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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL and it will promote freedom and democracy in IN HONOR OF MR. GEORGE J. AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE Central America. I urge the House to do the GOMES, AGRICULTURALIST OF TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- right thing and pass this legislation. THE YEAR TATION ACT f

SPEECH OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HON. JIM COSTA ANDREW W. KIRKLAND OF CALIFORNIA HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS Thursday, July 28, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Mr. George J. Gomes of Carmichael, Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, the agreement Thursday, July 28, 2005 CA. The California Farm Bureau has honored we have before us is critical to America’s eco- Mr. Gomes by naming him the 2005 Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Andrew W. nomic future. You see, America’s economic ‘‘Agriculturalist of the Year.’’ Kirkland has devoted himself to serving others stability is directly linked to our ability to main- George began his agricultural odyssey on through his membership in the Boy Scouts of tain a robust trading relationship with the rest his family’s dairy in Gustine, CA, where he op- America; and of the world. erated the family dairy and farmed forage Right now, the CAFTA region is the second Whereas, Andrew W. Kirkland has shared his time and talent with the community in crops. After selling the farm, Mr. Gomes at- largest U.S. export market in Latin America. tended California State University, San Luis Eighty percent of goods from that region al- which he resides; and Whereas, Andrew W. Kirkland has dem- Obispo where he attained his bachelor of ready enter the U.S. duty-free. science degree in Agribusiness Management But currently, U.S. products don’t enjoy the onstrated a commitment to meet challenges and his masters degree in Agriculture Edu- same benefits. American exporters of every- with enthusiasm, confidence and outstanding cation. He began his professional career as an thing from cars, vegetables, fruits, grain and service; and associate professor at Cal Poly where he wood products all face average tariffs of 10 to Whereas, Andrew W. Kirkland must be com- taught Agricultural Management. 30 percent. mended for the hard work and dedication he In my home state of Illinois, some farmers put forth in earning the Eagle Scout Award. George Gomes’ career took him in many di- are paying tariffs on farm goods that are as Therefore, I join with the residents of Cadiz, rections. Upon leaving the university, George high as 16 percent. These high tariffs prevent the entire 18th Congressional District, An- managed the Napa County Fair. He later farmers from competing in the growing mar- drew’s family and friends in congratulating An- joined the California Department of Food and kets of Central America and the Dominican drew W. Kirkland as he receives the Eagle Agriculture in 1975 where he worked in the Di- Republic. Scout Award. vision of Fairs and Expositions. Shortly there- after, he became the assistant director before Last year, export shipments from Illinois to f the CAFTA region totaled $211 million dollars. being appointed chief deputy director by Gov- That’s the 16th largest in the U.S. TRIBUTE TO REDSTONE-HUNTS- ernor George Deukmejian. Mr. Gomes began Passing CAFTA will allow exporters in Illi- VILLE CHAPTER OF THE ASSO- a new journey in 1987 when he was named nois and the rest of the country to enjoy the CIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY administrator of the California Farm Bureau same benefits that our Central American part- Federation. ners already have. And that means more U.S. HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. His extensive educational and professional products can enter and be sold in Central OF ALABAMA experience has allowed George to become a America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES widely recognized leader within California’s agriculture industry. While in school he was an This agreement is a win-win situation for Thursday, July 28, 2005 American farmers, businesses and con- active member of the Dairy Club, National sumers. No matter how you look at it, busi- Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dairy Judging Team and Agriculture Council. ness activity will increase. And we all know, congratulate the members of the Redstone- Beyond that, George has served as a member when businesses do well, jobs are created. In Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the of the State Fair Advisory Committee, chair of fact, it is estimated that one out of every five U.S. Army for being named for the second the Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Agriculture Advi- factory jobs in the U.S. depends on trade. year in a row the ‘‘Best Overall’’ AUSA Chap- sory Committee, California Fair Services There is another component to CAFTA that ter in the country. Board of Directors and Keep California Beau- is also important to address. AUSA is dedicated to supporting the United tiful Board of Directors. This agreement will help solidify democracy States Army and maintaining a strong national Through his public service commitments in and economic reform in Central America. Here defense. AUSA achieves its goals by sup- education, government and community organi- is what we know. Trade creates jobs and lifts porting the needs and interests of soldiers, re- zations George Gomes has been steadfast in people out of poverty. And when that hap- tirees, and family members. promoting California agriculture. This award pens, societies stabilize and grow. And there As the home of Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. from the California Farm Bureau Federation is nothing like a stable society to fight ter- Army Aviation and Missile Command, and nu- could not have gone to anyone more deserv- rorism and strengthen democracy, freedom merous defense partners, north Alabama has ing. I wish George and his family all the best. and rule of law. earned an excellent reputation for its role pro- f Finally, Hispanics are now the largest minor- tecting the warfighter and defending our na- ity group in the United States. For the millions tional security. COMMENDING ARMY SPECIALIST of Hispanic Americans with families still living The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA, ADAM JAMES HARTING in Central America, this agreement creates a which was founded in 1959, has been a mutually beneficial economic relationship that strong advocate and voice for north Alabama’s HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY strengthens our ties and our friendship. warfighters. All of us in north Alabama are OF INDIANA Put simply, this trade agreement is about very proud of the hard work and commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fairness. Fairness for American workers and AUSA has always exhibited. Thursday, July 28, 2005 fairness for American exporters. Our busi- Mr. Speaker, this award is wonderful news nesses and workers deserve a competitive for our community and I rise on behalf of ev- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with trading environment on a level playing field. eryone in north Alabama to express our sin- great pride and respect that I wish to com- This is important legislation. It will expand cere congratulations to the members of the mend Army Specialist Adam James Harting economic opportunity in the United States, Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA. for his bravery in the field of battle and his

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.001 E29JYPT1 E1658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 willingness to fight for his country. Specialist Whereas, Marc West has shared his time herself to ensuring proper care and recovery Harting was assigned to the 3rd Battalion 69th and talent with the community in which he re- for the women and men who place themselves Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, sides; and in harm’s way in the effort to protect our free- 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA. Spe- Whereas, Marc West has demonstrated a dom. cialist Harting lost his life on Monday, July 25, commitment to meet challenges with enthu- She graduated from Keuka College with a 2005, in Samarra, Iraq. His sacrifice will be re- siasm, confidence and outstanding service; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in membered by a community that has been and 1976 and reported for Officer Indoctrination struck hard by the devastating loss of one of Whereas, Marc West must be commended School in Newport, Rhode Island. Upon com- its own. for the hard work and dedication he put forth pletion of her Officer training, Sandra began A native of Portage, IN, Specialist Harting in earning the Eagle Scout Award. her career at the Naval Hospital in Jackson- graduated from Portage High School. It came Therefore, I join with the residents of Zanes- ville, Florida in the Intensive Care unit. as no surprise to those who knew Specialist ville, the entire 18th Congressional District of Captain DeGroot’s profession brought her to Harting that he would serve his country. A true Ohio, Marc’s family and friends in congratu- a variety of places. She was assigned to patriot, his love for his country was evident lating Marc West as he receives the Eagle Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida as the from the time that he was a child. He wanted Scout Award. charge nurse of the medicine ward. Shortly to help make a difference in the world. At a f thereafter Sandra became head nurse of the young age Adam and his twin brother, Alex, Pediatric Clinic at Naval Hospital, Guam and wrote contracts to their father promising they TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD after a brief return to Florida, she joined the were going to join the military. SHOWERS ranks in California at Naval Hospital San Specialist Harting wanted to be a hero. He Diego. At San Diego Captain DeGroot filled began speaking to recruiters about joining the HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. many roles; she served as the staff nurse on military. The terrorist attacks on September OF ALABAMA Labor and Delivery, Division Officer OB/GYN 11, 2001 made his decision final. Specialist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clinics and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist. Harting felt tremendous pride for his country, Ever the avid learner, Sandra transferred to Thursday, July 28, 2005 and he was willing to endanger his own life to Utah where she completed her Master of protect the lives of his fellow citizens. Soon Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Science Degree in Nursing, with a major in after graduation he joined the military. In Janu- honor Dr. Richard Showers and pay tribute to Nurse-Midwifery. Her dedication to work and ary 2003, at the age of 19, he was featured his thirty-six year educational career in North school brought great rewards and in 1996 in Time magazine for being one of the young- Alabama. Captain DeGroot reported to Naval Hospital est soldiers to arrive in Kuwait to serve in the Dr. Showers has been an outstanding edu- Jacksonville where she was the Navy’s first conflict. He helped take a bridge over the Ti- cator in North Alabama. Throughout his ca- Director of Women’s Health Services. A few gris River, and overran the airport in Baghdad. reer, Dr. Showers has held many diverse posi- years later Sandra was assigned to U.S. On July 25, 2005, less than 2 weeks after re- tions. He has been an elementary technology Naval Hospital Keflavik, Iceland before return- turning to the country for his third tour, Spe- teacher, a middle school earth science teach- ing to California at Naval Hospital Lemoore as cialist Harting was killed when an explosive er, a middle school industrial teacher, a voca- the Commanding Officer. device detonated near the Bradley Fighting tional education teacher, an adult education On top of her successful career Captain Vehicle that he was driving. His courage and teacher, and an adult education coordinator. DeGroot has also made time for membership heroism will always be remembered, and his Additionally Mr. Speaker, Dr. Showers has in various organizations. The American Col- sacrifice will forever live in the hearts and proudly served the Huntsville community as lege of Nurse Midwives, the American Acad- minds of those for whom he battled. He gave the District One City Council Member since emy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Ho- his life so that the freedoms and values he October of 1988. In fact, he was the first Afri- listic Nurses Association and the Association treasured could be enjoyed by those around can-American to be elected to the City Council of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal the world. since 1907. As a council member, Dr. Show- Nurses are just some of the organizations with Mr. Speaker, Adam’s sacrifice for his coun- ers sponsored the first smoking ordinance in which she is involved. Her hard work has not try is a tribute to his dedication and willingness the city, he was successful in locating an in- gone unnoticed because Captain DeGroot has to put others before himself. He died not only dustrial park in North Huntsville, and he sup- received the Meritorious Service Medal with while defending his fellow soldiers, but also ported efforts in naming the Northern bypass Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with defending his country and the Iraqi people in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Gold Star, Navy Achievement Medal, National from an oppressive regime. He is survived by Jr. Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star and his parents Jim and Katherine; stepmother Mr. Speaker, Dr. Showers has had a tre- the Overseas Service Ribbon. Brenda; his twin brother, Alex, who served in mendous effect on our community as a teach- For us, her retirement is bittersweet—al- the United States Air Force; and his siblings er and City Council member and I would like though it is well deserved Captain DeGroot’s Mark, Josh, Jimmy, Tiffany, Tabitha, Hanna, thank him for his lifelong commitment to inspir- efforts will be greatly missed. I congratulate and Leslie. Those who knew him best de- ing our community’s children and his encour- Captain Sandra L. DeGroot, and wish her and scribe Adam as a kind, fun-loving person who agement of adults to continue their education. her family all the best. always wanted to help others. He ultimately I rise today to join his fellow teachers, stu- f gave his life while protecting his fellow Ameri- dents, family members, and friends in cele- cans and his heroism will never be forgotten. brating his distinguished career and to con- HONORING MR. GARY NEALE Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and gratulate him upon his retirement. my other distinguished colleagues join me in honoring a fallen hero, United States Army f HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA Specialist Adam Harting. He will forever re- IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN SANDRA L. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES main a hero in the eyes of his family, his com- DEGROOT munity, and his country. Let us never forget Thursday, July 28, 2005 the sacrifice he made to preserve the ideals of HON. JIM COSTA Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- freedom and democracy. OF CALIFORNIA tinct pleasure to honor Mr. Gary Neale on the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasion of his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of NiSource, where he has served the A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING Thursday, July 28, 2005 MARC WEST people of Northwest Indiana since 1989 and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who I am proud to call a friend. honor and wish well in retirement Captain Mr. Neale guided the Northern Indiana Pub- HON. ROBERT W. NEY Sandra L. DeGroot of Lemoore, California. lic Service Company, a mid-sized utility pro- OF OHIO Captain DeGroot has diligently served her vider, to become NiSource, one of the Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country for the past thirty years. tion’s leading energy companies. Today, Thursday, July 28, 2005 In September 1975 Sandra joined the NiSource is a Fortune 500 company—the only Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Marc West United States Navy as a Nurse Corps Can- one headquartered in Northwest Indiana, and has devoted himself to serving others through didate and was commissioned an Ensign. It one of the few located in the State of Indiana. his membership in the Eagle Scouts; and was there that Captain DeGroot committed Because of Mr. Neale’s work, NiSource is now

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.005 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1659 the largest natural gas distributor east of the A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING of the Unity Candle on the City’s birthday Rocky Mountains. This incredible growth came NANCY BELL cake. I rise today to join the celebration and under the talented leadership of Mr. Neale, as to congratulate Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spen- he has brought an unparalleled level of vision HON. ROBERT W. NEY cer, City Council Members, Dr. Richard Show- and energy to NiSource. Because of his com- OF OHIO ers, Sr., Mark Russell, Sandra Moon, Bill mitment to the community and his company, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kling, Jr., and Glenn Watson, and the Execu- tive Director of the Bicentennial Commission, he will continue to serve NiSource as Chair- Thursday, July 28, 2005 man of the Board of Directors after his retire- Mary Jane Caylor on a job well done. ment. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Nancy Bell f received the Spirit of Democracy Award in rec- Upon his retirement, Mr. Neale will have ognition for her accomplishments as the Direc- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL nearly 40 years of experience in the energy in- tor of the Ross County Board of Elections; and AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE dustry. He has become one of the most well- Whereas, Nancy Bell has been acknowl- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- respected leaders in the industry over the edged by Secretary of State J. Kenneth TATION ACT years. Mr. Neale has served as the chairman Blackwell; and SPEECH OF of the American Gas Association and the Whereas, Nancy Bell should be commended North American Electric Reliability Council. He for her outstanding dedication to the Ross HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY was also appointed by former U.S. Energy County Board of Elections and for her excep- OF RHODE ISLAND Secretary Spencer Abraham to serve on the tional knowledge of the elections process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advi- Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- Wednesday, July 27, 2005 tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in hon- sory Board and was selected by former U.S. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Energy Secretary Bill Richardson to serve on oring and congratulating Nancy Bell for receiv- ing the Spirit of Democracy Award. encourage my colleagues to vote against the the National Petroleum Council. Central American Free Trade Agreement f His contributions to the economy of North- (CAFTA). I would like to be clear that I support west Indiana are only eclipsed by his commit- HONORING THE 200TH BIRTHDAY increasing fair and free trade with our allies in ment to community service. The NiSource OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, Central America, and I appreciate the steps Charitable Foundation contributes more than ALABAMA these nations have taken to improve business $5 million per year to non-profit organizations relations with the United States, especially in the communities served by NiSource. Under HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. among small businesses in my home State of his guidance, NiSource developed its Environ- OF ALABAMA Rhode Island. Fair trade between our nations mental Challenge Fund to support wildlife en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could also help to bridge the relationship of hancement projects. To date, the fund has our governments, leading to more stability in Thursday, July 28, 2005 the region. There are several sociological and awarded more than $850,000 in support of Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to economic benefits that could be achieved wildlife projects. Mr. Neale himself is person- honor the City of Huntsville, Alabama on its through fair trade; unfortunately, those who ally committed to public service, serving on 200th birthday. Huntsville is a part of my Con- drafted CAFTA did not aim to use this agree- the boards of the Northwest Indiana Sym- gressional District and also my birthplace and ment as a vehicle for change, but rather chose phony Society, the Lake County United Way hometown. to honor special interests before addressing Campaign, and the Northwest Indiana Ameri- The City of Huntsville, named after Pioneer the needs of the families and children living in cans With Disabilities Act Advisory Board. A John Hunt, was founded in 1805. By 1819, it those nations that will be most affected. leader in economic development and a man of was the largest city in the Alabama Territory At a time when our Nation is preparing to foresight, Mr. Neale has worked to improve and was soon named the State of Alabama’s pass sweeping trade legislation, the Adminis- the efficiency of local government services first capitol. tration has not only cut corners within the through his involvement with the Good Gov- Over the last two centuries, Huntsville has agreement, but also within the Federal agen- ernment Initiative in Northwest Indiana. Addi- played a significant role in the development of cies we rely on to regulate our global policies. tionally, he has invested great amounts of per- our Nation and has established itself as a I think this fact is best illustrated by the Presi- sonal time and energy in the Indiana Dunes leader in science and technology develop- dent’s funding priorities in this year’s budget. Environmental Learning Center. He is also ment. Today, technology, space, and defense He requested, and his party’s leader’s agreed, committed to higher education in Northwest In- industries have a major presence in Huntsville to cut the International Labor budget by 86 diana, serving as a Trustee of Valparaiso Uni- with the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s percent. This funding helps to save children versity. Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings from spending their childhoods working in fac- Research Park. The City is home to several tories with deplorable conditions. I find it hard Mr. Neale has accomplished much since Fortune 500 companies and also offers a to believe that we can stand here and pass coming to Northwest Indiana from his home broad base of manufacturing, retail and serv- such a sweeping trade agreement as we con- state of Washington, where he received his ice industries. In fact, Huntsville was recently tinue to obliterate our ability to protect the chil- B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Wash- named by CNN and Money Magazine as one dren and low-wage employees that will be ington. I wish him, his wife Sandy, his two chil- of the best cities in the nation to live and work. most affected. dren, Julie and David, and his five grand- Huntsville is most well known as America’s Don’t be fooled by those who tell you that children the best of luck in his retirement. Space Capitol. In the 1950s, German Rocket there are protections for labor in this bill. The Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Scientist Wernher von Braun and his team fact remains that this agreement simply per- distinguished colleagues join me in com- came to Redstone Arsenal to develop rockets mits Central American nations to ‘‘enforce mending Gary Neale for his outstanding con- for the U.S. Army. The von Braun team even- their own laws.’’ Should they change their tributions to the community of Northwest Indi- tually developed the rockets which put the first laws, or weaken them in any way, the United ana. His commitment to improving the quality American in space and transported the first States will have no recourse to protest this astronauts to the moon. Huntsville’s space change. In fact, two CAFTA nations have al- of life for the people of the First Congressional legacy continues today at NASA’s Marshall ready weakened or proposed weakening their District of Indiana is truly inspirational and Space Flight Center and the U.S. Space and basic labor laws since the signing of this should be recognized and commended. Over Rocket Center. agreement. the years, I have sought out Gary for his ad- Mr. Speaker, in honor of the City’s bicenten- My colleagues from across the aisle talk vice and counsel on energy issues and to nial, the City is constructing a large Bicenten- about providing increased funding for labor seek his assistance on matters affecting nial park. Once completed, the park will incor- protection and enforcement. But that’s all it Northwest Indiana. I have always found him to porate a wide variety of symbols that rep- is—talk. There is absolutely nothing written in be conscientious, deliberate, and innovative in resent the first 200 years of the City. this agreement that requires the Congress to his guidance. As James Joyce said, ‘‘not in Mr. Speaker, the City of Huntsville has been put money behind their promises, and after time, place, or circumstance but in the man honoring its proud history through 2005 and passing a budget with an 86 percent cut to the lies success;’’ or, as my father would say, will culminate its celebration during the first program that stops child labor, I am not con- ‘‘he’s a 100% guy.’’ week of August with parades and the lighting fident that this funding will be present in the

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My fear is that we are now so focused f on promoting freedom and democracy in Iraq A PROCLAMATION HONORING that we risk missing a critical and timely op- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL PASTOR WAYNE ICKES portunity to further those causes in our own AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE backyard—all because of some misguided but TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- HON. ROBERT W. NEY politically compelling opposition rhetoric. TATION ACT OF OHIO Take the so-called ‘‘labor concerns,’’ for ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ample. I discussed this with Salvadoran Presi- SPEECH OF Thursday, July 28, 2005 dent Tony Saca, and he chuckled at the illogi- cal nature of the criticism. ‘‘We have a pro- HON. TOM UDALL Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Wayne OF NEW MEXICO found respect for unions,’’ he said. ‘‘But if we Ickes is celebrating 50 years of service and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES don’t have more jobs, we won’t have more dedication to the ministry; and unions. Because I haven’t seen any jobless Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Whereas, Wayne Ickes is the well loved ex- unions.’’ ecutive pastor of East Richland Evangelical Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I Saca knows what opponents won’t admit: Friends Church in East Richland, OH; and rise today In opposition to H.R. 3045, and In the economic benefits arising from CAFTA Whereas, Wayne Ickes is happily married to opposition to the unfair trade policies and bur- would significantly increase wealth in El Sal- densome costs to Americans that this agree- Barbara with sons David and Doug. Therefore, I join with the residents of East vador—wealth that will allow Saca to enforce ment represents. existing, and even implement new, labor envi- The Central American Free Trade Agree- Richland, and the entire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in congratulating Wayne Ickes ronmental safeguards. ment, CAFTA, which binds together the trade Each of the CAFTA nations is unique, but as he celebrates his 50th Anniversary of serv- policy and economic future of the U.S., Costa they share traits, including an urgent need for ice to the Lord. Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, investment and jobs. Do we really think there Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, was ne- f is no connection between a lack of economic gotiated over an 18-month period. As DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL opportunity in Central America and illegal im- globalization takes hold in the world and our AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE migration to the U.S.? Or no connection be- Nation becomes further integrated economi- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- tween rising gang activity and poverty, under- cally with others, it is vital that we only enter TATION ACT employment, and broken homes? Our own into a trade agreement that will protect U.S. neighborhoods are not insulated from the lack workers, consumers, and businesses, and that SPEECH OF of economic opportunity abroad. economic development, the proliferation of de- HON. TOM DAVIS Our best immigration policy is one that mocracy, environmental protection and, most strengthens economies south of our border. OF VIRGINIA importantly, the rule of law is honored in the For U.S. economic interests, the gains are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agreement. equally clear: U.S. exports to the six nations Unfortunately, CAFTA does not meet these Wednesday, July 27, 2005 total about $15 billion a year; that would in- standards, and instead, includes provisions Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I crease by $4 billion in the pact’s first year, re- that will cause considerable distress and harm rise in strong support of H.R. 3045, the Do- sulting in a net gain of about 25,000 U.S. jobs. to U.S. workers and businesses. It lacks a sin- minican Republic-Central America-United And, having seen firsthand the growing hos- cere commitment to protecting American jobs. States Free Trade Agreement Implementation tility toward America in Venezuela under Hugo It lacks strong environmental protection provi- Act. Chavez, I can only conclude that American sions. It lacks strong public health provisions. I’m an unapologetic avid free-trader. I be- national security interests are also at stake It lacks worker protection provisions. It lacks lieve we are in the midst of a globalization rev- with CAFTA. While the collective attention of consumer protection. One of the most egre- olution. I believe the United States has an our Nation has been primarily focused on Iraq, gious portions of CAFTA would allow drug pat- enormous role to play in that revolution. a string of troubling events has been unravel- ents to be extended beyond normal limits, We are the nation that benefits most from ing in South America. thus denying CAFTA nations the opportunity global economic integration, so it is our job to Economic collapse in Argentina. Growing in- to introduce and offer generic drugs to its citi- make sure globalization is sustainable. That it stability and leftist populism in Bolivia and Ec- zens, the majority of whom are poor and can- creates more winners than losers, in as many uador. Chavez consolidating power in oil-rich not afford the skyrocketing costs of prescrip- places as possible, on as many days as pos- Venezuela, and extending his anti-US influ- tion drugs. Perhaps most importantly, CAFTA sible. ence into the Caribbean and across the lacks that comprehensive policy that should be But Mr. Speaker, we need to understand Andes. Brazil signing huge economic deals an overarching feature of any multinational that CAFTA is more than just a trade pact. It’s with China. trade agreement—the ability to proactively en- a signal of U.S. commitment to democracy Meanwhile, the six CAFTA countries com- gage and integrate the domestic business and and prosperity for our neighbors. And it’s the prise some of our most reliable, steadfast al- labor policies of each nation to ensure that best immigration, anti-gang, and anti-drug pol- lies anywhere. El Salvador, to this day, main- each realizes new, improved standards of liv- icy at our disposal. tains hundreds of troops in Iraq in support of ing, economic standing, and commitments to I recently returned from leading a congres- the U.S.-led mission. democracy. sional delegation to El Salvador, Venezuela, Some say CAFTA is a move to ship U.S. I will vote against CAFTA because I do not and Colombia. The trip left me more con- jobs to Central America; in actuality, it offers believe it will achieve these goals. And I am vinced than ever that a large part of the an- a path toward importing apparel and other not alone. In my state of New Mexico, numer- swer to so many questions confronting the goods from Central American allies instead of ous labor and business organizations have D.C. region and the entire United States is, China. voiced opposition to this trade agreement. quite simply, free trade. The CAFTA countries are dominated not by Since the President signed CAFTA nearly 1 Want to fight the ever-more-violent MS–13 Chavez-like dictatorships with a ‘‘democratic’’ year ago, my constituents have continuously gang activity originating in El Salvador but face, but by 21st century leaders who realize expressed to me their concerns of what prospering in Northern Virginia? Pass CAFTA. that when people are given a larger economic CAFTA will mean for them and their families. Want to begin to ebb the growing flow of il- role in their community, they in turn demand a And they continue, in greater and greater vol- legal immigrants from Central America? Pass greater role in how that community is gov- ume, to voice those concerns to me as we CAFTA. erned. have begun debate on H.R. 3045 here in the Want to curb the still-steady stream of illegal But this rising democratic tide could be eas- House. drugs to American streets? Pass CAFTA. ily turned back unless Central Americans U.S. trade policy must be fair trade policy, Want to help make sure Al-Qaeda and other see—and see soon—that democracy delivers and CAFTA is not. I believe we have squan- foreign terrorist groups don’t easily utilize the more than promises. The best way to make

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.012 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1661 promises a reality for all is to open our doors entire State in commending Frances Wilkinson CONGRATULATING PATRICIA A. to trade. for her outstanding ability to give of herself to TOMSHO ON THE OCCASION OF It may also be the best way to fight some others for the past 25 years. HER RETIREMENT FOLLOWING 37 of our biggest societal problems here at home. f YEARS IN THE HUMAN SERVICE f FIELD HONORING WILLIAM C. POLACEK, TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL SHAPIRO & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. JOHN P. MURTHA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN OF PENNSYLVANIA Thursday, July 28, 2005 OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 28, 2005 to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Thursday, July 28, 2005 Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to House of Representatives to pay tribute to Pa- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay spe- share with you and my Colleagues a tribute to tricia Tomsho, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who cial tribute to Samuel Shapiro & Company on a man who has contributed to the economic is retiring after 37 years in the human service its 90th anniversary. Based in Baltimore, development and community development of field. Maryland, Samuel Shapiro & Company is one the 12th Congressional District of Pennsyl- Since 1968, Ms. Tomsho has been affiliated of the leading customs brokers in the United vania, Mr. William C. Polacek, who has over with United Charities in West Hazleton. Ini- States. twenty years of knowledge working in the steel tially, she served as director of social services Samuel Shapiro & Company was founded in fabrication industry. Mr. Polacek is not only a which entailed coordination of services, regu- August 1915 by Sam Shapiro—the hard- business man, but a civic minded individual lation compliance, service delivery, supervision working son of Russian immigrants. In its first who gives back to his community. of personnel, program planning, evaluation of year of business, Samuel Shapiro & Com- Born and raised in Daisytown, Pennsyl- service delivery and client advocacy. From 1985 to the present, Ms. Tomsho has pany’s books showed a net cash position of vania, Mr. Polacek started out working in the served as executive director of United Char- only $46.50. Undeterred, Sam Shapiro kept on family business, Johnny’s Welding. In 1987, ities and United Children’s Homes. In that ca- working, building up his company through two he purchased the business from his father; pacity, she has been responsible for budget World Wars and the Great Depression. and through a great work ethic and superior development and fiscal administration, per- After the end of World War II, Samuel Sha- workforce, the company has thrived and sonnel recruitment and management, regula- piro & Company began to expand, opening up grown over the years to over seven hundred tion compliance and coordination of services, offices in Norfolk, Dulles and Baltimore-Wash- employees in two states. As well, he owns program proposal and grant writing, coordina- ington (then Friendship) Airport. The company other businesses in the area. Mr. Polacek has tion of building and grounds improvement and was passed on to Sam Shapiro’s son Sig- always focused on ‘‘treating employees the way he would want to be treated.’’ board preparation and management. mund who guided it through the many techno- A graduate of Ursin us College where she Mr. Polacek has received numerous awards logical transformations of the second half of earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Ms. and honors for his success in business. His the 20th century. Tomsho also graduated from Bryn Mawr Col- many awards are: 1994 Who’s Who in Busi- The new millennium has brought a new lege where she earned a master’s degree in ness; 1995 Dale Carnegie Highest Achieve- generation of Shapiro family members to man- social work and social service administration. age the expanding company, which now has ment; 1996 Western Pennsylvania Entre- From 1974 through 1982, Ms. Tomsho eight offices from New York to Savannah. Sig preneur of the Year; 1997 Featured in ‘‘Follow worked at Northeast Counseling Services in Shapiro’s son Robert is now the company’s That Dream,’’ a Public Broadcasting Station Hazleton as a crisis interventionist, therapist lawyer and his daughter Majorie has taken his national documentary; 1997 Cambria/Som- and client advocate. place as President & CEO. Under Majorie erset County Entrepreneur of the Year; 1998 She is active in her church as a Sunday Shapiro, Samuel Shapiro & Company has Arthur Anderson award for ‘‘Motivating and School teacher and member of the choir. She maintained its reputation for delivering the Retaining Employees in Western Pennsyl- has served as a loaned executive for the highest quality of personalized customer serv- vania; 2002 Chapel of the 4 Chaplains Award; United Way. And she has given selflessly of ice while using the most modern techniques 2004 ‘‘Forbes Magazine’’ story about his En- herself working to combat domestic violence available to provide that service. trepreneur character and for creating and and homelessness. She is an instructor at I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of keeping jobs in Johnstown. Marywood College and is frequently called Representatives will join me in saluting this Community service will be a legacy he will upon to speak to various groups. third generation family business that has pro- leave with our area for generations. Mr. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- vided 90 years of the highest quality service to Polacek and his family founded a non-profit lating Ms. Tomsho on the completion of a re- customers while maintaining a reputation as a organization, The Polacek Family Human markable career. Her devotion to the needs of model corporate citizen. Needs Foundation, which is devoted to assist- others has benefited thousands over the years f ing the community. Besides his foundation, and has contributed to elevating the quality of other civic groups benefit from his involve- life in the Hazleton area of Luzerne County. A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ment, such as the Junior Achievement, Mom’s f FRANCES WILKINSON House, Johnstown Area Heritage Association, The Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HON. ROBERT W. NEY Johnstown Area Regional Industries, JILL THOMPSON OF OHIO Geistown-Richland Pee Wee Football League, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Venture Quest (a local entrepreneur HON. ROBERT W. NEY group). OF OHIO Thursday, July 28, 2005 Currently, Mr. Polacek, his wife Sherry and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Frances their four children live in Richland Township. Thursday, July 28, 2005 Wilkinson has been a faithful member of the Johnstown Welding and Fabrication Industries Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Jill Thomp- Board of Trustees of Belmont Senior Services was founded on a commitment to family and son is being recognized as the Athen’s County for 25 years; and family values and continues to flourish in the Auditor; and Whereas, Frances Wilkinson has lovingly Johnstown area. These values will be a lasting Whereas, Jill Thompson is being honored guided and nurtured the Belmont County Sen- tribute to Mr. Polacek and his family. as the Distinguished County Auditor; and ior Services molding it into a effective and pro- Here in the 12th Congressional District, we Whereas, Jill Thompson should be com- ductive agency; and are grateful to Mr. Polacek not only for his mended for her completion of 100 or more Whereas, Frances Wilkinson has estab- economic investment in the community, but hours of continuing education during her office lished a legacy of dedication to a worthy agen- his civic legacy to the future. I wish to con- term. cy that provides care for the elderly citizens of gratulate Mr. William C. Polacek on receiving Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- Belmont County. The Inter-Service Club Council of Greater tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in hon- Therefore, I join with the residents of the Johnstown Achievement Award, and I wish oring and congratulating Jill Thompson for her 18th Congressional District of Ohio and the him continued success. outstanding accomplishment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.016 E29JYPT1 E1662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 THE THRIVE ACT ade, Florida vegetable growers, especially to- can only help to improve our relations with the mato and bell pepper farmers, have been other countries involved. HON. ROGER F. WICKER nearly put out of business! My State’s citrus In the case of CAFTA, I want to see our Na- OF MISSISSPIPPI crop, which is often considered the jewel of tion maintain close ties with our neighbors in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Florida’s agriculture production, is facing Central America. Our economic security and greater and greater pressure from Mexico our national security depend on cooperative Thursday, July 28, 2005 every day. Indeed, if this trade agreement relationships with our friends and allies. Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to direct passes, it could easily drive this important in- However, in pursuing free trade, we must my colleagues to the critical need for adult im- dustry right out of business! also consider the impact and direct effects the munizations and ask that they join me in sup- I yield back the balance of my time and en- agreements will have on workers—both here porting the Total Health Requires Improved courage everyone in this building to cast a and abroad. Vaccination Efforts—or THRIVE Act—which vote against this bill, and to vote in favor of And CAFTA fails to provide adequate pro- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and I are introducing America’s workers, in favor of our farmers, in tection. today. favor of the environment, and in favor of It simply does not do enough to invest in Vaccines are one of our great medical what’s right for our Nation! basic job training and education for Ameri- achievements. Successful immunization efforts f cans—specifically those Americans who lose have eradicated small pox and driven rubella their jobs due to trade. from the United States. Mumps, diphtheria, A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING The current budget for Trade Adjustment measles, and chicken pox are at record low SUSAN COLER Assistance is insufficient: the President’s 2005 levels. And thanks to immunization, we’re on request was $300 million less than Congress the brink of eradicating polio across the globe. HON. ROBERT W. NEY authorized for FY 2004, despite the obvious Unfortunately, the success of childhood vac- OF OHIO needs for job training and retraining. What’s cination efforts has largely over-shadowed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worse, Mr. Speaker, is that CAFTA does not need for adult vaccinations. Vaccine-prevent- Thursday, July 28, 2005 provide any TAA funds for service workers, able diseases among adults result in 45 thou- who comprise 80 percent of today’s American Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Susan sand unnecessary deaths each year. workforce and produce three-quarters of our I urge my colleagues to support the THRIVE Coler has been recognized with the Morgan products. When job training programs go Act which will improve adult immunization ef- County Board of Mental Retardation and De- under funded, American workers are at risk. forts and help save lives. velopmental Disabilities 2004 Employee of the Furthermore, CAFTA is the first FTA nego- Year Award for the enthusiasm and knowl- f tiated by the United States with developing edge she brings to the job; and countries, some of which have weak labor DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL Whereas, Susan Coler has displayed com- laws and a history of suppressing the rights of AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE mitment and sincere dedication to the individ- their workers. TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- uals in the Mary Hammond Programs; and We need to do all in our power to ensure TATION ACT Whereas, Susan Coler should be com- that this agreement helps these countries mended for her involvement with the 4–H raise their working standards. Unfortunately, SPEECH OF Riding Therapy Program and her contributions the labor chapter requires that each country to the Morgan County Special Olympics. simply enforce its existing laws. It does noth- HON. CORRINE BROWN Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- ing to require the DR–CAFTA countries im- OF FLORIDA tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in hon- prove their laws to reflect fairness to working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oring and congratulating Susan Coler for her people. There are also no safeguards in the Wednesday, July 27, 2005 outstanding accomplishment. agreement to prevent countries from explicitly Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. f weakening their labor laws. This ‘‘enforce your Speaker, here we go again. With the economy DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL own laws’’ standard is a giant step backwards. in shambles, we are here today discussing AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE Under our current trade policy, the Caribbean free trade in the form of CAFTA. My col- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- Basin Initiative allows us to withdraw trade leagues, if passed, this free trade bill would be TATION ACT benefits from countries who violate the labor a net loss for American workers, for the envi- standards of the agreements they have ronment, and for the local workers in Central SPEECH OF signed. If CAFTA goes into effect, those rem- America as well. So you may ask . . . who HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER edies are wiped out and simply replaced with wins if CAFTA passes? Simple enough. As the ‘‘enforce your own laws’’ standard. OF CALIFORNIA has too often been the case with this adminis- This labor agreement is simply unaccept- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tration, the folks at the country clubs would able. win. Yes, the same people who benefit from Wednesday, July 27, 2005 And finally Mr. Speaker, I feel compelled to the Bush administration’s tax cut plans for the Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today say a word about the legislative process here wealthy . . . the very same people who have to voice my strong opposition to the Domini- in Congress. I would be remiss if I did not do been benefiting since President Bush took of- can Republic-Central America Free Trade so. fice back in 2000, all at the expense of our Agreement and intend to vote against it. This Administration has made a habit of reg- Nation’s working people! I am proud to be a pro-trade Democrat in ularly excluding Democrats from the table dur- CAFTA does not care whether or not you Congress and am proud of my record—having ing the negotiation and drafting of all major use child labor or forced labor. It does not supported every free trade agreement since I legislation. We saw this with the energy bill, care whether multinational companies pollute took office in 1997. the Medicare prescription drug bill, and again our planet’s water and poison our air. This is I voted in favor of granting the President with CAFTA. We were not consulted at all on a treaty that clearly says we do not care how Trade Promotion Authority in 2002 and voted this FTA. safe the products are that we import, no . . . against withdrawing from the World Trade Or- We all have valid ideas and concerns wor- this trade agreement, just like NAFTA and free ganization in 2000 and again earlier this year. thy of discussion regarding improving inter- trade policies in general, serves just one pur- I am a longtime member, and the current national market economies and they need to pose: To make the richer even richer, while chair of the New Democrat Coalition, a group be fully and fairly debated. That did not hap- keeping our Nation’s workforce at the bottom of members who often support free trade. We pen with CAFTA. We were not engaged. I of the barrel. see our role as a group of pro-business, pro- thought that at some point in the process Even under the Clinton administration, we defense, and pro-trade leaning members who members of the New Democrat Coalition were promised more jobs, yet what hap- seek ways to open foreign markets to Amer- would be consulted, as we generally support pened? Millions and millions of American ican goods and services. I also co-chair the free trade. However, I was wrong. There was workers found themselves out of work! Work- Friends of New Zealand Caucus in the House, no outreach from House leaders or from the ers’ lives have been ruined, their families have and hope we may soon see a free trade President to us. been torn and uprooted, and in fact, entire ag- agreement with New Zealand. One would think that after the passage of ricultural industries like the tomato industry in Mr. Speaker, I believe that free trade, when Trade Promotion Authority in 2002—by a 3 Florida have suffered. In fact, for the past dec- organized properly, benefits our economy. It vote margin—a clear signal was sent to the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.022 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1663 Administration that passing free trade agree- 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONCHAS to public service for the Shadyside School Dis- ments will not be easy. Everyone ought to be DAM trict and the Village of Shadyside, OH; and at the table. Instead of heeding past warnings, Whereas, James Amato has served the they have continued to make a habit of regu- HON. TOM UDALL State of Ohio as both an educator and a legis- larly excluding Democrats. CAFTA has been OF NEW MEXICO lator for over 27 years; and no exception. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, James Amato has exemplified the meaning of successful civic duty through his As a result of poor negotiations with the Thursday, July 28, 2005 Democrats and a lack of steady involvement unselfish role to serve the greater good of the by the President with members of his own Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I Ohio Valley. rise today to recognize the 70th anniversary of party, on the day of the CAFTA vote, Presi- Therefore, I join with the residents of the the construction of Conchas Dam, near dent Bush made an eleventh hour trip to Con- District of Shadyside and the entire 18th Con- Tucumcari in my home State of New Mexico. gress to twist arms in hopes of squeaking out gressional District of Ohio in recognizing Built during the Depression under the Emer- the minimum number of votes needed to pass James Amato for his longtime dedication to gency Relief Act of 1935, the Conchas Dam the residents and children of Shadyside, OH. this agreement. project created jobs for thousands of New f Mr. Speaker, trade should not be a Repub- Mexicans and resulted in a structure that con- lican or Democrat issue. It is an American trols flooding, conserves water and provides ir- MOVEMENT DISORDERS issue. Passing trade agreements by one or rigation to nearby farmlands. On July 29 the AWARENESS MONTH two votes, in the dead of night when both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an an- American and Central American people are niversary celebration and dedicate a plaque to sleeping, is not the way to have a responsible HON. DANNY K. DAVIS the WPA workers who built the dam. OF ILLINOIS trade policy. Located on the confluence of the Canadian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Both the people of Central America and and Conchas rivers, the dam is 230 feet high, workers here in the United States deserve bet- 6,230 feet long and contains 836,000 cubic Thursday, July 28, 2005 ter. yards of concrete and 887,000 cubic yards of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise earth. Reservoir capacity is nearly 529,000 today to introduce my bill that calls for the ob- f acre feet of water which covers almost 26 servance of October as Movement Disorders square miles and provides irrigation to some Awareness Month. Movement disorders affect HONORING TREK BICYCLES 42,000 acres of otherwise arid farmland. nearly 40 million Americans and often cause Water from Conchas Lake allows farmers to chronic or debilitating conditions. Some com- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN grow alfalfa hay, grain sorghum, cotton and mon movement disorders include: dystonia, OF WISCONSIN broom corn, much of which is used to feed Parkinson’s disease, Rett Syndrome and Hun- area livestock. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tington’s disease. Construction on Conchas Dam started in An author, Matt Marty, once said, ‘‘Under- Thursday, July 28, 2005 1935 when unemployment in New Mexico was standing is curing ignorance and curing igno- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as high as 50 percent due to the Depression. rance is abolishing fear.’’ Many people fear recognize the Trek Corporation of Waterloo, The Emergency Relief Act dictated that 90 what they do not understand. We must estab- Wisconsin, for their contribution to Lance Arm- percent of the workers must come from the re- lish a Movement Disorders Awareness Month strong’s seven straight Tour de France vic- lief pool so thousands of New Mexicans found to educate the public about the causes, char- tories. employment building the dam. Workers and acteristics and treatments of movement dis- their families lived in tent cities near the site. When Lance Armstrong triumphantly rode orders. Awareness would guide the public After completion of the dam in 1940, many of across the finish line in Paris, France on his consciousness toward understanding. Accept- them stayed in the community of Conchas Trek Madone SSLx on July 24, 2005, it ance is the key. We must affirm our commit- which was a tremendous boost for the local marked the 7th time a Waterloo-manufactured ment to the individuals and families who are economy. Trek bicycle powered Armstrong to a Tour de affected by these disorders. We must encour- Conchas Dam created the fourth-largest age further research on movement disorders. France victory. lake in New Mexico and one of the most pop- In 1998, while others doubted Armstrong’s We must also raise public consciousness and ular water recreation sites in the state today. understanding in regards to these conditions. chances at returning to professional cycling Conchas Lake features 60 miles of beautiful This is a most worthy and necessary cause. after his battle with cancer, Trek signed a con- shoreline dotted with numerous coves, can- tract with him. One year later Armstrong won yons and beaches. Tourists and locals alike f his first Tour de France on a Trek 5500 OCLV enjoy fishing and boating on the reservoir and TRIBUTE TO ARKANSAS Carbon stock bike. picnicking in the shadow of Conchas Dam. BUSINESSMAN JACK STEPHENS Every push of the pedal by Armstrong on Mr. Speaker, Conchas Dam is a testament his way to each Tour de France victory is a to the achievements of the Works Progress HON. MARION BERRY testament to the quality of Trek bicycles. Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of OF ARKANSAS Whether pushing up the Pyrenees Mountains Engineers and a monument to the laborers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or racing through the French countryside, who built it. The construction of Conchas Dam Armstrong could always depend on his Trek was a tremendous economic boost to New Thursday, July 28, 2005 bicycle. Mexico in the 30s and its value to the State Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today Trek embodies the best of American innova- today is nearly inestimable. to pay tribute to a great businessman, Mr. tion and dedication in business. Started by The 70th anniversary of the construction of Jack Stephens, who spent a lifetime helping Dick Burke in 1976 with only 5 employees in Conchas Dam coincides with its inclusion in Arkansas gain a competitive edge in the glob- a Waterloo barn, Trek now manufactures 700 the National Register of Historic Places; a fit- al economy. His talent and generosity led to bikes a day in Waterloo. Trek has a long his- ting time to reflect on the past and look to the important advances in business, transpor- tory of innovation, which includes the introduc- future with the determination and fortitude of tation, medicine, and the arts that have left a tion of their first carbon road bike in 1986 and those men who built this great dam that we lasting mark on our state. the creation of the OCLV carbon bicycle in honor today. Jack Stephens was born on August 9, 1923 1992. Trek got their start in professional cy- f in Grant County, Arkansas, the youngest of six cling in 1983 when they sponsored their first A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING children. He grew up on a farm near Prattsville race team. JAMES AMATO during the great Depression. Coming from Trek is still family owned, CEO John Burke humble beginnings, the hard times and his is the son of the founder, and the company parents taught him the values of self-reliance, employs over 1,500 people dedicated to mak- HON. ROBERT W. NEY diligence, integrity and hard work. His father, OF OHIO ing some of the finest bicycles in the world. A.J. Stephens once told his young son, ‘‘It’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The devotion Trek has to producing superb bi- no disgrace to be poor, it’s a disgrace to stay cycles is further demonstrated every time Thursday, July 28, 2005 poor.’’ His father also advised, ‘‘Success is not Lance Armstrong has raised his arms in vic- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, James a destiny to be reached, but the quality of the tory. Amato has demonstrated ongoing commitment journey we make.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.026 E29JYPT1 E1664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 The advice from his father stayed with him Medical Sciences (DAMS) campus and fi- bright Award given for international trade de- throughout his life. In his younger years Jack nanced the purchase of equipment for the in- velopment in 1989. Stephens worked on the family farm behind a stitute as well as support programs and re- Mr. Stephens served on the board of the Lit- mule drawn plow and picking cotton. By age search. tle Rock Boys Club, The Quapaw Council of 15, he held summer jobs as a bellhop and The Stephens family has been a life long The Boy Scouts of America. He served 10 shoeshine boy at the Barlow Hotel in Hope, supporter of the Arkansas Arts Center and years on the University of Arkansas Board of Arkansas. He added the delivery of telegrams Jack Stephens donated a portion of his per- Trustees and was awarded an honorary Doc- to his duties when he realized he could do so sonal art collection to the Center as a perma- tor of Law Degree and a University of Arkan- after his normal hotel shift was finished. nent display. The Stephens Gallery currently sas Distinguished Alumnus citation. He was A bright student, Mr. Stephens attended boasts the works of Degas, Monet, Picasso, inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of public schools in Prattsville and graduated Wyeth and more. The Stephens display, val- Fame, the Arkansas State Golf Hall of Fame, high school from Columbia Military Academy ued at $22 million at the time of the gift, has and the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. in Columbia, Tennessee. He attended the Uni- been recognized as one of the most important Jack Stephens was a proud and loving fa- versity of Arkansas in Fayetteville and grad- art collections in the country. It is perhaps the ther and grandfather. He is survived by two uated from the United States Naval Academy finest art collection in the nation for a city the sons: Jackson T. ‘‘Steve’’ Stephens, Jr.; War- in 1946. (Class of ’47.) size of Little Rock. Mr. Stephens was also the ren Stephens, and his wife, Harriet Stephens; Poor eyesight prevented Mr. Stephens from lead contributor for the construction of a new six grandchildren: Caroline Stephens, Jackson active duty in the Navy so he took a job of- 30,000 square foot wing at the Arkansas Arts T. Stephens III, Mason Stephens, Miles Ste- fered to him on his graduation day by his Center. phens, John Stephens and Laura Stephens; brother W.R. ‘‘Witt’’ Stephens. With a simple The Episcopal Collegiate School, the cam- two great-grandchildren: Sydney Stephens handshake in his room at Annapolis, Mr. Ste- pus of which bears his name, occupies 31 and Bruce Stephens, Jr.; and two adopted phens agreed to join his brother in Little Rock acres near downtown Little Rock. The total children: Kerry LaNoche and James Stephens. at a municipal bond house. amount of this gift has never been made pub- Mr. Stephens is also survived by two sisters: Witt was outgoing, a natural salesman. Jack lic but Mr. Stephens donated the money to Jewel Mays of Prattsville, Arkansas and Wilma was quiet, unassuming and studious. A dec- purchase the land that comprises the campus. Thornton of Searcy, Arkansas. ade later, in 1956, Jack became an equal In April 2004, he donated $20 million of the Jack Stephens was an original American partner with his brother and became President announced $30 million endowment for the success story with roots deep in the soil of his and Chief Executive Officer the following year school. His son Warren and Warren’s wife, home state of Arkansas and his other great (1957). The two brothers acquired the Fort Harriet, donated the remainder of the gift. Mr. devotion, the Augusta National Golf Club. His Smith Gas Company and renamed it the Ar- Stephens also donated $20.4 million for the life was filled with many successes and his kansas Oklahoma Gas Company. construction of the Jackson T. Stephens Spe- compassion, commitment and dedication re- The pair also acquired an oil and gas explo- cial Events Center on the campus of the Uni- sulted in an extraordinary journey that touched ration firm and named it Stephens Production versity of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). The many lives. Company. facility will become the home court for the He was a great Arkansan, American, and Both investments proved to be the catalyst UALR Trojan basketball team. friend. for expansion from a municipal bond business The list of contributions to his community to a diversified financial group that became also includes a $5 million dollar endowment to f Stephens Inc. Harding University, establishment of the Ful- Jack Stephens served as President and bright College of Arts and Sciences at the Uni- A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CEO of Stephens Inc. from 1957 until 1986 versity of Arkansas, and the Bill and Skeeter WANDA KAFURY when Stephens Group, Inc. was formed and Dickey Scholarship at the University of Arkan- became the parent company of Stephens Inc. sas Athletic Department. HON. ROBERT W. NEY His son, Warren, assumed the leadership of Mr. Stephens’s love of sports (football and OF OHIO Stephens Inc. at that time. Mr. Stephens be- golf in particular) led to a $10 million gift to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came Chairman of Stephens Group, Inc. that U.S. Naval Academy Foundation in Annapolis, year, a title he carried for the remainder of his Maryland. The donation funded the recent ren- Thursday, July 28, 2005 life. ovation at the Navy Marine Corp Stadium near Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Wanda Over the decades, Mr. Stephens led the the campus which has been renamed Jack Kafury has been designated as the AAA Dis- company to great heights. Under his leader- Stephens Field. The gift is the largest ever trict 9 Elder Caregiver of the Year; and ship, Stephens Inc. invested or assisted in made to the Naval Academy. Whereas, Wanda Kafury has been acknowl- many enterprises including the former Union When asked by the PGA Tour if he would edged by the Ohio Department of Aging for Life Insurance Company, the former System- support the launching of a new program to her several years of faithful service; and atics, Donrey Media (now Stephens Media teach golf and its values to children by cre- Whereas, Wanda Kafury should be com- Group), Dillards, Alltel, Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods ating affordable and accessible golf facilities, mended for her compassion and dedication. and many more. Jack Stephens’ leadership Mr. Stephens surpassed their expectations Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- and business acumen was responsible for the with a $5 million donation to help start The tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in hon- creation of hundreds of businesses in America First Tee. The program serves children who oring and congratulating Wanda Kafury for her and thousands of jobs. Many of those enter- have not previously been exposed to the outstanding accomplishment. prises have become Fortune 500 companies, game of golf. and a number of them are located in his na- Mr. Stephens loved the game of golf and f tive Arkansas. once told a reporter, ‘‘Golf is a great teacher In recent years, Mr. Stephens has been rec- in life. The same skills needed to master this PERSONAL EXPLANATION ognized for his philanthropy but it is something game are the same skills needed to master he did all his life. He once told a reporter, life, a life full of unseen obstacles and excite- HON. ROB SIMMONS ‘‘There are only two pleasures associated with ment.’’ OF CONNECTICUT money, making it and giving it away.’’ For over In 1962, Mr. Stephens was invited to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 20 years Jack Stephens has been the prin- come a member of the Augusta National Golf cipal benefactor for The Delta Project, a pro- Club. Mr. Stephens served as its fourth Chair- Thursday, July 28, 2005 gram designed to assist and educate under- man (1991–1998) with the responsibility of Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I was regret- privileged children in Arkansas’ delta. When overseeing the golf club and the most pres- tably detained in a meeting regarding the he sold the Little Rock cable franchise in tigious tournament in golf, the Masters. After Base Realignment and Closure process affect- 1985, he put the profits into the City Edu- turning over the duties of chairman to Hootie ing SUBASE New London in my district, and cational Trust Fund. For 20 years the Trust Johnson in 1998, Mr. Stephens was named was unable to be on the House Floor for roll- Fund has provided scholarships for students Chairman Emeritus. call votes 390 and 394. and incentive awards for innovative teachers. Mr. Stephens won numerous awards and Had I been present, I would have voted His gift of $48 million built the Jackson T. Ste- recognitions during his lifetime. He was hon- ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 290, an amendment offered phens Spine and Neurosciences Institute on ored with the Horatio Alger Award in 1980 and by Rep. KING (IA), and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 294, the campus of the University of Arkansas for he was the first recipient of the J. William Ful- an amendment offered by Rep. WATSON.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.031 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1665 SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH The two cannons are accurate representa- clean air and clean water. Polluting factories FAIRNESS ACT OF 2005 tions of a cannon used by General Alexander that poison our environment should not be lo- Macomb in 1812 and a cannon used by Colo- cated in San Salvador or San Jose, any more SPEECH OF nel Stockton in the Civil War. General Alex- than they should be in Baraboo or Beloit, or HON. JIM RYUN ander Macomb was the hero of the battle of Waunakee or Wisconsin Dells. OF KANSAS Plattsburg and Lake Champlain during the The United States should be a leader in the War of 1812. General Macomb with only 3,000 world in raising standards for everyone. DR– IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troops was able to rout 13,000 British troops. CAFTA was an opportunity to enshrine these Tuesday, July 26, 2005 The other cannon was dedicated to the mem- fundamental protections in a model trade Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ory of the Michigan Eight Calvary Regiment agreement that could have served as a tem- today in support of H.R. 525, which would au- and their commander, Colonel John Stockton. plate for raising working standards, wages, thorize small businesses around the country to The Regiment along with the Battery M of the safety and environmental protections around establish Association Health Plans. An esti- 1st Michigan Artillery was organized and the world. Instead, it is an opportunity squan- mated 45 million people are uninsured in the trained at Camp Stockton in Mount Clemens dered. United States, and the number has grown from the Fall of 1862 to May 1863. Unfortunately, even more than an oppor- since 1989. Eighty-five percent of these peo- Mr. Speaker, on August 27, 2005, the tunity squandered, it threatens to undermine ple are in working families where the price of Mount Clemens Rotary, working with the those very protections that American workers premiums have increased so much that they Macomb County Historical Society, will replace and their families have every right to expect. cannot afford the coverage that will give them and rededicate the two cannons at a grand We need a truly fair trade deal. DR–CAFTA peace of mind. ceremony during the Bath City Festival. I look isn’t fair, and it isn’t a deal. The majority of Americans receive health in- forward to joining with them, and ask my Con- f surance coverage through their employers, but gressional colleagues to join me in saluting a with rising health care costs, many small busi- major community asset, the Mount Clemens RECOGNIZING MICHAEL ‘‘MIKE’’ nesses can no longer afford to provide cov- Rotary, on this important and historic occa- WALKER OF LOWER LAKE, CALI- erage for their employees. H.R. 525 would sion. FORNIA remedy this by allowing small businesses to f band together to garner greater buying power HON. MIKE THOMPSON A PROCLAMATION HONORING EVA when bargaining with health care providers. OF CALIFORNIA J. DENNEY ON HER 100TH BIRTH- Let’s give Americans access to more afford- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAY able health care and support Association Thursday, July 28, 2005 Health Plans. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, f HON. ROBERT W. NEY OF OHIO I rise today to recognize California Highway TRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patrolman, Michael ‘‘Mike’’ Walker of Lower CLEMENS ROTARY Thursday, July 28, 2005 Lake, California as he retires from 33 years of public service. HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, whereas, Eva J. Born in Vallejo, California, and raised near- Denney was born on June 19, 1905; and by in Benicia, Mike learned at an early age the OF MICHIGAN Whereas, Eva J. Denney is celebrating her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES importance of public service and the necessity 100th birthday today; and of helping others. Compelled to serve our Thursday, July 28, 2005 Whereas, Eva J. Denney, is a long-time ac- country, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratu- tive participant in the social and civic life of 1972. He served as an instructor teaching jun- late the Mount Clemens Rotary as they plan a her community; and gle survival techniques overseas. His hard Whereas, Eva J. Denney has exemplified a unique local celebration of the 100th anniver- work and commitment were duly noted as he love for her family and friends and must be sary of Rotary International. earned four promotions during his three years commended for her life-long dedication to The Mount Clemens Rotary Club, organized in the United States Marine Corps. in 1920, is the oldest and largest service club helping others. In 1975, Mike joined the Benicia Police De- Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- in Macomb County. The Mount Clemens Ro- partment as a reserve officer. One year later, tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in tary and many individual rotarians have been he transferred to the Alameda County Sheriff’s wishing Eva J. Denney a very happy 100th at the forefront of activity in their community. Department where he served as Deputy Sher- birthday. A few of the many projects over the years in- iff. Three years later, in 1978, he joined the clude: assistance through the Cripple Children f California Highway Patrol and went through Society and the Boy Scouts; providing aid to DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL the academy in Sacramento. Upon graduation the Clinton River Flood victims; working in the AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE Officer Walker was assigned to the Glendale Relief Store during the Great Depression; TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- law enforcement team. In 1980 he transferred leading the Urban Renewal Program in the TATION ACT to Newhall and in 1984 to Clear Lake where 1950s and 60s; and helping to establish both he has spent the past 21 years serving the Rotary Park in Downtown Mount Clemens and SPEECH OF citizens of Lake County. the Playscape on the old Wilson School prop- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN Officer Walker served as an instructor, train- erty. ing and arming his fellow officers with the OF WISCONSIN To commemorate the 100th anniversary of proper knowledge and skills needed for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rotary International, the Mt. Clemens Rotary fieldwork, including physical methods of arrest is preserving a bit of history in downtown Mt. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 and advanced accident investigation. Clemens. Two cannons, donated by the Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I Officer Walker is a kindhearted man, who United States Government in 1901, were origi- voted against the Dominican Republic-Central has selflessly devoted his life to helping oth- nally in front of the old Macomb County Court America Free Trade Agreement. As negotiated ers. He is revered throughout Lake County as Building. The cannons were placed on ped- by the Bush Administration, it fails the funda- someone always willing to lend a hand wher- estals and remained there until 1942 when at mental tests that our trade agreements should ever it is needed. the request of the U.S. Government they were meet. In retirement, Mike and his beloved wife of donated as part of the World War II scrap First, our trade agreements must be struc- 29 years, Dorrie, plan on spending more time metal effort. tured to raise labor standards, not put down- with their children, Christopher and Patricia, For sometime the Macomb County Historical ward pressures on the rights and protections and their 2 grandchildren, Denim and Katie. Commission has wanted to replace the miss- of American workers. All workers—in the U.S., Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appro- ing cannons, but the cost was always a major the Dominican Republic and Central Amer- priate that we honor and thank California hurdle. Members of the Mount Clemens Ro- ica—deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, and Highway Patrolman Michael ‘‘Mike’’ Walker for tary Club decided this worthy project could reasonable working conditions. his hard work and dedication to public service both commemorate local history and the his- Second, all citizens—in the U.S., the Domin- and extend our best wishes to him in retire- tory of Rotary. ican Republic and Central America—deserve ment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.036 E29JYPT1 E1666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 MR. LEONID NEVZLIN’S STATE- Mr. Chairman, it is my opinion that the opting of Russia’s criminal justice system as MENT BEFORE THE HELSINKI rule of law is the cornerstone of civil society a tool to crush political opposition. The West COMMISSION because it serves to protect the rights and is further properly concerned because, in the freedoms of all citizens. What we have wit- Yukos case, the Kremlin’s campaign at- nessed this past year in Russia is a legal sys- tacked what had become a model for cor- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL tem that differs very little from the Soviet porate governance and transparency. OF NEW YORK days. The state prosecutor is an instrument No one should doubt for a minute Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Kremlin and the judiciary is not truly dent Putin’s motive in the dismemberment of the Yukos Oil Company and the state Thursday, July 28, 2005 independent. When the finest lawyers in Rus- sia cannot get a fair and just trial for their take-over of its major production unit. En- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, some major news clients when the whole world is watching, no ergy is both very profitable and, given that organizations have been reporting current de- one in Russia can expect to obtain justice. major industrial companies depend on im- velopments in Russia, directed by the Kremlin, The lives of many hundreds or even thou- ports for their energy needs, inherently po- that clearly undermine democratic institutions sands of people have been harmed forever as litical. It is the Kremlin’s aim to control a result of the abuses of the Russian govern- Russia’s energy sector to insure its domi- in that country. The latest initiative, a measure ment, which has violated basic human rights nant role in the world energy market. This just approved by the Upper House of Par- and its own laws again and again. Many of will most certainly enhance President liament, further consolidates political control in those cases do not receive wide attention, Putin’s standing given that Europe and other Vladimir Putin’s party and reduces any oppor- but some do, and human rights groups have countries become more dependent on Russia tunity for opposition parties in future elections. begun to document them. They are worthy of as a major supplier. The respected Count It also greatly limits outside groups from moni- your attention and your future labors. Lambsdorff of Germany warned last week toring or observing vote tabulation and report- I am most familiar with the cases involv- that his country was on a perilous course by ing in national elections. ing Yukos. Beyond Mr. Khodorkovsky and increasing its dependence on natural gas im- This week, my colleagues heard directly myself, Alexei Pichugin, a mid-level Yukos ports from Russia. executive, has been sentenced to 20 years in On civil society, whatever progress was from a prominent ‘‘victim’’ of Mr. Putin’s effort prison in a secret murder trial conducted en- made in developing democratic institutions to purge political opposition. In an appearance tirely behind closed doors. Mr. Pichugin has during the Yeltsin years have all but dis- before the Helsinki Commission, Mr. Leonid been drugged, interrogated without his law- appeared under the current regime. The Nevzlin, who is a major share holder in the yers present, kept from his wife and denied major tenets of democracy, as we know YUKOS Oil Company, discussed his situation independent medical treatment—even after them, barely exist in Russia today. While and the political deterioration in Russia. When he lost nearly 70 pounds while in the custody there may be a degree of freedom and lib- he visited Washington three years ago, Mr. of the FSB. My colleague, Platon Lebedev, erty, the institutions that protect those Nevzlin was Deputy Chairman of the Upper who is suffering from liver ailments and who rights have been usurped by forces within the Kremlin. The government now owns or House International Relations Committee, and was arrested in his hospital bed, has also subsequently been denied independent med- controls all media outlets, the courts are not advisor to the government on Middle East Pol- ical care. He was tried in the same cage with truly independent, there is no viable polit- icy, and head of the Russia Jewish Congress. Mr. Khodorkovsky in a show trial in which ical opposition, and the list goes on. It is in- Today, Mr. Nevzlin is forced to live in exile in Russian and international legal norms were creasingly apparent that former KGB and Israel because he, like his long time associate repeatedly violated. He, like Mr. FSB officers are now dominant in the Krem- and friend, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, dared to op- Khodorkovsky, has now been sentenced to 9 lin and whatever transparency existed a few pose the forces within the Kremlin. years in prison. years ago is not in evidence today. The re- Mr. Speaker, Leonid Nevzlin’s statement be- The scope of the attack on those associ- sult is an emerging form of corruption at the fore the Helsinki Commission clearly states ated with Yukos has been broad in scope and highest levels in the Russian government. This corruption threatens to corrode the the current situation in Russia today. I ask that terrible in its tactics. For example, Svetlana Bahkmina, a young Yukos lawyer, was ar- foundation of the Russian government to a it be included in the RECORD at this point. rested in December. She has been interro- degree that could put at risk Russian secu- STATEMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON SECURITY gated by FSB or other Russian officials to rity and stability as well as the long-term AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE ‘‘HELSINKI the point where her lawyers report that she economic well-being of the Russian people. I COMMISSION’’ has lost consciousness. She has been isolated fear this will be Vladimir Putin’s legacy. (By Leonid Nevzlin, July 13, 2005) from her children, ages 3 and 7. In the mean- This current view of Russian authorities is Mr. Chairman, I welcome the opportunity time, Russian government officials have said not confined to me or to opponents of the to appear before the Helsinki Commission to that Ms. Bahkmina will be released when her Kremlin. Valentin Gefter, the Director of the discuss the current situation in Russia and boss, Yukos’ chief in-house lawyer, returns Human Rights Institute in Moscow said to the concerns of all of us about the Putin gov- to Russia from England, where he is effec- your committee just a few short weeks ago ernment and the future of Russia. tively a political refugee. that ‘‘very often, political, corporate and First, I wish to emphasize the value of the Other Yukos employees have had to flee even personal reasons prevail over the rule of Commission’s mandate and stated criteria to Russia, too, and have found refuge in the de- law [in Russia].’’ I absolutely agree. Michael promote compliance with the fundamental mocracies of the world. In a stark example of McFaul, a senior fellow at the Council on standards of civil society in Russia and the how the world now recognizes Russian ‘‘jus- Foreign Relations and executive director of other former Soviet republics. tice’’ for what it is, the Bow Street Mag- the Council’s Task Force on Russian Amer- Second, those of us who have witnessed istrate’s Court in London rejected a Russian ican Relations, headed by former U.S. Vice first-hand the travesty of justice in Russia extradition request for two such Yukos em- Presidential nominees Jack Kemp and John much appreciate the concerns expressed by ployees charged in the anti-Yukos campaign. Edwards, said that ‘‘Four or five years ago, the co-chairmen about the improper han- Having heard all of the evidence, and noting there was a debate about whether Putin was dling of the Yukos trial and the sentencing President Putin’s personal involvement in a democrat. The debate is now over. The of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his colleagues the cases, the judge concluded that no Rus- question today concerns the nature and ex- by Russian authorities. Your formal state- sian court could be expected to withstand tent of Putin’s authoritarianism.’’ Finally, ment to the world’s press that the ‘‘case ap- the Kremlin’s political pressure such that it Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said pears to the world to be justice directed by could provide a fair trial to these men. Sub- that the Russian government’s handling of politics’’ and that the ‘‘selective prosecution sequently, the British Home Office has given the Yukos case ‘‘shook people’s confidence,’’ such as appears to be the case here will political asylum to a half dozen additional and that Russian officials must demonstrate wreak havoc on Russia’s legal system’’ re- Yukos ‘‘refugees.’’ that laws and regulations are fair and ap- flects that the chairmen of this commission Beyond Yukos, just recently, it was re- plied ‘‘consistently over time, applied over have an accurate view of the Khodorkovsky ported that Russian prosecutors have opened various cases.’’ trial and the weakened state of the legal sys- a criminal case against former Russian It is not just Yukos that is under persecu- tem in Russia. Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov. Mr. tion by Russian authorities. As reported by Third, it is vitally important that the Hel- Kasyanov was dismissed by Mr. Putin last Irina Yasina, the head of the Open Russia sinki Commission continue monitoring the year and has been critical of the administra- Foundation, a non-profit organization estab- implementation of the provisions of the 1975 tion since then. He has specifically criticized lished by Mr. Khodorkovsky, myself and our Helsinki Accords as they relate to Russia the handling of the Yukos case and has ex- colleagues to promote a democratic Russia, and report its findings to the public. While pressed his own higher political aspirations. non-governmental organizations have been the U.S. Administration and Congressional The Kasyanov case has all the earmarks of under ‘‘direct pressure and threats from the leaders must necessarily balance many vari- another Yukos-style campaign, in which the Ministry of Interior Affairs, Public Prosecu- ables in the bilateral relationship, the Hel- powers of the FSB and Russian federal pros- tor’s Office and Federal Security Services.’’ sinki Commission has a clear mandate to in- ecutors are misused by the Kremlin to de- This year, the Ministry of Justice has sus- sure that human rights and basic freedoms stroy a political opponent. pended the activity of the Nijny Novgorod are maintained in the countries under its ju- The West, and particularly America, is Society of Human Rights and frozen the ac- risdiction. rightfully concerned by the Kremlin’s co- counts of the Society of Russian-Chechen

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.041 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1667 Friendship. The Kremlin has also thought to PERSONAL EXPLANATION Advisory Board member of the Blair County dismantle and put pressure a number on of Domestic Abuse Project. He was awarded the international civil society organizations, in- HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ Distinguished Citizen Award—Penns Woods cluding the Soros Foundation, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Saint Democratic Institute & British Council. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES George Award of Scouting. Mr. Chairman, I regret that Russia is mov- He resides in Altoona, PA, with his wife ing in a direction that is contrary to West- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Maureen McManus Peoples. They have three ern values and traditions. This must be trou- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. children, Thomas G. Peoples III, Amy M. bling to America as well. The question is Speaker, yesterday I missed rollcall vote No. Dudukovich, and Jennifer A. Yourkavitch. what can America and other Western democ- Mr. Speaker, President Judge Thomas G. racies do about it. Obviously, what does not 440. Had I been present, I would have voted work are casual refrains and diplomatic ‘‘aye.’’ Peoples, Jr. has been very active in both pro- overtures. Given that the hardened and cyn- f fessional and personal activities throughout Blair County, PA. President Judge Thomas G. ical forces in the Kremlin understand and re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION spond only to sanctions that threaten their Peoples, Jr. is a great citizen of Blair County own interests, I offer two thoughts: and we are honored to recognize him for all of I applaud Senators MCCAIN and LIEBERMAN HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR his work and accomplishments. I congratulate and Congressmen LANTOS and COX for their OF NORTH CAROLINA him and wish him the best in his retirement. sponsorship of the G–8 Resolution. In exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ining the criteria for membership, it is clear Thursday, July 28, 2005 Russia meets neither the economic nor HONORING ALAN E. MICHELSON democratic requirements for a seat at the Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- G–8 table. Making clear that Russia’s contin- er, I voted ‘‘no’’ on the Dominican Republic- HON. SAM GRAVES ued membership depends on its adherence to Central America Free Trade Agreement, DR– OF MISSOURI democratic principles and the rule of law CAFTA, in the vote last night. I informed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will gain the attention of a leader who clear- majority leader and the Appropriations chair- ly relishes his position in the G–8 Club. At man I was voting ‘‘no’’, as I had informed my Thursday, July 28, 2005 least America and other G–8 members should constituents I was voting ‘‘no.’’ Representative Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I pause today to not allow Vladimir Putin to head the group HOWARD COBLE and I voted ‘‘no’’ together. congratulate Alan E. Michelson, principal of given the circumstances in Russia today. Due to an error, my ‘‘no’’ vote did not record Cordill-Mason Elementary School in Blue Russia aspires to be in the World Trade Or- on the voting machine. The clerks computer Springs, Missouri on his recent election as ganization for understandable reasons. But is logs verified that I had attempted to vote, but President of the National Association of Ele- it possible that a major country that uses it did not show my ‘‘nay’’. I am re-inserting my mentary School Principals. extralegal means to seize control of private Mr. Michelson has served the students, fam- assets, selective prosecution, businessmen, ‘‘no’’ vote in the record. But even with my ‘‘no’’ renationalizes private enterprises, harasses vote re-inserted, the bill still passed. ilies and community of Blue Springs for a companies with bogus tax charges and fails f great number of years. He is a graduate of to erect a legal system that protects invest- Tarkio College and received a Masters Degree HONORING PRESIDENT JUDGE ments, shareholders and commercial con- from Central Missouri State University. tracts, deserves membership in the WTO? THOMAS G. PEOPLES, JR. During his 27 years of service in the field of Capital outflows and the decline in invest- education, Mr. Michelson has been granted ments are clearly due to perceptions inside HON. BILL SHUSTER numerous awards in recognition of his out- and outside Russia that it is not safe for in- OF PENNSYLVANIA standing skills and dedication as an educator. vestment. If responsible nations ignore these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was named one of the Heritage Who’s trends and do not take effective action to Who in 2005. He received the Blue Springs Thursday, July 28, 2005 combat them, it will only encourage Russian School District Award for Leadership, Profes- authorities to continue down the path of Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sionalism and Dedication in 2001. In 1993 he authoritarianism. honor President Judge Thomas G. Peoples, was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in Finally, Mr. Chairman, I wish to make it Jr., who after 25 years of distinguished service the Parent Teacher Association. Rounding out clear I want to see an open, uncorrupted, is retiring from his prestigious responsibility as his list of distinctions, he was named one of prosperous and free Russia. On my last visit president judge. President Judge Peoples has 10 Outstanding Missourians in 1982. to Washington in June 2002, I was Deputy had a very prestigious career with many Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recog- Chairman of the Russia Federation’s Inter- achievements and recognitions. Completing a national Relations Committee, president of nizing the accomplishments of Mr. Michelson. the Russia Jewish Congress, a major share- bachelor of arts from the University of Penn- I personally look forward to a continued rela- holder in Group Menatep, the holding com- sylvania and a law degree from Dickinson tionship with him as both Principal of Cordill- pany of YUKOS oil, and heavily involved in School of Law, Judge Peoples was admitted Mason Elementary School and as President of education and philanthropic causes. to the Bar of Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the National Association of Elementary and Today I am a proud citizen of Israel, the 1965. Since 1965, he has practiced before all Secondary School Principals. country whose democracy protects me from appellate courts of Pennsylvania and before f false accusations of undocumented crimes by the United States District Court for the West- a prosecutor who is on a political witch ern District of Pennsylvania. IN MEMORY OF THOMAS (TOM) J. hunt. My sins, as viewed by the Kremlin, President Judge Peoples had a private law WALSH were to work with Mikhail Khodorkovsky practice from 1965 to 1980 and he was first and Yukos to promote greater freedom, an district attorney in Blair County from 1974 to HON. IKE SKELTON open civil society, business transparency and 1980. From 1980 to 2005, he was a judge of OF MISSOURI democratic values in Russia to help the Rus- the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sian people. This is a dark time for those of and during this same time he was the presi- us who cherish freedom and embrace democ- dent of Blair County. Thursday, July 28, 2005 racy. If the Russian people had a greater He has been involved in many public serv- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep faith in democracy and recognition of their sadness that I inform the House of the death power to demand it, there would be an upris- ice and community activities including coincor- ing in the country. But their experience is porator and member of the original Advisory of Mr. Thomas J. Walsh of Lee’s Summit, Mis- too limited. Our only hope is that America, Board of Blair County Legal Services Corpora- souri. the author and inspiration of democracy, tion. He has been the President of the Board Tom was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on will use its prestige to convince Mr. Putin to of Trustees for Mercy Hospital, Altoona, PA, October 3, 1932, son of Thomas E. Walsh and change his ways. and Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Al- Clare E. Walsh. He attended Visitation Ele- Again, I thank the Helsinki Commission toona. mentary School and Southwest High School. for maintaining its commitment to demo- Judge Peoples is an advocate for children He received a bachelor’s degree in political cratic values and willingness to confront and is presently a member of the Board and science from the University of Missouri where Russia and other nations whenever those former president of Child Advocates of Blair he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon So- values are put into jeopardy. County. He is also the co-founder and former cial Fraternity. After graduation, he served in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.044 E29JYPT1 E1668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 the United States Army as an officer in the these last four years have taught us anything, people. He spoke with great affection of his Field Artillery. Upon his discharge from the it is that we do not spread our values by deny- childhood in western New York and the foun- service, Tom attended Georgetown University ing our trade partners’ citizens the right to af- dation he developed for life in this region. Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he re- fordable generic drugs for diseases like HIV Hard work, long hours, true friendships, and ceived his juris doctor in 1958 and was a and malaria—this pact prevents developing honesty were the hallmark of his life. member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. countries from accessing lower priced generic To Jimmy Molloy, his family and friends, While attending law school, Tom also worked drugs by granting drug companies new and congratulations on the naming of the United in the office of Missouri Senator Stuart Sy- extended patent protection and additional States Postal Service facility on South Park mington. shelter from price competition. We do not Avenue in Buffalo. You deserve this special Since 1958, Tom had been a member of spread American values by exploiting cheap recognition. As your friend, I am very pleased. both the D.C. Bar and the Missouri Bar and labor, deepening income inequality in the de- f had maintained a full service law office in veloping world. Indeed, CAFTA’s single en- Lee’s Summit, Missouri. During his years of forceable workers’ rights provision requires HONORING THE WASHINGTON practice, Tom served as attorney to the Jack- only that countries enforce their own labor ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE son County Sheriff’s Department, vice chair- laws—laws that fail to meet international man of the Missouri Counsel of Criminal Jus- standards. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON tice, and as chairman of the Juvenile Justice Yet globalization marches on, and America OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Subcommittee. Tom was recognized in the in- stands idly by, missing one opportunity after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES augural edition of Who’s Who in American another to shape globalization’s rules to our Thursday, July 28, 2005 Law, and in 1993, he was admitted to the benefit and the world’s. Already 55,500 work- United States Supreme Court Bar. He was a ers from my state’s once-thriving manufac- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gubernatorial appointee to the Jackson County turing base have been left behind, their jobs recognize the Washington Animal Rescue Board of Election Commissioners from 1993 to shipped overseas. 2.8 million more have been League’s, WARL, efforts to provide care and 2001. Tom also was the original chairman of sent abroad nationally, decimating our indus- compassion for homeless and abused animals my Skelton for Congress Committee. trial capacity and leaving us with a $617 billion in our Nation’s Capital and beyond, and to In 1956, Tom was married to Ellen B. trade deficit. No one expects this pact to bring bring to the U.S. Congress’s attention that Walsh. They also are the proud parents of these jobs back—the combined purchasing Saturday, August 20th is National Homeless three children: Carolyn Walsh Heinz, David T. power of the CAFTA is no more than that of Animals’ Day. Walsh and Katherine Walsh. my hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. But For over 90 years, WARL has worked tire- Tom made many significant contributions to by including loopholes like one which could lessly to promote humane treatment and elimi- the community. He was a member of the Na- allow massive quantities of Chinese yarn, fab- nate the plight of homeless animals. Founded tive Sons of Greater Kansas City, the Lee’s ric and other products to displace U.S. prod- in 1914, WARL was the District’s first animal Summit Optimist Club and the Lee’s Summit ucts, it is hard to imagine this deal will make shelter. Since its creation, this private, not-far- Democratic Club. American companies and workers as competi- profit organization has expanded its mission Mr. Speaker, Tom was a valuable leader in tive in this century’s global marketplace as from housing dogs, cats and horses to being his community who was respected by every- they were in the last. And that must be our a leader in implementing programs that pro- one who knew him. He was a dear friend of goal. mote animal welfare. WARL’s policies and mine and will be missed by all. I know the This is a moment for unity, Mr. Speaker. By procedures were progressive from the organi- members of the House will join me in extend- rejecting CAFTA, the Congress can say with zation’s inception. From mandating home vis- ing heartfelt condolences to his family. one voice that how America responds to its far potential adopters to providing low-cost f globalization is too important for the partisan- or free veterinary care for animals in need, ship and divisiveness that have brought us to WARL is in a league all its own. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL this point. Only then can we send negotiators WARL’s doors are always open to welcome AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE back to the table with a clear mission and sin- an adoptable animal in need of care and com- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- gular moral purpose. That is what this debate passion. Dedicated staff and volunteers work TATION ACT is about, and that is why I urge my colleagues in many ways to promote animal welfare and to reject this bill. find loving homes for these wayward animals. SPEECH OF Throughout the week, WARL counsels poten- f HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO tial adopters to match their cats and dogs in OF CONNECTICUT HONORING JAMES T. MOLLOY appropriate, loving, caring homes. WARL’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medical clinic provides the highest quality care to the dogs and cats in residence and to com- Wednesday, July 27, 2005 HON. JAMES T. WALSH OF NEW YORK panion animals of the District’s low-income Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families. On weekends, while the shelter oper- gress draws a line in the sand and says it has ates business as usual, WARL staff and vol- had enough of trade agreements that are un- Thursday, July 28, 2005 unteers hold off-site adoption events at ani- fair to America and harmful to our reputation Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mal-friendly businesses throughout the D.C. across the world. Today we say enough with recognize James T. Molloy, former Door- area. agreements that let our competitors reverse keeper of the House of Representatives who Overpopulated animal shelters are a prob- engineer our products, manipulate their cur- has been honored with the naming of a United lem for too many communities. To help ele- rency and steal our intellectual property. States Postal Service facility located at 2061 vate the stress of overcrowding in shelters as Enough with agreements that ship good pay- South Park Avenue in Buffalo, New York, as far as Florida and Arkansas, WARL created ing American jobs to regions of the world the ‘‘James T. Molloy Post Office Building’’. the Shelter Animal Relief Effort, ShARE, pro- where wages are but a fraction of ours— Jimmy Molloy has been my friend since I first gram. Shelters participating in ShARE use where environmental and labor standards put arrived in the House of Representatives back WARL as their resource when in crisis, elimi- already vulnerable families here and abroad at in January of 1989. He was the door keepers- nating the need to euthanize adoptable ani- greater risk. door keeper, a special person simply beloved mals. It has been said that this debate is about by everyone. Additionally, WARL provides humane edu- globalization. But by rejecting CAFTA, we do Six Presidents heard his thunderous an- cation to District school children using a cur- not reject globalization, Mr. Speaker. Rather, nouncements of their presence before joint riculum. that includes in-class lectures, activi- we set a new path for America—one that em- sessions of Congress for the State of the ties, and trips to visit the shelter and medical braces globalization’s capacity to raise living Union address. When he said, ‘‘Mr. Speaker, center. This program strives to ensure the fu- standards here and across the world, to strike The President of the United States,’’ the ture of animal welfare in our society by teach- at the heart of poverty, and expand markets chamber would erupt in applause reflecting ing children to treat animals responsibly and that will serve as the foundation of the 21st the enthusiasm of the doorkeeper’s voice. It with care and compassion. Century economy. was always a great moment to witness. Through these many efforts, WARL hopes Those are America’s values, Mr. Speaker, Jimmy always remembered his roots and to achieve its goal to eliminate the need to ob- and they ought to be central to this bill. But if the love he had for Buffalo, New York and its serve future National Homeless Animals’ Day.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.050 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1669 But for now, WARL will join others across the CONGRATULATING MAYOR THE PRISE ACT OF 2005 country to raise awareness of the world’s com- GEORGE PABEY panion animal overpopulation crisis by partici- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. pating in National Homeless Animals’ Day on OF MICHIGAN August 20th and spearheading the first event HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of its kind in our Nation’s Capital. OF INDIANA Thursday, July 28, 2005 Every day, WARL works to end the plight of homeless dogs and cats. We can all make a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I re- introduce the Promoting Responsible Interro- difference by promoting responsible guardian- Thursday, July 28, 2005 ship and by adopting our pets from a local ani- gation Standards Enforcement Act. I am dis- mal shelter, instead of a breeder or pet store, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with appointed that it is necessary to do so, but and by preventing the exponential increase of great pleasure and honor that I congratulate over a year after the first pictures of abuse homeless animals by spaying and neutering Mayor George Pabey for being honored as Abu Ghraib were leaked, there has still been no command responsibility for those who con- our pets. 2005 East Chicagoan of the Year. For sixteen doned the atrocious behavior. And recent years, Twin City Community Services in East f news reports tell us that even more pictures of Chicago, Indiana, has awarded this title to even worse treatment will soon be released. IN RECOGNITION OF THE PLANT- prominent members of the community who Over the past year, we have come to learn ING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE have greatly contributed to the city and people that the abuse of detainees in American cus- HISTORIC PARK IN OYSTER BAY, of East Chicago. This year’s festivities will tody is not the work of a few bad apples in a NEW YORK take place on Friday, August 5, 2005, at the single Iraqi prison, but a common occurrence Knights of Columbus Hall in East Chicago. throughout our military controlled detention George is a native of East Chicago, Indiana. centers. From Afghanistan to Guantanamo, at HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN our hands or at the hands of well-known spon- OF NEW YORK At a young age his parents taught him the im- portance of hard work, accountability, and sors of torture, we have abused, tortured, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community service. His strong family values even killed those who we have captured or detained in the war on terror. Thursday, July 28, 2005 set the tone for his life and career. These val- We clearly cannot leave the Administration Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ues paved the way for George’s decision to to its own devices to prevent this abuse from in recognition of the Planting Fields Arboretum serve the people of East Chicago. In 1972, he happening again. After ten so-called ‘‘inves- State Historic Park, located in Oyster Bay, decided to become a police officer with the tigations,’’ we are no closer to discovering just New York. The park’s 409 acres on the beau- East Chicago Police Department. George how high in the Administration the approval of tiful North Shore of Long Island provide a quickly rose through the ranks and his hard torture tactics went. Every day we learn of unique opportunity to educate, enrich, and en- work and dedication did not go unnoticed. He more abuse, each allegation more horrific than tertain the visiting public. served in the Narcotics Unit and was instru- the next. How much longer can we pretend it The ‘‘Gold Coast’’ of Long Island is known mental in developing the city’s Gang Unit. In was all an accident? around the world from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1990, he was appointed Chief of Police. After That’s why I am introducing this bill to clarify classic novel, The Great Gatsby. The Planting he retired from the East Chicago Police De- that torture at the hands of our personnel, or Fields Arboretum is a remarkable public gar- partment in 1997, he was appointed Director upon their request, is not allowed under any den that provides the public with the chance to of Security for a nationally known casino lo- circumstance. It also clarifies that our respon- experience the beauty and tranquility of this cated in East Chicago, Indiana. sibilities in the U.N. Convention Against Tor- legendary part of America’s geography. ture, unlike what the Attorney General is George’s political career began in 1999. claiming, apply to everyone in our custody, re- The Planting Fields Arboretum is entering After campaigning on a platform of providing the final stage of construction of a new facility, gardless of where they are kept or which safer streets, reinvigorating neighborhoods the Hoffman Visitor Center. This enriching ad- country they come from. and empowering people, George was elected dition, due to open in the summer of 2006, will Intelligence obtained through torture is noto- function as an educational center and will to East Chicago’s Common Council. Through- riously unreliable, and is therefore bad policy serve as a permanent home for the historical out his career, he earned praise for his leader- in the first place. But perhaps most impor- records of all Long Island parks. ship and integrity. On October 26, 2004, tantly, our use of torture only encourages Visitors to the Hoffman Visitor Center will be George made history and became the first other nations to torture our own captured per- able to participate in interactive exhibits, which Hispanic democrat to rise to the standing of sonnel. We cannot continue to put our own will acquaint them with the history and culture Democratic nominee for Mayor of the City of fighting men and women in danger. of the Planting Fields Arboretum. A 3-dimen- East Chicago. I ask my colleagues to join me in support of sional topographical map, featuring fiber optic The Knights of Columbus Hall will be filled both this bill, and H.R. 952, Congressman MARKEY’s bill banning the outsourcing torture. light-up paths surrounded by educational pan- Friday night with friends and family who have Together, they will clarify that this Congress els, will introduce the visitors to the many at- been blessed with the opportunity to know and will no longer tolerate the inhumane treatment tractions and specialty walks that the Planting work with George and who wish to celebrate Fields Arboretum has to offer. of those we capture or detain, and will hope- with him as he receives his award. George’s fully start our country down the road to repair- Individuals interested in learning about Long hard work and dedication, which have earned ing its now tarnished reputation as the world’s Island’s storied history will be able to peruse him the East Chicagoan of the Year award, most preeminent human rights leader. the archives, which will contain more than have been improving the community and the f 85,000 images, schematics, blueprints, and lives of East Chicagoans for over twenty plans from Robert Moses’ Long Island Na- years. Though he is dedicated to his career STATEMENT ON THE BAKASSI tional Park System. and the community of East Chicago, he has PENINSULA DISPUTE The Planting Fields Arboretum will also never limited his time and love for his family. showcase a new rooftop garden, complete George and his wife, Hilda, have two children, HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS with a pergola filled with hanging baskets of Maria Lisete and Anthony, and two grand- OF FLORIDA seasonal flowers to attract butterflies and children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES birds. This relaxing area will be the perfect spot to sit and picnic with family and friends. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Thursday, July 28, 2005 Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the distinguished colleagues join me in congratu- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I House of Representatives to please join me in lating Mayor George Pabey on being recog- rise today to share with my colleagues an commending the Planting Fields Arboretum of nized as East Chicagoan of the Year. It is my international dilemma that has been brought to Oyster Bay, New York for the construction of privilege to extend my personal thanks to my attention. There is a disturbing situation the Hoffman Visitor Center, a facility that will Mayor Pabey for his lifelong dedication to the taking place that is seriously affecting the rela- only add luster to one of Nassau County and citizens of the First Congressional District of tions between the African nations of Cam- New York’s brightest cultural gems. Indiana. eroon and Nigeria. President Olusegun

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.053 E29JYPT1 E1670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Obasanjo of Nigeria promised several years became available, Mr. Baye took over the setts has since the early days of the Common- ago to withdraw his troops from the Bakassi project development. wealth. Peninsula in the Republic of Cameroon. Presi- What makes this project unique is that the Many in this chamber are familiar with this dent Obasanjo has yet to follow through on 14th Air Force requirement was unfunded. issue and I thank my colleagues and their this arrangement. Not only has the Nigerian This project was provided and funded by the staffs for helping so much to this point. I ask military remained in the Bakassi Peninsula, on 50th Space Wing, which was a large sacrifice for your continued support as the day of deci- June 17 and 18, there was an unfortunate vio- on their part. sion draws near. We all remember the lent incident that led to the death of a Cam- Using an open architecture will allow devel- Mayflower. It’s now time to remember those eroon soldier and the wounding of another. I opers to quickly and cheaply modify software who stood on the shore the day she landed, call upon Nigeria to adhere to the International to fit their needs. That, in turn, will save the and, with open arms, embraced the Pilgrims— Court of Justice’s decision and obey the rule Air Force even more time and money as it the Mashpee Wampanoag Indians. of law by returning the Bakassi Peninsula to steps further into the frontier of defensive f counterspace. Cameroon, thereby finally putting an end to PAYING TRIBUTE TO GAVIN this ongoing dispute. We are standing at the threshold of defen- DEGRAW I call upon President Obasanjo to withdraw sive counterspace, and it is my great honor to Nigerian troops from the Bakassi Peninsula recognize Paul Baye, a great scientist and a and return the territory to the Republic of great American. HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY OF NEW YORK Cameroon. The West African region is ex- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremely volatile and has already experienced numerous conflicts and wars. I sincerely hope URGING THE U.S. BUREAU OF IN- Thursday, July 28, 2005 DIAN AFFAIRS TO APPROVE THE that both nations can reach an agreement in Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TRIBAL RECOGNITION PETITION accordance with the decision set forth by the honor and commend Gavin DeGraw, a native OF THE MASHPEE WAMPANOAG International Court of Justice and work to- son of Sullivan County, New York, whose hard gether in establishing greater cooperation and work, persistence, and talent have propelled stability. A genuine effort from both sides is HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT him into the national spotlight. On the occa- needed to resolve this issue in a peaceful and OF MASSACHUSETTS sion of Gavin’s return to Sullivan County for timely manner and I anticipate the realization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his upcoming concert at Kutcher’s Country of this goal. Thursday, July 28, 2005 Club, I am proud to offer my congratulations to f Gavin and his family on the tremendous suc- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased cess that Gavin has thus far achieved in his TRIBUTE TO PAUL BAYE—2004 AIR to stand before the House today with news relatively short career as a songwriter and per- FORCE SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR that the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe former. and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have reached Born and raised in South Fallsburg in the HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE an important agreement. The Mashpee will be Catskill region, Gavin was engrossed in music OF COLORADO placed on the BIA’s active consideration list throughout his youth. Inspired by his parents’ for federal recognition. This agreement is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES musical talents and interests, Gavin began important milestone on what has been an ex- playing piano and singing at an early age. He Thursday, July 28, 2005 ceedingly long and arduous road for the later played music in cover bands with his Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mashpee. older brother, who encouraged him to write his to honor Paul Baye who was recently awarded As some of my colleagues know, the Mash- own music in addition to playing other artists’ the 2004 Air Force Outstanding Scientist of pee are long-time residents of Cape Cod in songs. Gavin studied music briefly at Ithaca the Year. Mr. Baye, a computer scientist with our area 5,000 years before there was a College and then at the prestigious Berklee the 22nd Space Operations, was recognized United States of America, much less the Tenth School of Music, but decided to pursue his ca- on June 29, 2005. Congressional District of Massachusetts. The reer as a singer/songwriter in New York City Paul Baye’s effort to develop the first defen- Mashpee literally met the Mayflower in 1620 in 1998. sive counter-space architecture for Electro- and were the Native Americans who aided the With the continued support of his family, magnetic Environmental Monitoring System, Pilgrims through their difficult first months and Gavin pursued his dream with passion and EEMS, earned him this distinguished award. who attended the first Thanksgiving feast. diligence, and over the following years, stead- Mr. Baye worked for the Air Force Space The history of the Mashpee Wampanoag in ily built a loyal following in the New York City Command Space Analysis Center and the American life goes back to that meeting in live music scene through his soulful perform- Space Warfare Center before joining the 22nd 1620, but that only tells the most recent chap- ances, personal charisma and honest song- Space Operations as an operations analyst. ters of the story. With an unbroken chain of writing style. Gavin cultivated his talent and This award is a very unique honor, and habitation spanning five millennia, the Mash- career patiently, refusing early recording con- proves the success of his hard work and dedi- pee accepted the Pilgrims and others—and tract offers, and committed himself to his con- cation for the Air Force and the American peo- went out of their way to offer assistance. And tinued development as an artist and per- ple. Approximately 3 years ago Mr. Baye be- then, when European culture gave way to a former. These deliberative efforts paid off as came involved in radio frequency spectrum fledgling United States, the Mashpee he continued to make a name for himself monitoring. The project needed to be able to Wampanoag embraced their roles as both Na- through his local performances, and eventually handle information from several disparate tive Americans and Americans. Mashpee signed a recording contract with Clive Davis databases, none of which were originally de- Wampanoag Indians have served honorably in and J Records, who represent a number of signed to communicate with one another. the U.S. armed forces in every war from the nationally known artists. Fourteenth Air Force had told then Colonel Revolution through Iraq. The Tribe’s current Gavin’s album Chariot, released in July Suzanne Vautrinot, of the 50th Space Wing Chief was part of the Allied invasion of Nor- 2003, debuted in the top ten on Billboard’s Commander, that the wing needed a way to mandy in the Second World War, and the Top Heatseekers chart and inspired reviewers protect Air Force Satellite Communications Chairman of the Tribal Council is a survivor of and fans alike to compare Gavin with such Network traffic from radio-frequency or electro- the siege on Khe Sanh. Mashpee musical icons as Elton John, Billy Joel and magnetic interference. Wampanoag Indians continue to serve and Van Morrison. The single ‘‘I Don’t Want To Mr. Baye used a computer software archi- sacrifice with so many other Americans. Be’’ hit number one on Billboard’s Top 40 tecture originally developed at the Rome But the Mashpee have a dream: Formal rec- Chart and is used as the theme song for the Battlelab evolving it to fit the AFSCN’s needs. ognition of their cultural identity by the Federal WB show, ‘‘One Tree Hill.’’ The album was Implementing the combination of science and Government. They have sought a decision certified platinum in January 2005. Gavin’s technology was the crux of the project. from the Bureau of Indian Affairs since 1978. popularity as an artist has continued to grow, Colonel Vautrinot asked for a demonstra- Today I am pleased to tell you that the Bureau as evidenced by his string of sold-out live per- tion, which the Space and Missile Center and has agreed to place the Mashpee’s application formances and his appearances on national AFSPC provided in January 2004 in a on active status and has committed to issuing shows, including Late Show With David downselect between competing products. Mr. a decision by April of next year. This process, Letterman, Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Baye’s project was selected and moved from I have no doubt, will lead to recognition of the Good Morning America and The Ellen concept to prototype. Once the EEMS project tribe by the federal government, as Massachu- DeGeneres Show.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.057 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1671 Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to pay tribute to and prayers go out to his wife, Dorothy; his her life, and Peter’s, forever. They were mar- the accomplishments of Gavin DeGraw and three sons, Jim, John, and Joe; his sister; ried during their respective final years in welcome him back to Sullivan County for this three grandchildren; and three great-grand- school and moved into their first home, a fifth floor walk-up apartment in Boston. concert. I know that I speak for many in the children. Peter’s princely wages of $60 per month as community in stating that Sullivan County is f a resident in Internal Medicine at the Massa- proud of his success and proud of the fact that chusetts General Hospital did not stretch he has achieved this success through hard CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF very far, and Carol became the bread-winner work and by remaining true to his own per- MARINA BLAKELY HANNER by combining a teaching assistant position sonal style and conviction. with a Masters program offered by Tufts University. Subsequently, her work as an el- f HON. JOE WILSON ementary school teacher in Boston and in OF SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING THE PASSING OF CHIEF Bethesda, Maryland, provided most of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small family’s support. The family expanded OF POLICE JAMES M. POWELL, in 1963 with the arrival of John in 1963, in Be- THE FIRST CHIEF OF THE Thursday, July 28, 2005 thesda, where Peter spent three years in re- UNITED STATES CAPITOL PO- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- search at the National Institutes of Health. LICE er, today, I am happy to congratulate Jennifer Following an additional year in Boston, and Andy Hanner of Columbia, South Carolina marked by the arrival of Jennifer, the family headed for the Wild West, where Peter con- HON. ROBERT W. NEY on the birth of their beautiful baby girl. Marina tinued his medical training, and then joined OF OHIO Blakely Hanner was born on July 11, 2005 at the faculty at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5:30 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces and in Gastroenterology in 1967. In the early measuring 19 inches long. Marina has been years of marriage, Carol and Peter moved Thursday, July 28, 2005 born into a loving home, where she will be five times in a span of seven years, and they Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor raised by parents who are devoted to her well- were very glad to move into a home in Palos the passing of Chief James M. Powell, the first being and bright future. Her birth is a blessing, Verdes where they could stay for a longer Chief of our United States Capitol Police fol- time. That home was located at 29377 and I greatly appreciate the longtime friend- Quailwood Drive, and that was 38 years ago. lowing the separation from the DC Metropoli- ship I have shared with Mr. and Mrs. Hanner. The third young Barrett, Anna, joined the tan Police Department. Chief Powell had a f family in 1969. long distinguished career in law enforcement Carol was an active participant in commu- that lasted over four decades and culminated TRIBUTE TO CAROL THOMAE nity affairs, particularly with the Peninsula in his work transforming the Capitol Police BARRETT Committee for the Philharmonic, and be- force into a first-rate Federal law enforcement came its President in 1990–91. She enjoyed her involvement in the PTA, various tennis agency. HON. MARK UDALL leagues, book club, and numerous family He was born on a farm in Chapel Hill, Ten- OF COLORADO trips to Montana and Colorado. Vacations nessee on May 13, 1914. Like so many others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES often involved visiting Carol’s family in the during the Great Depression, he came to Boston area, or welcoming them into the Thursday, July 28, 2005 Washington in 1934 to look for work. While home in Palos Verdes. Carol’s grandmother, working at various jobs in DC he met and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise ‘‘Great Nana,’’ was born in Sweden and had married his wife Dorothy E. Forsht on June 4, today to express my condolences to the Bar- never traveled by air until she visited the 1938. rett family on the death of Carol Barrett, the Barretts. She enjoyed her visit greatly and became a ‘‘regular’’. Finally settling on a career, he joined the mother of my staff member Jennifer Barrett. Carol always considered her most impor- DC Metropolitan Police Department in 1940. Jennifer and her family came up with some re- tant roles to be in the home. Her consistent He spent six years in the 5th Precinct where flections on Carol’s life that I would like to sub- support was vital to Peter’s success in his he started as a patrolman. He was promoted mit for the RECORD. I know that Carol died medical career, and was equally important in to Precinct Detective in 1944 and then to De- from complications related to Parkinson’s dis- providing a wonderful home for their three tective Sergeant in 1946, when he was as- ease, an illness I am all too familiar with, since children. She was their counselor, teacher, my father also lost a long struggle with Parkin- booster, and most of all, she was their moth- signed to the Robbery Squad. er. True to a lifelong pattern, on her last In 1953, Mr. Powell was promoted to Detec- son’s in 1998. shopping trip she bought two dresses ‘‘for the tive Lieutenant and named the Third District I continue my fight for a cure for Parkinson’s girls.’’ Detective Supervisor. Five years and several as co-chair of the Bi-Cameral Caucus on Par- Parkinson’s disease was first diagnosed commendations later, he was promoted to kinson’s Disease. The fight is too big for one eleven years ago, but Carol was determined Captain and began his work in the U.S. Cap- individual, but working together I believe we to continue with her many activities as long itol as supervisor of the Senate Plainclothes can make great strides. What we achieve as as possible. Initially she was very successful a community will impact medical research, in these efforts, but the past several years Detail. In 1965, he became an inspector and brought increasing difficulty and frustration designated chief of the U.S. Capitol Police health care delivery, and millions of people as her Parkinson’s worsened. Nevertheless, under the direction of the DC police depart- throughout the country and the world. Con- because of the steadfast support of her large ment. tinuing our search for a cure for Parkinson’s circle of friends, she was able to continue On December 20, 1979, the Congress en- won’t save Carol’s life, but it will go a long and to enjoy most of her social activities. acted Public Law 96–152. This act created the way to honor her memory. Carol’s final trip consisted of a series of wonderful visits with family and friends. It position of Chief of the Capitol Police ap- REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE OF CAROL THOMAE included a visit with daughter Jennifer in BARRETT pointed by the Capitol Police Board. This law Washington, with tours of the Capitol and established the Capitol Police as its own inde- Carol was born November 12, 1938 in Boston White House; a day spent with life-long pendent legislative branch agency in charge of to parents with strong ties to their Scan- friends near Boston; several days of Harvard the safety and security of the Capitol complex. dinavian and German heritage. Family ties and Wellesley reunion activities; and a visit Mr. Powell was appointed to be the first Chief were strengthened further when two Thomae with her cousins in suburban Boston. At this of the reorganized U.S. Capitol Police. brothers married two Larson sisters. Carol point, new health problems developed which had no siblings, but her two cousins, Ken and Chief Powell not only served with distinction resulted in hospitalization at the Massachu- Bob Thomae were very close to her, and be- setts General Hospital, the hospital where by protecting the legislative branch, but he came her brothers. she was born. All of her family were with her managed to earn recognition for his protection The families attended the Lutheran church when she finally slipped away. Life for her of the executive branch as well. While on Met- in Dorchester and much of Carol’s social life family and friends will not be the same with- ropolitan police detail protecting President was connected with the youth activities of out her. Harry S. Truman, he apprehended one of the the church. An old photograph shows her as Puerto Rican nationalists during the attempted the Lucia Girl, chosen from the entire Bos- SOME THOUGHTS FROM HER CHILDREN assassination in 1950. ton area. She excelled in her academic stud- My mother Carol T. Barrett was a wonder- ies, making it possible for her to attend Mr. Powell retired from the U.S. Capitol Po- ful, intelligent, competent, efficient mother. Girl’s Latin School in Boston, and subse- She loved us and changed her life for us. Her lice on September 30, 1984. I am sure I speak quently to be admitted to Wellesley College greatest hurt was not being able to be with on behalf of all the Members of the House of as an English major. and help her family as she wished, in the set- Representatives in expressing our gratitude for A blind date for a day of skiing with a Har- ting of lengthy disability brought on by Par- his dedicated service. Our deepest sympathies vard medical student named Peter changed kinson’s disease.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.001 E29JYPT1 E1672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 When we noticed a connection between HONORING PEGGY HEINKEL- On behalf of the entire House community, I cheesecake and Little League victories, she WOLFE would like to extend my congratulations to made a cheesecake each time I pitched. Jack Katz for his many years of dedication When I cut my finger playing with a razor and outstanding contributions to the House blade, she calmly picked me up, took me to HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS the doctor, and didn’t say she told me so. OF TEXAS staff payroll function. I wish Jack and his wife She took three of us, ages 6, 4, and 3 months, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Melissa many wonderful years in fulfilling their unassisted, 3000 miles to go to our Uncle Thursday, July 28, 2005 retirement dreams. Ken’s wedding on the east coast. She forgave f us for pouring water on her cigarettes. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in My mother’s illness came on slowly and order to recognize the achievement of Mrs. CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF strong in the end. She didn’t want people to Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe. Mrs. Heinkel-Wolfe has LUCILLE ‘‘LUCY’’ BRIGGS TEMPLE know at first. To the end, she wanted to be been awarded a contract from the University with her family and love them. I feel like I of North Texas to publish her book detailing HON. JOE WILSON did not pay her back for her love in the way the first four years of her son’s life before he OF SOUTH CAROLINA that she deserved. When I told her I don’t was diagnosed with autism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES think she could hear me. After attending the University of North Thursday, July 28, 2005 My mother expressed strong ideas about Texas, also my alma-mater, Peggy Heinkel- our country’s approach to curing and man- Wolfe worked with UNT as a research and de- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- aging diseases. Some people express religious velopment specialist and wrote for various er, today, I am happy to congratulate Rachel objections to a scientific approach to these and Adam Temple of Columbia, South Caro- problems. I think my mother would say to publications including the Denton Record Chronicle. She has returned to UNT and is lina, on the birth of their beautiful baby girl. them, ‘‘God helps those who help them- Lucille Briggs Temple was born on April 19, selves.’’ If the religious zealots who oppose now a web marketing specialist for the univer- such research followed my mother’s moral sity relations office. 2005 at 6:30 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 9 and ethical compass, we would be better off. Mrs. Heinkel-Wolfe’s manuscript was cho- ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Lucy has been born into a loving home, Her care and love had nothing to do with sen from among 34 entries by a panel of lit- where she will be raised by parents who are shouting and theorizing, and all to do with erary professionals at the Mayborn Literary doing.—John F. Barrett, MD. devoted to her well-being and bright future. Nonfiction Writers Conference of the South- Her birth is a blessing. Adam is doing a won- Mom was unhappy for the last few years of west. The book will provide insight for millions her life. She could no longer do the things derful job as Deputy Communications Director of individuals across the country who can re- she loved to do, such as ride horses or play for U.S. Senator JIM DEMINT, and I appreciate late to her son, Sam. The simple yet signifi- tennis. She could no longer do things with- the friendship of both Mr. and Mrs. Temple. out assistance, like dressing or getting up cant milestones she describes will allow read- from a chair. Travel was extremely dif- ers a chance to place themselves ‘‘in her f ficult—so she didn’t see her children or house’’ and ‘‘in her shoes.’’ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL grandchildren as often as she would have Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe has captured the in- AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE liked. She lost her independence, and with it, credible compassion in her home and skillfully TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- her passion for living. transposed those feelings into a novel. The TATION ACT Despite her pain and steady decline, Mom compassion her family displays is an attribute held on tight to those she loved. Even when her life was closing around her, she always every household should strive to instill. HON. MARK UDALL wanted to know about our lives and loves I look forward to the completion of her story, OF COLORADO and dreams and disappointments. and I applaud her for providing insight and ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vice to all who have the opportunity to read it. At times the pain of the last few years has Thursday, July 28, 2005 threatened to overwhelm my happier memo- f ries of Mom, but I’m determined to keep Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise them alive in my heart, since they are all I UPON RETIREMENT OF JACK KATZ in opposition to H.R. 3045, the Dominican Re- have in the end. I will always remember her public-Central America-United States Free beauty and vitality and sense of fun. She was HON. ROBERT W. NEY Trade Agreement Implementation Act, DR– always there to protect us, watching as we OF OHIO CAFTA. Deciding how to vote on this has not swam in the huge waves at Redondo Beach, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been easy, but ultimately I believe that the picking us up from school. She was always Thursday, July 28, 2005 bad in the agreement outweighs the good. there to praise us for good grades or perform- I definitely believe free trade brings benefits, ances in school plays. She was a wonderful, Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of warm, loving mother. but in this case I question who would get his retirement, I would like to thank Jack Katz those benefits. I agree that open markets have All she really wanted was for her children for his outstanding service to the U.S. House to be happy and to find love for ourselves. helped lift up the lives of people in many of Representatives over the past 28 years. countries of the world. But I am also alarmed When we weren’t happy, she felt our pain. I’d Throughout the years, Jack has made sig- like to think that she is happy now, knowing about the growing economic inequality within that her children have found their way. All nificant contributions to the financial manage- and between countries. Unless free trade is three of us are challenged by our jobs and ment of the U.S. House of Representatives’ also fair trade, we risk lifting up the few to the busy lives. John is married with a beautiful accounts and the processing and oversight of detriment of the many. wife and two children, Anna is recently mar- the staff payroll. Jack began his career with I think that an improved commercial relation- ried (one of Mom’s last joys was attending the House on March 25, 1977 and has served ship with the Dominican Republic and the five the wedding of Anna and Kevin), and I am this great institution in financial counseling and Central American countries could benefit our happy and in love. The thought that—at the payroll positions within the offices of both the economy and U.S. farmers, workers, and end—she knew of my happiness gives me Clerk of the House and the Chief Administra- great comfort. manufacturers. But I am concerned about a tive Officer. He has held the positions of Audi- I will miss her forever.—Jennifer Hollister number of provisions of DR–CAFTA. The Barrett. tor, Accounts Clerk and Financial Manage- agreement will help some U.S. agricultural in- ‘‘I am part of all that I have met.’’—Alfred, ment Counselor in the Office of Finance, and dustries, services markets, and high tech- Lord Tennyson currently holds the position of Payroll Coun- nology, chemical, medical and scientific equip- Carol Ann Thomae Barrett is a part of ev- selor in the Office of Human Resources. Dur- ment companies, among others. But it will eryone and everything she touched, and the ing the past 28 years, Jack has provided harm other agricultural markets, and could impact she made on her family, friends, and financial and payroll guidance to every entity have a detrimental impact on small Central community is everlasting. If I am half the of the House, assuring that House staff is paid American farmers as well. We ought to be en- mother, daughter, wife, friend, and commu- accurately and on time each month. His pay- couraging rural economic development in this nity volunteer that she was, my life will be roll and financial acumen has enabled House part of the world, not undercutting it. fulfilled and I will owe it all to her. A Native entities to make critical decisions related to fi- The most problematic aspect of DR–CAFTA American proverb says ‘‘They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.’’ nancial and staff payroll issues. He has also is that the administration failed to incorporate My heart aches too much right now for this provided many years of financial and payroll internationally recognized labor standards. Nor to bring me comfort, but I know it will in support and guidance to the countless House does the agreement clearly require any coun- time. Mom lives in more hearts than I can staff members who have worked in this great try to maintain and enforce a set of basic envi- count.—Anna Larson Barrett Loewen. institution throughout the years. ronmental regulations. America’s interests are

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.063 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1673 not simply about the bottom line. The U.S. IN MEMORY OF BURL JACK AKINS On behalf of the entire House community, I should also be concerned about maintaining would like to extend my congratulations to and enhancing the high mark set by American HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Jewell Deese for her many years of dedication workers. While expanded trade is important to OF TEXAS and outstanding contributions to the House this country and the world, it will only be bene- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staff payroll function. I wish Jewell and her husband Gregory many wonderful years in ful- ficial to a broad range of people in our Nation Thursday, July 28, 2005 filling their retirement dreams. and abroad if it is carefully shaped to include Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f basic standards and adequately protect the give tribute to Burl Jack Akins for his lifelong rights of workers and the environment. This contributions to his community, family, and CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF agreement does not meet that test. country. Mr. Akins passed away at his home AIRMEN JOHN LAYLAGIAN DR–CAFTA would also allow foreign inves- in Mesa, Arkansas with his wife Gail, by his tors to challenge our laws and regulations be- side. HON. JOE WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA fore international tribunals, bypassing domes- Born in rural Crawford County, Arkansas to Gene and Bonnie Akins, he was the youngest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tic courts, if they believe U.S. laws on labor, of three children. In 1947, Mr. Akins joined the Thursday, July 28, 2005 environmental protections, and public health United States Air Force and served as an air- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- and safety reduce the value of their invest- craft mechanic for B52’s and F111’s until ments. The U.S. has already spent millions er, today I am happy to congratulate Janelle 1959. It is worth noting that he was intent on and Leon Laylagian of Hopkinton, New Hamp- defending our laws from NAFTA, which in- serving his country, so much so, that at the shire, on the birth of their son. Airmen John cludes a similar provision. Foreign companies ripe, young age of 16, he lied about his age Laylagian was born on June 4, 2005 at 5:58 have sued the U.S. over California’s ban of so he could be admitted into the armed serv- p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces and meas- MTBE, a California law regulating harmful gold ices. uring 20 inches long. Airmen has been born mining practices, and the Agriculture Depart- Mr. Akins continued as a civilian employee into a loving home, where he will be raised by ment’s decision to close the border to Cana- working for LTV Steel and General Dynamics parents who are devoted to his well-being and dian beef due to concerns about mad cow dis- until medically retired in 1971. He and his first bright future. His birth is a blessing. I appre- wife Barbara, who preceded him in death after ease. ciate the friendship I share with both Mr. and 45 years of marriage, had 7 children, 20 Mrs. Laylagian. DR–CAFTA also creates a challenge to the grandchildren and 17 great-grand children. safety of the American food supply because it It was my honor to know Burl Jack Akins. I f is silent on the issue of imported goods meet- extend my sympathies to his family and HONORING SEVERAL SCHOOLS IN ing the rigorous food safety and sanitary rules friends. May the example of this man, whose TENNESSEE’S 7TH DISTRICT of the United States Department of Agri- contributions made richer the fabric of our culture. This agreement takes a step back- American culture, be inspiration to all who HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN ward in our efforts to provide the American seek their dreams to serve their fellow man. OF TENNESSEE consumer with the safest food possible. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, the agreement includes a provision UPON RETIREMENT OF JEWELL Thursday, July 28, 2005 precluding generic pharmaceutical products DEESE Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, today, I from obtaining regulatory marketing approval ask my colleagues to join me in honoring sev- for a 5–8 year period if approval has been HON. ROBERT W. NEY eral schools in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that have been ranked among the best granted for a brand name drug in that market. OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Nation. Especially since low-cost generics are already Both Brentwood High School and Franklin available in the DR–CAFTA countries, this Thursday, July 28, 2005 High School were found to be exemplary by provision will only serve to make drugs un- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of Newsweek magazine. available and unaffordable for most Central her retirement, I would like to thank Jewell Brentwood High School, home of the Bruins, Americans, who are suffering in great num- Deese for her outstanding service to the U.S. lives up to its mission statement of ‘‘Excel- bers from HIV/AIDS and untreated diabetes, House of Representatives over the past 28 lence through teaching and learning.’’ among other maladies. While market access years. Few communities are fortunate enough to for U.S. goods is important, we shouldn’t be in Throughout the years, Jewell has made sig- have one school noted for distinction, but we the business of potentially undermining a nificant contributions to the financial manage- have been blessed with two. country’s ability to provide prescription drugs ment of U.S. House of Representatives’ ac- Franklin High School, home of the Rebels, was also credited by Newsweek for providing to its citizens. counts and the processing and oversight of the staff payroll. She began her career with a quality education and giving our kids a great As part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the House on July 5, 1977 and has served start. the American economy, I have supported a this great institution in financial, benefits, and Mr. Speaker, these schools deserve our number of agreements to expand access to payroll positions within the offices of both the congratulations for their commitment to our foreign markets for exports from our nation’s Clerk of the House and the Chief Administra- community, and for planting the seeds of farmers and businesses. But DR–CAFTA is tive Officer. She has held the positions of knowledge that will help make these students one I cannot support. General Clerk in the Office of Finance, proc- lifelong learners. All of us should offer our thanks to Principal I don’t want this country to miss out on eco- essing the daily receipts for the House Res- taurant system, and has held various positions Kevin Keidel of Brentwood High School and nomic opportunities, but the problems with this in the Office of Personnel and Benefits. She Principal Willie Dickerson of Franklin High agreement are real, and I don’t believe this will retire from her current position of Payroll School for their hard work and dedication. agreement will create the opportunities its pro- Counselor in the Office of Human Resources. f ponents have touted. In the end, our progress During the past 26 years as an Office of SEEKING TRANSPARENCY AT THE together has to be about raising, and not low- Human Resources Payroll Counselor she has UNITED NATIONS’ WORLD HERIT- ering wages, reducing and not adding to the provided financial and payroll guidance to AGE COMMITTEE world’s poverty, making more ‘‘haves’’ and every entity of the House, assuring that all fewer ‘‘have-nots.’’ House staff is paid accurately and on time HON. RICHARD W. POMBO each month. Her payroll and financial acumen I do believe in actively shaping globalization, OF CALIFORNIA have enabled House entities to make critical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not passively closing our doors. Although I decisions related to staff payroll issues. She cannot support DR–CAFTA today, I remain has also provided many years of benefits and Thursday, July 28, 2005 committed to this activist course and hope the payroll support and guidance to the countless Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, the United States Administration will present us with an agree- House staff members who have worked in this has been a party to ‘‘The Convention Con- ment that deserves our support. great institution throughout the years. cerning Protection of the World Cultural and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.068 E29JYPT1 E1674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Natural Heritage’’ (World Heritage Convention) guidance for this decision to deny Mr. work of Mr. John Daso, a talented artist who for over thirty years. This convention, adminis- Lamb’s request. resides in Lexington, South Carolina. 2. A list of Committee Members (and tered by the United Nations Educational, Sci- UNESCO and Centre staff) that addressed As one of the most beautiful states in the entific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Mr. Lamb’s request and an explanation of nation, South Carolina’s landscape is certainly currently protects 20 World Heritage Sites in how they interpreted this official policy to not easy to accurately illustrate for most art- the U.S. Moreover, the ‘‘Tentative List’’ of U.S. reach their decision. Minutes of any relevant ists. However, Mr. Daso’s work demonstrates World Heritage Sites (www.cr.nps.gov/ meetings would be most helpful. his unique ability to reflect the beauty of our worldheritage) presently contains 70 properties 3. A list of other organizations that have including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. requested to ‘‘film the (Committee’s) pro- state. I am proud that we have such a remark- ceedings in the past,’’ copies of any cor- In order for a site to be nominated as a poten- able artist living in the Second District of respondence regarding these requests and an South Carolina. tial World Heritage Site, it must first be on a explanation as to how each of these re- nation’s ‘‘Tentative List.’’ quested were handled. As the founder of the Gifted Artist of Amer- The House Committee on Resources has Finally, I would like to meet with you on ica Center, Inc., Mr. Daso is also generously jurisdiction over U.S. participation in the World this and other matters when you next visit serving our community. This valuable center Heritage Convention. Because of my concern Washington, DC. It would allow us both to helps educate, mentor and inspire young art- for protecting private property rights and better understand each other’s concerns. Thank you in advance for your assistance ists who are or were unable to afford a formal American sovereignty, I monitor the activities and a timely reply on this matter. education. Specifically, the center offers busi- of the World Heritage Committee as do some Sincerely, ness development, marketing skills, financial U.S. organizations advocating these same RICHARD W. POMBO, awareness, associative skill training and principles. Chairman. graphic design. By supporting our youth and Sovereignty International, based in Hollow f encouraging public interest in the Arts, the Rock, TN and chaired by Henry Lamb, con- Gifted Artist of America Center is inspiring in- tacted me earlier this year requesting my as- UPON RETIREMENT OF LINDA dividuals to make a difference in their commu- sistance in its efforts to video tape the pro- DIMAURO ceeding of World Heritage Committee’s meet- nities by using their artistic skills. ing held earlier this month in Durban, South HON. ROBERT W. NEY I am grateful for Mr. Daso’s artistic talent Africa. Despite my efforts to advance this very OF OHIO and leadership in our community. modest proposal, Sovereignty International’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES request was denied in writing by the Secretary Thursday, July 28, 2005 f of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of based in Paris, France. her retirement, I would like to thank Linda DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL Because I believe strongly that governments DiMauro for her outstanding service to the AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE and international organizations should make U.S. House of Representatives over the past TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- all reasonable efforts to be transparent, I have 26 years. TATION ACT asked UNESCO for a detailed written expla- Throughout the years, Linda has made sig- nation of why it denied Sovereignty Inter- nificant contributions inputting financial data SPEECH OF national’s request which is very modest by for the U.S. House of Representatives and American standards. I urge my colleagues to processing and overseeing the staff payroll of HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA read this letter and be forever vigilant in re- the House. She began her career with the OF CALIFORNIA quiring the United Nations and other inter- House on October 1, 1979 and has served national organizations to be much more trans- this great institution in accounting and payroll IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parent in their daily operations. positions within the offices of both the Clerk of Wednesday, July 27, 2005 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the House and the Chief Administrative Offi- COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, cer. She has held the positions of Data Proc- Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I strongly op- Washington, DC, July 12, 2005. essing Clerk in the Office of Finance, Account- pose CAFTA, because I believe it is a bad Hon. FRANCESCO BANDARIN, ing Department, Payroll Counselor, and cur- deal for rural and agricultural communities like Secretary, UNESCO WorId Heritage Committee, rently serves as a Senior Payroll Counselor in Paris, France. those in my 18th district of California. the Office of Human Resources. During the DEAR DIRECTOR BANDARIN: As you may There is no indication that U.S. agriculture past 26 years, Linda has provided payroll know, the House Committee on Resources will benefit from a poorly negotiated deal has jurisdiction over the United States’ par- guidance to every entity of the House, assur- that—without adequate safeguards—opens ticipation in the World Heritage Convention. ing that all House staff is paid accurately and trade with a region that has little capacity to Earlier this year, I was contacted by Mr. on time each month. Her payroll and financial Henry Lamb of Sovereignty International re- purchase our goods. acumen has enabled House entities to make questing the Committee’s assistance in his This administration’s lax enforcement of efforts to tape proceedings of the World Her- critical decisions related to staff payroll issues. itage Committee’s July meeting in Durban, She has also provided many years of payroll trade agreements makes CAFTA’s prospects South Africa. support and guidance to the countless House even bleaker. Since Sovereignty International has solid staff members who have worked in this great Currently, our agricultural trade deficit with credentials as an NGO and has taped official institution throughout the years. proceedings of the House Committee on Re- the six countries covered by CAFTA totals 765 On behalf of the entire House community, I million dollars. sources and many federal agencies, I can extend congratulations to Linda DiMauro for only consider this modest request as reason- her many years of dedication and outstanding If we assume that the projections for CAFTA able. As UNESCO frequently advocates in- are as far off the mark as the projected gains creasing its ‘‘transparency’’ and this request contributions to the House staff payroll func- is not only consistent with but also furthers tion. I wish Linda, her daughter Denise, and turned out to be for NAFTA, this deficit is likely transparency, it seems only logical that her grandson Dominick, many wonderful years to grow even higher. UNESCO would encourage taping of the pro- in fulfilling her retirement dreams. By passing this deeply flawed agreement, ceedings. f we would do two things: Reward these Central Thus, I was surprised to read your June 22, 2005 letter to Mr. Lamb which stated, ‘‘the IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JOHN American countries for their poor records on World Heritage Committee is a public meet- DASO AND THE GIFTED ARTIST labor rights—and add to our ballooning agri- ing, except when otherwise decided by the OF AMERICA CENTER, INC. cultural trade deficit with that region. Committee. The World Heritage Committee Like my Democratic colleagues, I believe in has not approved requests to film the pro- ceedings in the past.’’ HON. JOE WILSON fair trade, not flawed trade. To better understand your decision regard- OF SOUTH CAROLINA I believe in trade deals that protect Amer- ing the request to video tape the Durban pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican farmers and ranchers and raise living ceedings, I respectfully request the fol- Thursday, July 28, 2005 lowing: standards in our partner countries. CAFTA 1. A copy of the World Heritage Commit- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- fails to meet these basic standards, and I urge tee’s official policy on taping that served as er, I am proud today to recognize the valuable my colleagues to oppose it.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.074 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1675 RECOGNITION OF THE 40TH ANNI- Benning, GA and Airborne training in Fort matters affecting its citizens since 1855—from VERSARY OF THE VOTING Bragg, NC. After he completed his training, the Civil War to the Iraq wars, from the 1906 RIGHTS ACT Sgt. Schafer served in both the Iraq and Af- San Francisco earthquake to Loma Prieta, and ghanistan wars, as well as Kosovo. A proud from Petaluma’s fame as the ‘‘egg basket to HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON member of C Company, 2nd Batallion, 503rd the world’’ to its status as telecom valley. The OF TEXAS Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Sgt. Schafer fact that the Argus-Courier has been published IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was one of the first paratroopers to jump into continuously for 150 years is evidence of its Kirkuk, Iraq during the March, 2003 invasion. devotion to the public interest and its contribu- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Sgt. Shafer served 9 months in Iraq before tion to the growth and development of the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. being transferred to Afghanistan, and had ex- community it serves. Mr. Speaker, the passage of the Voting Rights pressed interest in going back to Iraq to be Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Petaluma Act was Congress’ greatest accomplishment in where the action was. Argus Courier on its sesquicentennial and America’s long struggle in the fight against In addition to serving honorably in the know that it will continue to inform, entertain, discrimination and oppression. United States Army, Sgt. Schafer was a true and be a valued messenger of news and infor- This, the 40th anniversary of the Voting and dedicated family man. Married to his wife mation to my constituents and me for many Rights Act, serves to remind us of the need to Danielle within a week of shipping out to more years to come. And, I know that the reauthorize and strengthen many expiring pro- Kosovo, the couple was in constant contact Argus-Courier derives much satisfaction from visions. There are many who say there is no throughout his tours of duty. At the time of his the knowledge that it has had a part in the longer a need for the Voting Rights Act. Unfor- death, Sgt. Schafer and his wife were looking growth and in the furtherance of the free press tunately, this is not the case. to adopt a baby. that has helped to make this Nation great. It is true that we have made remarkable As a sign of the love for his family, Sgt. f progress since 1965, including: outlawing seg- Schafer wrote a poem to his mother before he regationist principles such as literacy tests, left for basic training. TRIBUTE TO CLIFFORD J. poll taxes, and the grandfather clause. How- ‘‘Mother, There comes a time in every boy’s HARVISON, NTTC, UPON HIS RE- ever, we must not relent. There is still much life When he leaves the warmth of the nest. TIREMENT work to be done. Perhaps to look for all your qualities in his fu- As we all saw during the 2004 elections, mi- ture wife; Or join the working class like the HON. NICK J. RAHALL II norities faced the uphill battle of misinforma- rest. I am standing here before you this very OF WEST VIRGINIA tion distributed in black communities over how day. To let you know when I leave not to fear, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and when to vote, purging of voter rolls, and Because I will never be that far away. And you Thursday, July 28, 2005 election day lines where individuals were wait- will always be near and dear to my heart, It is ing eight or more hours to vote. where I will keep your love. I know that the Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today not I am proud to serve alongside Representa- bond that we have between us cannot be torn to bury Cliff Harvison, but to praise him. tive Lewis, whose bravery and presence dur- apart, And when I think of you so beautiful like After, a number of decades of working in ing that historic march across the Pettus a white dove, I want you to know that as I Washington, DC, and with 40 years dedicated Bridge in Selma changed this Nation. In this leave for the Army, If you are feeling scared, soley to serving the cargo tank truck industry, pivotal moment, Congress and President do not be afraid to show it. Your love for me Cliff is retiring at the end of this year. Johnson could no longer look away from the won’t let any one harm me. I will be back Through the establishment of the Depart- oppression and segregation America had long home before you know it.’’ ment of Transportation, the Environmental ignored. Mr. Speaker, as a mother and a grand- Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety There are many young people who may not mother, I know the pain that comes when a and Health Administration, and more recently, know of, or did not experience this battle to- child leaves home for the first time. What Sgt. the Department of Homeland Security; through wards equality. However, it is imperative we Schafer’s family must cope with today, how- deregulation of the trucking industry, and car- recognize and celebrate our great accomplish- ever, is the knowledge that their child will not rier consolidation; through the terrorist attacks ments as a Nation. We cannot develop future be returning home. I can offer them this on our infrastructure and upon our Nation; Cliff policies or laws without knowing or applying pledge, however: that this Congress will never Harvison has kept watch at the National Tank the lessons we have learned from the past. forget the sacrifice Sgt. Schafer made serving Truck Carriers, Inc., the tank truck industry’s As we move forward, it is my hope that our his country. national trade association. In addition to working with me—for almost young people will remain diligent; remem- f bering the contributions of those who came three decades as a Member of Congress who before them, and finding new inspiration to ARGUS COURIER’S 150TH understands the needs and vast potential of fight for change. ANNIVERSARY our national transportation network to States such as West Virginia—as well as working f HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY with a great many other Members of Congress HONORING THE LIFE AND SAC- OF CALIFORNIA over the last several decades, Cliff has RIFICE OF ARMY SGT. MICHAEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked also with labor, with Federal agencies, SCHAFER OF SPRING HILL, and with his own carriers to improve highway FLORIDA Thursday, July 28, 2005 transportation. In so doing, he has played a Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to key role in the development of major legisla- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE honor the Petaluma Argus Courier, my home- tive and regulatory initiatives aimed at highway OF FLORIDA town newspaper, on the occasion of its 150th safety, hazardous materials uniformity, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anniversary. transportation security. The Motor Carrier The first edition of the Petaluma Journal and Safety Act, the Hazardous Materials Transpor- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Sonoma County Advertiser, the forerunner of tation Act—and its successor, the Hazardous Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. today’s Argus-Courier, was published on Au- Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act— Speaker, I rise to honor the life and sacrifice gust 18, 1855. That’s 3 years before the City the Safe Food Transportation Act, truck driver of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Schafer of of Petaluma was incorporated. hazardous materials endorsements—these are Spring Hill, FL. Sgt. Schafer was killed by It is a compliment to the Argus-Courier and all key pieces of legislation and regulation af- enemy fire July 25, 2005 in Oruzgan, Afghani- its staff that the newspaper has kept in step fecting motor carriers, and bear the stamp of stan. He leaves behind his loving wife with the vast changes that have taken place in Cliff Harvison’s input as an honest, and honor- Danielle, parents Karen and Dan Barr, brother Petaluma over this 150-year period. As the able, broker. Tim, and grandparents Ron Forbes and Stand 10th oldest newspaper in the State of Cali- Mr. Speaker, without America’s cargo tank and Loretta Barr. In times when children and fornia and one of Petaluma’s oldest business truck industry, Americans would not be able to families need role models to look up to and institutions, the Argus Courier is an eye- buy gas conveniently at so many comer filling emulate, Sgt. Schafer was a true American witness to Petaluma history. stations across the country. If we couldn’t rely hero. The Argus-Courier has always fulfilled its on the cargo tank truck industry, our chemical A volunteer for the Army in 1999, Sgt. obligation to its community by providing sound manufacturing sector, which is a very impor- Shafer performed his basic training at Fort information and vigorous leadership on all tant manufacturing industry in parts of my

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.079 E29JYPT1 E1676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 home State of West Virginia, would be im- the legislation, voters who have not previously port to the Voter Outreach and Turnout Ex- peded by a great difficulty in getting goods to registered to vote will be permitted to register pansion Act. help make products to serve our ever day on Election Day at the appropriate polling lo- f needs. Were it not for our cargo tank truck in- cation and vote in that election. To address dustry, it would not be possible to move fer- concerns over voter fraud that in the past so INTRODUCTION OF SEPTEMBER tilizers, baking products, plastics, and many many of my colleagues have suggested oc- 11TH HUMANITARIAN RELIEF other household products we take for granted. curs, voters are required to present proof of AND PATRIOTISM ACT All of these different products, transported in residence and written confirmation pursuant to so many different kinds of uniquely designed the Help America Vote Act. Title I of the bill is HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY trailers to ensure safe transportation, are vital linked to the enforcement provisions of the OF NEW YORK to our national interests. Likewise, the ease Help America Vote Act to ensure states’ com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with which they are transported guarantees pliance. Thursday, July 28, 2005 Americans more affordable gasoline and other Further, the VOTE Act requires local elec- products, and protects our way of life. In addi- tions supervisors to establish early voting poll- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- tion, the cargo tank truck industry itself em- ing locations within the jurisdiction where reg- duce the September 11th Humanitarian Relief ploys hundreds of thousands of Americans istered voters will be able to vote prior to elec- and Patriotism Act with Representatives with good paying jobs. tion day. Early voting must commence no less PETER KING, WEINER, NADLER, HIGGINS, FARR, As the cargo tank truck industry has evolved than 22 days, or three weeks, prior to election SERRANO, ENGEL, OWENS, MCDERMOTT, LAN- over the last four decades to play an increas- day and shall be made available to voters dur- TOS, SCHAKOWSKY, BENNIE THOMPSON, SOLIS, ingly integral role in our national economy, ing normal business hours each weekday. Ad- SCHIFF, BERMAN, PALLONE, PATRICK KENNEDY one constant has been Cliff Harvison’s dedi- ditionally, elections supervisors must make and GRIJALVA. cated service to the industry, and to our Na- early voting available to voters on no less than We are introducing this legislation because tion. two weekend days during the three weeks. the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, For these reasons, and many more, I am The bill also prohibits states and local su- left many surviving spouses and children of pleased to be able to honor Cliff for his serv- pervisors from requiring voters to provide a legal employment-based visa holders and un- ice. reason for voting absentee. All too often, vot- documented workers in jeopardy of being de- f ers become discouraged from voting absen- ported, because their immigration status was tee, or just voting at all, because they are re- linked to a family member who was employed INTRODUCING THE VOTER OUT- quired to provide a reason. Voting should not at the WorId Trade Center. While the USA REACH AND TURNOUT EXPAN- be a test where excuses are not permitted. On PATRIOT Act allowed these individuals to stay SION ACT OF 2005 the contrary, absentee voting should be an op- in the United States until September 10, 2002, tion—and an easy one to take advantage of at that reprieve has expired. These individuals HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS that. should not be forced to leave the country be- OF FLORIDA The VOTE Act also amends the Help Amer- cause of the actions of the terrorists. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica Vote Act to require that election super- The ‘‘September 11th Humanitarian Relief visors provide voters with adequate time and and Patriotism Act,’’ which would provide for Thursday, July 28, 2005 opportunity to complete their mail-in voter reg- the adjustment of status (application for per- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I istration form. In instances where the state manent residence, commonly known as rise to introduce legislation that will signifi- registration deadline has already passed, su- ‘‘green card’’ status) or the cancellation of re- cantly alter the ways in which we conduct pervisors are required to inform the voter of moval (and adjustment of status) for the elections. The Voter Outreach and Turnout same-day voter registration opportunities that spouse, child, dependent son, or dependent Expansion Act of 2005, expands upon the exist. daughter of victims who were killed on Sep- Help America Vote Act, HAVA, of 2002 to in- Further, my legislation requires that federal tember 11. While the Administration continues corporate several necessary measures. employees be given the day off on Election to act with care by not moving forward with In the aftermath of the 2000 election, Mem- Day and encourages states to make Election deportation procedures for these individuals, bers of Congress united in an unparalleled bi- Day a legal holiday and provide paid leave for their legal status remains in limbo unless they partisan effort to pass election reform legisla- state government employees. are given legal status in the United States. tion. HAVA was one of the most far-reaching Finally, the VOTE Act requires private com- They should not continue to be victimized by electoral measures since the Voter’s Rights panies with 25 or more employees to allow the 9/11 terrorists by living in fear that they will Act of 1965. This one accomplishment does their staff to take up to 2 hours of paid or un- have to leave their homes, jobs, and commu- not, however, signify the dissolution of political paid leave time to vote. Employees who live nities. Additionally, New York City Mayor, Mi- disenfranchisement within our current system. more than 25 miles away from their workplace chael Bloomberg, supports this legislation and In the 2004 Presidential election, we saw are allowed to take up to three hours of leave. is calling on Congress to act. numerous problems resurface. Again, voters Enforcement of these provisions is tied into Finally, I would like to thank Moshe and waited for hours to cast their ballots. Across the Family Medical Leave Act. By and large, Debra Steinberg for their assistance in pre- the country, newly registered voters were de- Americans who do not vote cite employment paring this legislation for introduction and for nied access to polls and thousands of names as the top reason for not voting. The VOTE all of the work they have done on behalf of the were wrongfully removed from voter rolls. Act allows them to work and vote without the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist at- These egregious acts of disenfranchisement fear of losing their jobs in the process. tacks. I urge my colleagues to support this affected those most vulnerable, young stu- Throughout these halls, Mr. Speaker, there legislation and urge its swift passage into law. dents, minority communities and the elderly. have been numerous discussions of elections, f Such problems will continue to persist until yet the focus has been on who is spending further action is taken to implement election what and how. We have become immersed in TRIBUTE TO EIGHT SEWICKLEY reform. We must not be afraid to be innovative a discourse that is out of touch with the true WWII TUSKEGEE AIRMEN OF THE in our solutions. Our greatest political legacies needs of those we represent. As Members of ALL AFRICAN-AMERICAN 99TH have often been born in times of unrest and Congress, it is our duty to pro actively address PURSUIT SQUADRON implemented under the acquiescence of skep- any and all institutional restrictions on political tics. participation and civic engagement. HON. MELISSA A. HART The VOTE Act takes aim at combating voter Mr. Speaker, how can we condemn the pre- OF PENNSYLVANIA apathy through same day voter registration, vailing apathy among our youth if we our- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES early voting, no excuse absentee voting, im- selves personify that same approach? The proved registration by mail procedures, the es- VOTE Act will both engage new generations Thursday, July 28, 2005 tablishment of an Election Day holiday, and of voters and empower Americans in every Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take guaranteed leave on election day to allow em- city and State, nationwide. Our electoral con- this opportunity and join the Daniel B. Mat- ployees to vote. Specifically, the legislation cerns will not be abated unless such far- thews Historical Society in honoring the ex- does the following: reaching legislative action is pursued. I urge traordinary patriotism and valor of eight The VOTE Act requires states to establish my colleagues to not stand idly and watch our Sewickley WWII Tuskegee Airmen of the all same-day voter registration procedures. Under systems continue to weaken, lend your sup- African-American 99th Pursuit Squadron.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.082 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1677 Often referred to as the ‘‘Sewickley Eight’’ Take Kenya Ajanaku, a multi-talented The couple learned that the men, part of a by local historians, the three surviving hon- man—a professional jewelry-maker, drum- communal group called the Ajanakus, made orees include brothers Mitchell Higginbotham mer, singer, dancer, storyteller and educa- their living traveling from city to city and tor. selling jewelry. They bought some jewelry and Robert Higginbotham, of California, and Ajanaku, 57, is executive director of the and invited the men to dinner. Later they William Johnston of Ohio. Jim Addison, Curtis Harambee Institute, a nonprofit organization would change their last name to Ajanaku, a Branch, William Curtis Jr., William Gilliam and he created in 1994 to pass on to others what Nigerian term meaning ‘‘strong-willed per- Frank Hailstock will be honored posthumously he has learned about making jewelry and the son.’’ for their unprecedented service by the society performing arts. He also performs a 45– After dinner, the men brought out their as well. minute interactive program incorporating tools and materials and showed the couple These distinguished men continued their drum-playing and the storytelling of African how they made jewelry. That night, Kenya successes after the war. In a period of ex- folk tales to groups around St. Louis and the Ajanaku made his first piece of jewelry—a country. pair of earrings. treme racism, these men overcame immense Except for singing, which he has done most Ajanaku and his wife were captivated by professional challenges. Mitchell of his life, he came upon each of his other the lifestyle, as well as the jewelry. Higginbotham, commissioned as a Second professions by chance. So they sold their business and eventually Lieutenant and pilot, now serves as an ‘‘I became a jeweler at 25, I became a danc- headed for Washington, where he met a man itinerant Ambassador of Goodwill for the er and drummer at 31, and I became a profes- who taught him how to solder and set stones Tuskegee Airmen. After serving as an expert sional storyteller at 41,’’ says Ajanaku (pro- in silver. nounced ah JAHN ah koo). ‘‘I remember our first piece of sterling sil- in multi-engine aircrafts, Robert Higginbotham ‘‘It has enabled me to have heaven right ver we bought in Philadelphia,’’ he says. ‘‘It went on to become the first African-American here on Earth: he says. ‘‘I do this for a liv- was 1 foot of 16–gauge round sterling silver intern and resident at the Sewickley Valley ing, and it’s really a blessing. I can’t call it wire. Man, you would have thought that was Hospital. William Johnston, commissioned as a job because a job is something you hate to gold to us because we had never worked with a Second Lieutenant, serving as a Tuskegee do. I have to call this a profession because sterling before.’’ pilot, went on to become a corporate pilot. it’s something I love to do.’’ The family returned to St. Louis in 1979 The ‘‘Sewickley Eight’’ and their families will Not that the path was easy. In the ’70s, and began to sell jewelry at craft shows. when Ajanaku started, it was almost un- be honored on Thursday August 4th by the Here, Someone told him about renowned heard-of for an African-American to make a dancer Katherine Dunham and a Senegalese Daniel B. Matthew Society’s first annual living selling jewelry. man she brought to East St. Louis to teach Founders Luncheon at St. Stephen’s Epis- ‘‘Most people said, ’He has gone crazy talk- African drumming. Ajanaku signed up for copal Church Sewickley, Pennsylvania. This ing about he gon’ make a living making jew- the class. event will take place on the opening day of the elry,’’ he said with a laugh. ‘‘I became a pretty good drummer, and for- 39th annual Come-On-Home Weekend in Ajanaku understands the skepticism of tunately Miss Dunham hired me as one of those days. Sewickley. the drummers for the Katherine Dunham ‘‘Our people hadn’t seen anyone making a Dancers. That was really a help because I ask my colleagues in the United States living doing this,’’ he says. ‘‘And then I got House of Representatives to join me in hon- when I first moved back to St. Louis, the involved with the drumming, and my moth- only way I had to make money was through oring the brave Sewickley natives of the WWII er—bless her soul—says, ‘Bi-State is hiring. the jewelry. When I got involved in the per- Tuskegee Airmen of the all African-American. You’re 31 years old. What are you going to do forming arts, it helped me to diversify.’’ 99th Pursuit Squadron. It is an honor to rep- with a drum?’ ’’ Ajanaku later played percussion behind St. resent the Fourth Congressional District of He credits his wife of 38 years, Weyni, who Louisan Bobby Norfolk, one of the first Afri- learned jewelry-making with him and who Pennsylvania and a pleasure to salute such can-American professional storytellers, who does the paperwork and teaches at the insti- was on the roster of Young Audiences. When citizens as the Tuskegee Airmen who embody tute, for believing in him. The couple sell the spirit of patriotism. Norfolk went on to national and inter- necklaces, bracelets and rings they hand- national gigs, the group asked Ajanaku to f craft from copper, brass, silver and 14–karat come up with a storytelling presentation. gold. They also set semiprecious stones from TRIBUTE TO KENYA AJANAKU, A Though the Ajanakus spend a lot of time around the world such as obsidian, turquoise, teaching children and adults at the MULTIFACETED CULTURAL malachite, black onyx and tiger’s eye. Harambee Institute and at classes they teach LEADER Ajanaku also fashions antique sterling sil- through the St. Louis Parks and Recreation verware he finds at auctions into bracelets Department, the Ferguson-Florissant School and rings. District and at Mark Twain Elementary HON. WM. LACY CLAY After graduating from Vashon High School School in St. Louis, they still sell their jew- OF MISSOURI in 1966, Ajanaku headed to Johnson C. Smith elry at festivals. That includes such events University in Charlotte, N.C., on a swimming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the Festival of Nations, which will be held scholarship. Shortly thereafter, he married July 23–24 in Tower Grove Park, and the Best Thursday, July 28, 2005 Weyni. Then, three years into college, he of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botan- moved back to St. Louis to become a barber. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call ical Garden and Ottertoberfest at the St. A few years later, he and his wife decided attention to an article that appeared in the July Louis Zoo, both in October. to sell their possessions and the barbershop 15th edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ajanaku sees the institute as a way to en- to move to Panama with friends to open a lighten the African-American community which pays tribute to a man of abundant and business. diverse talents, Mr. Kenya Ajanaku. Not only But there, their plans were stymied when about professions in the arts and others has Mr. Ajanaku played an important part in they learned that to open a business, they about African culture. ‘‘Nowadays, I tell people, ‘The cotton has my personal life as an admired relative, he needed a Panamanian partner. They decided been picked; automation is here, so the need to go back to Charlotte, where they opened has been a huge asset to the city of St. Louis. for unskilled laborers nowadays is zero,’’ he a small variety store across from the univer- As the executive director of the Harambee In- says. ‘‘Nowadays you need some type of skill stitute, and a professional jewelry maker, sity Ajanaku had attended. After going to a movie one day, the couple or some type of service you can provide.’’ drummer, singer, dancer, storyteller and edu- encountered two African-American men near The Harambee Institute is at 5223 Ray- cator, Mr. Ajanaku has proven that pursuing the theater. They had big boards shaped like mond Avenue. To learn more about it or to one’s passions can be personally rewarding Africa, and they had black velvet on them, make an appointment to visit the gift shop, as well as beneficial to one’s community. The and they had their jewelry pinned on the which features items from Africa and the Ajanakus’ jewelry, call 314–454–6584. article, aptly entitled ‘‘Multifaceted’’, delivers front, Ajanaku says. One of them said, ‘‘Hey, Mr. Ajanaku the proper recognition he de- would you be interested in some handcrafted f serves. jewelry?’’ Ajanaku was amazed. ON THE OCCASION OF GLADYS Mr. Speaker, I ask that the entire text of the ‘‘It was the first time I had seen hand- BAISA’S 65TH BIRTHDAY St. Louis Post-Dispatch article be placed in crafted jewelry, especially made by someone the RECORD. who looks like me,’’ he said. ‘‘Up to then, I HON. ED CASE had never conceived that I could become a [From the St. Louis Dispatch, July 15, 2005] OF HAWAII MULTIFACETED jeweler. You see, when I was growing up in my community, you didn’t see any profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Kathie Sutin) sional jewelers.’’ Thursday, July 28, 2005 Some of the best things in life happen by He was also impressed by the jewelry. serendipity, that accidental, happy discovery ‘‘I was just flabbergasted at the beauty and Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor one that comes when you’re looking for some- the time and effort that went into these of my most distinguished constituents on the thing else. pieces that they made,’’ he said. occasion of her 65th birthday.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.086 E29JYPT1 E1678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Gladys Coelho Baisa was born on August Hauoli La Hanau, Gladys, and many many 3. Regarding the location of businesses 13, 1940 on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. She more! within the Trinity River project area, Corps staff stated that the only property that grew up in the plantation camps and can re- f member a time when no door was locked and would be obtained would be that property MEMORANDUM OF FORT WORTH necessary for the bypass channel and that no no one was a stranger. She lost her father at other property would be sought. an early age was raised by her mother alone. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CHUCK SILCOX 4. Regarding increases in project costs ($360 Gladys graduated from Maui High School in million to $435 million), it was explained 1958, where she was class valedictorian and that this is primarily due to ‘‘contingency’’ a member of the National Honor Society. Two HON. KAY GRANGER costs being added to insure that unantici- years later she graduated as a Practical Li- OF TEXAS pated costs are adequately covered. 5. These issues and any other relevant censed Nurse from the St. Francis School of Thursday, July 28, 2005 Nursing and began her illustrious career as a issues will be addressed at public meetings Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to currently scheduled for July 26 and 27. It is Licensed Practical Nurse and then a private my intent to see that these meetings are duty nurse. enter into the RECORD the following memo- randum from Fort Worth City Council Member publicized so that the public can attend, In 1967, having taken additional education learn about this project and raise any rel- at Maui Technical School in the accounting Chuck Silcox to the Mayor of Fort Worth and evant questions they may have. program, she began at the Maui Memorial Council Members dated July 5, 2005. In the We then met with staff from the Federal Medical Center in the billing department. With- memorandum, Councilman Silcox indicates his Highway Administration to discuss the SH– in two years, Gladys was recruited to join the desire for the successful implementation of the 121 project. Attending for the FHWA were Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Inc., where Trinity River Vision project in Fort Worth, Charles Nottingham, Associate Adminis- she has been in a leadership position for 36 Texas. trator for Policy and Government Affairs, Sal Deocampo of the Texas Division (by tele- years and Executive Director for 21 years. MEMO phone), Ruth Rentch of the Office of Envi- Gladys has demonstrated the highest quali- JULY 5, 2005. ronmental Planning, Jennifer Southwick, a ties of leadership since taking the reins of To: Mayor & Council Members, Special Assistant for Policy and Govern- MEO in 1984. When she became Executive From: Chuck Silcox, mental Affairs and Marc Ott (by telephone). Director, MEO had a budget of $1.9 million Re: Trip to Washington, DC, June 21–23. As in the case of the meeting with the Corps On June 21. I flew to Washington, DC for a and operated 17 programs under three major of Engineers, several key issues were dis- series of meetings regarding the Trinity cussed: categories: the Community Services Block River and Highway 121 projects. Initially, let Grants, Head Start, and County of Maui 1. The plan for groundbreaking in late 2005 me report that the meetings went quite well. was discussed and it was emphasized that Grants. There were eight key staff members My appreciation to Congresswoman Kay and seven supervisors. Today, MEO expects City intended to stay on schedule. Granger and her staff for all they did to ar- 2. With the revised cost estimates, as all to serve over 20,000 unduplicated clients range the schedule for me. I was accom- parties investigate opportunities for refine- through its programs and community partner- panied with Reid Rector, Robert Head (Ms. ment of the cost estimates, it is the City’s ships and has 272 employees and a budget of Granger’s Deputy Chief of Staff) and Pete strong intent not to compromise the quality $14.5 million. Rose. of the project. Additionally, in 2003, the National Commu- Wednesday, June 22, began with a meeting 3. It was noted that NTTA should, within nity Action Partnership presented Gladys and with Congresswoman Granger to discuss the 90 days, be able to better understand the cost agenda and key issues relative to the Trinity MEO with its inaugural ‘‘Award of Excellence increases for the project. In this regard, it River and Highway 121 projects. This meet- was noted that the City should be in close in Community Action’’, one of only four agen- ing went well, and I left there very com- cies to be so honored out of over 1,100 com- contact with the NTTA to urge favorable ac- fortable that in the sense that Congress- tion relative to dealing with any cost in- munity action agencies in the nation. woman Granger’s office will continue to creases. Marc Ott indicated that a letter Today, under Gladys’ vision and enthu- work very closely with us in support of our from the Mayor was being forwarded to the siasm, MEO offers job training, microenter- federal legislative agenda, to include the NTTA addressing the cost issue. prise business development, family develop- successful implementation of the Trinity 4. Relative to these costs issues, FHWA ment programs, housing assistance, welfare to River Plan and the Highway 121 projects. In staff indicated that costs cannot be finalized work opportunities, Head Start, senior citizen addition, we also discussed, in general terms, until the Record of Decision has been issued the importance of maintaining the Wright programs, medical and life sustaining trans- as the Record will play a significant role in Amendment and the current status of the B– final cost determinations. Now that the ROD portation, farmworker employment and training 36 project as affected by a lack of funding to programs, immigrant acculturation, food dis- has been issued, FHWA staff felt that the retain the B–36 in Fort Worth. cost related issues would be resolved as de- tribution to those in need, youth programs, re- Following the above meeting, we met with sign work progresses. integration of inmates back into the commu- senior staff at the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- These meetings with Congresswoman nity, and many other innovative and far reach- neers. The Corps was represented by Steve Granger, the Corps and the FHWA were very ing programs that have been incorporated into Stockton, Deputy Director of Civil Works, informative. As a result of attending these government operations and continue to serve Gary Leow, Director of Civil Works Program meetings, I am confident that we can suc- the community. Integration Division and John Meador, Civil cessfully address the relevant issues affect- Gladys wasn’t content with just building up Works Deputy, Southwestern Division. Sev- ing the Trinity River and SH–121 projects. eral key points were discussed during this MEO. She saw a need to develop the not for meeting: f profit sector on Maui and took an active role 1. The Corps staff stressed that while the INTRODUCTION OF THE ENVIRON- in the creation of the Maui Non-Profit Directors key underlying need for the TRV was and re- Association. This organization of over 50 dues mains flood control and repair of the levees MENTAL RESTORATION ACT OF paying members has become an important in the area, this type of project is becoming 2005 force in public policy discussions affecting more and more common in the Corps’ work, Maui County, and a forum for training and in- i.e., combining economic development and HON. TIM MURPHY flood control issues. In the terms of flood formation designed to strengthen each agency OF PENNSYLVANIA control, Corps staff emphasized that up- in their mission. stream development has significantly af- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For almost four decades Gladys has self- fected downstream drainage and flooding Thursday, July 28, 2005 lessly given her passion, energy, and issues. In addition, the existing levees have unending desire to assist the people of Maui ‘‘settled,’’ a condition that also contributes Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and Hawaii. She has long been a leading to the flooding potential. The Trinity River today to introduce the Environmental Restora- source of ‘‘best practices’’ management and project, with its bypass channel, would ap- tion Act of 2005. I am joined in the introduc- her colleagues honored her with their very first propriately address these issues. tion by Representatives MURTHA, ENGLISH, ‘‘Executive Director of the Year’’ award. 2. Regarding environmental issues associ- HART and PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Gladys will soon retire from MEO for well- ated with the Trinity River development, It is fitting that this bill be introduced on the deserved rest and time with her family. I know Corps staff indicated that the initial envi- same day that the House will pass com- ronmental impact statement is in line and this will be merely an informal retirement and that their initial review does not reveal any prehensive energy policy legislation. This bill she will continue to stay involved in assisting significant environmental problems. How- has the dual benefit of cleaning up a terrible the Maui community and will continue to live ever, they stated that approximately $25 mil- environmental and health situation at the by MEO’s motto: ‘‘Helping People. Changing lion has been allocated for dealing with any same time that it increases our energy inde- Lives.’’ issues that might arise. pendence.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.092 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1679 The Environmental Restoration Act of 2005 Mr. Delford Boyer, who passed away on Tues- ‘‘Justice delayed’’ is better than ‘‘Justice de- creates incentives for the cleanup of dan- day, July 26, 2005. I offer my heartfelt condo- nied’’! gerous and unsightly waste coal, or gob, piles lences to his wife of 63 years, Dona Boyer, his f by utilizing the waste coal as a domestic en- son and daughter-in-law, Reg and Nancy ergy source. The bill provides transferable tax Boyer, daughter and son-in-law, Jody and INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘SAFE credits for the clean and safe burning of waste Roger Durand, daughter and son-in-law, Jill COMMUNITIES ACT OF 2005’’ coal as fuel for power generation. The bill will and Jim Maenner, his beloved grandchildren, result in the creation of jobs, enhanced energy Kristin, Molly, Aaron, Nick, Katie, Colin, HON. EARL BLUMENAUER security, recycled energy recovery from waste Joslyn, and Marne and his brother Don and OF OREGON coal, and restoration of blighted areas back to sister Shirley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES productive use. He was born in Cheney Nebraska on May Thursday, July 28, 2005 I want to highlight the environmental bene- 29, 1917 and served as a pilot with the Royal fits of the legislation. This bill will produce Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, an essen- Canadian Air Force and with the U.S. Army tial component of livable communities is the electricity with a recycled waste energy re- Air Force in the China, Burma, India Theater source. It will help clean up abandoned gob ability to avoid, withstand and quickly recover during World War II. He was a recipient of the from disaster events. Today I am joined by my piles. There is over one billion tons of waste APTO Ribbon, Victory Medal, one Overseas coal available on the ground today. Land will colleague from Pennsylvania, CURT WELDON, Bar, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Bronze in introducing the Safe Communities Act 2005. be restored to green space or productive use. Stars, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Stream quality will be improved by eliminating This bill will give communities the tools to help Cross. them plan for and reduce the impact of dis- sedimentation and acid mine drainage. Elec- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful Nation tricity will be produced with emissions lower aster events. I join all my colleagues today in expressing The Safe Communities Act will create a new than regulatory requirements. Finally, the need our sorrow and our thanks for the life and the and number of refuse disposal facilities will be grant program to support state, local and re- service of Delford Boyer. His was a life full of gional planning activities aimed at reducing reduced. love and grace. Words cannot express the The bill applies to existing as well as threats posed by natural and human-caused grief of those whose lives he touched. He will disasters. Grant-eligible projects include: com- planned and future waste coal processing fa- be missed. cilities. Today such facilities exist not only in prehensive risk assessment and inventory of f my State of Pennsylvania, but in Utah, West critical infrastructure, land-use planning for Virginia and Montana. I hope to see more of UNSOLVED CIVIL RIGHTS CRIME natural hazards and terrorism security, updat- these efficient plants developed. ACT ing building codes and urban design tech- I want to give an example of one of the niques for risk-reduction. The bill will also cre- Pennsylvania facilities that would qualify for ate a research program to investigate the best HON. BOB FILNER practices in comprehensive land use and com- credits under my bill—the Beech Hollow OF CALIFORNIA Power Project in Washington, Pennsylvania. munity planning aimed at reducing threats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Beech Hollow is a waste coal-fired power gen- posed by natural hazards and acts of terror. eration facility located in Robinson Township. Thursday, July 28, 2005 The number of people who live in harm’s The project is constructed on a 38-acre site Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- way is expanding dramatically; more prop- immediately adjacent to a gob pile. The power troduce the Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act erties and more lives are at risk from both nat- generated will be transmitted via an inter- with Congressman Bennie Thompson. As a ural and human-caused disasters. It is esti- connection with a transmission line owned by former ‘‘Freedom Rider’’ in Mississippi during mated that almost 75 percent of our commu- West Penn Power. The project has strong the 1960s, I have seen first hand the need for nities are at risk for some type of natural dis- state and local support. There is a 17-year this bill. aster, be it wildfire, hurricane, flooding, or supply of waste fuel for this plant. While most are familiar with the recent pros- earthquake. Rising disaster-recovery costs im- Beech Hollow has received all of its state ecution of Edgar Ray Killen his participation in pact us all: taxpayers, the financial services and federal clean air act permits, with the the slayings of Civil Rights workers James and insurance industry, as well as local com- strong support of the Pennsylvania Depart- Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew munities. ment of Environmental Protection. By using Goodman, there are many other cases that Federal investment in natural disasters clean coal technology the plant and will ex- aren’t as well known or remain unsolved, like should include prevention and mitigation as ceed federal emission standards. Emmett Till. These cases need to be inves- well as response and recovery. Investment in Beech Hollow will produce 252,000 kilowatts tigated. prevention can save money in the long-term: of net electrical power, derived from clean en- We as a Congress have a moral obligation The World Bank and U.S. Geological Survey ergy. This will be enough power to supply to bring justice to the families of these victims. have estimated that $40 billion invested in risk about 240,000 homes. In addition to the sig- Furthermore, as a society based on laws, we reduction strategies could have saved as nificant environmental benefits associated with have a responsibility to ensure that criminals much as $280 billion in worldwide economic the removal of this large source of ground- don’t go unpunished. losses from disasters in the 1990s—a $7 re- water contamination, the Beech Hollow Project This bill creates a special section within the turn for each dollar invested. I hope that this bill moves quickly through will also have significant and diverse positive Civil Rights Division of the Department of Jus- the legislative process so that the Federal economic impacts throughout the local com- tice to focus specifically on unsolved pre-1970 Government can be a good partner to commu- munity. For instance, between construction Civil Rights’ homicides. In addition, the bill au- nities to help them prepare for and prevent and operation, it is estimated that the project thorizes up to $5 million annually for this new natural disasters. will generate a total of 7,906 full-time equiva- section, which will provide States assistance lent job years of employment in Pennsylvania. with prosecuting Civil Rights era cases that f In the spirit of comprehensive energy policy have grown cold over time. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE and energy independence, I urge my col- Unlike many other endeavors that have leagues to take a close look at this legislation. come before this House to address past racial HON. JAMES P. MORAN It is a prime example of how environmental injustice, this bill goes beyond mere rhetoric OF VIRGINIA protection and domestic energy use can go and ‘‘lip service’’ and provides an avenue to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hand in hand. actually address Civil Rights’ crimes. f Our country has come a long way since the Thursday, July 28, 2005 HONORING DELFORD BOYER 1960s. For example, seven states, since 1989, Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise have reexamined 29 killings from the Civil today to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one HON. PETER T. KING Rights era, leading to 27 arrests and 22 con- of our nation’s most vital and successful social victions. However, as most are aware, there programs: Medicare. To this day, it remains OF NEW YORK are still many unsolved homicides from that one of the greatest accomplishments, pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time period. And, while we can’t go back in viding near universal coverage to America’s Thursday, July 28, 2005 time, we can acknowledge our past trans- most vulnerable citizens. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise gressions and do our best to work towards Since its inception in 1965, Medicare has today to honor the life of an exceptional man, correcting them. drastically reduced the number of Americans

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.097 E29JYPT1 E1680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 living below the poverty line, and considerably that serves as an impediment to the right to tural products, duties on over 50 percent of reduced the financial burden on seniors and vote, such as: intimidation, voter harassment, U.S. exports would be eliminated immediately their families. The program has increased life poll taxes, literacy tests, language barriers, ra- upon implementation of DR–CAFTA, with the expectancy among Americans, giving minori- cial gerrymandering and other tools of dis- rest phased out over a period of up to 20 ties greater access to health care, and given enfranchisement. It also provided for criminal years. Together, the DR–CAFTA countries are individuals with disabilities access to health and civil sanctions against persons interfering Kansas’ 11th largest market for crop exports. care that was never previously available. All with the right to vote. This agreement will benefit Kansas farmers. the while, this program has operated efficiently It is clear that the Voting Rights Act has As a transportation hub, the Kansas City with our tax dollars. Administrative costs aver- been a great success. Consider the statistics. metro area, which is ideally situated on the age less than two percent of expenditures, a At the time the Act was adopted, only one- banks of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers and fraction of what private insurance companies third of all African Americans of voting age home to hundreds of miles of commercial rail spend on such costs. were on the registration rolls in the specially lines and highways, will play a critical role in Yet while we have seen remarkable success covered states, while two-thirds of eligible moving Kansas exports to market. in the last 40 years, we must ensure that the whites were registered. In some states, fewer Finally, trade liberalization benefits Amer- mission of Medicare is carried on through this than five percent of African Americans were ican consumers. Greater movements of goods new century. So far, this Congress has fallen registered. and services between the United States and woefully short. The Republican majority Today, African American voter registration other nations increases competition and ap- pushed through the Medicare Modernization rates are approaching parity with that of plies downward pressure on prices, which will Act of 2003 to provide prescription drug cov- whites in many areas, and Hispanic voters in help keep inflation at historically low levels. erage to American seniors. A noble idea, but jurisdictions added to the list of those specially Though the importance of international trade this law falls far short of the universal cov- covered by the Act in 1975 are not far behind. on subduing inflation should not be overstated, erage and prohibits the government from Also, thanks to the Voting Rights Act, today neither should it be dismissed. Increased com- using common sense negotiation strategies to there are 81 members of Congress of African petition, together with a reduction in produc- keep drug costs low. American, Latino, Asian and Native American tion costs, can reduce the prices for consumer As future generations reflect on the legacy descent, and thousands of minorities in elect- goods and services in our country. of this Congress, in many respects it will be ed offices around the country. Despite the The global integration of markets for goods shaped by the commitments—rather than the progress from 40 years of enforcement of the and services, referred to as ‘‘globalization,’’ is rhetoric—that we make to our seniors. Medi- Voting Rights Act, voter inequities, disparities, a fact of modem life. As we enter the twenty- care is a program that offers stability and hope and obstacles still remain for far too many mi- first century, the pace of globalization is accel- for millions. It is our responsibility to continue nority voters. erating. The United States has been a global the strong history Medicare has built. Let’s It is important that we recognize this signifi- leader in international trade for decades. And give America’s seniors the drug and medical cant anniversary because The Voting Rights our country is well positioned to shape the di- coverage that they deserve. Act is an expression of important American rection of globalization if we continue to en- gage with the rest of the world. f values—equality, nondiscrimination, fairness, and ensuring the full participation in our soci- In theory, international trade can raise CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVER- ety by everyone. Therefore, I celebrate this standards of living and efficiently allocate re- SARY OF THE VOTING RIGHTS anniversary with pride and reflection knowing sources between nations. In reality, the poten- ACT that although we have come a long way, we tial benefits and drawbacks of trade are usu- still have great distance to go in order to fulfill ally addressed within the language of trade HON. DAVID SCOTT our nation’s ideals of equality and equal op- agreements. Each trade agreement that the OF GEORGIA portunity. United States considers entering into with our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f trading partners needs to be examined care- Thursday, July 28, 2005 fully on the merits of the agreement. While I DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL have concerns with DR–CAFTA, I believe the Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE potential benefits of the agreement outweigh pleased to celebrate August 6, 1965, the day TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- its potential deficiencies. For that reason, I President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law TATION ACT plan to vote in favor of DR–CAFTA. the historic Voting Rights Act. It and the Civil Mr. Speaker, twenty years ago several of Rights Act of 1964 are two of the most signifi- SPEECH OF the DR–CAFTA countries, each of which has cant civil rights statutes ever enacted. Con- HON. DENNIS MOORE its own unique history and culture, were mired gress enacted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 OF KANSAS in civil war and suffering from deplorable to protect the voting rights of all Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human rights abuses. The region has come a and ended the techniques that had been used Wednesday, July 27, 2005 long way over the last two decades, but there for decades to deny millions of minorities the is more work to be done. By passing DR– right to vote. Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, DR– CAFTA, we have an opportunity to help the Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, those in CAFTA is good for our country, and good for region in its progress toward greater freedom the civil rights movement worked to get basic Kansas. The market access provisions of the and economic prosperity. As former President civil rights and voting rights enacted into stat- agreement will remove remaining trade bar- Jimmy Carter wrote in expressing his strong ute. The cost for those in the movement was riers in the region that raise the cost of Kan- support for DR–CAFTA: ‘‘For the first time high: church burnings, bombings, shootings, sas exports, and will keep Kansas exporters ever, we have a chance to reinforce democ- and beatings. It required the ultimate sacrifice competitive internationally. According to the racies in the region. This is the moment to of ordinary Americans: James Chaney, An- Department of Commerce’s International move forward and to help those leaders that drew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner who Trade Administration, exports of manufactured want to modernize and humanize their coun- simply sought to register voters and Jimmie and non-manufactured products from Kansas tries. Moreover, strong economies in the re- Lee Jackson whose death precipitated the fa- to the Central American region totaled $23 gion are the best antidote to illegal immigra- mous march from Selma to Montgomery. million in 2004. That figure will grow after the tion from the region.’’ After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was en- signatories to the agreement implement DR– DR–CAFTA has the potential to create jobs acted, those in the civil rights movement CAFTA. For manufactured goods, duties on in the region, raise standards of living for the turned their attention to the importance of ob- 80 percent of U.S. exports to the Central citizens in the DR–CAFTA countries, and fur- taining voting rights. The struggle for voting American region will be eliminated imme- ther stabilize what has been an unstable re- rights led nonviolent civil rights marchers to diately, with the remaining duties phased out gion. Defeat of this trade agreement will have gather on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, over a period of up to 10 years. Manufactured devastating consequences for the region, Alabama on March 7, 1965—a day that would goods accounted for 89 percent of Kansas’ which will likely lose textile and apparel jobs to come to be known as ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’ when exports in goods to the DR–CAFTA countries countries with lower wages and weaker worker the bravery of the marchers was tested by a last year, and Kansas will continue to benefit protections. Turning our backs on the DR– brutal response, with many marchers being under the market access provisions of DR– CAFTA countries is counterproductive, both beaten. CAFTA. for the Central American region and for Amer- The Voting Rights Act provided extensive Additionally, DR–CAFTA will open markets ica, while engagement holds the promise of protections by prohibiting any voting practice for American agricultural goods. For agricul- future benefits in our hemisphere.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.102 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1681 While DR–CAFTA will bring tangible bene- Sgt. Schafer served in both the Iraq and Af- derserved Americans. The two programs in fits to both the United States and the Central ghanistan wars, as well as Kosovo. A proud fact are specifically designed to work in tan- American region, there are chapters in the member of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd dem with one another to make access to qual- agreement that could have been improved as Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Sgt. Schafer ity health care a reality for the nation’s most this process unfolded. I am disappointed that was one of the first paratroopers to jump into vulnerable populations. there was not more consultation with Con- Kirkuk, Iraq during the March, 2003 invasion. Recognizing the importance of this unique gress as the administration negotiated the Sgt. Schafer served nine months in Iraq be- relationship, the Congress in 1989 made agreement. Members of both parties have fore being transferred to Afghanistan, and had health center services a guaranteed benefit concerns regarding DR–CAFTA’s labor provi- expressed interest in going back to Iraq to be under Medicaid. In 2000, I joined with a bipar- sions. Although the agreement subjects failure where the action was. tisan majority of colleagues in the Congress to to enforce labor laws to binding dispute settle- In addition to serving honorably in the once again reaffirm the importance of this re- ment, which could lead to fines or sanctions, United States Army, Sgt. Schafer was a true lationship by supporting legislation that cre- greater protections of workers’ rights should and dedicated family man. Married to his wife ated the health center Medicaid Prospective have been made subject to binding dispute Danielle within a week of shipping out to Payment System. As the Congress intended, settlement. Kosovo, the couple was in constant contact this payment system has allowed health cen- In addition, while Congress will provide $20 throughout his tours of duty. At the time of his ters to provide and expand primary care and million in funding for capacity building efforts death, Sgt. Schafer and his wife were looking preventive services to more people in need, in the DR–CAFTA countries to help those na- to adopt a baby. while promoting efficient operation of and en- tions implement and enforce the provisions of As a sign of the love for his family, Sgt. suring adequate Medicaid reimbursement for the agreement, $20 million is not enough. Schafer wrote a poem to his mother before he these centers. More funding will be needed in future years to left for basic training. Today, because of Congress’s wise actions, help the DR–CAFTA countries enforce the Mother, there comes a time in every boy’s community health centers help to form the laws that protect workers, including children, life when he leaves the warmth of the nest. backbone of America’s health care safety net, from potentially dangerous work conditions. Perhaps to look for all your qualities in his providing quality health care to 15 million un- I am also disappointed that the agreement future wife; or join the working class like derserved individuals nationwide, nearly 6 mil- does not confront the reality of globalization’s the rest. I am standing here before you this lion of whom are enrolled in Medicaid. negative consequences here at home. Trade very day. To let you know when I leave not In my own State of Mississippi, health cen- to fear, because I will never be that far away. agreements need to do more to help workers And you will always be near and dear to my ters are the family doctor and medical home transition from jobs in distressed industries to heart, it is where I will keep your love. I for more than 300,000 individuals, more than new jobs in areas that stand to benefit from know that the bond that we have between us a third of whom are covered by Medicaid. our modern economy. I would like to see cannot be torn apart, and when I think of However, health centers are doing more greater efforts to retrain displaced workers. I you so beautiful like a white dove, I want than just providing affordable quality health look forward to working with the administration you to know that as I leave for the Army, if care to and improving the health status of the to help American workers remain competitive you are feeling scared, do not be afraid to Nation’s vulnerable populations, they are also and employed well into the twenty-first cen- show it. Your love for me won’t let any one delivering cost savings to taxpayers and to all harm me. I will be back home before you payers of health center services. To be sure, tury. know it. Mr. Speaker, globalization is a fact of life in health centers’ costs rank among the lowest, our country and the rest of the world in 2005. Mr. Speaker, as a mother and a grand- and health centers are effectively reducing the It is part of a broad, long trend toward global mother, I know the pain that comes when a need for more expensive hospital in-patient economic integration. The United States child leaves home for the first time. What Sgt. and specialty care. In addition, dozens of stud- should embrace its historic role as a global Schafer’s family must cope with today, how- ies over the past three decades have found leader in international trade and seek to shape ever, is the knowledge that their child will not that health centers save the Medicaid program the path of a trend that will continue to unfold be returning home. I can offer them this 30 percent or more in total annual spending ready or not. The United States has the pledge, however; that this Congress will never per beneficiary, compared to other providers. strongest economy and the best workforce in forget the sacrifice Sgt. Schafer made serving Studies have also shown that the cost of treat- the world. We are well positioned to succeed his country. ing Medicaid patients through health centers is throughout the twenty-first century. DR– f 26 to 40 percent lower for prescription drugs CAFTA is not a perfect trade agreement. But costs. INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION REC- it is a step in the right direction for the future Mr. Speaker, I believe health centers are a OGNIZING THE BENEFITS AND of our country. top priority of President Bush and this Con- IMPORTANCE OF FEDERALLY gress because they undoubtedly are providing f QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS cost-effective, high-quality health care to the AND THE MEDICAID PROSPEC- HONORING THE LIFE AND SAC- Nation’s poor and medically underserved and TIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR RIFICE OF ARMY SGT MICHAEL because they are a vital safety net in the Na- SUCH CENTERS SCHAFER OF SPRING HILL, tion’s health delivery system. I urge my col- FLORIDA leagues to show their support for America’s HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING community health centers by supporting this HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE OF MISSISSIPPI important legislation. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 28, 2005 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL Thursday, July 28, 2005 Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. to introduce legislation today calling attention TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- Speaker, I rise to honor the life and sacrifice to the essential work of America’s community TATION ACT of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Schafer of health centers in providing quality affordable Spring Hill, FL. Sgt. Schafer was killed by health care to people served by the Medicaid SPEECH OF enemy fire July 25, 2005 in Oruzgan, Afghani- program and the nation’s uninsured. I am HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF stan. He leaves behind his loving wife pleased to be joined today by my colleague, OF CALIFORNIA Danielle, parents Karen and Dan Barr, brother the gentleman from New York, Mr. TOWNS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tim, and grandparents Ron Forbes and Stan and a number of my House colleagues in sup- and Loretta Barr. In times when children and porting this legislation. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 families need role models to look up to and Mr. Speaker, community health centers will Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- emulate, Sgt. Schafer was a true American celebrate their 40th anniversary this year as position to the Central American Free Trade hero. will the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Agreement and encourage my colleagues to A volunteer for the army in 1999, Sgt. Among these programs, Medicaid and com- join me in opposing its ratification. Trade Schafer performed his basic training at Fort munity health centers enjoy a special relation- agreements of this magnitude must not be en- Benning, GA and Airborne training in Fort ship, as twin pillars of a broad effort to im- tered into lightly, and their impact must be in- Bragg, NC. After he completed his training, prove health care for poor, minority, and un- vestigated thoroughly.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.105 E29JYPT1 E1682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 I have studied this issue in great detail, Mr. I have reviewed the CAFTA agreement that an inspiration and a blessing to all who know Speaker. Over the last several months, I have was signed on May 28, 2004, and I have lis- him. heard from a great number of my constituents; tened to concerns over labor, environmental, Sam Gordon is the son of a milkman, and some support the agreement and believe that and intellectual property issues that have been his friendly, welcoming manner was forged it will have significant economic and social expressed by my constituents and others. I during the trips he made as a young man to benefits for the United States, others oppose have also listened to those, including former the homes of his customers in Worcester, this agreement because they are concerned President Jimmy Carter, who support the Massachusetts. The oldest of four children that the environmental and labor costs are too agreement, and argue that it will create jobs born to Russian immigrant parents Pearl and great. here and expand democracy and opportunity Reuben Gordon, Sam has the curiosity and I oppose the ratification of CAFTA because for our Central American neighbors. Ulti- creativity that belies his senior citizen status. it does not adequately protect American inter- mately, however, I am not convinced that After working his way through the University of ests, ensure that our trading partners will pro- CAFTA is a mutually beneficial agreement that Michigan with a series of part-time jobs, Sam tect our shared environment, provide protec- protects our hemisphere’s workers, environ- graduated as an English Major in 1937. He tion for the rights of workers, or join us in our ment, and intellectual property, and particularly then joined his father’s milk business and fight to ensure intellectual property protections. so when the Administration has such a lack- quickly developed a new concept—selling fro- Mr. Speaker, a globalized economy in which luster record on enforcement. zen food items, which were just becoming goods and services move with relative ease I ask my colleagues to join me today in op- available with the invention of refrigeration. across national borders is a fact of life in the posing the Central American Free Trade Sam’s idea to offer frozen food along with 21st Century. As New York Times columnist Agreement. Mr. Speaker, it is possible to work milk, cream and cottage cheese led to the for- Thomas Friedman has said, ‘‘Globalization is with our Central American neighbors to de- mation of a successful new business, R. Gor- not a phenomenon. It is not just some passing velop stronger trade ties, collectively protect don and Sons, a wholesale frozen food com- trend. Today it is an overarching international workers and our environment, spur economic pany which sold frozen strawberries, juice, ice system shaping the domestic politics and for- development throughout the trade cooperative, cream and other products to supermarkets, eign relations of virtually every country, and and enter into an agreement that benefits all schools and hospitals. we need to understand it as such.’’ interested parties. Unfortunately, CAFTA falls Despite his demanding work schedule, Sam I support trade that is free and fair. And in short in all of these areas. was a leader in his synagogue, Congregation fact, I have supported each of the individual f Beth Israel in Worcester. He served as presi- trade agreements that have come before me. dent of the Congregation, president of the However, to be free and fair a trading regime TRIBUTE TO SPARTA, INC. Congregation’s brotherhood, and president of must ensure that American workers are not the New England Region Men’s Club. Prayer competing with nations whose labor and envi- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. and community service continue to be central ronmental standards guarantee that we cannot OF ALABAMA parts of Sam’s everyday life. For the past five compete, and where the intellectual capital of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, he has developed and run a senior our people is stolen at will. And we must have learning initiative where he teaches Yiddish an Administration that is willing to use all the Thursday, July 28, 2005 classes to many adult learners throughout force of its office to enforce the standards Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Worcester, including classes at his syna- which are set. The dynamism of the American honor Sparta, Inc on its twenty-fifth anniver- gogue, independent and assisted living build- economy, the quality and dedication of Amer- sary. ings, and at the local Jewish Community Cen- ican workers, and the constant renewal of Mr. Speaker, Sparta is an employee owned ter, where some of his students are still in American society through immigration have firm that provides world-class technical prod- middle school. At the synagogue, he continues left us in a unique position to thrive in this new ucts and services to the Defense, Aerospace, to be responsible for many creative ideas and economic world. The challenges for the United Intelligence, and Homeland Security Sectors fundraising projects. As always, his wife Caro- States are how to draft good trade agree- of the Federal Government. lyn plays the indispensable supporting role for ments, enforce their terms, prepare our work Sparta began operations in 1979 in the Sam’s many projects. force to deal with globalization, and ensure Huntsville, Alabama home of Wayne Winton. that our workers have the opportunity to fairly Today, it has fourteen offices and approxi- Whenever he had the opportunity, Sam set compete. mately fourteen hundred employees across out with his wife to travel to interesting places Regrettably, I lack confidence in the Bush the Nation. around the world. They visited Europe, Israel, administration’s willingness to fight for a level In Alabama, Sparta works with the Space China, Thailand, and Singapore. Before he playing field on behalf of American workers. and Missile Defense Command’s Future War- embarked on his journeys, Sam always thor- For this reason and because I believe that fare Center, Technical Center, and Tech- oughly researched points of interest, including Congress should play a role in shaping trade nology Integration Center. By providing tech- cooking and stained glass classes and local agreements, I opposed passage of ‘‘Trade nical, programmatic, and acquisition support to wineries. In his retirement, Sam continues his Promotion Authority’’ in 2002. I do not believe many of SMDC’s programs they make a sig- love of music by playing the organ and more that we should be forced to accept a flawed nificant contribution to our Nation’s defense recently taking lessons on his new keyboard. deal, or reject a good deal that has some capabilities. An Internet aficionado since the mid-1990’s, shortcomings. Nor can we accept half-hearted Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Sam is online everyday, keeping current with efforts to enforce labor, environmental or intel- Sparta and all of their employees on twenty- news and trends. He continues to amaze his lectual property provisions—or, as is too often five years of service to our military and our grandchildren with his up-to-the-minute knowl- the case, no effort at all. country. On behalf of the House of Represent- edge of the latest developments in art, lit- Mr. Speaker, one area of particular concern atives and everyone in North Alabama, I thank erature, and popular culture. Sam attends syn- to my constituents is the lack of adequate pro- them for their commitment to the war fighter agogue services daily and prayer is a powerful tection for American intellectual property. One and the security of our Nation. force in his life. Sam is a loving and devoted husband to his of our greatest exports is in the area of cre- f ative content and intellectual property. In fact, wife, Carolyn, and he shares his zest for life this has been the only area in which we have BUSINESSMAN, TEACHER, ROLE through his honesty, integrity, knowledge, and had a positive balance of trade with every na- MODEL sensitivity to his family and community. Sam’s tion on earth; China is now the only exception. beloved mother, Pearl, taught him these val- This incredible creative reservoir is derived HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY ues, instilling in him the importance of estab- from the hard work of song writers, techni- OF MASSACHUSETTS lishing ‘‘a good name’’ and reputation that stood for righteousness and respect for others. cians, artists, programmers, software makers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES musicians, filmmakers and scores of others As his ninetieth birthday approaches, the who make their living from the lawful sale of Thursday, July 28, 2005 name ‘‘Sam Gordon’’ is synonymous with these items. It is critical that these resources Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, on August 19, these enduring American values. are protected, and the Administration has not 2005, Sam Gordon will celebrate his 90th Sam and Carolyn have two children, Nancy adequately sought to put in place or enforce birthday, surrounded by his loving wife of 66 and Joel; four grandchildren, Ellen, Mark, Jen- the protections necessary to shield America’s years, Carolyn, his family and his friends. I nifer and Jessica; and two great-grand- creators from intellectual property theft. rise today to honor Sam, who continues to be children, Ari and Abigail.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.110 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1683 I am pleased to join with Sam’s family and HONORING LOUISIANA EMPLOYER is unfortunately a false promise to address friends to honor this great American on his AGGREKO’S NATIONAL REPAIR those concerns instead of real action that will ninetieth birthday. TEAM—RECIPIENT OF THE MAN- become law and bring China to the table to UFACTURING EXTENSION PART- correct these problems. In particular, the bill f NERSHIP OF LOUISIANA’S SEC- does nothing to address currency manipula- OND ANNUAL PACE AWARD tion. COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN I remain strongly supportive of strengthening DAVID OBEY FOR HIS DEDICA- HON. CHARLIE MELANCON our trade laws and enforcing the laws we cur- TION TO THE GREAT LAKES ICE OF LOUISIANA rently have on the books. In particular, I have BREAKER REPLACEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been supportive of taking action to require PROJECT cash deposits from new shippers of goods in Thursday, July 28, 2005 anti-dumping cases to avoid defaults. This Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Speaker, our local provision affects several domestic industries, HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT economies are greatly enhanced by the prod- and it is certainly important to honey pro- ucts, services and jobs that are created from ducers in North Dakota and the nation. I hope OF MASSACHUSETTS the commitment and dedication of our local this provision is passed as a stand-alone bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES manufacturers. The manufacturer that I am or included in legislation in the near future that recognizing today takes great pride in its con- addresses the compliance issues with our Thursday, July 28, 2005 tributions to the local community, as well as to trading partners in a meaningful way. the Nation, and demonstrates excellence f Mr. DELAHUNT. New Englanders are ac- through ongoing improvement in manufac- customed to harsh winters. We know all too turing and business management. TRIBUTE TO DENISE SNYDER well that frozen rivers and blocked harbors Aggreko’s National Repair Team, located in can impede tankers carrying goods and New Iberia, Louisiana, provides major repairs HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN barges laden with home heating oil stocks, re- and reconditioning of power generators and air OF MARYLAND sulting in lost commerce and putting lives in compressors for Aggreko locations throughout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES danger. North America. This local manufacturer has Thursday, July 28, 2005 made significant advances in driving produc- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to The people of the Great Lakes are no tivity and quality throughout their organization. strangers to these problems too—which is why commend Denise Snyder on a lifetime of serv- In acknowledgement of these accomplish- ice to the youngest residents of my district. I am so pleased that the state-of-the-art Ice ments, Aggreko will be honored by the Manu- Breaker Mackinaw was recently delivered to Ms. Snyder recently retired after 17 years as facturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana, Director of the C.C. Children’s Center in Be- the U.S. Coast Guard. The Mackinaw replace- MEPoL, with the second annual Platinum thesda, Maryland. ment project couldn’t have happened without Award for Continued Excellence, PACE During her tenure at the Center, Ms. Snyder the support and hard work of our colleague, Award. guided over 1,500 children through their form- and the ranking member of the Appropriations MEPoL, a non-profit business resource ative years. She embraced the children and Committee, DAVE OBEY. based at the University of Louisiana at Lafay- their families, personally guiding them through ette, serves to provide business and technical their challenges and successes. Ms. Snyder As many of my colleagues know, the new assistance to emerging and established manu- Mackinaw replaces a World War II-era ice- ensured that the Center provided children with facturing firms throughout the State of Lou- a nurturing environment that fostered cog- breaker of the same name. For 60 years, she isiana. Since 1997, MEPoL, based on a phi- nitive, physical, social, and emotional develop- never missed a winter. However, the elements losophy of education, encouragement, and ment. were beginning to take their toll on the ship, empowerment, has worked with manufacturers Ms. Snyder worked tirelessly to ensure that and it was becoming clear that a replacement such as Aggreko to increase their productivity her doors were always open to children who vessel was needed. and profitability. needed the Center. She welcomed children of Working with MEPoL, Aggreko’s National Toward that end, Congressman OBEY has all races and religions, providing them with an Repair Team has built a foundation for excel- environment where they could feel safe and worked tirelessly to ensure the Coast Guard lence through the principles of ‘‘Lean Manu- got the funding it needed for the Great Lakes loved. Her careful planning and outstanding facturing.’’ By embracing this systematic ap- leadership have earned the Center national Ice Breaker replacement project. His involve- proach for identifying waste and eliminating accreditation from the National Association for ment with all aspects of the project—from con- non-value added activities through continuous Early Childhood Education. cept to commissioning—means that the newly improvement, Aggreko has demonstrated Ms. Snyder has earned the trust and affec- christened Mackinaw will continue the legacy leadership and set the stage for future growth tion of her students and the respect and devo- of her namesake well into the 21st century. and development. Their dedication to excel- tion of her staff. Her work sets an example for lence is the reason that they are the recipients early childhood educators, and she has my But the Mackinaw is more than just an ice of MEPoL’s second annual PACE award. breaker. It is a homeland security platform gratitude for her many contributions to the I congratulate Aggreko’s National Repair Montgomery County community. complete with the necessary tools to carry out Team, a local manufacturing leader whose Mr. Speaker, there are too few people in law enforcement operations on the Great significant organizational advancements and this world with a heart as warm or as big as Lakes. Additionally, its expanded decks will commitment to success has led to this out- Denise Snyder’s, and I am pleased to recog- allow the cutter to tend to the lakes more than standing achievement. nize her for her contributions to her commu- 2,500 navigational aids. f nity. Without Congressman OBEY’s leadership UNITED STATES TRADE RIGHTS f we’d still be waiting to commence construction ENFORCEMENT ACT CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST AT- of the new Mackinaw. In the meantime, the TACKS IN SHARM EL-SHEIKH, lakes would have continued to freeze-over and SPEECH OF EGYPT ON JULY 23, 2005 access to vital harbors would have been HON. EARL POMEROY SPEECH OF blocked. The result would have been millions OF NORTH DAKOTA of dollars of lost commerce and lost liveli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN D. DINGELL hoods. The people of the Great Lakes region Wednesday, July 27, 2005 OF MICHIGAN and the Nation—as well as the U.S. Coast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Guard—are truly the beneficiaries of his stew- say that I will be voting against H.R. 3283. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 ardship. While I too am concerned about China’s Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express compliance with its trade commitments and my condolences to the victims and their fami- the surge of Chinese imports into the United lies after last Saturday’s depraved and savage States, the legislation being considered today terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh; Egypt. I

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:07 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.113 E29JYPT1 E1684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 also rise to pledge my and the rest of the 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE I am proud to be the sponsor of H. Con. House of Representative’s steadfast support VOTING RIGHTS ACT Res. 216, a resolution commemorating the of the people of Egypt as they stand resolute 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, in the face of terror. HON. JOHN LEWIS which I introduced with my colleagues from On July 23, 2005, a series of explosions OF GEORGIA the Judiciary Committee, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, throughout Sharm el-Sheikh; Egypt, resulted in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CHABOT and Mr. NADLER. In the death of eighty four civilians and injured that resolution, we pledge to ‘‘advance the leg- Thursday, July 28, 2005 hundreds of others. acy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensur- These murderers, whoever they are, have Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, not so ing the continued effectiveness of the Act to an absolute disregard for human life. They de- long ago, 40 years ago, in many parts of the protect the voting rights of all Americans.’’ liberately kill innocent people. These explo- American South, it was almost impossible for I look forward to working with my colleagues sions were strategically placed in public areas, people of color to register to vote. Just 40 on both sides of the aisle to protect the voting to kill the maximum number of people. years ago, people of color had to pay a poll rights of all Americans. tax and pass a so-called literacy test in some Sadly, we should not be surprised by the Today we celebrate how far we have come. barbaric attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh. We have States in the South. There were black men and women who were professors in colleges We celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vot- seen it before. We experienced our own trag- ing Rights Act. edy from terrorism, losing 3,000 of our own and universities, black lawyers and black doc- tors who were told that they could not read or citizens in one awful morning. Across the f ocean that same fashion evil touched London, write well enough to register to vote. People and fifty two people died with hundreds of oth- were turned away from the courthouse when SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ers injured. they attempted to register. Some were jailed. We are engaged in a global struggle against Forty years ago, on March 7, 1965, about an apocalyptical radicalism that will take not 600 black men and women, and a few young HON. JERROLD NADLER children attempted to peacefully march from only military power, but also the power of our OF NEW YORK ideology that values freedom and diversity. Selma, Al, to Montgomery, to the State Cap- The latest attack in Egypt changes nothing. ital, to dramatize to the world that people of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES color wanted to register to vote. And the world We still stand strong in the face of terror. We Thursday, July 28, 2005 remain loyal to finding the terrorist wherever watched as we were met with night sticks, bull they may be, and capturing them from behind whips; we were trampled by horses and tear Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, Mark Twain fa- the rocks and shadows where they hide. gassed. mously said that one of the most striking dif- Eight days after what became known as Egypt has been a strong and faithful ally ferences between a cat and a lie is that a cat Bloody Sunday, President Johnson came to throughout the war on terror. Her resolve is has only nine lives. This is certainly the case this very Chamber and spoke to a joint ses- only strengthened by this latest attack. Our with respect to one of the most persistent sion of Congress. He started off that speech Egyptian friends will continue to fight terrorist slanders against the State of Israel: the con- on March 15, 1965 by saying: ‘‘I speak tonight with the same devotion they have already tention that on June 8, 1967, the Israel De- for the dignity of man and for the destiny of shown. Today we see the character Egyptians fense Forces intentionally attacked a U.S. democracy.’’ President Johnson went on to share. Many Egyptians returned to their public Naval Intelligence vessel, the USS Liberty. say: ‘‘At times, history and fate come together facilities the very next day, unafraid of the ter- Fortunately that lie has been put to rest to shape a turning point in a man’s unending rorists. once and for all by the careful and exhaustive search for freedom. So it was more than a I have no doubt that our two nations will research of the Honorable A. Jay Cristol, a century ago at Lexington and at Concord. So continue to face down terrorists and extrem- distinguished judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy it was at Appomattox. So it was last week in ists. Our cause, which speaks to the noblest Court for the Southern District of Florida. His Selma, Alabama.’’ careful research of the Liberty incident clearly parts of the human soul, will win, just as it has And during that speech, 40 years ago, demonstrates that this tragedy was the result throughout our shared times past. President Johnson condemned the violence in of mistaken identity at the height of the Six May God bless America and Egypt. Selma, and called on Congress to enact the Day War, when Israel’s very survival was at Voting Rights Act. Echoing the words of the stake. f civil rights movement, he closed his speech by This conclusion is in line with the conclu- COMMENTS BY A REPRESENTA- saying ‘‘And we shall overcome.’’ sions of 10 official U.S. investigations—includ- TIVE IN THE UNITED STATES Forty years ago, Congress passed the Vot- ing five congressional investigations—that CONGRESS ing Rights Act, and on August 6, 1965, it was signed into law. there was never any evidence that the attack Because of the action of Congress and the was made with knowledge that the target was HON. JAY INSLEE leadership of a President and the courage of a U.S. ship. There is substantial evidence the OF WASHINGTON hundreds and thousands of our citizens, we attack was a tragic mistake caused by errors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have witnessed a nonviolent revolution in on the part of both the U.S. and Israel. America, a resolution of values, a revolution of Thursday, July 28, 2005 On June 8,1967, at the height of the Six ideas. The passage of the Voting Rights Act Day War, a U.S. Naval intelligence vessel, the Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, too often, vio- helped expand our democracy and open up USS Liberty, strayed into the waters 14 miles lence claims innocent lives in our world. We our democracy to let in millions of our citizens. off the Sinai Peninsula, near El Arish. The have seen suffering on our own soil, and all We still need to keep the voting rights act Israel Defense Forces, having incorrectly iden- over the world in places like Indonesia, Israel, strong. The Voting Rights Act must be reau- tified it as an Egyptian vessel engaged in an Palestine, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and re- thorized. Not just reauthorized, it must be re- attack of Israeli forces, attacked the Liberty, cently, England. Amid this instability, for a newed and strengthened. The vote is the most killing and wounding some of the crew. Representative in the United States Congress powerful, nonviolent tool that our citizens have As a U.S. Navy Court of Inquiry found, to even hypothetically suggest that the United in a democratic society, and nothing, but noth- ‘‘Available evidence combines to indicate that States would destroy Mecca, a holy site of ing, should interfere with the right of every cit- the attack on LIBERTY on 8 June was in fact one of the world’s major religions, serves only izen to vote and have their vote count. a case of mistaken identity.’’ to exacerbate the impression that U.S. actions Mr. Speaker, the history of the right to vote in the Muslim world are part of a religious in America is a history of conflict, of struggling No one with an open mind can read the evi- struggle—certainly a step backwards in na- for the right to vote. Many people died trying dence amassed by Judge Cristol and reach tional security. Sadly, such statements also to protect that right. any other conclusion. Nonetheless, the con- perpetuate the unfortunate misunderstanding For millions like me, the struggle for the spiracy theories persist. that an entire religion is responsible for the ac- right to vote is not mere history; it is experi- Conspiracy theories tend to have a life of tions of a minority of religious extremists. ence. The experience of minorities today tells their own. They can never be disproved. If These reckless comments do not reflect Amer- us that the struggle is not over and that the there is no evidence supporting the con- ican values, and irresponsibly put American special provisions of the Voting Rights Act are spiracy, then it is proof of a coverup. If there security at risk. still necessary. is evidence proving there was no conspiracy,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:07 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.118 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1685 that is also proof of a coverup. Either way, evi- el and the Muryo Koju-do (nokotsudo-col- every five years as a new tradition. The Cana- dence disproving a conspiracy theory only umbarium) were built as a centennial project dian festival is considerably older than its U.S. proves to believers that the conspiracy really to commemorate the pioneering members and counterpart having first been organized in the exists. to continue the legacy of the Issei for future 1940’s as an influx of Finnish immigrants No one denies that this incident was a ter- generations. The Dedication Service of this came to Canada to work. Although Finnish im- rible tragedy, but some have sought to exploit new addition to the Temple will be part of the migrants first came to the U.S. during the dec- a case of mistaken identity by insisting that Centennial Celebration weekend of August ades around 1900, FinnFest USA was not es- the Israeli military knew that the Liberty was a 27–29, 2005. Nishi members will also conduct tablished until 1983 in Minneapolis, MN. U.S. naval vessel, and attacked it on purpose. a memorial service in honor of past members Since 1983, FinnFest USA has been held Despite the complete absence of any credible and ministers and host an evening banquet. each year around the country except the 11⁄2 evidence to support this outrageous claim, it I congratulate the Los Angeles Hompa year gaps before and after February 2004 continues to be repeated as if it were true. Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and its members when accommodations were made for a winter Judge Cristol has done a tremendous serv- on reaching this historic milestone, and I join festival in Florida. Locations are determined by ice with his work. It is my hope that his book, them in celebrating their 100th anniversary. places where there is a strong Finnish com- munity to organize the event. A large popu- ‘‘The Liberty Incident: The 1967 Attack on the f U.S. Navy Spy Ship,’’ which was the result of lation of people of Finnish decent live in Michi- more than 14 years of research, will finally lay INTRODUCTION OF THE CHEYENNE gan’s Upper Peninsula. This will be the sec- to rest this slander against one of our Nation’s RIVER SIOUX TRIBE EQUITABLE ond time Marquette, Michigan has hosted the most reliable allies. COMPENSATION ACT festival in the United States. They also hosted it in 1996. Other Michigan cities to host this f HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH event include: Hankcock in 1985 and 1990 RECOGNIZING THE L.A. HOMPA and Farmington Hills in the Detroit area in OF SOUTH DAKOTA HONGWANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE 1987. Other cities throughout the country in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clude: Seattle, Washington (twice), Lake HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Thursday, July 28, 2005 Worth, Florida (twice), Minneapolis, Minnesota (twice), Fitchburg, MA, Newark, DE, Thousand OF CALIFORNIA Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, today I am Oaks, CA, Portland, OR, and Portland, ME. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to introduce the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act of 2005. While Canadians have been able to main- Thursday, July 28, 2005 The Act will help to right a historic wrong tain the use of the Finnish language in their Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise that occurred during the construction of the current culture, the communities in the U.S. have unfortunately watched as the traditional today to recognize the Los Angeles Hompa Oahe dam and reservoir, depriving the Chey- language has been replaced by English. This Hongwanji Buddhist temple and its members enne River Sioux Tribe of some of their best happened over the generations as many fami- as they celebrate their Centennial Anniversary. lands and failing to provide adequate com- lies spoke Finnish at home but the children The temple is located in downtown Los Ange- pensation. learned English in school. As time went on, les in my 34th Congressional District. Recognizing these past wrongs, Congress English was the primary language used to The Temple, which began in 1905 in Little moved to compensate the tribe in 2000 by es- communicate with non-Finns, taught in school Tokyo on Jackson Street and Central Avenue, tablishing a trust fund. While these actions and practiced at home. Canadians are facing was established due to the strong and faithful were commendable, they left one important the beginning phases of this trend that may desire of the followers of the teachings of Bud- group behind—tribal members that lost pri- result in the loss of native Finnish speakers in dha to have a place to congregate after emi- vately owned lands. This act would correct grating from Japan. The Issei (first generation) their country as well. Thankfully, there are still that omission and allow the tribe to distribute a number of people in Michigan’s Upper Pe- pioneers brought with them their Japanese funds to individuals who are currently prohib- ninsula who still speak Finnish. In fact, my dis- culture, traditions, customs, and their Buddhist ited from receiving them. trict is home to a weekly television program religion. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable call ‘‘Finland Calling’’ hosted by Carl In 1925, a new temple was built on the cor- Compensation Act would provide just com- Pellonpaa. ‘‘Finland Calling’’ is a weekly show ner of First and Central streets. The Temple, pensation for the taking of lands over 50 years about Finnish heritage that has been on the fondly called ‘‘Nishi’’ by Buddhists in Southern ago. I urge its swift consideration and pas- air for 43 years. California, is currently housed in a traditional sage. Like the Finnish language, the original orga- Japanese-style temple building on First Street f nizers of FinnFest are slowly slipping away. A in the eastern sector of Little Tokyo. Nishi is major contributor from among the earliest gen- one of sixty temples around the United States RECOGNITION OF FINN GRAND FEST 2005 erations was Dr. Sylvia Kinnunen who recently that make up the Buddhist Churches of Amer- passed away on July 25, 2005. Despite her ica. admired age of 84, she was an energetic force Since its inception, Nishi has continuously HON. BART STUPAK in the planning and execution as the Co-chair served its members and the Little Tokyo com- OF MICHIGAN of Cultural Programs for Finn Grand Fest munity. Even during World War II, when the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2005. We appreciate her devotion to pre- Temple was used as an initial assembly site Thursday, July 28, 2005 serving Finnish culture and for her contribu- for many of the 120,000 Japanese and Japa- tions to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She will nese Americans who were evacuated from the Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be greatly missed. west coast of the United States to internment recognize a festival in my district in northern Americans and Canadians are proud of their camps, the Temple provided the evacuees a Michigan that honors the history, heritage, cul- Finnish heritage and the Finnish people. haven to safely store their belongings until ture and contributions of American-Finnish and FinnFest organizers have noted that even are after the war. Throughout their internment, Canadian-Finnish people. This joint U.S./Ca- non-Finns have taken active roles and in Nishi ministers continued to administer to the nadian Finnish festival to be held on August some cases are major contributors to the faithful Buddhist members. 10–14, 2005, in Marquette, Michigan gives the event. Among those non-Finns is the musical Today, the Temple offers Sunday services, Finnish communities in the U.S. as well as headliner White Water made up of a family of as well as services for weddings, funerals, and Canada the opportunity to experience activi- folk music artists from Amasa, Michigan. The family memorials. Nishi also provides a chil- ties, educational programs, worship opportuni- Premos began incorporating Finnish influence dren’s day care center, and community pro- ties, musical entertainment, cultural displays in their music and even performed at a folk grams for youth and adults, such as sports and a parade based around the theme ‘‘Herit- music festival in Finland last year. The pre- and cultural activities. age Powers the Future’’. miere performances at the Finn Grand Fest The Centennial Anniversary Celebration The Finn Grand Fest 2005 is the second 2005 include a solo by Evan Premo during a commemorates the dedication and commit- time FinnFest USA and Finnish Canadian double bass concerto on Thursday, August 11 ment of the Issei pioneer members that laid Grand Festival will have participated in a joint, and 100 violinists of all ages performing at the the foundation of the Temple. It also com- international event. The first occasion took opening ceremony organized by Evan’s moth- memorates the hard work of succeeding gen- place five years ago in Toronto, Canada. Plan- er Bette Premo. erations that built the Temple as it stands ning committees from both countries have ex- The esteem felt for the Premos by the local today. The addition of the new Wisteria Chap- pressed interest in holding a joint festival held Finns is an example of the educational sharing

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He is a member of the Navy’s SHERIFF LAWRENCE ‘‘LUMPY’’ learn more about the Finns’ unique ethnicity Carrier Hall of Fame, the National Aviation LEVEILLE that has evolved in the American and Cana- Hall of Fame and an Honorary Fellow of the dian societies throughout the years. Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Stockdale Mr. Speaker, it has been due to the incred- received several honorary doctoral degrees. HON. BART STUPAK ible insight, dedication, passion and innovation He is the highest-ranking naval officer to OF MICHIGAN of the planning boards from the U.S. and Can- wear both aviator wings and the Medal of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ada that have made this four-day joint festival Honor. His other accomplishments include Thursday, July 28, 2005 possible. I am pleased Marquette has been earning a master’s degree from Stanford Uni- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chosen for the second time to host the U.S. versity and serving at the prestigious institu- pay tribute to an outstanding law enforcement festival and as the first American location for tion’s Hoover Institute for 15 years. He was officer who 40 years ago began his dedicated the joint festival—it is because Marquette is also President of the Citadel for two years. career in St. Ignace, Michigan as a police offi- ‘‘Sisu’’. I applaud the Finnish communities in In 1992, he was a candidate for Vice Presi- cer and rose through the ranks to head the both the United States and Canada for pre- dent of the United States winning nearly 20 Mackinac County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff serving their sense of identity into the next percent of the popular vote. Lawrence ‘‘Lumpy’’ Leveille retired this past generation and, based on the theme ‘‘Heritage Mr. Speaker, I introduce this resolution winter with eight service stars upon his Powers the Future’’, I applaud them for uti- today to recognize the great sacrifices Vice epaulets, each representing five years on the lizing their past to power the direction of their Admiral made protecting the freedoms of the force. Sheriff Leveille’s nearly 40 years as a culture for years to come. I wish the Finn United States and to recognize his commit- law enforcement officer and leader stand as a Grand Fest 2005 the greatest success and ment to public service. I would also like to ex- shining example to us all. look forward to participating in the event this tend my deepest sympathies to the family Mr. Sheriff Leveille graduated from LaSalle High August. Stockdale left behind, including his wife and School in St. Ignace in 1965 where in the 10th f four sons. grade he was given the nickname ‘‘Lumpy’’. His life serves as an inspiration to the many Being native of the first city across the Mack- TRIBUTE TO VICE ADMIRAL servicemen and women protecting our country inac Bridge from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, JAMES B. STOCKDALE at home and abroad. Vice Admiral Stockdale it seemed fitting for Leveille to return to St. was admired and respected for his courage Ignace when he began his career as a police HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS and unfaltering determination. officer on May 25th, 1965. That same year on OF CALIFORNIA f September 11, he married Ara Jean Litzner. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through the years, they have grown their fam- A TRIBUTE TO JOHN KERFOOT ily with five children and eleven grandchildren. Thursday, July 28, 2005 After nine years of patrolling and protecting St. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Ignace along the shores of the Straights of today to honor the life of Vice Admiral James OF NEW JERSEY Mackinac, Leveille was promoted to Sergeant of the local police department. Bond Stockdale, a true American patriot and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great military veteran. Vice Admiral Stockdale Among his long list of accomplishments, passed away on July 5, 2005 at the age of 81 Thursday, July 28, 2005 Sheriff Leveille has decreased the number of after a life of public service and sacrifice. He Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to drunk driving arrests thanks to new technology is survived by his beloved wife Mrs. Sybil B. celebrate the 90th birthday of one of New Jer- and better training for his officers, despite the Stockdale of Coronado, Calif., and his four sey’s finest citizens, John Kerfoot, and to increase in Mackinac County’s population. He sons. honor all that he has done for his fellow Amer- has improved safety for residents and his offi- I believe Gordon R. England, the Secretary icans. cers because of new cameras installed on pa- of the Navy, eloquently described the legacy John is a model citizen who devoted his life trol cars and in booking rooms which have Mr. Stockdale has left behind: ‘‘Admiral to serving his country and community. He lead to a reduction in criminal trials. He was Stockdale’s courage and life stand as timeless fought bravely in the European Theater in also able to achieve fast finger print and back- examples of the power of faith and the World War Two, and was rightly honored with ground searches to help officers as well as the strength of the human spirit.’’ a Combat Infantry Badge and a Bronze Star Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement Team. I could not agree more and would like to for his service. Sheriff Leveille’s staff of 22 and budget of about $1.5 million made his department the share a few details of his extraordinary life. Upon his return, John Kerfoot committed himself to helping the great state of New Jer- largest in the county. Vice Admiral Stockdale was born on Dec 23, Although Sheriff Leveille’s career with the sey. He has devoted time and energy to the 1923 in Abingdon, Ill. At the age of 24 he Mackinac County Sheriff’s Department has graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Camden County Democratic Committee, the come to an end, he has continued to serve the Class of 1947 and began his unmatched Office of the Aging, and the Camden County the public as a Mackinac County Commis- naval career. Among his many distinctions, Municipal Utilities Authority. He has served as sioner. There he has and will continue to have Vice Admiral Stockdale is remembered for his a Sergeant at Arms for the New Jersey State an influence on local policy with the best inter- remarkable leadership as the senior naval offi- Senate, a Camden County Freeholder, and a ests of County residents in mind. Having cer held in captivity during the Vietnam War. Labor Compliance Inspector for the Camden worked with many of the people involved in On September 9, 1965, after flying more County Community Development Program. the county’s administration, ‘‘Lumpy’’ Leveille’s than 200 missions over Vietnam, he ejected Over the past fifty years, John has helped his transition to the Board has been smooth as he over a small village after his plane was struck hometown of Audubon by serving honorably works to bring a better harmony to the system. by anti-aircraft fire. He broke his left knee dur- with the Audubon Park Fire Company, the Au- On a personal note, Mr. Speaker, as a ing the landing and it was broken a second dubon Board of Education, and the Audubon former State Trooper myself, I have had the time during his captivity. Park Borough Council. pleasure of knowing Sheriff Leveille over the During his 71⁄2 year imprisonment, Vice Ad- Although John is an extremely busy man, years and can attest to his impeccable reputa- miral Stockdale was tortured numerous times, he still finds time to bowl with his wife Anne. tion of being a fair and honest protector of the was forced to wear heavy leg irons for over His skills are certainly not limited to bowling, people. I know that through his work he has two years and spent four years in solitary con- however. He successfully boxed in the Golden encountered both exciting opportunities to finement. Gloves Tournament in the early 1930’s, and grow with the community but also hard times But his spirit and determination to survive even won the boxing championship at Fort Dix when tragedy and tough times affected the never wavered. Despite the torture and abuse, in 1932 at the age of seventeen. area. He has given his heart and soul to his he refused to participate in enemy propaganda Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor work and I have always admired his dedica- films. Vice Admiral Stockdale’s extraordinary John Kerfoot today. He has certainly accom- tion to the people of Mackinac County and heroism became widely known when he was plished much in the past 90 years, and his ex- Michigan’s First Congressional District.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.126 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1687 Mr. Speaker, I ask the U.S. House of Rep- tain applications to market medical devices. which fees will increase over the next two fis- resentatives to join me in thanking Sheriff The premise behind initiating a user fee pro- cal years. The fee rate for a premarket ap- Lawrence ‘‘Lumpy’’ Leveille for his nearly 40 gram for medical devices was to provide for proval application (PMA) will increase by 8.5 years of service to the people of St. Ignace, more timely and predictable review of medical percent in FY 2006 to $259,600 and by 8.5 Mackinac County and to the State of Michigan device applications, as well as to make the percent in FY 2007 to $281,600. Small busi- and wish him well in his new position. Law- necessary infrastructure investments required nesses will receive additional financial relief by rence ‘‘Lumpy’’ Leveille’s commitment to com- to conduct the review of increasingly complex expanding the definition of a small business to munity and to justice has been a model of medical device applications in the future in a include entities that reported $100,000,000 or public service. timely and predictable fashion. less of gross receipts or sales in their most re- f The FFDCA as amended by MDUFMA, au- cent Federal income tax return for a taxable thorizes FDA to collect user fees for certain year, except that the small business threshold A TRIBUTE TO ELMER HAMILTON medical device applications in FY 2006 and for an entity to be eligible for a first time, full- FY 2007 only if certain conditions are met. fee waiver for a PMA application will remain at HON. DAVID SCOTT MDUFMA specifies that for FY 2006 fees may $30,000,000. For FY 2006 and FY 2007, FDA OF GEORGIA not be assessed if the total amounts appro- will report to Congress on the number of dif- priated for FY 2003 through FY 2005 for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ferent applications and notifications, and the FDA’s device and radiological health program Thursday, July 28, 2005 total amount of fees paid for each type, from did not meet certain targets. Appropriations for businesses with gross receipts or sales at or Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise FY 2003 through FY 2005 for FDA’s device below $100,000,000. today in recognition of Mr. Elmer Hamilton, a and radiological health program were below To provide FDA with a measure of financial civil-rights activist, a crusader for labor rights, the amount specified in MDUFMA. This legis- security should fee revenues fall short of cur- a loving husband, and a caring father and lation modifies those conditions, minimum ap- rent projections, the agency may use unobli- grandfather. On August 20, 2005, Elmer will propriation levels for FY 2003 through FY gated carryover balances from fees collected retire from a 45-year career in community and 2005, to allow FDA to continue to collect user in previous fiscal years if the following condi- public relations and the organized labor move- fees until October 1, 2007. tions are met: (1) Insufficient fee revenues are User fees make possible investments in in- ment. available in that fiscal year, (2) the agency formation technology infrastructure and human Mr. Hamilton’s life of service began in 1953 maintains unobligated carryover balances of when he enlisted in the Navy, eventually serv- capital, more comprehensive training for re- viewers, greater use of experts in academia not less than one month of operating reserves ing as a machinist mate. After his military for the first month of FY 2008, and (3) the service, Elmer’s commitment to civil rights led and the private sector, enhanced project man- agement, increased guidance development, agency sends a notice to the Committee on him to work on voter registration drives in Ala- expanded participation in globalization and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the bama and Mississippi and organize against ra- standards setting activities, and increased Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the cial discrimination in Georgia. He also served interaction with industry both before and dur- Committee on Appropriations of the United as a special assistant to Southern Christian ing the application review process. As medical States Senate and the United States House of Leadership Conference leader Ralph David device applications become progressively Representatives at least 14 days prior to using Abernathy during his congressional bid. more complex, this investment will become these funds. To ensure that funds are not di- Elmer’s served in various community rela- ever more necessary to keep up with perform- rected away from device safety activities, FDA tions capacities in New York and South Caro- ance standards that FDA has thus far been must certify that the amounts spent by the lina providing educational and job placement successful in meeting. Keeping the device re- agency for salaries and expenses to perform services to community members. At one point view program on sound financial footing is es- device-related activities not pertaining to the he served as a community organizer for the sential to ensure timely and predictable review review of applications are no less than the Brooklyn, NY, Borough President. of medical device applications. Providing the amounts spent on those functions in FY 2002 After moving to Georgia, Elmer worked in device review program with sufficient re- multiplied by the rate of inflation. public transportation as a bus operator for sources to fulfill its mission is critical to ensure Section 301 of MDUFMA added a new sub- MARTA, the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Au- that patients have access to the latest and section (u) to section 502 of the FFDCA that thority. He became the president of the Amal- most effective technology. required devices or attachments to a device gamated Transit Union, Local 732 where he The Committee also believes it is important prominently and conspicuously to bear the negotiated contracts for over 3,000 transit em- to provide industry with predictable annual in- name of the manufacturer of the original de- ployees from MARTA, Cobb County Transit, creases in application fees. Since the incep- vice or of the reprocessed device, if it was re- and Gwinnett County Transit. When he retires, tion of MDUFMA, user fees for certain applica- processed, a generally recognized abbrevia- he will also leave his post as a board member tion types have increased dramatically from tion of that entity, or a unique and generally of the AFL–CIO representing the Coalition of year to year. To address these concerns, H.R. recognized symbol identifying the manufac- Black Trade Unionists. 3423 will limit fee increases in FY 2006 and turer. This provision was intended to ensure Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join FY 2007 until MDUFMA sunsets on October 1, that the manufacturer of the device, whether me, Elmer’s wife, Peggy, his six children and 2007. This legislation is designed to provide a the original manufacturer or reprocessor, could two grandchildren in congratulating Elmer on a transition until Congress reauthorizes the pro- be properly identified. In developing the origi- fulfilling career. Best wishes, Elmer, and enjoy gram in 2007. During deliberations on the re- nal provisions of Section 301, the Committee your retirement. authorization of the program the Committee on believed it was important for device user facili- f Energy and Commerce recognizes the need to ties and the agency to have the ability to cor- consider comprehensive changes to the struc- rectly identify the responsible party for a de- MEDICAL DEVICE USER FEE ture of the program to provide for stability and vice when there is an adverse event associ- STABILIZATION ACT OF 2005 predictability in both application fees and fee ated with a device. However, under the current language of SPEECH OF revenues for companies that pay user fees and for the FDA. Section 301, the FDA could waive the brand- HON. JOE BARTON II. ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION ing requirement if compliance is not feasible or OF TEXAS H.R. 3423 removes the requirement that the compromises the reasonable assurance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES total amounts appropriated for FY 2003 safety or effectiveness of the device. For Tuesday, July 26, 2005 through FY 2005 for FDA’s device and radio- some devices it may be difficult to comply with logical health program must meet levels speci- the marking requirement due to their physical Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Oc- fied in MDUFMA before FDA can collect user characteristics, such as size and composition. tober 26, 2002, the Medical Device User Fee fees in FY 2006 and FY 2007. As a result, Even if the physical characteristics make it dif- and Modernization Act, MDUFMA, was signed FDA will be able to collect user fees in FY ficult to mark a device, the Committee be- into law. 2006. To avoid similar problems in FY 2007, lieves it is important that every device have a I. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION FDA may continue to collect user fees as long mechanism to identify the manufacturer of the MDUFMA amended the Federal Food Drug as appropriations are not more than 1 percent product when there is an adverse event. and Cosmetic Act, FFDCA, to authorize the below the target amount. Reporting of adverse events of medical de- Food and Drug Administration, FDA, to collect This legislation also provides industry with vices by manufacturers and device user facili- user fees from manufacturers who submit cer- greater predictability as to the amount by ties is fundamental to the FDA’s post-market

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.130 E29JYPT1 E1688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 regulation of medical devices. Concerns have cumstances where the device itself, or an at- the purposes of fee reductions on all other ap- been raised that once a medical device is re- tachment thereto, does not prominently and plications, reports, and supplements. Sub- moved from its packaging and placed on a conspicuously reflect the identity of the original section (a)(3) also eliminates the ability of the tray ready for use on a patient, physicians and manufacturer. FDA to reset this new small business thresh- nurses are likely to identify the device with the The effective date of this provision is 12 old if user fee revenues are reduced by 16 OEM. While medical device user facilities are months from the date of enactment. In the in- percent because of the small business fee re- required to report manufacturer information terim, the FDA is charged with developing duction. Subsection (a)(4) amends section beyond the product labeling, the lack of spe- guidance to identify circumstances where the 738(e) to raise the small business threshold cific labeling to identify devices has led to original equipment manufacturer’s marking is from $30 million to $100 million for the pur- claims of underreporting of patient injuries and not prominent and conspicuous. Section 519 poses of fee reductions on pre-market notifica- product malfunctions involving reprocessed of the FFDCA, and FDA’s Medical Device Re- tions. devices. It is important to the Committee that porting (MDR) regulations, require manufactur- Subsection (a)(5) amends section 738(g) to device facilities are properly reporting the ers to report patient injuries and product mal- eliminate the ‘‘trigger’’ requirement of addi- manufacturer responsible for the device. The functions to FDA, and device user facilities to tional appropriations in the FY 2003 and FY Committee believes the effectiveness of the report these adverse events to FDA and man- 2004 for FDA to be able to collect user fees FDA’s medical device reporting system is un- ufacturers. The Committee believes that the in FY 2006 and FY 2007. It also builds in a dermined when the agency does not receive requirements of section 502(u), as amended, 1 percent tolerance on the appropriations trig- proper information regarding the party respon- will operate to improve this post-market sur- ger for FY 2006 and FY 2007, to cushion sible for the safety of the device, and that FDA veillance system, and thus patient safety. It is against possible across-the-board rescission in should take steps to ensure it is in fact receiv- the intention of the Committee that upon the the appropriations process for those years, ing such information. effective date of this provision device user fa- which would lead to accidental termination of The Committee has carefully considered the cilities should in every instance be able to de- the program. concerns about section 502(u) as originally termine the proper party responsible for this Subsection (a)(6) eliminates the statutory adopted and has amended it to provide for a device. authorization targets for FY 2006 and FY more comprehensive provision that does not For those devices that already contain a 2007, and subsection (a)(7) makes a con- allow waivers to branding requirements. Sec- marking by the original equipment manufac- forming amendment throughout Section 738. tion 502(u) now focuses on reprocessed sin- turer the Committee believes that companies Subsection (b) amends section 103 of gle-use devices. Any single-use device reproc- currently reprocessing devices should begin to MDUFMA to require additional information in essed from an original device that the original place identifiable markings as soon as pos- FDA’s medical device user fee program an- manufacturer has prominently and conspicu- sible. The Committee also believes the 12- nual reports for FY 2006 and FY 2007 on the ously marked (which may be accomplished month effective date should give ample oppor- number and types of applications received by through marking an attachment to the device) tunity for the regulated companies to comply the size of small business up to the new small with its name, a generally recognized abbre- with this provision, and the Committee expects business threshold of $100 million, and to re- viation of its name, or a unique and a gen- the FDA will enforce this provision on the date quire a certification by the Secretary of Health erally recognized symbol for it, must be promi- it becomes effective. and Human Services in the annual report that appropriated funds obligated for other pur- nently and conspicuously marked (which may Section 1. Short title. be accomplished through marking an attach- poses relating to medical devices are not di- This section provides the short title of the ment to the device) with the reprocessor’s verted for device review. bill, the ‘‘Medical Device User Fee Stabiliza- name, a generally recognized abbreviation of Subsection (c)(1) amends section 502(u) of tion Act of 2005.’’ its name, or a unique and a generally recog- the FFDCA to address the marking and track- nized symbol for it. Section 2. Amendments to the Federal Food, ing of reprocessed medical devices intended H.R. 3423, while limiting compliance to re- Drug and Cosmetic Act. for single-use by the original manufacturer. processed devices, allows such a device to This section amends Section 738 of the Section 502(u) as amended requires reproc- satisfy this labeling requirement by using a de- FFDCA (Authority to Assess and Use Device essors to mark a reprocessed device if the tachable label that identifies the reprocessor if Fees), Section 103 of MDUFMA, Section original manufacturer has marked the device. the original device did not prominently and 502(u) of the FFDCA (Misbranded Devices), If the original manufacturer does not mark the conspicuously bear the name of, abbreviation and Section 301(b) of MDUFMA. device, the reprocessor must still mark the de- of, or symbol for the manufacturer. Under this Subsection (a) addresses amendments to vice, but has more flexibility in how to mark new provision, there will be no possibility of a the device user fee program authorized in the device, such as by using a detachable waiver of the branding requirements, and Section 738 of the FFDCA. Subsection (a)(1) label on the package of the device that is in- every device should be traceable back to the eliminates the statutory fee revenue targets for tended to be placed in the medical record of responsible party. The Committee recognizes device user fees in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 the patient on whom the device is used. the benefits of the detachable label can only in section 738(b). Subsection (c)(2) requires FDA to issue a be recognized if the labels are used as in- Subsection (a)(2) eliminates the inflationary, guidance document no later than 180 days tended by being affixed to a patient’s medical workload, compensating, and final year adjust- after the act becomes effective to address records. The Committee believes the amend- ments previously used in annual fee-setting compliance with section 502(u) in cir- ed provision will strengthen the medical device calculations, as provided for in Section 738(c). cumstances where an original manufacturer reporting system. However, the Committee will Subsection (a)(2) also sets the pre-market ap- has not marked the original device prominently continue to closely monitor the use of detach- plication user fee at $259,600 for fiscal year and conspicuously. able labels by device user facilities to ensure 2006 and $281,600 for fiscal year 2007, which Subsection (d) amends section 301(b) of that the intent of the provision is realized. is an 8.5 percent increase each year (fees for MDUFMA to make the amendment made by Although the Committee encourages the other device submissions are then determined subsection (c)(1) to section 502(u) of the use of these detachable labels on all reproc- as a percentage of the pre-market application FFDCA effective 12 months after the date of essed devices, the use of such a detachable fee, as provided generally in section enactment of the act, or 12 months after the label on a reprocessed single-use device that 738(a)(2)(A)). Finally, subsection (a)(2) also original manufacturer has first marked its de- is prominently and conspicuously marked by amends Section 738(c) to permit FDA to use vice, if that is later. the original manufacturer is not a legitimate up to two-thirds of fees carried over from pre- f substitute for the requirement of section vious years to supplement fee revenues in fis- CONGRATULATIONS DR. MARC 502(u)(I) that the reprocessor directly mark the cal years 2006 and 2007. FDA must notify LIEBERMAN ON TEN YEARS OF reprocessed device or an attachment to it. In Congress if it intends to use these carryover TIBET VISION PROJECT order to avoid erroneous identification of the balances. original manufacturer as the source of a re- Subsection (a)(3) amends section 738(d) to processed device and to ensure that the MDR clarify that the small business threshold for the TOM LANTOS OF CALIFORNIA system provides FDA with the information it purposes of a first-time waiver of the fee on a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs with respect to reprocessed devices to pre-market approval application or a pre-mar- adequately protect patients, the identification ket report remains at $30 million, as under Thursday, July 28, 2005 of the reprocessor by means of a detachable current law. It raises the small business Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to package label is strictly limited to those cir- threshold from $30 million to $100 million for celebrate with Dr. Marc F. Lieberman the tenth

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.134 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1689 anniversary of his humanitarian work in Tibet. Lieberman’s visits to Tibet are nothing of mi- as a result of this Central American Free Since 1995, Dr. Lieberman, an ophthalmol- raculous. I admire his incredible, indefatigable Trade Agreement. ogist and clinical professor at University of work and his leadership in organizing so many I strongly urge all my colleagues who truly California at San Francisco, has traveled back others to help him on this quest. I am de- care about the American working man and and forth from Tibet as the founder of the non- lighted that Tibet Vision Project has been so woman to reject this trade agreement, and profit, non-governmental organization called successful in its tireless work to help the peo- let’s work on creating new jobs in this country Tibet Vision Project. ple of Tibet. instead of outsourcing the ones we currently Dr. Lieberman was truly inspired after meet- I would like to recognize Dr. Lieberman with have. ing His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1990 and some words from His Holiness the Dalai discussing the high occurrence of preventable Lama, which summarizes the recognized need f blindness plaguing the people of Tibet. Due to and gratitude for Dr. Lieberman, his col- the high altitudes of Tibet and the harmful UV leagues, and his trainees’ efforts. INTRODUCTION OF THE NORTH radiation that permeates the ‘‘roof of the ‘‘In Tibetan Buddhist culture numerous posi- MAUI COASTAL PRESERVATION world,’’ cataracts progressively erode the sight tive references equate clear sight with wisdom ACT OF 2005 of many Tibetans. and knowledge and obstructions to it with ig- Tibet Vision Project’s primary goals are two- norance and negativity. The quest for the fold. First, the Project seeks to provide sate- clear-sightedness of wisdom is priced on par HON. ED CASE of-the-art eye treatment to a population suf- with developing the kind heart of compassion. fering from cataract blindness. Second, Tibet But these largely concern cultivating the mind. OF HAWAII Vision Project aims to assist Tibetans in devel- By voluntarily training Tibetan doctors and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oping their own medical resources to eliminate nurses in modern eye care he and his col- cataract blindness throughout Tibet by the leagues have contributed to restoring the sight Thursday, July 28, 2005 year 2020. of thousands of the rural poor in Tibet. What Mr. Speaker, Dr. Lieberman spends almost a great act of kindness!’’ Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- two months in Tibet each year, traveling by Mr. Speaker, it is my belief that Dr. duce the proposed North Maui Coastal Preser- Land Cruisers to remote and underserved Lieberman’s generosity stems from his faith vation Act of 2005, a bill directing the National rural areas, an eye camp comprised of 6–8 Ti- and practice of Judaism and Buddhism. In the Park Service to assess the feasibility of desig- betan nurses and technicians, and an entire spirit of gratitude and continued support for his nating certain coastal lands on the north shore mobile hospital unit complete with micro- humanitarian work, I ask my colleagues to join of the Island of Maui between the towns of scopes, lens implants, sutures and medicines, me in congratulating Dr. Marc Lieberman in Pa’ia and Sprecklesville as a unit of the Na- provides free eye care to everyone who visits. the tenth year of Tibet Vision Project. tional Park Service. This area is fully worthy of During the first three out of five days of eye f designation as a National Seashore, National camp, 250 to 400 patients—who travel by yak Historic Park, or National Recreation Area. or on foot—are evaluated. Eyeglasses are dis- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE Since assuming office as the representative bursed as appropriate and children receive for Hawai’i’s Second Congressional District, I corrective lenses. As many as 150 patients TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- TATION ACT have heard loud and clear from the people of are provided free, sight-restoring lens implant Maui, in person during countless times on the surgery—all performed by Tibetan surgical SPEECH OF island and through petitions and postcards teams. from some 2,000 constituents, about their Along with the 2000 people whose vision HON. LINCOLN DAVIS deep concern for preserving this beautiful, his- has been restored by the Tibet Vision Project, OF TENNESSEE torically significant and resources-rich coast- 20 Tibetan surgeons provide great hope to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES line. Although the 128 acres identified in the people of Tibet. Dr. Lieberman and his col- Wednesday, July 27, 2005 bill are currently zoned as open space or park- league Dr. Melvyn Bert work with an extension land, they lie directly in the path of develop- of the Tibet Vision Project at the School for Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I am ment in Maui’s hot real estate market. Blind Children in Lhasa, Tibet, supervising a Conservative Democrat representing a rural medical and referral needs to ensure the well- area of Tennessee, and I rise today in opposi- The desire of the people of Maui is to have being of the children. tion to the Dominican Republic-Central Amer- the natural, scenic, and cultural resources of In conjunction with the Swiss Red Cross, ica Free Trade Agreement. this unique area preserved and protected from Tibet Red Cross and Tilganga Eye Centre of Mr. Speaker, I will support any trade agree- development, and ultimately designated as the Kathmandu, Nepal, Dr. Lieberman gains great- ment that results in American job growth and Patsy Takemoto Mink North Shore Heritage er access to remote underserved populations allows our manufacturers and farmers to ex- Park. As many of my colleagues know, my in Tibet, meanwhile creating infrastructure for port their products to new, fair, and competi- predecessor in this body, the late Congress- long term solutions to eye problems in Tibet. tive markets in other countries. In fact, I have woman Patsy T. Mink, was born and grew up Mr. Speaker, in the next ten years, Tibet Vi- supported previous trade agreements with in Hamakua Poko, a small village near Pa’ia sion Project aspires to help Tibetans become Chile, Singapore, Australia, and Morocco. But on just this coastline. If the Park Service finds completely self-sufficient in eye care, providing my constituents and I are fearful of this par- that the area merits inclusion in the National competent and compassionate care to their ticular agreement. Park System, I will introduce legislation au- own people. Dr. Lieberman and his crew are Our fear is that the only export we will see thorizing establishment of a park and directing developing pilot projects for primary eye care in this country because of CAFTA is American that it be named after Congresswoman Mink. jobs. This fear is based on our real life experi- such as accessibility to reading glasses, treat- I want to take this opportunity to acknowl- ence with a similar agreement that sounds ing simple eye infections, and referring cata- edge the contribution of the Maui Sierra Club ract cases to larger towns for surgery. much like this one. That agreement, of course, and especially of Lance Holter, a dedicated Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. was NAFTA. My congressional district has community activist, for inspiring the introduc- Lieberman was trained at Johns Hopkins Uni- been devastated by the loss of jobs since tion of this bill. I can tell by the hundreds of versity before coming to the West Coast. NAFTA’s passage. cards I continue to receive from Maui resi- While in the United States, he divides his time You know, I’ve been told a lot of different dents in support of establishing such a park treating glaucoma in his offices in San Fran- things by a lot of different folks about why I cisco, San Mateo and Santa Cruz. He is cur- should support this agreement. One argument that there are many more people who have rently considering spending more time in was that supporting CAFTA is the Christian dedicated enormous energy and time in the Tibet, expanding his visits from two to four a thing to do. Well, I am a devout Christian, and hopes of preserving our precious natural and year. I for one do not think exploiting cheap labor cultural heritage for future generations. Despite the struggle to work with a budget for corporate profits is particularly Christian. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- of $50,000 a year and the obstacles of setting So, I have a message for corporate America: porting this bill, and invite you to come to the up remote eye camps, on rough terrain with the real Christian thing for you to do is provide Island of Maui to visit this special area. I know poor roads, and dealing with the Chinese wages to your new Central American employ- that if you do so, you will be convinced as I medical system, Lieberman and his teams ees that are equivalent to wages of the em- am of the vital importance of protecting these continue their much needed work. Dr. ployees in my district who will lose their jobs lands.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:01 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.002 E29JYPT1 E1690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 TESTIMONY BEFORE THE COM- 2004 its disengagement plan to withdraw personally familiar with the district, and he MITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip and four could often be found behind the wheel of a car SUBCOMMITTEE ON SELECT REV- West Bank settlements. Intended to improve giving his famed Orange County tour to vis- ENUE MEASURES security for Israeli citizens, Israel’s disengage- iting staff. ment plan also creates a possibility for greater Though he is an Orange County native, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Middle East peace. Steve is somehow, mysteriously, an ardent OF OHIO Beginning in 1948, hostile nations have de- Dodgers fan. As a big Angels fan myself, this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nied Israel’s right to exist. Today, violence has created a friendly baseball rivalry in the from terrorist organizations not only threatens office, even though Steve always trumps me Thursday, July 28, 2005 stability in the region but the sovereignty of in baseball trivia regardless of the team we’re Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the Israeli people. discussing. I know he’ll be missing those submit my testimony on Select Revenue With the future uncertain, we must recog- Dodger dogs once he leaves California. Measures before the Committee on Ways and nize one thing: freedom and security can be Steve is a scholar and historian in the truest Means for the RECORD: the future for both the Palestinian and Israeli sense. Beyond academia, his wealth of knowl- Thank you Chairman Camp and Ranking people. The impending disengagement cre- edge ranges from the most important to the Member McNulty for holding this important ates the opportunity for progress towards this most trivial of facts. After working with him for hearing. I would like to bring to your atten- goal. more than twelve years, I am now ready to tion a proposal I introduced last Congress, We must recognize the difficulties Israel will audition for Jeopardy. One particular anecdote H.R. 3655, the Progressive Tax Act of 2003, which will have a positive impact on mil- face and support our dependable ally. We I’ll always remember relates to the statue of a lions of taxpayers. must also support efforts by the Palestinian rather obscure hero in California history that I think it is fair to say that all Members of leadership to fight terror and create more stands in the United States Capitol. Whenever Congress believe we need to strive for a fair, peaceful, sound Palestinian regions. I lead tours down this particular hall, I always simple, and adequate tax system. We may And, as Americans who have faced threats bet my visitors that they cannot name the two disagree on how this has been accomplished, to our own existence, we must never forget statues that represent California. Invariably, but we have the same goals. what freedom is. most are able to name the most famous stat- However, I think we can agree on the need for transparency. Transparency in the tax f ue, Father Junipero Serra, the founder of the California missions. To this day, not a single system is necessary to achieve fairness. A TRIBUTE TO STEVE Transparency permits the taxpayer to under- one has correctly identified the second stat- DIGERLANDO stand how fairness is arrived in the tax code. ue—except, of course, for Steve. Not only did A simplified tax code can provide this trans- he know the name, but he was an expert on parency, which in turn provides a sense of HON. CHRISTOPHER COX the legacy of Thomas Starr King, the little trust in the government. OF CALIFORNIA known leader whose eloquent speeches and This committee should enact my proposal to create a $2000 Simplified Family Credit, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brave action saved California for the Union refundable tax credit that simplifies the tax Thursday, July 28, 2005 during the Civil War. In fact, Steve’s knowl- code by consolidating the Earned Income edge of Thomas Starr King has even made its Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, Addi- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute way to the pages of Orange County’s local tional Child Credit, and dependent exemp- to a close, personal friend, Steve DiGerlando, newspaper. tion for children into one streamlined Sim- on his last day as Chief of Staff in my Cali- My staff and I are not the only ones who will plified Family Credit. This tax credit will fornia office. It is with deep gratitude—and miss Steve after he departs the office. A void simplify the tax code, provide greater trans- more than a little sadness—that today my staff will be felt throughout the county and the state parency, provide extra work incentives, and and I wish Steve farewell. I would like to take when he and his family move to their new provide a stimulus effect. this opportunity to thank him for his twelve home in Houston, Texas. While we will miss Families should not have to struggle to un- outstanding years of dedicated service to my derstand the eligibility requirements for having him in Orange County, we’re excited each of the various family tax breaks in cur- office and to the residents of the 48th district for the great opportunities that await Steve, his rent law. All families should follow the same of California. wife Rita, and their daughter Samantha in the set of rules. For more than a decade, Steve has been a Lone Star State. The Simplified Family Credit is structured tireless advocate on behalf of Orange County Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me to provide progressive tax benefits and a residents. Since first joining my staff in 1991, today in recognizing Steve DiGerlando on the work incentive. The families with lower in- Steve has personally handled more than 5,000 come will get more benefit, but they are also occasion of his last day as my California Chief cases and he has helped literally thousands of of Staff. He will be greatly missed, and I wish rewarded for work. The credit would be people resolve their problems with Federal steeply phased in at the lowest income levels him every success in his future endeavors. agencies. After a brief leave from my office a providing the incentive to work and a sub- f stantial benefit. As income rises a slow few years back, Steve returned in 2003 to phase out would be necessary to ensure we take the post of Deputy District Director. Soon GAMBLING EXPLOSION maintain a progressive tax system. thereafter he was promoted to California Chief The cost of this proposal would fall in the of Staff, where he demonstrated superb lead- range of $20 billion a year. Given our current HON. FRANK R. WOLF ership and management skills. Steve has OF VIRGINIA deficit problems, I believe that Congress been a loyal and capable director, and his ex- should only create the Simplified Family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pertise, endless patience and imperturbable Tax Credit if it is paid for. In my legislation Thursday, July 28, 2005 H.R. 3655, there are several options to pay for spirit have guided the office through the most this proposal including rolling back parts of hectic of times. All of us who have been fortu- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I remain terribly the tax cuts enacted in the last 5 years. nate to work with Steve over the years are concerned about the explosion of gambling Those tax cuts only added to the complexity deeply grateful for his generosity, his thought- outlets, particularly casinos, opening around of the tax code and removed any remaining fulness and his friendship. our country. transparency. Steve was born and raised in Orange Coun- I am deeply concerned about the impact this Thank you for this opportunity to testify ty, and his entire family still resides in South- is having on our society. Gambling destroys today. ern California. He is a staunch supporter of his families and preys on the poor. According to f alma mater, California State University, Ful- the California Council on Problem Gambling, CHALLENGES IN THE MIDDLE lerton, where he earned his undergraduate which operates a crisis hotline, 3,400 callers EAST and graduate degrees. Upon completing his had lost an average of $32,000 each. That’s Masters in History at Cal State Fullerton, he $109 million of lost wealth, many who prob- HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG went on to become a professor of world his- ably could least afford to lose it. Even more OF MICHIGAN tory and American history at Cypress Commu- tragic is the fact that this statistic represents IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity College and Mt. San Antonio College. problem gamblers in only one state. Thankfully for us, Steve’s vast knowledge of Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD a Thursday, July 28, 2005 history includes that of Orange County. He copy of the article When Gambling Becomes Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, with the has been most helpful in educating members Obsessive from the July 25 edition of Time world watching, Israel announced on April 18, of my Washington staff who have not been magazine. I recently wrote President Bush

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.139 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1691 urging his action on calling a halt to tribal when you cross the line. But if there are the University of Washington are interested gambling, which is now moving off reserva- enough signs that your behavior is starting in the potential of so-called opioid antago- tions. Unfortunately, the administration re- to slip out of your control (see the self-test), nists, drugs that might partially disrupt the chances are that you have a problem. It’s a neurochemistry that produces feelings of sponded that they do not have the authority to problem of special interest to researchers be- well-being, thus denying gamblers the kick address this issue. If the administration be- cause it reveals a lot about addiction as a they seek. lieves it does not have authority to issue a whole. One of the difficulties in under- More effective may be the 12 Step protocol moratorium to halt new tribal gambling oper- standing drug or alcohol abuse is that the used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Gamblers ations, it should send Congress legislation so minute you add a chemical to the body, you Anonymous groups meet all across the coun- that we can take action to give it that author- muddy the mental processes. ‘‘It’s hard to try, stressing abstinence and providing a ity. tease the connection out because you don’t community of ex-gamblers to offer support. know how much is the drug and how much is Marlatt is worried that abstinence may be [From Time Magazine, July 25, 2005] the behavior,’’ says Whyte. ‘‘But gambling is less effective with young gamblers and is ex- WHEN GAMBLING BECOMES OBSESSIVE a pure addiction.’’ ploring cognitive techniques that instead (By Jeffrey Kluger) To see if that’s true, scientists turn to teach kids to recognize the triggers that get For a man who hasn’t bet a nickel since such advanced diagnostic tools as functional them to gamble too much. The states may 1989, Bruce Roberts spends a lot of time in magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) ma- also have a role to play. Illinois has insti- casinos. He’s rarely there alone, however. He chines to peer into the brains of gamblers tuted a self-exclusion program in which gam- usually has an escort walk him through—the while they play. In a 2001 study conducted at blers can put their names on a voluntary better to ensure that he doesn’t succumb to Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, re- blacklist, allowing casinos to eject them the sweet swish of the cards or the signature searchers monitored subjects as they en- from the premises, require them to donate rattle of the dice. A onetime compulsive gaged in a wheel-of-fortune game. The inves- their winnings to a gambling-treatment pro- gambler, Roberts, 62, weathered his years of tigators looked mainly at several areas of gram and, in some cases, charge them with wagering better than many. He never lost his the brain known to be involved in processing trespassing. wife or his home—although he has refinanced dopamine, a pleasure-inducing chemical re- Like Marlatt’s moderation strategy, how- the house nine times. ‘‘Cards and Vegas were leased during drug and alcohol use. ever, the Illinois program takes a measure of Sure enough, the same areas lighted up the two biggest things in my life,’’ he says. self-discipline that may be the very thing when test subjects gambled, becoming active ‘‘I’m a helluva poker player, but I have one compulsive gamblers lack. ‘‘In addiction, not only when they won but also when they serious flaw: I can’t get my ass off the they call it chasing the high,’’ says psycholo- merely expected to win—precisely the pat- chair.’’ gist Carlos DiClemente of the University of tern of anticipation and reward that drug When Roberts visits a casino these days, Maryland, Baltimore County. ‘‘In gambling, and alcohol users show. ‘‘This put gambling it’s as executive director of the California it’s called chasing the big win. And that’s on the map with other neurobiologic addic- Council on Problem Gambling, an organiza- where self-regulation goes down the tubes.’’ tions,’’ says Dr. Barry Kosofsky, a pediatric tion that helps gaming halls run responsible Better, say DiClemente and others, to simply neurologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center gambling programs. The rest of the time, to put down the cards or dice or cup of coins in New York City. for good. As battle-scarred gamblers are fond he’s back in the office, overseeing a crisis Surprising support for that work came ear- hotline. Last year his service took 3,400 calls of saying, the only way to be sure you come lier this month when researchers at Min- out ahead is to buy the casino. —With re- from gamblers who had lost an average of nesota’s Mayo Clinic reported that 11 Par- $32,000 each. That’s $109 million of evapo- porting by Melissa August/ Washington, kinson’s disease patients being treated with Helen Gibson/ London, Noah Isackson/ Chi- rated wealth reported to just one hotline in dopamine-enhancing medications began just one year. cago, Coco Masters/ New York and Jeffrey gambling compulsively; one patient eventu- Ressner/ Los Angeles And California is not alone. More than 50 ally lost $100,000. Six of the 11 also began en- million people describe themselves as at gaging in compulsive eating, drinking, f least occasional poker players. Millions turn spending or sex. Only when the dopamine PERSONAL EXPLANATION on the TV each week to watch one of eight was discontinued did the patients return to scheduled poker shows—to say nothing of normal. the 1 million who will tune in to ESPN’s The dopamine cycle may not be the only HON. BRIAN HIGGINS broadcast of this year’s WorId Series of thing that drives gamblers. Personality also OF NEW YORK Poker. plays a part. This month researchers in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Two hundred forty-seven Native American U.S., Britain and New Zealand released the casinos dot tribal lands in 22 states; 84 river- latest results from an ongoing, 30-year study Thursday, July 28, 2005 boat or dockside casinos ply the waters or sit of roughly 1,000 children born in the early Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June at berth in six states. And with local govern- 1970s. One purpose of the research was to de- ments struggling to close budget gaps, slots 30, 2005, a sudden death in my family kept termine which temperament types were most me from casting votes on rollcalls No. 359, and lotteries are booming. All told, 48 states likely to lead to addictions. have some form of legalized gambling—and The just released results showed that com- 360, 361, and 362. Had I been present, I none of that includes the wild frontier of the pulsive gamblers, drinkers and drug users would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on all four votes. Internet. By 1996 the annual take for the have high underlying levels of negative emo- f U.S. gambling industry was over $47 billion, tionality, a syndrome that includes nervous- more than that from movies, music, cruise ness, anger and a tendency to worry and feel HONORING JACK AND CAROL ENG- ships, spectator sports and live entertain- victimized. Significantly, they also score LAND ON THEIR 70TH BIRTH- ment combined. In 2003 the figure jumped to lower in the so-called constraint category, DAYS over $72 billion. meaning they are given to impulsiveness and All that money is coming from someone’s thrill seeking. That’s a bad combination, pockets, and it’s not the winners’. According particularly when you throw drugs, drink or HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD to Keith Whyte, executive director of the Na- gambling into the mix. ‘‘It’s like picking OF CALIFORNIA tional Council on Problem Gambling, as your poison,’’ says psychologist Avshalm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many as 10 million U.S. adults meet the Caspi of King’s College in London, one of the Thursday, July 28, 2005 ‘‘problem gambling’’ criteria. Kids are hit researchers in the study. even harder. Exact figures aren’t easy to What makes people start gambling may Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise come by, but various studies place the rate also be a function of availability. A 1999 today to honor John and Mary Carol England of problem gambling among underage play- study ordered by the U.S. Congress found on the occasion of their 70th birthdays. ers somewhere between two and three times that people who live within 50 miles of a ca- John and Mary, or ‘‘Jack’’ and ‘‘Carol’’ as the rate for adults. sino have two times as much risk of devel- Nobody thinks the gambling genie can be oping a gambling problem as those living their family and friends know them, have been put back in the bottle. What health officials farther away. And the growing popularity of married to each other for 43 years and have want to know is whether the damage can be electronic gambling only makes things lived in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania for 48 curbed. What separates addictive gamblers worse. In one study, researchers at Brown years. from occasional ones? Is it personality, brain University found that while gamblers take The elder son of John England and Ruth chemistry, environment? Can a behavior be a an average of 312 years to develop a problem Hines-England, Jack was born near our Na- true addiction without a chemical driving it? when they’re playing traditional games like tion’s Capital in Baltimore, Maryland on Sep- ‘‘People have seen gambling in moral terms cards, slot-machine players fast-forward tember 2, 1935. Carol, the first of two daugh- for a thousand years,’’ says Whyte. ‘‘It’s only their addiction, getting hooked in just over a recently that we’ve begun seeing it as a dis- year. ters of Walter G. Holden and Isabel Bolan- ease.’’ So what can be done to get problem gam- Holden, was born in the Nation’s heartland in Defining compulsive gambling is like de- blers to quit? Medication, in theory, may Sioux City, Iowa on September 12, 1935. fining compulsive drinking: it’s not clear help. Psychologists like G. Alan Marlatt of They were born only 10 days apart, yet the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.142 E29JYPT1 E1692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 worlds of their early childhoods could not have INTRODUCTION OF THE SOUTH land Heights, Ohio, upon the occasion of her been farther apart given the differences been MAUI COASTAL PRESERVATION retirement following thirty-two years of out- urban and rural America during the Great De- ACT OF 2005 standing service in her role as champion of pression. consumer rights, through radio and TV’s con- sumer advocacy program, Call For Action. The Their families weathered the difficult times HON. ED CASE work of Mrs. Castle has created a vital plat- of the Depression and World War II, and both OF HAWAII IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form for countless consumers seeking justice Carol and Jack enrolled in college at American Thursday, July 28, 2005 throughout Northeast Ohio—consumers whose University in Washington, DC in the early voices would otherwise not have been heard. 1950s. It was while studying at the university Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- In 1978, Mrs. Castle was the point person that they met and began their courtship. duce a bill directing the Secretary of the Inte- for Call For Action at WERE radio, when Virgil rior to undertake a study to determine the suit- Following their graduation from American Dominic, then News Director at TV–8, brought ability and feasibility of designating and acquir- University in 1957, Carol and Jack continued Mrs. Castle and the Call For Action program ing lands located along the southern coast of to television. Cleveland area residents flooded their graduate education separately. Carol the island of Maui as a National Seashore, earned a master’s degree in sociology from the lines with calls ranging in scope from the National Recreation Area, National Monument, mundane, to serious issues concerning the Columbia University in New York City. After National Preserve, or other unit of the National health and safety of the community. Mrs. Cas- completing her graduate degree, Carol served Park Service. tle’s work consistently reflected diligence, in- as Associate Dean of Students at Plattsburgh The study area covered by the proposed tegrity, and an unwavering search for con- State University in New York and later worked South Maui Coastal Preservation Act of 2005 sumer justice. Comfortable working behind the in human resources for the Woodard & includes lands from and including the ’Ahihi- scenes, Mrs. Castle shied away from the spot- Lothrop Department Stores for several years Kinau Natural Area Reserve to Kanaloa Point, light of praise and accolades. Her focus on in the Washington, DC area. a distance of approximately six miles. protecting the rights of consumers was con- The area is rich in archaeological, cultural, sistent throughout her career, and she infused Meanwhile, Jack entered the United States historical, and natural resources. Important the same value, energy and commitment into Air Force and earned a master’s degree in sites in the proposed park area contain rem- every case, whether it involved an individual hospital administration from the George Wash- nants of dwellings, heiau (places of worship), citizen or a Fortune 500 company. Her work ington University. fishing shrines, platforms, enclosures, shelters, brought these cases into the light of public dis- walls, graves, and canoe hale (houses) that On January 27, 1962, Jack and Carol were course, and her advocacy enlightened legisla- date back as early as 1100 A.D. This portion married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Be- tors, ultimately prompting them to pass con- of the southern coast is also the home of thesda, Maryland surrounded by family and sumer protection laws on local, state and fed- unique native plants and animals, some of friends. During Jack’s service in the Air Force, eral levels, including the Lemon Laws. the young couple had three sons—William, which are endangered. Beyond her career, Mrs. Castle’s family and The County of Maui passed Resolution 00– John and Andrew—who were born in Mary- faith have always been central to her life: her 136 on October 6, 2000, expressing its sup- land, Texas, and Massachusetts respectively. husband, William; son, Peter; daughter, Amy; port for having this area designated as a Na- Their youngest son, Thomas, was born in grandson, Aidan; and the memory of her tional Park. The Hawaii State House and Sen- Washington, DC when the family settled in the daughter, Kate. Mrs. Castle’s strength, faith ate also passed bills in support of having the Maryland suburbs after Jack completed his and love for her family are extended through- area managed by the National Park Service. service in the U.S. Air Force in 1971. The Both these resolutions were in support of out the community, where she continues to young boys kept Carol busy at home as a full my predecessor, Congresswoman Patsy T. share her time, talents and energy with others. time homemaker. Mink’s bill, H.R. 591, introduced in the 107th She and her family are long-time members of After separating from the Air Force, Jack Congress, to study the feasibility of desig- the Fairmount Presbyterian Church, where she continued his work in hospital administration nating the more limited area from Keone‘o ‘io serves as an officer with the Fairmount Wom- and served as assistant administrator at the to Kanaloa Point as a National Park. en’s Guild. Mrs. Castle taught Sunday school Washington Hospital Center. In 1978 he ac- An initial reconnaissance survey by the NPS at the church for more than twenty-five years, cepted a position as administrator at the Alle- indicated that the resources deserved protec- and was also a twenty-five year volunteer at the Natural History Museum. gheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, tion but stated that the more limited area was not appropriate for a National Park because Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Pennsylvania and he and Carol moved their in honor and recognition of Nora Castle, for young family to the neighboring community of most of the land was owned by the state. However, I believe the expressions of support her outstanding work in protecting the rights of Lower Burrell in October. In 1998, Jack retired thousands of consumers across Northeast as President and CEO of the hospital, where for NPS control of the area by the County and State offer a firm basis for moving forward. Ohio. Mrs. Castle’s unwavering dedication as he served for 20 years of his 27 years in civil- Therefore, I have included a provision in my wife, mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, ian hospital administration. bill to ensure that the proposed study includes teacher, volunteer and friend, framed by her In retirement, Carol and Jack have taken consultation with the State of Hawaii to assess energy, wit, and above all, her concern for courses from the Pennsylvania State Univer- the feasibility of transferring some or all of the others, has uplifted the lives of countless indi- sity, New Kensington Campus where Jack State lands in the study area to the federal viduals, bringing the light of justice throughout also served on the advisory board. They are government. our community. As she journeys onward, I both avid fans of the performing arts, and they The State of Hawaii has been unable to ef- wish Mrs. Castle and her family an abundance travel regularly to Niagara-on-the Lake in On- fectively manage and protect these important of peace, health and happiness, today, and in tario, Canada for the Shaw and Shakespeare resources due to lack of funds. Further, this all the years to come. festivals. Carol and Jack volunteer at both the pristine coastline lies directly in the path of de- f velopment and, absent action, too soon will be local library and their parish church of St. Mar- STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECU- garet Mary, and Jack is the secretary for his lost forever. This is a site of national significance, which RITY WITH PERSONAL AC- local Rotary. However, without a doubt, their deserves the level of protection only the Na- COUNTS favorite pastime is visiting with their young tional Park Service can provide. I urge my col- granddaughter, Sarah Elisabeth England and leagues to support this bill. HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG their daughter-in-law, Lorie Slass. f OF MICHIGAN Mr. Speaker, I extend my best wishes to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF NORA CASTLE Jack and Carol England on the occasion of Thursday, July 28, 2005 their 70th birthdays on September 2, 2005 and HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise to September 12, 2005 respectively, and I salute stress the urgency of strengthening Social Se- OF OHIO their continued active involvement and com- curity for future generations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to their family, community, and Over the next twenty years, the number of church. I also extend my heartfelt congratula- Thursday, July 28, 2005 seniors will grow by 70 percent because of the tions to their sons on their parents’ many ac- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in retiring baby boomer generation. A half-cen- complishments. honor and recognition of Nora Castle of Cleve- tury ago, 16 workers paid into Social Security

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.147 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1693 for every retiree. Today only three workers District. Prior to joining my office, she was the community free clinics in my congressional support every retiree and in the next few dec- Scheduler and Office Manager for former Cali- district, exists in communities across America, ades, that number will drop to two. By 2042, fornia Assemblyman Bill Campbell. Bill is a but often in widely varying degrees. the system will become bankrupt and it will close, personal friend of mine, so I know how I am pleased to introduce today ‘‘Charity only be able to pay 70 percent of promised greatly he valued Cynthia’s years of service to Care for the Uninsured Act.’’ While this legisla- benefits. him and the constituents of the 71st Assembly tion alone will not solve the problem of the un- Younger workers can earn additional bene- District. Although she is now departing my of- insured, I believe it will help strengthen com- fits by giving them the option to invest a small fice, she is not leaving the House of Rep- munity ‘‘safety nets,’’ like the community free portion of their Social Security taxes in bonds resentatives. Cynthia is moving just 25 miles clinics in Virginia, for those in need and will and stocks. Personal accounts will allow them up the road—and saving herself countless allow doctors recognition for their willingness to build a financial nest-egg for their retire- hours of commute time in Orange County traf- to give back to their communities. ment; they can pass on to their loved ones. fic—to be a Caseworker in the district office of The Charity Care for the Uninsured Act Mr. Speaker, personal accounts will give our U.S. Rep. ED ROYCE in Fullerton. I have no would provide a personal income tax credit of children and grandchildren the peace of mind doubt that she will continue to excel in this up to $2,000 for doctors who provide between that they will be financially secured in the fu- new position, and commend my friend and 25 and 50 hours of uncompensated, pro bono ture. colleague, ED, for his foresight in bringing her charity care to the uninsured in a single cal- f onboard. endar year. This legislation would encourage Over the past 5 years, I have had the privi- the many physicians who have treated pa- A TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA BARILE lege of getting to know Cynthia and her family. tients who were not able to pay, either in their Her love for and dedication to her two daugh- offices or in community clinics, to continue to HON. CHRISTOPHER COX ters, Brianna and Alexis, are inspiring. While do so. OF CALIFORNIA on my staff, Cynthia celebrated her marriage The Charity Care for the Uninsured Act also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to her husband Mark Barile, and the birth of will help provide a valuable tool—a personal their son Christian. Along with all those who tax credit—to community clinics in recruiting Thursday, July 28, 2005 have had the opportunity to know and work physicians as well as helping motivate count- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute with Cynthia, I have been incredibly impressed less specialty doctors to take community clinic to a close friend and exceptional employee, by her ability to balance the demands of being referrals. Free clinics have contributed to re- Cynthia Barile, in anticipation of her last day a mother, wife and successful career woman. duced emergency room (ER) utilization among as Caseworker in my California office. It is Cynthia’s professionalism, patience, and the uninsured, helping save taxpayer dollars. with deep gratitude—and more than a little courtesy in working with her colleagues, con- A safety net in which the uninsured can ac- sadness—that my staff and I must wish Cyn- stituents, and agency representatives have cess specialists and medications will improve thia farewell. I would like to take this oppor- made her an invaluable asset to my staff. She their health and guard against catastrophic ill- tunity to thank her for her 6 outstanding years is a dedicated, diligent and loyal public serv- nesses and trips to the ER. of dedicated service to my office and to the ant, and she will be missed greatly by all of us All of the cost savings and health benefits residents of the 48th district of California. who have had the honor of working with her. can be traced back to the commitment and the Since joining my staff 6 years ago, Cynthia Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me compassion of the doctors and community has been a tireless advocate on behalf of Or- today in recognizing Cynthia Barile as she partners, and their concern for those who can- ange County residents. She was first hired in prepares to celebrate her last day as Case- not afford insurance. The Charity Care for the August 1999 as the Office Manager for my worker in my California Office. She will be Uninsured Act of 2005 recognizes and encour- California office, and assumed her new admin- greatly missed, and I wish her every success ages these caring acts made to help those istrative duties with great ease. With Cynthia in her future endeavors. who need a helping hand. This legislation can in this critical post, the district office was in the f be an important tool for communities as they most capable of hands. She quickly dem- seek to strengthen or build the health care onstrated excellent communication and inter- INTRODUCTION OF THE CHARITY safety net available to their uninsured resi- personal skills and, thanks to her fluency in CARE FOR THE UNINSURED ACT dents. both English and Spanish, she became a vital H.R. — link between the staff and our diverse constitu- HON. FRANK R. WOLF Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ency. In 2002, Cynthia was promoted to Con- OF VIRGINIA resentatives of the United States of America in gressional Caseworker, a position in which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress assembled, she has excelled for the past 3 years. In this SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Thursday, July 28, 2005 time, Cynthia has personally handled over This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Charity Care 2,500 cases and has helped literally thou- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, there are more for the Uninsured Act of 2005’’. sands of people resolve their problems with than 40 million uninsured Americans today— SEC. 2. CHARITY CARE CREDIT. Federal agencies. Though she has dealt with nearly a million in the Commonwealth of Vir- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of nearly every Federal agency during her tenure ginia. Throughout the country, medical profes- subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal in my office, she has specialized in cases in- sionals and countless others have responded Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefund- volving the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration to the need of those who are seriously ill and able personal credits) is amended by insert- ing after section 25B the following new sec- Service; the Department of Veterans Affairs; cannot pay for a doctor, medicine, and other tion: the Department of Defense and military health costs. In many places, this help has ‘‘SEC. 25C. CHARITY CARE CREDIT. branches; the Department of Justice; and the come in the form of community free clinics. ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of State Department and U.S. Embassies around Community free clinics, particularly in Vir- a physician, there shall be allowed as a cred- the world. ginia, have helped people in communities it against the tax imposed by this chapter Cynthia’s career in public service predates come together to care for those in need. The for a taxable year the amount determined in her work on behalf of the 48th Congressional health care ‘‘safety net’’ for the poor, like the accordance with the following table:

‘‘If the physician has provided during such taxable year: The amount of the credit is: At least 25 but less than 30 qualified hours of charity care ...... $1,000 At least 30 but less than 35 qualified hours of charity care ...... 1,200 At least 35 but less than 40 qualified hours of charity care ...... 1,400 At least 40 but less than 45 qualified hours of charity care ...... 1,600 At least 45 but less than 50 qualified hours of charity care ...... 1,800 At least 50 qualified hours of charity care ...... 2,000

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:07 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.151 E29JYPT1 E1694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED HOURS OF CHARITY CARE.— transparent doors and windows that stretch ices in these historic structures will preserve For purposes of this section— along Grand Avenue. Occupying a full city more of the natural resources of the park in an ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED HOURS OF CHARITY CARE.— block, the 3.6 acre site is also home to Califor- unspoiled condition. The term ‘qualified hours of charity care’ means the hours that a physician provides nia’s smallest state park. The property also provides magnificent open medical care (as defined in section Frank Gehry’s Disney Hall masterpiece has landscape views and vistas that offer a 213(d)(1)(A)) on a volunteer or pro bono basis. drawn national attention to Los Angeles and glimpse into a cultural landscape that has re- ‘‘(2) PHYSICIAN.—The term ‘physician’ has has served as the centerpiece of successful mained unchanged for decades. the meaning given to such term in section efforts to revitalize downtown L.A. and its di- 1861(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. verse artistic and cultural offerings. The geologic, biologic and cultural re- 1395x(r)).’’. This landmark project began in 1987 when sources contained on this property will also (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of Walt Disney’s widow Lillian Disney gave a $50 enhance the quality of the park for its legis- sections for subpart A of part IV of sub- lated purpose and as a World Heritage Site chapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is million gift to Angelenos to build the concert hall and to demonstrate Walt Disney’s commit- and International Biosphere Reserve. In addi- amended by inserting after the item relating tion, the park has a well-developed partner- to section 25B the following new item: ment to the arts. Mr. Gehry was selected as ship with adjacent landowners in management ‘‘Sec. 25C. Charity care credit.’’. its architect the following year. Construction on (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the hall began in 1999 and the Disney Concert of native ecosystems and historic landscapes made by this section shall apply to taxable Hall opened its doors in 2003. and acquisition of this makai section of years beginning after December 31, 2005. The building of the Walt Disney Concert Hall Kahuku will help to facilitate this partnership. f was a collaboration of efforts throughout the The Hawaii House of Representatives County of Los Angeles. Talented ironworkers PERSONAL EXPLANATION passed H.R. No. 56 in the 2001 session sup- crafted the remarkable exterior. Corporations, porting acquisition of the Kahuku Ranch as foundations, and individuals, in conjunction part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and HON. BRIAN HIGGINS with the State of California and the Disney the Hawaii State Senate passed a similiar res- OF NEW YORK family, partnered to provide the funding for this olution. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES incredible undertaking. I would be very grateful for the support of Thursday, July 28, 2005 Open daily to the public, Angelenos and my colleagues for this important bill. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, visitors alike now enjoy an internationally re- nowned architectural masterpiece and one of July 18, 2005, personal business kept me f from casting votes on rollcall Nos. 380, 381, the most remarkable concert halls in the and 382. Had I been present, I would have world. Since its opening, the Walt Disney Con- IN HONOR OF DANIEL ELLSBERG voted ‘‘yes’’ on all three votes. cert Hall has had more than 450,000 visitors. Frank Gehry’s masterpiece is a fitting con- f tribution to the U.S. Postal Service’s collection HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH IN PRAISE OF THE NEW POSTAL of the Masterworks of Modern Architecture. STAMP COMMEMORATING FRANK On behalf of all Angelenos, I congratulate him OF OHIO GEHRY’S WALT DISNEY CONCERT and all who helped to make the Walt Disney IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HALL Concert Hall a reality, worthy of this pres- tigious honor. Thursday, July 28, 2005 f HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAII honor of Daniel Ellsberg, a true patriot who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK EX- has gone above and beyond the call of duty, Thursday, July 28, 2005 PANSION ACT OF 2005 dedicating his life to the service of his country. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise An expert economist with two years in the Ma- today to congratulate famed architect Frank HON. ED CASE rine Corps and two years at the State Depart- Gehry for the selection of the Walt Disney OF HAWAII ment in Saigon, he is best known for revealing the truth about the Vietnam war through what Concert Hall as one of the Masterworks of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Modern Architecture for this year’s United became known as the Pentagon Papers. After States postal stamp collection. The Walt Dis- Thursday, July 28, 2005 his many years of dedicated service, he re- ney Concert Hall stamp will be part of a col- Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- cently received the Rollo May Award, given to lection of twelve masterworks of modern duce a bill to authorize expansion of Hawaii an individual whose life’s work demonstrates American architecture that includes Frank Volcanoes National Park located on the Island his faith in human possibility. Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum, the con- of Hawaii. Daniel is a man who has had the courage crete Yale Art and Architecture Building, the This bill would authorize expansion of the to stand up for his beliefs and speak the truth Chrysler Building in New York, and the East park’s boundaries to allow the National Park even in the face of great adversity. In bringing Building of the National Gallery of Art in Service to acquire 656 additional acres be- the Pentagon Papers to the public’s attention, Washington, DC. The Walt Disney Concert tween the 1,000 and 2,000-foot elevation he took a risk that no member of Congress Hall is the newest structure in this series and marks in the Kahuku district makai (ocean- was willing to take, despite their immunity. the only architectural masterpiece from our side) of State Highway 11. This property, Daniel leaked the information to the press in country’s West Coast to receive this honor. which is a part of the historic Kahuku Ranch, a desperate attempt to get out the truth, know- The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located in most of which has already been added to the ing that he would likely spend the rest of his my congressional district, at the intersection of Park, includes extensive natural and cultural life incarcerated. But for Daniel the loss of First Street and Grand Avenue in downtown resources. These Kahuku lands encompass American lives was too great a sacrifice to be Los Angeles. This beautiful masterpiece, situ- the southwest rift zone of Mauna Loa, one of allowed to continue needlessly. ated on historic Bunker Hill, is home to the the most massive volcanoes in the world. Los Angeles Philharmonic. The hall’s bold and The geologic features of the proposed ac- A man always looking out for the injustices unique exterior is comprised of enormous quisition—three large pit craters—provide of the world, Daniel has become a lecturer, curved shapes of stainless steel. The magnifi- vestiges of native forest and other unique at- writer and activist on the dangers of unlawful cent and magical architecture of the exterior is tributes. The property also includes ranch interventions and the nuclear era. He is there matched by that of its interior. The hardwood- buildings, walls, and pasture lands that are to remind us of our greater responsibilities to paneled main auditorium, designed by world- reminiscent of nineteenth and early twentieth mankind, and I applaud his heroism and for- renowned expert Yasuhisa Toyota, has been century ranching and contain remnant ranch- titude. lauded for its state-of-the-art acoustics. In the lands that are not currently represented to the Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me auditorium, guests sit on all sides of the or- public by any National Park in Hawaii. These in honor and recognition of Daniel Ellsberg for chestra. Private boxes, typically present in buildings would provide public, office, edu- his years of outstanding service to his country. concert halls, do not exist. cational, and research space for a much-need- His strength and dedication to the ideals of The Disney Concert Hall further welcomes a ed satellite headquarters for this portion of the this country are to be commended and ad- community atmosphere with its expansive 333,000-acre park. And locating these serv- mired.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.154 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1695 FAIRNESS AND TRADE POLICY the 50 States in agricultural assistance re- EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE ceived as a percentage of the value of its agri- HOUSE THAT THE FEDERAL HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG cultural production. Hawaii receives less than TRADE COMMISSION SHOULD IN- OF MICHIGAN 1 cent per dollar of agricultural value com- VESTIGATE THE PUBLICATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pared with the nationwide average of 6 cents. OF THE VIDEO GAME ‘‘GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS’’ Thursday, July 28, 2005 I ask for my colleagues’ support for includ- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, for too ing my state of Hawaii in this important pro- SPEECH OF long, the International Trade Commission and gram. Department of Commerce have ignored the HON. STENY H. HOYER OF MARYLAND impact that anti-dumping and countervailing f duties on imported steel have had on steel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consumers in the United States. Soon, the ITC PRIVATE NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP Monday, July 25, 2005 will release a report on stainless steel duties ON NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support and it’s my hope there will be evidence that of H. Res. 376, which expresses the sense of steel consumers are being considered. the House of Representatives that the Federal Steel duties favor steel producers. Yet, the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Trade Commission should investigate the pub- ITC has not even considered the impact such OF OHIO lication of the video game ‘‘Grand Theft Auto: duties have on steel consuming industries. San Andreas’’ to determine whether the pub- With nearly thirteen million American employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lisher deceived the Entertainment Software ees of steel consuming companies, but only Thursday, July 28, 2005 Ratings Board to avoid an ‘‘Adults-Only’’ rat- two-hundred thousand employees of steel pro- ing. ducing companies, this is simply wrong. I believe that the government should always In the past, the ITC has not recognized the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tread lightly and carefully in taking action that fundamental fairness of giving steel con- submit the following speech for the RECORD: evaluates the content of video games, music, sumers the consideration they deserve. Forty- I wish to welcome musicians Ani DiFranco movies, books and similar materials. five Members of Congress have joined in co- and the Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily I also believe that parents have the primary sponsoring House Resolution 84, urging the Saliers), actor James Cromwell, actress Joan responsibility for evaluating and monitoring the ITC and Commerce Department to consider McIntosh, leading opponents to PFS from content available to their children. the effects of such duties upon steel con- the Skull Valley Goshute Tribe—Margene However, the content industry—movie stu- sumers. Hopefully, the ITC will finally listen. Bullcreek and Lena Knight, and Winona dios, television networks, record labels, book f LaDuke, program director at Honor the publishers, and video game developers—also Earth. INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO EX- has a responsibility to accurately, honestly and PAND THE AGRICULTURAL MAN- Thank you everyone for being here today. responsibly label and market their products. AGEMENT ASSISTANCE PRO- Your presence means much to us. Perspec- Thus, I believe it is appropriate and nec- GRAM TO INCLUDE HAWAII tives from those not inside the beltway are essary for the Federal Trade Commission to essential if we are to make the best public inquire and investigate the development and HON. ED CASE policy choices. marketing process for ‘‘Grand Theft Auto: San Today we will hear from the Native Ameri- Andreas.’’ OF HAWAII cans who will be living next to a radioactive There is no question that pornographic ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waste dump if the powers that be have their terial was embedded in this video game, and Thursday, July 28, 2005 way. Private Fuel Storage (PFS) is a consor- that it has been marketed to teenagers and Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- tium of nuclear utilities that desire to dump sold in stores in every community in America. duce a bill to expand USDA’s Agricultural nuclear waste on sacred Native American The developers and publishers of this video Management Assistance Program to include grounds in Utah. game owe an explanation. Were they aware my State of Hawaii. The proposal put forth by PFS would house that the game contained embedded scenes The Agricultural Management Assistance 44,000 tons of high-level radioactive waste that would inevitably be revealed? And, did Program provides cost-sharing assistance and is unjust, extremely dangerous, and un- they purposely pursue a rating from the Enter- under contracts of three to ten years in fifteen necessary. Placing a giant nuclear waste tainment Software Rating Board of ‘‘Mature’’ specified states to help producers construct or dump on Native American land, against the rather than ‘‘Adults Only’’ to ensure that the improve water management and irrigation consent of the tribe, violates Native Amer- game could be sold teenagers and thus a structures, plant trees, control soil erosion, ican rights and raises environmental justice broader market? practice integrated pest management, practice issues. This is the purpose of this investigation and organic farming, develop value-added proc- The PFS proposal puts the safety of the this bill. Intentional deception must not go essing, and enter into futures, hedging, or op- American people at risk. High-level irradi- unpunished. tions contracts to reduce production, price, or ated waste would need to be transferred f revenue risk. This worthy program was estab- thousands of miles across the country in lished in 2000 to benefit states where partici- RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF order to get to the facility. This creates the CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY OF pation in Federal crop insurance programs has possibility of a potentially catastrophic ra- TEXAS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL been historically low. dioactivity release during transportation due PASSAGE OF DR–CAFTA Hawaii, which was not included among the to an accident or terrorist attack. I rep- fifteen initial states, certainly qualifies based resent Cleveland and my constituents are on this criterion, as there are relatively few not happy about living on a transportation HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Federal crop insurance programs for the crops route. OF FLORIDA we grow in Hawaii and those we have are This facility is not necessary because it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only a few years old. Additionally, the activities does not reduce the risks posed by high-level Thursday, July 28, 2005 allowed under this program coincide very well radioactive waste, and would only exacer- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- with the real needs of farmers in Hawaii, espe- bate the problems currently facing nuclear ognize the tremendous efforts by my friend cially in relation to water management and irri- power in the United States. gation, soil erosion, pest management, organic and Ways and Means colleague, the gen- farming, and value-added processing. In response, 61 Members of Congress signed tleman from Texas, Mr. KEVIN BRADY for the The 2002 Farm Bill authorized annual fund- a letter that urged the Nuclear Regulatory successful passage of the Dominican Repub- ing of $20 million from FY2003 through Commission to deny the license for PFS. We lic-Central America Free Trade Agreement FY2007. In FY2004, there were 723 active are awaiting the NRC’s response. (DR–CAFTA). contracts and a total of $10.2 million was I urge all of you here today to demand ac- Since his election to the United States spent. countability, responsibility, justice, and House of Representatives, Representative There is clearly adequate room in this pro- fairness. We cannot allow this trampling of Brady has envisioned the day when the United gram for Hawaii, which is dead last among all Native American rights. States would successfully negotiate a free

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:08 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.159 E29JYPT1 E1696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 trade agreement with our Central American For all of these reasons, my bill is fully sup- PERSONAL EXPLANATION neighbors. After a number of years and some ported by the Hawaiian macadamia nut indus- tense months, that vision has come a reality. try. HON. JO ANN DAVIS American farmers, manufactures, busi- Currently, the mandatory country-of-origin OF VIRGINIA nesses and consumers will now reap the ben- labeling law applies to farm-raised and wild IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efits of duty-free access to the growing market of DR–CAFTA. For 20 years, these countries fish and shellfish; ground and muscle cuts of Thursday, July 28, 2005 beef, lamb, and pork; fresh and frozen fruits have benefitted from duty-free imports into the Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virigina. Mr. Speak- and vegetables; and peanuts. Country-of-ori- United States under the Caribbean Basin Ini- er, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, I had to gin labeling for fish and shellfish began on tiative. Today, thanks to the leadership of travel to my congressional district to attend the Representative BRADY, the United States will September 30, 2004; labeling for fresh Boy Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill and the receive this same benefit. produce, meats, and peanuts is currently man- memorial service for the four fallen Boy Scout Representative BRADY has become a fer- dated to begin on September 30, 2006. leaders who died there on Monday, July 25, vent advocate of free trade as a member of I ask for my colleagues’ support for adding 2005. Unfortunately the program was can- the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. macadamia nuts to the country-of-origin label- celled because of severe weather which also KEVIN has made strengthening trade between ing law so that my macadamia nut fanners hindered my return. the United States and our global trading part- can enjoy the same marketing benefits as Had I been present I would have voted ners one of his top legislative priorities. As the growers of American peanuts. ‘‘yes’’ on the previous question on H. Res. world continues moving towards globalization, 385. Had I been present I would have voted it is imperative that we support trade policy f ‘‘yes’’ on the adoption of the resolution H. which protects American interests. I am proud Res. 385. Had I been present I would have to join my friend in this effort. IN REMEMBRANCE OF MARY M. voted ‘‘yes’’ on the adoption of the resolution Mr. Speaker, a number of individuals played BOGGS H. Res. 386. Had I been present I would have an important role in the passage of DR– voted ‘‘no’’ on final passage of H.R. 3045. Had CAFTA. However, my friend, Representative I been present I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on KEVIN BRADY went above and beyond to se- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE adoption of H. Res. 308. cure this historic agreement. f f OF DELAWARE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REMARKS ON THE HEPATITIS INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO IN- AWARENESS WEEK CONGRES- CLUDE MACADAMIA NUTS IN Thursday, July 28, 2005 SIONAL BRIEFING THE MANDATORY COUNTRY-OF- ORIGIN LABELING PROGRAM Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to remember the life of HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA HON. ED CASE Mary M. Boggs of Seaford, Delaware. Born 82 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII years ago to loving parents Linden E. Boggs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sr., and Addie Phillips Marvel, Mary would go Thursday, July 28, 2005 Thursday, July 28, 2005 on to have a tremendous influence on not only Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- the Seaford community, but also all of Dela- commend and report on last week’s ‘‘Aim for duce a bill to include macadamia nuts in the ware. the B’’ Congressional Briefing held on July mandatory country-of-origin labeling program Upon graduation from Beacom Business 21st. Chronic Hepatitis B is a serious health established in the 2002 Farm Bill. The provi- College, Mary would embark on a distin- concern that is finally receiving much needed sions for macadamia nuts would be similar to guished career as the administrative service attention. Almost 350 million people worldwide those for peanuts whereby roasted and fla- officer for the Department of Justice. After re- have been infected with the hepatitis B virus, vored nuts in cans or other packaging would tiring, Mary would continue her service to the with 75 percent of those infected living in Asia. be labeled, but not nuts that are used for community with the Board of Directors for the In the United States, approximately 1.25 mil- candy or as ingredients in other foods. Seaford Historical Society and as a member of lion people are chronically infected with this Hawaii produces the highest quality maca- the Acorn Club and VFW Post #4961 Auxil- life-threatening disease. Asian Pacific Ameri- damia nuts in the world. The premium maca- iary. cans have the highest rate of chronic hepatitis damia nut product—and the one where the B infection of all ethnic groups. quality, of the nut is most apparent—is the While very active in the community, Mary’s Chronic hepatitis B is extremely dangerous roasted and flavored nuts in cans or other impact was felt most by the local, county, and because it can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, packaging. Using lower quality nuts for these State branches of the Republican Party. The liver failure and liver cancer. The hepatitis B types of products when the packaging implies consummate volunteer, Mary was always will- virus is transmitted through blood and body a Hawaii origin damages Hawaii macadamia ing to help and expected nothing more than a fluids, unprotected sex, childbirth and growers in two ways: by decreasing demand ‘‘thank you’’ in return. Her involvement with unsterilized needles. Unfortunately, many of for Hawaiian nuts (and therefore prices), and the party began in 1944 and she would even- those who become infected with the disease by damaging the reputation of Hawaiian maca- tually serve as the president of the Seaford do not recognize symptoms until after they damia nuts. Republican Women’s Club and the Delaware have developed significant liver damage. Country-of-origin labeling will give my Ha- Federation of Republican Women. Addition- The ‘‘Aim for the B’’ campaign was waii growers a well-deserved competitive ad- ally, Mary was a devoted member of the Sen- launched during the week of May 9th of this vantage based on the quality of their product. ior Citizen’s Task Force for the National Fed- year through the passage of House and Sen- Hawaii was the pioneer in developing a na- eration of Republican Women. ate resolutions. I want to applaud my col- tional and international market for macadamia On a personal note, Mary was instrumental leagues who supported this resolution for their nuts and many producers in other countries in helping me throughout my political career, understanding of the need to focus additional trade upon Hawaii’s reputation to market their including my campaigns for Lieutenant Gov- attention and increase awareness of this dis- nuts. ernor, Governor, and the United States House ease nationwide. Last week’s Congressional The long-term viability of Hawaii’s agri- of Representatives. Many of us counted on briefing delved further into the issues of hepa- culture is tied to our ability to distinguish our titis B, including the efforts of the Federal Gov- Mary, and I can truly say she never let us high-quality products from those produced in ernment to combat the spread of hepatitis B down. other countries. And the cachet of Hawaii ori- and treat those already affected with this dis- gin is also a market advantage. I have no Mr. Speaker, in closing, all who knew Mary ease. doubt in the superiority of Hawaiian papayas, were lucky to have been graced by her pres- The briefing featured many well-known re- pineapples, mangoes, bananas, and maca- ence. While I know she will be greatly missed searchers and advocates in the field. I was damia nuts. Country-of-origin labeling will by her family and friends, Mary Boggs will al- pleased to have the opportunity to sit on the make it easier for consumers to distinguish ways be remembered for the work she has panel with Dr. John Ward, the Division of Viral among different origins and will result in a done throughout the State of Delaware and for Hepatitis Director at the Centers for Disease market advantage for Hawaii farmers. the Republican Party. Control and Prevention, and Dr. Jay

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.163 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1697 Hoofnagle, Director of the Liver Disease Re- Valparaiso, Indiana and interested James insure that in creating an effective and efficient search Branch at the National Institutes of McGill in producing bearings using the alu- means for FERC to secure legitimately need- Health. Their insight into the advances being minum bronze retainers formerly sold through ed market trading information in the posses- made by the CDC and NIH painted a picture the Strom Company. The initial production sion of the CFTC, FERC does not attempt to of a disease that is ‘‘on the run,’’ but not yet was under the trademark of ‘‘Shubert,’’ but in secure such information directly from CFTC- eradicated. Attendees were also able to hear late 1926 all bearings were marked with the regulated futures exchanges. This would be a personal testimonial from a hepatitis B pa- McGill name. contrary to the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction tient, as well as advocacy efforts being under- Hardwork and dedication led McGill to be- over those futures exchanges and inconsistent taken by the Hepatitis B Foundation, American come a nationally-recognized leading source with the longstanding process followed by all Liver Foundation, and the Hepatitis Founda- of precision bearings. After their incorporation, other Federal and State authorities. Sections tion International. McGill expanded and built additional plants in 316 and 1281 do not give—and no other pro- We know that there is hope. We know that Indiana, Texas, and Taiwan. In 1990, McGill visions of the NGA and FPA give—FERC there are vaccines and treatments available was sold to Emerson and McGilll/EPT in such authority. Rather, these sections specifi- that were not available 25 years ago. We Valparaiso is the headquarters of the Emerson cally intend for FERC to get such information know that with treatment, patients have a bet- Power Transmission Division. but only through submitting its requests to ter shot at beating this disease and preventing Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other CFTC. its progression to liver disease. We also know distinguished colleagues join me in com- I would further note that FERC will be sub- that there is much work that needs to be mending McGill Manufacturing/EPT for their ject to same restrictions on the use of such fu- done. We need to increase public education outstanding contributions. The proud history of tures and options trading data information as about hepatitis B, help infected patients and this outstanding company deserves to be hon- the CFTC. Section 8(e) of the Commodity Ex- their physicians identify and manage this dis- ored by Congress. This company has contrib- change Act places restrictions on the public ease, raise awareness of the consequences of uted to the growth and development of the disclosure of futures and options trading data, untreated chronic hepatitis B, and help in- economy of the First Congressional District, as well as other sensitive CFTC information. If crease the length and quality of life for those and I am very proud to honor them in Wash- the CFTC provides futures and options trading diagnosed with this life-threatening disease. ington, DC. data, or other materials identified in section 8, We need to improve state-by-state tracking of f to FERC then FERC will be subject to the trends, incidences and prevalence of chronic same restrictions as the CFTC, or any other hepatitis B. Finally, we need to prioritize this CFTC’S EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION Federal or State Agency which receives such disease as a major health issue in the United information. States, and to provide national agencies such HON. BOB GOODLATTE It is my understanding that the CFTC has a as the CDC and NIH with the funding they OF VIRGINIA long history of sharing futures and options need to increase research and education for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trading data as well as other confidential ma- chronic hepatitis B. Thursday, July 28, 2005 terials from their investigations with FERC and In closing, I would like to thank the orga- other Federal and State agencies who have a nizers of last week’s Congressional briefing for Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, as Chair- legitimate need for such information. Federal keeping this issue in the forefront of the med- man of the House Agriculture Committee and and State agencies not only recognize the ex- ical discussion. And I especially want to thank a conferee on the energy bill, I want to make clusive jurisdiction of the CFTC but they also the attendees of the briefing for showing the it clear that sections 316 and 1281 of the con- agree that they are subject to the section 8 re- commitment to beating this disease through ference report dealing with Natural Gas and strictions on public disclosure ofthe information education and awareness. This is a call to ac- Electricity Market Transparency are quite im- they receive. For these reasons it is my view tion that I hope will produce the ultimate result portant. Those provisions clearly affirm the that the MOD between the CFTC and FERC of eradication. long established legal foundation of the Com- will merely formalize well established practices modity Exchange Act, specifically the exclu- f in tills area. sive jurisdiction of the CFTC over exchanges f 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE and trading of futures in this country. I applaud MCGILL MANUFACTURING COM- the work of the conferees in producing sec- BEST PRACTICES IN THE HEDGE PANY tions 316 and 1281, which directs the Federal FUND INDUSTRY Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS OF INDIANA CFTC, to complete a memorandum of under- OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing regarding information sharing be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween the commissions within 180 days of en- Thursday, July 28, 2005 actment, without affecting the exclusive juris- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- diction of the CFTC with respect to markets Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, the hedge fund tinct pleasure to announce that the McGill under its jurisdiction. industry plays a critical and special role in our Manufacturing Company will be celebrating The Conferees recognized that domestic en- capital markets and is enormously important to their 100th Anniversary on Friday, August 5, ergy markets involve activity in both the phys- helping institutional investors diversify their in- 2005, during an Open House and luncheon at ical energy markets and in futures markets, vestment portfolios and meet their future fund- the McGill Manufacturing Plant in Valparaiso, and that the FERC and the CFTC have impor- ing needs. Indiana. tant oversight duties in these markets, respec- While the numbers fluctuate some, there are James H. McGill founded the Crescent tively. In order to ensure effective and efficient believed to be close to 8,000 hedge funds that Company in Chicago, Illinois. In 1905, he oversight of these markets, the Conferees ex- manage approximately $1 trillion in assets. moved his company to Valparaiso, Indiana pect the FERC and the CFTC to use the Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District, where it continued as the Crescent Company memorandum of understanding as an oppor- which I’m very proud to represent, is the home until December 1, 1910, when the name was tunity to memorialize the good information to several hundred of the most successful changed to McGill Manufacturing. The first sharing relationship that has developed be- hedge funds. products produced by the company were for tween the two agencies over the past several Over the past few years, the industry has the electrical industry, and included wire years. The Conferees expect this agreement received increasing attention from the media, guards for lamps, cord spools, socket handles, to accomplish 3 important goals: (1) avoid reg- Congress and the Securities and Exchange coloring fluid for incandescent light bulbs, ulatory duplication of information reporting; (2) Commission (SEC). I happen to believe that Chatterton compound, and other specialty ensure appropriate protection of proprietary strong oversight of our financial markets is products. business information, including business trans- critical to our nation’s economic well-being, but The McGill Metal Company was then actions or market positions of any person and recognize that with sophisticated and knowl- formed, and among other products, they de- trade secrets or names of customer; and (3) edgeable investors, hedge funds do not re- veloped a line of bronze retainers for ball acknowledge the respective jurisdictions of quire the same level of scrutiny as is paid to bearings that were sold to the Strom Bearing both agencies in order to avoid any jurisdic- the mutual fund industry. Nevertheless, it Company in Chicago, Illinois. In 1924, a num- tional overlap. Moreover, the Committee ex- seems to me that more transparency and bet- ber of ex-Strom employees moved to pects the memorandum of understanding to ter government and regulator understanding of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:07 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.167 E29JYPT1 E1698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 the industry will ultimately benefit investors tially an exercise in understanding the value Mr. Speaker, this Country owes a debt of and managers alike. proposition of a particular hedge fund invest- gratitude to Paul Lankford. He is a fine man, The Greenwich Roundtable is a not-for-profit ment. Much of this will depend on the cir- and our Nation is a better place because of organization, based in Greenwich, Connecticut cumstances and environment in which the investment opportunity is presented. In the his service. with a mission to promote education in alter- end, an investor must ultimately determine I would like to call to the attention of my col- native investments. This thoroughly profes- whether the terms and conditions for this in- leagues and other readers of the RECORD the sional and thoughtful institution has produced vestment are reasonable and fair. following article from the July 17 edition of the a report entitled, ‘‘Best Practices in Hedge Management Company, Fund Structure Knoxville News Sentinel. Fund Investing: Due Diligence for Equity Strat- and Asset Base—An evaluation of the hedge [From the Knoxville News Sentinel, July 17, egies,’’ that I hope will serve as an important fund’s management company should be fo- 2005] cused on the question of what kind of busi- reference for this body, for investors and for MARCH OF DEATH, LIFE ness it is. In the final analysis, an investor (By Fred Brown) others interested in our capital markets. The needs to understand if there is a true align- goal of the publication is to ‘‘help demystify a ment of incentives between the prospective Paul Lankford slipped back through his topic that has been shrouded in myth and, by investor and the portfolio manager in re- memory, as if turning pages, recalling a doing so, help improve the level of education gards to their investment objective. scene, and then explaining details of what he among those who wish to better understand Quantitative Review—Many experienced saw. It was like a movie reeling off in front the community of active hedge fund inves- hedge fund investors appear to view quan- of him, frame by frame. A war movie. A war movie of hell. tors.’’ It seems to me this is a very important titative analysis as a valuable complement, rather than a substitute, for more quali- Six decades ago in July 1945, Lankford was document and would recommend it to any of tatively drawn judgments. Deployed intel- a prisoner of war, having been held by the my colleagues with an interest or concern ligently, certain quantitative disciplines can Japanese military for three years and three about the industry to review it. help confirm the wisdom of more quali- months. He had been captured along with the An abstract of this report is below, and I tatively drawn judgments and assist in high- rest of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s army April again would like to express my appreciation to lighting aspects of the investment strategy 9, 1942, on the Bataan Peninsula. He was 23 years old the day of his capture the Greenwich Roundtable for this important that warrant further investigation. Operations and Transparency—There is a and 26 upon release. In July 1945, Lankford and timely publication. still had one more month to go before being BEST PRACTICE IN HEDGE FUND INVESTING: big difference between portfolio trans- parency and translucency. Transparency im- liberated by a wild Russian army. DUE DILIGENCE With the arrival of the Russians, who went plies a more substantially active role on the This publication is the first collaboration on a rampage, Lankford and other POWS part of the manager in identifying and clari- of its kind, between investors and managers. were transformed from slave to master. The fying key risks for investors. Translucency The goal of this publication is to help allied soldiers who had been POWS were now implies a simple commitment to provide a demystify a topic that has been shrouded in guarding their former masters. The situation clear view of the portfolio holdings and may myth and, by doing so, help improve the was surreal in the extreme. level of education among those who wish to not be very helpful in informing the inves- In fact, Russian soldiers instructed former better understand the community of active tor. American POWs, including Lankford, to pick Third Parties—Evaluating the quality of hedge fund investors, This is the first issue out a guard they particularly disliked, and the third-party vendors, as well as under- of the planned series of Best Practices in the Russians would politely shoot him for standing the intersection of in-house and Hedge Fund Investing. the Americans. Inside this first issue, you will be treated third-party business management, is critical Lankford’s ordeal began the day Mac- to an informed examination into the art of to understanding how disciplined the hedge Arthur deserted the Philippines, leaving the due diligence. The scope will be confined to fund business and investment processes truly bruised, battered and beaten army to survive examining equity-oriented strategies. The are. the best way they could. He sent a message universe of hedge fund strategies is enor- Intuition, Judgment, and Experience—No from the safety of his headquarters in Aus- mously broad and diverse. Any single meth- amount of due diligence can completely re- tralia that the army was to fight to the end. od of inquiry applied to all due diligence place the importance of experience and in- The end came April 9, 1942, after three would become generic. Future issues will tuition when investing with a hedge fund months of aerial and artillery bombardment, cover strategies in other areas such as man- manager. Finally and most importantly, starvation and disease. Lankford and the sol- aged fixtures, fixed income and asset-backed would you invest your own money or your diers were out of ammo and food, with no markets. family’s money with this manager? choice but to surrender. The investors who created this publication f With the surrender of the Philippines, are members of our Education Committee. Lankford and his 27th Bomb Group were cor- Their backgrounds are broad and diverse. A DEBT OF GRATITUDE OWED TO ralled. There were perhaps 1,200 defenders on They hail from the family office, bank pro- PAUL LANKFORD Bataan, but including all soldiers, allies and prietary capital, or fund of funds commu- Filipinos, the number was around 70,000. nities. They are all seasoned investors in a HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Of that number, maybe 8,000 would survive broad range of strategies. For two years, our the next three years. Of the 1,200 of OF TENNESSEE purpose has been to uncover ‘‘soft’’ aspects Lankford’s group on Bataan, an estimated of performing hedge fund due diligence. Our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 200 are alive today. emphasis is on developing an interpretative Thursday, July 28, 2005 There are few, if any, monuments to the soldiers and sailors of Bataan—those Bat- discussion whenever a flag is raised. There Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I have often have been many generic investor question- tling Bastards of Bataan, as they were naires circulated. Most were focused on col- said that veterans have been called on to give known. lecting quantitative data. Quantitative anal- more for their country than most of us ever Lankford was born near Gadsden, Ala., and ysis is backward looking. Qualitative anal- will. Paul Lankford, a survivor of the Bataan joined the U.S. Army in 1939. He then made ysis is more useful as a forward looking tool. Death March and a resident of Maryville, Ten- the transfer to the U.S. Air Force when it was formed in 1948. SELECTED EXCERPTS nessee, is living proof of that. Now 86, he lives in Maryville, having re- Strategy, Investment Process, and Market Mr. Lankford was captured by the Japanese tired in 1968 as chief master sergeant. He be- Opportunity—A critical first step in any military on the Bataan Peninsula on April 9, came the first commandant of the Profes- evaluation of a hedge fund investment is the 1942, and was freed by Russian soldiers in sional Military Education Center at McGhee establishment of a proper context for the July 1945. In those three years and three Tyson Air National Guard Base until his evaluation. Once the context for the evalua- months in captivity, he survived horrific condi- final retirement in 1981. tion is properly understood, it is possible to tions. But in 1945, he was one of the few who sur- proceed with a more nuanced investigation vived the Bataan Death March. of the investment strategy, the portfolio At Bataan, Lankford was forced to march 65 ‘‘I had one canteen of water for 10 days,’’ manager’s edge, and other relevant fund par- miles in five days in unbearable heat, walk on Lankford began his story. ticulars. human flesh, and bury his comrades. After the ‘‘There was one rice ball, about the size of Team and Organization—The quality of a march, he was forced into slave labor. my fist,’’ he said, making a ball with his firm’s human capital will contain, perhaps When Lankford joined the Army Air Corps in hand. the strongest clues about its prospects for 1941, his weight listed at 150 pounds. After Lankford was, he said, among the lucky. sustainable success. Moreover, the success of being freed in 1945, he weighed 60 pounds. He was marched 65 miles from one end of the the organization requires both investment After taking six months to recover from this peninsula to the other. He eventually was and business management acumen, skills moved from the Philippines to Korea and that rarely reside in equal proportion in any terrible ordeal, Lankford continued his service then wound up in Mukden, Manchuria. single investment professional. to the Air Force, retiring in 1968 as chief mas- When he left Korea for Manchuria in De- Fee Structure and Terms—The evaluation ter sergeant. A building at McGhee Tyson Air cember 1942, it was 30 below zero. He had lit- of a fund’s fee structure and terms is essen- National Guard Base is named in his honor. tle warm clothing for the trip.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.170 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 ‘‘The Japanese needed slave labor,’’ said He had to transport his best friend to a didn’t know where he was or under what con- Lankford. ‘‘I worked on farms, in steel mills, grave. ditions he had survived. tool and dye plants, tanning plants, found- ‘‘He had just given up and passed away,’’ ‘‘I was lucky. Most of the POW families ries.’’ said Lankford, as if talking about a wisp of never knew their soldiers were alive until The day his personal march into hell air that passes by and is gone. they got back to America.’’ began, Lankford made a promise to himself: During the O’Donnell ordeal, if an escape He took six months to recover in an Au- ‘‘I said I would never give up, I would sur- was attempted, the guards would take pris- gusta hospital. After a short time at home, vive,’’ he said. ‘‘I would take whatever they oners out and execute them, Lankford said, Lankford decided to make the Air Force a threw at me.’’ as an example to the others. career. That was a fairly easy deduction for a fel- After working at other camps, Lankford Today, a building at McGhee Tyson Air low who was already down to eating horse, was eventually put aboard a ship. National Guard Base is named for Lankford. iguana and mule meat to survive. He and 1,500 other prisoners were forced It houses all of his medals, and he plans to be ‘‘When you get hungry,’’ says Lankford, down into the ship’s hold, which had been buried there. The tombstone is already up. ‘‘you will eat anything.’’ used to transport horses and cattle. Filthy But he is at peace now. ‘‘For the first four or five years after I The soldiers who had survived Japanese straw, with scattered piles of manure and came home, I hated the Japanese,’’ he said. bombardment were already listless from four the strong stench of urine, was everywhere, ‘‘Then I got to thinking about it. Why months of half rations, then no food at all. he says. should I hate them? It didn’t have anything ‘‘We were suffering from dysentery, and They suffered from malaria and dysentery. to do with the war.’’ Lankford had a severe case of malaria and some men went mad.’’ He and his wife, Edna, of 59 years, returned malnutrition with sores around his mouth, Men began dying immediately. They were to Japan in 2001. nose and eyes. fed a thin gruel of fish-head soup and a hand- ‘‘It was no problem, really,’’ he said. ‘‘I feel ‘‘Our fighting men were zombies,’’ he said. ful of rice twice a day. very fortunate that I got to speak to the He marched from the south in Mariveles, They were sailing from Manila to Korea. Japanese people again.’’ at the very tip of Bataan Peninsula in the U.S. naval vessels and submarines were But that hasn’t stopped the nightmares. He South China Sea, north to San Fernando and hunting Japanese ships. The POW ships were still sees the brutal guards and their nick- then to Camp O’Donnell, a former Philippine unmarked and were attacked by the Amer- names in his dreams. ‘‘The Bull,’’ was one, Army training camp. ican vessels of war with impunity, never he said. Along the way, historians believe some knowing that U.S. POWs were aboard. Thou- ‘‘We knew who to stay away from.’’ 10,000 Filipino soldiers died at the hands of sands of American POWs died an ignomin- Some nights in the early months after his Japanese guards. About one of every six on ious death below decks in horse manure, return, said Edna, her husband would scream the march would die from brutality, murder, human waste, vomit and stacks of the al- out and grab her by the throat. dehydration, beatings, starvation or other ready dead. And then Paul Lankford would wake up. atrocities. It took his ship one month to go from Ma- He was back home and not in Manchuria, Of the 70,000 who began the march, some nila to Pusan, Korea. When the ship arrived, dodging the Bull. figures cite that 54,000 reached O’Donnell. Lankford was among the 175 men in the f Lankford was bayoneted in the right shoul- worst condition. der because he was not moving fast enough He was taken to a racing track being used ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MUSEUM or had infuriated his Japanese guard. He for a hospital. The remainder of the men he OF THE HISTORY OF POLISH never knew why he had been bayoneted. He had traveled with were sent to Mukden, JEWS IN WARSAW, POLAND just was. Manchuria. Lankford marched 65 miles in five days in ‘‘Each morning I would wake up, and there the broiling sun. The only time the prisoners would be dead men on my left and right,’’ he HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN were allowed to rest—standing, not sitting— said. OF FLORIDA was at a change of Japanese guards. They The day he arrived in Mukden, he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were allowed no food, no water. If they given a big bowl of stew. Being from Ala- Thursday, July 28, 2005 dropped to the ground, they were shot. If bama, he loved beef stew. they fell behind, they were shot. ‘‘This was dog meat. It tasted mighty Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in If they cried out in agony, they were shot— good,’’ said Lankford. strong support of a Resolution which I cospon- or worse. ‘‘You didn’t see many stray dogs around sored, and which was introduced today, recog- ‘‘If they heard a soldier screaming, they there.’’ nizing the establishment of the Museum of the would cut his head off,’’ said Lankford. When he arrived in the Army Air Corps History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. ‘‘The first day, we lost maybe 50. The sec- back in 1941, he had weighed about 150 This museum celebrates 900 years of Jewish ond day, we lost 200. The third day, we lost pounds. In Manchuria at liberation, he life in Poland and commemorates the millions another 300,’’ said Lankford. weighed 60 pounds. ‘‘Shortly after we started the march, a The Russians arrived, he said, and things of Polish Jews killed during World War II. truck would come through, and if you didn’t became rather chaotic. The Holocaust proved to be one of the most get out of the way, it would just run over ‘‘I’ll never forget it. These Russians were horrendous offenses against humanity. In you. There were bodies all over the road. front-line troops. They were plenty rough. total, an estimated 6,000,000 Jews, more than ‘‘At times, you walked on human flesh. It The Russians would make raids every night. 60 percent of the pre-World War II Jewish was like walking on jelly,’’ said Lankford. ‘‘It was like the Fourth of July every population of Europe, were murdered by the ‘‘We marched day and night. What I tried night. Everybody was shooting at everybody Nazis and their collaborators in Poland and to do was to stay as far to the right side of else.’’ throughout Europe. the road as I could. Trucks filled with Japa- Lankford was set free of his Japanese or- As the epicenter for European Jewish cul- nese soldiers would come by, and they would deal Aug. 20, 1945. The Russians put the bayonet you or hit you with bamboo rods,’’ POWs aboard a train and sent them back to- ture and arts, Poland was home to 3.3 million he said. ward American lines. Jews prior to World War II. The Nazis estab- ‘‘It never crossed my mind that I would He arrived in Port Arthur, Manchuria, and lished their largest concentration camp in Po- die, but you never knew what was going to ran into an old navy chief who asked him land at Auschwitz, At a minimum, 1.3 million happen to you.’’ what he’d like to eat. people were deported to the camp between Like being stuffed into narrow French- ‘‘I told him I wanted some ice cream,’’ said 1940 and 1945, and at least 1.1 million were made boxcars on a narrow-gauge railroad. Lankford. ‘‘But I couldn’t eat it. The chief murdered there. The boxcars were big enough for maybe 50 said he’d just put it up for me with my name I applaud and commend the Government of men. Hundreds were jammed inside. The on it. I could have all the ice cream I want- Poland’s support of the Museum of the History steel cars had no windows, no ventilation. ed.’’ There was no air, and it was pitch dark. Eventually he was returned to Manila, put of Polish Jews in Warsaw, and its commitment Lankford said they were fast using up what aboard a Danish ship and sent home. to Holocaust education. In addition, the philan- oxygen there was in the railcar. ‘‘We were heading home,’’ said Lankford. thropic efforts by a number of companies and ‘‘Some of the men who were claustrophobic ‘‘We were so happy.’’ organizations cannot be ignored. went stark raving mad,’’ said Lankford. In the state of Washington, he boarded a Mr. Speaker, we must never forget the trag- ‘‘Others died standing up.’’ hospital train. There he was given slippers ic events that led up to the Holocaust and we When the cars were unloaded at one of the and pajamas for the first time in four years. must urge all countries and all peoples to designated stops before arriving at Camp ‘‘We crossed the big, ol’ U.S.A.,’’ he said, strengthen their efforts to fight against racism, O’Donnell, the dead fell out. his face beaming with pride. He was at Camp O’Donnell until he was He was able to meet his family in Atlanta anti-Semitism and intolerance around the moved to Manila in November 1942. While at and spent about an hour with them before globe. O’Donnell, he was placed on burial detail, leaving for Augusta, Ga. Unlike most, If we do not remain committed to teaching bringing bodies to graves that were dug by Lankford had been able to let his family the lessons of the Holocaust for future genera- POWs from sunup to sundown. know by 1944 that he was a POW. They just tions, then history will be doomed to repeat

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.175 E29JYPT1 E1700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 itself. The Museum of the History of Polish cessful as treatments to other medical condi- for his many outstanding contributions to our Jews serves as an important element to en- tions such as high blood pressure or asthma. community. His efforts have had a profound sure future generations will remember the 900 Recovery, or the process of initiating and impact on the lives of his co-workers, friends, years of Jewish culture in Poland and their maintaining abstinence from drug use, re- and family. I wish him continued success in sacrifices. quires persistent and often multiple courses of his business and philanthropic endeavors. f treatment, including behavior based therapies f and for some, medication. Unfortunately, many CONGRATULATIONS TO NOURED- people who are in need of treatment do not DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL DINE BOULOUHA, NEW AMER- receive it. AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE ICAN CITIZEN National Recovery Month 2005 heightens TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- awareness of the need to improve the process TATION ACT HON. DONALD M. PAYNE of assessing abuse problems and referring SPEECH OF OF NEW JERSEY people to appropriate treatment. It is impera- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive that families are provided with the support HON. AL GREEN Thursday, July 28, 2005 services they need, that appropriate treatment OF TEXAS is affordable, and that access to treatment op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask tions are more readily available. my colleagues here in the United States Addiction is a real and complex disease, Wednesday, July 27, 2005 House of Representatives to join me in con- one which impacts the individual, family, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, yes- gratulating Mr. Noureddine Boulouha on be- community. Our esteemed former colleague, terday, Congress debated and passed H.R. coming a U.S. citizen. Congressman Michael Forbes, was directly 3045, the Dominican Republic-Central Amer- Mr. Boulouha, who took his citizenship oath impacted by the substance abuse of a beloved ica Free Trade Agreement (DR–CAFTA). I on June 1, 2005, came to the United States family member, one of my constituents. Car- voted in opposition to the trade agreement be- from Morocco 6 years ago. He quickly estab- rick Forbes of Hastings-on-Hudson is a coura- cause of my concerns regarding the full rami- lished himself as a valuable member of the geous young woman who overcame her ad- fications of its passage and because I am a local community. In addition to pursuing aca- diction problems and successfully rebuilt her proponent of trade policies that enhance the demic studies, he holds the position of Senior life. Her recovery serves as an example of the welfare of participating countries. Any free Vice President for Marketing and Operations importance of treatment and the need to sup- trade agreement entered into by the United at Amena Consulting. His engaging person- port more programs and initiatives to help our States should be fair. CAFTA, however, is nei- ality and impressive knowledge of American friends, family, and members of our commu- ther free nor fair. CAFTA will cost American politics make him a popular figure at the Mon- nity. jobs, is unfair to American workers and ex- ocle Restaurant on Capitol Hill. He and his f ploits cheap foreign labor. wonderful wife, Catherine, have just pur- As we consider future trade agreements, I chased their first home. HONORING DAVID J. RUDIS believe it is particularly relevant that we learn Mr. Speaker, we are all fortunate to live in the lessons from NAFTA. We have learned this land of opportunity, and Noureddine HON. RAHM EMANUEL that the promises of U.S. economic prosperity, Boulouha embodies the qualities that have OF ILLINOIS curbed undocumented immigration, robust made our Nation great: a spirit of entrepre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES markets and massive job creation went neurship, industriousness, devotion to family Thursday, July 28, 2005 unfulfilled. I fear that NAFTA is a precursor for and love of country. It is a pleasure to wel- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to what can be expected under CAFTA. come him as a fellow American citizen. NAFTA promised millions of new jobs and a f congratulate Mr. David J. Rudis on his being honored by the Jewish Community Centers of trade surplus for the United States that was NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH Chicago at their annual Hall of Fame Heritage never realized. Instead the U.S. has lost over Society Luncheon. one million lobs to Mexico and Canada. More HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL David Rudis is a distinguished resident of specifically, the rise in the U.S. trade deficit with Canada and Mexico through 2004 has OF NEW YORK Glencoe and has contributed greatly to the caused the displacement of production that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chicago area Jewish community through his supported over one million U.S. jobs since Thursday, July 28, 2005 entrepreneurship, energy, and warm heart. His ability to fulfill the dual role of business leader NAFTA was signed in 1993. Jobs have been Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call and philanthropist is truly remarkable, and he displaced in most states and many industries attention to the commemoration of the 16th has worked tirelessly to enhance the effective- in the United States. In my home state of annual National Recovery Month this Sep- ness of local civic, educational, and cultural Texas alone, more than 170,000 manufac- tember. National Recovery Month serves as organizations. turing jobs have been lost. The loss of these an important reminder of the benefits of treat- As the president of Personal Financial Serv- jobs has contributed significantly to the ex- ing alcohol and drug use. It promotes the ices at LaSalle Bank, David is highly regarded panding burdens of unemployed workers in message that recovery from alcohol and drug in Chicago’s business community. He sits on our state. use disorder in all its forms is possible and a number of important committees for the Why do these trade agreements cost us lauds the collective effort that goes into bank, which is among the largest in the nation. American jobs? Free trade agreements can achieving such recovery. He also oversees strategic growth and devel- create an environment that encourages cor- Substance abuse and substance depend- opment for LaSalle Bank. porations to relocate and take American jobs ence create substantial health risks not only to David’s contributions extend far beyond his with them. By making it easier for the Central the individual, but also to other community business acumen. He is tirelessly devoted to American countries to export certain products members in that individual’s life. According to the future and vitality of his community and and because they have cheaper labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human actively participates in many charitable organi- weaker labor rights protections, CAFTA would Services, as many as 63 percent of Americans zations. encourage U.S. businesses to relocate. admit that addiction to alcohol or illicit drugs He has held leadership positions at a wide Though supporters tout Central America as a has had an impact on them at some point in array of community organizations, from the market for U.S. goods, it is not. CAFTA their lives. This may include either their own Merit School of Music to the Standard Club of amounts to nothing more than an outsourcing personal addiction or that of a friend or family Chicago. David has always been a strong sup- agreement. member. In 2003, an estimated 22.2 million porter of Chicago Public Radio. He is a former Adding insult to injury, Trade Adjustment Americans age 12 or older were considered in chairman of the Governing Board of WBEZ, Assistance (TAA) programs designed to help need of treatment for an alcohol or drug use and he is currently a member of the WBEZ those who lose their jobs due to trade agree- disorder. Substance abuse is not only linked Executive Board. He is also a well-respected ments remain underfunded and ineffective. to chronic health problems, but also with other and active member of the Board of Directors Congress has not provided adequate funding problems such as unemployment, crime, of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chi- for this program to meet the needs of thou- homelessness, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. cago. sands upon thousands of workers who have These disorders can be treated, and the Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth Congres- been displaced by trade. You cannot have treatments leading to recovery are as suc- sional District of Illinois I thank David J. Rudis trade agreements like NAFTA and CAFTA that

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.178 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1701 displace American workers and yet do not pro- whose dedication to honest, hard work and theme, ‘‘From Liberation to the Pursuit of Jus- vide them with any assistance when they need commitment to his community embodies not tice,’’ commemorated the 60th anniversary of it. only Virginia’s proud history, but also our the Allied liberation of the Nazi concentration Not only is CAFTA wrong for the U.S. econ- American spirit. camps as well as the beginning of the pros- omy and American workers, its exploitation of f ecution of war criminals at Nuremberg, Ger- cheap foreign labor is morally deficient. many. Members of Congress joined with rep- CAFTA disbands internationally accepted HONORING DON RANDEL, PRESI- resentatives of the diplomatic corps, executive labor standards and provides no repercus- DENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF and judicial branch officials, and hundreds of sions or penalties for those that violate work- CHICAGO ON BECOMING PRESI- Holocaust survivors and their families to com- ers rights. In fact, CAFTA does not require na- DENT OF THE ANDREW W. MEL- memorate the anniversary of this historical tri- tions to bring their laws into compliance with LON FOUNDATION umph. International Labor Organization (ILO) core This moving ceremony featured a stirring labor standards, even though the ILO and HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI address by distinguished First Lady Laura U.S. State Department have documented nu- OF ILLINOIS Bush. As a proponent of tolerance and free- merous areas where the CAFTA countries’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom, and the daughter of a liberator of the laws fail to comply with even the most basic Thursday, July 28, 2005 Nazi concentration camp at Nordhausen, international norms. This trade agreement Laura Bush champions the call to teach Amer- merely encourages nations to enforce their Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ica’s youth about the horrors of the Holocaust. own labor laws, no matter how weak those honor Don Michael Randel, President of the She reminds us that we must honor the mem- laws may be. University of Chicago, on his recent accept- ory of the victims of Hitler’s twisted tyranny so I strongly believe that workers’ rights are ance to the appointment as the president of that current and future generations will always human rights. They are critical to improving the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. remember the dark atrocities of the Holocaust living standards and quality of life both here Under his leadership of Don Randel, the and never repeat them. and abroad. Unfortunately, CAFTA will de- University of Chicago has undergone a major I ask, Mr. Speaker, that the outstanding ad- mand an honest days work without guaran- process of rejuvenation through one of the dress of First Lady Laura Bush be placed in most successful fundraising ventures in the teeing an honest days pay. If we were serious the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, and I urge my about helping workers in CAFTA countries, we university’s history. With new building addi- colleagues to study and ponder her thoughtful would have gone back to the drawing board, tions and upgraded research facilities, the Uni- remarks. negotiated a better deal for American workers versity of Chicago enhanced its reputation of and improved CAFTA nations’ labor stand- being one of the leading research institutions REMARKS AT THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE ards. in the world. COMMEMORATION BY FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH f With over three decades of commitment to Thank you, Fred Zeidman and Ruth Man- the arts and humanities, along with being the del, for your leadership of the U.S. Holocaust WALLACE ‘‘MONK’’ SANFORD III, president of one of the top universities in the Memorial Council. Thanks to the Members 2005 VIRGINIA FARMER OF THE nation, Don Randel has made himself an out- of Congress who are here with us, as well as YEAR standing candidate for the position to serve the members of the diplomatic corps. Thank you, Susan Eisenhower, for representing the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Before be- your grandfather, who was a hero of freedom. HON. ERIC CANTOR coming president of the University of Chicago, I particularly want to express my gratitude OF VIRGINIA Don Randel served the community of Cornell to the survivors and the liberators who bear IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University for 32 years as a music professor, living witness to the Holocaust. Your pres- dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and ence is evidence that good will always tri- Thursday, July 28, 2005 most prestigiously as the provost of Cornell umph over evil. Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to University. For the past 5 years, Don Randel Four years ago, I accompanied my husband recognize my constituent Wallace ‘‘Monk’’ has served the University of Chicago, leading here when he delivered remarks to observe Sanford III of Orange, Virginia, who has been many efforts to improve and enhance the aca- the Day of Remembrance. My mother was selected as the 2005 Virginia Farmer of the with us that day, and neither of us knew demics as well as the university’s fundraising when we came to this ceremony that the Year and will compete in October to be named program. flags of the liberating units would be the Southeastern Farmer of the Year by the The Mellon Foundation was established in brought into the Rotunda. When we saw the Lancaster/Sunbelt Expo. 1969 through the consolidation of the Old Do- Timberwolf on the 104th Infantry Division, Mr. Sanford is most deserving of this honor, minion Foundation and the Avalon Foundation. we immediately recognized it as the symbol as he not only runs a successful dairy and It makes grants principally in five core areas: of my father’s World War II unit. It was mov- beef cattle operation, but he also proudly and higher education and scholarship, library and ing and it brought back a flood of memories. honorably represents a way of life that has scholarly communications, conservation and I’m honored to be here again today this year to see these proud flags of liberation. helped define Virginia for nearly 400 years. the environment, museums and art conserva- Fittingly, the image of the barn and silos of Mr. The men and women of the Allied forces tion, and the performing arts. were fighting evil and cruelty. Six million Sanford’s farm, Kenwood, will appear on a It is my honor to recognize Don Michael Jews perished in the Holocaust. They were new Virginia license plate that celebrates the Randel for his many achievements both within stripped of their dignity and robbed of their rich agricultural heritage of the Common- and outside of the academic community, fos- lives solely because of who they were and the wealth. tering the growth of a leading research institu- faith they practiced. It was not the first Mr. Sanford began farming full time at tion, and helping create change and promote time evil men had sought the destruction of Kenwood when he graduated from high school progress in today’s society. the Jewish people. Even today, we see incidences of anti-Semitism around the in 1965, and in 1975 became a partner with f his parents in the farm. Kenwood is now twice world. The survivors of the Holocaust bear witness to the danger of what anti-Semitism the size it was in 1975, and Mr. Sanford has REMARKS OF THE FIRST LADY, LAURA BUSH, AT THE DAY OF can become, and their stories of survival re- plans to increase its operation further. But Mr. mind us that when we are confronted by Sanford’s success should not be measured by REMEMBRANCE COMMEMORA- anti-Semitism, we must fight it. his farming operation alone. TION The scope of the horror of the death camps He is also a tireless advocate for the agri- emerged 60 years ago as Allied troops liber- cultural community, participating in and serv- HON. TOM LANTOS ated the survivors. First Majdanek. Later Auschwitz, Birkenau, Buchenwald. One by ing on the boards of numerous local and OF CALIFORNIA one, the gates opened to reveal the horrors statewide agricultural organizations, including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Coop- inside, and then to let in the light. erative Association, of which his farm was a Thursday, July 28, 2005 Survivors stepped forward to describe what had occurred, and then to carry forward the founding member. Mr. Sanford also speaks up Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, memory of mothers, fathers, children, and for standards and regulations that he believes May 5, 2005, the annual ceremony to observe friends who were the victims. The liberated will impact the survivability of agribusiness. Yom Hashoah, the Day of Remembrance for saw troops wearing the uniforms of many na- Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in rec- victims of the Holocaust, was held in the Ro- tions, and viewed them as ‘‘angels from ognizing Wallace ‘‘Monk’’ Sanford III—a man tunda of the United States Capitol. This year’s heaven.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.183 E29JYPT1 E1702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 The liberators brought freedom. They also When thinking about the Jews who lost their In this country, Garvey’s message of pride brought dignity. Men and women in the lives in the concentration camp, one student in heritage and identification with African roots camps had been treated as less than human. asked, ‘‘What is six million?’’ inspired African Americans at a time when we They were given numbers for identification. In the course of their research, the stu- were oppressed by the impact of slavery and They were deployed for slave labor and dents discovered that during World War II, tossed aside when they could no longer work. the people of Norway wore paper clips on segregation. The Harlem based movement he When the liberators came, simple acts gave their clothing in silent resistance to the Nazi started with the Universal Negro Improvement rise to profound joy. A survivor named Gerda aggression. Whitwell’s students decided to Association (UNIA) during the early 1900’s is Weissman Klein recalled her liberation in an collect six million paper clips so that they still the largest that the modern Black world interview recorded in this Museum. An could visualize what a staggering number six has ever seen. American soldier greeted Gerda and asked, million really is. His efforts would be a major impetus in the ‘‘May I see the other ladies?’’ After six years They ultimately collected 30 million paper later movements that would free black peoples of being addressed with insults and slurs, to clips. The school acquired a World War II-era from the shackles of colonization and legalized be called a lady was an overwhelming cour- German railcar, one used to carry people to discrimination. Indeed, his life and philosophy tesy. The soldier asked her to come with the camps. Today, the railcar sits on the were embraced by influential Black leaders of him, and Gerda said, ‘‘He held the door open grounds of Whitwell Middle School, holding the 20th century such as Kwame Nkrumah, for me and let me precede him, and in that 11 million paper clips, to represent the vic- gesture restored my humanity.’’ tims of Nazi persecution. Malcom X, and Martin Luther King. He is a na- A survivor named Alan Zimm remembers But of course, what’s important about the tional hero of almost mythic proportions in his the Allied soldiers who liberated him from paper clips are the stories that accompanied native Jamaica, and was an inspiration for the Bergen-Belsen. They called to the people in- them. Eyewitness accounts poured in from Rastafarian movement in Jamaica during the side the camp in many different languages, survivors and liberators, from men and 20th century. Indeed, his praises have been each time with the same simple message: My women who had never known their grand- sung in reggae songs up to the present day. dear friends, from now on, you are free. parents, or who had lost their siblings. Sur- Despite his future impact, the America in The liberators themselves remember the vivors visited Whitwell to relate their expe- which he lived was a much different place scenes. They also became keepers of memo- riences, and to help ensure that the lessons ries, witnesses to the evil. Few could com- then it is today. African Americans did not of the Holocaust reached even a small Appa- have rights, and were expected to accept their prehend what they saw. Young men, many in lachian town. their teens, hardened by years of fighting A center of Holocaust awareness and mem- inequitable position in society. Many became their way across Europe, at the camps they ory now sits in one of the least likely places. threatened by the size and implications of wept for the people they met. One American A movie called ‘‘Paper Clips’’ was produced Marcus Garvey’s movement, and he soon be- who participated in the liberation of Dachau to document the Whitwell project. Students came the target of significant government har- recalled that with just one look at the sur- give tours of their railcar memorial and pass assment, led by a young J. Edgar Hoover. vivors, he quotes, ‘‘We realized what this war along the knowledge they’ve gained. Teach- Eventually, Mr. Garvey was convicted on a was all about.’’ ers from the Whitwell have spoken to stu- Many of the soldiers returned home, un- single charge of mail fraud—a charge that ex- dents in German schools, and they visited perts agree was spurious. able to talk about their experiences at the concentration camps. camps. The emotions were too raw, the im- Marcus Garvey has been an inspiration to When President Bush and I visited Ausch- me since I was a child. I was born, raised, and ages too painful. Words could not fully con- witz, I realized that there are things text- vey what happened. books can’t teach. They can’t teach you how still live in Harlem, where Garvey established My father’s unit, the 104th Infantry, helped to feel when you see prayer shawls or baby the Headquarters for the Universal Negro Im- to liberate the camp at Nordhausen. My fa- shoes left by children being torn from their provement Association. Though I was born ther is no longer living, but when I used to mothers, or prison cells with the scratch three years after Garvey was, deported from ask him about that time, he couldn’t bear to marks of attempted escape. But what moved the United States, his imprint on Harlem was talk about it. I think in retrospect, he me the most were the thousands of eye- couldn’t bear to tell his child that there still evident throughout my childhood and ado- glasses, their lenses still smudged with tears lescence. I often met followers of Garvey’s could be such evil in the world. and dirt. It struck me how vulnerable we are As survivors and liberators leave us, the movement, known as Garveyites, who would as humans, how many needed those glasses work of preserving their memories is all the to see, and how many people living around preach his philosophy. Their words encour- more urgent. Staff and volunteers from the the camps and around the world refused to aged me to do my own research. As I grew United States Holocaust Museum have con- see. We see today and we know what hap- older, I came to fully understand the impor- ducted thousands of interviews to gather in- pened and we’ll never forget. tance of Garvey and the injustice of his wrong- formation from eyewitnesses. The informa- Later this week, President Bush and I will ful conviction. tion is available to all who seek it. Over the visit the Rumbula Holocaust Memorial in last 12 years, 22 million visitors have walked Since 1987, I have endeavored to restore Latvia—the site of the second-largest mas- through the museum. Each year, 150,000 the good name of Marcus Garvey, and my ef- sacre of Jews perpetrated by the Nazis dur- teachers receive training on how to educate fort is continuing in the 109th Congress. I now ing World War II. Whenever and wherever we children about the Holocaust. The museum have the support of an ever-increasing num- remember the victims of the Holocaust, we has sent survivors to speak to more than deepen our commitment to tolerance and ber of individuals, organizations, constitu- 15,000 members of the armed forces at more freedom. In Whitwell, Tennessee, in Wash- encies and legislators. Cities from Hartford, than 40 military installations. ington, DC, at Yad Vashem, at Auschwitz— Connecticut to Lauderhill, Florida have passed The museum is our national effort to new generations are honoring those ideals resolutions calling for Mr. Garvey’s exonera- honor the survivors, the liberators, the vic- simply by looking and learning and listen- tion, and Rep. Rangel’s current Marcus Gar- tims and the families affected by the Holo- ing. The voices of the survivors and lib- caust. It’s fitting that it sits on the National vey resolution, H. Con. Res. 57, has garnered erators will one day be silent, but their testi- Mall, near great monuments to democracy. the most House support since it was first intro- mony will be heard forever. Thank you, and The lessons of tyranny and liberty that lie at duced in 1987. may God bless you all. the heart of the Holocaust remind us that A Presidential pardon is the final and most preserving freedom requires constant vigi- f important step in restoring the good name of lance. Marcus Garvey and preserving his legacy for MARCUS GARVEY—HAPPY Other museums and memorials exist future generations. To that end, I sent an offi- throughout America and around the world. BIRTHDAY TO A LEGEND cial request to President Bush this week urg- Some are small and private, located in the ing the granting of a posthumous Presidential hearts and homes of families who cherish their heritage. Others bring communities to- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL pardon to Marcus Garvey. It is my hope that gether to explore the impact of the Holo- OF NEW YORK President Bush will take the time to investigate caust. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the merits of my request, as such consider- I learned of the efforts of a group of teach- Thursday, July 28, 2005 ation on behalf of Marcus Garvey is long over- ers and students in Whitwell, Tennessee. due. I will also attend a ceremony in St. Ann’s Whitwell is a rural town of about 1,600 peo- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on August 17th Bay, Jamaica—the birthplace of Marcus Gar- ple, most of them Christian. Students and a very important occasion will be observed— vey—in August, to commemorate the 118th staff at Whitwell Middle School began study- the 118th birthday of Marcus Garvey. Marcus anniversary of Mr. Garvey’s birth. ing the Holocaust to explore, as one teacher Garvey is widely considered a monumental We here in the House recently passed a described it, ‘‘what happens when intoler- ance reigns and when prejudice goes un- figure in world and American history. In the resolution, H. Con. Res. 175, which acknowl- checked.’’ 1920’s, his message of unity, cultural pride, edged African descendants of the transatlantic The students at Whitwell had trouble and self-sufficiency inspired millions of people slave trade in all of the Americas and rec- grasping the magnitude of the Holocaust. around the world. ommended that the United States and the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JY8.003 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1703 international community work to improve the uphold and strengthen the tenets of this Act through his service, sacrifice and commitment situation of Afro-descendants in our hemi- and in doing so preserve our constitutional to his country and his community. sphere. That was one of the goals of Marcus rights. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back the Garvey—the improvement of Afro-descend- We should never forget the sacrifices made balance of my time. ents. As we continue to make progress on that by the activists of the Civil Rights Movement, f front, we must continue to remember Marcus and therefore strive to continually advance Garvey, and restore to him the honor which he their legacy in this era. MEXICAN POSTAL SERVICE’S ISSUANCE OF THE ‘‘MEMIN deserves. f PINGUIN’’ STAMPS f HONORING THE LIFE OF EARL RECOGNIZING THE 40th ANNIVER- MACPHERSON HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS SARY OF THE LANDMARK VOT- OF MARYLAND ING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 HON. GREG WALDEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OREGON Thursday, July 28, 2005 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I would like OF NEW YORK Thursday, July 28, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to thank Representative CLEAVER and the Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, col- Congressional Black Caucus for bringing focus Thursday, July 28, 2005 leagues, I rise to pay special tribute to the life to this sensitive issue. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full and spirit of an outstanding community leader, The Mexican government’s decision to re- support of H. Con. Res. 216, which seeks to Mr. Earl MacPherson. Earl passed away on lease the ‘‘Memin Pinguin’’ stamp series has advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of July 10, 2005, at his home in Medford, Or- rekindled many memories of past racism in 1965. egon. He is survived by his wife, Lyn; daugh- this Nation and abroad. I am outraged and Ninety-five years after the passage of the ters, Laura and Adrienne; son, Ronald; and disappointed that Mexico’s President, Vicente Fifteenth Amendment, African Americans in step-son, Robert. On behalf of the constituents Fox, has allowed such a negative racial depic- the South still faced tremendous obstacles to of Oregon’s Second Congressional District, my tion to circulate throughout Mexico. voting, including poll taxes, literacy tests, and family, and myself, I offer deepest condo- Growing up during the heart of the Civil other bureaucratic restrictions designed to dis- lences to his family for their loss. Rights Movement, I saw firsthand the strug- enfranchise them. In addition, they risked har- Earl’s passing, after a life replete with civic gles of my parents and many others more fa- assment, intimidation, economic reprisals, and accomplishments, concludes a remarkable mous, like Representative JOHN LEWIS of physical violence when they tried to register or string of military and volunteer service that set Georgia, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood vote. As a result, few African Americans were a commendable standard for other leaders Marshall, and many others that fought for the registered voters, and consequently wielded and volunteers to follow. His legacy and con- equal and fair treatment for all people, not just little, if any, local or national political power. tributions to southern Oregon veterans and African-Americans. To publish a stamp that In the aftermath of ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’, where seniors will live on for generations to come. celebrates a stereotypical image of people the rights of nonviolent civil rights marchers With service in the United States Marine with African ancestry is offensive to those who were brutally abridged, our nation recognized Corps, the Oregon Army National Guard and have fought and to those who are still fighting that democracy was not yet fulfilled for Afri- the Oregon State Defense Force, Earl dedi- for the equal treatment of all people. can-Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson cated 50 years of service in defense of our The ‘‘Memin Pinguin’’ depicts a young boy was then prompted to encourage Congress to Nation during World War II, the Korean and with much exaggerated features including draft a comprehensive voting rights bill. The Vietnam Wars. In 1944, following the Battle of large lips and bulging eyes. These depictions outcome was the Voting Rights Bill of 1965, Saipan, he received the Purple Heart medal have served as a source of distasteful comedy enacted on August 6, 1965. It took direct aim for wounds sustained during an enemy gre- for far too many years. This Mexican stamp at black disenfranchisement in the South by nade attack. series does nothing but hinder the ongoing ef- targeting areas, such as Alabama, Georgia, Ever the warrior, Earl spent the past 30 forts to remove racial barriers worldwide. The Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South years championing the causes of, and lending ideology expressed in this stamp shows the Carolina, and Virginia, where fewer than 50 his voice to, his fellow veterans. He was the world that it is okay to mimic and belittle peo- percent of eligible voters participated in the founder and chairman of the Jackson County ple, which is something that I know this Con- election. In these areas, the Federal Govern- Allied Veterans Council, organized and started gress and this country do not condone. ment was then authorized to appoint exam- Medford’s annual Veterans’ Day parade and Mr. Speaker, it is hard for me to explain to iners to conduct the registration process, in was instrumental in establishing the annual the constituents of Maryland’s 7th District, the place of local officials. It has been argued, Southern Oregon Stand-down event to aid which includes a growing South American by the Department of Justice, that the influx of homeless veterans. In addition, Earl was an population, as well as a sizeable African- ‘‘federal registrars represented the ultimate tri- active member of some fifteen different vet- American population, how the Mexican gov- umph of national policy toward minorities over erans’ organizations, including his beloved ernment justifies the distribution of such a de- state and local policies.’’ Mr. Speaker, I con- Marine Corps League. Mr. Speaker, I cannot rogatory stamp—that could possibly be mailed tend that it was the long overdue enforcement begin to list all of his accomplishments as a worldwide. of the rights provided in the Fourteenth and volunteer. In fact, I last had the pleasure of Our own administration has stated that Fifteenth Amendments. seeing Earl at the dedication of the Medford these racially insensitive stamps have no It is clear that the effects of the voting rights Veterans Park Memorial, a fitting final project place in the modern world. law were immediate and extensive. By 1967 for an unparallel veterans’ advocate. Conversely, Mexico’s President Vicente Fox black voter registration in six southern states Earl’s focus on community involvement ex- has stated that he does not feel that the had increased from 30 percent to more than tended beyond veterans’ concerns. Since stamps express racial stereotypes and has ig- 50 percent. There was also a correspondingly 1991, he had served on the Board of Directors nored all calls to pull them from circulation. sharp increase in the number of blacks elect- of the Medford Senior Center. Under his guid- Additionally, he has stated there is absolutely ed to political office in the South. Furthermore, ance, this vitally important facility became a nothing discriminatory about this stamp collec- in 1976, when Democrat Jimmy Carter was well spring for the mental, physical, and social tion. elected President of the United States by a health of thousands of Jackson County sen- In May 2005, President Fox said that, narrow margin, the ‘‘newly-enfranchised south- iors. ‘‘Mexican migrants in the U.S. did jobs even ern blacks’’ were deemed to be largely re- Samuel Logan Brengle, the legendary lead- blacks don’t want.’’ President Fox’s comment sponsible. er in the Salvation Army, once spoke the fol- was a slap in the face to all American citizens Although this legislation is of particular sig- lowing words that reflect Earl’s character and who believe in justice and equality worldwide. nificance to African Americans, it is truly a life. He said, ‘‘The final estimate of men shows Today, as we face the new world on terror, landmark law, which secures the franchise for that history cares not an iota for the rank or people of all races, nationalities and back- all Americans regardless of ‘‘race, color, or title a man has borne, or the office he has grounds are forming powerful political and previous condition of servitude.’’ As we ap- held, but only the quality of his deeds and the economic coalitions. The comments and ac- proach the 40th Anniversary of the Voting character of his mind and heart.’’ Indeed, Earl tions of President Fox do nothing to strength- Right Act, it is important that we remember to MacPherson has exemplified these ideals en the bonds in these communities.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.187 E29JYPT1 E1704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Additionally, Mr. Speaker, many civic organi- helping his father haul coal out of the mines struggle and a significant enforcer of their zations are disturbed by the release of the at the age of 15. In 1970, while he worked at dreams to be a better people. It is a reminder ‘‘Memin Pinguin’’ series and the subsequent a coal tipple in Knox County, he received an of their strength, determination, and willpower comments made by the Mexican government. offer from then-Sheriff Jim Matt Mooneyham to in fighting against their oppressor. The NAACP has called the stamps ‘‘injurious become deputy sheriff. After a short time on There is a famous story in the Caribbean to black people who live in the United States duty, Elliott knew he had found his lifelong that I like to tell around this time. It is about and Mexico.’’ The Mexican Negro Association, calling. a young lady who was brought to the shores which represents some 50,000 blacks, said Thirty-five years later, Elliott is a pillar of the of Jamaica to work as a slave by the British ‘‘Memin Pinguin rewards, celebrates, typifies community that he serves and protects. The in the early 1700s. Like the Caribbean coun- and cements the distorted, mocking, community and law enforcement officers in tries themselves, her roots were African. Her stereotypical and limited vision of black people Knox County hold him in high regard, and he name was likely Ashanti as she hailed from in general.’’ has earned a reputation as a mediator. Cur- that great African kingdom, but upon arriving These groups, in addition to various other rent Sheriff John Pickard recently told a Ken- she was stripped of her given name and was civil rights groups have demanded, but to no tucky paper, ‘‘He’s probably the best I’ve ever known among her fellow slaves simply as avail, that President Fox apologize for his ac- seen at calming a dangerous situation.’’ Elliott ‘‘Nanny.’’ The lost of name, heritage, and his- tions. I agree with these groups and support says his strategy involves simply giving people tory is a practice that has long afflicted Afri- their efforts to not only have President Fox im- time and space to cool off. During 35 years of cans in the Americas as a result of the brutal mediately cease the circulation and production service, he has never had to fire his .44-cal- and tragic transatlantic slave trade. of this stamp, but to also hold himself account- iber Smith & Wesson during a potentially dan- able for the inflammatory statements he has gerous encounter. While slavery existed outright in the Carib- bean until 1834, and then under the name of made against African-Americans. Deputy Sheriff Elliott no longer works the ‘‘apprenticeship’’ until 1838, Nanny resisted it In response to the public outcry, the Mexi- night shift, which leaves more time for him to at every opportunity. Soon, after her arrival in can Ambassador to the United States Carlos work in his garden and spend time with his Jamaica, she displayed that Caribbean pro- de Loaza released a letter. In the letter Am- wife Nikki and their children and grand- clivity for cutting her own path and escaped bassador de Loaza writes, ‘‘Mexico acknowl- children. He has considered retirement, but, from her master’s plantation with her five edges and recognizes the relationship of mu- for now, continues to proudly wear his badge. brothers. Granny Nanny of the Maroons, as tual respect that it has with the African-Amer- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues she is popularly referred to today, traveled ican community, based on the struggle to pro- and myself, I want to thank Deputy Sheriff around the countryside organizing free Afri- tect our communities against discrimination Shirley Elliott for his sacrifice and service on cans in the towns of Portland, St. James, and and in the promotion of human rights and di- behalf of the people of Knox County, Ken- St. Elizabeth. She eventually established versity.’’ tucky. His dedication and integrity are an in- Nanny Town and based the community’s gov- While I appreciate the sentiments expressed spiration to us all. ernance on the Ashanti society. She held fast in his letter, I believe that actions speak louder f to her culture and incorporated into her new than words. If President Fox wants to show world. the level of respect that he has, for not only CARIBBEAN EMANCIPATION DAY the African-American community, but for all Nanny was small and wiry, like many of the people, I would request that he issue a formal HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Caribbean nations. She was also singularly fo- apology and halt all sales and production of cused in her pursuit of self-determination. The OF NEW YORK the ‘‘Memin Pinguin’’ stamps. vast British military presence on the island The insensitivity embedded in the circulation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES launched numerous attacks on Nanny and her of the ‘‘Memin Pinguin’’ stamps are a clear in- Thursday, July 28, 2005 comrades, hoping to force them back into dication that we still have a long way to go in slavery. For nearly 20 years, Nanny evaded Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the British and withstood their aggressions. improving race relations globally. It is truly dis- join in the Caribbean celebration of the 167th heartening when a world leader possesses ap- She placed guards at lookout points, sent anniversary of their emancipation from slavery, spies to live among the slave populations, and parent racial and cultural insensitivity and which was achieved on August 1, 1838. This lacks the humility to apologize when there is ordered her fighters to dress like trees and day of celebration and love for freedom is bushes to avoid detection. Slave resistance nothing to lose. commemorated by the former British colonies The 750,000 stamps that were sold out after and rebellions were not just an American phe- in the Caribbean in appreciation of their collec- nomenon. two days represent 750,000 symbols of igno- tive independence. No longer were the inhab- rance and bigotry. Since the civil rights era, itants of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, or the In 1737, the British offered Nanny a truce. we have worked hard on healing as a Na- rest of the West Indies held in bondage as The maroons would be given land and rights tion—we must not revert to the hatred and in- slaves in their homeland. No longer were they as free men, but only if they promised to help justice of the past. These stamps are a haunt- unjustly enchained at the hands of the Euro- capture and return runaway slaves, assist the ing memory of America’s iniquity that we pean colonists. government in putting down revolts, and cease their battles with the British. Their alternative should never revisit. Emancipation Day in the Caribbean is akin would be to continue in their campaign against f to Juneteenth Day for African-Americans. It is the massive British military, pitting 800 former a time to recognize and celebrate our inde- TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY ELLIOTT slaves against the strongest army in the world pendence and freedom. Emancipation Day at the time. provided the Caribbean people with opportuni- HON. HAROLD ROGERS ties to direct and control their daily lives and To proud, determined, and resourceful OF KENTUCKY to live and strive for greater independence. Nanny, this was an easy decision. She flatly turned down the British offer. Her freedom and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I have long believed that the struggles for freedom of African-Americans and Afro-Carib- the freedom of her people could not be Thursday, July 28, 2005 beans were connected. Slavery and injustice bought. It would not be traded. It would not be Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I have been our common experience. Slavery negotiated away. She fought to her dying rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Shirley Elliott, drew lines between slaves and masters that breath for that freedom and remains a power- an exceptional Kentuckian. Elliott, a 72-year- would be difficult to break. We—African-Ameri- ful legend and force in the Caribbean today. old deputy sheriff, has served and protected cans and Afro-Caribbeans—still struggle with In that same vein, the nations of the Carib- the people of Knox County with distinction for breaking those barriers, stereotypes, and bean will not and have not wavered from their 35 years. A man this committed to the safety misperceptions that are the vestiges of the commitment to freedom. Go to Barbados, and well being of his community deserves our transatlantic slave trade. The major difference Nevis, the Bahamas, Antigua, Barbuda, recognition. is the history and mechanisms at our disposal Montserrat, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Like many eastern Kentucky teenagers from for the erosion of these ill effects. Vincent, Grenada and St. Lucia. There you will his generation, Elliott was prepared to work in For Afro-Caribbeans, Emancipation Day has find the tales of Granny Nanny and her fight the dark coal mines of Appalachia. He began emerged as an important reminder of their for freedom.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.191 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1705 For centuries, the people of these countries need for a national celebration of her contribu- who have had the good fortune to work with refused to accept colonialism and fought stub- tions to the Civil Rights Movement. her. She may be living in another city, but she bornly for their freedom in hideaways in cities, Mrs. Parks is a living symbol of courage and will always be a member of our team. mountains, and forests. In 1838, the British determination and an inspiration to freedom- gave up and emancipated the peoples of the loving people everywhere. Since 2005 marks f Caribbean. The love of the Caribbean people the 50th anniversary of her act of civil disobe- for their freedom and the strength of maj- dience and the beginning of desegregation ef- IN SUPPORT OF THE RESOLUTION esties, like Granny Nanny, was too much to forts throughout America, Mr. Speaker, it be- COMMEMORATING THE 40TH AN- overcome. hooves us to recognize her this year. It is my NIVERSARY OF THE VOTING When I think of the importance of Caribbean hope that in celebrating Mrs. Parks, this great RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 Emancipation Day, I think of the struggle and Nation will continue to uphold her legacy. actions of individuals like Granny Nanny of the f HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS Maroons, the hero who typifies the spirit of HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARYLAND these great nations. They remind me of Amer- OF BARBARA JOHNSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican warriors such as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman. Caribbean Emancipation Day HON. GREG WALDEN Thursday, July 28, 2005 belongs to the people of the Caribbean, but Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, on August 6, the celebration is truly an African celebration. OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2005, our Nation will commemorate a major f Thursday, July 28, 2005 milestone in our Nation’s democracy: the sign- RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- ing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. This bill, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise SARY OF ROSA PARK’S COURA- signed into law by President Lyndon Baines today to pay tribute to Barbara Johnson, a GEOUS OPPOSITION TO SEG- Johnson, ended an iniquitous era in our coun- trusted and dedicated member of my staff who REGATION try that we should never revisit. has served the U.S House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, we celebrate this bill because HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and my constituents with distinction and an its mandate speaks to the most essential exer- unswerving commitment to excellence. cise of American citizenship—the right to vote. OF NEW YORK Barbara keeps my district schedule in a me- If it were not for the Voting Rights Act, mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ticulous fashion. Due to her efficient ways, I’ve lions of Americans, particularly African Ameri- Thursday, July 28, 2005 never missed an official meeting on her scheduling watch. Every constituent seeking cans and other people of color, would not Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full an appointment or my assistance receives a have access to this precious right. support of H. Con. Res. 208, which recognizes prompt and accurate response from Barbara, I remember well the words of Dr. Martin Lu- the pivotal contribution of Mrs. Rosa Louise and visitors leave my office with a smile after ther King Jr., as he and so many others sac- Parks. Mrs. Parks is best known as the seam- dealing with her. Simply put, Barbara is a rificed their lives for the creation of this bill: stress who became a courageous activist and pleasure for people to work with and she’s ‘‘The most revolutionary action our people can changed America forever with bold defiance of darn good at what she does. undertake is to assert the full measure of our segregation. Although she has been portrayed In over three years of making district travel citizenship.’’ as a quiet woman, her actions have spoken arrangements for me and my staff, there has His words ring with the same truth today. volumes. Her refusal, on December 1, 1955, never been a glitch. My colleagues can fully As a result of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, to yield her seat to a white patron on a Mont- appreciate what a significant achievement that States with a history of racial discrimination gomery, Alabama bus resulted in a charge of is. With a district larger than thirty-three states were forbidden from using illegal and biased disorderly conduct. However, her action pre- and my commuting back to my district every tactics to determine an individual’s eligibility to cipitated the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott, week, it is comforting to know that even the vote. which brought Reverend Dr. Martin Luther most ambitious travel schedule will go smooth- The 1965 Voting Rights Act also required King, Jr., to national prominence and prompt- ly in Barbara’s hands. these States to obtain Federal approval before ed the U.S. Supreme Court decision to rule Mr. Speaker, as we all know, many times enacting any election laws and assigned Fed- that segregation in public transportation is un- our constituents receive their first impression eral officials to monitor the registration process constitutional. of us when they visit our offices. Barbara in certain localities. As a result, many regard her as the ‘‘Mother greets every visitor with a friendly smile and a In the 40 years since the passage of this of the Civil Rights Movement.’’ But there is far warm welcome. People walking into my Dis- bill, the number of African American registered more to the story of the icon, Mrs. Rosa trict Office know immediately from Barbara’s voters has increased dramatically. Parks. She was born on February 4, 1913 in cheerful demeanor and hospitable nature that Nationwide, the number of African American Tuskegee, Alabama and educated at the Ala- they are welcome and are going to receive the elected officials has grown from just a handful bama State Teacher’s College. Mrs. Parks best service I can render. in the early 1960s to more than 9,000 today. and her husband, Raymond Parks, were very Although I could list many more of her sig- In addition, Americans of all ethnic back- active in their local branch of the National As- nificant contributions to our enterprise, her sociation for the Advancement of Colored grounds have found strength in the promise of greatest asset is her ability to work with the the Voting Rights Act. People (NAACP). She, in particular, served fellow members of the team. She is always of However, despite these accomplishments, it both as secretary and youth leader. After the good cheer and considerate of her fellow staff remains clear that America still has much work boycott, Mrs. Parks’ civil rights advocacy did members. She is the calming force in stressful to do before the mandate of the 1965 Voting not end. In 1957, she moved to Detroit to con- times and the mature, steady hand in any cri- Rights Act is fully realized. tinue her work through the Office of Congress- sis. We tease her about being the ‘‘Mom,’’ but man JOHN CONYERS, Jr. Then, in 1988, after without a doubt, she demonstrates that quiet As we saw in the 2000 presidential election leaving his office, she started the Rosa and and loving leadership that is often associated and as reported by the U.S. Commission on Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development with an outstanding mother. Civil Rights, there is a new brand of voter dis- to motivate youth to reach their highest poten- Sadly for our office and the residents of crimination and intimidation. tial. southern, central and eastern Oregon, at the As a result of inconsistent State voter reg- During the past four decades, she has con- end of this month Barbara will be leaving her istration laws, inefficient voter equipment and tinued to remind Americans of the history of service post in the United States Congress. in many instances, subjective oversight at the the civil rights struggle. As a pioneer in the Fortunately, she is moving on to new opportu- polls, millions of Americans were denied their struggle for racial equality, subsequent gen- nities and a new phase in her very productive right to vote in 2000. erations owe her the sincerest appreciation. life. Although I am very happy that Barbara As recently as July 2004, it was revealed Although she is the recipient of innumerable and her husband, Jim, will be enjoying the that Florida State officials were preparing to honors, including the NAACP’s Springarn many new adventures that lie ahead for them, use an erroneous voter registration list for the Medal (1979), the Martin Luther King Jr. Non- there is no doubt that Barbara will be sorely November 2004 elections. violent Peace Prize (1980), the Presidential missed. Although this voter list was abandoned, it Medal of Freedom (1996), and the Congres- She leaves with my deepest gratitude for reveals the gross inefficiency that continues to sional Gold Medal (1999), we recognize the her service and the enduring friendship of all burden our elections process.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.194 E29JYPT1 E1706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Today, we must not only celebrate the pas- THE CRISIS IN NIGER—WE STILL further argues that such a mechanism could sage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, we must HAVE NOT LEARNED be agreed to at the upcoming U.N. Summit in breathe new life into this bill. September. As several provisions of the Voting Rights HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL One could also argue that the famine fund Act of 1965 expire in 2007, namely the OF NEW YORK approach may be a more efficient use of the preclearance and bilingual provisions, I urge $674.4 million in African emergency food aid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the President and this Congress to make cer- which President Bush pledged in June. All one tain reauthorization does not become a back Thursday, July 28, 2005 can say for sure is that the current inter- burner issue. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to draw at- national response to famine crises is inad- Lastly, I applaud my colleagues of this body tention to the crisis taking place now in the na- equate—the people of Niger can attest to that. who are the stalwarts on the issues of civil tion of Niger. Niger is currently facing one [From USA Today, July 26, 2005] rights and voting rights, particularly Represent- ofthe worst hunger crises in its history fol- AID WORKERS SAY NIGER CRISIS ILLUSTRATES atives JOHN LEWIS, JOHN CONYERS and CHAR- lowing severe drought and the country’s worst NEED FOR REFORM LIE RANGEL. I also applaud Reverend Jesse locust invasion in 15 years. (By Francis Temman) Jackson and many other faith leaders who The World Food Program maintains that 3.6 continue to stand up for civil rights and human million of Niger’s 11.5 million people face food LONDON—Repeated U.N. appeals for money rights. shortages, while 2.5 million are on the brink of for Niger to save starving children were not Again, I say to my colleagues that we answered until the situation became des- starvation. Some families are trying to survive perate, showing why the world needs to should use every resource in Congress, espe- by eating leaves and wild roots. The most vul- cially those resources encapsulated in the change the way it responds to humanitarian nerable are young children, with 800,000 ‘‘at crises, aid workers say. Help America Vote Act, to ensure that every risk’’, according to WFP. Medecins Sans Donations have jumped dramatically in vote that is cast is counted. Frontieres (MSF) reports that 10–15 are dying the last week because of increased media at- every week. tention and TV images of the famine, U.N. f The United Nations’ initial efforts to address humanitarian chief Jan Egeland has said. Mike Kiernan, a spokesman for Save the TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY ELLIOTT the food crisis have been severely hindered by the slow response of the international commu- Children USA, said children are especially nity. It first alerted the international community vulnerable when food is in short supply, so HON. HAROLD ROGERS to Niger’s food shortages in November 2004. the world must respond quickly. ‘‘We believe that governments and the OF KENTUCKY Subsequent appeals in March and May were both left unfulfilled. By July 2005 its $30.7 mil- United Nations must and can do more to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help protect children in every stage of a hu- lion appeal had still not been fully funded. manitarian esponse,’’ Kiernan said Tuesday. Thursday, July 28, 2005 Government officials in Niger and international A key, he said, was mobilizing public opin- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I aid workers say a slow response from donor ion. He said Save the Children had seen an rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Shirley Elliott, countries to months of appeals has allowed extraordinary response from Americans to an exceptional Kentuckian. Elliott, a 72-year- the situation to spiral to emergency status. appsals made on its behalf by actor Brad Pitt old deputy sheriff, has served and protected Recent images coming from Niger over the for another African country, Ethiopia. the people of Knox County with distinction for last few days, along with increased calls from John O’Shea, chief executive of the Irish 35 years. A man this committed to the safety media and aid groups, has elicited an inter- aid agency Goal, said one way of shocking and well being of his community deserves our national response. Desperately needed food the world into action might be for the recognition. aid is now starting to get into the hands of the United Nations to declare itself incapable of responding. Like many eastern Kentucky teenagers from people, but more is needed. The U.S. an- his generation, Elliott was prepared to work in nounced on Tuesday, that it would be sending He said the international community too $7 million of food related assistance to the re- often sits back and expects the United Na- the dark coal mines of Appalachia. He began tions to act as its ‘‘fire brigade’’—which ‘‘it helping his father haul coal out of the mines gion, in addition to $1.6 million in emergency isn’t.’’ assistance it gave in May, and $4.6 million in at the age of 15. In 1970, while he worked at ‘‘It’s a collection of organizations, some a coal tipple in Knox County, he received an overall 2005 assistance. good, some reasonably good, some bureau- offer from then-Sheriff Jim Matt Mooneyham to While this is welcomed, the slow pace of the cratic, some full of corruption, some waste- become deputy sheriff. After a short time on response is cause for concern, especially after ful,’’ O’Shea said. ‘‘The bottom line is they duty, Elliott knew he had found his lifelong the Bush Administration announced in June are not doing the job.’’ calling. that it would allocate $674.4 million in emer- The United Nations first appealed for help Thirty-five years later, Elliott is a pillar of the gency food aid to Africa in 2005. Aid experts for Niger in November and got almost no re- community that he serves and protects. The have asserted that the cost per person of ad- sponse. A March appeal for $16 million got community and law enforcement officers in dressing the Niger crisis has increased nearly about $1 million. A May 25 plea for $30.7 mil- 100 fold because of the delay in assistance. lion has received $7.6 million—about 25 per- Knox County hold him in high regard, and he cent of the amount requested’’ U.N. officials has earned a reputation as a mediator. Cur- Unfortunately, the situation in Niger had to say. rent Sheriff John Pickard recently told a Ken- deteriorate to a point where the world was The British aid agency Oxfam said the tucky paper, ‘‘He’s probably the best I’ve ever again seeing emaciated children on the brink United Nations should instead have a $1 bil- seen at calming a dangerous situation.’’ Elliott of death before it acted. This simply cannot lion emergency fund to draw on when it sees says his strategy involves simply giving people continue to happen if we are to end the un- situations like the one in Niger developing. time and space to cool off. During 35 years of necessary occurrence of famine. Indeed, lead- Oxfam said the emergency fund should be service, he has never had to fire his .44-cal- ers in the field of humanitarian assistance are adopted at a summit in September at which iber Smith & Wesson during a potentially dan- asking for a shift in the way that the world re- U.N. states are to consider proposed reforms. gerous encounter. sponds to such challenges. ‘‘It’s a real opportunity to change things Deputy Sheriff Elliott no longer works the A July 26th article in USA Today entitled around . . . how the world responds to crises night shift, which leaves more time for him to ‘‘Aid Workers Say Niger Crisis Illustrates Need like Niger,’’ Clare Godfrey, Oxfam’s head of work in his garden and spend time with his For Reform’’, includes the opinions of Clare humanitarian advocacy, said in an interview. wife Nikki and their children and grand- Godfrey, head of humanitarian advocacy for If the fund had been in place in November when the U.N. first pleaded for help for children. He has considered retirement, but, the aid group Oxfam. Niger, the money could have been drawn for now, continues to proudly wear his badge. Ms. Godfrey argues that the United Nations from it immediately, Godfrey said. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues should establish a $1 billion emergency fam- Hilary Benn, Britain’s Cabinet minister for and myself, I want to thank Deputy Sheriff ine relief fund to quickly respond to potential international aid, proposed such a fund last Shirley Elliott for his sacrifice and service on famine crises at the very first signs of trouble. year, Godfrey said. behalf of the people of Knox County, Ken- Such a system would be much more cost ef- ‘‘The Nigers of the world won’t happen tucky. His dedication and integrity are an in- fective, and prevent the unnecessary loss of again if there’s commitment behind the spiration to us all. life that we have seen in Niger. Ms. Godfrey rhetoric,’’ Godfrey said.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.197 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1707 RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- formation technology. Parents pushing occur without bold leadership from all SARY OF AMERICANS WITH DIS- strollers, workers delivering packages, and sectors of American society. ABILITIES ACT travelers pulling roller bags have grown ac- customed to curb cuts, ramps, and other ac- Public and private employers, in par- cessibility features less common in 1990. Our ticular, must make a serious, concerted ef- country is more accessible today thanks to fort to recruit and advance qualified workers HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS with disabilities within their labor force. OF NEW YORK the ADA, and all Americans are better off. Although substantial progress has been Election officials must take the necessary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made, we are reminded every day of the sig- actions to ensure that every adult is able to Thursday, July 28, 2005 nificant remnants of the ‘‘shameful wall of enter his or her polling place and cast a se- exclusion’’ that continue to prevent this cret and independent vote. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, 15 years ago, great country from realizing the full promise landmark civil rights legislation—the Ameri- School administrators and university of the ADA. The majority of Americans with presidents must embrace their responsibility cans with Disabilities Act (ADA)— was en- disabilities continue to live in poverty and to deliver a worldclass education to all their acted to provide a clear and comprehensive unnecessary isolation. Most adults with dis- students. abilities are either not working or not work- national mandate for the elimination of dis- It is time for leaders across America—busi- crimination against individuals with disabilities. ing to their full potential, robbing the econ- omy of the contributions of tens of millions ness owners, little league coaches, moms and As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the of would-be workers. Children and youth in dads, sheriffs and clergy—to reject exclusion, Americans with Disabilities Act, we reaffirm special education continue to drop out of paternalism, and segregation and to take the simple premise—and the law of the land— school in alarming numbers before obtaining personal responsibility for removing barriers that every American has the right to live inde- a regular high school diploma. The promises to full participation that still exist in every pendently and to fully participate in all aspects of higher education, accessible and afford- community in this country. of our society. able housing and transportation, quality af- With the aim of making America work bet- We also celebrate the hard-fought victories fordable healthcare, and a living wage con- ter for everyone, the undersigned organiza- tinue to elude many adults with disabilities tions pledge to build on the progress of the that have resulted in social inclusion so that and their families. The ADA is slowly driv- individuals with disabilities will not be isolated last 15 years and join together to promote ing policy changes that have enabled more the full participation and self-determination and living separate lives. However, we would people with significant mental and physical of the more than 50 million U.S. children and be remiss to think that all the barriers are be- disabilities to live independently in the com- adults with disabilities. We believe that dis- hind us or that we are close to meeting the munity, but the ongoing institutional bias in ability is a natural part of the human experi- goals of the ADA. the Medicaid program keeps too many people ence that in no way should limit the right of Complete implementation of ADA policies is trapped in nursing homes and other institu- all people to make choices, pursue meaning- necessary, so that individuals with disabilities tions, unable to enjoy the freedoms and per- ful careers, live independently, and partici- sonal choices about where and how to live pate fully in all aspects of society. We en- can obtain jobs for which they qualify. Full and that other Americans take for granted. equal access for individuals with disabilities in courage every American to join us in this New technologies are increasing the inde- cause, so that our country may continue on regards to education, governmental services, pendence and productivity of many Ameri- the path that leads to liberty and justice for public accommodations, transportation, hous- cans. Yet, advances in technology alone are all. not guaranteed to improve the lives of people ing, and the right to vote must also be se- Signed (as of July 25, 2005): cured. with disabilities. As we develop applications like Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) te- NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Let us remember, that this 15th commemo- lephony, wireless telecommunications, wide- ration of the ADA is our call to renew our ef- AAPD (American Association of People spread broadband internet connectivity, new with Disabilities); AARP; Abilities, forts, to realize the promise of the ADA and to medical devices, new computer applications, Inc.; ABILITY Awareness/ABILITY continue to work towards the restoration of full and a plethora of new genetic tests, it is crit- Magazine; ADA Watch/National Coali- protections for disabled Americans. ical that these technologies be designed and tion for Disability Rights; ADAPT; f used in a way that increases the inclusion, AFL–CIO; ALDA, Inc. (Association of independence, and empowerment of Ameri- Late-Deafened Adults); Alliance for SOLIDARITY ON 15TH ANNIVER- cans with disabilities as well as America’s Children and Families; Alliance for SARY OF AMERICANS WITH DIS- growing senior population. Public Technology (APT); Alliance for ABILITIES ACT The ADA has begun to change the land- Retired Americans; American Academy scape of our cities and towns, but a civil of Audiology; American Academy of rights law alone does not create the kind of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; transformation of attitudes that Americans HON. STENY H. HOYER American Association for Active Life- with disabilities, their families, and allies OF MARYLAND styles and Fitness; American Associa- are fighting to achieve. This kind of change tion of Leisure and Recreation; Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES requires widespread discussion, education, ican Association of Mental Retarda- Thursday, July 28, 2005 and consciousness-raising. In 2005, how do fears, myths, and stereo- tion; American Association of the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, as we com- types continue to artificially limit under- Deaf-Blind (AADB); American Associa- memorate the fifteenth anniversary of the standing and acceptance of disability as a tion of University Women; American Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which form of human diversity? What role do the Association on Health and Disability; occurred this week, I would like to share the mass media and entertainment industries American Congress of Community Sup- play in forming public perceptions of dis- ports and Employment Services; Amer- attached Statement of Solidarity, signed by ican Council of the Blind; American 170 national organizations and numerous ability, and how can decision makers in these important fields be influenced to Counseling Association; American state and local organizations. This Statement produce more content that depicts the actual Dance Therapy Association; American of Solidarity demonstrates the strong commit- life experience and first person perspectives Diabetes Association; American Fed- ment in our nation for building upon the of people with disabilities? What can be done eration of State, County and Municipal progress achieved in the first fifteen years to further improve accessibility at the de- Employees; American Foundation for after passage of the ADA, and continuing to sign stage of new products and programs? the Blind; strive to improve the lives of all Americans How can disability awareness and disability- American Institute on Domestic Vio- lence; American Medical Student Asso- with disabilities. friendly practices create more productive places of business and learning? What con- ciation; American Medical Women’s STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY ON 15TH ANNIVER- crete actions can worship communities and Association (AMWA); American Music SARY OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES sports and recreation programs take to fos- Therapy Association; American Net- ACT—JULY 26, 2005 ter full participation of children, youth, and work of Community Options and Re- Fifteen years ago today, with bipartisan adults with disabilities in these activities? sources (ANCOR); American Occupa- support in Congress and broad endorsements Why do so many Americans continue to tional Therapy Association; American from the civil rights coalition, President view disability as a fate worse than death, Psychological Association; American George H. W. Bush signed into law the Amer- and how do these views affect surrogate med- Public Health Association; American icans with Disabilities Act (ADA), calling for ical decision making and the application of Therapeutic Recreation Association; the ‘‘shameful wall of exclusion’’ to come new genetic testing technologies? Americans for Democratic Action tumbling down. As we mark this significant These questions form the basis of an Amer- (ADA); Amputee Coalition of America anniversary, we celebrate improvements in ican conversation that still needs to take (ACA); APSE: The Network on Employ- access to polling places and the secret ballot, place. ment; Assistive Technology Industry government services and programs, transpor- Widespread social change cannot Association (ATIA); Association of As- tation, public places, communication and in- simply be legislated, and it will not sistive Technology Act Programs

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.203 E29JYPT1 E1708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 (ATAP); Association of State Inde- ganization of Nurses with Disabilities the New York City area. This community has pendent Living Councils (ASILC); Asso- (NOND); National Organization on Dis- given much to our Nation by their presence. ciation of University Centers on Dis- ability; National Recreation and Park Trinidad has also given much to the United abilities (AUCD); Brain Injury Associa- Association; National Rehabilitation States in other ways. The country hosted tion of America; Campaign for Amer- Association; National Research Center thousands of U.S. servicemen during World ica’s Future; Center for an Accessible for Women & Families. Society; Center for Disability Issues National Spinal Cord Injury Association; War II, and the immediate post-war years. and the Health Professions (CDIHP); National Women’s Law Center; Na- Several U.S. bases were stationed on the is- Center on Disability and Health; Central tional Women’s Health Network; 9to5, land, and the U.S. presence left a deep im- Conference of American Rabbis; Chem- National Association of Working print on the culture and character of Trinidad, ical Sensitivity Disorders Association; Women; NISH; Not Dead Yet; On a Roll which is still evident today. The era also ex- Child Care Law Center; Christopher Communications, LLC; Paralyzed Vet- posed a generation of Americans to the beau- Reeve Paralysis Foundation; Coalition erans of America; Parent Project Mus- tiful island nation and its wonderful Calypso of Religious Communities; Common cular Dystrophy; People for the Amer- music. This exposure spurred an influx of Cause; Consumers Union; Council of ican Way; People Who; People with Citizens with Low Vision International Disabilities Broadcasting Corporation; American tourists to the island over the next (CCLVI); Disability Rights Education Physically Challenged Bowhunters of half century. Today, Trinidad is major U.S. and Defense Fund (DREDF); Disability America (PCBA); Presbyterian Church tourist destination, as are many other locales Service Providers of America (DSPA); (U.S.A.) Washington Office; Progressive in the Caribbean. Easter Seals; EIN SOF Communica- Coalition; Research and Training Cen- In addition, Trinidad and Tobago has posi- tions; Enable America; Epilepsy Foun- ter on Independent Living at the Uni- tioned itself as a significant component of dation of America; Ethel Louise Arm- versity of Kansas; RESNA (Rehabilita- America’s energy supply over the last few strong Foundation, Inc. (ELA); Excep- tion Engineering and Assistive Tech- tional Parent Magazine; Exploding years. Already an important regional exporter nology Society of North America); of crude oil, Trinidad is now the leading ex- Myths, Inc.; Family Voices; Fannie Rock the Vote; Screen Actors Guild— Lou Hamer Project; Performers With Disabilities Com- porter of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) in the Federally Employed Women; Federation mittee. Western Hemisphere. After 9–11, the U.S. of Families for Children’s Mental Self Help for Hard of Hearing People sought to find energy sources beyond the Mid- Health; Friends Committee on Na- (SHHH); Sikh American Legal Defense dle East and Persian Gulf. Additionally, rising tional Legislation; General Federation and Education Fund (SALDEF); Spina gas prices, and increasing domestic shortages of Women’s Clubs; Gerontological Soci- Bifida Association of America; Stop ety of America; Hadassah, The Womens increased U.S. demand for LNG. Family Violence; TASH; TDI (Tele- Trinidad has impressively stepped in to fill Zionist Organization of America; Inter- communications for the Deaf, Inc.); National Association of Business, In- that demand. In 1999, Trinidad exported about Telecommunication Services for the 50 billion cubic feet of LNG to the U.S., ac- dustry and Rehabilitation (I–NABIR); Deaf; The Arc of the United States; The Judge David L.; Bazelon Center for Mitsubishi Electric America Founda- counting for only 31 percent of total U.S. LNG Mental Health Law; Lawyers’ Com- tion; The National Coalition on Self imports. mittee for Civil Rights Under Law; Determination, Inc; The National Coa- By 2003, Trinidad was the leading exporter Leadership Conference on Civil Rights lition to Amend the Medicare Home- of Liquid Natural Gas to the United States, to- (LCCR); League for the Hard of Hear- bound Restriction; The National Wom- taling nearly 400 billion cubic feet, or 75 per- ing; League of Women Voters of the en’s Conference; The Rolling Rains Re- United States; Legal Momentum; Lift, cent of all U.S. LNG imports. These numbers port; The Silent Witness Project; Inc.; Little People of America; Medi- are projected to further increase over the next Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc; care Rights Center; MindFreedom Sup- decade. Union for Reformed Judaism; Uni- port Coalition International; Mobility More than anything, however, the most im- Golf; tarian Universalist Association of Con- portant factor in the U.S./Trinidad relationship gregations; United Cerebral Palsy; Mobility International USA (MIUSA); will be the genuine respect and admiration we NAACP Legal Defense & Educational United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW); United hold for one another. As for Trinidad itself, the Fund, Inc.; National Asian Pacific future looks bright. During his 1962 Independ- American Legal Consortium Spinal Association; USAction; Voca- (NAPALC); National Association for tional Evaluation and Career Assess- ence Day Speech to the nation, Dr. Eric Wil- Visually Handicapped; National Asso- ment Professionals (VECAP); WGBH liams, the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and ciation of Councils on Developmental National Center for Accessible Media; Tobago, asserted that the ‘‘strength of the Na- Disabilities; National Association of Women In Media & News (WIMN); tion depends on the strength of its citizens’’. Social Workers; National Association Women of Reform Judaism; Women’s Based on that criteria Trinidad is a strong na- of State Head Injury Administrators; Committee of 100; Workplace Fairness; World Institute on Disability. tion indeed, and I wish a Happy Independence National Association of the Deaf Day to her and her citizens. (NAD); National Business & Disability To see a listing of state and local organiza- Council (NBDC); National Center for tions, please visit www.aapd.com. f Environmental Health Strategies; Na- f RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE tional Center on Domestic and Sexual 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Violence; National Chronic Fatigue Im- INDEPENDENCE DAY OF TRINIDAD mune Dysfunction Syndrome Founda- AND TOBAGO SIGNING OF THE AMERICANS tion (CFIDS), Inc; National Coalition WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 Against Domestic Violence; National Congress of American Indians; Na- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN OF NEW YORK tional Consumers League (NCL); Na- OF RHODE ISLAND tional Council of Jewish Women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NCJW); National Council of La Raza; National Council on Independent Liv- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Thursday, July 28, 2005 ing (NCIL); National Council on Reha- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, August 31st Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, 15 years ago, bilitation Education. marks the 43rd anniversary of the independ- the United States Congress passed, and National Council on the Aging; National ence of Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean President George H.W. Bush signed into law, Disability Rights Network; National Down Syndrome Congress; National nation gained independence from Great Britain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)— Down Syndrome Society; National Em- in 1962, and has since gone on to become landmark civil rights legislation for people with ployment Lawyers Association; Na- prosperous and influential member of our disabilities. On this important anniversary, we tional Empowerment Center (NEC); Na- hemisphere, and a loyal ally to the United must take the opportunity to reflect on the tional Federation of Temple Youth; States. Act’s successes and discuss the work left to National Federation of the Blind; Na- Trinidad is a country of immense ethnic di- be done. tional Gay and Lesbian Task Force; versity. People of African, East Indian, Euro- The ADA declared that 54 million Americans National Health Law Program, Inc; pean, Chinese, and even Middle Eastern de- with disabilities, including myself, had the right (NHeLP); National Home Visitability Organization; National Indian Tele- scent coexist peacefully on this island of over to reasonable accommodations in the work- communication Institute; National In- 1.3 million. Many of Trinidad’s citizens have place and access to public buildings. In doing dustries for the Blind (NIB); National migrated to the United States over the years, so, society acknowledged for the first time the Multiple Sclerosis Society; National and have established sizable communities in civil rights of these Americans to live inde- Organization For Women; National Or- many cities around the country, especially in pendently and to fully participate in all aspects

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.207 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1709 of our society—our schools, our businesses, provide a clear and comprehensive national ingly recognized for its advocacy on behalf of and our communities. At its core, the ADA mandate for the elimination of discrimination the Dominican American community. Today, was about empowerment—giving people the against individuals with disabilities.’’ We must the inaugural group of its Dominican Leader- tools they need to pave their own way to suc- continue to strive for the day in our country ship Institute—all young men and women at- cess. For Americans with disabilities this can when if you are qualified and you can do the tending some of the best colleges in this Na- mean many things, from providing information job, you get that job—without regard to dis- tion—visited my office to discuss their views and resources, to making public transportation ability. on a variety of important issues facing this and housing more accessible, to improving the We must recommit to renewing our efforts country today. From immigration to education, healthcare system. to realize the promise of the ADA and working we had a lively thoughtful exchange about the As a result of the ADA, Americans with dis- to restore its full protections. With thousands future and direction of this Nation and ways abilities have made significant progress in of severely injured soldiers returning home that they can get involved and make an im- terms of inclusion since 1990. Students with from Afghanistan and Iraq, we have a special pact on this country. disabilities no longer have to make choices responsibility to assure them that they will re- In 2005, the Dominican American National about their education based on the number of ceive the fair treatment they deserve as they Roundtable joined with the Coca-Cola Bottling ramps on a campus or the school’s willingness attempt to return to work and live in their com- Company and the Bert Corona Leadership In- to put Braille signs in their dorms. Many indi- munities. stitute to host the Dominican Leadership Insti- viduals with disabilities have achieved greater We must bring our nation closer to the tute. The program is designed to expose col- participation in their communities through in- ideals of equality and opportunity that are both lege students to the range of opportunities and skills needed for the next generation of Do- creased access to public buildings, improved our heritage and our hope. Mr. Speaker, I minican American leaders. The Leadership In- accommodations in the workplace and a urge my colleagues in the House to continue stitute trains, empowers, and motivates these heightened awareness of their needs and tal- to lead the way in our national effort to make future leaders in the research, command and ents. those ideals a reality for all Americans and to My own experiences and successes are, in advocacy of important issues facing the Nation support H. Res. 378. many ways, a direct result of the ADA’s inten- and, specifically, Dominican Americans. tion. When I was first elected to Congress in f This inaugural class of the Dominican Lead- 2000, infrastructure changes were necessary. 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ership Institute includes Edwin Zambrano, For example, a chair was removed from the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Nassar Fand Mufdi Ruiz, Pablo Rodriguez, House floor to make space for my wheelchair, ACT Ysaira C. Paulino F., Bethsaida George John and an adjustable podium was built so that I A. Meche, Amaris Guzman, Evelyn Ng Duran, could address my colleagues on the floor. The Suhaly Bautista, Natalie C. Archibald, Karla flexibility my colleagues have shown illustrates HON. CURT WELDON Acevedo, and Arlenis Almonte. These stu- the tremendous advances America has made OF PENNSYLVANIA dents and future leaders have been exposed in accommodating disabled employees and it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the challenges of leadership, the need for demonstrates how institutions, even those Thursday, July 28, 2005 innovation and creativity, and the importance steeped in tradition, can adapt to assist people of civil engagement in the political system. Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, During their visit to my office, we spoke in special circumstances. fifteen years ago, the Americans with Disabil- Not only does society look different to peo- about the need for a more humane and effec- ities Act (ADA) was signed into law by Presi- ple with disabilities since the ADA, it looks dif- tive immigration policy, the challenges in inte- dent George H.W. Bush. As the first declara- ferently at people with disabilities. It is no grating new citizens into the country, the prob- tion of its kind, it was a significant moment in longer considered charity for businesses to in- lems of the modem family in major urban com- the battle for equality among the disabled. It is stall support beams in their restrooms or curb munities, and the need for a really fair trade cuts in their parking lots. By declaring these essential that on the anniversary of the ADA, policy. They were thoroughly knowledgeable legal responsibilities, Congress has signifi- we take some time to seriously reflect on the of the topics and presented ideas and sugges- cantly empowered Americans with disabilities. impact it has had on the lives of the 14 per- tions that would be quite useful to this cham- And in the course of living up to requirements cent of Americans who live with at least one ber. of the ADA, many business owners have dis- disability. I was impressed by the civility, awareness covered loyal customers and employees who As a result of this act, those with disabilities and thoughtfulness of this group. They ap- might otherwise have been unable to enter are now able to travel more freely, enjoy a proach each issue with a determination for their doors. The most effective businesses are greater range of recreational and employment justice and an ear for understanding. They active participants in their communities, and in opportunities, and ultimately enjoy a higher were articulate about their views and thoughts order to be an active part of the community, overall standard of living. Otherwise productive and shared with me their life experiences and a business must reach out to all of its mem- Americans are no longer ostracized from their their reasons for wanting change. While we bers. social surroundings or forced to live their lives seldom disagreed on the policy implications of Unfortunately, in many cases my success is in nursing homes or similarly confining facili- the concerns they raised, I was also im- still the exception rather than the rule. Barriers ties. pressed by their willingness to hear and sym- still exist. Although a major focus of the ADA While more work remains to be done to en- pathetically comprehend all sides on each was to improve employment opportunities, sure full integration of the disabled population issue. This group clearly represents a prom- there has been little change in the employ- into American life, I would like to acknowledge ising future for the leadership of the Domini- ment rate of people with disabilities. Only 32 the continued success of the ADA in rein- can American community and our Nation. percent of people of working age who have a forcing the American ideals of compassion However, I was a bit disappointed to hear disability are employed. And today, people and equality for all. about a disturbing experience of these bright with disabilities are still three times more likely f champions of change in the offices of the to live in poverty. House. As intelligent young Americans of Do- In many cases, we can make change by THE DOMINICAN AMERICAN NA- minican origin concerned about the welfare of bringing the spirit of the ADA to other govern- TIONAL ROUNDTABLE LEADER- their families and other citizens of the Domini- ment-funded programs. For example, Medi- SHIP INSTITUTE: INSPIRATION can Republic, they rightfully were opposed to care does not sufficiently cover certain mobility AND LESSONS CAFTA and met another group of people who devices, such as power wheelchairs, and can supported the bill in the Longworth Cafeteria even work against people, by refusing to cover HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL where they were having lunch yesterday. wheelchairs for those who are able to leave OF NEW YORK When they initially asked the supporters about their homes. Furthermore, many forms of pub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their support, they received information about lic transportation still aren’t accessible to peo- the background of CAFTA. When they ex- Thursday, July 28, 2005 ple with disabilities, and accessible housing is pressed their awareness of the trade bill and often scarce and unaffordable. Too many Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share opposition to it, the supporters became rude Americans, all of whom have gifts and talents with my colleagues a wonderful meeting I had and hostile to them and would no longer ex- to contribute to our country, continue to be im- this morning with a group of bright, engaged, plain their rationale. This was a grand oppor- prisoned by their disability. and active young Dominican Americans from tunity for an exchange of ideas, a meeting of Our work, as a nation, is far from finished. the Dominican American National Roundtable, the minds, but it failed, and it failed shame- We have not yet met the goal of the ADA: ‘‘to an organization which is becoming increas- fully.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.211 E29JYPT1 E1710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 While unsettling, this experience did not ment due to the higher priced housing in our ing the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities deter these young Dominican Americans from neighborhoods) by establishing Community Act, and we will be celebrating its anniversary their commitment to highlight the issues of im- Land Trusts, where the residents would own this week. the buildings they live in and a non-profit portance to them. It is a shame, Mr. Speaker, Our work in this area is not yet done, and neighborhood membership organization we will strive to build upon the legacy that the when students cannot come to their House would own the land under the buildings. and freely, comfortably, debate the issues of These Trusts would uphold living and main- Americans with Disabilities Act has created. I the day. This should be a place for open de- tenance standards and, more importantly, urge support for H. Res. 378. bate, a free exchange of ideas, and a respect would safeguard low-income communities. f for different and diverse opinions. I am glad We propose that Congress provide ample funding to Community Centers within these IN RECOGNITION OF MR. ALBERT these young men and women were not de- CHARLES SMITH terred by this instance; this is another example neighborhoods in order to educate the resi- dents as to this new protection, and to pro- of their considerable maturity, comprehension vide educational and extracurricular oppor- of the issues, and respect for their fellow HON. DIANA DeGETTE tunities. OF COLORADO Americans. DR–CAFTA I am grateful to have had such an oppor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We propose that Congress vote against the Thursday, July 28, 2005 tunity to exchange views with such young out- DR–CAFTA, because both countries’ econo- standing Americans. I encourage them to con- mies cannot collectively prosper under the Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tinue in their diligence, dedication, and search current agreement and only big corporations recognize Mr. Albert Charles Smith of Denver, for the truth. I look forward to seeing them in will benefit. Colorado. Mr. Smith is retiring from the Envi- the future and to knowing of their success and DR–CAFTA will eliminate tariffs on im- ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) after over the great contributions they will make in their ported goods forcing out local competition 42 years of exemplary federal service. professional careers to this Nation. I urge my and increase prices on basic commodities, Often in our deliberations in the United colleagues to find ways to reach out to the which will increase the percentage of pov- States Congress over budget and policy erty-stricken households. Dominican American National Roundtable and DR–CAFTA was modeled after NAFTA, issues of the Federal Government we neglect obtain information on how you can recruit which did not accomplish its goals of de- to recognize the contributions of the thou- members of this group for internships in your creasing poverty and immigration to the sands of hard working federal employees who congressional office. These students are United States. Furthermore, like NAFTA, serve our Nation. In particular, I would like to bright, motivated, and promising. All they need DR–CAFTA allows foreign companies to sue highlight the contributions of the employees of to reach their great potential is opportunities national governments, therefore having a the Environmental Protection Agency. for exposure to the policymaking and legisla- negative financial impact on developing Charged with protecting our environment and countries’ economies. tive process. And you will find that your expo- We thank you on behalf of our community human health, the EPA is charged with pro- sure to this fine group of Americans will be for giving us the opportunity to speak with tecting the air we breath, the water we drink, thoroughly rewarding and insightful. you regarding these issues and our proposed and the land and food we need for sustenance I submit to the RECORD a copy of the state- solutions affecting its development. Please and our livelihoods. While it is easy and im- ment that this group presented to me on their send a written response. portant to get caught up in human events, it is policy recommehdations for this Congress. It f also vital that we revere our planet and its is important that we carefully consider the fragile environment. It is not often enough that thoughts of our young people. 15TH ANNIVERSARY THE AMERI- we take the time to stop to thank and recog- We represent the Dominican community as CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT nize the employees of the EPA for their un- members of the Dominican American Na- selfish and committed contribution to our na- tional Roundtable (DANR), and we are before you today to discuss issues that affect our HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO tion and our environment. community and to propose a number of solu- OF GUAM Mr. Alfred Charles Smith is one such federal tions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public servant deserving of our attention. In the early 1950’s, Mr. Smith served honorably EDUCATION Thursday, July 28, 2005 as a corporal with the United States Army in In order to allow the United States’ econ- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today omy to prosper, we propose that Congress Korea and Japan. He then went on to earn a pass the Development, Relief, and Education in support of H. Res. 378, and to acknowledge Bachelor of Science degree in Bacteriology for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act due to its po- the positive impact and historical importance from Ohio State University, a Masters of tential to increase the country’s economy by of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed Science in Chemistry from John Carrol Univer- the work of those future taxpayers. into law 15 years ago today by President sity in Ohio, and a Juris Doctor degree from In order to decrease the poverty level, we George Herbert Walker Bush, this Act has be- the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. His propose that Congress pass the DREAM Act come recognized as a landmark law for civil first federal agency position was with the U.S. so that it may increase the quality of life for rights and represents one of the crowning those who are young and undocumented in Department of Interior from 1966 to 1970. the United States. achievements of Congress over the past two When President Richard M. Nixon estab- In addition, we support the Equal and High decades. Its impact is felt every day in every lished the EPA, Mr. Smith was one of its origi- Quality Educational Amendment to the Con- community across America. Wheelchair nal employees—first as a chemist in EPA’s stitution because the law would create and ramps, signs in Braille, and curb cuts are now Chicago regional office, and later as a super- sustain high standards in all the schools common place in every comer of our lives. visory attorney and Regional Judicial Officer in within the Nation. The law has truly forever changed the land- EPA’s Denver regional office. Most notable of HEALTH CARE scape of America. his many awards and recognitions were the We propose that Congress provide pro- Over these 15 years, the law has been chal- Agency’s Gold Medal in 1975 for work in grams and services that may educate people lenged and debated, yet it has endured as a EPA’s oil and hazardous materials spill re- on obtaining healthcare and create reason- testament to those who desire to create an in- sponse program; and in 1988, he was award- able qualifications for those who are under- clusive society where living with a disability privileged. ed EPA’s Silver Medal for innovative use of We recommend that Congress provide free, does not mean disappearing into isolation. Alternative Dispute Resolution in resolving a complete, and quality healthcare for chil- The law embodies everything that we in Amer- public water system’s supply and health prob- dren under the age of eighteen (18). Further- ica should strive for; protecting the rights of all lems. more, we request that adequate health infor- men and all women regardless of ability, men- Mr. Speaker it is my honor to recognize Mr. mation be provided by local clinics and tal capacity, or physicality. By removing bar- Smith and his commitment to our Nation and health professionals regarding issues of teen riers for peoples with disability, we also re- its natural resources. Mr. Smith’s personal and pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases moved another barrier that prevented America to their communities. professional contributions to the Environmental We propose that Congress internally re- from being a society where justice and equal- Protection Agency, to the Federal Government structure and organize Medicaid and Medi- ity prevail. and to the people of the United States over care so that private specialists will accept I remain committed to the Americans with the course of his varied and meritorious career public healthcare. Disabilities Act and supportive of efforts to im- have earned him great respect and apprecia- QUALITY OF LIFE prove our infrastructure and policies to enable tion from his friends and colleagues. We propose that Congress counter the inev- equal access for all people. In Guam, our We will all miss his knowledge, expertise itable effects of gentrification (i.e., displace- community has made great strides in uphold- and commitment to public service.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.215 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1711 IN PRAISE OF IMMIGRANT CON- described as a significant transformation of INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION SUP- TRIBUTION TO AMERICAN SOCI- its demographic profile but that many of the PORTING THE GOAL OF THE ETY claims the nativists are erroneous and that UNITED STATES ESTABLISHING if their goals became nation’s policy, they A RESPONSIBLE ENERGY POLICY would be imperiling America’s economic vi- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL tality. TOWARD THE GULF OF GUINEA OF NEW YORK ‘‘For those of us who believe that the melt- REGION IN WESTERN AFRICA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing pot is a vital and unique feature of Amer- THAT ENCOURAGES LOCAL CON- ican society, this finding that the new immi- TENT DEVELOPMENT AND Thursday, July 28, 2005 grants are integrating into our modern econ- GREATER GOVERNMENTAL Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to omy is highly re-assuring,’’ stated Stephen TRANSPARENCY recognize and praise the immigrant contribu- Moore, a member of the Wall Street Jour- tion to the United States. To say that immigra- nal’s editorial board. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS tion is a driving force in the American econ- ‘‘Even more encouraging is the knowledge that a generous immigration policy can co- OF FLORIDA omy is to make an understatement. According exist with high rates of economic growth and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the 2005 Economic Report of the President low unemployment,’’ he added in an OpEd Thursday, July 28, 2005 immigration is shown as being a key to the commentary in the major business daily growth of the labor force and has cemented paper.’’ The nativists have gotten this story Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I the traditional belief that immigrants provide a wrong for at least the past 20 years; perhaps rise today to introduce a resolution supporting positive net fiscal benefit to the American it would be wise to stop listening to them.’’ the goal of the United States establishing a re- economy. Current governmental policies to- We couldn’t agree. sponsible energy policy toward the Gulf of ward immigration, however, don’t reflect the But what do the Census figures and other Guinea region in Western Africa that encour- data show us that we may not have known ages local content development and greater Report’s findings. before? Facts now point to the fact that today, 23 governmental transparency. Here are some of the numbers that support The United States buys approximately 15 percent of the population is either foreign-born the above contention: or children of someone who is. According to Between 1980 and 2002, about 20 million im- percent of its oil from the Gulf of Guinea re- the most recent census, over 34 million people migrants entered the United States, most of gion in Western Africa. Research indicates living in the U.S. were born outside of the U.S. them coming from the Caribbean, Asia and that in 10 years the United States will import with most of those coming from Latin America, Central America. 25 percent of its oil from the Gulf of Guinea about 25 percent hailing from Asia, nearly 15 The foreign-born now account for about 12 region. The Gulf of Guinea region comprises percent of the country’s population, up from percent from Europe and 8 percent coming the countries of Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, 6.2 per cent in 1980. Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville, from elsewhere including primarily Africa. An- Housing and financial assets have grown other 30 million are ‘‘second generation’’ Sao Tome and Principe, and the Democratic four-fold in the past two decades, a time of Republic of Congo. Americans with one or both parents having great expansion of wealth and skyrocketing With record-breaking prices for oil and gaso- been born elsewhere. immigration. Immigrants play a vital role in American so- As more and more people arrived, the un- line products, reliance on a narrow range of ciety. They are found in diverse occupations employment rate declined between 1980–82. the world to supply most of our oil has proven ranging from construction work and cooks to Joblessness among Blacks dropped by six per to be short-sighted as well as costly. We must computer programmers and medical doctors. cent and Hispanics almost four per cent in now consider a broader range of fueling the last 20 years. Their impact on American society can be seen sources. By working as an active partner with The U.S. has been a leader in the industri- the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa, in everything from musical icons such as Jen- alized world when it came to immigration, nifer Lopez to our affinity for exotic cuisine. the U.S. can positively guide changes that integrating twice the number of immigrants help develop West Africa’s oil economy while It is the contributions of this wide and vary- than other wealthy nations. ing group that give America its diversity. Immi- Median real family income rose about a securing economic growth, finding additional grants are our next-door neighbors, friends fifth, going to $52,000 today. People at the oil resources, and honoring human needs. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- and colleagues. They are hardworking and bottom of the economic ladder have seen port this resolution. As Members of Congress, diligent members of our society, who live, their median income jump as well between 1980–2000. it is our moral responsibility to ensure that we work, and pay U.S. taxes. In New York State Immigrants in the U.S. for less than three establish a responsible energy policy toward alone, undocumented workers pay more than years have a jobless rate of just eight per- the Gulf of Guinea region that is mutually ben- $1 billion in taxes a year. cent but that rate fall to 6.7 percent after Although it is true that we have unemploy- eficial and responsible. I look forward to work- living here for a decade and 6 percent after 20 ing with my colleagues and moving this prom- ment among American citizens, we also have years. labor shortages, for example agricultural work- The foreign born who recently landed on ising resolution forward. ers. Immigrants generally fill those jobs, which U.S. shores have a median family income of f American citizens simply do not want to take. slightly less than $32,000 while those persons RECOGNIZING MS. ROBBIE America’s continued economic growth re- who arrived in the 1990’s have incomes that surpass $38,000. If you had arrived in the JACKMON quires a steady flow of immigration. It almost early 1980’s then chances are the income is in always has and will in the future, perhaps the vicinity of $38,395. HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. more than at any time in the past. Therefore, According to Dr. Richard Vedde, a labor OF TENNESSEE rather than placing up barriers we should em- economist at Ohio University, the states IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brace and celebrate the contributions of immi- with the highest levels of immigration had grants to our society. the lowest levels of unemployment. Thursday, July 28, 2005 I introduce in the RECORD an article from What then do we learn from the data? Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize July 19, NYCarib reporting on the economic The lessons are obvious. Ms. Robbie Jackmon, an individual whose benefits of immigrant labor. While it is true that immigrants go up continued commitment to public health has im- against American workers for their jobs in proved the lives of countless Tennesseans. IMMIGRANTS AND MELTING POT ECONOMICS— certain industries, such as driving taxis, THE FLOW OF FOREIGNERS INTO U.S. BOOST working in textile mills and serving as field Ms. Jackmon retires at the end of the year as BUT DON’T IMPERIL THE NATION hands in the agricultural sector, ‘‘there is no the Executive Director of the Office of Minority (By Tony Best) evidence,’’ said Moore, that ‘‘on a macro- Health for the Tennessee Department of Call it a lesson in ‘‘the melting pot eco- level,’’ that immigrants suppress wages be- Health. nomics 101,’’ facts and figures that under- cause native born Americans have left too Ms. Jackmon served communities within the score an important reality of American soci- many of those jobs for better paying tasks state tirelessly for nearly 27 years. She has ety: immigration is a key element in the re- any how. helped Tennesseans in every position she has juvenation and the prosperity of the coun- The numbers also allay the fears of Blacks held. As Director of Treatment Services for the and Hispanics that immigrants take away try. Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Just as important, it’s an essential cog in their jobs. For as the foreign born population the economic wheel. expanded, the nation’s unemployment rate she proposed and implemented state policy The latest data published by the U.S. Cen- fell from 7.3 percent to 5.1 percent over 20 pertaining to alcohol and drug treatment. As sus Bureau not only showed that the United years. Black unemployment also slumped as assistant commissioner for the Bureau of Alco- States is in the throes of what could be best the immigrant numbers expanded. hol and Drug Abuse Services, she directed

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.219 E29JYPT1 E1712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 and oversaw a $30 million budget. As Clinical African American women are nearly four would reduce racial and ethnic disparities in Coordinator for Meharry Medical College she times more likely than white women to die dur- health and in health care. This Congress, we specialized in case management, where she ing childbirth or from pregnancy complications. decided to re-introduce that bill in a concerted continued to help Tennesseans recover from The death rate from asthma is more than effort to continue our commitment and work to the ravages of addiction. three times higher among African Americans ensure that racial and ethnic health disparities Her commitment to the improvement of Ten- than among whites. are eliminated from our health care system. nessee public health has led her to serve on The diabetes death rates among African This bill, entitled the Healthcare Equality a number of committees and boards of State Americans and Hispanics are about 2 times and Accountability Act of 2005, proposes solu- and National review. Among them are the Ad- higher than that among whites. tions to the factors that exacerbate racial and visory Group for the Congressional Office of The AIDS case rate among African Ameri- ethnic health disparities by working to accom- Technological Assessment, as chair for the cans is more than ten times higher than that plish the following: Southeastern School on Alcohol & Drug among whites. The AIDS case rate for His- Remove barriers to health care access by Abuse and the Advisory Board for Blue Cross/ panics is more than four times higher than that expanding existing forms of health insurance Blue Shield of Tennessee. among whites. coverage. In her position as Executive Director of the Until the conditions that disproportionately Improve cultural and linguistic competence Office of Minority Health, she served with affect racial and ethnic minorities are ad- in health care by removing language and cul- great stature as chief liaison between the state dressed and an emphasis is put on preven- tural barriers to quality health care. of Tennessee and the Department of Health tion, as well as treatment and care, then racial Improve the diversity of the health care and Human Services. She oversaw matters and ethnic disparities in health will continue to workforce to reflect, understand and respect regarding health disparities and HIV/AIDS. In plague minority Americans. the backgrounds, experiences and perspec- addition, she administered program design, Mr. Speaker, far too many people assume tives of the people it serves. project implementation, grant monitoring and that racial and ethnic minorities have poorer Support and expand programs to reduce evaluation, and health policy planning to en- health status and die prematurely because of health disparities in diseases and conditions, sure that effective measures are taken to pro- bad health decisions. And, making healthy de- especially diabetes, obesity, heart disease, vide Tennesseans with knowledge they need cisions is one part of the equation. However, asthma and HIV/AIDS. to develop healthier lifestyles. it is difficult to make healthy decisions and to Improve racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all Tennesseans, preserve good health when you are uninsured. language data collection to adequately iden- I extend my deepest feelings of appreciation And, uninsurance disproportionately affects ra- tify, measure and find reasonable and innova- to Ms. Jackmon. I commend her long out- cial and ethnic minorities. tive solutions for health disparities. standing career, service and commitment to In fact, racial and ethnic minorities comprise Ensure accountability of the Bush adminis- improving the public health of her fellow Ten- about one third of the total U.S. population, tration to ensure adequate funding of the Of- nesseans. I ask my colleagues to join me in yet are represented in more than half of this fice of Minority Health, and the National Cen- recognizing the works of a distinguished country’s uninsured population. Uninsurance, ter for Minority Health and Health Disparities woman, and a model citizen. Mr. Speaker, is a major factor that exacer- and the important work that they do. f bates racial and ethnic health disparities, and Bolster the capacity of institutions that pro- reducing the numbers of the uninsured must vide care in minority communities. HEALTHCARE EQUALITY AND be an integral part of any strategy to reduce— Mr. Speaker, these health disparities are not ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2005 and ultimately eliminate racial and ethnic just minority issues. Because these health dis- health disparities. parities often result in death, they are moral HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN And then, Mr. Speaker, there is something issues. Because these health disparities leave OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS else that happens too often when racial and minorities with greater disease and disability IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ethnic minorities go to the doctor. Even when burden, they are civil rights issues. Because they have an insurance card from the best these disparities burden the health care sys- Thursday, July 28, 2005 companies, the quality of their health care is tem, they are economic issues. And, because Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise less than that of whites and often does not these disparities jeopardize the health and today to discuss a critically important bill that meet medical standards. These disparities, Mr. well being of the people in this country, they is being introduced today: the Healthcare Chairman, are the most egregious and dis- are an American issue. Equality and Accountability Act of 2005. Be- turbing because they serve as a reminder that I therefore urge my colleagues—on both fore I go into detail, I must profusely thank more than four decades after the Civil Rights sides of the fence—to support the Healthcare three people who were incredibly instrumental Movement, racial and ethnic minorities still are Equality and Accountability Act of 2005. in helping us get this bill developed and intro- not treated equally and fairly. f duced: Sharon Coleman of the Congressional When I first heard about these types of dis- Research Service, and Peter Goodloe and parities, I was shocked. As a physician who THE FINAL MISSION OF THE LATE Warren Burke, of the House Legislative Coun- practiced for more than two decades, I cannot OSSIE DAVIS sel. Ms. Coleman, Mr. Goodloe and Mr. Burke, fathom discriminating against a patient be- on behalf of the TriCaucus, I thank and ap- cause of their skin color, their ethnic back- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL plaud you for your efforts. ground or sexual orientation. But, the studies OF NEW YORK Over the last two decades, hundreds of documenting these disparities are extensive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES studies—most which have been conducted by and robust, and have found that: Thursday, July 28, 2005 credible sources, like the Institutes of Medi- Despite having heart disease and stroke cine, academic institutions, including Harvard, rates that are disproportionately higher than Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Johns Hopkins, Morehouse College and Uni- whites, African American women with health ute to an outstanding American actor, civil versity of California, in addition to non-partisan insurance are 40% less likely than whites with rights advocate, and highly regarded humani- foundations and think tanks—have confirmed health insurance to be recommended for car- tarian—Ossie Davis. Throughout his distin- that racial and ethnic health disparities are a diac catheterization. guished career as an actor, he was simulta- challenge to health care in this country. Here African-American diabetics are more nearly neously an activist who utilized the platform in America, the color of your skin, your ethnic 3.5 times more likely than white diabetics to his celebrity status gave him to advocate for background, and your geography can not only have a lower limb amputation procedure per- opportunity and justice for all Americans. influence your health care access and quality; formed. Ossie Davis passed away almost six they can determine them. African Americans are 3 times more likely months ago, leaving behind a legacy of deter- We have all heard the numbers and statis- than whites to be hospitalized for asthma and mination, pride, and caring that will long be re- tics. We see grave racial and ethnic dif- about 21⁄2 times more likely to visit an emer- membered and will continue to be an inspira- ferences in health status and outcomes that gency room with an asthma attack. This is sig- tion to all who were privileged to know him. are unacceptable in a country as wealthy as nificant because hospitalization for asthma is Upon hearing of his death, I was deeply sad- this one. For example: an avoidable admission if the condition is ade- dened but remembered his rich legacy of ac- African American and American Indian/Alas- quately managed. tivism and leadership. ka Native infant mortality rates are more than Mr. Speaker, last Congress, my colleagues Ossie Davis fully participated in and led the two times higher than that for whites. and I in the TriCaucus introduced a bill that great movements for civil rights and justice in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.223 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1713 this nation in the 1960s. As the Vietnam War, les Magic Johnson Theatres during Memorial cal ‘‘Purlie’’ and introduced Melba Moore the Civil Rights Movement, and school deseg- Day weekend. and Cleavon Little. regation threatened to divide our nation, Ossie Ossie Davis, a WWII veteran himself, not The film career of Ossie Davis is legendary. only stars in the film, but had taken a per- Beginning with ‘‘No Way Out’’ in 1950 with stepped forward as a champion of integration, sonal interest since becoming aware of this Sydney Poitier, Davis has appeared in dozens equality, and civil rights. From the Broadway true adventure of the USS Mason in 1995. The of feature films from ‘‘The Cardinal,’’ ‘‘The stage to the motion picture screen to the men of the USS Mason were the only Afri- Hill,’’ and ‘‘The Scalphunter’’ through recent streets where injustice lay, Ossie Davis was can-American sailors to take a navy warship movies such as ‘‘Dr. Doolittle,’’ ‘‘Do the there to demand that each and every person into combat in WWII. Like Ossie Davis, they Right Thing,’’ and ‘‘On The Bus.’’ He di- be treated as an equal, as a brother. With his served in a segregated military, but found rected ‘‘Cotton Comes to Harlem’’ in 1970 and deep voice that spoke from wisdom and expe- strength in the midst of struggles against continued to direct and produce movies and plays. Mr. Davis did not neglect television. rience, he would discuss the challenges to the racism from their camaraderie and pride in their own excellence. Beginning in 1965 in the title role of ‘‘The attainment of equal treatment and fairness that Ossie Davis’ character, Lorenzo DuFau, Emperor Jones,’’ he’s given award-winning is the constitutionally mandated birthright of passes the story of his time on the Mason on performances in ‘‘Teacher, Teacher, King,’’ every citizen born in this great country. He to his grandson (Albert Jones) and two and ‘‘Miss Evers’ Boys’’ to name a few. He’s would discuss how to achieve that level of friends, who then become the 1940’s sailors in been a regular on ‘‘Evening Shade’’ with his equality and would challenge those around a dramatic movie that depicts the events of friend Burt Reynolds. the men’s service on the USS Mason. As a Davis’ partnership with his wife actress/ him to aid in his crusade. writer Ruby Dee has produced such notable Ossie Davis was selected to be the speaker destroyer escort, the men shepherded con- voys across a perilous Atlantic infested with achievements as the television special at the first annual Congressional Black Cau- ‘‘Today Is Ours,’’ ‘‘Martin Luther King: The cus dinner, I recall, because we wanted to Nazi U-boats. They faced the storm of the century and were instrumental in saving a Dream and The Drum,’’ ‘‘A Walk Through have someone who, as a celebrity and a high- convoy. In spite of enduring racist incidents the 20th Century with Bill Moyers’’ and the series ‘‘With Ossie and Ruby.’’ ly respected civil rights leader, would be both in a segregated Navy, they found an unex- Mr. Davis received many honors and cita- entertaining and inspirational. Ossie, in a pected welcome in Northern Ireland. In tions including the New York Urban League speech that is still remembered and quoted ‘‘Proud’’ Stephen Rea plays the Derry man Frederick Douglass Award and the NAACP today, set us on a course to sustain the who welcomes them and Darnell Williams is Image Award. With Ruby Dee, he received achievements of the civil rights era and to the war correspondent, Thomas Young, who The Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement build upon them. He exceeded our collective traveled with the Mason. Award and in 2002 The President’s National Tommy Hilfiger’s attention was first at- expectations. Medal of Arts at the Kennedy Center. tracted by the book and documentary done Ossie was one of the noblest individuals I Mr. Davis died of natural causes in Miami by Mary Pat Kelly, but he felt the story Beach, Florida on February 4, 2005. knew. He lived a life of dignity and pride that should be a dramatic feature if it were to was so exemplary that one wanted to emulate reach a wide audience. SHORT SYNOPSIS him. In his chosen profession of acting, he The events of 9/11 convinced him to finance Proud is a memory piece told by WWII vet, was a true legend that used his position to ad- the film himself. ‘‘We need our heroes,’’ he Lorenzo DuFau (Ossie Davis). As a sailor on vance positive images of the Black male and said. the USS Mason, he was a member of the only to challenge those who would accept the sub- Hilfiger’s daughter, Ally, became the pro- African American crew to take a US Warship jugation of an entire group based on their ducer and Mary Pat Kelly the writer/direc- into combat. As DuFau tells his wartime ex- tor. Ossie Davis was the first to sign on. ‘‘He race. He has a history of over one hundred periences to his grandson and two college blessed the movie with his presence,’’ said friends, the young men are transformed into films, plays, television series, and other pro- Kelly and Hilfiger. ductions that cover the range of experiences USS Mason sailors. They fight for their Ossie Davis attended a test screening of country, but also have to battle the racism of the Black male in America today. ‘‘Proud’’ in Washington, DC, with his grand- inherent in a segregated Navy. They perform Ossie who was always working, always rais- son, Jamal Day, who plays trumpet on the heroically and receive an unexpectedly warm ing important issues, left us in the film on movie score. Davis wore his USS Mason ball welcome in Ireland. The crew was rec- which he was working at the time of his death, cap and told the audience he wore it all the ommended for commendations in 1944, but an inspiring story that serves as a metaphor time so interviewers would ask about it and they were never awarded. The grandchildren he could tell them about the film. take up the fight, and the long overdue com- for the struggle by African-Americans for Davis died of natural causes in Miami equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are mendation is awarded to the surviving crew Beach, Florida on February 4, 2005. He had members in 1995. fortunate in the Harlem community to have intended to help promote the film. Ossie’s film to screen as a highlight of our ‘‘We’re pleased that those who admired f celebration of Harlem Week. Ossie Davis will see him in a role that so em- THE USA PATRIOT AND TER- The movie Proud, which was released two bodies his own life as an artist and activist,’’ RORISM PREVENTION REAU- said Kelly. months after his death, is a heroic story about THORIZATION ACT OF 2005 (H.R. an all-Black crew on the U.S. warship Mason 3199) during World War II. Ossie and his fellow cast OSSIE DAVIS (LORENZO DUFAU) members tell the important story of how the As USS Mason veteran, Lorenzo DuFau, HON. BETTY McCOLLUM War and a segregated Navy changed them. Ossie Davis, himself a WWII veteran, forms the head of the movie ‘‘Proud.’’ He is the OF MINNESOTA True to his nature, Ossie Davis made this ex- grandfather who passes the story of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perience a personal investment in the struggle ‘‘men of the Mason’’ on to his grandson and Thursday, July 28, 2005 for justice and equality in Black America for thus insures that his shipmates will live on. his audience. This movie allows Ossie one ‘‘I am a part of American history,’’ he says. Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- last opportunity to tell the story of Black Amer- ‘‘Proudly we served and I want that ac- er, I rise to express my opposition to the reau- ica in this country. It is also our last oppor- knowledged.’’ thorization of the USA PATRIOT Act. tunity to witness this great man in action. As an actor, writer, producer and director, We live in a world in which vital issues of Ossie Davis has himself shaped American I submit for the RECORD the press release national security, homeland security and intel- history and insured that the richness of Afri- announcing the movie and describing how it ligence gathering need to be balanced with can-American experience is presented with the most fundamental freedoms and civil lib- came to be made. I look forward to attending artistry and joy. the screening of Proud in my community next Born in Cogdell, Georgia, Mr. Davis at- erties granted to the American people by our week and encourage everyone to take time tended Howard University and began a ca- Constitution. Terrorism is a real threat to our out and see this wonderful film. reer as an actor and writer with the Rose security, but laws that empower over zealous [From THEntertainment, April 18, 2005] McClelland Players in Harlem in 1939. He government officials to enter the private lives joined the Army after Pearl Harbor and PRESS RELEASE ‘‘PROUD’’ of individuals and ‘‘sneak and peak’’ based on served with great distinction as a member of suspicion is also dangerous. There was an op- (Written/Directed by Mary Pat Kelly) a medical team in West Africa. (Produced by Ally Hilfiger) portunity to find a common sense, bipartisan In 1946, Mr. Davis made his Broadway agreement on protecting our security and our NEW YORK.—The late Ossie Davis com- debut in ‘‘Jeb,’’ the first of many roles that pletes a final mission when the included following Sydney Poitier into the liberties that has been ignored by this legisla- THEntertainment film ‘‘Proud,’’ which will lead of ‘‘Raisin in the Sun.’’ Mr. Davis used tion. screen at the Tribeca Film Festival, April his backstage waiting time to write ‘‘Purlie There are sixteen provisions of The USA 23rd, is released by Castle Hill Productions Victorious’’ in which he starred in 1961. The Patriot Act that the Bush Administration pro- in the New York, Washington and Los Ange- artistically acclaimed play became the musi- poses to make permanent without sunsets.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.226 E29JYPT1 E1714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 The bill before the House made 14 of these Among its key provisions, the ADA prohibits been the constant target of Castro’s machin- provisions permanent with two of the provi- employers with 15 or more employees from ery of repression. He has been harassed by sions scheduled to sunset in ten years. discriminating against qualified individuals with the tyrant’s thugs and, now, unjustly incarcer- The purpose of a sunset is to allow Con- disabilities. It calls for the removal of barriers ated as a political prisoner for his peaceful ac- gress oversight over the implementation of the to access for people with disabilities to a wide tivities. law. By making these fourteen provisions per- range of public accommodations, including Eight years before, in 1997, after co- manent, Congress abdicates its responsibility restaurants, lodgings, places of entertainment, authoring the important and historic work ‘‘La to review these provisions in favor of granting hospitals, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, grocery Patria es de Todos’’ (‘‘The Homeland Belongs power to the executive branch. As co-equal stores, and all other retail and service estab- to All’’) with Martha Beatriz Roque, Felix branches of government, I strongly believe lishments. It also requires the removal of bar- Bonne Carcasses and another Cuban patriot, Congress has a responsibility to check the riers to access for people with disabilities to Vladimiro Roca, Mr. Go´mez Manzano was ar- power of the executive branch, not cede au- various public services, including public trans- rested by the dictatorship and sentenced to thority that can threaten the civil liberties of portation. Additionally it mandates that tele- various years in the gulag. During his unjust our citizens today and tomorrow. communications be made accessible to those imprisonment, and after being released, Mr. Provisions in the Patriot Act continue to with speech and hearing impairments through Go´mez Manzano never wavered in his com- allow for government access to business the use of special relay systems. mitment to bring freedom, democracy and records, private e-mail accounts, library read- Over the last 15 years, there is no question human rights to the Cuban people. Unfortu- ing lists and the monitoring of Internet habits. that the ADA has ushered in significant nately, in an additional act of extreme and Credit card information and other private change. One need only look around to see the despicable repression by the dictatorship, Mr. records including medical, employment and signs of progress: curb cuts, wheelchair lifts, Go´mez Manzano, along with dozens of others, personal financial records can also be mon- Braille signs, and assistive listening devices at was arrested once again on July 22, 2005, be- itored. Virtually every aspect of an individual’s movie theaters. The ADA has made transit fore he could attend a peaceful demonstration life can come under profound scrutiny by gov- systems and communications systems more in front of the French Embassy in Havana to ernment officials based on suspicion. This to accessible. And, perhaps most importantly, the protest the resumption of the European me is frightening and to millions of honest, ADA has begun to change society’s attitudes Union’s policy of so-called engagement with hardworking Americans. toward people with disabilities. the terrorist regime in Havana. Fighting terrorism, organized crime and Despite this important and widespread I have never had the honor of personally narco-terrorism is critical to keeping our com- progress, the promise of the ADA remains meeting Mr. Go´mez Manzano, but I can cer- munities and families safe. The men and unfulfilled for far too many. A major focus of tainly say that I know him quite well. I have women in law enforcement from local, state the ADA, for example, was to improve employ- spoken to him by telephone during various and Federal agencies—and throughout the ment opportunities. However, the evidence Congressional hearings and other public criminal justice and counter-terrorism sys- shows that there has been little change in the events dedicated to highlighting the suffering tems—have my deep admiration and respect. employment rate of people with disabilities. and oppression of the Cuban people. He is a Their job is difficult, but this legislation fails to Only 32 percent of people of working age who great patriot, a man of the law, a man of provide additional resources to confront have a disability are employed. And today, peace, and an apostle of freedom for Cuba. threats and keep our communities safe. It in- people with disabilities are still three times Mr. Speaker, it is completely unacceptable stead creates endless opportunities for the more likely to live in poverty. that, while the world stands by in silence and violation of civil liberties and the freedoms we Furthermore, we can still find disparities for acquiescence, Mr. Go´mez Manzano lan- deeply cherish as a nation. the disabled in education, housing, and tech- guishes in the gulag because of his belief in Many people speak of sacrificing some of nology. It is for this reason that we need to freedom, democracy, human rights and the our freedoms in the name of security. This is take greater steps to ensure that the disabled rule of law. We cannot permit the brutal treat- a formula that empowers terrorists and en- community not only has access to, but is also ment by a demented and murderous tyrant of courages the very enemies of freedom. It is participating in gainful elements of all pro- a man of peace like Mr. Go´mez Manzano for the wrong approach. I applaud my Republican grams and facets of society. I call on my fel- simply supporting freedom for his people. My colleagues who have joined Democrats in low colleagues to join together in a bipartisan colleagues, we must demand the immediate working for a common-sense Patriot Act that effort to find ways we can strengthen the ADA and unconditional release of Rene Go´mez protects our security and our liberties. It is my and fulfill our commitment to our disabled Manzano and every political prisoner in totali- hope that as this bill moves to conference communities. tarian Cuba. committee with the Senate that the extremes f f in this legislation are tempered by a wisdom ´ that embraces the American people’s respect FREEDOM FOR RENE GOMEZ ON THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL for privacy and desire for freedom. MANZANO TO EXCLUDE SOLID WASTE DIS- POSAL FROM THE JURISDICTION f HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART OF THE SURFACE TRANSPOR- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES OF FLORIDA TATION BOARD ACT (ADA) 15TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 28, 2005 HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HON. MIKE ROSS OF NEW JERSEY OF ARKANSAS Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I rise today to speak about Rene Go´mez Manzano, a political prisoner in totali- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Thursday, July 28, 2005 tarian Cuba. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am proud Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, on July 26, 1990, Mr. Go´mez Manzano is a lawyer and a dis- to be joined by a number of my New Jersey President George H. W. Bush signed into law tinguished member of the pro-democracy op- colleagues to introduce legislation that will the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. position in Cuba. Along with fellow Cuban pa- close a glaring loophole in current law that al- This legislation was the world’s first com- triots Martha Beatriz Roque and Felix Bonne lows railroads to brazenly flout the critical Fed- prehensive declaration of equality for people Carcasses, he is a leader of the Assembly to eral, State, and local environmental protec- with disabilities. Promote Civil Society. The Assembly is an tions that keep our rivers clean, our air clear, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) umbrella organization of over 300 groups of and our families healthy. was the next step in the civil rights revolution Cubans who have asserted their independ- In my district, a small railroad has recently that began with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ence from the totalitarian state. On May 20, begun operation of a solid waste transfer facil- The ADA extended broad civil rights protec- 2005, the Assembly carried out a meeting of ity for construction and demolition debris. tions to America’s 54 million citizens with a approximately 200 Cubans who publicly dem- These sites are open to the air, polluting the disability. To the over 97,000 working disabled onstrated their rejection of totalitarianism and surrounding neighborhoods with wind-blown Arkansans, this legislation has helped to es- their support for democracy and the rule of debris, and have extremely poor stormwater tablish greater options for individuals who are law in Havana. Mr. Go´mez Manzano was one controls, if any at all, allowing rain to leach willing and able participants in our commu- of the primary architects of that historic, admi- through the trash piles and into sensitive wet- nities. rable accomplishment. Accordingly, he has lands. I have seen video of these sites, which

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.231 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1715 sometimes reach the height of a 3-story build- have exclusive preemption over the operation Application of the Voting Rights Act faces ing, and they are horrible eyesores that make of solid waste transfer facilities, and that these challenges in the 21st century. The 2000 and you wonder how this can all be legal. facilities would be subject to local zoning and 2004 presidential elections demonstrated that Of course, Mr. Speaker, it really isn’t legal. environmental regulations. We can not stand disenfranchisement, though legally abolished, At least, it’s not legal according to the State, idly by while some unscrupulous railroads ex- still exists in practice. In order to preserve in- which recently fined the operator of these sites ploit an unintended loophole in Federal law fluence of the Voting Rights Act, key protec- $2.5 million, or the county and local planning when the price is the health and well-being of tions of which are scheduled to expire in 2007, boards, which have sent me impassioned our constituents and our environment. I urge we must address voting irregularities that oc- pleas asking for help. But because of this my colleagues to join us in cosponsoring this curred in recent elections. loophole in Federal law, it may all be perfectly bill. Mr. Speaker, I commend the work of the legitimate. The railroad claims that because of f 89th Congress and honor the enactment of the exclusive jurisdiction of the Surface Trans- the Voting Rights Act. The work of voting ac- portation Board over railroad activities, they VOTING RIGHTS ACT 40th tivists has transformed America and helped are exempt from all State and local regulations ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION advance the cause of universal suffrage. We regarding the handling of solid waste. That is must work to preserve and advance its legacy. only partially true. HON. RUSH D. HOLT f Mr. Speaker, when Congress passed the OF NEW JERSEY THE FOREIGN RELATIONS AU- Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Ter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL mination Act in 1995, it created the Surface Thursday, July 28, 2005 YEARS 2006 AND 2007 Transportation Board (Board) and gave it broad authority over rail transportation issues. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- The jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation memorate the 40th anniversary of enactment HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Board was deemed to be ‘‘exclusive’’ over ac- of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Voting OF MINNESOTA tivities that are integral to rail operations. The Rights Act marked a watershed moment in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intent of this was to allow railroads, which American history, and I hope my colleagues Thursday, July 28, 2005 cross State lines, to avoid having to deal with will join me in celebrating the many ways in Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- a patchwork of State economic regulations which it has transformed our democracy. er, I rise to express my concern with the For- that might hinder interstate commerce. Subse- On Monday night, it was my great honor to eign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal quently, the courts have ruled that this exclu- join Representative LEWIS; Wade Henderson, Years 2006 and 2007. While this bill author- sive jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation the Executive Director of the Leadership Con- izes I numerous commendable programs that Board preempts State and local regulations ference on Civil Rights; and hundreds of civil strengthen U.S. efforts to advance foreign pol- when it comes to permitting requirements. rights leaders at the commencement of the icy interests and America’s role in the world, Hence, railroads are exempt from having to National Conference Commemorating the 40th I am very concerned that this bill has become comply with local land use plans when, for ex- Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. a vehicle for an extremist agenda which harms ample, they decide to lay additional track, al- In 1965, one could not have imagined a room our Nation’s global leadership role. though they are still required to comply with in Washington, DC, full of elected leaders from Having started working on this reauthoriza- Federal environmental statutes such as the various racial, ethnic, religious and socio-eco- tion in the International Relations Sub- National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) nomic backgrounds. Today there are 81 mem- committee on Africa, Global Human Rights However, despite the preemption of local bers of Congress that are of African-American, and International Operations, I would like to regulations, Congressional intent was very Latino, Asian, and Native American descent, express my appreciation to Chairman SMITH clear at the time the ICC Termination Act was as well as thousands of minorities in State and for accepting language to conduct a report on passed. The conference report states very local elected offices across the Nation. Due in the issue of child marriage around the world. clearly that the Board’s exclusive jurisdiction large part to the Voting Rights Act, America’s Child marriage, often involuntary and far too does not generally preempt State and Federal leadership is a reflection of our diversity. frequently intergenerational, puts girls as law. The only restriction is that States do not The struggle for enfranchisement has been young as 8 and 9 years old at severe phys- attempt to economically regulate the railroads. fought by citizens themselves to obtain and ical, emotional and health risk. The trans- The Surface Transportation Board concluded protect their right to vote. Representative mission of HIV, complications from early preg- in 1999, in their decision in the dispute be- LEWIS and the hundreds of civil rights activists nancies and diminished economic and social tween the Borough of Riverdale and the New who joined him on the Edmund Pettus Bridge power are common consequences of this York Susquehanna and Western Railroad, that in March 1965 showed courage and persever- harmful tradition practice that undermines U.S. ‘‘Congress did not intend to preempt Federal ance in the face of violent opposition. Unfortu- development efforts in many African and Asian environmental statues such as the Clean Air nately, they did not win the struggle for total nations. Act and the Clean Water Act.’’ The U.S. Dis- voter enfranchisement on that fateful day in My principal opposition to the final version trict Court for the District of Vermont recently Alabama. The shocking and unconscionable of this bill is the result of the inclusion of the affirmed that statement in the case of Green murders of Michael Schwerner, Andrew Good- Hyde amendment to impose an onerous set of Mountain Railroad Corporation v. State of man, and James Chaney—killed in June of mandates on the United Nations. This amend- Vermont. 1964 for registering black voters in Mis- ment will hold the U.N. hostage to the whims I believe it is quite clear that these waste sissippi—did not win that struggle. But the of Republicans in the U.S. Congress. The transfer stations are threats to the environ- sacrifices of voting rights activists over the Hyde Amendment is virtually identical to the ment, and that the railroad’s claim of Surface past century have paved the way for the en- Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act of Transportation Board preemption to avoid franchisement that we all seek. The Voting 2005 (HR. 2745) which I voted against on compliance with any environmental regulations Rights Act has made progress possible, but June 17, 2005. This legislation is opposed by is wholly without merit. However, it could take there is still more to be done. the Bush Administration and eight former U.S. years to put that issue to rest. Meanwhile, the When I speak with students, I often ask, ambassadors to the U.N. Sadly, this amend- people of New Jersey would continue to get ‘‘What is the greatest invention in history?’’ ment taints a bill that could have otherwise exposed to fouled air and water as a result of Knowing of my background in physics, they been generally acceptable. unregulated and uncontrolled solid waste usually suggest some scientific invention. In Finally, I would like to comment the amend- transfer sites, and more people would be put fact, I believe the greatest invention is our sys- ment offered by Representative TOM LANTOS, at risk as these sites multiply across the State. tem of Constitutional democracy. It has trans- ranking member on the International Relations But that is beside the point. Because I also formed not just America, but the world, dem- Committee, requiring the State Department to believe that the operation of a solid waste onstrating that peaceful and productive gov- develop a strategy to counter perceptions transfer facility is in no way integral to the op- ernment with the consent of the governed is among international students they are no eration of a railroad. This question has not possible. That consent is given by the vote. longer welcome to study at our institutions of been settled by the courts or the Surface Thomas Paine wrote that the right to vote is higher education. While national security is our Transportation Board, but it can be settled un- ‘‘the primary right by which other rights are top priority, if we are serious about reaching ambiguously by Congress. The legislation we protected.’’ For that reason, assuring the con- out to the international community and repair- are introducing today would explicitly state that tinued effectiveness of the Voting Rights Act is ing damaged credibility in the world, we must the Surface Transportation Board does not of monumental importance. be

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.235 E29JYPT1 E1716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 open and accommodating to foreign scholars WESTERN SAHARA Amidst recent reports of escalating repression and people wishing to come to the United by Morocco’s intelligence and security serv- States to further their education and contribute HON. TED POE ices against dissenting voices, and the repres- to the great wealth of intellect in this country. OF TEXAS sion perpetrated against Saharawls, Ms. Rice I commend Ranking Member LANTOS for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is reportedly urged the King to bring and end efforts in this area. Thursday, July 28, 2005 to the repression and allow progressive voices The U.S. role in the world is critically impor- to be heard. Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, recently, Moroccan tant at a time in which we are confronting ter- police and security forces have arrested and Other countries have expressed similar con- rorism as well as the human challenges of ex- tortured peaceful protestors. For example, as cerns about Morocco’s human rights record treme poverty and global pandemics like HIV. recently as July 20th, reports indicate that Mo- regarding the Saharawis. Earlier this month in This re-authorization should provide an oppor- roccan security forces abducted five human Spain, Spanish news sources reported that a tunity for the House to provide meaningful pol- rights activists: Mohamed Elmoutaoikil, Spanish delegation, composed of parliamen- icy direction to the executive branch. Instead Noumria Brahim, Elhoucine Lidri, Larbi tarians and representatives of the civil society an all too familiar unilateral approach to for- Massaoud, and Gaoudi Fdaili. According to of Aragon, was not allowed by Moroccan au- eign policy has reemerged by demanding the the reports, all five of these people suffered thorities to visit the occupied capital of West- withholding of the United States’ contribution psychological torture for long hours, humilia- ern Sahara, EI Aaiun. The delegation planned to the U.N. If the intent is to create an expe- tion, and threats of rape. Unfortunately, this to investigate allegations of human rights dited process to destroy the U.N. and diminish was all done due to their opinion concerning abuses by Moroccan forces. One of the dele- U.S. credibility in the world even beyond the the status of Western Sahara. gates was quoted as saying Morocco’s denial extraordinary efforts of the Bush Administra- After this incident, reports indicate that both of the visit was absolutely unacceptable. tion, this bill has succeeded. I strongly oppose Noumria Brahim and Lhoucine Lidri were sub- this abrasive, ineffective and counter- Morocco has been occupying Western Sa- jected to further torture including being productive tactic. hara for decades. The United Nations Security burned, handcuffed and blindfolded, and being Council has continued to uphold the right of brutally beaten. The Moroccan officials that f Western Sahara to self-determination. On April perpetrated these horrendous acts of torture 29th, 2004, the Security Council adopted Res- NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK are reported to be the Wali of Security in EI olution No. 1541 which reaffirmed support for Ayun, Brahim Bensami, and the Urban Secu- the Peace Plan for Self-Determination of the rity Group Chief Officer, Ichi Abou Hassan, People of Western Sahara devised by U.N. HON. MIKE ROSS and Abdelhap Rabii, a security officer. When Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Special these torturers were finished, they locked their OF ARKANSAS Envoy, James Baker. Two years prior, the Se- victims in the Black Jail in EI Ayun on July 23, curity Council upheld the right to self-deter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2005. Reports indicate they are still being held mination in a meeting to discuss the conflict Thursday, July 28, 2005 captive. over Western Sahara. In this 2002 meeting, Such acts of violence and abuse against the Security Council rejected other proposed Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ac- peaceful protestors and human rights activists options and clearly stated that the only viable knowledge the week of August 7–13, 2005, as have escalated in the last few weeks in Mo- resolution to this conflict must be based on the ‘‘National Health Center Week.’’ rocco. Other reports indicate that on July 21, Saharawi people’s right to self-determination. Community Health Centers, CHCs, are a 2005, a group of six Saharawi political pris- critical component of our health care infra- oners who were arrested during a protest in EI There is a long history of international con- structure. These centers provide vital care to Ayun were presented to the court of appeal in sensus that supports Western Sahara’s right some of the neediest and disadvantaged peo- EI Ayun. The report reveals the group was to self-determination. The International Court ple who have few places to turn. In 2004, tried in a show trial on June 23, 2005. They of Justice, issued on October 16, 1975 the fol- 105,907 patients were served by CHCs in Ar- were sentenced to up to 5 years imprison- lowing decision concerning the conflict over kansas; with a total of 435,211 patient en- ment—one of the victims of this injustice is Western Sahara, ‘‘The Court’s conclusion is counters. Of this amount 52,794, 49 percent, human rights activist Bougarfa Abderrahmane. that the materials and information presented to were uninsured; 58 percent served lived below Mr. Abderrahmane is 53 years old and a fa- it do not establish any tie of territorial sov- 200 percent of the poverty level; 12.9 percent ther to 10 children. The others were sen- ereignty between the territory of Western Sa- were Medicare patients; and 18.9 percent tenced to 3 years in prison (Hamma Achrih, hara and the Kingdom of Morocco or the were Medicaid patients. Chyahou Brahim) and 2 years in prison Mauritanian entity. Thus the Court has not found legal ties of such a nature as might af- CHCs help in lowering health care costs in (Mohamed Salem Essallami, Azlai Abdellah). Sources say the Court of Appeal in EI Ayun fect the application of General Assembly reso- our country. In Arkansas, CHCs help save the was firmly controlled by the Moroccan security lution 1514(XV) in the decolonization of West- State 30 percent, or $3 million, in Medicaid forces while the trial was taking place. Some ern Sahara, and in particular, of the principle savings due to reduced hospital admissions, Saharawi citizens were forbidden to enter the of the self-determination through the free and reduced specialty care referrals, and fewer court room. In addition, a French journalist, genuine expression of the will of the peoples emergency room visits. In 2003, 1.2 million Agata Andre´, from the newspaper Charle emergency room outpatient hospital visits of the territory.’’ Hebdo, who came to EI Ayun to attend the were made by Arkansans. This resulted in ap- I agree with many of my colleagues that trial of these political prisoners was put in a proximately 115,607 visits that could have Morocco is an important partner to the United separate room until the Saharawi political pris- been treated in a CHC. That was $75 million States in our War on Terror and in inter- oners’ trial was over. Furthermore, it is re- in unnecessary care costs that would have national trade. However, the examples of ported that the families of the five activists ar- been saved if CHCs had been accessed for human rights abuses that Moroccan officials rested were banned from bringing food to their these services. have exhibited against the Saharawi people relatives as well as from seeing them. No tele- and the peaceful protestors is not the type of I am pleased to be a cosponsor of a House phone contact with them is possible. Unfortu- behavior we expect from our friends. Resolution that recognizes the importance of nately, these reports of torture and injustice the Medicaid reimbursement system in our are commonplace for the Saharawi people A conclusion for the conflict over Western Nation’s CHCs. I call on my fellow colleagues who are denied equal rights under the Moroc- Sahara is long overdue. Both sides of the con- to join together in a bipartisan effort to protect can occupation of Western Sahara. flict need to come together and implement the Medicaid funding in the fiscal year 2006 ap- On one of Secretary Condoleezza Rice’s Settlement Plan elaborated by Secretary propriations cycle for these entities, so that trips overseas, Secretary Rice delivered a James Baker. A great step towards a peaceful they can continue to serve our poor and unin- strong message to the King of Morocco, resolution would be for Morocco to release all sured populations, and continue to help bring Mohamed VI, concerning the lack of civil lib- their political prisoners, including Mr. Tamek savings to our health care system. erties in the kingdom of Morocco. The Spanish and Mrs. Haidar, to stop detaining and tor- I commend the work and dedication of CHC newspaper, La Razon, reported on June 30th turing peaceful protestors and human rights staff and their substantial contribution to help- that Ms. Rice expressed her concerns regard- activists, and to allow freedom of thought and ing numerous needy Americans receive health ing the Moroccan regime’s continuous viola- expression both in Morocco and in occupied care during the week of August 7–13, 2005. tions of freedom of press and of expression. Western Sahara.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.238 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1717 COMMEMORATING WCLO’S 75th in 1986 and in 1988, respectively. As of July Rights Movement, Blacks fought against the ANNIVERSARY 1 of this year and despite ‘‘retiring’’, Keith was systematic and social oppressions of segrega- appointed as an International Representative tion. Many blacks, especially in the South, HON. PAUL RYAN for the International Brotherhood of Electrical were denied the very rights and privileges OF WISCONSIN Workers. given and implied by the Constitution. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keith has not only been an active member right to vote was no exception. of the IBEW and many political organizations, Full participation in government and society Thursday, July 28, 2005 he has also contributed his time, energy, and has been a basic right of the country symbol- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I expertise to numerous civic organizations in izing the full citizenship and equal protection would like to take a moment to recognize the the metropolitan area. He has served as an of all. The right to vote played an important achievements of my hometown radio station, executive board member of the Heart of Amer- role in ending the oppressive environment of WCLO, which is celebrating its 75th anniver- ica Central Labor Council, was a board mem- segregation. Because of this, many Black sary. WCLO Radio, based in Janesville, Wis- ber of the National Conference of Christians Americans protested and died for full access consin, has served southern Wisconsin for and Jews, and a board member of the Jack- to a government and a promise of equal treat- three-quarters of a century through the broad- son County United Way. He is currently serv- ment that had been denied to them. This was casting of news, weather, sports and commu- ing on the boards of Blue Cross and Blue especially exemplified on March 7, 1965, nity information. Shield of Kansas City, the Labor Management known as ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’, which ushered in Since 1930, WCLO has continuously been Council of Greater Kansas City, as a member this enactment. owned by the Bliss family, making it one of the of the executive committee of the Missouri Nation’s oldest family-owned radio stations. It State Democratic Party, as a committeeman As with the brutal murder of Emmett Till, takes seriously its responsibility to its listeners. for the 8th Senatorial District, and as chairman ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’ reinforced the new con- Despite major regulatory changes, the station of both the IBEW Outside Task Force and sciousness about the plight of Black Ameri- has continued to operate as a public servant Local 53 Safety Committee. He also serves as cans in this country, especially in the South. to its listening area, providing vital news and chairman for both the Missouri Valley Line Six hundred Civil Rights marchers marched information to its audience. WCLO also takes Constructors Apprenticeship and Training from Selma, Alabama heading east in protest an active role in supporting the community, group as well as the Line Construction Benefit for their rights as citizens to vote. Six blocks through its continuing efforts on behalf of char- Fund. later they were met by awaiting law enforce- ities and the arts. Born in 1938, a graduate of Fort Osage ment and were severely beaten with billy clubs WCLO Radio has been consistently recog- High School and a member of St. Matthews and bombed with tear gas. They were subse- nized for excellence in broadcasting by its Presbyterian Church, Keith and his lovely wife quently pushed back into Selma. Although this peers and organizations including the Wis- Sandy will celebrate their 45th anniversary in was seemingly a defeat for the progression of consin Broadcasters Association and the As- October of this year. They are the proud par- the Movement, the incident caught national at- sociated Press. ents of two daughters, Ronda and Tricia, and tention, including that of President Lyndon I’d like to extend congratulations to WCLO grandparents to five grandchildren, Marissa, Johnson. for 75 eventful years of serving southern Wis- Robert, Allen, Shannon, and Tyler. Over the On August 6, 1965, President Johnson in- consin. years, Keith and Sandy have been one of the troduced legislation, giving rise to the Voting f most influential and respected couples within Rights Act of 1965. In an address to Con- the Missouri Democratic Party and have regu- gress, President Johnson supported this Act PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. KEITH larly been delegates at Democratic National QUERRY by saying ‘‘At times, history and fate meet at Conventions. a single time in a single place to shape a turn- Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing ing point in man’s unending search for free- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Lyle Keith Querry, dom . . . about this there can be and should OF MISSOURI for his relentless efforts in protecting and as- be no argument. Every American citizen must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sisting the rights of others, while extending the have the right to vote.’’ Thursday, July 28, 2005 labor movement, not only within the bound- aries of the Fifth Congressional District, but In subsequent years the VRA has been Mr. CLEAVER. Mr Speaker, I proudly rise within the United States and the entire global modified and evolved to include more and today to pay tribute to Mr. Lyle K. Querry, a community. He represents the best in all of us. more disenfranchised groups. In 1970, Con- political activist, humanitarian, and a man of I urge my colleagues of the 109th Congress to gress added provisions that extended the right faith, whose legacy continues to enrich the please join me in congratulating Keith on his to vote for 18 year olds. In 1975, provisions lives of all Kansas Citians. After 24 years of retirement from the 2,000 member Local 53 of were added protecting the voting rights of citi- service, Keith, as he is known by all his the International Brotherhood of Electrical zens whose primary languages were of other friends, retired on June 30, 2005, as the Busi- Workers. Although we know that he has not languages. Lastly, the 1982 provisions created ness Manager and Financial Secretary for the completely retired, the desire of this body is Congressional districts creating a more acces- International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- that Keith Querry will enjoy the community he sible minority voting pool. Through this, Con- ers, IBEW, Local 53. His dedication and com- helped build. gress has added amendments to the Act that mitment spanned 48 years as a member of support and secure the future of this most val- f IBEW and his service to the Kansas City com- uable tool for a true democracy. munity is the reason for this recognition and THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was indeed celebration. VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 a vital instrument of democracy, ensuring the Keith’s reputation as a leader within the integrity and reliability of a democratic process International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL that we as a Country hold so dear. ers, the community, and political organizations OF NEW YORK As we shortly begin to rethink the questions extends beyond the borders of the Fifth Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional District of Missouri and even of our of the previous provisions previously added to Nation. Among the many accolades Keith has Friday, July 29, 2005 this Act in 2007, remember that our work does received over the years was the prestigious Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not end here. We must continue to uphold the Outstanding Leadership Award by the Heart of commemorate the Fortieth anniversary of the basic principles and sentiments that created America United Way in 1988. In 1995, he re- Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. This historic this most important and much needed body of ceived the distinguished Harry S. Truman piece of legislation has helped significantly to legislation. Democratic Achievement Award, named in restore and secure the voting rights of all I submit this article from the current addition honor of a former Independence, Missouri, Americans. of the Carib News concerning the need and resident, and one of our country’s most re- The 40-year legacy of the Voting Rights Act, importance of securing further protections of spected public servants, the 33rd President of which will be celebrated in a major national the Voting Rights Act in 2007. It is evident, the United States. Keith’s steadfast commit- march and demonstration in Atlanta in which I given the voting environment of the election of ment to and respect by the IBEW was re- will participate, on August 6, 2005, stems from 2000, that there are still issues of denial that warded when he was named to the Law Com- the hard-won victories of the non-violent Civil can compromise the voting rights of our con- mittee for their 33rd and 34th conventions held Rights Movement. During the modern Civil stituents.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JY8.242 E29JYPT1 E1718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 [From the Carib News] officeholders, including 42 members of Con- IN HONOR OF DAVID J. MORALES, THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT—INSTRUMENT OF gress, according to the Joint Center for Po- MARCH 5, 1945–JULY 9, 2005 DEMOCRACY litical and Economic Studies, a Washington, (By Marc H. Morial) D.C. think tank. In the intervening four decades the Act has HON. XAVIER BECERRA ‘‘While we have made progress and cur- been extended three times, and new pre- OF CALIFORNIA tailed injustices thanks to the Voting Rights visions added extending the right to vote to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act, our work is not yet complete. We can- 18-year-olds (1970), protecting the voting not let discriminatory practices of the past rights of Spanish and other language speak- Friday, July 29, 2005 resurface to threaten future gains. The Vot- ers (1975), and most contentious of all, allow- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing Rights Act must continue to exist in its ing the creation of Congressional districts in pay tribute to Mr. David J. Morales, a dear current form.’’ which the majority of voters would be mem- So said Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, Re- friend, loving family man and devoted civic bers of a minority group (1982). leader who passed away Saturday, July 9, publican, of Wisconsin, the chairman of the The consequences of these amendments un- House Judiciary Committee, in a recent derscore the powerful democratizing dy- 2005 after a valiant struggle with leukemia. speech to the National Association for the namic the Civil Rights Movement as a whole David was laid to rest on Friday, July 15, 2005 Advancement of Colored People at its annual injected into American Society. surrounded by those who loved and admired convention in Milwaukee. Now, as the date for renewal looms, it’s him. We are comforted knowing that today he We at the National Urban League couldn’t clear the Act is still necessary. The vote-re- rests in peace. agree more. We made the renewal and lated controversies of the past two presi- David Morales was living proof that adver- strengthening of the Voting Rights Act of dential elections, which led to some signifi- 1965, which must be accomplished by 2007, a sity exists to be overcome. Born to Pablo Mo- cant number of voters in some districts not rales and Bernardina Diaz Morales in Salinas, focus of our recent annual Legislative Policy being able to vote or not having their votes Conference in Washington, and a top rec- counted have made that clear—as have con- California on March 5, 1945, David was the ommendation of our annual scholarly vol- tinuing debates regarding voter registration, youngest of 13 children. Before he had ume, The State of Black America 2005. the purging of voter rolls, access to the polls reached his first birthday, David’s mother had And we’ve got plenty of company among and reliability of election equipment, and succumbed to breast cancer. Thus began his the broad coalition of civil rights groups-in- the impact of state laws which bar ex-felons life in his beloved Los Angeles where he was cluding the NAACP, the NAACP Legal De- and those on probation from voting. fense Fund, RainbowPUSH, and such mem- raised in the San Fernando Valley by his god- Thus, Professor Pinderhughes concluded in parents, Ventura and Felicita Borbon. bers of Congress as Rep. John Conyers, of The State of Black America 2005, this new Michigan, the ranking Democrat on the landscape ‘‘demands that the civil rights Living modestly, David learned the lessons House Judiciary Committee, and the Con- lobby educate its mass constituency and the of life at an early age. He sold fruit and scrap gressional Black Caucus—who’ve also long broader American public about these issues metal that he found on his family farm. He vigorously publicized the continuing need for which are now wreathed in complexity.’’ began to nurture the strong entrepreneurial voting rights protections. That’s another reason the NAACP invita- spirit that would guide his personal and career So, we welcome Rep. Sensenbrenner’s vig- tion to Representative Sensenbrenner and success that awaited. But before then, at the orous expression of support—which he said his speech to them are noteworthy: they he’ll soon back up with legislation—and his age of 14, David faced yet another tragedy— move us further toward the renewal of that his beloved godmother Felicita passed away. bringing word that Speaker of the House, instrument of democracy, the Voting Rights Dennis Hastert, Republican, of Illinois, has Act of 1965. To finish high school, David moved in with put the renewal ‘‘high on list of issues the an older brother. His brother would teach him f House will address this congress.’’ to be a commercial painter, the trade that Such words are further evidence that it’s HONORING MOLDED FIBER GLASS would shape his future. impossible to overstate the Voting Rights COMPANIES In 1975, risking everything he had in order Act’s importance. For, by granting the Fed- to support his family, David created Borbon, eral government specific powers to ensure Inc. Over the past 30 years, Borbon, Inc. has that Americans of African descent in the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS South could register to vote and vote, the OF TEXAS become one of the largest commercial paint- Voting Rights Act made the word ‘‘democ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing contractors in the country. A union painting racy’’ an accurate description of American company based in Southern California, Borbon Society. Friday, July 29, 2005 Inc. has been recognized numerous times by Its enactment was a hard-won victory for Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the the nonviolent Civil Rights Movement, one recognize the contributions of Molded Fiber most successful Latino-owned enterprises in that had produced casualties in the South Glass Companies in Gainesville, Texas, lo- the Nation. literally up to the moment (and beyond) But here I must pause, because those of us President Lyndon Johnson personally intro- cated in my district, and to celebrate the pas- duced the legislation to Congress on March sage of H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of who knew him are very familiar with David’s 15, 1965—against the backdrop of the Bloody 2005. rags to riches story. David had the heart, the Sunday’’ beating of civil rights demonstra- Molded Fiber Glass Companies had modest brains and the guts to succeed. But more im- tors in Selma, Alabama to previous week. beginnings near Lake Erie in Ohio when they portantly—and it’s no secret—he had Celia His words then were equal to the moment: first opened their doors in 1948. Since then Martinez Morales. Together David and Celia ‘‘At times history and fate meet at a single they have continued to push the limits of tech- raised five accomplished children, David, Lisa, time in a single place to shape a turning nology and have added offices and research Melissa, Christina and Paul. They gave their point in man’s unending search for freedom,’’ facilities across the nation. In 2001, MFG children what a youthful David could only he said. ‘‘About this there can be and should be no argument. Every American citizen began producing massive blades to harness dream of, a solid education, a world of oppor- must have the right to vote.’’ the power of wind and open new doors in re- tunity and a reputation stronger than steel. With token opposition the law quickly newable energy. With this new bill, MFG will None of that expired on July 9, 2005. passed the House and the Senate and Presi- be able to provide more energy at a lower David defied great odds to become an ac- dent Johnson signed it on August 6, 1965. price to the surrounding communities. complished businessman and took it upon The political impact was immediate, ac- A major component of The Energy Policy himself to provide opportunities to others. He cording to Dianne Pinderhughes, of the Uni- Act of 2005 extends the renewable electricity was an anchor of support to the Boys and versity of Illinois, who wrote about the Vot- ing Rights Act in the State of Black America production credit through December 31, 2007 Girls Club of Buena Park, California and the 2005. Within a year, more than 250,000 African for wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop bio- University of Southern California Mexican- Americans had registered in the thirteen mass, geothermal, small irrigation power, land- American Alumni Association. As a member of states covered under the Act; and Mis- fill gas, and trash combustion. The provision the Latin Business Association and the Buena sissippi, which had harbored the fiercest re- will encourage the use of renewable energy, Park Chamber of Commerce, David sought to sistance to civil rights for blacks, recorded like wind energy, thereby increasing the de- open doors for America’s next generation of the nation’s highest black voter turnout—74 mand for wind turbines such as those manu- entrepreneurs. percent. factured by MFG. In an era where we cannot trust who boards A similar response in the other states ulti- mately produced enormous growth in the This company provides so much to our our planes or enters our Capitol, David suc- number of blacks holding elective office community, and I am proud to have them with- ceeded on a handshake. In a world marked by throughout the country—from about 350 in in the district I represent. I hope that their indifference and tumbling civility, David was a 1965 to more than 1,400 just five years later. dedication to renewable energy and our envi- builder. And in a place we call the City of An- Now, there are more than 9,000 black elected ronment continues well into the future. gels, David belonged.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.003 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1719 Mr. Speaker, it is with heart-felt sorrow, yet publican Party through candidate recruitment, nearly six million people in 100 counties and great admiration and appreciation that I ask training and election activities as well as advo- communities within a 150-mile radius of Dal- my colleagues to join me today in saluting cating the GOP common sense conservative las-Fort Worth. David Morales, a wonderful husband and fa- philosophy of faith, family, free enterprise, and Just this past year, CareFlite answered the ther, a cherished friend, and an inspirational freedom. call of duty 19,000 times with one of their six example of America’s dream come true. May Today, I would like to honor the first officers helicopters or one of their 21 ambulances. his generosity and dedication to opening doors of the Mesquite Republican Women. President They are able to get a medical team to a site, for others be remembered and carried on by Mrs. Kay Ballard, 1st Vice President Mrs. stabilize the injured and transport them to the his family and those of us who were fortunate Poppy Airhart, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Janice nearest medical facilities in a matter of min- enough to call him friend. David, you left us Houston, 3rd Vice President Mrs. Elaine utes. Especially in situations where injuries af- more than you could ever know. Bernhagen, Secretary Mrs. Jonette Thornhill, fect several systems, this quick response time f and Treasurer Mrs. Ginger Kraft. These strong can make all the difference. Republican women embody the energy, vi- Beyond saving lives, CareFlite is very active RECOGNIZING THE ATHLETIC sions and values of our party. in the communities which it serves. They offer EXCELLENCE OF MARIBEL ZURITA f the ‘‘Third Rider’’ and ‘‘Landing Zone’’ pro- grams to educate other medical professionals HON. HENRY CUELLAR THE APOLLO THEATER PROVISION about their area of expertise; and, perhaps CONTAINED IN THE HIGHWAY OF TEXAS most importantly, CareFlite works closely with CONFERENCE REPORT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission Friday, July 29, 2005 to put on their ‘‘Shattered Dreams’’ program to HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL educate high school students about the dan- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- OF NEW YORK gers of underage drinking. nize the athletic excellence of Maribel Zurita. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CareFlite provides an invaluable service to Maribel Zurita made her pro boxing debut Friday, July 29, 2005 the Metroplex and it is imperative that we rec- on July 31, 2001, in San Antonio, the city ognize that service. These men and women where she was born and raised. San Antonio Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who dedicate their lives to saving others truly still serves as her base, and she continues to thank all of my colleagues on the highway make every precious minute count. train in the area. Maribel held the IFBA conference for including in the highway con- f Flyweight title from 2004 to 2005. ference report a provision that would allow the Aptly nicknamed ‘‘Little Thunder,’’ Zurita Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, to apply H.R. 3199: USA PATRIOT AND TER- more than makes up for her smaller size for historic tax credits, notwithstanding their re- RORISM PREVENTION REAU- through a fierce tenacity and effervescent en- maining two EDA grants from the Economic THORIZATION ACT OF 2005 ergy in the ring. She possesses a unique com- Development Administration. bination of grace and toughness which, when As most of my colleagues know, the 1,500 HON. XAVIER BECERRA complemented by her skill and agility, make seat Apollo Theater is truly ‘‘where stars are OF CALIFORNIA her a formidable opponent. born and legends are made.’’ A historic land- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maribel has succeeded in raising the profile mark building, the Apollo was responsible for of an industry so often dominated by men launching the careers of artists including Friday, July 29, 2005 through her charismatic style and charm. She Sarah Vaughn, Elle Fitzgerald, James Brown, Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- wins over fans of all ages and nationalities Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Ray Charles press my opposition to the bill we consider with ease. Zurita brings a professional attitude and Luther Vandross, just to name a few. The today—H.R. 3199—which extends certain con- and a commitment to sportsmanship, charac- Apollo is also an economic engine for the troversial provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act. teristics that are all too often absent in many community with annual audiences of over As many of my colleagues have pointed out, aspects of today’s professional athletics. 400,000 which generates almost $100 million the PATRIOT Act is already the law of the I am honored to recognize Maribel Zurita for annually to the local economy. land. However, what we consider today—and her remarkable success in athletics and be- The 1914 Apollo building had begun to what I am opposing—are the extension of 16 yond. Her work ethic and dedication provide decay over the years and in the year 2000 the sunsetted provisions that increase access to an outstanding example for any aspiring ath- foundation began a capital campaign to make personal information. I voted to support the lete. needed repairs and upgrades. The foundation USA PATRIOT Act of 2001; I did so because f has raised over $35 million from the public there was a structured and reasonable limit to and private sectors to date. how long these questionable provisions would COMMEMORATING THE 30TH ANNI- The language included in the conference re- be in effect. In the bill we consider today, the VERSARY OF THE MESQUITE RE- port on H.R. 3, will allow the Apollo Theater to sunsets have been either removed or ex- PUBLICAN WOMEN capture other fundraising venues, including tended to such unreasonable lengths that they historic tax credits, notwithstanding the EDA are rendered pointless. HON. JEB HENSARLING grants numbered 01–01–07308 and 01–01– In the 4 years since the bill has passed, lit- OF TEXAS 07552. The language would release EDA from tle effort has been expended to ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the perimeters of the two grants and thus the civil liberties of the American people are Friday, July 29, 2005 allow the Apollo to complete the renovation. not being violated. As such, I will oppose this Again, I thank my colleagues for their con- bill today, but I do not foreclose supporting Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I sideration and approval of this provision and I this bill in the future should it come back with would like to commemorate the 30th anniver- yield the floor. improved and more acceptable language that sary of the Mesquite Republican Women. On f provides for the strong oversight we need to July 14, 1975, at the home of Mrs. Poppy effectively combat terrorism while at the same Airhart, the Mesquite Republican Women were HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVER- time maintaining our civil liberties. SARY OF THE CAREFLITE EMER- formed, based on the guiding principle of the f National Federation of Republican Women, ‘‘to GENCY RESCUE TEAM foster and encourage loyalty to the Republican IN RECOGNITION OF ROSA PARKS Party and the ideals for which it stands.’’ HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS For the past 30 years the Mesquite Repub- OF TEXAS HON. DANNY K. DAVIS lican Women has worked hard to promote the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS principles of the Grand Old Party and to elect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republican leaders from the Courthouse to Friday, July 29, 2005 the White House. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise so Friday, July 29, 2005 The Mesquite Republican Women are truly that I may celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise helping make our community and our country the CareFlite Emergency Rescue Team. This today to give honor to Rosa Parks, considered a better place to live. The Mesquite Repub- non-profit rescue organization provides a cru- to be the pioneer of the Civil Rights Move- lican Women continue to strengthen the Re- cial service to north central Texas serving ment, who protested the discrimination of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.007 E29JYPT1 E1720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Black bus riders by refusing to give her seat 3 percent from this fiscal year. I am particu- I share that concern, which is why I voted to a white man in 1955. Her subsequent arrest larly concerned about deep cuts to EPA’s for the resolution (H. Res. 340) expressing the generated the Civil Rights Movement. She state grants (down nearly $400 million from House’s disagreement with that decision. once said in regards to her protest, ‘‘I knew fiscal 2005), which support environmental pro- Congress may consider proposals for even someone had to take the first step and I made tection programs through grants to State, local stronger legislative responses. I think that is up my mind not to move.’’ and tribal governments, and a $24 million completely appropriate, and well may support Her story is told to emphasize the power of shortfall for EPA science and technology re- legislation on this subject. one. One person can make a fleeting decision search. At the same time, however, I think it is im- to impact the consciousness of society, by Of course, Colorado will benefit from fund- portant to remember that the primary responsi- standing up for what they believe in. One per- ing earmarked for projects in several parts of bility in this area rests with the States and son can cause the world to pay attention. One the state. But the needs of many communities their local governments. person can change the course of history. will go unmet, and opportunities to acquire As I said during debate on the resolution Rosa Parks is one of many, and she is well high-priority lands such as those in the Beaver passed by the House, while (in the words of deserving of this recognition. Brook watershed in Clear Creek County will the resolution) ‘‘Congress maintains the pre- f be missed. rogative and reserve the right to address Finally, the bill includes extensive legislative through legislation any abuses of eminent do- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2361, provisions authorizing the Forest Service to main by State and local government,’’ Con- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise convey gress can only take such action in ways that ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED lands that the Forest Service identifies as ‘‘ad- are themselves consistent with the Constitu- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ministrative sites’’—including forest head- tion. ACT, 2006 quarters, ranger stations, research stations, or Further, I think we should be reluctant to laboratories, among many other kinds of sites. take actions to curb what some—perhaps SPEECH OF Mr. Speaker, this part of the conference re- even a temporary majority—in Congress might HON. MARK UDALL port originated in the Senate. Inclusion of such consider improper actions by a State or local legislative provisions in a general appropria- OF COLORADO government. tion bill is contrary to the House rules, be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thy States, through their legislatures or in cause it properly should be handled by the au- some cases by direct popular vote, can put Thursday, July 28, 2005 thorizing committee—the Committee on Re- limits on the use of eminent domain by their Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I will sources—in an orderly fashion that allows for agencies or local governments. I think this vote for this conference report—but only be- hearings and the consideration of amend- would be the best way to address potential cause it includes an essential immediate in- ments. abuses, and I think we in Congress should crease in funding for veterans health care. It would have been far better for the House consider taking action to impose our ideas of This has been a long time coming. Last conferees to have rejected it and enabled our proper limits only as a last resort. September, many of us sought to provide a committee to consider it in that fashion. How- That point was well made in a recent col- $2.5 billion increase over the Bush Administra- ever, I want to express my appreciation for the umn by State Senator Lois Tochtrop, with tion’s budget for veterans’ health care. Earlier fact that the conferees did make very impor- whom I had the honor to serve when I was in this year, Members on our side of the aisle tant changes in the Senate-passed language. the Colorado legislature. In particular, I am glad that they included an made an unsuccessful effort to add $1.2 billion In that column, Senator Tochtrop writes explicit requirement for the Forest Service to for veterans’ health care to the emergency ‘‘There’s only one piece of ‘good news’ for consult with affected local governments and to supplemental appropriations for military activi- Colorado citizens in the recent Supreme Court provide public notice regarding their plans for ties in Afghanistan and Iraq. And over the last decision. The high court left it up to state leg- disposing of properties covered by this part of month, the Republican leadership led success- islatures to control city bureaucrats bent on the conference report. And I think that exclud- ful efforts to block consideration of amend- turning your home or business into a new strip ing visitor centers and potential inholdings as ments to add the needed funds for VA health mall. Here in Colorado, legislators have lots to well as lands providing access to other lands care. do. . . . I will reintroduce legislation in the up- or waters were valuable changes, as was the Things finally changed when the Bush Ad- coming session to stop cities from abusing the requirement that the Forest Service provide ministration finally acknowledged a $1 billion power of eminent domain by giving corporate advance notice to Congress of planned dis- shortfall in veterans’ health care for FY 2005, welfare to retailers while the taxpayers pay the posals and the reaffirmation that environ- which had been well known since spring. bills.’’ When that happened, the Senate added $1.5 mental analysis of proposed disposals include I commend Senator Tochtrop for her leader- billion in supplemental funding to this bill be- consideration of the ‘‘no action’’ alternative as ship on this important issue. For the informa- cause it was the most convenient legislative required by NEPA. tion of our colleagues, here is the complete While this legislation will remain in effect vehicle—and the conferees wisely agreed to text of her recent column: retain it in the conference report. only through fiscal 2008, the statement of managers clearly signals an expectation that [From the (Boulder, Colorado) Daily This additional $1.5 billion is essential if we Camera—July 14, 2005] Congress will be asked to renew it or perhaps are to make any claim to meeting our moral STATE MUST PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS obligation to America’s veterans and returning even make it permanent. If that should occur, I will do all I can to make sure that the Re- (By Sen. Lois Tochtrop) soldiers. Because of its inclusion, I will vote for Founding father James Madison: ‘‘Govern- the conference report, even though the rest of sources Committee is responsible for consid- ering such legislation and that it is not accom- ment (is) instituted to protect property of the conference report does not deserve to every sort. That alone is a just government pass. plished by inclusion of legislation in an appro- which impartially secures to every man, Except for the veterans’ health funding, this priations measure. whatever is his own.’’ conference report falls short across the board. f United States Supreme Court: ‘‘Never mind!’’ It once again fails to provide the authorized STATES MUST LEAD IN PRO- funding for the payments-in-lieu-of-taxes pro- You’ve heard the bad news. If Wal-Mart or TECTING PRIVATE PROPERTY other big boxes want to take your home or gram, shortchanging the counties and other RIGHTS business for a new store, that’s OK by the local governments in Colorado and across the U.S. Supreme Court. All big developers must country for whom these ‘‘PILT’’ payments are HON. MARK UDALL do is convince property tax hungry city offi- so important. cials that the public will benefit. As we’ve OF COLORADO It does not provide enough funds to enable seen in Colorado, that doesn’t take much IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. convincing. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Friday, July 29, 2005 Time was cities used eminent domain to Service, or the Forest Service to properly Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, the condemn private property only for ‘‘public use’’ like roads, libraries or parks. Now, the manage the federal lands for which they are June 23rd decision of the U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court says it’s constitutional for responsible. in the case of Kelo v. New London has raised government to take your property to build And it inadequately funds many other agen- concern about the potential abuse of the that Wal-Mart or Walgreen’s, as long as cies as well, particularly the Environmental power of eminent domain by local govern- there is some ‘‘public benefit.’’ That prom- Protection Agency, which will be cut by about ments. ised benefit is the torrent of tax money that

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.013 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1721 will supposedly flow into city coffers from GRENADA—THEY STILL NEED OUR Thank God it wasn’t as bad as last year’s the new economic development. HELP tragedy. Allowing municipalities to ‘‘take’’ private Although the damage wasn’t nearly as se- property and give it to another private enti- vere as last year’s havoc left in the wake of ty is wrong and unjustified even with the re- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Hurricane Ivan, the pain and troubles in- cent Supreme Court ruling. The original in- OF NEW YORK flicted on the people, the government, busi- tent of eminent domain was only to be used IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness, church and other institutions are much for public good, not to allow cities to con- more than any single country should be demn property to increase their tax base by Friday, July 29, 2005 asked to bear. putting in big boxes at the expense of mom- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to draw at- That’s why we join in the appeal by Dr. and-pop businesses, which are the backbone tention to the ongoing struggles of our neigh- Keith Mitchell, Grenada’s Prime Minister for of America. all the assistance, which the United States, Retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor bors on the Caribbean island-nation of Gre- nada. Hurricane Emily recently struck the is- the Caribbean, the broad international com- wrote in her dissent that with ‘‘the banner of munity, and the Caribbean Diaspora can economic development . . . nothing is to pre- land causing significant structural damage to offer. vent the state from replacing . . . any home homes, as well as public and private build- When ‘‘Ivan the terrible’’ struck in 2004, it with a shopping mall or any farm with a fac- ings—including two main hospitals. There was caused more than $2 bi1lion in damage, de- tory.’’ The bottom line: Your home isn’t widespread flooding across the country, and stroying about 90 percent of the homes, busi- your castle anymore. It’s prime development many crops were destroyed. Damage from nesses and other structures, setting back the land for a Wal-Mart Super Center. country for several years. After achieving There’s only one piece of ‘‘good news’’ for this storm alone is estimated at $110 million. significant gains in its quest to improve the Colorado citizens in the recent Supreme This most recent disaster is especially sad- quality of its people’s lives in the 1980s and Court decision. The high court left it up to dening when we consider what Grenada has 1990s, Ivan struck with vengeance and halted state legislatures to control city bureaucrats gone through over the last year. In September that progress. Now Emily has added to the bent on turning your home or business into of 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated Grenada, woes. a new strip mall. Here in Colorado, legisla- causing nearly 50 deaths and displacing thou- Dr. Mitchell met U.S. President George tors have lots to do. From legislative hearing rooms to con- sands more. A staggering 90 percent of the Bush over breakfast at the White House yes- stituent living rooms, Colorado property country’s buildings were destroyed by the hur- terday morning and laid out a strong case owners are crying out for relief. I have heard ricane, and the nutmeg crop, which accounts for more American assistance. He also ap- testimony on the abuses of eminent domain for the overwhelming bulk of the country’s ex- pealed to the President to use his influence from dozens of small businesses in Aurora port earnings, was almost completely de- with the international community, espe- cially the World Bank, the International whose property the city wants for ‘‘mixed stroyed. Nutmeg is a very slow-growing crop use development’’ to complement the new Monetary Fund, the Inter-American develop- which makes its destruction that much more ment Bank and United Nations development medical complex at Fitzsimons. I listened to tragic. testimony from dozens of citizens who bat- agencies to get them to provide even more tled Arvada’s plan to condemn a small lake The damage to Grenada from Hurricane help to Grenada. for a Wal-Mart parking lot. I listened to a Ivan was easily in the billions of dollars—sev- President Bush should act decisively on pioneer family in Westminster that is losing eral times more than the country’s Gross Do- Dr. Mitchell’s request. Grenadians abroad its homestead to make way for economic de- mestic Product. A July 26th article in the publi- should also heed his advice and unite behind velopment. cation CaribNews entitled ‘‘Grenada Needs All the national efforts at reconstruction and The losers in the battle over eminent do- the Help It Can Get’’, argues that the U.S. and development. main aren’t only the folks you read about in They should resist any attempts to resort the newspaper or see on TV trying valiantly the international community must do more to to partisan politics or even to stay on the to protect their private property. Colorado help Grenada. Indeed, Grenada has suffered sidelines in these times of need. taxpayers are big losers too, because cities serious economic repercussions following the Last year, Grenadians reacted with deter- often grant developers a big property tax destruction caused by Ivan. mination and generosity and they should do break called ‘‘tax increment financing.’’ Tax Before Ivan, the economy of Grenada was so again. increment financing is given to developers to projected to grow by 4.7 percent, but the is- f build big boxes after the municipalities land’s economy instead contracted by nearly 3 ‘‘take’’ the property from rightful private percent in 2004. The economy was also pro- HELP EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, owners under the guise of urban renewal. jected to grow by at least 5 percent through LOW-COST, TIMELY HEALTHCARE Just last year, Colorado taxpayers had to (HEALTH) ACT OF 2005 ‘‘infill’’ more than $18 million just to school 2007, but, as of 2005, that estimate had been districts because tax-increment financing lowered to less than 1 percent. The govern- SPEECH OF robbed schools of tax money that the city ment of Grenada also has incurred an ex- gave away to developers. Who pays for that tremely high level of debt. While it is taking HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK ‘‘infill’’? Taxpayers, of course. Colorado tax- steps on its own to remedy the problem it will OF MICHIGAN payers wind up subsidizing corporate giants need help from the U.S. and organizations like like Wal-Mart after cities take private prop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erty from owners under the guise of urban the International Monetary Fund, IMF. Thursday, July 28, 2005 renewal and economic development. More than $150 million in disaster and re- The only economic development is usually construction aid was sent to Grenada in 2004, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, to the big box’s bottom line. In 1999 the Leg- including nearly $50 million from the United I rise today in opposition to H.R. 5, Help Effi- islature passed legislation which somewhat States, but the country is still in a very fragile cient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely limits cities’ power of eminent domain, but state. The IMF reported that the economic sit- Healthcare (HEALTH) Act. This bill would hurt it does not go far enough to protect private uation could get much worse, due to defi- patients who are harmed by medical mal- property rights, as evidenced by local land practice by arbitrarily capping damages, deny- grabs. Since then, I have introduced bills ciencies in donor financing and tax revenues, that removed ‘‘economic’’ from the defini- and the risk of increasing global oil prices. ing justice to injured patients and their fami- tion of urban renewal and barred municipali- With all that said, the U.S. must do all it can lies. ties from declaring agricultural land to help Grenada. The President was able to This bill makes a number of changes to cur- ‘‘blighted.’’ Lobbyists for cities and powerful get Congress to pass the controversial CAFTA rent law affecting medical malpractice lawsuits land developers stopped both of those bills. bill this week by arguing, among other things, filed in Federal and State court, including lim- The constitutional private property rights that it would help the countries of Central iting the amount of non-economic and punitive of Colorado citizens must be protected. I will damages that could be awarded to a plaintiff, reintroduce legislation in the upcoming ses- America to develop. I hope that the President sion to stop cities from abusing the power of and this Congress will not forget our friends in and restricting the contingency fees that can eminent domain by giving corporate welfare the Caribbean, as they also need our assist- be charged by attorneys. The bill also pre- to retailers while the taxpayers pay the bills. ance and attention. The plight of Grenada empts State laws that conflict with the enforce- Protecting private property rights will proves this, and calls out for our collective ac- ment of any of its provisions. The measure take more than new legislation. Every cit- tion. does not, however, pre-empt any State statu- izen must help. If you don’t like the idea of [From the CaribNews, July 26, 2005] tory limits on the amount of compensatory, pu- a city taking private property so Wal-Mart nitive or total damages awarded in health care can put in a new Super-Center, tell your city GRENADA NEEDS ALL THE HELP IT CAN GET council that’s not the way your city should For the second time in less than a year lawsuits. The provisions of the measure deal- be doing business. Grenada, often called the ‘‘Spice Island’’ of ing with caps on awards would apply only to Lois Tochtrop represents District 24 in the the Caribbean and a ‘‘gem’’ in the region was those States that have no statutory limits on Colorado Senate. hit hard by a devastating. hurricane. damage awards in health care lawsuits.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.017 E29JYPT1 E1722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 The bill seriously restricts the rights of in- able to practice. I know that physicians are practice claims paid. The medical profession jured patients to be compensated for their inju- now being forced to make specialty choices needs to crack down on these repeat offend- ries, while rewarding insurance companies for based on how much malpractice insurance ers. It is disgraceful that the House leadership bad investment decisions and doctors for costs, but let’s be honest to our colleagues if is using this bill as filler round out its ‘‘health practicing bad medicine. In the 13th District of not these poor students, the Republican lead- care’’ theme for next week’s floor schedule. Michigan and in many districts across the ership has trotted this bill out for purely polit- Medical malpractice insurance rates and med- country, physicians have either retired pre- ical purposes—no hearings were held on the ical errors are important issues that reserve maturely or relocated their practices. The sup- measure, nor did either committee with juris- the full attention of Congress. These issues porters of this bill claim their proposal would diction mark up the bill. This bill was only in- need to be studied by Congress in a bipar- reduce insurance costs for doctors. This bill troduced last week. tisan manner to address both problems and does not lower premiums for doctors, contains If H.R. 5 becomes law, this bill would have should not be used as political fundraising no insurance reforms, and would not address serious consequences for sick and injured pa- tools. the rising cost of health care. tients. The measure’s $250,000 cap on non- f Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to economic damages will hurt those at the bot- HONORING THE TENTH ANNIVER- support the Democratic substitute, which tom of the income scale the most. While cor- SARY OF MONTGOMERY COL- would directly address rising premiums by re- porate chief executive officers would receive LEGE forming malpractice insurance and stopping economic damage awards that could easily frivolous lawsuits. The Democratic substitute reach into the millions of dollars, minimum- does not restrict the rights of injured patients wage workers and stay-at-home moms would HON. KEVIN BRADY who file meritorious claims. It requires certifi- receive a pittance. The cap on punitive dam- OF TEXAS cation, with civil penalties, that a pleading is ages is similarly unjust. It imposes an impos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not frivolous, factually inaccurate or designed sibly high standard of proof, completely evis- Friday, July 29, 2005 to harass. It includes a 3-year statute of limita- cerates the deterrent that effect punitive dam- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion; establishes an alternative dispute resolu- ages have on egregious misconduct of de- today to honor the tenth anniversary of the tion process; limits suits for punitive damages; fendants, and would not affect how large drug opening of Montgomery College, part of the and applies 50 percent of awards from any companies test and market their products. North Harris Montgomery County Community punitive damages to a patient safety fund at When investment income decreased be- College District, NHMCCD. HHS. Finally, it requires insurance companies cause of stock market declines, insurance The beginnings of Montgomery College to develop a plan to give 50 percent of their companies hiked premiums, reduced coverage started long before August 14, 1995 when savings to reductions in medical malpractice and then blamed the legal system for a ‘‘liabil- Governor George W. Bush presided over the rates for doctors. ity insurance crisis.’’ This bill also contorts the grand opening of the 315,000-square-foot It is unfortunate the Democratic Substitute American legal system, first by taking the campus nestled in 100 acres of pine forest be- was not adopted. H.R. 5 in its present form issue of tort litigation out of the hands of the tween The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. does not address rising premiums and denies states, where it has traditionally resided, and Residents of Montgomery County who justice to injured patients and their families. by severely limiting juries’ abilities to ade- dreamed of having an institution of higher edu- Vote against H.R. 5. quately compensate victims of malpractice. cation in their midst had sought unsuccessfully f We place our trust in juries every day to judge in the 1970s and 1980s to establish a branch the facts and to decide what constitutes jus- campus of an existing institution. But it was HELP EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, tice. If we can trust juries to make life and not until 1991 that voters approved a plan to LOW-COST, TIMELY HEALTHCARE death decisions on death-penalty cases, we join the nearest community college district, (HEALTH) ACT OF 2005 can surely trust them to decide the appropriate North Harris County, and to build Montgomery level of compensation for those injured by College. SPEECH OF medical malpractice. Dr. Bill Law, the founding president of Mont- HON. CORRINE BROWN Our current tort system is the great equal- gomery College, led the college from its first OF FLORIDA izer in the civil justice system—it allows ordi- days with a mere 1000 students meeting at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nary citizens to take on billion-dollar compa- local high schools. By the time the new cam- nies and millionaire doctors defended by Thursday, July 28, 2005 pus opened in 1995, Dr. Law could say, ‘‘The $500–an-hour lawyers so they can get the sun is always shining at Montgomery College. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. compensation they deserve. The contingency It shines because we have the tremendous Speaker, we need a fix for our healthcare sys- fee system also deters frivolous lawsuits—no opportunity to help people improve their lives.’’ tem, but H.R. 5 is not it. Limiting patient’s lawyer would agree to take on a case he be- As Montgomery County experienced rapid legal redress and compensation is not it. The lieved would result in no award for his client population growth and business expansion punishment should fit the crime and if a doctor and no payment for himself. during the 1990s, it found itself one of the or drug company does harm knowingly or neg- Tort reformers often ridicule million-dollar fastest-growing community colleges in Texas, ligently to a patient they should be com- jury awards, saying that the plaintiffs must feel as well as the entire U.S. As the college grew, pensated to make them whole. That is the like they have won the lottery. Tell that to the so did the number of programs and services standard and it should be decided on a case parents of the 17-year-old transplant patient that it offered. In spite of the rapid growth, the by case basis according to the facts of each who died after being given organs with the college maintained its focus on the hiring of case. It makes me very uncomfortable to wrong blood type, or the Wisconsin woman excellent faculty members, ensuring that stu- place a cap and effectively a dollar amount on who had a double mastectomy, only to dis- dents’ classroom experience would prepare what an impact an injury has on an individ- cover after the operation that the lab had them for the next level—whether it be a new ual’s life. made a mistake and she did not have breast career or transfer to a 4-year university. The main group that benefits are big drug cancer after all. It is doubtful that any family During the college’s third year, a partnership companies who will be able to evade their re- that loses a loved one or suffers years of pain between NHMCCD and six area universities, sponsibilities injured parties. and suffering because of a medical error feels The University Center, debuted, offering bach- The bill will seriously restrict the rights of in- like celebrating after fighting their way through elor’s and master’s degrees to area residents jured patients to be compensated for their inju- the court system and finally receiving com- who desired to pursue higher education closer ries, while rewarding insurance companies for pensation. to home. The University Center, located on bad investment decisions and doctors for The Institute of Medicine estimated in 1999 the Montgomery College campus, only served practicing bad medicine. It will do almost noth- that as many as 98,000 people are killed by to strengthen the college’s role in providing an ing to make insurance more affordable or medical errors every year—that is as many avenue toward a higher degree for its stu- available for doctors. That is the bottom line. people as live in the president’s old hometown dents. In a State like Florida where topic of of Midland, Texas. Instead of penalizing inno- The college enhanced its continuing edu- healthcare is on the tip of every tongue it is cent victims of medical malpractice, Congress cation program during this time by kicking off important that we take the right steps to solve should be focusing on reducing the number of an annual summer camp for youth and estab- our mounting healthcare costs. mistakes made. According to data from the lishing the Academy for Lifelong Learning, I am sensitive to the physicians and medical National practitioner Database, 5 percent of all which provides educational programs for the students who plead with me to make it afford- doctors are responsible for 54 percent of mal- burgeoning senior population in the area.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.021 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1723 In 1999 and 2000, the college was the re- 161st anniversary of the independence of the IN HONOR OF BARBARA ARVI ON cipient of several large Federal and State Dominican Republic. THE OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- grants designed to move welfare recipients The pride and love of the Dominican people MENT into the working world through a variety of ca- is alive and well in my district. This festival will reer-oriented programs. By the fall of 2001, celebrate and commemorate with honor and HON. XAVIER BECERRA the college’s enrollment approached 6,000 esteem the freedom and beauty of the Domini- OF CALIFORNIA students and showed no signs of slowing can Republic, its people, and its culture. I look IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES down. forward to festivals as my district once again Friday, July 29, 2005 In early 2002, Dr. Tom Butler, a native demonstrates its love and appreciation for our Texan, took over the presidency of Mont- freedoms and its status as the soul of Amer- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with ut- gomery College and put into place a strategic ica. most pleasure and privilege that I rise today to planning process to manage growth. This in- f pay tribute to Ms. Barbara Arvi, an outstanding cluded a 72,000-square-foot library and class- educator and passionate advocate for Amer- HONORING PONDER MAYOR ican Indian culture in southern California. This room building. Program expansion included a VIVIAN COCKBURN tripling of the college’s capacity for nursing year, Ms. Arvi retired after 22 years of commit- students and other programs designed to ment and exceptional service to the Southwest meet the tremendous needs in the health care HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Museum of the American Indian in Los Ange- industry. Other new programs included teach- OF TEXAS les, California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er certification track as well as the opportunity Barbara started as a docent with the South- for students to receive college credit for intern- Friday, July 29, 2005 west Museum in 1983. She leaves now as the ships with elected officials, including my office Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to very accomplished Director of Education. Dur- in Conroe, TX. recognize and honor my friend, Vivian ing her tenure Barbara played an active and The college also found new ways to engage Cockburn. The spirit, courage, and passion critical role in virtually every museum depart- the community through the Lyceum speaker’s she exemplifies as mayor of Ponder, Texas, ment. She served as curator and co-curator series, a classic/independent film series, and and in her fight against ovarian cancer and on several exhibits featuring the rich heritage diverse artistic performances and shows. yearly participation in the Annual Ovarian Can- of American Indian cultures. As director of the The innovative style that characterized the cer Walk is inspirational. museum’s Intertribal Marketplace, Barbara early years of Montgomery College have con- Mayor Cockburn and her husband, Dan, worked with countless artists from around the tinued to keep the college focused on pro- have made Ponder, Texas, their home for the country to showcase the art, music and dance viding students and the community with a past 33 years. They were proud to raise their of native cultures. She understood so well the world-class learning environment. By the fall of four children—Danny, Amanda, Christina, and importance of infusing the Southwest Muse- 2004, enrollment for credit stood at 7,400 stu- Peter—in Ponder and are now blessed with um’s programs and exhibits with a true native dents. seven grandchildren. voice. According to Dr. Butler, ‘‘a successful com- Prior to becoming mayor, she was licensed As a museum educator, Barbara made munity college is always listening and re- as a vocational nurse for the Texas College of great strides in promoting accurate and re- sponding—whether it be to its own students, Osteopathic Medicine in Justin in 1976. She spectful portrayals of American Indian culture the community, or the businesses in the area. then served as school nurse for the Ponder and history in classrooms throughout Cali- That, more than anything else, provides us Independent School District in 1984 and for fornia. She served as a Commissioner and with unlimited potential for the future.’’ Brandenburg Elementary in Irving, Texas, in Chair of the Curriculum Review and Salary Mr. Speaker, it is institutions of higher edu- 1997. Before serving at Brandenburg, Mayor Point Committee on the Los Angeles Amer- cation such as Montgomery College that make Cockburn returned to school and received her ican Indian Education Commission of the Los American communities strong while making Registered Nurse’s degree from Texas Wom- Angeles Unified School District. Barbara the American dream of a higher education en’s University. . partnered with the Arroyo Seco Museum Mag- available to all. It is an honor to represent the Mayor Cockburn served on Ponder’s Plan- net School to create and implement the Junior citizens of Montgomery County, including the ning and Zoning Commission before being ap- Docent program to provide neighborhood students at Montgomery College, in the U.S. pointed as mayor by the Town Council on No- youth with hands-on experience and cur- House of Representatives and I urge you to vember 2, 2000. Because of her outstanding riculum in museum studies, as well as train join me in honoring the tenth anniversary of leadership and commitment to the community, students to become active, contributing the College’s campus. she was elected in May 2001 and reelected in docents at the Southwest Museum. To Barbara, teaching involved more than f May 2003 and again in 2005. As mayor, she has played a key role in the basics. As the founder of the museum’s EL CARNIVAL DEL BOULEVARD making a positive impact on the lives of the Ethno-botanical Garden, Barbara taught visi- citizens of Ponder through her strong initia- tors about the importance of California’s native HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL tives of repairing the streets and community plants and ecology. She established the inno- OF NEW YORK for the children, handicapped, and the elderly. vative ‘‘Dig-It’’ program which provides young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Among her accomplishments, the town, under students with a simulated archaeological exca- her superior guidance, was able to remodel vation project to teach history, archaeology Friday, July 29, 2005 city offices to become handicap accessible, and ecology. She also developed the Amer- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to implement a recycling program for its resi- ican Indian Mentorship Program, which en- the attention of my colleagues an important dents, and communicate with the Texas De- abled American Indian artists to share their festival in my district this Sunday. On July 31, partment of Transportation to push for the re- experiences with native youth to foster their the Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation will be pairs of State Highway 156. With the passage skills and interest in the arts. hosting the 6th anniversary of ‘‘El Carnival del of the Transportation Reauthorization Bill in Since 1993 Barbara has played an instru- Boulevard,’’ the Carnival of the Boulevard. the U.S. House of Representatives today, $1.6 mental role in the success of the nationally ‘‘El Carnival’’ is an important celebration of million will go for FM 156 between Ponder and recognized Congressional Art Competition, the Dominican presence in the Washington Krum. It was Mayor Cockburn’s determination ‘‘An Artistic Discovery’’ open to students Heights community. The festival will honor the and commitment that truly made the project a throughout the country, including students of memory of Juan Pablo Duarte who died July reality, and I was glad to work with her on the 31st Congressional District. Whatever was 15, 1844. making this a high priority in the final passage. needed she was always there to lend a help- Juan Pablo Duarte is one of the founding fa- She also hopes for a city park with a play- ing hand. From opening the doors of the thers of the Dominican Republic. In resistance ground where children of the community can Southwest Museum for the competition’s to the rule of the Haiti, Juan Pablo Duarte safely play. awards ceremony for this congressional dis- helped formed a secret dissident society, La It is my distinguished honor to recognize trict to judging the student artwork, Barbara’s Trinitaria, to support the Dominican demand Mayor Cockburn for her outstanding service participation was all-encompassing. The peo- for freedom and justice. Because of his her- and commitment to the improvement and de- ple of the 31st Congressional District and I are oism, the Dominican Republic was able to velopment of the Ponder community. Her lead- truly grateful to Barbara for her dedication and gain their independence form the Haitians on ership and devotion serves as an inspiration to generosity to our annual student art competi- February 27, 1804. This year will mark the myself and others. tion.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.024 E29JYPT1 E1724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration and vocal advocate for the VA and veterans Excellence should be expected of every pride that I ask my colleagues to join me issues. child. And the opportunity to excel must be today to salute an exceptional woman. Bar- A graduate of the United States Military at guaranteed to every child. The right to a free, bara Arvi has made the Southwest Museum a West Point and decorated combat veteran, world-class public education has been the meaningful, lasting, and vital cultural center for Allen Clark bravely served his country in the birthright of Americans for well over a century. Southern California and the Nation. ranks of the U.S. Army, volunteering for serv- It is a moral imperative that forms the founda- f ice in Vietnam. As a Military Intelligence Offi- tion of democracy, the underpinning of the cer assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group economy, and the cornerstone of America’s RECOGNIZING THE HAYS COUNTY in South Vietnam, Allen Clark was seriously greatness. SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THEIR wounded. His injury required the amputation of To provide every child the opportunity to LEADERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL both his legs below the knee. This life-altering excel, America must ensure that qualified, car- NIGHT OUT CAMPAIGN experience may have taken his legs, but it did ing teachers educate and inspire their stu- not take his spirit. For his distinguished serv- dents in an environment that supports a love HON. HENRY CUELLAR ice Clark received the Purple Heart, the Silver of learning. That means a vibrant classroom in OF TEXAS Star for gallantry in action, the Combat Infan- a safe, modern school building equipped with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tryman’s Badge, Army Airborne Wings, and the best learning technologies; supported by the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with two battle active, involved parents; and driven by a col- Friday, July 29, 2005 stars. lective passion for educational excellence. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- After returning from Vietnam, Allen Clark This opportunity must be guaranteed within nize Sheriff Don Montague and the Hays built a successful business career, earning a the Nation’s public schools and these senti- County Sheriff’s Office for their leadership in Masters of Business Administration degree ments are echoed by the outstanding staff and the National Night Out campaign. and later working in finance, investments, oil leadership at Teachers College at Columbia Currently celebrating its 22nd Anniversary, and gas exploration, real estate, marketing, University. I commend them for not only see- the National Night Out (NNO) is a unique and mortgage lending in Texas. He was presi- ing that the problem exists, but in advocating crime and drug prevention event sponsored by dent of three oil companies in Midland, Texas, that something be done to address it. the National Association of Town Watch as well as a co-founder of a real estate invest- I’d like to take this opportunity to submit to (NATW). Last year’s National Night Out cam- ment company in Austin, Texas. His career as the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, an article written paign involved citizens, law enforcement agen- a public servant is equally impressive. Allen by Arthur Levine, President of Teachers Col- cies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood Clark served as Special Assistant for Adminis- lege at Columbia University and Darlyne Bai- organizations, and local officials from over tration to Texas Governor William Clements ley, Vice President for Academic Affairs and 10,000 communities throughout the United and Assistant Secretary for Veterans Liaison Dean of the College which speaks to this States. In all, over 34 million people partici- in the Administration of President George issue and what our priorities should be. pated in 2004. This year’s event will be held H.W. Bush. In 1991, he was confirmed as the BRINGING GREAT TEACHERS TO STRUGGLING on August 2nd. Director of the National Cemetery System. In SCHOOLS: THE MOMENT IS NOW The key to combating crime is by getting 2001, he was appointed Public Affairs Officer (BY ARTHUR LEVINE AND DARLYNE BAILEY) neighbors to know their neighbors—this is one at the Veterans Administration North Texas We live in a time when people rightfully of the main reasons NNO has been so effec- Health Care System after serving there as Ad- have become skeptical about the political tive. NNO helps heighten awareness of the ef- ministrative Officer for Spinal Cord Injury Serv- process and the possibilities for moving be- forts in crime and drug prevention, while also ice and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation yond rhetoric to action. Yet every now and then, like the inverse of a perfect storm, increasing participation in local crime deter- Service. rence programs. NNO strengthens neighbor- forces align themselves in ways that permit President Calvin Coolidge once said, ‘‘The substantive change. hood spirit, and encourages law enforcement nation which forgets its defenders will itself be In New York City, we have just such a mo- and community partnerships. Most importantly, forgotten.’’ As a combat veteran and as a pub- ment before us right now—an opportunity to NNO sends a message to criminals, letting lic servant, Allen Clark understands that better dramatically improve our public school sys- them know that neighborhoods are organized than most Americans. Throughout his life he tem by addressing the issue that, more than and ready to fighting back. has done his very best to ensure that our na- any other, has limited the hopes and pros- I am honored to recognize Sheriff Don Mon- tion never forgets the sacrifices that our sol- pects of vast numbers of low-income and dis- tague and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for advantaged children. diers, sailors, marines and airmen made to de- That issue is the dearth of highly skilled, their leadership roles in supporting the Na- fend our freedom. experienced teachers where they are needed tional Night Out. I encourage all Hays County Allen Clark is a dedicated public servant, a most: in the city’s worst schools. Some 60 residents to join forces with the thousands of hero, and a true patriot. But I am most proud percent of our city’s low-performing students other communities across the country in pro- to call him my friend. His peers, his fellow vet- are concentrated in just one-third of our moting cooperative crime prevention; your erans, and those like me who have had the schools, nearly all of them in high-poverty support is vital in the fight against crime. privilege to know and work with Allen Clark, areas such as Bedford Stuyvesant, Harlem, Washington Heights and the South Bronx. f will greatly miss him. As the U.S. Representa- The prospect of failure in these schools is so tive for the Fifth Congressional District of HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED overwhelming that teacher turnover is con- Texas, today I would like to honor the service, SERVICE OF ALLEN CLARK stant, with even the best and most dedicated sacrifice and bravery of Allen Clark, and thank decamping for districts where the pay is him for the outstanding work he has done on higher and working conditions allow them to HON. JEB HENSARLING behalf of our nation’s veterans. be more effective. OF TEXAS f Back in April, a special commission of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York City Council outlined highly de- TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUM- tailed recommendations for righting these Friday, July 29, 2005 BIA UNIVERSITY: PUTTING THE wrongs. In addition to calling for system- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN FIRST wide caps and reductions in class sizes, the Commission recommended that all teachers would like to honor Mr. Allen Clark for his dis- to be awarded salary incentives of 3 percent tinguished military, business and public serv- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL (to be added to any negotiated increases) in ice careers, and thank him for his outstanding OF NEW YORK order to align local salaries with the re- contributions to his community and his coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional labor market. To increase the number try. of qualified teachers in low-performing, high This September will mark the end of Mr. Friday, July 29, 2005 need schools, teachers in the most chal- Clark’s service at the Veterans Administration Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to lenging schools would receive as much as an North Texas Health Care System, bringing a your attention a crisis which is before many of additional 23 percent if they teach in target schools that adopt an extended-year (11- close to his long and distinguished career as our public schools today—the shortage of month) calendar. Teachers whose skills qual- a spokesperson and representative for vet- highly skilled teachers in our city’s worst ify them for a newly-instituted designation erans in our community. Always keeping his schools. This problem has not only affected of ‘‘Master Teacher’’ would receive a further fellow veterans at the heart of each of his de- schools in my state of New York, but is nation- 10-percent increase, and Master Teachers cisions, Allen Clark has been a strong and wide. who chose to work in targeted high-needs

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.028 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1725 schools would join the ranks of the most so, and soon we will have the money. If we balance our energy portfolio and increase the highly paid teachers in the state. fail to deliver, history—and our children— contributions of alternative energy sources to This is not a giveaway to teachers. To as- will judge us harshly indeed. our energy mix. sure high quality, these changes would be di- f The process of developing the conference rectly tied to rigorous performance assess- report is much improved from last year’s con- ments. In fact, the entire structure of reform IN RECOGNITION OF THE 1965 tentious debate. Senate and House conferees would be subject to ongoing review by an VOTING RIGHTS ACT Independent Office for Research and Ac- worked together cooperatively and were able countability that would identify target to compromise on a number of provisions and schools for augmented support and deter- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS bridge difficult differences of opinion. I believe mine whether the Commission’s intensified OF ILLINOIS Chairman BARTON and Ranking Member DIN- strategies are producing desired results. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GELL and on the Senate side, Chairman What hope is there that these ideas will be DOMENICI and Ranking Member BINGAMAN, acted upon? After all, similar proposals have Friday, July 29, 2005 been floated in the past. have done a good job in this respect. The answer is that at this particular mo- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on this The conference report itself is also an im- ment, we are blessed with a rare opportunity 40th anniversary of the landmark Voting provement over the bill passed by the House that combines a potential multi-billion dol- Rights Act of 1965, we must pause to recog- earlier this year. lar windfall for the city’s school system with nize the importance of this legislation. A cen- It includes an extension of the Renewable contract renewal negotiations between the tury before its passing, the 15th Amendment Energy Production Tax Credit for another 2 United Federation of Teachers and the city guaranteed the right for Black men to vote. In years, which will take us through the end of and an upcoming Mayoral election. 1920, women were also granted that right. De- 2007. This is very good news. The report also Clearly the biggest barrier to school re- spite these laws, minority men and women includes clean energy bonds provisions from form has been money. For decades, the city has been unable to offer the kind of teacher were still prevented from voting through dis- the Senate bill which will enable electric co- salaries found in the suburbs and upstate be- criminatory means common to Jim Crow, ante- operatives to invest in renewable generation. cause it has not received a proportionate bellum South including poll taxes, literacy It also removes the methyl bromide tertiary- share of funding. More recently, under the tests, gerrymandering and language discrimi- butyl ether, MTBE, liability waiver that would provisions of the federal No Child Left Be- nation. Through the Voting Rights Act, consid- have let industry off the hook. It’s true that the hind Act, city schools have been asked to ered one of the foremost pieces of Civil Rights conference report does provide a ‘‘backdoor meet clear and specific targets for student legislation, Congress saw the discrimination immunity’’ that could derail many legal claims achievement even as they have been denied and realized the critical need to protect the mi- by denying communities and states the right to the wherewithal to do so. Now the courts be heard in state forums. But I believe that the have recognized that this amounts to a vio- nority. We must continue to do so. lation of our children’s Constitutional right The most basic and fundamental principles conferees took a big step forward by dropping to a sound, basic education. A panel of spe- of any democracy are equal opportunity, equal the liability waiver. cial judges has recommended that the state protection under the law and guarantee of the On energy efficiency, the conference report make amends by providing the city with an right to participate, to have that right protected goes beyond the House bill in establishing additional $14 billion in operating and facili- and to have that participation count. new energy efficiency standards for 15 prod- ties funds over the next five years. That de- Unfortunately in the last two Presidential ucts. It also includes numerous energy effi- cision is being appealed, but many believe elections and in an increasing number of elec- ciency tax provisions for alternative fuel vehi- that within the next year, money will actu- tions across the country are being marred with cles, energy efficient appliances and new and ally change hands. existing homes, among others, provisions con- That’s a huge step, and certainly little else allegations of manipulation, chicanery, trickery, can happen without it. But it is only the be- intimidation and outright illegal acts of fraud, tained in the Energy Efficiency Cornerstone ginning. Plaintiffs have won similar lawsuits thievery, and violence. All of these acts and Act that I introduced with my colleague Rep. in other states, gotten their money, and still actions have served to undermine confidence ZACH WAMP and others. Electricity provisions are strengthened—not were unable to enact meaningful reform. in our electoral system, disrupt the process of only does the conference report include new Usually this was because they failed to bring normalcy, and are beginning to shake the very together all school stakeholders in a mean- standards for grid reliability, but it also in- foundation of our democracy. We must not ingful dialogue. cludes consumer protections in electric mar- waver in our commitment to our citizens and In New York City, the City Council com- kets, such as new merger review, a prohibition continue to ensure that their vote matters. mission began such a dialogue with the pub- on market manipulation, improved market lic hearings it held during this past year. The face of America is changing every day. transparency, among others. These protec- But obstacles remain. One of the long-stand- Diversity of race, ethnicity, language and other ing bones of contention has been the senior- tions are especially important given that the aspects of the American citizen are evident in bill repeals the Public Utility Holding Company ity system that allows the most experienced our society. The need to protect the rights of teachers to essentially choose their place- Act, PUHCA, which restricts the ownership ments. Given the low pay and working condi- the electorate despite these differences is a and operations of power companies and their tions in struggling schools, most elect to constant struggle. This 40-year-old legislation ability to control energy prices. work in higher-performing institutions stood the test of time. It is our duty to continue Another way in which the conference report where they can make a decent living and be to protect the right to vote, one of the most has improved on the House bill is its treatment effective. Not surprisingly, the union has basic rights, for all Americans. of oil shale. fiercely defended this system. f This is a subject of particular concern to The city government, for its part, has re- Coloradans, because Colorado has the most sponded—with justification—that its hands CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, significant amounts of oil shale—and also the are tied. ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 Lately, however, there have been encour- most experience with oil shale fever. In Colo- aging signs. Both Randi Weingarten, the rado, we have had several bouts of that syn- SPEECH OF UFT president, and Joel Klein, the city drome. The last one started during the 1970s schools chancellor, have said that in prin- HON. MARK UDALL energy crisis and ended abruptly on ‘‘Black ciple, they believe the key to turning around OF COLORADO Sunday’’ in 1982. That was when Exxon an- struggling schools is to populate them with nounced it was pulling out of the Colony shale excellent, experienced teachers. Mayor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project, an event that left an impact crater Bloomberg, who has made education reform Thursday, July 28, 2005 the centerpiece of his first term, is running from the Western Slope to downtown Denver. for a reelection. It is a moment, in short, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I re- There followed an exodus of other companies when promises are being made; when com- gret that I cannot support this legislation. that had been working on oil shale—which led promise is in the air; and when unprece- There is nothing I would rather vote for than to an echoing exodus of jobs and of Colo- dented new financial resources seem likely a balanced energy bill that sets us on a for- radans who had nowhere else to turn. to come our way. ward-looking course—one that acknowledges The House bill would have required the Inte- That said, the beginning of the new school that this country is overly dependent on a sin- rior Department to set up a new leasing pro- year is almost upon us. The teacher contract talks are at a critical point. So let’s make gle energy source—fossil fuels—to the det- gram for commercial development of oil shale, the most of our opportunity. We have identi- riment of our environment, our national secu- with final regulations to be in place by the end fied a clear priority—to put great teachers in rity, and our economy. of next year. In other words, it called for a the schools that need them most, as rapidly But at a time of sky-rocketing oil prices, this crash program to meet a short, arbitrary dead- as possible. We have the political will to do report doesn’t do what it needs to do—help us line.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.032 E29JYPT1 E1726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 In the Resources Committee, I tried to drilling. It exempts oil and gas construction oil reserves, we are not in a position to solve change that. An amendment I offered would sites from storm water runoff regulations under our energy vulnerability by drilling at home. not have barred oil shale development. In- the Clean Water Act. It authorizes up to $1.5 This bill does nothing to tackle this funda- stead, it would have said that before we leap billion in new subsidies to the oil industry for mental problem. For every step it takes to again, we should take a look and have a clear ultra-deep oil drilling and exploration. It estab- move us away from our oil/carbon-based idea of where we are apt to land. Under my lishes an exclusion under the National Envi- economy, it takes two in the opposite direc- amendment, the Department of the Interior ronmental Policy Act for oil and gas develop- tion. I only wish my colleagues in the House would be told to prepare regulations for a new ment activities. could understand that a vision of a clean en- oil shale leasing program—and to get them Of the bill’s total $14.6 billion in tax incen- ergy future is not radical science fiction but is finished ‘‘promptly’’ after finishing the analysis tives, $9.3 billion (or 64 percent) is for tradi- instead based on science and technology that required by NEPA and the regular process for tional energy sources such as oil, natural gas, exists today. Given the magnitude of the crisis developing new federal regulations. and nuclear power. The oil and gas industries ahead, we can surely put more public invest- Unfortunately, the Republican leadership of are getting these massive subsidies from the ment behind new energy sources that will free the Resources Committee opposed my taxpayer at the same time that their profits us from our dependence on oil. amendment, and so it was not adopted. The have never been higher. Meanwhile, renew- Earlier this year, President Bush spoke at result is that that part of the House bill was ables and energy efficiency technologies are the opening of the Abraham Lincoln Museum much uglier than it should have been. allocated $5.3 billion, or just 26 percent of the in Springfield, Illinois and attempted to draw The oil shale part of the conference report, total incentives in the bill. parallels between his goal of expanding free- while not necessarily a thing of real beauty, is And then there are all the things the bill dom in the world and Lincoln’s effort to ex- definitely better. It calls for a programmatic en- would not do. It would not increase vehicle pand freedom in the U.S. I have some ques- vironmental impact statement as the first step, fuel economy standards, which have been fro- tions about that comparison, but I do think it and requires issuance of final regulations for a zen since 1996. Raising CAFE standards is is good to consider Lincoln’s example when new commercial leasing program only after the single biggest step we can take to reduce we debate public policy. that statement has been completed. Further, it oil consumption, since about half of the oil In fact, I wish President Bush and the Re- requires the Interior Department to consult used in the U.S. goes into the gas tanks of publicans would draw a few more parallels to with the Governor of Colorado (and the gov- our passenger vehicles. Lincoln in their approach to energy policy—be- ernors of other relevant states) and other in- This conference report avoids the whole cause, as that greatest of Republican Presi- terested parties in order to determine the level question of mandatory action on climate dents said, ‘‘The dogmas of the quiet past are of support for development of oil shale (or tar change, excluding even the toothless Senate- inadequate for the stormy present. Our sands) resources, and provides that leasing passed resolution that recognized the need for present is piled high with difficulties. We must will then occur only if there is sufficient interest immediate action by Congress to implement think anew and act anew—then we will save and support. This is a much better way to pro- mandatory caps on greenhouse gas emis- our country.’’ ceed than through the kind of crash program sions. And while we are not engaged in a civil war, called for in the House-passed bill. It also does not include the Renewable Port- our excessive dependence on fossil energy is And, while I think the need for a new oil folio Standard, RPS, part of the Senate- a pressing matter of national security. We shale task force or a new office within DOE is passed bill, which would require utilities to have an energy security crisis. We need to doubtful at best, the conference report’s provi- generate 10 percent of their power from re- think anew to devise an energy security strat- sions related to experimental leases are sen- newable sources by 2020. Colorado is unique- egy that will give future generations of Ameri- sible and worthwhile. ly positioned to take advantage of alternative cans an economy less dependent on oil and There were a few good things in the House energy opportunities, such as wind and sun. fossil fuels. bill that I am glad are retained in the con- Colorado’s voters approved Amendment 37 Unfortunately, too much of this bill reflects ference report—after all, in a 1,725-page bill, last year, a state RPS, which is making a dif- not just a failure but an absolute refusal to there are bound to be some good provisions, ference in our energy supply. think anew. Provision after provision reflects a but in this case they are far outweighed by the But a Federal RPS would yield numerous stubborn insistence on old ideas—more tax bad. rewards in the long-term for the whole country, subsidies, more royalty giveaways, more re- For example, I support most of the provi- including increased energy independence and strictions on public participation, more limits on sions developed by the Science Committee, security, economic development opportunities environmental reviews—and a hostility to the and I commend Chairman BOEHLERT and in depressed communities, maintaining a com- search for new approaches. Ranking Member GORDON for their bipartisan petitive advantage internationally, protecting Maybe we could have afforded such a mis- approach. our environment, and helping our farmers de- take in the past. But now the stakes are too In particular, I’m pleased that the Science velop long-term income sources. The absence high—because, as I said, energy policy isn’t Committee bill included generous authorization of an RPS in this conference report is a seri- just an economic issue, it’s a national security levels for renewable energy and energy effi- ous setback for forward-thinking energy policy. issue. America’s dependence on imported oil ciency R&D. As Co-chair of the Renewable Most importantly, according to analyses poses a risk to our homeland security and Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, this conducted by the Department of Energy’s En- economic well-being. funding is very important to me. ergy Information Administration, this energy Unfortunately, this conference report does I am also pleased that the conference report bill will neither lower gas prices nor reduce not think anew and is not adequate to the includes the Clean Green School Bus Act, a U.S. dependence on foreign oil, with foreign challenges of this stormy present. For that bill that Chairman BOEHLERT and I drafted that imports predicted to increase from 58 percent reason, I cannot vote for it. authorizes grants to help school districts re- to 68 percent in the next 20 years. Coloradans f place aging diesel vehicles with clean, alter- on average are already on average $2.25 for native fuel buses. H.R. 6 also includes provi- a gallon of regular gas. This bill will do nothing CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, sions from legislation I introduced on distrib- to bring those prices down. ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 uted power, which would direct the Secretary I don’t always agree with President Bush. of Energy to develop and implement a strat- But I think he is absolutely right about one SPEECH OF egy for research, development, and dem- thing—at $55 a barrel, we don’t need incen- HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK onstration of distributed power energy sys- tives to oil and gas companies to explore. In- OF MICHIGAN tems. stead, we need a strategy to wean our Nation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, though, as a whole this con- from its dependence on fossil fuels, especially ference report—like the bills we’ve debated foreign oil. Thursday, July 28, 2005 twice before—basically retains the status quo In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, we need a plan Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, and does little to provide solutions to the real in place to increase our energy security. Thir- despite the President’s oversell, this bill does energy problems facing this country. teen percent of the twenty million barrels of oil nothing to improve our energy independence This conference report provides oil and gas we consume each day comes from the Per- and does little to provide for a cleaner environ- companies massive forgiveness of royalty pay- sian Gulf. In fact, fully 30 percent of the ment. The bill does nothing to lower gasoline ments. It exempts industry from requirements world’s oil supply comes from this same vola- prices, which are at an all-time high. of the Safe Drinking Water Act when they in- tile and politically unstable region of the world. This bill is a corporate giveaway to the larg- ject harmful chemicals into the ground during Yet with only 3 percent of the world’s known est multinational oil companies, coal, utility

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.036 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1727 and other energy companies, who stand to re- Gulf of Mexico. Any giveaway to the oil com- political and economic inequalities of the com- ceive a windfall of $14.5 billion in tax breaks panies to reduce their costs will cause an in- munity, and disputed and countered the official over 10 years. Taxpayers are going to sub- crease in production. This will cause more ex- positions on issues of race and class. The sidize billions in loan guarantees to these in- ploration. Black press has historically been the pipeline dustries, so the energy industry can be free to Florida is a beautiful state with miles of of the concerns and issues of the Harlem fail without having to face little financial risk. coastline. The Sunshine State economy de- community and other Black communities That is a sweet deal. pends heavily on tourism and the environment throughout the nation. It remains the compel- With oil selling at $60 a barrel, this bill pro- is the key factor in Florida’s attractiveness to ling, focused, and thoughtful voice of the com- vides royalty-free drilling rights to the multi- tourists. The tourism industry has an economic munity and its residents, and it works against national oil companies to drill on public lands. impact of $57 billion on Florida’s economy. financial challenges, to maintain that role. This is making a sweet deal even sweeter. Not inconsequential is the 770 miles of gulf John recognized this important role of the When the American consumer fills his or her coastline and 5,095 of gulf tidal shoreline, and black press as a voice to and of the commu- car with gasoline selling over $2.30 a gallon, the hundreds of miles of beaches. nity. He knew that for the community to flour- they will be secure in knowing that the record Florida’s coastline is a treasure not just for ish the press would have to remain strong. So, profits they are paying for big oil are being Floridians, but all Americans and the rest of when John and his fellow investors saw the subsidized further at the expense of their tax the world. For years Florida’s delegation has Amsterdam News faltering, they came to its dollars. Taxpayers are being asked to donate worked together to protect our coastline and rescue and the rescue of the community. John more than $14 billion in tax breaks, most of natural resources. Even conducting an inven- invested in and resurrected the paper. He en- them to the oil and gas companies, the utili- tory of resources in the Gulf of Mexico will sured and maintained its role in Harlem and in ties, the nuclear industry and the coal industry. begin to destroy the efforts we have made as Black communities throughout New York City. That is sweet on top of a sweeter deal for Big a state to preserve our sensitive lands. As He continued the paper’s important role as ad- Oil. The renewable energy and energy effi- long as there are rigs in the area, the potential vocate, informer, and champion of the Black ciency industries are left with little. for devastation to Florida’s beaches persists. community. The bill preempts the ability of state and Florida’s beaches are not something we can The newspaper nonetheless was not John’s local governments to block the siting of Lique- afford to compromise. This decision goes only legacy. He ventured his business and fied Natural Gas terminal in densely populated against everything that Floridians have worked economic skills into other arenas to become a urban areas. It will weaken environmental pro- for over so many years. Certainly, the people successful entrepreneur and a powerful role tections with new loopholes for the oil and gas of Florida do not support this ill-advised deci- model. He showed generations of African- industry. It will allow the process of hydraulic sion. Americans that to be successful, you had to fracturing, which involves injecting diesel fuel The impact of offshore drilling threatens irre- be committed and dedicated, and that being into groundwater supplied and exempt other versible scarring to the landscape, affecting successful did not mean forgetting your roots industry practices from the Clean Water Act, thousands of species, each critical to the eco- and your community. exemptions and the National Environmental system. The great weather, pristine beaches, I submit for the RECORD two articles from Policy Act. and marine wildlife are the number one draws the July 26, 2005 edition of the CaribNews This bill will authorize exploratory efforts to to our fine state. By moving forward with even praising John’s dedication and commitment to prepare for oil and gas drilling off the Outer a resources inventory, you risk a multi-billion Harlem and the Black community. He will be Continental Shelf, including areas that are cur- dollar industry for only a few barrels of oil. missed in this community for all that he has rently closed to drilling. One area that I am f done, but he may rest peacefully knowing that pleased to report is that the bill does ban drill- he has sowed the seeds for generations of ing in the Great Lakes. JOHN L. PROCOPE AND THE progress. This exercise is an unfortunate one. It is POWER OF THE BLACK PRESS [From the CaribNews; July 26, 2005] short on helping the nation’s energy needs CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JOHN PROCOPE and long on subsidizing the oil and gas, nu- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL John L. Procope, an entrepreneur and clear, utility, and coal industries. Americans OF NEW YORK former publisher of The New York Amster- pay more than their fair share to support the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dam News, died on Friday, July 15. He was 82 record profit margins of the energy industry and lived in Queens. The cause was complica- and now they are being asked to subsidize Friday, July 29, 2005 tions from pneumonia. those record profits even more. This is a bad Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Procope, a graduate of Morgan State deal for American consumers. I urge my col- pay tribute to John L. Procope, who was my University, was a marketing and advertising leagues to join me in voting against the pas- friend and an extraordinary African-American executive at several companies before he sage of this bill. joined a consortium that bought The Am- businessman, entrepreneur, and role model. sterdam News in 1971. He was one of six co- f His passing earlier this month is a source of owners of the newspaper when he succeeded great sadness to a community of colleagues CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, Clarence B. Jones as publisher in 1974. and friends who will greatly miss him. I know Mr. Procope earned his bachelor’s degree in ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 that Riverside Church, where he is being me- business from Morgan State University, at- tended business school at New York Univer- SPEECH OF morialized this morning, is filled with many tears, but with many more memories. sity and began his career in advertising. A HON. CORRINE BROWN When the Black newspaper, the Amsterdam native New Yorker, he was a former presi- dent of the National Newspaper Publishers OF FLORIDA News, faced financial troubles and was threat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Association. He was also a president of the ened with closure, John L. Procope stepped Harlem Business Alliance and served as a Thursday, July 28, 2005 forward to ensure that the African-American trustee of Howard University for 15 years. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. community in New York continued to have a The Amsterdam News was founded by Speaker, I rise today to oppose the offshore voice and reliable source of information on the James Henry Anderson in 1909. W.E.B. Du day’s news. Knowing the important and signifi- Bois, Adam Clayton Powell and Malcolm X drilling provisions included in this bill. are among the famous black Americans who I am categorically opposed to this bill be- cance of the Amsterdam News and other Black newspapers, John ensured that there have written for the newspaper. Mr. Procope cause of provisions which would increase made waves in the Black community when pressure for oil drilling in the protected waters would continually be a voice for a community he denounced the looting that took place off Florida’s coast. It would also give billions of that had so long been limited in its advocacy, after the 1977 blackout in New York by pub- dollars in tax breaks and other giveaways to expression, and information. lishing a blistering editorial charging an ap- traditional fossil-fuel producers. For generations, the Black press had been parent vacuum of leadership in the Black Included in this bill is a requirement to con- the communication hub of the Black commu- communities. Subsequently, he was ap- duct an offshore inventory of oil and gas re- nity. It had been the voice for the community pointed chairman of an Emergency Aid Com- serves. An expensive and environmentally to its leaders and to each other. It connected mission which disbursed about $3 million to grants to businesses hurt by the looting. damaging inventory in the protected waters of the individuals of the community to one an- Mr. Procope left the newspaper in 1982 to the Gulf is likely to increase pressure to lift the other and told the news and events of the day focus on E. G. Bowman, an insurance com- drilling moratorium off Florida’s coast. from their perspectives. The Black press ques- pany that had been founded by his wife, Another provision is a reduction in royalty tioned and challenged the system of segrega- Ernesta G. Procope, that was one of the first payments for deep gas wells leased in the tion, highlighted and pointed out the social, major African-American-owned businesses

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.039 E29JYPT1 E1728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 on Wall Street. The company’s client list tures could be magnified through firm but limits on the use of eminent domain by their started with underserved Brooklyn home- behind the scenes action or public steps agencies or local governments. I think this owners but grew to include Fortune 500 com- grounded in principle but devoid of fear. would be the best way to address potential In his later years, after leaving the Am- panies. abuses, and I think we in Congress should Mr. Procope and his wife were a driving sterdam News in 1982, a decade after he had force behind the creation of the Fair Access joined with a group of Blacks who acquired consider taking action to impose our ideas of to Insurance Requirements plan in 1968 to the paper, Procope, joined E. Bowman, an in- proper limits only as a last resort. help make insurance available to all resi- surance company founded by his wife, So, I am glad to note that in Colorado dis- dents of New York State. He and his wife Ernesta G. Procope. He served as Chairman cussion is already underway regarding pos- were also highly visible in political and phil- of the Board of the company, which served sible changes to our laws that would modify anthropic circles. not only poor Black homeowners of Brook- the scope of eminent domain authority avail- In addition to his wife, he is survived by lyn but Fortune 500 companies whose shares. able to local governments. two sisters, Dr. Jean Martin of Bloomfield, were traded on the New York Stock Ex- A good example of that discussion is a re- Conn. and Jonelle Terrell of Manhattan. change. cent editorial in Grand Junction’s Daily Sen- Both Mr. Procope and his wife were noted tinel, which notes with approval a proposal for JOHN L. PROCOPE—THE PASSING OF A LEADER for their business acumen and their philan- an amendment to the Colorado constitution IN NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING AND THE CON- thropic impulses. SUMMATE BUSINESS LEADER His passing due to complication from pneu- but points out that its proponents should be When John L. Procope died last week in monia leaves the City, the business commu- cautious in their approach. New York City at the age of 82, he left be- nity and the Caribbean much poorer. I think the editorial’s points are well taken. hind a number of things. His wife, two sisters, Dr. Jean Martin of I attach its full text and commend it to the at- The first is a rich legacy as an entre- Connecticut and Junelle Terrell of Manhat- tention of all our colleagues. preneur who along with his wife made a suc- tan and other relatives survive him. [From Grand Junction (CO) Daily Sentinel, cess of a business in an area where few f July 21, 2005] Blacks had dared to walk as owners: Wall VOTERS COULD CHECK EMINENT-DOMAIN HONORING SPECIALIST ERNEST W. Street, perhaps the worlds most famous fi- ABUSE DALLAS nancial district. State Rep. Al White, R–Winter Park, is Secondly, he also left behind a history of joining a host of state government officials having stood on the shoulders of many 19th HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS around the country who want tougher state and 20th century Black newspaper publishers OF TEXAS rules on government’s use of eminent do- whose organs of information articulated the main to condemn private property. cause of Black people with verve and deter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Efforts are being pushed in at least 25 mination, during some of the most perilous Friday, July 29, 2005 states in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court of times, dating back to era of slavery, ruling last month that said the city of New through reconstruction, the days of Jim Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to London, Conn., could condemn homes in an Crow and into the civil rights struggle and honor Specialist Ernest W. Dallas, Jr. of Den- older middle-class neighborhood and turn right up to these days of immense chal- ton, Texas. Specialist Dallas was killed in ac- them over to private developers for razing to lenges, successes and failures. tion on July 24, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, in build condos, a hotel, athletic clubs and People like John Russwurm, who in 1827 support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. According other amenities. was a recent graduate of Bowdoin College, to initial reports, Specialist Dallas died when Millions of Americans were understandably and a young militant minister, the Rev. an improvised explosive device detonated angered by the ruling. It opens the possi- bility that any home or small business can Samuel Cornish, who created and launched near his military vehicle. ‘‘Freedom’s Journal,’’ the first Black news- be condemned if some developer can dem- paper in the United States were the models Specialist Dallas was assigned to K Troop, onstrate that his plans can produce more for later Black publishers. The Freedom’s 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, revenue for local government. Journal was the expression of a force and en- Fort Carson, Colorado. White says he intends to push a measure in ergy that paved the way for thousands of Specialist Dallas’ family resides in Denton, the Legislature for a state constitutional other Black newspapers which stood at the Texas. I would like to extend my most heartfelt amendment that would prohibit local gov- forefront of the battle for freedom, decency, ernment from taking land for private gain. If sympathy and condolences to his family and it doesn’t pass the Legislature, he said he human rights, civil liberties and respect for friends who have suffered this loss. people of color. will mount a petition drive to get it on the The Pittsburgh Courier, the Chicago De- f 2006 ballot. White’s concerns for the rights of private fender, the New York Amsterdam News and CAREFUL AND DELIBERATE AC- property owners are well taken. But White more recent additions to the list of out- TION BEST ON EMINENT DOMAIN should be cautious about overreaching. standing voices of Black people, including There are some cases where it may be legiti- the CaribNews, have and are making names REFORMS mate for government to condemn private for themselves with their clarion calls for so- property and allow another private entity to cial and economic justice and racial equality HON. MARK UDALL benefit from it. in government, business, the church and OF COLORADO Even before this June’s ruling, the Su- other areas of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preme Court had long held that governments That Procope was able to lead the Amster- can use eminent domain to condemn private dam News with distinction in the 1970s and Friday, July 29, 2005 property and turn it over to other private de- early 1980s before he left to devote his full Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, many velopers in order to eliminate blight. energies to the family business is a measure Although ‘‘blight’’ may sometimes be poor- of the man who like Russwurm traced the of us have serious concerns about the recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the ly defined, eliminating health and safety roots of his family tree to the Caribbean. His issues associated with severely run-down or steady hand as the publisher of the Amster- case of Kelo v. New London and the potential neglected properties meets a legitimate pub- dam News, one of the country’s most impor- effects on private property owners from local lic need. tant Black newspapers, contributed to its vi- governments’ exercise of the power of emi- White’s proposal or any other aimed at re- ability and while he may not have always nent domain. ducing the potential for eminent-domain pleased all sections of the Black community Because of those concerns, I joined in vot- abuse in Colorado must recognize that public he certainly made his mark as a voice of rea- ing for H. Res. 340, expressing disapproval of need and provide clearly worded conditions son and frankness, two highly cherished under which it could be allowed. commodities which are often missing in our that decision, which was passed by the House f everyday lives. last month. As a co-owner and the publisher of the However, as I said then, although I agreed HONORING THE MEMORY OF COR- paper, Procope established a powerful pres- with the resolution’s statement that Congress PORAL GEORGE ALLEN ALFORD, ence and became a major asset as an advo- could seek to ‘‘address through legislation any JR. cate for Blacks. He routinely assumed that abuses of eminent domain by State and local role with both dignity and clarity, never government;’’ I think we should be reluctant to HON. KEVIN BRADY shrinking from the task at hand, even if it take actions to curb what some—perhaps meant stating a fact of life that some Blacks OF TEXAS even a temporary majority—in Congress might found unpleasant to mention. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consider improper actions by a State or local This sophisticated, business-like an ele- Friday, July 29, 2005 gant 20th century man recognized that the government. power of Black business, whether in news- The States, through their legislatures or in Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise paper publishing, insurance or in other ven- some cases by direct popular vote, can put today to honor the memory of Corporal

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.043 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1729 George Allen Alford, Jr., USMC, who was good governance, will be challenged to dedi- ing Taliban fighters in Afghanistan and rebel killed in action on July 31, 1968. cate resources to stopping this activity, when groups in Colombia as examples. Corporal Alford joined the Marine Corps at they have so many other issues to address. ‘‘In Spain the terror attack was financed if not entirely then partially through drug age 18 in 1966 and served on the U.S.S. Gal- The increasing problem of African drug traf- trafficking,’’ he said, referring to bomb at- veston as a Captain’s Orderly. He left the Gal- ficking is just one more reason why the Bush tacks which killed 191 people in packed rush veston in May of 1968 after volunteering for Administration must keep its promise to signifi- hour trains in Madrid in March 2004. active duty in Vietnam. By the time he was 20 cantly increase aid to Africa, as the stakes Mindful of the threat posed by criminal years old, Corporal Alford was a Squad Lead- continue to grow. groups operating across borders, police er of the 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd [From the San Diego Union Tribune, July 28, forces around Africa have linked up to a Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 1st Ma- 2005] global satellite communication system run rine Division. He participated in numerous op- by Interpol which is supposed to track fugi- SOUTH AMERICAN DRUG CARTELS LURED TO tives and stolen goods. erations in Vietnam including Operation Hous- WEST AFRICA Interpol Secretary-General Ronald Noble ton III, Houston IV and Mameluke Thrust II. It (By Nick Tattersall) told reporters in Ghana this month that 31 was during Operation Mameluke Thrust II that DAKAR.—South American drug cartels are African countries were now connected to the Corporal Alford was killed in action on July 31, moving their logistics bases to West Africa, system. 1968. lured by lax policing in an unstable region f In the words of his Commanding Officer, and the presence of small, underground ‘‘George was a singularly fine Marine non- criminal groups, United Nations experts say. HONORING ENTECH INC. commissioned officer. His enthusiasm, cour- Drug cartels are increasingly using West age and complete devotion to duty won for Africa as a hub for smuggling, working with HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS criminal networks from the region who mar- OF TEXAS him the respect of all who knew him.’’ ket cannabis, cocaine and heroin in Europe Corporal Alford’s sister, Brenda (now Bren- and North America, according to the U.N. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES da Alford Kaiser), wrote the following poem at Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Friday, July 29, 2005 the time of her brother’s death: ‘‘If you look at recent seizures of cocaine, Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today so Late on a hot evening, the biggest are all linked to groups with op- In a rice field in Viet Nam, erations on the West African coast,’’ Antonio that I may recognize the contribution of My brother gave his young life, Mazzitelli, head of UNODC’s regional office ENTECH Inc., an energy company in my dis- For the cause of liberty. for West and Central Africa, told Reuters in trict, and to celebrate the passing of H.R. 6, Marines like my brother are no cowards, an interview. The Energy Policy Act of 2005. From their foes they do not hide, Consignments of cocaine would mainly Located in Keller, Texas since 1995, For their courage always has been come in from Latin America through the ENTECH has created solar energy systems America’s cause to live or die. Cape Verde islands off the Atlantic coast, or which are capable of providing renewable through Ghana, Nigeria and Togo, from electrical power without emissions and at a re- They trudged the marshes of Viet Nam, where they would be re-exported to markets In the mud thick and black, including Spain, Portugal and the United duced cost. ENTECH is the world’s leading And never once did they complain, Kingdom. manufacturer of concentrating photovoltaic When Charlie was on their backs. Spanish authorities seized nearly three solar systems. In addition to electrical output, America can be proud of those, tons of cocaine on a Ghana-registered vessel ENTECH systems can also produce hot water Who are United States Marines, in international waters off the African coast or other thermal energy outputs. ENTECH’s For they still die for us today, just three days ago, arresting 12 Ghanaians, ‘‘SunLine’’ technology is able to provide clean Just to keep our Nation free. four Koreans and two Spaniards. and quiet energy for plumbing and lighting Mr. Speaker, it is heroes like Corporal Spain said the traffickers had picked up systems for a variety of applications ranging the drugs in an unidentified South American George Allen Alford, Jr., and the family mem- from commercial establishments to, most re- bers and colleagues keeping memories of him country and refuelled along the African coast before setting off for Europe. cently, the space program. alive, who make America strong. It is an honor Major shipments of heroin produced in The Energy Policy Act of 2005 will provide to represent his community in the U.S. House southern Asia were also transiting through tax relief to individuals and businesses invest- of Representatives and I urge you to join me West Africa, particularly Ivory Coast, after ing in solar energy. It also creates a goal of in honoring his service and the ultimate sac- being flown by air couriers from Kenya and instilling solar energy systems in 20,000 Fed- rifice he made for the country he loved. Ethiopia, UNODC said in a recent study on eral building within the next 5 years. f crime in Africa. ENTECH is having a significant impact on HARD TO CRACK our community and our Nation, and I am DRUG TRAFFICKING IN WEST AF- West Africa is seen as an attractive transit proud to have them within the 26th Congres- RICA—A GROWING SOURCE OF centre for international drug traffickers be- sional District of Texas. CONCERN cause the criminal networks already in place around the region have proven notoriously f HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL difficult for police and customs officers to ON THE LIFE AND SUDDEN DEATH break. OF NEW YORK OF HONORABLE ARTHUR E. Operating as flexible networks of individ- TEELE, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals rather than large-scale, hierarchical or- Friday, July 29, 2005 ganizations, they can market illicit products to diaspora populations in drug consuming HON. CORRINE BROWN Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, in the aftermath countries and recruit couriers among a cheap OF FLORIDA of the G–8 summit, there has been much labor force available at home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope for the prospects of the African con- ‘‘One of the reasons these networks can tinent. While I too share in these hopeful senti- abandon traditional command-and-control Friday, July 29, 2005 ments I am well aware that we must remain relations is that many of them are grounded Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. vigilant in guarding against threats to the con- in a common ethnicity,’’ UNODC said in its Speaker, on behalf of the constituents of the tinent’s development. A July 28th report from study. Third Congressional District of Florida, I stand ‘‘Betraying compatriots is not only in vio- the San Diego Union Tribune entitled ‘‘South lation of deeply ingrained values, it can re- today with a heavy heart following the sudden American drug cartels lured to West Africa,’’ is sult in exclusion from this vital support and tragic death of Mr. Arthur E. Teele, Jr. one of a number of recent reports which detail base,’’ it said. On Wednesday, July 27, 2005 the State of the increasing presence of narco-traffic in While war crimes prosecutors in Sierra Florida, this Nation, and I lost a great friend, West Africa. Leone have said international terrorists patriot, and champion for the less fortunate. Apparently, international drug cartels are in- have used the West African diamond trade to His death marks the end of a great career as creasingly using West Africa as a hub for drug fund their operations, UNODC said no clear a statesman, political leader, visionary, deco- shipments into Europe and North America. links had been established to the drugs rated veteran, attorney, newspaper publisher trade, though that could change. The political instability and inadequate govern- ‘‘This is the sort of environment within and family man. ment capacity which these countries experi- which organised criminal and terrorist Arthur Teele was an imposing figure, astute ence provides the perfect environment for groups can grow. There are many well-prov- and sharp of mind and wit. He was as diverse these cartels to operate. Even countries such en cases of terrorist groups going hand in as he was intuitive in matters of people, poli- as Ghana, which have been lauded for their hand with drug cartels,’’ Mazzitelli said, tak- tics and the driving forces behind change.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.048 E29JYPT1 E1730 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 Here was a man as complex in his thinking, bears, wolves, migratory birds, and many major Caribbean carnivals throughout North as he was simple in his focus on bettering the other species living in a nearly undisturbed America attests to the permanence of the Car- lives of so many. He ably balanced political state. While some consider this area to be one ibbean immigration experience. acumen with the ability to traverse and bridge of the most promising U.S. onshore oil and Caribbean music, such as soca, calypso, party and ideological lines, bringing a voice to gas prospects, studies indicate that this area reggae, and now reggaeton, is having a pro- the voiceless, hope to the hopeless, and in- could only provide 6 month’s supply of oil, 10 found impact on U.S. popular culture. Other stilling a fighting spirit in those who felt lifeless years from now, and consequently have no Caribbean cultural expressions, like food, and forgotten. significant effect on our nation’s dependence dance and art, are becoming established in Arthur Teele was a skilled and brilliant strat- on foreign oil. mainstream America. The prominence of first- egist, who knew not only the pulse but felt the Past versions of the energy legislation have and second-generation Caribbean figures in heart beat of his constituency; moreover, he also contained a safe-harbor provision for pro- U.S. labor and grassroots politics for many moved deftly and with passion through all po- ducers of MTBE and other fuel oxygenates decades also testifies to the long tradition and litical and social ranks, regardless of political from product liability claims. Under previous established presence of the Caribbean popu- affiliations, to bring to many communities energy bills, states and cities would have been lation. much needed services. As head of the U.S. prevented from bringing against potential of- Today many Caribbean workers can be Urban Mass Transportation Administration, he fenders ‘‘defective product’’ lawsuits, which found in the hospital, construction, service and built bridges of influence that brought transpor- some cities have employed to recapture the hotel industries, but there is also a growing tation, jobs, and much needed services to de- cost of MTBE cleanups. The U.S. Conference professional sector. Estimates of the Carib- pressed minority communities and the urban of Mayors has stated that the cost of cleanup bean population in the U.S. range upwards core. He stood tall and strong as a champion could run more than $29 billion. If our states from 2.6 million, depending on how one de- of enterprise, and as an advocate for changing and localities were forced to pay these costs, fines the Caribbean. the social, economic, and political fabric of the real costs would be borne by taxpayers. I While the largest Caribbean immigrant communities across Florida, and indeed the commend the conference committee for elimi- sources to the U.S. are from Cuba, the Do- Nation. nating this costly provision, and not making minican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti, U.S.-cit- Arthur Teele, was the consummate man taxpayers responsible for the actions of a few izen migrants also come from Puerto Rico and against the odds, taking on the fight for social MTBE producers. the Virgin Islands. and economic parity. He made us feel we While I voted for H.R. 6, there are several Many of the undocumented immigrants from were important and necessary partners in the provisions that concern me. The conference the Caribbean islands have been living, work- fight to make this region, this State, and this agreement fails to adequately address climate ing and making vital contributions to our coun- Nation honor its promises to all citizens. change by not including even the modest pro- try for many years. In New York it is almost His legacy may well be written from varying posal adopted by the Senate. This provision, impossible to walk down the streets of Harlem viewpoints, yet I remind you that in all things, authored by Senator CHUCK HAGEL, would use or Brooklyn without hearing a Caribbean ac- the good that men and women do, will in the tax credits to encourage, but not require, in- cent or coming across a Jamaican eatery. eyes of those who really care, outlive and out- dustry reductions in greenhouse gas emis- The members of the Caribbean community shine all the other utterances. sions, including carbon dioxide. Furthermore, are hard working, pay into our social security f the conference agreement also requires an in- system and have U.S.-born children who do ventory of oil and natural gas resources in off- not know a home other than the United CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, shore areas, including areas now closed to States. ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 drilling. I am concerned about this provision, In the great state of New York alone, un- because it could lead to opening these envi- documented workers pay more than $1 billion SPEECH OF ronmentally sensitive areas to offshore drilling. in taxes a year. HON. DENNIS MOORE In addition, I am also disappointed that the I believe that members of the Caribbean OF KANSAS final conference report did not include a ‘‘re- community who have had a long working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES newable portfolio standard’’ that would have record and qualify for U.S. naturalized citizen- ship should apply. The United States is histori- Thursday, July 28, 2005 required utilities to get 10 percent of their elec- tricity from alternative energy sources, such as cally a nation of immigrants. Our ancestors all Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise wind and solar power, by 2020. had the possibility to fulfill their American in support of the conference report on H.R. 6, While this is not a perfect bill, I believe it is Dream and I think that the same opportunity the omnibus energy bill. H.R. 6 is an important an important first step in creating a com- should be given to hard working newcomers step toward increasing our Nation’s energy prehensive energy policy that invests in en- who came to this country from the Caribbean. independence by investing in energy efficiency ergy efficiency and alternative energy sources. I introduce in the RECORD the article from and alternative energy sources. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to the July 26 NYCarib. As a member of the House Renewable En- develop and implement energy policies, which THE IMPORTANCE OF CITIZENS—WE MUST ergy Caucus, I support measures in H.R. 6 to will decrease our dependence of foreign oil HEAR IT OVER AND OVER encourage and increase the use of renewable and that protect consumers, communities, and It may have not been a fresh bit of advice and alternative energy sources. H.R. 6 in- environmentally sensitive areas. and it certainly wasn’t an observation by an cludes important tax incentives for energy effi- elected official that we hadn’t heard before. f ciency programs and renewable energy Still, when U.S. Representative Gregory sources, such as wind and solar production. CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS FOR Meeks, a democrat of New York City said it, his point resonated with a lot of us. This measure also includes a tax credit of up CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS Yes, they should become citizens, it makes to $3,400 for certain hybrid cars and trucks. a lot of sense, said the member of the U.S As a cochair of the House Biofuels Caucus, I HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL House of Representatives from Queens when also support raising the renewable fuels stand- OF NEW YORK asked about Caribbean immigrants becoming citizens of the United States. ard to 7.5 billion gallons by 2012, which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than triple the current amount. ‘‘Too many people from the Caribbean are Over the past several Congresses, there Friday, July 29, 2005 eligible for citizenship but they fail to step forward,’’ he complained. have been several issues that have continually Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Perhaps, he needs to repeat it again and blocked congressional passage of comprehen- submit to the RECORD an article from the July again so that more people in and out of his sive energy legislation, and I commend the 26, New York Carib News in support of citizen Sixth Congressional District and across the conference committee on eliminating these rights for Caribbean immigrants. Caribbean country would act. controversial provisions from this final con- migrants have worked in the country for cen- People from the Caribbean, who have made ference report. H.R. 6 does not include a pro- turies. The Caribbean is the source of the the United States their home have every vision providing for drilling in the Alaskan Na- U.S.’s earliest and largest Black immigrant good reason to become naturalized American tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), which had group and the primary source of growth of the citizens. One is that it opens opportunities, such as jobs, scholarships and the like that been part of past energy legislation. This pris- Black population in the U.S. The region has are often reserved for citizens. tine 1.5 million acre coastal plain is often re- exported more of its people than any other re- Another, it protects them from capricious ferred to as ‘‘America’s Serengeti’’ because of gion of the world since the abolition of slavery actions by immigration authorities who the presence of caribou, polar bears, grizzly in 1834. The fact that there are close to 50 would like to do nothing more than to ‘‘send

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.053 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1731 them back where they came from.’’ Thirdly, It fails to adequately invest in renewable en- agreement includes a $1.8 billion authorization it enables them to vote so they can make ergy and energy efficiency technologies by for the Secretary of Energy to carry out the choices about who should run the country, only providing 26 percent of the bill’s tax in- Clean Coal Power Initiative, which will provide state or city. Voting is something that comes naturally centives for the development of cleaner, less funding to those projects that can demonstrate to people from the English-speaking Carib- expensive energy sources under our control; advanced coal-based power generating tech- bean where parliamentary democracy is while allocating $2.6 billion in tax benefits for nologies that achieve significant reductions in taken seriously. People routinely join polit- oil and gas industry. Industries that are al- emissions. Further, the bill authorizes $1.14 ical parties, become candidates for elected ready profiting from record high oil prices, billion for coal research and development. I office or campaign for persons they believe which are currently over $60 per barrel. fought hard for robust funding for coal within are best suited to serve in national par- It fails to increase to automotive efficiency the fossil energy research and development liaments or local government bodies. That experience should prove to be a pow- standards—a policy that would save up to 67 budget and I was glad to see they were in- erful magnet for citizenship and political billion barrels of oil over the next 40 years, cluded in the final version. participation. which is 10 to 20 times greater than the po- Additionally, I authored two provisions which That’s why it is so baffling that so many of tential oil supply that could be extracted from were retained in the final conference report them fail to become citizens. the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. and greatly benefit Southern Illinois. First, I se- The reluctance can’t be explained simply Mr. Speaker, the bill fails to send us in a cured $75 million to create a program to de- by a devotion to their original nationality. velop advanced technologies to remove car- After all, almost every Caribbean state rec- new direction, and that is unacceptable. We ognizes dual citizenship, meaning that natu- cannot leave ourselves positioned to return bon dioxide from coal emissions and perma- ralization adds to their life but doesn’t de- years from now and still be searching for ways nently sequester it below ground. Illinois is tract from their standing as people from the to end our reliance on foreign oil. one of the leading states when it comes to re- Caribbean. With nations like India and China rapidly in- search on carbon sequestration and Southern One possible explanation is that some can’t creasing their consumption of oil we must set Illinois is listed as one of the prime spots for be bothered to go through the process. The the nation on a course to energy independ- carbon sequestration, which is one of the result is they often end up placing their chil- technologies the FutureGen project is de- dren and themselves at a disadvantage. ence. That requires a balanced energy policy That’s a crying shame. It explains why that aids domestic production but, more impor- signed to use. Second, the bill authorizes the Congressman Meeks’ appeal was relevant and tantly, sends us in a new direction by investing Clean Coal Centers of Excellence. Under this should be listened to. in renewable and energy efficient tech- provision, the Secretary of Energy will award f nologies. This conference report failed to ac- competitive, merit-based grants to universities that show the greatest potential for advancing CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, complish this goal. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on H.R. 6. new clean coal technologies. Southern Illinois ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 f University Carbondale (SIUC), which I rep- SPEECH OF resent, continues to be a leader in clean coal CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, technology research, doing extensive work at HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 its Coal Research Center. With funding and OF PENNSYLVANIA collaborative support from industry and gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF ernment, SIUC has conducted long-term Thursday, July 28, 2005 HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO projects relating to surface mine reclamation, Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania. Mr. OF ILLINOIS mine subsidence, coal desulfurization, coal Speaker, the last time Congress enacted an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES characterization and combustion, coal residue management and utilization, coal market mod- energy bill was in 1992—13 years ago. Since Thursday, July 28, 2005 that time, Republicans and Democrats alike eling, and environmental policy. Faculty, staff, have made clear that as a part of our national Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and students in fields as diverse as engineer- homeland security strategy, we must wean the support of H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of ing, science, business, education, law, and ag- country off of foreign oil. Yet, the bill before us 2005 Conference Report. Completion of this riculture have contributed to the University’s would not achieve that goal. For that reason energy bill is yet another step forward in our international reputation in coal research. The Mr. Speaker, I am opposed to the Energy Pol- struggle for energy security and independ- past two energy conference reports named icy Act of 2005. ence. A reliable and affordable energy supply Southern Illinois University as a ‘‘Clean Coal There is no doubt that the final House-Sen- is crucial to America’s economic vitality, secu- Center of Excellence’’ and the school is well- ate energy bill is vastly better than the House- rity, and quality of life. positioned to be a potential recipient of the passed bill. It extends the renewable electricity While this final conference report is not per- award again this year. It is a testament to production tax credit and provides tax credits fect, we continue to make progress towards SIUC’s high caliber research program that it for energy efficiency, which, together, will promoting energy conservation and efficiency; was also named as a university to study and catalyze investment and usage of the next increasing the use of all domestic energy re- commercially deploy transportation fuel tech- generation of energy technology. It also would sources, including coal; improving energy in- nology using Illinois coal. Finally, I am pleased re-fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, which frastructure; and promoting the development this legislation promotes clean fuels by pro- provided $42 million to clean-up the Delaware of advanced energy technologies. viding tax incentives for clean coal technology. River after the November 2004 oil spill and The combustion of fossil fuels is essential to This will greater enhance our ability to use Illi- was on track to be depleted by 2009. I hope our energy policy and must continue to be a nois basin coal. no other region in the country experiences a part of a balanced energy plan for this coun- In addition to the clean coal provisions, the similar incident; we must be prepared to ade- try. Coal is absolutely critical to our nation’s energy conference agreement contains provi- quately respond if it does. economic health and global competitiveness. sions instrumental in helping increase con- Additionally, the bill does not include unnec- Coal accounts for more than 50 percent of servation and lowering consumption. Included essary liability protections for the manufactur- U.S. electricity generation, far ahead of nu- in this are ethanol provisions that are used as ers of the gasoline additive known as MTBE clear power, natural gas, hydroelectric power, a replacement and additive for gasoline con- or allow for drilling in the Arctic National Wild- petroleum and other sources. There is no sumption. Illinois currently produces 800 mil- life Refuge—authorities that would have put present alternative to coal to meet our energy lion gallons of ethanol per year. Under this our precious natural resources at-risk while needs. New and improved technologies hold legislation, ethanol use would increase, nearly doing very little to reduce our dependence on the promise of far greater emissions reduc- doubling the current production level. The re- imported oil. tions and increased efficiency. newable fuel standard (RFS) in the bill is ex- While I am pleased with these improve- Clean coal provisions are included in the pected to increase the average price of corn ments in the bill, I do not support investing final conference report that would assist in paid to farmers 6.6 percent, or 16 cents per $14.6 billion in taxpayer funding on energy burning coal more efficiently and cleanly. bushel and increase average net cash income policies that ultimately will not reduce our de- These clean coal technology initiatives encour- to farmers by $3.3 billion over the next dec- pendence on and usage of foreign oil over the age the development of new technologies for ade, or more than six percent. Increased pro- next 11 years. cleaner, higher efficiency coal combustion in duction of ethanol will greatly benefit the agri- My colleagues, the bill fails to include a re- new and established plants with the hope of cultural industry in Southern Illinois. newable energy portfolio standard of 10 per- achieving a healthier environment while main- Mr. Speaker, this energy bill will shape en- cent by 2020. taining jobs. Specifically, the conference ergy policy for the next decade and beyond. I

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.057 E29JYPT1 E1732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 am glad coal and ethanol remain an integral come a mentor to his fellow firefighters, help- has acknowledged the abuses which were part of our energy future and I urge my col- ing them and guiding them through fires and documented by the Inspector General. I clear- leagues to support this legislation. life. What Kevin enjoys most about volun- ly recognize the outrage of terrorist attacks f teering is the camaraderie and the ability to and the need to heighten our Nation’s secu- positively affect people’s lives every single rity—but not at the expense of undermining SUPPORT EXTENDING THE CAN- day. our freedom and our democratic values and CER CARE DEMONSTRATION When not fighting fires or running the nurs- ideals. PROJECT ery, Kevin can be found at the Saint Helena We have not been given the actual facts or public pool coaching the Waves, Saint He- had the time to accurately evaluate the rami- HON. ZACH WAMP lena’s Swim Team. Kevin is also a passionate fications of many of these provisions. Reau- OF TENNESSEE fly fisherman and fitness guru. thorizing a bill which lacks oversights and ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I’m sure Kevin’s wife, Mar- pands provisions that violate the privacy of our garet, and their daughter, Kathleen, are ex- citizens is undermining the American public’s Friday, July 29, 2005 tremely proud of him. I believe I speak for civil rights and misleading our Nation. Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, I praise my col- Kevin’s family, friends, and community when I This bill fails to protect our Nation and, our league Mr. HALL of Texas for introducing a say Kevin Twohey is an exemplary citizen and civil liberties. It strikes the essence of our resolution to get a sense of the Congress on an inspiration to all of us. My fellow col- checks and balances, subjects individuals to the issue of extending the CMS quality of can- leagues, it is appropriate that we take this time repeated abuse and violates the confidentiality cer care demonstration project. I recently au- to thank and honor Kevin Twohey for his nu- of our personal records. This is plain wrong. If thored a bipartisan letter to the President merous, invaluable contributions to Saint Hel- we want to fight terrorism, let’s do it the right along with close to 100 of my colleagues, in- ena. way, by providing the adequate resources and cluding Mr. HALL, asking the President to ex- f funding to our homeland security and our local tend the demonstration project at the current enforcement, by being consistent with our de- $300 million funding level. IN RECOGNITION OF H.R. 3199: USA mocracy and our true values and principles, I I would like to note that extending the dem- PATRIOT ACT AND TERRORISM urge my colleagues to vote no on the under- onstration project is only treating the symptom PREVENTION REAUTHORIZATION lying bill. and not curing the actual problem with the ACT OF 2005 f new Medicare payment system introduced this year. The old system overpaid for cancer HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2361, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, drugs, which subsidized non-payment and OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED under-payment of essential cancer care serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices provided by community cancer clinics. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Friday, July 29, 2005 However, under the new system, which pays ACT, 2006 Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in for drugs closer to market rates, certain es- SPEECH OF sential services like treatment cancer planning strong opposition to this measure which ex- are not paid for by Medicare. pands expiring provisions of the Patriot Act by HON. CORRINE BROWN I urge my colleagues in supporting the ex- granting unlimited investigative powers to our OF FLORIDA tension of the cancer care demonstration government. This bill gives the government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project and directing CMS to work with com- broad powers to secretly collect personal infor- Thursday, July 28, 2005 mation on medical, library and business and fi- munity cancer care on permanent solutions. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. We have to ensure the viability of our Nation’s nancial records of our Nation’s citizens. Addi- tionally, this legislation sunsets provisions that Speaker, I rise today to express my support cancer care delivery system and America’s ac- for the Senate passed amendment to the Inte- cess to quality, affordable, and accessible are not about combating terrorism or making us safer, but about intruding upon our privacy rior Appropriations bill to include $1.5 billion in cancer treatment. emergency supplemental funding to the vet- f and infringing upon our civil liberties. Mr. Chairman, there is no limit to these sur- erans budget. However, this funding comes more than a RECOGNIZING KEVIN TWOHEY OF veillance and intelligence powers once they month late. We had a chance to get this emer- SAINT HELENA, CALIFORNIA are given to our government. There are no gency spending to the people who need the guarantees to the American people that our funding before we left for the July Fourth re- Nation will be more stable and secure by en- HON. MIKE THOMPSON cess. OF CALIFORNIA forcing these policies, which allow the govern- After the budget shortfall was announced, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to conduct secret searches of your home both sides of the aisle in the Senate came to- or office—the so-called sneak and peek war- Friday, July 29, 2005 gether to take immediate action to address rant—for an indefinite period of time. Our this issue. They passed a $1.5 billion emer- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, country takes great pride in upholding the true gency funding amendment to immediately get I rise today to recognize Kevin Twohey from values of our constitution and freedom. How- the funds to the people who need it, our vet- my hometown of Saint Helena, California, as ever, these provisions certainly contradict erans, those who have defended this Nation he is honored with the 2005 Saint Helena Cit- these beliefs and, more importantly, the against its enemies. izen of the Year Award. checks and balances intended to safeguard As we have seen by the slow movement of Mr. Speaker, born in Ohio, Kevin joined our our liberty. these badly needed funds, all Republicans do unique community more than 18 years ago. We must understand that neither the original is talk, when it comes to a veteran in need. Since that time, Kevin has devoted his life to U.S. Patriot Act, nor this legislation, have been The Republican Leadership in the House serving the people of Saint Helena. Kevin is subject to the proper oversight. We have evi- decided to sit on their hands and wait for not only a driven, hard working man who is dence that the repercussions of the original President Bush to pull a number out of the air. not afraid to role up his sleeves and get his Patriot Act has led to abusive powers by this That number was $975 million. hands dirty, but he is also selfless and has re- Administration. Since the September 11th at- However, it turns out that the Bush level mained steadfast in his commitment to tacks, our government has detained and ver- was $300 million short to fund veterans health. bettering our town. bally and physically abused thousands of im- This would be a good start to resolving the Shortly after settling in California, Kevin, an migrants, without time limits, for unknown and funding crisis in veterans healthcare, but I avid and astute horticulturalist, purchased the unspecified reasons, and targeted the Arab- know this administration will continue to try to locally owned Whiting’s Nursery which has American community for intensive interroga- balance the budget on the backs of the men been a part of our community for nearly 60 tions and immigration screenings. and women who have sacrificed to defend this years. A clear example of this happened in my great Nation of ours. For the past 17 years, Kevin has served as Congressional district at the Metropolitan De- The Fiscal Year 2006 budget is short, and a volunteer firefighter for the St. Helena Fire tention Center where 84 detainees where mis- the FY 2007 budget is being calculated as we Department and has held the position of fire treated under the conditions of confinement. stand here. chief for 11 years. An integral and highly re- This mistreatment was reported and docu- Let this be the beginning of full funding for vered member of this team, Kevin has be- mented by the Department of Justice where it veterans healthcare, now and in the future.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.059 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1733 HONORING STAFF SERGEANT learning about financial markets and the man- proximately 600,000 to 800,000 people are JASON MONTEFERING agement of one’s investments, prisoners dis- trafficked across international borders each cover new methods of analysis and decision- year for forced labor, domestic servitude, or HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH making. In addition, inmates have had the op- sexual exploitation. When including the num- OF SOUTH DOKOTA portunity to further their deductive reasoning ber of victims who are trafficked within bor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by becoming champion chess players. In fact, ders, the total number rises to between 2 and many prisoners have competed and won 4 million. Friday, July 29, 2005 against top collegiate teams. He has also in- Approximately 50,000 people are trafficked Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I am sad- troduced ‘‘Shakespeare Behind Bars’’ to the to the United States each year. Los Angeles dened to report the passing of Staff Sergeant New Jersey Department of Corrections. This is one of three major ports of entry for human Jason Montefering of Parkston, South Dakota. program, also used throughout the Nation’s trafficking. Most come from Southeast Asia He was killed, while serving in Operation Iraqi prison systems, allows the inmates to delve and the former Soviet Union. About half of Freedom. into relevant personal and social issues those are forced into sweatshop labor and do- The lives of countless people were enor- through art. mestic servitude similar to the El Monte sweat- mously enhanced by Jason’s goodwill and Richard Stalder, President of the Associa- shop. The rest are forced into prostitution and service. He inspired all those who knew him. tion of State Correctional Administrators stated the sex industry, or in the case of young chil- Our Nation is a far better place because of his that, ‘‘Despite highly formidable and oftentimes dren, kidnapped and sold for adoption. While life. All Americans owe Jason, and the other less than ideal circumstances, Commissioner many victims come willingly, they are not soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice Brown has remained focused, showing integ- aware of the untenable terms and inhumane in defense of freedom, a tremendous debt of rity, resourceful ingenuity and uncompromising conditions they will face. gratitude for their service. commitment to excellence no matter how I have worked very hard—in the California Every member of the House of Representa- daunting the presenting challenge. Though his state legislature and now in Congress—to tives has taken a solemn oath to defend the inspiration and unwavering resolve, he has ad- support efforts to eliminate this inhumane and constitution against all enemies, foreign and vanced the profession and earned the New criminal activity. Beginning with the Victims of domestic. While we certainly understand the Jersey Department of Corrections a place Trafficking and Violence Protection Act passed gravity of the issues facing this legislative among the most improved, progressively ori- in 2000, the United States began a concerted body, Staff Sergeant Jason Montefering lived ented, penal systems in the land.’’ Therefore it effort to combat human trafficking into the that commitment to our country. Today, we re- is no surprise that Mr. Brown has also gar- United States and around the world. member and honor his noble service to the nered many other awards besides the ‘‘2005 United States and the ultimate sacrifice he has Best in the Business. In 2004, the College of Established under this law, the ‘‘T’’ visa has paid with his life to defend our freedoms and New Jersey honored him with the ‘‘Gene been critical to combating trafficking in the foster liberty for others. Carte Memorial Award’’ for his exemplary cor- U.S. These visas allow victims of trafficking, Mr. Speaker, I express my sympathies to rectional leadership. who would face retribution if they were sent the family and friends of Staff Sergeant Jason Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues here in back to their home country, to remain in the Montefering. I believe the best way to honor the House of Representatives to join me in U.S. for 3 years, and then apply for permanent him is to emulate his commitment to our coun- honoring Commissioner Devon Brown, for residency. The ‘‘T’’ visa has allowed many vic- try. I know he will always be missed, but his being the recipient of the ‘‘2005 Best in the tims of trafficking realize their dream of living service to our Nation will never be forgotten. Business’’ as well as for his overall excellence in the U.S. f and dedication to the field of corrections. A In 2003, Congress renewed the Trafficking man who is not afraid to make the hard deci- Victims Protection Act and increased funding TRIBUTE TO COMMISSIONER sions or to stand up for the truth, Commis- for anti-trafficking programs by more than DEVON BROWN—2005 BEST IN sioner Brown exemplifies vision, profes- $100 million for each fiscal year. The act also THE BUSINESS sionalism and integrity. I am proud to have refined and expanded on the minimum stand- him as a dear friend and wish him never-end- ards for the elimination of trafficking that gov- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE ing success in his future endeavors. ernments must meet. The legislation created a OF NEW JERSEY f yearly ‘‘special watch list’’ of countries that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary of State determined were not taking RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVER- action to combat human trafficking. Friday, July 29, 2005 SARY OF THE LANDMARK EL In 2005, Congress will again renew the Traf- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise MONTE GARMENT SLAVERY ficking Victims Protection Act. I am proud to today to honor an extraordinary public servant, CASE be a cosponsor of this important legislation, Commissioner Devon Brown, as he receives which will close loopholes and increase assist- the ‘‘2005 Best in the Business’’ from the HON. HILDA L. SOLIS ance to victims of trafficking. The bill also ad- American Correctional Association. Mr. Brown OF CALIFORNIA dresses the needs of child victims of trafficking has held the position of Commissioner of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and directs relevant government agencies to New Jersey Department of Corrections since develop anti-trafficking strategies for post-con- January 2002. His accomplishments in the Friday, July 29, 2005 flict situations and humanitarian emergencies field have not only shown his dedication but Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- abroad. also have proven revolutionary. ognize the 10th Anniversary of the landmark He once stated that, ‘‘. . . criminal justice is El Monte garment worker slavery case. We have made progress since 1995 when in my blood.’’ Hailing from a family replete of In 1995, I was shocked to learn one of the the El Monte slavery case thrust the issue of judges, lawyers and police and correctional of- worst sweatshops in recent U.S. history was human trafficking into the national spotlight. ficers, Commissioner Brown was, to some ex- operating in the city of El Monte, California— We must continue our work to eliminate traf- tent, destined to follow in his family’s legacy. in my congressional district. Seventy-two Thai ficking within the United States. We must also After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Mor- workers lived and worked in substandard con- work with foreign governments and non-gov- gan State University, he went on to earn two ditions. Sixty-seven of them were women. ernmental organizations abroad to end human master’s degrees in psychology and public ad- Most of these workers had been held in slav- trafficking and eliminate the conditions that ministration. As another testament to his com- ery for up to 17 years at an apartment com- foster trafficking, such as widespread poverty, mitment, Mr. Brown earned his Juris Doctorate plex and were made to sew clothes for some crisis and warfare. from the University of Maryland. of the Nation’s top manufacturers and retail- I am proud to join the Thai Community De- Sometimes considered a maverick in the ers. The workers labored over 18 hours a day velopment Center to recognize the 10th Anni- New Jersey Department of Corrections, Com- in a compound enclosed by barbed wire and versary of the Landmark El Monte Garment missioner Brown has led in the implementation armed guards. They had left their homes in Slavery Case. This organization has been an of programming that focused on educational Thailand in search of a better life and wound amazing force working to raise awareness and enrichment and social responsibility. For ex- up enslaved just outside Los Angeles. efforts in eliminating slavery and trafficking. It ample, he instituted the ‘‘Stock Market Game’’, While the El Monte sweatshop is a terrible is my privilege to take this opportunity to pay which introduces inmates to the world of Wall example of substandard working conditions tribute to the Thai community and to honor the Street and its role in the U.S. economy. By and human trafficking, it is not uncommon. Ap- Thai workers.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.064 E29JYPT1 E1734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION potential for discriminatory activity and man- take this opportunity to wish them a very dated Federal oversight of these locations. happy golden anniversary. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS With these measures and others, the Voting My father, Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, was born OF TEXAS Rights Act became perhaps the most effective in Israel and moved to Chicago. While he was completing his medical residency he met my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES piece of civil rights legislation in history. In my home state of Louisiana, 31.6 percent mother Marsha Smulevitz, a nurse in the Friday, July 29, 2005 of African Americans were registered to vote same hospital. They were married on August Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, on July 28, in 1965, compared to 80.5 percent of whites. 21, 1955, and settled in Chicago’s North 2005, I was present and did vote ‘‘aye’’ on A little more than 30 years later, registration Andersonville neighborhood where they went rollcall vote No. 448, but was recorded as ‘‘not rates among African Americans climbed to on to raise four children in a loving home voting’’. I respectfully ask that the record show 77.1 percent in the State, a jump of almost 50 where we learned the values of public service I did vote ‘‘aye’’ on final passage of H.R. 5, percent and fully 2 percent higher than the and compassion which continue to guide me the HEALTH Act of 2005, but was not re- rate of registration for whites. Such change in to this day. corded. a comparatively short period is remarkable by My mother is a loving and caring person f a number of measures, not only making our with a remarkable history of serving the great- democracy more inclusive, but also changing er good. In the early 1960’s, she served 4 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE the face of our government. years on the Congress of Racial Equality, VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 The legislation also brought to fruition a founded by students at the University of Chi- government that more closely resembles the cago, and participated in Freedom Marches in HON. WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON makeup of our population. The Civil Rights the South. She went on to earn an advanced OF LOUISIANA Coalition reports that ‘‘in 1964, there were only degree in social work from Northeastern Illi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES approximately 300 African Americans in public nois University. For over 20 years, my mother has maintained her commitment to public Friday, July 29, 2005 office nationwide, including just three in Con- gress. There are now more than 9,100 black service by working as a social worker and Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. Speaker, 40 years elected officials, including 43 members of counselor to local children and adults. ago, on August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Congress, the largest number ever.’’ My father was a practicing pediatrician on Johnson signed a landmark piece of legisla- Despite these encouraging numbers, the Chicago’s North Side for over 40 years and tion, a turning point in our Nation’s continuing VRA remains necessary to the continuing continues to volunteer at Children’s Memorial struggle for equality, the Voting Rights Act of struggle to truly open our great experiment in Hospital. My constituents in the Illinois Fifth 1965. I rise today in honor of that momentous Democracy to all. The results of the 2000 District include many former patients of my fa- occasion. election proved to our country that we have ther, and people often tell me of how much his Aristotle once wrote that ‘‘if liberty and yet to achieve the equality and democracy life’s work has meant to them. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to be the son equality . . . are chiefly to be found in democ- necessary, as Dr. King put it, to ‘‘live out the of Benjamin and Marsha Emanuel, and I want racy, they will be best attained when all per- true meaning of our creed.’’ Every American to thank them for all of their love and support sons alike share in the government to the ut- citizen who wishes to do so is entitled to have through the years. I ask that my colleagues most.’’ More than 2,000 years after Aristotle’s their voice heard and their vote counted— please join me in wishing these two extraor- death, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said that ‘‘all when that right is so blatantly ignored, we ap- dinary people a very happy 50th wedding an- men are caught in an inescapable network of pear to regress to a time when the decision niversary. mutuality.’’ In 1965, this Congress passed the making process was reserved for the few and Voting Rights Act to ensure that all Americans, the powerful. f regardless of race or ethnicity, would be able The passage of the Voting Rights Act 40 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL to share in our government, to mutually enjoy years ago today was a milestone in legislative AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE the blessings of liberty and democracy. history. This Congress defended the civil lib- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- Nevertheless, despite a constitutional guar- erties of every American citizen, regardless of TATION ACT antee of the right to vote, before the Voting race or ethnicity. However, we cannot let our Rights Act of 1965 became the law of the progress overshadow the very hard work that SPEECH OF land, African Americans and other minority citi- remains. Forty years on, every election still zens were often forced to take a literacy test, HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF brings stories of voter intimidation, suppres- OF MISSOURI pay a poll tax or overcome other often insur- sion and discrimination. It is incumbent upon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mountable barriers before they could vote. us to secure the franchise, the most funda- Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Those who could not pass the tests—which mental right of every American, and its exer- were, for the most part, absurdly unfair—or cise. Accordingly, we must continue to build Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in were too poor to pay the poll tax were denied on the sacrifices of ordinary men and women support of the Dominican Republic-Central the most basic right of all Americans: the right who became the heroes of equality and to up- American Free Trade Agreement, DR–CAFTA, to take part in the selection of their Nation’s hold our promise to guarantee voting rights to as it will level the playing field for American leaders. President John F. Kennedy once every American citizen and ensure that it is manufacturers and farmers. The six DR– said, ‘‘Let us not seek the Republican answer carried out to the fullest. CAFTA countries, which include the Domini- or the Democratic answer, but the right an- Mr. Speaker, on this anniversary, I urge my can Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Sal- swer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the colleagues to renew our collective commitment vador, Nicaragua and Honduras, have had past. Let us accept our own responsibility for to the fundamental American principles that preferential access to U.S. markets for ap- the future.’’ underlie the Voting Rights Act of 1965. proximately 20 years as a result of the Carib- It was the hope of the Johnson administra- f bean Basin Initiative, CBI, and the General- tion and this body that the Voting Rights Act ized System of Preferences, GSP, program. would be a solution and bring to an end these WISHING A HAPPY 50TH WEDDING Consequently, DR–CAFTA countries have en- and other measures that compromised the le- ANNIVERSARY TO BENJAMIN joyed a ‘‘one-way street’’ of market access gitimacy of our democracy. President Johnson AND MARSHA EMANUEL where by 80 percent of goods and almost 99 told his Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, that percent of agricultural products enter duty he wanted for all citizens ‘‘the right to vote HON. RAHM EMANUEL free. Conversely, American exporters have with no ifs, ands, or buts—that’s the key.’’ It OF ILLINOIS faced tariffs on almost all of the goods ex- was his dream—and that of American men IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ported to the region. and women from every walk of life—to un- It is vital to my home State of Missouri that questionably ensure the benefits and respon- Friday, July 29, 2005 we continue to expand and open new markets sibilities of citizenship to all Americans. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for American farm products. In 2003, 25 per- For the most part, the bill has been suc- recognize a milestone in the lives of my par- cent of Missouri’s $5 billion farm cash receipts cessful. Under Section 2 of the Act, for exam- ents, Benjamin and Marsha Emanuel. On Au- were attributable to foreign trade. Half of all ple, Congress prohibited the use of literacy gust 21, 2005, they will celebrate their 50th soybeans and 1 in 5 rows of corn grown in tests throughout the country. They also identi- wedding anniversary. On behalf of their four Missouri are destined for foreign markets. Ab- fied those parts of the Nation with the greatest children and eleven grandchildren, I’d like to sent DR–CAFTA, American farm exports will

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.068 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1735 continue being subject to tariffs ranging from interests to pursue a policy that opens these reduce our dependence on foreign oil, lower 35 percent to 60 percent. This puts our farm- markets to American products. If we fail, we skyrocketing gas prices, protect our environ- ers and ranchers at a significant competitive forfeit these markets—both from an economic ment, and steer our country in a more for- disadvantage with our international competi- and national security standpoint—to our inter- ward-thinking direction on energy policy. I am tors in these growing markets. It would be national competitors in Asia and Europe. pleased, however, that the bill makes strides foolish to turn our backs on an agreement that DR–CAFTA will level the playing field for in encouraging alternative energy research removes these sort of punitive barriers to our American farmers and manufacturers and help and production. Specifically, $3.2 billion is in- products. If we pass DR–CAFTA, we will open address an important national security goal. cluded for renewable energy production incen- the doors to six countries where the potential This is a win-win situation. I urge my col- tives and $1.3 billion is allotted for energy effi- U.S. gain for all agricultural exports is ex- leagues to join me in supporting this vital ciency and conservation. pected to reach $1.5 billion. Put another way, agreement. I was disappointed to see that a Renewable this would mean a near doubling of the U.S. f Portfolio Standard, RPS, was not included in agricultural sales to the region when com- the bill. The Senate-passed bill included an pared to 2003 levels. IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTOPHER RPS that would have required utilities to gen- It is for this reason that DR–CAFTA enjoys J. TAYLOR erate 10 percent of their electricity from re- the strong support of the American Farm Bu- newable energy sources such as wind, solar, reau Federation, the American Soybean Asso- HON. MIKE ROGERS biomass, and geothermal, by the year 2020. ciation, the National Corn Growers Associa- OF ALABAMA Studies conducted by the Energy Information tion, the National Pork Producers Council, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administration illustrate that a federal RPS could save consumers $19 billion. Moreover, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Friday, July 29, 2005 USA Rice Federation, the National Association 20 States have already enacted RPS require- of Wheat Growers and the National Milk Pro- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, ment, many of which go beyond the Senate- ducers Federation, just to name a few. To bor- Sergeant Christopher J. Taylor, 22, of Opelika, passed provision. A federal RPS would have row from Farm Bureau, a vote for DR–CAFTA Alabama, died on July 24, 2005, in Iraq. Ser- established a nationwide market-based trading is a vote for agriculture. geant Taylor was assigned to B Battery, 1st system to ensure that renewables are devel- There are many critics who erroneously be- Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd In- oped at the lowest possible price. I strongly lieve that by ratifying DR–CAFTA, the United fantry Division, at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and supported this provision, and over 70 of my States is relinquishing our national sovereignty according to initial reports died when he was colleagues signed onto a letter with me to and opening our borders to floods of immi- struck by indirect fire on a Coalition forces conferees urging them to keep the RPS in the grants. On the contrary, nothing in the DR– base. His survivors include his wife Janina, his bill. The Senate conferees voted in a bipar- CAFTA will preempt the Constitution, current son Xavier; and his daughter Aaliyah. tisan manner to keep the RPS in the bill, but U.S. laws and our sovereignty. Should a con- Christopher Taylor was proud to serve his the House conferees stripped the provision. I tradiction arise between the terms of DR– country, Mr. Speaker. He was a graduate of hope that my colleagues will work with me in CAFTA and U.S. law, the U.S. will maintain its Opelika High School and was known in the the future to support H.R. 983, a bill with bi- right to change domestic laws as it sees fit. community as a loving friend and father. Like partisan support that I introduced to create a every soldier, he dutifully left behind his young federal RPS of 20 percent by 2027. The time Moreover, enactment of DR–CAFTA will family and loved ones to serve our country for a federal RPS has come. have no effect on current immigration laws. overseas. We also missed an opportunity to address Congress will maintain its role in crafting U.S. Words cannot express the sense of sadness the serious problem of global warming. I be- immigration policy. And in fact, DR–CAFTA we have for his family, and for the gratitude lieve that the amendment Senator BINGAMAN will help reduce illegal immigration. As the our country feels for his service. Sergeant offered, and that passed, expressing the economic opportunities that accompany free Taylor died serving not just the United States, sense of the Senate that mandatory action on market reforms take a stronger hold in Central but the entire cause of liberty, on a noble mis- climate change should be enacted was an im- America, residents of these nations will have sion to help spread the cause of freedom in portant step towards congressional action to a stake in their future and a strong fiscal in- Iraq and liberate an oppressed people from ty- reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While I am centive to remain in their native country. rannical rule. He was a true American. disappointed that we could not do more, and DR–CAFTA is in our national security inter- We will forever hold him closely in our that this sense of the Senate amendment was ests. Our foreign policy must promote stability hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of stripped from the conference report, I am and prosperity in Central America. As we saw his family as a remembrance of his bravery pleased that the conference report includes a in the 1980’s, instability can give nations who and willingness to serve. Thank you, Mr. provision to establish a new cabinet-level advi- do not share our interests an opportunity to Speaker, for the House’s remembrance on this sory committee, charged with developing a na- expand their influence in our hemisphere. To mournful day. tional policy to address climate change and to promote stability, we should reward democ- f promote technologies to reduce greenhouse racies that respect human rights and encour- gas emissions. In addition, the provision al- age free market economic principles. DR– CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, lows the Energy Department to authorize dem- CAFTA is consistent with this goal. As these ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 onstration projects designed to test tech- evolving democracies continue to grow, we nologies that limit harmful emissions. The SPEECH OF will see their economic viability strengthened, long-term solution to solving the global warm- thereby creating jobs and reducing poverty. HON. TOM UDALL ing problem lies in the creation of new tech- Some have expressed concern that DR– OF NEW MEXICO nologies and the Federal Government has a CAFTA will weaken labor laws, leaving work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES key role to play in promoting technological in- ers in this region without basic protections. novations. I believe we should have done Thursday, July 28, 2005 This is simply not true. The International Labor more, something along the lines of the rec- Organization (ILO) has reviewed the labor Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I ommendations made recently by the National laws and practices of the six DR–CAFTA rise today in support of the energy bill con- Commission on Energy Policy, but it is critical countries and found them largely in compli- ference report, but I do so with very strong that we do something, and this climate change ance with the ILO’s eight core conventions. reservations. Although I believe we missed provision is the least we can do to begin the With the exception of El Salvador—which has many opportunities to make this energy bill process of slowing global warming. ratified six—every other nation covered by truly comprehensive, I also believe that the I am very pleased that a provision included DR–CAFTA has enacted the eight core con- conference report is an improvement over the in the House-passed bill, giving $30 million to ventions. In fact, if you look at the labor provi- House-passed energy bill. uranium mining companies, was stripped from sions of other recently enacted free trade It is a sad indictment of the way the Majority the bill. If enacted, this provision would have agreements, such as the Jordan and Morocco is running this Congress that it has taken us posed a grave threat to the water resources of agreements, you will find that the DR–CAFTA 5 years to pass an energy bill and the final two Navajo communities in northwestern New labor provisions are more stringent and ensure product falls far short of what I believe the Mexico where four uranium in-situ leach mines greater protections for workers. American public wants. I will vote for this con- have been granted conditional licenses by the Over 95 percent of the world’s consumers ference report, but this bill lacks boldness and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The pro- live outside our borders, and it is in our best vision. There is more we can and must do to posed ISL mining—which could still happen

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.072 E29JYPT1 E1736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 even without the $30 million subsidy—would century, we must take actions now to reduce trol facilities over 84 months. These incentives leach uranium from an aquifer that provides barriers to competitiveness. Having a secure help energy producers meet stringent air qual- high-quality groundwater to municipal wells in and reliable source of energy is vital to keep- ity standards. By rewarding power plants that and near these communities—an aquifer that ing and creating high-quality, high-paying jobs accelerate implementation of pollution con- is the sole source of drinking water for an esti- in America. The provisions contained in this trols, we are helping create a cleaner environ- mated 15,000 Navajos. I thank the conferees energy conference agreement are reliable op- ment. for heeding the wishes of over 200 members tions the private sector can use to make us Kansas is known for many wonderful things; of the House—as well as the Navajo Nation more competitive. one trait not so popular is our abundant Council—to strip this provision from the bill. Other countries have been more pro-active source of wind. But as we find better ways to The liability waiver for oil companies who than we have in preparing for future energy harness this natural Kansas resource, Kansas’ used methyl tertiary-butyl ether, MTBE, which needs. Brazil is projected to be completely en- abundant supply of wind may prove invalu- has contaminated 1,861 water systems serv- ergy self-sufficient within a few years. What able. The energy bill contains numerous tax ing 45 million Americans in 29 States, includ- once was considered an illusory dream may incentives aimed at helping expand alternative ing New Mexico, was also changed in the final now become reality because Brazil recognized sources of energy such as wind. Many Kansas bill. I strongly opposed that provision, which a problem and committed to a long-term solu- landowners have also expressed strong sup- would have placed the coffers of oil compa- tion. It may have taken them years to develop port for expanded use of wind energy. Small nies ahead of Americans whose lives have renewable energy sources, but Brazil is now a wind farms can provide increases in the local been adversely affected by this negligence. leader in ethanol production. As a result, its tax base while creating additional revenue for Finally, one of my great concerns with the economy has been able to curb costs associ- the landowners. House-passed bill was a provision allowing ated with higher crude oil prices. Hydrogen fuel cell technology continues to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge H.R. 6 provides a renewable fuel standard improve, and I am pleased the final energy bill (ANWR). I am glad this provision was stripped that requires 7.5 billion gallons to be used an- included many options for integration of this in conference, and I will continue to oppose nually by 2012. This provision will help in- emerging technology into the marketplace. I efforts by the oil industry to drill in ANWR. I crease our ethanol and biodiesel production at am hopeful we will see more and more public have witnessed first-hand the tremendously di- a time when alternatives to foreign oil are marketplace uses for hydrogen fuel cells. The verse wildlife that will be hurt if drilling occurs greatly needed. By ramping up the production fuel cell provisions in H.R. 6 help take us in in the area. The small benefits are simply not of alternative fuel sources, we are going to that direction. worth the cost. take positive steps toward more secure and This is a good plan that House Republicans I would like to commend my home State reliable means of meeting our energy de- and the Bush Administration have been work- Senators—DOMENICI and BINGAMAN—who mands into the 21st century. ing on non-stop for more than 4 years. I am worked together in a very bipartisan manner to Kansas’ agriculture economy will also reap very pleased we are finally successful in send- write this bill. I know it was a difficult task. I the benefits of increased uses for crops. We ing a national energy plan to the President’s look forward to working with them and with are learning more and more that today’s farm- desk. their counterparts here in the House, to con- ers not only put food on our tables but they f tinue work on energy policy issues such as also play an important role in reducing emis- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, global warming, fuel efficiency standards, and sions and helping us become less dependent ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 further reducing our energy dependence. on Middle East oil for our fuel needs. By ex- f panding markets for agriculture commodities, SPEECH OF producers and rural communities will see new CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, sources of revenue. HON. SAM FARR ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 Another conservation provision in the en- OF CALIFORNIA ergy bill is the 4-week extension of Daylight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF Savings Time. By simply extending Daylight Thursday, July 28, 2005 HON. TODD TIAHRT Savings Time 3 weeks in the spring and 1 Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong op- OF KANSAS week in the fall, we will reduce energy con- position to the Conference Report to H.R. 6, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumption equal to about 100,000 barrels of oil the so-called comprehensive energy bill before per day for four weeks. This energy saving Thursday, July 28, 2005 us today. I urge my colleagues to vote against time provision will also contribute to lower this legislation, which represents bad energy Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in crime and fewer traffic fatalities. policy, bad environmental policy, bad fiscal strong support of the Conference Report on As we look toward the future, we also need policy, and bad nonproliferation policy. H.R. 6. This comprehensive energy plan will to be realistic about current energy demands. H.R. 6 does nothing to address the issue of help America become more energy self-suffi- That is why the energy bill helps oil and gas America’s continuing dependency on imported cient, create hundreds of thousands of new producers increase domestic production, ex- oil. It does nothing to require more fuel effi- jobs and spur innovation for accessing new pand distribution capabilities and increase re- cient vehicles. It does nothing to reduce pump energy sources. fining capacity. H.R. 6 provides $2.6 billion in prices now or in the future, but it does shower Nearly every sector of our economy is af- tax incentives to accomplish these goals. Cur- wealthy oil and natural gas companies with fected by high energy prices. Manufacturing rently, small refiners are eligible for percent- unneeded tax breaks, royalty-free drilling on facilities, the transportation industry and agri- age depletion deductions if their refinery runs public lands, and exemptions from environ- cultural businesses all depend on affordable do not exceed 50,000 barrels on any day of mental laws. and reliable supplies of electricity, fuel and fer- the year. The energy bill increases that barrel We can and must do better if we are to seri- tilizers to thrive in today’s international econ- limit to 75,000 barrels, which will encourage ously address the energy needs of our Nation. omy. greater production by America’s smaller refin- We should strike a sound policy balance by All Americans, directly and indirectly, pay for ers. pursuing improvements in fuel technology and the price of products or services that depend The energy Conference agreement contains energy efficiency, maintaining a clean environ- on various forms of energy. No one is immune just over $3 billion in tax incentives that will ment, and preserving our wilderness areas from rising energy costs, and I am pleased the bolster our electricity infrastructure. Measures and public lands. House has taken the lead in passing this long- such as reducing the depreciation period for Frankly, this bill is an embarrassment—after term energy plan to help address energy reli- assets used in the transmission and distribu- six years of discussion and negotiation, the ability, supply and prices. tion of electricity from 20 years to 15 years will best we have to offer is a bill that in effect pre- The Conference Report provides tax incen- encourage more upgrades to the system. And serves the status quo? Instead of providing tives within five main categories to improve tax credits, such as the one for new nuclear forward-looking policy ideas for a sound en- energy production, transportation and effi- power facilities, will help investors and utilities ergy future, H.R. 6 is content to drive us into ciency. This balanced approach helps ensure take risks needed to create clean, reliable the future by looking through the rearview mir- we are taking care of current energy needs sources of electricity. ror with its heavily weighted dependence on while also planning for future demand. Three separate tax credits were established fossil fuels. If America wants an internationally competi- for investments in clean coal facilities that Mr. Speaker, the majority of subsidies in tive economy that can fully contend with produce electricity, and power plants will be H.R. 6 go to the oil, gas, coal and nuclear in- emerging economic superpowers of the 21st able to amortize the cost of air pollution con- dustries, leading to more pollution, more oil

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Brister Bishop, Matt Jernigan, David Peel, OF ARIZONA By refusing to commit to improving and in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leign Anna Springer, Mason Faulkner, vesting in sustainable fuel technology, we are Friday, July 29, 2005 putting our technology and manufacturing in- Quinton Grice, Callie Weaver, Katie Weaver, dustries at a competitive disadvantage at a Jesse Lal, Roderick Wiley, and Andrea West- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time when the rest of the planet is searching moreland. I am proud of each one these indi- commend the winners of the national 2005 for alternatives to fossil fuels. viduals. Their hard work and dedication is evi- Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Competition held in Anaheim, California. American consumers are being squeezed at dent in the finished product. the pump while the big oil companies are Johnnie Gasper, Rosie Mankel, Esther Blue, The winning tradition of this team includes and Darryl Davis-Rosas, from Tucson, Arizo- reaping record profits and the Republican na’s Pueblo High Magnet School took first Leadership is passing an energy bill that will more than the aforementioned teachers and place at the national competition. further raise gas prices. students. This project has grown into a com- munity event. Support from the City of Hous- The Math, Engineering, Science Achieve- How in good faith can we go back to our ment Competition, otherwise known as MESA, ton is as consistent as the team’s success. It constituents with a national energy policy that is a college preparation program founded in does not address the future, does not address is evident that these constituents have recog- 1970 and launched in Arizona in 1983. Stu- short term fixes or long term solutions? nized the positive impact projects like these dents from middle and high schools through- I urge my colleagues to oppose this legisla- provide. out southern Arizona participate in hands-on tion so we can develop a comprehensive en- activities related to math, engineering, and ergy policy that looks to the future and doesn’t Year after year dedicated students and teachers build and race these advanced solar science and college preparation workshops. rely on repackaged out-dated technologies Over 60 schools in Arizona participate in powered machines. This year marks the fifth from the past. MESA. A total of eight States competed in the f consecutive time the Houston Race Team has competition—California, Colorado, Maryland, won the coveted title. To quote Bubba Weir, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, the Executive Director of The Mississippi Alter- These Pueblo High students were chal- ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 native Energy Enterprise, ‘‘The Program inte- lenged to build a vehicle out of a mousetrap that could drive 10 meters, up a 30 degree in- SPEECH OF grates classroom principles in a real-life situa- tion that fosters learning and encourages the cline, and stop accurately after traveling an- HON. ROGER F. WICKER students to work to the best of their ability.’’ other five meters. The students had trouble OF MISSISSIPPI with the original vehicle design, which tested This team brings much more than a trophy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their commitment and determination. Johnnie, back to Mississippi; they bring a renewed em- Rosie, Esther and Darryl redesigned and built Thursday, July 28, 2005 phasis and excitement to the fields of science a new vehicle that led them to success. The Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, the Energy Pol- and energy research. As the number of stu- competition also required them to write a 15- icy Act that the House passed yesterday in- dents studying math and science decreases page essay and complete an academic pres- cludes a commitment by Congress to make a nationwide, programs such as these pay divi- entation on their work. The students received significant investment for research and devel- dends in increased interest in these fields. Dr. high marks on all parts of the competition. opment into renewable and alternative sources I would like to commend these young men Lehman Marks, the founder and director of the of energy. As demand for clean and reliable and women for their incredible accomplish- energy increases, it is imperative that Amer- Dell-Winston Race described it as ‘‘A Chal- ments in math and science; and to recognize ica’s young people be introduced and edu- lenge that helps teach high school students the faculty of Pueblo High School for their cated in conservation and alternative energy. the 21st century skills they need to be suc- guidance of these fine students. I urge my col- To decrease foreign dependence, we must in- cessful in the future, whether it’s to become leagues to join me in honoring them today. crease our knowledge and ability to foster our the scientists and engineers of tomorrow or f own forms of energy. With that in mind, it is wherever their paths may lead.’’ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL with great pleasure that I inform this body of I am encouraged when I see future leaders AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE some recent educational achievements in al- taking the initiative to compete and excel in TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- ternative energy sources. TATION ACT The Dell-Winston Solar Challenge is an this demanding contest. Programs like this demonstrate the importance of implementing educational competition among high school SPEECH OF teams from across our Nation using solar new education techniques. Projects outside powered cars. The competition began ten the classroom environment generate learning HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD years ago at the Winston School in Dallas, that enhances knowledge students receive OF CALIFORNIA Texas, to promote science and engineering to from traditional instruction. The challenges in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES high school students. This unique competition the fields of math and science are changing, Wednesday, July 27, 2005 has grown significantly since its inception. and I am proud that Mississippi’s educators Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, Technology and Learning magazine has are training students to meet these challenges I am deeply disappointed that this House ap- named this Solar Race Challenge as one of head on. proved the Dominican Republic-Central Amer- the 10 Most Innovative Projects in Education. ica-United States Free Trade Agreement last The success of the Houston solar race team In an effort to produce a competitive solar- evening. As I listened to my colleagues who powered vehicle, teams spent up to eighteen has spread statewide, and many other Mis- voted for this bill, I could not help but wonder months designing and building the sun-fueled sissippi schools are beginning to experiment in if we were voting on the same piece of legisla- racers. The nine teams crossed the finish line alternative energy education programs. It is tion. at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, good to see young Mississippians leading the Contrary to what many of my colleagues California, after an eight-day race that began way through these innovative projects. Con- have said, the CAFTA will not help American in Round Rock, Texas. The 1600-mile com- gratulations to the Houston Solar Race Team workers and will not save American jobs. Also, petition concluded this year as the winning for an extraordinary performance and a job our exports to DR–CAFTA countries are al- team set a new race record with a top speed well done. The city of Houston, Chickasaw ready at full capacity for what those countries of 57 miles per hour. I am immensely proud can consume. Therefore, talk of spurring U.S. County, the entire State of Mississippi, and the that the winner of this race is located in my exports to the region is empty rhetoric de- district, from the city of Houston, Mississippi. United States of America are very proud of signed to deceive the uninformed person. In- This race team from a town with about you. stead, DR–CAFTA will increase off-shore pro- 4,000 people consistently dominates the com- duction and services and will continue to

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He was just particular. pensions together under condensed time and and medicines putting their health and lives at Even as a child playing pick-up baseball, he they were also adding to that package an ad- risk. Surely, Mr. Speaker, you have heard the never allowed cheating. He also loved helping ditional controversial suspension bill without anguish of Americans who cannot afford basic people. Tom knew that being a CHP officer allowing any debate. This important resolution prescription drugs in this prosperous land of was the right career for him. was being treated as insignificant. The Minor- ours. Can you imagine what it will be like for Tom’s passion was fatherhood. He loved his ity Leader opposed giving this important reso- our neighbors who subsist on wages of less stepson Justin, whom he called J.T., and his lution such short shrift, and in response, the than $2 per day to pay for higher drug prices? son Bryan, with whom he would walk home Republican leadership pulled the legislation Where is the humanity in this? from preschool every Friday afternoon, holding from consideration all together. Our Central American neighbors are poor— hands. He converted his garage into a pool Today was the last opportunity for us to cel- forty percent of them earn less than $2 per hall, with walls adorned with old Sports Illus- ebrate this important Act before the anniver- day. The vast majority of them are forced to trated covers, for both boys to enjoy. Also on sary on August 6. This has become an unac- work under harsh labor conditions. Many the garage wall was Tom’s collection of shot ceptable pattern for the Republican Leader- women suffer from sexual harassment and glasses from the different cities his father, ship. The Republican majority promised after discrimination at the work place. Employment Ron, had visited during his many business the 1994 elections to manage the House in a places lack basic hygienic facilities, especially trips. It was a reminder that his father had val- way that fostered ‘‘deliberative democracy,’’ for women. In fact, it is fair to say that the ued his son Tom, and that now Tom valued which they defined as the ‘‘full and free airing Agreement lacks meaningful incentives for his sons. of conflicting opinions through hearings, de- employers to uphold, enforce or comply even Tom is survived by his wife Heidi who will bates, and amendments.’’ They also pledged with current labor standards. now raise 5-year-old Bryan and 14-year-old in their Contract with America to ‘‘restore ac- Let us not fool ourselves—this Agreement Justin. He is also survived by his parents, Ron countability to Congress.’’ Instead of sticking will not lift our neighbors out of poverty, will and Carol, and his sister Julie. to their word, they have broken their promises, not improve their working conditions, and will Our country owes a great debt of gratitude and flaunted and abused their power. They not help the ordinary worker, whether in Cen- to Tom. He died doing the job he loved, a vic- have abandoned the principle of procedural tral America or here at home. Instead, this tim of perhaps the ultimate hate crime: the as- fairness or democratic accountability. Agreement will displace family farmers, harm sassination of a law enforcement officer solely There is no reason that we could not debate small business and force these workers into based on the victim’s status in the community, this resolution this week, particularly when the lower paying jobs. the uniform worn and what it represented. I Republicans will conclude business early in I wish I could have voted for the DR– met his father and with fellow CHP officers at the day today. I am disappointed in my Re- CAFTA because I believe trade is a way to lift the dedication of a memorial worthy of Tom’s publican colleagues for again derailing debate, people out of poverty. But it must be fair trade commitment to the safety of others. Join me in particularly when it comes to issues related to that also respects labor standards, the envi- wishing our sincere sympathy to his family. voting and the Voting Rights Act. ronment and allows human dignity. Fair trade We and the entire law enforcement commu- f must be fair for both America’s families and nity, especially the California Highway Patrol, families of other countries with fair living mourn for a lost brother. I ask that all of my RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE wages while protecting the environment. colleagues join me to honor this fallen hero 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Yes, Mr. Speaker, I am deeply disappointed who has made the ultimate sacrifice. SIGNING OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 that this was not and balanced trade agree- f ment. I hope that Americans will take a good look at where our country is headed. I feel for EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT HON. SHERROD BROWN THAT A RESOLUTION COMMEMO- my countrymen and I feel for the people of the OF OHIO RATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY DR–CAFTA region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT f WAS PULLED FROM CONSIDER- Friday, July 29, 2005 HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS ATION Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the STEINER Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is one HON. JOHN LEWIS of the major civil rights victories of the past HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO OF GEORGIA half-century. The ADA ensures that govern- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments and businesses cannot discriminate against individuals with disabilities in employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 29, 2005 ment. Friday, July 29, 2005 Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Passage of the ADA has widened access, Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with with great disappointment that I submitted a deepened involvement, and raised the level of profound sadness that I rise to honor the life statement for the RECORD yesterday, instead engagement for people with disabilities at of Thomas Steiner, a five year veteran of the of going to the floor, as originally scheduled, every level of society. California Highway Patrol (CHP). On April 21, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the This is particularly true in the government, 2004, he was the victim of a senseless hate Voting Rights Act. The Republican Leadership where the voices of disabled Americans are crime committed in front of the Los Angeles has decided that the commemoration of the heard and help shape new policies and laws. County Municipal Court in the city of Pomona. 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is We’re not there yet—with hard work and As he was walking to his car following traffic less important than leaving a day early for the diligence, we’ll continue to move our country court testimony, a 16-year-old ‘‘wannabe’’ Congressional August Recess. toward being a place where disabled individ- gang member pulled his car in front of Mr. I introduced House Concurrent Resolution uals are treated like every other American. Steiner, stepped out and opened fire, killing 216 with my bipartisan colleagues from the Ju- But we’re making some progress. the officer. The California State Senate will diciary Committee, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. SENSEN- I believe the federal government should take soon consider a bill that would rename the BRENNER, Mr. CHABOT and Mr. NADLER. On a leadership role in advocating on behalf of interchange of State Highways 60 and 71— Wednesday, I had planned to join my col- disabled Americans. Social Security’s disability Thomas’s favorite region to patrol—in his leagues in debating the resolution on the floor, insurance program is one important aspect of honor. but at the last moment, the Republican Lead- that leadership role. Tom was born February 14, 1969, and ership decided to pull the solution from consid- Here in Ohio and nationwide, Americans spent his childhood in Virginia and Ohio, be- eration in order to consider CAFTA. Thursday seeking Social Security disability benefits wait fore his parents settled in Long Beach in morning, the resolution was listed for consider- more than 3 years on average for final deci- 1984. He graduated from Millikan High School ation, but by late morning, it was brought to sions on their appeals. In some cases, they in Long Beach and then pursued several dif- my attention that the Republican Leadership are losing their family car, their savings, and

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BILL SHUSTER Disabled Americans have a huge stake in commend Secretary of State Condoleezza OF PENNSYLVANIA the fight to strengthen Social Security’s sol- Rice for her visit to Lebanon last week, which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vency. Plans to privatize Social Security put recently held elections for a new Parliament. Friday, July 29, 2005 the income security of American workers at During her brief stay, Secretary Rice asserted risk—especially workers whose careers are the necessity for the uninhibited growth of de- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cut short by a disabling illness or injury. mocracy in that region and demanded the honor the life of Sergeant Major Edward With more than 230,000 Ohioans currently complete removal of foreign occupiers. Brown, Jr., who has distinguished himself with receiving Social Security disability benefits, Lebanon carries in its history a long tradition extraordinarily meritorious service during his there is too much at stake to play games with of foreign occupation. After plunging into civil 30-year career in the United States Army, Social Security’s future. war in 1975, Syrian troops forcefully occupied leading up to a commendable tenure at It’s appropriate for us to gather to celebrate Lebanon. Throughout subsequent decades, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, the ADA—an important first step. Working to- the Syrian military unjustly held Beirut, with Pennsylvania. A long-standing track record of gether, we can fix these and other roadblocks their tenure characterized by violent bombings superior and dedicated leadership proves that for the millions of Americans who live full lives and raids on the Lebanese people. The United Sergeant Major Brown is the kind of leader every day with disabilities. States has long opposed this occupation of that other soldiers try to emulate and that the f Lebanon, and Congress has continually in- Army recognizes as the exemplary soldier. sisted on their removal. Throughout his career, Sergeant Major RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE Syrian and Iranian sponsorship of terrorist Brown has been an exceptional, active, and 22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT ally Hezbollah threatens the emerging Leba- inspiring leader. His positions of leadership in- OUT nese democracy. I praise the heroic Lebanese clude those of squad leader, platoon sergeant, citizens on their insistence for the Syrian exo- battalion motor sergeant and maintenance HON. BART STUPAK dus in early 2005, despite the Hezbollah secu- non-commissioned officer in charge, multiple OF MICHIGAN rity threats. I also laud them on their fair elec- tours as company sergeant, and most recently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions for their first National Assembly after the Sergeant Major at Letterkenny Army Depot. Friday, July 29, 2005 termination of the Syrian presence. Accord- In the past 10 years Sergeant Brown has Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ingly, this provides an opportune time for self- served in extraordinary places, such as Ger- support of the Stupak/Brady resolution. Our determination and democratic changes in the many, Bosnia, Ft. Campbell, Ft. Huachuca, resolution will commemorate the 22nd annual region. and Letterkenny, and has made significant National Night Out event which is sponsored It is imperative that the U.S. continues to contributions to each. In each location he held by the National Association of Town Watch. support Lebanon’s desire for full security con- positions of leadership, with a responsibility for I would like to thank my friend Congress- trol and territorial autonomy so this budding the welfare of soldiers, units, installations, and man BRADY for cosponsoring this legislation democracy can materialize. Yet as Lebanon civilian members of the defense workforce. with me once again this year. This bipartisan gains control over their country, they should Notable in Sergeant Major Brown’s career is resolution has been supported by dozen of simultaneously avoid isolating themselves his tour of duty at Letterkenny Army Depot. He House Members for several years running and from their neighbors. Israel and Lebanon served 4 years there, and personally made I am pleased we have another opportunity to share a number of parallel interests and could tremendous and direct contributions and highlight this important event again this year. markedly benefit from stronger relations with changes to the Depot. When Sergeant Major National Night Out, a nationwide grassroots the other. Syria has strangled trade with Leb- Brown arrived on July 1, 2001, the Depot was crime prevention event, will take place on anon since their withdrawal; additionally, trade in a state of decline and malaise due to the Tuesday, August 2. The event brings together between all three nations has essentially come fact that it had already undergone three involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, to a standstill recently. There should be a rounds of the Base Realignment and Closing and civic groups throughout the U.S. to height- push for increased commercial exchanges be- (BRAC) process. Sergeant Major Brown was en crime and drug prevention awareness and tween Israel and Lebanon, especially with the instrumental in the mission of turning the to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police- United States through the Qualifying Industrial depot around, bringing renewed vigor and a community partnerships. Zone. I recommend that as Lebanon stabilizes sense of purpose into the workplace. This has been a key part of America’s com- and secures itself as a viable democracy, we Sergeant Major Brown began his tenure at munity crime prevention success over the past consider their addition to the QIZ, which would Letterkenny at a most inauspicious time, just two decades. encourage the Middle East peace process via prior to the tragic events that took place on Community crime prevention is one of the economic integration. September 11, 2001. He immediately in- most proven and effective ways to help law Assuring that emerging democracies in the creased the Force Protection posture required enforcement officials win the battle against Middle East are safe and stable should be a by the attacks on the United States. Because crime. Whether it is stopping illegal drug sales, top priority of the U.S. With respect to Iraq, of the open terrain and layout that charac- making schools safer, locating missing chil- much work still remains. This administration, terize the Depot, the task of securing the mis- dren, or remaining vigilant against terrorism, through Operation Iraqi Freedom, has pre- sion and personnel at Letterkenny was made local law enforcement officials depend on the sented a poorly executed plan to instill democ- even more difficult. However, Sergeant Major support of community networks to succeed. racy in Iraq. I believe that what America, Iraq, Brown worked tirelessly with the organic guard The active involvement of citizens and the and the Middle East at large need is a plan for assets of the Depot and with newly assigned presence of local law enforcement in commu- success. My amendment to the State Depart- troops from the National Guard and Reserve nities is a winning combination that makes and ment Authorization Act called for a plan for a to ensure that Letterkenny remained secure keeps neighborhoods safe. success in Iraq, this accepted bipartisan until all immediate danger had passed. Our resolution expresses Congress’ support amendment calls on the President to present Sergeant Major Brown, working as part of for community crime prevention and asks that a strategy indicating how we would provide for the Command Team, inspired and moved the the President focus Federal attention on the a stable Iraqi government and strong Iraqi po- workforce forward through post-modernization issue. lice force, hence allowing for a lessened US and beautification programs, LEAN implemen- With this in mind, we hope that you will presence there. This could be done by mobi- tation, and proactive leadership. As a result of show your support for the community crime lizing an international effort through increased his guidance, Letterkenny improved so much prevention efforts of citizens and police in your presence of NATO forces in Iraq. NATO par- that the Depot has been selected to grow in district and across the nation. Vote for the Stu- ticipation in Iraq would open up the doors for the next BRAC round, an accomplishment that pak/Brady National Night Out Resolution. other non-NATO countries to share the burden may be traced directly to his personal efforts.

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During Sergeant Major Brown’s career he The provision opening the Arctic National Vice President CHENEY was billed in part as a has participated in Operation Desert Storm Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to drilling was also response to the Western ‘‘energy crisis’’ of and Shield, Operation Joint Endeavor, and the dropped, but the Majority leadership has 2000 and 2001, but there was never an effort global war on terrorism. Sergeant Major Brown promised to pass it in separate legislation. to compensate consumers for the market ma- has also been recognized by his peers for ex- Despite these omissions, the bill remains nipulation that occurred in California and the ceptional service and dedication, and has deeply flawed. New provisions were added western U.S. The Federal Energy Regulatory been awarded the Ordnance Order of Samuel and key policy challenges were not ad- Commission arbitrarily limited the amount of Sharp Medal; he is also a member of the dressed. refunds consumers could receive. My re- Audie Murphy Club. Mr. Speaker, Sergeant The bill fails to address our growing de- peated efforts to add language to fully com- Major Edward Brown, Jr. has played a crucial pendence on foreign oil. Today we import pensate consumers were rejected. role in the defense of the United States and in more than half of the oil we use, and in 20 Conclusion. Energy touches all aspects of the service of other citizens. It is because of years, nearly 70 percent of our oil will come public policy: Public health, the environment, this that I wish to acknowledge him today. from overseas—whether or not this bill is the economy, and national security. In the f signed into law. coming years and decades, the global com- By doing little to reduce our dependence on petition for non-renewable energy resources IN HONOR OF MS. WANDA MADGE foreign oil, we’re making ourselves dependent will become more frantic. The bill passed by JONES, THE 2004 MS. TEXAS SEN- on OPEC and countries that might not share the Congress does not respond to that chal- IOR AMERICA our interests. lenge, and it is comprehensive only in the This is a concern shared by a number of sense that it contains a hodge-podge of spe- HON. SAM JOHNSON national security experts of diverse political cial interest provisions that will benefit each OF TEXAS viewpoints. In a letter to the President sent on segment of the energy production industry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24th of this year, the Energy Future Supporters of the bill have said that after 5 Friday, July 29, 2005 Coalition (which includes former Reagan Ad- years we can’t afford to kick the can down the Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ministration National Security Advisor Robert road. With this bill, that’s exactly what’s hap- I rise today to recognize Ms. Wanda Madge McFarlane, former CIA Director James Wool- pened. Jones, the 2004 Ms. Texas Senior America. sey, former Reagan Administration Assistant f Defense Secretary Frank Gaffney, and former The Ms. Senior America pageant is aimed at DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL enriching the lives of senior citizens by raising President George H.W. Bush’s Counsel C. Boyden Gray) stated: AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE social awareness through education and com- TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- The Unites States’ dependence on imported munity service, while promoting the dignity TATION ACT and value of America’s seniors. petroleum poses a risk to our homeland secu- rity and economic well-being. SPEECH OF Ms. Jones has taught dance for over 50 With only two percent of the world’s oil re- years to over 50,000 students as the owner of serves but 25 percent of current world con- HON. NORMAN D. DICKS the Arabesque Studio of Dance in Dallas, sumption, the United States cannot elimi- OF WASHINGTON Texas. As a performer, Ms. Jones has been in nate its need for imports through increased over 10,000 productions, showcasing her tal- domestic production alone. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ent by entertaining our troops with the USO Since 40 percent of the 20 million barrels of Wednesday, July 27, 2005 during both WWII and the Korean War, includ- oil we burn every day is used in passenger Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, as a general prin- ing a one time performance for Franklin Roo- automobiles, we should be increasing auto- ciple, removing trade barriers and creating sevelt. mobile fuel economy requirements, but efforts new opportunities for the export of American Ms. Jones is active in multiple organizations to add those requirements to this bill were re- manufactured goods and services in today’s where she strives to celebrate senior women jected. global economy should be one of the highest and their accomplishments, while cultivating Compounding the problem, the bill doesn’t priorities for those of us involved in setting na- her own personal growth through community invest sufficiently in renewable alternatives. tional policy. involvement. Only about 20 percent of the bill’s $11 billion Economically, politically and strategically, Mr. Speaker, I hope you and our colleagues in tax incentives will go toward developing re- our nation is better and stronger when there is will join me in recognizing the many achieve- newable energy resources which can replace a free flow of commerce, accompanied by the ments of Ms. Jones, an entrepreneur and true fossil fuels. free exchange of ideas and information be- patriot whose hard work and commitment has The bill fails to address high gasoline prices. tween the United States and the major econo- inspired those around her to achieve great Rather than reducing gas prices, the bill guar- mies of the world. Of course we benefit from feats in the face of adversity. antees that they’ll go up by requiring that at the growth of potential markets for U.S. goods, f least 7.5 billion gallons of ethanol be blended but there is also an enormous mutual benefit CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, into gasoline by 2012—triple the current level. when the people of other nations are exposed ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 According to the Energy Information Adminis- to the shining example of our democratic sys- tration, the independent forecasting agency tem of governance and the merits of a free HON. ANNA G. ESHOO within the Department of Energy, this mandate market economy. Just look at the nations who could force consumers to pay an extra $1.7 trade freely and compare them—and the con- OF CALIFORNIA billion per year once it’s fully implemented. ditions their people endure—with the nations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill weakens coastal protections and whose economies are essentially closed to ex- Thursday, July 28, 2005 threatens the environment. ternal commerce such as North Korea. Just Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, nearly 5 years in The bill requires an inventory of oil and nat- last week in this Chamber during the Joint the making, the energy bill passed by the ural gas resources in offshore areas where Session of Congress we witnessed a major House should have provided a vision for ad- drilling is now prohibited, allowing pre-drilling address by the Prime Minister of India, a na- dressing our long term energy needs. activities in these areas. This includes Coastal tion whose relatively swift progression to an Instead, the bill sacrifices our long term eco- California. open economy has lifted millions of people in nomic, national, and environmental security for The bill undermines the ability of states to India out of poverty as they have become a the short term advantage of oil companies and ensure that liquefied natural gas, LNG, termi- major trading partner of the United States. Not other energy producers. nals are properly sited and operate safely. only are we selling more and more U.S. goods Thankfully, some of the most extreme provi- The bill provides oil and gas drilling oper- to India today, but because of our enhanced sions were deleted from the final bill. The pro- ations exemptions under the Clean Water Act, economic influence in this area of South Asia, vision to give oil refiners liability protection for the Clean Air Act, and the National Environ- the strategic interests of the United States the damage done to drinking water supplies mental Policy Act. have been strengthened at a critical time in by the gasoline additive MTBE was removed The bill fails to address global climate this region. from the bill. If this provision had been adopt- change. We have before us in the House today an ed, local communities would be responsible The bill fails to compensate Western con- opportunity to take another major step forward for $29 to $85 billion in cleanup costs resulting sumers for overcharges by electricity genera- in promoting free trade and democracy: the from MTBE contamination. tors. The National Energy Policy developed by U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.090 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1741 Free Trade Agreement (DR–CAFTA). It rep- critical for promoting regional stability. Over A TRIBUTE TO GENERAL resents an opportunity to expand our trading the last 20 years, these nations have strug- GREGORY ‘‘SPEEDY’’ MARTIN relationships, to promote the spread of democ- gled out of chaos and civil war to establish racy and to reinforce the stability of the entire fragile democracies, developing critical institu- HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER Central American region. In reviewing the spe- tions designed to safeguard freedom and to OF OHIO cific provisions of this trade agreement, as promote the rule of law. But the ultimate suc- well as the promise of expanding democratic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess of these governments is predicated upon influences in the region, my colleagues and I Friday, July 29, 2005 must consider what is best for our constitu- economic security. I believe that CAFTA will ents, for American workers, and for workers help to do just that, spurring U.S. investment Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I come to the and their families in the Central American na- and promoting the growth of a middle class in House floor today to pay tribute to United tions affected by this agreement. I know there each of these nations. States Air Force General Gregory S. ‘‘Speedy’’ is opposition here in the House to this agree- The failure of CAFTA would mean just the Martin for his 35 years of distinguished and honorable service in the United States Air ment, much of it from members of my own opposite, in my judgment. Competition—par- Force and to our Nation. party. I respectfully disagree with them be- ticularly from China and other Asian nations— cause I see the enormous positive mutual General Martin has had a distinguished ca- is fierce and growing. Without CAFTA, the reer, beginning with his graduation from the benefits of this agreement, and because I am largest manufacturing sector in Central Amer- convinced that rejecting DR–CAFTA would Air Force Academy in 1970 with a commission ica may fail, leading to a significant rise in un- hurt our nation and our workers, as well as the as a second lieutenant. While at the academy, people in these Central American nations. And employment, economic stagnation, and poten- he became the National Collegiate Para- I am convinced that rejecting DR–CAFTA will tially civil unrest. It is certainly in our nation’s chuting Champion; but jumping out of planes leave our hemisphere less secure. best strategic interests to assure that this does only begins to define his courage. He became Certainly for my constituents and my home not happen. With greater economic stability a fighter pilot and flew 161 combat missions in state of Washington, this agreement will mean promoted through increased trade and invest- Vietnam. He served as the mission com- more and better paying jobs. Washington con- ment, I believe that the nascent institutions of mander for Operation Linebacker I and Oper- tinues to be the most trade-dependent State democracy in these nations will thrive and ation Linebacker II during the Vietnam conflict per capita in the country, with more than one flourish. I am not alone in believing that freer and secured the release of American POWs. in four jobs dependent on trade. And CAFTA trade will help the workers in Central America. Prior to serving as Commander of AFMC, markets are becoming more important to pro- Former President Jimmy Carter and former General Martin served as Commander of ducers in my State. Since 2000, trade with Costa Rican President Oscar Arias—whose United States Air Forces in Europe and Com- these countries has grown more than 250 per- dedication to the people of Central America mander of Allied Forces Northern Europe, cent, with Washington State exports exceed- and to alleviating the plight of the poor is un- Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During Oper- ing $110 million last year. Reducing tariff bar- questioned—strongly support the agreement. ation Enduring Freedom he directed airdrop riers in these countries will significantly boost In the words of President Arias, ‘‘CAFTA support for American forces assisting Afghani- the attractiveness of Washington State exports stan refugees. During Operation Iraqi Freedom to these countries, which includes high tech would allow Central America to thrive by ex- porting goods through trade rather than ex- he provided deployment support, combat air- products, machinery, agriculture, and paper drop operations, and all air delivered porting people through migration. Opportuni- products. sustainment support. In Europe, General Mar- ties would open for consumers to acquire bet- But the benefits of DR–CAFTA do not ac- tin was awarded the Order of the Sword, the ter and cheaper goods; for small and medium crue solely to the workers in my State. There highest tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can will be positive benefits for working people all businesses to expand and diversify; for more pay to a commander. across America. While these six nations private investment, access to new tech- As Commander of AFMC, General Martin alone—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, nologies and educational opportunities; for a led the development of a new Air Force Honduras, Guatemala and the Dominican Re- qualitative and quantitative improvement in the Science and Technology vision which will public—may not be huge markets, the DR– job market; and for higher economic growth, guide critical research and development work CAFTA countries make up America’s 12th- government revenue and increased social to ensure the U.S. Air Force remains superior largest export market worldwide, importing spending.’’ on the battlefields of tomorrow. He strength- about $15 billion in U.S. goods and services ened, unified, and streamlined the Air Force last year. Together, these countries represent I also understand the concerns of those of Program Executive Office to ensure more ef- a larger U.S. export market than Russia, India my colleagues here in the House who have fective acquisition support for current and fu- and Indonesia combined. Because of the Car- joined together with our friends in organized ture Air Force weapon systems. General Mar- ibbean Basin Initiative, these nations already labor in opposition to this agreement. I share tin created the Continuous Process Improve- have preferential treatment in our markets; it is their mistrust and disdain for the domestic ment initiatives in the air logistic centers which time for us to gain the same benefits in their labor policies implemented by the administra- allowed AFMC to return $570 million in sav- markets. According to an analysis conducted tion that negotiated this agreement. In the ings last year to the Department of Defense to by the Progressive Policy Institute, textile end, however, I believe that our shared cause support the Global War on Terror. General firms, high-tech companies, and many service will be furthered, not hindered, by the labor Martin has often referred to his assignment at industries stand to gain immediate benefits provisions of this agreement. from the approval of the agreement. AFMC as ‘‘The most satisfying assignment in The benefits for workers from these Central The editorial board of The News Tribune in my career.’’ American countries will be more pronounced. Tacoma, the largest newspaper in my con- He received numerous military awards for Competition from Chinese and Indian garment gressional district, summarized the view I have his service including: the Defense Distin- manufacturers is already intense and is grow- held in a recent editorial in support of the guished Service Medal, the Distinguished ing. There are provinces in China and India agreement. The editorial said: ‘‘CAFTA is Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service that have greater populations than all six probably the single best thing this country Medal, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf CAFTA nations combined. Currently, the tem- could do for those workers (in Central Amer- clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the porary duty-free treatment CAFTA nations ica). If markets were to expand for Central Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters, and the enjoy under CBI—nations that use U.S. tex- American goods, Central American labor NATO Meritorious Service Medal. Allied na- tiles in their garment production—is keeping would be worth more, paid more and treated tions also recognized General Martin for his these Central American countries competitive. better. Workers would gain more leverage and service by bestowing on him the following Without CAFTA, this treatment will expire, like- find it easier to unionize. . . .’’ awards: the Medal of Commander of Order ly devastating the garment industry in Central and Valor, Cameroon; the Medal of Merit— America, potentially throwing half a million Mr. Speaker, I believe that this agreement is Gold, The Netherlands; the Legion of Honor, people out of work. With CAFTA, exports of good for the country, good for the state of France; and the Cross of Merit, First Class, of garments from Central America, using Amer- Washington, good for workers in all the partici- the Minister of Defense, Czech Republic. Gen- ican-made materials, is expected to increase, pating countries, and good for the security of eral Martin is also a command pilot with over building jobs on both sides. the Western Hemisphere. I intend to support 4,600 flight hours in various aircraft, including The economic arguments for the agreement the agreement. I would like to thank the gen- the F–4, F–15, C–20 and C–21 and is a mas- are strong. But in my opinion, CAFTA is more tleman again for yielding to me. ter parachutist.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.094 E29JYPT1 E1742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 I have known General Martin since he took Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Included Created by the vision of the U.S. credit command of AFMC in August 2003. I have re- as part of this legislation was $1.5 billion in union movement, WOCCU has been imple- ceived briefings from him and can assure you funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs menting their technical assistance programs he is an authoritative and powerful speaker. to cover an anticipated budgetary shortfall for for over 30 years. Prior to WOCCU’s formation General Martin is a man who is honest, pro- the current fiscal year. I am very pleased that in 1970, the Credit Union National Association, vides a straight assessment and has the high- the House of Representatives has approved CUNA, had an international division called est degree of ethics. His service honors the the funding necessary to ensure that they re- CUNA Global Projects dedicated to overseas Air Force and our country. In providing an as- ceive the medical care they deserve. How- credit union activities. Today, CUNA and their sessment of the need to transform the Air ever, because the underlying legislation to state league system, representing 86 million Force acquisition process, in classic style, he which we attached this important provision vio- credit union members in the U.S., work with declared, in a delivery that would shame Jack lated the budget we agree to abide by earlier WOCCU to promote credit union growth in de- Nicholson, the problem is: ‘‘some people can’t this year, I found myself in the difficult position veloping countries. handle the truth.’’ of having to vote against this legislation. Through the current funding cycle of f There were a number of alternative methods USAID’s CDP, WOCCU will spend the next 4 that could have been used to alleviate this years working with credit unions around the CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2361, problem—methods that would not have vio- world and focused in Afghanistan, Kenya, the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR lated the budget. Most notably, we could have Philippines, Ecuador and Nicaragua to build ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED amended H.R. 3130, which was approved networks—expanding low-cost transaction AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS unanimously by the House of Representatives services for members, including remittances; ACT, 2006 on June 30, 2005, to provide the necessary creating enabling environments; training credit funding levels. This broadly supported meas- union managers and board members; and ex- SPEECH OF ure would have demonstrated our firm commit- tending credit union operations to difficult op- HON. JEB HENSARLING ment to our veterans, and it is unfortunate this erating environments, including HIV/AIDS-af- OF TEXAS alternative was not utilized. fected communities, conflict-prone zones and Mr. Speaker, in the end the greatest threat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poverty-entrenched rural areas. to adequately funding the needs of our vet- Thursday, July 28, 2005 Credit unions and cooperatives provide erans is Congress’ seemingly inherent inability hope for economic prosperity through grass- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to control runaway wasteful spending in our roots businesses that provide jobs, income, to discuss funding for veterans’ healthcare. As budget. Each and every time we spend an- basic education and democratic experience. I the son, grandson, and brother of veterans, I other dollar on wasteful measures like bullet- will continue to support the USAID Coopera- understand just how important this funding is proof vests for K–9s, bridges to nowhere, or tive Development Program to sustain overseas to our brave men and women who have an- an underground cafeteria in the Carlsbad Cav- cooperative development in developing coun- swered the call of duty to serve their country. erns, is a dollar that is not available for our tries and emerging democracies. veterans. Since coming to Congress, it has been one of f my greatest pleasures to be able to provide One of Congress’s most solemn obligations our veterans with the care and the treatment is to care for our veterans. I remain committed MEDICAID IS IMPORTANT FOR they deserve. to funding 100 percent of the benefits veterans PEOPLE AND CHILDREN WITH Since 1995, Congress has increased spend- have earned through their service and sac- SERIOUS ILLNESSES ing on veterans by more than 59 percent—an rifice to our country. I will continue to work average increase of 6.9 percent per year. Dur- with Members of Congress to explore ways to HON. JAMES P. MORAN ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs ing this Congress alone we have increased OF VIRGINIA gets the money they need within the rules of the death benefits and life insurance coverage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our Armed Services personnel. We have our budget agreement. I will not however, sup- also provided funding for specialty mental port legislation to grow the budget of another Friday, July 29, 2005 health care for the first time ever, increased department, such as this bill would have done Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, as we funding for the treatment of conditions like with the Department of the Interior, at the ex- approach the 40th anniversary of Medicaid on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and doubled pense of our veteran’s and our children’s fu- July 30, I want to underscore the importance funding for mental health care issues. This is ture. of Medicaid to children and adults with serious indeed a record to which we can all be proud. f illnesses. Medicaid is a public health insur- I was also proud to cosponsor H.R. 303, the COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT ance program that helps 52 million low-income Retired Pay Restoration Act, in the 108th Con- PROGRAM and disabled Americans, including 540,000 gress. With the agreement of the House and Virginians, stay healthy. Nationally, half of Senate, another version of this bill was passed Medicaid enrollees are children. and signed by President Bush in order to HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG Medicaid is particularly important to people OF MICHIGAN allow certain military retirees to receive both with serious illnesses. Medicaid can be the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their longevity retired pay and veterans dis- only way to pay for care. ability compensation. As Speaker of the Friday, July 29, 2005 Many people with serious illnesses must House J. DENNIS HASTERT noted, ‘‘Congress- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, the Co- turn to Medicaid for several reasons. Many in- man HENSARLING’s strong support for our na- operative Development Program, CDP, of surance policies have a lifetime upper limit of tion’s veterans and concurrent receipt legisla- USAID serves an important role in America’s $1 or $2 million. Approximately 51 percent or tion was critical to ensuring that we achieved international development assistance. For a 87.5 million people with employer-based insur- the most significant, positive step forward for modest annual investment, credit unions and ance have a lifetime cap, according to a 2004 veterans in our nation’s history.’’ cooperatives can have a greater opportunity to Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Many pri- Unfortunately, sometimes Congress can fall flourish through the work of the World Council vate insurance plans impose pre-existing con- short. For instance, the Fiscal Year 2004 Vet- of Credit Unions and other non-governmental dition and other exclusions and refuse to in- erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- cooperative development organizations. sure people with serious illnesses and disabil- opment Appropriations bill, fell $1.8 billion In a world where three billion people live on ities. Many working Americans do not have short of what was agreed to in that year’s less than $2 a day, access to safe and sound job-based health insurance because their em- budget resolution. This inadequate level for financial services is essential to helping peo- ployers do not offer it. The cost of individual funding for veterans healthcare greatly con- ple build better lives for themselves. The health insurance policies is often out of reach. cerned me, and that is why I voted against the World Council of Credit Unions, WOCCU, And most Americans are too young for Medi- bill. When thousands of veterans were waiting works to strengthen credit unions imple- care. 6 months or longer for healthcare, I did not menting technical assistance programs to im- A serious, chronic illness can be emotionally believe that it was the time to skimp on need- prove credit union performance so that these and financially devastating. While we have ed resources. non-for-profit cooperative financial institutions made great strides in treating cancer today, Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the House of Rep- can offer an array of client-responsive serv- everyone fears cancer. In 2004, 1.4 million resentatives voted on the Fiscal Year 2006 ices, extend their geographic coverage, and new cases of cancer were diagnosed. In 2005, Department of the Interior, Environment, and harness technology. 34,000 Virginians will have cancer, says the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.098 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1743 American Cancer Society. Since 1990, over THE CREDIT CARD MESS— eral Trade Commission. And that counts only 18 million new cancer cases have been diag- CONGRESS MUST ACT the money loss. The Identity Theft Resource nosed nationwide and 9.6 million Americans Center, a non-profit group based in San are alive today with a history of cancer. Some HON. JULIA CARSON Diego, estimates the average victim spends cancer drugs can reach $300,000 a year. Hos- OF INDIANA about 600 hours trying to clear up credit prob- pitalization, chemotherapy, bone marrow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lems after an ID theft. Within days after this massive card data transplants, and other treatments can be very Friday, July 29, 2005 theft, some of that data was being bought and expensive and people with insurance can Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I in- sold brazenly on the Internet by thieves who reach the lifetime limit of their policy quickly. troduced H.R. 3501, the ‘‘Consumer Access broker such information worldwide operating Consider also the example of hemophilia. Rights Defense Act (CARD) of 2005’’. My bill out of Russia and other Eastern European na- For the typical hemophilia patient, clotting fac- is in response to the disastrous breach of tions. tor to prevent bleeding, needed for a lifetime, credit card information and data privacy and The irony of why and how the American can cost $250,000 each year, according to the continuous exposure of fraud suffered by mil- people learned that 40 million of them, as well National Hemophilia Foundation. Look at cys- lions of credit card consumers across the as others, had their financial privacy invaded tic fibrosis. The care for a person with mod- country. should not be lost on my colleagues in this My CARD ACT would require any data erate cystic fibrosis can climb to $70,000 a House. processing, credit or debit card businesses or We found out about this only because the year. The average cost of care for all people other financial institutions to notify individuals State of California has a law which forces with cystic fibrosis is $58,000 a year, reports when there has been a security breach com- credit card companies to notify consumers the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Drugs promising anyone’s sensitive personal data, when such theft happens. The Federal gov- for rare genetic diseases can reach $200,000 including Social Security numbers, driver’s li- ernment has no such law, although those of a year, says the National Organization for cense or state identification numbers, credit or us concerned about consumers rights are Rare Disorders. debit cards, or other financial account informa- going to do our best to see that one is adopt- Caring for a person with spinal cord injury tion. ed quickly. At the very least, I believe, a per- can be beyond almost anyone’s ability to pay Should any financial data be compromised, son whose credit card information has been the bill will require notices be sent out by mail and it can be for a lifetime because spinal stolen or otherwise compromised has a right or e-mail without unreasonable delay. The bill cord injury is most common among teenagers. to swift and accurate notice from the issuing will allow impose civil remedies for failure to company or bank. For consumers fast notice The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network notify; $1,000 per individual whose personal of such a breach is the first, and sometimes, estimates that the average yearly expenses information was comprised or not more than the only defense they have. (health care and living expenses), for severe $50,000 per day while failure to notify con- As member of the House Committee on Fi- injury (high tetraplegia, C1–C4), the first-year tinues. The bill allows persons to sue for dam- nancial Services and of the Subcommittee on cost would be $683,000; each subsequent ages resulting from a data breach. The bill Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, I year, $122,000. As for lifetime costs, for permits the placement of extended fraud alerts am very much aware of the many credit infor- someone who is severely injured at age 25, on credit reports. Finally, the bill will allow the mation breaches that have occurred recently costs could reach $2.7 million. If one is se- Attorney General of every state to protect the and over many months before. So many inci- verely injured at age 50, can be $1.6 million. interests of residents of their States when the dents like this have taken place, that I hope federal government or businesses fail to notify Most American families cannot handle costs that this finally will spur the Congress to enact individuals of a breach. legislation to curb these frauds and protect like those. This is why Medicaid is called The bill covers both electronic and non-elec- consumers in the future. ‘‘America’s safety net’’; it is often the only way tronic data as well as encrypted and non- While huge in numbers, the breach dis- to pay for care. encrypted data. Furthermore, the bill sets a closed at CardSystems Solutions Inc. in Cali- I’d also like to focus also on the importance national standard so that individuals across fornia was not the first such attack on a card of Medicaid to children. Over 25 million Amer- the country have the same protections. processor. In 2003, a Nebraska company ican children, one-fourth of all children, are en- The law would be enforced by the Federal called Data Processors International Inc., part rolled in Medicaid. Medicaid is the largest pub- Trade Commission or other relevant regulator, of TransFirst Holdings Inc. had a similar lic provider of health insurance for youngsters. or by a State attorney general who could file breach and as many as 8 million account a civil suit. Individuals cold sue for actual dam- numbers were vulnerable. Earlier this month, In Virginia, 23 percent of our children are ages. Citigroup Inc. said UPS lost computer tapes Medicaid enrollees. Sadly, 8.6 percent or Like most Americans, I was shocked to with sensitive information from 3.9 million cus- 163,501 of Virginia’s children have no insur- learn that the names, bank account and credit tomers of CitiFinancial, which provides loans. ance. Insured children are more likely to get card details of possibly 40 million credit card Other companies, including Bank of America health care. Insured children are healthier, holders have been exposed to fraud. Forty Corp., DSW Shoe Warehouse and BJ’s happier children. million accounts were exposed, and records Wholesale Club Inc., and CVS Drug Stores pertaining to at least 200,000 admittedly were We also need to understand how important have also suffered extensive data theft. stolen, primarily MasterCard and Visa cards. While banks and credit card companies may Medicaid is to children’s hospitals, where very Undoubtedly many people I represent could have tighten their own security, they obviously sick children are often treated. In 2003, Med- be affected by this disastrous breach of what have failed to force payment processors to icaid-covered children were 47 percent of all credit companies and banks repeatedly have meet similar high standards. Companies such discharges and 50 percent of all inpatient days assured the public is a secure credit card sys- as J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., of care at children’s hospitals. According to tem. American Express Co. and MBNA Corp. said the National Association of Children’s Hos- It is true that credit card holders are pro- that they were not automatically alerting their pitals, children covered by Medicaid tend to tected under Federal laws, including the Truth customers that their information may have need more care than other children’s hospital in Lending Act, which makes it illegal for been exposed, but that they were ‘‘more patients. Children’s hospitals provide 40 per- banks to charge victims of credit card theft closely monitoring the accounts’’ that may cent of the hospital care required by children more than $50, despite the cost of purchases have been affected. on Medicaid. Children with particularly com- made on the card. And most banks have zero- That simply is not good enough. plex and life-threatening illnesses are fre- liability policies, removing any financial re- What happened in California has placed a quently treated by children’s hospitals and sponsibility of credit card theft from the card- needed spotlight on a little known, but highly without Medicaid, these special institutions holder. While the compromised data is said sensitive part of the financial services industry; could not survive. not to include addresses or Social Security the hundreds of companies that process trans- numbers, the stolen information potentially can actions between merchants and card issuers. Medicaid has played a vital role in our coun- be used in turn to steal individual citizen’s Edmund Mierzwinski, consumer program di- try these last 40 years. I call on my colleagues credit identify. Nearly 10 million people are rector at U.S. Public Interest Research Group, to join me in working to strengthen Medicaid. victim of identity theft each year, costing con- says that in his opinion ‘‘information travels It is truly a lifeline, especially for those unfortu- sumers $5 billion in out-of-pocket losses and through the credit system and stops in so nate children and adults with serious illnesses. businesses $48 billion, according to the Fed- many places where it could be illegally used

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.102 E29JYPT1 E1744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2005 that consumers have no idea what a hodge- Taiwan President Chen has been deft in his FedEx Corporation is an organization known podge of a system the credit card companies handling of the current cross-strait relations. for its effective use of technology, aircraft, effi- have created.’’ He pointed out that the system Continued peace and stability in the Taiwan ciency and commitment to customer service, is mainly designed to extract fees from con- Strait is in every nation’s best interest. however it is the company’s people—individ- sumers and businesses, ‘‘but very little of it is I join many of my colleagues in thanking uals like Don Barber—who have made the designed for security.’’ Taiwan President Chen and his people for company a success story that is known Even though many states are following Cali- their total support of the United States, espe- throughout the world. Mr. Speaker I ask that fornia and adopting new laws, we in Congress cially in the area of combating global ter- an article on Mr. Barber be included in the should not drag our feet on this national issue rorism. In the wake of 9/11, the government of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and urge my col- anymore. We need federal protection for our Taiwan gave a million dollars to the Twin Tow- leagues to join me in honoring him for his people, at the very least, consumers have the ers Fund of New York. Two months ago, Tai- service to our community. right to know quickly when their private infor- wan gave another million dollars to the Pen- f mation is compromised. tagon Memorial Fund. To help fight terrorism, In my view, here are the basic elements any Taiwan has joined the United States and other THE ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE protective legislation should include: international organizations through participa- (1) Immediate notice of a breach by the tion in anti-money laundering campaigns, the HON. JOHN D. DINGELL card issuer to the card holder. proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and the OF MICHIGAN (2) A reasonable definition of when a Container Security Initiative (CSI). Taiwan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative David Tawei Lee said it well, ‘‘breach’’ occurs. Friday, July 29, 2005 (3) Imposition of liability on third party card ‘‘Only by standing together will we succeed in processors when at fault. making the world a safer place.’’ Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to (4) A simple method of immediate assist- Mr. Speaker, Taiwan Representative David commemorate 40 years of Medicare. This ance by the card issuer to the affected card Tawei Lee came to Washington, DC, last July, birthday represents 40 years of dignity for the holder to correct the problem as quickly as and since then he has made many friends on elderly and individuals with disabilities who de- possible. the Hill. We are very impressed with his intel- pend on this program for their health care. No Mr. Speaker, I am assured that the CARD ligence and industry. Taiwan couldn’t find a one in this great Nation should have to suffer Act will be an important consumer law with better diplomat than Dr. David Tawei Lee in because of lack of medical care or become teeth to rectify and strengthen consumer credit representing Taiwan’s interest in the United impoverished due to the high costs of that rights. I hope that this legislation will lessen States. care. On July 30, 1965, Medicare and Med- the injurious liability that many of them face I wish to express my congratulations to the icaid were enacted as part of the Social Secu- with no compassion from credit card compa- people of Taiwan on the occasion of their rity Act to take care of our most vulnerable nies, corporations, or the credit rating agen- President’s First Anniversary in office. I hope and needy citizens. On that historic day, Presi- cies, due to no fault of their own. I sincerely that high ranking officials from Taiwan, such dent Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law that hope that the financial services industry will as President of Taiwan, the Foreign Minister, gave millions of Americans the ability to seek not oppose reasonable legislation to correct and the Defense Minister will be able to come treatment from doctors and in hospitals with- what is a very real and expanding national to Washington, DC, to communicate directly out fear of destitution. problem affecting millions of Americans. with members and administration officials on Today, Medicare provides health insurance I know some in the industry are saying that issues of mutual concern. security for nearly 42 million Americans, in- the cost of such notification is too great. But f cluding more than 35 million senior citizens that statement flies in the fact of the numbers. TRIBUTE TO DON BARBER and 6 million individuals with disabilities under The Wall Street Journal reports that the na- the age of 65. Over the past 40 years, 105 tion’s largest banks profit each year by more HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. million Americans have enjoyed better health than $20 billion in transaction fees they charge and received higher quality care as a result of OF TENNESSEE Medicare. merchants on every credit card purchase IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made through MasterCard International Inc. or Who depends on Medicare today? The men Visa USA Inc. Friday, July 29, 2005 and women who served our Nation in time of Surely some of that huge profit can be used Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay war; widows and widowers; those Americans for better and greater credit card security. tribute to Don Barber of Memphis, Tennessee who have worked a lifetime to build this Nation f who recently retired as Senior Vice President and who now live in retirement; the former po- of Air Operations at FedEx Corporation. Don lice officers and fire fighters, nurses, doctors, TRIBUTE TO TAIWAN PRESIDENT has had an extraordinary career with a re- teachers, lawyers, and small business owners CHEN SHUI-BIAN, ON THE OCCA- markable company. Beginning in 1976 as an who were the backbone of our communities; SION OF HIS FIRST ANNIVER- aircraft mechanic, his career trajectory tracked our aging parents and grandparents, and in SARY IN OFFICE the success of FedEx Corporation. For 29 some instances, their disabled children. Medi- years, Don rose through the ranks of the com- care is a program that touches all of us. HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD pany. He was promoted from mechanic to Medicare is not just another health insur- OF NORTH CAROLINA Managing Director of Engineering in 1982, to ance program, but one of the leading insurers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Managing Director of Power Plants in 1988, to in our Nation. Private health plans have mod- Managing Director of Airframe Maintenance in eled their benefits after Medicare, from quality Friday, July 29, 2005 1989, to Vice President of Base Maintenance requirements to payments and reimburse- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in 1990, to Vice President of Aircraft Mainte- ments, to standards for certification. The Medi- today to pay tribute to Taiwan President Chen nance in 1992 and finally to Senior Vice Presi- care program has not only greatly improved Shui-bian on the occasion of his First Anniver- dent of Air Operations in 1998. the quality and safety of health care for all sary in office. He was elected to a second Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corporation’s Americans, but it has proven to be a remark- presidential term last year. founder, Chairman and CEO put it best when ably efficient program, with administrative For more that 50 years, Taiwan and the he said, ‘‘Don’s retirement marks the end of a costs less than those in private plans. United States have enjoyed a close relation- career that exemplifies FedEx in so many Last year Congress added prescription drug ship with each other economically and politi- ways, namely that there’s little time for the sta- coverage to round out the services provided cally. Taiwan is our 8th largest trading partner tus quo in a company moving at the pace of by Medicare. Coverage of prescription medica- and we are Taiwan’s largest trading partner. opportunity around the world.’’ tions was clearly a needed addition. I believe, We look forward to continuing this mutually Don also received accolades from former however, that the design of the new program beneficial relationship. Further, we are com- Federal Aviation Administrator Jane Garvey may keep beneficiaries from getting what they mitted to the Taiwan Relations Act and believe for his vision and drive and has been praised need. I have deep concerns over the unneces- in a peaceful resolution to the Taiwan issue. by his colleagues for his pivotal roles in the sary complexities of this law and whether it Mr. Speaker, I have been informed that in company’s most important turning points such will truly provide affordable access to prescrip- recent days, Taiwan’s two major opposition as the acquisition of Flying Tiger line and the tion drugs. I also appreciate that we must up- leaders visited China and were well received purchase of the A380 Airbus, the world’s larg- date Medicare to meet the changing land- by Chinese leaders. I am pleased to see that est commercial airplane. scape of health care, but not at the expense

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:05 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JY8.106 E29JYPT1 July 29, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1745 of those who depend upon it. I plan to con- how far we have come and where we now ‘‘Rights of Passage’’ ministries (GEM and tinue to work hard to ensure that the Medicare stand, so that we can move together to ensure GAAYAW), The Antioch Bible Institute, Chris- program continues to provide Americans with the continued effectiveness of the Voting tian Bookstore, Video Ministry, Credit Union the health care they both need and deserve. Rights Act. Today many, including elderly and Athletic Ministry. On a personal note, this 40th anniversary adults, persons with disabilities, and people of In addition to the aforementioned ministries, makes me think of my dad, John Dingell, Sr., color, continue to fight for the right to have under Pastor Bentley’s leadership, the Antioch who fought throughout his 22 years in Con- their vote count while our nation’s election Baptist Church of Corona has embarked upon gress for health programs that helped those system has yet to catch up and meet the a ministry to liquidate the credit card debt of with the greatest needs. He fought long and needs of all of America’s voters. their congregation. This ministry has caused hard to enact the Social Security program, Today, we remember the people who fought the congregation to take a look at their fi- which he sponsored and which made such a to expand democracy 40 years ago. But we nances, spending, and saving habits. difference to Americans who are retired or dis- must do more than just remember; we must abled. He also helped plant the seeds of com- use their example to continue the struggle f passion in Congress that eventually led to the today until the dreams of those who fought for enactment of Medicare and Medicaid. Were the Voting Rights Act of 1965 become a reality HONORING JOHN GURSKI he here today, I know he would take up the for all Americans. battle to preserve and improve Medicare—a f HON. JIM GERLACH program that has served so many and im- A TRIBUTE TO THE REV. DR. OF PENNSYLVANIA proved the health of the Nation—as well as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicaid, which serves those whose voices MARVIN J. BENTLEY are rarely heard in the halls of power. Friday, July 29, 2005 f HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF NEW YORK honor the extraordinary life and career of John H. CON. RES. 216: COMMEMORATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gurski. John was an outstanding father, teach- THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Friday, July 29, 2005 er, and football coach who touched countless VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lives throughout his impressive career. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY honor the Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Bentley, a model Coach Gurski began his career as a teacher community leader. and coach in the fall of 1964. He immediately OF ILLINOIS Rev. Bentley was born in Brooklyn, New established himself as one of the most well- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York. He received his basic religious training liked and dedicated faculty members. During Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, and under his first season coaching the football team, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise the tutelage of the late Dr. Sandy F. Ray was Coach Gurski took great interest in instilling today in support of H. Con. Res. 216, a reso- licensed to preach the Gospel by the Corner- drive, dedication, and spirit in the athletes he lution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of stone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York. coached. Coach Gurski was often known to the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into Dr. Bentley was educated within the New get on the football field with his team to teach law on August 6, 1965. York City public school system; he attained his the players particular tackling and blocking Forty years ago, in many parts of the Amer- Bachelor of Science degree from the State techniques. He was never afraid to get his ican South, it was almost impossible for peo- University of New York at Stonybrook, major- hands dirty and be directly involved with his ple of color to register to vote. African Ameri- ing in health science and social welfare. He players and the coaching process. The football cans had to pay a poll tax and pass a socalled obtained his seminary education at Union team took to his style of coaching and his per- literacy test in some States in the South. Theological Seminary, NYC, securing a Mas- sonality immediately. They saw him not only There were black men and women who were ter in Divinity Degree. Drew University, Madi- as a great coach who could push them be- professors in colleges and universities, black son, NJ conferred his Doctor of Ministry De- yond their limits, but also as a dignified role lawyers and black doctors who were told that gree upon him, and he recently received an model on which to base their own lives. they could not read or write well enough to Associates Degree from Nassau Community Coach Gurski had an impressive career at register to vote. People were turned away College, L.I., N.Y., in Applied Sciences (Mor- Wilson High School in Reading, Pennsylvania. from the courthouse when they attempted to tuary Science). He holds the Wilson High School coaching ca- register. Some were jailed. Dr. Bentley was ordained at the Abyssinian reer record of 151–44–4 and a lifetime career The turning point came 40 years ago, on Baptist Church, New York, where he served record of 198–57–6. It is particularly impres- March 7, 1965, when about 600 men and as the Assistant Minister under the mentorship sive to note Coach Gurski’s dedication to the women, and a few young children attempted of Dr. Samuel D. Proctor, and Dr. Calvin Butts sport of football and to touching the lives of to peacefully march from Selma, Alabama to III. students and athletes. He gave up a promising Montgomery, the State Capitol, to dramatize to Dr. Bentley is active in many civic and com- business career after graduating from the the world that people of color wanted to reg- munity activities. He serves on numerous prestigious Wharton School of Business to ister to vote. And the world watched as they boards and committees and is the former coach football and he made an indelible im- were met with night sticks, bull whips; they president of American Baptist Churches of pression on his athletes throughout his many were trampled by horses, and tear gassed. Metro New York. He is a former Naval Chap- years at Wilson High School. One of the historic marchers is now a member lain in the United States Naval Reserves. He The Wilson School District honored Coach of Congress, our colleague Representative has served as President and Vice-President of Gurski on October 21, 1998, when the Wilson JOHN LEWIS. Community School Board 30, former member School Board of Education unanimously voted In the wake of what is now known as of Community Board 3, and past president of to rename its stadium the ‘‘John Gurski Sta- Bloody Sunday, under the leadership of Presi- the Corona-East Elmhurst Clergy Association. dium.’’ It was also decided that a monument dent Johnson, Congress passed the Voting Dr. Bentley has received many civic and reli- would be erected inside the stadium in his Rights Act, and on August 6, 1965, it was gious awards and honors. honor. signed into law. This was a nonviolent revolu- As pastor, Dr. Bentley has been serving the Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join tion in America, a revolution of values, a revo- Antioch Baptist Church of Corona for 24 me in recognizing Coach Gurski’s leadership lution of ideas. The passage of the Voting years, enjoying a blessed ministry. During his and coaching ability that positively shaped the Rights Act helped expand our democracy to tenure at the church, it has relocated into a lives of hundreds of young men that came let in millions of our citizens. We are a better beautiful, gothic style new church home on the through the Wilson High School. Unfortu- country because of it. comer of Northern Blvd and 103rd in Corona, nately, Coach Gurski passed away on Feb- Before we move toward reauthorization of Queens, New York. It has grown to numerous ruary 28, 2005. Nonetheless, his spirit and in- the Voting Rights Act, we must take notice of ministries that include male and female fluence will be felt for generations to come.

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