June 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3311 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance world. Five years later, he was arranging dem- the rules were suspended and the reso- of my time. onstrations to attract financial backing. Unfor- lution was agreed to. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. tunately, nothing came of this, and he spent a A motion to reconsider was laid on Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute considerable time in poverty. His poverty the table. to the gentleman from New York (Mr. forced him to sell rights to his inventions to f FOSSELLA). others, and he never filed for a patent on a Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, I just telephone. After an accident left the inventor COMMEMORATING AND ACKNOWL- wanted to add and commend the two hospitalized, his wife sold all of his inventions, EDGING DEDICATION AND SAC- gentlemen, the gentleman from Illinois including the telephone prototype, to help pay RIFICE MADE BY MEN AND (Mr. DAVIS) and especially the gen- for his treatment. The ‘‘secondhand dealer’’ re- WOMEN KILLED OR DISABLED tleman from New Jersey (Mr. sold the items to an ‘‘unknown young man.’’ WHILE SERVING AS PEACE OFFI- PASCRELL) for a very strong and pas- To this day, we do not know the identity of this CERS sionate defense in support of the life of unknown young man. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. a great American and great inventor Meucci tried to reconstruct his invention, but Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and merely add to the course, so to unable to raise the $250 needed for a patent, and agree to the resolution (H. Res. speak, that he was emblematic and re- a considerable sum in 1871, he filed a ‘‘notice 406) commemorating and acknowl- mains so as a representative of all of intent’’ on December 28, 1871, which he re- edging the dedication and sacrifice those who have come to this country to newed for two years, but not after. He tried to made by the men and women killed or seek a better life and an opportunity sell his ‘‘Talking Telegraph’’ to the newly es- disabled while serving as peace officers, and, in particular, to those Americans tablished Western Union Telegraph Company, as amended. of Italian descent who have and will asking permission to demonstrate it over their The Clerk read as follows: continue to make this the greatest wires. That test never got set up, and in 1876, H. RES. 406 country in the history of the world and Alexander Graham Bell filed a patent. in a small way and a long overdue way Whereas the well-being of all people of the Meucci instructed his lawyer to protest to United States is preserved and enhanced as a but in a small measure. I would ask my the U.S. Patent Office, but his lawyer failed to direct result of the vigilance and dedication colleagues to support it. do so. A friend did contact the office, only to of law enforcement personnel; Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. learn that all the documents filed by Meucci Whereas more than 700,000 law enforcement Speaker, the story of Antonio Meucci had been lost. Later investigation produced personnel, at great risk to their personal is a tragic one, and although he suc- evidence of illegal relationships linking certain safety, serve their fellow citizens as guard- cessfully demonstrated his electronic employees of the Patent Office and officials of ians of peace; communication years before Alexander Bell’s company. Whereas peace officers are on the front line Graham Bell received a patent for the Antonio Meucci was a brilliant inventor but a in preserving the right of the children of the United States to receive an education in a telephone, Meucci has been all but for- poor businessman. Despite his lack of suc- crime-free environment, a right that is all gotten. cess in business, he most certainly invented too often threatened by the insidious fear This resolution attempts to remedy the telephone. He is honored in my district caused by violence in schools; this oversight and give credit to one of with a road named for him in Copiague. I am Whereas 70 peace officers died at the World history’s great inventors. Meucci proud that we, the entire House of Represent- Trade Center in New York City on Sep- should be remembered with other atives, today will honor this man who has tember 11, 2001, the most peace officers ever innovators, like Edison, the Wright been overlooked by history for too long. killed in a single incident in the history of Brothers, and Marconi, whose vision Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Nation; Whereas more than 220 peace officers and tenacity changed our lives for the I add my voice to the praise and honor of An- across the Nation were killed in the line of better. tonio Meucci who, through his work toward the duty during 2001, which represents 57 percent Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to invention of the telephone, has brought the more police fatalities than the previous year support this resolution. world together as few others have. Through and makes 2001 the deadliest year for the law Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to his ingenuity and perseverance, this Italian- enforcement community since 1974; honor a great New Yorker and a great inven- American changed the way the world commu- Whereas every year, 1 out of every 9 peace tor, Antonio Meucci. As the first member of the nicates, although as a newcomer to America, officers is assaulted, 1 out of every 25 peace House to join with our colleague from New he was often thwarted by his own inability to officers is injured, and 1 out of every 4,400 York, Mr. Fosella, on this resolution, I am peace officers is killed in the line of duty; communicate with those who could have, and Whereas section 136 of title 36, United gratified that it is coming before us today. should have given him the recognition he de- States Code, requests that the President House Resolution 269 honors the life and served. issue each year a proclamation designating achievements of Antonio Meucci, who came to Antonio Meucci came to America, pursuing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in New York in 1950. Born in San Frediano, near his dream of introducing his ‘‘Talking Tele- honor of Federal, State, and local officers Florence, Italy in April 1808, he was an inven- graph’’ to the world, and hoping to make a liv- killed or disabled in the line of duty; and tor through and through. He constantly read ing doing so. Instead, he struggled against his Whereas on May 15, 2002, more than 15,000 scientific tracts and conducted experiment own meager beginnings—not having the peace officers are expected to gather in after experiment. He went to Havana in 1835 money or verbal skills he needed to protect Washington, D.C. to join with the families of their recently fallen comrades to honor to work as a stage technician. It is there that his intellectual property. He also struggled those comrades and all others who went be- he had the first inkling of his greatest inven- against the incompetence and greed of others. fore them: Now, therefore, be it tion. Tragically, this extraordinary man’s decade- Resolved, That the House— Meucci developed a type of electro-shock long struggle for justice ended in poverty and (1) honors Federal, State, and local peace treatment for the ill. While preparing to admin- frustration. I am pleased that we are finally officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; ister one of his treatments, Meucci heard his helping him attain his rightful place in history. (2) supports the goals and ideals of Peace patient say something from the next room over I strongly support H.R. 269, honoring a man Officers Memorial Day; and the piece of copper wire running between who embodies the travails of the American Im- (3) calls upon the people of the United them. This was the event that sparked his States to observe such a day with appro- migrant experience—Antonio Meucci, the true priate ceremonies and respect. breakthrough. inventor of the telephone. Meucci spent the next ten years bringing the Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- idea of voices being transmitted over wire to Speaker, I yield back the balance of ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from a practical stage. With this goal, he left Cuba my time. Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the for New York in 1850. There he found many The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DAN gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) other Italians who had left their native land, in- MILLER of Florida). The question is on each will control 20 minutes. cluding the great revolutionary Garibaldi, who the motion offered by the gentlewoman The Chair recognizes the gentle- stayed in Meucci’s Staten Island home. from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN During his time in New York he had success the House suspend the rules and agree DAVIS). with his invention. After his wife became ill in to the resolution, H. Res. 269. GENERAL LEAVE 1855, he installed a kind of intercom system in The question was taken; and (two- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. his house, the first installed anywhere in the thirds having voted in favor thereof) Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:43 Jun 12, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.022 pfrm01 PsN: H11PT1 H3312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2002 all Members may have 5 legislative The National Law Enforcement Me- Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank days within which to revise and extend morial has an engraved quote by the the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. their remarks on H. Res. 406. Roman orator and great public official, JO ANN DAVIS) and the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Tacitus: ‘‘In valor . . . there is hope.’’ Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for their support of objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. Speaker, those who work in law this resolution. How could we not sup- woman from Virginia? enforcement, and especially those who port this kind of a resolution? Where There was no objection. have sacrificed their lives, prove the would our society be without those Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. truth of those words. We thank them people who are willing to lay their Speaker, I yield myself such time as I for that. lives on the line for us every day out may consume. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members to there in the trenches of the front line? Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the House consider House Resolution Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the peace officers from around the 406, important legislation introduced my time. country, those who came to Wash- by my distinguished colleague, the gen- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ington last month to commemorate the tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY). yield myself such time as I might con- deaths of over 230 peace officers last This resolution honors those peace offi- sume. year and, particularly, to honor the cers who have been disabled or killed Mr. Speaker, the first recorded law memory of those 230 peace officers who in the line of duty, and it supports the enforcement fatality in the perform- gave their lives last year. Today, we goals and ideal of Peace Officers Memo- ance of duty occurred on May 17, 1792. pay tribute to the commitment, the rial Day. The officer’s name was Isaac Smith, a sacrifice and public safety services Mr. Speaker, engraved on the Na- sheriff’s deputy in New York City, who peace officers have provided on a daily tional Law Enforcement Officers Me- was shot to death while attempting to basis and continue to do so. morial in Washington, D.C., is a verse make an arrest. Since that time, more As we all know, September 11 stands from Proverbs 28:1: ‘‘The wicked flee than 15,000 other officers have been out as one of the most tragic days in when no man pursueth; but the right- killed in the line of duty; and today, American history. That fateful Tues- eous are as bold as a lion.’’ Today, over roughly 740,000 officers continue to put day we lost 72 police officers, the larg- 740,000 sworn law enforcement per- their lives on the line for the safety, est single loss of law enforcement per- sonnel, which is the highest figure welfare, and protection of others. sonnel in a single day in the history of ever, live by that quotation from Prov- May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial our country. erbs. These 740,000 men and women Day, and it is fitting that this resolu- While September 11 offered an ex- serve their communities and Nation as tion honoring the men and women of treme glimpse of law enforcement serv- guardians of peace, often at great risk this country who were killed or dis- ice and sacrifice, similar acts of her- to their personal safety. abled while serving as law enforcement oism and valor are performed every day The year 2001 was one of the deadliest by police officers across our Nation; years on record for law enforcement in officers be brought before this body. September 11, 2001, provided a somber and the two speakers that preceded me the United States. The deaths occurred illustrated some of those just in this 1 in a wide variety of circumstances, perspective of the importance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. In addition to year, leading up to this day, less than demonstrating that, no matter how a year, those who have died and lost routine an assignment might seem, a the 70 law enforcement officers who died at the World Trade Center, an- their lives and given of themselves. police officer’s life may be at risk. In addition to the 72 officers that other 158 officers died in the line of The National Law Enforcement Me- died on September 11, another 158 offi- duty last year. Those 228 deaths rep- morial tells the story of those slain in cers died in the line of duty last year; resent the sixth deadliest year in law the line of duty. and these 230 deaths represent the enforcement history in this country. The first fatality of 2001 occurred sixth deadliest year in law enforcement The first fatality of 2001 occurred shortly after midnight on January 1 history, as has already been said. when Tennessee State Trooper John shortly after midnight on January 1, Peace officers in every community Mann was struck and killed while when Tennessee State Trooper John have an admirable record of service struggling with a carjacker along an Mann was struck and killed while and sacrifice; yet too many Americans interstate highway. struggling with a carjacker along an lack a true understanding and appre- On September 11, 2001, more law en- interstate highway. ciation of law enforcement’s worth. forcement officers were killed in a sin- The 228th law enforcement fatality That is why I worked 2 years ago to gle incident than ever before in Amer- occurred on December 29 when Lieuten- help establish the National Law En- ican history when 70 law enforcement ant Randy Gerald, a South Carolina forcement Museum in Washington, officers died at the World Trade Center sheriff, stopped on his way home from D.C.; and once construction is com- in New York City. work to assist a woman who was being pleted, the museum will highlight the The last law enforcement fatality in assaulted at a rest stop. As he pulled proud history of the law enforcement 2001 occurred on December 29 in Horry up, the assailant walked over to Lieu- profession and educate the people County, South Carolina. Lieutenant tenant Gerald and shot him three about the dangers and the importance Randy Gerald of the Horry County times. of this job. Sheriff’s Office stopped on his way These incidents, and countless oth- Unlike any other job, peace officers home from work to assist a woman who ers, bring to the forefront the sacrifice, face unprecedented risks while bravely was being assaulted at a rest stop. As acts of heroism and valor that police protecting our communities and our he pulled up, the assailant walked over officers across the Nation perform freedoms. I hope my colleagues will to Lieutenant Gerald’s vehicle and shot every day. Their bravery and commit- join with me today in paying tribute to him three times. ment to the job deserves to be remem- our Nation’s fallen officers and express- Congress has recognized May 15 as bered and revered, for it is obviously ing our gratitude for the work that the day on which all Americans should true that no greater gift can one give these men and women do day in and honor the dedicated men and women of than to use his or her life for the safety day out. While we are awake, while we law enforcement. On May 15, 2002, over and protection of others. are asleep, they are out there on the 15,000 law enforcement officers gath- I would urge all Members to support job. ered here in our Nation’s capital to this resolution. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, join with the families of their recently Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of it is my pleasure to yield such time as fallen comrades to honor them and all my time. he might consume to the gentleman others who went before them. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. from California (Mr. FILNER). We keep in our prayers those whose Speaker, I yield such time as he may Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank loved ones have fallen while serving as consume to the gentleman from Colo- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. law enforcement officers. We keep in rado (Mr. HEFLEY), and I would like to DAVIS) for yielding me the time. our prayers and thank those who work thank him for introducing this impor- I thank the gentleman from Colorado as law enforcement officers today. tant piece of legislation. (Mr. HEFLEY) for introducing this very

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:43 Jun 12, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.024 pfrm01 PsN: H11PT1 June 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3313 important resolution. I thank the gen- let us recognize them, too. Let us clas- these people have made while serving as tlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN sify, and take the training that they Peace Officers. DAVIS) and the gentleman from Illinois have been given and the risks that they It is important to realize that these dedicated (Mr. DAVIS) for their eloquent state- face, and give them the status that officers are here for us. The amount of nega- ments on behalf of law enforcement of- they deserve. I hope as we all vote for tivity which has to be put up with on a day to ficers and how much they mean to our this resolution on the floor, we will day basis is above and beyond what any per- Nation. think about H.R. 1841, the Law En- son should be expected to deal with. Every I rise today, though, to point out an forcement Equity Act, and move for- day that they leave for work their lives are in irony and hope to get support from my ward in those situations also. danger. If 1 out of every 4,400 peace officers colleagues for law enforcement officers Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I is killed in the line of duty that is sadly a high in our Federal agencies. have no further requests for time, and rate. In 2001 there was a rise in deaths by I hope that those who are on the floor I yield back the balance of my time. over one and a half times that of the previous today know that there are law enforce- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. year. This makes 2001 the most fatal year for ment officers throughout the Federal Speaker, I yield myself such time as I police fatalities since 1974. The last that their Government who protect us day and may consume. government could do, would be to recognize night. They may be in INS. They may Mr. Speaker, over 14,500 Federal, and acknowledge the sacrifice these people be in U.S. Customs. They may be post- State, and local law enforcement offi- make. al police. They may be police officers cers have been killed in the line of duty House Resolution 406 does just that. This for the Veterans Administration. They since 1900. It is appropriate that the bill will honor all Federal, State, and local work to protect our airports, the Li- House and the people of the United peace officers who have been killed or dis- brary of Congress, the Supreme Court. States recognize the men and women abled in the line of duty. It will support all of They are members of the Bureau of Al- who work as law enforcement officers. the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memo- cohol, Tobacco and Firearms. There are fathers and mothers, sons rial Day. Finally it calls upon all Americans to These are law enforcement officers and daughters, brothers and sisters, observe such a day with appropriate cere- who do not have law enforcement sta- friends and neighbors, and they deserve monies and respect. tus in terms of their pay and their re- this recognition. I urge all Members to Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support tirement benefits. Mr. Speaker, these support this resolution, as amended. House Resolution 406 to commemorate and are people who are trained to carry a Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- acknowledge the dedication and sacrifices weapon. They wear bulletproof vests. er, I rise in support of House Resolution 406 made by the men and women killed or dis- They have a badge. They face the risk offered by the gentleman of Colorado, Mr. abled while serving as Peace Officers. every day that police officers in our HEFLEY. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, cities and States have to face. Today, we honor some of our nation’s most Americans have been called upon as a nation I have watched mainly the inspectors courageous citizens: local law enforcement of- to show courage. The Peace Officers are pro- at the U.S.-Mexico border in the dis- ficers. On September 11, 2001, many New tecting our daily freedoms. Law enforcement is trict I represent in San Diego. I have York officers risked their lives to come to the the front line protector of freedom. In an un- watched members of the INS and U.S. rescue of those in crisis as the World Trade predictable and constantly changing world, Customs literally face death in con- Towers came crashing down. And tragically, where communities and families expect safety frontations with those who are trying many of these courageous men and women and security, Peace Officers continually strive to cross the border illegally or those perished. to be the best law enforcement officers recog- who are trying to bring drugs and prob- In the nine months since September 11, the nized for their responsiveness and integrity. ably at some future point with terror- world watched the United States recover. The These Peace Officers put their lives on the ists; and yet I say again they are remains of the World Trade Center have been line everyday for their communities with cour- trained as law enforcement officers. cleared away, but the memory of tremendous age and honor. They have the risk of law enforcement heroism remained in the trying days, weeks, Courage is the feeling of one’s own power officers, but they do not have the sta- and months that followed. Our nation will when summoned to duty. Courage comes not tus of law enforcement officers. That never forget the brave law enforcement offi- from facing the everyday but from standing means that they do not get either the cers who selflessly answered the call to duty fast against uncertainty. Courage is not inher- pay or the retirement benefits of those on that dark September day. ited and not a matter of biological chance. who are so classified. Today, we honor law enforcement for their We may never understand the grief that the committed response to the September 11 ter- family suffers with the loss of a Peace Officer. b 1515 rorist attacks, but we also give tribute to our However, those of us left behind recognize Mr. Speaker, we talk today about local officers for the important work and sac- that these officers did not die in vain. We owe honoring our law enforcement officers, rifice they offer each and every day. In cities, a debt to those who have given their lives, and how their names are engraved at towns and villages throughout our great na- and the peace officers of this country want this the National Law Enforcement Memo- tion, they protect Americans from violence and memory to stay fresh in the minds of the citi- rial several blocks away. It is ironic fight crime in our streets and schools. We de- zens. that some of these people that I refer pend on our community’s law enforcement, Therefore, I rise to lend my support and to in the Department of Customs or not just times of great tragedy, but in our daily urge the establishment of a Peace Officers INS, their names are engraved on the lives. Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and Law Enforcement Memorial, and they I urge my colleagues to support this impor- local peace officers killed or disabled in the are recognized as law enforcement offi- tant resolution and encourage all Americans to line of duty. They must never be forgotten, cers when they died, but we do not rec- respect and honor the remarkable contribu- and we will remember their courage and duty. ognize them as such when they are liv- tions of local law enforcement. They make our Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. ing when we should pay recognition to nation strong and proud. Speaker, I yield back the balance of them. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, colleagues, and my time. I hope those who are honoring our Representative JOEL HEFLEY of Colorado for The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DAN law enforcement officers today will introducing House Resolution 406 to the floor. MILLER of Florida). The question is on look at H.R. 1841, the Law Enforcement It is important that Congress, as well as all the motion offered by the gentlewoman Equity Act. It has over 180 sponsors, Americans’ realize how much dedication from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that Democrat and Republican, from all peace keeping officers have. In the great trag- the House suspend the rules and agree across the country. I think it is time as edy of September 11th, 70 peace keeping offi- to the resolution, H. Res. 406, as we think today of our peace officers cers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of amended. and law enforcement officers all over duty. This does not stop there however, this The question was taken; and (two- this Nation who have died in the line of year there was a 57 percent rise in police fa- thirds having voted in favor thereof) duty, as we recall September 11 and the talities than the previous year. The risks which the rules were suspended and the reso- bravery of our peace officers there, I these officers take every day is considerably lution, as amended, was agreed to. think it is time to say to our officers great. House Resolution 406 it will allow Con- A motion to reconsider was laid on throughout the Federal Government, gress to recognize all of the sacrifices which the table.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:43 Jun 12, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.026 pfrm01 PsN: H11PT1 H3314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2002 HERBERT ARLENE POST OFFICE Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. BUILDING my time. Speaker, I urge adoption of this meas- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ure, and I yield back the balance of my Speaker, I move to suspend the rules yield myself such time as I may con- time. and pass the bill (H.R. 3738) to des- sume. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ignate the facility of the United States Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3738, which names have no further requests for time, and Postal Service located at 1299 North the U.S. Post Office located in Phila- I yield back the balance of my time. 7th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- delphia after Herbert Arlene was intro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vania, as the ‘‘Herbert Arlene Post Of- duced by the gentleman from Pennsyl- question is on the motion offered by fice Building’’. vania (Mr. BRADY) on February 13, 2002. the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. The Clerk read as follows: Herbert Arlene was Pennsylvania’s JO ANN DAVIS) that the House suspend first African American elected to the the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3738. H.R. 3738 State Senate in that State. Senator The question was taken; and (two- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- thirds having voted in favor thereof) resentatives of the United States of America in Arlene also served in the State House Congress assembled, of Representatives from 1958 to 1966 the rules were suspended and the bill SECTION 1. HERBERT ARLENE POST OFFICE representing North Central Philadel- was passed. BUILDING. phia. In addition to being a politician A motion to reconsider was laid on (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the and elected official, he was an active the table. United States Postal Service located at 1299 businessman, a philanthropist, and a f North 7th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- community activist until his death in REV. LEON SULLIVAN POST vania, shall be known and designated as the 1989. ‘‘Herbert Arlene Post Office Building’’. OFFICE BUILDING (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, H.R. 3738 is a fitting tribute to the late Senator Herbert Arlene, and I Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. map, regulation, document, paper, or other Speaker, I move to suspend the rules record of the United States to the facility re- would urge its swift passage and com- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to mend the gentleman from Pennsyl- and pass the bill (H.R. 3739) to des- be a reference to the Herbert Arlene Post Of- vania (Mr. BRADY) for its introduction. ignate the facility of the United States fice Building. I urge all Members to vote in favor of Postal Service located at 6150 North The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this legislation. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of vania, as the ‘‘Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the my time. Office Building’’. The Clerk read as follows: gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. each will control 20 minutes. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my H.R. 3739 The Chair recognizes the gentle- time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Congress assembled, DAVIS). yield such time as he may consume to SECTION 1. REV. LEON SULLIVAN POST OFFICE GENERAL LEAVE the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BUILDING. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. BRADY). (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. United States Postal Service located at 6150 all Members may have 5 legislative Speaker, we have heard the credentials North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- days within which to revise and extend of Herbert Arlene being the first Afri- vania, shall be known and designated as the their remarks on the bill under consid- can American State Senator in the ‘‘Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building’’. State of Pennsylvania, a position that (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, eration. map, regulation, document, paper, or other The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there we were all proud that he held. On a record of the United States to the facility re- objection to the request of the gentle- personal note, I was elected chairman ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to woman from Virginia? of the Democratic Party along with be a reference to the Rev. Leon Sullivan Post There was no objection. him, and he was elected as my Sec- Office Building. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. retary. I served with him for 10 years, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and he served with distinction in the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from may consume. city of Philadelphia in the Democratic Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3738, introduced by Party. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Senator Arlene was a hands-on politi- each will control 20 minutes. BRADY) is to designate the post office cian. He served the community in The Chair recognizes the gentle- located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, many ways, including as the leader of woman from Virginia (Mrs. DAVIS). as the ‘‘Herbert Arlene Post Office the 47th Ward in the city of Philadel- GENERAL LEAVE Building.’’ Members of the entire phia. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. House delegation from the Common- Mr. Speaker, Herbert Arlene left be- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that wealth of Pennsylvania are cosponsors hind a loving family, as well as a new all Members may have 5 legislative of this legislation. generation of leaders in North Phila- days within which to revise and extend Mr. Speaker, Pennsylvania State delphia. Many of my constituents con- their remarks on the bill under consid- Senator Herbert Arlene ably rep- tinue to revere Senator Arlene for his eration. resented Philadelphia’s Third Senato- importance to Pennsylvania’s history. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rial District in North Central Philadel- They also recognize him for his empha- objection to the request of the gentle- phia for 14 years. Senator Arlene was sis on constituent service, and his love woman from Virginia? Pennsylvania’s first African American of the city and the commonwealth. It There was no objection. elected to the State Senate. Prior to is fitting that we designate the facility Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. his 1966 election to the Senate, he at 1299 North 7th Street in Philadel- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I served in the State House of Represent- phia as the Herbert Arlene Post Office may consume. atives from 1958 to 1966. He was a busi- Building. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3739, introduced by nessman, philanthropist and commu- I thank the gentleman from Indiana the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. nity activist until his death in 1989 at (Chairman BURTON) and ranking mem- BRADY) designates a post office located age 72. ber, the gentleman from California in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the Many Philadelphians continue to re- (Mr. WAXMAN) of the Committee on Reverend Leon Sullivan Post Office vere Senator Arlene for his importance Government Reform, and the gen- Building. Members of the entire House to Pennsylvania’s history. They also tleman from Florida (Mr. WELDON) and delegation from the Commonwealth of recognize him for his emphasis on con- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Pennsylvania are cosponsors of this stituent services, and for his love of his DAVIS) for all of their hard work on legislation. city and his commonwealth. Mr. this bill. I urge Members to support Mr. Speaker, the Reverend Leon Sul- Speaker, I urge adoption of H.R. 3738. this bill. livan devoted his life to helping others

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