9998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TRIBUTE TO INEZ TIMS true? Besides, these people here gossip too Boyd-sit on the City Commission. And the much." County Commission has one black Back in the early '70s, when people member-I.D. Henderson Jr. HON. CHARLES WILSON around these parts gossiped, one of the Of course, none of this was easy. "The OF TEXAS most likely subjects was Inez Tims, and his fact that Inez ran would be perceived by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES radical ways. At least at the time Inez' ways community to be a radical, radical thing to seemed radical. do," Richards said. Monday, May 22, 1989 Inez, who says he worked for about half a And Inez will tell you that he had trouble Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, an outstanding century at a foundry in this East Texas getting other Blacks to stick their necks out community before becoming an aide for U.S. citizen of east Texas passed away earlier this with him. He says that some thought he Congressman Charles Wilson in 1972, was was making a big mistake by getting in­ month, a man who deserves to be honored as the first Black ever to run for office in one of the heroes of the civil rights move­ volved in legal action. Lufkin. "My trouble was not the white folks," ment. Inez Tims is a household name only in In 1971, Inez ran for the City Commission Inez recalled. "My trouble was with the Angelina County, TX, but his spirit and tenaci­ against W.O. Ricks, the white incumbent, Black folks. They didn't go with me suing ty set an example for all Americans. I ask that and lost in a runoff by just 60 votes. At the the city. Nobody didn't help me. I did that the following profile of Inez, written by John time, this was quite a move, when one con­ siders that the local schools had been dese­ myself." Kelso, be entered in the RECORD, followed by grated by federal court order just the year Consequently, Inez says, he was the only the eulogy I delivered at my friend's funeral. before. Black who testified in either suit. Nobody [From the Lufkin Daily News, May 4, 1989] "They voted pretty good for me," Inez re­ else, he said, would show up in court to speak out. INEZ TIMS: UNSUNG FARMER CHANGED called of the Black community support he received at the polls. "None. None whatsoever. I couldn't get ANGELINA But Black support or no, Inez figured he one to testify," Inez said. "They said Inez (By John Kelso) would have had a better chance of winning was ignorant and unlearned, and didn't LUFKIN.-Inez Tims, a quiet man, would that election if the voting system had been know what he was doing. He was going to rather garden than argue. set up differently. At the time, Lufkin elect­ get defeated suing the city and the county. Even his grown daughter, Geisle, who sees ed its City Commissioners on an at-large But see, they didn't know who I was. They him every day, can't remember him ever basis. didn't know I was a Christian, so I couldn't raising his voice or becoming upset. And if So two years after losing, Inez was the lose. They didn't know that, so I felt sorry you spent some time talking with him, you force behind a lawsuit filed against the City for 'em." might never suspect you were visiting with of Lufkin in U.S. District Court in Tyler. Despite the lonely nature of his position an activist. Inez' side won. Judge William Wayne Jus­ at the time, Inez Tims doesn't seem angry Inez, 80, a tall slender man who speaks tice ruled that Lufkin's at-large voting about the situation. Other people were slowly and succintly and kicks around in system was unconstitutional, and ordered simply afraid, he says. casual clothes and work shoes, keeps a tiller the creation of one at-large and six single­ "See, our people were scary people," he and a tractor in his garage at home. His member districts for City Commissioner said. "They were scary, scary people. You main joy is the earth. And every spring he races. Two of those districts, recalled David know when they wouldn't testify they were sows that big tract of dirt that sits next to Richards, the Austin attorney who repre­ scary. When I went to Tyler, they wouldn't his house. sented Inez' side, were populated by a black come up there. They wouldn't have nothing He brags about the size of his squashes majority. to do with it. and he holds his long, slender, gentle hands Prior to the suit and the court decision, Inez, however, testified. Attorney Rich­ a few feet apart to show you how big the Inez said, the political system was stacked ards remembers his attitude on the stand as biggest ones get. heavily against Blacks in Lufkin. being "unflappable," and Inez attributes all Inez, who lives with Geisle in a brick "We didn't have one commissioner; noth­ of it to a higher authority. house he built with his own hands back in ing but white folks on the commission," re­ "They put me on the witness stand and 1973, explained they can't eat all the collard called Inez, of the way things used to be, they had me there all day, but they couldn't and mustard greens, tomatoes, potatoes, tur­ and why he became involved in the suit. shake me, 'cause the Lord told me what to nips and the other fruits and vegetables "See, they didn't have a

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 22, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9999 His main job was working with minorities, single member, to counseling services, educa­ strates clearly what can be accomplished and he traveled around the district, meeting tion and training, enlisted wives support provided three ingredients are in place: with Black groups. groups, child care and family programs that One, a firm commitment on the part of "He's a saint, he really is," Rep. Wilson enhance the quality of life for military families. military leaders to improve the quality of said. "And no hate in him. But no compro­ life of their service members and families. mise either, as far as principles are con­ On May 8, Armed Services YMCA held a Two, support from the civilian sector-es­ cerned." special recognition ceremony in Arlington, VA, pecially corporate America. Nowadays, however, Inez concerns himself in honor of the enlisted men and women of And three, a competent and hard-working mostly with his vegetable growing, though, the U.S. Armed Services. Among those sin­ YMCA staff dedicated to serving our quality if you ask him about it, he's glad to talk gled out for achievement and leadership that Armed Forces. about his days as an activist. He's happy he have greatly enhanced the services and out­ My purpose this afternoon is to share did what he did, and he'd do it again. reach of Armed Services YMCA were: Lt. with you why I believe quality is so essential "You know what the Bible said?" Inez Gen. Dennis Philip McAuliffe, U.S.A. (Ret.), to our Armed Forces, how the YMCA fits in, asked. "He will make your enemy your foot­ and what all of us must do to take greater stool." And sure enough, during the course Administrator, Panama Canal Commission, who received the organization's Meritorious advantage of organizations like the Armed of time, that's what He did. Services YMCA in the future. Service Award for his work on behalf of serv­ EULOGY, MAY 8, 1989 ice personnel stationed in Panama; Ms. Sylvia QUALITY FORCE: MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER We are here to mourn the loss of a man Fisher, volunteer coordinator for the Wheeler I Our Nation's global commitments today about whom little has been written but to Schofield Branch of the Honolulu Armed Serv­ demand that we have trained and ready whom so much is owed. ices YMCA, who was selected as Civilian Vol­ Armed Forces capable of responding to If ever a man lived who, by example, unteer Leader of the Year; and Cpl. David threats to our interests anywhere, anytime. showed the rest of us how to live, it was Wayne Davis, USMC, whose efforts at Camp This requirement places a premium on Inez Tims. quality. Quality men and women in uniform Forgive me for being personal. For the 30 Pendleton, CA, earned for him the honor of can better execute our doctrine, train to years of our friendship, when I needed en­ Military Volunteer Leader of the Year. higher standards, more easily integrate new couragement, he gave it. If occasionally I Guest speaker for the May 8 awards lunch­ equipment, and become more competent deserved praise, he gave it. And the many eon was Gen. Carl E. Vuono, Chief of Staff, leaders. times I needed scolding, he scolded. Always U.S. Army. I would like to share with my col­ In short, quality forces provide us the gently, but always firmly. leagues General Vuono's very poignant and flexibility so important to a global power. We laughed and cried together. timely comments regarding today's military Today, the Armed Forces are attracting We cheered the victories of Ralph Yarbor­ and the quality of our military personnel. some of the country's most talented young ough, John Kennedy, John Hannah, Bar­ men and women. bara Jordan, John Tatum and a few of my As General Vuono points out, we have every reason to be proud of today's military As many of you know, however, the eligi­ own. ble cohort of these young men and womeri is We wept together the evenings of the personnel. The best and the brightest of our growing smaller, at least in the near term. murders of President Kennedy and Dr. young men and women continue to serve in Moreover, the Armed Forces must com­ King. the Armed Forces with honor and distinction. pete with others for the services of our Na­ Being Inez Tims meant never having to We are cautioned by General Vuono, howev­ tion's most capable young people. say he was sorry, because he simply never er, that we must provide the armed services Our challenge therefore is to continue to did wrong. He never lied, he was never self­ with the resources they need to maintain attract these outstanding men and women ish and did not know the meaning of cyni­ troop quality and to remain competitive in the and to retain the best of these in light of an cism. face of a shrinking cohort of young people. increasingly competitive market. He was a hero of great count but little This will take resources. Consequently, we noise. Without adequate pay and benefit levels, with­ out adequate enlistment incentives, and with­ will continue to press for adequate pay and Inwardly he raged at the injustice done to benefits for our service members as well as his race, but he didn't have it in him to hate out an adequate advertising budget, our enlistment incentives that will maintain our the other race. Armed Forces will again experience the chaos present favorable position in the open He spent his life in a quiet, steady strug­ and turbulence so prevalent a decade ago. market. gle for justice for all-for an end to racial I commend the Chief of Staff of the Army But just as important, we must create the inequality-and he struggled well and hard, for doing an outstanding job and for taking the proper environment in our services-an en­ and thank God for many years. He never vironment that reflects that our leaders faltered. He knew no fear. He moved mighty time to participate in the armed services YMCA ceremonies. truly care for their subordinates and are mountains, but he did it with love and the sensitive to the needs of family members. most monumental dignity that has ever REMARKS OF GEN. CARL E. VUONO, CHIEF OF An essential part of creating this environ­ walked the face of God's earth. STAFF, U.S. ARMY ment, of course, is ensuring that we contin­ So long old friend. St. Peter, you're get­ Representative Byron, Mrs. Abrams, dis­ ue to conduct the type of tough, realistic ting a good hand. tinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. training to demanding standards that makes Inez Tims, 1909-1989. First of all, let me congratulate those men life in our services exciting and meaningful. and women-military and civilian-honored Equally indispensable is the need to here this afternoon. In my view, there is no ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF COM­ ensure that we provide the kind of facilities greater calling than serving others, and and services on our installations that rein­ MENDS YMCA FOR SUPPORT those honored today epitomize selfless serv­ force our deep and abiding concern for the OF MEN AND WOMEN IN UNI­ ice. well-being of our service members and their FORM, OUTLINES NECESSITIES I'm particularly pleased to be here be­ families. FOR CONTINUED STRONG cause I wanted to thank the Armed Services After all, as General Creighton W. MILITARY YMCA personally for recognizing the enlist­ Abrams used to say when he was Chief of ed men and women of the Armed Forces Staff: "People are not in the Army, they are today and for working tirelessly over the the Army." This is true for all the services. HON. G.V.(SONNY) MONTGOMERY years to improve the quality of life of the So where does the Armed Services YMCA OF MISSISSIPPI men and women in uniform, as well as their fit into all this? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families. I also want to thank Congresswoman THE YMCA: ADJUSTING TO CHANGES IN OUR Monday, May 22, 1989 Byron for her tremendous support as chair­ FORCES Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, Armed man of the Military Personnel and Compen­ For years the YMCA has been dedicated Services YMCA of the USA volunteers have sation Subcommittee. The Army and all the to helping men and women in unform. It served members of our Armed Forces and services are greatly indebted to you for your traces its beginnings to the Civil War era their families continuously for more than 128 special interest in our soldiers and family and made major contributions in each of members. the four major wars in this century, primar­ years. In 1988, the organization helped ap­ This support and the support of Ameri­ ily in assisting single service members adjust proximately 500,000 individuals, including cans everywhere has made it possible to to the rigors of military life. single and married military members, spouses build facilities like the one at Fort Bliss, Yet, the YMCA has not rested on its lau­ and children. Programs range from the tradi­ which I had the pleasure of visiting last De­ rels. As the character of our Armed Forces tional social and recreational activities for the cember. It's a superb facility and demon- have changed, so too has the YMCA. 10000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1989 Today, the Armed Services YMCA under­ Ours is a dynamic and changing society, a to plead his case for a promotion upstairs, stands that we are a married force. In the fact that is reflected in the young men and and thus launched a successful career that Army, for example, 57 percent of our sol­ women that come to our ranks. As we have has included several promotions to leadership diers are married. When you add sole and seen with the increasingly married enlisted dual-service parents, the figure rises to population in our services, societal changes positions. Hank has served the Current Em­ nearly 65 percent. often effect our Armed Forces in unforeseen ployment Statistics Program of EDD in a varie­ In recognition of these changes, the ways. ty of capacities since 1958 and presently YMCA is revitalizing itself, building new fa­ You must continue to advance toward holds the position of research analyst II for cilities and tailoring its programs to support your vision of improving the quality of life the unit. Although celebrating 421/2 years of our service members and their families, par­ to our enlisted men and women and their service, Hank is committed to serving another ticularly our junior enlisted families. Those families. 42 years. of us in uniform applaud these efforts. More than ever before, you must work Mr. Speaker, Hank Shimada exemplifies te­ The Residence Center at Fort Bliss is just with uniformed and corporate leaders to one outstanding example of this dynamic, gain the ideas and additional resources nec­ nacity. Throughout his lifetime, Hank has en­ new approach. In other facilities from essary to create excellent services and to op­ countered hurdles, but due to his persever­ Dunoon, Scotland, to Honolulu, Hawaii, the erate in excellent facilities. When it comes ence and dedication, he has turned these YMCA is actively looking for ways to better to programs that improve morale and wel­ roadblocks into a highway to success. His de­ support our service members and their fami­ fare in the Armed Forces, our young men votion to the principles of public service is one lies. and women deserve nothing less than excel­ that we all seek to emulate and I commend Without a doubt, the Armed Services lence. him for his contributions to my community, the YMCA makes a difference, and all of us in One of the benefits of my present jobs is State of California, and our Nation. I ask that uniform owe the staff at all levels and the that I get an opportunity to visit our sol­ thousands of magnificent volunteers a tre­ diers wherever they are stationed, world­ my colleagues join me in saluting Hank Shi­ mendous debt of gratitude. wide, and to take their measure. mada and extending best wishes for his con­ What about the road ahead? Today, I am proud to say, we have trained tinued success. THE ROAD AHEAD and ready forces, prepared to carry out It is no secret that we live in an era of con­ whatever mission is given them. strained resources. And though all the Joint However, we cannot take these soldiers, REPRESENTATIVE DALE E. Chiefs strongly support-as our highest pri­ sailors, airmen and marines for granted. KILDEE HONORS ELLEN MAY ority-a quality force, there simply are not They work long hours, endure lengthy sepa­ TOWER enough resources to do all that we would rations from their loves ones, and risk their want to do for our men and women in uni­ lives so that others may enjoy the blessings form. of liberty. HON. DALEE. KILDEE The least we can do for them is to provide To get the maximum value of those re­ them a quality of life equal to that enjoyed OF MICHIGAN sources that we are given, the services must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to expand cooperative efforts with by those who they defend. industry and volunteer organizations such Working together as a team, those of us in Monday, May 22, 1989 as the YMCA to enrich the quality of life of this room can make that happen. We simply our service members and their families. must make a commitment to do it. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to In this regard, I see several challenges Again, congratulations to the honorees bring to the attention of my colleagues and ahead, which apply to three important and thanks to the Armed Services YMCA the Nation a State historical marker dedication groups in the audience today: the leaders in for caring so deeply for our service members ceremony that will be held Monday, May 29, the military, corporate America and the and their families. Keep up the outstanding work. in Byron, Ml, honoring Miss Ellen May Tower. YMCA. Miss Tower dedicated her life to America as The military well as to the American dream of freedom for We in uniform must continue to seek new CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO all people. Her will to serve and commitment ways to take greater advantage of the op­ HENRY T. "HANK" SHIMADA to humanity led to her unselfish death in 1898 portunities the YMCA offers to our men which marked the death of the first American and women. Don Infante's foresight and HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI war nurse on foreign soil. personal involvement in developing the Fort The community of Byron loves and admires Bliss facility is an excellent example to all OF CALIFORNIA of us. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this woman who sacrificed her life in the Spanish-American war. Today, a large statue But this is only a beginning. I believe that Monday, May 22, 1989 we must redouble our efforts to realize the honoring Ellen May Tower stands near the en­ potential that exists by combining the re­ Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to trance of the Byron Cemetery. Local residents sources of the services, corporate America, pay tribute to a distinguished constituent, and tourists visit the monument and fondly and the YMCA. Henry T. "Hank" Shimada. Hank Shimada has recall the visions of a spirited and giving As senior officer and NCO leaders of our served the State of California with distinction young woman. services, we must build on past successes for over 42 years and today, hundreds of his Ellen May Tower born May 8, 1868 in and explore new ways of doing business that will improve the quality of life of our sol­ friends, his colleagues and his family are gath­ Byron, Ml. As a child she played along the diers, sailors, airmen and marines and their ered in Sacramento to surprise Hank with a banks of the Shiawassee River and attended families. party in honor of his years of service. It is my classes at the Byron village school. After Corporate America honor to share with my colleagues the re­ graduation from the 10th grade, Ellen May en­ As in the past, the Armed Forces need the markable career of this dedicated public serv­ tered a nurses' training school at Grace Hos­ help of corporate America. ant. pital in Detroit. She graduated from the train­ The creativity inherent in your industries As a young man, Hank and his family were ing school in 1894 and became a nurse for ensures that good ideas will not languish. uprooted from their California home and the Michigan School of the Blind in Lansing, You have a knack for recognizing ways to placed in an internment camp in Colorado. where she remained for approximately 4 bring those ideas to life even in an era of de­ While in confinement, Hank dedicated himself years. In the spring of 1898 the United States clining resources. to completing his high school education and declared war on Spain. Miss Tower demon­ The facilities you have supported so well later he valiantly served in the U.S. Army in strated her unwavering patriotism by becom­ or recently developed such as those at San Diego, Norfolk and, of course, Fort Bliss are Germany. After the war, Hank returned to ing the first volunteer for service as a war premier examples of your commitment to California to find employment and began his nurse. Her war service began at Montauk quality in our Armed Forces. We need your 42-year career with the Employment Develop­ Point, NY, where soldiers injured in the war, help in sustaining a long-term commitment ment Department. many suffering from yellow fever, sought the to that quality. Although unskilled and inexperienced, medical expertise, kindness, and sympathetic The Armed Services YMCA Hank's tenacious efforts afforded him the op­ nature of Miss Tower and her dedicated fellow The challenge for the Armed Services portunity to gain employment as a clerk and to nurses. After the New York hospital was YMCA is to continue to provide excellent excell despite the odds. Unfazed by repeated closed, Miss Tower went to serve in Puerto services to our quality Armed Forces. efforts to pass a typing test, Hank continued Rico. It was there that she fell ill, contracting May 22, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10001 typhoid fever. This illness led to her death on ented radio show in St. Louis which enjoys a schools in the Midwest through the early December 9, 1898. large following, and received a 1985 Emmy 1960's. In 1968 he returned to Las Vegas Because of Ellen May Tower's contributions nomination. Yet despite all of this man's ac­ when he became the Catholic chaplain at to her hometown of Byron, the State of Michi­ complishments, of which there are far too UNLV and cofounded, along with clergy from gan, and the United States, many will gather many to list here, Dr. Brodeur has i"emained a other faiths, UNLV's Center for Religion and on Memorial Day to pay tribute to this dedicat­ devoted family man with several children and Life. If it had not been for Walter Nowak's ed servant. I join with the Rauch-Tower VFW grandchildren. His nomination to the Citizen's dedication there would not be a center on Post and the Shiawassee District Nurses As­ Hall of Fame is certainly a great honor, but in campus today. sociation in honoring this fine woman. Her light of the scope and number of Dr. Bro­ Father Nowak will be remembered as an in­ legacy will forever remain in the hearts of deur's contributions to society, virtually any dividual who genuinely cared about people. Americans. expression of gratitude seems inadequate. He touched many lives in our community and Mr. Speaker, a permanent reminder of Ellen Mr. Speaker, one might be inclined to was loved and respected by all. I, personally May Tower's incredible ability to meet the wonder what it is that makes a man such as will never forget the influence Father Wally needs of her fellow Americans and her desire Dr. Brodeur choose to put the welfare of had on the lives of both myself and my wife. to serve her country will be displayed at Byron others above his own personal gain. I submit Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Sesquicentennial Park as of May 29, 1989. On that such a man realizes that what he accom­ me today in remembering one of Nevada's this day, a State historical marker will be pre­ plishes for himself benefits but one life and most influential and inspirational leaders. The sented in her honor. I know that my col­ one lifetime, whereas what he accomplishes legacy of Rev. Walter Nowak and his compas­ leagues will join with me in recognizing the for others may benefit thousands. Thus, we sion and commitment to the church, the com­ tireless efforts and strong, thoughtful nature of find Dr. Brodeur's work immortalized in the munity, and people everywhere will long be re­ Ellen May Tower. She has been an inspiration hearts of those he has helped. To what nobler membered in Nevada. to all people and her dreams of democracy goal might one aspire? will be pursued by all of those touched by the There are many labels we might try to affix memory of her. to one such as Dr. Brodeur: Pillar of the com­ RULES OF PROCEDURE munity, man among men, and many others whose meanings have been diluted through HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO A TRIBUTE TO DR. ARMAND over-use. I would say simply this: He is a man OF ILLINOIS BRODEUR with the vision to realize that we all must in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some way work for the betterment of human­ Monday, May 22, 1989 HON. JACK BUECHNER ity. More importantly, he is a man with the OF MISSOURI courage to try to live by that vision. I know of Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, I submit for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no higher vocation than that. publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a Monday, May 22, 1989 copy of the Rules of Procedure, for the Joint Committee on the Library, for the 101 st Con­ Mr. BUECHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today A TRIBUTE TO FATHER WALTER gress. C. NOWAK, C.S.V. to recognize a man who epitomizes one of the RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE JOINT rarest and most remarkable qualities charac­ COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY teristic of human nature: A proclivity for serv­ HON. JAMES H. BILBRAY RULE NO. 1 ing one's fellow man. Dr. Armand Brodeur is a OF NEVADA General provisions philanthropist of the highest order, as reflect­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed by his recent nomination to the Missouri (a) The committee is authorized at any Monday, May 22, 1989 time to conduct such investigations and Distinguished Citizen's Hall of Fame. His work studies as it may consider necessary or ap­ for the welfare of children is an example to Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to propriate in the exercise of its responsibil­ any who might wonder "how much good can pay tribute to a very special Nevadan, the ities. one man do?" Rev. Walter C. Nowak, who died suddenly on (b) The committee is authorized to have It has often been suggested that the meas­ May 12, 1989. He was a close personal friend printed and bound testimony and other data ure of government is the degree to which it of mine and my family's for many years and I presented at hearings held by the commit­ helps those who cannot help themselves; I grieve this loss along with his mother and the tee. submit that this is equally true of those whose entire Las Vegas community. (c) The committee shall submit to the Congress, not later than January 2 of each talents might allow them to work for our bet­ Father Nowak was a longtime educator and odd-numbered year, a report on the activi­ terment. Within these standards, Dr. Brodeur spiritual leader at Bishop Gorman High School ties of the committee during the Congress is surely a standard unto himself. His work in in Las Vegas and the University of Nevada ending at noon on January 3 of such year. the areas of child abuse and children's health Las Vegas. He was popular with students and RULE NO. 2 is unparalleled. alumni of both schools, and had developed a Regular and special meetings From the antiseptic world of our home or large extended family of alumni for whom he office, many of us have made some contribu­ (a) The regular meeting date of the Com­ performed numerous wedding ceremonies and mittee shall be the first Wednesday of every tion, be it financial or otherwise, for the better­ scores of baptisms in Las Vegas. He was a month when the Congress is in session. Ad­ ment of children and taken some satisfaction man of compassion and warmth, of moral and ditional meetings may be called by the in playing some role in a good cause. Howev­ spiritual decency, and an individual that genu­ chairman as he may deem necessary or at er, it is another thing entirely to roll up one's inely cared about people. the request of a majority of the members of sleeves and personally involve oneself with Born September 11 , 1927, in Chicago to the committee. The determination of the the issue. Dr. Brodeur's commitment to the Polish parents, Father Nowak entered the Via­ business to be considered at each meeting health of our children has consistently tran­ torian order in Chicago in 1944. He was or­ shall be made by the chairman. A regularly scended the theoretical and administrative. scheduled meeting need not be held if there dained a priest May 18, 1952. Father Nowak is no business to be considered. Since he founded the child abuse committee received his master's in chemistry from Notre (b) If the chairman of the committee is at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in 1960, Dr. Bro­ Dame University in 1955 and his doctorate not present at any meeting of the commit­ deur has consistently given priority to his de­ from Catholic University of America, here in tee the vice chairman shall preside at the fense of the welfare of the younger members Washington, DC, in 1965. He taught chemistry meeting. of society. for college-bound students at Bishop Gorman RULE NO. 3 Such noted organizations as Boys' Hope, and was an associate professor of chemistry Open meetings the Emergency Children's Home, the board of at UNLV. Each meeting for the transaction of busi­ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the Boy Father Nowak first arrived in Las Vegas in ness of the committee shall be open to the Scouts of America, and a score of others 1955 to teach at Bishop Gorman, 2 years public except when the committee in open have all benefited from Dr. Brodeur's dedica­ after the school opened. He left Gorman for session and with a quorum present, deter­ tion and expertise. He even has a health-ori- other teaching assignments at Viatorian high mines by rollcall vote that all or part of the 10002 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1989

remainder of the meeting on that day shall RULE NO. 7 public sessions without the consent of the be closed to the public: Provided, However, Quorums committee. that no person other than members of the (8) In the discretion of the committee, wit­ committee, and such congressional staff and No measure or recommendation shall be nesses may submit brief and pertinent such departmental representatives as they considered unless a quorum of the commit­ sworn statements in writing for inclusion in may authorize, shall be present in any busi­ tee is actually present. For the purposes of the record. The committee is the sole judge ness or markup session which has been taking any action other than issuance of a of the pertinency of testimony and evidence closed to the public. subpoena, closing meetings, or changing the adduced at its hearing. Rules of the Committee, the quorum shall (9) A witness may obtain a transcript copy RULE NO. 4 be one-third of the members of the Commit­ of his testimony given at a public session or, Records and rollcalls tee. For purposes of taking testimony and if given at an executive session, when au­ (a) The result of each rollcall vote in any receiving evidence, two Members shall con­ thorized by the committee. stitute a quorum. meeting of the committee shall be made RULE NO. 9 available for inspection by the public, in­ RULE NO. 8 Other procedures and regulations cluding a description of the amendment, Hearing procedures motion, order or other proposition; the The chairman of the committee may es­ name of each member voting for and (a) The chairman, in the case of hearings tablish such other procedures and take such against, and whether by proxy or in person, to be conducted by the committee, shall actions as may be necessary to carry out the and the members present but not voting. make public announcement of the date, foregoing rules or to facilitate the effective (b) All Committee hearings, records, data, place, and subject matter at least 1 week operation of the committee. charts, and files shall be kept separate and before the commencement of that hearing RULE NO. 10 distinct from the congressional office unless the committee determines that there is a good cause to begin such hearing at an Designation of clerk of the committee records of the member serving as chairman For the purposes of these rules the person of the committee. earlier date. In the latter event the chair­ man shall make such public announcement designated staff director of the committee RULE NO. 5 at the earliest possible date. The clerk of shall act as the clerk of the committee. Proxies the committee shall promptly notify the RULE NO. 11 Daily Digest Clerk of the Congressional A vote by any member in the committee Record as soon as possible after such public Delegation of authority to committee may be cast by proxy, but such proxy must announcement is made. chairman be in writing and in the hands of the clerk (b) Unless excused by the chairman, each ( 1) The Chairman is authorized to sign of the committee during each rollcall in witness who is to appear before the commit­ himself or by delegation all necessary which such member's proxy is to be voted. tee shall file with the clerk of the commit­ vouchers and routine papers for which the Each proxy shall designate the member who tee, at least 48 hours in advance of his ap­ committee's approval is required and to is to execute the proxy authorization and pearance, a written statement of his pro­ decide in the committee's behalf all routine shall be limited to a specific measure or posed testimony and shall limit his oral business. matter and any amendments or motions presentation to a summary of his statement. (2) The Chairman is authorized to issue, pertaining thereto; except that a member (c) Committee members may question wit­ on behalf of the committee, regulations nor­ may authorize a general proxy only for mo­ nesses only when they have been recognized mally promulgated by the committee at the tions to recess, adjourn or other procedural by the chairman for that purpose, and only beginning of each session. matters. Each proxy to be effective shall be for a 5-minute period until all members signed by the member assigning his vote present have had an opportunity to ques­ and shall contain the date and time of day tion a witness. The 5-minute period for THE ISRAELI PROPOSAL FOR that the proxy is signed. Proxies may not be questioning a witness by any one member ELECTIONS IN THE TERRITO­ counted for a quorum. The member does can be extended only with the unanimous RIES not have to appear in person to present the consent of all members present. The ques­ proxy. tioning of a witness in hearings shall be ini­ RULE NO. 6 tiated by the chairman, followed by the vice HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE chairman and all other members alternating OF MASSACHUSETTS Power to sit and act; subpoena power between the chambers. (a) For the purpose of carrying out any of (d) The following additional rules shall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its functions and duties the committee is au­ apply to hearings: Monday, May 22, 1989 thorized receive and dispose of requests from result in a 5-year interim settlement, in which the committee may prescribe. Authorized such person to subpoena additional wit­ Israel would administer foreign affairs and se­ subpoenas shall be signed by the chairman nesses. curity for the territories, and have jurisdiction of the committee or by any member desig­ (6) Except as provided in subparagraph over the affairs of Israeli citizens in the territo­ nated by the committee. (a)(5), the chairman shall receive and the (a) Compliance with any subpoena issued committee shall dispose of requests to sub­ ries. After 3 years of this interim settlement, by the committee under subparagraph poena additional witnesses. Israel and the elected Palestinian representa­ (a)(2) may be enforced only as authorized or (7) No evidence or testimony taken in ex­ tives would begin direct negotiations for a per­ directed by the Congress. ecutive session may be released or used in manent solution. May 22, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10003 Further, the plan asks for international co­ KILDEE HONORS FRANK Representatives from the American mining operation to improve the economic conditions THOMAS industry, environmental groups and coastal of Palestinians in the territories, and invites States have expressed serious misgivings Egypt and Jordan to participate in the negotia­ HON. DALE E. KILDEE about the adequacy of the Outer Continental tions for both the interim and the permanent Shelf Lands Act [OCSLA] as a statutory OF MICHIGAN settlements. The permanent resolution of the regime for the development of hard mineral status of the territories would be settled along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resources within our Nation's exclusive eco­ with the negotiation of a peace treaty with Monday, May 22, 1989 nomic zone [EEZ]. Jordan, and Israel would continue its long­ Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The EEZ extends 200 miles seaward from term effort for a comprehensive resolution of pay tribute to a man who has dedicated his the baseline by which a nation's territorial sea the Arab-Israeli conflict, including the end of life to serving the community of Grand Blanc, is measured. More than 70 nations have es­ declared states of war with all Arab nations, Ml, Mr. Frank Thomas. After 37 years of com­ tablished EEZ's since the concept was intro­ recognition, exchange of diplomatic represent­ munity service, Mr. Thomas is retiring from the duced during negotiations on the Law of the atives, and the establishment of a lasting position of deputy principal of the Grand Blanc Sea Treaty and the United States, in a 1983 peace. Middle School. Because of Mr. Thomas' long Presidential Proclamation, No. 5030, became the 59th nation to do so. The EEZ proclama­ Israel recognizes that the risks of war are history of effectiveness and dedication to the tion, while establishing United States sover­ greater than the risks of peace and remains betterment of our students efforts, a retire­ eign rights over hard mineral resources under ready to negotiate with its neighbor states and ment party in his honor will be held on May international law, did not address the issue of with Palestinians for a lasting peace. This plan 25, at the Grand Blanc Golf Club. After graduation from Northern High School a domestic regime for the exploration and is evidence of that continuing commitment. commercial recovery of hard minerals from Mr. Speaker, in the past the Arab States as a football star, Frank Thomas embarked upon a career characterized by his generous the EEZ. have refused to work with Israel for peace. Generally six types of hard mineral re­ This plan is another chance for those states devotion of time to our community as a teach­ er, coach, counselor, athletic director, and sources have been identified in our EEZ, al­ to join with Israel in the search for peace. It is principal. In addition to his work with schools, though the precise extent of their presence a chance for the Palestinians to speak for Mr. Thomas has given much of his personal has yet to be determined. These minerals in­ themselves and demonstrate their commit­ time to the Holy Family Catholic Church. He is clude: First, sand and gravel; second, heavy ment to peace. also, Mr. Speaker, a regular visitor to area mineral placer deposits-containing tin, titani­ nursing homes and many are the times he has um, gold, platinum; i:hird, phosphorites; fourth, brought a smile of joy and happiness to a manganese nodules; fifth, cobalt-rich manga­ CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO lonely senior in search of companionship. As nese crusts; and sixth, polymetallic sulfides. MR. CHARLES A. EDWARDS, JR. former chairman of the Grand Blanc Parks A 1987 report by the Office of Technology and Recreation Commission, Frank Thomas Assessment, "Marine Minerals: Exploring Our HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI has also contributed extensive personal time New Ocean Frontier," concludes that offshore assisting in the development of athletics in the sand and gravel and precious metals may be OF CALIFORNIA Genesee County area, making sure the com­ commercially viable right now, but that other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATlVES munity is safe, attractive, and is a healthy en­ EEZ minerals appear not to be competitive Monday, May 22, 1989 viroment for our citizens and their families. with present supplies. Serious interest seems Because of the leadership and commitment to exist for some heavy minerals, such as the Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of Frank Thomas, he will be remembered as titanium compounds and phosphorite as well pay tribute to an outstanding individual in my the driving force behind the creation of the as the minerals noted by OT A. It may be that community who deserves to be recognized for Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commis­ these additional commodities have commer­ his dedication and service to academic excel­ sion and the first Genesee County hockey cial potential in the near to medium term, lence. On June 10, 1989, Mr. Charles A. Ed­ league. rather than immediately. wards will end a career of 23 years of service Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a great honor and In 1985, a working group was formed under at American River College and it is indeed an pleasure for me to pay tribute to Frank the auspices of the Woods Hole Oceano­ honor to salute this distinguished educator. Thomas. The Grand Blanc community and I graphic Institution consisting of interested en­ Charles Edwards devoted his life to educa­ want to thank Frank Thomas for a lifetime of vironmental, coastal States, and mining indus­ tion and has served the California community hard work which has helped to make the mu­ try representatives to determine if a consen­ college system with distinction. Armed with a nicipality a better place to live for all residents. sus could be reached on the development of bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Mili­ His loving wife Teresa, his children, and a statutory framework for offshore hard miner­ tary Academy and a bachelor of science and countless colleagues and friends are extreme­ als mining. In general, the legislation I am in­ master of science degree from the University ly proud of Frank. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col­ troducing today is a result of the substantial of Texas, Professor Edwards has solved the leagues to join me in thanking Frank Thomas effort made by the participants in the working mystery of chemistry for all that have been and wishing him a most enjoyable retirement. group. the beneficiaries of his vast knowledge of the Meanwhile, the Department of the Interior field. His dedication and professionalism has has completed promulgation of a three-tiered THE NATIONAL SEABED HARD regulatory regime for marine minerals other earned him the respect of his students and MINERALS ACT OF 1989 colleagues alike as evident of his 2-year serv­ than oil, gas, and sulphur. The regulations ice as faculty senate president. cover prelease prospecting, leasing, and post­ Mr. Speaker, for nearly a quarter of a centu­ HON. WALTER 8. JONES lease operations. In March 1987, the Depart­ ment issued a draft environmental impact ry the aspiring chemists, students, and faculty OF NORTH CAROLINA statement for the leasing of the EEZ off of American River College has basked in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hawaii and Johnston Island despite consider­ light of Professor Edwards stellar service. Pro­ Monday, May 22, 1989 able jurisdictional uncertainty regarding its au­ fessor Edwards is to be commended for his Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, thority. The Interior Department continues to many achievements and his contributions to today I am introducing, with 1O of my col­ base its authority to regulate the exploration the academe of the County of Sacramento as leagues from the Committee on Merchant and commercial recovery of hard minerals on well as the State of California. I congratulate Marine and Fisheries, H.R. 2440, the National a one paragraph section in the OCSLA. Professor Edwards for an outstanding career Seabed Hard Minerals Act of 1989. This bill is The OCSLA was enacted in 1953 to provide and know my colleagues join me in extending similar to H.R. 1260 that was introduced by a legal framework for the development of oil best wishes to him in his retirement. Representative Mike Lowry, of Washington, in and gas from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf the last Congress and reported by the Mer­ [OCS]. The legislation, in addition to the nu­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. merous oil and gas related provisions, includ- 10004 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1989 ed one section-section 8(k)-covering the chance to realize how much the elderly touch Church. He would do this by witnessing to leasing of hard minerals on the assumption our lives in so many special ways. It also is an the Good News to and Africans alike. that someday the technology would exist for opportunity to pay tribute to them and the Whenever he was not riding on the back the exploitation of hard minerals on the OCS. of a camel or tirelessly working under the many things they do for the community. scorching tropical sun, he was traveling all With the exception of the Interior Depart­ Mr. Speaker, I would ask you to please join across Europe from Paris to Moscow, from ment, there is a broad consensus among the me in recognizing May 14 through May 20 as Rome to Vienna, trying to convince both mining industry, coastal States, environmental­ National Nursing Home Week. I take great the rich and the powerful, the politicans ists and other interested observers that a pride in saluting nursing homes throughout my and the clerics of the urgency of the plight single section in the OCSLA is inadequate for district, State, and our Nation, and I urge ev­ of the Africans. He believed in the Africans hard mineral resource development for the fol­ eryone to take time out to pay tribute to our and in their dignity when the Europeans lowing reasons. First, the OCSLA was enacted seniors. and some theologians were still questioning whether they had a soul or not. primarily for the purpose of promoting offshore Anyone who could do mission work, men oil and gas development. Second, the act fails TRIBUTE TO THE COMBONI MIS­ and women, lay and religious, young and old to confer a sufficient jurisdictional-basis over were warmly welcomed and promptly re­ the exploitation of hard minerals from the SIONARIES OF THE HEART OF cruited by Comboni. He did not limit him­ entire EEZ. Third, the act fails to address the JESUS ON THEIR 50TH ANNI­ self to any particular group or nationality. unique environmental and research issues VERSARY He took along with him priests and broth­ that must be dealt with by any potential off­ ers, sisters and lay volunteers, Italians and shore hard minerals regime. HON. ROBERT A ROE Austrians, German and Canadians, Polish and French. He wanted to create as much The bill I am introducing today would super­ OF NEW JERSEY cooperation as possible among all the mis­ sede section 8(k) and establish a self-standing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionary congregations and institutions to regime for the exploration and commercial re­ Monday, May 22, 1989 unify in one body and one plan all the mis­ covery of any hard minerals other than oil, gas sionary efforts of the time. He needed all and sulphur within the seabed adjacent to the Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, it is with the greatest the help others were willing to give. Because United States and subject to its jurisdiction. pride and deepest reverence that I rise today of tropical diseases, harsh climate and the More specifically, this bill would: First, es­ to pay tribute to an outstanding religious orga­ lack of basic support many of his mission­ tablish a legal regime that acknowledges the nization in my Eighth District of New Jersey aries died in a short period of time. The central core of Comboni's vision and differences between offshore oil, gas and sul­ which, for the past half century, has provided mission was that one day all Africans would phur development and hard mineral develop­ spiritual guidance and been a beacon of faith be free by their own initiative, their own ment; second, provide a basis for appropriate to countless numbers of people around the strength, their own vision, and their own public and private sector investment in re­ world. leadership. His motto "Save Africa with Af­ search, exploration, and commercial recovery I am speaking of the Comboni ricans" embodies all his trust and confi­ of hard minerals; third, encourage research of the Heart of Jesus of Montclair, NJ, who dence in the ability of the Africans to shape and development technologies necessary for · will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with their own destiny and their own life. the exploration and commercial recovery of a special Mass on Friday, June 2, 1989, at Comboni himself, because of the many ill­ nesses, sufferings and hardships, came often hard minerals from the seabed; fourth, estab­ Our Lady of the Lake Church in Verona, NJ, very close to dying. The idea of dying with­ lish measures to ensure the protection, con­ followed by a reception with Archbishop Theo­ out having someone to continue his work servation, and wise management of the re­ dore J. Mccarrick of the Newark diocese. I forced him to seriously contemplate the sources of the marine and coastal environ­ know this celebration will be a great source of idea of founding a society. Com­ ment, and to promote the safety of life and pride to the Comboni Missionaries' spiritual pelled by the evidence of his own weakening property at sea; fifth, provide cin effective con­ leader, Fr. Remus A. Catellani, MCCJ, and to health condition and by the urgency of re­ sultation process between the coastal States all those who have been working so hard to placing these missionaries who had already and the Federal Government regarding the is­ assure the success of this important observ­ died he finally decided to start two institu­ suance of licenses and permits for the con­ ance. tions. One for priests and brothers and one for sisters. duct of activities under this legislation; and Mr. Speaker, so that I may better acquaint Africa was everything for Comboni. sixth, generally require that vessels used to our colleagues with the rich history of the "Africa or death" was often on his lips and explore for and produce these seabed miner­ Comboni Missionaries and the critical work in it he summed up his whole life and als be documented under the U.S. flag. they have done in 37 countries and five differ­ dream, and God granted him both. The I urge my colleagues to support this bill to ent continents covering nearly every corner of rigors of African life and the care of his establish a stand alone hard minerals regime the globe, I would like to insert, for the people took their toll. In 1881 at the age of for offshore mining. RECORD, the official history of Daniel Comboni fifty, Bishop Comboni died of tropical fevers in , . and the Comboni Missionaries: In spite of the grim reality that surround­ TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL DANIEL COMBONI AND THE COMBONI ed him, he always anticipated an optimistic NURSING HOME WEEK MISSIONARIES future and welcomed the many crosses that Bishop Daniel Comboni was born in 1831 came his way as a sign of God's presence, in Limone, northern Italy. The Spirit of the love and protection. He used to ask for pray­ HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Lord drew him to be a missionary to the ers to God that He would send many crosses OF OHIO people of Central Africa. He made his own because in them he would find blessings and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the words of Jesus: "He has sent me to new life. bring the good news to the poor, proclaim Today, nearly 4.000 Comboni Missionaries Monday, May 22, 1989 liberty to the captives ..."