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CAPITAL BUDGETING AND A . the Capital Budgeting Act of 1992 (H.R. 4420). is my intention that no defense expenditures BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT The focus of this testimony will be on H.R. whatsoever are included in the capital ac­ 4420. Absent its enactment, I am hopeful that count under H.R. 4420. There might be legiti­ it can, at a minimum, prove to be something mate exceptions to this rule, the one that HON. WAYNE OWENS of a guideline for future deficit reduction ini­ comes to mind being an elementary school at OF UTAH tiatives. a military base. But a defense structure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL SUMMARY which might be categorized as "capital" be­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 H.R. 4420 bill is similar to legislation intro­ cause of its useful life does not have the eco­ nomic impact of a road, bridge, airport or Mr. OWENS of Utah. Mr. Speaker, today I duced by Senator Kohl in the lOlst Congress, (S. 1572) but with some important additions wastewater system. Besides, the Congress submitted testimony to the Committee on the and revisions. has yet to show an unwillingness to fund Budget in which I focused not on a balanced The Capital Budgeting Act of 1992 directs such defense projects. budget amendment itself, but on its aftermath. the President, in his annual budget request, (3) Critics rightly note that the capital ac­ Specifically, I outlined how a capital budgeting to divide the unified budget into capital and count has the potential to invite a great deal plan could and should be incorporated into a operating accounts. The capital account in­ of gimmickry. Quality control measures would be needed to maintain the integrity of postamendment budget process. cludes the nonadministrative expenditures of the Federal government vital to our nation's the capital account. As mentioned above, the Make no mistake about it, I support a bal­ GAO would be incorporated into scrutinizing anced budget amendment. But the current economic health. These expenditures include commercial infrastructure, education and all items in the capital account, and rules budget structure is procedurally biased against job training, and civilian research and devel­ could be enacted which enforce the provi­ physical and human capital investments in the opment. The operating account includes all sions of capital budgeting on the House floor. domestic discretionary budget. These struc­ other operating and consumptive expendi­ Admittedly, these are very broad directives, tural flaws will only be exacerbated under a tures, including transfer payments, deposit but if a system of capital budgeting is en­ balanced budget amendment. My testimony insurance, defense and international spend­ acted, it must have these and other safe­ ing. guards against abuse. outlines these concerns. Regardless of the Another admitted shortcoming of H.R. 4420 type of balanced budget amendment we have, The bill further directs the Budget Com­ mittee to submit, to the House, legislation is that it does not specify, outright, the we must immediately shift the debate toward which would require the eventual elimi­ bookkeeping behind the capital account. In the tough decision of its aftermath. nation of deficits in the operations account. the case of physical infrastructure, this over­ Capital budgeting should be an integral part Were this submitted legislation fully imple­ sight can easily be addressed. Mr. Wise, the of that debate. I have introduced two capital mented, the operations account would be distinguished member of this Committee, budgeting proposals, H.R. 3914 and H.R. held in balance annually, and the total an­ has put forth a useful proposal in H.R. 4558, 4420, and other Members have introduced nual deficit would equal the total of the in­ The Infrastructure Investment Accounting Act. H.R. 4558 would alter the way that in­ similar legislation. I urge my colleagues to vestments in the capital account. The gov­ ernment would be able to borrow a limited vestments in physical infrastructure are paid read this testimony, which is included at the for by paying for infrastructure over the end of these remarks, and give capital budget­ amount only for the long-term investments mentioned earlier. course of its useful life rather than all at ing serious consideration. Without quality control measures, the cap­ once. Federal bookkeeping currently under­ TESTIMONY OF HON. WAYNE OWENS ital account has the potential to become a values the lasting worth of physical infra­ Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding dangerous pork barrel loophole. But com­ structure, thus exacerbating our nation's these important hearings and for the oppor­ pared to the gross gimmickry and manipula­ underinvestment in roads, bridges, airports, tunity to submit testimony for the Commit­ tion of today's budget process. that in itself and water systems. tee's consideration. should not dissuade us from capital budget­ R&D facilities and equipment could be I won't dwell on my support for Mr. Sten­ ing. To address these concerns, the bill di­ treated in a similar manner. There are other holm's Amendment, because its passage rects the Government Operations Committee programs, such as certain student loan pro­ might very well be a mere formality. In 1986, to submit, to the House, legislation to imple­ grams, which I would like to see in the cap­ when I campaigned to return to Congress ment a regular GAO evaluation of the value ital account. However, the "useful life" of after a twelve-year absence, I opposed a Bal­ and usefulness of items in the capital ac­ this sort of human investment is difficult to anced Budget Amendment on the basis that count. quantify. So, the accounting rules would all it takes to balance the budget is courage Finally, the Committee on Rules is di­ need to be the topic of extensive debate and and tough decisionmaking. When I first rected to report legislation establishing consultation. served one term in 1973-74, that was indeed, rules facilitating the enforcement of the ac­ In and of themselves, this obstacle should the case. But since that time, the budget counting standards put forth by this bill. not dissuade the Congress from investigating process and the challenges facing Some rules that could be considered are, for the "human capital" component of H.R. 4420 budgetmakers have changed dramatically, example, points of order against consider­ as an option. Should the Congress opt to con­ and I saw no other choice but to convert. ation of operations expenditures placed in sider the potential of capital budgeting, we For the purposes of today's testimony. I the capital account; and against capital ex­ should keep in mind that the role of the Fed­ will assume that a Balanced Budget Amend­ penditures that have not undergone scrutiny eral government in promoting economic ment will be enacted this year. But like you, by the GAO. growth is inherently different than that of Mr. Chairman, I believe we must put an end GAO and CBO have disagreed strongly on state governments and businesses. While we to the pervasive sentiment that a Balanced the merits of a capital budgeting system for should carefully scrutinize which specific ex­ Budget Amendment is a panacea for our na­ the Federal government. H.R. 4420 is de­ penditures fall under the capital account, we tion's fiscal woes. And like you, I believe signed to address the criticisms put forth by should not simply impose the bookkeeping that the Congress must have a concrete plan CBO and other opponents of the GAO's cap­ procedures of a state government or large for the aftermath of its passage. We will ital budgeting approach. some of the provi­ corporation. have a narrow window of opportunity before sions to address these concerns are as fol­ RESTRUCTURING FEDERAL ACCOUNTS final ratification to begin the process of real lows: First, I would like to focus specifically on deficit reduction, and we must have some (1) Previous capital budgeting proposals Section 3 of that bill, which deals primarily guide of action before year's end. have exclusively targeted toward "brick and with the presentation of the President's Enactment of an Amendment, though a mortar" investments. I have included cer­ budget. good first step, does not in itself correct the tain "human capital" expenditures in the Section 3 of H.R. 4420 requires that the procedural and structural flaws of the Fed­ capital account, such as education and job budget presented by the President be divided eral budget. To try to focus attention on training. into operating and capital accounts. The these flaws. I have introduced two bills, the (2) Previous proposals have included de­ capital account includes the non-administra­ Capital Budgeting Act of 1991 (H.R. 3914) and fense expenditures in the capital account. It tive expenditures in commercial infrastruc-

•This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11837 ture, civilian R&D, and education and job the exception, and by dividing the unified amendment. According to my friend from training. No defense spending, no entitle­ budget in such a manner we can establish a Texas, Mr. Stenholm, this will likely take ment programs, no administrative expendi­ sound framework for future deficit reduction five years or so. tures and no interest payments would be in­ ini tia ti ves. Assuming that the capital account is kept corporated into the capital account. CAPITAL BUDGETING AND DEFICIT REDUCTION in check, and has reduced the deficit, the Mr. Chairman, the programs that helped to Section 3, in itself, merely alters the uni­ much-feared initial economic impact of a facilitate private sector growth in the post­ fied budget such that it differentiates be­ BBA is much less than it would be under the war era-transportation, public works, edu­ tween operating and capital expenditures. current course of events. Granted, signifi­ cant deficit reduction between now and then, cation and research and development-were But it goes without saying that sound fiscal woefully neglected in the 1980s. Citizens for policy does not necessarily follow sound by any means, would accomplish the same end. But under a system of capital budget­ Tax Justice points out that as a percentage budget presentation. of the Federal budget, education and train­ ing, the impact on legitimate domestic dis­ Capital budgeting is not inconsistent with cretionary spending programs would not be ing dropped 40% from FY 1980 to FY 1990. the goal of long-term deficit reduction. In as great as it would be under the current sys­ Transportation spending declined 32% in fact, it makes for sound deficit reduction that same period. When the President put strategies. I direct you to section 5 of R.R. tem of accounts. forth his proposal for $70 billion in R&D in Were an effective capital budgeting system 4420 which specifically addresses the issue of in place, voters might very well tolerate our the State of the Union address, he failed to deficit reduction. Section 5 expressly "passes acknowledge that about one-half of that $70 the buck" to you, Mr. Chairman, to elimi­ utilizing the Amendment's supermajority es­ billion goes toward military R&D. nate deficits in the operating account. Cap­ cape clause. We often forget that although 49 However, these facts are not made clear in ital budgeting still requires major spending states have balanced budget requirements, the President's budget. We are told fre­ cuts and prioritization, and does not simply nearly all of them, through either statute or constitution, are allowed to go into debt in quently by OMB and CBO that our expected transfer our $368 billion deficit into a special $368 one way or another. Some are allowed a spe­ billion deficit for FY 1992 is adequate account. economic stimulus. We are told by others The General Accounting Office stated as cific amount of debt, others have established that it is "pork barrel" and other discre­ far back as 1989 that the current budget pseudo-governmental entities such as port tionary spending that is driving the budget "makes no distinction between operating ex­ authorities and economic development deficit. In reality, we don't know what we're penses and capital investments, which leads trusts. The important difference between our borrowing for. It could be for transfer pay­ own Federal debt and debt at the state level to unsound deficit reduction strategies and is as much psychology as it is substance­ ments, farm subsidies, a highway, or an am­ creates a budget bias against capital invest­ munition dump. Federal accounts do not dif­ ments." (GAO/AFMD-98-52: A Capital Budg­ voters know what the state is borrowing for. ferentiate. The Federal government should be subject to Moreover, many of the primary reasons for eting Proposal) Under a Balanced Budget Amendment, this bias will be exacerbated the same standard. the increases in outlays over the past dec­ further if we have not taken steps to rethink In the absence of a formal capital budget­ ade-such as entitlements, deposit insur­ ing system, a capital budgeting format ance, certain defense projects and interest on and restructure Federal accounts. should nevertheless serve as a guide for cred­ Much has been said about the seemingly the debt-stem from demographic changes conflicting goals of deficit reduction and ible deficit reduction strategies. If a Bal­ and failures in private-public sector inter­ Federal investment. Though I voted against anced Budget Amendment passes this year, action, such as S&L failures and health in­ tearing down the so-called "firewalls," I we must quickly take action to differentiate surance costs. Increases in these kinds of and prioritize between those programs which outlays have little of the "multiplier effect" agree that targeted Federal investment is are truly investments and those which are critical to the economic growth-the very not. R.R. 4420 is, if nothing else, a statement that is supposed to be the trademark of growth that must ensue if we are to grow our countercyclical fiscal policy. way out of our $400 billion deficit. Capital of what those priority programs should be. For whatever reason-perhaps the lack of a budgeting breaks the stalemate of the cur­ Capital budgeting does not have the gut­ bully pulpit, or lack of political will-the rent budget structure. It forces the Congress level appeal of a Balanced Budget Amend­ Congress has not made these points clear to ment. Nevertheless, a number of Members the American public. Section 3 of R.R. 4420 to substantially reduce the deficit while, at have introduced other capital budgeting pro­ addresses this problem by requiring that the the same time, allowing the Federal govern­ posals, and many others have expressed in­ President report and inform us outright of ment legitimate avenues to make pro­ terest. For this reason, I hope that the Com­ how much the Federal government actually growth investment into the economy. mittee will, sometime soon, give this and intends to spend on the programs of the Fed­ CAPITAL BUDGETING AND A BALANCED BUDGET other such proposals serious consideration. eral government that are truly "invest­ AMENDMENT ments." Our colleague from Kansas, Jim Slattery, The capital budget, as defined in R.R. 4420, on C-Span, made a critical point regarding THE HUMAN TOUCH includes those investments of the Federal the downside of a Balanced Budget Amend­ government which are integral to economic ment-the end result of this debate could growth-commercial infrastructure, edu­ simply be a three-fifths requirement to defi­ HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL cation and job training and civilian research cit-spend. If we're going to deficit-spend in OF ILLINOIS and development. Only by highlighting how the future, (as I expect will have to be done IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much we actually spend (or don't spend) on in the short term) we should make certain to these programs can we educate voters on borrow only for those programs which truly Tuesday, May 19, 1992 where our legitimate budget-cutting oppor­ constitute investments in our economy. Mr. Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tunities lie. And only by educating voters Chairman, one of the worse things that could bring to the attention of our colleagues the can we muster the political will to enact happen, under enactment of a Balanced wonderful work of one of my constituents sound deficit reduction policies. Budget Amendment, would be to 1ump every Nancy Affolter. The mere existence of a capital account, to Federal program into one pit, and let the a degree, can help alleviate the pork barrel constituency of each program "duke it out." Nancy is vice president and chief executive tendencies that inevitably result from a Unless we change the current system of ac­ officer of Behavioral Health Advantages, Inc. shrinking pie of infrastructure investment counting, this is exactly what will happen. [BHA] and she has a different approach to dollars. However, the definition of "capital," R.R. 4420 was not drafted under the as­ business management. She uses a softball as put forth in H.R. 4420, would undoubtedly sumption that a Balanced Budget Amend­ approach in a hardball business world. have to be narrowed significantly. Some ment would be in existence upon its enact­ At this point I would like to insert into the pork barrel tendencies could be addressed ment. The two are nevertheless quite com­ RECORD an article by Elaine Hopkins of the independently of capital budgeting through patible. The process whereby spending is Peoria Journal Star, "Playing Hardball With a expedited rescission. Nevertheless, safe­ classified as "capital" could be made subject guards are needed. All investments in the to a super-majority vote. Such a process, in Soft Touch," which describes the outstanding capital account which are in the form of addition to disciplining the kinds of expendi­ work of Nancy Affolter. grants should be need- and merit-based. tures that fall under the capital account, fa­ Nancy Affolter wants employers to moti­ In previous budget presentations, OMB has cilitates the same kind of deficit reduction vate their workers with love instead of fear. included certain capital investment informa­ that we hope will result from a Balanced Employees are not just another expense, tion as an appendix to its annual budget re­ Budget Amendment. she said. They represent a company's great­ quest. (See FY 1992 "Budget of the United For the sake of argument, let us assume est resource and investment. States Government," Historical Tables-­ that a capital budgeting system, in which Replacing them is expensive. Nurturing Part 7, pp. 87-99) I believe, however, that the operating account is balanced, is enacted them, to encourage their loyalty and cre­ such a presentation should be the rule, not before ratification of a balanced budget ativity can pay dividends, she said. 11838 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 But loving them doesn't mean just being When these benefits are covered by insur­ maintain strong ties to his native Ireland, He nice, Affolter said. It means providing both ance, costs can get out of hand. So Affolter's has worked tirelessly to maintain Irish tradi­ leadership and certain benefits. Enter firm also helps manage costs. She works tions in Westchester County. He successfully Affolter's company: Behavioral Health Ad­ with a four-person staff to monitor care from operates one of New York's most popular Irish vantages Inc., and her career, selling a new a network of discount providers. approach to business management. "Good care does not have to be the most restaurants. Mr. Hayes has served as presi­ Affolter is vice president and chief execu­ expensive care," she said. Here, a no-non­ dent and director of the American-Irish Asso­ tive officer of BHA, a for-profit affiliate of sense approach pays off. This program tries ciation of Westchester, chairman of the Irish Human Service Center and its management to match human problems with appropriate Heritage Day Festival, and aide to the grand parent, Fayette Cos. BHA works with em­ remedies. Long-term therapy rarely quali­ marshal of the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Pa­ ployers to provide employee-assistance pro­ fies. rade. He was also named Irishman of the grams and managed care for mental health In 80 percent of the cases, an initial assess­ Year in 1986. and chemical dependency programs. ment and six counseling sessions will resolve Judge W. Denis Donovan has also taken an Affolter also is a senior instructor at Lead­ problems to the extent that the person can ership Development Center, where she teach­ work, she said. active role in the life of our community. His es leadership skills. She may also train supervisors in how to legal career has taken him from private prac­ She takes a softball approach to a hardball encourage a worker to get help. When a su­ tice to several judgeships. In 197 4 he was world, using a disarming smile while apply­ pervisor intervenes, 90 percent of employees elected to the Family Court of Westchester ing the talents of a therapist to tame the will respond, she said. That's after they may County. Then, in 1982, Judge Donovan was corporate and industrial jungle. Local lions have ignored pleas from a spouse, family, elected to a fourteen-year term on the New purr their appreciation. friends or clergy. "She's an impressive lady," said Gary York State Supreme Court. He has responded That intervention could save the worker's to many needs here in Westchester County, Lindsay, manager of welfare benefits at Key­ job or life, she said. Most repay that inter­ stone Steel & Wire Co. " She's always there if vention with loyalty. serving as trustee of St. Gregory the Great we need help. She works with everyone." Keystone's Lindsay agrees: "I know a num­ Church in Harrison, president of St. Gregory "She's an energetic, outgoing person," said ber of people who have gone from the pits to the Great Holy Name Society, lecturer for the Doug Scott, senior vice president of Jeffer­ being good employees and community mem­ Harrison Knights of Columbus, and an active son Bank's commercial banking division. bers. I've seen guys turn their lives around." leader of Family and Children's Services of Scott knows Affolter as a board member of Affolter " has been a key part of helping Westchester. Indeed, Judge Donovan has Human Service Center and through her work put this together," he said. with his company. " She has her feet on the given of himself to better the quality of life in ground and the best interest of the commu­ Westchester. nity at heart," he said. These individuals are indeed worthy of the Affolter's transition from kitchen to POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY OF honors bestowed on them by the Police Emer­ boardroom took more than a decade, and in­ WESTCHESTER HOSTS BIENNIAL ald Society of Westchester. I look forward to volved juggling marriage, motherhood, col­ INSTALLATION AND A WARDS working with the Police Emerald Society of lege and fulltime work. DINNER DANCE Westchester to recognize the contributions of "A lot of things you look back on, and say, 'How did I do that?'" she said. Irish-Americans and to support their many im­ Pekin native Affolter married at age 19 and HON. NITA M. LOWEY portant activities. became the mother of four children, now OF NEW YORK By applying in their own lives the values ranging in age from 19 to 25. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Police Emerald Society of West­ Baking cookies wasn't enough for Affolter. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 chester represents, Maire Deiana, Guss " I didn't question that role, but felt I should Hayes, and Judge W. Denis Donovan have do more with my life." she said. Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I enriched the lives of their families and their By the time her youngest child turned 4 rise today to pay tribute to three of West­ communities. Their examples reflect the and even though she had been a part-time chester's finest citizens. I join the Police Emer­ college student all along, she was suffering strengths of their Irish heritage. It is truly a from " terminal cabin fever," she said. ald Society in honoring three special people privilege to join many others in paying tribute She and a friend began an antiques and fur­ from the Gaelic community-the Honorable to Judge Donovan, Maire Bell Deiana, Guss niture refinishing shop. But then, the fun Judge W. Dennis Donovan, Maire Bell Deiana, Hayes, and to all members of the Police Em­ turned into hard work, she recalled, and they and Guss Hayes. erald Society of Westchester. I know that my sold the business, at a profit. These three citizens work every day to colleagues join me in wishing them the best. She began working at Human Service Cen­ make the Westchester community a better ter while completing a college degree in or­ place. Maire Bell Deiana emigrated from Ire­ ganizational development. By 1983, she was marketing and managing employee-assist­ land and brought with her an unwavering be­ TRIBUTE TO HERSHEL L. HAY ance programs there, and working with lief in public service. In addition to her 20 Leadership Development Center, a separate years with the Eastchester savings division of HON. IKE SKELTON company founded by several Peoria-area or­ Southhold Savings, she has been an active OF MISSOURI ganizations, including Fayette Cos. member of many community organizations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Both roles deal with " the human side of The worthwhile causes to which she has de­ the business equation," Affolter said. voted her time and energy include the Mount Tuesday, May 19, 1992 That human side matters, she believes. Companies recognizing it will benefit. A key Vernon Police Bullet Proof Vest Fund, the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay employee may think twice before jumping Mount Vernon PBA, the Mount Vernon Irish tribute to an outstanding citizen of Lexington, ship to work for a competitor. A worker may Association, the Leukemia Society of West­ MO, Hershel L. Hay, who passed away re­ spot and report a detail that can save thou­ chester, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, cently at the age of 66. Hershel was a good sands of dollars. and the Earthquake Relief Fund. In addition, friend through the years and was an asset to " I believe you can't move ahead in the she has been a proud and giving member of our mutual hometown. global economy with a half-hearted commit­ the parish of St. Peter and Paul Church, and I knew Hershel through the Boy Scouts of ment from your people," she said. a past president of Sacred Heart Altar and Ro­ America. Hershel was a member of the Mic-0- " Warm fuzzies" aren't required, she said. But employees want direction, clear expecta­ sary Society of Mount Vernon. These many Say Tribe for 44 years and a recipient of the tions, fair evaluation, recognition and in­ worthy organizations have greatly benefited Silver Beaver Award. His contribution to the volvement in things that affect them. from her good works and, through them, Ms. community did not end at the Boy Scouts Affolter trains managers to operate this Deiana has left a lasting and positive mark on though, he was also involved in the Lions way, by teaching leadership skills, team the people of Westchester. Club, Optimists Club, Masonic Lodge in Lex- · building, goal setting and planning. Guss Hayes also brought special talents ington, and the Lexington United Methodist Employee-assistance plans help workers with him from Ireland. His musical gifts are Church. with personal problems, from divorce to al­ coholism or drug abuse, she said-effective widely admired, and he is a well known enter­ Born in Springfield, MO, Hershel first moved plans can save money for an employer by re­ tainer. He has put his talents to work in sup­ to Clinton and then on to Lexington, where he solving problems before they become unman­ port of a new community center, and to aid lived for 46 years. He was a general merchan­ ageable and expensive. Ennisymon Hospital. Just as he has worked to diser for Mattingly Bros. in Lexington for 26 May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11839 years and also the city marshal from 1980 to have been very successful in returning individ­ novative changes to the Rehabilitation Act 1986. uals with disabilities to the work force and which will improve rehabilitation services to in­ He is survived by his wife Dorothy. a son, making them independent. dividuals with disabilities. Although I plan to a daughter, and four grandchildren. A good The major provisions of the administration's work for a broader reauthorization of the act and decent man, Hershel Hay will be missed bill focus on improved accountability particu­ than this bill proposes, I believe it represents not only by his many friends and family, but larly in the State Grant Program where the a good first step and I am hopeful that a ma­ also the community of Lexington that he majority of the funds are spent, increased jority of these proposals will be included in a served for so many years. consumer choice both in determining what job bipartisan House bill. or career they pursue and what services are provided to reach their goal, better coordina­ TRIBUTE TO MARIANN tion between special education and vocational THE ADMINISTRATION'S IRAQ NEUBERGER rehabilitation, and incentives for business to GATE SCANDAL participate in the rehabilitation process. HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER First, the administration's bill improves ac­ HON. TOM LANfOS OF ILLINOIS countability by requiring that evaluation stand­ OF CALIFORNIA ards and performance indicators for the title I, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vocational Rehabilitation State Grant Program Tuesday, May 19, 1992 be developed and implemented. The stand­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would ards and indicators would include outcome Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, just 1 year ago, like to honor a woman who selflessly gives of and other related measures of program per­ Americans were flush with the glow of the mili­ herself to benefit others. Ms. Mariann formance and would be developed with input tary victory over Saddam Hussein. Parades Neuberger. founder of the Deerfield Lions from State vocational rehabilitation agencies, were held in the largest of cities and in the lights, volunteers her time, energy, and heart related professionals and consumer organiza­ smallest of hamlets. New York and Washing­ to offer support to local blind residents. tions, and recipients of vocational rehabilitation ton were trying to outdo each other in the The need for the Deerfield Lions Lights sup­ services. I support this provision and believe splendor of their competing celebrations of vic­ port group was obvious, but it did not become such standards will result in improved services tory. a reality for local residents until 1984, when for individuals with disabilities. This year, however, we are wallowing in the Ms. Neuberger greeted her first members. Second, the bill makes several changes to sordid aftermath of the revelations of the mis­ Once a month this small but tightly-knit group the act to allow for greater consumer choice in guided administration policy that brought about meets to have dinner and share their heartfelt the provision of rehabilitation services. The bill that war. We have been treated to details of experiences. would emphasize the consumer's role in the how the administration bent over backwards in The extra lengths Ms. Neuberger takes to rehabilitation process and would ensure full its misguided effort to support the regime of reach those in need and the generosity she consumer participation in the individualized Saddam Hussein on the very eve of the Iraqi shows should not go unnoticed. For example, written rehabilitation plan [IWRP], particularly invasion of Kuwait. she makes sure transportation is provided for in regard to the selection of the vocational ob­ Mr. Speaker, William Satire summarized this jective to be attained and the services to be those group members who find it difficult to squalid tale of policy run amuck in an excel­ provided. In addition, the bill authorizes a get to the meetings. Ms. Neuberger works lent article that appeared in yesterday's issue consumer choice demonstration project which hard to provide an outlet for a special group of the New York Times. I ask that this article will allow other models to be tested that in­ of people who otherwise may not have had be placed in the RECORD, and I urge my col­ crease consumer choice in the rehabilitation the opportunity to come together and share leagues to read it carefully. process. Since becoming the ranking member their experiences. CRIMES OF lRAQGATE of the Subcommittee on Select Education, I The friendships and support that have (By William Safire) have strongly supported more consumer emerged as a result of the Deerfield Lions WASHINGTON.- Americans now know that choice in the rehabilitation process and I will the war in the Persian Gulf was brought Lights have helped to brighten the days of work with Congressman GOODLING and other each and every member. As the support about by a colossal foreign-policy blunder: Members to ensure that these provisions are George Bush's decision, after the Iran-Iraq group's membership expands from its original included in a bipartisan House bill. two members, more and more individuals will war ended, to entrust regional security to The bill also parallels provisions in the Indi­ Saddam Hussein. come together to form strong united friend­ viduals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA] What is not yet widely understood is how ships and rejoice in the many rewards of the to improve coordination between special edu­ that benighted policy led to the Bush Admin­ group. Creating this self-help group required cation and vocational rehabilitation programs istration's fraudulent use of public funds, its initiative and foresight on the part of the so that students in special education can re­ sustained deception of Congress and its ob­ founder. My fellow colleagues, please join me struction of justice. ceive vocational rehabilitation services in order As the Saudi Ambassador, Prince Bandar, in honoring a truly remarkable woman-Ms. to better transition from school to work. In ad­ Mariann Neuberger. was urging Mr. Bush and Mr. Baker to buy dition, the bill provides incentives to private the friendship of the Iraqi dictator in August business by authorizing a demonstration pro­ 1989, the F.B.I. uncovered a huge scam at the gram to give grants to business and industry CONGRESSMAN BALLENGER CO­ Atlanta branch of the Lavoro Bank to fi­ in order to upgrade the skills of under­ nance the buildup of Iraq's war machine by SPONSORS THE ADMINISTRA­ employed workers with disabilities so that they diverting U.S.-guaranteed grain loans. TION'S BILL TO REAUTHORIZE have the knowledge and skills necessary to Instead of pressing the investigation or THE REHABILITATION ACT adapt to emerging new technologies and work curbing the appeasement, the President AMENDMENTS OF 1973 turned a blind eye to lawbreaking and di­ methods in order to successfully compete and rected another billion dollars to Iraq. Our advance in employment. State and Agriculture Department's com­ HON. C~ BAU.ENGER While I support the majority of the proposals plicity in Iraq's duplicity transformed what OF NORTH CAROLINA in the administration's bill, I am opposed to the could have been dealt with as " Saddam's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES specific provision which will increase the State Lavoro scandal" into George Bush's match. Currently, the States must provide 20 Iraqgate. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 percent of the dollars for this program in order The first element of corruption is the Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, today I am to receive Federal support. In these hard eco­ wrongful application of U.S. credit guaran­ cosponsoring the administration's bill to reau­ nomic times when States are facing major tees. Neither the Commodity Credit Corpora­ thorize the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of budget cuts, I do not believe the State match tion nor the Export-Import Bank runs a for­ 1973 which my colleague, Mr. GOODLING is in­ eign-aid program; their purpose is to stimu­ for this program should be increased. I oppose late U.S. exports. High-risk loan guarantees troducing. This bill reauthorizes programs this provision and will not seek to include it in to achieve foreign-policy goals unlawful en­ under the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of a bipartisan House bill. danger that purpose. 1973 which provide employment opportunities Mr. Speaker, I believe the administration Yet we now know that George Bush person­ to individuals with disabilities. Such programs has proposed some very constructive and in- ally leaned on Ex-Im to subvert its charter- 11840 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 not to promote our exports but to promote statement of the American Nurses Associa­ port DoD's concerns that rescinding the pol­ relations with the dictator. And we have evi­ tion, American Psychiatric Association, Amer­ icy would harm public acceptability of mili­ dence that James Baker overrode worries in ican Psychological Association and National tary service or recruitment and retention. Furthermore, you have made public state­ Agriculture and O.M.B. that the law was Association of Social Workers in opposition to being perverted: Mr. Baker's closest aid, ments that repudiate that aspect of the pol­ Robert Kimmett, wrote triumphantly, "your the wholly unjustified policy of the military in icy regarding breaches of security. call to . .. Yeutter .. . paid off." Former Ag­ excluding gay men and lesbians from serving We expect that the outcome of a thorough riculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter is now their country in the Armed Forces. I think it is review of the policy would be its rescission. under White House protection. particularly relevant that these four organiza­ The results of public opinion polls and the Second element of corruption is the mis­ tions which are composed of people who work several DoD studies completed in the past leading of Congress. When the charge was to keep our society generally healthy join in support our expectation. We believe the pol­ made two years ago in this space that State opposing this policy. Mr. Speaker, because icy should be rescinded as expeditiously as was improperly intervening in this case, Mr. possible and our concerns are sufficiently Baker's top Middle East aide denied it to this is such an important subject I ask that the great that we have begun to raise the issue Senate Foreign Relations; meanwhile, joint statement of these four organizations be with the Congress, as well. Yeutter aides deceived Senator Leahy's Ag­ printed here along with letter they recently We respectfully request an opportunity to riculture Committee about the real foreign­ sent to Secretary Cheney. meet with you at your earliest convenience policy purpose of the C.C.C. guarantees. To U.S. MILITARY POLICY ON SEXUAL in order to discuss how we can assist the De­ carry out Mr. Bush's infamous National Se­ ORIENTATION partment in addressing our concerns. curity Directive 26, lawful oversight was sys­ (Joint statement of the American Nurses As­ Sincerely, tematically blinded. sociations, American Psychiatric Associa­ Raymond D. Fowler, Ph.D. Chief Execu­ Third area of Iraqgate corruption is the ob­ tion, American Psychological Association, tive Officer, American Psychological struction of justice. Atlanta's assistant U.S. and National Association of Social Work­ Association. Attorney Gail McKenzie, long blamed here ers) Barbara K. Redman, Ph.D., R.N., for foot-dragging, would not withhold from a F.A.A.N., Excutive Director, American grand jury what she has already told friends: Our professional organizations have a com­ Nurses Association. that indictment of Lavoro officials was held mitment to the public interest. The national Melvin Sabshin, M.D., Medical Director, up for nearly a year by the Bush Criminal security of the United States and the well­ American Psychiatric Association. Division. The long delay in prosecution en­ being of the personnel assigned as active or Mark G. Battle, A.C.S.W., Executive Di­ abled James Baker to shake credits for Sad­ Reserve/Guard members of the U.S. military rector, National Association of Social dam out of malfeasant Agriculture ap­ services are important concerns of the pub­ Workers. pointees. lic. The members of our associations include When House Banking Chairman Henry members of the uniformed services as well as Gonzalez gathered documents marked "se­ civilian employees of the U.S. Department of F. WILLA DAVIS CLUB HONORS cret" showing this pattern of corruption, he Defense (DoD). Our organizations work with THREE SPECIAL CITIZENS put them in the Congressional Record. Two our military members in their clinical, ad­ months later, as the media awakened, Mr. ministrative, and scientific roles. Our orga­ Bush gave the familiar "gate" order; stone­ nizations also work with the Congress on be­ HON. NITA M. LOWEY wall. half of our military members and other mili­ OF NEW YORK "Public disclosure of classified informa­ tary beneficiaries. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion harms the national security," Attorney Although DoD policy states that homo­ General William Barr instructed the House sexuality is incompatible with military serv­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Banking Committee last week. " ... in light ice, the Department has provided no rational Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it of your recent disclosures, the executive or empirical basis for its policy. Our organi­ gives me great pleasure to join many others branch will not provide any more classified zations assert that there is no sound rational as the F. Willa Davis Woman's Club honors or scientific basis for this policy. We believe information"-unless the wrongdoing is kept Ms. Mable Walters-Norman, Rev. Allen Paul secret. that the DoD policy is contrary to the public "Your threat to withhold documents," re­ interest by excluding qualified individuals Weaver, and Ms. Rakel Smith. As the club sponded Chairman Gonzalez, "has all the from serving in the military and fostering celebrates its 83d anniversary, it pays tribute earmarks of a classic effort to obstruct a widescale discrimination and prejudice. to three special citizens whose lives are vi­ proper and legitimate investigation . . . We call on the Secretary of Defense to ex­ brant examples of the strong values of com­ none of the documents compromise, in any peditiously change the policies of the De­ munity service that has been the driving force fashion whatsoever, the national security or partment of Defense to permit all qualified behind this fine organization. intelligence sources and methods." individuals regardless of sexual orientation Throughout Mable Walters-Norman's distin­ to serve within the Armed Forces. Mr. Barr, in personal jeopardy, has flung guished career in social work, she has played down the gauntlet. Chairman Gonzalez tells [Agreed to on May 5, 1992, by Barbara K. me he plans to present his obstruction case Redman, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., Executive a crucial role in strengthening the family ties this week to House Judiciary Chairman Jack Director, American Nurses Association, Mel­ that form our community. Since receiving her Brooks, probably flanked by Representatives vin Sabshin, M.D., Medical Director, Amer­ masters in social work 1O years ago, Ms. Wal­ Charles Schumer and Barney Frank, mem­ ican Psychiatric Association, Raymond D. ters-Norman has committed herself to con­ bers of both committees. Fowler, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, stant service on behalf of individuals facing " I will recommend that Judiciary consider American Psychological Association, and personal challenges. She has been ready, will­ Mark G. Battle, A.C.S.W., Executive Direc­ requiring the appointment of an independent ing, and able to provide her experience and counsel," says Mr. Gonzalez, who has been tor, National Association of Social Workers.] given reason to believe that Judiciary-capa­ guidance to young and old alike. She has ble of triggering the Ethics in Government AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, worked for the Mount Vernon Housing Asso­ Act-will be persuaded to act. May 8, 1992. ciation, Multi Services in Co-Op City, the office Policy blunders are not crimes. But Hon. RICHARD B. CHENEY. for the aging in New Rochelle, Central West­ perverting the purpose of appropriated funds Secretary of Defense, chester Mental Health Clinics, the Women's is a crime; lying to Congress compounds that The Pentagon, Washington, DC. Center of the county department of correc­ crime; and obstructing justice to cover up DEAR MR. SECRETARY: We are writing on tions, and in private practice. Ms. Walters-Nor­ the original crime is a criminal conspiracy. behalf of the American Nurses Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the man is presently devoting her talents to the American Psychological Association, and New Rochelle Guidance Center as a U.S. MILITARY POLICY ON SEXUAL the National Association of Social Workers. psychotherapist. Her numerous volunteer ac­ ORIENTATION We are deeply concerned about the U.S. De­ tivities, including the Westchester Self-Help partment of Defense (DoD) policy that homo­ Clearing House, AIDS-related community serv­ sexuality is incompatible with military serv­ ice, and the black women's health project, HON. BARNEY FRANK ice, and with the discriminatory practices OF MASSACHUSETTS among others, have given many Westchester that are associated with implementation of citizens the ability to help themselves deal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such a policy. constructively with the challenges of their Tuesday, May 19, 1992 You have stated publicly that the Depart­ ment has no plan to review or amend the pol­ lives. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, icy. We urge that you reconsider that posi­ Rakel Kiyah Smith, too, has exemplified the I was very pleased recently to read the joint tion. Recent public opinion polls do not sup- spirit of self-improvement and service to her • • -. • • ,,. ,. - - -. • •- ~ ----. -._ • r • ,. ., -

May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11841 community. While still a teenager, she has de­ ored its senior citizen of the year, Zee Shultz the American health-care system-which veloped unmistakable leadership skills and a of Queensbury, NY. I could not think of a leaves more than thirty-five million Ameri­ conviction to achieve her best. She plans to more deserving recipient. cans without any health insurance at all­ attend Norfolk State University and pursue a She is a perfect example of what President was imperfect, but he also said that the American system was "the best in the entire career in international law. She clearly has the Bush means by a thousand points of light. world," while a system of socialized medi­ talents and determination to succeed there She is well known in the area for her volunteer cine like Canada's, in which the government and in any endeavors she may pursue. In high work. provides universal medical coverage, would school, she has been a leader, serving as A local kidney dialysis unit probably would be " a cure worse than the disease." The president of the Black Culture Club and par­ not exist if it had not been for Zee Shultz. She President said that if we tried to impose a ticipating in scholarship activities. Rakel has also was instrumental in establishing Emer­ Canadian-style system it would lead to long worked to encourage others to succeed and to gency Lodging, Inc., a temporary housing waits for surgery, and disastrous costs. ensure a safe environment conducive to aca­ service for displaced persons. She also helps " When you nationalize health care," he ex­ plained, "you push costs higher, far higher." demic achievement in New Rochelle. She has arrange lodging for homeless youths through a In a similar vein, Newt Gingrich, the House served with the Coalition for Mutual Respect local host program. Republican whip, told the American people to build lasting bridges between people But that is not all, Mr. Speaker. Through the that " the Canadian model controls costs by throughout our community. She understands Red Cross, Zee Shultz has helped military letting people die." And Senator Tsongas the importance, particularly at times like these, families, worked at bloodmobiles, and been said that he might be dead today if he had of bringing people together to achieve shared among the first to respond whenever there been living in Canada, because the bone-mar­ goals. Rakel Smith and her dedication to oth­ was a fire or other disaster. She is always row transplant that he. needed when he was ers offer real hope for a promising future for picking up, storing, or delivering furniture for sick with cancer would have been unavail­ able there. all of us. those in need. In addition, she established a All this seemed so out of step with my own Rev. Allen Paul Weaver, Jr., has served the monthly luncheon program through the Blind memory that I wondered if some terrible log­ New Rochelle community for the past 12 Association, and personally makes sure that jam had overcome the Canadian system in years as pastor of the Bethesda Baptist rides are provided. the years since I left, and decided to make a Church. In that capacity, he has given support Inmates at Comstock Correctional Facility call to an old family doctor and friend, Sam­ to his parishioners in many ways. Reverend and their families have also been the bene­ uel 0. Freedman; he is the former dean of the Weaver's leadership and dedication extend far ficiaries of her commitment to making life a lit­ McGill medical school and the current direc­ beyond his own church. He has been a pow­ tle better for many people. tor of the research institute at the Jewish Mr. Speaker, Zee Shultz has touched the General Hospital in Montreal, and he is al­ erful and effective force for understanding in most legendary in Montreal for his reasoned our community. Reverend Weaver is a mem­ hearts of many people. The Greater Glens good sense on all kinds of issues. When I got ber of the Inter-Religious Council of New Ro­ Falls Senior Center is enormously proud of him on the phone, I asked him if he had been chelle, the YMCA Board of Directors, and the her, and so am I. following the American campaign and the Black Caucus of American Baptist Churches That is why I take great pride in asking debate about health insurance. USA. He has held leadership positions with Members to join me today in paying our own " I have, and it's bizarre," he said, with the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Greater tribute to Zee Shultz, a point of light, and a what was for him unusual fervor. "It says New York. It has been my privilege over the great American. something very strange about the nature of American politics, since just everything that years to work closely with Reverend Weaver has been said about Canadian medical care­ on a number of endeavors and to know him JUST BY CROSSING THE BORDER Well, I wouldn't want to call it a lie, but well as a man of compassion, understanding, there must be an incredible fund of willful and commitment. ignorance at work. Take Senator Tsongas, The F. Willa Davis Woman's Club has prov­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK for instance. I just can't figure out why he en itself time and again to be committed to OF CALIFORNIA would say that about the bone-marrow trans­ freedom and basic human rights for people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plant. As it happens, the two doctors who did the world over. They have spoken out force­ the pioneering work that made that kind of Tuesday, May 19, 1992 transplant possible are good friends of mine. fully on behalf of those who have fled Haiti's Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, The "Talk of the Both are Canadians; both work in Toronto, political and economic repression, and in Town" column in the April 20, 1992 New York­ as the Ontario Cancer Institute; and both did doing so have set an example for all. er magazine was its usual excellent self when their wor k with help from the Canadian gov­ On this, their 83d anniversary, we pay trib­ it described the debate about the Canadian ernment. Of course the operation is available ute to the F. Willa Davis Woman's Club for here. Then, there was President Bush saying health care system. their constant commitment to bringing people that you had to wait six months for heart A lot of people in the Bush administration together and improving the quality of life for surgery in British Columbia. B.C. had delays who have outstanding taxpayer-subsidized others. By applying in their own lives the val­ like that years ago, but there's simply no health insuranc~r in some cases first dollar ues of this highly respected organization, way that British Columbia has those kinds coverage in military hospitals-spend a lot of of waits anymore-the system is pretty good Mabel Walters-Norman, Rakel Smith, and time bad mouthing the Canadian system. at responding to problems. The trouble with Rev. Allen Paul Weaver have given added I do not know about other congressional of­ our system isn't that people don't have meaning to the lives of many in our commu­ fices, but in the last year, I have had several enough access to health care. If anything, nity. It has been an honor to work side by side constituents inquire how they could move to it's that they have too much access to health with the F. Willa Davis Club and its honorees care; they're inclined to go to the doctor too Canada in order to get help with their health often, get too much minor surgery, and so in behalf of shared values and principles. We problems. An inquiry like that is as sad as one all celebrate the wealth of their abilities and on-have too much faith in doctoring. Over can get. Doctoring, we call it. the strength of their convictions. I know that As the column says: " And when Mr. Bush says that costs are my colleagues join me in wishing them the Surely we should have learned by now higher in a system like Canada's, I'm not best. what happens to ideological systems that sure where he's getting his figures. The costs begin to deny facts that their people can dis­ in a single-payer system, like ours, are cover for themselves just by crossing a bor­ lower, because there's only one insurer-the ZEE SHULTZ IS SENIOR CITIZEN der. government-and that cuts down on paper­ OF THE YEAR work and administrative duplication, and all The column follows: that. Canadian medical costs are about nine THE TALK OF THE TOWN-NOTES AND COMMENT per cent of the G.N.P., compared with about HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON A friend who used to live in Canada writes: twelve per cent in the States. More impor­ OF NEW YORK Listening to the talk in the year's Presi­ tant, we end up spending about twenty per IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential campaign, I've been baffled when I cent less per capital on health care than you Tuesday, May 19, 1992 hear politicians explain how unsuccessful the do, and we're still ahead in the two most cru­ Canadian heal thcare system is, and how cial public-health indicators-life expect­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, on May 14 wretched it makes Canadians. In February, ancy and infant mortality. It's true that the Warren County Office for the Aging hon- for example, President Bush admitted that taxes are higher here, but when you figure in 11842 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 the real costs of the American system-the tual-insurance society, providing everybody able, though, you may want to submit cau­ burden on the G.N.P., and the high costs to with protection in the face of life's inevi­ tiously to screens like PSA test for prostate employers who have to provide insurance, table costs and disasters. The compulsion cancer. The meat industry is answering the and so on-over all, this is really a much that drives President Bush to distort the call to heart-healthy eating by introducing cheaper system. And the irony is the more facts about Canadian health care suggests lower-fat products; of the 800 cookbooks pub­ and more private insurance companies in that official American policy is in the proc­ lished each year, a third now take a healthy America, trying to contain costs, have test ess of becoming what conservatives, in dis­ approach. And here's good news for all you managed-care programs, in which you don't cussing the Soviet Union, used to call "a guilt-ridden would-be joggers; it now seems have any choice about what doctor you see, total ideology"-a system blindly convinced you may barely need to break a sweat to while here you do. of its absolute truth, and yet so fragile in its lower your risk of developing a number of "It's true that Canadian doctors make less relationship to reality that it is incapable of killers, including heart disease, colon can­ money than American doctors, but that was considering even the most obvious reform. cer, and diabetes. true before our Medicare system went into Surely we should have learned by now what This Wednesday, the National Cancer In­ effect. There are probably doctors here who happens to ideological systems that begin to stitute will launch a groundbreaking study. wish they were making more, but how much deny facts that their people can discover for The hypothesis: that regular doses of the do you really need? There are plenty of doc­ themselves just by crossing a border. drug tamoxifen can protect healthy women tors-you're talking to one-who are just against breast cancer. The 16,000 women who grateful every day to be out of that damned participate will test one of medicine's great­ business of billing and collecting. BEST WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY est hopes-that certain drugs and vitamins " Of course, the government is involved in can actually stop killer diseases before they medical care here. There's no denying that. start. The Quebec government may say, 'Well, HON. ROBERT A. ROE Chemoprevention, as the approach is we '. ve got five magnetic-resonance imagers OF NEW JERSEY called, is still an infant science, but test re­ in the Montreal hospitals. We just don't need IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sults so far have practitioners impressed. another-can't afford another.' But that Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Doctors across the country are already ad­ doesn't mean that people don't have access vising heal thy men to pop an aspirin every to M.R.I. What it does mean is that we won't Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, as you and my col­ other day because of a 1988 Harvard Univer­ be spending our money competing with each leagues are aware the State of New Jersey is sity study suggesting that such a practice other while downstairs in the emergency home to several of the Nation's most promi­ cuts the risk of heart attacks nearly in half. room we're turning away people who aren't nent pharmaceutical companies in the world. And researchers are scrambling to find the insured. In fact the State of New Jersey's pharma­ next magic potion. In 1980, the National Can­ "You know, it's not just a question of ceutical companies contribute to a consider­ cer Institute spent $6 million on health care. We have a system here that is able percentage of the world's research and chemoprevention research. This year that really accepted by the whole spectrum of po­ figure will rise to $74 million as the insti­ litical opinion. We have conservatives who development for new products that help cure tute's scientists work on a wish list of more are as far to the right on most issues as any diseases. These products are used by people than 1,000 substances-from unpronounceable American conservative, but they're just as in temporary situations, others use these phar­ man-made chemicals to vitamins C and E­ staunchly for the Medicare system as any­ maceutical products in their daily lives; but they think have the potential to shield peo­ body. It has become a national value-the they are not just pharmaceuticals that cure ple from all sorts of cancers. principle that everybody who needs medical problems but many of these products prevent Many of the compounds under study occur care can get it, and nobody asks you if conditions from occurring. naturally in fruits and vegetables. you're rich or poor, or where you work. To help prevent many conditions and dis­ Tamoxifen, by contrast is a drug, one that Knowing that everybody gets the same care has made a name for itself in preventing the helps to hold a society together- it makes eases, pharmaceutical companies have for recurrence of tumors in women who have had everybody feel equally valued. There aren't many years funded research and development breast cancer. Structurally, it is similar to many things in the world that just work­ of vitamins and minerals. Recent studies have the hormone estrogen, which many breast that just make sense. I mean, here are two shown that these investments were worth the cancer cells thrive on, and it gets in the way contiguous countries, and one has a system money. In the April 29, 1992, CONGRESSIONAL of estrogen that otherwise would bind to that everybody is more or less happy with RECORD my distinguished colleague and friend these cells. Deprived of the real thing, the and the other doesn't, and yet the one that Congressman DEAN GALLO submitted for the cells fail to divide. Though researchers have doesn't is determined not to learn anything RECORD an article from Time Magazine enti­ worried that tamoxifen might nullify some from the one that does. I don't understand of estrogen's desirable qualities, two recent it." tled "The New Scoop on Vitamins." This arti­ studies show that elsewhere in the body, the Doctor Freedman is too well-mannered and cle included several important studies recently drug acts like estrogen: It lowers blood cho­ uncontentious-in a way, too Canadian- to done on the use of vitamins and minerals in lesterol and slows the bone loss that comes say so, but it occurred to me after I talked our daily lives and the benefits of these prod­ with old aging. to him that the reason President Bush and ucts. As I stated earlier, much of this research Women interested in participating in the Representative Gingrich, and even Senator is being conducted in my home State by world trial can contact the National Cancer Insti­ Tsongas, were misrepresenting Canadian renowned companies. tute at (800) 422--Q237. Healthy women 60 or health care was simple. To admit that it is As you will see in the following article enti­ older are needed, and so are women ages 35 better than ours would be to admit that to 59 who are at a heightened risk, perhaps there are important things (other than fight­ tled "Best Ways to Stay Healthy" from U.S. because their mothers or sisters had breast ing wars) that governments can do uniquely News and World Report's May 4, 1992 edition, cancer. The NCI will supply the names of well, and for the past decade the whole ideo­ vitamins look better than ever. From this spe­ local testing sites, where you can find out logical structure of American " conserv­ cial report American's can see the benefits of whether you are eligible. Half of the group atism" has depended on constant, relentless medicine, nutrition, fitness, and today's current will take two tamoxifen tablets a day: the reiteration of the claim that all government trends in well-being: other 8,000 will get a placebo-and they won't is necessarily evil. The Bush Administration [From U.S. News and World Report know which group they're in. The study is has come to depend for its continued politi­ magazine, May 13, 1992] slotted to last at least five years, though it cal existence on successfully turning Amer­ could end earlier if sufficiently dramatic dif­ ican minds against any conception of the BEST WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY ferences in breast cancer rates show up. state as the guarantor of the common wel­ (By Joanne Silberner) Doctors already can prescribe the drug to fare, and has managed to make even the The very best way to keep your heal th is healthy women, since it is on the market. most conventional arguments for social com­ to not take it for granted. As this year's But tamoxifen can bring on hot flashes and passion sound like the entering wedge of to­ guide demonstrates, research on new ways to vaginal discharge or dryness, and scientists talitarianism. But what defeated Com­ head off disease is proceeding apace on all have noted liver damage in rodents fed high munism, after all, was not capitalism alone fronts. In medicine, scientists are exploring doses of the drug. Moreover, while women in but socialism, too-the demonstration, the potential of "chemopreventives," or the trial will get the drug free, others will throughout the countries of Western Europe drugs and vitamins and substances in food pay up to $100-perhaps more-a month. in particular (whose situation the Eastern that seem able to prevent all manner of dis­ Meanwhile, the evidence mounts for com­ Europeans could so easily compare with eases. Cancer researchers are scrambling to pounds that cost little. Here are the most their own), that it was possible for a govern­ bring out more accurate blood screens that promising: ment to protect a prospering free-market can pick up tumors at their tiniest, most Aspirin: Last December. the American economy and still operate as a kind of mu- curable stage. Until the tests are more reli- Cancer Society reported that in its ongoing ·-.....-- - ...... ,__. -:-or~·-~~.~.;-·------.::·~·-o;"'"•-...-.··~-..--- ..... rJ.,...... ~-- ~~,;,. -·- .

May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11843 study of more than 650,000 adults, those who the current RDA of 400 micrograms for preg­ driving like a maniac," says vitamin re­ took aspirin 16 or more times a month for nant women, cuts the incidence of spina searcher Paul Jacques of Tufts University. any reason had a 40 percent lower risk of bifida and anencephaly by more than 70 per­ And while vitamins and minerals in RDA colon cancer than did people who took no as­ cent in women who have already had one af­ amounts generally are not harmful, self-pre­ pirin. Nobody knows why, exactly, but that's fected fetus. The Centers for Disease Control scribing can result in dangerous doses. Ben­ not stopping many medical experts from now recommends the 4 mg dosage for these jamin Sachs, chief of obstetrics at Beth Is­ adding yet another entry to aspirin' growing women while they're trying to conceive. portfolio. The drug is believed, for instance, Some doctors have already begun prescribing rael Hospital in Boston, has had several pa­ to prevent the formation of blood clots that folic acid for all their patients attempting to tients with chronic fatigue syndrome who can cause heart attacks. It may also help have a baby. had treated themselves with high doses of prevent thrombotic stroke, which is caused The compound has partisans outside ob­ multivitamins. The women got so much vita­ by a clot in the brain blood vessel. Still, it is stetrics. Two University of Alabama studies min A that their fetuses grew stunted limbs. not a good idea to put yourself on a steady have shown that women with precancerous Moreover, fruits and vegetables hold undis­ diet of aspirin without doctor's guidance. Its cervical cells and smokers with precancerous covered secrets. Beta carotene wasn't even anticlotting property can allow a small rip lung cells have lower-than-normal levels of in a brain blood vessel to go unrepaired, folic acid, suggesting that higher levels are listed among the most popular supplements leading to another kind of stroke called a somehow protective. Surveys reveal that a mere five years ago. And earlier this year, hemorrhagic stroke. And as yet, it is not Americans get only half the RDA of 200 researchers from Johns Hopkins identified known whether aspirin protects women as micrograms for men and 180 micrograms for what may be the next beta carotene; a sub­ well as men from heart disease and stroke. women, so most people could stand more stance in broccoli, called sulforaphane, that Beta Carotene: If aspirin is the wonder leafy vegetables and legumes. shows potential as a shield against cancer. drug, researchers are coming to view beta Vitamin C: Vitamin C may have the long­ Relying on pills to make up for poor eating carotene as the miracle vitamin-or, more est resume of all the vitamins. Recently it habits will leave you a step behind the sci­ accurately, vitamin precursor. The has been associated with an increase in blood entists who themselves are at best a step be­ compound, which turn into vitamin A in the levels of "good" cholesterol, which lowers hind Mother Nature. body, is found in some fruits and in dark­ the risk of heart disease, and a decrease in green and orange vegetables like spinach, the levels of "bad" cholesterol, which raises sweet potatoes and carrots. The chemical is the risk, and there's at least some anecdotal an antioxidant which means it sops up high­ evidence that it heads off colds. In Decem­ ly reactive oxygen molecules in the body ber, researchers at the University of Califor­ BEST WISHES TO PRESIDENT LEE that might damage DNA or protein, thereby nia at Berkeley showed that men who TENG-HUI OF THE REPUBLIC OF setting the stage for cataracts and cancer: consumed less than the RDA of 60 mg pro­ CHINA ON TAIWAN the same molecules can also turn relatively duced sperm with damaged DNA. At least in benign cholesterol particles into real artery­ the test tube, vitamin C's antioxidant quali­ cloggers. ties halt the early steps of hardening of the Beta carotene appears to have the power to arteries. And a University of California at HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN neutralize reactive oxygen. At a conference Berkeley epidemiologist who pored over 90 OF NEW YORK in February on the health effects of vita­ large-scale studies of vitamin intake and mins, Charles Hennekens, a physician at cancer incidence concluded that the evidence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, de­ was "very convincing" that vitamin C pro­ scribed the heart attack, stroke and death tects against cancers of the digestive tract, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 rates among a group of several hundred doc­ cervix, rectum, breast and lung. tors. Those who took 50 milligrams of beta Vitamin E: The popularity of vitamin E, Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to carotene every other day experienced half another antioxidant, stems in part from a rise today to commend President Lee Teng­ the problems of those who didn't. A recent 1990 Tufts study showing that 800 mg a day Hui of the Republic of China on Taiwan for his study by Johns Hopkins University research­ reversed the immune system damage that untiring commitment to democracy. Since his ers linked high levels of beta carotene with comes with aging. A 1991 report by Swiss and a lower incidence of lung cancer. And several Finnish researchers on heart disease in 16 swearing in on May 20, 1990, President Lee reports have shown that it can prevent the European regions showed that a person's vi­ has kept up the economic and political pace recurrence of tumors of the mouth and tamin E intake was a stronger indicator of set by his predecessor, former President throat. heart health than his or her cholesterol Chiang Ching-Kuo. The compound is so newly appreciated that level. Tests at the University of Texas the government has yet to set a level for how Southwestern Medical Center show that high Taiwan stands today as a model of democ­ much people should get. Paul Lachance of doses of vitamin E staunch the first step of racy and free market ideals. Recently, Taiwan the department of food science at Rutgers hardening of the arteries. has embarked on a $300 billion, 6-year na­ University calculates the recommended An as-yet-unpublished Finnish analysis of tional development plan. This plan supports daily allowance (RDA) for beta carotene at 6 several studies on vitamin E suggests it de­ mg a day, about what you'd get from a quar­ creases the incidence of colorectal cancer, many worthy projects such as public housing, ter of a pound of carrots or sweet potatoes. too. On the other hand, the Finns found that highway improvements, and oil refineries. This Nutrition surveys show the average Amer­ it seemed to be associated with a slightly endeavor has created many new jobs and has ican gets only 1.5 mg a day. While it might heightened risk of cervical cancer. Nutri­ spurred on economic growth. seem wise to take a beta carotene supple­ tional surveys have shown that the average ment, there is reason to wait for the out­ E intake under 10 mg, while the RDA is 12 The Taiwanese people have transformed come of several trials. Supplements can mg for women and 15 mg for men. Green their once unproductive island into one of the lower the body's blood level of vitamin E­ leafy vegetables, nuts, wheat germ, and vege­ fastest growing countries in the world. This another suspected "chemopreventive." table oils are high in E. Why not just take plenty of vitamin A? While the research proceeds, there is a can be attributed to the hard work of its citi­ For one thing, vitamin A is not an anti­ powerful incentive for the public to take zens, free markets, and democratic leader­ oxidant. And researchers are reluctant to ex­ stock of its eating habits. Several govern­ ship. Taiwan has one of the highest standards periment with high doses of vitamin A, since ment surveys have shown that on any given of living in Asia. President Lee's goal is to day, fewer than 1 in 10 Americans regularly too much can cause headaches, vomiting, raise the per capita income to that of Western and Iiver damage. eat the recommended five daily servings of Folic acid: Extra doses of the B vitamin fruits and vegetables. Half of the elderly nations before the end of the century. folic acid be on the menu soon for women consume less than 75 percent of the vitamins Under the leadership of President Lee, I am RD As. trying to get pregnant, and eventually for confident that Taiwan will continue to prosper everyone. Recent studies have shown that Diet first: Some people-pregnant women, low levels of folic acid during the weeks just the elderly, smokers, and children-may both economically and politically in the future. before and just after conception are associ­ have nutritional deficits and could benefit Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join ated with spina bifida, a birth defect in from a conversation about supplements with me in expressing a heartfelt congratulations to which the spinal cord fails to close, and their doctor or a nutritionist. But for every­ anencephaly, where the brain fails to de­ one else, the most carefully formulated vita­ President Lee Teng-Hui for his past suc­ velop. A study run by Britain's Medical Re­ min pill can't beat diet rich in fruit and cesses, future goals, and his commitment to search Council and published last summer vegetables. "To ignore diet and just· use suir freedom and democracy. showed that 4 mg a day of folic acid, 10 times plements is like putting on a seat belt and 11844 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 WESTCHESTER'S HOPE FOR THE OFFICER KILLED IN LINE OF Moses, but seriously, I started painting be­ HOMELESS DINNER: CREATIVITY DUTY cause I was bored and wasn't in business any­ TAKES ON A CRITICAL CHAL­ more." She works in oils and pastels. LENGE Napier and Goldman will be among more HON. Bill RICHARDSON than 20 residents of the Sunrise Club, a re­ OF NEW MEXICO tirement community at 9100 North Kendall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr., who will display their talents today at HON. NITA M. LOWEY an arts and crafts exhibition that's open to Tuesday, May 19, 1992 OF NEW YORK the public. Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I would "We are amazed at how much talent and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. art is here," said Martin Holtz, co-entertain­ and Mrs. Roman Martinez whose son, Jerry ment director at Sunrise Club. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Martinez, was killed in the January 1991, mas­ "It started out as something much small­ sacre in Chimayo, NM. Mr. and Mrs. Martinez er, and now it's turned into a major event," Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, to­ said Gary Dubler, Holtz's counterpart. night is an important night in Westchester came to Washington this week for a memorial The two put the show together after notic­ County. It is a night when good people from service at Arlington Cemetery for their son. ing how many residents had decorated their throughout the county join together to help Rio Arriba County Deputy Jerry Martinez apartments with art and craft items. meet a major challenge: Helping the homeless was among seven people killed in the shoot­ "When I asked one of the residents who of our county begin their lives again, helping ing spree, after responding to a report of gun­ had painted the beautiful landscape on the shots. A graduate of Espanola High School, wall, she said she had, and that's how the them find housing and helping them find the idea to create an art show started," Holtz means to be self-sustaining. Jerry had been with the Rio Arriba County Sheriffs office since 1985. He loved his job, said. Tess Goldwater and Rose Alsen will have Westchester County has the highest per despite the risks involved, and was well re­ capita homeless rate in New York State. Too the largest exhibits in the show. Goldwater spected by the community. knits, crochets, quilts, needlepoints and often, people turn away from problems of that In response to the war on crime, our Nation works with macrame and crewel. magnitude, seeing little reason for hope. How­ has focused on the perpetrators and the pun­ "I'm 83 and have been doing this all my ever, thanks to the leadership of Rev. Peter ishment: Criminals, sentencing guidelines, and life," she said. She was a teacher for the Larom, his Grace Church Community Center, incarceration. In doing so, we often lose sight handicapped and came to Miami 25 years and a coalition of other groups, there is hope. of those on the front lines, the State and local ago. police who respond on a daily basis to hazard­ Alsen works with plastic needlepoint, de­ These individuals are fighting to find an­ signing and creating toilet paper holders, tis­ swers to the tragedy of homelessness. They ous situations in which their lives may be in sue holders, calendars, purses, pot holders have given of themselves to tackle this prob­ jeopardy. With crime raging through urban and Christmas ornaments. lem, and they have captured the attention of areas and overwhelming rural law enforce­ Other exhibitors will include artists Ann our entire community. The Hope for the ment, it is vital to focus our attention on the Kendall, Estelle Berman, Jennie Appelrouth, Homeless Dinner has been an important unify­ needs of our Nation's police force. Without Marjorie Dunne and Ernie Schoman. Their such support, the numbers of police killed in works feature landscapes, photographs and ing force in our community, and it has gen­ antique portraits. erated important financial support for a wide the line of duty will continue to soar. range of organizations who share a deep com­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col­ I am pleased that the members of the Sun­ mitment to helping the least fortunate in our leagues join me in offering sympathy to Mr. rise Club opened their exhibition to the public society. and Mrs. Martinez for the suffering they have and I congratulate them on their wonderful endured during the past year and a half. I works of art. By combining their talents, they It has been my privilege to work closely with would also ask you to join me in sympathy to produced a wonderful program for others in many of those involved in tonight's event as I the families of all State and local police who our community to enjoy. In addition, I would have worked hard to ensure that Federal poli­ were killed or wounded in the line of duty last also like to extend many congratulations to cies and priorities are more responsive to the year. Martin Holtz and Gary Dubler who directed homeless. Their suggestions and cooperation this event. have been important factors in several of my legislative initiatives, including my amendment RETIREES DISPLAY ART WORKS separating Westchester from New York City in AT NORTH KENDALL EXHIBIT SUPPORT FOR THE ADAM MANN determining eligibility for Federal housing as­ CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT sistance. Their leadership and understanding HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN PROTECTION ACT of the causes, both societal and pro­ OF FLORIDA grammatic, have made an important contribu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING tion to addressing myriad aspects of the hous­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 OF PENNSYLVANIA ing dilemma in Westchester County. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indeed, those who have worked so hard on like to acknowledge the organizers and the Tuesday, May 19, 1992 tonight's dinner have been tireless in their ad­ participants of the arts and crafts exhibition of vocacy on behalf of the homeless in West­ Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I want to ex­ the Sunrise Club. The Sunrise Club is a retire­ press my support for Representative SUSAN chester County. They have truly been a con­ ment community in North Kendall whose science for the county. They understand how MOLINARl'S bill, the Adam Mann Child Abuse members with varying artistic abilities dis­ and Neglect Protection Act. I am pleased to critically important it is for our Government­ played their works during an art exhibit re­ and our society as a whole-to reshape our be an original cosponsor of this important cently. Works ranging from knitting, needle­ piece of legislation. priorities to meet real needs of real people. point, and macrame to oil paints and photog­ I commend Representative MOLINARI and Building on a 6-year tradition of strong sup­ raphy were on display. In addition, the drama Representative MAJOR OWENS, the chairman port from local and national leaders, tonighfs club entertained members of the community of the Select Education Subcommittee, for dinner will feature Andrew Cuomo, chairman who visited the exposition. Marti Ostrander of working together to come up with this biparti­ of the New York City Commission on the the Miami Herald reports: san bill that makes minor, but important, Homeless and the driving force behind HELP, Mary Cheathan Napier, 83, writes poetry, amendments to the Federal Child Abuse Pre­ and special honoree, Arthur Ashe. Recipients sews and knits up a storm. vention and Treatment Act [CAPTA]. I know of the Mickey Leland Award, named in honor "I learned to knit at the age of 6, during that this bill is a result of several hearings on of our late colleague and friend from the State World War I. I used to make all my own clothes and most of my husband's," said the the subject of child abuse. In the course of of Texas, will be Jane Perkinson of SHORE, former nurse, showing her handiwork: knit these hearings it has become clear that in Rev. G. Franklin Wiggins of Mt. Olive Baptist coats, shirts, even a man's jacket. many cases the confidentiality laws protecting Church in Peekskill, NY, and the Learning Ten years ago, Helen Goldman, 90, started against the disclosure of child abuse records Center at the Coachman. painting as a hobby. "I'm not Grandma ~ave actually impeded the protection of the May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11845 child. It is the protection of the child, as well nected with many important names from more recent endeavors include the building of as the integrity of the family, that should be Newburyport's past, including Timothy Dexter, the living quarters and laboratories for Ameri­ the focus of these laws. who donated the bell for the church steeple. ca's first permanently manned presence in This bill would help in that respect by The church was renamed the Annunciation space, space station Freedom. amending CAPTA's confidentiality requirement of the Theotokos Greek Church in 1923, and, Batrice has also spend much of her time so that States would have to allow for inter­ after much restoration and redecoration in the giving to the Huntsville Community. She is ac­ agency sharing of information regarding child Eastern Orthodox liturgical tradition, the first tive in the Association of the U.S. Army, abuse. This will create greater efficiency, and divine liturgy was performed on March 25, Space Club, Chamber of Commerce, NASA thus greater protection for the child. 1925. alumni, Historic Huntsville, and Constitution I would like to stress, however, that in the In 1983, a fire destroyed the church and Hall Park. pursuit of protecting the child the integrity of with it the ambitious plans of a restoration I want to take this opportunity to wish the family not be trampled. This bill achieves committee that had been formed in 1979. It Batrice and her husband Don the very best for this balance by allowing the disclosure of iden­ was decided that they would rebuild in a mod­ the future. I know her retirement years will be tifying information if it is in the interest of pro­ ern style which reflected the architectural tradi­ especially fulfilling and productive. tecting the child, but only if there is a substan­ tions of the Orthodox Church. tiated allegation of child abuse. For example, Miraculously, several holy items were unsubstantiated reports of a child abuse from spared from burning. The firemen pulled from INTRODUCTION OF THE ADAM an anonymous reporter or from a spouse in a the ashes the font that has been used by the MANN CHILD ABUSE AND NE­ custody battle would not be within the realm of founders of the church to baptize their chil­ GLECT PROTECTION ACT the information which would be allowed to be dren, the chalice they used to receive Holy disclosed in the interest of protecting the child. Communion, and many other sacred articles. HON. SUSAN MOLINARI I also would like to commend Representa­ The firemen placed the warm articles one by OF NEW YORK tive MOLINARI for including a sense of the Con­ one into the waiting hands of the members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress that all States should create inter­ the parish, who formed a human chain that Tuesday, May 19, 1992 agency, multidisciplinary teams to review the passed the sacred articles to safety. These death of a child, or serious cases of child items were kept in the parishioners house­ Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ abuse before the child dies. Several States al­ holds during the rebuilding and transferred to troducing the Adam Mann Child Abuse and ready have established these review teams, the new church upon its completion to resume Neglect Protection Act. I am introducing this but they only conduct an investigation after the their liturgical function in church ceremonies. legislation after a number of tragic cases of child dies. It makes sense that serious cases On Sunday, May 24, 1992, His Grace Bish­ child abuse were brought to my attention. In of child abuse that are not being handled ade­ op Methodios of Boston will celebrate a full addition, I informally convened a hearing on quately by the child protection services should hierarchical liturgy reflective of the ancient and child abuse in New York City, and attended a be reviewed and remedied before the child rich traditions of the Orthodox faith at the second hearing held by the Select Education dies. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Subcommittee, chaired by MAJOR OWENS. Again, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be an The church maintains its historical role as a vi­ Chairman OWENS should be commended for original cosponsor of this bill which will help brant part of the life of the city of Newburyport. his past and future dedication and work on be­ address the needs of the far too many chil­ Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me half of abused and neglected children in our dren in this country who are abused or ne­ in wishing parishioners of the Greek Orthodox Nation. During both of these hearings I be­ glected. Church of the Annunciation a 75th anniversary came painfully aware that the child protection full of God's blessings and gracious wishes for system in our country is failing our children. the future. Last year, according to the National Com­ 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK OR­ mittee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, an THODOX CHURCH OF THE AN­ estimated 1,383 children in this country died NUNCIATION TRIBUTE TO BATRICE GLEN from abuse or neglect. Since 1985, reported child fatalities have increased by 57 percent HON. NICHOIAS MAVROULFS HON. BUD CRAMER nationwide. The number of overall reports of OF MASSACHUSETTS OF ALABAMA child abuse and neglect grew to almost 2.7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million in 1991-a 31-percent increase since 1985. These numbers are astounding. Each Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Tuesday, May, 19, 1992 number represents an innocent child who is Mr. MAVROULES. Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to defenseless against cruel and harmful treat­ pleased to advise my colleagues that the recognize Batrice Glen upon her retirement ment. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in from the Boeing Co., in Huntsville, AL. Since numerous appalling child abuse and Newburyport, MA, will be celebrating the 75th She began her career with the Army in neglect cases have been brought to my atten­ anniversary of its founding on May 24. Huntsville in 1953. Those were the early days · tion, I titled the legislation I am introducing the For background, the Greek Orthodox com­ of our Nation's missile program which was led Adam Mann Child Abuse and Neglect Protec­ munity of Newburyport was chartered on Feb­ by a brilliant young German-born scientist by tion Act. I do so in order to honor the short ruary 14, 1917. The Greek immigrants who the name of Werhner von Braun. Batrice fol­ and tragic life of Adam Mann. Adam Mann settled in Newburyport formed the Hellenic Or­ lowed the von Braun team from the Army Bal­ was a young boy who recently died as a result thodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul on listic Missile Agency to the newly established of continuous child abuse in New York City. Sunday, December 8, 1918. Their initial meet­ National Aeronautics and Space Administra­ The appalling negligence of the child protec­ ing was held at Malta Hall on State Street, but tion's Office of Manned Space Flight in the tion services involved in this case was brought they did not have their own building, nor did early sixties. to light in a shocking and insightful Frontline they have a full-time priest. They began meet­ During the 21 years she spent with the documentary. The Adam Mann case and the ing at the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal Army and NASA, she witnessed firsthand the thousands of other child abuse and neglect Church and at the hall of the Unitarian development of increasingly sophisticated cases show that too many children are still Church. By April 1923, there were 108 parish­ rocket systems from the Redstone and Per­ falling through the cracks, often to their ioners who gathered at the firehouse to elect shing era to the Saturn rocket system which deaths. a board of directors. In 1 year the board powered the first men to the Moon. She We have a long way to go to reach the de­ raised over $6,000. With the newly raised worked closely with such esteemed scientists sired level of effectiveness in identifying and funds the board purchased the Second Pres­ as Arthur Rudolph and Eberhard Rees as well preventing cases of child abuse. I firmly be­ byterian Church at Park and Harris Streets as van Braun. It was truly an amazing period lieve that it is a problem requiring multidisci­ which had recently been put up for auction. of time. plinary and interagency cooperation. In fact, The church, built in 1796 by Leonard Smith, In 1973 she brought this wealth of experi­ during the hearings, expert witnesses, and was a historically important structure con- ence to the Boeing Co. in Huntsville. Boeing's families of the children the system was de- 11846 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 signed to protect repeatedly cited two major cant difference to the suffering children of our the second word ended in "pal." I think of that problems regarding the child protection sys­ Nation. long-ago lesson when I think of Mr. Cormier, tem: confidentiality laws and the lack of ac­ We need to take seriously our responsibility who has been such an asset to his school dis­ countability in the child protection services. to protect our children. Unfortunately, the an­ trict and to his community. His wife Sara, and Currently, the Federal Child Abuse Preven­ swers to how we make Government more re­ his three children, William, Robert, and Re­ tion and Treatment Act [CAPTA] requires the sponsive are not as concrete as they should becca are all very proud of him. So am I. States to keep child abuse records confidential be. Upon hearing the statistics for reported And so, let us rise in tribute of our own to in order to receive grants under the act. Some child abuse, neglect and deaths, I know all my this outstanding public servant, William A. States have passed strict confidentiality laws, colleagues agree with me that the numbers Cormier of Salem Central Schools. May his re­ or strictly interpret existing confidentiality laws are horrific. Please join me in rejecting the sta­ tirement years be long and enjoyable. in response to the Federal mandate. My legis­ tus quo and in challenging the system that is lation would amend the Federal law to require failing our children. Join me in cosponsoring States to provide for interagency sharing of the strongly supporting passage of this impor­ TRIBUTE TO S. SGT. RODGER F. child abuse records to facilitate a more com­ tant legislation. DEWEY prehensive, coordinated approach by States in protecting children against child abuse. HON. JIM KOLBE WILLIAM A. CORMIER SERVED In addition, my bill would express the sense OF ARIZONA SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOLS WITH of Congress that States should create autono­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mous, interagency, multidisciplinary teams to DISTINCTION FOR 27 YEARS review cases of death thought to have been Tuesday, May 19, 1992 caused by child abuse, or egregious cases of HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, S. Sgt. Rodger F. suspected child abuse-before the child OF NEW YORK Dewey, U.S. Marine Corps, will soon be com­ dies-when the child's case is not being han­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleting his tour of duty at the Department of dled adequately by the child protection serv­ the Navy's Congressional Liaison Office lo­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 ices. These review teams would then make cated in the House of Representatives. I recommendations regarding an individual case Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, imagine the would like to take this opportunity to recognize or on systemic changes that are necessary. dedication and ability it takes to be a high and thank him for his service to the U.S. Con­ Currently eight States have established, by school principal for 27 years. That is the ac­ gress. statute, review teams that examine only child complishment of William A. Cormier, who has Rodger has been serving as the Marine fatalities. This bill expresses the sense of Con­ served the Salem Central School District since Corps administrative chief with distinction gress that these review teams should go a 1965, and will be honored at a June 13 retire­ since June 1989. He was selected for this step further and also examine serious child ment dinner. sensitive assignment based on his prior per­ abuse cases before the child dies. For once, let's talk about what's right with formance. During his tenure, he has flawlessly I believe that systemic changes are needed American public schools. Salem Central is one answered thousands of congressional inquiries to address the growing problem of child of those positive things, and no small part of involving very sensitive issues. He is well abuse. In attempting to change the system, the credit for that goes to Mr. Cormier. known and respected by my colleagues on we must ask ourselves: Why are child protec­ Mr. Cormier played an active role on the Ef­ both sides of the aisle. In addition, Rodger tive services-typically the name for the State fective Schools Committee, in implementing competently executed numerous congres­ agency responsible for investigating child the gifted program at Salem, the Regents Ac­ sional staff delegation trips to various Marine abuse/neglect-not properly fulfilling their tion Plan, Roots of Liberty, and the Bicenten­ Corps activities, promoting the Marine Corps' mandate of protecting the child? nial Constitution Celebration. During his years, image. Over and over again, we find that there is attendance improved significantly, a reflection On a personal note, Rodger has made the dearth of information sharing between the on his commitment to excellence and his abil­ climb to the top of the Capitol Dome with me, principal Government departments and agen­ ity to mediate the many conflicts arising in overcoming a considerable and common fear cies with a vested interest in the welfare of school administration. Other highlights of his of heights that affects many of us. It is that de­ families and children. Federal and State con­ career include service as a consultant to the termination not to be daunted by any chal­ fidentiality laws are central to the ability of Hudson City School System and a 1974 article lenge that confronts him that I, and many oth­ these agencies to share essential information in The Journal entitled "Follow the Yellow ers, admire so much in Rodger. pertaining to a particular child abuse case. Brick Road." He was a member of the Wash­ S. Sgt. Rodger Dewey possesses the intel­ The confidentiality laws currently in place can ington County BOCES Committee for the Gift­ ligence and drive to succeed in whatever he prevent officials in one Government agency ed, New York State Association for Super­ tries. Rodger's talent and his dedication to his from passing on vital information to officials in vision and Curriculum Development, School duties will be missed by all of us. Rodger, we another agency. Administrators Association of New York State, all wish you "fair winds and following seas." Basically, these laws are meritorious. But and the National Association of Secondary recently, these provisions have come under in­ School Principals. creased criticism as being ineffective in pro­ His contribution to the community has been VETFEST tecting children. They are frequently criticized equally significant. He has been the town and for preventing disclosure of pertinent informa­ village historian, a member and officer of the HON. CHARLFS WILSON tion, and are frequently cited as causes for the Dr. Asa Fitch Historical Society, the Salem OF TEXAS potential loss of Federal funding. Rotary Club, the parish council of Holy Cross IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I do not advocate the repeal of confidential­ Catholic Church, past member of the Salem ity laws. I respect the compelling need for pri­ Bicentennial Committee, and the Proudfit Tuesday, May 19, 1992 vacy in family matters. And, I believe the ne­ Building Restoration Committee. Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May cessity to protect families against unnecessary Mr. Cormier graduated from the University 24, the Houston chapter of the Texas Associa­ public disclosure of private information is of Massachusetts in 1957 and earned a grad­ tion of Vietnam Veterans will be celebrating equally important in the debate surrounding uate degree from Cornell University in 1965. "Vetfest," an affair to honor hospitalized veter­ confidentiality laws. However, I strongly be­ Additional graduate level courses were com­ ans of all wars. For 4 years now, this dedi­ lieve they unnecessarily and sometimes trag­ pleted at the University of Iowa, College of St. cated group of veterans, friends, and family ically prevent life saving information from Rose, and SUNY/Plattsburgh. Before coming members has joined to bring Memorial Day being shared. to Salem, he was an English teacher and sec­ festivities to veterans who are confined to vet­ I do not think that a change in the confiden­ ondary principal at Sherwood Central School erans hospitals. It is loyal, caring people like tiality laws will be the panacea to end child in Aurora. this who make America the great Nation that abuse or neglect. However, I firmly believe Mr. Speaker, I remember being taught so it is today. "Vetfest" is a wonderful idea, one that serious systemic changes and increased many years ago that the difference between that I hope will expand to eventually reach the funding are both necessary to make a signifi- the words "principle" and "principal" is that over 170 veterans hospital areas nationwide. I ... ~.,.,.JKTt;i ',· (

May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11847 respectfully submit for the RECORD, to recog­ and Air Force Veterans in Canada-United goodbye to a good friend who has given a nize this important event, the following procla­ States. great deal of himself to the community. As a mation: It is no wonder that Tut Fann was honored veteran in the field of education, Mr. Paul PROCLAMATION as Veteran of the Year in 1985. His efforts to Nilsen has given 20 years of dedicated service Whereas those courageous men and women help other veterans were exemplary. As his as principal of Central School in Wilmette, IL. who served in the Armed Forces of the Unit­ devoted wife Esther said, "Tut was a friend to In June he will retire from his position and ed States of America and are now residing in all." rising above his depression-era childhood bring to a close an era in this north shore Veterans' Administration facilities across days to sit in high places with people in all community. the country, are not free to enjoy the cele­ statures of life, he loved people and wanted to As Central School's principal, Mr. Nilsen is bration of Memorial Day that they earned help them. involved with everything that goes on under with their sacrifice, dedication, and love of country; and Henry David Thoreau said; the school's roof. Over the years, he has Whereas The Texas Association of Vietnam If a man does not keep pace with his com­ watched thousands of children work hard to Veterans, Houston chapter, have avowed panions, perhaps it is because he hears a dif­ solve arithmetic problems, master their read­ that they will not forget or abandon those ferent drummer. Let him step to the music ing skills, or learn their ABC's. As a prominent veterans, but will honor them to the best of he hears. However measured or faraway. leader of the school, Mr. Nilsen never lost its ability; and Tut Fann heard the loudest music from the sight of the impact that he and the school had Whereas TAVV has chosen and dedicated drums of military service and veterans affairs. on his students and their ability to become each Sunday preceding Memorial Day to be We, who knew him, are thankful he heard the functioning members of society. Mr. Nilsen Vetfest, and prepare accordingly to take the celebration into the VA facility; and music he did. He was a great man who made has done an admirable job of shaping the Whereas TAVV comes together with all a difference in so many people's lives. lives of so many young people. other veterans' organizations and veteran I appreciate the opportunity to pay homage Among the lives he has impacted, one par­ volunteers from every conflict on foreign to such a wonderful man, devoted husband, ticular young student at Central School stands soil to serve those who served in uniform, and loving father. He will be missed by all, but out. A special child who attended the school and never forgotten. was diagnosed with AIDS in 1987, and the Whereas TA VV offers their time and caring Nation focused on Central School and Mr. to make this Vetfest as special as possible Nilsen. In the face of this tragic situation, Prin­ for those most special of people, with food, TRIBUTE TO SALLIE HAILEY festivity, and faithful service to celebrate cipal Nilsen worked tirelessly to educate and with those whose time of service we com­ inform the public about AIDS and dispel the memorate on Memorial Day: Now, therefore HON. IKE SKELTON many misconceptions that surround the dis­ be it OF MISSOURI ease. Controversy was extinguished and the Resolved, That the Congress of these United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school was able to function under its normal States of America, under this sponsorship of routine due to Mr. Nilsen's efforts. Without the Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Congressman Charlie Wilson, encourages all exemplary leadership of Mr. Nilsen, unneces­ Members of Congress to place into record Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, over the sary disruption among teachers and students this day of caring along with TA VV's pledge Easter district work period, I was saddened to to persist until each VA facility across this alike may have occurred and learning, the pri­ great land has also joined in our mission, learn of the death of one of Missouri's out­ mary objective of the school, would have and honors properly those who keep us free. standing people. I had grown up in the country taken a back seat. adjacent to the home of Sallie Hailey and was Before Mr. Nilsen began his career in edu­ privileged to know her and to witness her cation, he learned in other ways what it was TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF leadership and service to the community, her like to work with the public. As an ordained FLOYD "TUT" FANN Democratic Party, and her State. minister of two churches, he was very involved Sallie Hailey was a tireless worker. She and in the community which he served. Later he HON. BUD CRAMER her husband had owned an insurance agency earned his master's degree in educational OF ALABAMA in Marshall, MO. She was elected as county psychology at Northwestern University, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commissioner in Saline County, and as mayor discovered the joys of teaching. of her beloved Arrow Rock. She was ap­ The rewards of teaching are many and Mr. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 pointed director of the Missouri Department of Nilsen has had his share as principal for two Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Business and Administration. She was past decades. Watching children learn and grow is pay a most fitting tribute to the memory of a president of the Missouri Federation of Wom­ a special treat for anyone, but observing as courageous leader, prominent citizen and dear en's Democratic Clubs and was past chairman many children as Mr. Nilsen has over a 20- friend, Mr. Floyd "Tut" Fann. of Missouri's Fourth Congressional District and year period has undoubtedly left him with A World War II veteran and hero, Tut the Saline County Democratic Central Com­ many memories. All those who knew Mr. served in the European Theater with the 736th mittee. She was a member of the Daughters Nilsen will miss him and the difference that he Tank Battalion. This gallant soldier, who was of the American Revolution, the Women's Jef­ made in the field of education. Please join me wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, held ferson Democratic Club, the Friends of Arrow in honoring a fine community leader-Mr. Paul the greatest admiration and love for his fellow Rock and the Arrow Rock Federated Church. Nilsen. comrades. Because of his genuine respect for Sallie Hailey dedicated her life to the service veterans, he dedicated his life to the fight for of others. She was recognized as a leader in their rights. all of her endeavors, and was recognized by TOM PAINE-NEW ROCHELLE UNIT During his last days, Tut was working dili­ all who knew her as a truly great lady. She will OF B'NAI B'RITH HONORS DR. gently to establish a veteran's home in Hunts­ be missed. I offer this record so it may serve RICHARD H. KAUFMAN ville, AL, so that the veterans in his hometown as a model of service for others to emulate. could receive medical care without moving far HON. NITA M. LOWEY away from family and friends. OF NEW YORK A TRIBUTE TO PRINCIPAL PAUL A member of the American Legion, Post IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 237, Tut served locally in all offices and as NILSEN commander for two terms. He also extended Tuesday, May 19, 1992 his service to the State and national levels by HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I acting as first division commander, department OF ILLINOIS am pleased to rise in honor of Dr. Richard H. commander for the State of Alabama and later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kaufman, as he is honored by the Tom Paine­ as alternate national executive committeeman. New Rochelle Unit of B'nai B'rith. Dr. Kaufman Tut was also a member of the Military Order Tuesday, May 19, 1992 is a respected leader who has taken an active of the Purple Heart; Disabled American Veter­ Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, as the 1991-92 part in the civic life of our community. He has ans; Veterans of Foreign Wars, La Societe school year draws to a close this spring, citi­ devoted his time and considerable talents on Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux; Army, Navy, zens in one Chicago suburb will be saying behalf of the UJA Federation, Synagogue Beth 11848 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 El, and the Tom Paine-New Rochelle Unit of strength of a community be that community order restoration council [SLORC] of Burma B'nai B'rith. In all of these activities, Dick Kauf­ civil or religious. Those who know him well and the Communist Chinese government. man and his wife, Rosalind, have exemplified know him as a person of many talents. He is Some general's are reaping enormous per­ B'nai B'rith's spirit of dedication to the commu­ counselor. He is administrator. He is publisher. sonal fortunes for themselves in the drug trade nity. He is teacher. in the golden triangle, the environmental rape It has been my privilege in the Congress to Those who have heard Father deliver his of Burma's teak forests and the Chinese arms work on a number of areas of concern to Dr. homilies, those who join him at scripture stud­ flows to the Khmer Rouge. Kaufman. As Dick Kaufman has worked to ies, those who have the benefit of spiritual Mr. Speaker, the United States stands much help Jews from the former Soviet Union and conversation know that he is first and foremost to lose if we do not become more actively in­ elsewhere around the globe find the means to a student of his vocation. His articulate inter­ volved in promoting democratic rule in that reach their homeland in Israel, I have worked pretations of the Catholic Church and its area of the world. The drug trade is destroying to ensure that our Government has done its teachings reflect the refined appreciation for our cities, Communist ballistic missiles are de­ part to be supportive and cooperative in that subtle detail that makes him also a lover of stabilizing the middle east and products made endeavor. His willingness to assume critical classical music and opera. by forced labor is flooding our shores. Accord­ leadership roles in the Jewish community testi­ In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me say that it is ingly, I hope the military government of Thai­ fies to the strength of his convictions and to a privilege for me to be able to recall the life land steps down and allows the people of the ideals of B'nai B'rith. He has indeed been and achievements of Father Capistran Polgar. Thailand to run their country under a demo­ an inspiration to me and to many others as we A gentle man who shepherds his flock with a cratic system. One that promotes human have worked to make the dream of life in Is­ steady hand. No truer verse portrays the dedi­ rights and a market economy. rael a reality for Jews escaping repression and cated life of Father Capistran Polgar than Mat­ turmoil. I know that my colleagues join me in thew 16:18 wherein Jesus says ...... "You paying tribute to Dick Kaufman's contributions. are Peter, a stone, and upon this rock I will SHE DID NOT QUIT build my church." Father Capistran has served as rock upon HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER which the foundation of the Holy Assumption OF MISSOURI CAPISTRAN POLGAR ON HIS 25TH Parish has been strengthened over the years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUBILEE OF ORDINATION TO THE he has been its pastor. As important, perhaps, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 PRIESTHOOD is that the parish community has been and continues to be an important part of the com­ Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH munity that surrounds it. The principles taught share with my colleagues the outstanding OF NEW JERSEY by Father Capistran Polgar are no more evi­ record of Mrs. Ruth B. Johnson, a retired St. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent than in his individual actions. He is a Louis public school teacher who "did not quit". In June 1991, after 37 year of service with Tuesday , May 19, 1992 spiritual and community leader. I know that those who join him for his 25th Jubilee appre­ St. Louis Public Schools, Mrs. Ruth B. John­ Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, ciate this fact more than I can say. I want to son retired; but she did not quit. She had rise today to record my comments on a spe­ extend my personal congratulations and best served the students and teachers of the dis­ cial milestone achieved by a very special indi­ wishes to this fine and deserving person. trict in many different roles: classroom teach­ vidual. On Saturday, May 30, 1992, family, er, chapter I teacher-math and reading; in­ friends, and parishioners will come together in service project coordinator; staff development recognition of the 25th Jubilee of Ordination to SUPPORT PRODEMOCRACY DEM- presenter; administrative assistant; and in­ the Priesthood of Father Capistran Polgar. ONSTRATORS IN THAILAND structional coordinator. In all of these posi­ Father Capistran is pastor of the Holy As­ (SIAM) tions, Mrs. Johnson was a superb role model sumption Church in the Village of Roebling and exemplary educator. She continuously ac­ within the riverfront of Florence Township HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN quired knowledge-A.B., Stowe Teachers Col­ along the banks of the Delaware River. OF NEW YORK lege; M.E., University of Illinois; Computer pro­ Capistran Polgar was born in New Brunswick, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gramming, Webster University; and so forth. NJ, on May 16, 1940, to Michael and Mag­ She inspired students to explore their inter­ dalen Polgar. He had the benefits of a full Tuesday, May 19, 1992 ests; she practiced patience, demonstrated Catholic education from New Brunswick's St. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, for the last few dignity, communicated caring, and promoted Ladislaus Grammar School to high school at days the world has once again witnessed a her students' academic progress; con­ Saint Francis Seminary in Cincinnati, OH. brutal dictatorship violently repress its own citi­ sequently, when she retired she did not quit. Destined for the priesthood, Capistran at­ zens who peacefully demonstrate for demo­ As instructional coordinator at Irving Ele­ tended Duns-Scotus College of South Field, cratic reforms. Bangkok is awash in blood mentary School, Mrs. Johnson organized and Ml, and then his seminary studies at St. from attempts by the army to crush the peo­ coordinated the Promethians' Volunteer Pro­ Leonard's College, Centerville, OH. ple's calls for Prime Minister Suchinda's res­ gram for boys in grades four and five. In this Father Capistran began his lifelong service ignation. It brings little comfort to know that special program, members of the Promethians to others with his ordination on June 2, 1967. the commander in chief of the army also hap­ Club visited the school on a regular schedule Shortly after he arrived in Roebling to assume pens to be his brother-in-law. to serve as role models and to encourage stu­ the position of assistant pastor at Holy As­ Our Nation has a long and close relation­ dents to strive for academic excellence. Mrs. sumption Church. The parish was then, as it ship with Thailand's military leaders who have Johnson also provided self-esteem activities remains today, a very active place of worship run the Government since taking charge under for fourth and fifth grade girls and involved the and an energetic part of the community of the guise of a constitutional monarchy in the Promethians in special activities and trips which it is part. Father departed New Jersey 1930's. From 1946 to 1990 we supplied over which she arranged for the students. When nearly 3 years later to become retreat master $1.07 billion of economic assistance and Mrs. Johnson retired, the students feared that at the Franciscan Retreat House in DeWitt, $2.31 billion of military assistance to Thailand. their special programs would end; however, Ml. Holy Assumption did not lose Father For fiscal year 1991 the figures are $3.2 mil­ Mrs. Johnson retired but she did not quit. Capistran Polgar as he returned to become lion in economic assistance and $685,000 in As a retiree, Mrs. Johnson is very involved pastor on July 5, 1979. military assistance. Many of Thailand's civilian in her neighborhood-President, Kingsbury Since that time, Father Capistran has be­ leaders have been educated in American uni­ Square Association and Secretary, Skinker come an invaluable source of parish stability versities and a good number of military per­ DeBaliviere Community Council-is committed and an articulate spiritual leader. In these sonnel have trained here in United States de­ to St. Philip's Lutheran Church-Community times of community turbulence and societal fense institutions. Involvement Committee, Assistant Recreation confusion, Mr. Speaker, the steady hand of Unfortunately, Thailand's military leaders Director, former Sunday School Superintend­ Father Capistran serves as a example of how have developed even closer relationships with ent, and so forth. She is also an elegant and positive leadership can nurture the quiet the notorious Khmer Rouge, the state law and glamorous wife to Herbert, a nurturing and May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11849 supportive mother to Michael and Deborah, a On May 17 about one million Kurds are ex­ O'Callaghan, the former Governor of Nevada, loving daughter to Mrs. Elizabeth Blanchard pected to vote, choosing a legislative assem­ an amputee of the Korean War; but the U.S. and a doting grandmother to Sean Michael. In bly. Never before has there been an election Government will be studiously absent. addition, she reads, travels, and collects music like it-by a persecuted people, in the midst For the Kurds, official witness would have of a war for their survival, in the face of the meant that the Bush Administration was not boxes. enemy, within range of his guns. only acknowledging their willingness to In the course of Mrs. Johnson's career, she The Kurds are a Muslim, non-Arab people gamble on democracy but giving them some has collected a variety of accolades and scattered through Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Syria, respect and dignity. Those things seem to awards which include the Iota Phi Lambda and some of the southern republics of the have value to those fractious Kurds. Apple for the Teacher Award and Delta Sigma former Soviet Union. Now and then one Theta Sorority Miss Congeniality Award. western or mideastern nation or another de­ Among her most treasured awards is the re­ cides the Kurds might be useful as pawns in FORMER GOVERNOR JERRY one war or another. BROWN URGES SUPPORT FOR spect and devotion she receives from the stu­ During the gulf war President Bush mused dents at Irving School. THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAY­ aloud about wishing the Iraqi people would ORS Although she has retired, Mrs. Johnson re­ rid him of Saddam Hussein. The Kurds, turns to Irving School each week to coordinate trusting America, rose against the man who the Promethians' Volunteer Program for the had murdered all the years of his reign. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. students. She organizes activities, contracts So, after Saddam was defeated, the U.S. al­ OF MICHIGAN and schedules speakers and role models, and lowed him to keep and use the helicopters, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accompanies the students on trips to the State artillery and divisions he needed to try to destroy the Kurds altogether. He failed that Tuesday, May 19, 1992 capital and other places of interest. She en­ time, but the sight of Kurds dying in the joys utilizing her knowledge and skills in ways Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, former Califor­ mountain passes shocked the world, for a nia Governor and Democratic Presidential that will enhance the educational experiences while. of children. In return, the children are very The Kurds now hold part of the Iraqi areas candidate Jerry Brown recently made an im­ happy and grateful that when Mrs. Johnson where they seek self-government-autonomy, portant statement to the Congress in an open retired, she did not quit. not statehood. letter to Senate Majority Leader MITCHELL, According to U.S. sources, Saddam has Speaker FOLEY, and Majority Leader GEP­ been told that still another fullscale attack HARDT. I would like to have it reprinted in the LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS IN against the Kurds will bring U.S. reprisals. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. KURDISTAN He does not seem terrified. The same sources Governor Brown's letter underscores the im­ also say that he has doubled the size of his forces ranged against the Kurds. portance of "tearing down the walls" around HON. MEL LEVINE The Kurds, we are often reminded by some the defense budget to give Congress the flexi­ OF CALIFORNIA of the American specialists who built up bility to shift funds from the Pentagon budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Saddam Hussein, are a quarrelsome, frac­ to domestic programs and deficit reduction. Tuesday, May, 19, 1992 tious lot. Perhaps, but maintaining unity His letter underscores the desperate need to and delicacy under centuries of massacre can enact the Local Partnership Act and send criti­ Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, be a bit difficult. cal funding directly to our cities and units of today, in northern Iraq, the Kurdish people are Anyway, the Kurds will hold an election in the midst of ongoing war day-to-day danger local government. It is a letter we would do voting to establish a national legislature for the well to listen to closely. first time. Despite the hardship of their plight, and deprivation. The Kurds say that Saddam's blockade means that they get only Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct honor and the Kurds of Iraq are displaying their commit­ about 25 percent of the food and supplies privilege of working closely with the U.S. Con­ ment to an enlightened form of government available to other Iraqis. ference of Mayors, its president, Ray Flynn of that is the exception, not the rule, in the Mid­ The Kurds thought the U.S. might like to Boston, New York Mayor David Dinkins, At­ dle East. For this, the Kurdish people deserve witness such an election. They asked the lanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, and others our deepest admiration, respect, and most of U.S. to send observers, as it has for elections who see the urban crisis firsthand on a daily all, support. in Nicaragua, Bangladesh, Albania, Namibia, Chile, among other places. basis. It is a remarkable step for the mayors The administration, however, views the to make a pilgrimage to Washington to implore Kurds in a different light. To the Bush-Baker The State Department said no. Why, Sad­ dam Hussein might say American were in­ the Congress to act against the decade of ne­ team, the Kurds of Iraq are one of the most volved in the election. And one fellow on the glect the Reagan and Bush administrations visible examples of its failed and misguided Iraqi desk actually trotted out the "Arab have visited upon our cities. Our cities have policy toward Saddam Hussein. Instead of streets" again and how they might rise if the become seething pots of rage, unemployment, seizing the opportunity to encourage demo­ U.S. dared send observers. drugs, homelessness and hopelessness, and cratic practices in a region that has been par­ Then the Department began warning off Congressional aids and other Americans who it is our duty to respond to their demise. ticularly resistant to human rights concerns The text of Governor Brown's letter follows: and political freedoms, the Bush administration planned to go privately. They were told that it would be dangerous. MAY 14, 1992. has tried to downplay the elections in Saddam Hussein may try same election-day Hon. GEORGE MITCHELL, Kurdistan. nastiness. But as one Californian said after Majority Leader, U.S. Senate. A.M. Rosenthal describes the administra­ Los Angeles, that did not freeze his blood. Hon. THOMAS FOLEY, tion's activity in an article that appeared in Fri­ The Americans were also warned they Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives. day's New York Times. This administration could be prosecuted under an executive order Hon. RICHARD GEPHARDT, should be ashamed of itself. By trying to barring commerce with Iraq. That neatly Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives. sweep the failures of its previous Iraq policy lumps Saddam and his victims together as GENTLEMEN: As elected representatives of under the rug, it is exacerbating the misery the enemy, which must tickle him. the people and as leaders of * * * the Con­ Representative Lee Hamilton of Indiana gress, you are called to a higher purpose and displacement of the Kurds. tried to get the State Department to allow than most. THE ABSENT AMERICANS private Americans to go. Back came a letter You are now called to put aside mere poli­ The chance was lying there for weeks-the from Assistant Secretary of State Janet G. tics. I speak to you, not for myself, but for opportunity for the United States to make a Mullins saying that if the Kurds wanted ob­ those whose voices have been stilled by un­ gesture in support of a people it had be­ servers, let them go ask any of the "growing employment, by drugs, by poverty, by guns trayed. number of democracies around the world." and violence. I speak to you ·for those who It was a chance important politically, and She wrote it, unembarrassed. I have the let­ have lost all hope, who did not elect you be­ important morally, and cost-free. No an­ ter and will cherish it. cause they cannot vote in their despair and nouncement has been made yet, but the One Administration official said observers futility. You must hear them. The hour has United States has taken its decision. It has had been vetoed because Turkey, which has come. refused. problems with Turkish Kurds, would be When our second largest city explodes in The opportunity was for the U.S. to do upset. Apparently he did not have the late riots and insurrection not seen since Civil what other countries are doing-send observ­ news: War days, something is profoundly wrong. As ers to witness as the Kurdish people carry A few Americans who were warned off are Mayor Raymond L. Flynn of Boston said, out an astonishing political gamble. going anyway-among them Mike "no one is on our side." 11850 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 The usual tepid response of photo oppor­ Remember why you came to Government. Under the existing law, over 4 million boat tunity and budget crumbs won't work any­ You came to serve the people. We are wait­ owners are subject to taxation just because more. The suffering, the injustice has gone ing. But we will not wait forever. they happen to own a boat. It doesn't matter too far. As the party of the forgotten Ameri­ Respectfully, if you are rich or poor, it doesn't matter what cans and the representatives of those who EDMUND G. BROWN, Jr. lack the power and concentrated wealth of color you skin may be, it doesn't matter what our adversaries, we must stand and deliver in church you atten~if you own a boat, you this historic moment of crisis. TRIBUTE TO THE PEACE OFFICERS pay. To make matters worse, the money During the last six months, I have traveled WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN 1991 raised doesn't go to the Coast Guard, which across our country and seen the hardships of enforces boating safety laws; it doesn't go to our fellow citizens living in the other Amer­ ica-the America that has been abandoned HON. JOHNS. TANNER NOAA, which prints nautical charts. The by systematic disinvestment and federal ne­ OF TENNESSEE money goes straight to the Treasury, where it can be spent on anything. In fact, the extra glect. In Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Camden, burden of collecting this ill-conceived tax could Youngstown, Akron, Manchester and dozens Tuesday, May 19, 1992 cost the Coast Guard up to 50 percent of what of other cities, I encountered subhuman con­ Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to is actually collected. Thus, the Coast Guard ditions: burnt-out buildings, rubble strewn acknowledge the sacrifice of those peace offi­ gets no more money, but has to spend more about as small children play nearby, crack dealers openly plying their trade, hundreds cers who lost their lives during 1991 , and to to collect a tax which provides no particular of empty factory buildings and demoralized pay respects to the families and loved ones benefit to those paying. Who knows what that communities where good-paying jobs are they left behind. will mean to this arm of our Nation's defense. only dim memories. As I am sure you know, this past week has Finally, to add insult to injury, any boat This kind of moral and financial destruc­ been National Police Week 1992. During this owner not paying the tax is subject to a tion must stop. If (we) are to remain faithful time not only are the lives that were lost re­ $5,000 fine. Where will this lead? Will every to (our) founding ideas and deserve the con­ membered and memorialized, but also the sur­ American who owns a car have to pay a spe­ tinued support of those who have believed in (our) principles, (we) must now meet this vivors of those officers are counseled on how cial tax or face being fined? How about every­ urban crisis head on. to deal with their grief. one who owns a refrigerator, or a lawn mower, The U.S. Conference of Mayors has set out One of these families is from Jackson, TN, or a red necktie? Once you take a class of a seven-point plan to aid our cities. It must in my congressional district. The officer who Americans and single them out for special be adopted now. lost his life on May 24, 1991, was Madison mistreatment, you set in motion the same Tens of billions are going to weapons sys­ County Sheriff Deputy Douglas Gene Nanney. chain of events that led to the first Boston Tea tems, military deployment and foreign aid that are now of lower priority than invest­ Members of his family in town this week for Party and the American Revolution. ment in our cities. the ceremonies are his widow, Christy Mr. Speaker, I have been particularly trou­ It is unconscionable for (us) to vote funds Nanney, and his parents, Betty and Bobby bled by this tax because of its extra effect on for these favored programs and deny the des­ Nanney. Nanney was the first Madison County my State of Alaska. In the State with the long­ perate plea of our nation's mayors and the sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty in est coastline, but fewer paved roads than defenseless people they represent. No more than 20 years. Montgomery County, MD, boating is not only amount of political rhetoric or insider budg­ Nanney had been on the force since March et agreements will obscure (our moral) bank­ a prime means of recreation, but also the only ruptcy if we abandon our core constituency 1990. He graduated from Memphis State Uni­ means of transportation for some of our citi­ in this hour of need. versity and served in the Army from August zens. This regressive tax can have a greater Look around you. Look at the people with 1984 to February 1988. impact on my State than on any other. whom you consort on a daily basis. Are any All too often we take for granted those men It is for this reason, Mr. Speaker, that I was unemployed? Are any homeless? Are any and women who go out every day and put proud to be a supporter of H.R. 2056 during unbathed? Are any unarticulate? Are any their lives on the line to protect us. Being a the House vote last week. Even more impor­ poor? The people who are not present, those are the people for whom you have a solemn law enforcement officer has always been a tant, I am pleased that I have been able to responsibility. The people who will never dangerous profession but these days, unfortu­ work with my colleagues on the Alaska dele­ walk where you walk, nor dine where you nately, it gets more so daily. We must honor gation, Senator STEVENS and Senator MuR­ dine, not sit where you sit. They are the very these officers who serve us and who are will­ KOWSKI, to gain their support in the other body ones for whom you must now rise up. ing to make the ultimate sacrifice in the effort for phasing out the boat tax. Alaskans are Don't tell about defeats on the floor. Don't to maintain peace and harmony in our com­ united in seeking an end to taxation without tell them about votes impossible to get. munities. representation. It is time to scuttle the boat tax Don't tell them about vetoes by the Presi­ dent. Don't tell them that you can't raise I salute the peace officers of our country, once and for all. the deficit. Don't tell them about the fire­ both those that have lost their lives and those walls around defense. Don't tell them of your who continue to serve us. In particular, I honor fears of not getting reelected. Don't tell Officer Douglas Gene Nanney and the mem­ A TRIBUTE TO DR. PATRICIA A. them that you fear the wrath of your peers. bers of his family who miss him dearly each GUTH These excuses have no meaning when your day. belly is empty, when your bed is the pave­ ment, when your child wastes from a disease, HON. PETER H. KOSTMAYER OF PENNSYLVANIA when your son lies dead in a pool of blood in SINK A TAX-SAVE A BOAT the street. For shame, when can you claim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OWNER honor when you see what you see. How can Tuesday, May 19, 1992 you hold your heads up when you know what you know. HON. DON YOUNG Mr. KOSTMAYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today We the people see clearly. We see you all. OF ALASKA to recognize one of my constituents, Dr. Patri­ And we know. And we grow impatient. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cia A. Guth, of Perkasie, PA, who will be retir­ Figure it out. Pass the legislation that the ing from the Pennridge, PA school district on mayors have begged and pleaded for their ne­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 glected cities. Get it done. You have the June 30, 1992, after 38 years of excellent power. You have the brains. You have the po­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, last service in the field of public education. At a litical skills. You know the system. We know week the House held its own version of the fa­ time when many are losing faith in our edu­ you know how to get it done. You did it for mous Boston Tea Party to protest taxation cation system, Dr. Guth serves as a shining Desert Storm. You do it for foreign aid. You without representation. By a vote of 339 to 8, example of an educator who is truly committed do it for the B-2 bomber* * *for the Seawolf the House passed legislation phasing out the to the welfare and development of our youth. submarine * * * for the S&L bailout. Do it repressive boat user tax which would impose Dr. Guth has deservedly received many now for your countrymen and women and for the children. financial burdens on our Nation's boat owners commendations and honors in recognition of Rise above the politics of the past. Rise to without providing a single extra penny for her contributions to the Pennridge school dis­ the trust invested in you. Rise to the prom­ Coast Guard services. I was proud to be one trict. In 1990, she was named outstanding ed­ ise of your youth. of those 339 right-thinking Members. ucator of the year by the Bucks County Drug May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11851 and Alcohol Commission acknowledging her on to attend both Princeton University and the will be hit leaving a void in services budgeted achievements as the founder and administra­ University of Michigan Law School, where he for the summer. tive representative to the Pennridge commu­ served as the associate editor of the Michigan Make no mistake, I support treatment fund­ nity action team, a community drug and ~lco­ Law Review. Judge Blackmar received his ing for substance abuse and mental health hol prevention agency. She has also received A.B. degree summa cum laude in 1942, J.D. programs. Unfortunately, I cannot support re­ recognition for her outstanding develop~ent of degree in 1948 and honorary LLD. degree authorization of a program that robs so much a remedial reading skills program which has from St. Louis University in 1991. from the State of Florida. proven to be highly effective. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to Many projects prepared by Dr. Guth were 1946, reaching the rank of first lieutena~t. funded through competitive grants, and they While in the military, he was awarded the Sil­ TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY MARUSZAK provided unique educational opportunities for ver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Com­ AND VFW POST NO. 2729 her students. One of the more outstanding bat Infantry Badge. projects was a community outreach program Judge Blackmar's accomplishments in the HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI which provided nutrition and consumer edu­ legal field are notable. He practiced law from OF ILLINOIS cation for senior citizens. 1948 to 1966 in Kansas City. During that time, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Guth served as a consultant for staff de­ he also worked as a professional lecturer at Tuesday, May 19, 1992 velopment programs in school districts in the Kansas City University-now University of Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pennsylvania and surrounding States. She Missouri-Kansas City-School of Law from recognize Anthony S. Maruszak, commander also served as president of the Bucks County 1949 to 1957. In addition, he served as spe­ of the Rhine Post of the Veterans of Foreign Association for Supervision and Curriculum cial assistant attorney general of Missouri, Wars [VFW]. As commander of VFW Post Development. 1969-77; a professor of law at St. Louis Uni­ Dr. Guth reaffirmed her leadership abilities 2729, Mr. Maruszak has been a role model versity, 1966-82; professor emeritus at that in­ and leader in his southwest Chicago commu­ through her post-doctoral studie~ in edu­ stitution, professional labor arbitrator, 1983; nity. cational administration and educational tech­ 1967-82; plus author and coauthor of numer­ nology at Lehigh University. These studies af­ Anthony Maruszak served in the United ous law books and articles. He also was the States military from 1951 to 1953 in Korea forded her the opportunity to integrate com­ recipient of the Equal Justice Award for Legal puter technology into the curriculum to teach with the Corps of Engineers. He joined the Services of Eastern Missouri in 1983 and last VFW when he was discharged in 1953 and computer literacy as a required. C7. [From the Los Alamos, National Laboratory Trustee #3, Frank Paczkowski. *Stanley Drobut, 1967--09. News Bulletin, May 8, 1992] Robert Benda, 1969-71. ESPANOLA VALLEY WINS SUPERCOMPUTING APPOINTED CHAIRMEN Steve Wachowicz, 1971-72. CHALLENGE Adjutant, Joseph Strava. Mr. William E. Vogt, Jr., 1972-73. Five Espanola Valley High School students Community Service, Steve Formusa. *Walter Prokey, 1973-74. Employment Officer, Theorore Tomaszek. Benjamin Bankowski, 1974-75. created an artificial organism inside a Los Guard, John Nieckula. Anthony Petrushkevich, 1975-76. Alamos supercomputer, then watched the or­ Hospital, Edward Lattyak. Anthony Laniewski, 1976-78. ganism evolve and increase its intellectual National Home, John J. Sibick. Joseph C. Pindel, 1978-79. powers. Officer of the Day, George J. Rajewski. John J. Sibick, 1979-81. Months of research and programming paid Service Officer, Joseph Sendra. Charles J. Wollscheid, 1981-82. off April 30 as the Espanola Valley team cap­ Youth Activities, Edward Lattyak. Florian Szpyt, 1982-84. tured the top prize in the second annual New POW/MIA, James Mulhearn. Walter V. Nowinski, 1984-87. Mexico Supercomputing Challenge held at Voice of Democracy, Chester A. Kozlowski. Thaddeus S. Mizera, 1987-88. the Laboratory. Legislative, Frank S. Waligora. Florian Szpyt, 1988-89. Espanola Valley High won a DECstation Mistress of Ceremonies: Dolores Pencak, Anthony S. Maruszak, 1989-91. 5000/200 PX loaded with A VS, C++ and Past President Rhine Auxiliary. Richard Rusin, 1991-92. FORTRAN software donated by Digital Installing Officer: Carla Kirkland, Past Equipment Corp. and the KHOROS graphical PAST AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS interface developed at the University of New Third District President, Past President Chi­ *Virginia Knapik, 1952-57. cago Ridge Auxiliary. Mexico. The five teams members Francisco Rose Tenza, 1957-59. Vigil, Javier Sandoval, Richard Sena, Adrian OFFICERS Patricia Piekarz, 1959--01 Devargas and Benjamin Padilla-each took President, Diane M. Pencak. Patricia Lewandowski, 1961--02. home a Sl,000 savings bond. Senior Vice President, Barbara Moon. *Virginia Knapik, 1962--03. Judges also awarded the four-year Amy Junior Vice President, Pearl Koslowski. Rose Tenza, 1963--64. Boulanger Scholarship to Vigil for individual Secretary, Dolores Pencak. *Lora Waligora, 1964--06. excellence, based on a report he wrote about Treasurer, Eunice Gae. Gloria Sucevich, 19EXH>B. the project and letters of recommendation Chaplain, Angeline Nowinski. *Jean Waligora, 1968-70. from his teacher, Peter Conrad, and tech­ Conductress, Marie Ernst. Josephine Opoka, 1970-71. Frances Mechenes, 1971-73. nical coach, Pat McGee of Computer Graph­ Guard, Adeline Rusin. *Jean Waligora, 1973-74. ics (C-6). The renewable Boulanger Scholar­ Patriotic Instructress, Lorraine Dolores Pencak, 1974-76. ship will provide Vigil $2,000 a year for ex­ Paczkowski. Dorothy Sibick, 1976-78. penses at any four-year college or university Historian, Minnie Andrews. Helen Maruszak, 1978-80. in New Mexcio. Trustee #1, Bea Warhol. Helen Wollscheid, 1980-82. "I didn't know that much about computers Trustee #2, Helen Maruszak. Dorothy Laniewski, 1982-83. when I first started," said Vigil, a senior. Trustee #3, Rose Adamik. Barbara Maruszak Moon, 1983-85. "Because of the Supercomputing Challenge, Flag Bearer, Joan Rauth. *Jean Waligora, 1985-86. I now plan to attend New Mexico State to Banner Bearer, Sally Jamrose. Cecelia Szypt, 1986-87. get a degree in computer engineering and Color Bearer #1, Rose Adamik. Christine Durkeiwicz, 1987-88. work for NASA." Color Bearer #2, Helen Maruszak. Barbara Moon, 1988-89. The Espanola Valley team competed Color Bearer #3, Minnie Andrews. Helen Maruzak, 1989-91. against 127 teams of budding computer sci­ Color Bearer #4, Helen Wollscheid. Diane Pencak, 1991-92. entists from more than 50 New Mexico Musician, Dorothy Sibick. *Deceased. schools. The teams researched scientific APPOINTED CHAIRMANSHIPS problems, learned basic computer functions Americanism/Loyalty/MIA-POW, Lorraine and programming languages, and ran their Paczkowski. SUPER KIDS VIE AT LABS programs on the world's most powerful com­ Blood Bank, Eunice Gae. puters at Los Alamos, Sandia National Lab­ Cancer. oratories and the U.S. Air Force's Phillips Child Assistance, Helen Wollscheid. HON. BILL RICHARDSON · Laboratory. Scientists from the federal lab­ Community, Helen Formusa. OF NEW MEXICO oratories and university and college fac­ ulties provided coaching. Hospital & Nursing Home, Angeline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "The second annual Supercomputer Chal­ Nowinski. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Legislative, Rose Adamik. lenge furthers our goal of spreading com­ Membership, Barbara Moon. Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, our Na­ puter science throughout the state of New National Home, Pauline Lattyak. tion's laboratories are playing an important Mexico," said John Jenkins, executive plan­ VFW/PAC, Bea Warhol. ning officer of Computer and Information role in helping educate our Nation's young Resources and Technology at UNM. Jenkins Publicity, Helen Maruszak. people. Hundreds of high school students in Poppy, Dorothy Sibick. coordinated judging for the event. New Mexico recently competed in the second "The Challenge recognizes the talented Rehabilitation, Pearl Koslowski. annual Supercomputer Challenge at the Los Safety and Drug Abuse, Barbara Moon. young people we have here affords them the Social, Joan Rauth. Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories and experience of working with supercomputers VOC/Youth Activities. the U.S. Air Force's Phillips Laboratory. More at New Mexico's federal laboratories," Jen­ Home Post of: Anthony S. Maruszak, Past than 100 teams of budding computer scientists kins said. Principal sponsors of the event were the 3d District Commander 1977-78. researched scientific problems, learned basic three laboratories, UNM and New Mexico Dorothy Sibick, Past 3d District President computer functions and programming lan­ Technet, a nonprofit, statewide computer 1984-85. guages, and ran their programs on the world's network that links New Mexico's national Barbara A. Moon, 3d District President most powerful computers at our labs. laboratories, universities and many private 1991-92. I am proud to report that a team from my businesses. PAST POST COMMANDERS district, Espanola Valley High, won top honors At an awards ceremony at Los Alamos *Loe Spychalski, 1932-43. at the challenge. But in reality, all the teams Civic Auditorium, the students received *Joseph Kulawiak, 1943--44. were winners as student participants saw first videotaped congratulations from U.S. Sen. *Pasquali Notarangelo, 1944--45. hand the incredible capabilities at our labs and Pete Domenici, R-N.M. They also heard *Leo Spychalski, 1945-47. praise from Terry Boulanger of Technet and Stanley Knapik, 1947-49. the students may now be more interested in Warren "Pete" Miller, associate director for pursuing a computer/scientific/technical career *Walter Prokey, 194~. research and education (ADRE). James T. Sullivan, 1955-56. in their college studies. "The students' projects indicate a level of *George A. Mars, 19~7. The Supercomputer Challenge is featured in sophistication in using supercomputers that Ray Zawwislak, 1957-58. a news article which follows. I urge my col- is nothing short of remarkable," Miller said, May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11853 "I hope we're seeing some of the Los Alamos ness of their approach, creativity and clar­ DeGrego, Officer Barbara Giangrant, Officer computing division's staff of the future." ity. Matthew Lombardo, Officer Thomas Galla­ The students heard about opportunities in Other co-sponsors for. this year's Challenge gher, and Officer Anthony Rozzi. the computing profession from Irene were NMSU and New Mexico Institute of Qualters, vice president for software develop­ Mining and Technology; Cray Research Inc., RECIPIENTS OF THE CIVILIAN AWARD ment with supercomputer manufacturer Digital Equipment Corp., Thinking Machines Mr. Mickie Dwyer, Mr. Kenneth Henry, and Cray Research Inc. Corp., Aquila Technologies and IBM; and the New York City Detective Michael Carew. "Programs like the Supercomputing Chal­ Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, They are indeed impressive representatives lenge are designed to enable the youth of KOB-TV, KMBA Radio and the Albuquerque of the qualities every single member of the today, building on the tools that are avail­ Tribune. Mount Vernon police force embodies. They able today, to become the giants of tomor­ row in science and engineering," Qualters should know that we understand the depth of said. MOUNT VERNON POLICE: STAND­ their commitment, and that we appreciate the The Espanola Valley team programmed the ING UP FOR THEIR COMMUNITY challenges they undertake on our behalf. artificial mind for its organism and the rules governing its behavior into one of Los Ala­ mos' Cray-YMP supercomputers. Using age­ HON. NITA M. LOWEY INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY netic algorithm in a program known as the OF NEW YORK FREEDOM ACT OF 1992 Learning Classifier System, the organism, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called "The Critter" by the students, evolved by learning survival skills such as finding Tuesday,]'yfay,19,1992 HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER food and avoiding predators within a simu­ Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I OF COLORADO lated environment. rise today to join the city of Mount Vernon, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "It is at solving questions concerning the NY, in paying tribute to the police force of that Tuesday, ]'yfay 19, 1992 natural world that computers prove most ef­ fine city. It is a well-deserved tribute in rec­ ficient. The speed of their simulations can Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, one Viet­ replace numerous hours of traditional sci­ ognition of the service that these men and nam veteran's tombstone inscription reads, entific observation," the EVHS team wrote women give to their neighbors each and every "When I was in the military they gave me a in describing the winning project. "The the­ day of the year. Just as they understand the medal for killing two men and a discharge for ory of evolution-the evolution of intel­ important of law and order in our society, they loving one." ligence, specifically-is one of those species have a strong appreciation for the rights and of problems that can be evaluated by a For the first 150 years of our country's his­ liberties that make our Nation special. tory, gay and lesbian Americans served in our supercomputer.'' Indeed, the police of Mount Vernon are Potential applications for the EVHS pro­ country's military. And for the past 50 years, gram are in the development of more intel­ there to enforce the law when the need arises. these same Americans, regardless of their ligent robotic devices or learning more about They know it is their duty and obligation to conduct, devotion, and their accomplishments the behavior of biological organisms. protect the lives and property of the people have been told they need not apply to any "The concept can find application in any who live and work in Mount Vernon. But this branch of the Armed Forces. Fortunately, this problem of science requiring an evolving in­ is a police force that does not wait for a prob­ tellect," the team wrote. has not stopped brave, patriotic gay and les­ lem to arise. Under the leadership of Mayor bian Americans from serving their country. But Second prize in the contest went to Bill Ron Blackwood, Commissioner of Public Safe­ Gruner, a Moriarty High School junior who there brave Americans put themselves at risk worked with teacher Dega Paterson and ty John Deleo, Deputy Commissioner Clyde twice every time they answer a call to service. coach David Shirley. Gruner modified a Los Isley, and Police Chief Mike Craparo, the First, they put their lives on the line for their Alamos computer code that calculates heat Mount Vernon Police Department has made a country. Second, they risk being disgracefully distribution in human tissues. The computer special effort to practice preventive law en­ cashiered if their sexual orientation is discov­ model shows surgeons how to use radio-fre­ forcement. Their presence throughout the ered. We should be thankful that they have ig­ quency hyperthermic treatments to heat and community and their willingness to work with help destroy some malignant tumors. (See nored this stupid policy. Our Nation's defense the citizens of Mount Vernon through a variety has gained the service of thousands of good story, April 10 Newsbulletin.) of educational and outreach programs is mak­ Gruner won a $500 savings bond and soldiers and sailors. You will hear from these Moriarty High received an IBM personal ing a real difference in the quality of life in veterans today. computer and software. Mount Vernon. Department of Defense Directive 1332.14, Honorable mention trophies went to three We, in the Congress, have a responsibility which says homosexuality is incompatible with teams: to listen to and work with the women and military service, is un-American because it Del Norte High School-Babak Razani, Jer­ women on the beat in communities like Mount emy Giron and Jennifer Niver-"The Simula­ judges people by their being rather than their Vernon as we develop Federal law enforce­ conduct and because it arbitrarily excludes tion of Fractal Growth Using the Diffusion­ ment policies. Most certainly, our role in this Limited Aggregation Process." and denies Americans equal opportunities, Los Alamos High School-Bob Steinke, endeavor must be to support them in their particularly women, who are three times more Chris Lubek, Nathan Stark, Michael Dewey selfless service to all of us for whom Mount likely than men to be investigated and dis­ and Graham Ollis-"Human Genome Project Vernon is an important part of our lives. charged under this policy Analysis.'' I would like to extend special congratula­ We have waited patiently for the courts to Los Alamos High School-David Hay, Eric tions to those officers of the Mount Vernon Salzman, Matt Moses and Bob Springer­ overturn this ban on the grounds that it is un­ force who are receiving special recognition constitutional. We have appealed to the Presi­ "The Congressional Redistricting of New today: Mexico." dent and the Secretary of Defense with the ar­ Three students also received one-year, RECIPIENTS OF THE MERITORIOUS POLICE DUTY BAR gument that one's sexual orientation is irrele­ $2,000 scholarships to UNM, NMSU or the Sgt. Joseph Hunce, Sgt. Daniel Salottolo, vant, and that the military is being denied New Mexico Institute of Mining and Tech­ Officer Roger Bock, Officer Thomas Campone, skilled, valued personnel. Even Lawrence nology for their individual work during the Officer George Ossipo, and Officer Anthony Korb, former Assistant Secretary of Defense Challenge. They were Deborah Vitale of Rozzi. for Manpower in the Reagan administration, Highland High School, Charles Stanhope of RECIPIENTS OF THE EXCELLENT POLICE DUTY BAR Alamogordo High School and James Ander­ and officials within Army headquarters have son of the Albuquerque Public Schools Ca­ Lt. Richard Duncan, Sgt. William Cooke, argued for repeal. Those pleas have all gone reer Enrichment Center. Sgt. Michael DeAddio, Sgt. John Roland, Sgt. unanswered. Now, Congress must take it Judges for the contest were scientists in a Walter Roland, Officer Roger Bock, Officer upon itself to change the policy. variety of fields from research laboratories Dermid Corbalis, Officer Paul Fertig, Officer We can be silent about this invidious dis­ and universities in the region. They were se­ Learie Johnston, Officer Matthew Lombardo, crimination no more: Silence is tantamount to lected before the Supercomputing Challenge Officer Gregory Paci, Officer Thomas Reyn­ complicity in the perpetuation of prejudice, dis­ began last October and visited high schools olds, and Officer Paul Roland. and regional computing centers to follow the crimination, and fear. teams' progress. RECIPIENTS OF THE LIFE SAVING DUTY BAR Today I am joined by 24 of my colleagues, The judges scored the students on the sci­ Sgt. Samuel Olivieri, Sgt. Walter Roland, gay and lesbian veterans from three wars, and entific content of their projects, effective- Detective Thomas Gormley, Officer Michael representatives of the military freedom project,

( 11854 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 a group of organizations fighting to repeal the TRIBUTE TO RABBI STANLEY M. countries which are returning to the multiparty ban, in introducing the Military Freedom Act of KESSLER democracy which they practiced in the early 1992, which will end the arbitrary elimination 1960's. I would like to share with the Members of individuals because of their sexual orienta­ HON. BARBARA B. KENNEUY of this House a letter sent to me by Prime tion. OF CONNECTICUT Minister Sadou Hayatou on their parliamentary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elections. DEAR CONGRESSMAN: I am pleased to in­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 form you about Cameroon's progress in its A TRIBUTE TO REV. FRANK E. Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today transition to a more pluralistic democracy. STRASSFELD to honor Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler, an out­ My government believes that is of special standing clergyman, educator, and citizen, importance to communicate directly with HON. GARY L ACKERMAN you about Cameroon's first multiparty elec­ who will retire in June 1992, after 38 years of tions in several decades because democra­ OF NEW YORK service to Hartford and the Beth El Temple. In tization is one of the new cornerstones of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thanks for his dedication and tireless service, U.S. foreign policy. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 family and friends will gather to pay tribute on After two postponements at the request of May 29, 1992, to this remarkable civic and re­ the opposition parties, legislative elections Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ligious leader. were held on March l, 1992 in the presence of to pay tribute to Rev. Frank E. Strassfeld, cler­ Always a dedicated citizen, Rabbi Kessler fifty international observers. The U.S. did gyman at the Hollis Hills Jewish Center in Hol­ not send a special observer team but person­ served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 3 years nel from your Embassy participated in elec­ lis Hills, Queens County, NY. Reverend during the Second World War. His valor was Strassfeld is being honored this weekend by a tion observation. The observers concur that demonstrated as he flew 18 missions over Eu­ the elections were transparent, free and fair. grateful congregation for over 40 years of rope as a member of an air crew of the 15th Sixty percent of the electorate voted. service to the center. Air Force. Thirty two parties participated in these Born in Poland, and having lived in Ger­ Rabbi Kessler has not only committed his elections and four have won seats in the Na­ many until the age of 13, Frank Strassfeld life to scholarly and religious pursuits, he has tional Assembly making multi-party democ­ emigrated to the United States in 1935. He been a prominent advocate of human rights at racy an irreversible reality in our country. was educated at the Yeshiva Torah V'da'at, This new pluralist assembly was sworn in on home and abroad. He was a freedom rider in March 10, 1992. The official results are RDPC and later served in the U.S. Armed Forces as the 1960's civil rights movement, and partici­ a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division in 88 seats, UNDP 68 seats, UPC 18 seats, MDR pated in demonstrations in Birmingham, AL, in 6 seats. the South Pacific. Reverend Strassfeld began 1963, and Selma, MS, in 1965. In addition, he This strong showing by the opposition par­ work at the Hollis Hills Jewish Center in 1950. has served on the human rights commission ties proves that President Paul Biya was Since joining the center, the reverend's of the city of Hartford, the board of directors right to insist that the democratic legit­ warm and generous personality has per­ of the Community Renewal T earn, the board imacy of any political party can only be meated all facets of life for the members of ascertained by going to the polls and that of directors of the Urban League, and the the Cameroonian electorate was politically the center, and the residents of Hollis Hills. human rights commission of the State of Con­ His record of service should serve as an ex­ mature enough to vote its preference. It is necticut. unfortunate that other party leaders did not ample and an inspiration to us all. He has His talents have taken him to the pages of have this same faith and convinced their served as clergyman in charge of religious the Hartford Courant, where he has written ex­ party militants to miss this historic mo­ services and daily activities. He has instructed tensively about Israel and the Jewish commu­ ment. We recognize that this attitude, too, many young Bar and Bat Mitzvah candidates, nity, always endeavoring to promote under­ can be accommodated in a democracy. and has been a leader of religious services at standing between the people of the United The U.S. has been a constant friend and ad­ the Samuel Field Young Men and Young viser during this transitional period. Your States and the Middle East. He has traveled National Democratic Institute visited us in Women's Hebrew Association [YM-YWHA], as widely, including visits to the Soviet Union, the well as the Nathan I. Nagler Queens B'nai September and made recommendations on Far East, India, South Africa, South America, the electoral code and the general process of B'rith House, and the Booth Memorial Iran, Lebanon, and Egypt. He has been to Is­ transition. We have appreciated the con­ Silvercrest Convalescent Home. All of this rael over 30 times since its creation in 1948. structive nature of our dialogue. stands as testimony of his dedication to the While energetically serving Hartford and ap­ We look forward to the continued support service of congregation members of all ages. plying himself to scholarship, Rabbi Kessler and friendship of the U.S. as we work to I can attest, Mr. Speaker, to such dedication has always been a faithful servant and stew­ strengthen our democratic institutions and to revitalize our economy. I would sincerely and warmth of Reverend Strassfeld because I ard of the Jewish community. He is a past na­ have experience it myself many times. I, and welcome any comments or requests for addi­ tional chairman of the rabbinic cabinet of the tional information about our recent elec­ the rest of my family, have been members of United Jewish Appeal, and he is on the board tions. the Hollis Hills Jewish Center for many years, of governors of the Synagogue Council of I hope that all of my colleagues will join me and have had the privilege of discovering first­ America. He holds life tenure with Beth El hand the love, dedication, and commitment in saluting this important first step which Cam­ Temple of West Hartford, where he has eroon has taken toward a return to multiparty that Reverend Strassfeld has for his congrega­ served since 1954. Upon retirement he will be tion, and for others in the Queens community. democracy and wishing them well as they honored with the title of Rabbi Emeritus. continue. It has been both a great privilege and a great Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me joy to watch Frank Strassfeld go about his and the residents of the First District of Con­ work with a jubilance unlike that of any man necticut in saluting this leader of vision, dedi­ THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT or woman that I know. cation, and great accomplishments. My best It will be my privilege to join those who wishes to Rabbi Kessler as he accepts new HON. PATSY T. MINK honor Rev. Frank Strassfeld this weekend. I challenges and celebrates his achievements. OF HAWAII know that he will continue to serve those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members of his congregation, and the commu­ nity of Queens, as well with the love and de­ CAMEROON RETURNS TO MULTI­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 votion so characteristic of him. It is unfortunate PARTY DEMOCRACY Mrs. MINK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to that there are not more people in the world bring to the attention of this House, comments such as Frank Strassfeld, for he touches the HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY sent to me by the State of Hawaii Department lives of those around him so deeply with a OF CALIFORNIA of Health relative to the unrealistic expectation sense of inspiration. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Congress has regarding the ability of the Mr. Speaker, I ask all of our colleagues in States to meet the requirements of the Safe Tuesday, May 19, 1992 the House to rise and join me in honoring Drinking Water Act and the EPA without fun~ Rev. Frank Strassfeld for his service, dedica­ Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, Cameroon has ing the costs of these requirements with Fe~ tion, and continued good works. recently joined the growing number of African eral appropriations. • ~. • •-• ~· ~ ~ _. , .- • • ;- -, - r r ~ .. ., • ~ , • •

May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11855 The following letter expresses the frustration to meet its own projected deadlines, it ex­ Thank you for the time taken to under­ of well-intentioned State officials who cannot pects states to meet the deadlines that they stand the nature of the problem we as pri­ set. mary states face, and for the consideration meet the requirements being imposed without Sufficient funding to do those things al­ Federal funds to help them comply. (hopefully favorable) of this request. We ready adopted as regulations does not exist. would greatly appreciate any support you I respectfully insert the text of the letter at States are currently beset by problems of could provide for adequate funding of state this point: shortages of resources on one hand and de­ drinking water programs. STATE OF HAWAil, mands for strict application of current rules Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, on the other. To further complicate matters, JOHN C. LEWIN, M.D., Honolulu, HI, April 22, 1992. the complex and, in some instances, unrea­ Director of Health. HON. BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, sonable regulations consume extreme Chairwoman, VA, Hud and Independent, Agen­ amounts of time to understand and imple­ cies Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Ap­ ment. The differences in their approaches to TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM "T.J." propriations, Washington, DC. drinking water quality have even, to some degree, put them at odds with each other. MURPHEY FOR HIS EFFORTS TO DEAR MADAM CHAIR: I am writing you FEED THE HUNGRY again to reiterate deep concerns about the A study conducted jointly by the U.S. EPA growing disparity between federally man­ Office of Groundwater/Drinking Water and dated requirements and funding levels avail­ the Association of State Drinking Water Ad­ HON. W.G. (BILL) HEFNER able to the state's to enforce these man­ ministrators reviewed the resource needs of the states and demonstrated that the fund­ OF NORTH CAROLINA dates. I am sure that you have received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many such letters which express similar con­ ing levels were short by several hundred mil­ cerns from areas all over the nation. This de­ lion dollars for the regulations in 1988. This Tuesday, May 19, 1992 shortage identified both start-up and annual veloping gulf between legal requirements Mr. HEFNER. Mr. Speaker, Christmas, the and the ability to accomplish them is al­ costs of $180 million and $150 million, respec­ ready so large that further regulations are tively. Since that time, the number of regu­ season of love and giving, becomes an espe­ meaningless because they are beyond the ca­ lations has increased, and the states have cially joyous holiday for many of the less fortu­ pacities of states to implement, and their in­ also suffered budgetary cutbacks. ASDWA nate and needy people in Concord, NC. With reports that more 33 states suffered budget food donations from different businesses, 62- tended health protection benefits are con­ deficits last year and that the funding of sequently lost. many state drinking water programs was af­ year-old William "T.J." Murphey has volun­ The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments fected. In Hawaii, although we were not ad­ teered to cook meals for the needy in Concord of 1986 called upon the U.S. Environmental versely impacted last year, our Safe Drink­ every Christmas Day for over 25 years. Protection Agency (EPA) to take giant ing Water Branch has been asked to plan for Murphey, along with the help of friends, co­ strides in a number of areas to improve pub­ an initial 7% reduction in state general workers, and even out-of-State volunteers, lic health protection through increasing the funds for the fiscal year beginning on July l , stringency and level of drinking water regu­ provides each Christmas a warm, 1992. Additional reductions may be required. homecooked meal to hundreds of people who lations. Since that time, EPA has promul­ Hawaii has made much progress in the area gated the Lead Ban, Public Notification of funding. Originally, we struggled to make otherwise would go unfed during the holiday Rule, Fluoride Rule, Volatile Organic Chemi­ our 25% state matching share of approxi­ season. Murphey continues the tradition set by cal Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, mately $80,000. This year, our funding level is his mother during the years of the Great De­ Total Coliform Rule, Lead and Copper Rule just over $910,000 which does not include lab­ pression to help those in need by feeding the and the Phase II Synthetic Organic Chemi­ oratory support services. In total, the State hungry. His annual Christmas dinner is much cal/Inorganic Chemical Rule. Each of these now pays for just over 80% of the total costs appreciated by the thousands of people he rules employs different approaches to ad­ for administering a safe drinking water pro­ dress their own primary concerns. Further, has helped over the years, and his fellow gram based on federal mandates. Even this townspeople are also thankful for his dedica­ Congress passed the Lead Contamination sizable increase has not been sufficient to en­ Control Act which requires all states to test able full administration of the program as tion in helping the needy in their area. both water coolers and school distribution required by the U.S. EPA. Hawaii's experi­ Each year Murphey holds a barbecue to systems for lead contribution without appro­ ence has been much the same as other states thank those who have volunteered their time. priating a single dollar for the effort. Each which now average about 67% of the total In return, many of the volunteers use this op­ succeeding rule appears to become more safe drinking water program cost. This, portunity to show their gratitude for Murphey's complex, and less reasonable than the pre­ taken in concert with the reductions de­ generosity. This year's barbecue is on Satur­ vious rule. This is reflective, in part, of the scribed above, make the State unable to sup­ difficulty of regulating the various contami­ day, June 6, and I would like to take this time port further increases in program require­ to recognize Mr. Murphey and commend him nants which enter the water systems at dif­ ments without federal assistance. ferent points bringing with them different Safe drinking water is truly one of the for his commitment and devotion for spending characteristics, hazards, and treatment re­ most important products of government his Christmases cooking to benefit others. quirements. It, unfortunately, also reflects a service. Its protection is a major public Certainly, it is encouraging to hear about peo­ severe loss of touch with reality by the EPA. health protection dealing with a directly ple who use their gifts to promote the welfare Their expectations as to what should be done consumable commodity which is required to of their fellow citizens, and thus we are thank­ and when it could be done are in many cases sustain life. Its importance to the health and ful for people like "T.J." Murphey. only realistic based on an assumption of un­ well being of the nation far exceeds many limited resources, a condition that very few other environmental issues, which have been if any states or water suppliers enjoys. A funded in far greater levels. We believe that FORMAL DEDICATION AT good example of this is EPA's proposal that safe drinking water has been taken for Phase V monitoring be initiated with Phase granted for too long, and that protection of POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY II monitoring on January 1, 1993. The EPA drinking water has entered a crisis condition projects that Phase V regulations will be fi­ because of this neglect. HON. BILL GREEN nalized in September 1993. This means that It is our understanding that a number of OF NEW YORK they want monitoring to begin nine months environmental organizations have also iden­ prior to the existence of regulations (assum­ tified drinking water quality as one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing that there is no further delay in promul­ most important issues to public health in Tuesday, May 19, 1992 gation). These regulations were originally the United States. As you know, it has re­ scheduled to be completed by June 1989. ceived relatively insignificant amounts of Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I The State of Hawaii still faces a number of federal support when compared the other en­ rise to pay tribute to one of New York's finest regulations, such as the Disinfection By­ vironmental programs receiving billions of institutions, Polytechnic University, an out­ Products Rule, the Radionuclide Rule, Phase dollars for waste water treatment plants or standing school. On May 28, 1992 the Poly­ V Synthetic Organic Chemical/Inorganic superfund clean-up costs. technic University will formally dedicate its Chemical Rule, and the Mandatory Ground­ We strongly support the ASDWA request to new Dibner Library of Science and Tech­ water Disinfection Rule. The SDWAA also raise the President's FY-93 budget from $58.9 nology/New York State Center for Advanced called upon EPA to add 25 new contaminants million for PWSS grants to $100 million. Al­ to the regulated list every three years. As though this increase will not by any means Technology in Telecommunications at the with some of the other regulations, this re­ fully fund the required efforts, it may be able heart of Metrotech. quirement is some years behind schedule. It to meet short term needs in drinking water Among the special guests attending the appears that although EPA has not been able program administration. ceremony will be Dr. D. Allan Bromley, Dirac- 11856 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 tor of Office of Science Technology Policy at IN HONOR OF FATHER BEN rience Center [APEX] and will include the the White House and honorary chairman of FRANZINELLI AND 40 YEARS OF APEX in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic the dedication. President George Bush and SERVICE TO THE PRIESTHOOD Site and Preservation District in Atlanta, GA. New York's Governor, Mario Cuomo, also The APEX is located at the gateway to the have been invited to participate. HON. JAMFS H. BILBRA Y Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site and Pres­ Metrotech is the 16-acre, $1 billion aca­ OF NEVADA ervation District in Atlanta, GA. The APEX has an eco­ demic/industry park that has created IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proposed to renovate and expand their nomic renaissance in a once depressed urban present facility to establish a new national mu­ area of downtown Brooklyn. It has created Tuesday, May 19, 1992 seum on African-American history and culture, 16,000 new jobs and has developed advanced Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas­ the APEX II. This comprehensive museum will telecommunications and information tech­ ure to bring to the attention of my fell ow Mem­ serve as an international center to showcase nologies. As the ranking minority member of bers the service and the devotion of Fr. Ben the historical, cultural, artistic, scientific, and the House Appropriations Subcommittee that Franzinelli. I believe that there is no more fit­ athletic achievements of a diverse population funds the U.S. Department of Housing and ting time to honor his service than the 40th of African-Americans, through galleries, multi­ Urban Development [HUD], the agency re­ anniversary of his ordination into the priest­ media presentations, and exhibitions that re­ sponsible for the distribution of urban develop­ hood. flect African and American life. The expansion ment grants, I was instrumental in ensuring For over 30 of those years, Father Ben has of a national museum on African history and that Metrotech received two of those grants. been a resident of Las Vegas and a credit to culture will enable all Americans, and those I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in this community. While serving as associate who visit our country from abroad, to better offering sincere congratulations to the Poly­ pastor in a number of churches, he has also understand and appreciate the significant con­ technic University. With the addition of the managed to involve himself in the political tributions made by African-Americans to Amer­ new library, I am confident that the Poly­ world by becoming the first Roman Catholic ican and world history. technic University will build on its past priest in Nevada elected to political office by In addition, the Fulton County African-Amer­ achievements and will continue to be a leader serving on the Nevada State Board of Edu­ ican Research Library, which is under con­ in the field of science and technology. cation. He has also served as a member of struction adjacent to the APEX, has been des­ the Clark County Juvenile Court probation ignated by Fulton County to serve as the pri­ committee. mary location in the Atlanta region for con­ Throughout this period he was instrumental ducting research related to African-American IBM HONORED FOR POLLUTION in establishing outreach programs to the poor studies. PREVENTION EFFORTS and minority populations of the city. This ulti­ The location of the APEX is unique. The mately led to being assigned the task of es­ King Historic Site is the 10th most visited Na­ HON. DON EDWARDS tablishing a new parish in these hard hit areas tional Park site in the country and the most OF CALIFORNIA at a time when funds were at their lowest. visited attraction in Atlanta. The National Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This assignment became Holy Family Parish. Service has expressed an interest in establish­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Father Ben took the innovative step of trans­ ing a visitors center on the first floor of this posing a saloon into a church every Sunday new structure. Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. Speaker, I for 3 years. Eventually, with the help of enter­ I believe that the APEX will be instrumental am pleased to call to the attention of my col­ tainer Bing Crosby, Father Ben was able to in ensuring that the story of all Americans is leagues an award received on May 13 by move the church from the saloon and build the told. IBM's San Jose manufacturing facility for their buildings that became the church. Despite a pioneering work in CFC reductions. devastating fire, his work on behalf of that In 1987, IMB's San Jose disk drive develop­ church continues. TRIBUTE TO CENTRAL SWING, INC. ment and manufacturing operations for its U.S. Recently, as head of the Medjugorje Infor­ mainframe computers was one of the world's mation Center, Father Ben has not only HON.~ ASPIN largest users of chlorofluorocarbons [CFC's]. brought to the United States the messages OF WISCONSIN As my colleagues know, CFC's are linked with that are being received from the Blessed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the serious environmental problem of ozone Mother in Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, but the Tuesday, May 19, 1992 depletion. tragedy that is currently unfolding in that coun­ IBM immediately began efforts to eliminate try. He has not only brought to my attention Mr. ASPIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ CFC's and in April 1988 formed a CFC elimi­ the sheer slaughter that the Serbian forces ognize the talent and efforts of a special group nation task force with the mission of reducing have brought on the rest of the region but also of students in Wisconsin. This group is Central emissions as quickly as possible while replac­ the need for the U.S. Government to denouce Swing, Inc. [CSI], a student choral group at ing CFC's in the manufacturing process. the continuing aggression in the area. Westosha Central High School in Paddock In the last 5 years, the facility has sub­ Father Ben's life has truly been remarkable, Lake, WI. On December 26, 1992, these stu­ stituted aqueous cleaning and hot air drying and after 40 years in the priesthood he contin­ dents will begin an incredible, week-long jour­ technologies for CFC processes and reported ues to bring his devotion and caring to our ney that will take them to Moscow, Russia to emissions have dropped by 95 percent. The community in Las Vegas. I ask my fellow be the first swing choir from the West to per­ company projects a complete elimination of Members to join me in honoring Fr. Ben form at the Kremlin. CFC usage in San Jose processes by the end Franzinelli and join me in the hope that we will Central Swing, Inc. was selected for this trip of this year. IBM has also made a concerted be able to be blessed with his presence for by the International Fine Arts Institute, a non­ effort to share this technology with other com­ years to come. profit organization that provides educational panies to assist them in eliminating CFC use, opportunities for gifted students around the becoming in the process a national leader in world. aqueous cleaning technology. REGARDING THE APEX MUSEUM CSI is made up of 23 singers and dancers For this noteworthy accomplishment, IBM is IN ATLANTA, GA as well as a full stage combo. The group sings one of the 1992 recipients of the Environ­ and dances a variety of popular tunes inclu~ mental Protection Agency's pollution preven­ HON. JOHN LEWIS ing pop, folk, jazz, and swing hits of yesterday tion awards. The award was presented by OF GEORGIA and today. Their fully choreographed perform­ EPA Administrator William K. Reilly to Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance also includes medleys of patriotic and June Andersen, the manager of environmental nostalgic songs. They will perform at the Mos­ programs at the San Jose plant, Arthur J. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 cow Circus as well as the Kremlin and pro­ Hedge, Jr., IBM's vice president for environ­ Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am ceeds from their shows will benefit children af­ mental affairs, and other IBM representatives. introducing legislation today that will authorize fected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. I'm sure my colleagues join me in congratu­ $12.5 million for the rehabilitation and expan­ I enthusiastically commend Central Swing, lating IBM for this well-deserved award. sion of the African-American Panoramic Expe- Inc. for undertaking this endeavor. This will be May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11857 an incredible opportunity for these students to NEW HAMPSHIRE HONORS HARRY consumer choice, and improved rehabilitation learn about Russia and experience first-hand SPANOS services for individuals with the most severe the extraordinary changes that have occurred disabilities. in the past year. While we, in Congress, de­ HON. DICK SWETI To improve accountability, the bill would re­ bate reform of America's educational system, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE quire the development and implementation of these students are traveling abroad on a trip IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that will give them an education that they sim­ evaluation standards and performance indica­ ply could not get in any classroom. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 tors for the title I, Vocational Rehabilitation Mr. SWETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to State Grant Program. The standards and indi­ pay tribute to Harry Spanos of Newport, NH, cators would include outcome and other relat­ for his years of dedicated public service and ed measures of program performance and SYRIAN JEWRY commitment to our special way of life here in would be developed with input from State vo­ New Hampshire. When the people of Newport cational rehabilitation agencies, related profes­ HON. JACK flELDS gather this week for their annual town meet­ sionals and consumer organizations, and re­ OF TEXAS ing, it will mark the last time that Harry cipients of vocational rehabilitation services. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Spanos, a hometown boy who went on to be­ support this approach and believe such stand­ ards will result in better program effectiveness. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 come a well-known lawyer and public servant, raps his gavel in his role as Newport town The bill makes several changes to the act to Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, March 14, 1992, moderator. allow for greater consumer choice in the provi­ marked the day of remembrance for the four For 30 years Spanos has overseen the pro­ sion of rehabilitation services. The bill would young Jewish girls who were murdered in their ceedings at Newport's annual town meeting to emphasize the consumer's role in the rehabili­ attempt to escape from Syria. In remembering uphold one of the country's purest forms of tation process and would ensure full consumer these young girls fleeing persecution, we also democracy and to make sure that every citi­ must remember the 4,000 Jews who remain participation in the individualized written reha­ zen got the opportunity to speak his or her bilitation plan [IWRP], particularly in regard to trapped and oppressed in Syria. mind. the selection of the vocational objective to be Syrian Jews live in fear and isolation from Mr. Speaker, although Harry Spanos' tenure attained and the services to be provided. In the rest of society. They are singled out for as town moderator is ending, his long held addition, the bill authorizes a consumer choice unique persecution. Jews cannot vote or hold commitment to public service remains strong. an office in the government, and they are Spanos currently sits as a judge of probate in demonstration project which will allow other barred from certain professions and edu­ Sullivan County, where he has served since models to be tested that increase consumer cational opportunities. Syrian police control the 1980. Before that, Harry Spanos was an asso­ choice in the rehabilitation process. I support purchase, sale, and transfer of Jewish prop­ ciate justice of the Newport district court from these provisions but will seek to ensure that erty. In addition, Jews are the only minority in 1968 to 1972. strong quality controls are contained in the Syria whose religion is identified in their inter­ Mr. Speaker, he also represented the peo­ consumer choice demonstration program to nal passports. ple in Newport in both the State house of rep­ ensure that people with disabilities receive re­ Of all the rights denied to Syrian Jews, the resentatives and the State senate and in 1976 habilitation services from qualified providers. most serious of these is denial of the right to was the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The bill also improves programs that provide emigrate. Those who are caught leaving the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me opportunities to individuals with the most se­ country are imprisoned without charges or a in paying tribute to Harry Spanos for his years vere disabilities, specifically in supported em­ trial and are then beaten and tortured. of dedication and commitment to others. ployment programs. Supported employment The Syrian Government must live up to its has been quite successful in employing indi­ international obligation and extend the right of viduals with severe disabilities who had never free emigration of all of its Jewish citizens. CONGRESSMAN GOODLING INTRO­ DUCES THE ADMINISTRATION'S had the opportunity for employment. The ad­ BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE RE­ ministration's bill would ensure that supported HABILITATION ACT AMEND­ employment will be a vocational outcome CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT MENTS OF 1973 when vocational rehabilitation counselors are LEE TENG-HUI assessing whether there is a reasonable ex­ HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING pectation that their client will become em­ ployed in order to determine his eligibility for HON. DANA ROHRABACHER OF PENNSYLVANIA the program. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While I am generally supportive of the ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . Tuesday, May 19, 1992 ministration's bill to reauthorize these impor­ Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am tant programs, I am opposed to the specific Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, on the introducing the administration's bill to reauthor­ provision which will increase the State match occasion of the President of the Republic of ize programs under the Rehabilitation Act of to this program. Currently, the States must China on Taiwan's second anniversary in of­ 1973. I believe this legislation represents a provide 20 percent of the dollars for this pro­ fice on May 20, 1992, I wish to extend my per­ good first step toward providing improved vo­ gram in order to receive Federal support. In sonal congratulations to President Lee Teng­ cational rehabilitation services to individuals these hard economic times when States are hui. with disabilities with increased consumer con­ facing severe fiscal constraints, I do not be­ Taiwan's progress toward democracy and trol and better accountability. lieve the State match for this program should economic prosperity gives hope to all Chinese The Vocational Rehabilitation Act is the only be increased. Many States cannot meet the for a better tomorrow. During a time of political program that provides comprehensive rehabili­ match now and an increase would mean that upheaval throughout the world, President Lee tation services to individuals with disabilities individuals with disabilities who can work if has provided a steady hand to the people of that enable them to seek employment and find given the necessary services and supports will Taiwan, guiding them toward a more demo­ a job. It is a program that has been highly not be served. I oppose this provision and will successful in providing job opportunities to in­ cratic and prosperous future. President Lee not seek to include it in a bipartisan House bill dividuals with disabilities by making them has encouraged constitutional reform and that is currently being developed. proven himself to be a true friend of democ­ more independent and productive taxpaying racy. citizens. For every rehabilitation dollar in­ Although I plan to work for a broader reau­ On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to vested in an individual with a disability, be­ thorization of the act than this bill proposes, I take this opportunity to wish President Lee tween $3 and $11 is returned. do believe this bill represents a good starting much luck in his efforts to bring about a better The administration's bill has three central point for debate on the reauthorization and I tomorrow for his countrymen and all his neigh­ themes which are improved accountability par­ am hopeful that a majority of these proposals bors in the Far East. ticularly in the State Grant Program, increased will be included in a bipartisan House bill. 11858 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 19, 1992 TRIBUTE TO SIX AP PHYSICS STU­ protect patients against physician overcharges colleagues in Congress and the medical com­ DENTS OF BALLOU SENIOR illGH resulting from Medicare cost controls. munity, and with the millions of older Ameri­ SCHOOL The billing limits are now being phased in cans who depend on Medicare, to strengthen with the fee schedule. This year, physicians this essential program and make health care HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON may not charge their patients more than 20 more affordable for all Americans. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA percent above the Medicare-approved amount SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF H.R. 5115: MEDI­ for most services, and next year the limit will CARE BENEFICIARY FINANCIAL PROTECTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be 15 percent over the approved amount. The ACT Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Physician Payment Review Commission esti­ Sec. 1. Short title. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to docu­ mates that this limit will reduce balance billing Sec. 2. Clarifies that Medicare beneficiaries ment in the official RECORD of this body, the charges by three-fourths. are not liable for physicians' charges in ex­ academic achievements of six District of Co­ But current law fails to specify that doctors cess of amounts authorized under Medicare must refund excess charges. And there is evi­ physician fee schedule. Requires physicians lumbia students of the Ballou Senior High to refund excess charges to beneficiaries School, which is located in Ward Eight. The dence that thousands of senior citizens have within 30 days. Authorizes civil penalties six students-Hanifi Bramble, Tamera Bynum, been overcharged for Medicare services, in against physicians who deliberately and re­ Adrienne Chichester, Dorothya Grant, Cindy violation of current balance-billing limits. The peatedly overcharge beneficiaries, or who Hamilton and Cecil Moor~ompeted with Health Care Financing Administration sent let­ fail to make timely refunds. 1,000 students from 250 of the Nation's high ters to 8,000 physicians last year about over­ Sec. 3. Effective in 1993 (when simplified schools. These bright and talented young peo­ billing. It does not appear that doctors have Medicare fee schedule takes effect), requires ple received top honors in the national Ad­ deliberately overcharged their patients. But Medicare to notify beneficiaries and physi­ there has been inadequate understanding and cians, in writing, of charge limits, any excess vanced Placement Physics by satellite com­ charges, and physician's duty to refund ex­ petition. Their achievement is the best answer communication about the new limits, among cess charges to beneficiary. to the attention that so often is focused on the physicians, beneficiaries, Medicare carriers, Sec. 4. Requires Medicare carriers to mon­ negative activities of a small group of our and within the Health Care Financing Adminis­ itor compliance with physician charge limits youth. tration itself. on a case-by-case basis, and to notify physi­ I am also pleased to commend the special The Administration is beginning to take cor­ cians with overcharges of the requirement to efforts of their instructor, Mr. Shokrollah rective action to inform patients and doctors make refunds. about the limits on physician charges, but leg­ Momen. Momen's performance as an instruc­ H.R. 5115 tor of AP Physics was truly outstanding, espe­ islation is needed both to clarify that bene­ ficiaries are not liable and to require more ef­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ cially when one takes into account the fact resentatives of the United States of America in that he had little time to acclimate himself to fective communication about the limits. There­ Congress assembled, the modern method of instructing students in fore I have introduced H.R. 5115, the Medi­ SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. AP Physics in conjunction with video program­ care Beneficiary Financial Protection Act, to This Act may be cited as the " Medicare ming. make sure that older Americans get the pro­ Beneficiary Financial Protection Act of The program is sponsored by Oklahoma tection from excess charges that Congress in­ 1992". State University through its arts and science tended them to have. I am honored that Con­ SEC. 2 REQUIRING NON-PARTICIPATING PHYSI· teleconferencing service. This innovative ap­ gressmen PETE STARK, JIM MOODY, and BEN CIANS TO REFUND AMOUNTS PAID proach to teaching, which is often defined as CARDIN have joined me in sponsoring this bill. IN EXCESS OF LIMITING CHARGES. This legislation is based on the rec­ (a) IN GENERAL.-Section 1848(g)(l) of the distance learning systems, consists of videos Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(g)(l)) which are transmitted via satellite. The result ommendations of the Physician Payment Re­ is amended to read as follows: is interactive instruction from one central loca­ view Commission. It makes clear that patients "(1) LIMITATION ON ACTUAL CHARGES FOR tion to several geographically separate units. are not liable for excess charges, and it re­ UNASSIGNED CLAIMS.- The contest judged the overall performance of quires doctors to refund any overcharge within "(A) NO LIABILITY FOR AMOUNTS BILLED IN students on a national first-semester standard­ 30 days of written notification from a patient, EXCESS OF LIMITING CHARGES.-No individual ized test. carrier, or HCFA. Doctors have a right to con­ enrolled under this part who is furnished Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join test refund claims. physicians' services for which payment is The act also requires Medicare carriers to not made on an assignment-related basis me as I commend the administrators, Mr. under this part (on or after January 1, 1991) Momen, and especially these six young stu­ monitor compliance with these charge limits may be liable for any amounts billed for such dents for their academic achievement. on a case-by-case basis and to notify patients services in excess of the limiting charge de­ and doctors of all overcharges. A doctor who scribed in paragraph (2) . fails to refund an overcharge, or who know­ "(B) REFUND OF AMOUNTS PAID IN EXCESS OF INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5115, THE ingly and willfully overcharges patients on a LIMITING CHARGES; SANCTIONS.-If a MEDICARE BENEFICIARY FINAN­ repeated basis, can be fined or barred from nonparticipating physician knowingly and CIAL PROTECTION ACT the Medicare Program. willfully bills on a repeated basis for services I hope Congress will enact this bill, but I described in subparagraph (A) an actual charge in excess of the limiting charge de­ HON. JAMFS A. McDERMOTT also hope its refund and sanction provisions scribed in paragraph (2) or knowingly and OF WASHINGTON will not have to be used. I believe that physi­ willfully fails to refund on a timely basis any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cians want to comply with balance billing lim­ payment made by or on behalf of an individ­ its, and that any noncompliance has been the ual for such services in excess of the limiting Tuesday, May 19, 1992 result of misunderstanding and inaccurate in­ charge, the Secretary may apply sanctions Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, Congress formation from HCFA and some insurance against such physician in accordance with has acted in recent years to reform Medicare carriers. But it is important to clarify that bene­ section 1842(j)(2). payment systems, to control program costs, ficiaries are entitled to refunds, and to assure "(C) TIMELY BASIS FOR REFUNDS.-A refund under subparagraph (B) is considered to be and to improve health care for senior citizens. that doctors and patients have adequate no­ made on a timely basis only if- Among the major reforms is the adoption of a tice of the limits. I urge my colleagues to join "(i) in the case of a physician who does not physician fee schedule, designed to simplify me in supporting this legislation. request reconsideration or seek appeal on a payments, control costs, and provided incen­ I also encourage my fellow doctors to join timely basis, the refund is made within 30 tives for primary health care. the majority of their colleagues in becoming days after the date the physician receives A major part of physician payment reform Medicare "participating physicians." These notice from the individual, the carrier, or involves setting limits on what doctors can physicians receive a higher payment from the Secretary of the requirement to provide charge their Medicare patients. As we re­ Medicare if they agree to limit their charges to the refund; or "(ii) in the case in which such a reconsider­ strained the growth of Medicare's payments to Medicare-approved amounts. The number and ation or appeal is taken, the refund is made physicians, we also limited "balance billing" of percentage of physicians who participate has within 15 days after the date the physician patients above the amounts Medicare ap­ increased each year, and I hope this trend will receives notice of an adverse determination proves for payment. These limits are meant to continue. I look forward to working with my on reconsideration or appeal.". May 19, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11859 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendments "(I) if it makes payment with respect to Reserve and was assigned to troop carrier made by subsection (a) shall apply with re­ physicians' services furnished by nonpartici­ units. In 1947 he made the transition from spect to physicians' services provided on or pating physicians- Army olive drab to Air Force blue when the after January l, 1991. "(i) to determine prior to making payment U.S. Air Force became an independent serv­ SEC. 3. NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF LIMITATIONS for such a service whether the amount ON CHARGES AND AVAILABILITY OF charged by the physician for the service ex­ ice. REFUNDS. ceeds the limiting charge applicable to the On August 10, 1950, Colonel Schaefer re­ (a) IN GENERAL.-Section 1848(g) of the So­ service under section 1848(g)(2), and ceived a direct commission as a second lieu­ cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w4(g)) is "(ii) if, pursuant to clause (i), it deter­ amended by adding at the end the following tenant and was assigned to intelligence duties. mines that the amount charged by the physi­ While serving in the Air Force Reserve he new paragraph: cian for the service (in the case of physi­ "(8) PROVIDING BENEFICIARIES WITH NOTICE cians' services furnished on or after January earned a B.A. from Wagner College, an M.A. OF LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY.-With respect 1, 1993) exceeds such limiting charge, to pro­ from Columbia University and his doctor of to physicians' services furnished on or after vide the physician with written notice of the medicine from Cornell University Medical Col­ January l, 1993, the Secretary shall provide requirement under section 1848(g)(l)(B) that lege. each individual receiving from a nonpartici­ the physician refund on a timely basis any Although he had completed his medical pating physician services for which payment amounts paid by the patient for the service is not made on an assignment-related basis in excess of such limiting charge: and". studies in 1957, Colonel Schaefer remained a under this part a written notice describing- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendments line officer until 1976 when he transferred to "(A) the amount of the limiting charge ap­ made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the Medical Corps. Thereafter, he served as plicable to the service (as described in para­ the date of the enactment of this Act. Mobilization Augmentee to the Chief of Oto­ graph (2)); "(B) the absence (under paragraph (l)(A) of laryngology at Malcolm Grow USAF Medical any liability of the individual for charges in Center, Andrews Air Force Base for 7 years. excess of the limiting charge; and TRIBUTE TO COL. NORMAN E. SCHAEFER In January 1983, Colonel Schaefer assumed "(C) the requirement (under paragraph command of the 33rd Medical Service Squad­ (l)(B)) that the physician refund on a timely ron, 514th Military Airlift Wing, McGuire Air basis any amounts paid by the individual for HON. MATIHEW J. RINALDO Force Base, NJ and has continued in that as­ the service in excess of the limiting OF NEW JERSEY charge.". signment. He is a rated flight surgeon on flying (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES status in C-141 aircraft. His decorations in­ made by subsection shall take effect on the Tuesday, May 19, 1992 clude the Meritorious Service Medal with one date of the enactment of this Act. oak leaf cluster. SEC. 4. REQUIRING CARRIERS TO CONDUCT PRE­ Mr. RINALDO. Mr. Speaker, on June 18, PAYMENT SCREENING OF SERVICES 1992, Col. Norman E. Schaefer, of Summit, Colonel Schaefer was recalled to active duty FURNISHED BY NONPARTICIPATING NJ, will retire from the U.S. Air Force after 49 in January 1991, for Operation Desert Shield/ PHYSICIANS; NOTIFICATION TO PHY­ years of service. Desert Storm. He commanded a patient stag­ SICIANS OF EXCESS CHARGES. ing facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (a) IN GENERAL.-Section 1842(b)(3) of the Colonel Schaefer's military career began Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(3)) is during World War II when he entered service I congratulate Colonel Schaefer on his out­ amended- as an Army private on August 16, 1943. He standing record of service to the United (1) by striking " and" at the end of subpara­ served in the Infantry and Chemical Warfare States. After 49 years in the Air Force, he graph (G); Service before transferring to the Army Air plans to devote full time to his family and (2) by striking "and" at the end of subpara­ graph (H); and Force. medical practice. I extend to him, his wife (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the Upon discharge from active duty on March Irene and daughter Carolyn my best wishes following new subparagraph: 9, 1946, he reenlisted in the Army Air Force for the future.