November 6, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21819 3090, the substitute promotes long-term eco- many are calling the most exciting Series in Johnson/Schilling will be synonymous with nomic stability and national security by making history. I am proud to say that I am a Dia- each other in , just as Ruth/Gehrig targeted investments in our nation’s infrastruc- mondback fan, but also I am proud to say that and Koufax/Drysdale. and ture. Finally, the substitute pays for itself by their home, Bank One Ballpark, resides in the are both masters of their craft delaying the top income tax rate cut approved Second Congressional District of Arizona, of who dominated pitching this year. They were earlier this year, which benefits only our na- which I have the honor of representing. first and second in the this tion’s wealthiest individuals. The Diamondbacks are the youngest expan- year in both and earned aver- I urge my colleagues to support the Demo- sion team to win a age, and they set a record for combined cratic substitute and to reject this reckless and Championship, accomplishing strikeouts by teammates. misguided economic stimulus package, which this feat in only four years of existence. There Mr. Speaker, November 4, 2001 will be a will further jeopardize our future fiscal security, was a tremendous amount of dedication and day long remembered by Arizonans. It was a while offering little assistance to those most work by a great number of individuals toward day in which we shared the joy and glory of vulnerable in the current economic climate. reaching this goal and all involved should a Diamondback victory and welcomed the first f revel in this great accomplishment. And what World Championship to Arizona. The City of is more important, these dedicated individuals Phoenix, the State of Arizona, and the whole TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANK BIASCO came together to form a team—a champion- country congratulate these World Champions ship team. on a job well done! HON. JEFF MILLER First, let me commend all the owners, espe- f cially the Managing General Partner Jerry OF FLORIDA COMMENDING COMMANDER Colangelo. For over 30 years, Jerry has not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CARLOS DEL TORO only been dedicated to building championship Tuesday, November 6, 2001 teams in Arizona but is highly regarded for his Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, commitment to improving his community. HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART I rise to take a moment today to recognize The Diamondback front office must be rec- OF FLORIDA and celebrate the life of a great Floridian and ognized as well. Rich Dozer, President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a great American, Dr. Frank Biasco. club has supported the efforts of everyone as- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Dr. Biasco would say that his specialty was sociated with the Diamondbacks, and we Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, on Decem- human services. He was referring to his doc- would not be champions without him. ber 8, 2001, Commander Carlos Del Toro will torate in counseling psychology and masters I want to congratulate General Manager Joe take command of the USS Bulkeley, the new- in social work. Those who knew him best can Garagiola, Jr. for his work in assembling this est Aegis Guided Missile Destroyer. tell you that he loved serving his neighbors. championship team. His foresight in combining The USS Bulkeley is named in honor of The people of northwest Florida and the stu- the unique talents of each player into a formi- Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley. Vice Admiral dents he loved to teach were enlightened from dable contender, truly deserves recognition. Bulkeley was a true hero, serving our nation his extensive experience in public life. Anyone I want to pay tribute to the man who steered through 55 years of active duty. From his role who came in contact with Dr. Biasco was in- the Diamondbacks to the pinnacle of baseball in the landing at Normandy to his role as undated with his infectious energy, vigor and and became the first manager since 1961 to Commander of the U.S. Naval Base at Guan- commitment to his community. His member- win the championship in his first year, Man- tanamo, he served our country with loyalty ships in countless organizations and profes- ager . His coaching staff, Bob Mel- and honor. sional groups, and the influence and legacy to vin, , Eddie Rodriguez, Glenn It is only appropriate that the commander of our community will be felt for years to come. Sherlock, , and pitching the USS Bulkeley embody the same excep- Dr. Biasco’s leadership spanned his life. He , were all instrumental in the suc- tional characteristics of the ship’s namesake. was on active duty in both WWII and the Ko- cess experienced all year. Commander Carlos Del Toro immigrated to rean war and his vast influence in local politics My granddaughter’s favorite Diamondback, the United States in 1962 from Cuba. He left changed the landscape of the First Congres- the mascot D. Baxter the Bobcat, who keeps a land sadly beset by oppression and dictator- sional District of Florida forever. He will always us all laughing, even when things might not be ship, and has devoted his life to defending lib- be remembered for his tireless fight for our en- going our way. erty and democracy. vironment and wetlands. Dr. Biasco was All these people have played an important After graduating from the U.S. Naval Acad- awarded with numerous community and volun- role in bringing Arizona its first professional emy in 1983, Commander Del Toro began his teer awards for his services, and the influence Championship and they each have staffs that honorable military career serving aboard the he had on our youth will continue for many have helped them every step of the way. The USS Koelsch, later serving on the USS years. city of Phoenix, the surrounding communities, Preble, and the USS America. While serving We are all saddened with the sudden loss and the State of Arizona thank you all. as the assistant engineer on the USS America of such a great man but can take solace that But, Mr. Speaker, we will never forget Jay aircraft carrier, he was deployed to the Per- he will be serving us in a greater capacity. We Bell crossing the plate in the bottom of the 9th sian Gulf twice in support of Operation Desert will miss our dear friend and we will continue Inning of Game 7, with the winning run. We Storm. to celebrate the legacy he gave to our com- will never forget Luis Gonzalez, after hitting 57 Commander Del Toro has received a Mas- munity. home runs during the season, dropping a ters Degree in Space Systems Engineering f bloop single over second base—one of his and Electrical Engineering from the Naval shortest hits of the year, but his longest in Postgraduate School, and served as Space ARIZONA’S SECOND CONGRES- the hearts of Diamondback fans—to drive in Systems Program Manager at the Pentagon. SIONAL DISTRICT—HOME OF THE that winning run. Who can forget Tony He was responsible for managing a satellite 2001 WORLD CHAMPION ARIZONA Womack’s clutch hit to drive in the tying run. ground station in support of our nation’s na- DIAMONDBACKS Finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the tional security. Following his work at the Pen- three Most Valuable Players. tagon, Commander Del Toro received a Mas- HON. ED PASTOR was selected the MVP of the National League ter’s Degree in National Security and Strategic OF ARIZONA Championship Series. Craig’s performance Studies from the Navy War College, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the post season was outstanding. served as Executive Officer of the USS Vin- His clutch hitting and tenacious defense cennes, a guided missile cruiser homeported Tuesday, November 6, 2001 served as an inspiration to his fellow players in Japan. Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and helped to propel the Diamondbacks to vic- Commander Carlos Del Toro has spent his congratulate and pay tribute to the World tory after victory. Naval career preparing for his next assign- Champion . The However, the Diamondback pitching tandem ment leading the USS Bulkeley. He honors the Diamondbacks dethroned the mighty New who garnered World Series MVP honors will United States Navy, and he honors the United York Yankees in a thrilling Game 7 to claim go down in history as one of the greatest States of America. As a fellow Cuban-Amer- the Championship in what pitching combinations of all time. The names ican, Mr. Speaker, it is a special privilege for

VerDate Aug 04 2004 08:50 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E06NO1.000 E06NO1 21820 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 6, 2001 me today to congratulate Commander Del An American Promise that we will make, described it as, ‘‘A scene of unimaginable suf- Toro for his multiple career successes and to we’ll hold the flag high and this flag we fering and starvation.’’ He witnessed the terror wish him and the crew of the USS Bulkeley won’t let them take! and suffering that the people endured and at- Godspeed as they set to sea to defend Amer- Sarah has also had two poems published in tempted to show it to the world. Until 1986, ica. the 2000–01 editions of ‘‘Anthology of Poetry the Soviet government did not admit to the f by Young Americans.’’ man-induced famine. For two years people f starved to death and the survivors were forced TRIBUTE TO EMILY MASAR to eat rodents, eat the leather from shoes, and HONORING DESTINY FOLMER in extreme cases they were forced to eat the HON. BOB SCHAFFER dead. The seven million deaths over two years OF COLORADO HON. SCOTT McINNIS was the highest rate of death caused by any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO single event, including any war that the Tuesday, November 6, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ukrainian people have ever fought. There is Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 no precedent of such a hideous act in re- corded history. ognize Miss Emily Masar of La Junta, Colo- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Ukraine and the United States have wit- rado. Emily has been selected as this year’s take this opportunity to recognize an excep- nessed human suffering and newly inde- National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Youth tional and caring young woman, Destiny pendent Ukraine is helping the United States for her exceptional community service. For Folmer, who recently help raise $400 for the during our time of mourning. Ukrainian Ameri- this, Mr. Speaker, the United States Congress Colorado Brian Injury Association. Destiny’s cans lost people in the attacks of September commends her. mom is a brain injury survivor who helped in- 11 who were as innocent as those that died in Emily is a student of La Junta High School spire her to engage in this worthy cause. Des- the famine. They will join together on Novem- and first became interested in volunteer activi- tiny recently tried to ensure that others suf- ber 17 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York ties in 1999. Since then Masar has started the fering brain injuries will survive and recover by to commemorate the terrible acts perpetrated Respite Nights program and has recruited nu- participating in the Pikes Peak Challenge. At upon Ukrainians nearly three-quarters of a merous volunteers. The Respite Nights pro- only fifteen years old, she and her father per- century ago. The survivors will always remem- gram provides services and support to adults formed the fifteen-mile hike up Pikes Peak ber the past in order to prevent such suffering and children with developmental disabilities. and, after nine long hours, finished the gruel- from occurring ever again. Currently, Masar and other volunteers have ing hike. By completing the challenge, she f contributed over 350 hours to the program. was able to raise the $400 for the Association. In a recent edition of the La Junta Tribute- Mr. Speaker, not only is her family proud of DR. HENRY KISSINGER’S EXCEL- Democrat, Kat Walden of the Arkansas Valley her achievements, but her community is proud LENT ANALYSIS OF OUR WAR ON Community Center said, ‘‘Emily is a shining and appreciative of her charitable heart. Des- TERRORISM light that, as a young woman, has not only tiny Folmer has truly displayed a caring heart been willing to volunteer her time but also take and the many that will benefit from her dedica- HON. TOM LANTOS the added responsibility of coordinating the tion are grateful for her selfless act. She is a OF CALIFORNIA Respite Nights program.’’ Emily’s strong work special young woman that is worthy of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ethic and dedication to community service re- praise of this body of Congress. I would like Tuesday, November 6, 2001 mind us of the strength of America’s youth. It to thank Destiny for being a role model to us is reassuring to know we have people like all. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today’s issue of Emily to lead us into the future. f the Washington Post includes an excellent As a constituent of Colorado’s Fourth Con- oped by our nation’s former National Security gressional District, Emily Masar is truly a posi- COMMEMORATION OF THE Adviser to the President and former Secretary tive role model for the youth of America. She UKRAINIAN FAMINE of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger. He gives an out- not only makes her community proud, but also standing strategic analysis of our current war her state and country. I ask the House to join HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY on terrorism. In particular he emphasizes the me in extending our warmest congratulations OF NEW YORK importance of recognizing that our objectives to Ms. Emily Masar. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Afghanistan are limited, and we must real- f istically limit what we seek to do there. His Tuesday, November 6, 2001 analysis of our tasks beyond our action in Af- PATRIOTIC POEM WRITTEN BY Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, today, Novem- ghanistan is equally prescient. SARAH BETH SOENDKER ber 6, 2001, we remember one of the most Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to horrific events the world has ever seen: the in- read Dr. Kissinger’s brilliant article ‘‘Where Do HON. IKE SKELTON duced famine that was forced on the Ukrainian We Go From Here?’’ and I ask that the full OF MISSOURI people by the Soviet government between text be placed in the RECORD. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1932 and 1933. Ukrainians live all over the [From the Washington Post Nov. 6, 2001] Tuesday, November 6, 2001 world now, but their homeland was under a non-conventional attack whose purpose was WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to to eliminate the Ukrainian nation from exist- (By Henry Kissinger) share with the Members of the House this ex- ence. Seven million people were killed through As the war against the Taliban gathers cellent poem written by 11-year old Sarah starvation while a surplus of grain sat in ware- momentum, it is important to see it in its Beth Soendker, of Polo, Missouri. She is the houses. Despite the magnitude of this crisis, proper perspective. President Bush has elo- granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Soendker, the Ukrainian Famine remains largely un- quently described the objective as the de- of Lexington, Missouri. She wrote the poem in struction of state-supported terrorism. And known outside the Ukrainian community. The remembrance of the victims of the attack on for all its novelty, the new warfare permits truth has been hidden from us for far too long America. The fine poem is set forth as follows: a clear definition of victory. and now it must be brought to light. The terrorists are ruthless, but not numer- AN AMERICAN PROMISE Under the reign of Josef Stalin, the Ukrain- ous. They control no territory permanently. We will stand tall if our soldiers die, if war ians resisted the unimaginable atrocities that If their activities are harassed by the secu- starts again or if our hearts cry. befell them. After the heroic efforts of the rity forces of all countries—if no country We will stand tall if our country should lose, Ukrainian independence movement toward the will harbor them—they will become outlaws if our men go to war, that’s our news. end of World War I, Stalin forced a famine on and increasingly obliged to devote efforts to We will stand tall if our houses are burned, elemental survival. If they attempt to com- or if our country is attacked, we will the ‘‘breadbasket of Europe,’’ Ukraine. One- mandeer a part of a country, as has happened still not be ruined. fourth of its population was killed during this to some extent in Afghanistan and Colombia, We may be trapped in this world of sin, but horrendous act of genocide. they can be hunted down by military oper- at least we still have our pride, our A reporter from the Manchester Guardian ations. The key to anti-terrorism strategy is courage and we can win! managed to slip inside the famine area and to eliminate safe havens.

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