July 26, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 1515 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN guished generation in the history of African- Margaret Bailey, Edna Young Shannon, Dr. WORLD WAR II VETERANS ON American military service.'' As a group, he Olivia Hooker, Dr. Howard Mitchell, SSgt. THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF said they were protectors ``of a legacy older Robert Powell, John Silveria, Dr. John Garrett, PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S SIGNING than the Declaration of Independence; one World War II Heritage Commission, Commit- OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 9981 that includes the legendary service of the tee for the Aviation Mural Project Success, Massachusetts 54th in our Civil War, the Buf- and Black Military History Institute of America. falo Soldiers in the West, the 92d Division in HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Again, on behalf of a grateful nation, I speak OF NEW YORK World War I.'' for the Congressional Black Caucus in ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The President continued, ``For decades, Af- pressing our deep appreciation for the con- Wednesday, July 26, 1995 rican-American veterans were missing in our Nation's memories of World War II. For too tributions, dedication, commitment, and na- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, July 26, 1995 long, you were soldiers in the shadows, forgot- tional service of the African-American men marks the 47th anniversary of President Harry ten heroes. Today it should be clear to all of and women who served in World War II. Their S. Truman's signing of Executive Order 9981, you, you are forgotten no more.'' job was done well, and will forever be remem- officially desegregating the U.S. military. I rise While African-American veterans fought and bered. to pay special tribute and to extend my pro- died under the stigma of segregation, one f found gratitude not only to President Truman thing is clear: their heroic contributions in but to the African-American men and women WWII marked the beginning of the end of seg- HONORING GILBERT RONSTADT who served in World War II and whose exem- regated America. The bottom line is that the plary service made the President's action all brilliance of their performance in the war but inevitable, as President Clinton reminded forced President Truman to sign Executive us in his courageous stand in defense of af- Order 9981, on July 26, 1948, ending the HON. ED PASTOR firmative action. The military institution that practice of segregation in the military. The per- OF ARIZONA grew out of that executive order became the formance of African-Americans in World War II model for the society as a whole. The U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sowed the seeds that ultimately forced the military is our finest example of equality, op- Federal Government to reexamine its policies portunity, upward mobility, and full inclusion in Wednesday, July 26, 1995 on race and stimulated African-Americans to our social institutions. Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, many knew Gil- As chairman of the Congressional Black greater activism in demanding their rights. bert Ronstadt only as Linda Rondstadt's fa- Caucus veterans braintrust and a Korean war The Presidential awards ceremony honored veteran, I want to express my sincere appre- outstanding World War II African-American ther. However, those who knew him well re- ciation for the dedication of those men and veterans associations, units, and individuals member him as a man who embodied the val- women who fought for democracy abroad who served with distinction, as well as histori- ues of love of country, family, and community. against the Nation's common enemy and re- cal organizations who continue to educate the Born in 1911, before Arizona had become a turned home to battle racism and discrimina- public on the role and contribution of African- State, Gilbert Rondstadt devoted his energies Americans in World War II. tion. During the war, this duality was signified to helping shape Tucson into the vibrant and Sixty awards were presented to the follow- by black troops as the double ``V'' campaign. expanding city it is today. As a young man, he ing honorees: Montford Point Marines Asso- Last year following the 50th anniversary entertained many in his native town with his commemoration of the Normandy invasion, I ciation, Prometheans, 715th Veterans Asso- ciation, U.S.S. Mason (DE 529) Association, wonderful voice by singing on the radio, in heard many complaints from African-American nightclubs and theater stages around town. veterans, including my constituents in New 366th Veterans Association, Black Women His love for mariachi music lived on in his York. In all of the pageantry, in all of the tele- Army Auxiliary Corp./Women Army Corp. & family and was later immortalized through his vision coverage, it seemed they had been left Women in the Services, 372nd Infantry Asso- daughter's now famous ``Canciones De Mi out. I took the matter up with President Clinton ciation, 758th/64th Armored Regiment Asso- and Secretary Jesse Brown. The result was ciation, 92nd Infantry Division Association, Padre'' album. President Clinton's participation in a Presi- 761st Tank Battalion & Allied Veterans Asso- After serving his country during World War dential tribute where he delivered a moving ciation, 366th Veterans Association, Tuskegee II, he returned to Tucson to head the family speech during the 24th Annual Congressional Airmen, Inc., World War II Black Veterans of hardware business. Throughout his life, his Black Caucus legislative weekend. The Presi- the Great Lakes, U.S. Coast Guard National family responsibilities always received a high dent's appearance was coordinated by the Association of Former Stewards & priority. Gilbert Rondstadt also showed a CBC veterans braintrust, as part of a special Stewardmates, Inc., 555th Parachute Infantry strong devotion for his community and its cul- Association, 369th Veterans Association, the tribute entitled ``D-Day and World War II Afri- tural heritage. He actively participated in the Golden Thirteen, the 5th Platoons and the can-American Veterans: The Forgotten Heroes development and revitalization of downtown and Heroines.'' Red Ball Express, Dr. Paul Parks, Sr., Wa- verly Woodson Jr., SSgt. Monroe Blackwell, Tucson and served on numerous boards, in- The tribute honored the 1 million African- cluding the Chamber of Commerce, the Tuc- American men and women in uniform during Willie Woods, Claude Owens, Rev. Elmer son Trade Bureau, and the Arizona State So- the war, including the nearly 750,000 who Fowler, Charity Adams-Earley, Dr. Martha ciety. He was also active in helping establish served overseas in Europe and the Pacific. Putney, Lt. Col. Julius Williams, Gladestone The President's decision to attend the veter- Dale, Dr. Leroy Ramsey, Donald Eaton, Jr., trade relations between Mexico and the United ans braintrust event was an honor that cannot Samuel Phillips, Alonzo Swann, Captain Hugh States. be ignored or forgotten. Mulzac (Posthumously), Leroy Colston, Major An unassuming and simple man, Gilbert The President was joined at the event by Nancy Leftentant-Colon, Clark Simmons, Dr. Rondstadt will be remembered in the commu- Secretary Jesse Brown, and CBC members: Robert Allen, Robert Routh, Lt. Col. Jesse nity for his selflessness, the longlasting impact SANFORD BISHOP, JR., BOBBY RUSH, MAXINE Johnson, Jacob Johnson III, Dr. Emerson of his work in the community, and his WATERS, CORRINE BROWN, JAMES CLYBURN, Emory, Dr. Charles Pinderhughes, Samuel farreaching pride in his culture and traditions. KWEISE MFUME, former Congressman Charles Mildrew, Captain David Williams, Sr., 1st Lt. He leaves behind a legacy of goodwill and in- Diggs, and was witnessed by a capacity audi- Prudence Burns Burrell, Lt. Col. Bradley spiration for those who choose the pillars of Biggs, Major Augustus Hamilton, John Carter, ence in the Ways and Means Committee service and family as their sources of happi- James Dockery, Dr. Howard Mitchell, Charles room. ness. I ask my colleagues to join me in honor- President Clinton described the African- Evers, Dr. Roscoe Brown, Percy Sutton, Daisy ing the memory of a great man. American World War II veterans as ``a distin- Winifred Byrd-Beldon, Jean Byrd Stewart, Col.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E 1516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 26, 1995 AWARD OF A BROWNFIELDS TAX REFORM eliminating virtually all deductions, includ- GRANT TO CITY OF TRENTON, NJ ing those for home mortgage payments and charitable contributions. This plan has the HON. LEE H. HAMILTON right goal of trying to simplify the system, HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF INDIANA but has several drawbacks. It tilts its tax re- OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lief heavily toward the wealthy. For exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 26, 1995 ple, someone getting $100,000 in income from Wednesday, July 26, 1995 stock dividends would pay no income tax at Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to all. Also eliminating the home mortgage de- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, duction could cut the value of most Ameri- am pleased that Trenton was today awarded July 26, 1995, into the CONGRESSIONAL cans’ biggest asset—their home—by 15–20%. 1 of 15 Brownfields pilot grants by the U.S. RECORD. It would also increase the deficit. Adjusting Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]. The TAX REFORM it so it brings in as much as the current sys- Trenton community truly deserves this Federal I find Hoosiers increasingly interested in tem would mean a flat tax rate of more like recognition and financial support for all the the idea of tax reform—scrapping the federal 23%. hard work we have done to identify and clean income tax and replacing it with something National Sales Tax: Another plan would up hazardous wastes left over from the city's much simpler and fairer. Tax reform is get- scrap the personal and corporate income tax industrial heyday. ting more attention in Congress than it has system and replace it with a 17% national Trenton has the spirit, the commitment, and in a decade, and several plans are under con- sales tax. This plan rightly tries to curb con- sideration. Reforming the tax system will sumption and encourage saving and invest- a detailed plan for restoring these sites and take some time, but is an effort worth under- ment. But a pure sales tax risks a return to making them available for alternative uses. In taking. inflation and is regressive, hurting lower in- fact, over the past several years, the city has SUPPORT FOR REFORM come people, older Americans, and large committed funds and other resources to iden- Tax reform is getting serious attention for families who need to consume a large portion tify contamination, develop plans for remedi- several reasons. First, federal income taxes of their income on basic necessities like food ation, and redevelop abandoned lots. But our consistently rank as the most unpopular of and medical services. Trying to remedy this city has lacked the appropriate financial all taxes. Second, many Americans spend an by exempting, say, the first $15,000 of spend- means to make these assets fully effective. enormous amount of time complying with ing could require a burdensome enforcement the tax code and filling out forms, at a cost mechanism. Moreover, the national sales tax The Brownfields Program will provide the city would have to be closer to 25% to bring in as with that funding assistance and propel our ini- of up to $200 billion each year. That time and money could be used much more produc- much revenue as the current system. That tial program to final success. could lead to considerable consumer resist- The Brownfields project which Trenton has tively in other ways. Third, many Americans feel the tax code is rigged for those who can ance and widespread cheating. Retailers and developed will put the $200,000 Federal grant hire experts to find loopholes. Fourth, the industries that depend on people making to good use. The city has enlisted the help of current system encourages debt and con- large purchases, like the auto industry, several civic organizations, State government, sumption, and discourages saving and invest- would be hard hit by a national sales tax. and community residents to devise their pro- ment. That undermines our ability to boost Consumer-Income Tax: This plan would ba- gram and intends to call on them to implement productivity and raise standards of living. sically tax spending rather than income. A it as well. Fifth, some people believe the tax code family would tally up all their savings and The city will employ a strategy to incor- should be used simply to raise revenue rath- investments—including bank deposits, stock porate the resources of established community er than try to influence behavior through a purchases, home mortgage payments, and urban beautification and environmental justice variety of deductions and exemptions. Fi- educational expenses—and subtract this nally, many see tax reform as another way of from their income; they would then pay programs, as well as the expertise of local downsizing government and making it less taxes on the difference—their consumed in- legal, development, and other professionals. intrusive. come. This approach has a good emphasis on I have worked closely with both the city of CONCERNS ABOUT REFORM saving and investment and it is designed to Trenton and Mercer County in a bipartisan ef- Yet others express words of caution. They be progressive—requiring the wealthy to pay fort to coordinate Federal, State, and local dol- say, first of all, that the U.S. has one of the more. But it does not achieve much sim- lars and resources to improve New Jersey's lowest overall tax burdens of the major in- plification, and indeed could mean more capital. Together we made Trenton one of the dustrialized countries—only Australia’s is complex tax calculations for many Ameri- initial pilot sites for the Weed and Seed anti- slightly lower—and that we should not blind- cans. It also has the drawback of trying to set up a new, untried tax system. Big losers drug crime program, we helped to rehabilitate ly scrap our system. Second, they point out that 70% of taxpayers use the relatively sim- would be sectors whose products or services abandoned rowhouses, and we have made are not considered ‘‘investments’’. city gardens and parks cleaner and safer. ple 1040EZ form. Third, tax reform could With its 89,000 residents, we in Trenton are hurt various sectors in the economy and re- Modified Flat Tax: A recently announced gions of the country. Changes in the home modified flat tax plan would eliminate al- proud to rank with some of the other award- mortgage deduction, for example, would most all current deductions and exemptions, ees here todayÐsuch as Baltimore, New Orle- have a big impact on housing. Fourth, they except the home mortgage deduction, in ans, and DetroitÐthat often receive greater at- say people have an exaggerated sense of their order to reduce overall tax rates. Three- tention from the Federal Government. Tren- income tax burden—most Americans pay less fourths of all taxpayers would pay a flat in- tonÐwhich has the same concerns as these in income taxes than they do in Social Secu- come tax of 10%, with higher rates for upper larger citiesÐwill use the money effectively rity taxes—so new rates that sound good income taxpayers—but their rates would and quickly to clean up sites, eliminating the may actually be no improvement. Fifth, tax still be lower than under the current system. abandoned areas where drug use, violent reform could be like last session’s healthcare This approach has several advantages: it has reform—people support it in general but get the important goal of allowing most tax- crime, and gang-related activities can fester. very worried once they learn the details. Fi- payers to pay a flat tax of 10%, it is progres- Trenton has taken the bull by the horns to nally, reforming the tax system will be very sive, and it doesn’t add to the deficit. It falls address all of these problems. This time consuming and complicated exercise, short in not doing enough to encourage Brownfields project will advance this fight to and will open up the tax code to intense lob- greater saving and investment and in elimi- save Trenton. bying pressures for special favors. nating some worthwhile deductions. Yet de- f My view is that we now have a unique op- spite such drawbacks, my sense is that some portunity for meaningful tax reform and sort of modified flat tax will be the most PERSONNAL EXPLANATION should pursue it. At the same time we need likely outcome of the tax reform effort. to make sure that in our rush to change, we HON. JACK FIELDS do not replace an unpopular system with one CONCLUSION that turns out to be worse. We need to look The tax reform debate has begun in earnest OF TEXAS at the implications of each of the major in Congress and in the country, and that is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plans carefully. an important step. Yet the issue will not be Wednesday, July 26, 1995 MAIN VERSIONS decided during this session of Congress, in- Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was Several tax reform plans have been pro- stead carrying over to next year’s presi- dential campaign and the next session of unavoidably detained during rollcall votes posed in Congress. All address the public’s frustration with the current system, but Congress. That means we should push for re- 555±557 on Monday, July 24. Had I been each has a very different impact on tax- form but also think carefully about exactly here, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall 555; payers and various sectors of the economy. how we want to do it. We need to overhaul ``no'' on rollcall 556; and ``yes'' on rollcall 557, Flat Tax: One plan calls for a single indi- the tax system, but we also need to do it which was a final passage of H.R. 70. vidual and corporate tax rate of 17%, while right. July 26, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 1517 AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- cently stated that it was time for public broad- ice letter carriers collected nonperishable food MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- casting to look beyond its traditional reliance and canned goods from thousands of gener- ISTRATION, AND RELATED on Federal support for opportunities and alli- ous postal customers who left the food by AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ances in the private sector. By doing so, pub- their mail boxes. The collected food is distrib- ACT, 1996 lic broadcasting can insulate itself from politics uted to hungry people through local food while securing a reliable and steady source of banks and emergency feeding centers. SPEECH OF funding. The annual drive is timed for the second HON. VAN HILLEARY What are our options? Public broadcasting's Saturday in May, which is a time of year when value to viewers, and thus investors, is bound food pantries usually run low on donations. OF TENNESSEE up in its noncommercial emotional identity. This is the third year the drive has been con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of the most intriguing private sector solu- ducted nationwide. Thursday, July 20, 1995 tions I have seen to date is the one suggested Nationwide, the estimated total collected The House in Committee of the Whole by our former colleague, Jack Kemp. In a re- was more than 44.4 million pounds of food. House on the State of the Union had under cent Wall Street Journal article, Mr. Kemp This was far greater than last year's record consideration the bill (H.R. 1976) making ap- called upon PBS to leverage the duplicate total of 32 million pounds. More than 1,130 propriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop- public broadcasting stations that exist in most NALC local branches signed up for the drive, ment, Food and Drug Administration, and major markets. covering an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 com- related agencies programs for the fiscal year According to Mr. Kemp, PBS has 345 sta- munities in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the ending September 30, 1996, and for other pur- tions with sometimes as many as 4 or 5 serv- poses: Virgin Islands. ing the same market. By contrast, each of the As chairman of the Democratic Task Force Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Chairman, I am amazed 4 major commercial networks, ABC, NBC, on Hunger and the former chairman of the that the gentleman from Illinois is willing to CBS, and Fox have fewer than 225 apiece. By House Select Committee on Hunger, I have a offer an amendment that will not only directly leveraging the commercial potential of its du- strong interest in promoting efforts such as the affect the livelihood and well being of some plicate stations, Mr. Kemp suggests that public postal workers' campaign to help the hungry. 124,000 farms in 16 States, but also stop a broadcasting could preserve the noncommer- Furthermore, as the Representative from Day- program that has been benefiting all taxpayers cial, educational nature of the vast majority of ton, OH, I want to call special attention to the by reducing the Federal deficit. This amend- its stations while creating a viable and secure postal workers in the city of Dayton who col- ment doesn't affect the big tobacco companies source of private sector funding. lected 167,000 pounds of food. as they might want you to think. It hurts the With some creative, market-oriented think- I am proud that I participated in the drive in mom and pop American farmer. It unfairly dis- ing, public broadcasting could be part of a my district. On May 13, I walked with Dayton criminates against tobacco farmers by denying new excitement, finding ways of satisfying the Postmaster David Ashworth, letter carrier Wil- them access to Federal crop insurance. This legion of devoted fans and lessen the depend- liam Ernest, and Dan Grilliot, president of the is insurance that tobacco farmers have al- ence on the Federal dole. I call upon PBS and Dayton branch of the National Association of ready paid millions of dollars for. its supporters to work with Congress in identi- Letter Carriers, as they collected food along a These folks aren't breaking the law and yet fying and developing the kinds of creative and postal carrier route. We walked one of the the proponents of this amendment would like innovative solutions that the new telecommuni- routes in Centerville, OH, in my district. to treat them like criminals. They want to deny cations market can provide. I now offer praise to the National Associa- them access to valuable government research, Mr. Speaker, I want to see public broadcast- tion of Letter Carriers, the management of the education, and extensions services. The same ing to do the things it does so well, especially U.S. Postal Service, and above all, to the men privileges that farmers of other legal crops all the educational mission. But reliance on Fed- and women of the postal service who partici- have access to. eral funding will not keep the system viable. pated in this public spirited campaign to help These same proponents of this amendment Public broadcasting needs new ideas and new the less fortunate in our communities. say that these farmers should grow different alliances. The market is the place to find f crops. What they don't understand is in some them. of these areas tobacco is one of few crops f AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- that is capable of growing in their soil. That's MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- why we have family traditions going from gen- IN PRAISE OF POSTAL WORKERS ISTRATION, AND RELATED eration to generation of growing tobacco in WHO HELP STAMP OUT HUNGER AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS these rural communities. ACT, 1996 It's time we leave the small tobacco farmer HON. TONY P. HALL alone and let them get on with making a living. OF OHIO SPEECH OF This amendment is not going to stop one per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son from smoking, but it will hit rural commu- HON. NANCY PELOSI nities across America with losses of thousands Wednesday, July 26, 1995 OF CALIFORNIA of jobs and dollars. Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``no'' on to take a moment today to praise the efforts Thursday, July 20, 1995 the Durbin amendment. of a prominent group of American workers The House in Committee of the Whole f who rarely receive the recognition they de- House on the State of the Union had under serveÐboth as representatives of the Federal consideration the bill (H.R. 1976) making ap- PUBLIC BROADCASTING Government and as private citizens who con- propriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop- tribute to their local communities. ment, Food and Drug Administration, and HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR These are the postal workers who touch related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other pur- OF OHIO each of our lives nearly every day. For many poses: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poor and elderly citizens especially, postal workers are the only representatives of the Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to Wednesday, July 26, 1995 Federal Government that they see, and those express my strong support for the amendment Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, the House of citizens depend on the postal workers for con- offered by Mr. DURBIN, our colleagues from Illi- Representatives historic vote on the budget tact with the world and many other needs. nois. This amendment restores some sense of resolution sets the stage for congressional ac- But postal workers assist their communities perspective to the Agriculture appropriations tion to begin consideration of privatization of in far more ways than just by delivering the process, a sense of perspective that seems to PBS. Far from spelling doom for Big Bird or mail. They volunteer their time and efforts in be missing in the original language of the bill. the ``MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour,'' the vote pre- countless communities across the Nation to Let's clarify what's at stake here: The E. coli sents public broadcasting with vast opportuni- help those less fortunate than themselves. On bacteria killed 500 people last year, and ties to establish its independence from the May 13, 1995, the National Association of Let- sickened over 20,000 more. Most of those Federal Government while preserving its tradi- ter Carriers [AFL±CIO], with the strong support killed were innocent children who are not alive tional educational mission. of the U.S. Postal Service management, con- today because the food they ate was in- My good friend and colleague MIKE OXLEYÐ ducted a food drive for needy families through- spected using practices that were first imple- a member of the Commerce CommitteeÐre- out the Nation. On that day, U.S. Postal Serv- mented over 90 years ago. E 1518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 26, 1995 While our meat inspection process remains chose not to avail itself of this relief at the ued his family's tradition of donating company stuck in the past, this microscopic bacteria time. The window has long since closed. Now, land for churches, schools, parks, and roads, continues to evolve and grow more virulent. It Congress is asked to reopen that window in a and he himself has been involved in a leader- kills its victims by liquefying their organs, a way to let all the flies in. ship role with organizations ranging from the cruel death made all the more tragic by the The Committee on Public Works and Trans- Brunswick College Foundation to the Georgia fact that this viscous bacteria is incredibly portation, now the Committee on Transpor- Chamber of Commerce to the Epworth-by-the- easy to detect using existing technology. tation and Infrastructure, held hearings on the Sea Methodist Conference Center. The capable people at the USDA have set ocean waiver in connection with the 1977 Since the 1920's, the company has contrib- up new standards to combat E. coli and other amendments. Some witnesses supported uted to the community by taking action to en- deadly bacteria, but this bill, as written, is de- ocean discharges as a way of enriching the sure that the island's natural habitat be pre- signed to forbid the meat inspectors from per- nutrient-poor depths of the Pacific. But they served as much as possible. Due to the influ- forming these simple tests. Please, someone didn't advocate discharging virtually raw sew- ence of Sea Island Co., the marshes between explain to me the logic behind this legislation. age, with its toxins and pathogens, as this bill Brunswick and the islands were declared his- I urge my colleagues to consider their vote would permit. toric sites and have been protected from de- on this issue very carefully. We all want to trim The 1977 language in section 301(h), hard- velopment for several decades. In addition, unnecessary waste out of the Federal Govern- fought-out between both sides, contained nu- the building heights on Sea Island and St. Si- ment. But you know as well as I that the main merous assurances that water quality stand- mons were limited to three stories in order to goal of this legislation is not to rid American ards and aquatic life would be protected, and ensure all buildings stand below the tree line. citizens of an unneeded expenditure. This bill defined primary treatment to mean treatment Other key additions to the community in- is not in the best interest of the American citi- by ``screening, sedimentation, and skimming clude aid in constructing the first bus service zens. The only interest being served here is adequate to remove at least 30 percent of between Brunswick and Jacksonville, creating the interest of a small group of people who BOD and suspended solids.'' a telephone exchange, and Alfred Jones' ac- are hiding their profit motive behind the rhet- Even those requirements may not apply in tive involvement in the development of the oric of deregulation. this case. Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co., now owned by I ask you: Is the health of our children for At the committee markup of H.R. 1943 the Georgia-Pacific and employing over 850 peo- sale? We have the means to stop these need- Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ple. less deaths. Join with me in supporting the ture rejected an amendment that would have This fall, Sea Island Co. plans to open the Durbin amendment. imposed at least some standards on the dis- Ocean Forest Golf Club, which will be one of the premier courses and will create more em- f charge. Under H.R. 1943, San Diego would be free ployment opportunity on the island. In fact, de- THE SAN DIEGO COASTAL to discharge almost raw sewage. The bill re- spite the recent troubled economy, the com- CORRECTIONS ACT quires chemically enhanced primary treatment pany has continued to grow and thrive. Sea Island Co. has been recognized numer- only. The problem is that there is no definition ous times throughout the years for its accom- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR of ``chemically enhanced primary treatment'' in plishments. Alfred Jones received the Distin- OF MINNESOTA the bill, or in any law. Does this mean that the guished Georgian Award, and the Society of city doesn't even have to run its sewage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Travel Writers' Connie Award honor- through a screener? That they can just dump Wednesday, July 26, 1995 ing his achievement in creating a balance be- a bottle of chlorine into it and call it enhanced tween the use and preservation of Georgia Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, yesterday primary treatment? coast. the House debated its first Corrections Day This bill rewards almost two decades of The tradition of the Jones family is also evi- bill: H.R. 1943, the San Diego Coastal Correc- foot-dragging by the city, granting San Diego dent today; Alfred W. Jones, Sr.'s four children tions Act. more bounty than it asked for, while your con- are the principal owners of Sea Island Co. Al- The British poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, stituents and mine have paid, and are paying, fred W. Jones, Jr. is the chairman, while sib- in ``The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,'' the full costs of achieving clean water. lings Howard Coffin Jones, Katharine Jones evoked ``the mystique of the ocean, dark, mys- How fittingly ironic it would be if the beach- O'Connor, and Marianna Jones Kuntz all terious, heaving and endless.'' es of San Diego had to be closed during the serve as directors. Mysterious and heaving it is; endless it is Republican Convention because of pollutionÐ not. However, Mr. Speaker, the emphasis on disease-bearing bacteria, viruses and family does not stop here, even the employ- H.R. 1943 is assumes that the ocean is floatablesÐwashing up on the beach. endless, that it can absorb any amount of pol- ees, guests, and residents of the islands are f lution. But, just as we are finding that it is not also considered family. In fact, the staff in- an inexhaustible store of fish to be mined with A TRIBUTE TO SEA ISLAND CO. cludes many third-generation employees. Sea impunity, so we will find that it cannot assimi- Island Co. encourages hiring many members late all man's insults. HON. ROB PORTMAN of the same family. Recently, 17 relatives This bill is a fitting first Corrections Day bill. were employed there simultaneously. OF OHIO H.R. 1943 amends a law which already weak- With emphasis on family values, and ened the Clean Water Act, to weaken it even HON. JACK KINGSTON achieving that critical balance between devel- further. It provides a waiver that the city of opment and conservation, Mr. KINGSTON and I OF GEORGIA ask that you, Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues San Diego has not sought, ignoring relief the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city has been assured by EPA under last join me in commending the Sea Island Co., Wednesday, July 26, 1995 year's law, rejecting any discharge standards, which serves as an example for other busi- permitting the city to provide less treatment for Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, nesses across the nation. its sewage than it is doing now and discharg- Mr. KINGSTON, and I would like to take this op- f ing almost raw sewage into the Pacific Ocean. portunity to congratulate the Sea Island Co., A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL The Ocean Pollution Reduction Act of 1994 which recently won the honor of being named AMERICANS: IVY CATHERWOOD (P.L. 103±431) last year gave San Diego the as the 1995 Georgia Family Business of the relief it sought from requirements which every Year. HON. MAJOR R. OWENS other municipality in the country has met or is Once a deserted waterfront, Sea Island was OF NEW YORK in the process of meeting. discovered by Howard Coffin and his cousin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EPA is ready to grant the waivers to the Alfred W. Jones, Sr. in 1923. Since then, three Clean Water Act, as required under that act. generations of Joneses have developed the is- Wednesday, July 26, 1995 The House has already passed this bill as land into a resort of lush gardens and cottages Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, we are privileged part of H.R. 961, this year's amendments to surrounding the impressive Cloister Hotel. to salute Ivy Catherwood as a Point-of-Light the Clean Water Act. The grandson of Alfred, Alfred W. Jones III, for America. For 34 years of her 80 years, Ms. Mr. Speaker, the Clean Water Act Amend- is currently president of the company and re- Catherwood served on the staff of the New ments of 1977 opened a brief window for sponsible for the company's continuing in- York City Police Department. Her story is a cities with long outfall pipes discharging into volvement in community development. As one story of self-help, sterling citizenship, and deep ocean to continue to do so. San Diego of the area's major landowners, he has contin- great generosity to her community. July 26, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 1519 Ivy Catherwood was born in the Roxbury nessed by her colleagues and many friends CA. Continuing his education, he received an section of Boston, MA, on July 29, 1915. Her because she teaches by example. We pause associate of arts degree from Phoenix College parents, Louise and Claude, both of West In- to salute Ivy Catherwood on the occasion of and bachelor of science degree from Arizona dian descent, moved shortly after her birth her birthday and retirement after 34 years of State University. Additionally, he held an hon- back to Jamaica in the West Indies. She at- service with the New York City Police Depart- orary doctor of law degree from Shorter Col- tended elementary and high school in the ment. lege and earned a doctor of philosophy de- West Indies. She returned to the United States Ivy Catherwood's great Point-of-Light shines gree in business administration from Union and worked for several years in Boston as a behind the achievement of many Brooklyn and Graduate School in Cincinnati, OH. saleslady. In the mid 1950's, she came to New York City leaders. Through several dec- This was only the beginning. Dr. Ragsdale New York City and attended Hunter College ades, Ivy has been there for the causes that became a successful entrepreneur and a com- for 2 years studying liberal arts at night. She mattered most. As a model for her generation munity activist. His accomplishments too nu- also held several jobsÐone as a clerk at Beth and for our youth, we proudly salute Ivy merous to mention, Dr. Ragsdale will always Israel Hospital in Manhattan. She was hired by Catherwood as a great Point-of-Light. be remembered for his efforts as a civil rights the New York City Police Department in No- f leader. vember, 1960, and worked for 34 years until April, 1995. She has two brothers, one de- HONORING DR. LINCOLN J. Having endured racism, discrimination, and ceased. She also has 1 nephew, 1 grand RAGSDALE, SR. injustice throughout much of his life, Dr. nephew, and 1 grand niece. Ragsdale never forgot his roots. Many times, Her extended family consists of the many HON. ED PASTOR at the expense of his business endeavors, he organizations of which she is a member: OF ARIZONA devoted himself to fighting the racial barriers NYPD Guardians AssociationÐwas the sec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he had faced. In the 1950's and 1960's, he retary for 6 years and civilian trustee for ap- fought to end segregation in Phoenix and se- proximately 10 years, Vanguard Independent Wednesday, July 26, 1995 cure a better life for all men and women. He Democratic Association, 100 Women for Major Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to did this with passion and without fear of the Owens, the Federation of African-American take this opportunity to pay tribute to a great consequences. The love and support of his Civil ServantsÐserved as a delegate from the man, a distinguished citizen, and a dear per- family and strong belief in God served as his Guardians Association, the Federation of sonal friend, Dr. Lincoln J. Ragsdale, Sr. sources of strength. Black Trade Unionists, DC±37, Local 1549Ð Born on July 27, 1926, Dr. Ragsdale's ac- Dr. Lincoln Ragsdale's life and accomplish- served as a delegate from the NYPD, CBTU, complishments began early in his life. After ments embody the true valuesÐlove of family, and CLU. serving in World War II, he graduated from the nation, and GodÐthat have made this a great Ivy is an outstanding example of loyalty and Prestigious Tuskegee Flying School in 1945 country. A man of vision, he served as a dependability. She can be counted on to make as a commissioned second lieutenant. In what source of inspiration and hope for many of us the phone calls for the union or political can- would later shape much of his life, Dr. who have followed his steps in our struggle for didates and assist with voter registration or Ragsdale became the first black pilot at Luke equality and justice for all citizens. May his other assigned tasks. Ivy has been an out- Air Force Base in Litchfield Park, AZ. deeds and actions serve us all as a guiding standing financial supporter of elected officials Following his military career, he continued light to lead our efforts in pursuit of a better to- and community-based organizations. She fully his education with great success. He grad- morrow for generations to come. understands the concept of political and eco- uated magna cum laude from the California nomic empowerment. Her activism is wit- College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles, E 1520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 26, 1995 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Luisa Mabilangan Haley, of Arkansas, Judiciary Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, to be a Member of the Board of Direc- Administrative Oversight and the Courts tors of the Export-Import Bank of the Subcommittee agreed to by the Senate on February 4, United States. To hold hearings on proposed legislation 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SD–538 authorizing funds for the Administra- tem for a computerized schedule of all 11:00 a.m. tive Conference. meetings and hearings of Senate com- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs SD–226 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings to examine the condi- Labor and Human Resources tees, and committees of conference. tion of the Savings Association Insur- Business meeting, to mark up S. 1028, to This title requires all such committees ance Fund. provide increased access to health care to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–538 benefits, to provide increased port- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- ability of health care benefits, to pro- AUGUST 1 vide increased security of health care mittee—of the time, place, and purpose benefits, and to increase the purchas- 9:30 a.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and ing power of individuals and small em- Commerce, Science, and Transportation any cancellations or changes in the ployers. To hold hearings to examine the future meetings as they occur. SD–430 of the Department of Commerce. As an additional procedure along Indian Affairs SR–253 Business meeting, to consider pending with the computerization of this infor- 10:00 a.m. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily calendar business; to be followed by Budget oversight hearings on the implementa- Digest will prepare this information for To hold hearings to review the Office of printing in the Extensions of Remarks tion of the Indian Tribal Justice Act Management and Budget at mid-ses- (P.L. 103-176). section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD sion. SR–485 on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–608 10:00 a.m. week. 2:00 p.m. Environment and Public Works Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Environment and Public Works Business meeting, to consider pending July 27, 1995, may be found in the Daily Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and calendar business. Nuclear Safety Subcommittee Digest of today’s RECORD. SD–406 To hold oversight hearings on title V of 2:00 p.m. MEETINGS SCHEDULED the Clean Air Act (relating to permit- Commerce, Science, and Transportation ting). Aviation Subcommittee JULY 28 SD–406 To hold hearings to examine proposals to Judiciary 9:30 a.m. reform the operation of the Federal To hold hearings on pending nomina- Labor and Human Resources Aviation Administration (FAA). tions. To hold hearings on health insurance rel- SR–253 SD–226 ative to domestic violence issues. Environment and Public Works SD–430 Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and AUGUST 2 10:00 a.m. Nuclear Safety Subcommittee Appropriations 9:30 a.m. To resume oversight hearings on imple- Business meeting, to mark up H.R. 1977, Energy and Natural Resources mentation of section 404 (relating to making appropriations for the Depart- To hold hearings to discuss leasing of the wetlands) of the Clean Water Act. ment of the Interior and related agen- Arctic Oil Reserve located on the Arc- SD–406 cies for the fiscal year ending Septem- tic Coastal Plain of the Arctic National ber 30, 1996, and proposed legislation Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas explo- AUGUST 3 making appropriations for the Depart- ration and production and the inclu- 9:30 a.m. ment of Defense for the fiscal year end- sion of the leasing revenues in the Special on Aging ing September 30, 1996. budget reconciliation. To hold hearings to examine Medicare SD–192 SD–366 health maintenance organization Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Governmental Affairs (HMO) programs and whether the To hold hearings on the nominations of Post Office and Civil Service Subcommit- Health Care Financing Administration Herbert F. Collins, of Massachusetts, tee is doing enough to ensure that patients to be a Member of the Thrift Depositor To hold hearings to review the annual re- receive high quality care when they en- Protection Oversight Board, Resolu- port of the Postmaster General. roll in such programs. tion Trust Corporation, and Maria SD–342 SD–628