20988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 30, 2001 home run hitter in major league base- Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- ball history, again hitting his 73rd gentlewoman for yielding time to me. ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the home run on October 7, 2001, eclipsing Mr. Speaker, I would like to just House suspend the rules and agree to the previous record of 70 home runs set share with the gentlewoman from San the resolution, H. Res. 266. by Mark McGuire in 1998, and that Francisco, I know Mr. Bonds hit num- The question was taken; and (two- seemed like an unachievable goal to ber 73 against the Houston Astros, but thirds having voted in favor thereof) break that record. Of Bonds’ 73 home in San Francisco, and in fact in the the rules were suspended and the reso- runs, 24 gave San Francisco the lead northern California area, in baseball, lution was agreed to. and 7 tied the game. the ultimate opponent is the Los Ange- A motion to reconsider was laid on Bonds also hit the five-hundredth les Dodgers, without any doubt. the table. home run of his career during the 2001 I have to say, I do not know where f season, a two-run game-winning home the gentlewoman was when he hit num- run which landed in the waters of ber 71, but it was against the Los Ange- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN McCovey Cove, something my col- les Dodgers. I just want to get that in TERCENTENARY COMMISSION ACT leagues must come visit as well when the RECORD. When he turned on that Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. they come to San Francisco to our fast ball, imagine the audacity on num- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules PacBell Stadium, which, by the way, is ber 71. and pass the bill (H.R. 2362) to establish privately funded, very exceptional, It was the ninth inning and the Dodg- the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary again under the leadership of the Gi- ers had some rookie in pitching, a lit- Commission, as amended. tle right-handed pitcher. He was throw- ants family headed by Peter McGowan. The Clerk read as follows: Barry Bonds at 37 is the oldest player ing heat. Bonds was up and the game H.R. 2362 in major league baseball history to hit was basically over. This guy kept more than 50, 60 and 70 home runs in a bringing the heat, and he would pitch Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- single season. My daughter is 37 years one and it got by Bonds on strike one, resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, old, and I remember when we went to and I think on strike two, I think SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Barry Bonds’ 30th birthday, which Bonds actually turned to the catcher and said, ‘‘You just put that ball there This Act may be referred to as the ‘‘Ben- seems like just yesterday. But in any jamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission event, he has even at that ripe old age one more time.’’ Act’’. And the pitcher brought the fast ball of 37 broken many records. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Barry Bonds has recorded 484 stolen again, and Bonds turned on, and there The Congress finds as follows: bases. Can we imagine that: Becoming was never any doubt. I have to tell the (1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most the only major league baseball player Members, all over San Francisco and in extraordinary men of the generation that to hit both more than 400 home runs northern California, Mr. Speaker, peo- founded the United States. Around the and to steal more than 400 bases. Barry ple jumped to their feet and said ‘‘Yes, world, he remains one of the best-known Bonds’ 233rd stolen bases achieved we broke the record against the Dodg- Americans who has ever lived. while playing for San Francisco placed ers; life is good, congratulations, Barry (2) Benjamin Franklin’s achievements in- him sixth on a Giant franchise list be- Bonds; and we won the game.’’ clude his literary work, his creation of phil- hind his father, Bobby, who was fifth, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I anthropic and educational institutions, his significant scientific explorations, and his with 263 stolen bases. So this is indeed yield myself such time as I may con- service to the Nation as a statesman and dip- a family affair. sume. lomat. Perhaps more important to Barry As one who used used to try and emu- (3) Benjamin Franklin was the only Amer- Bonds than even his baseball success is late those basket catches of Willie ican to sign all 5 enabling documents of the his record of community service. He Mays, I am pleased to urge strong sup- United States. has proven himself to be an active lead- port for this resolution. (4) All people in the United States could er, not only in the Giants’ club house, Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- benefit from studying the life of Benjamin but also in the community, donating quests for time, and I yield back the Franklin and gaining a deeper appreciation privately approximately $100,000 al- balance of my time. of his legacy to the Nation. (5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniver- ready to the September 11 Fund to aid Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of sary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and the victims of the terrorist attacks in a commission should be established to study New York, Washington, and Pennsyl- my time. and recommend to the Congress activities vania. Barry Bonds has also devoted Mr. Speaker, I again commend the that are fitting and proper to celebrate that his time and personal financial re- distinguished gentlewoman and the anniversary in a manner that appropriately sources to support the ‘‘Link and gentleman from California for intro- honors Benjamin Franklin. Learn’’ program of United Way and has ducing the resolution to recognized SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. been an active participant in numerous Barry Bonds’ achievements and work- There is established a commission to be other San Francisco Bay Area commu- ing so hard to assure passage. I thank known as the Benjamin Franklin Tercente- nity efforts, just too numerous to men- the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BUR- nary Commission (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Commission’’). tion. TON), the chairman of the Committee on Government Reform, and the gen- SEC. 4. DUTIES. b 1515 tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), (a) STUDY.—The Commission shall have the Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- the ranking member, and the gen- following duties: leagues to join in very enthusiastically (1) To study activities by the Government tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. that would be fitting and proper to honor and resolve that the House of Rep- WELDON) and the gentleman from Illi- Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the resentatives congratulate Barry Bonds nois (Mr. DAVIS), the chairman and tercentenary of his birth, including but not on his spectacular, record-breaking ranking member of the Subcommittee limited to the following: season in 2001, and outstanding career on Civil Service and Agency Organiza- (A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin in major league baseball. tion, for expediting consideration by tercentenary coin. This House wishes him continued the House. (B) The rededication of the Benjamin success in the seasons to come, and I might add that the gentleman from Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or thanks him for his contribution to Indiana (Mr. BURTON) wanted it known baseball, and especially his contribu- other activities with respect to that memo- that he was personally very pleased rial. tion to the community. that Mr. Bonds hit number 73. (C) The acquisition and preservation of ar- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tifacts associated with Benjamin Franklin. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my col- of my time. (D) The sponsorship of publications, in- league, the gentleman from California The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. cluding catalogs and scholarly work, con- (Mr. OSE). PETRI). The question is on the motion cerning Benjamin Franklin.

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(E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibi- (h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall SEC. 8. DIRECTOR AND STAFF. tions, or other public meetings concerning receive travel expenses, including per diem (a) APPOINTMENT.—The Commission may Benjamin Franklin. in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with ap- appoint a Director and such additional per- (F) The sponsorship of high school and col- plicable provisions under subchapter I of sonnel as the Commission considers to be ap- legiate essay contests concerning the life chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. propriate. and legacy of Benjamin Franklin. (i) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commis- (b) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERV- (2) To recommend to the Congress in one or sion shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser ICE LAWS.—The Director and staff of the more of the interim reports submitted under number may hold hearings. Commission may be appointed without re- section 9(a)— (j) CHAIR.—The Commission shall select a gard to the provisions of title 5, United (A) the activities that the Commission Chair from among the members of the Com- States Code, governing appointments in the considers most fitting and proper to honor mission. competitive service, and may be paid with- (k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the out regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and at the call of the Chair. tercentenary of his birth; and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title re- SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION. (B) the entity or entities in the Federal lating to classification and General Schedule (a) HONORARY MEMBERS.—The President— Government that the Commission considers pay rates. (1) shall serve as an honorary, nonvoting most appropriate to carry out such activi- SEC. 9. REPORTS. member of the Commission; and ties. (a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission (2) may invite the President of France and (b) POINT OF CONTACT.—The Commission, shall submit to the Congress such interim re- acting through its secretariat, shall serve as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to ports as the Commission considers to be ap- the point of contact of the Government for serve as honorary, nonvoting members of the propriate. all State, local, international, and private Commission. (b) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall sector initiatives regarding the tercentenary (b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Commis- submit a final report to the Congress not sion shall form an advisory committee, to be of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, with the pur- later than January 16, 2007. The final report composed of representatives of the major ex- pose of coordinating and facilitating all fit- shall contain— tant institutions founded by or dedicated to ting and proper activities honoring Benjamin (1) a detailed statement of the activities of Benjamin Franklin, including the following: Franklin. the Commission; and (1) The Executive Director of the American SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. (2) any other information that the Com- Philosophical Society. (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Com- mission considers to be appropriate. (2) The President of the Franklin Institute. mission shall be composed of 15 members as (3) The Librarian of the Library Company. SEC. 10. TERMINATION. follows: (4) The Director and Chief Executive Offi- The Commission shall terminate 120 days (1) The Librarian of Congress. cer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. after submitting its final report pursuant to (2) 14 qualified citizens, appointed as fol- (5) The President of the University of section 9(b). lows: Pennsylvania. SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (A) 2 members appointed by the President. (c) ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIAT.—The There are authorized to be appropriated (B) 2 members appointed by the President Commission shall seek to enter into an ar- $500,000 for the period of fiscal years 2002 on the recommendation of the Governor of rangement with the Franklin Institute of through 2007 to carry out this Act, to remain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under which the available until expended. (C) 2 members appointed by the President Institute shall do the following: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on the recommendation of the Governor of (1) Serve as the secretariat of the Commis- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. sion, including by serving as the point of Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the (D) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be contact under section 4(b). a Senator, appointed by the majority leader (2) House the administrative offices of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) of the Senate. Commission. each will control 20 minutes. (E) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be SEC. 7. POWERS. The Chair recognizes the gentle- a Senator, appointed by the minority leader (a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commis- woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN of the Senate. sion may, for the purpose of carrying out DAVIS). (F) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at GENERAL LEAVE a Member of the House of Representatives, such times and places, take such testimony, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. and receive such evidence as the Commission Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Representatives. considers appropriate. (G) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be (b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any all Members may have 5 legislative a Member of the House of Representatives, member or agent of the Commission may, if days within which to revise and extend appointed by the minority leader of the authorized by the Commission, take any ac- their remarks on H.R. 2362, as amend- House of Representatives. tion that the Commission is authorized to ed. (b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—For purposes of take by this Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there this section, a qualified citizen is a citizen of (c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Com- objection to the request of the gentle- the United States with— mission may secure directly from any de- (1) a substantial knowledge and apprecia- partment or agency of the United States in- woman from Virginia? tion of the work and legacy of Benjamin formation necessary to enable the Commis- There was no objection. Franklin; and sion to carry out this Act. Upon request of Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. (2) a commitment to educating people in the Chair of the Commission, the head of Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the United States about the historical im- that department or agency shall furnish that may consume. portance of Benjamin Franklin. information to the Commission. Mr. Speaker, I commend the distin- (c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial ap- (d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the guished gentleman from Pennsylvania pointment of a member of the Commission United States mails in the same manner and (Mr. BORSKI) for introducing H.R. 2362. shall be made before the expiration of the under the same conditions as other depart- 120-day period beginning on the date of the ments and agencies of the United States. H.R. 2362 establishes a Benjamin enactment of this Act. (e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.— Franklin Tercentenary Commission. (d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a Upon the request of the Commission, the Ad- This 15-member Commission will be member of the Commission was appointed to ministrator of General Services shall provide charged with studying and recom- the Commission as a Member of the Con- to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, mending to Congress activities it con- gress, and ceases to be a Member of the Con- the administrative support services nec- siders most fitting and proper to honor essary for the Commission to carry out its gress, that member may continue to serve on Benjamin Franklin. the Commission for not longer than the 30- responsibilities under this Act. day period beginning on the date on which (f) PROCUREMENT.—The Commission may The Commission will also rec- that member ceases to be a Member of the enter into contracts for supplies, services, ommend the entity or entities in the Congress. and facilities to carry out the Commission’s Federal Government the Commission (e) TERMS.—Each member shall be ap- duties under this Act. believes most appropriate to carry out pointed for the life of the Commission. (g) DONATIONS.—The Commission may ac- those activities. It will coordinate and (f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commis- cept and use donations of— (1) money; facilitate such activities. sion shall not affect the powers of the Com- The Commission will terminate in mission and shall be filled in the manner in (2) personal services; and which the original appointment was made. (3) real or personal property related to 2007. The bill authorizes appropriations (g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve on the Benjamin Franklin or the occasion of the for $500,000 over the life of the Commis- Commission without pay. tercentenary of his birth. sion.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:59 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H30OC1.000 H30OC1 20990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 30, 2001 January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniver- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he sary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth. As my time. may consume to the gentleman from the bill’s findings observe, Franklin Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Pennsylvania (Mr. BORSKI). was one of the most extraordinary men yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, let me of the extraordinary generation that sume. first thank the distinguished gen- founded the United States. Both here Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me com- tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for and abroad, he remains one of the best- mend and congratulate the gentleman yielding me this time. known Americans who ever lived. from Pennsylvania (Mr. BORSKI) for I also want to commend the leader- Mr. Speaker, it is impossible in the putting forth this resolution. I think it ship of the floor manager, the gentle- short time allotted for debate on this is not only timely, but absolutely im- woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN bill to fully recount Benjamin Frank- portant. DAVIS), for her leadership. lin’s achievements and his contribu- Mr. Speaker, during the Revolu- I also want to take a moment to tions to our Nation. The tenth son, and tionary War, Ben Franklin was quoted thank the chairman of the sub- the fifteenth of the 17 children fathered as saying, ‘‘They that can give up es- committee, the gentleman from Penn- by Josiah Franklin, a Boston soap and sential liberty to obtain a little tem- sylvania (Mr. WELDON), and particu- candlemaker, Benjamin Franklin be- porary safety deserve neither liberty larly thank the chairman of the full came one of the most illustrious men nor safety.’’ committee, the gentleman from Indi- of his age. He was the only American Ben Franklin’s words have new ana (Mr. BURTON), for his guidance in to sign all five enabling documents of meaning today as America engages in a bringing this bill to the floor. the United States. war against terrorism and those who Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support The achievements of this largely self- would strip us of our liberty and free- of H.R. 2362, the Benjamin Franklin educated man included his literary dom by threatening our safety. Tercentenary Commission Act. This work; his creation of philanthropic and Though Benjamin Franklin stands legislation would properly pay tribute educational institutions, including tall among a small group of men we to a Founding Father, statesman, in- what became the University of Penn- call our Founding Fathers, he identi- ventor, and philosopher on January 17, sylvania; his scientific explorations; fied with the ordinary citizen and 2006, the 300th anniversary of his birth. and his service to the Nation as a strived to make their lives better. Benjamin Franklin is truly one of our statesman and diplomat. He served as postmaster, helping to Nation’s great citizens. Almost all Americans are familiar set up the postal system in Philadel- This bill would establish a commis- with Franklin’s Poor Richard’s phia, a system that is today being chal- sion to study and recommend govern- Almanack, and such pithy sayings as lenged by biochemical terror attacks. ment activities to honor Benjamin Franklin on his 300th birthday, includ- ‘‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’’ We In order to make Philadelphia a safer ing the minting of a coin and sponsor- all know about his famous kite-flying city, Mr. Franklin started the Union ship of a high school and collegiate experiment. Fire Company in 1736. Those who But Benjamin Franklin was also a joined the Union Fire Company in 1736 essay contest concerning the life and prolific inventor. He invented bifocals; had the same mission as the brave men legacy of Benjamin Franklin. Additionally, this legislation would a catheter; the Franklin stove; a musi- and women who ran to their deaths to serve as a contact point for State, cal instrument, the glass harmonica; save lives in two Twin Towers that local, international, and private sector the lightning rod; and the odometer. were ablaze in New York City on Sep- initiatives. Franklin also founded the first fire tember 11. H.R. 2362 would seek to have the department, and he established the Benjamin Franklin knew all about liberty and freedom. He helped write Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, first fire insurance company. which was founded under Mr. Frank- Franklin’s political contributions to the Declaration of Independence and lin’s bequest, and is the most fre- the Nation were also invaluable. To the Constitution. quently visited museum in the Com- take just a few, Mr. Speaker, Franklin He was the only person to have monwealth of Pennsylvania, serve as participated in drafting the Declara- signed all four of the documents which the Secretariat of the Commission and tion of Independence. The Articles of helped to create the United States: the house the Commission’s administrative Declaration of Independence, 1776; the Confederation in Perpetual Union that offices. he submitted to the Second Conti- Treaty of Alliance, Amity, and Com- Mr. Speaker, without question, this nental Congress eventually served as a merce with France, 1778; the Treaty of legislation would hallmark the admira- model for our first Constitution, the Peace between England, France, and tion we have for Mr. Franklin, who was Articles of Confederation. the United States, 1782; and the Con- considered a citizen of the world, a The secret committee that Franklin stitution, in 1787. friend to all, and an enemy to none. established at the request of the Sec- What would he say about the terror Mr. Franklin’s accomplishments in- ond Congress to gain foreign support attacks that threaten the very founda- clude founding the Pennsylvania Ga- for America’s fight for independence tion of our country and his and our be- zette, founding the Nation’s first li- eventually evolved into the State De- liefs? brary, founding the first volunteer fire partment. At the signing of the Declaration of brigade; serving as Philadelphia’s post- During the Revolutionary War, Ben- Independence on July 4, 1776, Benjamin master, and later as Postmaster Gen- jamin Franklin himself represented the Franklin stated: ‘‘We must all hang to- eral of the American Colonies; pro- fledgling Nation in France. In recogni- gether, or assuredly we shall all hang posing the creation of the University of tion of Franklin’s diplomatic work separately.’’ In these trying and chal- Pennsylvania; performing the first both before and during the Revolu- lenging times, we must all hang to- kite-flying experiment, which led to tionary War, this bill permits the gether as Americans, as people who re- the evolution of electricity; estab- President to invite the President of spect the differences of others, as peo- lishing the first fire insurance com- France and the Prime Minister of the ple who believe in life, liberty, and the pany; and, of course, Mr. Speaker, serv- United Kingdom to serve as honorary pursuit of happiness. ing the Continental Congress, signing nonvoting members of the Commission. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. the Declaration of Independence, and Mr. Speaker, everyone in the United 2352, which will establish a Commission presiding at the Constitutional Con- States can benefit from studying the to recommend to Congress activities to vention. remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin celebrate the 300th anniversary of the In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson and gaining a deeper appreciation of birth of Benjamin Franklin. His words stated that ‘‘Ben Franklin was the his legacy to the Nation. and deeds are part of our history, but greatest man, an ornament of the age For this reason, Mr. Speaker, I urge will help us to overcome the challenges and country in which he lived. This fa- all Members to support this important we face today and are sure to face to- ther of American liberties became the legislation. morrow. object of general respect and love.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:59 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H30OC1.000 H30OC1 October 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 20991 H. W. Brands, a celebrated historian, and pass the bill (H.R. 2910) to des- year. During his 18 years on Capitol in his most recent book, The First ignate the facility of the United States Hill, Norman Sisisky compiled a mod- American—The Life and Times of Ben- Postal Service located at 3131 South erate voting record. In fact, he was one jamin Franklin, compliments Presi- Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia, as of the first members of the conserv- dent Jefferson’s statement with his the ‘‘Norman Sisisky Post Office Build- ative Blue Dog Coalition. words that ‘‘His ingenuity would not ing’’. He often worked across the aisle to die with him, nor his concern for his The Clerk read as follows: achieve what he believed best for the fellow citizens.’’ H.R. 2910 American people. Few were more effec- During the wake of the Revolu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tive, especially in matters of national tionary War, in Paris during the war resentatives of the United States of America in defense. He was the second ranking and peace negotiations, at the Con- Congress assembled, Democrat on the Committee on Armed stitutional Convention back in Phila- SECTION 1. NORMAN SISISKY POST OFFICE Services and was widely praised for his delphia, Mr. Franklin served his new BUILDING. devotion to military and defense country with unsurpassed energy, de- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the issues. United States Postal Service located at 3131 Among the other numerous high- votion, and skill. In the eyes of much South Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia, of Europe, Mr. Franklin was America. shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Nor- lights of his distinguished career was Not only did Franklin make a signifi- man Sisisky Post Office Building’’. the passage of a balanced budget. cant contribution to the establishment (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. Speaker, Norman Sisisky left of our Republic, but also, as H.W. map, regulation, document, paper, or other many friends and admirers in this Brands penned, ‘‘He sought knowledge record of the United States to the facility re- House. He has been rightly remembered not for his own sake, but for human- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to as a bridge between the parties and for ity’s. His passion for virtue reflected be a reference to the Norman Sisisky Post his sense of humor. I urge all Member Office Building. not hope of heaven, but faith in his fel- to support this important legislation. low mortals.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from my time. legislation. I want to note that it was Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- cosponsored by the entire Pennsyl- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN) er, I yield myself such time as I may vania congressional delegation, as well each will control 20 minutes. consume. as all the members of the Massachu- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. Speaker, as a former Member of setts delegation, and I urge support of woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN the Committee on Government Reform, this resolution. DAVIS). I am very happy to join my colleague Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE in the consideration of H.R. 2910, intro- yield myself such time as I may con- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. duced by the gentleman from Virginia sume. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that (Mr. FORBES). It has met the com- Mr. Speaker, I would simply urge all Members may have 5 legislative mittee co-sponsorship requirement and passage of this bill, and add that Ben- days within which to revise and extend is supported by the entire Virginia jamin Franklin is probably the most their remarks on the bill, H.R. 2910. Congressional delegation. quoted of all Americans who ever lived. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Norman grew up in Richmond, Vir- I grew up in a family where both my objection to the request of the gentle- ginia, served honorably in the Navy mother and father were great Benjamin woman from Virginia? during World War II. He graduated Franklin fans. They would put us to There was no objection. from Virginia Commonwealth Univer- bed at night and make us go to sleep Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. sity, became a successful businessman early and by saying ‘‘Benjamin Frank- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I as president of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling lin said, ’Early to bed and early to rise may consume. Company of Petersburg where he lead makes a man healthy, wealthy, and Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support what was a small business to one of the wise.’’’ of H.R. 2910. I commend my good friend largest and most profitable in the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and fellow Virginian, the gentleman South. of my time. from Virginia (Mr. FORBES), for intro- Norm Sisisky served in Virginia’s ducing this measure to honor his dis- General Assembly representing Peters- b 1530 tinguished predecessor, the late Con- burg, Virginia. After serving five terms Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. gressman Norman Sisisky. in the assembly, he was elected to U.S. Speaker, I would like to thank the gen- H.R. 2910 honors Norman Sisisky’s Congress where he represented Vir- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) and service to his district, his State and his ginia’s Fourth Congressional District the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. country by designating the post office until his untimely death in March of WELDON) for expediting this bill. located at 3131 South Crater Road in this year. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Petersburg, Virginia as the ‘‘Norman Norman Sisisky served as a senior of my time. Sisisky Post Office Building.’’ This bill member of the Committee on Armed The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. has the strong support of all Members Services and ranking member of the PETRI). The question is on the motion of the Virginia delegation. Subcommittee on Military Procure- offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- Although born in Baltimore, Mary- ment. He was always a strong defender ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the land, Norman Sisisky grew up in Rich- and advocate of the armed services, House suspend the rules and pass the mond, Virginia. He graduated from Vir- and I know he will be particularly bill, H.R. 2362, as amended. ginia Commonwealth University in missed in that area. He already has The question was taken; and (two- 1949. Following a brief stint in the been. thirds having voted in favor thereof) Navy, he became president of the He was a member of the Sub- the rules were suspended and the bill, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Pe- committee on Military Readiness and as amended, was passed. tersburg, Virginia. Under his leader- the Panel on Military Morale, Welfare A motion to reconsider was laid on ship, that company became one of the and Recreation. He knew the impor- the table. largest soft drink bottling operations tance of maintaining a strong military. f in the South. He will always be remembered for From 1973 to 1982, Norman served in standing behind our military families NORMAN SISISKY POST OFFICE the Virginia House of Delegates. In and veterans. He was also one of the BUILDING 1982, he was elected to the House of most effective advocates in Congress Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Representatives where he served until for a strong Navy, particularly, and its Speaker, I move to suspend the rules his untimely death in March of this ship building program at Newport

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