March 2, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E279 TRIBUTE TO THE CURIOUS KIDS’ nical assistance, orientation, and training to CONGRATULATING MS. DIXIE TAY- MUSEUM OF ST. JOSEPH, MICHI- new parliaments in Central and Eastern Euro- LOR-HUFF UPON HER RECEIPT GAN pean countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, OF THE AHCA JOE WARNER PA- the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, TIENT ADVOCACY AWARD HON. Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia in OF an effort to develop and strengthen those insti- HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tutions. The program was designed to improve OF TENNESSEE the efficiency of parliaments and the profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 2, 2004 sionalism of its members and staff, as well as Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to increase transparency and accountability. pay tribute to the Curious Kids’ Museum of St. The ‘‘Frost-Solomon Task Force’’ not only Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Joseph, Michigan, which will celebrate its served the foreign policy goal of honor my friend, Dixie Taylor-Huff, for her 1,000,000th visitor this year, as well as its helping to establish democratic institutions in years of selfless service and dedication to the 15th anniversary. This great educational mu- other countries, but also developed significant health and welfare of all Tennesseans. Dixie, seum is a treasure for the children of south- goodwill in the countries in which it was imple- who hails from Lebanon, is the honored recipi- west Michigan, and I am very proud of the mented. As one who participated in the Task ent today of the American Health Care Asso- wonderful work it has accomplished over the Force, I found our work immensely rewarding ciation’s Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award. years. and was struck by the ways the parliamentary This award recognizes civic leaders who have The Curious Kids’ Museum began in 1987 leaders we worked with looked to the U.S. shown exceptional dedication to the welfare of as an idea shared by several local residents Congress for inspiration. elderly and disabled Americans and who have been especially successful in raising aware- interested in alternative approaches to science Since its founding, the United States has ness of such issues among local, state, and education. Today it has over 100 hands-on championed the development of democracy federal policymakers. We are all grateful to educational exhibits and programs dedicated around the world. This goal continues to be in Dixie for her outstanding efforts and applaud to stimulating the curiosity of children. The the national interests of the United States. The her national recognition. great many visitors of all ages that have had House Commission For Assisting Democratic the fortunate opportunity to visit this museum Dixie’s leadership in the healthcare field and Parliaments would help emerging parliaments beyond has benefited countless lives in our have explored and gained awareness in the function effectively and responsively, and areas of science and technology, history, cul- great state. As the owner and operator of sev- would enable this body to champion democ- eral skilled nursing facilities and home ture, and human perception. racy and representative government in a tan- The goal of the Museum’s founders’ was to healthcare agencies, Dixie has long been a gible way. leader in the field of long-term health care. establish a place where ‘‘children and families I invite my colleagues to join us in carrying pursue their natural curiosity about the world Her expertise has led several governors to on the work begun by the Frost-Solomon Task seek her counsel by appointing her to various through exploration and hands-on interactive Force by cosponsoring the House Commission exhibits, making learning fun and increasing commissions and task forces dedicated to For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolu- these issues. As the former president of the self-esteem.’’ I for one would like to say, and tion, H. Res. 543. I know I am not alone, mission accomplished Tennessee Healthcare Association, and as a regional vice-president of the American Health and surpassed. It pleases me to honor this f great museum, and I know the next million Care Association, she has been a passionate visitors will be just as moved and inspired as TRIBUTE TO JIM LUNN and effective advocate for State and Federal the first. policies to improve the quality of long-term care. f HON. SCOTT McINNIS In addition to her work in health care, Dixie INTRODUCTION OF THE HOUSE OF COLORADO has served as a prominent civic leader in our COMMISSION FOR ASSISTING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district. As a trustee for both Cumberland Uni- DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENTS versity and Volunteer State Community Col- Tuesday, March 2, 2004 RESOLUTION lege, she has been a vocal proponent of af- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to fordable high-quality public education. She is HON. DAVID E. PRICE rise before you today to honor the lifetime now the immediate past-president of the achievements of a man from my district. For Nashville Women’s Political Caucus and is OF NORTH CAROLINA over thirty years, Jim Lunn, of Pueblo, Colo- treasurer of the Tennessee Democratic Party. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado has dedicated his life toward educating I know that our colleagues in Tennessee value Tuesday, March 2, 2004 young musicians. Jim has been an out- her greatly, and it is with the deepest respect Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, standing teacher, and for his service, has re- and pride that I, on behalf of the people of the on February 26, my colleagues DOUG BEREU- cently been inducted into the Colorado Music 5th District of Tennessee, seek to recognize TER, DAVID DREIER, MARTIN FROST and I intro- Educators Hall of Fame. I would like to ask my this remarkable citizen. duced H. Res. 543, a resolution establishing a colleagues in Congress to please join me in Dixie, thank you again for your contributions House Commission For Assisting Democratic recognizing him here today. to our great State and congratulations. Parliaments. Jim was nominated for this prestigious f This resolution would provide for the estab- award by several of his colleagues, who rec- IN MEMORY OF SUSAN EATON lishment of a commission in the House of ognized his dedication to helping children Representatives to assist parliaments in learn and appreciate music. Jim also volun- HON. emerging democracies. The legislative teers his time to grade schools, choral con- OF branches of governments of emerging democ- certs, local theaters and his church. Jim’s love IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES racies are largely comprised of new legislators of music and his willingness to share his pas- who face the challenges of creating new sion for it has been a blessing for his commu- Tuesday, March 2, 2004 democratic systems without the benefit of pre- nity. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vious legislative experience. The legislatures Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to rise express my sadness on the tragic early death of these fledgling democracies often lack the before this body of Congress to pay tribute to of Susan Eaton, a wonderful woman who had training, equipment, and resources they need the life-long achievements and dedication of recently become a noted professor at Harvard to carry out their work effectively. For democ- Jim Lunn. For almost forty years, Jim has de- University’s Kennedy School, but had also racies to mature and to withstand cyclical turn- voted his life to fostering children’s interest in spent many years as an effective advocate for over in government, strong government institu- music. Jim now joins his wife as a recipient of the rights of workers, particularly low-paid tions—particularly national legislatures with the award and they are only the second cou- workers, throughout this country. Susan died appropriate infrastructure—are critical. ple in Colorado to win this high honor. It is my of complications from leukemia on December From 1990 through 1996, the House of privilege to offer my congratulations and grati- 30, at the age of 46. Susan was also the wife Representatives, through a task force ably led tude to Jim for his continuing efforts to bring of another remarkable person—my friend, by our colleagues MARTIN FROST and the late music appreciation to the Pueblo community Marshall Ganz—who worked with Cesar Cha- Gerald Solomon, provided equipment, tech- and the State of Colorado. vez 39 years ago to help create the United

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:02 Mar 03, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.028 E02PT1 E280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2004 Farm Workers union and who has continued brought attention to the issues that touched RECOGNITION OF DAVID E. doing pathbreaking organizing work over the her heart. ‘‘She demonstrated that nursing SCHAFFER’S SERVICE last 39 years, as well as also becoming a homes and hospitals could both do better by their workers and improve the quality of Kennedy School professor. care simply with better management prac- HON. JOHN L. MICA I would like to submit for the RECORD an tices. Much of her work spoke to the dignity OF FLORIDA obituary of Susan Eaton, which appeared in that both caregivers and patients seek and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Harvard Gazette. deserve. This readily generalizable lesson Tuesday, March 2, 2004 TEACHER, RESEARCHER ADVOCATE—A WHOLE seems so terribly important in this increas- LIFE ingly marketized era,’’ said David Ellwood, Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, It is my honor to recognize the Congressional and public serv- Esteemed Kennedy School faculty member Scott M. Black Professor of Political Econ- Susan C. Eaton died Dec. 30 of complications omy at the Kennedy School. ice of David E. Schaffer upon his retirement. from leukemia. She was 46. Eaton was co-winner of the 1996 Margaret David provided outstanding, professional Eaton was a tireless advocate for the Clark award of the Institute of Gerontology leadership and service as a member of the rights of workers, both as a union organizer for the paper ‘‘Beyond Unloving Care: Link- House Aviation Subcommittee staff since and in her teaching and research at the Ken- ing Nursing Home Quality and Working Con- 1984. He became Majority Counsel and staff nedy School. Her husband and fellow faculty ditions.’’ Her other recent writings included: director of the Subcommittee in 1995 and was member Marshall Ganz expressed it well: ‘‘Career as Life Path’’ in ‘‘Career Frontiers: instrumental in passing twenty major aviation ‘‘She was a deeply committed person, a per- New Conceptions of Working Lives,’’ edited bills during his time on Capitol Hill. son who walked the walk. She translated her by Maury Peiperl et al. (Oxford University As Chair of that Subcommittee, I believe the values into action in her teaching, in her re- Press, 2000); ‘‘Work and Life Strategies of Congress and the American People have ben- search, and in her public life.’’ Professionals in Biotechnology Firms,’’ An- efited not only from his decades of public Eaton, an assistant professor of public pol- nals of the American Academy of Science, icy, completed her Ph.D. in industrial rela- March 1999; and ‘‘Pennsylvania’s Nursing service, but also from his untiring efforts after tions and organizational studies at the Sloan Homes: Promoting Quality Care and Quality the attack on our Nation on September 11, School of Management at the Massachusetts Jobs,’’ Keystone Research Center, April 1997. 2001. Indeed, we were privileged to have Da- Institute of Technology. She received her vid’s experience and talents as we developed In addition to Ganz, Eaton is survived by master’s degree in public administration her father, William J. of Washington, D.C.; legislation to secure our national aviation and from the Kennedy School. Her research fo- her mother, Marilynn, of Alexandria, Va.; transportation systems. cused on challenges faced by low-wage work- and her sister Sally Misare of Castle Rock, I have been fortunate, along with Full Com- ers, particularly women providing health Colo. mittee Chairman DON YOUNG, to also have care, and the role of work organizations, in- David Schaffer lead our staff efforts as we cluding unions, in addressing these chal- lenges. Last summer, Eaton received a Rob- f worked to replace AIR–21 with a new four- ert Woods Johnson Award to study the links year federal aviation authorization bill. between quality of work and quality of care TRIBUTE TO RICHARD HOPKINS David Schaffer’s service to Congress, the in the nursing home industry. Eaton’s aviation industry and our country spans more writings focused on work-family issues, than a quarter of a century. As he retires from women’s roles in union leadership, union- HON. SCOTT McINNIS federal service, we wish him every future suc- management relations, and the role of man- cess. agement in the quality of nursing home care. OF COLORADO I thank David Schaffer for his tremendous She was editor of the online Civil Practices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assistance to me and our Aviation Sub- Network and contributed to several other in- committee, for his loyalty and commitment to dustry journals and publications. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Prior to entering academia, Eaton worked good government, and most of all for his for 12 years as a union negotiator, trainer, friendship and professional work over the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a and manager for the Service Employees years. heavy heart that I rise before you today to pay International Union (SEIU), AFL–CIO, and f CLC. tribute to the life of an extraordinary American She joined the Kennedy School faculty in from my district. Rich Hopkins from Durango, BOWIE ELKS WELCOME GRAND EX- 2000 and became a highly regarded teacher, Colorado passed away last November after a ALTED RULER OF THE B.P.O.E. whose human resources course, ‘‘Leading and remarkable life. Rich was a beloved husband, TO MARYLAND Managing People Well,’’ received consist- father, colleague and sportsman who will be ently high marks, exemplifying the leader- missed and I think it is appropriate that we HON. STENY H. HOYER ship model she tried to teach. take the time to recognize his contributions OF MARYLAND ‘‘Susan brought a heightened awareness of others to our community in her breadth of here today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research and passionate dedication,’’ said Rich began his tireless service to his com- Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Kennedy School Dean Joseph S. Nye Jr. munity and country by entering the Navy after Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on March 26, ‘‘She was a person who cared—about social his graduation from Grand Junction High 2004, Bowie Lodge Number 2309 of the Be- justice, about her work, about her students, School. After an Honorable Discharge, Rich about her colleagues. While comfortable nevolent and Protective Order of the Elks will with the abstractions of social justice, she attended college and received his Law Degree welcome Amos A. McCallum of Saco, Maine, applied her concerns every day in the way from the University of Colorado. During his Grand Exalted Ruler of the Grand Lodge of she treated each of us as individuals.’’ long and distinguished career as a lawyer, Elks to Maryland at a luncheon to be held at Kennedy School Associate Academic Dean Rich helped to establish groundbreaking case the Bowie Lodge on March 26, 2004. and Director of the School’s Weiner Center law in the area of domestic relations. My long-time friend Judge Gerard F. Devlin for Social Policy Julie Boatright Wilson re- will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and I flected on the loss of a colleague and a Rich had a full and vigorous life, whether he spent it with his loving wife Susie and his chil- regret that my duties here in this House will friend. not permit me to attend and join with my many ‘‘Susan was a vibrant presence on the dren and grandchildren, or with his friends, fourth floor of the Taubman building,’’ said ‘‘The Money Boys’’ out on the golf course. friends in the Bowie Elks in welcoming this Wilson. ‘‘She had time for all of us, was in- Even after his formal studies were over, Rich distinguished guest to our State. Initiated in terested in what everyone was thinking always had a passion for the pursuit of knowl- the Biddleford-Saco lodge in 1963, Grand Ex- about and working on, and had advice and edge, spending the last years of his life writing alted Ruler McCallum rose through the chairs ideas and wisdom she willingly shared. Even a novel. in his native Maine to eventually hold the high more than what Susan did for us is what she office he now occupies with such distinction. did for the low-wage employees she had spent Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before Space would not permit me to list all of the her life working with and working for. Ev- this body of Congress and this nation to pay many charitable philanthropic activities indi- erything about Susan’s activities—her schol- tribute to the life of Rich Hopkins. Rich was a vidual lodges and the Grand Lodge participate arship, her teaching, her day-to-day inter- patriot, husband and father and made a tre- actions—exhibited her commitment to im- in, but suffice it to say that no fraternal organi- proving the lives of those who provide the mendous impact on all that were fortunate zation does more for people than the Benevo- services we all need but for which we seem enough to know him. The Durango community lent and Protective Order of the Elks. remarkably unwilling to pay a decent wage.’’ and the State of Colorado will truly miss him. I salute the Grand Exalted Ruler Amos A. Eaton’s teaching earned her enormous re- My thoughts are with his loved ones during McCallum and hope he enjoys typical Mary- spect from students while her research this difficult time of bereavement. land hospitality in his visit to our State.

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