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THE NONDISCRIMINATION IN EM- BOLTZ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM M. PLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT OF KELSAY 1999 HON. BOB SCHAFFER OF COLORADO HON. SAM FARR OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. THOMAS E. PETRI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 1999 OF WISCONSIN Thursday, March 4, 1999 Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- today to convey the appreciation of Santa Thursday, March 4, 1999 ers, and parents of Boltz Junior High School Cruz County for the long and distinguished in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy service rendered by William M. Kelsay. Bill is Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- during the holidays. I commend the faculty of retiring from the Santa Cruz Supreme Court ducing the Nondiscrimination in Employee Boltz, particularly Jennifer Gammon, Tony after 21 years on the bench. Benefits Act of 1999. This legislation will re- Garcia, Kirstan Morris, and Ali Shore, as well Bill was born in Patterson, California, and quire that employers offering benefits to asso- as all the students, parents, and individuals graduated from Patterson High School in ciates of their employees who are not spouses who contributed to their special benefit auc- 1959. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Politi- or dependents of those employees not dis- tion. Their selfless dedication has provided cal Science from University of California, criminate on the basis of the nature of the re- warmth, comfort, and happiness to families in Davis and went on to study law at Hastings lationship between the employee and the des- Colorado for 3 years running. That the school College of Law in San Francisco. He was ad- ignated associates. raised $1,200 for the benefit of two local fami- mitted to the California Bar in 1969, and lies is testament to the true meaning of the For many years health and other benefits worked in the Office of the District Attorney of spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us re- provided by employers were available only to Santa Cruz County until his appointment as member, as these good people have, that the the employee and his or her spouse and chil- Judge in the Municipal Court in 1977. Bill's ap- holiday season is one of giving, one of joy, dren. Today, more and more employers are pointment to the Superior Court came in 1985. and one of hope. Let the childrens' example permitting unmarried employees to designate The legal community has relied on Bill's during the holidays be a beacon to us all someone else for similar coverage, but only if acumen and leadership for many years, and throughout the year. the employee and the other person declare owes the current environment of collegiality that they are in a homosexual relationship. f and coordination to Bill's work to consolidate This is done in the name of nondiscrimination Santa Cruz municipal and superior courts. and homosexual rights. However, in too many IN HONOR OF CHRISTINA Bill's colleague, Judge Robert B. Younts, Jr. cases these policies themselves discriminate, ROZSAKIS said of Bill ``He is an astute student of human even against some family members. In one nature. He is respected by all. He is an abso- case involving constituents of mine, the em- lute gentleman.'' ployee has her mother living with her. Her em- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Bill has been generous of his time away ployer-provided health insurance will not allow OF OHIO from the bench in the non-profit sector, serv- coverage of her mother; however if they were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a term as Chair of the Santa Cruz Com- unrelated and declared that the relationship Thursday, March 4, 1999 munity Counseling Center, and as a member was romantic in nature, her company's policy of Santa Cruz County Fish and Game Com- would allow coverage. This is clearly unfair. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mission. He has expressed an interest in par- Why should we, in this manner, set homo- honor Christina Rozakis a National Young ticipation on community boards and commis- sexual relationships above all other relation- Leaders Conference participant and a student sions in the future. Bill is also an astute stu- ships between unmarried individuals? Mr. at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH. dent of piscine nature, and certainly will re- Speaker, my bill simply requires that if a com- Christina has been selected to attend the serve time for studying steelhead very closely pany allows an employee to choose someone National Young Leaders Conference in Wash- in their natural habitat. to receive such benefits, the choice must be ington, DC, this week. She is among 350 out- Judge Kelsay's contributions form a continu- open to all equally. I ask that a copy of the bill standing national scholars from across the ing legacy to the legal community of Santa be included in the RECORD. country who are participating in a unique lead- Cruz County. With his great range of interests, ership development program. Since the theme I am sure his retirement years will be filled H.R. — of the conference is The Leaders of Tomorrow and fulfilling. He has our best wishes for Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Meeting the Leaders of Today, Christina is health and happiness into the future. resentatives of the United States of America in taking advantage of the opportunity to interact f Congress assembled, with key leaders and news makers from the three branches of government, the media and RECOGNITION OF ARTIST JOHN SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE the diplomatic corps. HOUSER INDUCTED INTO THE This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Non- This week, she is also participating in a INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION discrimination in Employee Benefits Act of number of leadership skill-building activities FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, EL PASO 1999’’. such as a Model Congress and roll-playing the ARTISTS’ HALL OF FAME SEC. 2 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYEE BEN- President, Members of the Cabinet and Mem- EFITS. bers of Congress. The conference activities HON. SILVESTRE REYES Section 510 of the Employee Retirement get young people on the right track to achiev- OF TEXAS Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by ing their full leadership potential. I am certain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inserting before the last sentence the follow- that Christina will not only gain knowledge and ing: ‘‘In a case in which an employer elects experience here, but that she will also leave Thursday, March 4, 1999 to offer benefits to associates of its employ- with a sense of accomplishment and an in- Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ees who are not spouses or dependents of the creased ability to face the challenges of the employees, the employer shall offer such recognize Mr. John Houser as a recent in- benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis with- future. ductee to the El Paso Artists' Hall of Fame. out regard to the nature of the relationship My fellow colleagues please join me in con- Mr. Houser was honored this past November between the employee and the designated as- gratulating Christina for all her accomplish- in El Paso, Texas. John is an extremely tal- sociate.’’. ments. ented artist and has many notable credits.

∑ 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. E336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 He is truly outstanding among contemporary Encounter. In 1987 at their 10th Annual Art This week she is also participating in a artists. His versatility, the thoroughness of his Exhibition ion New York City, the Salmagundi number of leadership skill-building activities training, and the depth of his artistic sensibility Club honored John with the Oil Pastel Asso- such as a Model Congress and role-playing are all part of his amazing talent. Born in ciation Award for Soft Pastel. In 1988, he re- the President, members of the cabinet and Rapid City, South Dakota, to sculptor Ivan ceived the Outstanding Alumni Award from Members of Congress. The conference activi- Houser, who was First Assistant to Gutzon Lewis and Clark College. In 1992, He won ties get young people on the right track to Borglum in carving Mount Rushmore, we know Grand National Prize in a photo essay contest achieving their full leadership potential. I am that part of his talents were inherited. How- with ``The Sandimune Years.'' John won the certain that Lisa will not only gain knowledge ever, John has continually developed his God- Purchase Award for ``Realism Up Close'' in and experience here, but that she will also given talents to become an accomplished Santa Teresa, New Mexico in 1993. leave with a sense of accomplishment and an painter and sculptor. John Houser is Sculptor and Director for the increased ability to face the challenges of the After moving to Oregon, John began XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest, a re- future. sculpting and painting at the age of twelve. vitalization project for El Paso, Texas. His In addition to honoring Lisa for her achieve- John Houser's entire life has been associated ideas for this project will not only enhance the ments, I would also like to commend to your with art and sculpture. At age fifteen, he be- revitalization of downtown El Paso but will give attention the following poem that she has writ- came the youngest active member in the his- our city a unique identity. The Travelers Me- ten titled ``The Unknown Soldier.'' tory of the Oregon Society of Artists. He grad- morial of the Southwest celebrates the history THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER uated from Lewis and Clark College in Port- and diversity of the region with a series of By Lisa Naftzger, Shiloh Jr. High, April 1, land, Oregon, with a double major in natural twelve twice-life-sized bronzes. 1997 science and art. He continued his formal art I admire John Houser for his talent, dedica- So much strength and courage it certainly education with a graduate Alumni Fellowship tion, and achievements in the art world. I also takes, to UCLA, where he received the Elizabeth T. am proud to recognize him here today for his To fight for your country with so much at Greenshields Award for independent Euro- remarkable talent and his continued contribu- stake. pean studies. He studied in Spain and Italy tions to El Paso. And this Unknown Soldier, that’s just what where he learned from the Florentine painter he’s done, f For my admiration he’s certainly won. Pietro Annigoni and American sculptor Avard FULLANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL So, to represent Shiloh and lay down the Fairbanks. Upon his return to the U.S., John wreath, studied with Classicist painter, R.H. Ives To honor the soldier who is now at peace, Gammel in Boston and at Harvard University HON. BOB SCHAFFER Would be the greatest honor I’ve ever known. in anatomy. OF COLORADO I know how much gratitude needs to be shown. His career has taken him across Europe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the United States from the eastern sea- For the Unknown Soldier should certainly board to the west coast. In order to realisti- Thursday, March 4, 1999 be, cally portray the human condition through his Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Honored from now to eternity. subjects, he has lived and worked alongside to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers f diverse groups such as Gullah Blacks of and parents of Fullana Elementary School in TRIBUTE TO DENNIS OSMER South Carolina, Italian street fakirs, hippies, Colorado for their efforts to help the needy migrant workers, Gypsies, and Native Ameri- during the holidays. I commend the faculty of cans. John has also traveled extensively in the school as well as all the students, parents HON. SAM FARR Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., sculpting and individuals who contributed to their special OF CALIFORNIA the Pueblo, Seri, Lacandon, Tarahumara, and canned food drive. Their selfless dedication IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Huichol Indians. He has been the subject of has provided warmth, comfort and happiness Thursday, March 4, 1999 several television documentaries and his work to families in Colorado. That the school pro- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise has been featured in Southwest Art, American duced so much from their food drive for the today to express both my appreciation and the Artist, Texas Monthly, ABC (Spain), Art Talk, benefit of local families through the Salvation appreciation of the people of Santa Cruz Connoisseur, Palette Talk, The Artists' Maga- Army is testament to the true meaning of the County for the leadership of Dennis Osmer on zine, Blanco y Negro (Spain), Texas High- spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us re- the Watsonville City Council. Dennis' term ways, Siempre!, Presencia de MeÂxico, and member, as these good people have, that the ended at the close of 1998. Analysis (Mexico), and any more. His work is holiday season is one of giving, one of joy, Dennis was steeped in the value of commu- in private and public collections all around the and one of hope. Let the childrens' example nity service from the time he first drew breath world including The U.S. Library of Congress during the holidays be a beacon to us all in 1957. His grandmother Lois served on the and The University of Texas at El Paso. throughout the year. Pajaro School Board in Watsonville, CA. His John's work has been featured in several f father Frank was Watsonville's police chief for national and international exhibitions. These 15 years, and was elected to the city council include the National Academy of Western Art IN HONOR OF LISA NAFTZGER upon retirement. Dennis fondly remembers Exhibition and Sale in Oklahoma City, the Na- how his mother Noreen imbued him with the tional Sculpture Society, the Royal Danish HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH importance of charity and service to the com- Havescelscab in Copenhagen, Denmark, the OF OHIO munity. Kermezaar Exhibition in El Paso, and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dennis attended local schools, graduating Western Heritage Show and Sale in Houston, from Watsonville High School and attending Thursday, March 4, 1999 Texas. He has also been featured in an ex- University of California, Santa Cruz. He mar- hibit by the Brand Library and Art Galleries of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ried Laurie Lynch in 1977 and they have two Glendale, California. honor Lisa Naftzger, an accomplished poet, children, Brendan and Doreen. Dennis works Throughout his career, John has received National Young Leaders Conference partici- as program director of Energy Services, a numerous awards and honors for his artistic pant, and a student at Shiloh Senior High non-profit agency that assists low-income fam- endeavors. He is the honorary artist-in-resi- School in Parma, OH. ilies with weatherization and energy bills. dence for the Radford School in El Paso. In Lisa has been selected to attend the Na- When Dennis was first elected to the 1984 John won the Martin Luman winter tional Young Leaders Conference in Washing- Watsonville City Council in 1987, his principal Award from the Salmagundi Club in New York ton, DC, this week. She is among 350 out- concern was drug abuse prevention. By ad- City for the bronze Barranca Overlook. Also in standing National Scholars from across the dressing the issue in a variety of ways; fund- 1984, this bronze also garnered him the Coun- country who are participating in a unique lead- ing youth programs, law enforcement, and job cil of American Artist Societies Award from the ership development program. Since the theme creation, the problem has been alleviated to Grand National Exhibition of the American Art- of the conference is The Leaders of Tomorrow some extent, but Dennis' efforts continued. ist Professional League in New York City. Dur- Meeting the Leaders of Today, Lisa is taking Reelected to serve on the city council, Dennis ing 1986 at their 5th Annual Sculpture & Open advantage of the opportunity to interact with was then appointed mayor. Dennis also Photography Exhibition in New York City, the key leaders and news makers from the three worked on developing a long-range plan for Salmagundi Club further honored John with branches of government, the media, and the the Pajaro River through cooperation with re- the Elliot Liskin Award for the sculpture Desert diplomatic corps. gional governmental entities. In addition to his CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E337 duties as mayor, Dennis served as vice presi- Honor. Other accolades include being has provided warmth, comfort, and happiness dent of the Association of Monterey Bay Area knighted by King Juan Carlos I of Spain and to 19 needy families in Colorado. That the Governments. He has also served as the induction as a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. Kruse Parent Teacher Organization produced chairman of the City Recycling Committee and Jose has also received the Wrangler Award so much from their food drive for the benefit as a member of the City Planning Commis- for Best Book Art and the Westerners Inter- of local families through the Salvation Army is sion. national Best Book Award for artistic research testament to the true meaning of the spirit of I know Dennis Osmer to be a generous man and detail. Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us remember, with his time and his attention to the needs of His paintings are in collections all around as these good people have, that the holiday the community. I am sure he will continue to the world including the Palace of the Gov- season is one of giving, one of joy, and one make his contribution. I look forward to work- ernors Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and of hope. Let this example during the holidays ing with him in the future. the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio, be a beacon to us all throughout the year. f Texas. His talents can be seen year round in f ´ his `` hundred horsemen'' which line the walls RECOGNITION OF ARTIST JOSE of the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) Li- AIR QUALITY STANDARDS COALI- CISNEROS INDUCTED INTO THE brary. Former U.S. President George Bush TION LOBBYING FOR POOR AIR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION and Texas Governor George W. Bush also QUALITY FOR THE VISUAL ARTS EL PASO have collections of Cisneros's paintings. ARTISTS’ HALL OF FAME JoseÂ's artwork has been in several juried art HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH competitions including Hidalgo County Histori- OF OHIO HON. SILVESTRE REYES cal Museum in Edinburgh, Texas, and the Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS versity of the Pacific. His artwork has also ap- Thursday, March 4, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peared in competitions of the Centennial Mu- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Thursday, March 4, 1999 seum at UTEP and the El Paso Museum of Art. bring to your attention the following excerpts Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to JoseÂ's artwork has also appeared in several from an article written by Bill McAllister that recognize my fellow El Pasoan, Mr. Jose exhibitions beginning with the El Paso Public appeared in the Washington Post on March 4, Cisneros, as a recent inductee to the El Paso Library and the Centro Escolar Benito Juarez 1999. The article, ``How Clean Air Bit The Artists' Hall of Fame. Mr. Cisneros was hon- in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, in Dust,'' exposes yet another environmental in- ored this past November in El Paso, Texas. 1938. His artwork received widespread rec- justice. With more and more sound scientific Jose has lived in El Paso since the 1930's ognition from his exhibit at a Western Heritage evidence showing correlations between poor and has led an amazing life. He was born in Association annual meeting in 1968. Jose also air quality and increased incidence of diseases Villa Ocampo, Durango, Mexico, on April 18, designed the Seal for Texas Western College and environmental degredation it is sad to see 1910. He grew up during the Mexican revolu- and modified it when the college changed its that some misguided interests asserts that ``it's tion, and his family moved often in search of name to UTEP. He also designed the logo for standard stuff'' to fight for the right to pollute work. With his great will and determination, the Western Heritage Association. our Nation's air. Is it ``standard stuff'' to in- Jose taught himself how to read and write. In Jose has been featured in books and peri- crease the incidence of childhood asthma and addition, he also taught himself to paint, draw, odicals such as his own ``Risers Across the lung cancer? The article states that some and do calligraphy. In 1925, he moved to Ciu- Centuries: Horsemen of the Spanish Border- ``fretted that their opposition might rile EPA dad Juarez where he enrolled in the Lydia lands'' (Texas Western Press, 1984) and Administrator Carol M. Browner.'' Now they Patterson Institute in El Paso and began ``Jose Cisneros: An Artist's Journey'' by John can worry about riling Congress. Read on. learning English. In 1927, Jose emigrated to O. West (Texas Western Press, 1993). His [From the Washington Post, Mar. 4, 1999] the United States, although he maintained a artwork was recently collected in ``Border- HOW CLEAN AIR BIT THE DUST dual residence while caring for his declining landsÐThe Heritage of the Lower Rio Grande (By Bill McAllister) parents. Unfortunately, his family did not en- through the Art of Jose Cisneros'' by Felix D. What happens when a big business coali- courage his budding artistic talent, calling Almaraz Jr., Hubert J. Miller, Tom Fort, and tion closes the door and plots strategy? them monitos, or worthless doodles. However, Rachel Freyman (Hidalgo County [Texas] His- Some enviros recently got a copy of notes of Jose persevered and began entering his art torical Society, 1998). a Jan. 21 meeting of the Air Quality Stand- into Mexican journals during the 1930's. In Jose is a true El Pasoan and has dedicated ards Coalition and were appalled by what 1939, he met Vicenta Madero, who later be- his life and talents to preserving the South- they saw through a rare window into the world of business lobbyists. came his wife. Together, they raised a family west. In return for the generosity of the El or five daughters and one niece. Jose became The lobbyists’ bravado and scheming had Pasoans who consider his work priceless, he Philip E. Clapp, president of the National a naturalized citizen of the United States in donates many of his works to El Paso Environmental Trust, and John 1948. Amazingly enough, Jose Cisneros is schools, churches, and charities. Passacantando, executive director of Ozone color-blind and for many years depended on Jose Cisneros, believes that history is alive Action, so angry they demanded that Thom- his wife, who passed away in 1994, to mix col- and beautiful, he says that he will continue to as R. Kuhn, president of the Edison Electric ors for him. Today, JoseÂ's daughters mix his do the same thing he has done all his lifeÐ Institute, which hosted the meeting, repudi- colors. ate the group. paint horses until the day he dies. In the meeting, the lobbyists chortled over Jose prides himself in the preservation of For his incredible talents and contributions the history of the Southwest through his work. their successful strategy of rounding up gov- to El Paso, I recognize and congratulate Jose ernors, local officials and congressional The University of Texas System Board of Re- Cisneros as a recent inductee of the El Paso Democrats to oppose a ‘‘haze rule’’ that the gents selected him as the 1969 laureate for Artists' Hall of Fame. Environmental Protection Agency was pro- the Dobie Paisano Fellowship, the first artist to f moting to cut pollution in national parks. ever receive the award. The Western Writers ‘‘We’re delighted we’re in place with this of America presented him with the Owen Wis- KRUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL coalition,’’ said a representative of the ter Award, named in tribute of the author of Chemical Manufacturers Association, who the ``Virginian'', in 1997. In April 1998, he was HON. BOB SCHAFFER was also unnamed. ‘‘Maybe we need to re- declared a living legend by Westerners Inter- name it. How about just drop the word OF COLORADO ‘standards’ and call it ‘the Air Quality Coali- national, the highest honor given by this world- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion.’ ’’ wide organization of people enamored of the Others fretted that their opposition might American West. During the Spring of 1998, Thursday, March 4, 1999 rile EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner. the State of Texas held a reception and dinner Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ‘‘We don’t want Browner to own this thing.’’ in JoseÂ's honor. He is also a December 1998 to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers said one. ‘‘The key is keeping it out of Carol recipient of the University of Alcala's medal for and parents of Kruse Elementary School in Browner’s bailiwick,’’ said another. his lifetime contribution to the history of Spain Colorado for their efforts to help the needy The meeting’s big decision: to plan a re- treat to discuss strategy. ‘‘We’re going to in the New World. Among his honors, Jose during the holidays. I commend the faculty of help our friends on the Hill, Bring in key Hill cherishes his election to the National Cowboy the school as well as all the students, parents staff to work with us,’’ one remarked. Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center and individuals who contributed to their special The lobbyists plotted tapping into cor- and the El Paso Historical Society's Hall of canned food drive. Their selfless dedication porate foundation that could fund pollution E338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 research and complained of their dwindling TERRY SANFORD LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL bank account (‘‘only $60,000’’) and the work COMMEMORATION ACT OF 1999 that the Alphine Group, a lobby shop, was doing—at $7,500 a month—finding Democrats HON. BOB SCHAFFER to oppose the EPA rules. HON. BOB ETHERIDGE OF COLORADO Attendees, according to the notes, also in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluded representatives of the American Pe- OF NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, March 4, 1999 troleum Institute, the National Mining Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation, General Motors, American Trucking Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Associations and Daimler Chrysler, among Thursday, March 4, 1999 to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers others. and parents of Laurel Elementary School in ‘‘It’s standard stuff’’ said Paul Bailey, Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, eleven Colorado for their efforts to help the needy Edison’s vice president for environmental af- months ago, North Carolina, and the country, during the holidays. I commend the faulty of fairs, when asked about the notes. ‘‘We’re lost a truly great American when former United the school as well as all the students, parents surprised it has become a big deal.’’ States Senator and North Carolina Governor and individuals who contributed to their special An EPA official, speaking on condition he Terry Sanford died of complications associ- not be named, agreed. ‘‘They’ve been our penny drive. Their selfless dedication has pro- ated with cancer. Terry Sanford lived a life vided warmth, comfort and happiness to nemesis for more than a year,’’ the official that has served as a shining example of excel- said, adding the group had used similar tac- needy families in Colorado. That the school lence to an entire generation. tics to fight a smog rule in 1997. ‘‘We produced $219 in pennies for the Open Door wouldn’t be surprised at anything the Air Known as North Carolina's ``Education Gov- Mission is testament to the true meaning of Quality Standards Coalition does. It’s de´ja ernor,'' Terry Sanford inspired teachers and the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us vu all over again.’’ students to excel with his unrelenting commit- remember, as these good people have, that ment to public education. It was his many con- the holiday season is one of giving, one of joy, f tributions to education that led Harvard Univer- and one of hope. Let the childrens' example sity to name him one of the top ten governors during the holidays be a beacon to us all A SPECIAL THANKS TO RAY of the twentieth century. throughout the year. BELGARD As President of Duke University, Terry San- f ford challenged a small regional university to HON. SAM FARR dream big and to reach those dreams. And IN HONOR OF SARA MCCLELLAND OF CALIFORNIA reach them it did. When Terry Sanford left IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Duke University it had become a world leader HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO Thursday, March 4, 1999 in research and higher education in law, medi- cine, business and the arts. It was his many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise contributions to creating what is generally re- Thursday, March 4, 1999 to convey the appreciation of Santa Cruz garded as the Harvard of the South that led Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County, CA, for the 46 years of public service Duke University to name its Institute for Public honor Sara McClelland, a National Young contributed by Ray Belgard, who retired from Policy after this great American. Leaders Conference participant and a student the county board of supervisors at the end of Called to serve the public once again, Terry 1998. at Berea High School in Berea, OH. Sanford was elected to the United States Sen- Sara has been selected to attend the Na- Ray began his career with the Salinas Po- ate in 1986. In his years in the Senate, Terry lice Department where he began to acquire tional Young Leaders Conference in Washing- Sanford distinguished himself as a passionate ton, DC, this week. She is among 350 out- both his investigative skills and his abilities as advocate for public education and the poor. a staff supervisor. In 1964, Ray was recruited standing national scholars from across the by the Monterey County Office of the District In addition to his most visible roles as a country who are participating in a unique lead- Attorney where he worked with Peter Chang. statesman, politician and University President, ership development program. Since the theme In 1966, when Peter Chang was elected to the Terry Sanford served the people of North of the conference is The Leaders of Tomorrow office of District Attorney of Santa Cruz Coun- Carolina and this country in many ways. He Meeting the Leaders of Today, Sara is taking ty he persuaded Ray to join him as the coun- served as a paratrooper in World War II, as an advantage of the opportunity to interact with ty's chief inspector. In their joint effort to scru- agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation key leaders and news makers from the three tinize the budget, Peter and Ray deleted an and as a state senator. Terry Sanford also branches of government, the media and the obscure item that appeared to be continued participated in numerous charities and was diplomatic corps. from the previous administration. The budget one of North Carolina's leading arts patrons. This week, she is also participating in a subsequently passed without a line for Peter's His passion for the arts endured until his number of leadership skill-building activities salary. death as he spearheaded efforts to bring a such as a Model Congress and role-playing In 1982, in response to pleadings for his word class performing arts facilities to North the President, Members of the Cabinet, and leadership in the Police Department from his Carolina. Terry Sanford was also a committed Members of Congress. The conference activi- home town Watsonville, Ray took control of husband to Margaret Rose and father to Terry, ties get young people on the right track to the department and brought it to its current Jr., and Betsy. achieving their full leadership potential. I am status as one of the most efficient and best- Terry Sanford inspired me personally. In certain that Sara will not only gain knowledge run police departments in the county. fact, when I was trying to decide if I should and experience here, but that she will also In 1989, Ray retired from public life, or so run for Congress, I met with Terry. His words leave with a sense of accomplishment and an he thought. After a year, Ray successfully ran of encouragement helped make up my mind, increased ability to face the challenges of the for county supervisor for the 4th District, the and they continue to inspire me today. future. My fellow colleagues, please join me in con- area which included Watsonville. As became Last year I, along with every other member gratulating Sara for all her accomplishments. well-known to the public works director for the of the North Carolina delegation, introduced f county, Ray was especially sensitive to the legislation to honor Terry Sanford by naming need for road repairs, an issue important in the Federal Building in Raleigh, North Carolina CONGRATULATING MR. MARC his rural district. Ray could also be relied upon after this great man. While this legislation FREED-FINNEGAN, STATE HON- to champion the causes of public employees, unanimously passed the House was sent to OREE IN THE 1999 PRUDENTIAL law enforcement, seniors, children and agri- the floor in the Senate, time ran out before it SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY culture. could be considered and passed into law. AWARDS Ray Belgard's name will always evoke the Yesterday, I reintroduced this important legis- image of a plain-spoken and direct man, con- lation, again with the support of the entire del- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE cerned with the efficient delivery of public egation. Naming the Federal Building in Ra- OF NEW JERSEY services. The tributes paid to him by his col- leigh in honor of Terry Sanford will allow his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues and constituents upon his retirement influence to be felt by a new generation of testify to the atmosphere of good feelings that leaders. This gesture is the least that this Thursday, March 4, 1999 surrounded Ray throughout his long and dis- Congress should do to honor the contributions Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tinguished carrer. of this great American. congratulate and honor a young New Jersey CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E339 student from my district who has achieved na- Sabu Shake expressed his creative side that Jack was especially skilled at making tional recognition for exemplary volunteer through the rose garden which he developed complex matters comprehensive to jurors. ``He service to his community. Mr. Marc Freed- next to the family mansion in Monterey. With was the personification of everything a lawyer Finnegan of Montclair has just been named his wife Isabella, and his six sons, Benji, would want to be,'' stated civil rights lawyer one of New Jersey's top honorees in the 1999 Christopher, Sabu Jr., Angelo, David and Robert N. Isseks. ``He was amazing in his abil- Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards Tene, the family home was filled with activity. ity to think on his feet, to articulate for his cli- program, an annual honor conferred on the Sabu became a recognizable character on the ent's cause.'' most notable student volunteers in each state, Wharf. In 1968 Sheriff Jack Davenport, in ap- Jack who worked more than 37 years as a the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. preciation for his support, gave Sabu a white trial lawyer, served as past President of the Mr. Marc Freed-Finnegan is being recog- cowboy hat which became his trademark. A Sullivan County Bar Association, as a member nized for being one of my state's top two stu- life-size redwood statute, complete with the of the Middletown Elks; the Legal Aid Society dent volunteers for 1999. Mr. Freed-Finnegan cowboy hat, stands as a sentinel beside the of Orange County; the Orange Bar Associa- created a program at Montclair High School door of the Old Seafood Grotto. tion; the New York State Trial Lawyer's Asso- that coordinates a wide variety of activities for Sabu received many commendations from ciation; and the American Bar Association. children at a nearby homeless shelter in the the community including being named Fisher- Jack was also an Associate Professor at the City of Newark. His program, ``Kids for Kids,'' man's Wharf Person of the Year in 1991 by Sullivan County Community College. has more than 100 active student members the Fisherman's Wharf Association and being and hopes to expand to five additional schools named restaurateur of the Year in 1993 by the Mr. Speaker, I invite our colleagues to join this year. Best of the Best. with me in offering condolences to Jack Statistics state that Americans are less in- With his passing we have lost a prominent McBride's family: To his widow, Peggy Spears volved in their communities today than they entrepreneur and a colorful character who McBride; his four children, Donna Marie have been in the past. Therefore, it is vital that added his own special flavor to Fisherman's Vascello of Raleigh-Durham, NC, John Jeffrey we encourage others to volunteer by celebrat- Wharf and the Monterey area. McBride of Las Vegas, NV, Jacqueline Eliza- ing the accomplishments of Mr. Freed- f beth McBride of Goshen, NY, and Clay Patrick Finnegan. All Americans must realize that we McBride of New York City; his four grand- need to work together to ensure the prosperity IN MEMORY OF JACK MCBRIDE children, all of Raleigh-Durham; his brothers and growth of our communities. Young volun- Frank and Edward, and his three stepchildren, teers like Mr. Freed-Finnegan are an inspira- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Ralph, Alicia, and Melanie. We also extend tion to all of us, and are among our leaders in OF NEW YORK our sympathies to the many young attorneys the quest for a brighter future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and students who emulated and were inspired The program recognizing Mr. Freed- Thursday, March 4, 1999 by the leading example of John S. McBride. Finnegan, the Prudential Spirit of the Commu- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep TRIAL LAWYER JOHN MCBRIDE DIES AT 64 nity Awards, was created by the Prudential In- sorrow that I report to our colleagues the surance Company of America in partnership (By Michael Randall) passing of an outstanding leader from my 20th with the National Association of Secondary Congressional District of New York. CHESTER.—John S. McBride, 64, a longtime School Principals in 1995. The purpose of the John Strong McBride was a superb, univer- trial lawyer in Orange County and a former award is to impress upon all youth volunteers state legislator, died yesterday at the West- sally revered attorney, an outstanding public chester Medical Center in Valhalla. that their contributions are of the highest im- official and a genuine friend. His passing ear- portance, and to encourage other youths to McBride, a native of Goshen and a lifelong lier this week at the all-too-young age of 64 is area resident, also worked briefly in the follow their example. a genuine loss to our entire region of south- Mr. Freed-Finnegan should be extremely 1950s as a real estate agent for the New York eastern New York. proud to have been selected from such a Central Railroad System, and from 1961 to Jack McBride was a lifelong resident of our 1963 was an assistant district attorney for large group of participants. I applaud Mr. region, having been born in Goshen, NY, on Sullivan County. Freed-Finnegan for his initiative in seeking to August 11, 1935. Following his graduation McBride, who worked more than 37 years make his community a better place to live, and from Fordham University in 1955, Jack en- as a trial lawyer in Orange County courts, for the positive influence he has had on the listed in the U.S. Marines. After his honorable was praised by fellow members of the legal lives of others through his work. His actions discharge, he worked as a real estate agent community yesterday. show that young Americans desire to make an for the New York Central Railroad. Deciding to Lawyer Gary Greenwald said he was ‘‘ex- impact in our society and that America's com- pursue a career in law, Jack graduated from ceptionally saddened’’ by McBride’s death. munity spirit continues to hold tremendous the New York Law School in 1960, and soon ‘‘When I was a young attorney, he was a promise for the 21st Century. after his graduation and admission to the bar person to emulate because of his skills in the f was appointed an Assistant District Attorney of courtroom,’’ Greenwald said. ‘‘He was a su- perb attorney.’’ IN HONOR OF SABU SHAKE Sullivan County, NY. John served for one term in the New York Middletown civil rights lawyer Robert N. State Assembly Representing the 110. A.D., in Isseks, a colleague of McBride’s for 20 years, HON. SAM FARR said McBride ‘‘was there for people. Not only OF CALIFORNIA the mid-1960's having been elected at the age was he a fine lawyer, he was also one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 29 to a district which consisted of all of Sul- finest human beings I’ve ever known.’’ livan County and parts of Orange and Ulster Thursday, March 4, 1999 McBride was exceptionally skilled at Counties. In our state legislature, Jack cham- grasping complex issues and making them Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I pioned the interests of his district by bringing understandable to jurors, Isseks added. would like to memorialize an exceptional man, government closer to the people. Jack was ‘‘He was the personification of everything Mr. Sabu Shake, who passed away December widely hailed at the time as one of the most a lawyer would want to be,’’ said Isseks. ‘‘He 5, 1998 at the age of 76. promising of our young state legislators, but was amazing in his ability to think on his Sabu Shake was born in Karachi, Pakistan unfortunately his Assembly District was redis- feet, to articulate for his client’s cause.’’ in 1922. After his service during World War II tricted out of existence after he had the oppor- For a few years in the 1960s, McBride in the Merchant Marine, he immigrated to the tunity of serving for only one term. Accord- served in the state Assembly, representing United States in 1950. Sabu moved to Monte- ingly, Jack devoted his substantial energies to the old 110th district that included all of Sul- rey in 1954 and began working as a dish- his law practice and to community service. livan County and parts of Orange and Ulster washer on the wharf. In 1958, after learning During my own career in the New York counties. the necessary cooking skills, Sabu bought a State Assembly, Jack McBride was of invalu- In political circles, he counted among his small restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf which able support and service to me in helping me close friends Rep. Benjamin A. Gilman, R- grew and prospered as the Old Fisherman's Greenville. McBride worked on Gilman’s learn the workings of the State legislature early political campaigns, including Gil- Grotto, greatly due to the spice mixtures he process in Albany. Jack had the ability of mak- man’s first congressional campaign in 1972. created and his famous clam chowder. Over ing intricate issues and solutions understand- ‘‘The congressman is grieved to hear of his the years, Sabu's holdings grew and pros- able to the average taxpayer, and will always passing,’’ said Gilman’s press secretary, An- pered as well, including the Monterey Sport be remembered for his outstanding gift. drew Zarutskie. Gilman plans to do a tribute Fishing fleet, Marine Beach Inn and a cattle Upon his passing earlier this week, one of to McBride on the floor of Congress today, ranch in Gonzales. his legal colleagues noted in the local press Zarutskie added. E340 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL leagues who are gathered at the Log Cabin ness and Professional Women's Clubs for her tonight in offering my sincere congratulations many years of service to the development of HON. BOB SCHAFFER on your retirement from the Longmeadow Po- African American women. OF COLORADO lice Department after more than three decades As you can imagine, the Tate family is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of unprecedented service. important one to our society. Her son, the late f Herbert Tate, Sr., was an outstanding foreign Thursday, March 4, 1999 service officer. He served our country in Paki- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HONORING HORTENSE TATE ON stan. He was a leader in the international and to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers HER 100TH BIRTHDAY national YMCA movement. Her grandson, Her- and parents of Lincoln Junior High School in bert Tate, Jr., was the first African American Colorado for their efforts to help the needy HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Prosecutor for Essex County, New Jersey. He during the holidays. I commend the faculty of OF NEW JERSEY continues the legacy of public service as he the school as well as all the students, parents IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES currently serves as Chairman of the New Jer- and individuals who contributed to their special Thursday, March 4, 1999 sey Board of Public Utilities. benefit. Their selfless dedication has provided Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me warmth, comfort and happiness to the needy Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, March 9th will be in sending Mrs. Tate our appreciation for her families in Colorado. That the school produced a landmark date for a special person in spirit of community service and our best wish- so much from their giving tree, toy drive and Montclair, NJ, as Mrs. Hortense Tate cele- es for a wonderful birthday. Basket-of-Books program is testament to the brates her 100th birthday. Mrs. Tate has dis- f true meaning and spirit of Christmas and Ha- tinguished herself through her generous con- nukkah. Let us remember, as these good peo- tributions of her time and talent to the TRIBUTE TO PARTICIPANTS IN ple have, that the holiday season is one of Montclair community over the course of many THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH giving, one of joy, and one of hope. Let the years. She is greatly admired and respected LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE children's example during the holidays be a by all who have had the privilege of knowing CLOSE-UP FOUNDATION beacon to us all throughout the year. her. f Mrs. Tate's career has spanned seven dec- HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. ades of service through education as a teach- OF TENNESSEE IN HONOR OF WILLIAM J. SCOTT er and guidance counselor, the enrichment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and development of young women through the HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Montclair YWCA and the AKA Sorority, Thursday, March 4, 1999 OF MASSACHUSETTS through her Christian faith and over 70 years Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of dedicated service to St. Mark's Methodist to several accomplished young men and Church to address social and community women from Tennessee's Ninth Congressional Thursday, March 4, 1999 issues. District who are in Washington this week to Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I Mrs. Tate was an educator and guidance participate in two prestigious youth con- rise today to pay tribute to William J. Scott, a counselor in the Newark and Montclair Public ferences. man who for the past 30 years has made the School systems and continued to tutor junior Natalie Fant of Whitehaven High School, streets and neighborhoods of Longmeadow, high and high school students for the William Smith and LaToya Amos of Hillcrest Massachusetts, a safer place to live and raise Montclair School System until she reached 88 High School are participating in the Congres- a family. As a veteran of the Longmeadow Po- years of age. When I began teaching in 1957 sional Youth Leadership Council. This national lice Department, Sergeant Scott consistently at Newark's Robert Treat School Mrs. Tate program brings together students from served his community with compassion, cour- was a member of the faculty. She was very throughout the United States and foreign age and dignity. Tonight as his friends and helpful, especially to new teachers. She was countries who have demonstrated exceptional family celebrate his retirement, I urge my col- so inspirational and supportive. Her lifelong leadership, academic and citizenship qualities. leagues in the United States House of Rep- dedication to the education and development The theme of this year's conference is The resentatives to congratulate Bill on a job well of young people was inspired by her father Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of done, and wish him the best for a happy and Ezekiel Ridley, a teacher and later principal of Today. They are meeting with some of our na- healthy future. Topeka, Kansas, for 50 years. Mrs. Tate grad- tion's most prominent public officials and are Bill Scott joined the Longmeadow Police De- uated from Washburn University in Topeka in participating in uniquely designed group dis- partment in the Spring of 1965 and quickly 1920 and settled in Montclair, NJ. In 1921, cussions on the most pressing issues of the earned the reputation as a consummate law she began her lifelong mission of service to day. enforcement professional. He excelled at young women at the Montclair YWCA as sec- The following students from St. Mary's Epis- every level, from Safety Officer, to Detective, retary in charge of club activities. In addition to copal School are also in Washington partici- and finally Sergeant, to which he was pro- her service to the YWCA and the Newark and pating in the Close Up Foundation's edu- moted in 1981. When he announced his retire- Montclair Public Schools systems, she has cational program: Sara Dike, Jennifer Hirsch, ment in February, he did so as the most sen- been an important member of the Montclair Kathleen Holladay, Lauren Jacks, Nishta ior Sergeant on the force. He leaves with an Public Library, establishing programs for the Mehra, Mary Rochelle, Jay Tamboli and Mrs. impeccable reputation as a dedicated, honest cultural enrichment of young people. Sheila Patrick. Like the Congressional Youth and hard working cop who will be genuinely Mrs. Tate has been a member of St. Mark's Leadership Council, the Close Up Foundation missed by his fellow officers. Church for more than 75 years, holding count- brings extraordinary young people to Washing- Bill Scott is also known in western Massa- less positions, including Chairperson of the ton in order to help them become even better chusetts as a sports enthusiast, which dates History Committee and President of the Wom- citizens. The philosophy of the Close Up back to even before his days as a standout en's Society, and has served in many out- Foundation: ``democracy is not a spectator athlete at Springfield's Technical High School. reach and community programs to enrich the sportÐit requires the active participation of Whether it is an adult hockey league or the lives of her parish and the Montclair commu- citizens,'' says it best. old-timers softball team, you are sure to find nity. These programs are so crucial today be- Bill competing year round, surrounded by his Mrs. Tate was a member and United Na- cause political participation among America's many loyal friends. tional Observer of the National Council of youth is dangerously low. According to a sur- Mr. Speaker, it is also fitting at this time to Negro Women, working for international vey on youth attitudes by the National Asso- pay tribute to Bill's wife Judy, with whom he peace. ciation of Secretaries of State, since 18 year has celebrated over 35 years of marriage, Mrs. Tate recently was honored as a Dia- olds were first given the chance to exercise their two children Bill Jr. and Beth, their mond Member of 75 years of membership in their right to vote in the 1972 elections, the spouses Marybeth and Kevin, and their grand- the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which she voter turnout rate of 18 to 24 year olds has children Kaitlin and T.J. For their caring and has dedicated her life's work to and has been steadily declined. In 1972, 50% of 18 to 24 support, they too deserve special recognition a founding member of five separate chapters. years olds exercised their right to vote. By the on this important occasion. In 1992, Mrs. Tate received the National So- 1996 elections, only 32% of 18 to 24 year olds On behalf of the United States of America, journer Truth Award for Meritorious Service turned out at the polls. Turnout among this I am proud to join Bill's family, friends and col- from the National Association of Negro Busi- age group in 1998 is projected to have been CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E341 below 20%, perhaps the lowest in our nation's LIVERMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on October 21, 1994, the security situation on history. the Korean peninsula and in Northeast Asia Moreover, this is a generation divided about has changed qualitatively for the worse. The HON. BOB SCHAFFER discovery last year of a suspect North Ko- the country's future and wary of other people. OF COLORADO rean nuclear site and the August 31 launch of Barely half (51%) of today's 15 to 24 year olds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Taepo Dong missile have combined to raise believe that America's best years are ahead of Thursday, March 4, 1999 fundamental questions about Pyongyang’s us, while fully 39% worry that our best years intentions, its commitment to the agree- may already be behind us. Asked whether Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment, and the possibility of North-South rec- they generally believe that most people can be to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers onciliation. These developments also raise trusted (32%) or whether most people should and parents of Livermore Elementary School profound questions about the sustainability be approached with caution (65%), young in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy of current U.S. policy toward the Korean pe- people take the more cautious posture by during the holidays. I commend the faculty of ninsula. more than a two to one margin. the school as well as all the students, parents The Agreed Framework successfully ad- Mr. Speaker, these young people deserve and individuals who contributed to their special dressed a specific security problem—North our recognition and support not only for their canned food drive. Their selfless dedication Korea’s plutonium production at the has provided warmth, comfort and happiness Yongbyon and Taechon facilities. Under the personal achievements, but also for their com- agreement, operations were frozen at the two mitment to their fellow citizens and the nation. to families in Colorado. That the school pro- facilities and Pyongyang was prevented from Please join me today in honoring them. duced so much from their food drive for the obtaining fissile material from the fuel rods benefit of local families is testament to the true of the reactor core for five to six nuclear f meaning of the spirit of Christmas and Hanuk- weapons. Had the program continued kah. Let us remember, as these good people unabated, North Korea might have been able IN HONOR OF ROWLAND have, that the holiday season is one of giving, to produce enough fissile material for a sub- SCHAEFER one of joy, and one of hope. Let the childrens' stantial nuclear arsenal. Arguably, the example during the holidays be a beacon to Agreed Framework was a necessary but not us all throughout the year. sufficient response to the multiple security HON. PETER DEUTSCH challenges posed by North Korea. Indeed, the f OF FLORIDA development of the Taepo Dong missile poses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT ON NORTH KOREA an expanding security threat to Northeast Asia and, increasingly, to the Middle East, Thursday, March 4, 1999 Europe, and even the United States itself. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CHANGING ASSUMPTIONS honor Rowland Schaefer, this year's recipient OF NEW YORK of the prestigious National Community Service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Experience in dealing with Pyongyang Award given annually by the Simon Thursday, March 4, 1999 since the Agreed Framework was signed challenges several critical assumptions on Wiesenthal Center. I cannot think of a more Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, North Korea pol- which public and Congressional support for deserving individual for this great honor given icy is undoubtedly one of this country's most U.S. policy has been based. Rowland's extensive record of community ac- pressing foreign policy challenges. With the The first is the assumption made by some tivism. discovery of a secret underground nuclear senior administration officials that the Rowland's unwavering commitment to his weapons-related facility and the launch of a Agreed Framework had ended North Korea’s community is reflected in the multitude of com- three-stage Taepo Dong ballistic missile over nuclear program. munity organizations that he is actively in- our troops and allies in Asia, our policy to- The second is that North Korea is a failed volved with. Rowland is a member of the wards North Korea has been called into seri- state on the verge of collapse and that a Board of Governors and Chairman of the ous question. And rightfully, so. ‘‘hard landing’’—collapse perhaps accom- South Florida Chapter for the Weizmann Insti- Today, I received a copy of a study done by panied by aggression—should be avoided. tute of Science. Through his involvement with a working group of Asia experts under the The third is that the Agreed Framework the institute, Rowland has worked to advance able guidance of former Assistant Secretary of would induce North Korea to open up to the the benefits of solar energy. His efforts were Defense Richard Armitage. The National De- outside world, initiate a gradual process of recently recognized by the Weizmann Institute fense University Strategic Forum ``A Com- North-South reconciliation, and lead to real when they named their solar research com- prehensive Approach to North Korea'' is a reform and a ‘‘soft landing.’’ plex in his honor. In addition to his work with timely and insightful study which will add much These assumptions suggested that, even if the Institute, Rowland is also actively involved to the ongoing debate about the direction of little progress was made on other political/ with diabetes research. He is a long standing our policy towards the Democratic People's security issues, the Agreed Framework was member of the Board of Governors of the Dia- Republic of Korea. an effective, time-buying strategy. At a min- imum, North Korea’s conventional capabili- betes Research Institute. I commend this report to my colleagues and Locally, Rowland is an extremely active ties would continue to degrade (as they the foreign and defense policy community and have). Optimally, the North would solve our member within the Jewish community. As a ask that they give due consideration to the re- problems by ultimately reconciling or unit- Board member of the Greater Miami Jewish port's findings and recommendation as we ing with the South. These assumptions are Federation, Rowland has worked tirelessly to work together to craft a policy which protects now open to question. ensure that the heritage of the Jewish people and advances American interests on the Ko- REALITY CHECK is preserved for generations to come. He was rean peninsula. awarded the special distinction of Honorary Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I ask that the Na- The disclosure of at least one suspect Vice-President and Humanitarian Founder of tional Defense University's Strategic Forum site—on which construction began prior to the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Number 159 of March 1999 be inserted at this the agreement—reinforces the possibility that Pyongyang has frozen only a portion of Aged for all of his efforts in support of the hos- point in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: pital. Additionally, Rowland is a member of the its nuclear program or is seeking to develop [National Defense University, Strategic a covert nuclear weapons program. The Board of Trustees of the Simon Wiesenthal Forum, Number 159, March 1999] Agreed Framework was structured to be- Center, one of the world's foremost Jewish A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO NORTH come stronger over time in constraining the human rights organizations. KOREA Rowland Schaefer's tireless devotion to his (By Richard L. Armitage) 1 national Relations; Carl W. Ford, Ford and Associ- community and to the preservation of his Jew- Since the Agreed Framework (AF) was ates; Kent M. Harrington, Harrington Group L.L.C.; ish heritage make him uniquely deserving of signed by the United States and North Korea Frank S. Jannuzi, Minority Staff of the Senate For- this award. All who know him or know of him eign Relations Committee; Robert A. Manning, Council on Foreign Relations; RADM Michael A. will surely agree that Rowland Schaefer is an 1 Ambassador Richard L. Armitage is President of McDevitt, USN (Ret.), Center for Naval Analyses; extraordinary figure who exhibits an intense Armitage Associates and a former Assistant Sec- James J. Przystup, Institute for National Strategic desire to help his fellow man and contribute to retary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Studies; GEN Robert W. RisCassi, USA (Ret.), L–3 the betterment of society. I wish heartfelt con- He chaired a working group on U.S. Policy Toward Communications Corporation; and Ambassador Paul North Korea whose members included: Johannes A. D. Wolfowitz, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced gratulations to Rowland, his wife, and their five Binnendijk, Institute for National Strategic Stud- International Studies, The Johns Hopkins Univer- children for this great honor. ies; Peter T.R. Brookes, House Committee on Inter- sity. E342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 North’s nuclear weapons capability. This proaches to Pyongyang that fail to address toward North Korea has become largely reac- meant deferring the requirement for the Japan’s security concerns. tive and predictable, with U.S. diplomacy North Korean nuclear program to come into North Korea’s provocative actions and bel- characterized by a cycle of North Korean full compliance with the International ligerent posture have challenged—and taken provocation (or demand) and American re- Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) full-scope advantage of—our interest in stability. For sponse. The intention is to be proactive and safeguards until roughly 2002–03. In effect, Pyongyang, the lesson of the past four years to define the agenda. the agreement accepted the possibility that is that brinkmanship works. This begins with setting new terms of ref- North Korea might have one or two nuclear FOUNDATION FOR A NEW APPROACH erence. Diplomacy must fashion an initiative devices. Since 1994, it is also possible that A Congressionally mandated review has that integrates the entire spectrum of secu- Pyongyang could have acquired additional made it clear that current policy toward rity challenges, while enhanced deterrence nuclear weapons technology and/or fissile North Korea is politically unsustainable. must address what we are prepared to do, material from external sources. Similar political pressures are today evident should diplomacy prove inadequate. Our strategy must be closely coordinated Moreover, the core assumption of immi- in Japan and may soon surface in the Repub- with our allies. It must integrate Tokyo’s in- nent collapse is seriously flawed. Despite se- lic of Korea. The appointment of former Sec- terests and assets, as well as Seoul’s Engage- vere hardships, there are no signs of regime- retary of Defense William Perry to conduct a ment Policy and defense capabilities. Such threatening social or political unrest, or review of policy toward North Korea is an integration, at a minimum, would strength- military disaffection. As underscored in its important step in fashioning a policy that is en the U.S. alliance structure, while posi- 50th anniversary celebration last year, the politically viable and protects the vital in- tioning Washington to deal more effectively North Korean regime appears to have con- terests of the United States and its allies. solidated itself under Kim Jong Il. A new approach must treat the Agreed with Pyongyang. There are also no signs that the regime is A new approach to North Korea will nec- Framework as the beginning of a policy to- contemplating any radical market-oriented essarily test China’s intentions. Beijing was ward North Korea, not as the end of the reforms. Instead, forced by necessity, it is helpful in the process leading to the Agreed problem. It should clearly formulate answers experimenting at the margins with modest Framework, and the United States publicly to two key questions: first, what precisely do reform to alleviate food shortages at the cites that cooperation as a major payoff of we want from North Korea, and what price local level and gain hard currency. With Chi- its China policy. are we prepared to pay for it? Second, are we nese aid and a variety of hard currency But China is also pursuing its own agenda. prepared to take a different course if, after schemes—missile exports, counterfeiting, Beijing is sustaining North Korea with aid, exhausting all reasonable diplomatic efforts, narcotics trafficking, selling overflight despite Pyongyang’s apparent unwillingness we conclude that no worthwhile accord is rights—the regime has been able to keep to heed its advice. China has resisted active possible? cooperation—with the Korean Peninsula En- urban areas minimally functioning. By all Current policy is fragmented. Each compo- ergy Development Organization, with the appearances, the regime may be able to stag- nent of policy—implementing the Agreed World Food Program, and on missiles. Its ger on indefinitely. Framework, four-party peace talks, missile Starvation has not politically weakened independent actions pose a challenge to any talks, food aid, POW-MIA talks—operates the regime. As demonstrated in the cases of successful U.S. policy. No approach to North largely on its own track without any larger Ukraine under Stalin and China under Mao, Korea is likely to succeed absent some modi- strategy or focus on how the separate pieces there is not necessarily a connection be- cum of active cooperation from—and clear fit together. In the absence of a comprehen- tween human misery and the stability of the understanding with—China. Beijing must un- sive policy, North Korea has held the initia- regime in a totalitarian system. The regime derstand that it will either bear a burden for tive, with Washington responding as has been willing to destroy an entire genera- failure or benefit from cooperation. Pyongyang acts as demandeur. tion to preserve its power. A successful approach to North Korea must OPERATIONAL ELEMENTS OF A NEW At the same time, Pyongyang has spurned be comprehensive and integrated, and must COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH the political overtures of the most concilia- address the totality of the security threat. We would propose a new comprehensive ap- tory president in the history of the Republic The stakes involved should make Korea a proach for management of the problems of Korea, Kim Dae Jung. President Kim has matter of the highest priority for the Presi- posed by North Korea. The package should written volumes on Korean unification, in- dent. This will require sustained attention to combine the elements of deterrence and di- cluding plans for reunification that are simi- manage the issue with Congress, our Korean plomacy cited below. This package is not of- lar to those offered by the late Kim Il Sung. and Japanese allies, and China. The diplo- fered with any unwarranted optimism re- The unwillingness to deal seriously with Kim macy leading to the Agreed Framework had garding what is possible vis-a´ -vis North Dae Jung suggests a fundamental fear that such focus when Robert Galucci was named Korea. Thus, the strengthening of deterrence North-South reconciliation would undermine special coordinator, reporting directly to the is central to this package. the legitimacy of the regime in Pyongyang. Secretary of State and the President. Unfor- To make a comprehensive approach sus- President Kim’s Sunshine Policy (now tunately, after Ambassador Galucci left his tainable politically, it is critical to start known as the Engagement Policy) has estab- Korea post in 1995, no successor was named. with and maintain close coordination with lished a formula for reconciliation on the pe- The logic of the policies pursued by the Congress. To be successful, policy toward the ninsula, while deferring the ultimate goal of United States, its allies, and China has been Korean peninsular requires a foundation of reunification as a practical matter. To date, one of muddling through. This has allowed strong bipartisan support. A regular mecha- Pyongyang has responded to Seoul’s eco- North Korea to obtain economic benefits nism for executive-legislative interaction nomic, social, and cultural nongovernmental while maintaining its military threat. Given should be developed. The former Senate overtures, but has rejected any political rec- the opacity of North Korea’s totalitarian re- Arms Control Observer Groups on U.S.-So- onciliation with South Korea. Moreover, as gime, its decision-making process is un- viet relations can serve as a model. evidenced by recent incidents of military in- knowable. Only by fairly testing To protect U.S. and allied interests, a filtration, it continues its aggressive behav- Pyongyang’s intentions through diplomacy strengthening of deterrence must support di- ior. can we validate policy assumptions. If a dip- plomacy. Deterrence depends essentially on WHO IS BUYING TIME? lomatic solution is not possible, it is to our the proper blend of diplomacy, declaratory The notion that buying time works in our advantage to discover this sooner rather policy, and demonstrable military capabil- favor is increasingly dubious. A growing than later in order to best protect our secu- ity. As a result, if diplomacy fails, North body of evidence suggests that it is North rity interests. If North Korea leaves no Korea should be faced with the consequences Korea that is buying time—to consolidate choice but confrontation, it should be on our of its choice: isolation or containment in an the regime, continue its nuclear weapons terms, not its own. environment in which U.S. leadership and al- program, and build and sell two new genera- One cannot expect North Korea to take liance structures have been reinvigorated tions of missiles, while disregarding the U.S. diplomacy seriously unless we dem- and strengthened, allowing the United well-being of its 22 million people. Kim Jung onstrate unambiguously that the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan to Il’s assumption of the post of Chairman of States is prepared to bolster its deterrent act together. North Korea’s Military Commission has military posture. This can be done without The following steps are critical to bolster- raised the influence of the armed forces. appearing to threaten Pyongyang. At the ing credible deterrence. These developments have created an increas- same time, policy should provide an ade- The United States should encourage Japa- ingly dangerous security environment in quate incentive structure to any forces in- nese leaders to accelerate the timetable for Northeast Asia. side the North Korean elite who may be in- Guidelines Legislation, and to underscore Indeed, North Korea’s nuclear weapons clined to believe that the least bad choice for the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance to program and the development of missile de- survival is one of civil international behav- Tokyo’s security interests in the region and livery systems have combined to pose an en- ior and opening. To convince the North to beyond. hanced threat to the security of Japan. This modify its posture, we need a larger concep- The United States should call for a tri- threat has grown even as Japan has contin- tual framework, with greater incentives and lateral (the United States, Republic of ued to support the Agreed Framework and corresponding disincentives. Korea, and Japan) defense ministers consult- its light-water reactor project. Yet we can- The first step toward a new approach is to ative meeting to address a range of peninsula not expect Tokyo’s continued support for ap- regain the diplomatic initiative. U.S. policy contingencies. In particular, this meeting CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E343 should consider actions to implement force the ability to build and sustain a coalition if U.S. diplomacy must integrate Seoul’s En- enhancement options, which might include North Korea does not cooperate. Most impor- gagement Policy (e.g., government approval agreements to increase counter-battery tantly, the failure of enhanced diplomacy of investment projects, particularly large in- radar around Seoul and deploy more Patriot should be demonstrably attributable to dustrial investment by major firms known as batteries to Japan from Europe and the con- Pyongyang. Chaebol) with the broad policy objectives of tinental United States. Public statements The objective of negotiations should be to the comprehensive package. should also focus on deepening missile de- offer Pyongyang clear choices in regard to As a step-by-step roadmap to a more coop- fense cooperation, as well as a spectrum of its future: on the one hand, economic bene- erative relationship, economic benefits be- military exercises to deal with a variety of fits, security assurances, political yond humanitarian aid should be phased in North Korean actions. legitimization, on the other, the certainty of as North Korea implements threat reduction ‘‘Red Lines’’ should be drawn. The United enhanced military deterrence. For the measures. In the context of an economic as- States, together with the Republic of Korea United States and its allies, the package as sistance package, the United States could and Japan, should clarify what is unaccept- a whole means that we are prepared—if consult with North Korea to review the en- able behavior and underscore that provoca- Pyongyang meets our concerns—to accept ergy component of the Agreed Framework to tive military action by North Korea will not North Korea as a legitimate actor, up to and develop alternate energy sources. be tolerated and will provoke a response. including full normalization of relations. 5. Security assurances: The United States, The Pentagon should undertake a review of Negotiations would address the following: along with the Republic of Korea and Japan, the American presence in South Korea, not 1. The Agreed Framework: We should make should propose a six-party (the United with a view to reduction, but to ensure that clear our intention to honor existing com- States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, U.S. forces can optimally deal with the mitments, but also underscore that the po- and North Korea) meeting to deal with the evolving nature of the North Korean threat. litical and security environments have dete- security of North Korea. A multilateral com- As a separate but related action, the Pen- riorated significantly since October 1994 be- mitment should be based on the pledges tagon and the commander in chief of Com- cause of North Korea’s actions. To sustain made in Kim Dae Jung’s inaugural address— bined Forces Command in the Republic of support for the agreement, it is imperative that we have no intent to implode North Korea should conduct a review to determine that the issues regarding the suspect site(s) Korea, to absorb North Korea, or to force what mix of surveillance, radar, and other and missiles be addressed. North Korea to change its political system. Sites: We should note that suspect sites weapons is required to improve the defense Assurances could run the gamut from a are covered in the ‘‘confidential minute’’ to of Seoul against bombardment or surprise pledge of nonaggression to a commitment to the Agreed Framework. Our objective is to attack. To underscore alliance commit- respect the sovereignty and territorial integ- have a credible mechanism to increase on- ments, the United States should also an- rity of North Korea. Our goal should be to going transparency of the present site—but nounce that it is prepared to augment forces foster an environment making it as easy as not be limited to that site. The United in theater. possible for Pyongyang to choose reform. States should make it clear in a unilateral To enhance the prospects for the com- The United States and its allies should prehensive package and to advance U.S. and statement that the comprehensive package encompasses any suspect site in North make it clear that we are prepared to coexist allied interests, diplomacy must be closely with a less threatening regime in the North. coordinated with Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing. Korea. Plutonium: To bring North Korea prompt- 6. Normalization: If North Korea satisfies The U.S. point person should be designated our security concerns, the United States by the President in consultation with Con- ly into compliance with IAEA safeguards, we need to prepare for IAEA inspections under should be prepared to move toward full nor- gressional leaders and should report directly malization of relations. to the President. This step also aims to move the agreement. North Korean cooperation in the issue to the highest possible level of de- preserving the historical record of its past SHOULD DIPLOMACY FAIL cisionmaking in North Korea. nuclear activities is critical. In addition, a The one enduring element of this initia- Diplomacy should seek to align South Ko- new bargain should include early removal tive—irrespective of North Korea’s re- rean and Japanese policies to influence posi- from North Korea of the nuclear spent fuel sponse—is the reinforcing of U.S. leadership tively North Korean behavior as well as to currently in storage at Yongbyon. in maintaining stability and enhancing secu- Quid pro quo: Accelerating the process of reinforce military deterrence. rity in this critical region. The U.S. effort to resolving site questions, and the issue of The United States should propose a tri- strengthen security cooperation with our IAEA compliance, could likely require a U.S. lateral (United States, the Republic of key allies—the Republic of Korea and commitment to expedite the construction of Korea, and Japan) foreign minister-level Japan—is an integral part of this leadership the two light-water reactors, and negotia- consultative meeting. The goals should be to and becomes even more central to regional tion of a United States-North Korean nu- name high-level point persons, establish co- security. ordinating mechanisms, and raise the issue clear cooperation agreement. 2. Missiles: North Korean missiles have be- The virtue of this initiative is that it will to the level of a presidential national secu- test North Korea’s intentions, discover rity priority. Trilateral coordination should come a far more prominent problem that was the case when the Agreed Framework was whether diplomacy holds any real possibility reach understandings on a division of respon- of yielding positive results, and, in the proc- sibilities for the comprehensive proposal. signed. It implicitly puts the missile prob- lem on the agenda. Our near-term objectives ess, restore U.S. leadership. This would en- China’s active cooperation is vital. Be- able us to bolster a coalition to deter and cause the United States and China share are to end testing and exports, and, over the long term, to obtain North Korean adherence contain North Korea. It is aimed at leaving common interests with respect to the Korean Pyongyang significantly wore off than if it peninsula, we expect China to act in a posi- to the Missile Technology Control Regime limits. However, if missile exports continue had chosen a future of cooperation on mutu- tive manner. Active cooperation will en- ally beneficial terms. hance Sino-American relations. However, if and the United States can identify them, we should do what we can to intercept those Should diplomacy fail, the United States conflict occurs as a result of inadequate co- would have to consider two alternative operation, Beijing will bear a heavy respon- shipments. We will make it clear that we will act under the UN Charter’s right of self- courses, neither of which is attractive. One sibility. Moreover, the burden of keeping is to live with and deter a nuclear North North Korea on ‘‘life support’’ will fall defense. 3. Conventional threat: The United States Korea armed with delivery systems, with all squarely on China if our diplomatic initia- should table a proposal for confidence build- its implications for the region. The other is tive fails. ing measures to begin a process aimed at re- preemption, with the attendant uncertain- THE COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE ciprocal conventional force reductions. Any ties. United States objectives should be main- new peace mechanism should be linked to Strengthened deterrence and containment. taining and as necessary strengthening de- the reduction of the conventional threat. This would involve a more ready and robust terrence, and eliminating through peaceful 4. Food/economic assistance/sanctions: The posture, including a willingness to interdict means the military threat posed by North United States should continue to provide North Korean missile exports on the high Korean nuclear, chemical, biological, and some humanitarian food and medical aid seas. Our posture in the wake of a failure of conventional weapons and missiles. Our goal with the caveat of increased transparency on diplomacy would position the United States is to reduce the risks to the United States, distribution. But, our emphasis would be on and its allies to enforce ‘‘red lines.’’ the Republic of Korea, and Japan. To the ex- assisting North Korean economic restructur- Preemption. We recognize the dangers and tent the threat cannot be eliminated, the ing. We would support actions that open its difficulties associated with this option. To goal is to contain the residual threat. In ad- economy to market forces. We are prepared be considered, any such initiative must be dition, the United States seeks to facilitate to further ease sanctions and support its based on precise knowledge of facilities, as- South-North reconciliation. membership in the international financial sessment of probable success, and clear un- Washington should table an offer that institutions, recognizing that this requires derstanding with our allies of the risks. meets Pyongyang’s legitimate economic, se- change on the part of Pyongyang. If the We are under no illusions about the pros- curity, and political concerns. This would North takes the necessary steps, the United pects for success of the comprehensive pack- allow the United States to seize the diplo- States, with its allies, should consider estab- age outlined above. The issues are serious matic initiative as well as the moral and po- lishing a Korean reconstruction fund within and the implications of a failure of diplo- litical high ground. It would also strengthen the World Bank or Asian Development Bank. macy are profound. E344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 CELEBRATION OF 90 YEARS ST. TRIBUTE TO TERRY ‘‘TED’’ legislation. Current law authorizes the minting JOSEPH’S PARISH, WEST ALLIS, OLIVER of twenty-five cent coins to commemorate WISCONSIN each of the 50 states through state-specific HON. NICK SMITH designs on one side of the coins. It is a ten- OF MICHIGAN year program, with five states being honored HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each year. This bill amends current law by adding an OF WISCONSIN Thursday, March 4, 1999 eleventh year to the program. During this year, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise the District of Columbia and the four insular today to honor the life and lament the passing areas, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 4, 1999 of Mr. Terry ``Ted'' Oliver, a true hero and self- and the U.S. Virgin Islands, would also be rec- Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased less contributor to the community of Eaton ognized through the minting of twenty-five cent to rise today to honor the men and women of Rapids, MI. coins. Commemorative designs on one side of Mr. Oliver was assistant fire chief and a the coins would be submitted by the chief ex- St. Joseph's Parish, West Allis, Wisconsin, as proud member of Eaton Rapids' volunteer fire ecutive officer of these areas. they celebrate the church's proud heritage and department. His family, fellow fire fighters, and This legislation is very timely for my Con- its 90th anniversary with a special Mass and the community as a whole all suffered a pro- gressional district, Mr. Speaker. American dinner on March 21st. found loss when Ted died fighting a residential Samoa will celebrate the centennial of its Shortly after the turn of the century, the fire on the 19th of this past month. union with the United States in the year 2000. steady expansion of farm and industrial ma- Fire fighters like Ted risk their lives each American Samoa has a long, proud history chinery firms led many immigrants to the roll- day to protect our lives, homes, businesses, of supporting the United StatesÐever since the traditional leaders of the main island of ing fields and wide-open spaces of the city of and belongings. Ted Oliver undertook this duty for 33 years. During this time he developed a Tutuila ceded their island to the United States West Allis. Satisfied with a sense of security reputation for being a dedicated, selfless, on April 17, 1900. Tutuila's beautiful harbor is and prosperity offered by West Allis, many mentor and friend. He was always enthusiastic the deepest in the South Pacific, and the port Polish immigrants settled in the city. These about donating his time and energy to the fire village of Pago Pago was used as a coaling men and women soon approached the Mil- department, but his contributions did not end station for U.S. naval ships in the early part of waukee Archdiocese for permission to erect a there. the century and as a support base for U.S. church and school in their own new neighbor- Eaton Rapids also remembers Ted as a soldiers during World War II. To this day, hood, one which would praise God in their na- local humanitarian and Good Samaritan. He American Samoa serves as a refueling point tive tongue and further teach and strengthen was well known as a generous neighbor who for U.S. naval ships and military aircraft. them and their growing families. In 1906, the would shovel driveways, wash windows, and At the present time, American Samoans Archbishop agreed to send the new parish a fix anything from bicycles to automobiles for have a per capita enlistment rate in the U.S. military which is as high as any state or U.S. Polish speaking priest for their church and members of the community who needed his assistance. He is survived by Carol, his wife of territory. Our sons and daughters have served Polish speaking nuns for their school. At a No- 38 years, 4 children, 14 grandchildren, and an in record numbers in every U.S. military en- vember meeting the name Saint Joseph was entire community that mourns his loss. gagement from World War II to the present chosen as Patron of this new church. Dozens of fire trucks and hundreds of operations in the Middle East. We have stood A temporary pastor was appointed and the mourners attended Ted's February 22 memo- by the United States in good times and bad, beginnings of St. Joseph's parish were slow. rial service to pay their respects and honor the and we will continue to do so. However, once a definite site for the parish life of this local hero. I myself was honored to Congress has recognized American Sa- church and school were agreed upon, things visit the National Firefighters' Memorial this moa's proud heritage on numerous occasions, and many of my constituents have asked that moved quickly. Twenty lots on Mitchell Street, past Monday, where Ted's name was posted and the flag was lowered in his honor. Today, the United States Government provide special between 64th and 65th Street, the present site I rise before this Congress of the United recognition of the 100th year of our union. I of St. Joseph's, were purchased at a cost of States of America, to likewise honor and pay believe it would be most fitting to acknowledge $2,200. The first resident pastor, Father Anton tribute to the life of this great and beloved citi- the centennial anniversary of our relationship Kierzek, was appointed in the fall of 1908. The zen. with the United States with the issuance of a building's cornerstone was laid in March of I believe Mr. Richard Freer, Eaton Rapids' commemorative coin, and I am optimistic that 1909 and the wooden two-story structure, built fire chief, best expressed the thoughts of the this bill will become public law later this year. for $7,500, was dedicated in May. department and the community with the f words, ``We can put someone in his place, but Thus, the works and deeds of a small group O’DEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL of Polish immigrants were successful in erect- we'll never replace him.'' f ing a temple for worship and a school to train HON. BOB SCHAFFER and rear their offspring. The city of West Allis LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE 50 OF COLORADO grew rapidly; local industries flourished. More STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Polish families built homes near the parish. In PROGRAM ACT Thursday, March 4, 1999 1924, plans for a new parish building, both chapel and school, were completed. This HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today structure, built of block and brick, has become OF AMERICAN SAMOA to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers a familiar landmark in the city to the present. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and parents of O'Dea Elementary School in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy A roll call of the parish leaders over the Thursday, March 4, 1999 during the holidays. I commend the faculty of years reveals traditional Polish names: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise the school as well as all the students, parents Szukalski, Lipinski, Iglinski, Barczak, in strong support of legislation which is being and individuals who contributed to their special Makowski, Bieniewski, and Barszczewski. The introduced today by Congresswoman ELEANOR canned food drive. Their selfless dedication names of the parish priests since the early HOLMES-NORTON with the four Congressional has provided warmth, comfort and happiness 1960s continues that Polish tradition: Fathers delegates as cosponsors. The legislation to families in Colorado. That the school pro- Peksa, Piechowski and the current priest, Fa- would amend the 50 States Commemorative duced over 1,200 pounds of food, and funds ther James Posanski. Coin Program Act to extend the program by from candy cane sales for the benefit of the an additional year for the purpose of including needy is testament to the true meaning of the Congratulations to the men, women and the District of Columbia, American Samoa, spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us re- families of St. Joseph's Parish on your proud Guam, Puerto Rico and the United States Vir- member, as these good people have, that the heritage and 90 years of service and worship. gin Islands. holiday season is one of giving, one of joy, May God continue to bless each and every Mr. Speaker, in the 105th Congress when and one of hope. Let the childrens' example one of the parish members as they face new we passed the Commemorative Coin Program during the holidays be a beacon to us all challenges. Act, the insular areas were omitted from the throughout the year. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E345 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX ship of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court CELEBRATES 120 YEARS REDUCTION VOUCHERS decision. Despite the philosophical, moral and theological retribution that he experienced for HON. RICHARD E. NEAL his decision, Justice Blackmun believed, ``The right of privacy * * * is broad enough to en- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF MASSACHUSETTS compass a woman's decision whether or not OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to terminate her pregnancy.'' Blackmun had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 1999 the strength of his convictions and the cour- age and integrity to pursue and implement Thursday, March 4, 1999 Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing legislation along with such judgment. Justice Blackmun was a man of constant Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to several of my colleagues in the Massachusetts adaption and change, adjusting to the times honor the 120th anniversary of the establish- Delegation to alter the federal tax treatment of gracefully. During his early days on the court, ment of Saint Luke Baptist Church. I am real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens for volunteer work. he was considered among its most conserv- pleased to enter into the RECORD the church's ative and he was referred to as ``The Min- inspiring history. Several towns in Massachusetts have tried to ease the problem senior citizens who live nesota Twin'' of fellow East Sider and kinder- Saint Luke Baptist Church was organized at on fixed incomes face due to rising property garten classmate, Chief Justice Warren E. Fort Totten, District of Columbia on March 23, taxes. These towns have allowed senior citi- Burger, for their identical voting patterns. By 1879. It evolved from a series of religious zens to perform volunteer work for the town in the end of his first decade on the court, how- meetings, held over a two year period in the exchange for a voucher that reduces their ever, Blackmun's independent streak became home of Brother Solomon Kemp. Other origi- property taxes by up to $500. Seniors have apparent and he was ironically considered nal members were Brothers George Brooks, volunteered in libraries, recreational centers, among the court's most liberal. Justice Black- James Clark, Walker Clark, Frank Grinage, parks and senior centers in exchange for mun wrote for the court when it ruled that Sydney Walker, Anthony Walker, and Sister these vouchers. Congress has the power to enforce local com- Lucy Jenkins. Reverend Shelton Miller was The House of Representatives of the Com- pliance with federal laws requiring overtime the spiritual leader of the group and became monwealth of Massachusetts passed a bill last pay for more than 40-hour work weeks and the first pastor. The group continued to wor- year to exempt these vouchers from income became the lone dissenter advocating for the ship in the home of Brother Kemp until the in- for purposes of the State income tax. While rights of Haitians to have hearings before crease in membership made those quarters in- the State Senate did not take up the bill last being forced to return to their homeland. As a Member of Congress, most of our efforts and adequate. The first church was erected at year, I am informed that this issue will be utterances are seldom put to work, but it was Shepherd Road and Magnolia Avenue, NW. brought up again in the State Legislature this a real honor to have Justice Blackmun employ As the membership continued to grow, it be- year. my comments in an objecting dissent brief to came necessary to move again. The new The legislation I am introducing would ex- the severance tax policy. church was located at Shepherd Road and clude from gross income vouchers issued by In the twilight of his life, at the age of 88, Georgia Avenue and thrived there for thirty-six a government unit and received by senior citi- the retired Justice even tried his hand at act- years when the site was purchased to create zens in exchange for volunteer work. The ing, playing a cameo role as a supreme court what is now known as Missouri Avenue. In voucher could only offset real property taxes imposed by the government unit that issued justice in Steven Spielberg's ``Amistad.'' It was 1928 a new edifice was erected at Fourteenth a natural role for this great American jurist. and Peabody Streets NW. It is worthy of note the voucher, and no real property tax deduc- tion would be allowed to the extent of the Justice Blackmun's spirit will live on through that the three churches were built within a one his contributions to society. He leaves a won- mile radius and were constructed by Reverend amount excluded from gross income by the voucher. The legislation also exempts these derful legacy. Blackmun is survived by his Shelton Miller, church members, and friends. vouchers from employment taxes, and senior wife, Dorothy, and three daughters. My sym- Saint Luke was a beacon of light in the citizens who are at least 65 are eligible. pathy and best wishes to them. Brightwood area and obtained its Charter of Mr. Speaker, this legislation enhances an Incorporation on January 15, 1898. important and creative program being imple- f Saint Luke Baptist Church thrived under the mented in many towns in Massachusetts. I RIFFENBURGH ELEMENTARY inspired leadership of Reverend Shelton Miller very much hope we can address this issue SCHOOL (1879±1931), Reverend Arthur Chichester this year, and encourage other towns in Mas- (1931±48), and Reverend John Lucas (1948± sachusetts and across the country to ease the 72). Saint Luke's anointed and dynamic pas- financial plight of many of our senior citizens. HON. BOB SCHAFFER toral ministries now flourish under the Rev- f OF COLORADO erend Aubrey C. Lewis (1974±present). COMMEMORATING THE CONTRIBU- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church outreach programs are diverse and TIONS OF RETIRED SUPREME Thursday, March 4, 1999 include all age groups. The Bible study pro- COURT JUSTICE BLACKMUN gram has evolved into the Saint Luke Bible In- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today stitute, the Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) pro- to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- vides entertaining cultural and spiritual activi- HON. BRUCE F. VENTO ers, and parents of Riffenburgh Elementary ties for retired and senior members, church re- OF MINNESOTA School in Colorado for their efforts to help a treats provide opportunities for study and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family in need during the holidays. Sadly, a local family's home was destroyed by fire. I flection, and the day care center is a source Thursday, March 4, 1999 of employment for church members and com- commend the faculty of the school as well as munity residents as well as a source of reve- Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply sad- all the students, parents, and individuals who dened by the passing of Retired Supreme nue for the church. The Youth and Young contributed to their special efforts. Their self- Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun. Justice Adult Ministry (Y.Y.A.M.) provides Christian less dedication has provided warmth, comfort, Blackmun lived a productive life of 90 years and happiness to the Lund family in light of programs for the church's youngest age and was a well-respected legal mind. An Illi- this recent tragedy, and to other families less groups. In 1998, the outreach program ex- noisan by birth, Blackmun was raised in St. fortunate than most. That the school produced panded to a new level with the initiation of a Paul's East SideÐmy lifelong home which I so much for these needy families is testament Cable Television Ministry. am today honored to represent. Before his 24 to the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me years of service on the nation's highest court, and Hanukkah. Let us remember, as these in acknowledging the many sacrifices, freely Blackmun practiced law in the Twin Cities for good people have, that the holiday season is made, required to write each chapter of Saint nearly 20 years. one of giving, one of joy, and one of hope. Let Luke's rich history and to celebrate a spiritual As Blackmun himself always said, he will be the children's example during the holidays be and civic anchor in the Brightwood community. remembered most for his controversial author- a beacon to us all throughout the year. E346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 SOCIAL SECURITY INVESTMENT NATIONAL TRIO DAY and family can sponsor volunteers by pledging FUND ACT OF 1999 money for each hour per book read during the HON. JOHN W. OLVER Rally period. Eighty percent of all monies raised by volunteers will stay in the local com- HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity and directly benefit individuals who OF MARYLAND need reading help. In addition to highlighting Thursday, March 4, 1999 the importance of families reading together, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of this event gives participants a sense of ac- Thursday, March 4, 1999 National TRIO DayÐcelebrated each year on complishment about their efforts to support lit- the last Saturday in FebruaryÐto recognize eracy. Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, the importance of the Federal TRIO Program. Once again, I would like to congratulate the today Mr. MARKEY and I introduced the ``Social ``What is TRIO?'' To millions of disadvan- Beaumont Teachers of America and Literacy Security Investment Fund Act of 1999'' with taged Americans the answer is quite simple: Volunteers of America for their fine work. Mr. POMEROY, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. MATSUI. ``TRIO equal opportunity.'' f This bill gives legislative form to the need to TRIO identifies aspiring students from poor provide workers with a reasonable return on families, prepares them for college-level work, TAVELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL their Social Security payroll taxes while main- and helps them define and achieve their taining the guaranteed benefit foundation of goals. HON. BOB SCHAFFER the current Social Security system. It would TRIO plans a critical role in leveling the OF COLORADO authorize the investment of a portion of the educational playing field in our country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Social Security surplus in the private sectorÐ Since 1965, over 10 million Americans have Thursday, March 4, 1999 a diversification strategy used by nearly every benefitted from TRIO programs, which in- other public pension fund in America. It would cludeÐTalent Search, Upward Bound, Student Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today restrict this discretion, however, to a very con- Support Service, Ronald McNair Post-Bacca- to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- servative form of investment called ``index laureate Program, and Educational Oppor- ers, and parents of Tavelli Elementary School funds.'' Management would be passive, not tunity Centers. in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy active, and the return on investment would In my Congressional DistrictÐin western during the holidays. I comment the faculty of mirror the return of the market as a whole, not and central MassachusettsÐTRIO serves the school as well as all the students, parents, individual stocks. In this way, the system 2500 students each year at 8 separate col- and individuals who contributed to their special would benefit from a higher rate-of-return leges and universities. canned food drive. Their selfless dedication while protecting the system against the shock TRIO has helped many of my constituents has provided warmth, comfort, and happiness of market downturns. lift themselves out of poverty and climb into to families in Colorado. That the school pro- The main features include: promising careers as teachers, lawyers, doc- duced so much for the Salvation Army for the benefit of the needy is testament to the true An addition of 6 years of solvency to the tors, journalists, and business owners. meaning of the spirit of Christmas and Hanuk- Social Security System without resort to bene- TRIO means opportunity to young people kah. Let us remember, as these good people fit cuts, payroll tax increases or government across the country who would otherwise not have, that the holiday season is one of giving, borrowing. be able to attend college and pursue their dreams. one of joy, and one of hope. Let the children's The locking-up of Social Security surpluses I urge this Congress to recognize the na- example during the holidays be a beacon to for Social Security only. tional success of TRIO programs, and to us all throughout the year. Assumption by the government of the risks renew our commitment to educational oppor- f of ups and downs in the market so that retire- tunity. ment benefits remain guaranteed. f TRIBUTE TO COACH DAVEY WHIT- NEY AND THE ALCORN STATE The structure of the investment program is THE INCREDIBLE READING RALLY BRAVES as follows: 1. Independence. We establish the Invest- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ment Board as an independent agency. Its ac- HON. NICK LAMPSON tivity is self-funded, and its authorization ex- OF TEXAS OF MISSISSIPPI plicitly forbids muddying the pursuit of its fidu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciary duty with social, political or religious ob- Thursday, March 4, 1999 Thursday, March 4, 1999 jectives. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- 2. Limited Risk. The amount to be invested commend the Beaumont Teachers Association er, it gives me extreme pleasure to stand be- in stocks would remain far less than the and the Literacy Volunteers of America for fore you and recognize the accomplishments amounts already invested in the market by their terrific work performed in raising money and success of one of Mississippi's finest bas- public pension fundsÐa small fraction of the for the adult literacy programs at the Literacy ketball coaches, Coach Davey Whitney, men's market as a whole. Depot in Beaumont, TX, this week. head basketball coach at Alcorn State Univer- 3. Professionalism. The Board hires fund Since 1996, Literacy Volunteers of America sity. Coach Whitney was the first coach to managers already engaged in managing (LVA) has raised national awareness of lit- lead a team from a historically black college or money in the financial markets for private in- eracy issues and funds to provide a solution university (HBCU) to victory in the NCAA and vestors. through the Incredible Reading Rally. Devel- NIT tournaments. oped collaboratively among literacy program Alcorn State University, located in Lorman, 4. Conservatism. Each fund manager in- managers, volunteers and LVA national lead- Mississippi, was once known as a basketball vests only in equity index funds that mirror the ership, the Incredible Reading Rally involves powerhouse under the guidance of Coach market broadly (e.g. the Wilshire 5000) so that thousands of adults, school children, busi- Whitney. During his first stint as head coach, the government is at no time engaged in the nesses, and organizations around the country the Braves enjoyed 17 straight winning sea- business of picking winners and losers. each February. sons, nine Southwestern Athletic Conference 5. Diversification. The total amount allocated Kick-off events have ranged from gala eve- (SWAC) titles, three National Collegiate Ath- to each fund manager is limited so that no one nings and public appearances by Garfield the letic Association (NCAA) tournament appear- controls a disproportionate share of the overall Official Spokescat of the Rally, to celebrities ances and two National Invitational Tour- activity of any single company. like Miss America reading their favorite books nament (NIT) appearances. Then Coach Whit- 6. Neutrality. In proxy battles, the fund man- to school children. Through the generous ney retired. agers would not decide how to vote the sponsorship of Ferrero USA, Literacy Volun- Three years ago he was called upon to re- shares. The shares would instead be voted teers of America is able to provide materials turn and revive the winning program. Through automatically through ``mirror voting'', where and supplies to its participating affiliates at no hard work by Coach Whitney and his staff, the fund's votes are cast in the same propor- cost to the local programs. along with the dedication of this young tal- tion as the votes cast by all other sharehold- Other corporate sponsors may contribute ented ball club, the Braves are currently enjoy- ers. through either cash or prize donations. Friends ing their best season since 1986, the last time CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E347 Alcorn won the SWAC title. Therefore, it is fast-growing states to build new schools, re- The revenue costs of this legislation amount only fitting that in 1999, while Coach Whitney duce class sizes and overcrowding and foster to the modest sum of $2.3 billion which could is on the brink of accomplishing that same an orderly and disciplined learning environ- easily be offset by tightening loopholes in the goal with the very same program, that I take ment. To date, I have gathered more than tax code and minimal reductions in current time out to recognize him. twice as many original cosponsors this year federal government spending. There is no At the age of 69, Coach Whitney's goal this than the bill enjoyed in the last Congress, and need to utilize the current and future budget time around is to get the basketball program I urge all of my colleagues to join me in sign- surpluses to pay for this legislation. Therefore, back on its feet and train someone to replace ing on to this important legislation. this bill is budget neutral. Below are listed ex- him. Although some may view this as a wise As the former Superintendent of North Caro- amples of current government expenditures decision, I know that there are many Braves lina's schools, I know firsthand how important that could be trimmed or eliminated. My indi- fans out there who are lobbying for him to stay quality facilities are to our children's education. vidual colleagues who support the Etheridge for as long as he wants. The General Accounting Office has identified School Construction Act may not agree with Mr. Speaker, Coach Whitney exemplifies more than $112 billion in school construction each and every provision I suggest we curtail college basketball in every way. His track needs across the country. The Secretary of to finance this important priority, but the list il- record shows that he has what it takes to be Education has reported that the ``Baby Boom lustrates opportunities for savings available to successful and stay successful in college bas- Echo'' will create an explosion of growth in the accommodate the pressing need for new ketball. Keep up the good work Coach and the school-age populations in many states over schools. The Green Scissors Campaign and best of luck to you and your ball club as you the next ten years. In fact, the experts at the other sources have identified these items. continue on your quest for greatness. U.S. Education Department have projected Mining Reform. Under the General Mining f that my state's high school enrollment will Law of 1872, anyone may explore open public grow by 27.1 percent over the next ten years. lands for hardrock minerals including gold, sil- ELIMINATION OF AID TO TURKEY Almost all of my Congressional District's nine ver, lead, copper, zinc and many others. Each counties have experienced tremendous growth year, approximately $2 to $3 billion worth of HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS this decade (Franklin CountyÐ19.6 percent, minerals are taken from public lands but no OF NEW JERSEY Granville CountyÐ9.9 percent, Harnett Coun- royalties are paid. Modest reform to require a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tyÐ18.9 percent, Johnston CountyÐ25.3 per- fair market return to taxpayers for publicly- cent, Lee CountyÐ17.1 percent, Nash Coun- owned minerals extracted by mining compa- Thursday, March 4, 1999 tyÐ17.3 percent, Sampson CountyÐ9.5 per- nies, for example an 8 percent royalty, would Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cent, Wake CountyÐ29.4 percent, Wilson raise roughly $1 billion over five years. recognize and applaud the action of the 105th CountyÐ2.6 percent). Timber Sales. Over the last nine years, the Congress to withhold all aid for Turkey in the Congress must assist the states to meet U.S. Forest Service has lost $2.8 billion on its 1999 appropriations bills. their school construction needs of the coming timber program. The losses come from selling For the past 25 years, Turkey has brutally decade. My bill will use new tax credits to cre- timber at below the Forest Service cost of pre- oppressed the people of Cyprus and commit- ate $7.2 billion in school construction bonds paring the timber for sale and subsidizing the ted atrocious human rights violations. Despite over the next ten years. These school bonds construction of an extensive network of log- the condemnation of the international commu- will be allocated to the states based on the ging roads to support its timber sales pro- nity, Turkey has refused to withdraw its troops growth we know they will experience in the grams. Requiring the receipts for National For- from Cyprus or improve its record on human coming decade. The Etheridge School Con- est commodity timber sales to cover the ex- rights. The United States must take the lead in struction Act will complement the Administra- penses of programs would save $200 million resolving this conflict in the Mediterranean. tion's school construction initiative by using annually or $1 billion over five years. Not only is it our moral obligation to oppose the same bond-leveraging tax credit but tar- Plutonium Manufacturing Project. This unjust oppression and brutal human rights vio- geting resources to growing states. These tar- project known as ``Rocky Flats II'' would in- lations, but a lasting resolution to the Cyprus geted tax credits will provide resources directly crease Los Alamos National Laboratory problem would also improve relations between where they are needed without adding any (LANL) pit production capacity. Pits are the Greece and Turkey, strengthen the peace and new federal government programs of bureauc- plutonium cores of nuclear bombs and act as stability of the Eastern Mediterranean region, racy. My state of North Carolina will qualify for triggers for detonation. There is no need for and serve important United States interests. about $360 million in school construction new pit production because the U.S. retains I have been delighted to work with Con- bonds under this legislation. several thousand pits in reserve. For example, gressman JOHN EDWARD PORTER, a key mem- By directing these bonds to the states with there are more than 10,000 spare pits in bunk- ber of the House Appropriations Committee the most growth, we will provide desperately ers near Amarillo, Texas and many of them and a great leader on these issues. Congress- needed assistance to the states with the most could be substituted in currently-deployed man PORTER and I introduced H.R. 388 and critical needs and provide some relief to vir- weapons should a currently nonexistent need H.R. 1361 in the 105th Congress to address tually every state. Specifically, the Etheridge ever arise. Terminating this unneeded new the situation in Cyprus. These bills proposed School Construction Act will provide school construction would save approximately $1.1 to withhold all American military and economic construction bonds to these states at the fol- billion. assistance to Turkey unless Turkey peacefully lowing amounts: CaliforniaÐ$2.32 billion; Oil and Gas Expensing. Firms engaged in resolved the conflict with Cyprus and halted all TexasÐ$840 million; New YorkÐ$540 million; the production of oil, gas and other fuels are human rights violations. I am very pleased that FloridaÐ$436 million; North CarolinaÐ$360 permitted to expense rather than capitalize Congressman PORTER and I were able to million; GeorgiaÐ$303 million; VirginiaÐ$249 certain intangible drilling and development achieve our goal when these funds were with- million; MassachusettsÐ$241 million; IllinoisÐ costs (IDCs). They are subsidies originally in- held in 1999 appropriations. I join my col- $237 million; ArizonaÐ$233 million; New Jer- tended to increase investment and exploration league in urging this Congress and the Presi- seyÐ$191 million; TennesseeÐ$166 million; into oil and fuel. These subsidies are designed dent to continue to deny aid to Turkey until MarylandÐ$129 million; ColoradoÐ$112 mil- to reduce dependence on foreign oil, but they these diplomatic and human rights require- lion; South CarolinaÐ$104 million; IndianaÐ increase the exploitation of our nation's re- ments are met. $100 million; AlabamaÐ$100 million; Wash- sources and do nothing to abate the world's f ingtonÐ$83 million; UtahÐ$83 million; Ne- consumption of fossil fuels and the attendant vadaÐ$79 million; MissouriÐ$58 million; effects on the global environmental health. THE ETHERIDGE SCHOOL PennsylvaniaÐ$54 million; MichiganÐ$50 mil- Ending this subsidy would save $500 million a CONSTRUCTION ACT lion; ConnecticutÐ$42 million; New MexicoÐ year or $2.5 billion over five years. $42 million; Rhode IslandÐ$37 million; Or- These are a few examples of large expendi- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE egonÐ$33 million; MississippiÐ$29 million; tures the federal government incurs that could OF NORTH CAROLINA IdahoÐ$29 million; HawaiiÐ$29 million; be curtailed to achieve necessary savings. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OhioÐ$25 million; DelawareÐ$25 million; Ar- addition to these big ticket items, one-time kansasÐ$20 million; AlaskaÐ$20 million; spending items are often included in the an- Thursday, March 4, 1999 New HampshireÐ$17 million; District of Co- nual appropriations bills that serve parochial Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today lumbiaÐ$8 million; LouisianaÐ$4 million; interests of individual Members and represent to announce the re-introduction of my legisla- KentuckyÐ$4 million; KansasÐ$4 million; significant costs to the federal Treasury. For tion I originally introduced last year to assist VermontÐ$4 million. example, last October Congress passed the E348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 comprehensive Omnibus Appropriations bill We now have more children in our public Roll Call No. 32Ð``aye,'' and Roll Call No. that contained many such items identified by schools than at any time in our nation's his- 33Ð``aye.'' Senator JOHN MCCAIN during debate on the tory. Indeed, even at the height of the Baby f legislation in that body. Below is a partial list Boom there were fewer children in our public spending often characterized as ``pork barrel.'' schools than there are today. And we know THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE $250,000 to an Illinois firm to research that the coming decade's ``Baby Boom Echo'' HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION caffeinated chewing gum. will compound this problem many times over. $750,000 for grasshopper research in Alas- We must exercise visionary leadership to ad- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ka. dress this crisis in a timely, proactive and ef- OF MICHIGAN $1.1 million for manure handling and dis- fective manner. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES posal in Starkville, Mississippi. They say that life boils down to a few simple Thursday, March 4, 1999 $5 million for a new International Law En- choices. I believe that if we can find the re- forcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, 1848 was a sources to build fancy new prisons to house year of great tumult across the continent of $1 million for Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, the criminals, which I support, then surely we Pennsylvania, for commercialization of pulveri- Europe. Men, women, and children rebelled can scrape together some money to invest in against the shackles of repressive aristoc- zation technologies. our children's education. If we can buy more $1.2 million for a C&O Canal visitors center racies to demand a greater voice and greater tanks and planes and guns for our military, in Cumberland, Maryland. freedoms. From these heroic uprisings, the $250,000 for a lettuce geneticist in Salinas, which I support, then we can find the will to seeds of change were permanently planted in California. build new schools. And if we can put on the Europe. Today, I rise to join Hungarian-Ameri- $500,000 for the U.S. Plant Stress and table every poll-tested tax cut proposal, then cans and the people of Hungary in commemo- Water Conservation Lab in Lubbock, Texas. by God we can summon the political courage rating the anniversary of start of one of these $162,000 for research on peach tree short to spend some of our national treasure to en- noble uprisings, the 1848 Hungarian revolu- life in South Carolina. sure continued American prosperity in the next tion. $64,000 for urban pest research in Georgia. century. On March 3, 1848Ðas revolution gripped $100,000 for vidalia onion research in Geor- The well-worn phrase that children are our much of EuropeÐa brave Hungarian patriot, gia. future may have become a cliche. But, it also Louis Kossuth, stood up against the ruling An additional $2.5 million for the Office of happens to be true. An investment in schools Austrian Hapsburg empire. In his ``inaugural Cosmetics and Color. is an investment in our children and an invest- address of the revolution'', Kossuth enumer- $200,000 for a grant to the Interstate Shell- ment in our nation's future. It is time for each ated 12 sweeping reforms that reflected some fish Sanitation Commission. Member of Congress to roll up his or her of the most progressive ideas of the age, such The items listed here are but a representa- sleeves and get to work to help our commu- as a reduction of feudal rights and the emanci- tive sample of unnecessary or wasteful gov- nities to build the schools we need to educate pation of the peasant. This declaration struck ernment spending we should reduce or elimi- the next generation of our citizens. an immediate chord with the Hungarian peo- nate in favor of necessary investment like The Etheridge School Construction Act is a ple. The reforms immediately spurred the Aus- school construction. Congress must set prior- vitally important piece of legislation, and I urge trian people to demand similar rights, and on ities for the expenditure of the taxpayers' this Congress to pass my bill as soon as pos- March 13, a full-fledged revolution broke out in money, and I believe we must elevate school sible. Vienna. construction on our priority list. f On March 15, while Kossuth was in Vienna Across the country today, there are 53 mil- presenting his 12 points to the Habsburg mon- lion children attending school in America's WEBBER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL archy, students in Buda-Pest armed only with classrooms. Far too many of these children Kossuth's reforms seized control in what has are not being educated in modern, well- HON. BOB SCHAFFER come to be known as the bloodless revolution. equipped facilities where discipline and order OF COLORADO The following day the Hungarian delegation, foster academic achievement. For many of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led by Kossuth, submitted Hungary's demands nation's shoolchildren, class is being taught in before Emperor-King Ferdinand. The Austrian a trailer or in a closet or in an overstuffed or Thursday, March 4, 1999 monarch quickly agreed to the points, prompt- run-down classroom. We must do a better job Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing the Hungarian Diet to put the revolutionary of building the quality schools we need to edu- to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- reforms into effect. Thus, Hungary's future cate our children. ers, and parents of Webber Junior High was forever influenced as the result of a As the former two-term, elected Super- School in Colorado for their efforts to help the peaceful, lawful revolution. intendent of my state's schools, I have prob- needy during the holidays. I commend the fac- The Hungarian Diet immediately began to ably spent more time inside of more class- ulty of the school as well as all the students, work nonstop to pass new laws. By April the rooms than any other Member of Congress. I parents, and individuals who contributed to Diet had passed 31 progressive measures, can tell you firsthand that it makes a tremen- their benefit. Their selfless dedication has pro- which essentially amounted to a new constitu- dous difference to the children of this nation vided warmth, comfort, and happiness to fami- tion. These ``April laws'' attempted to provide whether or not they are provided a safe, qual- lies in Colorado. That the school produced so for the needs of a nation moving towards ity environment in which to learn. What mes- much for the Salvation Army for the benefit of modernization. sage do we send to our children when we say the needy is testament to the true meaning of Unfortunately, Hungarians did not have long to them that their education is not a high the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us to experience the effects of the new laws, be- enough priority for us to find the will to build remember, as these good people have, that cause factions in the Austrian government them decent educational facilities? If a child the holiday season is one of giving, one of joy, were intent on squashing any semblance of sees that the adults in the community take and one of hope. Let the children's example Hungarian independence. On September 10, pride in the school and its mission, the child during the holidays be a beacon to us all Baron Lelacic, with encouragement from the will embrace that school and engage mightily throughout the year. Habsburgs, let 40,000 Croatian troops across in the endeavor of learning. But if a child sees f the Hungarian frontier. Hungary, led by nothing but indifference and neglect, that child Kossuth, was in the process of building up its is robbed of the hope that is necessary to PERSONAL EXPLANATION army, and initially lost several battles to the in- summon the will to take a chance to make vaders. Finally, General Arthur-Gorgey, who something of himself or herself through the HON. LOIS CAPPS was to become one of Hungary's greatest challenging pursuit of academic achievement. OF CALIFORNIA generals, was given control of the Hungarian We must not allow the indifference of some IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES army. By April 1849 Gorgey's military brilliance rob the future from our many children. and the tremendous bravery of the elite Hun- Thursday, March 4, 1999 No student in America should be forced to garian Honved troops had driven all of the in- attend class in a substandard facility. No Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, due to a family vaders out of Hungary, and Hungary had offi- teacher should be required to struggle in an illness, I was unable to attend votes this week. cially declared its independence from Austria. unsafe, undisciplined environment. No parents Had I been here I would have made the fol- The Habsburg's were humiliated and forced in America should be forced to witness their lowing votes: Roll Call No. 29Ð``aye,'' Roll to call on Russian Czar Nicholas I for assist- children condemned to school in a trailer. Call No. 30Ð``aye,'' Roll Call No. 31Ð``aye,'' ance in bringing the now independent Hungary CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E349 back under Austrian control. As a result, Hun- The Federal Government has become rath- POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT gary's independence was short-lived because er proficient in getting its agencies and depart- SUPPORT SERVICES CENTER in June, 1849, a joint Austrian-Russian offen- ments to comply with the inevitable re-pro- sive overwhelmed the valiant Hungarian de- gramming that is required to fixing this bug. HON. BOB SCHAFFER fenders. On August 13, Gorgeys' forces laid But not without some effort. The Senate and OF COLORADO down their arms before the Russians at the House of Representatives have truly taken IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vilagos. Kossuth was forced to flee his be- the lead on this pressing issue. Under the loved homeland and would live the rest of his Thursday, March 4, 1999 gentle prodding of Senators MOYNIHAN, BEN- life traveling the world to gain support for Hun- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today NETT, and DODD as well as Congressman gary's cause. In a speech made prior to his to pay humble tribute to the people of the departure, Kossuth said, ``My principle were STEVE HORN, the President appointed a Y2K Poudre School District Support Services Cen- those of George Washington. I love you, Eu- Council to get the government focused on this ter in Colorado for their efforts to help the rope's most loyal nation.'' issue. They have done well enough that many needy during the holidays. I commend the fac- It is fitting that within this buildingÐthis citizens do not fear the year's end despite the ulty as well as all the students, parents, and house of democracyÐsits a statue of Louis rhetoric of many doomsayers. That said, to individuals who contributed to their benefit. Kossuth. This is only right and appropriate. paraphrase Robert Frost, we have many miles Their selfless dedication has provided warmth, Although, the Hungarian revolution of 1848 to go before we sleep. comfort, and happiness to families in Colo- did not end in prolonged independence for Up until today, states, territories and local rado. That the center produced presents for Hungary, it did result in at least one very 75 needy boys and girls is testament to the authorities have been left to their own devices noble achievement. The revolution prevented true meaning of the spirit of Christmas and in terms of fixing the Year 2000 problem. the Austrian government from revoking the Hanukkah. Let us remember, as these good emancipation of the peasants and all other While most of the Federal Government's criti- people have, that the holiday season is one of unfree persons in the Habsburg's empire. For cal services may be Y2K compliant by Janu- giving, one of joy, and one of hope. Let their this historic accomplishment and for striving ary 1, 2000, many of the states and local juris- example during the holidays be a beacon to towards the ideal of the American Revolution, dictions will not be. This includes the terri- us all throughout the year. Hungarian and Americans of Hungarian de- tories. In Guam, for example, the local Office f cent should always be proud. I join with the of the Public Auditor released a study outlining strong Hungarian-American population in the the territorial Y2K problem. While some of INTRODUCTION OF THE PROMPT downriver communities to celebrate the Hun- GovGuam's departments are Y2K compliant COMPENSATION ACT garian revolution of 1848, truly an important ahead of schedule many are not. Guam's De- turning point in the history of the Hungarian partment of Public Works and the Department HON. DUNCAN HUNTER nation. of Public Health and Social ServicesÐboth OF CALIFORNIA f lifeblood agencies for both Guam's public in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE INTRODUCTION OF THE Y2K frastructure and poor and handicappedÐdo Thursday, March 4, 1999 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERN- not have enough money or are behind sched- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, all of us have MENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ule in performing Y2K conversions. And the heard from constituents in our districts who ACT story is the same throughout the country in the are frustrated with the process by which the many cities, counties, towns and territories: federal government provides compensation to HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD time is running out or the money has already landowners for the private property it acquires OF GUAM ran out. through condemnation proceedings. As you know, federal agencies obtain property for all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill, which I am introducing today will types of reasons, from community and infra- Thursday, March 4, 1999 establish a program that will allow states and structure development to environmental con- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, our con- territories to apply for funding to initiate Y2K cerns. Unfortunately, the problem is that this temporary world is ever more dependent upon conversions of state computer systems, which procedure often takes years to complete. computers to assist with and manage our daily distribute federal money for vital welfare pro- Though legally the property owner may de- lives. From the ATM Machine to the desktop grams such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, the velop their property during this process, real- PC, to the pacemaker to air traffic control sys- supplemental nutrition program for women, in- istically they are discouraged from doing so. It temsÐcomputers and their myriad of pro- fants and children, Child Support Enforcement, is for this reason that I am introducing The grams all work in concert to make our lives Child Care and Child Welfare and Temporary Prompt Compensation Act. better and more productive. On my home is- Assistance for Needy Families. Through the Currently, the federal government has two land of Guam, computers have improved application of Y2K technical assistance funds available procedures to obtain private prop- mass communication with the mainland and for these programs, we can insure that the erty. The first is ``straight condemnation'', overseas areas in all facets of lifeÐlaw, busi- lifeblood of many of the poorest Americans will wherein a federal agency requests that the ness, government, commerce, military, trade, not be disrupted by the turn of the calendar. Justice Department file a ``complaint in com- transportation and perhaps most important: pensation'' with a district court. It is the court's staying in touch with our families. Because our This vital legislation is the house companion responsibility to ascertain the value of the lives are so intertwined with computers, the bill to the Moynihan-Bennett-Dodd bill (S. 174) land, utilizing testimony from the federal agen- Year 2000 or Y2K problem may pose quite a as introduced in the Senate. We have modi- cy, the property owners and the appropriate crippling problem to many communities. The fied the original Senate vehicle to insure that appraisers. Once the court has come to a de- Y2K problem was created by a programming the territories and the District of Columbia will cision, the federal government has the option oversight. As a result of an archaic, two-digit not be excluded from this important programÐ of compensating the property owner with the dating system in computer software and hard- an apparent and accidental oversight of the adjudicated price, or moving for a dismissal. ware, vital systems may be knocked off-line Senate version. I urge all my colleagues to The landowner is compensated only if the fed- on January 1, 2000 creating cyber-havoc for support this bi-partisan, fiscally responsible eral government accepts the adjudicated price. many. This concern has led the General Ac- and necessary legislation. I would like to thank Though the federal government forfeits its in- counting Office to elect the Y2K problem to terest in the property if it moves for a dismis- my colleagues Ms. CHRISTIAN-CHRISTENSEN, the top of the ``High Risk'' list for every federal sal, the property owner has been deprived of Ms. NORTON, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO and Mr. agency. time, revenue and, in some cases, overall FALEOMAEVEGA for lending their support as the There exists a Congressional Research value in their land. It is important to remember Service (CRS) report, requested at the behest representatives from the territories of the U.S. that not until a judgment is rendered does the of Senator DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN over Finally, I want to especially thank Representa- United States obtain title and possession of three years ago, detailing the implication of tive HORN and Senators MOYNIHAN, BENNETT, the property. the Y2K problem. The report states, among and DODD for taking the lead on educating all The second and more expeditious proce- other things, that the Year 2000 problem is a Americans on the Y2K problem as well as leg- dure is commonly referred to as ``quick take.'' serious problem and the cost of rectifying it islating wise solutions to ameliorate its poten- This is utilized in instances where waiting for will indeed be rather high. tially harmful effects. a court decision before taking possession of E350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 the property is not acceptable. In this proce- IN HONOR OF MOORPARK HIGH and individuals who contributed to their special dure, the United States assumes title of the SCHOOL canned food drive. Their selfless dedication property immediately, or at any time before has provided warmth, comfort and happiness judgment, by simply filing a ``declaration of HON. ELTON GALLEGLY to families in Colorado. That the school pro- taking'' along with the complaint in condemna- OF CALIFORNIA duced so much for Santa Cops for the benefit tion and depositing with the court an amount IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the needy is testament to the true meaning of money equal to the estimated value of the of the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let Thursday, March 4, 1999 land. Normal protocol is then followed, with us remember, as these good people have, the court ascertaining the value of the prop- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay that the holiday season is one of giving, one erty, and the balance is issued to the land- tribute to Moorpark High School, which, for the of joy, and one of hope. Let the school's ex- owner. second consecutive year, will represent Ven- ample during the holidays be a beacon to us tura County in the Academic Decathlon Cali- all throughout the year. The Prompt Compensation Act will require fornia state finals on March 12. f the federal government to deposit with the These 16 students are representative of the court an amount equal to the estimated value best and brightest our country has to offer. I TRIBUTE TO SUSAN B. ANTHONY of the land within 90 days or it must forfeit its say that without exaggeration. Moorpark High IN CELEBRATION OF HER BIRTH- interest in the property, thus making the ``quick School's A Team is rated second-best in the DAY take'' procedure the only alternative available. countryÐquite a feat for a relatively small high The Prompt Compensation Act will make a school. And their coaches, head coach Larry HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP significant impact in curbing the takings au- Jones and assistant coach Michelle Bergman, OF KENTUCKY thority of the federal government, while at the are examples of what is right in our edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same time, strengthening the private property cational system today. Their dedication is to Thursday, March 4, 1999 rights of America's landowners. I urge all my be applauded. colleagues to join me in this important endeav- Moorpark High School fielded two teams to Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, February or. compete in the Ventura County Academic De- 15th was set aside as President's Day, a day cathlon against the best and brightest from to honor the high office and those individuals f other country high schools on Feb. 6. At the who have been given the honor by their fellow end of the day, Moorpark High's two teams citizens to hold it. And indeed, many who have SOCIAL SECURITY GUARANTEE bested all the rest, coming in first and second. held the office rank among our nation's great- INITIATIVE Now they are readying themselves to take est leaders. on last year's state championÐEl Camino But February 15th also marked the 179th birthday of another of our country's greatest SPEECH OF High School, which is the only school rated higher than Moorpark in the nation. leaders, one who never held high office, but HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Unfortunately, because of contest rules, only nonetheless changed our nation's history Moorpark's A team will be able to compete in through her relentless protests of inequality. OF TEXAS the state contest, even though the B team is That leader is Susan B. Anthony. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rated higher than many of the other contest- Susan B. Anthony is often remembered for ants. But rather than dwell on the unfortunate, her pioneering work in the cause of equal Tuesday, March 2, 1999 the B team members are rallying their A team rights for women. Her fierce opposition to slav- peers. These teen-agers are taking nothing for ery was a natural counterpart to her struggle Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, granted. For several weeks, the academic for women's rights. But as she fought to widen as we debate our respective positions on So- achievers have been studying at school until society's guarantee of equal rights to include cial Security, let us be mindful of a critical 10 p.m., then hitting a coffee shop or a stu- women, she also sought to widen this guaran- issue facing senior citizensÐthe prohibitively dent's home to study some more. tee for others, including unborn children. high cost of prescription drugs. Medicare is The fine students representing the A team As we mark her anniversary, let us honor the main source of health care for the elderly, are: Valerie Lake, Mitul Patel, Ari Shaw, Arturo Susan B. Anthony's endeavors which estab- yet it does not cover the cost of most prescrip- Barragan, Alexandra Dove, Rebecca lished a legacy for posterity. When she died in tion drugs. Wershba, John Ellis and Nick Lange. The B 1904 only four states granted suffrage to Many senior citizens live on a limited, fixed team is represented by Shanna Gibbs, Tiffany women. Fourteen years later the nineteenth income. The cost of prescription drugs is an Chou, Jennifer Lawrence, Shaun Berry, Tara amendment granted universal suffrage. Let us important issue because senior citizens are Hernandez, James Marlier, Charles continue her work toward a more equal and more likely to suffer from chronic long-term ill- Pomerantz and Jason Sweitzer. just society. nesses, such as diabetes, high blood pres- On a personal note, let me add that Ari f Shaw served as an intern in my office last sure, and Alzheimer's disease which require PROTECTING YOUTH AT WORK: year. The time he spent here apparently was medication. HEALTH, SAFETY AND DEVELOP- positive: He won a gold medal during the con- MENT OF WORKING CHILDREN Although prescription drugs are covered by test for a speech on his experiences. most private insurance, thirty-seven percent of Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE senior citizens do not have their own prescrip- me in congratulating the Moorpark High UNITED STATES tion drug coverage. The average senior citizen School Academic Decathlon Teams for their takes several medications a day (up to 30 pre- achievements to date, and in wishing the A HON. TOM LANTOS scriptions a year) and many of them pay for team great success in the state champion- OF CALIFORNIA their own medications out of pocket. ships. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senior citizens who cannot afford their f Thursday, March 4, 1999 medication may not fill them or may not take PRESTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, every five days the proper dosages which can endanger their a young person is killed on the job in this lives. Seniors who do not take their medication HON. BOB SCHAFFER country. Every 40 seconds a child is injured risk living in pain, being hospitalized, or even on the job. The occupational injury rate for death. OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children and teens is more than twice as high The cost of prescription drugs directly af- than it is for adults. These statistics are totally fects the health and welfare of the elderly. We Thursday, March 4, 1999 unacceptable for a civilized, advanced society cannot force our senior citizens to make a Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today like ours. On the eve of the 21st Century, this choice between buying food and buying their to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers situation is a national disgrace and it is totally medication. This should not be choice be- and parents of Preston Junior High School in unacceptable. tween life and death. We must offer plans to Colorado for their efforts to help the needy We must ensure that our children are safer reform the Medicare program that protect the during the holidays. I commend the facility of at work. Education and healthy development interests of our seniors. the school as well as all the students, parents are of primary importance during childhood CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E351 and adolescence. Working should develop a vote to their studies. While a job can promote tional Safety and Health Administration young person's character, not burden them self-esteem and teach discipline, working ex- regulations to cover all young people, no cessive hours takes too much away from matter where they work. with potentially lifelong ailments. Work should More broadly, the Labor Department help students excel in school, prepare them schoolÐacademic performance can suffer and should review regulations intended to pro- for a productive life and encourage their so does participation in extracurricular activi- tect employed youth from hazards in the healthy development. ties. ``Protecting Youth at Work'' found that workplace. Because of the many changes Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to young people who work more than twenty that have occurred in the U.S. economy and the alarming problems associated with child hours end up sacrificing sleep and exercise, society in the past 30 years, the federal gov- labor. I ask that a summary of an important and spend less time with their families, in ad- ernment needs to update and enhance these study recently released by the Board on Chil- dition to shortchanging their homework. Just regulations and adequately enforce the laws that cover children and adolescents at work. dren, Youth, and Families of the National Re- look at the facts. The amount of teenage work search Council and the Institute of Medicine is higher in the United States than in any other A NATIONAL NORM entitled ``Protecting Youth at Work'' be placed country in the industrialized world. Educators Work is a common part of the lives of many children and most adolescents in the in the RECORD. The National Research Coun- say that is part of the reason why American United States. In surveys, 80 percent of high cil is the nonprofit arm of the National Acad- students lag behind their foreign counterparts. school students interviewed say that they emy of Sciences and Engineering. The report As policy makers, it is time for us to carefully have held jobs sometime during their high was presented to Members of Congress and weigh the benefits of a job against the toll ex- school years. their staffs last week at a briefing sponsored cessive or unsafe work can take on a child's Working has a broad mix of positive and by our esteemed colleague, Representative academic performance and healthy develop- negative effects on young people. It provides ment. them with valuable lessons about respon- MARTIN MEEHAN. sibility, punctuality, dealing with people, Mr. Speaker, ``Protecting Youth at Work'' is Mr. Speaker, my legislation, ``The Young and money management, while increasing the product of a blue-ribbon panel of experts American Workers' Bill of Rights Act,'' which I their self-esteem and helping them become selected to represent a broad range of exper- introduced in the last Congress and which I independent and skilled. tise in areas relating to child development, in- will be reintroducing again soon in this Con- But the workplace also can be dangerous. cluding adolescent social and biological devel- gress, reflects the problems and conclusions Work-related injuries send tens of thousands opment, public agency programs and practice, discussed in ``Protecting Youth at Work.'' This of children and adolescents to hospital emer- comprehensive domestic child labor law re- gency rooms annually. Hundreds of these law, economics, sociology, psychology, occu- young people require hospitalization, and at pational medicine and rural health programs. form bill addresses two major aspects of child least 70 die of work-related injuries every The committee laid down four general guiding labor: the deaths and serious injuries suffered year. The rate of injuries per hour worked is principles for protecting youth at work. First, by young workers in the workplace and the almost twice as high for children and adoles- education and development are of primary im- negative impact the working excessive hours cents, in part because of their inexperience portance during the formative years of child- during the school year can have on a youth's and lack of training. The workplaces with hood and adolescence and although work can education and academic performance. the most injuries for young workers are re- contribute to these goals, it should never be Specifically, ``The Young American Workers' tail stores and restaurants, manufacturing Bill of Rights Act'' proposes new sanctions for and construction, the public sector, and agri- undertaken in ways that compromise edu- culture. Furthermore, an unknown number cation or development. Second, the formative willful violations of child labors laws that result of young workers are exposed to toxic or car- and malleable nature of childhood and adoles- in the death or serious bodily injury to a child, cinogenic substances, which may cause ill- cence requires a higher standard of protection strengthening existing limitations of the num- nesses many years later. for young workers than that accorded to adult ber of hours children under 18 can work while ‘‘High-intensity work’’—generally defined workers. Third, businesses that employ young school is in session, protection for children as more than 20 hours per week—is associ- under the age of 14 who are migrant or sea- ated with additional negative consequences workers assume a higher level of social obli- for adolescents, ranging from less time spent gation which should be reflected in the expec- sonal workers working in agriculture (except in with families and a lack of sleep to sub- tations of society as well as in public policy. the case of children of family farmers), requir- stance abuse and minor deviance like theft And finally, everyone under 18 years of age ing better record keeping and reporting of and aggression. has the right to be protected from hazardous child labor violations, and specifying that mi- PROTECTING EMPLOYED YOUTH work, excessive work hours, and unsafe or nors may not use or clean certain types of The legal and regulatory provisions devel- unhealthy work environments, regardless of hazardous equipment or engage in certain oped years ago to protect employed youth do size of the enterprise in which he or she is hazardous occupations, such as poultry proc- not reflect today’s work hazards or impor- employed, his or her relationship to the em- essing and handling pesticides. Mr. Speaker, tant changes in rates of school attendance ployer, or the sector of the economy in which the aim of this legislation is to ensure that the and employment. For example, exempting job opportunities for America's youth are 16- and 17-year-olds from limitations on the enterprise operates. working hours was reasonable when most of ``Protecting Youth at Work'' urges Congress meaningful, safe and healthy, not to discour- them had left school and were earning to authorize the US Department of Labor to age children from working. money for their families; now that the vast limit the hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can I urge my colleagues to carefully review majority remain in school, this exemption work (limits already exist for children under the ``Protecting Youth at Work'' and to join me in no longer makes sense. age of 16), eliminate child labor exemptions supporting the enactment of meaningful child Other rules and regulations regarding and exceptions in our labor laws which do not labor law reform legislation during this Con- working youth also need to be updated. The gress. Department of Labor should work with the protect children working in the agricultural sec- National Institute for Occupational Safety tor, and allocate more resources to reducing PROTECTING YOUTH AT WORK and Health (NIOSH) to review periodically and eliminating the startling disparity of inju- Congress should authorize the U.S. Depart- the rules that define which jobs are too haz- ries and deaths among workers under the age ment of Labor to limit the number of hours ardous for workers under the age of 18. Steps of 18 as compared to that of adults. that all youths under the age of 18 can work to eliminate outdated regulations, strength- Mr. Speaker, our child labor laws should during the school year. The jobs held by chil- en inadequate ones, and develop additional take into account changes in the modern dren and adolescents in the United States restrictions or safeguards to address new workforce. For example, working during the should not interfere with the educational op- technologies and working conditions should portunities and healthy development they be based on research provided by NIOSH. school year has become much more common- need to thrive later in life. Many of the industries that employ large place among America's youth over the past Congress also should eliminate current dis- numbers of children have high injury rates decadesÐfewer than 5% of students held tinctions in child labor laws between agri- for workers of all ages, but young workers school-year jobs before 1950. In the 1990's, cultural and nonagricultural employment, often do not receive appropriate health and half of 16- and 17-year-olds work during the says a committee of the National Research safety training. The developing physical, school year and 80% of all students have a Council and Institute of Medicine in its re- cognitive, and emotional characteristics of job at some point during the school year while port Protecting Youth at Work: Health, adolescents—along with their inexperience— they are in high school. ``Protecting Youth at Safety, and Development of Working Chil- should be considered in understanding the dren and Adolescents in the United States. risks they face and in designing job training Work'' found that more children are working In addition, because of the hazardous nature for them. Issues that need particular atten- more hours than ever before in our nation's of many agricultural jobs—such as working tion are the exposures of working youth to history. with heavy equipment and around dangerous pesticides and other toxic substances and the Mr. Speaker, more and more American chil- chemicals—Congress should examine the ef- adequacy for young workers of state work- dren don't have enough time or energy to de- fects and feasibility of extending Occupa- ers’ compensation systems. E352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 EDUCATION lions of taxpayer dollars on things which are Add to his civic efforts Greeley city council- A national initiative, spearheaded by ineffective and simply unnecessary. man, chair of the Greeley Planning Commis- NIOSH, could promote understanding of safe- I have heard many stories from Federal em- sion, and current chairman of the Greeley ty hazards in the workplace and the protec- ployees about the pressure to spend all of the Water and Sewer Board. Politically, he has tions to which employed youth are entitled money they have been appropriated for a been a hard working leader in the Republican by law. Regional resource centers and com- munity partnerships could provide assist- given fiscal year. Agency administrators know Party, chairing campaigns for many successful ance to schools, parents, employers, govern- that if they have a surplus at the end of the Republican local, state and gubernatorial can- ment agencies, and youth. fiscal year, it is likely that their budgets will be didates, and Hank Brown and Bill Armstrong. Employers who provide healthy, safe, and cut the following year. Born and raised in Nebraska, Dick served in beneficial workplaces for young people That is why I have decided to introduce leg- the U.S. Army during World War II and grad- should be recognized. The secretary of labor islation to address this problem. This bill will uated from the University of Northern Colo- should convene a prestigious group to de- allow Government agencies to keep half of velop criteria for designating ‘‘commendable rado before becoming a successful business- any unspent administrative funds. This money man. He first worked for the Professional Fi- workplaces for youth.’’ Local organizations can then be used to pay for employee bo- then could use these criteria to identify ex- nance Company, ending up owning it and emplary employers. nuses. The remaining half would be returned Northern Colorado Credit Bureau. Counted to the Treasury for the purpose of reducing BETTER INFORMATION amongst his greatest successes is his family. the national debt. Although a combination of federal, state, Married to Irene for 50 years, they are the par- and local data sources provides a fair My bill rewards fiscal responsibility by giving ents of three children and grandparents to amount of information about working teen- employees a direct benefit for saving taxpayer seven children. dollars. At the same time, it will address one agers, significant information gaps remain. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I ask NIOSH needs to develop and implement, with of the biggest problems facing our countryÐ my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to other federal agencies, a comprehensive plan the national debt. I think this is an important for monitoring the injuries, illnesses, and step toward restoring the financial security of Dick Boettcher upon his receipt of the 1999 hazards experienced by workers under age 18. our Nation. Weld Distinguished Citizen award. He is truly a role model for not only his children, but also The Bureau of Labor Statistics should rou- f tinely collect and publicly report data on the for all those whose lives he has touched employment of young people age 14 and TRIBUTE TO DICK BOETTCHER through life-long dedication to the Boy Scouts older. In addition, these and other federal of America. This world is a better place be- agencies should conduct research in several cause of Dick's ``doing a good turn daily.'' critical areas, including the employment of HON. BOB SCHAFFER children under age 14 and the most effective OF COLORADO f strategies to protect youth in the workplace. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Thursday, March 4, 1999 THE WORKPLACE PRESERVATION TRIBUTE TO MAYOR THOMAS A. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ACT EGAN to pay tribute to Mr. Dick Boettcher who is rec- ognized by the Longs Peak Council of the Boy HON. HENRY BONILLA HON. BILL LUTHER Scouts as the 1999 Weld Distinguished Citi- zen of the Year. OF TEXAS OF MINNESOTA Dick, who wears a badge on his lapel say- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing, ``Do a good turn daily,'' learned this motto Thursday, March 4, 1999 as a Boy Scout 50 year ago. Taking that Thursday, March 4, 1999 Mr. LUTHER. Mr. Speaker, I come before motto to heart, he has served the Greeley Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the House today to honor a devoted public community well for five decades, but probably support of The Workplace Preservation Act. servant, Thomas E. Egan of Eagan, MN. After his greatest passion has been for the Boy This bill forces OSHA live up to its promises twenty distinguished years as council member Scouts. Believing the most admirable people of protecting workers. Despite its claims to the and Mayor of Eagan, Tom recently decided to in scouting are the scout masters, he says, contrary, OSHA's recently proposed retire from public service. Although his leader- ``Anyone who has been a scout master is an ergonomics regulation is not aimed at protect- ship will be greatly missed, Tom's legacy is honorable man. They're like a boy's second ing workers, it's aimed at protecting bureau- the shared sense of community and respon- father. They're even first fathers to some crats. kids.'' sibility that Eagan residents will carry into the Most people would agree that it is impos- Living the character traits of a scout, ``Trust- new millennium. sible to treat an ailment when you do not worthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, Tom also served a successful tenure as know what the ailment is. But that is exactly thrifty, brave, clean and reverent,'' Dick has President of the National Organization to In- what OSHA is doing. Scientific and medical served as the President of Longs Peak Coun- sure a Sound-Controlled Environment (NOISE) experts do not know what causes repetitive cil; Area President; Executive Committee where he was a tireless advocate of airport stress injuries, much less how to treat them. MemberÐNorth Central Region and formed noise mitigation. Tom's dedication to airport That is why the National Academy of Sciences the Western United States Region; Regional noise reduction helped communities and citi- has agreed to study the issue of repetitive Vice President; Vice President ProgramsÐ zens nationwide address the adverse effects stress injuries and any possible link they may Western U.S. Region; Camp Leader at numer- of increased noise pollution. have to the workplace. On behalf of these communities and citi- ous National Jamborees; Advisory memberÐ zens, especially his constituents in Eagan, 1986 National Jamboree; Division and West- Once this panel of experts concludes its MN, we greatly appreciate all of Tom's con- ern Region ChiefÐNational Jamboree; United studiesÐthen, and only thenÐwill the Federal tributions and efforts, and we wish him all the Nations Environmental UnitÐ1991 World Jam- Government be able to fully examine this best in his future endeavors. boree, Seoul Korea; and winner of the Silver issue. How can the Federal Government effec- tively regulate a situation that the experts do f Beaver Award and Silver Antelope Award. Dick has also received numerous civic and not understand? Apparently, OSHA thinks it A BILL TO HELP REDUCE WASTE- professional awards, and served as organizer knows better than the medical and scientific FUL GOVERNMENT SPENDING and President of the United Way of Weld experts. County, past President of Greeley Phil- Despite the fact that the physicians and sci- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. harmonic Board; past President and current entists do not fully understand the issue of OF TENNESSEE director of North Colorado Medical Center ergonomics, despite the fact that the courts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foundation; Chairman of North Colorado Med- have ruled that OSHA is using junk scienceÐ ical Center Foundation's Four Million Dollar OSHA is moving full steam ahead toward Thursday, March 4, 1999 capital campaign; Large Gift Chairman of issuing one of the most sweeping labor laws Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I believe that Monfort Childrens' Clinic; past Chairman of in history. Instead of letting the scientists ex- one of the most serious problems facing our Flight for Life Golf Tournament and University amine the facts, OSHA is dictating its own country today is wasteful Government spend- of Northern Colorado Foundation; and past Di- agenda. American workers should not pay the ing. Each year our Government spends bil- rector of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce. price for OSHA's mistakes. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E353 REPORT ON THE OKLAHOMA CITY of Montana (MOM) was heavily devoted to tack on the MFB in 1983 more attention BOMBING Richard Wayne Snell. The newsletter called should have been given to a scenario of a Snell a ‘‘Patriot to be executed by the possible attack against the building on April Beast’’. MOM linked the execution date to 19, 1995. HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. the 1993 burning of the Branch Davidian 3. Further indications to a potential threat OF OHIO Complex in Waco, to the British attack on against the MFB should have been realized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lexington and Concord in 1776 and in typical due to the fact the James Ellison, a co- fashion of ignoring important facts to the conspirator with Snell in the 1983 plot had Thursday, March 4, 1999 shoot-out and subsequent standoff with taken up residence at Elohim City with Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, for the past Randy Weaver at Ruby Ridge, Idaho which which Snell has considerable linkage. Be- 6 years I have been examining the issue of actually began on August 21, 1992. MOM pro- cause the raid on Ellison’s compound had oc- security in Federal buildings. In the last two moted the idea of April 19th as being de- curred on April 19, 1985, ten years later, and Snell had been predicting a bombing, atten- Congresses I have introduced legislation to re- clared within the movement as ‘‘Militia Day’’. The newsletter also made the appeal tion was warranted by Federal authorities form and improve the Federal Protective Serv- that Snell would be executed unless some ac- regarding the possibility of an attack. There ice. As part of this effort, I have closely exam- tion was taken. was a failure in the mechanism for timely ined the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred Compounding the Snell execution sched- and functional communications between P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, uled for the same day as the bombing was Federal agencies. Oklahoma. the fact that just two years earlier the 4. Strangers in GSA uniforms in the build- For the past 2 years my efforts have been standoff at the Branch Davidian Complex in ing on April 18 and 19, 1995 would have had a assisted by a private citizen, Mr. John Waco, Texas ended in a deadly fire on April higher probability of detection had there been a sufficient security force present in Culbertson. Mr. Culbertson recently completed 19, 1993. This fire had become a rallying point for groups opposed to the Federal govern- the building in 1995. These occurrences while a detailed report for my office on the physical ment. The FBI issued an advisory to the FPS not totally remedied by human presence can security deficiencies of the Murrah Building. on February 7, 1995 regarding a planned dem- be significantly reduced if the subjects in Mr. Culbertson also prepared an excellent re- onstration on February 28, 1995 by the DC question were part of an operation to plant port summary which I would like to insert in committee for Waco Justice, the date of the explosives within the building or provide re- the RECORD. I want to emphasize that Mr. initial BATF raid that precipitated the connaissance, it is highly likely that such an Culbertson is a private citizen and that he pre- standoff. The GSA has stated no warning of operation would not be attempted if suffi- pared the report at his own expense. potential threats was received from the FBI cient human security presence were main- tained. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Culbertson's report in- although the FBI was cognizant of the Snell execution. 5. Proper classification of the building cludes some disturbing revelations about se- Certain events that took place in the week itself may have resulted in increased secu- curity lapses in Oklahoma City on the day of prior to the bombing were either left not in- rity measures such as video surveillance and the bombing. I am deeply concerned that un- vestigated or occurred because there was no increased human presence that could have less swift action is taken to reform and up- mechanism in place to investigate or prevent detected the possibility of a plot against the grade the Federal Protective Service, there them. These events are highly suspicious and building. Certainly enhanced security meas- will be another tragic bombing of a federal could have a connection to the bombing ures would have made the building a less at- building. itself. tractive soft target for terrorism. Numerous witnesses have reported seeing 6. Proper classification of the building may I urge my colleagues to read the report and three individuals in the parking garage of have resulted in better protective features to cosponsor my legislation, H.R. 809, the the MFB on Friday April 14, 1995, acting in a particularly in the case of retrofit items. Federal Protective Service Reform Act. suspicious manner with suspicious objects in Protective features including glass protec- DEADLY FAILURES—PHYSICAL SECURITY DEFI- their possession. A significant item is that tion, internal security measures and traffic CIENCIES OF THE ALFRED P. MURRAH FED- they had a set of ‘‘E’’ sized sheets which is management certainly could have been a ERAL BUILDING, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA- consistent with the size of the building plans mitigating factor in the reduction of fatali- HOMA—SPECIAL REPORT SUMMARY for the MFB. ties, injuries and damage resulting from the A witness who was employed in the build- attack on April 19, 1995. This report has been prepared by John ing reported encountering a male subject on Culbertson for the Honorable James A. Trafi- RECOMMENDATIONS April 18, 1995 wearing a GSA uniform. The cant Jr. as a follow up report to the ‘‘Back- 1. Existing classification criteria seems witness noticed the subject because he was ground Briefing, Building Specific Security adequate but is unevenly applied, most like- not one of the building regulars and seemed Deficiencies’’ white paper prepared at the re- ly to poor management and budgetary con- out of place. A May 24, 1997 story in the quest of the office of the Honorable James A. siderations. The FPS should have the lead in Rocky Mountain News by Kevin Flynn re- Traficant Jr. and dated June 3, 1998. investigating and identifying building secu- counts how a guard who happened to be at This report will detail specific failures in rity level using existing criteria. Classifica- the MFB on the afternoon of April 18, 1995 the security review and operations of the tion efforts should be free of constraints witnesses what may have been a test run for Murrah Federal Building (MFB) that could such as budgetary concerns when an inves- the bombing, a large truck pulled up in front have led to it’s selection as a target and sub- tigation and determination effort is being of the MFB in the area that McVeigh parked sequent bombing on April 19, 1995. Further conducted. If after determinations are made his truck. Three individuals exited the truck details of the analysis regarding the bombing budgetary concerns are warranted, solutions in a hasty fashion and ran across the street. and the MFB will be the subject of other re- should sought such as locating high risk ten- Several minutes later they returned to the ports. ant agencies together or the exploration of truck and left. A February 21, 1995 Physical Security Sur- site specific cost effective technological so- On the morning of April 19, 1995 a witness vey incorrectly classified the building as a lutions. In order to carry out this mission entering the building encountered the same level III building. The correct classification the FPS should have stand alone status subject as the day before on his way out of was level IV based upon United States De- within the GSA framework and should be a the building in a hurried manner. Once again partment of Justice Criteria. The Oklahoma full fledged law enforcement agency with in- the subject had a GSA uniform shirt on but City Fire Department has published data vestigative capabilities. in this case was accompanied by another in- which would have classified the building as a 2. The value of a human presence should dividual. level IV building. The Federal Protective not be discounted, the addition of dedicated Service in a post bombing publication listed CONCLUSIONS security personnel employed by the Federal the building as a security level IV building. 1. In the context of events leading up to government as opposed to contract guards Because the building had been the target of the bombing of the MFB, it appears that should be implemented as quickly as pos- previous bombing attempts, and Richard Federal officials should have been at a high- sible. The ability to investigate and make Wayne Snell, a person involved in the plan- er state of alert for a potential threat, how- quick determinations is of supreme impor- ning of one of these plots was scheduled for ever it also appears that there was no mech- tance in the protection of Federal Employ- execution on the day of the bombing. Rich- anism clearly defined to disseminate impor- ees. ard Wayne Snell is an Aryan National figure- tant information. 3. Security personnel should have clear head who was executed in the state of Ar- 2. Given the precautions taken by Arkan- lines of authority and adequate training for kansas on April 19, 1995 for the murder of sas officials with respect to the execution of the task of providing security to Federal fa- Lewis Bryant, an Arkansas State Trooper of Richard Wayne Snell, and his particular his- cilities without infringing on the rights of African American descent. Snell had with tory of violence, Federal Agencies should the citizens they are charged with protect- James Ellison the leader of the group known have been more aware of a potential threat ing. as the Covenant, Sword and Arm of the Lord, against the MFB. Certainly the fact that the 4. Attention should be placed on developing planned to bomb the MFB in 1983. militia community was highly involved in methodologies for security personnel to pro- The March, 1995 issue of ‘‘Taking Aim’’ the the opposition of the execution of Snell, and vide protective services without giving a for- monthly newsletter published by the Militia given his specific history of planning an at- tress like appearance to Federal facilities. E354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 Federal facilities are the property of the look forward to continuing to address the TRIBUTE TO LEWIS ENTZ American people and they should be as open needs of Oregonians with my votes in the and accessible as possible to them. House of Representatives. 5. Methods of intelligence sharing should HON. SCOTT McINNIS be strengthened between Federal agencies, OF COLORADO f state agencies and local officials with re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spect to data that may be important to the Thursday, March 4, 1999 security of a Federal facility. Because BAUDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL threats against federal facilities will in most Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to all cases involve peripheral threats and risk take a moment to recognize the career of one to local jurisdictions, there should be a HON. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado's leading statesman over the past mechanism to share intelligence data and OF COLORADO two decades, state Representative Lewis Entz. other cooperative efforts with these officials In doing so, I would like to honor this individ- in a timely manner. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ual who, for so many years, has exemplified f Thursday, March 4, 1999 the notion of public service and civic duty. Now retired from the Colorado House of Rep- PEACE CORPS ACT Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today resentatives, it is clear that Representative AUTHORIZATION to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- Entz's dynamic leadership in the Colorado ers, and parents of Bauder Elementary School General Assembly will be greatly missed and SPEECH OF in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy difficult to replace. HON. GREG WALDEN during the holidays. I commend the faculty of Elected to the Colorado House of Rep- Bauder, as well as all the students, parents OF OREGON resentatives in 1982Ða seat he would hold and individuals who contributed to this special IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES until 1998, Representative Entz rose quickly to canned food drive. Their selfless dedication positions of great influence within the House. Wednesday, March 3, 1999 has provided warmth, comfort, and happiness In 1989, Representative Entz was named The House in Committee of the Whole to families in Colorado. That the school pro- Chairman of the House Local Government House on the State of the Union had under duced 4,600 cans of food, books, gift certifi- committee which he would chair until 1994. consideration the bill (H.R. 669) to amend the cates, and toys for the benefit of local families While serving in the General Assembly, Rep- Peace Corps Act to authorize appropriations is testament to the true meaning of the spirit resentative Entz was best known for his tire- for fiscal years 2000 through 2003 to carry out of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let us remem- less work on natural resource, agricultural and that Act, and for other purposes: ber, as these good people have, that the holi- local government issues. I feel privileged to Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Chairman, I day season is one of giving, one of joy, and have had the opportunity to work closely with would like to explain why I joined 89 of my one of hope. Let this example during the holi- him on many of these and other issues. colleagues from both parties in voting against days, be a beacon to us all throughout the The number of honors and distinctions that the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act. But first, year. Representative Entz earned during his years let me say that I did not vote against this bill of outstanding service are too numerous to because I oppose the noble function that the f list, and too few to do justice to his contribu- Peace Corps serves. I have the utmost re- tions to the state of Colorado. spect for this program, and for the people who STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE 1998 marked the end of Representative choose to give two years of their lives to help PORTABILITY PROTECTION ACT Entz's tenure in elected office and the state of others. Furthermore, I recognize the suc- OF 1999 Colorado is worse off in his absence. Mr. cesses the Peace Corps has had in helping Speaker, there are few people in Colorado's impoverished, struggling communities gain a proud history who have served as selflessly foothold in the modern world. HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO and distinguishedly as did Representative I voted against passage of the Peace Corps OF ILLINOIS Entz. His career embodied the citizen-legisla- Reauthorization Act because I don't believe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tor ideal and was a model that every official in that authorizing a substantial increase in funds elected office, including myself, should seek to for this program is the best use of federal Thursday, March 4, 1999 emulate. The citizens of Colorado owe Rep- money at this point. This bill will increase Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentative Entz a debt of gratitude and I wish funding for the Peace Corps from $241 million introduce the Student Health Insurance Port- him well in his well-deserved retirement. this year to $365 million in 2003, an increase ability Protection Act of 1999. f of 51 percent. Because I recognize the value In 1996 we made great strides in passing WE WANT THE BEST FOR OUR of the Peace Corps, I would have voted for a the Kennedy-Kassebaum Health Insurance CHILDREN measure that reauthorizes the Peace Corps at Portability Protection Act. However, 14.3 mil- the existing funding level, or at a level that lion college students covered by health insur- provides for a small increase to account for in- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES ance plans sponsored by their college or uni- flation. I believe that a major increase in fund- OF OHIO versity are not covered under last year's ing for a program such as the Peace Corps is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health provisions. It is essential for college unwise at a time when the federal government Thursday, March 4, 1999 students to fall under these provisions. continues to cut Medicare funding for rural Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise My bill requires college-sponsored health hospitals and patients and the U.S. Forest today to speak to the issue of school construc- plans to be portable and exclude long pre-ex- Service is unable to protect our nation's fed- tion. Education is one area we cannot short- isting condition waiting periods. College-spon- eral forests from catastrophic wildfires and de- change. It has been statistically proven and sored plans will be considered as group plans structive beetle infestations. exhaustively mentioned in this Chamber that and allow students to go from college-spon- While the additional Peace Corps authoriza- children learn better in smaller classes. tion is small, relative to other outlays by the sored plans to work-sponsored plans without It has also been proven that children need federal government, we must be careful to loss of coverage due to a pre-existing condi- access to technology and other resources to prioritize our spending to direct it toward those tion. Students will also be eligible for another be successful. One way to do that is to build programs that benefit Americans who need school's health plan when transferring from areas that are reflective of these technological assistance. Many Members of Congress, as university to university. This bill takes an im- developments and trendsÐnew schools. well as the President, have committed them- portant step in ensuring health care coverage I respect the fact that my colleagues on the selves to saving Social Security and Medicare. for our country's college students at no extra other side of the aisle agree that new schools These efforts will require substantial invest- cost to the taxpayer. are an important key to education. It is unfor- ments, and we must be prudent with our I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting tunate that those same people have spent 4 spending now so we can fulfill our obligation this bill and ensuring health care for our Na- years blocking all significant school mod- to current and future retirees. tion's college students. Give them the health ernization initiatives. I believe that my vote was the right choice care they need to enter the workforce. Do not The Archer proposal would only give limited in my efforts to help my constituents solve the leave college students out of health care re- assistance to schools and targets the districts serious problems they face every day, and I form. that need this assistance the least. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E355 We have all heard the stories of classes rate of 22 percent, putting the firm first among all of my colleagues in offering my congratula- being held in spaces not intended as class- its competitors. Equally significant has been tions on their being recognized as the ``Irish- rooms. Students are being taught in trailers, Mike's emphasis on recruiting and retaining women of the Year'' by the Emerald Society of gyms, lunchrooms, and closets. talented professionalÐespecially capable the New York City Board of Education. Statistics show there is a national school in- women. That initiative, along with other cre- f frastructure backlog of needed repair totaling ative incentives has earned D&T national rec- INVESTMENT IN WOMEN’S HEALTH $112 billion. We now know that nearly one- ognition and the #8 position on Fortune's list ACT OF 1999 third of all schools are in need of extensive re- of best places to work. pair or replacement. Mike has also been active in promoting wor- As this need for school repair continues to thy causes. Most recently, he served as the HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE mount so does the pressure on our students Chairman of the Board of Governors of the OF HAWAII to succeed and compete with their peers inter- United Way of America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationally. As one of the few accountants currently Thursday, March 4, 1999 To level the playing field we must provide serving in Congress, I commend Mike on his Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise our students with the tools of success. They many accomplishments, which have earned today to re-introduce the Investment in Wom- need computers with access to the Internet, him the respect and admiration of so many in en's Health Act. I am re-introducing this bill smaller classes, well-trained teachers, and the profession. I wish him, his wife Mary Anne, with Congresswoman Mary Bono and the sup- modern schools. We should never again hear and their three children my sincerest best port of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, tales of learning in closets or trailers in parking wishes. the College of American Pathologists, and the lots. f American Society of Clinical Pathologists. We have the opportunity in this Congress to Last year, Dr. James Navin from Straub HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- help our future. Mr. Speaker, I hope that we Hospital visited my office to alert me to a very MENTS OF DR. GERALDINE M. can enact meaningful legislation that will give serious inequity in the pap smear reimburse- CHAPEY AND DR. GERALDINE D. American children a chance to soar. ment rate in Hawaii. Health insurers in Hawaii CHAPEY In closing I ask: had apparently taken a cue from the Health We want the best for our children, the best Care Financing Administration (HCFA) and for our country, and the best for our future. HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER lowered their pap smear reimbursement rate. Why then do we not get our house, or school OF NEW YORK Under this lower rate, the local laboratories house, in order? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would lose a significant amount of money on f Thursday, March 4, 1999 each screening. In fact, the reimbursement rate was low enough to force the laboratories CACHE LAPOUDRE ELEMENTARY Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to consider getting out of the business com- SCHOOL join the members of the Emerald Society of pletely. Fortunately, the laboratories were able the New York City Board of Education in hon- to convince the health insurers of the need for HON. BOB SCHAFFER oring and saluting the accomplishments of increased reimbursement. The laboratories Hon. Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey and her daugh- OF COLORADO were then compensated with a break even re- ter, Dr. Geraldine D. Chapey on the occasion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imbursement rate for the pap smears. of their Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance. Thursday, March 4, 1999 I soon found out that the low reimbursement Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey possesses a rate is not only a problem in Hawaii, but Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today wealth of administrative and teaching experi- across the entire United States. The low rate to pay humble tribute to the students, teachers ence and serves as a leader in the field of of Medicare reimbursement for pap smears and parents of Cache La Poudre Elementary education not only in New York City, but has an impact on the rates paid by third party School in Colorado for their efforts to help the throughout the United States. Her research in payers who peg their payments on what the needy during the holidays. I commend the fac- gifted education, communications, administra- government pays. ulty of the school as well as all the students, tion, supervision, business partnerships, and To address the deficiency, I introduced leg- parents, and individuals who contributed to special education has been widely published islation last year to raise HCFA's reimburse- their special canned food drive. Their selfless and she is the editor of the national refereed ment rate for pap smears. Due to wide spread dedication has provided warmth, comfort, and journal, Leadership in Education. Her contribu- support, progress on this issue was made with happiness to families in Colorado. That the tions to our community are not limited to the the inclusion of report language in the Omni- school produced so much from their food drive field of education, however: she is the founder bus bill for fiscal year 1999 urging HCFA to for the benefit of local families through the and chairperson of the community based Trin- use its existing statutory authority to raise the Salvation Army is testament to the true mean- ity Senior Services, an organization that raises reimbursement rate by administrative action. ing of the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. money to provide services to over 1,500 sen- Unfortunately, the reimbursement rate has Let us remember, as these good people have, ior citizens. She has also served for 9 years not increased and the time table for any that the holiday season is one of giving, one as a member of the Board of Outreach change is unclear. In order to rectify this situa- of joy, and one of hope. Let the children's ex- Project, a rehabilitation program for children tion, my legislation defines the date for an in- ample during the holidays be a beacon to us ages 8 to 16, with alcohol and drug problems. crease in the pap smear reimbursement rate all throughout the year. Dr. Geraldine D. Chapey's accomplishments and sets the rate at the national average for f rival those of her mother. She is currently a production costs. For women in Hawaii and member of the NY State Board of Regents the rest of the nation, this means we can as- TRIBUTE TO J. MICHAEL COOK and of School Board 27. She presently serves sure their access to reliable and timely pap on the Governor's Advisory Council and on smear results. HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. the Board of Directors of the Association of Everyone knows that pap smears save OF FLORIDA Teachers of New York. For her significant con- lives. With annual screening, the chance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributions to education, she has received a developing cervical cancer can be reduced to number of honors including Woman of the less than 1%. Over the last 40 years, the inci- Thursday, March 4, 1999 Year and Educator of the Year. Because of dence of invasive cervical cancer has de- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay her achievements and her strong commitment creased significantly due to early detection ef- tribute to J. Michael Cook, who is stepping to quality and innovative education, Dr. forts. Still, an estimated 13,700 new cases of down as chairman and chief executive officer Chapey has been invited to serve on task invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in of Deloitte & Touche, one of the world's larg- forces and committees for the United States 1998, and 4,900 women will die of the dis- est professional services firms. and New York Departments of Education. ease. Screening for cervical cancer allows Mike has led D&T since 1989, making him The distinguished Doctors Chapey have doctors to catch the disease in its early stages the longest-standing chief executive of all the long been known as innovators and beacons and save a life. A 70 percent decline in deaths Big Five accounting and consulting firms. Dur- of good will to all those they come into con- due to cervical cancer in the last 50 years can ing his tenure, the firm has experienced phe- tact. In recognition of their many accomplish- be directly attributed to pap smears. nomenal growth. Today, D&T has revenues of ments on behalf of my constituents and the An adequate pap smear reimbursement more than $9 billion and an annual growth people of our country, I am sure I speak for level demonstrates respect for the women and E356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 4, 1999 families who benefit from a timely and accu- government implicitly condones this illegal ac- port of the program and his dedication to the rate annual pap smear. I am anxious to con- tivity. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility California grape industry. tinue the work we have begun with HCFA and to rise up and fight against the use and Dan Malcolm grew up on a family farm near am counting on my colleagues support for the spread of drugs everywhere we can. We Sanger, California, where he gained a strong Investment in Women's Health Act of 1999. should start by making it harder, not easier to respect for agriculture. As a young man, he f practice this deadly habit. This bipartisan, became interested in politics and agricultural common sense legislation will reaffirm the fed- education, which led him to become owner, BLEVINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL eral government's commitment to the war on publisher, and editor of the fastest growing ag- drugs. ricultural publishing company in the Western HON. BOB SCHAFFER While supporters of these dangerous pro- United States. In 1992, Dan founded Malcolm OF COLORADO grams can overlook the damage they do to Media Ag Publishing in Clovis, California. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our communities and our children simply be- first publication he and his wife Monica formed cause they believe they serve a public health to help expand awareness of agriculture was Thursday, March 4, 1999 interest, the medical evidence is simply not American Vineyard, which was first published Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today there. Studies have shown that addicts who in early 1992. In just two short years American to pay humble tribute to the students, teach- use needle exchange programs are more like- Vineyard became the highest circulated grape ers, and parents of Blevins Junior High School ly to contract HIV or other blood-borne vi- industry publication in the state. In 1995 Amer- in Colorado for their efforts to help the needy ruses. A recent study published in the Amer- ican Vineyard became the most requested during the holidays. I commend the faculty of ican Journal of Epidemiology concluded that grape industry publication in the United States Blevins as well as all the students, parents, there was no indication that needle exchanges with over 10,000 readers. Today Malcolm con- and individuals who contributed to their special protected against blood-borne infections. In tinues to support agricultural education canned food drive. Their selfless dedication fact, the study concluded, ``there was no indi- through scholarships to viticulture, and has provided warmth, comfort, and happiness cation of a protective effect of syringe ex- enology students throughout California. to families in Colorado. That the school pro- change against HBV or HCV infection. Indeed, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate duced 5,500 cans of food and warm clothing highest incidence of infection occurred among Dan Malcolm, recipient of The Viticulture and for the benefit of local families through the current users of the exchange, even after ad- Enology Research Center Award. Dan has Salvation Army is testament to the true mean- justing for confounding variables.'' been a vital part of the California grape indus- ing of the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. Mr. Speaker, when the President unveiled try. I urge all my colleagues to join me in wish- Let us remember, as these good people have, his anti-drug strategy, Vice-President Gore ing Dan Malcolm many years of continued that the holiday season is one of giving, one stated, ``We must mount an all-out effort to success. of joy, and one of hope. Let this example dur- banish crime, drugs and disorder and hope- f ing the holidays be a beacon to us all through- lessness from our streets once and for all.'' out the year. Yet, in the words of the President's own Na- TRIBUTE TO BRUCE A. BEAM f tional Drug Czar, General Barry McCaffrey, ``these programs are magnets for all social HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION illsÐpulling in crime, violence, addicts, pros- OF NEW YORK TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDS titution, dealers and gangs and driving out FROM BEING USED TO DEVELOP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope and opportunity.'' Mr. Speaker, we will NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Thursday, March 4, 1999 never banish crime, drugs, disorder and hope- lessness by providing those responsible for it Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BOB GOODLATTE with the tools of their trade. recognize the retirement of a giant in the en- OF VIRGINIA The United States government must never ergy industry, Captain Bruce A. Beam. Bruce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES give up on the war against the deadly drugs will retire from American Electric Power as Vice President of Governmental Affairs on Thursday, March 4, 1999 that continue to destroy our neighborhoods, our schools and so many of our families. We February 28th after 34 years of service. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today should not tell our children ``Don't do drugs,'' I have gotten to know Bruce from my serv- to introduce bipartisan legislation that will con- on the one hand, while giving them free nee- ice on the Commerce Committee. Beginning tinue the war on drugs by prohibiting federal dles to shoot up with the other. We need a na- with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 funds from being used to develop needle ex- tional drug control policy which emphasizes and through the Energy Policy Act of 1992 I change programs. These programs are harm- education, interdiction, prevention and treat- recognized Bruce as a source of accurate in- ful to communities and undermine our nation's mentÐNOT subsidies for addicts. formation and steadfast integrity. While we drug control efforts. Similar legislation over- I urge my colleagues to heed the advice of were not always on the same side on all the whelmingly passed the House last year with General McCaffrey and ensure that the federal issues, I knew that at the end of the day I broad bipartisan support. government is not in the business of subsidiz- could expect a smile and a kind word from Drug abuse continues to ravage our com- ing irresponsible, reckless and illegal behavior. Bruce, regardless of the outcome. munities, our schools and our children. Heroin The federal government should provide lead- Bruce first came to Washington in the early use is again on the rise. Unfortunately, thou- ership, NOT needles. 1970s as a commuter lobbyist from Roanoke, sands of children will inject hard core drugs f Virginia. In 1978 AEP decided that Bruce like heroin and cocaine for the first time this should establish a Washington office and after year, and many of them will not make it to CONGRATULATING DAN MALCOLM working out of his home for a while he settled adulthood. To deal with this problem, we must into some space on K Street. The impact of have a firm commitment by the federal gov- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH having Bruce in DC full time was extremely ernment to end the cycle of addiction and OF CALIFORNIA positive and as a result the AEP Board of abuse that destroys so many lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trustees elected Bruce Vice President of Gov- Not only are needle exchange programs in ernmental Affairs in 1981. conflict with federal law, but the results of Thursday, March 4, 1999 In addition to ably representing AEP in community-based needle exchange programs Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Washington Bruce continued in his service to have been disastrous. Needle exchange pro- today to congratulate Dan Malcolm, recipient the US Navy culminating in his appointment to grams result in towns with higher crime, of The Viticulture and Enology Research Cen- the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Advi- schools that are littered with used drug para- ter Award. Dan Malcolm has been a strong sory Committee. This important body provides phernalia, and neighborhoods that are supporter of the California grape industry for guidance to the CNO on a host of issues deal- magnets for drug addicts and the high-risk be- many years. ing with national security. Bruce's service to havior that accompany them. Each year at California State University, this group has been and continues to be on a Providing free hypodermic needles to ad- Fresno, an outstanding individual in the Cali- pro-bono basis. dicts so they can continue to inject illegal fornia grape industry is honored on Grape Although he will no longer be working the drugs sends a terrible message to our chil- Day. This year, The Viticulture and Enology halls of Congress for AEP full time, I know we drenÐthat Congress has given up on the fight Research Center proudly honored Dan Mal- will see Bruce around Washington. Two of his to stop illegal drug use and that the federal colm of Malcolm Media for his generous sup- children and three of his grandchildren live in CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E357 the greater Washington area so we know that MIAMI’S CEDARS MEDICAL CEN- RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN EN- ``Poppy'' won't be going far away for any ex- TER RANKED AMONG NATION’S TRIES OF SELF-TAPPING tended period of time. And I for one am happy BEST SCREWS about that, this way I can still get his goat when the Hokies have a bad day on the bas- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HON. CURT WELDON ketball court! OF FLORIDA OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 1999 TRIBUTE TO MRS. ELLA YON Thursday, March 4, 1999 STEVENSON Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Miami's own Cedars Medical Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Center for having been named one of the top I rise today to introduce legislation to provide HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN 100 hospitals for 1998 by the Health Care In- for the reliquidation for certain entries of self- OF SOUTH CAROLINA dustry Agency (HCIA) and William M. Mercer tapping screws and to correct an error of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Incorporated. omission made by the U.S. Customs Office in Thursday, March 4, 1999 For 38 years, Cedars Medical Center has Philadelphia, PA. provided top quality health care to the many In August of 1993, a customs broker in my Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to patients and residents of South Florida and, in district entered industrial screws for liquidation ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute fact, 1998 was the second consecutive year at the Port of Philadelphia under the Har- to Mrs. Ella Yon Stevenson of North, SC. On that Cedars Medical Center was ranked as a monized Tariff Schedule provision 7318.12, a Friday, March 5, I will join the community in national benchmark in an annual study entitled provision for wood screws. While the customs celebration of her 100th birthday. 100 Top Hospitals: Benchmark for Success. broker disagreed with the U.S. Customs Serv- Mrs. Stevenson was born in Orangeburg This annual study conducted by HCIA and ice's position to assess these screws under County in the town of Norway, SC on March Mercer's health care provider consulting prac- this provision, the broker did as directed to 17, 1899. She is the daughter of the late Glen tice identifies U.S. hospitals that deliver cost- minimize friction. The company believed at and Henrietta G. Yon. As a child, she at- efficient and highest quality medical care, and that time that the screws fit a different descrip- tended Norway Public Schools. Mrs. Steven- today South Florida is proud to pay tribute to tion and that a lower rate of duty applied. As son joined Bushy Pond Baptist Church of Nor- Cedars Medical Hospital for having been na- a result of the Customs' assessment, how- way, SC at a very early age. She enjoyed tionally recognized for its ability to always ex- ever, the rate of duty on the imported screws singing in the choir until her health prevented ceed the needs and expectations of their pa- more than doubled from 6.2 percent to 12.5 her from participating. She is strongly commit- tients and for continuing to commit itself to ex- percent. ted to her church and community. To this day, cellence. In 1996, the U.S. Court of International Mrs. Stevenson continually offers support to In addition to being nationally ranked in an Trade agreed with the customs broker and her neighbors, friends, and family. analysis of over 3,000 acute-care hospitals ruled that the U.S. Customs Service was in- Mrs. Stevenson cherishes her family. She across the country, Cedars Medical Center re- correct in its classification of the merchandise married the late George W. Stevenson. They ceived Mercury awards for its superior overall as a wood screw and that the importer was had four sons: George Stevenson, Jr., James performance in the specializations of ortho- due a refund. While the U.S. Customs Service Stevenson, Authur Stevenson, and Levern pedics and oncology, based on a new study of did pay a refund on some of the entries, a Stevenson (all deceased), and two unique 21 Miami area hospitals, released by Ameri- clerical error in their Philadelphia office pre- daughters, Clara Mae Stevenson Pough and ca's Health Network. vented several entries from coming properly Reather Bell Stevenson Pough. Mrs. Steven- I congratulate Steven D. Sonenreich, CEO before the court for judgment. As a result, son has 34 grandchildren, 50 great grand- of Cedars; John H. O'Neil, Jr., Chairman of those entries were not included in the report children, and 48 great-great grandchildren. the Board; Dr. Luis Pagan, Chief of Medical even though they are subject to the same rul- She currently resides with her daughter Staff, as well as every employee and member ing. Reather Bell in North, SC. of Cedars for their individual important and un- Please join me in recognizing Mrs. Ella Yon Mr. Speaker, I introduced this legislation last forgettable contributions and for their many year with the intention of including it in the Stevenson as she celebrates her 100th birth- sacrificial efforts that together enabled Cedars day. Miscellaneous Trade and Tariff Correction Act. Medical Center to be among the finest in our It is my understanding that it was not included country. f in that legislation in the last session because f it was opposed by the Customs Service which PERSONAL EXPLANATION cited that it posed an undue administrative PERSONAL EXPLANATION burden on them. Currently, Mr. Speaker, if you HON. JULIA CARSON do not include the interest on that money, the OF INDIANA HON. HAROLD ROGERS U.S. Customs Service has imposed $106,000 worth of burden on this local business even IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY though the court has ruled against them on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 4, 1999 this issue. Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Thursday, March 4, 1999 The U.S. Customs Service currently has ably absent on Wednesday, March 4, 1999, Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, on March 2, more than $100,000 that it simply has no right and as a result, missed rollcall votes 31 and 1999 I was unavoidably detained and was not to. With that in mind, I will look forward to hav- 32. Had I been present, I would have voted present for roll votes #29 and #30. Had I been ing this bill included in legislation to correct ``yes'' on rollcall vote 31 and ``yes'' on rollcall present, I would have voted aye on roll call similar problems, with the full support of the 32. vote #29 and aye on roll call vote #30. Administration.