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IN HONOR OF GEORGE STRYDIO grounds: was a union steelworker HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO and teacher before entering politics; AND CONGRESSMAN HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HOUGHTON was head of Corning Glass Works. JACK QUINN OF Yet, they are good friends who have rep- SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resented the working families in their districts Tuesday, December 7, 2004 well and with grace. HON. OF Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today In 2002, when a State redistricting plan pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor George Strydio for his support and posed to match these two men against each remarkable work in helping others who are liv- other, I think their statements at the time re- Friday, November 19, 2004 ing with cancer. Mr. Strydio was honored at flect their character and friendship: Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Bayonne Community Mental Health Cen- ‘‘In my heart, I don’t want to knock out Jack honor and pay tribute to my distinguished col- ter’s cocktail reception on October 27, 2004, in Quinn,’’ HOUGHTON said. ‘‘He’s an extraor- league from the State of New York, Congress- Bayonne, NJ. man AMO HOUGHTON. He is retiring after 18 dinary guy.’’ At the age of 67, Mr. Strydio underwent a years of esteemed public service as the Con- life-changing experience during a battle with ‘‘I hope it is not against my good friend, gressional Representative of the citizens of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer. Amo Houghton,’’ QUINN said. ‘‘If it is, I’ll just the 29th District of New York. Prior to his serv- After surviving chemotherapy, several cases of invite him to dinner, maybe take our wives, ice in the U.S. Congress, Representative pneumonia, and other health complications, in- and talk about what is best for the people of HOUGHTON was an established and well re- cluding learning how to walk again, he de- western New York.’’ spected businessman. A former CEO of a For- cided to channel his energy into helping others tune 500 company, Mr. HOUGHTON was able Through their committee posts, both mod- with the disease. He devoted two years to vis- to bring those skills to to the ben- iting cancer patients before determining that erate Members fought for the interests of New efit of the legislative process. His ability to he should establish his own support organiza- York State. work with both sides of the aisle made him an tion, which he named the Community Cancer As the former chairman of a Fortune 500 effective and powerful legislator. Known as a Support Group. company, AMO HOUGHTON understood how the moderate Republican and fiscal conservative, The group is a valuable resource consisting Federal Government could play a role in sus- Congressman HOUGHTON actively worked with of a team of people who reach out to offer taining and creating local businesses. As a a coalition of moderate Republicans to pursue support, encouragement, and hope to cancer senior member on the House Ways and meaningful budget reforms. Additionally, his- patients. The Community Cancer Support tory will record Mr. HOUGHTON as one of the Means Committee, Representative HOUGHTON Group holds monthly meetings and brings in early leaders driving reform of the Alternative guest speakers that address the educational, partnered with me to help create and maintain Minimum Tax. On behalf of the residents of psychological, spiritual, and medical needs of the wool duty relief program, which is credited the State of New York, I would like to thank its members. with stemming the loss of manufacturing jobs Representative HOUGHTON for his exceptional Mr. Strydio grew up in Bayonne and was an in the suit industry. Duty relief on imported service in the U.S. Congress. It has been a outstanding high school football and baseball wool suiting fabrics has proven critical to the pleasure to serve with him, and his presence player. At one time a catching prospect for the survival of Hickey-Freeman, a high-end suit among the New York delegation will be sorely Brooklyn Dodgers, Mr. Strydio shifted his manufacturer that has long operated in Roch- missed. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this focus in 1970 to teaching Okinawa-style mar- ester. opportunity to congratulate Mr. HOUGHTON on tial arts called Isshin Ryu. After more than 30 a job well done, and wish him the very best years, he is still teaching at St. Peter’s College I was privileged to work closely with Rep- in the years ahead. resentative QUINN after the redistricting proc- in Jersey City. f Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in ess in 2002 when we came to share the city honoring Mr. Strydio, a champion in many re- of Buffalo. JACK went out of his way to intro- REMOVE WELDON REFUSAL spects, for his courageous battle with cancer duce me to the area and its people. He is truly CLAUSE FROM OMNIBUS SPEND- and his establishment of the Community Can- the ‘‘Big Man from Buffalo.’’ As one example ING BILL cer Support Group. of his effort to improve the local economy, we f cohosted a widely attended forum with local HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO manufacturers to discuss what action the Fed- HOUGHTON AND CONGRESSMAN eral Government must take to ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JACK QUINN western New York and the rest of the United Tuesday, December 7, 2004 States will remain competitive in the manufac- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, last month, SPEECH OF turing sector. the Republican majority pushed through Con- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER I will miss the partnership I enjoyed with gress a $388 billion omnibus spending bill that OF NEW YORK both men, and their decency and respect for very few people had a chance to read. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this institution. I have heard it said that legisla- The Weldon provision was slipped into this enormous bill which severely alters the state tion is the art of compromise, and both of Friday, November 19, 2004 of reproductive healthcare in this country. It Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today these men understood that principle. We need gags America’s doctor’s and it jeopardize’s to commend two colleagues who will not be more people with the ability to reach across women’s health. here when the next congressional session be- the aisle. Without education and without knowledge gins—Congressman AMO HOUGHTON and Con- I know that this is not the last we will hear and information, women are being forced to gressman JACK QUINN. It has been a true from either of them. Both of them still have make life-changing decisions about their re- honor to work with them. They will be greatly much to contribute to public discourse and Up- productive health. missed. state New York. This is not only wrong, it’s un-American. While we did not share the same political The Weldon provision is nothing but another party, that fact never prevented us from work- I wish both of them the best of luck and attack on a woman’s right to choose in an ef- ing together to improve . continued success in their future endeavors. fort to dismantle Roe v. Wade. After all, why These two men had very different back- is it necessary?

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Federal law already protects medical profes- TRIBUTE TO MCCULLOUGH WIL- HOLLEN, Mr. FROST, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. sionals who refuse to take abortion training. LIAMS JR. OF YOUNGSTOWN, OH RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. EHLERS. Is this what American women can look for- The Center for Scientific and Technical As- ward to under the new Republican ‘‘man- HON. TIM RYAN sessment would be a bicameral and bipartisan resource providing Congress with highly re- date?’’ OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spected, impartial analysis and assessment of The rolling back of their fundamental rights, scientific and technical issues and would en- an elimination of their healthcare options, and Tuesday, December 7, 2004 able Congress better to oversee the Federal an undermining of their representation in Con- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, my re- science and technology programs, which re- gress. marks today are to pay tribute to the life of my ceives over $130 billion, annually. Finally, the I, for one, certainly hope not, but this action friend, McCullough Williams Jr. of Youngs- Center also would help the Congress to better does not look good and should put us all on town, Ohio. understand complex technical issues by pro- alert. Mr. Williams has long been active in service viding timely information to members of Con- to the community. He served as Third Ward gress and our Committees before we have to I urge my colleagues to remove the Weldon Councilman, Housing Coordinator for the City make difficult voting decisions and funding provision from the FY05 Omnibus spending of Youngstown, and President of the Youngs- tradeoffs. There is growing support for H.R. bill. town City Board of Education. He was ap- 4670 among our Nation’s best science and pointed by the Governor to the State of Ohio technology professionals. I submit the fol- f Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers lowing letter of endorsement by several pro- where he served as President. Mr. Williams fessional societies for H.R. 4670: IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE was also a member of the National Board for OF UNION COUNTY OCTOBER 7, 2004. Funeral Directors. Hon. RUSH HOLT, As well as being the founder of the Sterling- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. McCullough Williams Funeral Homes of War- Hon. AMO HOUGHTON, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ ren and Youngstown, and the former owner of House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR REPRESENTATIVES HOLT AND HOUGH- OF NEW JERSEY numerous other businesses, Mr. Williams was TON: The following engineering professional a member of the Centenary United Methodist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organizations are writing to express our sup- Church, where he served as trustee, the Rob- port for your bipartisan bill, H.R. 4670, to es- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 erts Deliberating Club, Youngstown State Uni- tablish a Center for Scientific and Technical versity Penguin Club, Charter Member of the Assessment (CSTA). Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Youngstown Mahoning County Convention America’s national security and economic to honor the Urban League of Union County and Visitors Bureau, Rising Sun Masonic well-being demand that the re- for its exceptional service to the community. Lodge No. 90 A&FM, Member of the National main the world’s leaders in advanced tech- The Urban League celebrated its 60th anniver- nology in the 21st century. However, techno- Parliamentarian Association, and Life Member logical development is advancing with un- sary at the 34th Annual Equal Opportunity Day of the NAACP. precedented speed and complexity in a truly Dinner on November 12, 2004, in Newark, Mr. Williams has been awarded the Buck- global environment and other countries, for New Jersey. eye Elks Community Service Award, the U.S. the first time in U.S. history, are now The Urban League was originally estab- Small Business Administration Ohio Minority threatening America’s scientific and techno- lished to help African Americans secure eco- Advocate of the Year, the Ohio Expo Busi- logical preeminence. Members of Congress, now more than ever, need to have access to nomic independence and work for civil rights. nessman of the Year, the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Outstanding objective, timely, and sound science, engi- Decades later, it has grown and expanded to neering and technology-related assessment assist the entire community with health needs, Leadership Award, the Martin Luther King Jr. pertinent to legislation and the complex pol- employment services, housing assistance, and Recognition Award, the YWCA Man of the icy issues before them. educational opportunities. Year Award, NAACP Ebony Man of the Year The sheer volume and complexity of the Award, the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame, technological data facing federal legislators The Urban League offers the residents of the Ebony Life Hall of Fame, the YSU Alumni necessitate some mechanism for balanced, Union County a wide range of services to im- Relations Distinguished Citizen Award, and non-partisan and technologically-informed prove their quality of life. The Economic De- the Ohio Governor Bob Taft Award for 50 Plus analysis provided in a judicious manner. A velopment and Employment Department offers Years of Marriage and Community Service. Center for Scientific and Technical Assess- assistance with interview techniques, job refer- ment as envisioned in H.R. 4670 would satisfy Mr. Speaker, I had the honor of attending these criteria by operating under the highly rals, career counseling, and job placement. In Mr. Williams’ funeral service. It was obvious to addition, it offers a Summer Youth Employ- respected Government Accountability Office everyone who heard his family speak that (GAO), being overseen by a bipartisan, bi- ment Program and a Work Opportunity Pro- McCullough Williams was an extraordinary in- cameral Technical Assessment Board (TAB) gram for welfare recipients, as well as evening dividual who’s caring and commitment to the consisting of Members of Congress and the classes on computer literacy. community guided his life of service. His fam- Comptroller General of the GAO, to provide Working diligently to address important ily is a great testament to his life. They will nonpartisan peer reviews of all CSTA re- health issues, the Urban League has created keep his values and passion alive. In short, ports. We are encouraged that this bill takes into the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and As- our community and our country are better off consideration the GAO’s successful technical sistance Program, which works to positively in- because Mr. Williams lived. My prayers are assessment pilot program as well as the GAO fluence teenagers by educating and coun- with Mr. Williams and his family, and we honor study ‘‘Technology Assessment: Providing seling them about relationships, sexual devel- his life here today. Independent Assessments of Technologies,’’ opment, and other related issues. f for guidance when crafting this legislation. We feel that H.R. 4670, if passed, would pro- The organization has also established a IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4670 vide a valuable service to members of the Housing Community Development Depart- House and Senate in making informed deci- ment, which provides counseling on a variety sions on the complex technological issues of of housing issues including mortgages, con- HON. RUSH D. HOLT the times. sumer credit and budget management, weath- OF NEW JERSEY We look forward to working with you and erization, and rental assistance. Other serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES your staff in advancing this important legis- ices include grant programs, emergency Tuesday, December 7, 2004 lation. Respectfully Submitted, homeless programs, and Federal Emergency Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- American Association of Engineering Soci- Management Assistance. duce letters of endorsement for the Center for eties (AAES). Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Scientific and Technical Assessment Act of American Society of Civil Engineers honoring the Urban League of Union County 2005 (H.R. 4670). I have introduced the ena- (ASCE). American Society of Heating, Refrig- for six decades of outstanding service to the bling bipartisan legislation with Mr. HOUGHTON, erating and Air-Conditioning Engineers community. Its extensive services will continue Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GOR- (ASHRAE). to help improve the lives of countless individ- DON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. OLI- American Society of Mechanical Engineers uals and families throughout Union County. VER, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. VAN (ASME).

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.004 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2169 Federation of Materials Societies (FMS). ices ranging from advocacy to accessible paredness, a member of Niagara County’s The Institute of Electrical and Electronics transportation. Mr. Starita has demonstrated Health Emergency Alert Response Team and Engineers—United States of America (IEEE– his strong leadership skills as UCP’s executive an advisor on Memorial’s Disaster Planning USA). National Society of Professional Engineers director for the past 16 years and previously, Committee. (NSPE). as a member of the Board of Directors for 13 Dr. Dyster’s efforts on behalf of the Niagara Optical Society of America. years. Falls community extend beyond the medical f Always striving to help others, Mr. Starita world; he was instrumental in saving the has volunteered at the A. Harry Moore School former Niagara Falls High School from demoli- ON THE OCCASION OF THE BIRTH- and served on the boards of numerous com- tion, which has become a well used arts and DAY OF MRS. LENA ROBERT munity and civic organizations, including the cultural center. MURRELL-WHITE State Interagency Coordinating Council, the Dr. Dyster is a retired full colonel in the Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Army Reserve and was chief of staff at the HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD Disabilities, the Center for Enabling Tech- 865th General Hospital at the Niagara Falls OF nology, and the Boy Scouts Council, to name Air Base. I am honored to have such a caring and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a few. Mr. Starita has received awards from nu- compassionate man as Dr. Dyster live and Tuesday, December 7, 2004 merous organizations for his work, including work in my district. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise the United Way of Hudson County, the PTA, f today to salute the American mother in the the New Jersey State Parent Advisory Council HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO embodiment of Mrs. Lena Roberta Murrell- for the Handicapped, and the Latin American HOUGHTON AND CONGRESSMAN White. She has raised nine children and has Kiwanis Club of West New York. JACK QUINN nurtured a throng of grandchildren and great Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in grandchildren. Her labor helped to build ships honoring Nick Starita for his outstanding serv- SPEECH OF during World War II, supported the effort dur- ice and tireless efforts to help the United Cer- ing the Korean War, sent a son off to the Viet- ebral Palsy Association successfully achieve HON. VITO FOSSELLA nam War and provided more sons and daugh- its mission to serve the people of Hudson OF NEW YORK ters that have helped to build the American County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economy. Through her strong faith in a loving f Friday, November 19, 2004 God she has brought light to her community in HONORING WORK AND LIFE OF DR. Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Camden, New Jersey. Mrs. Murrell-White was MELVIN DYSTER honor and pay tribute to one of my distin- born and raised in the great State of North guished colleagues from the State of New Carolina. She spent her formative years in the HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER York, Congressman JACK QUINN. In his six town of Greenville in Pitt County, North Caro- terms as Representative of the 27th District of lina. Upon graduation from high school she OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York, Congressman QUINN brought a moved to Camden, New Jersey where she strong and well respected voice to the United Tuesday, December 7, 2004 married and raised her family. Now, at the age States Congress. His good nature and ap- of 84 this paragon of mothers has neither Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to proachability made him a pleasure to work slackened her pace, eased her resolve nor re- honor the work and life of Dr. Melvin Dyster of with, for both sides of the aisle. As Chairman treated an inch. She remains faithful to the Niagara Falls, New York, a family practitioner, of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Lord, committed to her family and solidly sup- who this past weekend was honored by the structure Subcommittee on Railroads, Mr. ports her community. So today she is to be Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for 50 QUINN fought to preserve as part of commended for her efforts and receive the years of practicing medicine. our Nation’s infrastructure and worked tire- heartfelt gratitude of the Congress of the Dr. Dyster is 77 years old and still makes lessly towards ensuring the safety of our rail- United States of America. early morning rounds seven days a week at roads. He has used his seat on the Committee f Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, sees on Veterans to bring about needed reforms for patients at his office, and students at Niagara IN HONOR OF NICK STARITA our veterans and to raise awareness and ap- University in Lewiston, New York. preciation of our Nation’s heroes and their Dr. Dyster has had many accomplishments sacrifices. His role as Chairman of the House HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ over the years. He started a Family Practice Republican Working Group on Labor provided OF NEW JERSEY Residency Program in 1976 at the hospital to an important link to keep the lines of commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES avert a shortage of primary care doctors. He nication open between labor leaders and the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 became involved with a fledgling migrant Republican party. Beyond his legislative ac- worker clinic 25 years ago. He secured do- complishments, Congressman QUINN made Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nated drugs for the clinic, and encouraged to honor Nick Starita for his exceptional com- service to his constituents the cornerstone of residents and medical students to become in- his office, and it is this service that will be his munity service and passion for helping others. volved with the clinic, the County Health De- Mr. Starita was honored at the Bayonne Com- legacy. On behalf of the residents of New partment, and Memorial Medical Center, which York, I would like to thank Mr. QUINN for his munity Mental Health Center’s cocktail recep- now sends its mobile clinic to the farms in the tion on October 27, 2004, in Bayonne, New exceptional service to the United States Con- area. gress. His presence, both in the House and Jersey. His accomplishments have led to many hon- within the New York delegation will be greatly Mr. Starita has devoted more than 30 years ors and awards. In 1995, Dr. Dyster was rec- missed. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues of service to the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) ognized as Doctor of the Year by the New join me in congratulating Mr. QUINN on 12 re- Association of Hudson County. During his ex- York State Academy of Family Practice. He markable years of service, and in wishing him tensive time at UCP, he has helped the orga- has received an honorary doctorate degree and his family all the best in the years to nization expand and diversify its services. His from Niagara University and the University of come. contributions include helping UCP establish a Buffalo Medical School Dean’s Award for com- second facility, securing greater accessibility munity involvement. He also received the Ni- f to therapy services, and developing new pro- agara University College of Arts and Sciences HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF grams to better serve Hudson County resi- Dean’s Award for his establishment of the Dr. THE 2004 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN dents. The organization also offers an Adult Melvin B. Dyster Health Science Resource MEDIA AWARDS Special Needs Program to help those who are Center in 2003. developmentally disabled and require special Dr. Dyster goes out of his way to provide HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY medical assistance, and a day care program services for those in need, working at the OF NEW YORK that works with both able-bodied and disabled Hamilton Mizer Primary Care Center in Niag- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children. The time and passion Mr. Starita has ara Falls, which serves predominantly inner dedicated to UCP throughout the years has city residents. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 transformed the organization into an extensive Dr. Dyster is a consultant for the Niagara Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today network that includes three facilities and serv- Falls City for Bioterrorism Pre- to congratulate the winners of the 18th Annual

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Tanasha Alexander, Noora Alie, Alicia Allen, The Liz Claiborne Award for Outstanding Born and raised in Bayonne, Mrs. Ariel Austin, Aaron Baer, Doug Baker, Beth Reporting on Violence Against Women: Marie Daughtrey worked as a welfare investigator for Balas, Loryn Baldwin, Desa Banish, Kristen Claire, Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief. the city for 27 years, and was employed at Banks, Ashlee Barksdale, Sarah Beitzel, Magazine Story, Winner: ‘‘Code of Dis- Woolworth’s department store. Terrance Belser, Tern Belser, Taryn Benson, honor’’, Clara Bingham, Vanity Fair Magazine. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Jessica Benson, Amy Binko, Leracia Blalock, Television, Exceptional Feature Story: ‘‘He honoring the late Cookie Daughtrey for her Joanna Bland, Rheadus Bland, Carin Boros, Said, She Said’’, Melissa Cornick, ABC News. deep commitment to serving others in her Frank Bosak, Daniel Bozek, Shala Brantley, Magazine Story, Runner-up: ‘‘Your Body is community. Her years of volunteerism helped Jazzmon Britton, Tim Brogdon, Jessica Brown, a Battle Ground’’, Kimberly Sevcik, Self Maga- countless individuals and she will be remem- LaSheana Brown, Ashley Browning, Jessica zine. bered fondly by all who knew her. Browning, James Brutz, Jordan Butler, Brittany Television, Exceptional Documentary: ‘‘Our Lifetime Commitment: Stop Violence Against Caimona, Vicki Capranica, Monique Carducci, Christopher Cargill, Justin Cargill, Samuel Women’’, Denise Young Farrell, Lifetime Tele- f Carr, Jamie Carter, Meghan Caswell, Brieanna vision. Catheline, Megan Chambers, Ryan Chambers, Magazine Story, Runner-up: ‘‘Are You TRIBUTE TO WARREN G. HARDING Stephen Chappell, Daniel Clever, Joey Ready to Really Understand Abortion’’, Allison HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND Cluckey, Bethany Clucky, Ashley Coleman, Brower, Glamour. Kendra Coleman, Lamar Coleman, Angela Radio Segment: ‘‘Shoshone Sisters Fight for HON. TIM RYAN Collazo, Amanda Comanescu, Chelsea Land’’, Susan Shepard, Living on Earth, NPR. OF OHIO Comanescu, Greg Dailey, Avery Danage, Television, Special Topics: ‘‘Final Justice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zack Darno, James Davis, Matthew Davis, with Erin Brockovich, #315’’, LMNO Produc- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Dominique DeSanti, Savontae Diggs, Brittany tions, Larry Goldman, VP Corporate Commu- Dowe, Stephen Drake, Dennis Drummond, nications. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, my re- Chris Dudley, Elissa Dukes, Matthew Dukes, marks today are to pay tribute to the Warren Special, Print: ‘‘Violently III’’, Jennifer Wolff, Shani Dukes, Jessica Dunewood, Marcella G. Harding High School ‘‘Raider’’ Marching Self Magazine. Economos, Dillon Fishel, Megan Fishel, Gina Band from Warren, Ohio. Television, News Story: ‘‘Women and the Fisher, Meranda Gedded, Alycia Geddes, On November 25th, Thanksgiving Day, Media’’, PBS to the Contrary Television, Cari Gerry Gianoutos, Lindsey Glenn, Rickisha 2004, the ‘‘Raider’’ Marching Band rep- Stein, VP Corporate Communications. Goliday, Ciearra Grubbs, Autumn Hall, Chasity resented Ohio’s 17th District as it marched Newspaper, Exceptional Feature Story: Hall, Patricia Hampton, Aron Hamrick, ‘‘The Complete Anita Hill’’, Florence Graves, down Broadway in midtown Manhattan during Courtney Harrel, Brian Harris, Krystyne Harris, freelance writer, 1994 EMMAs winner, The the 78th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- Pasha Harris, Wil Harris, Mandy Hawkins, Globe. rade. The ‘‘Raider’’ Band was one out of 10 Camille Heller, Jordan Hice, Stephanie I was thrilled to have been a part of this bands to be selected nationwide out of ap- Horkey, Alicia Howard, Kaitlynne Hummel, special event by paying tribute to journalists proximately 500 applicants annually. With 201 Mark Hummell, Sara Hummell, Brittany Jack- who write meaningful and groundbreaking arti- members strong, the band played ‘‘On Broad- son, Jeremy Johnson, Tiara Jones, Alysha Jo- cles about issues affecting women. I believe way’’ as it stopped in Herald Square to show- seph, Brittany Joseph, Tommy Kearns, Janelle that they should be commended for their tal- case its talent for the millions of onlookers and Kellar, Brandon Kingery, Angela Knepper, ents, and I look forward to reading more of viewers at home. The event was aired live on Deanna Kuzenko, Justin Kuptz, Caritta Lewis, their work in the future. NBC Thanksgiving Day. Amanda Lichty, Alexandria Limperos, Ebony Lynn G. Marlin is the Director of Bands at Liptrot, Ricky Logan, Victoria Lopez, Ray Warren G. Harding High School. A graduate f Marchek, Thomas Mason, Jasmine Mauzy, from the Youngstown State University’s Dana Kellie McAllister, Tyecchia McBride, Marc School of Music in Youngstown, Ohio, and McCarty, Brittany McDaniel, Jessica IN HONOR OF COOKIE DAUGHTREY Marygrove College in Detroit, she has been McDougal, Robert McIver, Meghan Mckenzie, leading and instructing the band for 10 years Tabbitha Merten, Kiera Moore, Tonya Mocella, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ and has been teaching for 30 years. Richard Sarah Moreton, Elizabeth Mosly, Donald Mot- OF NEW YORK J. Rollo is the assistant Director of the Bands ley, Justin Mullet, Tabbitha Murphy, Vinitra IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and also the head of the jazz department Murray, Tzoulie Niforos, Nicole Oller, Ayla Oli- where he has been teaching for 22 years. He Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ver, Caullen Owens, Anna Patsy, Gino is an alumnus of Youngstown State University Pennachio, Kristie Perricellia, Justin Peters, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and Vandercook College of Music in Chicago. Brittany Phillips, Josh Phillips, Christina to honor the late Mrs. Cookie Daughtrey for The percussion instructor is Mr. Kevin Kifer, Pingley, Tori Piper, Keisha Pugh, Robert her dedicated work in serving the community majorette instructors are Nicole Horner and Ragland, Adam Reed, Sarah Riffle, Cory and those in need. Ms. Daughtrey was hon- Amy Namola, and the ‘‘Raider’’ flag line in- Rihel, Andy Rodgers, Melissa Rodriguez, ored at the Bayonne Community Mental structors are Erika Campolito and Nikki Wynn. Tiyauna Rudd, Megan Rupert, Rashanna Health Center’s cocktail reception on October In addition to outstanding musical accom- Russ, Samantha Schaab, Michelle Seawood; 27, 2004, in Bayonne, New Jersey. plishment, the ‘‘Raider’’ Marching Band shows Melissa Seawood, Charles Seay, Sophia Mrs. Daughtrey was known for her tireless great strides toward high academic achieve- Sebben, Krysta Simpson, Kelly Smith, Kayla efforts to help those less fortunate than her- ment. This year’s winner of the Bob Hope/ Sparks, Sara Stainislaw, Brittany Stargell, Ra- self. Even as a child, she reached out to oth- Macy’s Foundation Band Scholarship is Aaron chel Starr, Angela Stawiski, Anne Stewart, ers and would often invite underprivileged Baer, a senior at Warren G. Harding High Erin Straniak, Maureen Sweet, Caleb Tatebe, peers over for dinner. She greatly helped the School. Each band in the parade selected one Kiwanna Taylor, Michael Thomas, Kaycee citizens of Bayonne by matching people with student who best represented all of the great Thompson, Matt Thompson, Carrie Turner, service organizations that offered the food, qualities of Bob Hope including leadership, Rochelle Vinson, Alexandria Walker, Greg shelter, healthcare, or substance abuse treat- musical talent, humor, and activeness in com- Walker, Jacque Walker, Dan Westover, Cara ment they needed. In addition, she coordi- munity service. Mr. Baer was selected by the White, Gary White, Carie Whoreton, Daivon nated food drives in City Hall for the past five ‘‘Raider’’ band and represented Warren G. Williams, David Wilson, Alyssa Wolcott, Peter years. Harding in the scholarship competition, win- Wyndam, Tiffany Wynn, Yang Xu, Collin With a passion for community involvement, ning a $5,000 scholarship based on an essay Yarnel, Mark Yauger II, Annette York, Chris- Mrs. Daughtrey participated in numerous he submitted. The Bob Hope/Macy’s Founda- topher Younger.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.013 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2171 HONORING FRANK VON HIPPEL, IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN GILMAN G. exiting, walked down to the front, meanwhile RECIPIENT OF THE GEORGE F. UDELL, JR. ON THE OCCASION trying to flip the switch on his device. Fortu- KENNAN PEACE LEADERSHIP OF HIS RETIREMENT nately, the black powder mixture was not AWARD mixed correctly, so the device did not go off. HON. JACK KINGSTON The suspect was apprehended as soon as he OF walked towards the rail, and was eventually HON. RUSH D. HOLT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deported back to Israel after this event. November 7, 1983: At 2255 hours, a deto- OF NEW JERSEY Tuesday, December 7, 2004 nation occurred on the second floor of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to U.S. Capitol, opposite the Republican Cloak honor one of our Capitol Police Officers. On room, causing extensive damage. The device Tuesday, December 7, 2004 December 31, 2004, Captain Gilman G. Udell was constructed of 4 to 5 pounds of dynamite, Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, Frank von Hippel, will retire after 33 years of serving the Con- a battery, electric blasting cap and watch, all gress as a member of the United States Cap- a physicist and professor of public and inter- placed in a gym bag. Credit for the explosion itol Police (USCP). Captain Udell spent the national affairs at Princeton University, has was claimed by a group calling itself The majority of his career, and finished as the had, and continues to have, a far-reaching in- Armed Resistance Unit. Seven militants be- commanding officer, of the USCP Hazardous longing to the group were convicted of this fluence on arms control and nuclear policy. He Incident Response Division. Captain Udell was bombing in 1990. is without question one of the world’s leading one of the six original members of the USCP August 20, 1984: A Molotov Cocktail was experts on nuclear arms control and non-pro- bomb squad, first organized in the Spring of thrown and ignited on the East Front, Center liferation. 1974. To exemplify Captain Udell’s fine work Steps portico, by the 2nd floor entrance. One Frank’s many contributions include path in this area, one must review the threat envi- bystander, a Priest, was injured. The device breaking work on nuclear reactor safety, en- ronment over the last 30 years. consisted of a beer bottle filled with gas and ergy efficiency in automobiles, support of On March 1, 1971 a bomb exploded in a containing a wick, and was ignited with a light- whistle-blowers, training of a large group of restroom on the first floor of the Senate wing er. The perpetrator was arrested. young policy scientists, and his current work of the Capitol, causing extensive damage. March 15, 1986: A letter bomb addressed to on the safety of stored spent power-reactor After that incident, the Department selected a senator was intercepted by the U. S. Post fuel. He is the founder of the journal Science six officers to attend the basic bomb course at Office. The device, consisting of a hollow an- and Global Security, the leading peer-re- Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, . tenna segment filled with match heads, bat- viewed journal on technical issues of arms When Gill Udell and the other original mem- tery, and wire heating element, had been control and international security. He is a bers returned to Washington after completing made by a prisoner and sent from a prison in model to many people about how a scientist the training at Redstone Arsenal, their new . April 19, 1988: The FBI called the Haz- should contribute to the policy process. unit became part of the Special Investigations Division. ardous Devices Section for assistance. While On the occasion of the award of the George Over the 30 years of its existence, the executing a search warrant, FBI agents dis- F. Kennan Peace Leadership Award, I would Bomb Squad has excelled at developing and covered deteriorated nitroglycerine-based dy- like to highlight Frank von Hippel’s work with adapting new tools and techniques for ren- namite in a suspect’s closet. The HDS re- Soviet scientists that prepared the way for dering safe procedures. Members of the unit sponded, removed, transported and destroyed deep cuts in nuclear arsenals. This is only one work with other Federal agencies such as the the dynamite. aspect of Frank’s many contributions. FBI, ATF, DoD and DoE, as well as private June 21, 1988: A hoax device designed to During the 1980s Frank developed a work- contractors in the defense industry to stay cur- resemble a hand grenade was sent to a Con- ing relationship with Soviet physicist Evgeny rent with new technology and to promote the gressman’s office but was intercepted by the House Post Office. The item was detonated Velikhov. At the time, Velikhov was the deputy development of new tools and techniques for the bomb technician community. Captain Udell during render safe procedures performed by director of the I. V. Kurchatov Institute of has been instrumental in every measure of the Hazardous Devices Section. Atomic Energy in Moscow, and he became the this development. December 5, 1990: A subject attempted to science advisor to Soviet President Mikhail Although most of the calls received by the enter the Dirksen Senate Office Building with Gorbachev. Through this relationship, Frank Bomb Squad each day turn out to be nothing a hoax device consisting of three signal flares, was able to launch a series of cooperative ef- harmful, there have been a number of inci- a clock, wires and a circuit board. forts between U.S. non-governmental organi- dents over the years in which the danger was January 3, 1995: Just three weeks after the zations and the Soviet Academy of Sciences. real. Bomb Squad acquired its new, state-of-the-art These included the installation of devices to July 4, 1976: An individual was stopped who Andros robot, a suspected pipe bomb was detect underground nuclear weapons tests, an had been acting suspiciously, looking at the found at 3rd and Independence Ave., SW., arms control experiment to verify the presence grates on the West Front. When searched, the and the Metropolitan police contacted HDS for of a nuclear weapon on Soviet warship, in- suspect admitted having home-made explo- assistance. When remote procedures could spections of Soviet nuclear facilities, programs sive devices, 1″ x 6″ inch lengths of cardboard not open the device, it was placed in the to safeguard and reduce Soviet stockpiles of tubing with non-electric fuses. Each of these bomb sphere truck and transported to the Ma- nuclear weapons materials, programs to re- bombs packed the explosive power of about a rine Corps explosives range at Quantico, Vir- duce the nuclear proliferation risk from former quarter stick of dynamite. The devices were ginia, where it was counter-charged and blown Soviet nuclear materials stockpiles and from transported to Ft. Belvoir, where the ATF as- open. The device turned out to be a sand fuse former weapons scientists, and a joint U.S.- sisted in detonating them. The suspect had in- belonging to METRO. Soviet project to assess the potential for deep tended to light the devices and throw them The Capitol Police Bomb Squad is rated by cuts in nuclear weapons arsenals. These ac- into the crowd. the FBI Bomb Data Center and staff of the tivities provided a basis for U.S. and Soviet re- September 26, 1980: A Chevy pickup truck Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arse- ductions in their nuclear arsenals. being used as an incendiary device tried to nal as one of the top bomb squads in the Na- crash the South Wall of the Capitol building. tion. The unit has achieved recognition Frank always knows his subject; his work is May 20, 1982: A hoax device consisting of throughout the bomb technician community well reasoned and backed up with careful red candles with a sparkly coating that looked through their assistance to other agencies and analysis. But his achievements show that he is like dynamite and a clock placed inside a shoe service in offices and positions in professional much more than a technical expert. Frank is a box inside a paper bag, was found in the of- associations and organizations. great person to work with; everyone likes him. fice of the Clerk of the House. Captain Udell successfully led the Unit His generosity and, especially, his even tem- October 18, 1983: At 1330 hours, a male through many changes as the Department’s per, that have helped him forge international foreign national entered House Gallery #10 mission evolved in recent years. The unit that cooperation among scientists and govern- with a device that consisted of two one-liter started with a home-made bomb truck put to- ments. Frank is the first person I call when I soft drink bottles filled with homemade black gether from donated and surplus parts is have questions on nuclear weapons and arms powder, a slide switch for control, flash bulb today equipped with state-of-the-art tech- control or any number of other subjects. He as an initiator, and a battery for a power nology. Captain Udell was one of the first to richly deserves this great honor. source. The man stood up and, instead of recognize the need for specialized training in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.017 E07PT1 E2172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous She has also served as chair or co-chair of Canyon Aquatics Center and taught many Materials. Years before the Anthrax Letter was the Open Tennis Tournament, Winter Holiday local youngsters to swim. He also played foot- received in Senator DASCHLE’s Office, all the Elementary School Basketball Tournament, ball for the Vintage High School Crushers in HDS technicians were certified to handle nu- Annual Golf Tournament, and Annual Sports Napa. clear, biological and chemical incidents. Awards Program. In addition, she has suc- Corporal West loved his country and he en- Captain Udell was instrumental in the re- cessfully organized three reunions at the Jew- listed in the Marines immediately upon grad- sponse to the Anthrax letter attack, which oc- ish Community Center. uation from Vintage High in 2003. He was curred just one month after September 11th, Throughout her years of involvement with drawn to the Corps because, to him, it was 2001. He led his hazmat trained bomb techs these organizations, Mrs. Shapiro has contin- ‘‘the best’’ and he wanted to be part of the on emergency calls that appeared to never ued to work as a dedicated employee for the best. end. Prior to the Anthrax attack, there was Rexall Drug Company and Judge Harvey L. Corporal West was deployed to Iraq’s Al typically one or two ‘‘suspicious powder’’ calls Birne. Anbar Province in June. As a rifleman, he was a month. That was soon to change. On Octo- Born and raised in Bayonne, Mrs. Shapiro often in combat situations, either on safety pa- ber 15th, the Senator Daschle anthrax letter was the wife of the late Harold Shapiro and is trol or in directly confronting insurgents. He was opened in the Hart Senate office building. the proud mother of three sons and three excelled at his job, was highly regarded by his It was the 3rd, of a total of 56 ‘‘suspicious grandchildren. unit and received a commendation from the powder’’ response calls, for just that day. Cap- Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Marine Corps for superior performance. tain Udell managed the teams’ response, and honoring Sue Shapiro for her outstanding Corporal West died serving the country he being a certified bomb and hazmat technician leadership and dedication to the community of loved, with comrades he loved and with the himself, he jumped in and responded to calls Bayonne, New Jersey. love of his family in his heart. Our nation is with his team. The response and clean up of humbled and grateful for his sacrifice. f Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time the anthrax incident encompassed nearly that we recognize Lance Corporal Phillip G. seven months until completion. Captain Udell TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN DIPOFI West, USMC, who gave his life in service to worked tirelessly throughout the entire period, his country. working long extended hours and rarely taking HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER f a day off. To Captain Udell, this was just OF NEW YORK doing his job; to his team, the Capitol Police, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE WOODCLIFF and the Congressional Community Captain Tuesday, December 7, 2004 COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH Udell is a true leader and patriot in the protec- tion of Congress. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute After the Anthrax incident, Captain Udell OF NEW JERSEY played a critical part in the development and to Mr. John DiPofi of Niagara Falls, NY, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed away this week at the age of 106. He implementation of the police department’s Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Hazardous Materials Response Team. He fin- was the oldest living Marine in the United ished his career as the Commander of the States at the time of his death. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today newly formed Hazardous Incident Response Mr. DiPofi joined the Marines on November to honor the Woodcliff Community Reformed Division of the Capitol Police. The new unit in- 10, 1922, and served for 3 years in Haiti. He Church, which celebrated its 75th anniversary corporated an ‘‘all hazards’’ response capa- was an expert rifleman and was assigned to on November 18, 2004, in Jersey City, New bility to deal with the new and emerging guard the country’s agricultural assets. Jersey. threats in the post 9/11 era. Mr. DiPofi was born in Italy and came to Throughout the years, the Woodcliff Com- Captain Udell started his relationship with America in 1913 at the age of 15. He lived munity Reformed Church has helped the resi- the Congress as high school student in the and worked in Niagara Falls after his tour of dents of Jersey City by supporting local orga- Page Program. He has served the Capitol Po- duty. nizations, providing outreach programs, and lice and the Congress in an exemplary man- It was an honor to have Mr. DiPofi living in aiding in the spiritual development of its con- ner throughout his career. He is a role model the 28th Congressional District. I was privi- gregation. to those who follow in what it means to ‘‘pro- leged to meet him last year and congratulate Its efforts to serve the community include tect the Congress’’—the mission of the U.S. him on his good health and service to our na- establishing a program to feed the homeless Capitol Police, which Captain Udell has never tion. and offering building space to local Alcoholics forgotten. I offer my sincerest condolences to Mr. Anonymous groups. It has also been a major supporter of the local Boy Scout and Girl f DiPofi’s family. The nation has lost a good sol- dier, and Niagara Falls has lost a good friend. Scout troops in the area. The church’s dedica- IN HONOR OF SUE SHAPIRO His extraordinary life will never be forgotten. tion to serving others has greatly contributed f to the success and stability of the community, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ and its contributions to the surrounding areas RECOGNIZING LANCE CORPORAL are to be commended. OF NEW JERSEY PHILLIP G. WEST, USMC, WHO Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN IRAQ honoring the Woodcliff Community Reformed Tuesday, December 7, 2004 NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Church for its 75 years of exemplary work Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today within the community and its spiritual leader- to honor Sue Shapiro for her active role in HON. MIKE THOMPSON ship in Jersey City, NJ. community organizations and years of dedi- OF f cated leadership. Mrs. Shapiro was honored at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMENDING HUMBERTO LOZANO the Bayonne Jewish Community Center’s LOPEZ 52nd annual Sustaining Dinner Gala on Octo- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ber 23, 2004, in Bayonne, New Jersey. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Sue Shapiro’s commitment to serving her it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ OF community has been demonstrated by her tribute to Lance Corporal Phillip G. West, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES steadfast involvement in local organizations. In USMC, who was killed in action in Iraq No- the past, she has served as a member and vember 19, 2004. Corporal West, a 19-year- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 trustee of the Bayonne Board of Education old resident of Napa County, CA, answered Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay and was the second woman to serve as presi- his country’s call and paid the ultimate price. tribute to a unique American patriot and pio- dent of the Temple Beth Am. Corporal West served as a rifleman with the neer in the Tejano recording industry and the Her most extensive service has been with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st world of radio and broadcasting, my friend the Jewish Community Center. As chairperson Marine Division. He was on patrol in Fallujah from our hometown of Robstown, TX, of the Health and Physical Education Com- when he was fatally wounded by an explosive Humberto Lozano Lopez. mittee for 24 of her 29 years of participation, device. Humberto was just inducted into the Tejano Mrs. Shapiro has overseen a successful ath- Corporal West was born and raised in Napa Hall of Fame in Texas for his lifetime of excel- letic program for youth and adults of Bayonne. County. He was a lifeguard at the American lence in broadcasting and for the extraordinary

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.020 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2173 addition he has made to the tapestry of our Lozano Lopez, for the amazing achievement Watson, spoke of the numerous compliments lives through broadcasting—both music and so far in his lifetime and for his recent induc- he received, including words of praise con- community interest programming—composing, tion into the Tejano Hall of Fame. cerning the exemplary behavior of the mem- promoting Hispanic talent, and finally obtaining f bers of the band. Principal Hudson is leading and operating the Lopez Broadcast System the students to transfer the band’s achieve- that now consists of several South Texas HONORING THE BALLOU SENIOR ment to academic achievement as well for the radio stations. HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND student body. His introduction to radio came in 1955, while I am proud that the band represented the he was still in high school, conducting the HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON city so well and proud to represent the band, American GI Forum Weekly Program on OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the school, and the community in the Con- KCCT in Corpus Christi, TX. After graduation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress of the United States. Last week I wrote he continued this work he loved, and it took Tuesday, December 7, 2004 to President Bush to ask that the Ballou Band him all over south Texas and northern . march in the upcoming Inaugural Parade. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In the early 1960s, he moved the family to Considering what the band has achieved and recognize and honor the District’s own Ballou San Antonio, where he branched out to tele- the obstacles the students have overcome, I Senior High School Marching Band for its re- vision, and worked in the first U.S. Spanish believe that the band and the school deserve cent extraordinary achievement at the Home Radio station, KCOR, and the first U.S. Span- this national recognition. Mr. Speaker, the Depot National Battle of the Bands Competi- ish Television station, (KWEX). Ballou Senior High School Marching Band de- His voice won him voice-over roles in some tion. The band, numbering 86 members, serves the accolades the band is receiving classic American movies—for voices of Spen- placed second among eight bands in a com- since returning from California. I ask the cer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Anthony Quinn, and petition which included 110 entrants in the ini- House of Representatives to add its own con- many more—and he dubbed several Holly- tial field. Ballou deserves recognition from the gratulations as well. wood movies into Spanish for broadcast into House of Representatives not only because of Mexico and Latin America. For his work in this this notable accomplishment. I ask the Con- venue, Humberto picked up an award for gress to recognize the Ballou Marching Band f ‘‘Best Performance in Dubbing.’’ also because these students, led by their able HONORING MARCELLUS’S GIRLS In the early 1970s, he returned to live in and devoted band director, Darrell Watson, VARSITY SOCCER STATE CHAM- Robstown and work in Corpus Christi. He overcame nearly impossible odds. PIONSHIP began as program director for KCCT, spicing The high school is located in one of the up the classic station with a new motto, city’s most disadvantaged and besieged com- ‘‘Radio Jalapeno—Caliente.’’ While in Corpus munities. The students have lived with unusual HON. JAMES T. WALSH Christi, he worked for a while in print jour- human tragedy, including the fatal shooting of OF NEW YORK nalism for the Corpus Christi Sun Newspaper, two fellow students this year. Also in 2003, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as sales manager and columnist. school was closed for more than a month be- In the early 1980s, he longed to put his cause of an accidental mercury spill. At the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 management skills and talent to use in a larg- end of the school year, many of the problems er sphere, and applied with the FCC to own Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the school were blamed on allegations of pay tribute to an extraordinary group of ath- his own station. He quickly began acquiring poor leadership and the principal was dis- radio stations in South Texas under the Lopez letes, the Marcellus Girls Varsity Soccer team. missed. Marcellus captured its second consecutive Broadcast System, which currently includes: This is not an atmosphere conducive to pro- KTMV–TV, Corpus Christi; KTMV–TV, Victoria Section 3, Class B state title with a 6 to 0 win ducing award winning bands. Yet, the Ballou over Fredonia, ending their season with an (UPN affiliate); KTMV–TV, San Antonio; KMIQ Marching Band’s band director and the new 104.9 FM, Robstown-Corpus Christi; KINE overall record of 23–1–1. principal, Daniel Hudson, persevered. How- The Marcellus Mustangs lived up to their 1330 AM Robstown-Kingsville; KXTM 107.7 ever, talent, intelligence, diligence and dedica- FM, Benavidez; KHMC 95.5 FM, Victoria; and season long No. 1 ranking with a decisive vic- tion could not cover the $70,000 needed to tory over Fredonia led by senior striker Jenna KLMO 98.9 FM, San Antonio. He continues to travel to California to compete. The often explore expanding Lopez Broadcast System Farneti scoring three goals and two assists. struggling families of the students, and their Amy Ware and Hannah Vaughn struck the into other markets such as College Station, inner-city community certainly did not have San Angelo, and Houston. final blows to the nails in the coffin adding such funds. Still, the band and their school did Humberto’s most memorable experiences three more goals with Meghan Mannion and not give up. They sought help from the busi- included interviewing the widow of Mexican Alyssa MacLachlan contributing the assists. ness community, alumni and others. Many legend, Pancho Villa; Texas’ first Hispanic While acknowledging these five, outstanding were moved by the determination of the stu- Congressman, Henry B. Gonzalez; and the athletes for their efforts in the championship dents. Among the many contributors who members of Battalion 201, the World War II game is well deserved; any member of a team made the trip possible were Federal Ex- Mexican Battalion. Easily, his most rewarding knows that victory isn’t possible without the press—inspired by a Ballou alumna who was experience is the continuing success of the contributions of all team members and coach- a vice president—Lockheed Martin, Embassy Lopez Broadcast System, which serves our es. Suites Hotels, and William C. Smith and Com- home community in South Texas. Humberto’s Coach Laurie Updike, Jenna Farneti, Rachel philosophy is: ‘‘It’s not about how much money pany. The outpouring of love and support that the Ballou band received was inspired not only Farneti, Stephanie Gosson, Kelly Hanlon, someone may earn but the accomplishments Sarah Holden, Jocie Jankowski, Alyssa and lives you touch—which leaves a legacy of by the need, but by the students’ own deter- mination and efforts in doing car washes and MacLachlan, Meghan Mannion, Ashley Martin, hope.’’ Lauren Longo, Alyse O’Brien, Sarah Potter, He is supported by the love of his life, his selling dinners to earn funds for the trip. The concrete show of confidence in these Cahterine Scott, Amanda Stessen, Hannah wife Minerva Rodriguez-Lopez; their children: Vaughn, Katie Walter, Amy Ware, Jennifer Mario Humberto, Luis Homero, Larry, Manuel, children enabled the band’s participation and its prize-winning finish. In fact, the competition Young, Katie Young, Katie Zimmerman, Emily Carlos, Humberto II, Ernesto, Mena Lamar, Zimmerman, Emmy Potter, Meghan Kaminska Melinda, Ray, Lisa, and Mary Helen; their 27 was razor close, and Ballou almost came away with the top prize. Its reward was a trip are all equally valued components of the grandchildren—Mario Humberto II, Michael Marcellus perennial powerhouse. Anthony, Marissa, Celina, Carissa, Crista, to Disneyland and the opportunity to play in Lizette, Lynsey, Ashley Nicole, Manuel Omar, the holiday parade. The larger and lasting re- A special recognition is also deserved to Mireya, Alejandro, Gabriella, Laura Lynn, Car- ward is the sense of accomplishment the stu- those whom support Marcellus’s fine athletes, los Eric, Crystal, Katherine, Ernesto Nicholas, dents received and the opportunity to broaden the parents, teachers, students and fans. You Raul Jr., MiaMar Minerva, Isabella, Giselle their horizons and expectations concerning were all instrumental in the Mustang’s suc- Fey, Cristian Esai, Ray Jr., Amy Desiree, where hard work and high aspirations can cess. Nayeli, and Orlando DeLeon II; and their 2 lead. On a visit to the school, I was moved to I commend the Marcellus Girls Varsity Soc- great grandchildren, Mario Humberto III, and see the effect of the band’s achievements on cer team for their dedication and congratulate Michael Anthony. the entire student body, which gathered to cel- them on a triumphant season. Your continued I ask my colleagues to join me today in ebrate the band with principal, teachers and success reflects your tireless work ethic. commending my dear friend, Humberto staff all present. The band director, Darrell Congratulations to the Champs.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.025 E07PT1 E2174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 HONORING THE IRONBOUND ions are involved in slash and burn campaigns palled that wild horses and burros could pos- COMMUNITY CORPORATION in ethnic minority controlled areas in eastern sibly be captured for slaughter. Burma. These actions follow an all-too-familiar Horses that are sent to slaughter are often HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ pattern of tactics employed by the regime to crammed into double decker trailers, where OF NEW JERSEY stifle resistance by anti-regime, ethnic minori- conditions are so bad that many horses arrive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties. Military are actively burning villages and at the slaughtering facility injured. Moreover, crucial rice supplies. Perhaps a greater out- since there are no export tariffs on horse Tuesday, December 7, 2004 rage is the military then land mining the empty meat, no profits from this industry remain in Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today villages, and most times, the paths to and America. The profits go directly to Belgium to honor the Ironbound Community Corpora- from that village so people are unable to re- and France, which is where the owners of the tion, a multiservice organization that has made turn. There is no other intention in these ac- only slaughter houses in the United States amazing contributions to the city and residents tions than extermination. live. More importantly, the provision is a dev- of Newark. The Ironbound Community Cor- As a strong advocate for children, I am sad- astating blow to the equine industry, because poration celebrated its 35th anniversary on dened that the nearly 7,500 displaced villagers they have worked diligently to protect horses October 22, 2004, at the Mediterranean Manor recently fleeing to the jungle include numerous from slaughter. in Newark, NJ. children. The child mortality and malnutrition Section 142 was inserted during conference Guided by a desire to ensure justice and among these displaced people are staggering. negotiations, leaving many members unaware equality for all people, the Ironbound Commu- Not only the children are suffering the effects of the new provision and its impact. In addi- nity Organization provides a variety of pro- of this displacement. With nowhere to go, tion, no stand-alone legislation has been intro- grams and outreach services and offers as- many families are divided and many people duced and, to my knowledge, the House Re- sistance in areas such as family literacy, multi- die of preventable, treatable diseases. sources Committee had not seen this lan- lingual adult education, family assistance and Mr. Speaker, I add my voice to others in this guage. Because this provision was inserted development, and senior citizen care. In addi- great nation that continue to seek freedom behind closed doors, no congressional author- tion, it develops programs for children, adoles- and democracy for the people of Burma. I izing committee had an opportunity to com- cents, environmental projects, and general strongly object to the continued imprisonment ment on this provision and its impact. Addi- neighborhood issues, with the goal of improv- of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu tionally, no hearings have been held to get ing the lives of those living in and around the Kyi, and call for her immediate release. I also feedback from BLM on possible alternatives. ethnically and culturally diverse Ironbound encourage the Administration to take whatever In fact, since 1988, every Department of Inte- neighborhood. More than 700 people benefit measures necessary to exert more pressure rior Appropriations bill has included language daily from the services this wonderful organi- on the ruling military regime. that states, ‘‘Appropriations herein made shall zation provides. f not be available for the destruction of healthy, Each year, the Community Corporation hon- unadopted, wild horses and burros in the care ors those who have contributed greatly to the CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4818, of the Bureau or its contractor.’’ Coincidently, organization’s success. This year’s honorees CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- this language was left out this year. I believe include Gabriella Morris, Joseph DiVincenzo, TIONS ACT, 2005 that if this language was brought before the Anto´nio Matinho, David and Florence full House for a vote as stand-alone legislation SPEECH OF Schnegelberger, Bernadine Fillmore, and Eva it would fail, because clearly the majority of Harris. HON. ED WHITFIELD the House has gone on record opposing the Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in OF KENTUCKY slaughter of horses. honoring the Ironbound Community Corpora- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it does not speak well of this institution when individual members of the tion for 35 years of dedicated and honorable Saturday, November 20, 2004 service working to improve the lives of the House and Senate can change 16 .years of people of Newark. Its broad range of pro- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in policy by sneaking a provision into the Omni- grams and services has greatly impacted the strong opposition to a provision inserted in the bus without disclosure, discussion, or public community and will no doubt continue to ben- FY 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Title 1 knowledge. Horses are part of our American efit the lives of countless people in the years section 142 states ‘‘Any excess animal sold heritage and hold a favored status. They are to come. under this provision shall no longer be consid- not food animals in this country and, unlike f ered to be a wild-free roaming horse or burro cows, pigs, and chickens, they should not be for purposes of this Act.’’ This section com- bred, raised, or gathered for slaughter. RELEASE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE pletely reverses the goal of the Wild Free- f RECIPIENT AUNG SAN SUU KYI Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, which was aimed at stopping wild horses and THE CURSE HAS STRUCK OUT HON. MIKE PENCE burros from being harvested for commercial OF poses without limitation. HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Bureau of Land Management, BLM, OF oversees approximately 261 million acres. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 7, 2004 More than 29 million acres of this land is used Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for wild horse and burro grazing. BLM’s re- highlight recent and profoundly heartbreaking sponsibilities with regard to caring for wild Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of situations in the brutal authoritarian dictator- horses and burros were created by the Wild the victory of the Red Sox in the World Series, ship of Burma. For nearly two decades, the Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act in 1971. I have an offering for the House, with apolo- ruling military regime has sought to crush any Although the act’s primary concern is caring gies to Ernest L. Thayer entitled, ‘‘The Curse and all opposition to their complete domination for wild horses and burros, it also permits BLM Has Struck Out.’’ of the country. to lease this land for several purposes, such The outlook wasn’t guaranteed for the Red The military junta’s actions have led to the as grazing, mining, and parks. The act and Sox nine this year Since 1918 our boys had left us crying in our unjust imprisonment of over 1,000 political op- subsequent regulations require BLM to man- beer. ponents, including the world’s only imprisoned age wild horses and burros on public lands And when they lost twice in New York, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Aung San Suu and protect them from unauthorized capture, then at home again Kyi. While indications recently hinted at the re- branding, harassment, death, and ensure their A pall-like silence fell over the loyal Red lease of most, if not all, of these political pris- humane care. Sox fans. oners, once again the regime has proven that Current law prohibits the sale of wild horses A straggling few got up to go in deep despair. no trust can be lent to their promises. Just and burros for processing into commercial ‘‘Wait ’til next year,’’ they said. Resignation days after the promising release of a handful products. Section 142 will undermine these ef- filled the air. The rest clung to that hope that springs of democracy activists, the military junta in- forts by allowing wild horses and burros that eternal in the human breast. formed Aung San Suu Kyi that her sentence are at least 10 years old or have been put up ‘‘It ain’t over ’til it’s over’’ they muttered would be extended one more year. for adoption three times to be auctioned. As a half in jest. Mr. Speaker, even more appalling, recent cosponsor of the American Horse Protection They thought, ‘‘If only our boys could put reports indicate that five Burma Army battal- Act, along with 227 other Members, I am ap- some bat on that ball,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.029 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2175 We’d put Bambino’s curse to rest once and ‘‘It’s over,’’ thought the Cardinals fans, who lice Academy in Sea Girt, NJ, and the DEA/ for all.’’ are brought up so well. FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. But then Ortiz let fly a homer, to the won- But the Curse gave a scornful look and an derment of all. eerie silence fell. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in And Johnny Damon, bases loaded, tore the They saw his face frown stern and cold, they honoring Frank Carine, Jr., for his years of cover off the ball. saw his muscles strain. dedicated service to law enforcement and his And when the dust had lifted on that memo- And they really thought the Curse wouldn’t significant contributions to the community. rable night let that ball go by again. We had come back from three games down, The sneer has fled from the Curse’s lip, the the Curse was in our sights. teeth are clenched in hate. f Then from all of Red Sox Nation’s throats He pounds, with cruel violence, his bat upon there rose a wild call, the plate. TRIBUTE TO TERRY MELCHER It echoed on the Common, it shook Faneuil And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now Hall. he lets it go, It pounded on the River Charles, and And now the air is shattered by the force of HON. SAM FARR splashed upon the Bay, the Curse’s blow. The Yankees were all through, kaput, a Oh, all across this favored land the sun is OF CALIFORNIA World Series we would play. shining bright. And they rolled out to St. Louis, jewel of the The band is playing happily and our hearts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Midwest. are oh so light. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 The Cards had won their league with ease, And Red Sox Nation smiles and laughs, and but now they faced a test. little children shout. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Were they ready for the Boston boys? The And there is pure joy in Beantown— town was dressed in red. The Curse has struck out. honor Terry Melcher, a prominent record pro- ducer and songwriter and a personal friend of The fans could not be nicer, the team was so f well led. mine, who recently passed away. I send the But the Red Sox took the first three games, IN HONOR OF FRANK CARINE, JR. deepest sympathies to his wife, Terese, his competing nobly one and all. son, Ryan, and his mother, Doris Day. They overcame their errors, they answered every call. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Anyone who knew Terry would claim that he And as Game Four proceeded, and a Series OF NEW JERSEY was a talented man. He started his career in win now loomed, the music industry as a solo singer, but later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All New England shivered with the thought he and future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston we might still be doomed. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 paired up and formed the group Bruce & Henry shifted in his seat, Hope in Werner Terry. They made several hits together and burned, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Epstein checked his numbers, Lucchino’s to honor Frank Carine, Jr., for his outstanding then went on to become part of the group, the stomach churned. public service and demonstrated commitment Rip Chords. Together the Rip Chords re- What deus ex machina would fall down from to community participation and leadership. He corded the 1964 hit, ‘‘Hey, Little Cobra’’. the sky? was named the 2004 Honoree of the Year by Also, during this successful time, Terry’s ca- What Bucky Dent-Bill Buckner ghost might the Sicilian Citizens Club on October 23, steer things all awry? reer included producing. He produced the top Keith Foulke climbed up upon the mound, 2004, in Bayonne, NJ. selling version of Bob Dylan’s ‘‘Mr. Tambou- ball burning in his hand. Mr. Carine has dedicated more than 27 rine Man’’ and others, including the Byrds’ The Curse stepped up to face him, to make a years of his life to law enforcement. His serv- ‘‘Turn, Turn, Turn’’ while with Columbia final stand. ice includes time on the municipal, county, Records. He also worked his magic with the There was ease in the Curse’s manner as he and federal law enforcement teams. For the Mamas and the Papas, Wayne Newton, Paul stepped into his place. past 18 years, he has worked with the U.S. Revere and the Raiders and Ray Cooder. In There was pride in Bambino’s bearing, a Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement smile on the Curse’s face. addition to his work Terry took time to be in- And when, responding to his fans, he lightly Agency and is currently a Supervisory Special volved in the community; he was a board doffed his hat, Agent in the Newark, NJ, division. member of the Monterey Pop Foundation and No stranger in the crowd could doubt ’twas Within the law enforcement community, Mr. a producer of the Monterey Pop Festival in the Curse at the bat. Carine has established himself as an excep- 1967. This event rose to fame as stars such A nation’s eyes were on him as he rubbed his tional leader as a three-term president of the as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin and hands with dirt. Federal Law Enforcement Officers Associa- Otis Redding emerged onto the national 60,000 tongues applauded when he wiped them tion, New Jersey Chapter 2. His leadership scene. on his shirt. Then, while Foulke rubbed the ball into his abilities are also clearly demonstrated through However, Terry was probably best known shifty hip, his positions as vice-president of the Nicholas for his work with the Beach Boys, who once Defiance flashed in the Curse’s eye, a sneer Capodice Association, secretary for the Holy recorded an album at his studio in Carmel Val- curled on his lip. Family Father Club, executive board member ley. Terry co-wrote the song ‘‘Kokomo’’ and And now the leather-covered sphere came of the Sicilian Citizens Club, and chairman hurtling through the air, performed on their album ‘‘Pet Sounds’’. ‘‘Ko- and co-chairman of fundraisers for the Boy komo’’ was used in the movie ‘‘Cocktail’’, And the Curse stood a-watching it in haugh- Scouts of America. ty grandeur there. where it garnered a Golden Globe nomination Close by the portly batsman the ball In addition to his years of public service, Mr. in 1988 for best original song. unheeded sped— Carine has contributed his time and energy to ‘‘I just can’t hit that,’’ said the Curse. helping others, including coaching Bayonne Terry continued his involvement with enter- ‘‘Strike one!’’ the umpire said. youth soccer teams. His extensive community tainment throughout his life and was the exec- From the canyons of Manhattan, there rose involvement includes being a third degree utive producer of his mother’s shows: ‘‘The a muffled roar. member of the Knights of Columbus Council Doris Day Show’’, on CBS from 1968 to 1972 New York fans were screaming, ‘‘Would the 371, as well as a member of the Italian Amer- and then later, in the mid-80’s, ‘‘Doris Day’s Curse really be no more?’’ ican Police Society of New Jersey, the Federal Best Friends’’. He continued his involvement ‘‘Kill him, kill the umpire,’’ they shouted in in the community and helped run his mother’s Yankee land. Agents PBA local 121, and the Honor Legion charitable activities, including the Doris Day The Curse looked smug. In 86 years the Curse of the Police Departments of New Jersey. In had never fanned. addition, he serves on the Annual Blue Mass Animal Foundation. He was also a supporter With a smile of overconfidence, the Curse’s Committee for the Archdiocese of Newark and of the Boy Scouts of America and the Mon- visage shone. the Hudson Liberty District Committee. terey County Sheriff’s Office. He stilled the rising tumult, he bade the Mr. Carine was born and raised in Bayonne, Mr. Speaker, Terry Melcher was a man who game go on. He signaled the Red Sox closer, and once New Jersey. He received his bachelor’s de- shared his gift of music with others and valued more the dun sphere flew, gree in criminal justice from New Jersey City the Central Coast community. I would again But the Curse couldn’t hit it, and the umpire University (formerly Jersey City State College) like to extend my deepest sympathies to Terry said, ‘‘Strike two.’’ and graduated from the New Jersey State Po- Melcher’s family at their loss.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.032 E07PT1 E2176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 DISTRICT OF , HOME ON THIS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: doctor, specializing in eye care, to conduct OF CHAMPIONS: KUDOS TO AMERICA’S VETERANS DESERVE eye surgery. SUITLAND, POTOMAC, SHER- BETTER Any medical operation has the potential to WOOD, DEMATHA, SENECA VAL- cause adverse affects. In older populations— LEY AND MAGRUDER HIGH HON. DAN BURTON such as those served by VHA facilities—the SCHOOLS OF INDIANA rate of adverse events tends to increase for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any surgical procedure. Therefore, it makes no sense that this very population—those most in Tuesday, December 7, 2004 HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN need of a medical doctor’s training and edu- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on cation to determine the safest surgery for their OF MARYLAND December 7, 1941, over 2,200 brave service- overall health—be needlessly exposed to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men and women sacrificed their lives pro- very real threat of having a non-MD operate tecting the freedoms we have come to cher- on them. It should be our highest priority as Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ish. Now, sixty-three years after the dev- American citizens to help ensure the safety of astating attack on Pearl Harbor, America has those who have so proudly and bravely de- Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- over 26 million veterans who have selflessly fended our great country. All U.S. veterans de- gratulate several of our great high school dedicated themselves in service to our great serve to have quality health care performed by sports teams in the 4th Congressional District country and sacrificed to guarantee Americans medical doctors with the proper education and of Maryland for their outstanding seasons. the freedoms we enjoy today. training. Congratulations to Suitland and Potomac High Unfortunately, rather than receiving the full f Schools who both recently won state football respect they deserve, our nation’s veterans IN HONOR OF YOLANDA championships. are now faced with a recently released De- partment of Veterans Affairs (DVA) directive FERNANDEZ-QUINCOCES Potomac High School located in Oxon Hill, (VHA Directive 2004–045) that exposes them Maryland rose to victory beating Hereford High to tremendous risk. The directive grants op- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ School 19 to 12 to win the 2A title champion- tometrists—non-Medical Doctors (MDs)—in OF NEW JERSEY ship. Led by Coach Eric Knight, Potomac was the VA system privileges to perform laser eye IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES finally able to achieve the title that had slipped procedures under the supervision of an oph- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 through their fingers the previous season. In thalmologist—a fully trained and certified MD. winning the state championship Potomac also While I fully understand that the Directive Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today became the first team in Maryland history to mandates the procedure will be supervised, I to honor Yolanda Fernandez-Quincoces for her remarkable accomplishments in dance and end the season with a 14–0 record. am also aware of the fact that supervising a procedure is not the same as actually per- music and her exceptional artistic contributions Suitland High School located in Suitland, forming the procedure. As a result, allowing an to the community over the past few decades. Maryland, led by Coach Nick Lynch and operation to be performed by a non-surgeon Ms. Fernandez-Quincoces’s extensive ca- standout junior linebacker Navorro Bowman, could potentially jeopardize patient safety, and reer includes teaching, choreographing, and beat Damascus High School 14 to 7 to win the ultimately the quality of care provided to our producing. In 1974, she founded Yolanda’s 4A title championship. Although Bowman had veterans. Academy of Music and Dance, which has de- been pinpointed as the obvious star of the As eye health deteriorates with age, more veloped young talent in New Jersey for 30 team, the humble young player still managed and more older Americans are faced with the years. In addition to managing the school, she has taught classes in the gifted and talented to praise his fellow teammates including his need for eye surgery. And just when our aging veterans need this care the most, they are program in Union City and in the Woodrow aggressive offensive line, which did an excel- now faced with the prospect of having their Wilson School for the Integrated Arts. Under lent job to help seal the victory. Navorro Bow- surgery performed by someone who hasn’t her dedicated instruction, more than 38 stu- man who has already been offered a scholar- been through intensive surgical education or dents have won recognition in statewide talent ship at the University of Maryland appears to training. This new policy blatantly imposes a search competitions and many have continued be a young man on the move who has a substandard level of health care on our vet- their dance training at prestigious institutes bright and promising future ahead of him. erans. such as the Ballet’s School of Congratulations are also in order for Currently, only one state—Oklahoma—per- American Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and estab- mits optometrists (non-MDs) to perform laser DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, lished universities. eye surgery, while 35 other states have out- Her professional credits include a position which ended the season as the number one right prohibited this type of procedure. In fact, as a teaching liaison between the New York boys soccer team in the region. Sherwood 14 states, including Indiana, have debated and City Ballet and New York City Opera and the High School in Sandy Spring, Maryland should soundly rejected similar measures—seven Woodrow Wilson School. Ms. Fernandez- also be recognized for ending a great soccer states in this calendar year alone. But regard- Quincoces was also involved with hosting and season with their boys’ team ranked number less of individual state restrictions, the DVA di- producing a television arts program on Cable- three and their girls’ team number seven in rective allows an eye care professional to vision, and has made several guest appear- the area. practice anywhere in the VHA system, ‘‘up to ances on other shows. In addition to her cur- In addition Seneca Valley High School in the limits’’ of their license. As a result, optom- rent projects, she is a member of the National etrists with no formal surgical education or Education Association, the Dance Educators Germantown Maryland ranked number four in training will be able to go to Oklahoma, take of America, and the National Guild of Piano the top ten for volleyball, while Magruder High a 16 hour course, pass the Oklahoma optom- Teachers. School in Rockville ranked number six. etry certification exam, and then go anywhere For her exceptional work, Ms. Fernandez- I am extremely proud of the achievements in the country and practice laser eye surgery Quincoces has received numerous awards, in- of these young people from my Congressional on any veteran in any VHA facility. Thus, in cluding ‘‘Teacher of the Year’’ for Union City, District. I am sure that all the citizens of Mary- states that have prohibited this type of threat Hudson County, and the State of New Jersey, land’s 4th Congressional District share my en- or rejected Oklahoma-like legislation, optom- and ‘‘Outstanding Choreographer’’ for three thusiastic admiration for their hard work, etrists will be practicing surgery on veterans different productions from the Dance Edu- against the wishes of state lawmakers. cators of America in New York City. Most no- sportsmanship and teamwork. Athletics plays As a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, I find tably, she was also honored at the Statue of an important role in the development of our it shocking that this practice has been allowed Liberty Centennial Celebration with other well- youth, and teaches valuable life lessons in co- to come this far. And I’m not alone in my be- known artists, performers, and political figures. operation, camaraderie, and valor. The famed lief that medical doctors who are specifically Ms. Fernandez-Quincoces emigrated from football coach Vince Lombardi once said that trained to reduce surgery-related risks should Cuba to the United States when she was individual commitment to a group effort—is be the only ones legally permitted to carry out three years old. She began studying ballet at what makes a team work, a company work, a these delicate laser eye procedures. In fact, in the age of five, training at the New Jersey Bal- society work, and a civilization work. a national poll of U.S. veterans, 95 percent let, Oneida’s Dance Studio, and the American said it was important for a licensed medical Ballet Theatre. Ms. Fernandez-Quincoces also

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.035 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2177 received a bachelor’s degree in music edu- TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVES CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4818, cation from New York University and, in addi- AND JACK CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- tion to her dance training, is also an estab- QUINN TIONS ACT, 2005 lished pianist. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in SPEECH OF honoring Yolanda Fernandez-Quincoces for HON. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY her years of outstanding teaching and OF NEW YORK OF choreographing. She has demonstrated re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES markable passion for the arts and has influ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saturday, November 20, 2004 enced the lives of many with her instruction and creative works. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- er, I would like to bring my colleagues atten- f Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, as the 108th tion to a provision included in the Fiscal Year TRIBUTE TO SHEILA PETERSON Congress comes to a close, I would like to 2005 Appropriations Omnibus bill, H.R. 4818, honor two of New York’s greatest legislators— titled, ‘‘Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Rep. AMORY HOUGHTON (NY–29) and Rep. sion Salaries and Expenses.’’ The language JACK QUINN (NY–27), for their outstanding ca- OF CALIFORNIA included in this section declares that it is the UINN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reers in Congress. Unfortunately, Mr. Q intent of Congress for the Federal Energy and Mr. HOUGHTON have decided to retire at Regulatory Commission (FERC) to have ex- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 the end of the 108th Congress. As Dean of clusive jurisdiction over the siting and approval Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the New York Republican Congressional Dele- of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals. This Sheila Peterson, who was recently honored gation, I would like to express my gratitude language seems to target a pending lawsuit by with the highest award of Sacred Heart and appreciation for their dedication and com- the State of California challenging the place- Schools, the St. Madeleine Sophie Medal by mitment to their constituencies. ment of a LNG facility. Although the language the Schools of the Sacred Heart in Atherton, is non-binding, I am concerned with the pos- California. Mr. HOUGHTON, a nine-term Member of Con- sible repercussions of this provision, as well Sheila and her family have had a long con- gress and founder of the influential Republican as the method in which it was added to the nection to the Sacred Heart Schools. First, Main Street Partnership, has a legacy of sup- bill. she had a great aunt who was part of the con- porting moderate social programs, while en- My home state of Rhode Island is currently vent in St. Charles, Missouri. Next, her moth- couraging fiscal responsibility and much need- examining a proposal regarding a LNG ter- er, Winifred Carreras Sullivan went to Jackson ed tax relief for hard-working Americans. minal in Providence. Members of the Rhode Street and Lone Mountain, where she made HOUGHTON is also the founder of the John Island Congressional delegation and state offi- great lifelong friends. Winnie married Ray- Quincy Adams Society, an issues forum that cials have been in active discussions with all mond Sullivan, later a distinguished Justice of brings together moderate officeholders with federal and local agencies that would be af- the California Supreme Court, and Sheila, the top business leaders, which has been instru- fected by this terminal to ensure that the re- eldest of their five children, ‘‘met’’ the Sacred mental in strengthening the moderate move- gion is properly informed of the hazards of a Heart at Broadway in the 7th grade. ment. potentially expanded or new LNG facility. Ever since, Sheila has found a connection Rhode Island’s unique geography and narrow and a place with Sacred Heart. To quote Shei- I have had the distinct pleasure of working waterways would force the LNG tanker ships la, ‘‘Sacred Heart/Menlo/Atherton is our place: alongside Mr. HOUGHTON for the past 18 to travel through densely populated areas to The first generation was my great aunt; the years, and his vision for a less partisan and reach the terminal. The citizens of Rhode Is- second was my mother; the third, my sisters more effective Congress is truly inspiring. Mr. land and our Congressional delegation have and I; the fourth, the Peterson and Sullivan HOUGHTON worked diligently on more equi- justly requested that all safety concerns are cousins. And at present, my son is on the table tax and health politics, in his role on the addressed before the facility is considered due English faculty and our cousin, Elizabeth is the Ways and Means Committee. His counsel and to the ships close proximity to residential and new Alumni Director. I hope that someday, at fair-minded manner were always so valuable businesses areas. There is also an increased some Sacred Heart School, they will find the to myself, and all Members of Congress. potential for environmental damage due to same satisfaction that I received from helping dredging, as well as concerns for how in- here’’. As a senior member of the Transportation creased tanker traffic will affect the commer- Over the years, Sheila’s involvement with and Infrastructure Committee, I have had the cial fishing industry, which is already under Sacred Heart has taken many forms. She has distinct pleasure of working closely with Mr. tremendous stress. Further, the U.S. Coast served as a Room Mother (sometimes for all QUINN. Mr. QUINN, a six-term Member of Con- Guard recently responded in a letter to my of- three of her children), Parent Club Head, sub- gress and Chairman of the House Transpor- fice that the security of the LNG ships would stitute teacher, soccer coach, and Auction tation and Infrastructure Committee Sub- be a shared Federal, State, local, and industry worker in the Main Building Basement. She committee on Railroads, has worked tirelessly responsibility. has had a hand in sports activities, field trips, on a variety of transportation issues, the larg- I understand the FERC’s assessment that drama, the Booster Club, the school’s Annual est of these being Amtrak and its preservation the shipment of LNG is engaged in foreign Fund, two Capital Campaigns, and ultimately as part of our Nation’s infrastructure. commerce, however, this statement severely helped to plan the Centennial Celebration for limits the process and dangers involved with Sacred Heart. Sheila has recently been work- Mr. QUINN also served as co-chair of the shipping LNG. The delivery of LNG, especially ing as the Events Coordinator, and as always, House Labor Working Group, advocating on in populated areas such as Rhode Island, doing an extraordinary job. behalf of organized labor with the Republican greatly impacts the lives of those who live In 1987, Sheila served on the Board of Leadership. Possibly the most important task near the transport route. Also, the state and Trustees. With the support of her husband, to Mr. QUINN was ensuring a fair wage for all local law enforcement agencies that will be Ron, and three children, Molly, Katie, and Mi- workers, as a leader and supporter of sensible called upon to ensure the public’s safety will chael, she guided the school through the labor policy. As a fellow New Yorker, I see the continue to be stretched thin. Excluding the in- Loma Prieta earthquake, subsequent discus- invaluable contribution of organized labor’s volvement of the state from the consideration sions and contentions about repair or razing, representation of working men and women, of a LNG terminal is inconsistent with all the tight finances, a small endowment, and the co- and commend Mr. QUINN for his unwavering information my office has received from var- ed Prep in the early stages. All these weighty leadership on this issue. ious inquiries that unequivocally proves that issues took time and great commitment. Shei- state and local agencies would be greatly im- la served with distinction and her prudent, As Members of Congress, we are judged on pacted by the construction of a large facility. wise leadership has benefited Sacred Heart our records, and I can say with great enthu- The federal government is also ignoring the Schools immensely. siasm that Mr. HOUGHTON and Mr. QUINN are critical expertise and knowledge that can be Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me men of honesty and integrity. Their work ethic gained by including state and local experts in in honoring this great and inspiring member of and inspiring ideas, as well as their leader- this process. our community, Sheila Peterson, as she is ship, will be sorely missed. I am proud to not I am also extremely disappointed with the honored with the St. Madeleine Sophie Medal. only call them colleagues, but also friends. closed-door method that was used to add this

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.037 E07PT1 E2178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 language to the omnibus. Supporting the continue to enjoy high standards of living. To a remarkable team of experts that assisted the FERC’s exclusive jurisdiction over the siting bolster ’s economy, President Chen subcommittee in conducting oversight on a and approval of LNG terminals is an extremely has improved Taiwan’s trade relations with the number of areas crucial to our domestic and important decision that is worthy of a full de- People’s Republic of China. Moreover, Presi- national security. bate in Congress. By including controversial dent Chen continues to work for an early Over a period of 17 months, the sub- language in an omnibus at the end of the breakthrough in Taiwan’s dialogue with the committee held 39 substantive hearings, rang- 108th session of Congress, there is no oppor- PRC. ing from the implementation of the President’s tunity to amend or strip the bill of this or other, In the meantime, Taiwan’s relationship with Management Agenda and E-Gov initiatives to harmful provisions. I hope that my colleagues the United States is becoming ever stronger. the threats posed at our Nation’s airlines and will join me in more closely examining the full Bilateral trade between Taiwan and the United seaports. Bob was the lead staff member of impact of this issue on every state in the next States topped $65 billion last year and Taiwan my Corporate Information Security Working Congress. I look forward to an open debate is our eighth largest trading partner. Taiwan Group, which was a public/private partnership that will include the input of those citizens and and the United States share many values in that was tasked with creating a uniform set of local officials who are most affected by the in- common such as attachment to freedom; de- safe-practice information security standards for clusion of this language in the omnibus. Thank mocracy and human rights. businesses, government and consumers. In you. I would like to personally thank President the process, Bob has distinguished himself as a leading expert on the cutting edge tech- f Chen for his support of our war against global terrorism and developmental assistance to a nology issues of our times. Bob Dix has accepted the position of Vice IN HONOR OF REVEREND TYRONE number of African nations. President of Government Affairs and Cor- CHESS To President Chen I say ‘‘good luck and porate Development for Citadel Security Soft- good fortune’’. I remain hopeful that our rela- ware, Inc., and I would like to take this oppor- tions will continue to be strengthened in 2005. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ tunity to thank him for his service to the sub- OF NEW JERSEY Certainly, the able leadership of Ambassador committee and his commitment to public serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES David Lee has helped to further our relations ice. with the government and people of Taiwan. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 f f Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- to honor Reverend Tyrone Chess for his deep CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4818, NIVERSARY OF THE PUBLIC MU- commitment to serving others. Reverend CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- SEUM OF GRAND RAPIDS, MI Chess was honored at the Holy Ghost Taber- TIONS ACT, 2005 nacle’s Tenth Annual Banquet Anniversary SPEECH OF HON. VERNON J. EHLERS celebration on November 7, 2004, in Jersey OF City, New Jersey. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout the years, Reverend Chess has OF Tuesday, December 7, 2004 provided a strong spiritual foundation for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members of his community. As pastor and Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to founder of the Holy Ghost Tabernacle Min- Saturday, November 20, 2004 give recognition to the 150th anniversary of istries, he has spent years attending to the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the founding of the Public Museum of Grand spiritual needs of his congregants. His tireless in reluctant support of the FY 2005 Omnibus Rapids, Michigan, located in Michigan’s Third service and willingness to help people in need Appropriations Bill. I am disappointed that we Congressional District, which I represent. has helped to enrich the lives of so many. are only now finishing the nine appropriations The Public Museum of Grand Rapids is a For more than 21 years, he has been active bills that should have been completed months collections-based educational organization that explores and celebrates the world and our in community and civic affairs, where he has ago. I am even more disappointed that this bill place in it. It seeks to educate and delight the held a variety of leadership positions. Rev- is inadequate in meeting the Nation’s edu- public, contribute to the well-being of its com- erend Chess served as the political and social cation, health care, and environment needs. It munity, and enhance the quality of life in west chairperson of the Interdenominational Min- is outrageous that anti-environmental and anti- Michigan. isterial Alliance, and is currently the division choice provisions have been slipped into this Founded in 1854, the Public Museum has director for the Hudson County Consumer Af- legislation without previous consideration by been owned and operated by the city of Grand fairs and Constituent Services Divisions. this House. Rapids since 1906, serving a broad regional Reverend Chess was born in Jersey City, I will vote for this bill today because it is $4 audience of all ages. It is Michigan’s oldest New Jersey. He attended Essex County Col- billion closer to meeting our Nation’s invest- museum open to the public and the State’s lege and the American Fellowship Seminary, ment responsibilities that would be in the case third largest museum, hosting visitors annually and received his bachelor’s degree in theology under a continuing resolution of last year’s from every Michigan county, U.S. State and from the Adonai Temple Christian Center Bible funding levels. While this bill includes $14 bil- Canadian province and many foreign coun- Institute. He and his wife, Martha, are the lion more for our top domestic priorities, this tries. proud parents of five children. increase pales in comparison to the $280 bil- The Public Museum’s beginnings date back Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in lion in tax cuts for this year alone. to December 17, 1854, when a group of ama- honoring Reverend Tyrone Chess for his out- Congress must work to do a better job of teur historians, scientists, and collectors of an- standing spiritual leadership and years of serv- balancing our priorities. I will continue to work tiquities gathered to form the Grand Rapids ice to his congregation and community in Jer- to ensure that we make responsible invest- Lyceum of Natural History. By 1868, the Ly- sey City, New Jersey. ments for working families in the future. ceum had allied itself with a group of inter- f f ested high school students to form an actual museum with rooms open for ‘‘public inspec- TAIWAN’S NATIONAL DAY BOB DIX, PUBLIC SERVANT tion’’ in the city’s Central High School. Increas- ingly, the museum shifted away from the dis- HON. HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM play of natural curiosities and oddities, and ac- OF NEW YORK OF quired systematic collections that were useful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tools in teaching about human culture and the natural world. A new name was adopted that Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 emphasized the museum’s expanded edu- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cational role as an operation of the Board of constituents, I wish to extend to Taiwan Presi- pay tribute to a dedicated public servant who Education: The Kent Scientific Institute Mu- dent Chen Shui-bian my congratulations on has served this institution with distinction. seum. By 1917, the museum occupied two ad- the occasion of the Republic of China’s Na- During the 108th Congress, Bob Dix served jacent mansions in the downtown area, was a tional Day which was celebrated on October as my staff director on the Government Re- chartered department of municipal govern- 10th. form Subcommittee on Technology, Informa- ment, and had developed a huge lending pro- Under President Chen’s leadership, Tai- tion Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and gram of instructional materials and mounted wan’s economy continues to grow and people the Census. In that capacity, Bob assembled specimens and artifacts for use in schools.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.040 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2179 In 1936, the institution was renamed the having an economic impact on the region of and volunteer efforts to strengthen our com- Public Museum to better reflect its citizen own- $9 million. It was the second-most-attended munity. ership and operation and multidisciplinary, pro- temporary antiquities exhibition worldwide in Ramona is a life-long resident of the Bed- gram-focused character. It had a professional 2003. ford Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn and staff and had seen a great increase in histor- As 2004 draws to a close, the museum is does not plan to move. She attended Public ical collections and programs as well as per- again poised to expand both with new pro- School 297, which her two younger children manent installations. In 1938, the museum’s grams and exhibitions as well as a new attend now. She graduated from J.H.S 126 board matched a WPA grant with a bequest 140,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art Commu- and Eli Whitney High School. She has three and built an innovative, modern building that nity Archives & Research Center providing ex- beautiful children: Jessica, 14, Vanessa, 9, looked and acted more like a department store cellent preservation of the permanent collec- and Jerome, 5, each of whom have a dream than a traditional museum. Inspired by the tion and expanded public access. The center of greatness. writings of Newark Museum director John Cot- houses not only museum collections, but also Following her high school graduation, Ra- ton Dana, the museum was populist in philos- the archives of the city of Grand Rapids and mona began work as a substitute teacher at ophy and presentation, marketing itself in the county of Kent, which collaborate in its Round Table Child Care Center, eventually 1940 when it opened as being ‘‘as convenient planning and operation. becoming a head teacher. She enjoys creating curriculum and cultural activities for her stu- as your corner store, and friendly as your Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in con- dents and assisting parents in helping their neighbor.’’ By 1964, an incredible growth in gratulating the Public Museum of Grand Rap- children. After 16 years of empowering her service-oriented programming had neces- ids on the occasion of its 150‘h anniversary. students, her personal horizon expanded and sitated building additions and the construction Its long history of service to the west Michigan she accepted a position as Parent Coordinator of the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium along community is laudable indeed and we look for- for Mark Hopkins Intermediate School 33. Ra- with the acquisition of the 143-acre Blandford ward to its continued work in the future. mona works closely with the principal, P.T.A. Nature Center. The Voigt House, an unusually f and as a liaison between the community and well-preserved, late-19th century residence, school. was acquired in 1974 with all of its original fur- THE RECOGNITION OF MR. ROBERT BAUMANN As a single parent raising three children and nishings and archives. It is a house museum working full time, Ramona finds it important to that balances the didactic historical displays further her education and has enrolled at the developed in the main museum, especially HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. College of New Rochelle pursuing a Bachelors those focused on furniture design, manufac- OF NEW JERSEY of Social Work. She is a member of the Great- turing and marketing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er Free Gift Baptist Church Inc., where the In the late 1970s, even as it became the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 pastor is the Rev. William Raymond Whitaker, first museum in the Nation to be accredited by Jr., Th.M, whom she thanks for his spiritual the American Association of Museums, 1971, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great leadership and wisdom. it was evident that expansion was necessary pleasure that I rise today in recognition of the Ramona’s concern for her church and com- again in order to maintain standards and bet- endless accomplishments of Fire Fighter Rob- munity has led her to focus on fundraising and ter serve a growing audience. In 1982, an ex- ert Baumann who has served the Middletown organizing outreach events for teenagers, traordinary public planning process was begun Township Fire Department for 47 years. Fire which included finding them summer employ- that resulted in the creation of a master plan Fighter Robert Baumann joined our community ment. She also sings in the Tabernacle Choir. for the museum’s growth on a new site in the in 1957 as a member of the Belford Engine Forever thankful in all areas of her life, per- heart of downtown Grand Rapids. This cul- Fire Co. #1 and has continued to volunteer his sonal and community, she is grateful for those minated on the museums 140th anniversary in time, intelligence, and experience to the public who inspire her as she strives to make this a 1994 with the debt free opening of its ever since. I am honored to acknowledge better place for others. Her unconditional love 155,000-square-foot VanAndel Museum Cen- someone of Mr. Baumann’s courage and and thanks goes to her parents and siblings, ter. In total, $42 million was amassed from strength. and the sparkles in her eyes—Jessica, more than 25,000 public and private donors During his tenure in our community, Mr. Vanessa, and Jerome (‘‘Jay’’). for its completion, with major support coming Baumann has been reliable and energetic in Mr. Speaker, Ramona Williams has been a from the VanAndel family. all his services. Mr. Baumann is a man who leader in our community through her con- Community-based exhibition development, realizes the value of life and would give up his sistent efforts to improve the quality of edu- object conservation and program development own to save another. Fire Fighter Robert cation for all of our children. As such, she is were planned, fabricated and implemented si- Baumann is a true hero. more than worthy of receiving our recognition multaneously with the structure, resulting in The Middletown Community is grateful to today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in multiple exhibitions exploring regional urban, have had a man of such character with us for honoring this truly remarkable person. social and industrial history, ethnology, re- all these years. At the age of 75 Mr. Baumann f gional art, and environmental education. The continues to volunteer his time to the Fire Po- HONORING BARBARA COHEN museum boasts numerous unique features, in- lice Unit by responding to calls from all hours cluding a fully operational 1928 amusement of the night and day, on holidays and week- park carousel and completely restored 1928 ends. Mr. Baumann has always been there HON. JIM GERLACH Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ. with the unit at fires, assisting the police de- OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With growth came new opportunities. Pro- partment when power lines are down, or dur- fessional staff was expanded. Citizens formed ing any other type of emergency. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 a private foundation in support of museum Mr. Speaker, I feel privileged to recognize a Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in programs that now manages assets of more man of Fire Fighter Robert Baumann’s experi- recognition of Barbara Cohen on the occasion than $6 million. The city of Grand Rapids re- ence who has served our community with of her retirement from the Phoenixville Cham- newed its commitment to operations, while fa- such dedication. Once again, I ask that you ber of Commerce where she has served as cilitating and encouraging the museum to be- join me in congratulating Fire Fighter Robert the Executive Director since 1992. come entrepreneurial. In response, annual in- Baumann on a life of public service, and wish Barbara Cohen has led an extraordinary stitutional attendance climbed to nearly double him the best of luck in his future endeavors. and exciting life. Born in Philadelphia, she has the city’s population simultaneous with the f always displayed energy and determination in Public Museum’s third award of AAM accredi- all aspects of her life. Her childhood consisted tation (1996). The museum staff manages a A TRIBUTE TO RAMONA WILLIAMS of piano lessons, Hebrew School, Girl Scouts, collection that now includes nearly 1 million National Honor Society, and international trav- objects in more than 350,000 record groups. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS el. Barbara was her class valedictorian at A new temporary exhibition program was OF NEW YORK Northeast High School in 1959 and, from initiated, which reached new heights of suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there, she went on to Temple University where cess with the organization of a proprietary ex- she earned a BS in education and a minor in hibition of The Dead Sea Scrolls, organized in Tuesday, December 7, 2004 political science. After graduation, Barbara collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Author- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of began teaching 4th grade while attending Uni- ity. Between mid-February and June 1, 2003, Ramona Williams for her dedication to versity of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of the exhibition hosted a record 235,541 visitors, strengthening early education for our children International Relations.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.045 E07PT1 E2180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 Barbara was married in 1964 and, shortly purchased the S.S. Blair Mansion, the facility, raise the debt limit by a total of $800 billion, after her wedding, Barbara and her husband formerly known as the Methodist Home for the to $8.18 trillion. This marks the third time in served their country by moving to Germany for Aged, initially housed fourteen residents. After three years that Congress has been forced to three years where she taught military service- numerous expansions, extensive remodeling, vote to raise the debt limit and burden our men and women general education courses and investment in new technology, Epworth children and grandchildren for decades to they needed to finish their high school edu- Manor has expanded into a 144-bed com- come, raising the debt limit by a total of $2.2 cations. prehensive health care facility. trillion since 2001. In 1983, ten years after Barbara and her Epworth Manor has demonstrated an family moved back to Pennsylvania and set- unyielding enthusiasm and care for the public It is completely irresponsible to be voting to tled in Valley Forge, Barbara went back to which it serves, and its employees have raise the debt limit today without taking addi- school and earned her Masters degree in inte- worked diligently throughout its tenure, instill- tional measures to put our fiscal policy back rior design from Drexel University. During this ing a sense of pride and comfort into the on track and institute the common sense pay- time, she was also a full-time mother, driving area’s citizens. The center has not only en- as-you-go rules which were in effect from her children to and from soccer practices, riched the lives of its residents, but of those in 1990 through 2002 requiring that both tax cuts dancing lessons, Hebrew School and many the surrounding communities who have un- and spending increases be paid for. other activities. doubtedly benefitted from the outstanding Five tax cuts in four years, soaring defense In addition to her busy schedule and many service that they have repeatedly provided. spending on the war in Iraq, in addition to our accomplishments, Barbara has been actively For its incomparable generosity, service to stifled economy have turned the record sur- involved in her community since returning to the community, and unabated commitment to pluses inherited by President Bush into a the States in the 1970’s. Barbara serves as a excellence, Epworth Manor deserves the high- record deficit of $413 billion in the past fiscal volunteer guide for the Friends of Independ- est recognition. The center continues to grow year. ence National Historic Park, and as a volun- and maintain a high level of quality, providing teer guide for the Foundation for Architecture an example that all businesses should follow. Unfortunately, we are not considering a re- that gives walking tours of historic sites in I congratulate Epworth Manor on its 85th anni- form of our current fiscal policies today, allow- Philadelphia. Barbara has also served as a versary and eagerly await its future progress. ing our national debt to continue to rise. As a board member for the Chester County Tourist f result, the amount of interest on the national debt—the ‘‘debt tax’’—that each American Bureau and for the Schuylkill River Greenway ALL LEGISLATION SHOULD BE Association. Barbara spearheaded an EPA family will have to pay will climb to $9,400 by AVAILABLE ON INTERNET 24 2014. America’s growing debt will ensure that brownfields initiative grant for Phoenixville Bor- HOURS BEFORE A VOTE ough as Director of the Phoenixville Area Eco- our taxes will go toward paying interest on our nomic Development Corporation and Execu- debt instead of keeping our nation safe and tive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY strong, strengthening Social Security, or im- OF NEW YORK proving education for our children. And she has provided unparalleled leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and direction for a wide variety of public im- I will not vote to raise the debt limit by $800 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 provement and revitalization efforts in billion today, and will only support an increase Phoenixville. Due to Barbara’s tireless efforts, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, last month of the debt limit along with the reinstituted almost 4 million dollars has been raised in the Congress passed the FY2005 Omnibus Ap- common sense fiscal policy reforms. revitalization effort and the Borough now propriations Bill. The version that passed the stands on the threshold of a magnificent resur- House included a provision that would allow f gence. Appropriations Chairmen access to IRS tax re- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join turns. Once this provision was noticed, the RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF me today in honoring this extraordinary Senate passed a resolution to strip it and the THE SOLANO COUNTY GOVERN- woman for the years of good work she has House was forced to go back into a pro forma MENT CENTER COMPLEX done at home and abroad and for the many session to adopt the Senate language. Two distinguished and remarkable contributions years ago, outrage followed the passage of an she has made to this community and the peo- omnibus bill that included indemnification lan- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER guage for vaccine makers against autism law- ple whose lives she has graciously touched. OF CALIFORNIA f suits. Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 4971, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO EPWORTH MANOR Restoring Democracy to the Act. This legislation sought to enact Tuesday, December 7, 2004 HON. BILL SHUSTER a series of reforms that I believe would have OF PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- prevented this from happening. If the bill was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognize the December 16, 2004 dedication of law, among other things, it would have re- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 the Government Center Complex in Fairfield, quired the legislation to be online in a search- California, the county seat of Solano County. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to able form for a minimum of 24 hours before recognize Epworth Manor for its service to the we voted on it. The new Government Center Complex is community, and to congratulate all those in- As an opportunity for Members to clearly the most ambitious capital improvement volved with the facility on its celebration of 85 state that the current manner in which we project in the history of the county and I laud years in operation. often consider legislation is not good for the the project’s energy efficiency measures. Throughout this nation’s history, taking care institution, I am introducing legislation that The Government Center Complex contains of the elderly has never been more critical to would require all legislation be available to the a six-story County Administration Center that our progress than it is now. With so many citi- public on the Internet and in a searchable achieves the lowest energy cost per square zens reaching the age of retirement while hav- form for a minimum of 24 hours before a vote foot for any government facility in the State of ing the ability to live longer due to advances could be considered. California. in medical science, the services that care cen- f The Government Center Complex also con- ters provide have become vital to a commu- tains a five-level parking structure with over nity’s subsistence. The legacy of consistent INCREASING THE PUBLIC DEBT 1,000 parking stalls, 20 electric vehicle slots, service that the Manor as built throughout the LIMIT and a rooftop photovoltaic solar array that last 85 years has helped to earn people’s SPEECH OF generates 119 kilowatts of clean, emissions trust, making them more willing to seek med- free power. ical help when in need. Facilities like Epworth HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA Manor allow a region to thrive because of the Again, I commend county staff and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assurance that quality health care is available, county’s private partners on the timely and fis- and its impact has been invaluable. Thursday, November 18, 2004 cally responsible completion of what is truly a Established in 1919 when the Central Penn- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today landmark building for the citizens of Solano sylvania Conference of the Methodist Church in strong opposition to S. 2986, legislation to County.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07DE8.001 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2181 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4818, to increase its debt limit by $800 billion—and A TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS SHERARD CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- that is on top of debt increases of $450 billion TIONS ACT, 2005 in 2002 and another $984 billion in 2003. The increase in the debt ceiling in just the past 3 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS SPEECH OF years is almost 2.5 times the entire Federal OF NEW YORK HON. RUSH D. HOLT debt accumulated between 1776 and 1980. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY We are in this situation because of the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES choices of the President and the Republican majority. They chose to prioritize tax cuts for Saturday, November 20, 2004 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the wealthy, rather than adequately maintain- Phyllis Sherard for her dedication to educating Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in reluctant ing balanced budgets and protecting the So- our youth and strengthening our community. support of the conference report on H.R. cial Security and Medicare Trust Funds. They One of the best kept secrets about Phyllis is 4818, the FY 2005 Omnibus Appropriations chose to engage in a costly, dangerous, and that she was actually born in Norfolk, Virginia, bill. Though there are many important and unnecessary war in Iraq, which has sapped arriving in New York via North Carolina at the laudable provisions contained in this spending our ability to combat al Qaeda and fund impor- age of four. In spite of this, she boastfully bill, I am troubled by other specific provisions tant domestic priorities. They chose to bundle claims to be an authentic product of Brooklyn, and by the process that this bill has followed. funds for 13 Government departments rather having resided in this wonderful borough of I am pleased that the bill provides an in- than engaging in a robust debate justifying the New York all of her life. crease in funding for national security and policies and priorities that we are asking the counterintelligence operations at the Federal American people to pay for. As the eldest of six siblings, her parents in- Bureau of Investigation. Unfortunately, this Perhaps most disturbing about this appro- stilled values and traits in her that have be- Congress has failed in its effort to pass com- priations bill is the process that it has followed. come her trademarks. Many people describe prehensive intelligence reform legislation, The infamous provision allowing unprece- her as a born leader who is capable, respon- which would ensure that this money is being dented authority for Members of Congress and sible, compassionate, dependable, and moti- spent appropriately and that the efforts of our staff to access the private tax returns of indi- vational. No matter how high or wide the ob- agencies are coordinated. viduals and businesses demonstrates that our stacles, Phyllis’ attitude is always, ‘‘We can I am pleased to see that this conference re- budget process is broken. This provision was handle it!’’ port provides $1.3 billion for Education Impact slipped into a 3,000 page bill which Members In 1985, Phyllis joined the NYC Board of Aid, $24 million more than last year. This pro- had no time to read before voting. The proc- Education. She always wanted to teach but gram provides funding for military impacted ess has become corrupted by the Republican was encouraged to pursue commercial studies schools such as those in the towns of majority, which has evidently decided that en- while in high school. However, through her ex- Eatontown and Tinton Falls. I am also pleased acting pet projects and controversial items that periences, she realized how important it is to that the bill includes $250 million for the com- cannot pass on their own merit, are more im- get involved in the education of our children. munity college initiative, which will fund work- portant than debate, compromise, and good Following the path that she now says was her force development partnerships between com- governance. destiny, she joined the staff of Project 17—the munity colleges and employers. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill because it Drug Prevention Education Program in Com- Despite these provisions, we have more will allow the important work of the Federal munity School District 17. Initially, she had work to do to fully fund what should be a top Government to continue. However, I hope that second thoughts about the position because priority for this Congress—education. One day next year’s appropriations process reflects a she had to take a cut in pay. That was 20 after we passed the reauthorization of the Indi- greater commitment to funding important prior- years ago and needless to say, it has been viduals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, ities and following a fair and thorough legisla- the most fulfilling work of her life. The position we underfunded aid to schools by $1.7 billion. tive process. opened doors for Phyllis to work with thou- Considering the rising cost of higher edu- sands of children, directing, intervening, and cation, I am disappointed that the bill does not f changing paths for so many children and their increase the maximum Pell Grant Award. We parents. Because of her ability and commit- cannot keep the maximum Pell grant award at CONGRATULATING DOBBS FERRY ment, she was selected to serve as the Spe- $4,050 and expect families to be able to afford HIGH SCHOOL cial Assistant to the Superintendent for Parent college. Involvement. I am deeply troubled that this bill includes Phyllis is most proud of implementing The such a restrictive limitation on funding for a HON. NITA M. LOWEY First Clergy Conference, a series of Saturday woman’s constitutionally protected right of OF NEW YORK African American Studies for parents, The Cul- choice. Specifically, this bill prohibits use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tural Awareness Summer Program for chil- funds to pay for health benefits coverage that Tuesday, December 7, 2004 dren, the Christmas Toy Drive, Family Literacy includes coverage of abortion. It also protects Program, Computer Literacy for Parents, youth health care providers who refuse to provide Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to conferences, and a general equivalency pro- this needed service. Such measures are de- recognize Dobbs Ferry High School for win- gram for young mothers, as well as working signed to limit women’s rights, and have no ning the 2004 New York State Class C Foot- with parents to coordinate the first math, business in this bill. ball Championship. science, & technology parent conference. She I am disappointed that the Community Ori- Through hard work, commitment and by al- currently directs drug prevention education ented Policing Service, COPS, program has ways keeping their eye on the ball, this team programs for Region Six, which is comprised been cut by $142 million. Many of the towns completed a perfect 13–0 season en route to of 109 schools. This has been the most chal- in my district have received funding for police the title. lenging experience for her. She has also im- officers through this program, which has made This championship continues the rich tradi- plemented an evening counseling program for our communities safer. It simply makes no tion that Dobbs Ferry High School has estab- at-risk students and their families. sense to be taking cops off the street at a time lished on and off the football field. By winning when they are more needed than ever. this title, Dobbs Ferry has now won the state Phyllis is a graduate of Long Island Univer- I am also troubled that this spending bill title two of the last three years. Dobbs Ferry sity, where she earned a B.A. in Political cuts the budget for the National Science Foun- is only the fifth school ever to win a state title Science and a Masters degree in Supervision dation, NSF, by $62 million from last year’s in- in multiple football classes. and Administration. She is the proud mother of adequate appropriation. The work of the NSF By applying the principles of fair play, good Darryn and Jade-Lynn and the proud grand- provides the basic scientific underpinnings for sportsmanship and constructive competition to mother of grandson, Darryn Scott. the most advanced technological research and sports and all other walks of life, the school Mr. Speaker, Phyllis Sherard has been in- development in the world. We cannot hope to has become a shining example for others to strumental in strengthening the educational remain the world’s most scientifically ad- follow. experience for children in our community. As vanced nation if we continue to shortchange Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me such, she is more than worthy of receiving our our researchers. in honoring Dobbs Ferry High School on their recognition today, and I urge my colleagues to I am disturbed by the economic situation in accomplishment, and I wish them the best of join me in honoring this truly remarkable per- which we find ourselves. Congress was forced luck in defending their title next season. son.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.053 E07PT1 E2182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 TOBACCO QUOTAS AND BUYOUTS recognize him as a role model for our commu- craft, tail number 008, the oldest NASA aircraft nity. Mr. Arroyo runs a pitching clinic for the and B–52 on flying status. This aircraft is HON. SAM GRAVES United Way, serves food for the Red Sox flown by the National Aeronautics and Space OF MISSOURI Foundation, and speaks with school children Administration’s (NASA) Dryden Flight Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as part of his community outreach. search Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to represent California, which is in my district. I am espe- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, and I am proud to praise him cially proud of those who have worked over Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, recently, after on the floor of this house. the years with the B–52B, making history and years of debate over the government run to- f providing vital research data for our nation’s bacco program, this body ended a system that aerospace programs. HONORING DOWNINGTOWN WEST limited per-acre tobacco sales to protect prices The B–52B is an important piece of our na- GIRLS SOCCER for growers and others holding quotas. As a tion’s aerospace history, and I am pleased to compromise, we agreed to a buyout that pro- note that it will remain on display on Edwards vides tobacco quota holders $7 per pound on HON. JIM GERLACH Air Force Base for future generations to visit. their allotment paid out in equal installments OF PENNSYLVANIA Visitors will be able to trace the aircraft’s his- over 10 years. These installments are paid out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory through mission markings along the side of a Tobacco Trust Fund to quota holders and Tuesday, December 7, 2004 of the aircraft that document every research eligible producers; however, the Tobacco Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to flight it made. Trust Fund is also designated to pay for pro- honor the Downingtown West High School Beginning on June 11, 1955, this aircraft gram losses incurred by USDA. Girls Soccer team for their 2–0 win over the worked on some of the most significant We must not let bureaucratic red tape short- Moon Township team for the 2004 Girls Soc- projects in our nation’s aerospace history, in- change the promise we have made to these cer PIAA Class AAA Championship. cluding the X–15 hypersonic plane, which con- quota holders and eligible producers. We have Downingtown Girls Soccer last won the tributed to the developments of the Mercury, an obligation to ensure that they receive what PIAA Class AAA Championship back in No- Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programs. they have bargained for. There are many vember of 2001 after a 7–0 victory and the Between 1959 and 1068, the B–52B was the questions that need to be resolved. We need team was determined to repeat that victory launch aircraft for many of the missions of the to clarify and ensure that USDA will follow the this year. X–15, or wingless lifting body aircraft, that intent of Congress. The agriculture committees The Downingtown West Whippets were led contributed to the space shuttle’s develop- in the House and Senate should hold hearings by the senior co-captains, Adrienne Weisser ment. Additionally, through this program, these to resolve the following issues before we and Jill Conaboy. The two co-captains worked missions explored areas of high aerodynamic move forward. Issues that should be ad- against adversity with the challenge of re- heating rates, stability and control, human dressed include: Whether the buyouts are as- vamping their team after the Downingtown physiological phenomena, and other problems signable to other parties; are there restrictions High School split into two separate schools: commonly experienced with hypersonic flights. on quota holders selling their shares in the pri- Downingtown East and West in 2003. In the Several remotely piloted aircraft used the B– vate market if they need their payments now post-season of 2003, the Whippets were de- 52B for launching in the 1970s and 1980s. and cannot wait 10 years; and what safe- termined to work on their game and improve During this time, NASA studied spin-stall, high guards are in place to assure that these allot- after a late season slump that year and they angle of attack, and maneuvering characteris- ments are paid out over the next 10 years? continued to improve with each game they tics. In addition, this was the launch aircraft to The projected estimates for this program are played. develop and test the parachute recovery sys- $10.1 billion over 10 years, with the program The Whippets traveled to Hershey, Pennsyl- tem for the space shuttle’s solid rocket boost- fully offset by funds from the Tobacco Trust vania to play in the finals against Moon Town- ers. The aircraft was also used in several tests Fund. We have made a promise to these hold- ship. In the final game, the Whippets proved for the shuttle’s drag chute deployment sys- ers and producers, and we must not let mis- to be a strong team with superior skills and tem, which was later installed on the shuttle guided direction reduce that promise. easily won their next PIAA Class AAA Cham- orbiters. pionship by shutting out Moon Township 2–0. Most recently, the B–52B was the launch f Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join aircraft for the X–43A hypersonic research RECOGNIZING BRONSON ARROYO me today in honoring the players, coaches, program. In March of this year, the X–43A OF BROOKSVILLE, FL and support staff of Downingtown West High flew freely at a speed of Mach 7, carried by School Whippets for their drive, determination, the same pylon that carried the X–15. The HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE and commitment to excellence that led them final flight of the X–43A on November 16 flew to an outstanding season and the Class AAA a record-breaking speed of approximately OF FLORIDA championship. The team is comprised of: Mach 10, almost 10 times the speed of sound, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kelsea Fortino, Amanda Marino, Jess Dean, at an altitude of approximately 110,000 feet. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Megan Miller, Captain Jill Conaboy, Lauren The X–43A missions provided research in the Ms. GINNY-BROWN WAITE of Florida. Mr. Sutcliffe, Katie Shannon, Jessica Stevens, area of ultra high-speed flights, such as in- Speaker, I rise today to recognize and praise Becky Edwards, Sarah Phillips, Katelyn creasing the affordability, safety and flexibility Bronson Arroyo: the fine athelete, hometown Capps, Captain Adrienne Weisser, Colleen of such flights. hero, and member of the major league base- Flanagan, Ali McNeil, Bethany Warren, Chris- I commend the many men and women who ball world champion Boston Red Sox. I am tine McLaughlin, Caitlyn Coleman, Christine have worked on the B–52B 008 and its re- proud that the hometown he represents is Thurwanger, Anne Collinson, Ashley Har- search missions, and I thank them for pushing Brooksville, FL, in my 5th congressional dis- rington, Kelly Peterson, Emily Fenimore, the envelope in aerospace research. trict. Sarah Halprin, Amber Reardon, Amber Wer- f ner, Coach Rob Smith, Varsity Assistants Bronson Anthony Arroyo was born in Key A TRIBUTE TO HILMA SHANNON West, FL on February 24, 1977. Bronson is a Mary Schanne and Kelly Cross, JV Head 1995 graduate of Hernando High School in Coach Mike Huffman, Athletic Trainer Joe Brooksville, FL, where he excelled in baseball Iezzi and Assistant Athletic Trainer Jessica HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK and basketball. He and his wife Aimee still Korn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enjoy the comfort of Central West Florida by f Tuesday, December 7, 2004 making it their off-season home. ON THE RETIREMENT OF THE In 2003, Mr. Arroyo entered the Boston Red NASA B–52B LAUNCH AIRCRAFT Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Sox organization. In their farm system he Hilma Shannon, who through hard work and pitched a minor league perfect game, won the HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS determination has realized her dream to teach Red Sox Minor League Player of the Year in the United States, serving a vital role in the OF CALIFORNIA Award. In 2004, as part of the Red Sox reg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education of our diverse community. ular pitching rotation, Bronson won a World Hilma was born in the Republic of Panama Series ring. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 in the City of Colon to Enos Williams and Lil- Mr. Arroyo is often recognized for his ath- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lian Francis. Her education in Panama con- letic accomplishments, and I would also like to honor the retirement of the B–52B launch air- sisted of training in elementary education in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.057 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2183 both high school and college. She taught dents first in this reauthorization and reaching telligence, Directorate of Foreign Intelligence, school in Panama for 7 years. In 1971, Hilma a compromise between parents, teachers, Scientific and Technical Branch, as a clerk married and, now, has one daughter, school administrators, and school districts. typist GS–4. Next she served with the Depart- Gavianna. In 1974, she immigrated to the This legislation has my support because it re- ment of the Army’s Office of the Surgeon Gen- United States and settled in Brooklyn. Her first sponds to the needs of special education eral, U.S. Army Medical Department Per- job was at the Ace of Suede Leather Cleaners teachers and the children they serve. sonnel Support Agency. In 1978, she accept- where she worked for 10 years. My vote in favor of H.R. 1350 when it ed a position in the Department of Energy, En- Hilma’s command of the English language passed the House originally was because of ergy Information Administration, as a budget needed a lot of work and with the assistance the work our committee did on provisions im- analyst. In 1981, she accepted a position at of her daughter, she read and studied con- proving early identification and the goal for full Steuart Petroleum Company in Washington, stantly to improve her grammar, diction, and funding. Yet I did have strong reservations DC. After 2 years as a motor fuels inventory general ability to communicate in English. In about the sections pertaining to discipline and accountant, Mrs. Pringle returned to public 1984, she applied for a job with the New York the definition of highly qualified teachers. At service with the Department of Veterans Af- Board of Education to fulfill her dream of the time, I was assured that my concerns and fairs. teaching again. She was assigned to work as those of my colleagues would be addressed in Mrs. Pringle has received numerous awards an educational assistant in 1985 at Walt Whit- the Conference Committee. The conferees in recognition of her exceptional performance man I.S. 246. Her work included visits to the were able to craft a compromise that will re- throughout her federal service career. She is homes of students who were chronic absen- ceive broad bipartisan support today in the a graduate of the Department’s prestigious tees to encourage their consistent attendance. House. Leadership VA program, Class of 1992. She She took advantage of the Board of Edu- When a child is identified as having a dis- also was a member of the American Associa- cation’s Career Ladder program to become a ability at an early age, their parents and teach- tion of Budget and Program Analysts teacher, graduating in 1989 from the College ers are better able to address their needs and (AABPA). of New Rochelle with a Bachelor of Arts de- ensure they are integrated into the regular Mrs. Pringle received a Bachelor of Science gree majoring in Education and Psychology. In educational setting and curriculum. I have degree in Marketing from George Mason Uni- addition, she completed a Masters in Guid- worked hard to secure funding for newborn versity. She is a native of Washington, DC, ance and Counseling and an Advanced Certifi- hearing screening programs, which save and currently resides in West River, Maryland, cate in Guidance and Counseling. Upon com- schools millions of dollars in special education with her husband Darian. The Pringles have pleting both degrees she received the pres- costs by ensuring early detection and interven- been sponsor parents for midshipmen of the tigious Lester Crow Award and was offered an tion of infants with hearing loss. Further efforts United States Naval Academy and enjoy sail- adjunct position in the Guidance Graduate to increase early identification, as H.R. 1350 ing and cruising on their trawler, the Galileo. program. will accomplish, will save our schools millions Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Budget In 1992, Hilma was assigned to Abraham more in special education costs. Committee, as well as Chairman of the Sub- Lincoln High School as a Bilingual Spanish I believe strongly that Congress must pro- committee on Benefits of the Veterans’ Affairs Guidance Counselor and is there today. She vide the funding promised nearly 30 years Committee, I can appreciate how challenging has worked with students from various cultural ago, and I have introduced legislation that it can be to deal with the federal budget. and linguistic backgrounds. She coordinates would accomplish this goal. While this bill When the committees review VA’s five-volume ‘‘La Herencia Hispana (Lincoln’s 1st Spanish today does not require mandatory full funding, budget submission each February, we see the Club), the Young Scholars program, The it is a step in the right direction in fulfilling the industrious work of Mrs. Pringle and her asso- Choice Program, the Liberty Partnerships pro- commitment we made our states and local ciates on behalf of the Secretary. I commend gram with Kingsborough Community College school districts to provide 40 percent of the Mrs. Pringle for her more than 30 years of just to name a few. At Lincoln High School, cost of IDEA. We owe it to our students, their dedicated public service to our nation and to she has also taught Art Appreciation in the families, and our communities, and I will con- those who have worn the military uniform. after-school program in addition to serving as tinue to work with my colleagues on both f a full-time Guidance counselor. She partici- sides of the aisle to make this promise a re- pates in Lincoln’s Key Club-European Ex- CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO ality. JOHN T. LEWINSKI change program traveling with the club mem- Because of the efforts of my colleagues, as bers to Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, and re- well as families, teachers, and school adminis- HON. BART STUPAK cently to Denmark. trators across the country, we are, today, able OF MICHIGAN Lastly, Hilma is a Jehovah Witness and to put the needs of students and families first. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicates time to helping others understand I urge my colleagues to support this important the Bible. She is the proud grandmother of piece of bipartisan legislation that will move us Tuesday, December 7, 2004 grandson Kumar, and the mother-in-law of Je- forward in our goal to provide an equal, quality Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rome. education for all students. pay tribute to an outstanding local official in Mr. Speaker, Hilma Shannon serves as an f Michigan’s First Congressional District. John inspiration to us all through her accomplish- T. Lewinski will be leaving the Gogebic County ments and commitment to educating our chil- TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARIE PRINGLE Board of Commissioners in January after 18 dren. As such, she is more than worthy of re- years of service. His years of work on behalf ceiving our recognition today, and I urge my HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. of his community represent the very best of colleagues to join me in honoring this truly re- OF Northern Michigan. markable person. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Lewinski’s dedication to service should f not surprise us though. As a member of the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1350, Greatest Generation, he joined the Navy dur- INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ing World War II, and served in the Pacific as EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT er, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Marie a Navy Seabee in . Like so many of his OF 2004 Pringle who is retiring as a senior budget ana- generation, John Lewinski returned home and lyst for the General Administration and Coordi- worked to improve the country he risked his SPEECH OF nation Service in the Office of the Deputy As- life to protect. sistant Secretary for Budget at the Department From 1966 to 1983, Mr. Lewinski was a for- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of Veterans Affairs (VA). She began her ca- ester’s aide with the Gogebic County Forestry OF MINNESOTA reer with VA in July 1983. Mrs. Pringle has Department, working to preserve the Upper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served her entire VA career in the Depart- Peninsula’s treasured forests. In January Friday, November 19, 2004 ment’s Office of Budget. During her tenure, 1987, he joined the Gogebic County Board of Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- VA’s budget has grown from $25 billion to $73 Commissioners for the first time. port of H.R. 1350, the Conference Report to billion with over 222,000 employees. Since then, John Lewinski has served as reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Mrs. Pringle’s career spans more than 30 chairman of the Gogebic County Board of Education Improvement Act (IDEA). years of federal service. She began her fed- Commissioners, chairman of the Airport I commend the House and Senate con- eral service in 1972 at the Department of the Board, chairman of the Gogebic County Tran- ferees for putting the best interests of the stu- Army, Office of the Assistant Secretary for In- sit Board, chairman of the Community Mental

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With Kurt at the wheel, the team over- extraordinary career of service to his commu- Long Island University in economics and found came a staggering gauntlet of bad breaks dur- nity and to our Nation, and I am sure that he time to raise a family of three sons. ing their dramatic run for the NEXTEL Cup, in- will continue his work even after he steps Briefly practicing law in Fort Greene, he dis- cluding a blown motor, blown tires, wheels fall- down as a county commissioner. I know that covered that his true calling was elsewhere. ing off, spin-outs, and crashes. Despite tire his wife of more than 50 years, Patricia, his His employment varied from working in sev- and wheel problems in the final race, which three children and five grandchildren are very eral different New York City agencies to owner would have sidelined lesser teams, Kurt, beat- proud of him, and they should be. and operator of several business ventures. ing the odds in true Las Vegas fashion, piloted John Lewinski’s commitment to his family Through the auspices of Colony South Number 97 to a thrilling finish for the Roush and his community serves as an example to Brooklyn Houses, Robert as director of edu- crew, winning the NEXTEL Cup. all of us. I ask the U.S. House of Representa- cational programs was able to increase the tives to join me in honoring him, and thanking amount of funding for their educational and At just 26 years of age, Southern Nevada’s him for his service. day care programs. Educational programs he own Kurt Busch has reached the top of Amer- ica’s most-watched sport. It is a pleasure to f helped begin for at-risk and homeless young- sters residing in East New York and Browns- recognize in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the HONORING THE BROOKHAVEN ville communities remain successful and con- great performance of a great competitor from HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPION- tinue to operate today. He has also served as Las Vegas, Nevada, the 2004 NEXTEL Cup SHIP FOOTBALL TEAM a consultant on various projects related to Champion, Kurt Busch. community school building and educational HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI development in post-secondary education. f Presently, Robert serves as the executive OF OHIO REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES director of Highland Park Community Develop- ment Corporation, a community based organi- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 zation with a mandate to develop programs Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great and projects that will help improve the quality HON. JOE BACA pride that I rise to recognize the Brookhaven of life in the northern Brooklyn communities in OF CALIFORNIA High School football team, the Ohio Division II the areas of education, housing, safety, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state champions. The Bearcats’ victory over economic development. Avon Lake in the championship game capped Mr. Speaker, the record is clear that Robert Tuesday, December 7, 2004 a season marked by one success after an- Santiago has been a leader in our community other. through his consistent efforts to improve the Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Led by Coach Tom Blake, Brookhaven sim- quality of life of those in need. As such, he is tribute to the American patriots who lost their ply overpowered its opponents on its way to a more than worthy of receiving our recognition lives on the fateful day of December 7, 1941. perfect 15–0 season. Over the course of the today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in In the greatest defining moment of the year, the Bearcats outscored their opponents honoring this truly remarkable person. world’s most defining war in our history, over by an incredible 579–98 margin, and their f 2,400 Americans were killed and more than record included four shutout victories. Their 1,100 were wounded at Pearl Harbor, includ- 42–21 win in the state championship game KURT BUSCH—2004 NASCAR ing hundreds of innocent civilians. NEXTEL CUP CHAMPION ended Avon Lake’s 29-game win streak. As costly as it was in the lives of our men As important as anything else, Brookhaven and women in uniform, in military assets, and becomes the first Columbus City League foot- HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY in esteem and pride, Pearl Harbor was a wa- ball team to win a state title in the 34 years OF NEVADA tershed moment for America. since Ohio instituted a playoff system. It is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES something that all City League coaches, play- December 7, 1941 marked the turning point Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ers and fans can take pride in. for our Nation and determined the future of As a Columbus public schools graduate, I Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I join our foreign policy. America changed from a offer my congratulations to Coach Blake, Prin- millions of NASCAR fans in honoring the ex- Nation turned inward to a strong and unified cipal Robert Murphy, the Bearcat football traordinary achievement of an outstanding son superpower, steadfast in our commitment to team, students and supporters. All have of Nevada, Kurt Busch—the 2004 NASCAR champion and defend the ideals of freedom earned the right to be called state champions. NEXTEL Cup Champion. and democracy. f Born in Las Vegas, and a graduate of Du- Pearl Harbor caused our Nation to whole- rango High School, Kurt developed his racing heartedly commit to winning World War II, A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SANTIAGO skills at age 14, driving Dwarf Cars to victory changing the course of our Nation’s history at a speedway in nearby Pahrump, Nevada, and the world’s future. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS earning the title of Rookie of the Year in the The catastrophic loss of American soldiers OF NEW YORK State Championships. Still a teenager, Kurt led to our country becoming the America we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES won honors as Rookie of the Year for his ex- live in today. At home and abroad, we fight for citing exploits racing in the Legend Cars Na- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 the ideals of social and political equality. This tionals, and shortly thereafter was awarded policy was founded in the aftermath of Pearl Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the same title for his tremendous performance Harbor and continues to be our Nation’s moral Robert Santiago for his dedication to strength- in the Late Model Stock Southwest Series. By compass. ening our neighborhoods and improving the 1998, Kurt became the youngest NASCAR lives of our citizens through his work in var- Touring Champion with a record-setting victory This day should not be remembered with ious community based organizations. in the Featherlite Southwest Series. hatred or bitterness. It should be a day to Robert was born in Brooklyn to Norberto My favorite raceway, and one of the world’s honor the bravery of our men and women and and Heriberta Santiago first generation immi- greatest speed venues—the Las Vegas Motor remembered as the day our Nation was united grant parents who migrated from Puerto Rico Speedway, is Kurt’s home track, where he ac- and our sacrifices consecrated. during the mid 1940’s. He attended P.S. 285 celerated his drive to the pinnacle of NASCAR We learned in World War II that no single and 67, Sands JHS 265 and graduated from in just four racing seasons. His exciting racing nation holds a monopoly on wisdom, morality Eastern District High School. He graduated style and ‘‘go for it’’ attitude truly reflect the or right to power, but that we must fight for the with honors from Queens College where he spirit of Las Vegas, from where he hails. In weak and promote democracy. These are the majored in Political Science with a minor in 2001, as part of the legendary Roush racing difficult lessons learned in 1941 and enshrined Spanish. After a year at the University of Illi- team, Kurt was recognized as NASCAR’s in Pearl Harbor.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.063 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2185 HONORING ANTIETAM BOYS comprises 8.5 percent of the Gross Domestic CONGRATULATING BONNIE JONES SOCCER Product. ON HER RETIREMENT The cost of doing nothing will be steep, for HON. JIM GERLACH the Postal Service, for the 9 million Americans HON. JEFF MILLER OF PENNSYLVANIA whose jobs rely on the mail, and for every OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American who sends a birthday card, pays a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 7, 2004 bill, or orders something from a catalog or on- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 line. Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise honor the Antietam High School Boys Soccer Reforming the Postal Service is a crucial re- today to congratulate Bonnie Jones on her re- team for winning the Pennsylvania State PIAA sponsibility. The Postal Service operates tirement as the Escambia County Supervisor Class A Boys Soccer Championship. under a rigid, 30–year-old legal structure that of Elections. The Antietam Mounts played a vigorous does not take into account the technological A fixture in Escambia County politics, game against the Trinity Christian Falcons. advances of the past decades. It is saddled Bonnie Jones was appointed Escambia Coun- The game was extremely competitive with with nearly $70 billion in retiree health costs, ty Supervisor of Elections by Governor Lawton both teams fighting to win. But in the end, the worker’s comp claims and pension payments. Chiles on August 1, 1994 to fill the vacancy of Mounts pulled out a 4–2 win. This win marked Each year, the labor and infrastructure costs Mr. Joe Oldmixon. Mrs. Jones was officially their first state title. facing the Postal Service rise, while the vol- elected on November 8, 1994 and was re- During the championship game, the Mounts ume of mail continues to fall. This is a ‘‘death elected without opposition in 1996 and 2000. were without one of their key players, Chris- spiral’’ that can only be reversed by Congres- Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, topher Dock. Dock, a junior midfielder and a sional action. Bonnie gained employment with the Elections starter for the entire season, injured his left office at the young age of eighteen. Her love knee during Tuesday’s semifinal win. The Let me make clear what will happen if we of democracy and Northwest Florida lead the Mounts were able to overcome the loss of a fail to act. way to her involvement with other community key player and still turn in a win. A failure to act is the equivalent of a back- organizations, such as the Rotary Club of Today, the Mounts are looking ahead to door tax on every sector of the American Pensacola, the Board of Directors and Sec- next season and possibly another state cham- economy. retary for the Ronald McDonald House, the pionship. However, the team will lose seven Woodham High School Advisory Board, and A small business that now spends $5,000 a seniors, including one of the team’s highest the Pensacola Pen Wheels. Currently she is a year on postage would be hit with a nearly scorers, Eric Kleiman, who scored 87 points member of the Florida State Association of and several game winning points. $1,000 rate increase. And an industry like fi- Supervisors of Elections, the Elections Center Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join nancial services would get slammed with an Professional Education Program, the Pensa- me today in recognizing the players, coaches, increase of over $600 million in postage costs cola North Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, and support staff of the Antietam High School annually. and the Woman’s Board of the Baptist Health Boys Soccer team for their drive, determina- Even though we’re trying to postpone Inter- Care Foundation. tion, and commitment to excellence that led net taxation, a failure to act would raise the With a partisan atmosphere surrounding the them to their first Pennsylvania state title. The cost of online purchases, because consumers 2000 elections, Bonnie was a fair and stead- team is comprised of: Matt Nuding, Ryan will pay more for shipping and handling. fast public servant in Escambia County. She Hummel, Tony Furillo, Jared Melot, Vince was diligent in ensuring every vote was count- Overall, the American public and American Baro, Corey Hertzog, Austin Lee, Austin Kel- ed, including the large number of military ab- businesses will waste over $20 billion in un- ler, Seth Cerra, Kyle Cerra, Shawn Troxel, sentee ballots arriving from overseas. Her necessary payments to the Postal Service Mitch Weglos, Adam Cubbler, Maarten foresight and wise choice to use the optical Koostra, Eric Kleiman, Steve Le, Madison over the next decade. scan prior to the 2000 Elections prevented Reece, Dan Pardo, Chris Laverty, Tom This does not have to happen. We have the problems in the county with dimpled and Talarico, Matt Stauffer, Pete Smith, Adam framework for responsible, comprehensive hanging chads, which other Floridians experi- Kozlowski, Drew Gilbert, Eric Shank, Tyler Postal Reform in the form of legislation that enced. Galczynski, Ian Burke, Joseph Stoltz, Scott has been approved unanimously by my com- Today, I salute a woman who has dedicated Kiedeisch, Chris Reed, Coach Milt Scholl, mittee, the Government Reform Committee, her life to ensuring liberty and defending the Coach Charlie Weaver, Coach Ralph Hertzog, and by the Senate Governmental Affairs Com- principles of this country. Her exemplary serv- and Managers Abbey Weaver, Jordan mittee. ice has guaranteed that the United States will Cunningham, and Dayna Goheen. This legislation will force the Postal Service continue to prosper as the world’s greatest de- mocracy. f to act more like a business, while also resolv- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States ing two issues related to the Postal Civil Serv- THE NEED FOR POSTAL REFORM Congress, I would like to congratulate Bonnie ice Retirement System Funding Reform Act of Jones on her retirement and wish her many 2003. This act placed an unusual burden on HON. TOM DAVIS more years of success and happiness. the Postal Service, making it the only major OF VIRGINIA agency in the government responsible for f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funding the military portion of its employee re- A TRIBUTE TO JOELLE BAILEY Tuesday, December 7, 2004 tiree benefits. The Act also required the Postal Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Service to place into escrow any money saved HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS rise today to call my colleagues’ attention to through the legislation—and I believe we OF NEW YORK an urgent issue that we must address in the should free this money, to allow the Service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opening months of the next Congress. make some cost-reducing and productivity-en- Early next spring, the Postal Service will file hancing capital improvements. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 for a rate increase, to be implemented in I have worked with the Government Reform Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of 2006. Unless Congress acts, that rate in- Joelle Bailey for her accomplishments in the Committee’s ranking minority member, HENRY crease will be one of the largest in history— field of business and efforts to improve the WAXMAN, as well as Representatives JOHN at least 15 percent, or 6 cents on a First Class manners of all people in our community. MCHUGH and DANNY DAVIS to craft legislation stamp. That will cripple an industry already in Joelle has over 20 years experience in ca- that will allow the Postal Service and the in- trouble, and reverberate through our entire tering, event planning and the restaurant busi- dustry that relies on it to survive well into this economy. ness. Little did she know that a position at Es- century. It would be irresponsible and reckless for us sence Magazine would serve as the impetus to sit back and do nothing. I urge my colleagues to come back next for her to enter the food and hospitality indus- The Postal Service is the center of a $900 year ready to pass meaningful Postal Reform. try. At a very young age, Joelle’s mom Marie billion industry, employing 9 million Americans There are critics who will say the bill costs too felt very strongly about manners and etiquette in such diverse fields as manufacturing, adver- much. I say the cost of not acting is what we and instilled those values in Joelle and her tising, publishing, and finance. This industry really cannot afford. sister Yves. Joelle has taken these values and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07DE8.003 E07PT1 E2186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 turned them into a lifetime mission not only for gressional district, which this year is cele- RECOGNIZING THE LINK BETWEEN herself but to assist and instruct others in brating its 35th Anniversary. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AND these areas. KIDNEY DISEASE The committee, a local public service group, Joelle has learned through some of the best working positions at the Vista Hilton, Marriot has solicited the involvement of the total Mor- ris County community, and especially its HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK and Plaza Hotels and LSG Sky Chefs. She re- OF young people, in its annual services com- ceived her formal training at the French Cul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inary Institute and Sky Chefs. By 1994, she memorating the birth of Martin Luther King, Tuesday, December 7, 2004 opened Classic Catering which is a full service Jr., since 1970. This celebration of faith, en- event planning and catering business that durance, and commitment is a tribute to the Mr. KIRK. Mr Speaker, I call attention to the caught the attention of , rich legacy of the life and works of Dr. King. link between cardiovascular risk and kidney Daily News, NY Post, 98.7 KISS FM and disease. On December 6, 2004, the Congres- The Observance for 2005 marks the 20th WOR 710. In June 2004, Joelle was featured sional Kidney Caucus, in cooperation with the year that Dr. King’s birthday will be com- in the Daily News’ ‘‘Spotlight On Great Peo- National Kidney Foundation, sponsored a ple’’ by Clem Richardson. Publicity aside, memorated as a national holiday. As an ex- luncheon in which Dr. George Bakris, MD, Joelle is pleased that her clients and guests pression of local unity and in recognition of from Rush University Medical Center in Chi- approve of her fabulous catering and cooking this important event, the Martin Luther King cago, spoke on this troubling trend. I submit skills. Currently, Joelle writes several columns, Observance Committee is inviting the Morris Dr. Bakris’ remarks for the RECORD: sharing her knowledge on entertaining, eti- Clergy Council to cooperate with the com- CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AND KIDNEY DISEASE quette and menu and recipe suggestions. mittee in jointly sponsoring the commemora- Kidney disease is a silent killer, in that, Some of Joelle’s most memorable clients have tive services on Monday, January 17, 2005. there are no signs or symptoms until you included: The New York Urban League, Diana lose >70% of your kidney function. A 50% The Martin Luther King Observance Com- loss of kidney function increases your risk of Ross, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Russell Simmons, a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, Suzanne Taylor, The United Way, Bill Cosby, mittee will use for a theme ‘‘The Dream of Peace is Dedicated Wholly to Truth.’’ Each of sudden death, heart failure) to more than Children’s Television Network, Jackie Robin- double that of the general population. The son Foundation, New York Bar Association, us still makes a difference. Each of us needs risk of dying from a cardiovascular event, if New York University, Columbia University and to trust, to hope, to care, and to have the you’ve lost 50% or more of your kidney func- many more. courage to make our democracy work for all of tion, is similar to that of having had a heart Joelle shares her love for young people by us. Yes, today we face great uncertainty and attack. Aggressive measures to achieve guideline goals (JNC7, ADA, NCEP) for blood teaching courses in the art of etiquette, table trepidation. Nevertheless, we will pull together manners, sophistication, food, nutrition and sugar (HbAlc less than 7%), blood pressure as a community and nation during time of cri- (less than 130/80mmHg) and cholesterol levels basic ‘‘101’’ cooking skills. She teaches these sis. We are Americans indeed. (less than 200mg/dl) reduce both cardio- classes for the community in different schools vascular risk and risk of kidney disease pro- and also in her home. Each event is spon- From those individuals who spearheaded gression. According to the most recent sored with her own personal finances. Adults the initial celebration, the late Rachel Viola NHANES 1999–2000 data only 7.3% of Ameri- are welcome as well. Additionally, her very Jones and Dr. Felicia B. Jamison, the planning cans with diabetes, the most common cause own etiquette/cookbook will be launched next efforts has broadened to include members of of kidney disease achieve all three of these year and a food show is in the works. the Morris Area Clergy Council, with rep- goals. On her son Issiah’s 3rd birthday March 27, The crisis of chronic kidney disease is that resentatives from all major faith traditions. In it is ‘‘under-diagnosed, under-treated,’’ and 2004 Joelle launched a not-for-profit founda- addition to the two founders, other volunteers the relationship of chronic kidney disease to tion called Issiah W. Simms Foundation to who assisted in the early years included cardiovascular disease, ‘‘under-recognized.’’ help children improve their etiquette and man- Emma L. Martin, George Dorsey, William It is now estimated that 1 in every 9 adults— ners. Eight years ago, Joelle realized that she approximately 20 million Americans—has ‘‘Jack Harris, Reginald and Emanueline Smith, was not satisfied with the etiquette and man- chronic kidney disease and most don’t know ners of today’s children, teens and even Flora Webb, Norman Jean Matthews, Woody it. The morbidity (hospitalizations, dis- adults. For her, there was a major state of Huff, Elizabeth Lubar, Cecelia Dowdy, Rabbi ability) associated with cardiovascular emergency existing in society that needed to Z. David Levy, and the Rev. Charles Marks. events in people with kidney disease is sig- nificantly higher than people without kidney be addressed. This concern led her to form The core planning committee is continuing disease. This translates into very high ex- the Issiah W. Simms Foundation. to carry on tradition of excellence for this great penditures on the part of Medicare as well as Joelle is fortunate to have wonderful and in- program and has grown to include dedicated lost wages and a reduced work force due to sightful parents Hubert and Marie Valbrun, this disease. At the current rate of increase volunteers. Some of those individuals include mentors (stepmother, Rosette Waynne), in kidney disease, we can expect a doubling teachers and friends who are supportive of her Charles Jamison, Jr., James Mack, Janet of the number of people with kidney failure work. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from Bonar, Patricia Johnson, Esq., Barbara by 2010 at a projected cost of 28.3 billion dol- Pace University and an MBA from Liberty Uni- Klingsporn, Mae Williams, Ronnie Rogers, Elie lars annually. Therefore, reducing risk of Sims, Nadine Alston, Rabbi Donald Rossoff, cardiovascular disease and development of versity. She dreams of opening a finishing kidney disease requires a preventive strat- school that would be free to her Brooklyn James Vance, Horace Melton, Marian Sykes egy. community. Johnson, Gerald Martin, Dorothy C. Parker, f Mr. Speaker, Joelle Bailey has been a lead- Agnes Boyd, Rev. Paul Ratzlaff, and the Rev. er in our community through her entrepre- Jerry M. Carter, Jr. Pastor of the Calvary Bap- SIKH-OWNED GAS STATION neurial accomplishments and efforts to create tist Church, Minister Dr. David Hollowell, Dr. BURNED DOWN a more civil society. As such, she is more than Judy L. Banks. worthy of receiving our recognition today and HON. DAN BURTON Mr. Speaker, I am quite certain that the I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring OF INDIANA this truly remarkable person. Martin Luther King Observance Committee will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue in the years ahead to promote the f Tuesday, December 7, 2004 cause of equality and educate our community HONORING 35 YEARS OF in helping to promote opportunities for our Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, in the COMMUNITY SERVICE young people to pursue productive, fulfilling early hours of Thanksgiving morning, two Sikh brothers, Sarabjit and Sukhjinder Singh, ar- lives. I ask you and my colleagues to join me rived for work at the gas station they owned, HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN in congratulating the Martin Luther King Ob- OF NEW JERSEY only to find it burned to the ground with racist servance Committee of Morristown as they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graffiti scrawled all around the burning rubble. celebrate 35 dedicated years of serving our I am glad to say that this sad incident was Tuesday, December 7, 2004 community, and especially Chairwoman, Dr. immediately reported to the local Chesterfield Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Felicia Jamison. County police, to the FBI, and to the Civil today to honor the Martin Luther King Observ- Rights division of the U.S. Department of Jus- ance Committee of Morristown, NJ, in my con- tice, and all are now diligently working to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.070 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2187 make sure that whoever perpetrated this hei- mission urged Congress to replace the cur- curricular accomplishments as well as her nous crime is brought to justice. rent fragmented oversight arrangement with commitment to the church and civic organiza- It seems obvious from the graffiti left at the either a House-Senate joint committee or tions. scene that whoever committed this crime in- single panels in each congressional body Keyona was born and raised in the borough with exclusive oversight and legislative tended to target Muslims—not Sikhs—proving power. of Brooklyn. She is the second daughter of that this unknown arsonist was not just a Consolidation along these lines would dras- Brenda and John Davis. Currently, she is a bigot, but an ignorant bigot. If they had been tically reduce the time high level intel- senior at the Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Muslims, this would still be a senseless and ligence community officials spend on Capitol where she maintains a 3.0 grade point aver- horrific crime, and one to be condemned in Hill repeating over and over again the same age and has been continuously on the Honor the strongest possible terms, because to at- briefings and testimonies to the various Roll. She is now enrolled in a Sociology tack innocent practitioners of any religion for committees now exercising jurisdiction over course at New York City Technical College. the acts of a handful of misguided fanatics is intelligence activities. Redundant congres- Keyona is featured in ‘‘Who’s Who Among sional demands are becoming so time-con- inexcusable. suming that it is increasingly difficult for American High School Students.’’ But these men were Sikhs. Sikhs are not these senior officials to discharge their pri- Keyona has been involved in many extra Muslims; they are not Hindus. Sikhism is a mary duties of attending to the many secu- curricular activities that have helped shaped noble independent religion that traces its roots rity issues confronting this nation. her to become the young woman she is today. back hundreds of years. It is not part of any The need to reform Congress’ oversight of For 2 years, she participated in a teen dance other religion. Furthermore, Sikhs believe in the intelligence community has been recog- company that performed in competitions in- one God and in equality for all—an ideal that nized by some members of Congress for cluding the Eastern Dance Association, Inter- forms one of the very pillars of our own soci- years. Henry Hyde, currently chairman of national Dance Challenge, and ESPN’s own the International Relations Committee in ety. the House of Representatives, proposed legis- dance competition. She is a member of the Swift prosecution and severe punishment of lation to create a Joint Intelligence Com- Berean Baptist Church’s Ministry of Sacred the perpetrators of this crime is the best way mittee in 1984. He spelled out what he had in Dance where dance is used to present God’s to combat this type of bigotry. I am sure every mind in numerous forums, including op ed message. Keyona is a Girl Scout of the Great- Member of this House joins me in urging the pieces that appeared in major newspapers. er New York area where she has acquired police, FBI, and Justice Department to prompt- Nearly 17 years ago, Hyde’s idea was the top skills to assist in planning various scout activi- ly and thoroughly investigate this matter and recommendation of the Republican members ties and setting an example for young girls bring the perpetrator or perpetrators of this of the Iran/Contra Committee. Among those and her peers. Keyona gives back to her com- crime to justice. I am sure all of my colleagues endorsing the Hyde initiative were Dick Che- ney, Mike De Wine and , who munity by donating clothing and volunteering will also join me in extending our best wishes served with Hyde on the Iran-Contra Joint at her church’s annual Thanksgiving feed the and prayers to Sarabjit Singh, Sukhjinder Committee. All of these political figures re- homeless program. Singh, and their families during this traumatic main major players in Washington. As an independent young woman, Keyona time. The reluctance of Congress to get its own has had many jobs since the age of 14. She Mr. Speaker, I hope that one day—a day in house in order is politically understandable. was a camp counselor at the Professional the not too distant future—we will live in an A Joint Intelligence Committee would re- Center for the Arts Dance Camp, clerical as- America where this type of crime, born out of quire a number of committees and their pow- sistant at the Office of Children and Family ignorance and fear, is forever a thing of the erful chairmen to sacrifice their jurisdic- tions over intelligence matters. But given Services, and at the New York State Child past. what is at stake, it is time to subordinate Support Office in 2002. She is currently a f such parochial concerns to the national in- Senior Operations Specialist at Chase Bank. terest. These employment experiences have helped INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT To really, be effective, a Joint Intelligence Keyona grow mentally and gain an under- RESPONSIBILITIES Committee must have both oversight and standing of being a positive part of the work- legislative authority. Otherwise, those com- force. HON. HENRY J. HYDE mittees with an interest in intelligence After graduation this June, Keyona plans to issues will try to recapture their lost pur- OF ILLINOIS views. Historically, those committees have be a pre-law student at a 4-year university. A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been Armed Services, Judiciary, Appropria- long-term goal has always been to become a Tuesday, December 7, 2004 tions and Foreign/International Relations. prosecutor and a part-time dance teacher. To mollify these traditional bailiwicks, Iyanla Vanzant once said, ‘‘Faith and fearless- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, now that Congress membership on the joint committee should ness fuel your dreams!’’ Keyona tries to live is close to passing landmark legislation that include representatives from each of these by this motto with her strong focus and dedi- will help our intelligence community, it is time committees. The panel must be small to en- cation to things she loves. to take a closer look at streamlining congres- sure secrecy and promote individual respon- Mr. Speaker, Keyona Davis, through her ac- sibility and accountability. To encourage bi- sional intelligence oversight responsibilities. I complishments and maturity, serves as an out- believe the time for change is now and I am partisanship, neither political party should have more than a one-vote edge. The com- standing role model for all of our young people pleased to share with my colleagues a recent in the community. As such, she is more than editorial in the News-Leader, Florida’s oldest mittee staff should be composed of apolitical professionals. worthy of receiving our recognition today and weekly newspaper, which explores some of In summary, the time has come to think I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the options once again available to us: outside of the box and adopt radical congres- this truly remarkable young lady. [From the News-Leader, Dec. 3, 2004] sional reforms to meet national security f JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE OVERDUE challenges in the post 9/11 world. The 9/11 The collapse of Congressional efforts to re- Commission put it best when it warned that RETIREMENT OF RITA THOMPSON form the intelligence community dominated ‘‘the other reforms we have suggested—for a the news just before Thanksgiving. The pro- national counter-terrorism center and na- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER posed legislation embodied many of the tional intelligence director—will not work if major recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- congressional oversight does not change too. OF CALIFORNIA sion for fixing the executive branch’s intel- Unity of effort in executive management can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be lost if it is fractured by congressional ligence problems. Largely overlooked in this Tuesday, December 7, 2004 reform debate is Congress’ failure, so far, to oversight.’’ do enough to address its own problems. Yet f Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 9/11 panel noted that ‘‘of all of our rec- recognize and honor Rita Thompson upon her ommendations, strengthening Congressional A TRIBUTE TO KEYONA DAVIS retirement from the House Armed Services oversight may be the most difficult and im- Committee after 30 years of loyal and dedi- portant.’’ The commission also pointed out HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS cated service to the United States Congress. that, ‘‘Congressional oversight for intel- OF NEW YORK Rita grew up in southwestern Virginia and ligence and counterterrorism is now dysfunc- before coming to work for Congress, she tional.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked for the Department of the Army in the The main reason this critically important Tuesday, December 7, 2004 congressional responsibility is malfunc- Pentagon for 51⁄2 years. tioning is because it is spread amongst too Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Rita began her career on Capitol Hill in Jan- many committees. That is why the 9/11 Com- Keyona Davis for her academic and extra- uary 1974 with the House Armed Services

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.073 E07PT1 E2188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 Committee. During her years on the com- cred Heart Schools Atherton has so much children: Karen, Grace Ann, Peter G., Peggy, mittee she has worked on the Personnel Sub- been accomplished in such a short time pe- and Mary. He will also be remembered as a committee, and directly with the General riod. loving father figure to Mary Lou Wallish, and Counsel and the Staff Director. For the past Bill has also served on the Finance Com- to the memory of Harry Spencer. 20 years she has held the position of Profes- mittee, where his familiar cry, ‘‘Less is more, Mr. Kilbane served our country with honor sional Staff Member and served as the com- but will it do everything you need?’’ has been and courage. His decorated service during mittee’s senior administrator, managing a multi a guiding principle in the financial decisions of WWII reflected his heroic actions in France, million-dollar annual budget, and organizing the school. Belgium, Holland and Germany, including the Congressional travel, among many other du- Bill knows how to ask the right questions Battle of the Bulge. From the front lines fight- ties. As a result of her position and respon- and get the right answers. Whenever some- ing for liberty during the war, to the front lines sibilities, Rita has regularly interacted not only thing needs to be done, he can be counted on fighting crime along the streets of Cleveland, with Members of Congress, but also with Sen- to make sure it gets done. He has been ex- Mr. Kilbane exhibited the same unyielding ators, foreign dignitaries, and high ranking traordinarily giving of his time and talent, and dedication and concern for others. He worked military officials. his support for Sacred Heart Schools is an in- in every district within the Cleveland Police Rita’s committee service has spanned six spiration to all. Department, and held the position of Lieuten- presidents, seven committee chairmen, and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ant of Special Operations, Detective Bureau, seven staff directors. I speak for myself, past in honoring this great and inspiring man, Wil- when he retired in 1987. Beyond his profes- chairmen and ranking minority members, and liam Neidig, as he is honored with the St. sional commitments, Mr. Kilbane consistently any and everyone who has had the privilege Madeleine Sophie Medal. reached out into our community. He held board positions and was an active member of of working with Rita, in thanking her for her f many civic organizations, including St. Malachi tireless work and dedication to the House Parish, the Holy Name Society, the Fraternal Armed Services Committee. RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER Order of Police, the Emerald Society, and the Rita’s charm has always been a trademark EARLEY Retired Irish Police Society. In 2000, the Re- of her personality. In a place where many peo- tired Irish Police Society named him the Re- ple come and go, Rita has been a symbol of HON. SAM GRAVES tired Irish Police Officer of the Year. commitment and dedication from which many OF MISSOURI Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me of us could learn. I congratulate her on her re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in honor, gratitude and remembrance of Mr. tirement and thank her for over three decades Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Peter V. Kilbane—a man of heart, courage of honorable service to this Congress and her and integrity, who lived life with a joyous focus Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause country. On behalf of the House Armed Serv- on family, friends and helping others. I extend ices Committee and the United States Con- to recognize Christopher Earley, 2004 grad- my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, gress, I wish you the best of luck as you begin uate of Chillicothe High School. Margaret Mary, to his children, grandchildren, this new chapter of your life. This year Christopher completed a distin- great-children and to his extended family f guished career as a wrestler at Chillicothe members and many friends. His kindness, High School, under the tutelage of coaches heart and courageous service has served to TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM NEIDIG Dave Kinnen and Ken Stull. Christopher was uplift our Cleveland community, and his shin- named to the All District Wrestling Team in ing legacy, spirit and memory will live on for- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO 2003, and a State Wrestling Qualifier in 2003 ever within the minds and hearts of all whom OF CALIFORNIA and 2004. During his senior season Chris- knew and loved him well. topher enjoyed a great deal of success, as he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f won the Coach’s Award, was named to the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Midland Empire All-Conference, and won the IN HONOR OF ADM SAMUEL LEE Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor District Wrestling Championship. Christopher GRAVELY William Neidig, who was recently honored with was also a four-year letterman in wrestling. the prestigious St. Madeleine Sophie Medal by His academic achievements are equally im- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL the Schools of the Sacred Heart in Atherton, pressive, as he was the recipient of four con- OF NEW YORK California. secutive academic letters at Chillicothe High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill grew up on the east coast and grad- School as well. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 uated from Princeton University with an engi- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor neering degree before coming West to attend congratulating Christopher Earley and wishing the life of an extraordinary American, ADM the Business School at Stanford University. him continued success. Christopher is a great After graduation, Bill and his wife Christy set- Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. role model for student-athletes in our state, Admiral Gravely passed away recently, but tled in Palo Alto because of the city’s out- and I am proud to serve him in the United he leaves behind a legacy of stunning accom- standing public school system, and Bill began States Congress. plishment, which undoubtedly renders him as in the real estate business. f one of the most significant figures in American Fate intervened and the Neidig’s enrolled military history. their daughter Stephanie in the kindergarten at IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF PETER V. KILBANE Admiral Gravely was born in Richmond, Vir- St. Joseph’s. Bill says that growing up he had ginia on June 4, 1922. After attending Virginia never really known a nun. But after meeting Union University for 2 years, he enlisted in the the Religious of the Sacred Heart he came to HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Navy Reserve in 1942 and was trained as a appreciate the well educated women who OF OHIO fireman apprentice. have devoted themselves to educating his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1943, he participated in a Navy program children, and he was sold on the school and Tuesday, December 7, 2004 known as V–12, which was designed to select wanted to help out. and train highly qualified men for commis- Bill joined the Building and Grounds Com- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sioning as officers in the Navy. As part of his mittee in 1990 and joined the board of trust- honor and remembrance of Peter V. Kilbane— V–12 training, he attended the University of ees in 1991, where he has continued to serve United States Veteran of WWII, thirty-six year California in Los Angeles and the Midshipmen ever since, except for a mandatory one year member of the Cleveland Police Department; School at Columbia University in New York sabbatical. In this capacity, Bill worked dili- and most significantly, devoted family man; City. gently to maintain and upgrade the facilities and friend and mentor to many. On December 14, 1944 Admiral Gravely and grounds at Sacred Heart. He has been in- Mr. Kilbane’s life centered around his un- successfully completed midshipman training, volved in upgrading St. Joseph’s classrooms, wavering commitment to his family, to commu- becoming the first African American commis- offices, and science lab. He developed nity, and to our nation. He embraced his Irish sioned as an officer from the Navy Reserve Spieker Pavilion, the Main Building, the heritage, and embraced the values, traditions Officers’ Training Course, ROTC. Aquatics Center, the West Wing and the li- and ethics taught to him by his parents, Mihal As a newly commissioned ensign, his first brary, the football field, the track and tennis fa- Moor and Honora Joyce. Together, Peter and duty assignment was at a naval training sta- cilities, and most recently the Performing Arts his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Margaret tion in Illinois, where he was assistant bat- Center. At no other time in the history of Sa- Mary, offered these vital life lessons to their talion commander for new recruits. Following

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He returned to tion.’’ The award was created to honor women life—a new freedom—in their own land. his hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and com- throughout New York that have played an im- We should also remember his mother, Kath- pleted his bachelor’s degree in history. Soon portant role in ‘‘adding strength, under- leen Faircloth-Smith; his stepfather, Paul after obtaining his degree he was recalled to standing, and inspiration to the diversity and Smith; his grandparents, Dewey and Helen active duty during the Korean war. His service quality of life’’ in the state; I can think of no Faircloth; his uncle, Tim Faircloth; and his during that time earned him a Legion of Merit one more deserving of this award that Dr. other family members and many friends. Our Award, Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Serv- Demler. prayer is that God will give them all the ice Medal. Dr. Demler spends much of her free time strength and courage that only He can provide In the 1960’s, Admiral Gravely became the working for the betterment of the community, to sustain them during the difficult days ahead. first African-American to command a navy such as helping organize the ‘‘Taste of Buf- It was Joseph Campbell who said, ‘‘A hero warship when he was appointed executive offi- falo,’’ a very important annual event. Dr. is someone who has given his or her life to cer, and later, acting commanding officer of Demler has made a considerable and lasting something bigger than oneself.’’ Make no mis- the Theodore E. Chandler. That mo- contribution to both her profession and our take, young Brad Faircloth was not only a mentous milestone was just one of many in community, and for that she deserves our dedicated marine who made the ultimate sac- Admiral Gravely’s career. deepest gratitude. rifice serving in the uniform of his country, but Some historic firsts that he has achieved in- Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join he was also a true American hero. clude: the first African-American to command me in congratulating Dr. Tammie Lee Demler f an American warship under combat conditions for being named as both a ‘‘Woman of Distinc- TRIBUTE TO LA HABRA HIGH since the Civil War, USS Taussig; the first Af- tion’’ and the ‘‘2004 Pharmacist of the Year.’’ SCHOOL AS THEY CELEBRATE rican-American to command a major naval f THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY warship, USS Jouett; the first African-Amer- ican admiral; the first African-American to rise IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF to the rank of vice admiral; and the first Afri- LCPL BRAD FAIRCLOTH OF MO- HON. GARY G. MILLER can-American to command a U.S. fleet, com- BILE, AL OF CALIFORNIA mander, Third Fleet. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Admiral Gravely belongs to a group of Afri- HON. JO BONNER Tuesday, December 7, 2004 can-American military heroes whose belief in OF ALABAMA Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. self and country gave them strength to over- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to La Habra High come incredible obstacles and reach unprece- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 School in La Habra, California as they cele- dented heights. In so doing they have given brate their Golden Anniversary. hope and pride to the generations that have Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a young man from the First For the past 50 years, La Habra High proceeded them. School has been more than just an institution Known as a quiet and unassuming man, his Congressional District of Alabama who re- cently made the ultimate sacrifice in the de- for learning; it has become the pride and joy life exemplified the words of the politician of a community. The teachers and administra- Adlai Stevenson, who once said ‘‘Patriotism is fense of freedom abroad. Lance Corporal Brad Faircloth, a native of tion work together to inspire students to be- not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but come life long learners. The school boasts the tranquil and steady dedication of a life- Mobile, Alabama, was assigned to the 1st Bat- talion, 8th Marines, based at Camp Lejeune, alumni that are not only productive members time.’’ If this is the measure of a patriot, then of society, but have paved a path for future Admiral Gravely was one of our greatest. North Carolina. In July of this year, Brad’s unit was deployed to Iraq in support of ongoing generations to follow. Most importantly, the I find it appropriate to end with Admiral students of La Habra High School understand Gravely’s own words: ‘‘Perseverance is the military operations in that country. It was there that, on November 25, 2004, he was killed the importance of learning and the value of a ability to steadfastly proceed to your goal de- proper education. Over the years the school spite all obstacles. It is the ability to over- while he and other members of his unit con- ducted house-to-house searches in Fallujah, has earned many distinctions including the come.’’ The spirit of Admiral Gravely will al- coveted Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. De- ways be with us, just as his words will forever Iraq, looking for members of that country’s in- surgent movement. partment of Education. ring true. Mr. Speaker, La Habra High School has Brad set a standard of excellence and dis- f proven to be a first rate educational institution played the qualities of discipline, devotion, and that fosters a positive learning environment for HONORING DR. TAMMIE LEE dedication to country that are hallmarks of the future of our children. I ask my fellow col- DEMLER men and women throughout the long and dis- leagues in Congress to join me in congratu- tinguished history of the American military. lating the teachers, administrators, alumni, stu- Following his 2002 graduation from Murphy HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS dents and parents as they celebrate the High School in Mobile, Alabama, and after one OF NEW YORK school’s 50th Anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year as a student at Delta State University in , Brad chose to join the Marine f Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Corps. In recent days, many members of his IN HONOR OF HENRY MELLO Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with family said he did so in large part in response great pleasure that I rise to pay tribute to Dr. to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, HON. SAM FARR Tammie Lee Demler of Wheatfield, NY, for re- because he felt he should do his part in the OF CALIFORNIA cently being honored as both a New York fight to protect his country. Brad was an ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Senate ‘‘Woman of Distinction’’ and the tremely conscientious and dedicated marine, ‘‘2004 Pharmacist of the Year.’’ and he was honored recently with the presen- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Since receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy de- tation to his family of three Purple Hearts and Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, Congresswoman gree from the School of the Distinguished Service Medal. ANNA ESHOO, Congresswoman LOIS CAPPS, Pharmacy, Dr. Demler has received a number Mr. Speaker, I feel certain his many friends Congresswoman , Congressman of accolades. She became the President of in Mobile County and his comrades in the GEORGE MILLER, Congressman MICHAEL the Pharmacists’ Association of Western New United States Marine Corps, while mourning HONDA, Congressman JOE BACA, Congress- York (PAWNY), and this year was named the loss of this fine young man, are also tak- man MIKE THOMPSON, Congressman TOM LAN- ‘‘2004 Pharmacist of the Year’’ by the associa- ing this opportunity to remember his many ac- TOS, Congressman PETE STARK, Congressman tion. Dr. Demler currently serves as the Direc- complishments during his brief 20 years, and BOB FILNER, Congresswoman , tor of the University’s Psychiatric Pharmacy to recall the fine gift they each received simply Congresswoman DIANE WATSON, Congress- Post Doctoral Residency Program where she from knowing him and having him as an inte- woman LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Congress- mentors graduate students. She has made nu- gral part of their lives. man HOWARD BERMAN and Congresswoman

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MAXINE WATERS join me as I rise in honor of nities of the Central Coast, a measure which peals—fearless sponsor of justice, inspiring a good friend and outstanding public servant, proved to be invaluable to the local govern- role model, and friend and mentor to many. former California State Senator Henry Mello. ments in their efforts to rebuild. In his home- Her untimely passing marks a great loss for Henry passed away on September 4, 2004, town, he is perhaps best known to the general her family, friends and colleagues, and for the but will always be remembered for his dedica- public for helping to raise funds to rebuild the people of our Cleveland community whom she tion to the communities of the Central Coast. performing arts center in Watsonville after it served with the highest level of commitment, He will be greatly missed by his family and was destroyed in the earthquake. It was integrity and honor. friends, but his legacy will live on in many opened in 1994 as the Henry J. Mello Center Judge Kilbane’s unwavering reliability and ways. for the Performing Arts, which was particularly strong work ethic were gifts from her parents, The son of Portuguese immigrants, Henry fitting because Senator Mello was known for the late Thomas B. Kilbane and Nora Kilbane, was born in 1924 in the rural community of contributing his musical talents on the piano who emigrated from Ireland to Cleveland. She Watsonville, where his mother’s family had for many state and local functions. worked at the Cleveland Health Department, been farming apples since 1874. He had an Mr. Speaker, Henry Mello was the consum- then began her studies at the Cleveland-Mar- eye for business and left Hartnell College after mate public servant and master of the art of shall College of Law, where she graduated in one year to work with his family on the apple compromise. His legacy to the State of Cali- 1976. farms. At the age of 29, Henry founded John fornia is felt through the landmark legislation Elected to the bench in 1988, Judge C. Mello and Sons Cold Storage and ran it for that he passed as well as through those Kilbane’s unequalled work ethic and uncom- 20 years before selling it to Del Mar Food whose lives he touched personally. Many of promising professional integrity quickly gar- Products in 1973. By this time Henry had us in the California Congressional Delegation nered the respect of most, and ruffled the found his true calling: public service. worked closely with Henry throughout our pub- feathers of some. Armed with a sharp legal In 1966 Henry officially began his political lic service careers, and we all wish to extend mind and even sharper focus on the public career with his election to the Santa Cruz our deepest sympathies to his wife, Helen, she served, Judge Kilbane shattered the sta- County Board of Supervisors. He was not and his sons Stephen, John, Michael and Tim- tus quo by fighting for transparency in and out afraid of politically charged issues, and in othy. of the courtroom. 1972 composed a motion disapproving the f Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me United States’ involvement in the in honor and remembrance of Judge Anne War. Because of his dedication to his constitu- RECOGNIZING KYLE MARCOLLA Kilbane. The courage, vision and integrity that ents and his commitment to the Monterey Bay defined her life will be greatly missed along area, he was elected to the California State HON. SAM GRAVES the halls and in the courtrooms of the 8th Dis- Assembly, serving from 1976 to 1980. Henry OF MISSOURI trict Court of Appeals—and will be greatly was then elected to the State Senate, rising IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed within the hearts of her many friends, quickly to prominent positions, including the including my own. I extend my deepest condo- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 majority whip from 1981 to 1992 and the ma- lences to her friends and family members, es- jority leader from 1992 until he left the legisla- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause pecially her brothers and sisters: Patrick, ture in 1996. to recognize Kyle Marcolla, 2004 graduate of Mary, Judith, Kathleen and the memory of While in the legislature, Senator Mello was Chillicothe High School. Kyle accepted a golf Thomas, Bryan and Bridget. an ardent supporter of many vital segments of scholarship at the University of Missouri—Co- Judge Anne Kilbane’s life was lived with joy, our population, especially senior citizens. Sen- lumbia where he is currently a member of the energy and in unwavering service to others. ator Mello authored legislation to enact the Men’s Golf Team. Her eternal faith in humanity and in the power first programs focusing on Alzheimer’s-Respite Kyle is an outstanding golfer, and I know of justice will continue to serve as an Care, Adult Day Health Care and the Multipur- the University of Missouri is excited about his unyielding example and unending force of pose Senior Services Programs. He founded commitment to the fine golf program in Colum- truth within our legal system, and within the the Senior Legislature and passed legislation bia. I also suspect that Chillicothe High minds and hearts of all who knew and loved to combat elder abuse. In the 20 years that School’s Golf Coach John Musser wishes that her well. Her journey as a first-generation Senator Mello served in the legislature, he au- Kyle could remain on his team for many more American from the old neighborhoods of thored more than 120 bills on aging and long- years, as he has proven time and again that Cleveland, to the 8th Ohio District Court of Ap- term care that have become the law of the he belongs to an elite class of high school peals, reflects all that she was, and all that land in California. golfers. Kyle was named a Midland Empire All she gave to us—the possibility to achieve However, Henry’s service and advocacy ex- Conference golfer in 2001, 2002, 2003, and one’s dreams; working in service to others; the tended far beyond just one subject. He was 2004: his entire career at Chillicothe High courage to stand up for what is right; and the also a strong supporter of our ocean’s health, School. He was a 3A State Qualifier in 2001, integrity to never back down. And Judge Anne authoring legislation to protect fisheries, work- District Champion in 2002 and 2004, and 3A Kilbane will forever inspire us all. ing to keep off-shore oil away from California’s All State Top 15 in 2002, 2003, and 2004. In f coastline, and petitioning for the Monterey Bay 2003, Kyle won a grueling competition to be- National Marine Sanctuary. He has created come Missouri State Champion. The St. Jo- STATE OF THE AFRICAN AMER- many lasting legacies on the Central Coast, seph News-Press named him Golfer of the ICAN MALE AND OVERREPRE- including Wilder Ranch and Grey Whale State Year in 2003 and 2004. In addition to these SENTATION IN AMERICA’S PRIS- Parks, which are enjoyed by thousands of accolades, Kyle is the holder of several state ON SYSTEMS people each year. He also supported the cre- golfing records. ation of the Center for Agroecology and Sus- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL tainable Food Systems at the University of congratulating Kyle Marcolla and wishing him OF NEW YORK California, Santa Cruz, which has made tre- continued success. Kyle is a great role model IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mendous strides in organic and sustainable for aspiring golfers in our state, and I am Tuesday, December 7, 2004 farming practices worldwide. proud to serve him in the United States When Fort Ord was slated to be closed by Congress. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I, like the U.S. Army, Senator Mello introduced legis- f many members of the Congressional Black lation to create the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Caucus, am moved to speak about the state to help the state and the region handle the IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF of the African American male and their alarm- largest base closure in U.S. history. He was JUDGE ANNE KILBANE ing overrepresentation in the American penal also proactive in transferring this area into ci- system. vilian use, and helped create the California HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Sweeping changes in crime control and the State University, Monterey Bay on the former OF OHIO drastic modifications of sentencing policies base. He was a co-author of the Mello-Roos IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have led to a staggering increase in prison Act of 1982, which provided funding for edu- populations. Ironically, although the country is cation and other public projects through tax- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 experiencing a decrease in crime rates, the in- exempt bonds. Following the Loma Prieta Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mate population is increasing. According to earthquake, Henry secured a temporary sales honor and remembrance of Judge Anne the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice tax increase to help the devastated commu- Kilbane of the 8th Ohio District Court of Ap- Statistics, the increase in inmate population is

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largely due to ‘‘truth-in-sentencing’’ laws that reasons, I have continually pushed for the re- I salute AMO HOUGHTON for all that he has limit early releases, mandatory drug sen- authorization of the Community Safety through done for Western New York and New York tences, get tough anti-crime policies enacted Recidivism Prevention Act (The Second state in his time here in Congress. Our com- in the 1980s and 1990s, and ‘‘three strikes Chance Act of 2004). munity owes him a tremendous debt of grati- and you’re out’’ laws for repeat offenders. Consequently, I co-sponsored Congressman tude. I will certainly miss his friendship, his in- Over 2,000,000 prisoners are now held in ROB PORTMAN’s bill, H.R. 4676, to reauthorize telligence, and his warm personality; but I wish Federal and State prisons and local jails. the grant program of the Department of Jus- him all the best in all his future endeavors. Nearly 925,000 Americans are convicted of tice for reentry of offenders into the community Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join felony offenses in American courts each year and to establish a task force on Federal pro- me in thanking Congressman AMO HOUGHTON and some 600,000 are incarcerated as a re- grams and activities relating to the reentry of of Corning, New York, for his years of service sult. offenders. to Western New York, New York state, and As the national inmate population has in- While members of the CBC and other con- our Nation, as a member of the U.S. House of creased, the impact on minority communities scientious national and state legislators have Representatives. has been devastating. Two-thirds of the prison worked to reform the prison system and pro- population are now racial and ethnic minori- vide programs and policies that eliminate f ties, and for African American males in their many of the barriers that ex-offenders face twenties, one in every eight is in prison or jail upon reentry, there is still much work to do. HONORING MOBILE, ALABAMA’S on any given day. Even more upsetting is that We will continue to fight for the passage of BAKER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING African American males born today have a federal legislation to provide former offenders BAND FOR ITS PARTICIPATION one in three chance of going to prison during eligibility for public housing assistance, funding IN THE 2004 MACY’S THANKS- their lifetime, compared to a one in seventeen for students loans and grants, and assistance GIVING DAY PARADE chance for white males. At year-end 2003, Af- in retaining or re-establishing voting rights. We rican American inmates represented an esti- will also continue to push for legislation that HON. JO BONNER mated 44 percent of all inmates with sen- would provide tax incentives to businesses OF ALABAMA tences of more than one year. that hire former felons, helping them to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Despite the notion that the Scales of Justice come self-sufficient upon reentry. is blind, it is no secret that racial bias plays a I sincerely believe that we can assist these Tuesday, December 7, 2004 deplorable role in the disproportionate convic- men, our brothers, to reach their potential Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion and sentencing of African American men when they return to society. I know that this honor the members of the Baker High School compared to their racial counterparts (who are requires the creation of a support system that Marching Band for their participation in the charged with the same or a similar offense). In begins during their incarceration and continues 2004 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New addition to racial bias, the high rate of minority after their release. I believe that we must not York City. involvement in the system reflects a complex give up on these men, but provide them with Baker High School, located in Mobile, Ala- set of social, economic, and community prob- the resources they need—during and after bama, is without question very proud of the ef- lems often tied to poverty, lack of access to their incarceration—to contribute to their fami- forts of its band. For several months, the 220 education, and unemployment. lies and society in a meaningful way. members of this group, both musicians and While some would assert that ‘‘if one does f the crime, then he must do the time,’’ it is im- flag corps participants, worked tirelessly in perative to remember that once these individ- HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO preparation for a performance which took uals have done their time and ‘‘repaid their HOUGHTON place in front of thousands of men, women, debt to society,’’ they should not be thrown and children lining the streets of Manhattan, back into the fray without the proper tools they HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS and for an audience of millions watching the parade on television here in the United States need to overcome the factors that initially led OF NEW YORK and around the world. to their involvement in the criminal justice sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem. The transition from prison life is inher- The members of the band spent the past Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ently difficult, especially for individuals who two years holding multiple fundraisers to raise have served a lengthy sentence and received Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with the money necessary to make this trip to New little preparation for life in a law-abiding soci- great pleasure that I rise to recognize Con- York. These efforts, which included gift wrap- ety. In addition to be being stigmatized with a gressman AMO HOUGHTON of Corning, New ping, selling coupon books to friends and conviction, former offenders face challenges York, as he retires from the U.S House of neighbors in the Mobile area, and bagging finding employment, housing, health care, and Representatives after 18 years of exemplary groceries at local supermarkets, were ex- public assistance. Often they are also alien- public service. tremely successful and provided the band with ated from their families and communities. All Throughout his time in the U.S. House of the means to travel to this event. Even the re- of these negative outcomes contribute to in- Representatives, AMO HOUGHTON was one of cent devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan creased recidivism, public health risks, home- those individuals who showed us what a noble could not dampen either the enthusiasm or lessness, unemployment, and disenfranchise- calling public service can be. AMO has been a determination of these fine young men and ment. bright, compassionate and valued leader, and women to participate in this Thanksgiving Day Perhaps the most significant costs of pris- he retires as one of the most respected mem- tradition. oner re-entry are the impact on children, the bers of Congress, on either side of the aisle. The one hour, 45-block walk down Broad- weakened ties among family members, and And despite his great responsibilities, AMO al- way from Central Park to 34th Street in lower destabilized communities. The long-term ways remained deeply rooted in his commu- Manhattan gave the band and flag corps generational effects of a social structure in nity, and in our Western New York values. ample opportunity to demonstrate its abilities, which imprisonment is the norm and law abid- Throughout his entire career, he remained a and they did not disappoint. The total of 96 ing role models are absent are difficult to fiscal conservative committed to responsible songs performed by the band were enthu- measure but undoubtedly exist. government spending. As the sixth ranking siastically received by the thousands along the African American males are a critical com- Republican on the House Ways and Means parade route, and their talents were show- ponent of African American families and com- Committee, AMO has played an important role cased even further when NBC gave the band munities. I, like my CBC colleagues, remain in ensuring that our Nation’s tax policy was the chance to perform for its nationwide tele- poised to take action to reverse the negative shaped with the best interests of New Yorkers vision audience on that morning’s broadcast of trends surrounding African American males in mind. His service on the International Rela- the ‘‘Today Show.’’ and their incarceration and to reinforce this tions Committee and as vice-chairman of the Mr. Speaker, the residents of Mobile, Ala- group’s positive characteristics. Subcommittee on Africa allowed him to use bama, are extremely proud of all of the young It is for this reason that Congress members his deep understanding of international affairs men and women who participated in this , Jr., BOBBY SCOTT, and I intro- to manage important foreign relations matters. event. I ask my colleagues to join with me and duced H.R. 5075, which identifies programs AMO also earned a reputation for terrific con- with the families of all of these students in and policies that would encourage the suc- stituent service; it is easy to see why, for he praising them and their band director, Tripp cessful reentry of incarcerated persons into truly cares about the well-being of each and Morris, for a fine showing for south Alabama the community after their release. For similar every one of his constituents. and a fine performance for the entire country.

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Through political campaigns, local char- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 continued to win every local election in which ities, lobbying, foundation work, and serving Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. he has run. on boards including the Anne Arundel County Speaker, I rise to pay tribute and congratulate While in the legislature, Bruce has focused Bar Association and the Annapolis—Anne Mr. Ali Razi on his accomplishments during on several key issues, chief among them was Arundel Chamber of Commerce—Ed did not the past year as President of the Building In- education. In fact, while still a private citizen, just talk about making a difference, he worked dustry Association of California, Baldy View he took the lead to enhance local education to make the world better for all of us. Chapter. As President and Member of the programs, such as creating a literacy program During the funeral service today, it was said Board of Directors, Mr. Razi has toiled to meet for the county while he was president of the that this quote from Abraham Lincoln best de- the growing demand for quality, affordable local Rotary Club. This commitment continued scribes Ed Wayson, and I would have to housing for San Bernardino County residents. as he worked to pass two state school bond agree. ‘‘Character is like a tree and reputation A graduate of King’s College, London Uni- measures, and worked annually to lower class like its shadow. The shadow is what we think versity, Mr. Razi earned a degree in Civil En- sizes and keep them low. His position as Vice- of it; the tree is the real thing.’’ Ed Wayson gineering, and later obtained a Master’s De- Chair of the Senate Education Committee was was the real thing and the world is a better gree in Business Administration. Following a platform for him to work cooperatively within place for him. graduation, Mr. Razi went on to lecture at his chamber, as well as with the Assembly Tehran Polytechnic University, and in 2002 re- and Governor’s office on difficult budget deci- f ceived an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Let- sions. GAS STATION BURNED OUTSIDE ters from California State University, San As one of the Monterey Bay Area’s legisla- RICHMOND; CRIME MUST BE Bernardino. In addition to serving as a cardinal tors, Senator McPherson also put environ- PROMPTLY AND FULLY PROS- investor in higher education, Mr. Razi has dis- mental issues in the forefront of his agenda. ECUTED tinguished himself as an eminent force in He supported the statewide ban on oil drilling housing development and construction. off our coasts; helped with the purchase of Prior to 1984, Mr. Razi served as Principal over 7,000 acres in north Santa Cruz County HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and CEO of Ira Engineering and Construction for preservation; and authored legislation to OF NEW YORK Company, heading the construction of large protect water quality in our oceans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international projects. In 1984, Mr. Razi co- Looking to take his message statewide, Tuesday, December 7, 2004 founded the Stratham Group, a major owner Bruce ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2002, a and developer of Southern California real es- role he took on with a personal passion after Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I was disturbed tate. Since then, the firm has acquired and de- the tragic loss of his son, Hunter. After this un- to learn that on November 25, a gasoline sta- veloped more than 10,000 apartment units, imaginable loss for Bruce and his wife, Mary, tion outside Richmond, Virginia was burned. It single family homes and parcels of land. Mr. they continued their positive and issues-ori- was owned by two Sikh brothers. From the Razi received personal recognition as Builder ented campaign in their son’s name. graffiti that appeared on the charred remains, of the Year for 2000 by the BIA, Baldy View Mr. Speaker, Bruce McPherson leaves the it appears that due to their turbans, the person Chapter. In 2003, his company was acknowl- California Senate having accomplished many who committed this horrible crime thought they edged as building company of the year. goals for his constituency and for the state. As were Muslims affiliated with Osama bin Laden. Throughout his career, Mr. Razi has held a he looks forward to spending time with his It is important to note that whoever the vic- series of prestigious titles. He has dem- family, I wish to honor his work and dedicated tims of this brutal crime were, it is a terrible onstrated diligence to education and dedica- public service, and to wish him happiness and act that must be fully and quickly prosecuted. tion to successful land development. I am success for the future. Blaming all Muslims for the terrorist acts of a few is unfair, bigoted, and intolerant. But it is proud to recognize Mr. Razi’s achievements f and honor him for his steadfast efforts this interesting that the victims of this crime were year as President of the BIA of California, TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD O. not even members of the targeted group. Baldy View Chapter and grant him my best WAYSON, JR. Sikhism is a distinct religion from any other, wishes in his future development endeavors. including Hinduism and Islam. It is monothe- istic and believes in the equality of all, includ- f HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER OF MARYLAND ing equality for women. Our Sikh friends have IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made many contributions to this country as BRUCE MCPHERSON lawyers, doctors, engineers, farmers, com- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 puter specialists, and in many other fields. HON. SAM FARR Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise One Sikh, Dalip Singh Saund, was even a OF CALIFORNIA today to pay tribute to my friend, a true Amer- Member of this House from California, serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican patriot, Mr. Edward O. Wayson, Jr. from 1959 to 1963. He was the first South Ed Wayson passed away on December 4, Asian to be elected to Congress. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 2004 and his funeral was held today in his be- The President of the Council of Khalistan, Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to loved city of Annapolis, Maryland. For all who Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, has written to the honor a dedicated and passionate public serv- attended today’s service, it was clear that Ed Chief of Police in Chesterfield County asking ant, my friend, the Honorable Bruce McPher- was a man of incredible character and integ- for a swift investigation of this incident. He re- son. Senator McPherson recently left office rity. He was a man who touched so many ceived a prompt response from the police after eight years representing California’s fif- lives personally and professionally through his chief stating that the incident is being fully in- teenth district in the California State Senate. humor and sheer joy of life. He believed in vestigated and those responsible will be He has served the residents of the Monterey making the most of every moment he had and caught and prosecuted. Bay Area as a state senator since 1996, and I speak for many when I say his moments It is unfortunate that incidents like this still had previously served two terms as a member were far too few in number. occur in America. Three years after Sep- of the State Assembly for the 27th district. Ed Wayson was a dear friend of mine and tember 11, people are still attacking anyone Though term limits have ended his career as I would like to also pay tribute to his family. they perceive as foreign. This must be a State Senator, Bruce leaves behind a lasting He is survived by his brother Boone, his wife stopped. This kind of hate crime does not ad- legacy of service and bipartisanship that I wish of eight years Jeannine, his mother Ruth Ann, vance America or its ideals; it only harms our to honor here today. his first wife Beth along with their daughters national unity at a time when we are most in Senator McPherson spent twenty-six years Sarah and Anne, and his stepdaughter Kacey. need of it. in the newspaper business with the Santa Ed Wayson was a very successful man on Mr. Speaker, I would like to place Dr. Cruz Sentinel, always staying active in the many levels, but he was most proud of his Aulakh’s letter into the RECORD.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.094 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2193 COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVER- conceived notions of women in film and the- Washington, DC, November 29, 2004. SARY OF ST. COLMAN PARISH ater. She has written plays, musicals and sev- Col. CARL R. BAKER, eral books of poetry, eventually turning her Chief of Police, Chesterfield County Police De- partment, Chesterfield, VA. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH stories into the 1998 critically acclaimed one- OF OHIO woman show, One Good Nerve. Truly a trail- DEAR CHIEF BAKER: As you know, on No- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blazer in her own right, Ruby Dee has played vember 24, a gas station owned by Sarabjit a vital role in the progression of the arts in our Singh and Sukhjinder Singh, two Sikhs, was Tuesday, December 7, 2004 country. set on fire. Graffiti, including ‘‘Go back to Bin Laden,’’ ‘‘F*** Arab gas,’’ and ‘‘Never Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in An actor, playwright, producer, screenwriter Again Indian Monkey N*****,’’ was sprayed honor and recognition of the leaders and and director, the impressive career of Ossie on a dumpster behind the charred station. members of St. Colman Parish, of Cleveland, Davis spans more than half a century. Having Ohio, as they celebrate 125 years of faith, written and directed such memorable films and This is clearly a hate crime and it is unac- ceptable. I urge you to prosecute this crime guidance and support, embracing generations plays as 1970’s Cotton Comes to Harlem and to the fullest possible extent. Do not let the of citizens throughout our westside Cleveland 1961’s contentious exploration of segregation, people who perpetrated this crime think community. Purlie Victorious, the works of Mr. Davis are they can get away with it. In 1880, St. Colman Parish was formed to long-lasting in depth and scope. A gifted actor, serve the spiritual and cultural needs of the This would be an unacceptable crime if the Ossie Davis has shown his versatile talents in owners of the stations were Muslims, as the Irish-American residents of this neighborhood. a bevy of roles and memorable performances. perpetrators apparently thought they were, Since that time, St. Colman’s has evolved into In a time of limited opportunities for African- or members of any other group. But they are a parish community that reflects the racial and American actors, both Ms. Dee and Mr. Davis not. They are Sikhs. Sikhism is an inde- cultural diversity of the community it serves, sprung from the Harlem cultural scene before pendent, monotheistic, revealed religion wholly embracing and celebrating the brilliantly meeting on Broadway and forging their leg- that believes in the equality of all people, in- diverse mosaic that is the rich fabric of the endary partnership, later on pledging their cluding gender equality. It is not part of ei- people of this parish. lives to one another as husband and wife. To- ther Islam or Hinduism. The perpetrator of St. Colman’s historical and bright legacy of gether, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee have ap- this crime didn’t even hit the target he in- social justice, community outreach, cultural peared in more than 50 films, featured in sev- tended to hit! preservation, educational programs and spir- eral Spike Lee efforts, including Jungle Fever, Sikhs are religiously, culturally, and lin- itual guidance, continues to emanate along Get on the Bus, School Daze and the classic guistically distinct from any other people in these streets, offering tangible services and Do the Right Thing. Also appearing in Malcolm the world. The Sikh Nation has declared its assistance to citizens of all ages. Restoring X, Mr. Davis plays himself, reprising his pas- independence from India and is currently broken homes and broken hearts is the con- sionate eulogy at the funeral of the slain civil under Indian occupation. Sikhs are working tinuing legacy of St. Colman’s Parish. rights leader. to free our homeland, Khalistan. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee have presided The incident at the gas station is a setback in honor and recognition of every leader and as vanguards of political activism. They have for the American ideal of freedom for all peo- member of St. Colman Parish, as they cele- been tireless proponents of the civil rights ple and those responsible must be fully and brate 125 years of cultivating faith, hope and movement in America as well as staunch op- swiftly punished to protect these Sikh busi- heritage for generations of families within our ponents of the McCarthyism witch-hunts; the nessmen and protect the system of freedom Cleveland community. We also rise in honor under law. duo has unquestioningly worn the mantle of and memory of the struggle, sacrifice and tri- public defenders for the past several decades. I urge you to take all appropriate action to umph of the founding members of this parish, They helped organize and then graced the bring the criminals to justice. who journeyed to America with little more than dais of the first fundraising dinner held by the Sincerely, faith, hope and the grit to survive. Love and DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, Congressional Black Caucus and gave us, in President. faith still radiates from St. Colman Parish, en- Ossie’s speech, the direction we have since circling this neighborhood with light, strength sought to follow. Ossie told us that ‘‘It’s not f and hope rising on the dawn of a brand new the man, it’s the plan,’’ and that admonition day. has sustained us and created an institution RECOGNIZING DONALD SHERMAN f that has grown and prospered through many changes in leadership over the years. FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF OSSIE DAVIS AND RUBY DEE: EAGLE SCOUT I am personally indebted to Ossie and Ruby AMERICAN ARTISTS AND ACTIV- for their many contributions to my own Harlem ISTS community, including Ossie’s service as chair- HON. SAM GRAVES man emeritus of the Board of the Apollo The- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ater Foundation. Without their efforts, there is OF MISSOURI OF NEW YORK no question that our Nation would be less IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committed to the great moral challenges of our Tuesday, December 7, 2004 lifetime. The African-American community, as Tuesday, December 7, 2004 well as the country as a whole, owes them Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- both a debt of gratitude. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause mend the life and work of Ossie Davis and f to recognize Donald Sherman of Independ- Ruby Dee, two prolific artists whose achieve- ence, Missouri, a very special young man who ments have immeasurably impacted the liveli- HONORING CONGRESSMAN JACK has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- hood of African American artists and the Afri- QUINN ship and leadership by taking an active part in can American community as a whole. To- the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 82, and in gether, they helped to knock down the exclu- HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS earning the most prestigious award of Eagle sionary barriers placed upon minority artists, OF NEW YORK Scout. effectually ushering in a new age of American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES art and culture in which the contributions of Af- Donald has been very active with his troop, Tuesday, December 7, 2004 participating in many scout activities. Over the rican American artists have been, for the first time in our history, recognized and appre- Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with many years Donald has been involved with ciated. The pair were recently honored at the great pleasure that I rise to recognize Con- scouting, he has not only earned numerous annual John F. Kennedy Center for the Per- gressman JACK QUINN of Hamburg, New York, merit badges, but the respect of his family, forming Arts, in celebration of their life’s work. as he retires from the U.S. House of Rep- peers, and community. Appearing in more than 20 films, the tal- resentatives after 12 years of exemplary public Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in ented Ruby Dee has enthralled audiences in service. commending Donald Sherman for his accom- notable stage appearances such as her role in Throughout his time in the U.S. House of plishments with the Boy Scouts of America A Raisin in the Sun and The Balcony. The re- Representatives, JACK represented both his and for his efforts put forth in achieving the cipient of countless cultural awards, Ms. Dee constituents and the institution with grace and highest distinction of Eagle Scout. continues to push the boundries of the pre- integrity. He loved his country, his community

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As the chairman of the House Repub- f merit badges, but the respect of his family, lican Working Group on Labor, JACK was the peers, and community. ‘‘go-to guy’’ in our conference on a wide vari- TRIBUTE TO MARGARITA HUNT- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in ety of labor-related issues. His positions on TEJADA commending Justin Reynolds for his accom- both the Transportation and Infrastructure ´ plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Committee and the Veterans’ Affairs Com- HON. JOSE E. SERRANO and for his efforts put forth in achieving the mittee allowed JACK to do important work on OF NEW YORK highest distinction of Eagle Scout. behalf of our Nation’s veteran community and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f passenger rail systems, employees and cus- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 tomers, issues that were of great importance IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to DR. HENRY T. KING, JR., CAN- to him. pay tribute to a woman who has dedicated her While he distinguished himself as a Member ADA’S FIRST HONORARY CONSUL life to serving the people of her community. of Congress and earned the respect of col- IN CLEVELAND AND NORTHEAST Mrs. Margarita Hunt-Tejada, District Manager leagues on both sides of the aisle, JACK was OHIO for Community Board #4 in the Bronx, NY will also notable for his esteemed academic ca- be retiring after 40 years of service. reer, his knowledge on a wide variety of In her role as District Manager for Commu- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH issues, and his deep commitment to serving nity Board #4, Mrs. Hunt-Tejada oversees the OF OHIO his constituents. delivery of city services to over 140,000 peo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I salute JACK for all that he has done for ple. She assists in the development of long Tuesday, December 7, 2004 western New York and New York State in his range strategies as well as plans for their im- time in Congress. He has been a close per- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in plementation. Under her strong leadership tribute to Dr. Henry T. King, Jr., as Canada’s sonal friend of mine, and I am proud to have many of the programs and projects advocated worked closely with him here in the House First Honorary Consul in Cleveland and North- by the board are coming to fruition, such as east OH, and of the opening of a Canadian and back at home in western New York. the Bronx Community Court House, the High Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join consulate office in Cleveland. School for Law, Government and Justice and Dr. King has been a long-time friend of Can- me in thanking Congressman JACK QUINN of the East 153rd Street Bridge. In addition, Mrs. Hamburg, New York, for his years of service ada. As U.S. Director of the Canada-U.S. Law Hunt-Tejada can take great pride in the fact Institute, he has hosted the Institute’s annual to western New York, New York State, and that she has helped to get the Bronx Terminal our Nation, as a member of the U.S. House of law conference at Case Western Reserve Uni- Market Project underway. This project will pro- versity School of Law for the last 19 years. Dr. Representatives. vide for a large scale shopping mall, a hotel f King is a member of the American Bar Asso- and a much sought after conference center. ciation and former chairman of its Section on IN HONOR OF THE MARTIN LU- More importantly, it will create hundreds of International Law and Practice. He is currently THER KING HIGH SCHOOL SOC- new jobs for Bronx community residents. U.S. Chairman of the Joint ABA/CBA/Barra CER TEAM Prior to her role as District Manager for Mexicana Working Group on the Settlement of Bronx Community Board #4, Mrs. Hunt-Tejada International Disputes. HON. JERROLD NADLER served the people of the Bronx in various Dr. King is a founder and co-chairman of other leadership positions, including Director the Greater Cleveland International Lawyers OF NEW YORK of Community Affairs at the Bethel Christian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group. He is also a member and former chair- Church, Assistant Office Manager at M. Singer man of the Northern Ohio District Export Tuesday, December 7, 2004 and Sons, located at the Bronx Terminal Mar- Council. In addition, he is a member of the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ket, and Associate District Manager for Bronx Corporate Counsel Committee of the Amer- honor the Martin Luther King High School Community Board #4. ican Arbitration Association and is an advisory Soccer Team, which has achieved a New Believing that there can be no greater voca- board member of the Institute for International York City Public School Athletic League record tion than caring for and serving the needs of and Comparative Law of the Center for Amer- 5th consecutive title this year. Part of the old- others, Mrs. Hunt-Tejada has worked tirelessly ican and International Law, formerly the est High School sports league in the nation, to help improve the lives of people throughout Southwestern Legal Foundation. the MLK soccer team has battled many of the the Bronx. As a result of her unyielding dedi- Dr. King’s strong interest in international law top teams in the City and has continually pre- cation and hard work over the past four dec- and justice goes back to his days as a young vailed. ades, hundreds of thousands of people in her lawyer shortly after the Second World War Having been nationally ranked the last 6 community have been able to enjoy a higher when he joined with U.S. Supreme Court Jus- years and boasting an overall record over the standard of living. tice Robert Jackson as a prosecutor at Nur- Mr. Speaker, for her many years of out- last 9 years of 221 wins, 14 losses, and three emberg. This experience had a strong effect standing service, I ask that my colleagues join ties, a 93 percent winning percentage, the on his views of international law and relations, me in paying tribute to this remarkable MLK soccer team has once again reclaimed a as is evident from his writings on global jus- woman. championship they have held for 8 of the last tice, international human rights, national and 9 years. This is the all-time record for number f international security, sovereignty, and inter- of championships held by any New York City RECOGNIZING JUSTIN REYNOLDS national courts. public school. The team is coached by Martin FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF Henry King is a graduate of Yale Law Jacobson, who has been with the team during EAGLE SCOUT School and has an honorary degree of Doctor the entirety of this its impressive run. In addi- of Civil Laws from the University of Western tion to being recognized and written about in HON. SAM GRAVES Ontario. He was awarded lifetime membership a number of local newspapers, the team’s ac- OF MISSOURI in the Canadian Bar Association. He is a Pro- complishments have also been acknowledged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessor of Law at Case Western Reserve Uni- by the Students Sports Soccer website, which versity School of Law and Of Counsel to the ranked them 25th out of soccer teams in the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in country this year. Many players have not only Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Cleveland. been driven to succeed on the soccer field, to recognize Justin Reynolds of Independ- Mr. Speaker, I am truly pleased that the but have gone on to renowned colleges ence, Missouri, a very special young man who people of Canada, in their wisdom, turned to around the country. has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- Dr. Henry T. King, Jr., to be the Honorary I am pleased to congratulate the Martin Lu- ship and leadership by taking an active part in Consul for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Ca- ther King High School’s Soccer Team. The the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 82, and in nadians as well as the people of Greater team’s Awards dinner, being held at the earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Cleveland will be well represented in this most School on December 16th, will rightfully honor Scout. important international relationship.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.103 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2195 BAT FOR THE CURE mitted in Oakland in 2003 involved people on examined. In addition, health screenings were parole or probation. For that reason, I felt provided in the areas of HIV, prostate cancer, HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER compelled to focus the conference in my dis- hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol, and all OF NEW YORK trict on the steps that we as a community and tests were free and open to the public. Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as Members of Congress can take to begin to vided by National Black Nurses Association, reverse this alarming trend. Kaiser Permanente, the Ethnic Health Institute Tuesday, December 7, 2004 The Oakland Conference was an important and California Prevention and Education Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, each year, opportunity for us to examine closely what Project this component of the program ad- about 33,000 Americans die from prostate were the factors associated with the failure of dressed basic health concerns of Black men. cancer and 256,000 are diagnosed for the first our corrections system. I wanted to look at the Congressman DANNY DAVIS, who began the time. Aside from lung cancer, the disease kills needs and solutions for successful re-entry to State of the African American Male initiative, more men than any other form of cancer. our communities. joined Congresswoman JACKSON-LEE and me On November 8, 1999, Ed Rendell, one of On the morning before the afternoon con- for the Conference. Solutions Conferences the country’s foremost baseball authorities, ference, I invited my distinguished colleague have been held around the United States in was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Early de- from the Judiciary Committee, SHEILA JACK- order to create a clearinghouse of best prac- tection and the care of doctors like Nicholas SON-LEE, and members of the clergy to join tices. In the Oakland Conference in my dis- Romas at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Cen- me for a visit to San Quentin College. Offering trict, Topics for the concurrent Solutions Work- ter in New York City saved Ed’s life. an Associate of Arts degree, the college pro- shops included: Re-Entry Programs; Record In late 2002, Ed founded Bat for the Cure, gram at San Quentin prison is the only on-site, Expungement; Sentencing Alternatives; Em- a non-profit charity dedicated to the eradi- degree-granting college program in the entire ployment and Training; Health; Housing; Edu- cation of prostate cancer. With its prominent California corrections system. It is one of only cation; and Funding Sources. When the work- Board of Directors, including Bob Costas, a few in the United States. It is an extension shop moderators reported out their solutions, it Mario Cuomo, Len Elmore, Kathy Giusti and site of Patten University in Oakland, California. was abundantly clear that the expertise and John Hennessy III, the charity has raised hun- The curriculum at San Quentin includes assistance and innovative programs exist. dreds of thousands of dollars to fight the dis- courses such as American Government, lit- Mr. Speaker, I was proud to announce at ease. erature, ethics and communication. the Oakland Conference that one Congres- Without the warden and without other prison The organization has also enlisted well- sional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship officials present, we spent nearly an hour lis- known sports stars who are joining in the fight, per year in my district will be designated for a tening carefully to five prisoners who are serv- such as Dustin Baker, Frank Robinson, Tom formerly incarcerated person. I was also proud ing sentences of various lengths. These gen- McCraw, Bob Watson, Don Baylor, Dave Win- to announce that a second event will be held tlemen described the rewards of getting a col- field, and Rafael Palmeiro. Many of these ce- on Saturday, January 22, 2005 where I will lege education while serving their sentences. lebrities have personal experiences with the bring together 60 attorneys from the Charles Even a prisoner serving a life sentence de- tragedy of cancer. Houston Bar Association and the San Fran- scribed the positive influence it has had on his Fortunately, prostate cancer is one of the cisco Bar Association to provide record life and that he encourages other prisoners to slowest growing cancers, so proper detection get an education. Another prisoner told us expungement assistance to formerly incarcer- and treatment can save lives. With Bat for the how his bond with his school-age daughter ated individuals. This will be an opportunity for Cure’s support, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, the hos- was strengthened by their sharing each oth- several hundred people to get a clean slate. pital that saved Ed Randell’s life, is now help- er’s homework. He talked of the pride he felt What is needed, Mr. Speaker is for such ing many other cancer patients become sur- at being able to help her with her math for the programs to become a national priority. Rather than setting up people in the correc- vivors. first time. Yet, these prisoners reported that it Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to make is often difficult to maintain the motivation to tion system for failure by offering them little prostate cancer research and early detection a make major life changes when it takes nearly means of turning their lives around, we must national health care priority. Congress should two weeks for them to receive their mail from restore Pell grants to incarcerated individuals. act without delay to double prostate cancer re- loved ones, and costs them $15 for a ten- One of the programs in Oakland—Project search funding at the National Institute of minute telephone call. Choice—provides support services to pris- Health, fully fund the National Cancer Institute, When family and community ties are so es- oners before they get out and stays with them. and save prostate cancer research at the Vet- sential to a successful transition, then why do But Project Choice only has funding to support erans’ Administration. we permit such barriers to be erected between 40 of the 3,000 people paroled each year to f prisoners and the people who care most about Oakland. Without programs like San Quentin College, STATE OF THE AFRICAN them? The difficulties these prisoners face during Project Choice and others, without the support AMERICAN MALE the re-entry process are further exacerbated of their families and communities, these pris- by the fact that since 1994, Pell grants have oners will return to the life that led them to HON. BARBARA LEE been denied to individuals who are incarcer- prison in the first place. As a nation, we must OF CALIFORNIA ated. Why do we permit such barriers to re- provide alternatives. This is not only a matter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES main when it is clear that education and job of public safety, but is truly our moral respon- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 training are essential to a successful transition sibility. It is our obligation as members of the to our communities? human race. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to discuss the These funding cuts are part of a broader f State of the African American Male con- trend that began in 1977, when the California ference, a national initiative of the Congres- Department of Corrections eliminated rehabili- HONORING HERITAGE ELEMEN- sional Black Caucus and the Congressional tation from its mission and since then its mis- TARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, Black Caucus Foundation to focus our Na- sion has been solely to punish. When I was in THOMPSON’S STATION, TEN- tion’s attention on solutions to the escalating the California Assembly, my colleagues and I NESSEE crisis in the Black community. attempted to correct this, but were prevented This past Friday, December 3, I hosted this by a prevailing, but ill-informed ‘‘tough on HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN national initiative in Oakland. Included were a crime’’ ideology. It is outrageous and immoral OF visit to a prison college program, free health and in my district in the City of Oakland, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES screenings at the conference and concurrent saw the consequences in 2003 in the 114 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 solutions-focused workshops. It was attended homicides. by nearly 400 people, more than 60 of whom Cost benefit analyses demonstrating the Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, Ten- were formerly incarcerated individuals. value of college over prisons are well known nessee is known as the ‘‘Volunteer State’’ be- The focus of the Oakland conference was and well documented. When it is clear that cause we have a proud tradition of giving back on solutions for formerly incarcerated individ- college is better than prison, why do we con- to our community and our country. Today the uals and the challenges that prevent them tinue to incarcerate more black males than we students at Heritage Elementary School in from smoothly re-entering our communities. educate? Thompson’s Station, Tennessee are reaffirm- The Oakland Police Department reports that At the Oakland conference, education was ing our state’s reputation for volunteerism by some 80 percent of the 114 homicides com- just one area of the re-entry process that we working to support America’s military families.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.108 E07PT1 E2196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 Our men and women in uniform have sac- Ms. Ebadi’s views are the antithesis of receive more information and learn more rificed for our security, and their families bear those of Osama bin Laden. She is in the same about society and culture in Iran, Sudan, a burden each and every day. The students at tradition as Solzhenitzen, Sakharov, and Cuba are limited now to reading what Heritage Elementary have made it their mis- has already been written in such restricted Sharansky, Walesa, and Havel—all of whom countries. These regulations of the U.S. Gov- sion to give all they can to Operation Stork risked their lives to condemn Soviet repres- ernment silence Ms. Ebadi’s voice in Amer- Support, a program that presents gift baskets sion, thus helping give hope to their op- ica just as effectively as if the Iranian to expectant mothers in the Fort Campbell pressed countrymen and women and end the mullahs imprisoned and silenced her, as they community. These moms-to-be are separated Cold War. America should extend Ms. Ebadi have on numerous occasions in the past. from their loved ones by war, but we can help and others like her the same support. That This policy and the underlying Treasury lessen their burden and show them how much would be in keeping with the democratic val- Department regulations are demonstrably we care. The Heritage Elementary students ues and ideals of the American people that shortsighted, counterproductive, and unrep- have raised $740 in pennies—that’s 74,000 resentative of American ideals. They ur- have been championed by Democratic and gently need to be replaced by less restrictive pennies—for Operation Stork Support. I thank Republican Presidents alike since from the and proscriptive regulations that are reflec- them for their contribution, their concern, and founding of our republic until recent years. tive of American values and democratic tra- not least, their love for our military families. Instead, unbeknownst to many Americans, ditions and that are consistent with the spir- f the Bush Administration continues to enforce it and letter of the laws enacted by Congress unreasonable regulations that silence Ms. in 1988 and further clarified in 1992 to ensure UNDERSTANDING ISLAM AND DE- Ebadi’s voice in America just as effectively as the free flow of information and ideas in FENDING FREEDOM—LIFT THE if the Iranian mullahs imprisoned and silenced international trade. The revised regulations DE FACTO GAG ORDER ON clearly should enable Americans to contract, her, as they have on numerous occasions in NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE pay in advance, and work freely with Ms. the past. SHIRIN EBADI Ebadi on revisions of her existing work and CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, the creation of additional writings and to November 24, 2004. market and promote her writings without HON. RUSH D. HOLT Hon. GEORGE W. BUSH, constraints. OF NEW JERSEY President of the United States, The White Mr. President, you have the authority and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House, Washington, DC. power to rectify this betrayal of America’s DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I am writing to urge Tuesday, December 7, 2004 commitment to freedom of speech, press and you to take immediate corrective action to religion. It is also noteworthy that the bi- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, it was religious defend America’s commitment to freedom of partisan 9/11 Commission has warned that if freedom that brought the Pilgrims to America’s speech, freedom of the press, and the free the U.S. does not act aggressively to define shores. In our beloved Constitution and Bill of flow of ideas. Specifically, I ask you to over- itself in the Islamic world (including the en- Rights, we affirm our steadfast commitment to turn existing trade-related regulations of the couragement of more open societies), the Is- U.S. Treasury Department and substitute freedom of expression and freedom of the lamic extremists will gladly do the job for new regulations that will allow Ms. Shirin us. Accordingly, the 9/11 Commissioners rec- press as pillars of our democracy. Con- Ebadi from Iran to be heard and published as sequently, it pains and embarrasses me, as ommend, in relation to the war on terrorism, widely as possible in the U.S. and abroad. that the U.S. Government use non-military an American that the executive branch of our More generally, the regulations should be means in addition to force to define anew government continues to betray our demo- changed to allow public speech and commu- what we stand for, and to lead by example in cratic values and preclude Ms. Shirin Ebadi, nications around the world. promoting freedom, democracy, and respect the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Ms. Ebadi, a distinguished Muslim jurist, for universal human rights. other distinguished Muslims from publishing lawyer, scholar, and teacher, was awarded I can think of no clearer or easier example their views for all Americans to read. the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. You have for America to set than for you to take praised her tireless work as a champion of Ms. Shirin Ebadi is the first Iranian and the whatever action is necessary, as a matter of democracy and human rights. She represents urgency, to enable Ms. Ebadi to publish her first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Reformed Islam, and argues for an interpre- Peace Prize. She is a distinguished lawyer, writings in America. tation of Islamic law which promotes inter- Sincerely yours, scholar, and teacher. President Bush has national respect for universal human rights. RUSH HOLT, praised her tireless work as a champion of de- She is devoted to religious freedom, even to Member of Congress. mocracy and human rights. She represents the extent of risking her own life, for exam- f Reformed Islam, and argues for an interpreta- ple, to defend the rights of the Ba’hai com- tion of Islamic law which promotes inter- munity in Iran. In short, she personifies pre- DIRECTING CLERK OF THE HOUSE national respect for universal human rights. cisely the type of Islamic voice of faith and TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- scholarship with whom our nation should be TIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. She is devoted to religious freedom, even to in dialogue. the extent of risking her own life, for example, Yet, Ms. Ebadi is now prohibited by U.S. 4818 to defend the rights of other faiths inside Iran. Treasury Department regulations from writ- In short, she personifies precisely the type of ing and working with American editors to SPEECH OF Islamic voice of faith and scholarship with publish her memoirs in the U.S. These regu- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY lations are counterproductive for multiple whom our nation should be in dialogue. OF ILLINOIS reasons: Why then is our government, through self- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defeating U.S. Treasury Department Regula- They silence Islamic proponents of free- tions, imposing a gag order on Ms. Ebadi? dom, democratic reform, tolerance, and uni- Monday, December 6, 2004 versal human rights. Why are Americans who attempt to help Ms. They prohibit Americans from contracting Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, yester- Ebadi publish her writings now being threat- or collaborating with Ms. Ebadi and authors day’s vote on H. Con. Res. 528 is about much ened with severe fines and lengthy prison sen- from other restricted countries to create or more than just eliminating a provision that Re- tences? revise new books for Americans to read, or publicans sneaked into the Omnibus Appro- The current over-reaching Treasury Depart- pay them in advance. priations bill. While that provision would have ment regulations are demonstrably short-sight- They prohibit American editors, pub- eroded existing privacy protections of Amer- ed, counterproductive, and unrepresentative of lishers, and agents from working profes- ican taxpayers, today’s vote also highlights the American ideals. That is why I have written to sionally on new or existing books with Ms. growing abuse of legislative power and abuse Ebadi and other distinguished authors in re- President Bush urging him to reverse to re- stricted countries. of the public trust by the Republican leader- verse this policy and demonstrate anew Amer- Under threat of severe fines and lengthy ship. It is also about priorities and meeting our ica’s commitment to freedom of speech, free- prison sentences, they prohibit American nation’s needs. dom of the press, and the free flow of ideas. publishers, editors, and agents from mar- I opposed the massive spending bill when it I ask unanimous consent that my self-explana- keting or promoting Ms. Ebadi’s writing and was considered on the House floor on Novem- tory letter be reprinted in its entirety at the those of other pro-democracy authors from ber 20, 2004, because I was certain that, with- conclusion of my statement. The intent of the restricted countries in the Islamic world and out carefully examining it, I might be voting for elsewhere. regulations, I presume, is to prevent giving The practical consequence of these regula- inappropriate, irresponsible, or even embar- beneficial trade revenue to governments that tions is that American publishers simply rassing provisions. Sure enough, that is the support terrorism, but preventing the publica- cannot do business with Ms. Ebadi and other case. The provision the Republicans inserted tion of ideas is a clumsy, foolish way to try to authors like her and cannot publish their into the spending bill which would allow Mem- protect Americans. books. Furthermore, Americans who want to bers and staff on Congressional committees to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.111 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2197 ‘‘sneak and peak’’ at taxpayers’ confidential cuts NSF’s funding by $61 million below Fiscal PERSONAL EXPLANATION tax filings, and, which H. Con. Res. 528 cor- Year 2004’s level. While those cuts may seem rects, is just one example of the controversial small, they could truly decimate those pro- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO changes and omissions included in the 3,000- grams, many which were already severely un- OF page Omnibus package. derfunded. At the same time that millionaires IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Omnibus Appropriations bill includes are not being asked to give up one penny of another serious threat to taxpayers’ privacy, their tax cuts, investments that will make our Tuesday, December 7, 2004 one that we are not fixing today. Behind country stronger are being cut. Mr. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall no. closed doors, the Republicans stripped from Despite its containing controversial changes 543, Technical corrections in the enrollment of the massive bill a House-passed amendment to the law and gross underfunding of essential the Bill H.R. 4818, I was absent due to a med- which would have prohibited the Internal Rev- government services, facts only known to a ical family emergency. Had I been present, I enue Service from using private bounty-hunt- handful of powerful Republicans, my col- would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ ers to collect back taxes. That provision, which leagues and I were given only a few hours to f enjoyed strong-bipartisan support, would have read the bill which funds 13 government de- HONORING D.C. UNITED AS THE prevented 2.6 million tax returns a year from partments, dozens of domestic agencies, and CHAM- being turned over to private debt collectors is one of the largest government funding bills PIONS with personal financial stakes—receiving 25 to come before Congress. Not even the most cents on every dollar in making people ‘‘pay accomplished speed-reader could have gotten up.’’ This policy all but openly condones through the bill in time, which is exactly what HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON strong-arm collection tactics. Additionally, its authors were counting on when they OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA while IRS employees must respect taxpayer rammed the bill through in one day. Such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES privacy or be liable, the bounty hunters will treatment of a bill of such importance is a dis- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 have no such restrictions. They are free to do credit to the institution of Congress and a seri- as they please, and we have no reason to be- ous disservice to our country. One resolution Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- lieve that they will not abuse the power the fixing one issue cannot make up for the abuse gratulate D.C. United on winning the Major Republicans want to give them in order to in- of power and the abuse of the American tax- League Soccer Championship Cup on Novem- crease their profits at the expense of taxpayer payer, employee, student, senior, and family ber 14, 2004. D.C. United beat the Kansas privacy. that H.R. 4818 embodies. City Wizards 3–2 to win its fourth MLS cham- Furthermore, 6 million employees are in pionship in the league’s nine-year existence. Alecko Eskandarian scored United’s first two danger of seeing the 40–hour work week f eroded because of another glaring omission goals, leading D.C. to the MLS title. D.C. from the Omnibus Appropriations bill. In a DIRECTING CLERK OF THE HOUSE United has been the District’s most successful blow to America’s workers, the Omnibus fails TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- sports franchise in recent history and has to include the Obey-Miller amendment to the TIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. been called the most successful club in MLS Labor-HHS Appropriations bill that passed the 4818 history. The team is a metaphor for the ex- House. That bipartisan provision, which also traordinary progress our city itself has made— passed the Senate, would have ensured that SPEECH OF balanced budgets and surpluses, retaining and the Administration’s new overtime rules do not attracting homeowners, and a renaissance in harm Americans who depend on overtime to HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT economic development throughout the District make ends meet, instead keeping in place a OF VIRGINIA of Columbia. vital protection and keeping them from having IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The mighty Black and Red recently cele- to work longer hours for less pay. Monday, December 6, 2004 brated their triumph with a victory rally at RFK There are also provisions included in—or Stadium, giving more than 1,000 fans an op- excluded from—the bill that would undermine Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I sup- portunity to get up close and personal with a woman’s right to choose, undercut environ- port this provision to fix the misguided inser- players, pose for pictures and get autographs. mental protections, and put workers’ retire- tion in the Omnibus Appropriations bill allow- During the rally, Mayor Anthony Williams ment security in jeopardy if their employers ing Congressional staff to view individual tax hailed the ‘‘dedication, teamwork and vision’’ chose to convert from defined benefit to cash- returns. However, I protest the process of the champs, declaring November 17 ‘‘D.C. balance plans. But, unfortunately, it is not only through which that insertion, and others, were United Day’’ in the nation’s capital. Team cap- the policy riders and omissions that are harm- inserted into a 3,000-plus page spending bill tain thanked ‘‘the 12th man’’, the ful to millions within our country. The funding without the knowledge of most members and great fans of D.C. United. levels of too many vital programs are shame- without an opportunity to correct all of them. In a season dominated by news about the ful and jeopardize our citizens and our future. One such additional insertion is a provision signing of our big catch, 15 year old soccer For instance, the Community Oriented Polic- which effectively eliminates one of our most phenom , first-year coach Peter ing Services (COPS) Program, which has effective tools to fight crime—the Federal Pris- Nowak moved the focus off the media hype helped put thousands of police officers on our on Industries program. Study after study— and with his team-oriented philosophy steered streets, is cut by roughly 20-percent. The some of them covering as much as 16 years United to capture its first Cup since 1999. Small Business Administration’s budget is re- of follow-up data—have shown that inmates Nowak said, ‘‘They have real attitude and a duced by 18-percent. There is no funding for who participate in the Federal Prison Indus- winning mentality, they’re always going to the 7(a) loan program, which is the SBA’s tries program are more likely to be employed come first and they’re always going to be the flagship program for helping small businesses and less likely to commit crimes than those winners. They shared my vision and they got get access to capital. Although we are bring- who do not take part. And corrections officials the cup at the end.’’ ing home new veterans every day, the funding tell us that Federal Prison Industries are crit- Giving Adu his ‘‘props,’’ however, Freddy level for veterans’ health care is at least $1.3 ical to their maintaining safety and security in became the youngest player ever to win a billion less than what the bipartisan Veterans’ the prisons by giving inmates something pro- championship in a major U.S. professional Affairs Committee says is needed just to main- ductive to do with their time. Crime victims team sport. The unassuming teenager, tain the current level of services. The Presi- and the inmates’ dependents benefit, as well. though, preferred to focus on the team’s ac- dent’s own No Child Left Behind Act is under- Last year alone, inmate workers paid more complishments rather than his own. funded by $9.6 billion. Many key housing pro- than $3 million from their wages in the form of D.C. United also won championships in grams are slashed. Housing for the elderly restitution to victims and support payments to 1996 and 1997. Unfortunately, after its 1999 was cut by $27 million, and housing for people dependents. MLS Cup, the team missed the playoffs in with disabilities was cut by $9 million. Assist- Inserting provisions in a 3,000-plus page bill 2000, 2001 and 2002. But the road back to ance for the homeless also saw a $9 million with no opportunity to know about them or re- the top of the league became painted with cut. Community Development Block Grants view them prior to voting on them, not only hard work, patience and a determined eye to- are funded at $212 million less than current violates House rules against legislating on an ward winning the Cup back. levels. Contrary to Congress’s call in 2002 to appropriations measure, but violates principles The team is currently conducting its annual double the National Science Foundation’s of transparency and regular order in legis- United Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Children’s budget over the next five years, the omnibus lating, as well. National Medical Center. They invite the public

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.115 E07PT1 E2198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 to bring donated toys to RFK Stadium and re- dred Americans have participated in the Japan Geopolitically, Ukraine is a large expanse ceive a free set of signed player cards. The Exchange and Teaching Program. Nearly 100 about the size of Texas, with a population of toy drive is just one of the United’s four com- university and graduate students have partici- nearly 48 million people, stretching from the munity outreach programs. Kicks for Kids pro- pated in scholarship programs provided by the wheat fields along a line between Warsaw and vides 10,000 disadvantaged youth with free Ministry of Education of Japan. Currently, al- Moscow to the palm trees of Yalta, on the game tickets, meal vouchers and promotional most 2,000 Japanese university students are Black Sea. The Ukraine was the breadbasket items; United donates much-needed items enrolled in public and private universities of the old Soviet Union; today, it is an eco- such as youth soccer equipment and school throughout the 6-state region. In addition, the nomic and political hinge between the Euro- supplies to area non-profit organizations; and Consulate has coordinated cultural gifts in the pean Union and NATO on the one hand, and team coaches and players run six free chil- form of gardens, gateways, and statuary to the Russian Federation and the Asian dren’s soccer clinics each year. numerous local communities. The Consulate landmass, on the other. The western, Ukrain- Mr. Speaker, I ask Congress to recognize has supported and promoted 28 different sis- ian-speaking half of the country looks to War- D.C. United for its spirit and excellence on and ter cities and sister state relationships. saw and Berlin, Paris and Washington; east- off the field, as the nation’s capital celebrates The Consulate has provided consular serv- ern Ukraine, with its Russian-speaking popu- the Major League Soccer Champions. ices to the 4,500 Japanese nationals living in lation, looks more to Moscow. Language cre- ates cultural divisions, but the forces of polit- f the six-state region and, over the years, the Consulate has issued more than 30,000 visas ical cohesion are strong. Both population COMMEMORATING THE CON- to American citizens wishing to work, study, or groups are committed to independence and SULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN AT live in Japan. undiluted Ukrainian sovereignty. KANSAS CITY Over the last 25 years, the Consulate has So, in addition to democracy, at issue is been active in working to resolve trade issues Russian imperialism. Instability in Ukraine can HON. KAREN McCARTHY specific to the region and, as an example, the only strengthen the hand of an increasingly authoritarian Kremlin. By contrast, a genuinely OF MISSOURI current Consul General, Takao Shibata, has free election in Ukraine would not only en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been actively involved in efforts to resolve beef trade limitations imposed out of concern hance national solidarity but encourage demo- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 for BSE exposure. cratic forces in the rest of the former Soviet Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Since arriving in Kansas City in July 2002, Union, not least within Russia itself. rise today to recognize and commemorate the Consul General Takao Shibata and his lovely Those committed to democracy anywhere in services of the Consulate General of Japan at wife Mieko Shibata have become a valuable the world should not hesitate to identify with Kansas City to the six-state region of Iowa, part of our community. They will be missed by aspirations of the Ukrainian people. Ukraine Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, me and the citizens of Missouri’s Fifth Con- may be on the distant side of Europe from the and and to note, with sadness, gressional District. United States, but our countries are bound by the closing of the Consulate as of December The people of Kansas City and the six-state a common heritage and an inalienable urge 31, 2004. region regret the closing of the Consulate, but for freedom. As Taras Shevchenko, the 19th Since the Japanese Pavilion at the 1904 St. we look forward to a continuation of our close century Ukrainian poet, wrote: ‘‘It makes no Louis World’s Fair first intrigued and delighted relationship with Japan, and the provision of difference to me / If I shall live or not in tens of thousands of visitors, the links be- consular services by the Consulate General of Ukraine / Or whether any one shall think / Of tween Japan and the heart of the American Japan at Chicago. me mid’ foreign snow and rain / It makes no difference to me . . . It makes great dif- Midwest have grown in strength and diversity. f As investment, trade and educational ex- ference to me / That evil folk and wicked men changes have increased over the last 50 STAKES IN THE UKRAINIAN / Attack our Ukraine, once so free / And rob years, so too have the number and scope of ELECTION and plunder at will / That makes great dif- contacts and contracts between these six ference to me.’’ So far courageous Ukrainians have suc- states and Japan. HON. JAMES A. LEACH ceeded in halting a fraudulent election. Sens- The Japanese government has been proud OF IOWA ing political winds blowing from a new direc- to host Governors from the six-state region as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, the once docile supreme court has, star- honored guests, along with United States Sen- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 tlingly, done an honest job, erasing an injus- ators and Representatives, business leaders Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, history unfolds at tice and calling for a new election. But the out- and leading scholars. In return, Ambassadors, an unpredictable pace. While we’ve been pre- come is still in doubt. There is plenty of oppor- Diet members, and even the Emperor and occupied with ‘‘Iraq and our own elections at tunity before the court-ordered runoff for status Empress of Japan have visited the heart of home, dramatic events have shaken Ukraine quo authorities to attempt, once more, to sub- America. But there is much more to the rela- for the past fortnight. They must not be over- vert the democratic process. There can be lit- tionship than VIP visits and official statements. looked or their implications misunderstood. tle doubt they will try to do so. For the KGB The Consulate General of Japan at Kansas Once again in the former Soviet empire, we alumni who dominate the Kremlin, Ukrainian City has served the six-state region for 25 are witnessing the courage of the human soul democracy is more than an embarrassment. It years in promoting economic development, and the lengths to which oppressed people is a threat to their power and wealth and, for fostering cultural exchange and understanding, will go to seize freedom. some, to their dream of restoring the Russian and in providing consular services to the Japa- In Ukraine, a country besieged in the last empire. nese citizens and U.S. citizens in this region. century by two of mankind’s greatest ‘isms’ of No one wishes to poison relations with Rus- More than one hundred Japanese compa- hate—fascism and communism—a populace sia, but free elections are not an issue on nies have operations within the region and the has risen against another kind of ‘ism’— which the United States should or, indeed, can Consulate has been a significant factor in fa- corruptionism. We are now witness to the compromise without sullying its principles. Nor cilitating and encouraging such investments to power of the individual standing up against need we respect the threat of those who are the economic benefit of the region through in- forces of injustice and oppression. We are so fearful of losing power that they hint of pro- creased employment and economic activity. also witness to the continuing saga of a peo- moting a division of Ukraine into western and These companies employ over six thousand ple aspiring to shape its own destiny, clear of eastern parts. Separatism mis-serves the Americans. Exports out of the region to Japan the shadows cast for centuries by powerful Ukrainian people. It is a trend that Russia, exceed $900 million per year. neighbors. grappling with Chechnya and other non-Rus- The Consulate has actively promoted and At issue is the question of freedom and its sian regions, can only endorse at great risk. sponsored cultural fairs and activities through- transforming effects. Democracy implies more Differing with Russia may be politically awk- out the region to foster better cultural under- than elections. It implies integrity of process, ward, but once the flame of freedom is ignited, standing and exchange. Examples of cultural and when that integrity is lacking, the charade the U.S. and other western democracies have activities are the Annual St. Louis Japanese of stolen elections can be more debilitating no ethical choice except to stand up in support Festival and the Greater Kansas City Japan than unabashed authoritarian rule. of the people of Ukraine. The march to free- Festival. The Consulate has assisted almost There are geostrategic as well as philo- dom in Poland, Czechoslovakia and other three hundred regional educators to experi- sophical dimensions to the Ukraine situation former communist-bloc countries has shown ence Japan first hand through the Fulbright that need to be understood in the broad con- that the risk of an outbreak of destabilizing vi- Memorial Teachers Program. Over eight hun- text of the region and its history. olence is far greater in situations where the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.120 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2199 popular will is suppressed than in those where needs a larger, important vision to work on, Beaumont. Our family understands what edu- it is allowed to find full expression. and my proposals always had this concern in cation means to all of us and our opportuni- The Ukrainian election set for December 26 mind. We need to continue seeing a growth in ties, and as a family we have made a commit- is one of the seminal events of this new cen- civilian space exploration and research. Such ment to help other families have easier access tury. As members of the American people’s activity has the exciting potential of increasing to educational opportunities. House, we are obligated to express our sup- our advances in medicine, technology, edu- In closing, let me say that this is not an end- port for the aspirations of Ukrainians. cation, and the overall positive growth of our ing to my public service. I’ve spent the last 34 f great nation. We must always emphasize re- years of my life doing things to make my com- search and development of science and math- munities better—my goal now is to help all citi- REFLECTION OF EIGHT YEARS ematics, and I can think of no better way to SERVICE zens of our country, particularly those who I achieve this than through our future in space. represent in southeast Texas, to focus on Child safety legislation has also been a top issues that impact us daily, and to see what HON. NICK LAMPSON priority from my first days in Congress. My all of us can do to make our communities bet- OF TEXAS biggest success was the creation of the Con- ter places to live. So as I say my final words IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional Caucus on Missing and Exploited on the House floor, let me echo the words of Children, which I founded following the tragic Tuesday, December 7, 2004 one of our country’s greatest leaders, Attorney death of a young girl, Laura Kate Smither, in General Robert Kennedy, who said, ‘‘It is from Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, after serving the Friendswood part of the 9th Congressional numberless diverse acts of courage and belief in the People’s House for the past eight years, District. We passed legislation that created the that human history is shaped. Each time a and having the honor of being the voice of Cybercrime Center, passed many bills like the man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve Southeast Texas in Congress, I now finally Amber Alert program, and introduced the the lot of others, or strikes out against injus- have time to reflect on the accomplishments Bring Our Children Home Act in the 106th and tice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and I’ve been able to achieve. These are goals 107th Congresses, and this year that bill re- . . . those ripples build a current which can that came both from my personal service, and ceived a hearing by the Chairman and Rank- sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression from the work I’ve been able to do to make ing Member of the House International Rela- and resistance.’’ Thank you, and God bless. the communities within Texas’s 9th Congres- tions Committee. I’m very proud of our efforts sional District a better place to live. to reach out to countries around the world for f None of the things I have done would have children of parents of dual nationalities. I wrote been accomplished without a true team effort. and delivered a resolution regarding the devel- TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE The local communities, through their leaders, opment of a best practices guide on the CALVIN DOOLEY were able to build a communications network Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of that allowed my work here to reflect the needs International Child Abduction, which was a fur- and interests of the people within the 9th Con- ther step in encouraging compliance with inter- HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY gressional District. It’s been an honor to do national treaties and allies. One of the most OF NEW YORK that and we did so successfully. important accomplishments of the Caucus is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some of those successes include my work raising awareness with law enforcement and on transportation issues. As southeast Texas’s communities nationwide on the issues of child Tuesday, December 7, 2004 only Member of the House Transportation safety and Internet safety. I hope to see this Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Committee, I’m especially proud of being able good work continue in future Congresses, as homage and respect to my retiring colleague to help bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the bipartisan cooperation and spirit with the Congressman CAL DOOLEY of California. So the region to create jobs and improve the area Caucus always led me to believe that Mem- much can be said of CAL, but he is a true infrastructure. This includes the work I did to bers of both parties can find common ground leader in the Democratic Party. prevent coastal erosion, where I was able to on many problems facing our country. With It was CAL who was at the forefront of the help initiate studies by the U.S. Army Corps of last year’s creation of the Senate caucus on New Democratic Movement in our country. He Engineers to determine what’s causing erosion child safety, I know this issue will continue to saw the opportunity to say that the issues of along upper Texas coast, and how we can receive that important attention even after my business and the values of the Democratic slow or stop the loss of protected wetlands, last day here. and the potential adverse impact on sports I also want to thank my hard-working staff Party are not in direct conflict. While he may and commercial fishing activities, which im- both in Texas and Washington, who fought not be the household name of a — pacts the livelihood of many southeast Tex- hard and effectively served the people of it is the ideas and organization of CAL DOOLEY ans. southeast Texas. These talented and diligent that helped this country create a President Bill We were also able to do a great deal of individuals supported me on every level, and Clinton, a new 21st Century Economy and work to improve highways, airports and air- made it possible for me to have one of the usher in a return of a Democratic Party dis- ways, waterways, and railways, all of which most effective constituent services operations ciplined to bring about economic benefits and are important and have provided a better qual- of any Member’s office. My staff assisted nu- quality for life changes for people while recog- ity of life and economic development opportu- merous constituents with getting issues re- nizing that Government is not always the solu- nities for my constituents. The salt water bar- solved with Social Security and disability, Vet- tion. rier on the Neches River, which allows for the erans Affairs benefits, and immigration cases. He was a true pioneer in creating the New deepening and widening of Sabine Neches It truly is wonderful to support retired Ameri- Democrats in Congress and making them the Ship Channel, will further strengthen our wa- cans, new Americans, and Americans who powerhouse they are today—a respected or- terways while also protecting the Big Thicket have proudly served in the armed forces to ganization of people who think outside of the National Forest. These activities will also fur- protect our freedoms. I am so proud of all that box for real solutions to real problems to help ther improve and strengthen the area’s petro- my staff has done for the people of southeast real Americans. CAL was a leader in making chemical industry, an important part of both Texas, and know that they will all go on to our party more globally focused, encouraging the southeast Texas and national economies, wonderful and bright professional futures. free trade and recognizing the benefits to all and an industry that provides thousands of I also want to thank my family for their sup- parties of open economic borders. Whereas good, solid jobs for hard-working Texas fami- port and, of course and most importantly, their isolationism was in the past the default policy lies. willingness to let me take the time to fight for of Democrats, he worked to pry us onto a new I am also proud of my work on the House our communities. I appreciate their love and path—a path of economic globalism. The re- Science Committee, and to serve as the rank- support of my efforts so much, for without sult—the USA is an even stronger economic ing Member of the Subcommittee on Space them none of what I did in Congress would powerhouse than in the past. and Aeronautics. My primary work was to pro- have been possible. We come from a family of While the people of his district have been mote development of space, and I also intro- teachers, with my wife teaching special edu- recognizing him and thanking him for his lead- duced the Space Exploration Act in the begin- cation at Vincent Middle School in Beaumont. ership on their issues for 7 straight terms now ning of my third term. The goals of this initia- Both my daughters are trained teachers as we in Washington are now realizing our loss tive were picked up by the President and set well; Hillary, who’s currently not teaching be- to this Chamber and to the thinking of our before this Nation as a national initiative, cause of her family and children, and Steph- Party. We thank you and we appreciate you which gives me great deal of pride. NASA anie who’s a 6th grade math teacher also in and less, we are still listening to you.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.124 E07PT1 E2200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2004 TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF NILES, the Air Patrol organization, I was pleased to Illinois and became a life-long fan of the Chi- MICHIGAN learn about a recent decision to rename cago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Kathy is Squadron 5 after Brian M. Mooney. This will fluent in Greek and conversational in HON. FRED UPTON undoubtedly serve as a reminder to young ca- Quebecois French from her days in Canada. OF MICHIGAN dets that their unit respects the outstanding She has also traveled extensively in Europe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES works of former Squadron members. She graduated from California State Univer- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 In December of 2000, First Lieutenant sity, Long Beach, earning a B.A. in Political Mooney received one of the Air Patrol’s high- Science, with an emphasis in Politics and Pol- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to est honors by earning the illustrious General icy Formation. Kathy worked three jobs at honor and congratulate the City of Niles, Billy Mitchell Award. Named for BG Billy once to pay her way through college and re- Michigan for the dedication of its downtown Mitchell, this commendation represents a sig- ceived her degree after only 3 years. ‘‘streetscape’’ project. Over the past two years nificant achievement requiring a strong work Kathy has been a dedicated member of the countless individuals tirelessly worked to bring ethic and an exhaustive knowledge of aero- Orange County Republican Women Fed- this project to this remarkable pinnacle. With space issues. erated, the Orange County Young Repub- the addition of new streetlights, new planters, First Lieutenant Mooney’s experience in the licans, an appointed Member of the California new patterned filled sidewalks, new drinking Civil Air Patrol could serve as a guide for all Republican Party, and has worked at the fountains, new benches, and new trash recep- young cadets. Early in his tenure, Mooney 1996, 2000 and 2004 Republican National tacles, the folks of Niles now have a tremen- was elected Vice-Chairperson for the Long Is- Conventions. dous downtown to be proud of. I had the great land Group Cadet Advisory Council and fol- Kathy regularly attends St. John the Baptist privilege of recently visiting the new lowing his work there, was elected Chair- Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim, where streetscape and it is terrific. person for the LI Group and was named as a she is active in Bible Study and Early Church The finishing of the ‘‘streetscape’’ couldn’t Member of the New York Wing Cadet Advi- History Classes. have come at a more appropriate or meaning- sory Council. On behalf of my colleagues, let me join the ful time as families and friends come together First Lieutenant Mooney’s work as Com- many friends, co-workers and admirers in to celebrate the holidays. Volunteers have dili- mander shows the overwhelming pride that he wishing Kathy Tavoularis nothing but the best gently worked stringing garlands along fences, had in his unit and in his fellow cadets. One in her future endeavors. She leaves behind an threading strands of lights into the trees, and year after becoming Commander, Mooney enormously positive legacy for the residents of placing ribbons and wreaths on the new his- was named Long Island Group’s Cadet of Dis- Orange County, local community leaders, and toric streetlights, all in an effort to make the tinction 2002, and during the course of only in helping to make Orange County ‘‘the most downtown ready for its holiday celebration. two years of his service in the Air Patrol, Republican county’’ in America. Southwest Michigan and especially the folks Mooney was responsible for increasing recruit- of Niles truly have a magnificent historic down- f ment for his squadron from five to forty-plus town to cherish for years to come. On behalf cadets. INTERNET TAX of the Sixth District of Michigan I would like to I can think of few individuals more suitable NONDISCRIMINATION especially pay tribute and give thanks to ev- for recognition by this body. First Lieutenant SPEECH OF eryone who volunteered and worked on pre- Mooney’s work with the Civil Air Patrol influ- serving and beatifying this great city. enced numerous cadets on Long Island and HON. CHRIS CANNON f the members of the Squadron now bearing his OF UTAH HONORING CIVIL AIR PATROL name will sorely miss him. First Lieutenant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CADET 1LT BRIAN M. MOONEY Mooney shows that selfless dedication to a Friday, November 19, 2004 cause and dogged pursuit of one’s goals re- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP flect positively on the community as a whole. Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, first, I would First Lieutenant Mooney’s brief life was filled like to commend the House and Senate for OF NEW YORK passing the 3 year extension on the morato- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with extensive contributions to family and fel- low cadets alike, and I appreciate the oppor- rium for Internet taxes and the President for Tuesday, December 7, 2004 tunity to commemorate his work in the Civil Air signing the bill last Friday. I am pleased that Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I Patrol. I would also urge that the current ca- we were able to extend the moratorium, I rise today in honor of the life and contributions dets in the Brian M. Mooney Civil Air Patrol agree with the gentleman from , the of Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1LT Brian M. Mooney. Squadron memorialize First Lieutenant Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, that the The Civil Air Patrol, an Auxiliary of the United Mooney’s achievements by continuing his moratorium should be made permanent. I look States Air Force, is dedicated to educating the good works. forward to working with him and others next American public on air related topics and pro- f year to achieve this very important goal. viding emergency services and disaster relief Second, for clarification purposes on the efforts. A TRIBUTE TO KATHY grandfather of states that tax Internet access, During First Lieutenant Mooney’s extensive TAVOULARIS ON HER RETIRE- I wish to offer an explanation distinguishing tenure as a Suffolk County Cadet, he exempli- MENT the difference between the pre-October 1998 fied what it means to be a dedicated and pas- and pre-November 2003 dates as found in sionate member of the Civil Air Patrol. After HON. CHRISTOPHER COX Section 1104. originally joining the Air Patrol as a member of OF CALIFORNIA While both sections use the term ‘‘Internet the COL F.S. Gabreski Squadron in 1998, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES access,’’ Section 1104(a), the provision for Cadet Mooney worked hard to help that pre-October 1998 taxes, applies only to the Tuesday, December 7, 2004 squadron earn a Unit Citation for 1999. In states that were lawfully taxing Internet access 2001, First Lieutenant Mooney became Com- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay before the original enactment of the Internet mander of Suffolk County Cadet Squadron 5, tribute to a great Californian. Kathy Tavoularis Tax Freedom Act in 1998. The definition of where he served diligently until his 21st birth- is retiring from her position as the Executive ‘‘Internet access’’ that applies to the Section day. Director of the Republican Party of Orange 1104(a) grandfather clause is the definition as Sadly, First Lieutenant Mooney passed County, where she has directed the day-to- set forth in the 1998 Internet Tax Freedom away prematurely on October 16, 2004. First day operations of the county Republican Cen- Act, as the amended definition does not take Lieutenant Mooney was truly an individual re- tral Committee for over a decade. effect until November 1, 2003. Those states spected by his community and he will continue Kathy began her involvement with the coun- that were grandfathered under the Internet to be remembered as someone who always ty party as a college intern in 1991, and was Tax Freedom Act from 1998 to 2003 will con- had a kind word for friends and strangers hired in 1993 as Office Director. tinue to be grandfathered under Section alike. Mr. Mooney’s loving family, surrogate Kathy represents so much of the diversity 1104(a). mother and all of his friends and compatriots that makes Orange County such a lively and Section 1104(b), the provision for pre-No- in the Air Patrol will miss his dedication to life interesting place. She was born in Montreal, vember 2003 taxes, applies only to those and to his duties as a Squadron Commander. Quebec in 1970 to George and Maria, who states that were taxing telecommunication In a fitting and lasting tribute to the many had emigrated to Canada 10 years earlier services purchased, used, or sold by an Inter- contributions First Lieutenant Mooney made to from Greece. She grew up outside of Chicago, net access provider to provide Internet access,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:24 Dec 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.128 E07PT1 December 7, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2201 such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) access RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF quality of work product, and sincerity and hon- technology, if they were doing it lawfully prior RICHARD E. MEADE esty to every person he encountered, from the to November 1, 2003. The amended definition Speaker of the House to a citizen from Iowa. of ‘‘Internet access’’ in the Internet Tax Free- HON. JIM NUSSLE One of the many beauties of America is that dom Act is effective November 1, 2003 and OF IOWA our freedom is more precious and important applies to section 1104(b). Section 1104(b) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than any one person, and yet, without that ‘‘mere person’’ who is willing to serve free- expires November 1, 2005 in order to elimi- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 dom, respect freedom, and defend freedom, nate any ‘‘tax on Internet access’’ (as defined Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, the circle and freedom could not exist. in Section 1104(10)) regarding telecommuni- legacy of service to the United States con- Richard E. Meade is such a person who cations services purchased, used or sold by tinues every year without end here in Con- during his life has been willing to serve, re- an Internet access provider for the purpose of gress. spect and defend American freedom, and in Members of Congress and our professional providing Internet access. doing so, has helped secure the blessings of staff arrive and depart, and because that de- liberty for all of us, and for his lovely wife Eliz- Finally, in making the Internet Tax Freedom parture may seem to go without notice, those Act technology neutral, this law now protects who depart may wonder whether their service abeth and their precious daughter Constance. Soon, memories of that service, like the consumers from taxes on all Internet access has in fact made a difference, and in some memories of the service of so many others, technologies, including dial-up, DSL, cable manner secured the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity. may fade, and good people will step forward modem, satellite and wireless. A consumer and continue in the legacy of quality service to may even purchase Internet access from two I cannot bear witness to all that I have en- countered in this circle of service, but, I will try the freedom we have all come to expect and Internet access providers without the threat of for the departure of one very special friend. too often take for granted. The circle of serv- taxes. He may use one service to browse the Richard E. Meade has served me, the Con- ice continues. Internet and the other service primarily for e- gress, and the United States of America pro- My humble words of appreciation cannot, mail and content services. Both Internet ac- fessionally, effectively, and unselfishly for over and will not, equal the quality and quantity of cess services are protected from state and fifteen years. service you provided me and our country, but local taxation under this law. This law is a sig- He has served me as my Chief of Staff for Rich, I offer them with my ultimate respect and nificant accomplishment on behalf of all Amer- both my Iowa Congressional office and the sincere gratitude for your many years of dedi- cation to me and our liberty. Mr. Speaker, I ican consumers and maximizes consumer House Budget Committee. During his tenure, his professional approach simply say, Rich Meade, thank you for my choice and access. was one identified with integrity of purpose, freedom!

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