics of negotiations and agreements, I will continue to not formally recognized by the European these agreements are well aware that this is work with my colleagues to craft trade deals Union. Shortly after Cyprus agreed to join the only the case because Chile and Singapore’s that are fair to American workers, working European Union, the Turkish Cypriot authori- labor laws currently exceed the International people across the world, and our domestic in- ties opened the borders and allowed Cypriots Labor Organization’s (ILO) five core labor dustries. to cross over the line for the first time in 30 standards, and both countries (especially f years. This past April was the first time that Chile) have strong, effective labor movements. HEALTH CENTER WEEK Cypriots from either side were able to travel Similarly tough labor laws and movements did through the 120-mile barrier, which continues not exist in Mexico during consideration of the to be guarded by U.N. peacekeeping forces, North American Free Trade Agreement HON. SUE W. KELLY since the invasion in 1974. Despite this step (NAFTA) and in Jordan during consideration of OF NEW YORK forward, the nation remains divided. the U.S.-Jordan FTA. Consequently, NAFTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Along with my colleagues, I will continue to and the Jordan agreement needed multiple Friday, July 25, 2003 put pressure on the Bush Administration to enforceable labor standards included in them. Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, the week of Au- help Cyprus work toward a peaceful solution. Opponents of these trade agreements fear gust 10 through August 15, 2003, is ‘‘Health Although relations between the Turkish and that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representa- Center Week’’ in Peekskill, New York. Let me Greek Cypriot sides have recently thawed, tive (USTR) will use the Chile and Singapore urge our citizens to recognize the important there is still a long way to go to reunification. agreements as templates for future FTAs. I contributions of the Hudson River Community The U.N. settlement cleared a path for all of strongly believe that each free trade agree- Health Centers in safeguarding health and im- Cyprus to unite once again, to share in the ment should be examined on its own merits, proving the quality of life for the people of European Union’s prosperity, and to end mili- and do not believe that these agreements Peekskill. tary zones. Now with just the Republic of Cy- should be used as templates for future trade Hudson River Community Health is a pri- prus poised for EU membership in 2004, the agreements. The treatment of workers varies vate, nonprofit corporation that provides high- divide between the two sides may grow with- widely from country to country; accordingly, quality, comprehensive primary health care to out a push for future negotiations. the numbers of enforceable labor standards in uninsured and medically underserved people Rauf Denktash, the Turkish Cypriot Leader, future trade agreements need to change to fit in Peekskill, New York. has proven to be the biggest hindrance to re- the particular circumstances of the parties in- Hudson River Community Health has made unification talks. He has ignored the calls from volved in each agreement. great strides in expanding access to affordable the majority of his own people who want reuni- The USTR has indicated its intention to health disparities while empowering the com- fication, and would rather fight for a two-state complete negotiations on the Central Amer- munity to address special needs and decrease confederation, which is not supported by the ican Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) by the the cost of illness through preventative strate- Greek Cypriots or the United Nations. He has end of this year, and, as both a member of the gies. even stood in the way of his people’s demo- Ways and Means Committee and a member Hudson River Community Health has im- cratic choice by not allowing them to take part of the full House, I will be closely following the proved the health status of Peekskill pro- in a referendum on the decision of whether or progress of these negotiations and the final moting health awareness and providing pri- not to join the European Union. Elections for terms of the agreement. Failure to include sig- mary care and preventive health services of the Turkish Cypriot authorities are expected in nificant enforceable labor standards in CAFTA, the highest quality to reduce preventable November, and I hope the will of the Turkish which includes several Central American deaths, costly disabilities, and communicable Cypriots will be heard. countries with disgraceful working conditions diseases.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.054 E25PT1 E1632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Hudson River Community Health serves as ations and planning. Establishing joint agency three separate occasions—for essential parts a vital safety net delivering care to Peekskill boarding teams, high-risk vessel water es- in the production of the Patriot Missile. Simi- patients annually, regardless of insurance sta- corts, on-board Sea Marshals of high-risk ves- larly, when Operation Iraqi Freedom began in tus or ability to pay, and contributes to the sels, and tighter port security boarding proce- March, a Swiss company stopped shipments health and overall economy of the community dures, he moved without delay on September of a crucial guidance system component for with health services, jobs, leadership and in- 11, 2001 to insure the continuation of maritime U.S. smart bombs. Both these incidents could vestment. commerce and the confidence of the shipping have resulted in U.S. forces being in harm’s Hudson River Community Health promotes community. Many of Captain Holmes’ innova- way without necessary tools to defend them- 100 percent access and zero health disparities tive methods were adopted Pacific-wide by the selves. Fortunately, neither incident caused to help achieve primary care for all people. Coast Guard and will no doubt find their way threats to our troops, but they clearly dem- The people of Peekskill are right to recog- to ports worldwide as we seek to enhance onstrate the need to protect our production nize this wonderful asset to our community. global maritime security. supply lines from being cut, especially in times Let us applaud their fine work. Our citizens This most distinguished Coast Guard officer, of war. look forward to a better future because of the with his wife Carol, has two children, Lucas Additionally, Mr. Speaker, as one who is Hudson River Community Health Centers. and Ava. They are as proud of him as am I, very concerned about the state of domestic f for he has provided all of us a shining exam- manufacturing, I strongly believe that the Keep ple of all that is good and honorable in the America Secure will help re-ignite our high- A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN JOHN M. American military. tech sector. Over the last two years, our econ- HOLMES, U.S. COAST GUARD, ON Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the Homeland omy has lost 2.6 million manufacturing jobs. THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE- Security Committee, I have had the distinct The Keep America Secure Act would help pro- MENT pleasure of working directly with Captain mote the remaining U.S. high tech firms. We Holmes and seeing first-hand his professional need to rebuild the domestic electronic com- HON. CHRISTOPHER COX expertise, commitment to his personnel, and ponents industry, and this bill will help us do OF CALIFORNIA dedication to his country. His stewardship in it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving our Nation will long be remembered, As our troops continue to rebuild Iraq and Friday, July 25, 2003 and should serve as a model for all of us in our first responders focus on homeland secu- the years to come. As he sets his course for rity, Congress must make a commitment to re- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay new challenges, I’m sure my colleagues will building our domestic manufacturing base and tribute to an outstanding officer of the United join me in saluting John Holmes, and thanking to ensuring that our courageous defenders States Coast Guard. Captain John M. Holmes him for a ‘‘job well done’’—for the maritime continue to have the best equipment available. has devoted almost three decades of his life community, for California, and for America. And as our economy suffers, let us give the in service to his country. Captain Holmes has f manufacturing sector a needed shot in the excelled in his many assignments over the arm. Unless the Congress stands up and puts years in the Coast Guard, assignments which INTRODUCTION OF THE KEEP a halt to it we will eventually be at the mercy are as far ranging, varied and contemporary AMERICA SECURE ACT of any adversary who controls the manufac- as the Service itself. ture of our weapons or critical components of Captain Holmes’ assignments include: Chief HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER our weapons. of Operational Intelligence, Seventh Coast OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, in the days to come, I will look Guard District in Miami, Florida; Operations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to my like-minded friends, on both sides of the Officer, Coast Guard Group, Seattle, Wash- Friday, July 25, 2003 aisle, to get action on this vital measure. I say ington; Overseas Inspection Supervisor, Ma- to my colleagues: let’s work together to keep rine Safety Office, Honolulu, Hawaii; Chief of Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, if we are to America secure. Compliance, Office of Marine Safety, Coast maintain the most advanced military force, f Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C.; and with the most advanced weaponry, we must Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Office, St. have a dedicated stream of domestically pro- INTRODUCTION OF A HOUSE RESO- Louis, Missouri. duced parts. Regrettably, today this simply is LUTION URGING THE GOVERN- The experience, commitment and profes- not happening. We can blame it on the reluc- MENT TO PURCHASE FAIR sionalism which Captain Holmes brought to tance of the Department of Defense to ‘‘Buy TRADE CERTIFIED COFFEE the Service proved its value in assignments as American’’ or on the dearth of domestic elec- Coast Guard Liaison to the Governor of Amer- tronic component producers. Either way, our HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK ican Samoa; staff officer for the United States armed forces dependence on foreign parts OF CALIFORNIA Ambassador to the Government of Singapore; has major security ramifications. From missiles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Department delegate to the International to computers, much of our crucial defense and Maritime Organization, London, England; and homeland security equipment relies on sophis- Friday, July 25, 2003 as Deputy Chief, Office of Congressional Af- ticated electronic components to function. We Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with fairs, Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, must act now to eliminate our reliance on for- a group of my colleagues to introduce the Fair D.C. eign electronic components in our defense Trade Coffee Resolution. This resolution calls It has been under the most demanding cir- systems. on the Legislative Branch and the Executive cumstances that, as Commanding Officer, Ma- Today, Mr. Speaker, I am taking a bold step Agencies of the Federal Government to make rine Safety Office, Los Angeles-Long Beach, to keep America secure and rebuild our do- fair trade coffee available at their events and Captain Holmes has demonstrated the finest mestic electronics sector. I am introducing the food service venues. It also directs the Con- qualities of a military officer. The events of ‘‘Keep America Secure Act,’’ legislation that di- gress to provide information to the public September 11, 2001, and the aftermath of rects the Department of Defense (DoD) and about Fair Trade coffee. Last year, the House those attacks on our country, presented Cap- the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of Representatives passed H. Res 604, rec- tain Holmes with challenges far beyond those to purchase electronic components, including ommending that the Congress adopt a global faced by any previous Commanding Officer at computer chips, communications devices, and strategy for resolving the coffee crisis. Since this unit. Captain Holmes immediately initiated guidance systems, that are manufactured in then we have not taken any legislative steps a series of skillfully coordinated actions in the United States. As an active member of the to do what we recommended. This small piece order to establish a robust, comprehensive Defense Industrial Base Caucus, I see this bill of legislation requires very little on our part maritime homeland security presence for this as the perfect complement to ongoing efforts and yet would promote efforts to give a decent vital port complex, the largest and busiest in to enhance the ‘‘Buy American’’ requirement standard of living to small coffee farmers our Nation. so that at least 65 percent of DoD equipment around the world. Expertly directing port security operations contains U.S.-made parts. My bill would go The current coffee crisis has driven coffee and carefully balancing security and safety even further—requiring all component parts for prices down to a hundred year low. On top of with commerce, Captain Holmes achieved an all DoD and DHS equipment to be Made-In- that, small farmers are at the mercy of ruth- unprecedented level of interagency coopera- America. less middlemen and are not even receiving tion with city, county, state and federal agen- During the first Gulf War, the United States the fair market price. These middlemen take cies that led the Nation in coordinated oper- was forced to turn to Japan—not once, but on advantage of small farmers who have no other

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.057 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1633 way to sell their coffee. Millions of small farm- produced and only 35 million pounds being Indeed, the passing away of a good and ers are cheated out of their fair share of in- sold, there is plenty of it. All that needs to be faithful steward who toiled and sacrificed his come as they receive as little as 1 percent of done is to create an awareness of the benefits life for countless people and this grateful com- the final retail price of their coffee. This mea- of fair trade coffee among the public and this munity provides us with the sobering thought ger price is nowhere near enough to support resolution does exactly that. of the dignity of the human spirit and the fra- their families and their communities. Instead of This resolution sends an important message gility of life. Amidst the sorrows, however, let having enough money to spend on food, edu- to the American public about the willingness of us remind ourselves that it is precisely during cation and health care, coffee farmers are our Federal Government to aid poverty strick- times like this that we must find the hope and being thrust into a cycle of debt and poverty. en farmers in other countries. We set an ex- assurance in Christ’s words when He prom- The situation is so bad that some farmers ample for the rest of the country to follow by ised us: ‘‘I am the Resurrection and the Life; have turned to producing cocaine and opium recommending that the Legislative Branch and he who believes in me, even if he dies, shall to support their families while others have the Executive Agencies make fair trade coffee live.’’ For those of us bonded together in the given up in despair and even committed sui- available for all events and at all our govern- Christian Faith, we firmly believe that Jerry’s cide. ment food service venues. Taking this small life has not ended; it merely changed for the As a major purchaser of coffee, the United step on our part can go a long way toward better. States has a responsibility to ensure that small helping thousands of small coffee farmers I pray that the Parks family anchors itself on coffee farmers are being adequately com- around the world. I urge my colleagues to sup- these words. And while we remember Jerry pensated for their work. And here in Congress port passage of this resolution. Parks, his loyalty and commitment to the members of the Bible Baptist Church, the City we should do our part to ensure that we pay f a fair price for the coffee that is purchased for of Miami Retired Fire and Police Association our own use. If companies like Starbucks and IRAQ’S WEAPONS OF MASS and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, let us Dunkin’ Donuts can successfully offer fair DESTRUCTION thank God for having let him grace our lives trade coffee in their stores, there is absolutely with the full measure of his love and devotion no reason why the federal government cannot HON. BOBBY L. RUSH to the ideals of Christian stewardship and car- do so as well. While fair trade coffee is al- OF ILLINOIS ing for the less fortunate members of our soci- ety. ready served in some of the House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives cafeterias we need to do more to May God comfort Beverly Parks, his daugh- Friday, July 25, 2003 send a signal to the rest of the country. ter and his family and loved ones with the The fair trade economic model is a unique Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, on April 8, 2003, blessed assurance of His love and peace in way of providing small farmers with a living the Congressional Liaison Office of the United this period of bereavement. wage that has been proven to work. Coffee is States Marine Corps, came to my office to no- f fair trade certified when: (1) Coffee importers tify me of the death of First Sergeant Edward IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2815, LEGIS- agree to purchase from small farmers included Smith, age 38, who was killed in the line of LATION EXPANDING AND MAK- on the international trade register; (2) farmers duty while participating in Operation Iraqi ING PERMANENT THE EXPENS- are guaranteed a minimum ‘‘fair trade price’’ of Freedom. On April 4, 2003, 1st Sgt. Smith ING OF ENVIRONMENTAL REME- $1.26 per pound for their coffee; (3) coffee im- was shot in the head while engaging with DIATION COSTS porters provide a certain amount of credit to enemy forces in Iraq. He died on April 5, 2003 farmers against future sales to help the farm- in Doha, Qatar as a result of his wounds. HON. XAVIER BECERRA ers stay out of debt to middlemen; (4) import- My colleagues, Sgt. Edward Smith was not OF CALIFORNIA ers and roasters agree to develop long term only a soldier, but a father, husband and son. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relationships with producer groups that cut out According to the Defense Department, Smith the coffee middlemen. was the ninth soldier from the Illinois area to Friday, July 25, 2003 Small farmers are certified to be producing die in Iraq. Sergeant Smith, a career soldier, Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, earlier this fair trade coffee if they are organized into was nearing the end of a 20-year military ca- week, I introduced bipartisan tax legislation democratic cooperatives and use environ- reer and was anticipating retirement when he with the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. WELLER, mentally friendly and sustainable growing sustained his fatal wound. Born and raised in and the gentlewoman from Connecticut, Mrs. methods. Chicago, Edward Smith graduated from CVS JOHNSON, to expand and make permanent the The development of these criteria has made High School, moved to Anaheim, California in expensing of environmental remediation costs the fair trade economic model a viable solution the 1980s, where he married and raised a of America’s brownfields. to the coffee crisis. Both major coffee trade family. He leaves behind a wife and two sons The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) associations, the National Coffee Association in California and a mom and dad and friends defines brownfields as abandoned, idled, or of U.S.A. and the Specialty Coffee Association in the Chicago area. All of our thoughts and under-used industrial and commercial facilities of America have recognized this fact. So have prayers are with Sergeant Smith’s family. where expansion, redevelopment or reuse is numerous universities around our nation. UC Mr. Speaker, as this House begins a month- complicated by real or perceived environ- Berkeley, Harvard and many others have al- long district work period, we are still waiting mental contamination. Estimates of the num- ready enacted policies promoting the sale of for the answer to the question: Where are the ber of brownfield sites range from 500,000 to fair trade coffee on their campuses. It is time weapons of mass destruction? Where are the a million. In general, these sites face a par- that Congress recognized that fair trade coffee weapons for which 1st Sergeant Edward adox: they are generally not eligible for reme- is one step in solving the humanitarian emer- Smith, and so many others, gave their lives? diation funding under the Superfund program gency caused by the coffee crisis. With each passing day, the American peo- because they pose a relatively low public By providing $1.26 per pound for coffee, fair ple and I, continue to wait. health risk while, at the same time, developers trade certification provides small farmers with f may avoid them because of significant clean- enough money to sustain their families and be up costs thereby stalling economic develop- able to contribute to their communities. Fur- TRIBUTE TO JERRY CLARENCE ment. thermore, by cutting out the middlemen, the PARKS The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 included a price of fair trade coffee for consumers is the tax incentive to address this concern and help same as any other specialty brand of coffee. HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK spur the cleanup and redevelopment of Besides being comparable in cost to other OF FLORIDA brownfields in distressed urban and rural specialty coffee it is also comparable in taste. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES areas. Under the brownfields tax incentive, en- Fair trade coffees from all over the world have vironmental cleanup costs are fully deductible won awards such as Food & Wine Magazine’s Friday, July 25, 2003 in the year they are incurred by the developer, ‘‘Best Coffee’’ award and 1st place in the Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, l’m writ- rather than having to be capitalized. This in- Greater Philadelphia Tourism Board’s Blind ing to express my condolences on the recent centive has helped to bring thousands of Coffee Tasting for 2002 competition. With demise of the late Jerry Clarence Parks. In- abandoned and under-used industrial sites comparable cost and taste compared to other deed, words are so inadequate at this time to back into productive use, providing a founda- coffee, it is hard to justify not purchasing fair personify my sadness. However, I hope that tion for neighborhood revitalization, job cre- trade coffee. Seeing how there is more than my humble prayers would somehow assuage ation, and the restoration of hope in our na- 165 million pounds of fair trade coffee being the pain that now burdens the Parks family. tion’s cities and distressed rural areas.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.060 E25PT1 E1634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Unfortunately, this provision of the tax code Mr. Speaker, the 100th anniversary of troduce the Northern Arizona National Forest is set to expire at the end of 2003. At a min- Fugetsu-Do is yet another milestone in the Land Exchange Act of 2003. This legislation imum, Congress must extend this provision for rich history of the Kito family, the Little Tokyo facilitates a land exchange in northern Arizona several more years. A better approach, how- community, and the City of Los Angeles and of private land within the Yavapai Ranch for ever, an approach supported by the Bush ad- I join them in celebrating this wonderful leg- Forest Service land in the northern portion of ministration in fact, would be enactment of the acy. the state. Weller-Becerra-Johnson legislation which f Mr. Speaker, in the past few months, I have would make this common-sense tax incentive received many letters and phone calls in sup- a permanent part of the federal tax code. In MEDICARE PAYMENT UPDATE FOR port and in opposition to this exchange. I have addition, the bill would modify current law by CERTIFIED-NURSE MIDWIVES visited and toured the Yavapai Ranch and wit- amending the recapture provision and mod- nessed first hand the beauty of this unique estly expanding the class of substances that HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS property. Bringing the Yavapai Ranch into fed- can be expensed to include petroleum, a con- OF NEW YORK eral ownership is in the best interest of the taminant commonly found at brownfields sites. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public, and the Forest Service has indicated that it would otherwise be unable to afford to Mr. Speaker, I encourage all my colleagues Friday, July 25, 2003 to join me in supporting this legislation. Its acquire these parcels. passage will ensure the continued availability Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, there are ap- This legislation accomplishes many goals in of this valuable tool for improving the livability proximately 2 million women with disabilities in northern Arizona. First, it provides the City of and economic prospects of blighted, decaying the Medicare program. The Agency for Flagstaff with the opportunity to acquire land communities and reclaiming idle land for more Healthcare Policy and Research reported that to expand and improve Pulliam Airport. In ad- productive uses. these women are without appropriate access dition, this legislation will allow the City of Flagstaff to develop a new city park and rec- f to primary care services. Their average time between gynecological visits was 10–12 years. reational areas and obtain ownership of land RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- They were also less likely than the general near their water treatment plant. This is critical SARY OF FUGESTU-DO AND THE population to have received a recent mammo- to the City of Flagstaff’s future by providing KITO FAMILY gram. Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified economic development and affordable hous- Midwives are qualified through their unique ing. HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD training to deliver the appropriate health serv- The Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act will also allow the City of Wil- OF CALIFORNIA ices to this population. liams to acquire land for its well sites, water IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Research studies have shown that special populations seek out care from midwives and storage tanks and wastewater facility and Friday, July 25, 2003 that their health outcomes are improved. The drinking water treatment plants. In addition, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Medicare program reimburses Certified Nurse- this will provide Williams with the opportunity today to recognize Fugetsu-Do, a family-run Midwives at 65 percent of the physician fee to expand their airport, the municipal golf bakery in my Congressional District, who this schedule, resulting in an average payment of course and the town park. In the Verde Valley, this bill provides Camp year celebrates its 100th anniversary. only $14 per annual exam. Midwives who Verde with a unique opportunity to acquire In 1903, Seiichi Kito and his family began serve these women are forced to subsidize land for open space to protect their view shed. working in a small shop to produce batches of care with their own money or turn away pa- The Camp Verde Fire District will be provided mochi, manju, and other Japanese sweets. tients because they cannot afford to operate at with land adjacent to Interstate 17 for an This burgeoning business, however, was un- a financial loss. Like physicians, skyrocketing emergency response and urgent care facility expectedly closed in 1942 when Executive professional liability premiums for midwives Order 9066 forced the Kito family to relocate for faster response. A planned development are leaving no monies to subsidize care. Con- along Interstate 17 will provide Camp Verde to an internment camp in Heart Mountain, Wy- gress has not provided an update in payment with additional tax base and job opportunities. oming. of midwifery services since 1988. A residential development in Clarkdale and Like countless other Japanese American The legislation that I have reintroduced Cottonwood will diversify the housing market families, the Kitos endured dehumanizing and today with my colleague, the gentleman from and provide new lands to their tax base. I often cruel living conditions—including brutally Michigan, Mr. UPTON, increases the level of have ensured that language in this legislation cold and windy winters and scorching sum- reimbursement to 95 percent of the physician ensures that water conservation and water mers. Yet despite these hardships, Mr. Kito fee schedule. This amount is based on studies use restrictions must be met for any future de- and his son Roy, a pastry chef, gave comfort using the relative value methodology. Addition- velopment. to their fellow internees by creating dessert ally, Certified Nurse-Midwives serve as faculty Finally, this legislation ensures that five from their meager sugar rations. members of medical schools. For over 20 summer camps have the opportunity to ac- At the end of the war, the Kito family re- years, they have supervised and trained resi- quire the land and benefit from full ownership turned to Los Angeles where Roy and his wife dents. This legislation clarifies the fact that and management of this land. Included in this reopened the doors of Fugetsu-Do, over- midwives who are medical school faculty exchange are Young Life Lost Canyon Camp, coming great financial obstacles. members may bill for Medicare Part B serv- Friendly Pines Camp, YMCA Sky Y Camp, Today, Brian Kito—youngest son of Roy ices in accordance with CMS residency train- Temple Beth Israel’s Camp Charles Pearlstein and Kazuko Kito and grandson of Seiichi— ing regulations. The bill also includes technical and the Roman Catholic Church of Phoenix continues the legacy of Fugetsu-Do as head corrections that will clarify the reassignment of Patterdell Pines Camp. of the family business. Brian continues his billing rights for midwives who are employed Mr. Speaker, I have held several town halls family’s tradition of community loyalty as an by others and recognize that Certified Nurse- and town meetings in the district to discuss active member of the Little Tokyo community. Midwives and Certified Midwives have hospital the many issues clouding this exchange. First, Several times a year, he demonstrates to admitting privileges. I urge you to support this this exchange provides Camp Verde with land youngsters in the community how to make the legislation, which is in the best interest of for open space for their view shed, but it is my tasty treats sold in his shop and he coordi- women with disabilities across this Nation. understanding that plans are already under- nates a citizen safety patrol in Little Tokyo f way to construct an interchange that would af- with the Los Angeles Police Department. fect the view shed in the Verde Valley. As part of Fugetsu-Do’s 100th anniversary INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Second, this legislation addresses the water celebration, more than 150 members of the TO FACILITATE YAVAPAI RANCH concerns associated with this exchange. Lan- Kito family will come together for a family re- LAND EXCHANGE guage is included to ensure that developments union in Little Tokyo from August 7th through comply with water use and water conservation the 12th. It is my pleasure to welcome them HON. RICK RENZI requirements. Covenants will limit the amount to my congressional district and to express my OF ARIZONA of water use to sustain the current zoning at best wishes for a successful reunion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 houses per acres. In addition, any develop- For a century, the Kito family’s dedication to ment must comply with the State of Arizona’s Friday, July 25, 2003 the values of hard work and meticulous care surface and groundwater laws. in confectionary production has led Fugetsu- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, along with Con- Finally, this legislation addresses the issue Do to much success. gressman J. D. HAYWORTH, I rise today to in- of federal permittees that may be affected by

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.064 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1635 this exchange. Under the Federal Land Policy House of Representatives, I offer my sincere teers and parents attesting to the success of Management Act, a permittee shall receive a congratulations on this great achievement and this program in my state. More than just ‘‘reasonable’’ compensation from the federal look forward to the day when we will be able teaching children valuable early literacy skills, government if an action by the federal govern- to dedicate the finished facility. the program also encourages self-confidence, ment, including disposal, cancels the permit. f spontaneity, curiosity and self-discipline in its My goal in including this language is to prop- young pupils. In addition, Head Start recog- erly address the possible hardship and injus- SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 nizes the important role of parents and fami- tice that could occur as a result of this ex- lies in a child’s empowerment by focusing on change. SPEECH OF the educational, vocational and material needs Mr. Speaker, my intent in introducing this HON. CORRINE BROWN of the entire family. While these aspects of the legislation is to assist communities in northern OF FLORIDA program are not easily quantified, they greatly Arizona in providing affordable housing and enhance future learning potential, as well as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economic opportunities, while preserving the overall development. pristine areas of our forests for wildlife and Thursday, July 24, 2003 The plan before us today gravely endangers recreation. The introduction of this legislation The House in Committee of the Whole these comprehensive services that are—in my today represents another step in the legislative House on the State of the Union had under view—key to Head Start’s success. Block process. As a whole, this exchange will benefit consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize granting Head Start to the states would result the public, the many communities and camps the Head Start Act to improve the school in a patchwork of untested state preschool in northern Arizona that will receive opportuni- readiness of disadvantaged children, and for programs across the country, many of which ties for future economic development, and the other purposes: may lower educational standards, minimize natural beauty of the Yavapai Ranch. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. comprehensive services, and provide less f Chairman, Head Start works just fine the way oversight and accountability. As it stands now, it is. Why the Republicans want to change there is not a single state preschool program HONORING THE GROUNDBREAKING something that has been proven to work, just in the country that provides comprehensive FOR THE NEW CLARK COUNTY to put their name on it, is just ridiculous. Head services in accordance with Head Start stand- REGIONAL CANCER CENTER Start works fine just the way it is. One of my ards. Equally alarming, states that are strug- constituents, Eddie Moore, and all of his broth- gling with their own budget crises right now HON. DAVID L. HOBSON ers went on to college after being in Head may be tempted to divert scarce Head Start OF OHIO Start. He also went on to play professional dollars toward other programs once placed in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES football and now he is an extremely successful their hands. Friday, July 25, 2003 business man. Mr. Speaker, I am convinced that we have Head Start is one of the most important Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a real opportunity with this reauthorization education programs for low income children, call attention to a very positive development in process to effect some positive changes for and it is tragic that the House Republican health care for the residents of Springfield and this exceptional program. We should con- leadership is set on dismantling it. The plan is Clark County, which are in the 7th Congres- centrate on proposals that improve and build not just to completely underfund the program, sional District of Ohio. Federal, state and local upon this tried-and-true program—like increas- but to block grant the funding! officials and representatives from our two local ing access or enhancing teacher qualifications. You know, Head Start kids are very pre- hospitals are set to break ground on a new I urge my colleagues to join me in taking steps pared and do better in school than low-income outpatient regional cancer center. to ensure the integrity of this program as the For years, I had heard from local health children who don’t receive Head Start. It’s reauthorization process moves forward. care providers and residents about how frus- been proven that Head Start narrows the f trating it was not having a local modern facility readiness gap between Head Start kids and children from the more affluent side of the TRIBUTE TO MR. BRYAN DE- to perform outpatient cancer treatments. BATES—TIME WARNER CABLE With two outstanding health care centers al- tracks. Head Start should help children arrive CRYSTAL APPLE TEACHER ready available in Springfield, it seemed at school more ready to learn—and it does AWARD strange to many people who needed basic on- just that—very successfully. cology services to have to drive to Dayton, My best advice to the Republican leadership Columbus or even Cincinnati. is: if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it, and more im- HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ Traveling long distances to receive cancer portantly, don’t brake it! I strongly urge a ‘‘no’’ OF TEXAS treatment can be burdensome for a patient vote on this bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his or her family, especially if they are el- f Friday, July 25, 2003 derly or have mobility problems. I was able to work with my good friend Con- SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today gressman RALPH REGULA of Navarre, who is to pay tribute to Bryan DeBates, an inspira- SPEECH OF the Chairman of the Labor/Health and Human tional and loving teacher in San Antonio, Services Appropriations Subcommittee, to se- HON. EARL POMEROY Texas. As a 5th grade teacher at Timberwilde Elementary School, Bryan DeBates dedicates cure $1 million in federal funds for the estab- OF NORTH DAKOTA his life to the success and education of his lishment of this outpatient regional cancer cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter. students. His outstanding work in the class- This funding helped to lay the groundwork Thursday, July 24, 2003 room was recognized by Time Warner Cable for the construction of this new facility to im- The House in Committee of the Whole and given the Crystal Apple Teacher Award. prove the level of health care for the citizens House on the State of the Union had under Each year, Time Warner Cable honors 20 of Springfield and Clark County. consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize classroom projects and the teachers who de- This effort is a true public-private partner- the Head Start Act to improve the school velop them with the Crystal Apple Teacher ship that has brought together Mercy Health readiness of disadvantaged children, and for Award. This award recognizes outstanding other purposes: Partners, The Community Hospital, the Ohio teachers who create learning experiences EPA and the federal EPA. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Chairman, I rise today using cable technology. Mr. DeBates’ project Until that great day when there is a simple in opposition to H.R. 2210, the Majority’s plan involved a space experiment that used elec- and affordable cure for the scourge known as to reauthorize the Head Start program. While trical circuits to repair and operate a space cancer, it is vitally important that communities this bill makes a number of bipartisan im- station. Thanks to the innovation and creativity like Springfield have the best possible infra- provements to the program, I am gravely con- of Mr. Bryan DeBates many 5th grade stu- structure to provide care. cerned that the block grant pilot project in- dents learned how electrical circuits work with- This new cancer center will have a key role cluded in this plan is the first step toward dis- in the confines of a space station. to play in our health care community and I mantling the successful Head Start program Time Warner Cable seeks ways to support was pleased to be able to support this worth- that we know today. the educators and institutions that help shape while effort in Congress. Over the last few months, I have traveled our nation. Time Warner Cable strives to en- As the Congressman who represents throughout North Dakota and heard compel- hance the level of education in the classroom Springfield and Clark County in the U.S. ling stories from Head Start teachers, volun- by expanding the power of cable television’s

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.067 E25PT1 E1636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 21st century technology and high-quality pro- even keep up with the rate of inflation, let REGARDING THE MIDDLE RIO gramming to teachers, students, and parents alone provide enough funding to serve all eli- GRANDE EMERGENCY WATER both inside and outside the classroom. It is re- gible children. SUPPLY STABILIZATION ACT OF markable to see how teachers like Bryan De- If it ain’t broke, why does the Administration 2003 Bates can use this technology to make this want to ‘‘fix’’ it? The track record of Head Start possible. and those who benefit from its services are HON. TOM UDALL Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to evidence that there is no need to restructure OF NEW MEXICO honor Bryan DeBates. It is the perseverance the program. We should instead address its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and dedication of teachers like him that will real financial needs: to fully fund this program lead our youth to a brighter future. to provide the greatest assistance for low-in- Friday, July 25, 2003 f come children and their families. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. I rise today to I urge my colleagues to vote for the Demo- introduce the ‘‘Middle Rio Grande Emergency SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 cratic substitute which will expand access to Water Supply Stabilization Act of 2003,’’ a bill the program for more eligible children, improve amending the Flood Control Act of 1948 with SPEECH OF teacher and program quality and strengthen respect to the Middle Rio Grande Project to HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN the overall program. H.R. 2210 would simply authorize programs for water conservation and OF MAINE undermine a program which has been a major control of phreatic vegetation, and for other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success. purposes. f On June 12, 2003, the Tenth Circuit Court Thursday, July 24, 2003 of Appeals upheld the Federal District Court’s The House in Committee of the Whole OFFSET OF FEDERAL TAX RE- opinion determining that the Bureau of Rec- House on the State of the Union had under FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL lamation ‘‘has the discretion to reduce deliv- consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize TAX DEBTS eries of water . . . comply with the Endan- the Head Start Act to improve the school gered Species Act.’’ readiness of disadvantaged children, and for This lawsuit affirmation rekindled the pas- other purposes: HON. JAMES P. MORAN OF VIRGINIA sionate debate about how we use our water Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, nearly 4 decades IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resources, about the sustainability of our cur- ago, a program was introduced that would for- rent water practices, and whether we are Friday, July 25, 2003 ever change the lives of more than 20 million using our water wisely. American disadvantaged children and their Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am This is a very difficult situation for everyone families. The achievements of Head Start pleased today to be introducing legislation that involved. Some have painted the situation as have become so legendary that I thought it would establish a federal tax refund offset pro- a crisis, as a people versus fish issue. Others was secure. I was wrong. gram for state and local governments. Specifi- state that this ‘‘crisis’’ should be taken as an Instead of directly funding community-based cally, this program would require the federal indication that it is time to recognize the Head Start programs, the School Readiness government to withhold refunds from those in- bottomline of the matter: water is a scarce Act would allow some states to receive ‘‘block dividuals and corporations that still owe state commodity in New Mexico and should be grant’’ funding. States could then use their or local government tax obligations. treated accordingly. own untested standards, avoid federal quality Today, the reverse situation exists. A num- In an effort to find a common-sense ap- oversight, diminish services, weaken the role ber of states allow their own state agencies, proach to sustainable water management in of parents, and shift money to shore up sag- local governments and the Internal Revenue New Mexico and the west, I engaged in exten- ging state budgets. Service to submit a list of delinquent tax- sive discussions with the major stakeholders I have seen examples of the positive impact payers. The state then matches these delin- in the San Juan/Chama water dispute, and of Head Start throughout Maine. At a meeting quent accounts against taxpayers who may shared my concerns directly with United earlier this year, for example, a Head Start fa- qualify for a state tax refund. If a match is States Department of Interior Secretary Gale ther movingly told of his struggle with illness found, the state reduces the refund by the Norton, the person ultimately responsible for and unemployment; he firmly believes that his amount of the delinquency and remits the enforcing the 10th Circuit ruling. children are thriving despite this hardship pri- funds to the claimant. These programs have As a result of these conversations, I am in- marily because of their enrollment in Head proven to be low-cost and highly effective. troducing legislation today that will address Start. Congress recognized the effectiveness of our outmoded water principles and practices. At the same meeting, a graduate of Head these programs and directed the Internal Rev- First, the bill authorizes the Secretary of the Start credited her own success—being the first enue Service to establish a similar program to Interior to contribute to a long-term solution for in her family to gain an advanced degree—to cover claims by other federal agencies, as the Middle Rio Grande River in the State of the program. well as for past-due child support obligations. New Mexico by preventing, reducing, or elimi- Another Mainer wrote to me about her son, In 2000, Congress expanded the program by nating wasteful depletion of waters. This would whose many medical problems at birth led his directing the Treasury Department to accept entail the establishment of a water supply sta- doctor to predict he would be severely men- claims by states for income tax obligations. bilization program at the local level. Under this tally disabled. Enrollment in Early Head Start The legislation I am introducing today builds program, the Secretary would provide financial provided the early intervention that vastly im- on these successful programs by permitting and technical assistance to promote and en- proved his prospects. local governments to participate. The local courage the adoption and implementation of National studies confirm that Head Start governments could submit their outstanding water conservation measures within the Rio works: the gap is narrowed significantly be- tax debts to the Department of the Treasury Grande Basin in New Mexico. tween Head Start children and other children for an offset against any federal tax refund, To accomplish this, the Secretary would in vocabulary and writing skills; once in kinder- just as federal agencies and states do now. enter into cost sharing and other agreements garten, they continue to make substantial This legislation would also permit a claim to with the State and other entities including or- progress in language and math skills. Head be made for any legally enforceable tax obli- ganizations, municipalities, Indian Tribes and Start graduates are less likely than similarly gation owed to the state or local government. Pueblos, and individuals, who use agricultural situated children to repeat a grade, require In an era of tight state and local government or municipal and industrial water from the Rio special education, or be charged or convicted budgets, it is patently unfair to have the tax- Grande River and its tributaries in New Mex- with a crime. They are more likely to complete paying citizenry bear the costs and burdens of ico, including water supplied directly or indi- high school and college and earn more as those who do not pay their fair share. As rectly from the Middle Rio Grande Project or adults than those who did not have the benefit President Kennedy recognized, ‘‘[t]o the extent the San Juan-Chama Project. These collabo- of this program. that some people are dishonest or careless in rative agreements will result in localized deci- Head Start benefits all Americans in the their dealings with the government, the major- sions regarding sustainable water manage- long term. Numerous studies show that for ity is forced to carry a heavier tax burden.’’ ment along the Rio Grande. every dollar spent on Head Start, taxpayers (April 20, 1961) The legislation that I am intro- Second, the bill encourages the implemen- save $4 to $7 in the future due to lower edu- ducing today will provide a means to help dis- tation of water conservation measures that will cation, crime and welfare expenses. Yet, the tribute that burden more equitably. improve water quantity and water quality con- President’s budget for Head Start does not I urge my colleagues to support it. ditions needed to support a sustainable, living

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.071 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1637 river environment within the Middle Rio Mr. Speaker, I introduce this legislation as a Based on the thoughtful comments we have Grande Basin, and will result in conservation, first step to solve a critical problem. We need received, this new legislation reflects a small recreation, and other public benefits. to act now to ensure sustainable water man- number of fair and appropriate modifications, Third, the bill sets a goal to achieve, within agement and conservation in New Mexico. I including the following: three years of the date of enactment of this invite and welcome the support of my col- In response to concerns about potentially legislation, quantifiable improvements in irriga- leagues in the New Mexico Congressional preventing necessary disclosures of the SSN tion efficiencies through the incorporation of Delegation as we continue to confront this and the impact on businesses, customers, and measures such as lining canals and ditches, problem together. the economy, the U.S. Attorney General will and the use of low-flow or drip irrigation sys- f be able to authorize the sale, purchase and tems and other modern hydrological tech- display of SSNs only when necessary and nologies. INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘SOCIAL with restrictions to assure the Social Security Fourth, the bill directs the Secretary to co- SECURITY NUMBER PRIVACY number would not be used to commit fraud or operate with the State of New Mexico, water AND IDENTITY THEFT PREVEN- crime and to prevent risk of individual harm. use organizations, and affected landowners to TION ACT OF 2003’’ Based on feedback from employee benefit develop and implement a comprehensive pro- plan administrators, the legislation makes gram to identify, remove, and control salt HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. clear that sale and purchase of Social Security cedar vegetation in the flood plain of the Rio OF FLORIDA numbers does not include its submission for Grande River and its tributaries, and to replant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES administering employee benefits. and reestablish native vegetation if appro- Friday, July 25, 2003 In response to concerns regarding priate. vulnerabilities in the Social Security Adminis- Fifth, the bill authorizes grants for basic re- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, use of Social Se- tration’s process of issuing Social Security search on technological solutions for access- curity numbers is rampant. When Social Secu- numbers, the bill tightens controls by requiring ing new sources of water including, but not rity numbers were created in 1936, their only a photo ID; raising the standards for issuing limited to, desalinization, and the purification purpose was to track a worker’s earnings so Social Security numbers to babies; and re- of brackish and other types of unpalatable that Social Security benefits could be cal- stricting reissuance of Social Security number water. Furthermore, the bill authorizes grants culated. But today, we literally have a culture cards. for basic research to increase water efficiency. of dependence on Social Security numbers. In response to concerns about the need for For example, Los Alamos National Labs, lo- Businesses and governments use the num- stronger, clearer penalties for SSN misuse, cated in my district, is working to improve ber as the primary way of identifying individ- the legislation provides enhanced criminal technology so that less water will be required uals. All of us know how difficult it is to con- penalties for repeat offenders and for misuse in manufacturing computer microchips. And, duct even the most mundane transactions the bill authorizes funds to conduct studies to associated with drug trafficking, crimes of vio- without having to provide our Social Security lence, and terrorism. The legislation provides quantify the water needs, requirements and number first. It’s no wonder identity theft has rights of tribes and pueblos in the Middle Rio criminal penalties for Social Security employ- become the fastest growing white collar crime. ees who sell Social Security numbers or Grande Basin. Worse yet, terrorists, including those re- Finally, the bill confirms the original inten- cards, as well as for individuals who sell their sponsible for the September 11th attacks, mis- own Social Security number to another. tions of Congress as set forth in the Colorado use SSNs in order to assimilate into our soci- River Storage Project Act of 1956, and the Congress must act to protect the very num- ety. ber it requires each of us to obtain and use San Juan-Chama Project Act 1962. These Barely a day goes by without hearing more Acts set forth the principle purposes under- throughout our lifetime. Providing for uses of examples of the truly devastating effects of lying the furnishing of federal water supplies in Social Security numbers that benefit the public identity theft. Just this month, at a Ways and New Mexico, including water for municipal, do- while protecting these numbers from being Means Subcommittee on Social Security hear- mestic, and industrial uses, and for the con- used by criminals, or even terrorists, is a com- ing, we learned about a widow whose hus- servation of, and I quote from the original au- plex balancing act. This bill achieves that bal- band died in the September 11th attacks on thorizing legislation, ‘‘the scenery, the natural, ance by ensuring Social Security numbers are the World Trade Center—an illegal immigrant historic, and archaeologic objects, and the assigned accurately, exchanged only when used her deceased husband’s Social Security wildlife’’ on lands affected by the project, and necessary, and protected from indiscriminant number to get a driver’s license and to work. ‘‘to mitigate losses of, and improve conditions disclosure. I urge Members to co-sponsor this We also heard about individuals whose credit for, the propagation of fish and wildlife.’’ important legislation. was ruined, who were arrested for crimes they We are in the midst of a very serious f drought, and in New Mexico and across the did not commit, and who spent years and hun- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE west. Our water resources are over-allocated, dreds or even thousands of dollars out of their AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE and an exploding growth in population is own pockets trying to clear their names be- ASSOCIATION’S CONGRESSIONAL stretching these resources to the limits. This cause of identity theft often facilitated by ob- FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM situation is compounded by a water infrastruc- taining the individual’s Social Security number. ture that is inefficient, outdated, and insuffi- Concerns about identity theft are increasing cient to meet our current needs. dramatically. According to the Federal Trade HON. MELISSA A. HART My bill deals with these realities and many Commission, identity theft is the number one OF PENNSYLVANIA other crucial issues. It sets up incentives to consumer complaint—amounting to 43 percent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of complaints received in 2002. In fact, my conserve our water resources and develop Friday, July 25, 2003 collaborative solutions at the local level. It re- state, Florida, is sixth in the nation in the num- stores and protects the Rio Grande River and ber of identity theft victims per 100,000 peo- Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, today it is my the surrounding Bosque, and encourages ple. honor to commend the 50th anniversary of the technological solutions for new sources of Clearly, there is need for a comprehensive American Political Science Association’s Con- water and methods to harness such tech- law to better protect the privacy of Social Se- gressional Fellowship Program. This program nology to increase water efficiency. curity numbers and protect the American pub- provides academic political scientists, journal- Considering the above, if we do not focus lic from being victimized. Today, I re-introduce ists, and members of the executive branch in- collaboratively and make every effort possible the ‘‘Social Security Number Privacy and Iden- valuable learning experiences about how Con- to conserve our water, I believe that New tity Theft Prevention Act of 2003,’’ which is gress works from the inside. In turn, the fel- Mexico, and similarly situated western states, similar to bipartisan legislation introduced dur- lows bring their unique professional expertise will continue to confront similar, if not worse, ing the last Congress. In the public and private and fresh perspectives to Congressional of- water scarcity problems indefinitely. We need sector, the bill would restrict the sale and pub- fices. greater and more conscientious efforts on the lic display of Social Security numbers, limit When I first arrived in Congress back in part of water users to conserve this precious dissemination of Social Security numbers by 2001, an APSA fellow, Amy Black, worked in commodity. And, these users must become credit reporting agencies, make it more difficult my office and helped me research and write more accountable for water waste. My bill pro- for businesses to deny services if a customer legislation. Amy’s work was a great benefit to vides the incentives to conserve our water re- refuses to provide his or her Social Security our office, and her time in my office gave her sources to ensure that all New Mexicans will number and establish civil and criminal pen- new insights for her teaching and academic have water to use in the future. alties for violations. research. I hope other Members will avail

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.075 E25PT1 E1638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 themselves of this excellent opportunity to Iraq are centered on those principles. As we THE RAILROAD COMPETITION ACT benefit from the many ways APSA fellows can lead international efforts to rout out terrorists OF 2003 contribute to their offices. and dictators that usurp fundamental principles I congratulate APSA for the past half a cen- of justice and human rights, we should remain HON. RICHARD H. BAKER tury of providing an innovative learning experi- committed to finding a just and durable settle- OF LOUISIANA ence, and look forward to many more decades ment to the Cyprus problem. An important first of this important cooperative effort. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES step to that commitment is our strong opposi- Friday, July 25, 2003 f tion to Turkey’s 29-year occupation of Cyprus. IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE 29TH Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, today I am joined ANNIVERSARY OF THE TURKISH f by Representatives CHRIS JOHN, DAVID VITTER, OCCUPATION OF CYPRUS and EARL POMEROY to introduce the Railroad IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- Competition Act of 2003, a bill designed to re- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF SARY OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED store a measure of competition to our nation’s AND AMERICA’S SPORTS ILLUS- freight rail marketplace. This bill, I believe, OF CALIFORNIA TRATED: 50 YEARS, 50 STATES, 50 captures the true intentions of railroad deregu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPORTS lation. Friday, July 25, 2003 Like all Americans, Mr. Speaker, I want our Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to national railroad industry to remain the most commemorate the 29th anniversary of the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH efficient in the world. Indeed, our railroad sys- tem is a model for other national systems. My Turkish invasion and occupation of northern OF OHIO Cyprus. On July 20, 1974, Turkey invade Cy- home state of Louisiana in particular relies prus and Turkish forces occupied more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heavily on efficient railroads to deliver product to market and provide the feedstock for our one-third of the island nation, in clear violation Friday, July 25, 2003 of international law. manufacturing base. Without reliable rail serv- Today, thousands of Turkish soldiers, armed Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ice, Louisiana—and all of America—would be economically hamstrung. with the latest weapons, are stationed in the honor and recognition of Sports Illustrated, as Congress deregulated the railroad industry occupied area, making it one of the most mili- they celebrate 50 years of being America’s in 1980 when it passed the Staggers Act. This tarized regions in the world. most respected and popular sports publication. Eighty-five thousand Turks have been law revitalized the industry, built efficiencies in I also stand to recognize America’s Sports Il- brought over from Turkey to colonize the oc- the system, and bolstered the railroads as a lustrated. 50 Years, 50 States, 50 Sports, a cupied area with the aim of changing the de- critical component to America’s transportation mography of the island and controlling the po- yearlong, nationwide celebration building on infrastructure. As Chairman of the Louisiana litical situation. The Greek Cypriot community the premise of sports being an enormous House Committee on Transportation and High- that remains enclaved within the occupied vil- force for good and a major catalyst in giving ways, I observed closely the implementation lages continues to live under conditions of op- Americans a sense of community. and success of the Act. pression, harassment, and deprivation. For 29 Sports Illustrated is one of the most re- However, one lingering element of the Stag- gers Act provides for ‘‘differential pricing,’’ years, divided by a 113-mile barbed wire spected voices in sports media, a magazine which in effect allows railroads to ‘‘price fence that runs across the island, Greek Cyp- that consistently sets the national agenda for gouge’’ customers served by a single railroad riots were prohibited from visiting the northern debate and discussion. This magazine is an Turkish-occupied towns and communities in order to help make up for revenue that is original American brand that each week tells where their families had lived for generations. lost to customers served by more than one Since 1974, the United Nations has been us about ourselves through the prism of railroad. In other words railroads can over- trying to encourage a solution to the Cyprus sports. charge a customer where the railroad is a mo- problem. U.N. Secretary Kofi Annan has spon- Time Inc. founder Henry Luce’s dream that, nopoly to help recover the revenue it loses in sored proximity talks between the President of ‘‘America will have a great National Sports a competitive, multiple-railroad environment. Cyprus, Glafcos Clerides, and Rauf Denktash, Weekly ‘‘ officially became a reality on August Prior to the Staggers Act, the federal gov- the self-proclaimed leader of the occupied 16, 1954, with the launch of Sports Illustrated. ernment administered the finances of railroads by imposing price controls. But by allowing area. Unfortunately, those talks were sus- In the years that have followed, Sports Illus- railroads to institutionalize price gouging, are pended due to Denktash’s abrupt departure trated has lived up to Luce’s lofty notion. from the negotiating table. we not continuing the practice of price con- Americans turn to Sports Illustrated for a de- In January 2002, U.N.-sponsored direct ne- trols? Indeed, is differential pricing the thriving gotiations between the Greek and Turkish finitive word and the defining photographs, for legacy of regulatory control? I believe it is. I sides finally resumed. Later that year, Sec- the most in-depth analysis in sports. assert that differential pricing is no more ‘‘de- retary-General Annan presented a comprehen- Let us support Sports Illustrated as they regulation’’ than the artificially imposed gov- sive new plan aimed at reunifying Cyprus. Un- launch their nationwide multi-media program: ernment price controls that existed before fortunately, unlike the Government of Cyprus, America’s Sports Illustrated. 50 Years, 50 1980. which promptly accepted the Annan Plan as a States, 50 Sports. This nationwide celebration I do not believe Congress intended to insti- basis for negotiations, the Turkish side re- consists of weekly state-specific sections in tutionalize price gouging when it passed the Staggers Act in 1980. Rather, the Staggers jected the plan. Furthermore, the newly elect- the magazine and four special 50th issues; a ed Cypriot President, Tassos Papadopoulos, Act was an attempt to revive an important in- grassroots mobile marketing tour that will visit accepted Annan’s proposal to submit the U.N. dustry in America’s economy. It was not en- proposal to a referendum. Denktash, however, sporting events that are unique to the state acted to allow the industry to thrive at its cus- rejected a referendum, thereby denying the being visited; a comprehensive and interactive tomers’ expense. When the 108th Congress people in the occupied areas a chance to de- web presence; and a community sports out- reflects back on the success of the Staggers termine their future. reach program to enhance the quality of Act, we can indeed take pride in ‘‘getting it Mr. Speaker, the United States has a na- sports in America’s communities through the right.’’ Congress achieved its goal of resusci- tional interest in fostering peace and stability YMCA of the USA and the National Recre- tating the ailing railroad industry, but Congress in the eastern Mediterranean region. We as a ation and Park Association. Let us commemo- did not intend to sustain the life of this industry nation cannot continue to pretend our NATO rate America’s most respected and popular at the growing, unfair expense of other indus- partner is not in clear violation of international Sports publication on their Golden Anniver- tries. law for its continued illegal occupation of its sary. When Congress passed the Staggers Act in neighbor. 1980 there were over 40 Class I railroads We in the United States pride ourselves for Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me competing for business. Today, after over 50 our respect for fundamental freedoms. Human in honor and recognition of Sports Illustrated mergers and consolidations there are only 7 rights norms are the cornerstone of U.S. for- as it turns 50 in 2004 and celebrates its anni- Class I railroads in North America and four of eign policy. The war on terrorism and our ef- versary with the most ambitious initiative in the them control over 95 percent of the railroad forts to restore democracy in Afghanistan and history of the magazine. business.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.078 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1639 This unprecedented consolidation has led to Removal of ‘‘Paper Barriers’’: Prohibits in- Ethiopia’s rejection comes at a time when whole states, regions and entire industries be- cluding paper barriers in future sales or both countries are appealing for millions of coming captive to a single railroad. This level leases of rail line to short line or regional dollars in food aid to alleviate a four-year of concentration and the lack of competition it railroads and allows the STB to invalidate drought. The failure to settle the border dis- such provisions that have been in existence pute will not come cheap. Maintaining a has brought were never envisioned by Con- for 10 years. 4,000 strong United Nations buffer force has gress in the 1980 Act. Removal of ‘‘Anti-Competitive Conduct’’ already cost about $500m (euro 420m), which Over this same period the agency that ad- Test from Terminal Area and Switching could have been better spent feeding starving ministers rail law, the Surface Transportation Agreements Policy of ICC/STB: Changes the rural families. Board, has produced rulings, which have ‘‘antitrust’’ test added in mid–1980s by the Donor countries cannot sit idly by while skewed the freight rail market place to the former Interstate Commerce Commission to positions harden to a point where future point that it is now a Federally protected mo- the statutory ‘‘public interest’’ test included compromise becomes impossible. While there nopoly. Railroads are operating within the law, in the terminal area and switching agree- is an understandable reluctance to use hu- ment provisions of the ICC Termination Act. manitarian aid as a bargaining chip, they but that law is outdated given the current num- Tri-Annual DOT Study of Extent of Rail- should leave Ethiopia in no doubt that ber of railroads and market conditions of the to-Rail Competition. longer-term development aid is at risk. And new century. Areas of Inadequate Rail Competition: On they should firmly spell out this link before Mr. Speaker, as you may know, Louisiana petition of a state, the STB may declare all Ethiopia’s ruling party conference takes industry is in dire straits. Every month compa- or part of a state to be an area of inadequate place this autumn, when Mr. Meles risks nies announce closures, lay offs, and moves— rail competition. Special rail customer rem- being boxed in by the impassioned national- depriving our economically struggling state of edies apply in such areas. istic rhetoric of his colleagues. There is far hundreds of important jobs. When these jobs Rail Customer Advocacy Office Established more at stake here than the relationship be- are lost, so are the workers’ pensions, sala- at Department of Agriculture. tween Ethiopia and Eritrea. ries, and health benefits. When hundreds of f f jobs are lost, it affects other small businesses THE HORN IN PERIL COMMENDING THE JAPANESE that rely on workers to keep them viable. AMERICAN NATIONAL BOWLING Though Louisiana industry faces many fi- ASSOCIATION nancial challenges, premier among them is the HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS cost to do business—and aside from energy OF NEW YORK HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA supply, the most expensive cost of business is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA the artificially inflated rates imposed on Lou- Friday, July 25, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES isiana companies that, through no fault of their own, exist under a railroad monopoly. Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I Friday, July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, this situation is not exclusive submit the following document for the CON- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to Louisiana. It exists in West Virginia, North GRESSIONAL RECORD. recognize the Japanese American National Dakota, Idaho, Georgia, Florida, Montana, [From the Financial Times, June 17, 2003] Bowling Association (JANBA). From its noble Minnesota—in fact, Mr. Speaker, there is not THE HORN IN PERIL inception to oppose discrimination after World a state in the union free from this blemish on When is a ‘‘final and binding’’ decision War II, JANBA continues to be a forum for so- the free enterprise system. reached by a neutral body of legal experts cial interaction and friendly competition for its The bill we are introducing today will truly open to negotiation? The international com- thousands of members throughout the United match the deregulation goals of the Staggers munity is facing this question in the Horn of States. Act with the tried and true American tradition Africa, where the regional giant Ethiopia has rejected as ‘‘unacceptable’’ a Border Com- After internment in World War II, Japanese of a competitive free market. Americans trying to return to a life of normalcy Our bill takes deregulation to a higher level mission ruling on its border with tiny Eri- trea. discovered bowling as an engaging social pur- by fortifying healthy market competition. The The outside world was appalled when two suit. The sport quickly became a popular pas- bill would remove artificial protections main- of Africa’s poorest countries went to war in time with many joining bowling leagues and tained by an outdated policy which allows 1998. It heaved a sigh of relief when both gov- competitions. However, a restriction against freight railroads to operate in an atmosphere ernments agreed, after losing at least 70,000 Japanese Americans on the national stage which no other business in the country en- lives, to submit their frontier to inter- was quickly realized. joys—including exemption from anti-trust law. national arbitration. But Ethiopia’s rejec- In 1947, Mr. Rokuro ‘‘Fuzzy’’ Shimada was Mr. Speaker, I urge all pro-market, pro-con- tion of the unanimous decision reached by a Border Commission sitting in The Hague has planning to bowl in a Santa Clara bowling sumer, pro-deregulation, pro-fairness, projobs, league. However, he was denied acceptance pro-economy, pro-transportation, and pro-rail- raised the prospect of, at worst, a new war and, at best, an indefinite stand-off. due to the league’s ‘‘whites only’’ membership road Members to join me in completing the External donors sympathise with the policy set by the American Bowling Congress deregulation goals of the Staggers Act of 1980 tricky position in which the ruling places (ABC). In objection, the National Japanese by cosponsoring the Railroad Competition Act Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s prime minister. American Citizens League (JACL) Nisei Bowl- of 2003. Undermined by hardliners in his own party, ing Tournament was birthed later that year. THE RAILROAD COMPETITION ACT OF 2003 Mr. Meles is also resented by ordinary Ethio- The selected venue was Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarification of National Rail Policy: pians who have never accepted the independ- ence of Eritrea, their former coastal prov- the headquarters of the National JACL at that Clarifies that the STB has the following pri- time. Despite its inaugural year, the tour- mary objectives: (1) ensuring effective com- ince. Foreign governments know that losing petition among rail carriers at origins and Badme, the settlement that was the nament was able to attract nearly 300 partici- destinations; (2) maintaining reasonable flashpoint for the war, represents a symbolic pants. rates in the absence of effective competition; humiliation for the prime minister. They Admirably, Mr. ‘‘Fuzzy’’ Shimada was in- (3) maintaining consistent and efficient rail also nurse a certain distaste for an authori- ducted into the ABC Hall of Fame as a Pio- transportation service for rail shippers, in- tarian Eritrean government that has jailed neer in 1997, after the discriminatory rules cluding the timely provision of rail cars; and domestic dissenters and closed down the pri- were absolved in 1951. (4) ensuring that small carload and inter- vate press. From 1947 to 1973, the National JACL Nisei But if international arbitration were easy modal shippers are not precluded from ac- Bowling Tournament was held annually at cessing the rail system. for losing parties to swallow, wars would Requirement that Railroads Must Quote never occur in the first place. If the Border multiple locations across the United States. Rates to Their Customers: In order to in- Commission’s decision on Badme were to go Then in 1974, the Japanese American Na- crease rail customer access to competition, unenforced, Eritrea could reconsider its tional Bowling Association was spawned when railroads must quote rates between any two prompt pull-out from the contested Greater it was agreed by the JACL Advisory Board of points on their systems where freight move- Hanish Island, allotted by an international Bowling to form a separate organization from ments can originate, terminate or be trans- court to Yemen in 1998. Nigeria could con- the JACL. Mr. Ozzie Shimada acted as the ferred, when requested by the customer. tinue to defy the International Court of Jus- president pro tem for the first year. Arbitration of Certain Rail Rate, Service tice’s ruling last year that the oil-rich and Other Disputes: Provides final offer arbi- Bakassi Peninsula belongs to Cameroon. The Annual JANBA Tournament has contin- tration (baseball arbitration), at the choice ‘‘Might is right’’ must not become the decid- ued its heralded traditions passed down from of the non-rail parry to a dispute, for all rail ing principle in territorial disputes across the JACL. Recently, the 2003 JANBA tour- rate matters and other disputes at the STB Africa, where so many colonial borders cut nament was held in San Francisco. Over 800 involving a railroad charge. across cultural and ethnic lines. men and women bowlers of all ages enjoyed

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.081 E25PT1 E1640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 competing in multiple tournament formats dur- ics and management. He is a pioneer in his HONORING OUTSTANDING TEACH- ing the weeklong event. field, utilizing distance learning through broad- ERS IN THE 5TH CONGRES- Mr. Speaker, I commend the Japanese cast and video-based telecourses, interactive SIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS American National Bowling Association television, online courses, and cooperative (JANBA) for its courageous beginnings to op- education. He has devoted thirteen years to HON. JEB HENSARLING pose segregation in the aftermath of World educating youth at the College of Southern OF TEXAS War II and providing a venue for social inter- Maryland. He believes that the only way to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES action and friendly competition for fellow teach students is to reach students. Morton in- Americans. tegrates his own life lessons into his teachings Friday, July 25, 2003 f by drawing on his fifteen years of military and Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am private sector experience. In 2000, the Asso- privileged to honor some of the most treas- EDUCATORS HONORED BY THE AS- ciation of Collegiate Business Schools and ured individuals in the Fifth Congressional Dis- SOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COL- Programs (Region 2) awarded Morton the trict of Texas, our public school teachers. As LEGE TRUSTEES Teaching Excellence Award. For the past two a product of the public school system, from years, the faculty at CSM selected the pro- kindergarten to graduate school, I am espe- HON. STENY H. HOYER fessor to receive the Faculty Excellence cially proud to recognize the work of teachers OF MARYLAND Award. Morton’s expertise in his subject, posi- in my district. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive attitude toward his students, and passion Public school teachers are unsung heroes Friday, July 25, 2003 for teaching draw admiration from his peers who labor tirelessly in the classrooms and on and pupils alike. the playing fields. They are the backbone of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our education system in Texas and truly wor- recognize two faculty members of the College On this day, I would like to recognize these individuals for their achievements in the field thy of high praise in this chamber. of Southern Maryland who have been honored While you will never find a teacher on a For- by the Association of Community College of education. Teaching is one of the most im- portant professions in our Nation today and it tune 500 list, teachers train and educate the Trustees. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Elaine men and women who become leaders in our Ryan, is the recipient of the 2003 Chief Exec- is important to recognize those outstanding teachers for educating our Nation’s youth and nation’s economy, government, and houses of utive Officer Award and Professor Bill Morton worship. Teachers push our children to learn is the recipient of the 2003 Faculty Member inspiring them to succeed in life. Dr. Elaine Ryan and Professor Bill Morton have worked and make a contribution to our communities, Award. and all too often they do so without the thanks Mr. Speaker, the ACCT awards program is hard to achieve this outstanding award pre- sented by the ACCT. Their dedicated service that they so richly deserve. Public school very competitive at a national level. This pro- teachers are some of our communities’ most gram annually recognizes the contributions to the College of Southern Maryland, to their profession and to their community has bene- valued leaders. made by trustees, chief executives and faculty Many school districts in the Fifth District of members. The association is a non-profit edu- fited and enriched the lives of so many. South- ern Maryland is fortunate to have such com- Texas honor their Teachers of the Year, and cational organization of governing boards, rep- today I am pleased to showcase several indi- resenting more than 6,500 elected and ap- mitted professionals and we all thank and con- gratulate them for a job well done. viduals whose care, dedication and hard work pointed trustees. have earned them that special recognition. Being selected the recipient of the 2003 They include: Nancy Bagwell—Dallas ISD; f Chief Executive Officer award is a great honor Paula Conditt—Malakoff ISD; Jason and privilege. Dr. Ryan has devoted over thirty 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF LODGE Cunningham—Malakoff ISD; Lisa years to the College of Southern Maryland NO. 83 IN LEBANON, MISSOURI Cunningham—Richardson ISD; Shannon Han- and in 1998, was appointed the college’s third sel—Palestine ISD; Joy Hounsel—Sunnyvale president. She is the first female to hold such ISD; Betty Mendoilea—Elkhart ISD; Nancy responsibility at this college. Under her leader- HON. IKE SKELTON Northcutt—Palestine ISD; Jennifer Pugh— ship, the community college has become a re- Malakoff ISD; Cindy Smith—Malakoff ISD; OF MISSOURI gional institution serving three counties with Rick Urbanczyk—Richardson ISD; Ann Wil- four campuses. According to the 2003 Mary- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son—Mabank ISD. land Higher Education Commission Report on Friday, July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, these teachers have gone Retention, Transfer and Graduation Rates, the above and beyond the call of duty. I thank College of Southern Maryland ranked first in Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take them for their service to our children and our the State for the highest four-year graduation this means to recognize the 150th anniversary future. and transfer rates among Maryland community of the Laclede Lodge No. 83 of the Grand f colleges for its first-time, full-time entering Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted freshman class of 1998. This is a significant Masons in Lebanon, Missouri. The Free- UNITED STATES-CHILE FREE achievement for the college. Dr. Ryan, as masons of this lodge have worked diligently TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- CEO, no doubt has had a very active part in and provided many hours of community serv- TATION ACT making the college as successful as it is ice in Lebanon and Laclede County. today. She is admired and respected for her SPEECH OF Lodge No. 83 was chartered in 1854 and administrative ability, intellect, and love of her the first Master of this lodge was Dr. I.W. HON. LANE EVANS community. She is very active in her commu- Greenstreet. The lodge was first located on OF ILLINOIS nity serving on the Governor’s Information Wood Street in ‘‘Old Town’’ Lebanon. Cur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Technology Board, the Southern Maryland rently the lodge is located at the corner of Workforce Investment Board, the Charles Thursday, July 24, 2003 Second and Madison Streets in Lebanon. County’s Vision in Teamwork and Leadership Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I am here today organization and the Board of Directors for the The Laclede Lodge and its members have to express my concerns regarding both the Maryland Mentoring Partnerships, as well as stood the test of time. From the beginning, the Chile Free Trade Agreement and the Singa- many other community organizations. She is a lodge had to survive a Civil War and hard- pore Free Trade Agreement. role model for many young people in the com- ships from local congregations who did not un- While, I support free trade with Chile and munity and has been nationally recognized for derstand the mystic brotherhood. Today the Singapore in principle, this agreement is a se- her efforts in education. lodge thrives in a wonderful community and rious erosion of the noble position we stood No college can be successful without the in- gives back to that community at every turn. up for in prior agreements in regards to up- telligent and caring men and women who Mr. Speaker, the Ancient Free and Accept- holding labor rights. I recognize that free trade strive everyday to make a difference in the ed Masons can be proud of the 150 year his- has the potential to provide an opportunity to lives of today’s youth. Having professors who tory they have in Lodge No. 83 and with the expand markets for U.S. goods and services. love to teach students is what makes a col- Lebanon and Laclede County communities. I However, if we do not first guarantee fair lege the best that it can be. Professor Bill Mor- know the Members of the House will join me trade; we do not have free trade. ton has been recognized by the ACCT for his in congratulating Lodge No. 83 for 150 years Fair trade agreements are an important way innovative instruction in accounting, econom- of fine service. to maintain the United States’ leadership in

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.084 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1641 upholding fundamental human rights. By en- Deegan began his service to South Floridians fighting force positioned inside the structure. tering into free trade agreement with countries as a paramedic, and now he is to be com- Due to the ferocity of Pete’s squad, the enemy that already abide by labor standards equiva- mended upon his retirement as the division believed they were under attack from a much lent to our own, we can prevent the exploi- chief in charge of emergency medical serv- larger force and threw down their weapons. tation of the weak, the uneducated, the poor, ices. This is just one of the many heroic events and others. Children should not be working 60 Although Halpert and Deegan pursued dif- that Pete Jimenez participated in during World hour weeks in unsafe factories for pennies a ferent paths, they remained bound by their War II. As the war ended, Pete was decorated day. Not one person in this Congress wants shared commitment to community welfare. with several medals, representing the valor that to happen, but unfair trade agreements Since 1978, Pembroke Pines has experienced and courage he displayed. He would go on to mitigate these abuses to occur by ignoring the tremendous growth from about 14,000 to receive the World War II Victory Medal, four opportunity to set minimum standards. 160,000 residents. Surely, with this immense Bronze Stars for participation in the Nor- This is not to say that either Chile or Singa- growth in population comes the enormous re- mandy, Northern France, Central Europe, and pore do not abide by the five core, internation- sponsibility of protecting its citizens. Instead of Rhineland campaigns and two Bronze Stars ally-recognized, labor rights. However, the so- viewing this growth as an obstacle, Halpert for heroism and valor. Pete would also receive called ‘‘enforce your own labor protections’’ and Deegan saw providing care and services the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple provisions in the Chile and Singapore Agree- to all Pembroke Pines’ residents as a chal- Heart, as Pete was wounded five times in bat- ments are dangerous templates for future ne- lenge, and they ensured the utmost quality in tle. Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues here gotiations. The maintenance of minimal labor fire protection and emergency medical serv- today in congratulating Pete and in recog- standards must be insured through explicit re- ices. nizing this prestigious honor. This recognition quirements outlining our expectations for work- Upon their retirement, I am pleased to take to Pete for the work he did for our country is this opportunity to celebrate their amazing ers’ protection. Not only have we not defined long overdue, and I am proud to bring his service to Broward County. Clearly, dedicated labor standards in these current agreements, achievements to the attention of this body of we have also not given ourselves a means to citizens such as these individuals serve as an Congress today. Congratulations and thanks address any violation of labor rights in the fu- example to us all, highlighting the extent to again, Pete, for your many years of hard work ture. This is simply unacceptable. which fellow citizens are actually everyday he- on behalf of the United States. The negotiation of the U.S.-Jordan Free roes. Though the Pembroke Pines Fire De- f Trade Agreement sought this explicit protec- partment and EMS will surely miss their com- tion for workers. The Chile and Singapore mitment and service, each man has left an in- DR. DONALD M. TOPPING Free Trade Agreements are a definite step in delible impression on their respective institu- the wrong direction in regards to labor rights. tions that will last a lifetime. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO As a nation, we have continuously stood up Mr. Speaker, it is truly a special occasion for OF GUAM for the rights and protection of all workers. We me to honor Mr. Halpert and Mr. Deegan, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cannot sacrifice workers and their protection to have embodied community leadership and Friday, July 25, 2003 save a buck on a pair of shoes simply be- strength as upstanding Floridians for over 25 cause they are somewhere around the world. years. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the late Dr. Donald M. Topping We must factor in the cost of abdicating our f responsibility to protect both our workers and of Huntington, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 73 on June 29, 2003. He workers the world over. Without explicit pro- HONORING PETE JIMENEZ will be remembered for his contributions in tection for laborers it is not free trade because preserving the Chamorro culture, especially there is no price for human dignity. HON. SCOTT McINNIS his work with the Chamorro language of Guam Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that I come OF COLORADO and the Northern Marianas. here to oppose these agreements. Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Topping leaves behind his wife, Priscilla gave away its ability to amend trade agree- Friday, July 25, 2003 Topping, and his children Miles and Lee Minh ments last year and, therefore, the only option Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this Topping, Jason Kesolei, Dee Johnson and I have to express my opposition to the labor Leslie Jensen. He also leaves behind eight rights provisions is to vote against the trade body of Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to a courageous and dedicated veteran grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. agreements in whole. Therefore, I will oppose Dr. Topping was Professor Emeritus of Lin- of our state, Pete Jimenez of Pueblo, Colo- these agreements and urge my colleagues to guistics at the University of Hawaii. He was rado. As a member of the Army’s infamous E vote them down. also a founding member of the department. Company in World War II, Pete gallantly f Dr. Topping was also responsible for co- served, protecting our freedoms on the field of founding the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii in HONORING SAM HALPERT AND battle. Pete is the newest recipient of the 1993. He served as its president until 2003 JOHN DEEGAN Croix de Guerre, a medal given by the Presi- and received the Ho’omaluhia, or Peacemaker dent of France for uncommon heroism, valor, award, for advocating drug policy reforms on HON. PETER DEUTSCH and bravery during battle. Pete has also been Hawaii. Dr. Topping was also the director of OF FLORIDA named a Knight of the Legion of Honor. This the Pacific and Asian Linguistics Institute from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is the most prestigious of French military 1969–1974 and director of the Social Science awards, and past recipients include President Friday, July 25, 2003 Research Institute from 1974–1996. Ronald Reagan, President George Bush, and Dr. Donald Topping was considered a mod- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr Speaker, I rise today Secretary of State Colin Powell. I would like to ern pioneer of the Chamorro language and with great pleasure to honor Mr. Sam Halpert join my colleagues in congratulating Pete and was the main voice for modernizing the and Mr. John Deegan of Pembroke Pines, FL, recognizing his deeds here today. Chamorro language through his work on the distinguished civil servants, contemporary Pete will receive these commendations for reference grammar and the orthography. As American heroes, and great Floridians. events that took place throughout World War an English professor at the former Territorial Now more than ever, our nation needs II, but particularly on September 17, 1944. On College of Guam, Dr. Topping taught himself strong leaders—leaders who can be relied this day, Pete voluntarily took command of a the Chamorro language with the help of upon to protect the public from a growing patrol whose mission was to enter the city and friends and neighbors in an effort to help his number of natural disasters, the spread of ter- knock out an enemy 20mm embedded cannon students learn English. He went on to author rorism, and crime in our city streets. Mr. that was holding up the Allied advance. They the books, Spoken Chamorro, in 1969; Halpert and Mr. Deegan exemplify the types of were also told to investigate a vast under- Chamorro Reference Grammar, in 1973; and heroes that describe a quarter century of serv- ground structure that was possibly holding an the Chamorro-English Dictionary, with Pedro ice to local communities and to our country. American prisoner of war. In the destruction of Ogo and Bernadita Dungca, in 1975, which Through hard work and effort, they have pro- the 20mm cannon, Pete single handedly killed put the Chamorro language into written form. tected the South Florida community and its two German soldiers while exposed to enemy Dr. Topping’s work demonstrated that the citizens for over a combined total of 50 years. fire. As Pete approached the underground Chamorro language had very unique features Mr. Halpert, who began his career fighting structure, his squad encountered a number of that could be best understood as an fires as a volunteer in the 1970s, has most re- enemy soldiers. After a significant struggle, Austronesian Language rather than the pop- cently served as the city’s fire marshal. Mr. they accepted the surrender of a 200 man ular misconception of Spanish origins. His

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.088 E25PT1 E1642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 work with the Bilingual Education Project was and their families, and this is just one more Mr. LEACH. Mr. Chairman, Head Start is unprecedented in the efforts to protect the pre- example of their efforts. I look forward to work- one of the semiannual innovations in edu- cious culture of the Chamorro people through ing with the Fleet Reserve Association and cation in the history of America. The bill before their language. His genius and contributions to many other colleagues in seeing enactment of us, the School Readiness Act of 2003, is not the Chamorro language as well as all the lan- this legislation. as catastrophic as its critics tonight are sug- guages of Micronesia cannot be overstated. f gesting. No program, however successful, is On behalf of the people of Guam, I would immune to improvement. On the other hand, like to extend our condolences to the family of PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET the kind of demonstration block grant ap- the late Dr. Donald Topping. The people of ACCESS ACT proach included in this legislation could over Guam will always be grateful for his work with time transform Head Start programming in SPEECH OF the Chamorro language. It is through the work such a way as to weaken the federal nexus of a man like Dr. Topping that a greater un- HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO and allow states discretionary authority that derstanding and appreciation of the cultures of OF ILLINOIS could, in the name of seeking higher stand- the world can be gained. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ards, actually diminish those standards. f Thursday, July 24, 2003 Of particular concern to me is that the bill authorizes the removal of certain civil rights MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight protections that have historically accompanied COMFORT ACT in strong support of H.R. 2427, a bill that will virtually all federal programs. I have voted in help lower the cost of prescription drugs for the past to allow religious organizations in HON. WALTER B. JONES our seniors. I applaud the efforts of Rep- their religious pursuits to be exempt from cer- OF NORTH CAROLINA resentatives EMERSON, GUTKNECHT and EMAN- tain federal mandates, but organizations using IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UEL to get this bill to the floor for a vote. federal funds for secular missions should not For many years now, I have supported add- Friday, July 25, 2003 be allowed to operate outside the scope of the ing a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare laws that apply to everyone else. Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, program. While I have strong concerns about The irony of removing civil rights standards I rise today to introduce the Military Retiree the bill that passed the House last month on from Head Start programs is that Head Start Survivor Comfort Act. This legislation is a sim- this subject, I am hopeful a good final product is an opportunity initiative disproportionately ple provision aimed to provide a small amount can be worked out with the Senate that will in- aimed at disadvantaged kids. The message of of relief to surviving beneficiaries of military re- deed give prescription drug relief for our sen- removal of civil rights protections from Head tirees. iors. This bill tonight is an important part of Start programs is that kids would be asked to As my colleagues may be aware, federal that effort. While helping seniors with the costs work hard but not expect to work here. regulations require the Defense Finance Ac- of their drugs is critical, we must also take Under Title 1 of the School Readiness Act, counting Service (DFAS) to terminate payment steps to lower the cost of prescription drugs. there are certain quality improvements called of the retired pay upon notification of the retir- It is no secret that U.S. seniors pay far more for that were consensus in the committee and ee’s death. Once the surviving spouse or ben- for the same drugs than seniors in Canada, are acknowledged as steps forward by both eficiary notifies the finance center, DFAS then Europe and other parts of the world. For ex- sides in the debate this evening. The principal electronically withdraws the entirety of the last ample, the same prescription for Prilosec controversy relates to the block grant ap- payment from the deceased retiree’s checking costs $112 in the U.S., but only $59.00 in proach in Title 2 and on this subject, I support account. Then several weeks later, the retir- Canada and $49.25 in Europe. H.R. 2427 the amendment of Representative George Mil- ee’s beneficiary will receive a check in the would allow the reimportation of U.S.-pro- ler of California which embraces the Title 1 mail containing a pro-rated portion of the mili- duced drugs into the U.S. to take advantage provisions of the bill but remolds Title 2 to tary pay for the days for which the retiree was of these lower prices. more closely parallel the way Head Start serv- still living. However, the pharmaceutical industry is ices are currently provided. The current process rightfully and sensibly desperate to maintain its ability to force sen- My sense is that this evening’s Floor debate seeks to only pay military retirees for when iors to pay the highest possible prices for pre- has been rife with rhetorical excesses on both they are alive, but it can and often does have scription drugs. Seniors in the U.S. should not sides, but while I am convinced of the good an adverse impact on the retiree’s beneficiary. have to supply the profit margin for the pre- will of the bill’s architect, Mike Castle of Dela- Many of these surviving spouses or caregivers scription drug industry. Too many people have ware, I share the reservations of experts in the are living on fixed incomes. When the retire- to make the choice between eating dinner and field about the approach the majority pro- ment pay is deposited, they use those funds buying their medicine. Too many people are poses. While all federal programs deserve to to pay things like rent, medical expenses, or cutting their pills in half to make their prescrip- be reviewed with an eye to improvement, the other living expenses. Automatically with- tions last longer. We can do something about case for structural change of the kind envi- drawing those funds can inadvertently cause that by passing this bill tonight. sioned in this legislation is uncompelling. rent checks to bounce and place great addi- Mr. Speaker, the Senate prescription drug Head Start is an American success story. It tional financial strain on a beneficiary when legislation contains a reimportation provision. I deserves the respect of this body. they are already faced with great loss and the urge my colleagues to support this legislation f prospect of additional costs associated with so it can be included in the final version of the the military retiree’s death. Medicare prescription drug bill. By conserv- TRIBUTE TO CHESTERFIELD In many respects, a military spouse has pro- ative estimates, we can save our seniors $630 SMITH vided equal service and sacrifices as the mili- billion over the next decade by passing this tary members themselves. While they may not legislation. Our seniors deserve equity with HON. KATHERINE HARRIS seniors elsewhere in the world. I urge my col- face the perils of combat, they often raise fam- OF FLORIDA leagues to vote in favor of H.R. 2427. ilies alone, endure long separations, and pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vide a mutual safety net for other military fami- f lies. This legislation seeks to recognize that Friday, July 25, 2003 SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 sacrifice by forgiving the overpayment made to Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, this nation lost the surviving beneficiary if that beneficiary has SPEECH OF one of its greatest lawyers, leaders, and a joint bank account with the military retiree. In statesmen last week. Chesterfield Smith was order to offset some of the minimal cost, the HON. JAMES A. LEACH not only my neighbor and friend; he was a role recipient receiving the overpayment would OF IOWA model and an icon of probity, integrity, and de- forgo the first month of Survivor Benefit Plan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cency. payments. The individual amounts will be Thursday, July 24, 2003 Chesterfield Smith set the bar for anyone small, but they will provide great comfort to who aspires to a legal or public service career. The House in Committee of the Whole those who are already losing much. House on the State of the Union had under His model of leadership, vision, and strength In closing, I would like to thank the Fleet consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize of character had an enormous impact upon Reserve Association for their great assistance the Head Start Act to improve the school my family. He sought the truth, regardless of in working with me on this legislation. They readiness of disadvantaged children, and for the political consequences. His dedication to are dedicated advocates for military personnel other purposes: our nation’s justice system rightly earned him

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.089 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1643 recognition as ‘‘America’s Lawyer’’ and as ‘‘the Barbara was the wife of the late General 1865, Golden Era 1866–1945, and Modern conscience of the legal profession.’’ Wes Schott and mother of the late Christopher Era 1946–Present. In highlighting all these pe- Reared in the Southwest Florida town of Ar- D. Schott. She is survived by her son, Ken- riods, the Hall of Fame seeks to show the cadia, Chesterfield Smith served his country neth and daughter-in-law, Marian Castro continuing growth of the railroad industry. heroically in World War II, earning the Bronze Schott of San Diego, California. She is also Currently, the National Railroad Hall of Star while fighting with General George S. survived by her grandchildren, Derreth Schott Fame in Galesburg is simply looking for Con- Patton’s 3rd Army in Europe. Following his Painter of Herndon, Virginia, Gwendolyn D. gressional recognition. The same thing that discharge with the rank of major in 1945, he Schott of Hickory, North Carolina, and Charles they have been doing since 1995, when I first returned to his native Florida to attend law Wesley Schott III of Escondido, California and introduced this resolution. It is high time that school at the University of Florida. four great-grandchildren. we recognize this self-funded, self-directed He began his law practice with the firm of Barbara Schott will be remembered for her program for the contribution that it is bringing Treadwell & Treadwell in Arcadia, joining the volunteer work which began in 1940 with the to preserving the history of this mighty industry firm of Holland, Bevis, & McCrae in the neigh- American Red Cross. She was a tireless vol- and therefore this nation. boring community of Bartow one year and unteer in both the military and private sectors, f one-half later. Achieving the status of partner especially medical services organizations. Bar- in record time, Chesterfield Smith began to bara served on the board of directors for both HONORING HOWARD CASH AND build what would become the nation’s eighth the Fort Worth and Roswell Good Neighbor GENE CODES CORPORATION largest law firm upon a foundation of skilled Council. She also established the Arlington professionalism, unassailable ethics, and dedi- Ladies, a military wives club, and the Air HON. JOHN D. DINGELL cated public service. Force-wide Dependents Assistance Program, OF MICHIGAN In 1964, the Florida Bar recognized Ches- now referred to as Family Services. But the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terfield Smith’s extraordinary leadership abili- people of Guam will especially remember Bar- Friday, July 25, 2003 ties by electing him its President. He was ap- bara for actively promoting broader military pointed Chairman of the Florida Constitutional interaction with the civilian communities on Mr. DINGELL Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Revision Commission in 1965, where he chal- Guam. acknowledge and celebrate President Howard lenged and defeated the grip on power of the Barbara will also be remembered for her ef- Cash and the employees of Gene Codes Cor- ‘‘Pork Chop Gang,’’ a group of rural Florida forts to advance the Fine Arts. Her cultural poration on their inexhaustible efforts and im- legislators who had dominated Florida’s state contributions include the Guam Arts Society, mense accomplishments in identifying the re- government through the repugnant device of the Children’s Theater Guild, the Achievement mains of those killed at the World Trade Cen- malapportionment. Rewards for College Scientists, the Costume ter in New York on September 11, 2001. Over The entire nation became familiar with Club of Los Angeles, and the Auxiliary of the the course of the past few years, Mr. Cash Chesterfield Smith’s courage and unwavering Neighborhood Youth Council. Barbara was and the Gene Codes employees have proven commitment to principle during his presidency also an active member in the Los Angeles and themselves to be truly amazing under some of of the American Bar Association in 1973 and Santa Monica Pi Beta Phi Club. the most challenging circumstances imag- 1974. Stating his reasoning simply but power- On behalf of the people of Guam, I extend inable. fully through the words ‘‘no man is above the our condolences to the family of Barbara On September 26, 2001, Mr. Cash and his law,’’ he issued the first public call for an in- Crittenden Schott. Her selfless love of human- employees responded to a call to service vestigation of President Nixon’s role in the ity will serve as an example for us to model when the New York City Office of the Chief Watergate break-in. our lives after. Medical Examiner requested that the Gene Codes Corporation assist in the process of While his potent sense of justice helped f steer our nation through a period of great peril identifying the victims of the World Trade Cen- to our Constitution, Chesterfield Smith’s funda- INTORDUCTION OF A RESOLUTION ter terrorist attack. The challenge was to cre- mental sense of right and wrong helped guide RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL ate software capable of matching DNA ex- his beloved Florida through the turmoil of the RAILROAD HALL OF FAME IN tracted from thousands of remains at Ground civil rights movement. He served as an out- GALESBURG, ILLINOIS Zero to the list of close to 3000 missing per- spoken opponent of segregation, while trans- sons. Motivated by the anguish caused by the forming his law firm into a model of diversity. HON. LANE EVANS horrific attacks on our country, the Gene In 1997, Governor Lawton Chiles formally OF ILLINOIS Codes staff unanimously agreed to undertake recognized Chesterfield Smith as a Great Flo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a complex project that was proving to be im- possible using current technology. Moreover, ridian. In 2002, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Friday, July 25, 2003 Bader Ginsburg presented Smith with the Lau- Gene Codes decided to complete the project rie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award, describing him Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I am here today at cost. As a consequence, the Corporation as ‘‘among the brightest, boldest, bravest, all- to introduce a Resolution that would recognize suffered its first unprofitable quarter in eight- around most effective lawyers ever bred in the National Railroad Hall in Galesburg, Illi- and-a-half years. Florida and the USA.’’ nois. As thousands of families anxiously awaited Mr. Speaker, as we mourn the passing of The American Railroad industry has enjoyed the results, the entire technical staff began this great American, may the light of his pas- a long history in this country. Its impact on the working solely on the Trade Center project, sionate commitment to the legal profession, to economy, science, technology, national de- thus committing to extremely long hours and a our nation, and to humanity at large continue fense, and our national lifestyle is immeas- great deal of emotional wear and tear. The to animate our dreams and aspirations as urable. For that reason, a private group has employees’ inexhaustible labor and long hours public servants. gathered in Galesburg, Illinois to create a Na- epitomize the indomitable spirit and unity of tional Railroad Hall of Fame. The mission of the American people. The precision and effec- f the Hall of Fame focuses on the men and tiveness of their software, Mass Fatality Identi- BARBARA CRITTENDEN SCHOTT women whose ingenuity and labor built, devel- fication System (M–FISys), embodies the limit- oped and maintained one of our nation’s less dedication and expertise of the Gene HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO greatest forms of transportation. They are Codes staff. OF GUAM building this to remind us of the history of this Howard Cash and his corporation have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES industry and to inspire us to continue the been at the forefront of commercial American ingenuity that developed our railroad bioinformatics developments since 1984. Friday, July 25, 2003 system. Former Michigan Governor John Engler ap- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today For 2001, they introduced the first induct- pointed Howard Cash to the Michigan State to pay tribute to Barbara Crittenden Schott of ees. The people that they recognized were Commission on Genetics, Privacy and Detroit, Michigan, who passed away in her George Pullman, Sanford Fleming, and Louis Progress in 1997. In addition, Gene Codes home in Riverside, California on June 13, Menk, all of whom provided enormous con- was named one of the Future 50 of Greater 2003 at the age of 90. Her unselfish efforts to tributions to the success of the railroad indus- Detroit in 2002. Howard Cash’s leadership, better the lives of those around her will be re- try. Instead of focusing on the founders of the patriotism and perseverance earned him the membered through her dedication and com- industry, the inductees come from three eras title of Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002 by mitment to numerous volunteer organizations. in railroad history: Birth & Development 1800– both the New Enterprise Forum and Ernst &

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.093 E25PT1 E1644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Young, and Person of the year in the Genome FIRST RESPONDERS SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 Technology All-Star Awards. Furthermore, in ENHANCEMENT ACT 2003 Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm SPEECH OF nominated Gene Codes Corporation for the HON. RAHM EMANUEL National Medal of Technology. HON. DARLENE HOOLEY OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and all of my OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. How- ard Cash and his employees on their accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 24, 2003 plishments and in wishing them many more The House in Committee of the Whole Friday, July 25, 2003 years of success and service. The selfless House on the State of the Union had under acts of this amazing group of people should Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, pro- consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize the Head Start Act to improve the school be commended. Through their teamwork, tecting the security of our communities re- dedication and perseverance, these men and readiness of disadvantaged children, and for quires that we have an adequate number of other purposes: women have truly shown the nation what it first responders, who form our first line of re- means to be a hero. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I rise to ad- sponse to any terrorist attacks. But right now, dress the proposed overhaul of the Head Start there are law enforcement agencies all over f program. Created in 1965 as part of President the country who are being forced to turn back Johnson’s ‘‘Great Society,’’ Head Start is a SUPPORT OF THE AMERICORPS federal grants to hire additional law enforce- program that successfully extends educational PROGRAM ment officers because they do not have the opportunity to disadvantaged children across money to cover the local requirement. the country. HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO During a time when our nation seems its Recently, the President called into question most vulnerable and under its greatest threat, the successes of this program, saying that OF MASSACHUSETTS we have the responsibility to ensure that ev- Head Start is merely, ‘‘working OK.’’ While I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eryday Americans are safe and secure. We agree with the President that there is always Friday, July 25, 2003 must protect and defend our cities at home room for improvement, I think he needs to take a closer look at the remarkable track Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in during these troubling times by investing in first responders and providing local law en- record of this program. support of the AmeriCorps program and in Head Start has a long and proven record of forcement with adequate manpower and re- support of an increase in funding for this im- success: Head Start narrows the achievement sources to prevent any future attacks. portant initiative. AmeriCorps engages our citi- gap between disadvantaged and other chil- zens in service to meet the nation’s critical The Universal Hiring Program (UHP) is one dren; Head Start children show IQ gains com- needs in the areas of education, public safety of several programs developed by COPS to pared to children who are not in the program; and environmental protection. AmeriCorps en- increase the number of officers on the beat. and Head Start children are much more likely lists 50,000 people nationwide, 1,400 of whom This program enables interested agencies to to graduate from high school and college. serve in Massachusetts. As you know, the supplement their current sworn forces through Head Start has effectively opened doors program faces a serious financial crisis and three-year federal grants. Under current law, and improved the quality of life for 20 million without additional funding, 20,000 new service these grants cover up to 75 percent of the ap- kids over its 38-year history. member positions will be cut and hundreds of proved entry-level salary and benefits of each Yet, today we consider a bill that threatens programs will be at risk. newly hired additional officer position over to cripple this successful program. I would like The other body has already added addi- three years. There is a maximum of $75,000 to take this opportunity to remind my col- tional funding in its version of the Supple- per officer over the three-year grant period. A leagues across the aisle that a vow to ‘‘Leave mental Appropriations bill. The House needs minimum 25 percent local match is required. No Child Behind’’ means that you can’t turn to act today to preserve this successful pro- your back on those who need your support the Although current law does allow for waivers gram. Without the full $100 million in addi- most. tional funding, the service programs as well as of the local matching requirement may be re- By creating a system of block grants, this the volunteers and communities that rely on quested under UHP due to extreme fiscal bill means that there is no longer a guarantee them will be devastated. Teach for America hardship, these waivers are rarely granted. that federal money will go towards Head Start and Habitat for Humanity will see a dramatic One city in my district, Salem, Oregon, has programs, leaving the burden on the states. In decrease in participants and the infrastructure had to decline four COPS Universal Hiring these times of economic hardship, there is a of many programs in my district including, Just Program grants this year because they were very real possibility that these funds could be a Start, City Year and Youth Build, do not unable to come up with the matching funds re- diverted to fill holes in tight state budgets, have the resources to sustain any cut to their quired by the program. Considering the budget leaving Head Start and our children with noth- budget. These important programs respond to crisis is resulting in police layoffs, this money ing. the needs of communities and my district re- is needed now more than ever to ensure that A recent survey of state funded preschool lies heavily on these AmeriCorps services. police agencies have the first responders programs confirms these fears. This study AmeriCorps members tutor children, serve as needed to keep our communities safe and found that when states managed their own mentors for teens, renovate low-income hous- protect our homeland. preschool programs they frequently failed to ing, immunize children against preventable I am introducing legislation that would pro- provide the same level of services as those diseases, and restore parks. They work with vide for a temporary two-year waiver of the required by Head Start. community leaders and provide services to local matching requirement for the Universal I would like to applaud President Bush for Head Start children, high school students and Hiring Program COPS grants. The maximum his call to improve the quality of teaching in senior citizens. With a loss of funding, commu- contribution of the federal government would Head Start programs by putting a qualified nities will no longer be able to provide these also be raised to $150,000 over the three-year teacher in every classroom. essential services. grant program. Finally, my legislation would But I would also remind the President that While I remain concerned with the recent waive the retention requirement during this this is a meaningless promise unless he and accounting errors and mismanagement by the two year waiver, so that law enforcement juris- the Congress can supply the estimated $2 bil- Corporation for National and Community Serv- lion needed to attract and pay more highly dictions can hire officers without worrying ice’s executives, I do not believe we should qualified teachers. The last thing the states about how they will pay them once the money punish thousands of volunteers for the mis- need now is another unfunded mandate. runs out. takes made by the Corporation’s leadership. Head Start is one of our nation’s great suc- These destructive cuts come at a time when This legislation would provide law enforce- cess stories. It has a proven track record, and our nation is depending on AmeriCorps serv- ment agencies with the resources they need what we should be doing is expanding it and ice members to meet critical education, safety, to meet federal homeland security mandates giving it stronger support, not the opposite. homeland security and health needs. My dis- during this time of increased threats and budg- For the sake of the one million kids nation- trict counts on AmeriCorps volunteers and we et crises. I urge my colleagues to join me in wide, 42,000 Illinoisans and 469 children in should be proud of their service. Let’s fully supporting the First Responders Enhancement my district who depend on Head Start annu- fund AmeriCorps. Act. ally, I urge you to vote ‘‘no’’ on the bill.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.096 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1645 TRIBUTE TO HER EXCELLENCY Marcoullis worked very closely. I am pleased In closing, Mr. Speaker, we will miss Am- ERATO KOZAKOU-MARCOULLIS, that the Bush Administration has continued to bassador Marcoullis. But it is encouraging to THE AMBASSADOR OF CYPRUS support this policy. Indeed, Ambassador know that she is going back to Cyprus to take TO THE UNITED STATES Marcoullis has worked very closely with top of- a leading role in facing the Cyprus problem. ficials of the current Administration to keep re- This is a woman who’s going to make a dif- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY lations on track in a wide variety of areas. ference. I’ll miss her, but I have complete con- OF NEW YORK Of course, the one area where we have not fidence in her ability to manage this problem; witnessed significant progress is in ending the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I congratulate her on this diplomatic pro- ongoing Turkish military occupation of Cyprus. motion; and I look forward to working with her Friday, July 25, 2003 This is certainly not for lack of effort by the for the peaceful reunification of Cyprus. Ambassador or her fine staff at the Embassy Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f to pay tribute to one of the most distinguished in Washington. Nor is it the fault of the Gov- members of the diplomatic corps here in ernment of the Republic of Cyprus, which has IN HONOR OF ENOLA MAXWELL Washington, Her Excellency Erato Kozakou- continued to negotiate in good faith to end the Marcoullis, the Ambassador of Cyprus to the division of Cyprus. The fault lies with Turkey HON. NANCY PELOSI United States. Sometime next month, Ambas- and with the occupation regime. I again urge OF CALIFORNIA sador Marcoullis will be leaving Washington, my colleagues in Congress to continue work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after nearly five years of service to her country ing with me and many of our colleagues, on Friday, July 25, 2003 in our nation’s capital. The Ambassador will be a bipartisan basis, to help convince Turkey to assuming a major, high-level post in the For- end its illegal occupation of one-third of Cyp- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep eign Ministry in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia. riot territory. personal sadness that I rise today to pay trib- It is with mixed feelings that I come to the One of Ambassador Marcoullis’ greatest ute to one of San Francisco’s most beloved floor today to make this statement. In my ca- achievements has been simply to sustain and and admired social activists. Enola Maxwell pacity as co-chair of the Hellenic Issues Cau- enhance up the visibility of the Cyprus issue. passed away on June 24th at the age of 83. cus, I have had the great honor and privilege Cyprus is a relatively small country, but it is at Enola lived an impassioned life, advocating for of working with Ambassador Marcoullis. I have the center of a region of great importance to freedom and justice on behalf of people of all come to regard her not only as a determined, the U.S. and the Western Alliance. Ambas- races, ethnicities, and ages. In living her life, effective and articulate advocate for her coun- sador Marcoullis has been tireless in her ef- Enola Maxwell changed countless people’s try, but also as a friend. As the former co-chair forts to elevate the awareness of these issues. lives for the better. I extend my deepest sym- of the Congressional Women’s Caucus, I have Owing in large measure to her efforts, it is pathies to Enola’s daughters Sophie and Bar- always felt a particular bond with Ambassador now an issue that is regularly addressed by bara; thank you for sharing your mother with Marcoullis, who is one of what is still unfortu- the White House, the State Department and us. She brightened our lives with her strength, nately only a handful of women ambassadors Congress. her courage and her grace. here in Washington. So, for these reasons, I Ambassador Marcoullis presented her cre- Ruth Passen, longtime friend and associate am sad to see the Ambassador go. dentials to President Bill Clinton on September of Enola, wrote a beautiful obituary in The Still, I am extremely encouraged to report 10, 1998. In addition to her many responsibil- Potrero View, of which she is the editor. She that the Ambassador has received an impor- ities here in Washington, she is also accred- captures Enola’s essence and our feelings for tant diplomatic promotion. When she heads ited as High Commissioner to Canada, Guy- her so well that I am privileged to share her ana and Jamaica and Ambassador to Brazil. back to Nicosia, Ambassador Marcoullis will words about ‘‘the Heart of Potrero Hill.’’ Throughout her distinguished diplomatic ca- be in charge of the Division at the Foreign ‘‘She was the anchor for a whole neighbor- reer, she has served as Ambassador to a Ministry that has responsibility for what is gen- hood—the backbone of a community—known number of European countries, as a Member erally known as the Cyprus Problem—the as ‘‘mom’’ by many, both young and old, and of the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the called Miz Maxwell by everybody else. Who- tragic division of Cyprus that began 29 years United Nations, as Consul of Cyprus in New ever assumes her role as the Executive Direc- ago with the Turkish invasion of that Medi- York, and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at tor of the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House will terranean island nation. Indeed, in commemo- the First Political Division, dealing with the Cy- ration of the anniversary of the Turkish inva- prus Problem and as Director of the Office of be the beneficiary of an extraordinary legacy sion, which took place July 20, 1974, a num- the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of but will be challenged to follow in her foot- ber of my colleagues in this House have Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Marcoullis has steps. joined me in making statements of remem- devoted particular attention to political, human She was born on August 30, 1919 in Baton brance, as we do every year around this time. rights and women’s issues. Rouge, La. to Clemus and Lena Dundy. After During her five years here in Washington, A native of Limassol, Cyprus, she is a grad- separating from Clemus, Lena moved to San there have been many important achieve- uate of Law and of Political Science/Public Francisco and in 1949 Enola, together with ments for Cyprus, and in U.S.-Cypriot rela- Law (University of Athens, Greece) and holds her two children, joined her. They lived in sev- tions. Last year, after years of hard work, the a Ph.D. in Sociology and Political Science eral neighborhoods, including the Haight Ambassador signed a Memorandum of Under- (University of Helsinki, Finland). She is mar- Ashbury, before moving into the government- standing with the State Department regarding ried to Dr. George Marcoullis, an Associate owned public housing project on Carolina the protection of antiquities from Cyprus. Last Professor of Medicine at New York Medical Street and 18th Street, known as the Carolina year also witnessed the signing of the U.S.- College, specializing in Oncology/Hematology. Projects, where they were living when Enola’s Cyprus Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, bring- Their son Panos is a graduate of the Univer- third child, Sophie, was born. (The Potrero Hill ing into force the reciprocal law enforcement sity of Michigan. Middle School was built on the site in 1971.) treaty between the two nations. After the 9/11 Earlier this week, The Washington Times Potrero Hill old-timers will remember Enola’s terrorist attacks, Cyprus was among the first newspaper, in its ‘‘Embassy Row’’ column, re- mother as the proprietor of the Little Red nations to express its solidarity with the U.S. ported on a dinner in honor of Ambassador Door, a popular thrift store on 18th Street. Since then, Cyprus has taken many sub- Marcoullis hosted by Ambassador Arlette Enola supported her family by working a va- stantive steps to target the perpetrators and Conzemius of Luxembourg, who presented riety of jobs; she kept house with one family collaborators of terrorism, in close cooperation her credentials to President Clinton in 1998 on for several years, and was an employee of the with the U.S. the same day as Mrs. Kozakou Marcoullis. U.S. Postal Service for a time. In April of this year, Cyprus signed the Trea- They began an immediate friendship and Her activism began as a member of the ty of Accession to the European Union, one of helped organize the female ambassadors’ Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council where the most important achievements in the mod- caucus. Ambassador Conzemius congratu- she met Sue Bierman and others who have ern history of Cyprus. Cyprus will become a lated Ambassador Marcoullis for maintaining remained lifelong friends. The council was full member of the EU next May. It was during Cyprus’ high profile in Washington, saying successful in stopping a movement to build a the tenure of Ambassador Marcoullis that U.S. ‘‘What you did for your country, the progress, freeway through Golden Gate Park. This first foreign policy on Cyprus began to move in the the success. It’s great to see what has been exhilarating venture into community activism direction of helping drive Cyprus’ admission accomplished.’’ Those words would be echoed changed the course of her life. She got a into the EU, particularly during the Clinton Ad- by many here on Capitol Hill, where Ambas- leave of absence from the Post Office and ministration through the work of Ambassador sador Marcoullis was well known and well re- joined the Civil Rights March on Washington Richard Holbrooke, with whom Ambassador spected. in 1968. After that experience she wanted to

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.100 E25PT1 E1646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 do more. She was ‘‘bitten by the activism RAYMOND ANTHONY AGRICOLA [From the Washington Post, July 10, 2003] bug,’’ said daughter Sophie Maxwell. THE BIG SHAKEDOWN ON RUSSIAN BUSINESS Enola decided that she could help people HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO (By Masha Lipman) MOSCOW.—Mikhail Khodorkovsky is an oil from a pulpit, and enrolled at the San Fran- OF GUAM magnate and, by most accounts, Russia’s cisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wealthiest man. He is also having some dif- She made history by being the first woman— Friday, July 25, 2003 ficulty with law enforcement. Late last week and first black person—to be named as lay he was summoned to the chief prosecutor’s minister at the Potrero Hill Olivet Presbyterian Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today office for interrogation regarding the activi- Church on Missouri Street where she served to honor Raymond Anthony Agricola who cele- ties of some of his associates. Of course, this from 1968 to 1971. brated his 80th birthday on July 12th. Mr. kind of thing isn’t unique to Russian busi- Agricola was stationed in Guam during World ness executives; Westerners have seen many She wanted a church where people could War II as a U.S. Naval Aviator. important people led away in handcuffs over feel comfortable and free. She foresaw a gath- After Mr. Agricola left the Navy, he returned the years. But in the case of Khodorkovsky’s ering where people and new ministers could to Guam to work for Pan American World Air- associates and other prominent business ex- ecutives here, it’s not so much a matter of talk about activism; she helped coin the name ways. While working for Pan Am, Mr. Agricola Street Ministers. the rule of law as it is of what might be continued to establish memorable relation- called shakedown justice. This mock justice Her tenure at the Olivet provided the oppor- ships with our local people. Guam continues compromises the credibility of the Russian tunity to put into action her dream of the to hold special memories for Mr. Agricola. president when he pledges that Russia is a Street Ministries, and she established a cof- Even after he returned to the mainland, he lawful state. It is also detrimental to Rus- feehouse in the church’s basement where on- continued to remain close to the friends he sia’s economic development. It threatens to going dialogues about activism, and music had made on Guam and became a member of stultify the country’s efforts to attract the Guam Society of America. badly needed foreign investment. flourished. In 1972, she was hired to be the Several cases have been opened recently Executive Director of the Potrero Hill Neigh- On behalf of the people of Guam, I want to against people associated with borhood House affectionately know as the say, Si Yu’os Ma’ase to Raymond Agricola for Khodorkovsky’s big and successful oil com- Nabe—the first black person hired for any po- his service to our island and wish him a very pany, Yukos. The allegations include embez- sition at the Nabe. The Neighborhood House special Happy 80th Birthday. zlement, fraud and murder. Two people are was established in the early 1920s by the in jail, one of them being Platon Lebedev, a f Presbyterian Church. billionaire and a co-holder of Yukos’s con- trolling stake. Yesterday the prosecutor’s of- Her instincts and down-to-earth good sense LACK OF ADHERENCE TO DEMO- fice was also reported to be examining an al- led her to initiate programs to help the com- CRATIC PRINCIPLES UNDER- leged case of tax evasion by Yukos. (Also munity’s youth, as well as to embellish serv- MINES FREE MARKET ECONOM- yesterday, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for- ices that the Nabe had offered Potrero Hill ICS IN RUSSIA mally asked the Russian government to ex- residents for more than 50 years. The Potrero plain its investigation of Khodorkovsky, ac- cording to a senior U.S. diplomat.) Theories Hill Neighborhood House was designated as HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL abound as to what may be behind the shake- Historical Landmark No. 86 in 1977 during OF NEW YORK down, or nayezd, as this action is being ’ Enola’s tenure. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commonly referred to in the media and Enola was a compassionate leader in the among professional analysts. Nobody among Friday, July 25, 2003 them believes that the case against Lebedev, civil rights movement, on women’s rights Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call atten- or any of the other cases related to Yukos, is issues, and as a peace activist. The walls of tion of the House of Representatives an article a purely legal matter. In attacking her office at the Neighborhood House are cov- in the Washington Post on July 10, 2003 enti- Khodorkovsky and his company, the pros- ered with plaques and awards honoring her tled, ‘‘The Big Shakedown on Russian Busi- ecutor’s office and the state security agency, services not only to the Potrero Hill neighbor- the FSB, appear to be acting on orders from ness.’’ This article by Masha Lipman, editor of somebody with huge political clout. hood, but also to San Francisco residents city- the Moscow Carnegie Center’s Pro et Contra wide and to the many organizations in which Khodorkovsky believes that Yukos was Journal, exposes a pattern of arrests and in- picked as a target because it’s a world-class she played active roles. vestigations of prominent business executives company and, especially after its recent pro- Enola was feisty and fiery and caring. At in Russia. Calling this behavior by Russian se- posed merger with another Russian oil giant, times she was the only black woman in orga- curity agencies ‘‘shakedown justice’’, Masha a tasty morsel attractive to a number of peo- nizations that were primarily white. That didn’t Lipman makes a strong case that ‘‘this mock ple in this country. Ultimately, matter. What she offered any group with Khodorkovsky claims, this is a struggle for justice compromises the credibility of the Rus- power ‘‘between different wings in the inner whom she worked was honesty in making sian President when he pledges that Russia is circle of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.’’ He sure that justice was the manifest result of a lawful state.’’ offers no details to back up this allegation, their group efforts. She once remarked that One of the key factors in the development but there is no doubt that whoever is attack- ‘‘fear and hate are the most dangerous things of a nascent democracy, like Russia, is the ing him would have to be very highly placed. because they take away your freedom.’’ rule of law, as it underpins all aspects of the Early in his tenure as Russia’s president, Putin announced as his guiding principle the Besides serving on many civic commissions, society. If Russia, or any other country for that matter, is to attract investment or create an ‘‘dictatorship of the law.’’ But at the same Enola was also on the founding committee time, the prosecutor’s office and the FSB and longtime member of the annual Martin Lu- environment conducive to business growth, it were used by the Kremlin to attack Putin’s ther King, Jr. holiday celebration, and several must be clear that investments and entrepre- nemesis, media tycoon Vladimir Gusinsky committees organized through the Mayor’s of- neurial activity will be protected under a sys- (for whose company, I should note here, I fice. She received a Congressional Award tem governed fairly and equitably according to worked for a time). The campaign against from Congressman Phillip Burton, and I ap- the law. Gusinsky and his associates lasted more The arrests and investigations described by than a year and included various intimi- pointed her to the Senior Internship Program dating actions: raids by masked security in Washington, D.C. Masha Lipman send precisely the wrong sig- nals about Russian free-market economics, agents, searches, arrests and investigations. In 2001, the Potrero Hill Middle School was The cases mostly fell apart, but the tactics democracy, and the rule of law. Perceptions worked: Gusinsky was forced to leave Rus- renamed the Enola D. Maxwell Middle School about a hostile business climate in Russia for the Arts. Enola had always spent time sia, and his media business was ruined. Simi- could have a chilling effect on foreign invest- lar methods were used against another busi- working with the schoolteachers and adminis- ment in Russia at a time when the country’s ness tycoon, Boris Berezovsky, who cur- trators. She was deeply honored by the name economy is rapidly improving. I urge my col- rently lives abroad. As a result, people who change and referred to the school as ‘‘my leagues to read this important article and join felt they weren’t getting their fair share of school.’’ with me in urging the Russian government to the goodies saw the benefits of ‘‘hiring’’ law It is an honor to stand before the House take affirmative actions to support and uphold, enforcers to improve their position against a competitor, or just to extort money. today to celebrate the life of this remarkable and not to undermine, free market principles Igor Yurgens, vice president of the Russian woman. The legacy of her service to and com- and democracy in Russia. Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, a passion for the San Francisco community will I submit the article by Masha Lipman into group of business tycoons, said in a recent endure for generations. the RECORD at this point. interview that his organization gets ‘‘dozens

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The unfortunate entrepreneur most certainly, we do not forget our MIAs and and capabilities through the outstanding coun- then has a choice of paying the extortionists families they represent. The men and women sel and strategic insight that he provided to money or facing ‘‘variants,’’ which means, of our Armed Forces answered the call to the Secretary of the Navy and to the Chief of according to Yurgens, ‘‘the use of law en- service with courage, conviction and bravery. Naval Operations. forcement bodies with the purpose of redis- We should never forget our obligation to Rear Admiral Roughead was recently nomi- tributing property.’’ In a similar fashion, these heroic men and women who coura- nated for an appointment to the rank of Vice Khodorkovsky’s attackers may hope to rec- geously served the freedom loving people of tify what they believe has been unfair dis- Admiral. In connection with this promotion, he tribution of the oil business or, for that mat- the United States and throughout the world. will be assigned as Commander, Second Fleet ter, of political power. Sometimes forgotten and often ignored, these and Commander, Striking Fleet Atlantic, in Khodorkovsky may still be able to defend patriots have been unable to get much needed Norfolk, VA. himself and defeat his attackers. He claims care from the government that they Mr. Speaker, I wish Admiral Roughead con- the president feels no hostility toward him. inexhaustibly served. While it is imperative tinued success and fulfillment as he under- Because Putin is sure to be reelected next that we remember the service of our nation’s takes this new challenge. I know that my col- year, Khodorkovsky said, the current strug- veterans, it is equally incumbent upon deci- leagues in the House join me in saluting this gle is about ‘‘who’s going to be in the second sion-makers to ensure that our government echelon of his team.’’ If Khodorkovsky’s fine Naval Officer, who embodies the integrity, guess is right and it is indeed a faction in the meets its commitment to all of our veterans. I skill, and professionalism for which we ven- Kremlin—not the president himself—going pledge today that I will continue to fight, as I erate our brave men and women in uniform. after him, his connections, money, reputa- have during my entire career, to ensure that these veterans get the care they were prom- tion and skilled advisers may be enough to f repel the attack. But however this affair ised and to which they are entitled. We will turns out, it will have little if anything to do make certain that the flame of memory never PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING with proper judicial procedure. The general dies. ACCESS ACT OF 2003 understanding in Russia is that in cases such Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise as this, the ultimate decision is made not in to join me in extending the appreciation of the the courtroom but at the top level of the SPEECH OF Kremlin. U.S. House of Representatives to the remark- Certainly one would think that Putin able men and women who valiantly served in HON. WALTER B. JONES would be concerned if indeed his top aides the Korean War for their brave and out- OF NORTH CAROLINA are using law enforcers to engage in self- standing service to the United States of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seeking pursuit of power and wealth. But ica. There is no more noble a cause for an there is an even more important reason why American than to actively participate in the de- Thursday, July 24, 2003 he should worry about this sort of thing. fense of our nation and its values. May God Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Putin has for some time emphasized the need bless the defenders of our freedom both living to lure foreign capital to Russia. He has not I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2427 to had much success. During his grand visit to and fallen. allow affordable prescription drugs to be sold Britain recently, the Russian president did f in this country. American consumers continue his best to tout his country’s ‘‘favorable con- to pay drug prices that are 30 to 300 percent ditions for investors.’’ The question is: How TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL GARY more than in Europe and other industrialized interested are foreign investors going to be ROUGHEAD nations and this is wrong. when they see that even a world-class busi- The citizens of the 3rd District of North ness cannot feel secure in Russia or expect to HON. KATHERINE HARRIS get justice in a court of law? Carolina are like the citizens across this na- OF FLORIDA tion—they are looking to the Congress for f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help—prescription drugs in this country must COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- Friday, July 25, 2003 be more affordable. VERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR H.R. 2427 would allow individuals, phar- Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recog- macists and wholesalers in America access to nize and congratulate an outstanding Naval FDA approved drugs from FDA approved fa- Officer, Rear Admiral Gary Roughead, upon HON. JOHN D. DINGELL cilities in industrialized nations. OF MICHIGAN his completion of more than two years of dis- Studies show that over 50 percent of our tinguished service as the Department of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation’s current drug supply comes from FDA Navy’s Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Friday, July 25, 2003 approved laboratories overseas; the only dif- United States Congress. I am honored as Ad- ference is that American consumers do not Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to miral Roughead’s United States Representa- benefit from the lower prices available in these honor and commemorate the courageous men tive to commend his extraordinary achieve- foreign countries. and women who served our country in the Ko- ments on the Navy’s behalf from May 2001 rean War. On this 50th Anniversary of the end thru August 2003 as well as his unparalleled Those outside of Congress who are op- of the Korean War, it is my pleasure to honor devotion to our great Nation. posed to this bill have spent millions of dollars and bear witness to those who fearlessly A 1973 graduate of the United States Naval to keep American consumers from benefiting fought for our nation. Academy, Admiral Roughead became one of from H.R. 2427. In my opinion they have On July 27, 2003 the nation will solemnly the Navy’s finest Surface Warfare Officers. taken the low road in this debate. reflect upon the dedicated, selfless, patriotic Through his tremendous leadership and vi- Mr. Speaker I will close by saying that the service of those great Americans who, at sion, he navigated the Navy’s legislative agen- citizens of America have the right to have ac- times of great peril, risked their lives, so that da through the tumultuous events following cess to affordable prescription drugs. The this great nation shall not perish from the September 11, 2001, Operation Enduring costs of research and development by phar- earth. Through their service, they kept Amer- Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This maceutical companies should not be on the ica strong and protected our way of life. accomplishment alone has established Admi- backs of American consumers. Today, it is with great pride and patriotism that ral Roughead’s place in history. Like President Reagan said, ‘‘markets are we remember these American heroes for their Due to his incredible mastery of military more powerful than armies.’’ Allow for pre- gallantry and bravery, for their roles in our issues and the legislative process, however, scription drug importation and let the R&D community and their service to an eternally he also ensured favorable Congressional con- costs be bourn by all the countries who are grateful nation. sideration of several high profile matters, such benefiting from these drugs. Abraham Lincoln stated it plainly when he as Readiness and Range Preservation Initia- It is my sincere hope that we can pass this notably remarked that soldiers purchase liberty tives (RRPI), DD (X)/ LCS, Vieques, and the legislation.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.104 E25PT1 E1648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET Protectionism is generally counter-produc- backwards in providing vital services to our ACCESS ACT OF 2003 tive, but seldom has a set of laws designed to Nation’s most precious assets, our children. I provide a protective cocoon for an industry urge my colleagues to join me in voting no on SPEECH OF proven more cost disadvantageous for the this bill. HON. JAMES A. LEACH public. I know of no industry which has such f OF IOWA a substantially higher price structure in this NINO JOACHIM TOLENTINO, 31ST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country than abroad. Indeed, the genius of the ANNUAL SCRIPPS HOWARD RE- Thursday, July 24, 2003 American marketing structure is that there is virtually no processed commodity that cannot GIONAL SPELLING BEE CHAM- Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, consideration of be bought cheaper here than abroad. The sin- PION (GUAM), 76TH ANNUAL H.R. 2427, the Pharmaceutical Market Access gular major exception is prescription drugs. SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL Act of 2003 involves a mosaic of liberal, con- The most effective antidote to this market SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANT servative and moderate concerns which make malady is competition. The public interest re- (WASHINGTON, DC) the case for passage compelling. quires adoption of the Pharmaceutical Market From a liberal perspective it is clear that Access Act of 2003. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO America’s social fabric is being wrenched as OF GUAM many of our citizens confront drug costs they f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cannot meet. From a conservative perspective SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 it is apparent that the current system involves Friday, July 25, 2003 the placing of restraints on trade that a coun- SPEECH OF Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today try dedicated to free markets should philo- HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO to congratulate Nino Joachim Tolentino for sophically find untenable. And from a mod- winning the 31St Annual Scripps Howard Re- erate perspective, it is troubling that the world- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional Spelling Bee on Guam and his ad- wide cost of pharmaceutical research is borne vancement to the 76th Annual Scripps Howard disproportionately by the American consumer Thursday, July 24, 2003 National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC with the consequence that the cost of drug de- The House in Committee of the Whole where he proudly represented our island. velopment, which is paid for by the American House on the State of the Union had under Nino’s spelling bee victory on Guam allowed taxpayer through support of institutions like consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize him to compete nationally. At the national NIH and the American consumer through pre- readiness of disadvantaged children, and for spelling bee, Nino successfully advanced to scription drug prices, has come to represent other purposes. the third round. Although he was not ultimately one of the largest foreign aid programs in his- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today victorious, Nino will walk away with an incred- tory. in opposition to H.R. 2210 the School Readi- ible experience, and a knowledge of the defini- The question is whether the cost of drug re- ness Act. This is a bad bill that will bring sig- tion of ‘‘farouche’’, the word he spelled to pro- search and development should be borne on nificant changes to one of our nation’s great- an even basis by all countries or almost exclu- pel him into the second round. est success stories: the Head Start program. Nino is an eighth-grader at Santa Barbara sively by the U.S. consumer. The Head Start program was established in There are, of course, issues of safety raised School in Dededo, Guam. Nino has aspired to 1965 as part of the War on Poverty. The pro- by this measure before the House, but they compete in the National Spelling Bee since gram was created to give low-income youth an will exist whether or not this legislation placing third in his fifth grade regional com- opportunity to receive quality preschool edu- passes. Indeed, it may arguably be claimed petition. By studying the origin of words, their cation, so that they would not enter kinder- that there is a greater incentive for counter- definitions and its pronunciation, Nino devised garten at a disadvantage. In addition to pre- feiting drugs in a circumstance where Amer- his own method for spelling new words. Addi- ican prices are inflated relative to those in school classes, Head Start also emphasizes tionally, the support of Santa Barbara School, other countries. medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; particularly his vice principal and coach, Sister In addition, enormous safety concerns arise and parent involvement. Maria Rosario Gaite, helped Nino prepare for when individuals cannot afford the drugs they Since its inception, the program has grown competition. Nino’s success illustrates the im- need and these must be taken into account in and undergone some modifications, but has portance of dedication and commitment in pur- any equation attempting to balance all ele- remained a federal program, with federal suing goals. ments of the safety problem. standards, and with funds provided to the local On behalf of the people of Guam, I want to Critics of opening up trade in prescription Head Start programs. commend and congratulate Nino Tolentino for drugs properly note that the bill under consid- This bill proposes to change that. It will end his accomplishments. Guam celebrates with eration does not provide increased resources Head Start as we know it by weakening edu- Nino’s mother, Joy Tolentino, and the faculty, for the FDA to adequately inspect overseas cational standards and threatening to dis- staff and students of Santa Barbara School, in drug production and sales. It is my strong mantle the effective and high-quality Head acknowledging his achievements. I look for- sense that there is consensus in this body that Start program that has helped more than 20 ward to Nino’s continued success in the fu- Congress must address this issue and provide million children and their families. ture. the FDA with greater resources should this While the bill would make quality improve- f legislation pass. ments to Head Start that I support, virtually all Mr. Speaker, the cost of prescription drugs of these improvements, as well as the existing STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH is not an issue exclusively for those who re- quality requirements, would be undone by INSURANCE PROGRAM quire them. Prescription drug are a significant turning Head Start over to the States in the component of healthcare costs in this country form of a block grant. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL and this high cost of American healthcare is Under the block grant, states are not re- OF MICHIGAN one of the factors incentivizing companies to quired to follow the Head Start performance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standards. I fear that this will weaken edu- invest and in many cases relocate abroad. Friday, July 25, 2003 Bringing down drug costs is thus a jobs cational standards, by increasing class size, issue for all Americans as well as a cost con- increasing child-teacher ratio, shortening pro- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank cern for those individuals who rely on par- gram duration, cutting off three-year-olds from Chairmen TAUZIN and BILIRAKIS for working in ticular medicines. services, and using unproven curricula. In ad- the true spirit of bipartisan cooperation on this Mr. Speaker, the pharmaceutical industry dition, there is no guarantee that the pilot pro- issue. We have developed a compromise to deserves our respect for having made sci- grams will maintain the comprehensive serv- protect health care coverage for hundreds of entific breakthroughs that have been of life- ices, including elimination of parent classroom thousands of children under the State Chil- saving significance to countless individuals. involvement, health and mental health dren’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The revolution in sophistication of drug treat- screenings and services, adult literacy serv- The SCHIP program was enacted in 1997 ment is just beginning, and care must be ices, vision and dental services, and health and currently provides health care coverage to taken not to radically erode the industry’s re- and nutrition education, that have made Head approximately 4.3 million children. But there search base, but the pharmaceutical industry Start so successful. have been some growing pains: the state should not be more protected from market Mr. Chairman, I support Head Start, but I funding allotment mechanism has not worked forces than other industries. cannot support this bill. It takes a giant step perfectly and as a result, some states have

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.108 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1649 been left with excess funding and others with Marcus Garvey, born in rural St. Ann’s Bay, In 1987, the centenary of Marcus Garvey’s too little. Jamaica rose from the humblest of beginnings birth when I first introduced legislation to Nearly $1.2 billion of funding intended for to attain international stature. He brought Afri- exonerate the great civil rights leader, the children’s health insurance coverage was re- New York Times cited a study of J. Edgar can nationalism and pride to the oppressed Hoover’s role in Garvey’s prosecution: turned to the Treasury over the past few African-American community. In doing so, he ‘‘Hoover saw the blacks and the reds as a years—not for lack of need, but as a result of challenged mainstream white America and larger conspiracy. The new Negro movement, these problems with the funding allocation. predominant racist stereotypes. The passion which Garvey symbolized, Hoover saw as a Our bill will first preserve the $1.2 billion in and fervor with which the African-American terrible threat to the American way.’’ funds for states to use through fiscal year community responded to Marcus Garvey’s ar- Even then, in 1987, Hoover remained a near 2004. rival indicated the boiling energy and pride sacrosanct figure in Washington, not yet fully exposed as a bully who wielded the In addition, the bill extends for one addi- that existed but without leadership. Marcus tional year the availability of $1.5 billion in power of the nation’s preeminent law en- Garvey provided that leader, took pride in his forcement organization. Today, the late SCHIP funds from fiscal years 2000 and 2001 skin color, and demanded that others do the former director of the FBI is widely discred- allotments, thereby allowing 50 percent of same. In doing so, he energized a generation ited as a power-hungry blackmailer of U.S. each year’s unspent money to be retained by of African-Americans and laid much of the presidents and a hateful bigot and slanderer states that have not used their entire allot- groundwork for the civil-rights movement. of Martin Luther King who shied away from ment. In 1914, Garvey formed the Universal Negro prosecuting organized crime while doing ev- The remaining 50 percent of unspent money Improvement Association (UNIA) and the Afri- erything in his power to intimidate and un- would be distributed to states that have spent can Communities League (ACL) while study- dermine leaders of civil rights aniti-war all of their respective year’s allotment. movements of the 1960’s. ing in England. In doing so, Garvey sought ‘‘to As Hoover’s reputation declines—a pending Finally, the bill will allow certain states to work for the general uplift of the Negro peo- bill in the U.S. House of Representatives use a portion of their unspent funds for chil- ples of the world.’’ At its peak, in 1922–1924, would strike his name from FBI head- dren covered through Medicaid. Garvey’s movement encompassed over 8 mil- quarters in Washington—Garvey’s is rising. I again thank the Chairman for his efforts to lion proud followers. Through the hundreds of Last year’s PBS documentary on Garvey move this legislation forward and protect UNIA chapters throughout the world and the placed his name among the giants of Amer- health care for children under SCHIP. I hope newspaper Negro World, Garvey encouraged ican 20th century Black history. Marcus Garvey was one of America’s great that the Senate will act quickly so that we can and worked for economic success and political get this bill to the President’s desk and expe- Black leaders and in the early 1920’s he was influence for his followers. He urged people of wrongfully prosecuted and imprisoned on dite the flow of needed funding for children’s African descent to create their own businesses charges of mail fraud. It is time high time health care. and to wield the influence that accompanies that the Congress of the United States of f personal wealth. He refused the notion that Af- American recognizes this injustice and clear his name. NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS rican-Americans could not succeed as entre- preneurs in the mold of Rockefeller and Car- Born in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, August 17, BURIAL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2003 1887, Garvey epitomized the strength and negie. Such notions were novel and exciting pride of the people of the Caribbean. Garvey HON. TOM UDALL for oppressed minorities around the world. was virtually self-taught, reading vora- In what would prove to be a fatal mistake, ciously from his father’s extensive library. OF NEW MEXICO Mr. Garvey organized a steamship company By 1910, and when residing in Kingston, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called ‘‘Black Star Line.’’ Garvey designed his quickly established himself as a spellbinding Friday, July 25, 2003 company to realize his dream of a powerful orator and political organizer. Garvey’s philosophy and accomplishments Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. I rise today to African nation built on the foundations of black culture and independence. The fundamental challenged the myths of inferiority that de- introduce the Native American Veterans Cem- meaned people of African heritage in the etery Act of 2003. This bill would make all Na- principle of Garvey’s repatriation to Africa 1920s. When lynching of Black men was com- tive American tribes eligible to apply for state movement was one of pride. He wanted peo- monplace, when house burning by Southern cemetery grants. Under the current law, only ple of African descent to celebrate themselves Klansmen and northern rioters were routine states are eligible for veteran’s cemetery and raise their culture to international promi- when theories of white supremacy were ac- grants. Supported by the Navajo Nation, the nence. Garvey awakened, energized and cul- ceptable and notions of equality subversive, largest federally recognized tribe, this bill tivated the modern nationalist movements that Marcus Garvey preached racial pride and eventually opposed European colonial domina- economic independence. would not give preference or special excep- He raised more than one million dollars tions to Native American tribes that apply for tion and began African self-determination. Garvey sought to combat the racism and from thousands of investors in the United the state cemetery grants. It would simply States, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe to allow tribes to apply for grants to establish, ex- the stigma of black skin that had seeped into establish the Universal Negro Improvement pand or improve tribal veterans cemeteries. the culture of his own people. He made black Association (UNIA) and his well-known In addition to a resolution adopted by the dolls for black children and called for separate Black Star Line steamship company. The Navajo Nation Council, the New Mexico and black institutions under black leadership. Mr. Black Star Line was established to purchase Arizona state legislatures have both passed Garvey’s pride and his activism threatened ships to initiate trade with and evenutually white America, and J. Edgar Hoover quickly carry New World Blacks to Africa. Indeed, memorials urging Congress to adopt this one of Garvey’s most important legacies was measure. New Mexico is home to almost took notice. After failing to uncover any evi- dence of subversion, Marcus Garvey was ar- his internationalism, his recognition that 9,800 Native American Veterans, making it the struggles of the Black people of America one of the top five states in the country with rested and convicted of mail fraud relating to were linked by blood and history to the regard to its Native American veteran popu- ‘‘Black Star Line.’’ His sentence was eventu- quests for independence by people of color lation. I believe it is time that Native American ally commuted, and Garvey was deported to around the world. veterans who have served our country so hon- his native Jamaica. Garvey’s success inevitably drew suspicion Considering that Marcus Garvey spent only of an ambitious J. Edgar Hoover, who or- orably are allowed to pursue a decent, dig- dered the surveillance and infiltration of nified resting place on their tribal lands. 10 of his 52 years in the United States, his im- pact on our culture was phenomenal. The Garvey’s UNIA. When evidence of subversion f ideas that Mr. Garvey espoused were not nec- failed to turn up, Garvey was indicted on a business offense. Garvey’s trial was a mock- HONORING MARCUS GARVEY essarily phenomenal in their originality, but Mr. ery of justice. The charges were confused, Garvey’s charisma and rhetorical excellence the evidence flimsy, and the judge biased. To HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL forced not only African-Americans, but main- make matters worse, Garvey insisted on de- OF NEW YORK stream America, to listen to his message. fending himself. In 1923, Garvey was convicted of mail fraud IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While I encourage my colleagues to reexam- ine H. Con. Res. 74, exonerating Marcus Gar- and sentenced to five years in prison. His ap- Friday, July 25, 2003 vey, I’ve risen today so that Mr. Garvey’s leg- peals to higher courts were promptly denied. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Numerous petitions for Presidential pardons acy and his contributions to racial equality are signed by thousands of the very people whom honor, recognize and celebrate the anniver- not forgotten. he was accused of defrauding-were rebuffed. sary of his birth on the 16th of August and to I would like to share with you an Op-ed that Garvey’s prosecution was one of this na- praise Marcus Garvey for his seminal contribu- I wrote in March of last year in support of H. tion’s great miscarriages of justice. This fact tion to the civil rights movement. Con. Res. 74. has been well documented by Prof. Robert

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.111 E25PT1 E1650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Hill, editor of the Garvey papers at UCLA, also their social, emotional, and physical de- judges chosen by the people, rather than historian John Henrik Clark and others. velopment and encourages strong parent in- lynch-mobs motivated by passion and hatred, Yet, the government has held firm in its volvement. decide important issues. In the end, Lincoln’s conviction that Garvey was a ‘‘menace,’’ as H.R. 2210 reauthorizes the Head Start pro- philosophy was vindicated. Our nation remains he was described by the young J. Edgar Hoo- ver, who made Garvey one of his first tar- gram through Fiscal Year 2008. While the united, and we are committed to the rule of gets, as FBI director. Among his last was measure seeks to improve the school readi- law. Martin Luther King, a philosophical suc- ness by increasing the focus on academic per- But there is a minority of Americans who cessor to Garvey, who was branded a ‘‘com- formance, the bill’s authorization provides only refuse to abide by this covenant. They believe munist,’’ wiretapped and hounded by the 2.9 percent more than the FY03 appropriation, the rule of law does not apply to them, and in aging Hoover. just barely enough to cover inflation. I have the forests and communities of Oregon and It may be difficult to comprehend today, other serious concerns with this reauthoriza- the Western United States, their actions are a but in the racial climate of the 1920’s, Gar- rapidly growing problem. vey success was his greatest liability. At a tion legislation. In particular, H.R. 2210 changes current law to permit religious organi- Oregon has seen a growing number of inci- time when Black people were stigmatized as dents of environmental terrorism. I have trav- intellectually inferior—and were economi- zations who run Head Start programs to dis- cally more disadvantaged than today accom- criminate in hiring employees based on reli- eled to the site of one of these, a Boise Cas- plishments of the magnitude achieved by gious affiliation. The bill also establishes a cade building that was burned down by the Garvey were immediately and almost univer- demonstration program that permits eight Earth Liberation Front (ELF) on Christmas day sally dismissed as fraudulent. But as Gar- states to integrate their own preschool pro- a couple of years ago. vey’s mystique has grown, so too has our un- grams with the federal Head Start programs. While environmental terrorists claim that derstanding of the wealth of his contribu- This is the first step in a concerted effort by they don’t want to harm people, they need to tions and his historical importance as the sit down with the volunteer firefighters who trailblazer for the great civil rights leaders the Majority to block grant Head Start and take oversight away from the federal govern- were roused from their beds early on Christ- who followed. mas morning to fight the blaze they started. ment. I believe block granting will weaken per- In the United States, where he lived for 10 You see, the way incendiary devices used of his 53 years, Garvey inspired hundreds of formance standards and ultimately could lead thousands of Black American supporters in arsons work, the buildings targeted by envi- to a dismantling of the entire program. ronmental terrorists often fall in very quickly, with hope for a better future. Today, he As a strong supporter of Head Start, I be- and we are extremely lucky that none of the stands out in the pantheon of Black Amer- lieve we should be focusing on ways to build ica’s greatest and most controversial lead- brave women and men who fight fires have upon the success of the program by strength- ers. But in the records of the U.S. Depart- been seriously hurt or killed in one of these ment of Justice and the Federal Courts, Gar- ening school readiness, improving program blazes. vey remains ex-convict number 19359. quality and accountability, and expanding ac- In 2001, poplar trees involved in a research Almost 75 years ago, Marcus Garvey was cess to more eligible children. For that reason, project at Oregon State University were de- released from Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, I support the substitute offered by Representa- stroyed by a group expressing concern about his sentence commuted by President Calvin tive MILLER. The substitute strengthens Head Coolidge. Deported to his native Jamaica, genetically modified organisms. The ironic Start’s focus on preliteracy, language and pre- thing about this is that the trees were involved Garvey died 13 years later, and entered his- math skills while improving teacher quality by tory as that nation’s preeminent hero. As a in research designed to prevent genetically role model to millions of common people in requiring 50 percent of Head Start teachers to modified organisms from spreading into the the Americas and the Third World, he would have bachelor’s degrees by 2008 and prohib- wild—a goal which the saboteurs probably inspire the independence movements that iting new hires without associate’s degrees support. liberated colonial Africa. after 2005. The Miller proposal creates salary Unfortunately, neither side in the battle over Despite the harassment and the weakness and scholarship funds to ensure Head Start the environment has a monopoly on the use of of the evidence against him, Garvey’s pros- teachers are able to remain with Head Start violence—both environmentalists and those ecution may have been inevitable in the for several years. Most importantly, it expands who oppose increased protections of our nat- 1920’s. But by unbiased standards, the access to all pre-school students, expands ac- charges were not substantiated and his con- ural resources have resorted to illegal tactics viction was not justified. We cannot over- cess to Early Head Start and increases the to advance their causes. turn the verdict but we can prove that times flexibility of Head Start programs to meet com- Federal land managers have been har- have changed and that we now know better. munity local needs. assed, intimidated, and threatened by those f During a time where there is a lot of talk who are opposed to environmental protec- about ‘‘Leaving No Child Behind’’, let’s truly tions. For example, in 1997 ranchers in New SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 stand up for the children who need our help Mexico threatened to kill Forest Service em- the most. The research is clear—children who ployees enforcing protections for endangered SPEECH OF participate in Head Start arrive at school better species. HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO prepared than low-income children who do not Let me be clear: using violence or intimida- OF MASSACHUSETTS participate in the program. This high quality tion in the name of a political cause is wrong. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES program must be preserved—it works and it In a democracy, we fight for change at the works well. It is illogical to cut funding or ballot box and in the halls of our legislatures, Thursday, July 24, 2003 weaken this proven program. I urge my col- not with pipe bombs and incendiary devices. The House in Committee of the Whole leagues to vote against H.R. 2210 and for the I strongly urge my fellow colleagues to en- House on the State of the Union had under Miller substitute to ensure that vital, com- sure that our local, state, and federal law en- consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize prehensive services remain available to all forcement officials are effectively upholding the Head Start Act to improve the school Head Start participants. the law. That said, environmental terrorism readiness of disadvantaged children, and for other purposes: f poses additional challenges for the law en- forcement community. Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise tonight THE ENVIRONMENTAL TERRORISM It is a well-know fact that very few environ- in opposition to H.R. 2210, the School Readi- REDUCTION ACT mental terrorists have been caught. These ness Act of 2003. Head Start has provided a groups have no formal organization, and they strong foundation for millions of children over HON. DARLENE HOOLEY act in small terrorist cells, which are autono- the past 38 years. The program was created OF OREGON mous from one another. in 1965 to help young children become more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because these crimes are investigated with academically prepared for school and to en- limited resources and manpower, local law en- Friday, July 25, 2003 courage healthy families. Head Start, which forcement officials have little success in suc- currently assists over 900,000 children, is the Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, cessfully closing these cases. only major federal effort to provide com- throughout our history, America has been a For the second Congress, I am attempting prehensive social and educational services. country committed to justice. In the wake of an to reverse the current situation by sponsoring Head Start targets the nation’s poorest chil- 1837 mob lynching of an abolitionist news- the Environmental Terrorism Reduction Act. dren, those living in families at or below the paper editor, our great leader Abraham Lin- This bill would provide federal assistance federal poverty level as well as children with coln urged his fellow Americans to ‘‘let rev- where it is needed most, at the local level. disabilities and special needs. It emphasizes erence for the laws . . . become the political This legislation would require the Attorney not only children’s cognitive development but religion of the nation,’’ to let legislatures and General to establish a national clearinghouse

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.114 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1651 for information on incidents of ecoterrorism, the Pueblo of Isleta, and the Pueblo of FINANCIAL AID SIMPLIFICATION with the hope that investigators stay ahead of Acoma. National groups opposing this bill in- ACT OF 2003 the curve in preventing additional acts of ter- clude the NAACP, the National Education ror. Foundation, the ACLU, the Coalition Against HON. RAHM EMANUEL In addition, it would establish the Environ- Religious Discrimination, the National League OF ILLINOIS mental Terrorism Reduction Program in the of Cities, and Catholic Charities USA, among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department of Justice. This program would many others. This long and diverse list is authorize the Attorney General to designate proof of the many problems with this bill. Friday, July 25, 2003 any area as a high intensity environmental ter- I cannot conclude my statement without ex- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, today, along rorism area. After making such a designation pressing my concern that this is a disturbing with Congressman BUCK MCKEON and 13 ad- local law enforcement agencies could access pattern for the Majority on education. Numer- ditional bipartisan cosponsors, I introduced the federal funding to assist them in solving and ous programs—Head Start, college aid, public Financial Aid Simplification Act of 2003. This preventing these types of crimes in the future. school education—are in danger of being dis- bill stands to make applying for financial aid This program is similar to the Department of mantled. I will continue to defend programs significantly easier for students and families. Justice’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area that are proven to work, fight to fully fund The process of applying for the Pell Grant program (HIDTA), which has been extraor- those programs, and oppose efforts to dis- and other student financial aid is unneces- dinarily useful in Oregon and other states in mantle them. This bill is no exception and I sarily complicated. The Free Application for helping make our communities better places to urge a no vote. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a one hun- live. dred-plus question, extremely complicated I ask my colleagues to join me in this goal, form that creates an unnecessary barrier to f and to support the Environmental Terrorism students applying for aid. Reduction Act. IN SUPPORT OF THE YEAR OF THE The bill directs the Advisory Committee on f KOREAN WAR VETERAN RESOLU- Student Financial Assistance, which provides advice and counsel to Congress and the Sec- SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 TION, H. CON. RES. 212 retary of Education on student financial aid SPEECH OF matters, to conduct a thorough study, within HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL two years, of how to streamline the aid proc- HON. TOM UDALL ess and make it easier for students. Within OF NEW MEXICO OF NEW YORK one year after the study is completed, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary of Education must implement the Thursday, July 24, 2003 recommended changes. Friday, July 25, 2003 The House in Committee of the Whole The Committee’s goals will include signifi- House on the State of the Union had under Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support cantly reducing the number of questions on consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize of H. Con. Res. 212, the Year of the Korean the FAFSA, simplifying the language used on the Head Start Act to improve the school War Veteran resolution, and I commend its the form itself, revising the needs analysis for- readiness of disadvantaged children, and for sponsor, my colleague, Congressman SAM mula to reduce the administrative burden for other purposes: JOHNSON of Texas. students, higher education institutions, and the Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I federal government, and allowing certain stu- The resolution marks the final year of the rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 2210. If dents to be fast-tracked through the applica- United States’ 50th anniversary of the Korean you’re looking for a way to dismantle a prov- tion process when they have already provided War Commemoration and the 50th year of the en, beneficial, effective program, then this bill financial information to the federal government Armistice. is for you. by qualifying for other forms of federal finan- The Head Start program has been a suc- We celebrate the Armistice which ended the cial assistance. cess for nearly 40 years. During that time, it War, but we do so with the knowledge that no In addition, Mr. Speaker, the Financial Aid has served over 20 million children. In fact, formal peace treaty was ever signed, and that Simplification Act of 2003 requires the Sec- there are members in this House that were only a fragile peace has endured across the retary of Education to make special efforts to Head Start children who attest to the pro- tense demilitarized zone dividing North and notify students who qualify for free lunch or gram’s success. Instead of passing this bill, South. The conflict, so aptly called ‘‘the For- food stamps of their eligibility for the maximum which could potentially increase class size, cut gotten War, took 54,000 American lives. An- Pell Grant. This bill will go a long way to help off services to 3-year-olds, and eliminate cru- other 103,000 Americans were wounded, American families gain access to higher edu- cial health services, we should be improving 5,000 were missing in action, and 7,000 were cation. I strongly encourage my colleagues to Head Start by fully funding it. held as prisoners of war. The sacrifices of support this important legislation. Thousands of children in my district attend America’s fighting men and women trans- f the Head Start program. To be exact 3,023 formed Korea into a thriving economic partner children in Northern New Mexico could be af- of the U.S. and a powerful front-line democ- ARTICLE BY AMBASSADOR fected by this bill. Of those children, 86 per- racy against the tyranny of communism. ASMEROM cent live in families that have incomes below Fifty years after the end of hostilities, the the federal poverty line. Ninety percent receive guns across the border are still silent, but the HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL basic health care and are twice as likely as region and the world are increasingly fearful of OF NEW YORK other low-income children to receive basic the possibility of a new war on the peninsula. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medical care. We have 60 Head Start centers With the announcement of its nuclear capa- Friday, July 25, 2003 in my district, and 162 classrooms. Passage of bility by the government in the North, not only this bill means an unknown future for these the U.S., but our friends in the region—Japan, Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to the children. Will the quality of their education be China, Russia, and particularly South Korea, attention of the House of Representatives an put in jeopardy? Will they continue to receive are now searching for ways to diffuse an im- article by Girma Asmerom, Ambassador of Eri- medical care? Will their teachers be hired on pending crisis. trea to the United States. His article celebrates a discriminatory basis? July 4th, American Independence Day, and We must not ignore the successful history of North Korea’s intentions are not entirely un- discusses the challenges of the young inde- the Head Start program. If we really want to derstood, but the country’s militancy are clear- pendent nation of Eritrea. Highlighting Eritrea’s improve the program, we should fully fund the ly worsened by its poverty and isolation. The developing democratic system and successful program to expand access to all eligible pre- situation requires a skillful hand in dealing with campaign to stamp out corruption, Ambas- schoolers, improve access to Migrant and a government that sometimes seems moti- sador Asmerom states that his people seek Seasonal Head Start, improve teacher quality vated by desperation. ‘‘trade and investment, not handouts from our by requiring that more teachers get bachelor’s I encourage President Bush to work with our partners and taxpayers.’’ I thank Ambassador degrees, and enhance Head Start’s focus on allies in the region in pursuing negotiations Asmerom for his kind words during July, the pre-literacy, language, and pre-math skills. and a peaceful resolution of a growing crisis. month we celebrate America’s independence, Groups in my district that oppose passage Threats and intimidation will not succeed in and wish the people of Eritrea well in the days of this bill include the Jicarilla Apache Nation, our dealings with North Korea. ahead.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.116 E25PT1 E1652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 I submit the article by Ambassador sion by its former colonial overlord (Ethi- HONORING THE LIFE OF STUART Asmerom into the RECORD at this point. opia), leading to the death of 120,000 Ethio- FINLEY pians and 19,000 Eritreans, as well as dis- [From the Metro Herald, July 4, 2003] placement of countless families. This war A TALE OF TWO INDEPENDENCE DAYS also brought massive economic destruction HON. TOM DAVIS (By Girma Asmerom) to both countries. OF VIRGINIA When Americans celebrate their Independ- One of our major challenges is the current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence Day on July 4, they commemorate 227 unprecedented famine. This is a temporary Friday, July 25, 2003 years of struggle to create a free and pros- situation brought about as a consequence of perous society. The fruits of that struggle a complete failure of rains last year, in addi- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I are here around us, to observe and to enjoy. tion to the dislocation resulting from Ethio- rise today to honor the life of my good friend, America did not emerge from British colo- pia’s invasion. To overcome these cir- Mr. Stuart Finely. nial rule fully formed as a complete, liberal, cumstances, the Government of Eritrea and Present-day Northern Virginia is character- democratic state. The outcome of the Amer- its people, with the assistance of the inter- ized by swaths of economic and residential ican Revolution was not a foregone conclu- national community, are exerting relentless growth, traffic, and the frenetic pace of those sion on July 4, 1776, and even after the peace efforts. More can be done, of course, but we eager to get ahead. But amid this hustle and treaty with Britain was signed in 1783, it was are doing the best we can with limited re- bustle lies the unique community of Lake sources. unclear whether the 13 colonies along the Barcroft—a place that holds a special place in eastern seaboard would continue to exist in Success will come. We have as our model harmony. Eritrea’s achievements in public health. The my heart and in the hearts of all of those lucky The American Constitution (1789) and the U.S. Agency for International Development enough to have lived along its shores. Bill of Rights (1791) laid the foundations for notes: ‘‘Despite Eritrea’s rank as one of the Lake Barcroft is a man-made lake located in a free society. But bumps along the road poorest countries in the world, it ranks 31st the vicinity of Seven Corners area of Northern were sure to come, and they did. The Alien in healthy life expectancy.’’ Eritrea has one Virginia, offering an oasis of peace and tran- and Sedition Acts of 1798 threatened the free- of Africa’s lowest rates of HIV/AIDS infec- quility in an otherwise busy suburban region. doms guaranteed by the First Amendment tion, only 2 to 2.5 percent; it has eradicated As with many such places, the work of a few (freedoms not fully clarified through the ju- polio; and in 2002, it reduced malaria in chil- dedicated souls has been instrumental in cre- dicial process until after World War I!). The dren under five by half. ating and maintaining the special flavor so War of 1812 threatened a loss of independence Eritreans, dedicated to their tested vision, through invasion by the former colonial many now enjoy. as a matter of policy refuse to look for for- Stuart Finley was such an individual. A man power, Great Britain. And although the Dec- eign economic assistance to bring economic laration of Independence clearly stated that development. We seek trade and investment, whose dedication and industry were instru- ‘‘all men are created equal,’’ slavery did not not handouts from our partners and tax- mental in making Lake Barcroft the special end until the U.S. Civil War was fought and payers. Eritrean-Americans living in com- place it is today, and without whom the lake half a million Americans died in it. munities across the United States are nat- might not even exist. Every American, no doubt, can relate a fa- ural lines of communication between our two Over a span of almost fifty years, Stuart vorite story from American history that countries and peoples, encouraging further dedicated innumerable hours to projects in- shows how, through trial and error, the engagement and future U.S.-Eritrean com- volving the lake. He was an early president of United States has evolved—through blood, mercial ties. sweat, toil, and tears, as Winston Churchill the Lake Barcroft Community Association, Americans have much to celebrate on the then later served as chairman of the engineer- put it in another context—making Independ- Fourth of July. We Eritreans take this op- ence Day celebrations that much more pre- portunity to salute and congratulate the ing committee. But through the numerous po- cious. American people on their Independence Day. sitions with different organizations, perhaps Imagine, then, what it must be like to live the most fitting title for Stuart was ‘‘community in a country that has been independent of f problem solver.’’ Be it organizing dredging foreign domination for only a few years—to projects or the purchase of the lake itself, Stu- be precise, twelve years. PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK art was intimately involved. That is what it is like for my country, Eri- Mr. Speaker, in closing, as a resident of trea. After successive colonization by Tur- MARTINEZ key (1557–1865), Egypt (1865–1884), Italy (1890– Lake Barcroft, I wish to express my gratitude 1941), Britain (1942–1952), and Ethiopia (1952– to Stuart Finley and pay tribute to his lifetime 1991), we commemorated 12 years of inde- HON. SCOTT McINNIS of community service. Northern Virginia is a pendence just a few weeks ago, on May 24. OF COLORADO better place due to his efforts, and I appre- Tor three relentless decades, the Eritrean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciate this opportunity to express my regret at people fought for independence against Ethi- his passing. opian occupation and incredible odds with- Friday, July 25, 2003 f out any assistance from governments or out- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this side forces. We achieved self-determination body of Congress today to recognize Frank IN RECOGNITION OF JULY 26 through a U.S.-supervised referendum in DAY—LIBERIAN INDEPENDENCE 1993. We are developing a democratic system Martinez for his courageous act which saved in keeping with the values of our people and the life of Kelly McNeil. The Carnegie Hero with their full support. We have indeed Fund Commission awarded Frank a Bronze HON. DONALD M. PAYNE taken measures to protect our national secu- Medal in recognition of the risk and valor he OF NEW JERSEY rity, as is our right—indeed, our obligation displayed in this selfless act. I am proud to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to our people. We are proud of the achieve- join my colleagues here today in applauding Friday, July 25, 2003 ments of our country over a little more than Frank for his heroic action. a decade. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to In that time, Eritrea has challenged the Kelly McNeil was fishing on San Luis Lake mark the 156th anniversary of Liberian inde- scourge of developing countries, government with his family when he suddenly fell from his pendence. On July 26, 1847 a young African corruption, which is, admittedly, endemic in boat into the lake. After an unsuccessful res- American man from Virginia named Joseph much of Africa. I am happy to report that cue attempt by Kelly’s son, Frank swam 600 Jenkins Roberts declared the colony of Liberia the U.S. Department of State pointed out in feet out into the lake to rescue Kelly. Frank in West Africa an independent republic. The 1998: ‘‘Corruption is not a significant barrier proceeded to position Kelly on his back to or hindrance to investment or trade in Eri- anniversary of this great day provides us with trea.’’ The distinguished Canadian jour- keep him above water and then made his way an opportunity to reflect on the history and nalist, Peter Worthington, added: ‘‘. . . while back to shore. Thanks to Frank’s heroism, progress of this nation. The recent civil strife [Eritrea is] the world’s newest independent Kelly recovered quickly after receiving treat- and the impending humanitarian disaster add state (1993) and one of Africa’s poorest coun- ment for hypothermia. a sense of urgency to our thoughts. tries, it’s also the safest, least corrupt, most Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize In 1820, the American Colonization Society self-reliant.’’ Frank before this body of Congress today. His founded the Republic of Liberia, with a grant Like the countries of Central and Eastern brave act serves as a reminder to all Ameri- from President James Monroe as a place to Europe, Eritrea has spent the past dozen years emerging from the strangulation of So- cans of the courage upon which our great na- send free Black Americans. Over the years, viet-backed Ethiopian occupation. Like the tion is founded. I congratulate Frank on the freed slaves and their offspring continued to United States in its formative years, six prestigious award that has been bestowed settle in this small West-African state. In 1847, years after its independence, under the pre- upon him and wish him all the best in his fu- the people of Liberia declared their independ- text of border conflict, Eritrea suffered inva- ture endeavors. ence. They gave their country a flag and a

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.120 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1653 constitution modeled on that of the United access to high quality financial expertise. As a leadership skills to convince his Republican States. member of the Board at NAFCU, Ms. Furnas colleagues that having a vibrant, properly However, independence did not spell the has been equally diligent in advocating the funded Americorps is indeed vital to our na- end of Liberia’s close historical links with the goals of the credit union community as a tional interest. United States. American companies, such as whole. From financial literacy to predatory If these two actions were not bad enough, the Firestone Rubber and Tire Company, have lending and identity theft, Ms. Furnas has en- today we will vote on a bill that dramatically played an important role in shaping the Libe- sured that America’s 82 million credit union skimps on programs for Americans who have rian economy. Liberia has been an important members have a voice here in the nation’s answered our country’s call to arms, our proud political ally of the United States. During the capitol. I am certain she will carry on that veterans. We should never break our prom- two World Wars, the republic allowed the good work in her role as Chairwoman of ises to veterans. This VA–HUD Appropriations United States to station troops on its soil. As NAFCU. bill will not meet our veterans’ needs. Its in- the Cold War reached its peak, a mutual de- NAFCU is the only national trade associa- crease from last year is $1.4 billion, and does fense pact was signed and the United States tion that exclusively represents the interests of not even keep pace with hospital inflation or built communications facilities to relay a America’s federal credit unions and Ms. the growth in the numbers of veterans en- ‘‘Voice of America’’ signal throughout the con- Furnas will—no doubt—serve with distinction rolled. tinent. in her new post. I would like to congratulate Mr. Speaker, I wonder if my fellow Ameri- Unfortunately, the progress that Liberia Ms. Furnas on her election and wish her the cans know that an average of 200,000 vet- made over the years has been spoiled by over best of luck. erans are forced to wait six months or more a decade of civil war. The war has claimed the f for an appointment at Veterans Administration lives of 300,000 people, and has recently in- hospitals. Some even die before they get to tensified, causing a humanitarian disaster on a ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE HOUSE see a doctor. A new report, released by the large scale. A half of the population has been OF REPRESENTATIVES American Legion this month reminds this Con- forced to flee their homes. Disease, death and gress that veterans are waiting six months or destruction have become everyday elements HON. ZOE LOFGREN more for medical care, as the overburdened of Liberian life. OF CALIFORNIA Veterans Affairs health system fails to keep Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pace with an ever growing demand. All mem- House will agree that immediate action is im- Friday, July 25, 2003 bers of this House should be ashamed to face perative in Liberia. Every day that we delay veterans when we return to our districts for intervention, more lives are lost. The people of Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, as the House considering this awful budget for our veterans. Liberia call out for our help. We have a moral prepares to go out on recess, I leave dumb- Even the President’s own Task Force to Im- obligation to act. Plans for a multinational founded by many of the actions this House prove Health Care Delivery for Our Nation’s peacekeeping force led by the United States has taken in these last days. Last night, this Veterans acknowledged the problem, stating in conjuncture with troops from the United Na- Republican led House took the first steps in ‘‘there is persistent concern about the inability tions and the Economic Community of West the destruction of an important program whose of VA to provide care to enrolled African States have been suggested. I am aim is to help the children of low income par- veterans . . .’’ pleased to note that the President announced ents be better prepared to succeed when they The President’s Task Force also noted that this morning that the United States will be po- go to school and ultimately succeed in their ‘‘the Federal Government has been more am- sitioning our military forces off the coast of Li- lives. Instead of making these changes that bitious in authorizing veteran access to health beria to begin the process of assisting in this can only hurt this program, we should have care than it has been in providing the funding situation. My only hope is that this offer of as- been working together, regardless of party, to necessary to match declared intentions.’’ sistance will soon be translated into practical strengthen a program that has served so The VA–HUD bill that we will consider today concrete aid. many children so well for almost forty years. contains a very disappointing but not sur- Let us give the people of Liberia something Many in this House talk a great game about prising outcome for housing programs. Appro- to celebrate this Independence Day. Let us being ‘‘Compassionate Conservatives’’. What priators assert that if anyone is to blame it is help this great people recover the liberty from they did last night to Head Start was neither. HUD for an inadequate request, but Congress which their country takes its name. Let Liberia If this was the only mistake we were going approved the budget request after hearing live! to make this week, it would be one thing. Yet from advocates that the Department’s request today, this House is poised to step up its at- f was inadequate. tack on the lives and hopes of our most pre- This bill provides inadequate funding to ad- IN RECOGNITION OF DIANE cious resource, the young people of this coun- dress rising housing costs and the increasing FURNAS, NEWLY ELECTED try. President Bush often speaks about the number of low income people who are unable CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF need to expand another program that directly to afford a home. Funding for the Housing THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF benefits many of our younger constituents. Choice Voucher program will not fully fund all FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS That program is AmeriCorps. vouchers currently in use. Two of the Presi- President Bush often speaks about his re- dent’s much-touted initiatives were not fully HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON spect and devotion to the concept of national funded: The American Dream Downpayment OF TEXAS service. Indeed in his last two State of the initiative received only $125 million of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union addresses and in numerous speeches $200 million the President had requested, and around the country, this president has urged his Samaritan Housing Initiative received no Friday, July 25, 2003 Americans to devote time and energy to com- funding at all. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. munity projects. In issuing this challenge he While public housing programs would re- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Diane pledged his best efforts to expand government ceive slightly more than what the President re- Furnas, chief executive officer of Southwest programs of national service. quested we know that the funding needed for Airlines Federal Credit Union in Dallas, TX, It is difficult to understand how the main in- capital needs remains wholly inadequate, Ms. Furnas has recently been elected Chair- strument of such service—the AmeriCorps given the $20 billion estimated backlog in cap- woman of the Board of the National Associa- program—could possibly be allowed to shrink ital needs. tion of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU). on his watch. Indeed, the program is wildly I am happy that the HOME production and Ms. Furnas’ dedication to the credit union popular among many local and faith-based rental assistance program was increased by movement is illustrated by her thirty years of agencies that often place AmeriCorps workers $77 million from last year’s funding level. Un- service to the credit union community, includ- to help organize and coordinate local volun- fortunately, the committee lacked the funds ing more than 27 years in her current position teers. We know that governors and mayors of needed to match the Administration’s request as the CEO of Southwest Airlines FCU. Ms. both parties praise AmeriCorps daily. When of $2.2 billion, instead funding the program at Furnas has spent the last three years as the President Bush was Governor Bush he often $2.064 billion. Vice-Chair of NAFCU and she is the first praised AmeriCorps. Mr. Speaker, in this time of increasing un- woman elected to chair the NAFCU Board. Yet today, this House will be asked to ap- employment and economic turmoil, more peo- Throughout her tenure at Southwest Airlines prove a supplemental spending package that ple need our help in making certain that they FCU, Ms. Furnas has worked diligently to en- contains no additional funding for Americorps. have the opportunity to live in a home they sure her credit union’s 28,000 members have I wonder why President Bush has not used his can afford. Yet for some reason, this House is

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According to the United States Coast vides free cable modems to the schools and can be assured that this Republican led Guard and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the libraries in its communities, as do many cable House will not be able to inflict anymore of its annual fatality rate for commercial fishermen is operators, ensuring that our young people ‘‘Compassionate Conservativism’’ on America. about 150 deaths per 100,000 workers. benefit directly, even if they do not have ac- Sadly, President Bush’s promises to Amer- In order to increase the level of safety in the cess to computers at home. Cable is a ica are just talk, not action. He should be fishing industry, the U.S. Coast Guard require proactive player in the effort to address the ashamed. all fishing vessels to carry safety equipment. Digital Divide. f Required equipment can include a life raft that Cable was the first industry to aggressively automatically inflates and floats free should upgrade its networks to offer broadband Inter- HONORING FRED MACHADO the vessel sink; personal flotation devices or net access to consumers at home, thereby immersion suits; Emergency Position Indi- creating the first real alternative to the much HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH cating Radio Beacons (EPIRB); visual distress slower dial-up modem systems offered by OF CALIFORNIA signals; and fire extinguishers. local phone companies. Cable’s rapid deploy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When an emergency arises, safety equip- ment of its always-on, high-speed Internet ment is priceless. At all other times, the cost Friday, July 25, 2003 product spurred phone companies to offer of purchasing or maintaining life rafts, immer- competing DSL technology, a broadband data Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise sion suits, and EPIRBs must compete with technology that was invented over a decade today to recognize Fernando ‘‘Fred’’ Machado other expenses such as loan payments, fuel, ago. for being selected as this year’s Ag One Foun- wages, maintenance, and insurance. Meeting Cable has taken an early lead in the invest- dation Community Salute honoree. An event all of these obligations is made more difficult ment and marketing of cable service, but there will be held in his honor on Saturday, August by a regulatory framework that uses measures are a number of other providers in the 23rd in Easton, California. such as trip limits, days at sea, and gear alter- broadband marketplace. Consumers today The Ag One Foundation was formed more ations to manage our marine resources. have access to an expanding choice of than twenty years ago to raise funds to pro- Commercial fishermen should not have to broadband providers, including wireless, sat- vide scholarships and grants for the CSUF choose between safety equipment and other ellite and alternative broadband suppliers. College of Agricultural Sciences and Tech- expenses. That’s why I am introducing the According to a March 2003 report in Cable nology. California Dairies is the naming spon- ‘‘Commercial Fishermen Safety Act of 2003,’’ Datacom News, the cable modem and DSL sor of the event honoring Fred. The funds will which would provide for a tax credit equal to residential customer total reached approxi- be used to create an endowment in 75 percent of the amount paid by fishermen to mately 16.7 million in the U.S. at the end of Machado’s name, giving priority to students purchase or maintain required safety equip- 2002, out of an estimated 105 million who coming from the dairy industry. ment. The tax credit is capped at $1,500 and have access to broadband service. Of the 15 Fred began as a tenant farmer and agricul- includes expenses paid or incurred for mainte- percent of residential customers currently pur- tural laborer during his early years. He now nance of safety equipment required by federal chasing wireline broadband service, approxi- operates a 1,500-cow dairy and 730-acre regulation. Sens. Susan Collins (R–ME) and mately 67.4 percent are cable modem cus- farming operation that includes almonds, John Kerry (D–MA) have introduced identical tomers and 32.6 percent are DSL customers. grapes, prunes and field crops. Machado is legislation in the Senate. Others purchase broadband service from pro- known for his long and devoted service to The Commercial Fishermen Safety Act of viders of fixed wireless, satellite or other tech- California agriculture which is why he was 2003 could improve safety by giving commer- nologies. Every broadband provider has the chosen for this honor. Through his work Fred cial fishermen more of an incentive to pur- same ability and opportunity to sell service to has shown vigor and allegiance to agriculture, chase and care for safety equipment. I ask my the remaining, large group of untapped poten- his community, and his country. colleagues to join me in helping commercial tial customers and need not take a customer Machado has been given many honors and fishermen protect themselves while doing their from another provider in order to gain one. awards for his commitment to agricultural jobs. I urge the FCC to adopt rules that ensure causes. He was appointed to serve on the f the existence of true, head to head facilities- USDA’s Agricultural Trade Advisory Com- based competition for all types of communica- mittee during the Regan Administration where URGING FCC TO ADOPT NEUTRAL tions services, especially voice telephony and he worked with committee members on major COMPETITION RULES broadband. trade agreement negotiations. Fred received f the Distinguished Service Award from both the HON. SILVESTRE REYES California Farm Bureau Federation and the OF TEXAS HONORING MERYL FEREN Fresno County Farm Bureau. Machado has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also received recognition for his service on the Friday, July 25, 2003 HON. PETER DEUTSCH boards of directors of the National Milk Pro- OF FLORIDA ducers Federation, Challenge Dairy, and Dan- Mr. REYES. Speaker, since the passage of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish Creamy. the 1996 Telecommunications Act, the cable Friday, July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fred industry has invested more than $75 billion of Machado for his lifelong commitment to agri- private risk capital nationally, or about $1,000 Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to culture and his community. I invite my col- per customer. These investments—including honor the life of Mrs. Meryl Feren, a great Flo- leagues to join me in wishing Fred many years $45 million by Time Warner Cable in the Six- ridian, a caring wife and mother, and a chari- of continued success. teenth District of Texas alone—have trans- table activist. Originally from Bronx, NY, Mrs. f formed cable’s one-way video delivery system Feren moved to Sunrise, FL in 1980 and soon into a two-way interactive digtal platform that began a noted career in business and charity INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMER- offers consumers new competitive services— services. CIAL FISHERMEN SAFETY ACT digital video, high-speed Internet access, Mrs. Feren, the wife of current Sunrise OF 2003 cable telephony, and interactive and high-defi- Mayor Steve Feren, made an indelible impres- nition television. sion upon the South Florida community. The HON. ROB SIMMONS Competition for residential high-speed Inter- couple first met while studying at Queens Col- OF CONNECTICUT net is here. Consumers today can choose lege in New York City, and soon married and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among a variety of wireless and wire line pro- moved to South Florida. Since arriving to Sun- viders. Cable’s lead in the marketplace is due rise, Meryl Feren started a successful mort- Friday, July 25, 2003 to its early investment in cable modem tech- gage-foreclosure research business. Her busi- Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, since colonial nology, aggressive marketing, generally lower ness expertise and ability to work with others days, Stonington Borough has been tied to prices and a consistently positive online expe- garnered her the respect of many in the busi- fishing. Today it is the home to Connecticut’s rience for customers. I am proud that when ness community.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.124 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1655 In addition to being an accomplished profes- nia’s refusal to register select religious groups vival. One particular example is the case of sional, Meryl Feren always took time to assist and the continuing harassment of certain reli- Araik Bedjanyan, sentenced on July 2nd to in her husband’s political campaigns and pub- gious communities, actions which violate Ar- 11⁄2 years in a labor camp for refusing military lic service as well. Her husband knew he menia’s commitments to religious freedom as service. Mr. Bedjanyan was sentenced under could always rely on her for advice, enthu- a participating State in the Organization for Article 75 of the criminal code, for ‘‘evasion of siasm on the campaign trail, and an undying Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). active military service.’’ There are currently 24 commitment to his goals in public service. Be- Honoring the commitments enshrined in the Jehovah’s Witnesses serving sentences for sides campaigning for Mayor Feren, Meryl Helsinki Final Act and subsequent OSCE doc- being conscientious objectors on religious was a board member of the West Broward uments would ensure Armenia upholds the grounds. Suren Hakopyan and Artur Torosyan, Democratic Club, where she volunteered in freedom of the individual to profess and prac- whom police arrested in Yerevan on July 3, numerous community initiatives. tice religion or belief, alone or in community are currently awaiting trial along with six oth- Mrs. Feren’s charity work included helping with others. ers for their refusal to serve in the military. out with Kids Crusaders, an organization for With respect to registration, Armenian law Seven more Jehovah’s Witnesses are report- abused children. Also, Feren always found requires all religious communities and organi- edly under house arrest for the same ‘‘crime.’’ time to help an organization known as City of zations, other than the Armenian Apostolic Despite Article 75 being replaced by Article Hope, a fundraising group that sought money Church, to register with the government. Ob- 327 in the new criminal code, the amendment to fund a California research hospital that taining registration is critical if a religious com- only reduces the potential sentence from three studies illnesses such as cancer. Clearly, Mrs. munity wants to carry out basic functions, like years to two. Feren placed a priority on volunteering her renting property, publishing newspapers or One of the conditions for Armenia’s admis- time for worthy causes, and she set out to as- magazines, broadcasting programs on tele- sion to the Council of Europe in January 2001 sist others in need. vision or radio, or officially sponsoring the involved the adoption of a law on alternative Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor to stand visas of co-religionists or visitors. military service conforming to European stand- here today and remember the life of an exem- To acquire registration, a petitioning reli- ards within three years. However, while drafts plary citizen of South Florida, one who re- gious organization must obtain an ‘‘expert continue to circulate, no laws have been mained devoted to her fellow neighbors and opinion’’ from the government, in which four passed that provide for alternative civilian family, and always sought a better quality of questions from Article 14 of the Freedom of service outside the framework of the army. In life for her community. Her legacy as a wife, Conscience and Religious Organizations Act the meantime, conscientious objectors con- mother, and activist for a number of causes must be affirmatively answered: (1) Is the reli- tinue to receive harsh sentences. Should the will surely last a lifetime. Mrs. Feren is sur- gion based on a historically canonized holy Armenian Parliament pass such a law, the vived by her husband Steve Feren; son Adam book? (2) Does its faith belong to a system of service length should not be punitive in nature, Feren; her mother, Anne Mallin of Sunrise; modern worldwide religious church commu- but rather be comparable to military service and a sister, Lori Mallin of Sunrise. nities? (3) Is it of a purely spiritual orientation, requirements. As Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I f not created for the pursuit of material goals? (4) Does it have at least 200 believing mem- urge the Armenian Government to abide by its HONORING DR. JAMES L. bers, not including minors? A negative finding OSCE commitments regarding religious free- WILLIAMSON by the government on any of the four ques- dom. Armenia should overhaul its registration tions will terminate the registration application. scheme, dropping the registration requirement, HON. CHET EDWARDS This type of approval system is extremely and liberalize its system for bestowing legal personality to religious communities and orga- OF TEXAS problematic, as it places the government in nizations. Furthermore, all Jehovah’s Wit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the role of determining what is or is not a reli- gion, allowing it to make highly subjective de- nesses currently imprisoned for ‘‘evasion of Friday, July 25, 2003 cisions. For example, the government refuses military service’’ should be unconditionally Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize the Jehovah’s Witnesses as an freed, and a law in line with Council of Europe recognize and honor the distinguished career official religion, despite having more than standards for alternative military service of Dr. James L. Williamson. At Baylor Univer- 6,000 Armenian members. Other small should be passed as soon as possible. sity in my hometown, he is not just a teacher, groups, including approximately 50 Baptist f but he is also a mentor and an exemplar of communities, are unable to pass the numerical RETIREMENT OF EVE BUTLER- professionalism upon the educational land- threshold, so are not aualified to apply for reg- GEE, CHIEF JOURNAL CLERK scape. His service in the development of edu- istration. As a result these groups are indis- cational leadership, founded in the principle of criminately denied basic rights enjoyed by integrity and manifested in research and the those which have the government’s stamp of HON. JIM RYUN OF KANSAS identification of best practice, continues to approval. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES positively impact children. His passion for edu- Last September, Prime Minister Andranik cation has directly resulted in a growing asso- Markarian reportedly stated that the Armenian Friday, July 25, 2003 ciation of principals, superintendents, and Government must curb the activities of minor- Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, it is my other school leaders who mirror his model of ity religious communities, even if these actions privilege to stand before you today to honor servant leadership. As a beacon of guidance violate Council of Europe obligations. Mr. Mrs. Eve Butler-Gee, a Virginian by birth but and hope, Dr. Williamson has dedicated his Speaker, considering this type of bias, I urge a Kansan by marriage, on her 20 years of life to creating a covenant between intellectual the Government of Armenia to revamp the service in the House of Representatives. Eve’s scholarship and the call to serve in building registration process to prevent arbitrary or po- husband, Tom, was raised in Leavenworth, foundations for learning, leadership, and life. liticized decisions. Abolishing the registration Kansas, and his mother, Gertrude, still lives That is why I rise today to honor the dedica- requirement and ensuring any system facili- there as a constituent of mine. In addition to tion and service Dr. Williamson has given to tates, rather than hampers, the free exercise seeing Eve on the House floor, we have run both Baylor University and to the education of religious freedom for individuals and com- into each other at social events as we are profession. munities, by methodically granting legal status both members of the Kansas Society. f to groups which seek registration would help In 1987, Eve was appointed as the Minority bring Armenian policy into conformity with Enrolling Clerk of the House by Minority Lead- CONTINUOUS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OSCE commitments. er Bob Michel. In 1995, she became the first CONCERNS IN ARMENIA Even more alarming is the Armenian Gov- woman appointed as Chief Journal Clerk of ernment’s continued imprisonment of con- the House, and in this position she has faith- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH scientious objectors, particularly from the Je- fully served for the past 8 years. OF NEW JERSEY hovah’s Witnesses faith. According to the Eve’s many years of service were per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Department’s 2002 Annual Report on formed with character worthy of praise and International Religious Freedom for Armenia, emulation. Her attentiveness and thorough- Friday, July 25, 2003 military and civilian security officials subject ness were proved by successfully fulfilling her Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Jehovah’s Witnesses who refuse to serve in duties as Journal Clerk, duties which require rise in my capacity as Chairman of the Hel- the military to harsh treatment, because their great attention to details. Her initiative, enthu- sinki Commission to voice concern over Arme- refusal is seen as a threat to Armenia’s sur- siasm, and resourcefulness were proved by

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25JY8.004 E25PT1 E1656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 her promotion to Chief Journal Clerk. And her Ms. Butler-Gee and her three Assistant rate for this service amounts to about a 20% dependability, endurance, faithfulness, and Journal Clerks are always on duty at the ros- discount, the FCC-created UNE–P price can loyalty were proved by her 20 years of selfless trum to ensure that the House meets its con- have a discount of up to 55%. public service to the House of Representa- stitutional responsibility to maintain an official In February, the FCC reviewed its UNE tives. record of the parliamentary proceedings of the rules and decided to keep the current UNE–P Not only does Eve serve others at her job, House. Eve has done a great deal to mod- regime for the mass market. This was an un- but she also actively serves others in her pri- ernize Journal procedures and enhance the fortunate decision. Business plans built on vate life as well. She is Head Verger of the professionalism of the Journal clerks. regulatory arbitrage rarely last, they witness Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Vir- Eve began her professional career in the reciprocal compensation and are certainly not ginia, and she has recently been invited to House while in her early twenties. She left the going to create new investment and new inno- serve as Volunteer Verger at the National Ca- House in the middle of her working years to vation. If the FCC wanted a truly competitive thedral. Also, Eve plans on returning to her work for a charitable foundation, and then re- telecommunications market, based on sound activities in the community theater, which she turned to the House in 1987 when then Minor- economic principles, with strong companies has been unable to participate in due to the ity Leader Bob Michel appointed her as the and resulting jobs, it should have eliminated demanding schedule of the House. Minority Enrolling Clerk of the House. the UNE–P regime for the mass market in An ancient Hebrew Proverb teaches that, ‘‘A In her tenure as the Journal Clerk, like all February. good name is rather to be chosen than great those who have preceded her and all those f riches.’’ To earn the ‘‘good name’’ spoken of Clerks who will follow her, Eve has been a wit- IN HONOR OF JACK WITTEN in this Proverb, one must be committed to ut- ness to history, to events of great joy, those most integrity. Eve’s unwavering commitment of great sadness, events that often truly have to integrity has rewarded her with a ‘‘good changed the shape of our world. What remark- HON. STENY H. HOYER OF MARYLAND name.’’ Moreover, Eve’s shining inner char- able stories she will take with her as she con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acter allows her to leave the House with truly cludes her service! significant ‘‘riches’’ worth far more than money I could use my time to review more of Eve’s Friday, July 25, 2003 or wealth—a legacy of 20 years of honorable professional accomplishments, but those of us Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to service and an unscathed reputation of utmost who are privileged to know her, and to experi- recognize Mr. Jack Witten, a man with a dis- integrity. ence her wisdom, her humor, her warmth and tinguished record of military and private sector f friendliness, know that Eve is so much more service. Mr. Witten’s career has spanned dec- than her resume. ades and encompassed a number of notable IN TRIBUTE TO EVE BUTLER-GEE, Eve has been a good friend to all of us and accomplishments in the field of aeronautical HOUSE JOURNAL CLERK, ON THE a person whose service has brought great engineering. Mr. Witten has also had an ac- OCCASION OF HER FORTHCOMING credit upon this institution. I understand that complished personal life that I am sure his RETIREMENT Eve intends to spend her retirement traveling, seven Eagle Scout grandchildren can attest to. enjoying her family, pursuing her interests in It was Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 flight over HON. MAXINE WATERS writing and community theater, and continuing the Atlantic Ocean that initially sparked Mr. OF CALIFORNIA active service with the Episcopal Church. Witten’s interest in aviation. After that historic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I value Eve’s ability and her diligent service flight, Mr. Witten began spending much of his time observing local airport hangars and tak- Friday, July 25, 2003 greatly. What I value even more is the friend- ship and warmth that she brought to all of her ing in Army air shows and national air races Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, the hard- contacts with me, and, I know, with so many in his boyhood home of Illinois. He spent working, dedicated employees who sit here on other Members. many a Saturday afternoon hitchhiking to the the dias behind the Well of the House are the So I conclude simply by saying: Thank you, hangars and air shows with his cousin Tom. heart and soul of this institution. Their sacrifice Eve for your pioneering service, for your pro- In 1938, Mr. Witten quit his steeple-jacking and service are the glue that enables the fessionalism, and for your friendship. I wish job and joined the Navy Reserve. He was put House to proceed with its business and that you well and know that the future will continue on active duty at the Wright Reynolds Airport helps all of us to serve our constituents and to hold great things for you. Congratulations in Glenville, Illinois almost immediately. There, the American people. and Godspeed in your retirement. he and his fellow reservists maintained a fleet On a daily basis, the employees who sit on f of 26 aircraft and trained a reserve squadron the dais are an invaluable resource to all of us of 400 men. During the course of his service who are privileged to serve in the House of ON THE FCC’S RULING CON- in the Navy Reserve, Mr. Witten instructed, Representatives. They serve all of us, without CERNING UNBUNDLED NETWORK developed, and reorganized training programs regard to party. Every day that the house is in ELEMENTS in aircraft maintenance and engineering for session, and certainly when we have weeks both pilots and ex-GI’s. as lengthy and as challenging as this one, we HON. BOB GOODLATTE Mr. Speaker, Mr. Witten has also spent all surely have to admire the selfless devotion OF VIRGINIA much of his career serving our area through to service that keeps the House staff at their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his work for the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics posts working to serve all of us. at the Pax River Naval Air Station. Mr. Witten Whether it is two or three o’clock in the Friday, July 25, 2003 first came to Pax River in 1943, just six days morning during a heavy legislative week, or Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, when Con- after the air station was commissioned. He simply recording the proceedings on a routine gress enacted the Telecommunications Act of was able to realize his dream of both working Suspensions Monday, no matter what the 1996, it created three ways to spur tele- and living on the Atlantic Coast when he and challenges may be, our reading and journal communications competition—the interconnec- his family later moved to St. Mary’s County. clerks are always here to assist us and serve tion of competing networks, use of parts of During his time at Pax River, Mr. Witten this institution. competitors’ networks, called unbundled net- helped to establish aeronautical maintenance It is all too rare that we say thank you for work elements (UNEs), and the resale of the engineering as both a term and function. their hard work, their patience, their good incumbents’ retail services. Congress intended Mr. Speaker, Mr. Witten has had a number humor, and their devotion to this body. Today, that UNEs and resale, or wholesale, prices be of other notable accomplishments throughout however, is a very special occasion and I want set to equal the retail cost, minus the avoided his distinguished career. He created the Air- to take this time to thank and salute one of the costs of not having to sell to the public, such craft Maintenance Officer category of military giants of the staff of the House. as advertising. service, established the annual meeting of the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and pay However, when the Federal Communica- Depot Aeronautical Engineering Superintend- tribute to the House’s Chief Journal Clerk, Eve tions Commission wrote the rules, it set rates ents, revised contract requirements for military Butler-Gee, who will be retiring when we ad- for UNEs at a bizarre below-cost rate called hardware design changes, and conducted ma- journ at the end of this legislative week for our TELRIC. Furthermore, the FCC allowed com- terials review of new aircraft designs. Mr. Summer recess. According to the Congres- petitors to put all the UNEs together into a Witten also instituted the use of improved air- sional Research Service, Eve is the first platform, called UNE–P. For all intents and craft testing techniques and devices, such as woman Journal Clerk in the history of the purposes, UNE–P and resale are the same the spectrographic analysis of engine oil to de- House of Representatives. product. While the Congressionally mandated tect failing engines, now in worldwide use by

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.131 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1657 all militaries, and the use of high visibility paint el to Santa Clara County to pick prunes. From man, and friend. I am personally fortunate to to prevent collisions. Additionally, Mr. Witten his experience as a migrant worker, he represent a district that Mr. Hernandez made major revisions to the standard design learned the values of hard work, determina- touched with his courageous works. specifications for naval aircraft to increase tion, and the importance of education. f safety and reliability and to reduce mainte- It was his father who made certain all nine nance man-hours. children, including Daniel, graduated from high CONGRATULATIONS TO KFLR ON Mr. Speaker, Mr. Witten’s lifetime of school. Daniel exceeded his father’s dreams THE OCCASION OF THEIR 25TH achievement and service deserves recogni- by attending San Jose State University, where ANNIVERSARY tion. I know the members of the House will his activism flourished, and he became a fiery join me in thanking Mr. Witten for over 60 leader. Daniel’s goal during his life was to en- HON. TRENT FRANKS years of service to the military and to our local sure others had access to the same opportuni- OF ARIZONA area. I rise now to congratulate him on this ties he enjoyed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At San Jose State University, Daniel started tremendous record of achievement. Friday, July 25, 2003 f the organization called Student Initiative. As the leader of this organization of Latino stu- Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, TRIBUTE TO SGT 1ST CLASS dents, Daniel became a leading voice for the American Founder Benjamin Rush once said, CHRISTOPHER R. WILLOUGHBY rights of minorities. At this time in history, our ‘‘The only foundation for a useful education in country was engaged in the Vietnam War. a republic is to be laid in religion. Without this HON. MIKE ROGERS Many of his friends were being drafted into the there can be no virtue, and without virtue OF ALABAMA combat, and it was clear to Daniel that the un- there can be no liberty . . .’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derprivileged were not given equal treatment. Listener-supported KFLR has been edu- Daniel did not stand on the sidelines. With cating and communicating the gospel of Jesus Friday, July 25, 2003 passion and conviction, he organized students Christ to listeners throughout Arizona for 25 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, and led demonstrations against the war. years. The commitment of Family Life Radio Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Willoughby of Knowing the importance of education, Dan- to communicating the message of Christianity Phenix City, Alabama, died this past Sunday iel worked on enabling more Mexican Amer- through the spoken word and through music in Baghdad. Sgt. Willoughby was a member of ican students to attend college. Through his has been unwavering. Each day KFLR strikes the Army’s 221st Military Intelligence Battalion creation of another organization, the Mexican a chord of hope in many listening hearts that based at Fort Gillem, Georgia, and was killed American Student Confederation, he brought will continue to resonate throughout eternity. when the vehicle he was riding in rolled over. 200 students into the college system in one I could never count the moments listening to He is survived by his wife Jeanine and his two year alone. KFLR that have dispelled discouragement and sons, Blake, 9, and Collin 16 months. Emboldened with the desire to make a dif- lifted my own heart. Family Life Radio truly is Chris Willoughby always wanted to serve ference, Daniel brought together students from a family in Arizona, and I have been pro- his country, Mr. Speaker. An Auburn Univer- different campuses across California to fight foundly blessed to be part it. sity graduate, Willoughby had just begun a against discriminatory practices. He spoke out Congratulations, KFLR, on your silver anni- promising new career in accounting when his on the issues of poverty, civil rights, and af- versary. May you continue to shine for another National Guard unit was called to active duty. fordable housing, and on many occasions, he 25 years in such a way that ‘‘all may see your Like every other soldier, he dutifully left behind civilly disobeyed laws that were unjust to good works and glorify your Father in heav- his young family to serve our country over- Mexican Americans and the less fortunate. en.’’ seas. Daniel reached out beyond the college cam- f Words cannot express the sense of sadness pus, in order to work with United People we have for his family, and for the gratitude Arriba. Through the organization, he helped IN HONOR OF NATIONAL MARINA our country feels for his service. Sgt. bring a medical clinic and 193 affordable DAY Willoughby died serving not just the United housing units to the predominantly Latino East States, but the entire cause of liberty, on a Side of San Jose. HON. JON C. PORTER noble mission to help spread the cause of It was through the encouragement of his OF NEVADA freedom in Iraq and liberate an oppressed wife, Jessie Serna, that he decided to pursue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a career in law. He had the ability and the people from tyrannical rule. Friday, July 25, 2003 We will forever hold him closely in our heart to truly make a difference. He attended hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of and earned his law degree from Golden Gate Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his family as a remembrance of his bravery University. strong support of House Resolution 323, hon- and willingness to serve. During the 22 years he practiced law, Mr. oring the goals and ideals of National Marina Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the House’s re- Hernandez would represent the poorest peo- Day. membrance on this day. ple, and would take on the most difficult of In every State in the country, marinas pro- f cases. To him no case was hopeless. Know- vide millions of Americans the opportunity to ing that a person was imprisoned falsely was enjoy our greatest national treasure, our wa- MEMORIALIZING MR. DANIEL a matter Mr. Hernandez could not accept. He ters. VILLANUEVA HERNANDEZ made certain his clients were equally rep- Marinas today are working with their com- resented before the court of law. munities to increase knowledge of the impor- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA In addition to decades of service fighting to tance of our rivers, lakes, and oceans in our OF CALIFORNIA protect the rights of the less fortunate, Daniel communities, and to provide opportunities for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated countless hours to the Mexican people from all areas and walks of life to ex- American community through his services as a perience our waterways firsthand. Friday, July 25, 2003 community activist and mentor. He was, for The Marina Operators Association of Amer- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor example, an effective advocate for the Pro ica has designated August 9, 2003 as National the life of a dedicated public servant, Daniel Bono Project. The Pro Bono Project allowed Marina Day, and is using this opportunity to Villanueva Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez’s unex- future lawyers to contribute their services to encourage Americans to learn more about pected passing on June 6, 2003 ended a life the poor in need of legal services. Mr. Her- their waterways and how they can be enjoyed committed to his community, social justice, nandez was a mentor to many future attorneys safely while protecting the environment. and most importantly, his family. The Bay through his service with the Pro Bono Project. Across the country, marinas employ more Area has indeed lost an extremely great law- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss than 140,000 people at more than 12,000 lo- yer, who advocated for the rights of the less of a friend. I have had many opportunities to cations. fortunate. His work and legacy will continue meet with Mr. Hernandez, and what amazed Marinas are often at the center of efforts to through the many lives he touched. me most about him was his dedication and convert underused waterfronts into exciting Born in 1944 to Ignacio and Maria Her- determination to help others. The passion and cultural, recreational, and commercial areas nandez in Texas, Daniel traveled with his fam- love he had for public service will be missed that highlight the potential of a community. ily across the Southwest as migrant farm by all of us. The Bay Area was fortunate to National Marina Day exists to highlight workers. Every summer, his family would trav- have Mr. Hernandez as an activist, family these contributions, encourage community

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.135 E25PT1 E1658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 celebration of their waterways, and to facilitate Constantino Brumidi was born almost 200 This legislation would also permit a claim to ways to make our waterway environments years ago in Italy and lived there until 1850, be made for any legally enforceable tax obli- healthy, safe, and accessible for future gen- working as an artist in Rome and the Vatican gation owed to the state or local government. erations. where he had many commissions, including a In an era of tight state and local government In my own State of Nevada, which is erro- famous portrait of Pope Pius IX. In 1852, due budgets, it is patently unfair to have the tax- neously thought of as being just a desert to political upheavals in Rome, Brumidi immi- paying citizenry bear the costs and burdens of State, the marinas at Lake Mead and along grated to the United States and immediately those who do not pay their fair share. As the Colorado River provide hundreds of thou- applied for citizenship. From then on, he dedi- President Kennedy recognized, ‘‘[t]o the extent sands of people, not just the opportunity to cated the rest of his life to making the United that some people are dishonest or careless in relax and enjoy their vacations, but the oppor- States Capitol one of the most impressive their dealings with the government, the major- tunity to take a trip in time, from the ancient structures in our great Nation. ity is forced to carry a heavier tax burden.’’ canyon walls of the Colorado River to the In 1865, Brumidi spent 11 months dan- (April 20, 1961) The legislation that I am intro- twentieth century wonder of the Hoover Dam gerously high atop the Capitol Rotunda labor- ducing today will provide a means to help dis- complex, to the exciting resort community of ing on his masterpiece, ‘‘The Apotheosis of tribute that burden more equitably. Laughlin, Nevada. Washington,’’ in the eye of the Capitol dome. I urge my colleagues to support it. I recently wrote a letter to the Secretary of Six years later he created the first tribute to an f the Interior asking her to support improve- African-American in the Capitol when he PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET ments to the boat ramps and adjacent facilities placed the figure of Crispus Attucks at the ACCESS ACT OF 2003 on Lake Mead to attract more users to this center of his painting of the Boston Massacre. magnificent body of water. And in 1878, at the age of 72 and in poor SPEECH OF I am pleased to be the sponsor of this bi- health, Brumidi began work on the Rotunda partisan resolution, and look forward to its frieze, which chronicles the history of the HON. BOB ETHERIDGE OF NORTH CAROLINA passage by this House. I urge all my col- United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues to lend it their support. Constantino Brumidi’s life and work exempli- f fies the lives of millions of immigrants who Thursday, July 24, 2003 came to the United States, who came here to GREEK-TURKISH COOPERATION Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight escape adverse conditions in their native in opposition to H.R. 2427, the so-called Phar- lands, who through their skills and hard work maceutical Market Access Act. HON. DOUG BEREUTER bettered their lives and the lives of their chil- The high cost of prescription medicines is OF NEBRASKA dren, while immensely enriching the United one of the most serious issues facing our sen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States. iors. Proponents of H.R. 2427 claim that if we Friday, July 25, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I urge prompt consideration of would simply open our borders to medicines Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member this resolution. that are imported from other countries our rises to commend the governments of Greece f problem would be solved. Unfortunately, the and Turkey for the agreement that they have solution is not that easy. OFFSET OF FEDERAL TAX RE- I have consistently voted against unsafe im- reached on confidence-building between their FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL portation measures because they subject con- armed forces. TAX DEBTS On Wednesday, Lord Robertson, the Sec- sumers to medicines that may have been al- retary General of NATO, announced that the tered or are cheap imitations of medicines ap- two NATO member countries have reached HON. JAMES P. MORAN proved by the Food and Drug Administration. agreements on cooperation between their na- OF VIRGINIA The bill before us seriously threatens the safe- tional defense colleges and on exchanges of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ty of U.S. consumers; therefore, I will vote military personnel for training purposes. Friday, July 25, 2003 against it. Safety is the ultimate issue in this debate. This Member is pleased to note that the Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am H.R. 2427 would allow for the importation of talks between the two countries are expected pleased today to be introducing legislation that prescription medicines from other countries to continue, with the aim of reaching further would establish federal tax refund offset pro- without any assurance that those medicines confidence-building measures. gram for state and local governments. Specifi- Mr. Speaker, this Member commends Sec- are safe. The 106th Congress enacted legisla- cally, this program would require the federal retary General Robertson and the Greek and tion that would allow importation but only if the government to withhold refunds from those in- Turkish governments for this initiative. Secretary of Health and Human Services cer- dividuals and corporations that still owe state tifies those medicines are safe. But neither f or local government tax obligations. former Secretary Shalala nor Secretary CONSTANTINO BRUMIDI’S Today, the reverse situation exists. A num- Thompson has been able to do this. The Ca- BICENTENNIAL IN 2005 ber of states allow their own state agencies, nadian government also recently stated that it local governments and the Internal Revenue cannot and will not assure the safety of the HON. JOHN L. MICA Service to submit a list of delinquent tax- medicines exported to the U.S. Additionally, payers. The state then matches these delin- OF FLORIDA consumers will not be able to depend on their quent accounts against taxpayers who may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local pharmacies to screen their medicines. qualify for a state tax refund. If a match is Importing medicines from foreign countries is Friday, July 25, 2003 found, the state reduces the refund by the the wrong prescription for America. Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, today, on amount of the delinquency and remits the There are other ways to help lower the Constantino Brumidi’s 198th birthday, I have funds to the claimant. These programs have costs of medicines. Together Rx is an initiative introduced a resolution which will honor, in proven to be low-cost and highly effective. developed by seven of the world’s largest conjunction with his bicentennial in 2005, the Congress recognized the effectiveness of pharmaceutical companies to provide seniors life and work of this Italian immigrant who these programs and directed the Internal Rev- and other eligible Medicare patients with ac- spent 25 years painting, decorating and mak- enue Service to establish a similar program to cess to savings on over 170 medicines using ing beautiful the United States Capitol. cover claims by other federal agencies, as just one discount card. The card is free and In January of 2005, the Capitol Visitor Cen- well as for past-due child support obligations. requires patients to merely fill out an easy-to- ter is scheduled to open, marking the largest In 2000, Congress expanded the program by understand registration form to qualify. Once expansion ever to the United States Capitol. I directing the Treasury Department to accept approved for Together Rx, patients may fill am introducing this resolution now in order to claims by states for income tax obligations. their prescriptions at any pharmacy they have time to coincide what will be a momen- The legislation I am introducing today builds choose and get a discount immediately at the tous occasion with the 200th anniversary of on these successful programs by permitting register. This initiative, which is honored at al- Brumidi’s birth. Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fit- local governments to participate. The local most every pharmacy in the U.S., has already ting that we celebrate the opening of the CVC governments could submit their outstanding saved nearly one million Medicare patients al- while concurrently honoring the man who sac- tax debts to the Department of the Treasury most $100 million since its inception. rificed so much to adorn this very building with for an offset against any federal tax refund, Instead of supporting risky plans like impor- such beauty. just as federal agencies and states do now. tation, we should encourage seniors to take

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.139 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1659 advantage of initiatives, like Together Rx, that age, dedication to duty and the protection they has focused primarily on single-employer are safe, effective, and proven to provide provided to the citizens of Fayette. As Fayette plans, in introducing this legislation today, I in- Medicare patients with medicines at lower Mayor Ray Nelson has said, ‘‘These three tend to broaden the pension debate to include cost. men gave their ultimate sacrifice, but not in the very important issues facing multiemployer But Mr. Speaker, if the House really wants vain. They died doing what they loved best, plans. to address the issue of high drug costs, it and they gave their best.’’ They will always be Multiemployer pension reform legislation is would pass a real prescription medicine ben- heroes. necessary and overdue. The bold, structural efit for our seniors. The Congress needs to f reforms of the Multiemployer Pension Security enact a prescription medicine plan that is sim- Act will provide the millions of active and re- ple, comprehensive, and a part of Medicare. I PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET tired workers who participate in these plans am hopeful that in conference we are able to ACCESS ACT OF 2003 with the long-term security of knowing their come together in a bipartisan manner and promised benefits will be funded and safe- SPEECH OF pass a real prescription medicine benefit. That guarded. is part of the solution to this problem. HON. NICK SMITH People have spoken of the ‘‘perfect storm’’ The bill before us is a threat to the safety OF MICHIGAN that has ravaged funding levels in single-em- of America’s drug supply and its consumers. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployer pension plans. Stock market losses, a urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 2427 and sluggish economy and record-low interest Thursday, July 24, 2003 the motion to recommit. rates have combined to create serious under- f Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, this funding problems. Those events have im- legislation is designed to lower the high prices pacted multiemployer plans also, but the TRIBUTE TO OFFICER ARNOLD for prescription drugs in this country by allow- issues for multiemployer plans are much STRICKLAND, CORPORAL JAMES ing Americans to import from twenty-five de- broader than just a dip in the Dow. There are CRUMP AND DISPATCHER LES- veloped countries including Canada and most fundamental weaknesses in the system and LIE MEALER of Western Europe. Prescription drug costs structure under which these plans operate. For are significantly lower in these countries than example, one key difference between single- HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT they are in the United States. Drug companies employer plans and multiemployer plans is OF ALABAMA have been charging more to Americans, I that there is no minimum funding level re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES think, because we have been willing to pay. quired in multi’s. While a weakening single- Friday, July 25, 2003 But it is not right to expect American con- employer plan will trigger remedial action, the Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, sumers to subsidize prescription drug prices same threshold is not present for multiem- June 7, 2003 the City of Fayette, the Fourth for other industrial countries. By holding Amer- ployer plans. Losses can continue until there Congressional District and the State of Ala- ican consumers in a captive market, prices for is simply no more money and no more time, bama lost three public servants in a senseless drugs here have been able to climb an aver- and benefits cannot be paid. The Multiem- act of violence. Officer Arnold Strickland, Cor- age of 77 percent above prices found in other ployer Pension Security Act of 2003 will cor- poral James Crump and Dispatcher Leslie countries. rect this deficiency in current law. Mealer. These men were performing their du- Because of the huge difference between The lack of adequate, minimum funding ties inside the Fayette Police Department what Americans pay for prescription drugs standards is just one of the many weaknesses when they were tragically struck down. here and what they can pay just across the of the multiemployer pension plan system Arnold Gunther Strickland was a veteran border, these drugs are already making their which this legislation will correct. Not only do law enforcement officer with twenty-three way to Michigan by the busload. This bill will multiemployer plans lack the regulatory ‘‘stop- years of experience with other departments in simply expand access to increased savings for loss’’ measures of single employer plans, par- West Alabama and nearly three years with the all Americans and require FDA to ensure the ticipants do not currently have the assurance Fayette Police Department. authenticity and safety of these products. of insurance. When a multiemployer pension James Eddie Crump was a 1994 graduate The Medicare Prescription Drug bill we plan fails, or when a company participant in a of the Tuscaloosa Law Enforcement Academy passed last month did nothing to address the multiemployer plans goes bankrupt, there is and had served in law enforcement for nine skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, and no Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to years, including over six years with the police simply committed the government to picking rely on because multiemployer plans do not department in his hometown of Hamilton and up part of the tab. Unfortunately, this means fall under the same PBGC structure. This leg- nearly three years in Fayette. that Americans can now get fleeced by these islation will address that and give men and Leslie Franklin Mealer, better know as costs as both consumers and taxpayers. women of multiemployer plans the same gov- ‘‘Ace,’’ had a fifteen year association with law Opening up drug prices to an international ernmental oversight provided to participants of enforcement in Fayette County. He served as market while limiting purchases to drugs ap- single-employer plans. a Reserve Deputy for the Fayette County proved by the FDA and produced in FDA ap- I am introducing the Multiemployer Pension Sheriff’s Department, Reserve Officer with the proved facilities will help assure safety and Security Act because we, as a nation, must Town of Berry Police Department, Dispatcher help keep costs down. address these issues now to prevent further for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department f deterioration of these plans and to assure that and Dispatcher for Fayette County E–911. promised pensions are available to existing re- We live in a world today that puts our police MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION tirees and to current participants when they re- officers in harms way each and every day. SECURITY ACT OF 2003 tire. We cannot focus only on single-employer More and more, these brave men and women plans; we are also responsible to the almost find their lives at risk. The uneasy feeling that HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI ten million men and women in multiemployer washes over their families as they do their OF OHIO pension plans. I urge my colleagues to review jobs is heightened when such a tragedy oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this legislation and join with me to urge its curs. Friday, July 25, 2003 passage. I wish I could offer some words that would f comfort the loved ones left behind. Three fam- Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- ilies have had their hearts broken. Officer Ar- ducing legislation, the Multiemployer Pension TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID KELLY nold Strickland, Corporal James Crump and Security Act of 2003, which will strengthen Dispatcher Ace Mealer were assets to their and protect the defined pension benefits of HON. JIM McDERMOTT community. They were sons, husbands, fa- thousands of workers. OF WASHINGTON thers and friends. They were citizens and Of the nearly 44 million working men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans who gave back to their community women who participate in defined benefit pen- and had so much more to offer, so much more sion plans almost ten million people, approxi- Friday, July 25, 2003 to give to make the world a better place. They mately 25 percent of all those who have de- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today I in- made the ultimate sacrifice and we honor fined benefit pensions, participate in multiem- troduced a House Resolution extending the them today. ployer plans. These plans are managed under condolences of the United States House of I am grateful to Officer Strickland, Corporal a wholly different structure than single-em- Representatives to the family of Dr. David Crump and Dispatcher Mealer for their cour- ployer plans. Although recent policy debate Kelly.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.143 E25PT1 E1660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Dr. Kelly died on July 18th in an apparent Whitehall battling with the BBC as some HONORING THE CAREER OF suicide. The day before, he appeared in front kind of middle-ranking expert, pretty mar- MTSU’S HAROLD SMITH of the House of Commons’ Foreign Affairs ginal in the general scheme of things. committee where he was questioned about the In fact, he was a central figure in the gov- HON. BART GORDON ernment’s continuing quest for evidence of role in the controversy between the British OF TENNESSEE banned weapons in Iraq. He had recently Broadcasting Corporation and the government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the United Kingdom over a British intel- been to Iraq to advise the US-led Survey ligence dossier on Iraq’s weapons of mass de- Group of scientists (including former UN in- Friday, July 25, 2003 spectors damned so recently by Washington struction. as incompetent), which Bush and Blair so Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dr. Kelly’s professional integrity and dedica- desperately hopes will come up with credible recognize the outstanding career of Harold C. tion to finding the truth earned him great re- evidence which could give them a post-hoc Smith, the director of Student Unions and Pro- spect both at home in Great Britain as well as justification for war. It is a tragic irony that gramming at Middle Tennessee State Univer- among his international colleagues. Between Kelly will not be able to continue the work. sity, my alma mater. After 35 years of service 1991 and 1998, Dr. Kelly played an essential A fellow expert on biological and chemical to the university and its students, Harold has role in the efforts of the United Nations Spe- weapons familiar with Iraq described Kelly decided to retire. cial Commission to dismantle Iraq’s banned yesterday as a ‘‘real loss—he knew the place Harold first came to the MTSU campus in chemical, biological, and ballistic programs. so well, the individuals so well, he’s not my hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in His professional integrity and dedication to somebody you could easily replace’’. 1963 as a student. From that point on, Harold finding the truth made the world safer for all of Kelly was one of the toughest and most ef- was a fixture on campus and in the commu- us. fective Unscom weapons inspectors in Iraq in nity. During his remarkable tenure at MTSU, the 1990s. He was convinced Saddam Hussein [From The Guardian, July 24, 2003] Harold brought thousands of special events to had possessed weapons of mass destruction. WHAT DAVID KELLY KNEW: THE KILLING OF As a senior adviser to both the Ministry of the campus. Concerts featuring everyone from SADDAM’S SONS WON’T DIVERT ATTENTION Defence and Foreign Office on the threat Elvis Presley to Garth Brooks have provided FOR LONG FROM THE SPECIOUS REASONS posed by chemical and biological weapons he entertainment for scores of students and Mid- GIVEN FOR INVADING IRAQ had to have access to up-to-date intelligence dle Tennessee residents. Countless movies, (By Richard Norton-Taylor) to do his job. seminars, festivals and everything else enter- Uday and Qusay are killed and the de- So when he told journalists he had mis- taining have also come to the campus as a re- lighted British and American governments givings about the government’s now largely sult of Harold’s dedication to his work. suggest that Iraq will be a safer place. Yes, discredited September dossier it was ex- Not only did Harold provide the entire region Iraqis may well feel safer. And—with the dic- tremely significant. If MPs on the Commons with entertaining events, but he also taught tator’s brutal sons out of the way for ever— foreign affairs committee had bothered to thousands of MTSU graduates how to suc- more confident about continuing the resist- listen to the substance of what he told them ceed as a professional in the entertainment in- ance against the American occupiers. instead of scoring points in the battle be- Shortly before their deaths were an- dustry. Harold’s style and approach to the tween the government and the BBC—of business were key to his ability to bring top- nounced, Richard Gephardt, Democrat presi- which Kelly was a victim—they too would dential hopeful, delivered a blistering attack have heard important evidence. notch entertainment to Middle Tennessee. And on Bush’s foreign policy which was driven, those same attributes endeared Harold to all he said, by ‘‘machismo’’ and ‘‘arrogant Kelly told the committee there was only a who worked with and learned from him. unilateralism’’. Bush, he continued, had 30 percent chance that Iraq had chemical or Harold’s commitment and dedication to the biological weapons. That Iraq could deploy treated US allies ‘‘like so many flies on university are unsurpassed. The MTSU com- America’s windshield’’. He added: ‘‘Foreign them within 45 minutes of an order to do so— policy isn’t a John Wayne movie.’’ ‘‘ready’’ was the word Blair used in the dos- munity will sorely miss his influence and en- The attack on the villa where Saddam’s sier’s foreword—was ‘‘highly unlikely’’, thusiasm. I congratulate Harold for his untiring sons were hiding might be seen as driving Kelly told the MPs. Between issuing orders devotion to MTSU and its students. And I wish home the point. Instead, the announcement and firing the weapons was a ‘‘long process’’, him the very best in his well-deserved retire- that they had been killed by US troops in a he said. He should know. ment. shoot-out is welcomed by Tony Blair as We are now told that what MI6’s agent, an f ‘‘great news’’. Iraqi brigadier-general, said when he was re- Jack Straw was more circumspect. He said activated—conveniently, shortly before the TRIBUTE TO MR. RICK MERRI the death of what he called ‘‘extremely un- September dossier was published—was that pleasant psychopaths’’ would bring relief for the Iraqis had a command, control and com- HON. DOUG OSE the Iraqi people. But he added: ‘‘I am not re- munications system (presumably bombed OF CALIFORNIA joicing. I mourn the death of anybody, but it out of existence in the first days of the war, has to be said that it is a very great relief for if not before) that would have enabled Sad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all Iraqis.’’ dam or his close military associates to con- Both the prime minister and the foreign Friday, July 25, 2003 tact commanders in the field within 45 min- secretary seized the opportunity to remind utes authorising the use of WMD. That does Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note us about the brutality of Saddam’s regime. not mean deploying them, let alone having the upcoming celebration of the 60th birthday This was something many of us pointed out them ‘‘ready’’. of Mr. Rick Merri of Sacramento. more than 15 years ago. But then, Straw I have known Mr. Merri for many years. I says, there was a Conservative government Kelly was a serious and senior source high- and, anyway, Iraq was at war with Iran. It ly respected by his peers. These did not in- have had the pleasure of being involved with was as though they were mightily relieved clude the armed forces minister, Adam the Merri family since the early 1980s. I have that attention had been diverted away from Ingram, who—after Kelly took the conscien- had the honor of conducting the marriage the increasingly damaging controversy over tious decision to admit to a senior MoD offi- ceremony of his eldest son Rick Jr. I have had what weapons of mass destruction, if any, cial that he had talked to the BBC reporter, the privilege of coaching and playing soccer Iraq possessed when Bush and Blair decided Andrew Gilligan—told the world that ‘‘ac- with each of Mr. Merri’s three sons. I say with to invade the country, and from the death of tion has been taken against him accord- some measure of pride that I was a contrib- David Kelly in particular. ingly’’. Challenging the BBC to rule out the utor in making each of these three young men And it was another welcome opportunity scientist as the source, Ingram said: ‘‘Hope- into contributing members of our American so- to remind us of the nature of the Saddam re- fully, that would allow Dr Kelly to carry on gime. Uday and Qusay, Blair told journalists with his career in the MoD.’’ ciety. yesterday, were responsible for the torture Mr. Merri has been a quiet and effective With such threats hanging over him, it is and killing of thousands of Iraqis. That is participant in various youth activities in and scarcely surprising if he was under stress be- not, of course, what we were told we were fore he gave evidence to the committee— around Sacramento for at least two decades. going to war for and is not the legal jus- even more so after he told the MPs he was He has consistently lent his insights and initia- tification the attorney general gave for it. not Gilligan’s main source. That, too, was tive to making our community better for those Never mind; let’s milk the deaths of not what the MoD wanted him to say. that come behind him. Saddam’s sons as much as possible and hope He has not been alone in this effort. Pau- the dictator soon shares their fate. The world, let alone Iraq, would really But Dr Kelly’s death will continue to have been a safer place had David Kelly been lette Merri has stood alongside him at every haunt the government. The man described by allowed to do his job. Some people in Down- step of the way and provided valuable course Blair after his death as a ‘‘fine public serv- ing Street and the MoD have a lot to answer corrections at every step. These two Ameri- ant’’ was dismissed, before it, by those in for. cans, as a team, without regard to recognition

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Truth be told, it On June 25th, 1903, in the gymnasium of products by an independent third party. is hard to distinguish where the efforts of one the Y.M.C.A. building in Battle Creek, Michi- Parents should not have to worry that the of these individuals ends and the other begins. gan, the Michigan grain dealers met to orga- products they buy will threaten their children’s They are emblematic of so many other Ameri- nize the Michigan Grain Dealers Association. health and safety. Nor should parents have to cans across this country. This was the first step on the Association’s wait until they hear on the news that the car- August 9, 2003, will mark the occasion of journey to becoming the industry-wide Michi- rier or crib or high chair that they use has the 60th birthday of Rick Merri. Rick and Pau- gan Agri-Business Association which today is been recalled before they become aware that lette have done a remarkable job in success- indispensable to Michigan agricultural busi- their child could be in danger. Children’s prod- fully raising three sons, who now are each nesses. ucts were recalled, on average, nearly two making their own way and mark on our coun- Along the way, as the Grain Dealers Asso- times per week in 2002 and they accounted try. It is fitting and appropriate that we wish ciation added to its membership, it changed its for over 11 million individual units. Instead of Rick Merri the very best wishes on the occa- name to indicate that hay producers and deal- using recalls as the answer, we should require sion of his 60th birthday. Happy birthday, my ers, animal feed manufacturers and dealers, that the CPSC take steps to ensure that prod- friend. and fertilizer, ammonia and seed businesses ucts do not present safety hazards to our chil- f had all come on board. It became the Michi- dren. gan Agri-Business Association on June 11, I would like to recognize and thank Kids In 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAR- 1990. Danger, an organization in Chicago dedicated ISH OF ST. MARY MAGDALEN IN Today, the Association provides educational to protecting children, for their invaluable input HAZEL PART, MICHIGAN programs and member services to its indi- and expertise on children’s product safety. It is vidual members. Its public relations and legis- past due that we give parents the security HON. SANDER M. LEVIN lative efforts include a newsletter to all mem- they deserve and children the safety they OF MICHIGAN bers, trade shows, educational programs and need. This bill will accomplish those goals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES up-to-date information and advice on all state f Friday, July 25, 2003 and federal legislation that affects agriculture 150TH CELEBRATION OF MITCHELL, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- in Michigan. INDIANA leagues to join me in recognizing the 75th an- Agriculture is a multi-billion dollar business niversary of the parish of St. Mary Magdalen in Michigan. Agricultural producers and deal- HON. STEVE BUYER ers in Michigan are some of the most ad- in Hazel Park, Michigan. The history of St. OF INDIANA vanced in the country, because they know that Mary Magdalen is one that reflects a deep IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efficient and effective use of natural resources dedication of the community at large and its Friday, July 25, 2003 parishioners. Volunteers worked for decades and technological tools are how to provide a Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to create not only a place of worship, but an better product and a better industry. honor Mitchell, Indiana, on the occasion of the institution. Mr. Speaker and my colleagues in the 150th anniversary of its founding. On Sep- In 1928, the Catholic Church established a House of Representatives, I invite you all to tember 29, 2003, the City of Mitchell will cele- new parish in the growing community of Hazel join me in applauding the Michigan Agri-Busi- brate the establishment and naming of the Park. The first Mass of St. Mary Magdalen ness Association and all its members in com- town of Mitchel after Ormsby McKnight Church was held in the Odd Fellows Hall on memoration of the Association’s 100th anni- Mitchel. Christmas Day of that year. Less than one versary. The origins of Mitchell, Indiana dates back year later, on Easter in 1929, St. Mary Mag- f to the beginnings of the Ohio and Mississippi dalen Parish occupied their first new building. GIVE PARENTS SECURITY AND Railroad. George Cochran, a merchant from In 1932, the Sisters of Christian Charity ar- CHILDREN SAFETY Cincinnati, wanted a more direct route to ship rived from Wilmette, Illinois. They worked hard his merchandise, having previously shipped to ready themselves for the first school class- goods via the Mississippi River. On Sep- es to start in September of that year. Their HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY tember 29, 1853, Cochran purchased the land first school buildings were purchased from the OF ILLINOIS that would become Mitchell from local land- Clawson Board of Education, dismantled and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owner, John Sheeks. Shortly thereafter, Coch- reassembled in Hazel Park by men from the Friday, July 25, 2003 ran contracted Ormsby McKnight Mitchel to community donating their time. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I The Parish continued to grow, the first hall survey a new route for a railroad to run am introducing a bill that would help prevent was built in 1933 using second-hand and recy- through the land. As a part of the deal, Mitchel needless death and injury of young children. cled lumber. In 1958 the present church was requested the new town be named after him. My bill would require that infant and toddler completed, followed three years later by the The second ‘‘l’’ in Mitchell would be added products are tested before they reach the mar- convent. The next decades saw the establish- later due to a typographical error. ketplace. This bill is long overdue. Mitchell developed as a ‘‘railroad town.’’ ment of a number of important traditions in the Many consumers believe that, because a Mitchell remained mostly agricultural until the church. The first Fall Festival, now an annual product is on a shelf, it is safe. This is not al- early 1900s. There were several small manu- event, was held in September 1971. ways true. In most cases, manufacturers are Surely, since its establishment 75 years facturing enterprises in town, but in 1902 Le- not even required to test the safety of chil- ago, St. Mary Magdalen Parish has continued high Portland Cement Company opened its dren’s products, including baby carriers and to grow, flourish and serve the community of first plant, changing the town from agricultural high chairs, before putting them on the mar- Hazel Park. It is indeed my great honor today to industrial. Lehigh Portland Cement Com- ket. As a consequence, according to the Con- to recognize those who have made it all pos- pany remains one of the area’s largest em- sumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), sible. ployers. Mitchell is also home to Dana Cor- an average of 65 children under the age of poration as well as Regal Beloit who are major f five die each year in incidences associated employers in the community today. TRIBUTE TO THE MICHIGAN AGRI- with nursery products. Furthermore, an esti- Mitchell is a place where a sense of small BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ON ITS mated 69,500 children under the age of five town charm can be felt through its historic 100TH ANNIVERSARY were treated in U.S. hospital rooms in 2001 buildings and shops in the downtown area. for injuries associated with nursery products. The town of Mitchell is known for its produc- HON. BART STUPAK Unfortunately, issuing a voluntary recall tion of cement, which has been used to build OF MICHIGAN once one or more children have been hurt the historic downtown buildings and sidewalks often becomes the only way to know if a prod- where residents gather to share persimmon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uct is unsafe. This is unacceptable. Parents pie and cobbler with family and friends at the Friday, July 25, 2003 and caregivers must have assurance that annual Persimmon Festival. In the early Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to when they buy a product, it will be safe. 1990s, the downtown area of Mitchell was congratulate the Michigan Agri-Business Asso- Therefore, this bill would not only require the designated a Historic District.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.149 E25PT1 E1662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Most notably, Mitchell was the hometown of has proven himself to be a local athletic star vides a baseball field and pavilion to the com- U.S. Astronaut Virgil ‘‘Gus’’ Grissom. NASA while playing on the field. Having some of the munity and a plot of land given to the town- selected Grissom as one of the original seven best statistics in the county, Scott appro- ship by J. Hansell French, Pennsylvania Sec- Mercury astronauts in 1959. Grissom was one priately refers to himself as a ‘‘power pitcher.’’ retary of Agriculture from 1935–1939 is used of three astronauts who perished in a fire in A credit to his hard work and dedication, Scott by local scout groups. the early days of the Apollo program. The citi- plays at an exceptional level. While some Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join zens of Mitchell have dedicated a memorial to baseball players would be lucky to achieve an me today in recognizing Skippack Township his memory. earned run average, or ERA, of as low as for 300 years of history, heritage and service. I am pleased to join with the citizens of 2.00, Scott finished his senior season with an Mitchell in celebrating its 150th Anniversary. I ERA of 0.10. f am pleased to give special recognition to Jeff This past season, players on opposing Routh and the members of the Mitchell Cham- teams were unable to produce much offense RECOGNIZING CHESTERFIELD ber of Commerce, as well as those others who when facing the arm of Scott Maine. Having a COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR THEIR made it possible for present and future gen- repertoire of pitches, Scott’s ratio for strikeouts CONTINUING SUPPORT OF OUR erations to enjoy the history of Mitchell to walks is 7.5:1. A ratio that places Scott far MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM through their research. and above his fellow competitors. f Dwyer High School’s baseball coach, Tony Gullo, considers Scott’s arm to be one of his HON. J. RANDY FORBES ASHLEY RUCKERT Godgiven tools. In fact, Scott’s pitching is so OF VIRGINIA valuable to the team that a pitch count was re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID VITTER corded during the 2003 high school season. Friday, July 25, 2003 OF LOUISIANA For every game, Scott would throw up to sixty- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five pitches, departing from games around the Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chesterfield County, Virginia for Friday, July 25, 2003 fourth or fifth innings. This past spring, as the athletic season their continuing support of our men and Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to came to an end, and as the graduating sen- women in uniform. recognize and congratulate Ashley Ruckert. iors accepted their diplomas, Scott Maine de- Chesterfield County rests between the This week Ashley was unanimously selected parted Dwyer High School a legend. Mr. James and Appomattox Rivers and is a total as the Outstanding Player at the Louisiana Speaker, I am proud to represent such an out- of 446 square miles. Its location offers a High School All Star volleyball match in Baton standing young man and extend my best wish- unique blend of suburbia and the options of Rouge, Louisiana. She had 11 kills and eight es to Scott Maine as he begins a baseball ca- driving to our nation’s capital, Virginia’s beau- digs to help the East team win the match. reer. tiful beaches or the scenic Blue Ridge Park- Her volleyball career began at Sacred Heart f way. Academy in New Orleans where she had four The citizens of Chesterfield County not only RECOGNIZING SKIPPACK outstanding seasons on the Varsity team, all share a beautiful community filled with spirit TOWNSHIP’S 300TH ANNIVERSARY of which the Rosary took home the state title. and values. They also share a sense of honor, Ashley earned All-State, All-District, All- duty and commitment through their support of Metro and All-Orleans as a junior. She was HON. JIM GERLACH Virginia’s reservists. named to the All-Tournament Team at the OF PENNSYLVANIA It came to my attention in February 2003 Louisiana State Championships twice and was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Chesterfield made a commitment to those a member of the Clarion Herald Elite Friday, July 25, 2003 working for the County—a promise to com- Volleyball Team. A four-year letter winner and pensate those called up for duty as part of the team captain, Ruckert was named Most Valu- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Reserves. When a reservist is mobilized, and able Player at the recent State Championship. recognize Skippack Township, Montgomery leaves his or her civilian job, their military sal- Her athletic pursuits will continue at Elon County, Pennsylvania on its 300th Anniver- ary is almost always much lower than their ci- University in North Carolina where she has re- sary. vilian salary. ceived an athletic scholarship to play I–A What began as a Mennonite community or- volleyball for the Phoenix. ganizing the Lower Skippack Mennonite Prior to the war in Iraq, there was an effort Ashley’s athletic accomplishments are the Church in 1702 is now a beautiful, mostly resi- by military organizations to get the word out to result of her dedication, commitment and self dential community known for an exceptional their members that might be asked to serve in discipline. Although known in the New Orleans quality of life. The township has a history that the war—that word was ‘‘save up now to help area for her volleyball prowess—she is a very dates back to the earliest years of our nation your family in the future.’’ But, often, the small well rounded person. She balances well her and was a camp and resting place for George amount of time between hearing of a possible extracurricular activities, academics and com- Washington and his troops on more than one call-up of your unit, and preparing to leave is munity service. Ashley is a wonderful example occasion. not enough to organize family finances. Fami- of the best and brightest in Louisiana. Her par- The township as we know it today was cre- lies of those called to serve at a moment’s no- ents, John and Ellen Ruckert are to be com- ated in 1886 when Perkiomen and Skippack, tice often find themselves in a dire financial mended. established from Mathias Van Bebber’s pur- situation. Again, congratulations Ashley and best of chase of land from William Penn in 1702, was The citizens of Chesterfield wanted to take luck in your future pursuits. divided into two townships. Skippack was care of the 53 reservists and their families. To- f comprised of three villages: Creamery, Lucon gether, in a community-wide effort, the county and Skippack. The area was heavily agricul- decided to make up the difference in salary for RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS tural and domintated by Mennonite owned the reservists who been asked to serve in OF SCOTT MAINE lands. The principal community is Skippack vil- support of Iraqi Freedom. I can’t think of a bet- lage located at the junction of Routes 73 and ter way to honor our men and women in uni- SPEECH OF 113. form, who sacrifice so much in the name of HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Two land acquisition programs had a tre- freedom. OF FLORIDA mendous impact on the makeup of the town- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Chesterfield IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship. The first was the establishment of the County as they share in the duty of those Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at serving our country. Most of us only speak of Friday, July 25, 2003 Graterford in 1927. The second was the es- helping the troops fighting for freedom each Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- tablishment of Evansburg State Park in 1970. day, the people of Chesterfield County trans- gratulate Scott Maine of Palm Beach Gardens, These two sites occupy nearly half of the lated those words into actions. As a member Florida for being named the South Florida township’s acreage, dedicating it to public use. of the House Armed Services Committee, and Sun-Sentinel’s Class 6A–5A–4A Player of the In addition to Evansburg State Park, which lies as a citizen of this great nation, it is an honor Year. along Skippack creek and provided countless and a privilege to represent the people of A pitcher for the William T. Dwyer Commu- recreational activities, there are two other Chesterfield County, true patriots of our nity High School baseball team, Scott Maine parks. Privately owned Hallman’s Grove pro- country.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.153 E25PT1 July 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1663 TRIBUTE TO THE KOREAN WAR academic standards and improve teacher TRIBUTE TO HARRY COLEMAN VETERANS CITRUS CHAPTER 192 quality to ensure children are given every op- portunity to be productive students and citi- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE zens. Unfortunately, H.R. 2210 does not guar- OF CALIFORNIA OF FLORIDA antee that vulnerable children will continue to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES receive the type and scope of services nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 25, 2003 essary to start kindergarten ready and able to Friday, July 25, 2003 learn. Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a good friend and an out- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Early childhood is a critical time for children standing humanitarian, Harry Coleman. After Speaker, I rise today to honor the Korean War to develop the physical, emotional, social and ten years of service, Harry will be stepping Veterans Citrus Chapter 192 and all the brave cognitive skills they will need for the rest of down as President of the North Hills Commu- men and women who answered the call to their lives. A child who enters school without nity Coordinating Council (CCC). duty during the Korean War. these skills runs a significant risk of starting Harry’s leadership has been crucial to the Sunday, July 27, commemorates the 50th behind and staying behind. We must ensure success of the North Hills Community Coordi- Anniversary of the Armistice signing that offi- all children have an unfettered start and an nating Council. Under his guidance, the North cially ended hostilities in the war torn nation. equal opportunity to achieve in both school Hills CCC successfully fought for the removal This conflict enlisted the services of 6.8 mil- and life. of barricades around the Columbus Street lion American men and women between 1950 Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to op- area that protected drug trafficking. Following and 1955. Despite the enormity of this effort, pose any reduction in Head Start standards, the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Harry led the many who served regrettably feel that their accountability and performance. CCC in working with elected officials and gov- sacrifice has been forgotten by a nation in the ernment officials to expedite the repair of di- murky fog of time. f lapidated and high crime areas; his diligence I commend the Veterans of Citrus Chapter and steadfast determination helped turn post- 192 for their efforts to memorialize their com- THANKING MRS. EMMA RICHARD- earthquake ghost towns into thriving, safe rades in arms who paid the ultimate sacrifice. SON FOR HER SERVICE TO THE communities. After considerable effort, Harry On Saturday, July 26, the Korean War Memo- HOUSE and the North Hills CCC persuaded the city of rial will be dedicated at the Citrus County Los Angeles to purchase land that ultimately Court House. This marker will serve as a re- HON. ROBERT W. NEY became North Hills Community Park. minder to our nation of the surviving Korean Although Harry was born in Rochester, New War Veterans, as well as the POW’s and OF OHIO York, he made Southern California his home MIA’s who never returned. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES early in life and has done much for our com- f Friday, July 25, 2003 munity ever since. For example, he has served on the Committee for Patient Edu- SCHOOL READINESS ACT OF 2003 Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of cation at Sepulveda’s Veterans’ hospital, ap- her retirement in July 2003, we rise to thank SPEECH OF plying his unique knowledge of hospital bu- Mrs. Emma Richardson for 19 years of out- reaucracy from his days as Vice President of HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS standing service to the U.S. House of Rep- Sales at General Hospital and his personal ex- OF CONNECTICUT resentatives. perience as a veteran. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Emma began her career at the House work- Harry’s hard work was instrumental in the ultimate construction of the Therapeutic Fit- Thursday, July 24, 2003 ing as a Programmer Analyst and then was promoted to a Senior Programmer Analyst. In ness Center, a veteran’s gym. Harry mon- The House in Committee of the Whole that capacity Emma has served this great in- itored every detail of the project with tenacious House on the State of the Union had under vigilance, inspired other veterans to stand up consideration the bill (H.R. 2210) to authorize stitution for the last 19 years as a valuable employee at House Information Resources for themselves, and was the leading voice in the Head Start Act to improve the school the struggle for its rehabilitation. This gym is readiness of disadvantaged children, and for (HIR) within the Office of the Chief Administra- other purposes: tive Officer. Emma has made many significant an important place where camaraderie, friend- contributions in the development of the Office ship, and healing thrive for those who have Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposi- given so much for our country. He and I tion to H.R. 2210, the School Readiness Act, Equipment System, Furniture Resource Center system, and in the implementation of bar code worked very closely together to make this hap- because, on balance, this legislation will not pen, and it is clear that without Harry the gym benefit vulnerable children and families in technology for Office Systems Management (OSM). might never have been reconstructed. Connecticut. Harry was the Chairman for Lowman-Miller Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has Emma was also an invaluable team member Schools Fund Raising Committee for Handi- been helping low-income children in Con- in the development and implementation of the capped Children, a member of the Community necticut start kindergarten with the skills nec- Fixed Assets and Inventory Management Policy Advisory Committee, and he served in essary for success. The program not only pre- (FAIMS). FAIMS is a mission critical system leadership positions in countless other organi- pares children for school by providing a solid used by the Chief Administrative Officer to col- zations. He genuinely cares about people and foundation in cognitive learning and socializa- lect, record and report official financial infor- has dedicated himself to public service ever tion skills, but also makes them ‘‘ready to mation on Fixed Assets, and report on Ac- since he ‘‘retired’’ at the early age of 34. learn’’ by providing comprehensive health, counts Payable, Purchasing and General Even during his leisure hours, Harry has dental and nutritional services. By focusing on Ledger activities. Emma has been a customer- shared his knowledge and talents with the rest the whole child, Head Start children start oriented employee who consistently took pride of the world. Harry is listed in the Guinness school more eager and able to learn. in delivering products to customers on a timely Book of Worlds Records for taking the longest I do not support the School Readiness Act basis, with great attention to detail and has trip in history, traveling around the world in a because in my judgment, the state demonstra- displayed great passion for her work. Emma VW camper for a total of 143,776 miles, vis- tion project contained in the bill could dilute has dedicated herself to ensuring that the iting 113 countries, and meeting with 14 heads the comprehensive services and parental in- needs of the House Support Services, House of state in two years. He shared his journey volvement Head Start children depend on. The Information Resources and the Office of Fi- with all of us by filming and producing a two- bill’s loosely-defined performance standards nance are met by FAIMS. Emma’s extensive hour documentary, ‘‘Around the World on give states overly-broad flexibility to meet fed- knowledge of the inventory process and her Wheels.’’ He revealed his travel secrets in his eral guidelines. Consequently, vulnerable chil- excellent relationships with her customers book, ‘‘Camping Out With Your Van or Mini- dren and their families may not be guaranteed have been invaluable in deploying FAIMS. bus.’’ Closer to home, Harry has also been in- the services necessary to overcome barriers On behalf of the entire House community, volved in over 150 chili cookoffs, organizing to success, or the same level of services they we extend congratulations to Emma for her competitions whenever he can, and sharing currently receive. many years of dedication and outstanding his award winning recipes. There are a number of laudable provisions contributions to the U.S. House of Represent- Harry’s great effectiveness as a community in H.R. 2210 which will strengthen and im- atives. We wish Emma many wonderful years advocate was at least doubled upon his mar- prove Head Start. I support efforts to raise in fulfilling her retirement dreams. riage to our former colleague in the House of

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:22 Jul 27, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JY8.158 E25PT1 E1664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2003 Representatives, former Congresswoman on the United States-Chile Free Trade Agree- current trade policy by the House of Rep- Bobbi Fiedler. The two of them are a formi- ment Implementation Act. resentatives this week. dable force. I am proud to count both Harry Our current trade policy has produced the f and Bobbi among my friends and I ask my largest trade deficits in history. Our current ac- colleagues to join me in saluting this wonderful UNITED STATES-CHILE FREE counts deficit for 2002 was $503 billion, our man as Harry concludes his service as Presi- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- trade-in-goods deficit, about $485 billion. How- dent of the North Hills Community Coordi- TATION ACT ever you measure the deficit, it is now about nating Council. 5 percent of GDP. At the beginning of the f SPEECH OF 1990s it was 1/5 of one percent of GDP. And our deficit has doubled in just about the last 3 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. BRAD SHERMAN years. OF CALIFORNIA How far into the future can this continue— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK 5 years, ten years? Either we will recognize OF NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, July 24, 2003 this crisis in the middle years of this decade IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Chile and and take radical action, or we face an eco- Friday, July 25, 2003 Singapore Free Trade Agreements and related nomic debacle, perhaps by the end of this decade, or certainly during the next. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, due to exhaus- implementing legislation were put before the tion, I mistakenly voted on rollcall vote 445. I House this week. These agreements are far The best reason to vote against these two should have voted ‘‘nay.’’ less objectionable than other free trade agree- trade agreements is that they represent a ments of major economic importance which slight readjustment of two deck chairs as the f the United States has enacted in the last dec- Titanic approaches the iceberg. Whether the PERSONAL EXPLANATION ade. chairs will now be positioned in a slightly more Viewed by themselves their disadvantages auspicious manner during the few minutes be- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK do not greatly exceed their advantages. These fore the iceberg is struck, or whether their ad- OF ILLINOIS agreements are objectionable more for what is justment puts the chairs in a slightly less aus- picious position, is hardly the point. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not in them than for what is in them. They will not in any event do much to decide our eco- I voted ‘‘no’’ on these trade bills. Lets shake Friday, July 25, 2003 nomic future. our trade policy-makers out of their stupor and Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I missed What is left is symbolism. I used this oppor- work on trade and economic policies that will the following vote, rollcall No. 436, H.R. 2738. tunity to hopefully reduce slightly what has put us back on track, and put Americans back Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ been interpreted as round of applause for our to work.

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