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IMPORT ANOE OF FEDERAL We must discard the posture of neglect and they could attend cultural activities in SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS embrace the arts as the astounding resource greater Rochester, including the Rochester they are. There is no better way to do that Museum and Science Museum, George East­ than through support for our nation's federal man House, Rochester Philharmonic Orches­ HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER arts agencies, which have already changed tra and the Sonnenberg Gardens. Each and OF NEW YORK the face of the American cultural landscape. every Member can boast of such groups and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The NEA has reached every corner of the activities in their Districts, which at one Wednesday, May 12, 1993 country, funding works of folk arts, media time or other have been aided by NEA centers, choruses. jazz musicians, museums, grants. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was musical theatre, works of visual art as well Mr. Chairman, we cannot afford to have pleased to testify yesterday, May 11, 1993, as state and local arts agencies. With this the potential talent of our children laying in before the House Interior Appropriations Sub­ rise in the number of arts organizations has waste. As we address the funding for the fed­ committee to urge continued support for our come increased audiences and access to the eral arts agencies, we must evaluate the Federal arts agencies-the National Endow­ arts. need for greater arts education and the enor­ As arts groups have proliferated, they have mously powerful role which the arts can ments for the Arts [NEA] and Humanities have in the education and lives of our na­ [NEH] and the Institute of Museum Services had an enormous and positive economic im­ pact on the areas in which they have devel­ tion's young people. Ironically, our art pro­ [IMS]. The arts are an asset for the Nation oped. Throughout America, be it in urban or grams are disappearing just when they are which have simply been underutilized. The rural areas, cultural institutions and artistic needed most, for the arts are perhaps the arts have a significant role in the economy, offerings have made profound and dramatic most effective means of improving education urban renewal, education, and cross-cultural contributions to the economic vitality of en­ methods, across all curriculum disciplines. understanding. Simply put, the arts must be tire regions. Attracting increased business. Arts education programs are not the only arts offerings facing reduction or elimi­ made a priority in the national agenda. revenue, jobs, tourism, restaurant and other related spending, the arts are very often a nation. Due to difficult economic conditions, I hereby insert the statement I made before an unwarranted assault on the arts over the the subcommittee to be printed in the RECORD. city's best economic asset. For instance, arts and cultural institutions in Cleveland gen­ past few years, and a decline in corporate STATEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN LOUISE M. erate an annual economic impact of $168 mil­ giving, virtually every artistic discipline is SLAUGHTER ON THE FISCAL YEAR 1994 BUDG­ lion for the city (in comparison to the $79 facing some of the worst conditions seen in ETS OF THE FEDERAL ARTS AGENCIES million which was generated the same year years. Simply put, our nation's arts organi­ Mr. Chairman and Members of the Sub­ by professional sports) and created 6,300 net zations are fighting for their lives. All of committee, I am honored to appear before these organizations are continuing to fight new jobs. Similar results have been found as they have throughout the years-by budg­ you today as Chair of the Congressional Arts throughout the country: the economic im­ Caucus to testify on the Fiscal Year (FY) et tightening, shorter seasons and innovative pact of arts and cultural organizations on methods for staying afloat while still pre­ 1994 budgets of our nation's federal arts the economy of Atlanta was greater than agencies, namely the National Endowments senting outstanding performances and serv­ for the Arts (NEA) and Humanities (NEH) $625 million in 1992; in San Francisco, the icing the community through education and and the Institute of Museum Services (IMS). overall arts-related economic value to the outreach programs. Yet, these groups are Before I begin, I must express my deep admi­ local economy in 1987 was found to be be­ facing increasingly dire circumstances while ration for the Chairman and the Subcommit­ tween $1.2 and $1.3 billion; and, studies in we at the federal level are doing less. Those tee for the commitment you have consist­ Florida and North Carolina completed in 1988 who criticize federal arts funding as support­ ently shown in ensuring that the American estimated the impact of the arts to be great­ ing the elite have it completely wrong. It is arts remain vital and that they are enjoyed er than $1 billion in each state. the public funding-however small-that as­ by citizens in every corner of the country. However profound the effect of the arts on the economic level, the arts play a role in sists arts organizations in touring and in This nation is indebted to you for the sen­ reaching out to underserved areas. sitivity, knowledge and devotion you have communities of every size that cannot be It is past time that we as a nation declare demonstrated on this issue. matched or duplicated by anything else. the importance of the arts and of the NEA We have in the arts an asset for our nation Quite simply, the arts foster a sense of com­ and proceed with the vast work that can and that has been under-utilized. While Amer­ munity pride and understanding, bridge gaps must be done. We have in the NEA a remark­ ican artists are respected, emulated and imi­ between seemingly widely divergent groups, able success story- an agency that has and tated the world over, we have somehow and inspire and motivate children as well as continues to accomplish its mission of nur­ treated the arts as a second thought--as a adults. In a tangible way, the arts can redi­ turing and supporting every type of Amer­ frill, an adornment or as something marginal rect lives and help to build bridges where ican art, helping to ensure access to the arts or tangential. They are none of these things. they have formerly been burnt. by every American, and acting as a catalyst The arts are part and parcel of what it is to Artists and cultural organizations, how­ to private arts giving. In fact, in 1992, NEA be an American, of the way we live our lives ever, do not only respond to crisis. Much of grants of $123 million generated matching as well as the way in which we record the es­ their work, day in and day out, is directed funds estimated at $1.4 billion-an eleven­ sence of the American experience for future toward serving their communities, and these fold return. generations. programs are directly affected by Federal I commend President Clinton for recogniz­ But, perhaps more importantly, the arts aid. Each Member has within his or her Dis­ ing the importance of the federal arts agen­ are vital to be here and now, to the very suc­ trict arts organizations which, despite dire cies and his recommendation to fund these cess of our nation-economically, socially financial conditions, maintain outreach and agencies at: $174.593 million for the NEA, and spiritually. The arts must be made a education programs aimed at every segment $177.491 million for the NEH and $28.777 mil­ part of our national agenda, not simply be­ of the community. lion for the IMS. As we all know, these are cause they enrich our lives but because they For instance, in my District in the Roch­ difficult budgetary times. But much can be are at the very core of our economy, the edu­ ester area, the Garth Fagan Dance Com­ accomplished by this Congress and Adminis­ cation of our children, the rebuilding of our pany-an internationally acclaimed modern tration by recognizing and articulating the cities, and the balance of trade. In the arts, dance company-is funded by the NEA and importance· of the arts in the lives of every we have an economic catalyst which can an­ offers matinee performances for junior and American. chor a community and revitalize a ravaged senior high school students from inner-city It is important to note that the arts com­ community. In the arts, we have a creative schools. Organizations such as the Memorial munity does not ask for special treatment-­ educational tool which can keep children in Art Gallery and Arts Reach also offer out­ only fairness. Currently, all federal arts school and boost ability in virtually every standing programs which serve at-risk stu­ spending allotted in the Administration's FY other discipline. In the arts, we have a dents and every segment of the community. 1994 budget--including the NEA, NEH, IMS, means to communication, understanding and Through its Community Partners Program, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of healing which-as we have seen- our cities Arts Reach distributed more than 3,000 tick­ Art, etc.-comprises 0.05 percent of the total desperately need. ets free of charge to at-risk youth so that budget.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 9890 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 As we consider budgets for these agencies Tietz, the North Dakota Small Business Per­ RECOGNITION OF ALVIN MORRIS and federal arts funding in general, many son of the Year. CULLOM, SR., FOR HAVING BEEN people question how we can justify this Dewey exemplifies the spirit of North Dakota SELECTED AS MISSISSIPPI'S spending when poverty, AIDS, urban blight in the way he took the challenge of turning a SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF and a health care crisis exist. It is during these times, we must assert, that the arts problem into a success story. While working THE YEAR are needed the most-for healing, under­ for a local manufacturer, Dewey was frustrated standing and hope. by productivity lost when employees had to HON. MIKE PARKER Mr. Chairman, we must not miss the op­ leave their work stations to run company er­ OF :YIISSISSIPPI portunity to integrate the arts into our na­ rands and pick up parts. He recognized the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional priorities. We must ignore the great need for a delivery service and began Old resource we have in the arts and the chance West Express, a small cross-town service. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 to use our national cultural infrastructure What started as a six-employee business Mr. PARKER. Mr. Speaker, today I stand in to aid the economy, motivate our children and promote tolerance and understanding. grew into CrossCountry Courier now employ­ the Halls of Congress, in the people's Cham­ We must reach out to young people across ing 88 people and offering overnight service to ber, to speak in honor of an outstanding busi­ the nation and allow them to take part in 544 cities. By focusing his attention on cus­ nessman and citizen from my district, Mr. Alvin the arts, for the arts are simply one of the tomer service, total quality management and Morris Cullom. best investments we can make in them, in employee satisfaction, Dewey has built a first­ A.M. Cullom stood on his experience and ourselves, and in the future of our nation. rate business. knowledge to seize a great opportunity. During Small businesses continue to lead the way his 25-year career as a chief inspector with Illi­ for economic recovery in our country. I truly nois Central in McComb, MS, he noticed a HONORING DARBY MCQUADE believe that small business people like Dewey more frequent practice of rail companies are the key to getting our economy back on switching from company shops to independ­ HON. BILL RICHARDSON track. So it is with great pleasure that I salute ently owned shops to perform their railway OF NEW MEXICO Dewey Tietz today. freight car repair. With the help of a small IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business seminar, he soon set out to start a Wednesday, May 12, 1993 two-employee freight car repair shop in Mag­ nolia, MS. Since 1986, Southeast Railway Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, during TRIBUTE TO MAHONING COUNTY Services has expanded to employ 25 full-time NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE this, the 30th Annual Small Business Week, I workers and up to a dozen part-time contrac­ am pleased to advise my colleagues to my ELDERLY, INC. tors with sales well over $1.6 million. He has State's Small Business Person of the Year, also bought out his former partner and built a Charles "Darby" McQuade. HON. JAMFS A. TRAFlCANT, JR. modern high-technology facility. Darby, who owns Jackalope, Inc., in my OF OHIO Relying on creativity and technology to keep hometown of Santa Fe, is a good friend who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES costs down, Mr. Cullom's business has aver­ embodies the spirit and enthusiasm of New Wednesday, May 12, 1993 aged 40-percent growth a year, with service Mexico's lively arts and crafts community. that not only meets, but exceeds strict Federal Darby arrived in Santa Fe in 1976 with $4,000 Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise here standards. Mr. Cullom's commitment to excel­ in Mexican pottery. He sold his goods from the today to pay tribute to the Mahoning County lence has benefited the surrounding area as sidewalk in New Mexico's capital city and Nutrition Program for the Elderly, Inc. This well. He has been instrumental in bringing 20 never looked back. program is very important to the people of my million dollars' worth of unrelated industry and Through ingenuity and instinct, Darby pro­ 17th Congressional District. This year the pro­ 400 jobs to Pike County. vides decent quality for the lowest price gram is celebrating its 20th anniversary. I salute Mr. A.M. Cullom for his boldness around. Today, his company is a mainstay of Mr. Speaker, this vital program serves the and dedication to building a top rate business. the Santa Fe business community as well as local community by serving home delivered His record is one worth following. Mr. Cullom, a cultural center, offering diversions like gar­ meals to those persons over the age of 60 congratulations. dening clinics, summer concerts, and an years. Over the years they have served over Easter egg hunt. 115,000 meals a year in 13 dining centers. His company made the Inc. 500 list of fast­ They have .also served 112,500 meals-on­ ENVIRONMENTAL EXPORTS est-growing privately held businesses in 1983 wheels annually. The services they provide in­ PROMOTION and 1984, and is a regular contributor to a clude transportation for the elderly to medical large number of charitable organizations, artis­ centers, nutrition, and rides to shopping and HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II tic associations, and museums. In addition to recreational centers. OF MASSACHUSETTS winning local business awards, he has been The Mahoning County Nutritional Program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES director of the Santa Fe Community Founda­ for the Elderly, Inc. began in July of 1973 as tion, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and a 6-month pilot project under the administra­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 the Museum of International Folk Art. tion of the Youngstown Area Community Ac­ Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ As we salute our Nation's small business tion Council and bearing the name Community troducing a bill that will greatly enhance our owners this week, let us pay special tribute to Meals for the Elderly. In November 1973, the ability to compete for export business in one those entrepreneurs, like Darby McQuade, city received a Federal grant that established of the most dynamic areas of economic who have that special ability to shine and suc­ elderly nutrition program administrated by the growth-environmental technologies and serv­ ceed in the particularly competitive business Community Corp. of Youngstown, also known ices. The bill will do two things: create a $500 world. as the Community Chest. million fund in the Export-Import Bank to fi­ Today, the nutrition program continues to nance the export of U.S. environmental serv­ serve the nutritional and transportation needs ices and technologies; and, apply existing en­ TRIBUTE TO DUANE "DEWEY" of the county's older adult population. Approxi­ vironmental impact criteria to more Export-Im­ TIETZ mately 950 meals are served each day, and a port Bank applications. small fleet of vans provides passenger serv­ The bill will complement other legislation HON. EARL POMEROY ices, while station wagons are used to deliver being introduced this week by Representatives OF NORTH DAKOTA meals. Sruoos, FURSE, and myself to develop a na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, as the nutrition program ap­ tional strategy for the export of environmental proaches its 20th anniversary, they take pride technologies. We have been working closely Wednesday, May 12, 1993 in the quality and value of our program and with the Environmental Business Council of Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, to commemo­ look forward to serving the future needs of the New England to draft these bills. rate Small Business Week, I would like to take older population of our community. I congratu­ This bill offers us the opportunity to do well this occasion to recognize Duane "Dewey" late them on this magnificent feat. by doing good. On the one hand, we can lend May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9891 support to a burgeoning industry here in the As one who has participated in over 65 deficit reduction plan. Included in the Presi­ United States to meet the growing worldwide search warrants with the brave officers of the dent's budget is almost $1.7 billion to cush­ ion the impact of defense cutbacks on com­ demand for environmental technologies and third and fourth precincts in Minneapolis, I panies, communities, and individuals. The services-our environmental industry is prob­ know in a very small way the danger our President has deferred specific decisions on ably the most competitive in the world. brave officers face every day to keep us safe. major weapons programs pending the out­ At the same time, we can help the rest of On Saturday, May 15, there will be a Na­ come of a review by the Pentagon this sum­ the world, particularly the developing world, tional Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service to mer. clean up their environment and adopt indus­ honor those who died in the line of duty. And Investment.-The budget resolution adopt­ trial practices and policies that prevent pollu­ a candlelight vigil will be held at the National ed the President's proposal to spend $150 bil­ tion. Law Enforcement Officers Memorial tomorrow, lion over five years for investment. His plan emphasizes investment in infrastructure The market for environmental technologies which nearly 4,000 people are expected to at­ (roads, airports, water systems), in worker and services is estimated to be $200 billion. It tend. The memorial contains the names of retraining, and in new plant and equipment. will grow to $300 billion by the turn of the cen­ nearly 13,000 law enforcement officers who Likely debate will concern what are worthy tury. A good portion of that growth will occur have given their lives in the line of duty. investments and what are pork-barrel in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet In 1962, President John F. Kennedy set projects. Union, where industrialization was extremely aside May 15 as National Peace Officers' Me­ Taxes.-Tax increases are being proposed rapid and no concern was shown for any envi­ to make serious reductions in the deficit. morial Day and the week of May 15 as Na­ Tax increases are unpopular with Americans ronmental impacts. tional Peace Officers' Memorial Week. and consensus will not be achieved easily. Many of these nations face environmental Mr. Speaker, setting aside a week to honor Controversial issues include the President's devastation that is simply unimaginable to us. our law enforcement officers is a highly appro­ proposals to raise corporate tax rates, tax In certain regions of Poland, for example, chil­ priate demonstration to the families of those more of the Social Security benefits of high­ dren are not allowed to play outside for fear of officers who sacrificed for all of us. I am also er-income recipients, and levy a broad-based the particulates they will breathe. Certain 'riv­ a cosponsor of a bill to fly the U.S. flag at half­ energy tax. Congress will also be considering ers are so polluted that they do not even qual­ targeted capital gains incentives and invest­ staff on all Government buildings on Peace ment tax credits for small businesses. ify for industrial uses-the grit and grime Officers' Memorial Day. Entitlements.-The budget resolution as­ would hurt the machinery. But in a larger sense, we can never repay sumes a reduction of $90 billion in entitle­ The Rio Conference on Environment and the brave men and women like Jerry Haaf ment spending- or about one-fifth of all defi­ Development held last year resulted in an who have given so much for all of us. cit reduction. Some of the programs pro­ international consensus on the importance of That is why I want to offer my deepest and posed to be scaled back include Medicare and pollution prevention and cleanup. The Bush most heartfelt thanks to all the families of the COLAS of federal retirees. Appropriations.-A reduction in spending administration refused to sign some of the brave officers who died in the line of duty and agreements because of fears of economic dis­ for domestic programs is also being pro­ to the brave officers who place their lives on posed. About one-tenth of the net deficit re­ locations. the line every minute of every day so that we duction must come from annual spending The fact is, however, that the Rio agree­ might all live safe and free. bills other than defense (such as education ments create a whole new series of opportuni­ Without you, our country could not survive. and transportation). The debate over the ties for U.S. scientists and manufacturers. As cuts will concern whether these cuts should a result of increasingly strict environmental be made across the board or by specific pro­ laws here in the United States, our industries THE CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA grams. are already world leaders in this area. As Congress moves to and debates key Mr. Speaker, the Export-Import Bank of the areas of the budget, it will have additional United States can play a key role in facilitating HON. LEE H. HAMILTON opportunities to refine measures to imple­ ment the President's proposals. environmental exports of U.S. businesses, em­ OF INDIANA ploying U.S. workers engaged in high tech­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OTHER AGENDA ITEMS Besides the federal budget, there will be nology, high value-added business. I strongly Wednesday, May 12, 1993 other important issues before Congress. urge my colleagues to join me in this effort. Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Health-Care Reform.-President Clinton insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, has indicated that within the next few months he will submit a health-care reform May 12, 1993 into the CONGRESSIONAL NATIONAL POLICE WEEK package to Congress. The plan may seek to RECORD: extend health care to the roughly 37 million HON. JIM RAMSTAD THE CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA who now lack medical coverage. The Presi­ OF MINNESOTA A demanding agenda looms before the 103rd dent wants a reform bill enacted this year, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress this year. Further consideration of but that may be difficult. The issues, which the President's economic program, as well as range from how to pay for health care and Wednesday, May 12, 1993 a host of other major issues, will soon be on control costs to what benefits should be ex­ Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the front burner. tended, will be contentious and not easily re­ during National Police Week to pay tribute to FEDERAL BUDGET solved. Savings and Loan Bailout.-President Clin­ our Nation's police officers and to offer special The federal budget will dominate ton has asked Congress for $42 billion more honor to the 143 law enforcement officers who Congress's agenda for the next several to finish bailing out the thrift industry. Con­ made the ultimate sacrifice to protect us all in months. The budget resolution, approved by gress will debate the size of the bailout pack­ 1992. Congress on March 31, establishes broad age and ways to improve the management of The 143 law enforcement officers who were spending and revenue targets for the next the assets of failed thrifts. killed in the line of duty are genuine heroes. five years. While the budget resolution in­ Homosexuals in the Military.-Current De­ I knew one of those heroes personally. I cludes some modifications to President Clin­ fense Department policy bars homosexuals ton's plan, including a greater emphasis on used to spend late night hours with Jerry from serving in the military. President Clin­ spending cuts and deficit reduction, overall ton favors lifting the ban. He has asked De­ Haaf, a traffic cop in Minneapolis, drinking cof­ it incorporates the economic proposals the fense Secretary Aspin to review the issue, fee at the same Pizza Shack where he was President submitted to Congress. It contains and Aspin will make his recommendations shot in the back in cold blood by a gang mem­ measures to increase long-term investment by July 15. Congress will likely debate those ber. and to reduce the deficit by $496 billion over recommendations. Jerry was a good cop and a good friend, five years-half from spending reductions Supreme Court Nominee.-The President and he is missed dearly by his family and and half from revenue increases. Congress has indicated that he expects to nominate a friends. But as I told a group of law enforce­ must now pass me.asures to effect these replacement for Justice Byron White in May. changes. There are several key areas in this ment officers at a memorial service for Jerry, The Senate will have plenty of time to hold process. hearings and bring the nomination to the his death serves as a constant reminder of the Defense.-The budget resolution calls for floor before the Court's next term begins in need to support our outstanding police offi­ cutting $110 billion from the five-year de­ October. cers-of the need to provide a legacy of re­ fense budget proposed by President Bush­ Crime/Gun Control.-Congress likely will spect for law enforcement in our community. about one-fifth of the savings in the Clinton work on a crime bill this year. Most of the 9892 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 issues, like requiring a waiting period before Insurance Purchasing Cooperatives [HIPC's], School of Chicago, IL and their commemora­ the purchase of a handgun and adding new which will purchase and manage large blocks tive program honoring the 50th anniversary of death penalty offenses, have been proposed of insurance for small busin esses. Through the school's opening. before. The President has called for adding 100 ,000 new police officers and wants to move this new Health and Human Services Pro­ Dunbar, located at 3300 South Dr. Martin a crime bill quickly. gram , States will apply for grants to establish Luther King Drive in the First Congressional Campaign Finance.- The White House re­ HIPC's for employers with less than 50 em­ District of Illinois, was founded during World cently announced its proposal for congres­ ployees. HIPC's will act as a health benefits War 11 to meet the needs of the community sional campaign finance reform, including office for participating employers, accepting and to help the war effort by establishing a limits on campaign spending and PAC con­ bids from carriers on standardized benefit training school for black youth. Dunbar made tributions. It also proposes vouchers for plans. By pooling small employers together, as Chicago history by being the first and only campaign advertising and postage to be fund­ proposed in my bill, small groups would be ed by a voluntary income tax checkoff. program to provide training to African-Ameri­ Congressional Reform.- The Joint Com­ given the purchasing power that large corpora­ cans in the fields of craft and trade. mittee on the Organization of Congress, of tions now possess. Dunbar began its training program in an ele­ which I am cochairman, is conducting a Plans offered by the HIPC's would be based mentary school with 16 students led by Mr. major review of the organization and oper­ on community ratings, assessing age, gender, Clifford J. Campbell. That original setting ulti­ ation of Congress and will recommend re­ and geography to determine premiums, and mately became a large, thriving high school lo­ forms later this year. Issues being reviewed would limit exclusion of coverage for preexist­ cated on Chicago's South Side. include reducing the number of committees ing conditions to no more than 6 months. This Today, 50 years later, Dunbar's original vi­ and reforming the ethics and budget proc­ esses. would eliminate the all-too-common insurance sion continues to provide skilled men and Foreign Affairs.- Possible U.S. interven­ practice of experience rating-basing premium women who go on to become productive con­ tion in Bosnia is focusing attention on the rates on factors such as the health status of tributors to America's industry. Dunbar, in ad­ Clinton Administration's foreign policy. employees in the group, which often forces dition to its vocational program, produces Other items on Congress· foreign policy small employers to exclude unhealthy individ­ world leaders in education, media, entertain­ agenda will be President Clinton's proposed uals from their policies. ment, and government. Dunbar not only teach­ aid package to Russia and increased funding Savings would be achieved through uniform es practical skills, it installs the attitudes, work for international peacekeeping. To pay for these programs, spending for most other for­ medical billing forms and electronic billings ethic, and abilities necessary for its graduates eign programs will have to be cut. through the HIPC network. All HIPC carriers to succeed at whatever endeavors they Trade.-The President"s trade negotiators will issue standardized magnetic cards to their choose to pursue. are busy hammering out side agreements beneficiaries. Using the card, providers will Dunbar's distinguished graduates include that might make the North American Free enter information into a patient's file on treat­ J.W. Smith, the Reverend Steve Jones, Haki Trade Agreement more palatable to Con­ ment, health outcomes, and billing, which will R. Madhubuti, CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, gress. Congress has serious concerns about pass the information on to the Department of Lou Rawls, Lawrence Tero "Mr. T" and Reu­ the impact NAFTA could have on U.S. jobs Health and Human Services, State and local ben Cannon. and on the environment. The administration hopes to send implementing legislation to governments, and communities. Mr. Speaker, I would like to salute Dr. Floyd Congress this summer. Other trade issues in­ Last, my bill creates an incentive for small M. Banks, principal, and the staff, students clude the status of China's Most Favored Na­ companies to offer health insurance to their and alumni of Dunbar High School as they tion trading privileges and consideration of employees by providing a 1OD-percent deduc­ celebrate the school's 50th anniversary. I am the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade tion for the health insurance costs of small privileged to represent this historically signifi­ aimed at removing certain trade barriers. businesses that join a HIPC. Today, small un­ cant institution and proud to enter these words COC>JCLUSIOK incorporated businesses can only deduct 25 of congratulations into the RECORD . Congress this session will be faced with percent of their health care costs, while large many major issues. If the 103d Congress is to corporations can deduct 100 percent. This un­ be successful, it must move quickly and ef­ fair policy places yet another hurdle in the THE ESOP PROMOTION AND fectively on its agenda. path of small companies' efforts to offer cov­ IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1993 erage to their employees. THE HEALTH INSURANCE Mr. Speaker, I believe we must take the HON. C~ BALI.ENGER PURCHASING COOPERATIVE ACT steps contained in the Health Insurance Pur­ OF NORTH CAROLINA chasing Cooperative Act to stem the rising tide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of health care costs for small businesses, their HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 employees, and their families. The problems in OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our health care system are not limited to the small group market. There is no question that pleased to introduce the Employee Stock Wednesday, May 12, 1993 we need comprehensive reform . The Presi­ Ownership Plan [ESOP] Promotion and Im­ Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, dent will be coming out with a comprehensive provement Act. I have been a longtime sup­ today I am introducing a bill to improve the health care reform plan in just a few weeks. I porter of ESOP's because I have direct knowl­ availability and accessibility of health care to would like to offer this bill today as my con­ edge of employee-ownership through an small businesses. tribution to the health care debate. In our ef­ ESOP at my company in Hickory, NC. An Small businesses are the backbone of our forts to reform our health care system, a task ESOP seemed the best way to give my em­ economy. From 1986 to 1988, they accounted that is long overdue, let us consider how we ployees a meaningful stake in the company, for 45 percent of all new jobs in our country, can best help family-owned businesses obtain provide them with economic security, and a as well as in California. One problem that is affordable health care. say in the management of the company. especially acute for small businesses is the Today, most of the employees, 76 percent, spiraling cost of health care. Small employer participate in the ESOP, and own roughly 32 profits or employee earnings are often low and TRIBUTE TO PAUL LAWRENCE percent of the stock in the company, valued at the structure of the small group market impairs DUNBAR VOCATIONAL HIGH over $3 million. In addition to my family busi­ small employers' ability to obtain reasonable SCHOOL ness, there are approximately 168 ESOP's in premium costs due to economies of scale. North Carolina covering 141 ,570 employees. Small employers end up paying more for their HON. BOBBY L. RUSH Congress encouraged the growth of ESOP's employees' health insurance because they do OF ILLINOIS in 1974 through the Employee Retirement In­ not have the buying power that large corpora­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come Security Act [ERISA]. An ESOP is an tions enjoy. As a result, some small busi­ ERISA plan that creates an ownership stake nesses have great difficulties finding any in­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 for the employees in the corporation where surer at all. Mr. RUSH . Mr. Speaker, it is with excep­ they work. Between 1975 and 1990, the num­ My bill will address these problems by es­ tional honor that I rise today in recognition of ber of workers in ESOP plans grew from ap­ tablishing a network of cooperatives, Health Paul Lawrence Dunbar Vocational High proximately 248,000 to over 11 million, and May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9893 the number of ESOP's grew from 1,600 to fact, they are not recognized at all in the hier­ U.S. troops will be on the ground in the former over 10,000. archy of the priority list and, consequently, are Yugoslavia, in harm's way, amidst three mutu­ Employee ownership through ESOP's have among the last creditors eligible to be paid. ally hostile forces. This peace keeping role a solid record. Data shows that most em­ The existing exclusion, apparently based would make our fighting men and women sit­ ployee-owned companies perform better than solely on the characterization of one's employ- · ting ducks-it would be Beirut 1983 on a their conventionally owned counterparts. For ment, creates an inequitable result that is un­ grand scale. example, a recent survey by the ESOP Asso­ fair because many citizens of the United Twice this century, the failure of the Euro­ ciation found that more than 80 percent of States earn their livelihood as independent pean democracies to effectively address inter­ companies with an ESOP believe that creating contractors. national crises resulted in world war. Twice employee ownership was a good business de­ Every year, thousands of sales agents lose this century, American blood was shed to re­ cision, and more than 50 percent believe it im­ money because they do not fit into the priority store order and peace to Europe. In this, the proved corporate performance. classification definition of employee in the last decade of the 20th century, the United This legislation represents a milestone in same manner as regular salaried employees States has offered to take the lead in respond­ the history of employee ownership and do. ing swiftly and decisively to this European cri­ ESOP's. Today, a record number of Members The unfairness of this situation is amplified sis before it compounds in scope and cost, but of Congress from both parties have joined to by the realization that independent contractors our allies have refused to join us. be original sponsors of the ESOP Promotion work without the security provided employees By not working with us to take decisive ac­ and Improvement Act of 1993. With 41 original such as health insurance, profit sharing plans, tion against Serbia, the European powers are supporters, I believe that we have made an pension plans, life insurance, sick leave pay, issuing a de facto endorsement of armed ag­ important statement that this nation needs and a host of other benefits that are often gression as an accepted means of pursuing ESOP's in order to create widespread owner­ available to employees but not to independent national policy. Serbia's victory will be sealed ship of capital, and to help American business sales representatives. and the ethnic cleansing of the Bosnian Mus­ compete. I do not believe that when the Bankruptcy lims will be completed. Future historians will As background, this is the third Congress in Code was first promulgated, Congress could add Bosnia to the list including the Holocaust succession that I have personally worked to have intended this unfair result. and the Armenian and Cambodian genocides. bring as many people together as possible to Mr. Speaker, I introduce this legislation in For more than 1 year, I have been an out­ express support for employee stock ownership light of the ever increasing importance of inde­ spoken advocate of taking firm action against plans. Prior to this Congress, I worked with pendent contractors to our workforce and in Serbian aggression and ethnic cleansing. I our former colleague Beryl Anthony from Ar­ the interests of leveling the playing field for all support surgical air strikes against Serb weap­ kansas. I would also like to extend my thanks of America's workers. ons positions, supply lines, and industrial to our colleagues DANA ROHRABACHER of Cali­ The immediate effect of this amendment to plants, as well as efforts to arm the Bosnian fornia and J.J. PICKLE, a senior member of the the priorities classification section 507 will be Moslems. This is the right course of action, House Ways and Means Committee, for their to allow independent sales persons to equi­ but the United States cannot, and will not, strong support for ESOP's and their efforts to tably share in the bankruptcy estate and re­ take unilateral action in the Balkans. The inde­ gain support for this important bill. ceive their just wages and commissions in the cisiveness of our European allies is preventing In 1990, nearly 65 of our colleagues spon­ same manner as regular employees now do. needed action in Bosnia. History will condemn sored the ESOP Promotion and Improvement This bill will not cost the taxpayers one their cowardice in 1993 just as it did their cow­ Act with 16 colleagues as original cosponsors. dime. I urge my colleagues to join me in co­ ardice in 1938 and 1939. In the 102d Congress, we had 33 colleagues sponsoring this legislation. as original cosponsors of the 1991 version of INTRODUCTION OF THE BLACK the legislation, and nearly 100 cosponsors by CRITICISM OF EUROPEAN ALLIES LUNG BENEFITS RESTORATION the end of 1992. Today, I am pleased that we ACT OF 1993 have 41 supporters. I plan to increase this support in future months. HON. PETER T. KING HON. AUSTIN J. MURPHY For those colleagues who have not yet OF NEW YORK OF PENNSYLVANIA joined our effort for ESOP's, allow me to set IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forth the five provisions and why they are Wednesday, May 12, 1993 needed! Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to strongly criticize our European allies for their introduce the Black Lung Benefits Restoration INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION continued inaction in the current Balkans cri­ Act of 1993. My action is guided by the belief REGARDING BANKRUPTCY ESTATE sis. The nations of Western Europe seem con­ that we are near the end of a long road. The tent to sit idly by, ignoring the suffering, sav­ Subcommittee on Labor Standards initiated HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. agery, and bloodshed in their own backyard. hearings on the Black Lung Program during OF TENNESSEE Serbian aggression continues unabated; the the 101 st Congress. Late last year at the end IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hateful genocidal policy of ethnic cleansing of the 102d Congress, the House passed H.R. grinds on with grim monotony; mass rape con­ 1637, the Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act Wednesday, May 12, 1993 tinues as an officially sanctioned implement of of 1992. Once more, the frustration of Ameri­ Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in­ military policy-and our European allies refuse ca's miners has given us the impetus to re­ troducing legislation that amends the section to be stirred to action. introduce reform legislation. of the Bankruptcy Code defining the classes of The spirit of Neville Chamberlain is very Too many people have told me at our hear­ priorities with regard to settlement of a bank­ much alive in the Europe of 1993. Appease­ ings and in their sad letters that they feel ig­ ruptcy estate. ment is once again the watchword of the day. nored by the very system that was established This amendment to the Bankruptcy Code The timidity and shortsightedness of our al­ to help them. The U.S. Congress intended will allow independent sales agents to partici­ lies is rooted in their stubborn support for the black lung benefits to be a means of support pate in a bankruptcy estate on the same level fatally flawed Vance-Owen plan, which re­ for miners broken by years of coal mine serv­ in which employees are now permitted to par­ wards Serbian aggression and will allow the ice. Unfairly denying miners access to these ticipate. Serbs to consolidate their ill-gotten gains and funds is a travesty. Miners and their families Currently, independent sales representa­ complete the process of ethnic cleansing in have come to believe that the administrators tives, including individuals, corporations, part­ the areas they control. of the Black Lung Program over the last dec­ nerships, and sole proprietorships, who are The enforcement of Vance-Owen would . re­ ade have become their adversary. The au­ not otherwise classified as employees under quire a sizable U.N. ground force to keep the thors of this program never would believe that section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code, do not peace, presumably including a large commit­ any of this is happening. share in the bankruptcy estate in the same ment of U.S. forces. We cannot allow this to Over the past 4 years, the subcommittee manner that employees do. As a matter of happen. Under this scenario, thousands of has worked diligently to craft compromise 9894 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 black lung legislation that would return fair­ Ted's loyalty and love for my uncles was With his great Irish sense of humor, Ted ness to this program while recognizing and liv­ complete and never wavered. The strength of loved to tease my brother. On the morning ing within budgetary limits. We have consulted his friendship for my namesake is manifested after the 1960 election, Ted and his son Tim numerous groups and organizations, and by his being asked to write the first chapter of were playing in the first post-election touch football game at Hyannis Port. Tim made an worked hard to take into account the concerns "We Remember Joe," the memorial book pre­ outstanding play. But Ted immediately of the unfortunate people served by this pro­ sented by the Kennedy siblings to their par­ made him give the ball back to my brother, gram. ents on the Christmas following Joe's tragic telling him in no uncertain terms, "You This year, I look hopefully to the White death in the war. I am told that my election to must never ever intercept the pass of the House for support of this critical legislation. the House of Representatives was very grati­ President-Elect ... Unlike a year ago, we now have a President fying for Ted, having often said that he always President Kennedy loved to tease Ted in who cares about the struggles of the average knew there would be a Joe Kennedy in Con­ return. Once he told Ted, " You think you working person. We no longer have to worry gress, it just took a little bit longer than ex­ were such a high and mighty halfback. But about the threat of an instant veto when we pected. For the 17 years that President Ken­ the real reason we called you " Six-Yard­ Reardon" is because that was as far as you talk about worker rights and labor legislation. nedy served in elected office, Ted Reardon could throw the ball." The veto game of the past benefited no one, never left his side. When Ted's wife, Betty, And yet, when President Kennedy needed and it punished American workers. I am grate­ converted to Catholicism, it was my father who practice to throw out the first baseball on ful that those days are over. proudly served as her Godfather. As Senator opening day at Griffith Stadium, it was Six­ The purpose of the Black Lung Benefits KENNEDY said during his eulogy-which I ask Yard-Reardon he summoned to the Rose Gar­ Restoration Act of 1993 is to establish a more be submitted for the RECORD-"All four of den to practice with him. objective process for determining entitlement us-Joe arid Jack and Bobby and I-thought As my brother often said, he never met to black lung benefits, to ensure that survivors the world of him." anyone in politics who didn't love Ted Reardon. And, believe me, that's a great deal Ted Reardon has left us a great legacy­ of beneficiaries are fairly treated and properly to say about anyone in politics-then or now cared for, to encourage legal representation President Kennedy often said that he never or ever. for r.laimants, to avoid hardships for initially met anyone in politics who didn't love Ted Ted had served in the Army Air Forces in approved but subsequently denied claimants, Reardon. If we in this Chamber were to reflect World War II. They had a famous slogan that and to restore basic fairness to the program. upon Ted's memory as we go about our busi­ my brother loved, " The difficult we do im­ In closing, I'd like to commend the hard ness of debating great policy issues and of mediately; the impossible takes a little work and distinguished leadership of the Na­ governing the Nation, I believe we could longer." And on so many occasions in all tional Black Lung Association and Education achieve a great deal more in promoting the those years together, my brother was able to do the impossible, because of Ted Reardon. and Labor Committee chairman, WILLIAM common good of the United States and its citi­ FORD. Their efforts on behalf of America's re­ zens. tired miners are truly outstanding examples of REMARKS OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY, THE LONG-TERM FUTURE OF compassion and courage. I encourage my col­ EULOGY FOR TED REARDON, HOLY TRINITY SOCIAL SECURITY leagues to pass the Black Lung Benefits Res­ CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, MARCH 11, 1993 toration Act of 1993, and return justice and Ted Reardon was the other Ted in Presi­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON fairness to a long neglected and deserving dent Kennedy's life, and we loved him like a brother. We inherited Ted from my oldest OF INDIANA group of people. brother Joe. They were roommates at Har­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vard in the 1930's, which is where our fami­ ly's lifelong friendship with Ted began. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 A TRIBUTE TO TED REARDON He was the perfect blend of the active life Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and the contemplative life-a rare combina­ insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II tion of intellectual ability and athletic ex­ cellence-an English major at Harvard who May 5, 1993, into the CONGRESSIONAL OF MASSACHUSETTS RECORD: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES loved poetry and read the Greeks, shortstop on the baseball team and high-scoring half­ THE LONG-TERM FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY Wednesday, May 12, 1993 back in football. In my meetings with Hoosiers I often hear Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise tQ pay 1946---it seems like only yesterday, when from older persons concerned about protect­ tribute to Timothy J. Reardon, Jr., a close and Ted and Jack came home to Massachusetts ing social security from changes or cutbacks, from World War II and my brother won his longtime friend of the Kennedy family who but I increasingly hear from younger work­ seat in the House of Representatives. Ted ers in their twenties to forties wondering died on March 5, 1993. was still in uniform when Jack recruited him Since his days at Harvard in the 1930's, whether they will be getting any social secu­ for that campaign. Ted organized Somerville rity retirement benefits at all. They recog­ when he was the college roommate and best from the Reardon family kitchen- the same nize the value of social security disability friend of my uncle and namesake, Joseph P. kitchen where he and Joe had spent so many protection during their working years, but Kennedy, Jr., Ted's life was inextricably en­ wonderful times at all hours together before are skeptical whether social security will be twined with my family. As my uncle said at his the war. around to help them when they retire. funeral, "Ted Reardon was the other Ted in After that first ausp1c10us taste of Reardon-Kennedy teamwork in politics, Jack PROJECTED BENEFITS President Kennedy's life, and we loved him wanted Ted to come to Washington to run Younger workers realize that the older like a brother." the new congressional office. At first Ted someone is, the better he or she will do Returning to Boston after the war, Ted said no, Washington was not for him. But he under social security. Workers who retired Reardon organized his native Somerville in the soon relented. And for 17 extraordinary ten years ago, for example, on the average first congressional campaign of his fellow vet­ years, from the House to the Senate to the got back within three years all they and eran and college friend, John F. Kennedy. White House, he never left my brother's side. their employer contributed into social secu­ After the election, the newly elected Congress­ In the years after 1963, every November rity, even factoring in interest. People retir­ ing today do not do quite as well. Most will man asked Ted to be his administrative assist­ here in Holy Trinity, Ted had a memorial mass said for Jack: It was also in this church get back what they and their employer paid ant, a position he held throughout President that Robert Kennedy became godfather to in (with interest), but it will take them 10- Kennedy's 14 years in the House of Rep­ Betty Reardon, when she was baptized as a 15 years to do so. And for middle-aged work­ resentatives and U.S. Senate. Catholic. All four of us-Joe and Jack and ers who will be retiring in twenty years, the In 1960, Reardon served as the New Eng­ Bobby and I-thought the world of him. payback continues to decline. Low-income land coordinator for the Presidential campaign. Ted always preferred to stay behind the workers on the average will get back more After President Kennedy's inauguration, Ted scenes. But his advice and counsel were high­ than their employee/employer contributions, served as special assistant to the President ly valued by my brother, and never more so middle income workers will just about get than in the White House years. Jack never for Cabinet affairs and secretary of the Cabi­ them back, and higher income workers will hesitated to telephone Ted at home at any not. net. Resigning from the White House in 1964, hour. In self-defense, Betty finally took to But, if I understand them correctly, that is Ted directed congressional affairs for the Fed­ pretending she was the French maid, strug­ not the main concern of today's younger eral Deposit Insurance Corporation until he re­ gling to understand the President's name workers. They are worried that they will not tired in 1978. and get his message correctly in English. receive even these projected benefits. They May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9895 have heard scary projections about the long­ benefits reduced by about 10 percent from Chicago Police Department, South Shore term prospects for social security and are currently projected levels. Such changes, Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Mid­ concerned that the system may collapse though difficult for those nearing retire­ way Economic and Development Committee. when the large number of baby boomers­ ment, would certainly be less dramatic than those born between 1946 and 1964--retire and the doomsday scenario many workers expect. Veronica "Sarge" O'Shea was nominated there are nearly twice as many retirees as for this honor because of her dedication and POLICY IMPLICATIONS NOW leadership in elderly issues, and her driving today. A recent poll indicated that 47 per­ The possibility of diminished future re­ determination to help comfort those seniors cent of Americans do not believe that social turns has implications for policymakers security will be able to pay them any bene­ today-. At a minimum, Congress and the who are experiencing poor health and facing fits when they retire. President should not take steps that will advancing age alone. FUTURE CRUNCH make the prospects for today's workers even Her tireless work on behalf of Chicago's Between now and the year 2015 , social secu­ worse. For example, they should generally seniors is indeed an inspiration to us all, and rity payroll taxes are expected to be suffi­ resist moves to raid the growing " surplus" she richly deserves this great honor. I com­ cient to cover all benefits. Starting in 2015- to give more benefits to current retirees. mend "Sarge" O'Shea for her efforts, and I when workers in their early forties today ex­ Moreover, as changes are considered in so­ am sure that other Chicagoans who have pect to retire- social security starts to run cial security to help reduce the budget defi­ been touched by her caring will join me in into financing problems which gradually cit, policymakers should make sure that worsen. younger workers do not shoulder most of the conveying to her our sincere congratulations, The future strain on social security arises cutbacks. The vast majority of the changes our gratitude for her efforts, and our best wish­ from a variety of factors. Social security is made in the 1983 social security reform, for es for the days ahead. to a large extent a pay-as-you-go system, example, hit primarily younger workers-by with benefits of current retirees paid for by raising their payroll taxes and reducing fu­ current workers. But when the baby boomers ture benefits. 20TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PIKE retire, there will "oe a sharp increase in the A complete overhaul of social security is FESTIVAL number of retirees; at the same time, they not expected soon, since the projected will be supported by the smaller ·'baby bust" crunch depends on a lot of assumptions and generation. The ratio of workers to retirees is so far in the future. Yet important steps HON. JOHN P. MURTHA will decline fr.om the current 3.2 to 1 to just can still be taken now. First, Congress and OF PENNSYLVANIA 2.2 to 1 in thirty years. the President should adopt policies to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This problem was supposed to have been strengthen the economy and promote long­ addressed during the 1983 social security re­ term economic growth. Stronger growth Wednesday, May 12, 1993 form, when social security taxes were in­ means more employment, higher wages, and Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take creased so that the baby boomers would be more payroll tax collections. The financial this opportunity to note that the 20th annual putting in additional funds to build up a condition of social security is particularly National Pike Festival will take place in Fay­ " surplus" to be tapped when they retired. sensitive to gains in worker productivity. If ette County, PA on May 14, 15, and 16. Yet these "surplus" funds are invested in in­ productivity growth could be restored to the terest-bearing government securities, so in levels we saw in the 1947-73 period, more This festival celebrates the importance of effect the surplus becomes a pile of IOUs than half of the projected long-term deficit the National Pike, which led so many early from the government to pay back social se­ in the social security system would be elimi­ settlers through the Allegheny Mountains to curity. These IOUs will have to be paid ei­ nated. Boosting productivity will take great­ the original Northwest Territory in the 18th ther by raising other taxes, curtailing spend­ er public and private investment in edu­ century. The construction of the National Pike ing, or public borrowing. cation and training, research, and infrastruc­ enabled these early settlers to develop west­ Social security will have to start tapping ture. Second, policymakers need to redouble ern Pennsylvania and move farther West, be­ the " surplus" in 2015; in other words, the their efforts to reduce the federal budget def­ ginning the growth of the United States across icit. If the budget is balanced, then the so­ government will have to start making good the continent. on the accumulated IOUs. Initially these re­ cial security " surpluses" can be used to free demptions will be manageable, but the short­ up resources for private investment, rather The residents of Fayette County celebrate fall will continue to grow, reaching annual than financing current government oper­ the construction of the National Pike with a 3- redemptions of almost $1 trillion by 2035. In ations. Moreover, a balanced budget would day festival, highlighted by a wagon train pro­ today's economy that would be equivalent to greatly increase the ability of government cession depicting the travels of the settlers somehow financing an annual payment of around 2015 to make good on its accumulated who picked up their homes and families and $100 billion. And under current projections, IOUs to the social security system. A strong set out in hopes of creating a better life in the even these "surplus" funds will be depleted growth-oriented economic policy centered wilderness. The people of Fayette County are by 2036, which i3 when someone in their around deficit reduction and increased in­ twenties today expects to retire. vestment is the most important thing we can justifiably proud of the history of their area, and its contribution to our westward expan­ LIKELIHOOD OF FUTURE BENEFITS do to ensure the long-term viability of social security. sion, and they began the National Pike Fes­ The question of what sorts of benefits to­ tival to remind people all over the United day's younger workers can expect is thus not States of our heritage. easy to answer. But several things need to be TRIBUTE TO VERONICA O'SHEA'S kept in mind. First, it is far too pessimistic I'd like to congratulate everyone associated to think that today's workers will not be INDUCTION INTO THE CHICAGO with the National Pike Festival for their hard getting back anything from social security. SENIOR CITIZENS HALL OF work in putting this event together. This ob­ The "surplus" was designed to cover about 20 FAME servance of our history has proven to be an percent of baby boomers' social security pay­ educational, enjoyable celebration, and I'm ments during their retirement years. So even HON. BOBBY L. RUSH certain that everyone who participates in the assuming the worst case-that the govern­ festival will go home not only having had a ment defaults on all the accumulated IOUs OF ILLINOIS that make up the '·surplus", which will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good time, but also with a better understand­ ing of the westward expansion of our Nation. never happen-payroll taxes collected from Wednesday, May 12, 1993 future workers will be enough to cover 80 percent of the baby-boomers' retirement Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay benefits. Second, in all likelihood policy­ tribute to a very special woman who will be in­ TRIBUTE TO HENRY A. SCHEERER makers will put together some sort of social ducted to the Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of security rescue package as the crunch ap­ Fame on May 20, 1993. Veronica O'Shea, or HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR proaches, as they have done in the past. That "Sarge" as she is affectionately known from could involve a combination of steps, such as OF OHIO her 28 years as a school crossing guard, is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . gradually raising social security payroll very active in Chicago senior citizens events. taxes and reducing the expected benefits of Wednesday, May 12, 1993 baby boomers through COLA reductions or As the chairperson of the legislative committee further increases in the retirement age. and a member on the Outreach Committee of Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I want to take Overall, a rough guess of experts is that if a the Chicago Council on Aging, "Sarge" gives this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Henry A. rescue package is needed around 2015 or 2020, tirelessly of herself to help others in need. Her Scheerer of Fremont, OH. Mr. Scheerer was today's younger workers might see their endeavors have won her many awards by the recently awarded a medal by the Carnegie 9896 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 Hero Fund Commission for saving Mr. Larry A. emplary American who personified the entre­ CONGRESSMAN TONY P. HALL IN­ Bell from a burning car. preneurial spirit and love of individual freedom TRODUCES MANY NEIGHBORS, On April 28, 1992, Mr. Bell's van was in­ that makes this country unique. ONE EARTH RESOLUTION volved in a car accident and burst into flames. Mr. William K. Lomason died of cancer on Having witnessed the accident Mr. Scheerer September 2, 1992, in Atlanta. HON. TONY P. HALL ran from his home and, in a selfless and cou­ I know you will join me in mourning the loss OF OHIO rageous act, pulled Mr. Bell from his van min­ of this admirable man, one who created jobs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES utes before its interior was engulfed with and hope for thousands of fellow citizens, one Wednesday, May 12, 1993 flames. Mr. Bell recovered after being treated who gave his time generously to support the for severe burns, while Mr. Scheerer also suf­ Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I am causes that he loved, and one who never pleased to join the gentleman from Nebraska fered extensive burns on his right arm. wavered in his support of freedom . At a time when we are constantly [Mr. BEREUTER] in introducing the many neigh­ William Keithledge Lomason was born July bors, one earth resolution. This resolution, de­ bombarded in the media with negative images 12, 1910, in Detroit, Ml. He was educated at of violence and crime, I think it is important to veloped with the assistance and support of the University of Michigan, receiving both a Bread for the World, urges the President to re­ recognize those Americans who are willing to bachelor's and a master's degree. put themselves in danger for the sake of oth­ direct foreign aid policies and spending prior­ Mr. Lomason served first as president, and ers. It is this spirit of community and genuine ities toward promoting sustainable develop­ then chairman, of the board of Douglas and caring that made this country great. ment and relieving poverty and hunger in the Lomason Co., a North American automobile Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the developing countries. . . parts supplier headquartered in Farmington Despite the end of the cold war, suffering 1n House of Representatives to join me in honor­ Hills, Ml. His company provided jobs for over the developing world continues. Global prior­ ing Mr. Henry Scheerer, a true American hero. 5,500 people. ities clearly have not been redirected to ad­ I am proud to be his Congressman and glad During his tenure at the helm of the com­ dress that suffering. that I have the opportunity to recognize him on A quarter of a million children still die every the House floor today. pany his father cofounded, Bill was able to ex­ pand its operations from the original plant to week from hunger, disease, violence, and ne- over 30 factories located in 11 States. glect. . About 1 billion people suffer from malnutri­ CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT Not satisfied with outstanding success in the tion. business world, Bill Lomason lent his many LEE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA Half of the people in the world do not have talents to a wide variety of worthy causes. access to clean water. HON. HAROLD L. VOLKMER A lover of fine music, especially opera, Bill Streams are polluted, and soil is eroding. OF MISSOURI chaired the Metropolitan Opera National Coun­ Al DS and other diseases expand. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cil's southeast regional auditions committee Illiteracy, especially among women, is en­ and even served as the director of the Atlanta demic. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 opera. And poverty deepens. . . Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Speaker, much of the Bill Lomason lived the American dream. And Despite the general unpopularity of foreign world is aware of Taiwan's recent economic it is to his eternal credit that he was not satis­ aid, the American people have shown repeat­ and political developments. Much of Taiwan's fied with his own success, but became a life­ edly that they are willing to support initiatives miracle is due to the untiring efforts of Tai­ long warrior in the battle to extend the dream to help the poor help themselves. Unfortu­ wan's political leadership. to a new generation of Americans. nately, while some in the developing world The Republic of China on Taiwan is led by It was as a tireless fighter for individual have benefited from four decades of foreign Dr. Lee Teng-hui, a Cornell educated states­ worker rights that Bill demonstrated his deep aid, there is more poverty-both relative and man, who envisions a free democratic republic commitment to the principle that freedom, the absolute-in the world than ever before. Past with a well educated and prosperous citizenry. ability to prosper through one's own labors, efforts to substantially reduce poverty have not been adequate. President Lee is ably assisted by his Vice would bring the blessings of liberty to all men. President, Dr. Li Yuan-zu, and his Premier, Dr. Reform of foreign aid is being examined, After serving 3 years on the board of the both in the administration and in Congress. In Lien Chan. Other government luminaries in­ National Right to Work Committee, his col­ clude Foreign Minister Dr. Frederick Chien particular, the Clinton administration has been leagues recognized his leadership and stead­ engaged in a critical analysis of the effective­ and Representative Mou-shih Ding. fast devotion to voluntary unionism by elevat­ Together, these leaders are committed to ness and goals of foreign assistance. ing him to the vice-chairmanship of the com­ The purpose of this resolution is not to inter­ constitutional reform at home and ever grow­ mittee in 1970. fere in this process, but to offer guidelines for ing presence abroad. In 1992, Taiwan's per He also helped the cause of worker freedom the redirection of U.S. foreign aid so that it will capita income reached $10,000; most recently, by serving on the board of trustees of the Na­ fulfill the humanitarian purposes supported by Taiwan has established new diplomatic offices tional Right to Work Legal Defense Founda­ the American public. throughout the former U.S.S.R. and upgraded tion. He remained in both posts until his death. My colleagues and I who are introducing substantive ties with a number of countries in this resolution believe that hunger and poverty Asia and Central America. Bill's leadership and encouragement to the cause of worker freedom will be greatly can be reduced in environmentally sound Together Taiwan's leaders have brought missed by those who value the right to work. ways. In addition to being morally correct, sup­ their people democracy and prosperity. To­ port for sustainable development is an invest­ day's Taiwan is young and dynamic. On the But the thousands of American workers who owe their livelihoods to the energy of Bill ment in our own future. It will contribute to our occasion of President Lee Teng-hui's third an­ long-term security in several ways: niversary in office which falls on May 20, Lomason, the musicians and performers that were encouraged to develop their talent to the It will enhance international peace and sta­ 1993, I wish him and his cabinet the best of bility by addressing the conditions that lead to everything. fullest by Bill Lomason, and the millions of freedom-living Americans who were inspired to social tensions and conflict, escalating migra­ remain steadfast in the fight against compul­ tion, environmental degradation, and exces- sory unionism by Bill Lomason, remain as a sive population growth. . . MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM It will help to prevent future famines, which living and lasting tribute to one extraordinary K. LOMASON are costly both in terms of human life and re­ man and an extraordinary life. sources. HON. NEWT GINGRICH I rise today to honor his many achievements It will help ensure that people are healthier, OF GEORGIA and offer my deepest condolences to his wife, more productive members of their societies, Ruth, and all the family and friends who were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thus enhancing both personal and national influenced by Bill. self-reliance. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 William Lomason's courage, vision, and It will promote democratic values and tradi­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, it is my regret dedication will be sorely missed by me and by tions by fostering citizen participation and re­ to announce to the House the death of an ex- the cause that he so ably served. spect for human rights and civil liberties. May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9897 It will enhance both global and American Jim returned to his home State in 1971 Service in national competition under this, the prosperity by increasing people's ability to when he was named editor for the La Crosse first round of health care grants made under produce and purchase goods. Tribune, a newspaper where his father and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assist­ My colleagues and I do not expect an im­ grandfather had served as publisher. ance Act. proved U.S. foreign aid program, by itself, to In 197 4, Jim left La Crosse to become exec­ The McKinney Clinic opened on March 4, bring about equity in the world. Certainly, utive vice president and a member of the 1988, and began providing comprehensive pri­ there are many other international economic board of directors for Lee Enterprises, Inc., a mary care services to the homeless in 2 part­ transactions and arrangements in need of re­ newspaper and television group based in Dav­ day sessions each week. The medical staff form. But the foreign aid program is a key enport. He held that post for 10 years, when was deployed, on a rotating basis, from other place to start, a place to show that we will re­ he was named publisher of Lee's flagship Rural Health Corp. centers to provide cov­ spond to the challenges of our role as leader newspaper, the Wisconsin State Journal. erage for the project. Volunteers were re­ in addressing humanitarian emergencies. As publisher of Madison's morning paper for cruited and have been an important part of the One of the lessons I observed as chairman 9 years, Jim has worn several other hats. He McKinney Clinic since the beginning. In the of the Select Committee on Hunger was the is a former member of the Associated Press first year of the program, 180 homeless pa­ need for our Nation to move from hunger and board of directors and its benefits and finance tients were served. By 1991, more than 500 famine relief to hunger and famine prevention. committees. He is former chairman and presi­ homeless were treated in the clinic. A revitalized foreign assistance program can dent of the Inland Daily Press Association and The medical staff now includes second year help to head off the need for the recurrent hu­ a former member of the American Newspaper residents from the Wyoming Valley Family manitarian disaster response operations in Publishers Association Labor and Personnel Practice Residency Program and they provide which our country has been so deeply in­ Committee. coverage as part of their community medicine volved in recent years. A program aimed at Jim has long been an officer and member of responsibilities. prevention and sustainable development also the board of directors of the Wisconsin News­ Housed in the St. Vincent DePaul Soup will ease the compassion fatigue that comes paper Association, and will become president Kitchen building, the clinic has been expanded from having to react to a seemingly never of that group in June. twice in its 5 years. Last summer, the clinic ending string of humanitarian crises. During Jim's long and outstanding career, staff and volunteers, including some of the The resolution I am introducing today is in­ he received many awards, including the 1992 homeless patients, painted the entire building. tended to elevate a poverty-oriented, sustain­ Inland Press Association Distinguished Serv­ The project took more than 5 months of volun­ able development perspective in the national ice Award, the highest honor accorded by the teered time. Other agencies answered the call debate on foreign aid reform. I urge my col­ organization. to assist in providing health care for the home­ leagues to join with me and with the gen­ Beyond publishing, Jim has been committed less and the list of participating agencies tleman from Nebraska in cosponsoring the to his family and the community in which he shows the community spirit which has been many neighbors, one earth resolution, and in lives and works. While in Madison, he has the hallmark of this entire project. participating in the dialog about making foreign been a trustee for Edgewood College, a direc­ Mr. Speaker, as Rural Health Corp. and the assistance more effective. tor and past chairman of the Greater Madison McKinney Clinic celebrate their fifth anniver­ Area Chamber of Commerce, a director of sary of service, I am proud to congratulate its staff and volunteers on responding to the HONORING JIM BURGESS Meriter Health Service, Inc. and a director of the Madison Art Center. He also served as a needs of those less fortunate. This project is member of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task truly an example of the concerned and caring HON. SCOTI L. KLU.G Force on Gambling and was recently ap­ people who live and work in northeastern OF WISCONSIN pointed to the Governor's Privacy Council. Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim lives in Madison with his wife Cathie, Wednesday, May 12, 1993 who is also active in community and charity TRIBUTE TO MR. ROBERT B. Mr. KLUG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to work. They have four children: Kary, Peter, FULTON honor Mr. Jim Burgess, the publisher of the Sydney, and Curtis. Wisconsin State Journal in my hometown of The paper's loss, however, will not be the Madison, WI. community's loss as Jim and Cathie plan to HON. JOHN P. MURTHA On June 1, 1993, Jim will step down as stay in Madison. I know the paper-and its OF PENNSYLVANIA publisher of the State Journal and president of thousands of daily readers-will miss Jim's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madison Newspapers, Inc. Jim will leave be­ leadership and guidance. I want to wish him Wednesday, May 12, 1993 hind a long and distinguished career in jour­ well as he starts this new part of his life con­ nalism that began in 1958 while a student at tinuing his civic work and devoting more time Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, most of us the University of Wisconsin-Madison's to family. spend a great deal of time traveling on our School of Journalism. Nation's roads. We've seen the improvements Jim got his first taste of publishing at the that have taken place in our highway system UW when he worked at one of the student THE McKINNEY CLINIC HONORED over the past 35 years, but we also know the newspapers, the Daily Cardinal. He learned FOR PROVIDING HEALTH CARE hazards and difficulties for drivers who spend the business side of journalism working as TO THE HOMELESS large amounts of time on the road. business manager and director of the paper. Professional drivers are in a demanding pro­ After graduation, Jim joined the staff of the HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI fession, and anyone who makes a career in Minneapolis Star and Tribune as an intern. He OF PENNSYLVANIA this profession deserves a great deal of re­ left the paper to serve in the U.S. Air Force as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spect from everyone. In light of this, I'd like to a lieutenant in West Germany. extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. After returning from the service, Jim re­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Robert B. Fulton, who will honored in Apollo, sumed his career in journalism, this time on Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today PA, on May 22 for 36 years of service as a the editorial side, as a reporter for the Wiscon­ to bring to the attention of my colleagues, an busdriver for Stewart Bus Lines of Avonmore, sin State Journal. exemplary health care program in my district PA. Jim's climb up the career ladder took him in Pennsylvania, the McKinney Clinic. This Mr. Fulton has earned a great deal of admi­ away from Wisconsin for several years follow­ month marks the fifth anniversary of this pro­ ration during his tenure for Stewart Bus Lines. ing his tenure at the State Journal. His rise gram. He has performed a difficult and strenuous job through the ranks included serving as district In the fall of 1987, Rural Health Corp. of with enthusiasm and efficiency, and his skills manager and production employee for the northeastern Pennsylvania responded to a as a driver will be difficult to replace. Davenport Times-Democrat in Iowa; business Federal initiative to develop a comprehensive I join the hundreds of thousands of pas­ and production manager for the Missoula set of health and supportive services to the sengers that have ridden safely with Mr. Ful­ Missoulian in Montana; and publisher for the homeless. RHC was one of only 109 projects ton in wishing him all the best as he com­ Helena, MT, Independent Record. to receive funding from the U.S. Public Health pletes his service with Stewart Bus Lines. And 9898 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 to paraphrase a frequently used slogan of the was no room for apathy then and there still In what other country can a person be past, Mr. Fulton, if you decide to travel in the isn't. guaranteed the rights of life, liberty, and the future, I hope you 'll leave the driving to some­ America is losing its competitiveness to pursuit of happiness? In America, we are un­ Japan and Western Europe. Congress is in conditionally given the freedom of speech one else. shambles because of politics, shady back­ and expression without the fear of an oppres­ room deals, and special-interest dominated sive government. We are granted the freedom legislation which amounts to vote-buying. of religion following whichever faith we de­ WINNER OF "WHAT AMERICANISM The average Joe is burdened by a heavy load sire. And perhaps the greatest privilege MEANS TO ME" CONTEST of taxation which limits his buying power. awarded to Americans is the opportunity to Legislators continue to run up the national maintain and better the high standards of HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR tab, or deficit, which has reached astronom­ living we have been accustomed to. Ameri­ ical proportions. Taxpayers have to foot the ca's technological field is becoming more ad­ OF OHIO bill for the ever-increasing interest. Where vanced and is among the best in the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will it all end? That question is up to us. Although Americanism applies mainly to Wednesday, May 12, 1993 We have to decide whether or not we want the current generations, the children of to­ to take a stand, no matter how small or in­ morrow will be granted the same or more op­ Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to significant, in everything we undertake, for portunities as were we. Many will perform take this opportunity to recognize three out­ America. This is Americanism in the purest technical skills dealing with computers, standing young people from northwest Ohio sense! televisions, and various kinds of machinery. who recently won the annual "What American­ In conclusion, I believe if everyone took it While others will hold special degrees in ag­ ism Means to Me" essay contest. West M. upon himself to gain an understanding of the riculture, medicine, law, accounting, engi­ precepts of the Constitution, voted in all Ruggles, Jaclyn Reynolds, and Elizabeth Hol­ neering, and teaching. Each job relies upon elections, kept abreast of current events the other and holds its importance in Amer­ man are three students who have certainly which shape our nation and the world, and ican society. Their expectations will be set captured in their essays, the essence o( what worked hard and attempted excellence in all high, and with enough encouragement, the it means to be American. things, a proud and true American would United States' labor force will maintain its Their essays recognize the pillars of free­ emerge from the bonds of apathy. As we ac­ excellence. dom, hope and justice that are at the founda­ complish things of significance for America, Though Americanism means holding a high tion of our country while also realizing that we we also build character within ourselves, level of patriotism, we must not ignorantly must all work together to overcome the chal­ which is what the problems of the present make America out to be perfect. We are lenges that lay ahead. As a Congressman, times sorely necessitate. challenged each day with controversial is­ sues such as, abortion and capital punish­ their words remind me of the great sense of WHAT AMERICANISM MEANS TO ME. ment. The AIDS epidemic has also become responsibility that my colleagues and I share (By Jaclyn Reynolds) an intense topic of discussion that has taken in shaping the future of our country for these America is the melting pot where all the society by storm. And most of all, the preju­ young people. I hope that as a nation we live countries unite. To me, this is Americanism. dice eyes that still remain in our country up to the high expectations that these stu­ Wanting peace and actually going out there today. Never before have so many pressing dents have set for us. to the rest of the world and trying to help. topics been placed on the shoulders of one In recognition of their outstanding achieve­ Americanism is leading, always helping generation. However, this is where the idea ments and for the benefit of my colleagues, I other countries in need and pulling together of being an American ignites a spark of hope and determination. I have the freedom to herewith include the three winning essays. when there is despair. America is a land of freedom. Americans can go to school wher­ change the circumstances that surround me. WHAT A:vtERlCANISM MEANS TO ME ever they want and be whatever they want. We must all band together as one nation and (By West M. Ruggles) We can choose our religion and no one leader combat gang wars, drug cartels, and inner­ It must be said that the average American controls us. ci ty violence. By strengthening morals once is no longer a patriot in the true meaning of Americans have the right to fight issues again, we can return to the family-focused the word, or is obligated to be thought of as they don't want as well as fight for the is­ idea and aid the ridding of teenage preg­ such. He merely thinks of himself as a peas­ sues they do. nancy and widespread suicide. Now more ant-type, unimportant to the state, except as Americanism is being proud of who you are than ever, we must recognize equality among a source of revenue. Therefore, he is gen­ and knowing how lucky you are. It means all human beings, put aside past qualms, and erally apathetic, ceasing to care for the well­ any American would be proud to fight for live peacefully as God intended. being of America, · of which he is an impor­ their country. If they are in a foreign coun­ I am an American, with my sights set high tant part, and ceasing to vote intelligently, try and someone asks "What country are you and my determinations on a mission. I will or at all. He throws up his hands and gives from," they are proud to say, "'I am an not settle into complacency for I know that up on his important duty as an invaluable American." Let them express their freedom I live in the land of hope and opportunity. cog in the great machine of the people­ by speaking rights and loving their country, America. America. America the beautiful. As John F. Kennedy Failure to recognize one's potential in said, "Ask not what your country can do for America is like throwing one's life away. you but what you can do for your country." IN MEMORIAL TO KENNETH The freedoms we possess as individuals, Americans must be everything for their GETHMANN which were granted by the Creator and laid country. out in the Constitution, allow us to achieve Americanism is also being able to vote. We HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT are so lucky to be able to vote for our lead­ things those in oppressive countries only OF IOWA dream about. Yet, we have grown compla­ ers and government. We don't need to worry cent in taking pride in and being thankful about any kings or queens or any violent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for those freedoms. We have given the reins takeovers. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 to apathy, as if being a patriot no longer is Americanism is a feeling inside of each and every American. The feeling of freedom, and Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, it is my re­ essential-America will always exist and be gret to announce the death of a man who ex­ a success-we as individuals aren't really of hope, and of justice. A feeling that wher­ that necessary. What could be worse than a ever you are in the world that home is where emplified the virtues of hard work and of un­ lie such as this? the heart is and that home is the best coun­ wavering commitment to a just cause. America is all of us and all of our dreams. try in the whole world-the United States of Mr. Kenneth Gethmann died on November Each and every person in America has the America. 30, 1992 in Marshalltown, IA. opportunity to make an impact for the good The fruits of his hard work were not one but of all. Thomas Jefferson once put forth this WHAT AMERICANISM MEANS TO ME three thriving small businesses, which pro­ idea when he said, '·It is the manners and (By Elizabeth Holman) vided a livelihood for hundreds of Iowans and spirit of the people which preserves a republic As an American citizen, it is my obligation their families. And his cause was typically in vigour. A degeneracy in these is a canker to carry on the American tradition estab­ American, the pursuit of f~eedom against which soon eats the heart of its laws and lished by my forefathers-a tradition of constitution." Jefferson really knew what he hardwork and perseverance that has made union tyranny. was talking about because he had seen first­ America what it is today. Therefore, the sole Kenneth Gethmann was born May 10, 1913 hand of what the "spirit of the people" was definition of Americanism is working for the in Gladbrook, IA. capable. Would the Continental Army have betterment of this great country we call After graduating from Cornell College in Mt. had a fighting chance in its absence? There "America." Vernon, IA with an engineering degree, he re- May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9899 turned to Gladbrook and founded, in 1937, tion for the work he continues to do bringing E.H. STRANG HOSE CO. CELEBRATES 100TH Gethmann Construction. Co. research to bear on the problems of society. YEAR He was still at the helm of the Gethmann Rad Byerly's career has been a seamless (By Frank Grimaldi) Construction Co. at his death. path of "better science for a better world." He MECHANICVILLE.-Volunteer. The American Ken Gethmann's creative skills weren't ex­ was a Phi Beta Kappa student in physics at Heritage dictionary states: one who performs hausted with one thriving business. He found­ or gives services of his own free will. Williams College, and received a National As volunteer firefighters we take this ex­ ed several other enterprises, Iowa Builders Science Foundation fellowship to earn his planation one step further. Each time the Supply and Inns of Iowa, Inc., that have be­ Ph.D in physics from Rice University. After a horn sounds, we place above our family and come essential parts of the community. Mr. 2-year position as a postdoctoral fellow at the loved ones, our life for residents of our city. Gethmann also served as a member of the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, he Young men and women have been vol­ board of directors for Commercial State Bank moved to the National Bureau of Standards. A unteering to protect life and property for for 17 years. primary focus of his work at NBS was the de­ residents for over 118 years. Kenneth Gethmann did more than create The first volunteer fire company locally, velopment of environmental measurement formed in June 1875 was the Washington En­ jobs. He was active in his community, serving methods used for auto emissions and for gine Company No . 1. The second company on the Gladbrook Town Council for 16 years ozone depletion. began in 1883 and was known as the D.E . and for 3 terms on the Gladbrook School In 1975, Rad became a member of the staff LaDow Steamer. Board, including 1 year as president. of the House Science Committee. During his The E .H. Strang Hose Company No. 3 was For Ken Gethmann, the building of success­ the third company to be formed in the City 12-year stay, he served first on the Sub­ of Mechanicville. ful businesses that achievements and offer my committee on Natural Resources and Environ­ deepest sympathies to his wife Clyda and his This year marks the lOOth anniversary of ment and then on the Subcommittee on Space E.H. Strang Hose Company No. 3. family and friends. Science and Applications, becoming the The following information about the his­ Their emotions, of course are bittersweet­ Space Subcommittee's staff director in 1985. tory of the Strangs is from an article written the sorrow of losing the father, husband, He left the committee in 1987 to direct the by the late Hal Sheehan for the lOOth anni­ brother, and friend they loved is mixed with versary of the Mechanicville Fire Depart­ the pride they must feel in a life that was so Center for Space and Geosciences Policy at ment. full of accomplishment. One could even be en­ the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here his The E.H. Strangs was organized in the old vious of one who lived so vigorous a life as work combined the two aspects of science YMCA rooms on Park Avenue in November this. and society he had so skillfully developed and 1883 with a roster of 22 firefighters. This fire enhanced over his decade of work at the company claims the distinction of being the Mr. Speaker, no one will build a monument first volunteer fire company in New York to Kenneth Gethmann-and if Ken Gethmann Science Committee-space policy issues and the problems of environmental protection with­ State to secure a piece of motorized equip­ were here today, he'd argue that such a ment. monument ought not to be built. Why? Be­ out economic disruption. They were accepted by the village on No­ cause those attributes that we admire in Ken's In 1991 when I became chairman of the vember 9, 1893. The hose cart which had been life-hard work, unassuming patriotism, un­ Science Committee, I asked Rad Byerly to be­ known as the Washington No. 1 was given to swerving devotion to principle, faith and loy­ come chief of staff of the committee. Over the the new company and storage rented for it in alty-these are attributes that God has in­ last 2 years, he has performed with excellence the barn of E. E . Wood on Broadway. all the difficult tasks of managing a large staff In February of their first year of organiza­ vested, not in a few of our fellow Americans, tion, they raised money for the purchase of but in many. and of directing an institution with broad juris­ uniforms. That such virtues are the stuff and essence diction. He has also answered a demanding During the summer of 1895, a site was se­ of our Nation's people doesn't lessen their taskmaster who has been grateful for his pres­ lected for the new company on Howland Ave­ preciousness-but it does explain the great­ ence and his leadership. I know I speak for all nue (now Third Street) and the lot was pur­ ness of our Nation. the committee members and staff in wishing chased. In the summer of 1896 the contract Someone once said "Our country is great him well in his new position. His contributions was let by the village and the fire station was erected at a cost of $2,000. because it is good." The writer might have will continue to move us toward the goal of The fire company secured a lease for ten said something else-it is great because of greater harmony between human endeavor years on ground in the rear of their station men and women like Kenneth Gethmann, mil­ and planetary survival. on which they built a large drill room con­ lions of them, for 300 years or more, have necting the hose house proper at a cost of helped make it so. $500. And so, Kenneth Gethmann leaves behind At a cost of $650 they had Charles Burn, a not one, but many significant monuments to E.H. STRANG HOSE CO. NO. 3 CELE­ School Street blacksmith, build a new hose wagon which appeared for the first time in his life. Those who earn a living in his compa­ BRATES 100 YEARS OF PROTECT­ ING CITY OF MECHANICVILLE the big Tri-County Convention parade held nies, who learned in the schools he oversaw, in Mechanicville September 1, 1902. those Iowans whose freedom he helped se­ The Strangs brought themselves out of the cure, and the family he loved so dearly are liv­ HON. GERAID B.H. SOLOMON horse and buggy bondage with the acquisi­ tion of a tricky Franklin air-cooled fire ing memorials to Kenneth Gethmann. For all OF NEW YORK this, he shall be remembered and missed. truck on February 3, 1912, beating the La IN THE HOUSE OF_REPRESENTATIVES Dow's into the motor era by a little more Wednesday, May 12, 1993 than a month. DR. RADFORD BYERLY, JR. This equipment replaced their splendid HONORED Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, as a volunteer horse drawp wagon which the company had fireman in my own hometown for more than owned since that September day. 20 years, I naturally have a great deal of ad­ In 1922, Strangs became the owners of a HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. miration for volunteer fire companies and the new International truck, an apparatus which served them until it was destroyed in a trag­ OF CALIFORNIA dedicated men and women who contribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ic railroad crossing accident in the fall of their time to providing fire protection to their 1945. A Mack pumper followed, being re­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 communities. placed in 1973 by a Hahn pumper. Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, Dr. One of those dedicated people is Frank Fire destroyed the 78 year old E. H. Strang Radford Byerly, who has served as chief of Grimaldi, secretary of the Mechanicville Fire Fire Station in the early hours of August 26, Department and a good friend. It was Frank 1973. In the spring of 1976 the Strangs moved staff of the Committee on Science, Space, and into their newly constructed home just two Technology for the past 2 years, is leaving for who prepared the article for the Mechanicville blocks north of their old station. Boulder, CO, to become vice president of the Express, which I proudly place in today's Officers and members of the fire depart­ University of Corp. for Atmospheric Research RECORD. It concerns the 1OOth anniversary of ment congratulate the E. H. Strangs on 100 and the first director of the Walter Orr Roberts the E.H. Strang Hose Company No. 3, the years of dedicated volunteering to residents Institute. third fire company to be formed in the city of of our city. I have accepted Dr. Byerly's resignation with Mechanicville. I'll let the article that follows tell Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all Members to regret but also with admiration and apprecia- the story. join with me in wishing E.H. Strang Hose

69--059 0-97 Vol. 139 (Pt. 7) 31 9900 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 Company No. 3 a happy 1OOth birthday, and Mr. Castellini's professional career should they had come to Kuwait to carry out acts of many more years of giving the city of not be highlighted at the expense of neglect­ sabotage during Bush's visit. Mechanicville outstanding fire protection. ing someti1ing even more important to him­ The defendants said Iraqi intelligence drew up a three-phased plan for them. They were his civic contributions and his family. Dick has to assassinate Bush as he left the airport. If played an active role in the Greater Cincinnati that failed, they were to use a booby-trapped NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS' Notre Dame Alumni Association, the St. Xavier vehicle to blow up the building where Bush MEMORIAL DAY High School Dad's Club, St. Mary's School would be awarded an honorary doctorate by Board, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Kuwait University. If they could not get the HON. NITA M. LOWEY the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, to name but car to the ceremony, they were to detonate OF NEW YORK a few of the organizations that have benefited a car bomb in a public place crowded with ci­ from his energy and experience. Most impor­ vilians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The sources said the elements were ar­ tant, Dick has been a devoted family man who Wednesday, May 12, 1993 rested in Al-Jahra' Governorate and made helped his lovely wife, Madeleine, make a detailed confessions of what they intended to Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, it is a great wonderful home for eight children. do. honor to rise in solemn tribute to the men and I extend my congratulations to Dick on a job Al-Sharq Al-Awsat publishes names of net­ women on the front lines in the fight against well done and wish him all the best with his work members; Kuwaiti security forces pursue crime. future endeavors. fugitives after uncovering plan to assassinate Police officers risk personal safety and life Bush. Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, April 29, pages 1 itself in order to protect the public, and pre­ and 4: serve the order on which a free society de­ THE TERRORIST PLOT AGAINST PRESIDENT BUSH- ARAB-LAN­ KUWAIT.-Kuwaiti sources have revealed to pends. Al-Sharq Al-Awsat full details of the arrest We count on the police to guarantee the se­ GUAGE NEWSPAPERS REPORT ON THE PLOT DISCOVERED IN of elements of the Iraqi terrorist network curity of our homes, the safety of our children, which tried to carry out a number of sabo­ the livability of our cities and parks, and to up­ KUWAIT tage operations inside Kuwait. hold the essential restraints through which we The sources pointed out that the network relate to one another peacefully. All persons HON. TOM IANTOS planned to destroy commercial installations owe police officers a huge debt of gratitude. OF CALIFORNIA and key places in Kuwait, using arms, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bombs, explosives, and technical equipment Today at noon, the Westchester County De­ to facilitate its first task, namely blowing partment of Public Safety is hosting a memo­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 up former U.S. President George Bush's mo­ rial service recognizing law enforcement offi­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, American news­ torcade. cers, and remembering the courageous sac­ papers and our news media have reported in The sources said that a force from the Ku­ rifices of the past and the present. the past few days the incredible story about waiti interior ministry stormed a number of barns in the Al-Sulaybiyah area after receiv­ It gives me great pleasure t·J express my an Iraqi-sponsored terrorist plot to assassinate personal appreciation on this special day, and ing information about the presence of the President Bush during his recent visit to Ku­ two fugitive Iraqi suspects there. But this to pledge recognition of law enforcement offi­ wait. As incredible and bizarre as this story operation did not succeed, because they had cers and their essential contribution on each sounds, there is reliable evidence to take the left the site a few hours before the force ar­ and every day to come. accounts seriously. U.S. law enforcement and rived. They added that all those under sus­ intelligence officials are considering these re­ picion in the area were arrested and interro­ ports and are working with officials of the Ku­ gated to find out where the two suspects fled TRIBUTE TO RICHARD A. to. CASTELLINI, ESQ. waiti Government to evaluate the evidence. When Al-Sharq Al-Awsat asked about the Mr. Speaker, the Foreign Affairs Commit­ possibility of the two suspects' fleeing to tee's Subcommittee on International Security, Iraqi territory by land or Iranian territory HON. DAVID MANN International Organizations and Human Rights, by sea, the sources said that their fleeing by OF OHIO which I have the privilege of chairing, has sea is a weak possibility, because of the ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES given high priority to our Nation's policy tensive coastguard patrols, which are dif­ ficult to penetrate. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 against terrorism. For this reason, I would like to call the attention of my colleagues to two But the Kuwaiti authorities' fear is that Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay they might manage to flee across the borders news items from the Arabic press which report on foot, avoiding the interior and defense tribute to a good friend and one of the finest information about the plot against President public servants we have had in Cincinnati, ministries' security posts. Bush. While these press accounts are not The sources said that the terrorist network Richard A. Castellini, Esq. Mr. Castellini re­ conclusive, they do provide additional informa­ and their supporters are mercenaries and tired from public service on April 1, 1993, after tion expanding upon what has already ap­ former convicts. And that 15 suspects have 27 years of distinguished service to the citi­ peared in the U.S. media. been arrested so far. They include 10 Iraqis, zens of Cincinnati. I ask that these two items be placed in the four Kuwaitis, and one non-Kuwaiti. Following are the names of the suspects Dick started with the city in 1966 as an as­ RECORD for the information of my colleagues. and their roles in the sabotage operation, as sistant city prosecutor. It was only 7 years be­ MENA [Middle East News Agency] in Cairo fore he was made deputy city solicitor and mentioned in the investigations conducted reports on the plot against President Bush. by the state security prosecution office: chief of the civil division. In 1975, Mr. MENA, April 25, 1993: Suspect no. 1: Ra'd 'Abd-Al-Amir 'Abbud Castellini was promoted to director of public LONDON, 25 April [MENAJ-Citing high­ Al-Asadi; Iraqi, age 22 (under arrest); as­ safety, where he served with distinction. Dick level sources in Kuwait, the newspaper Al­ sumed name Fahd Hamid Mutlaq. was offered the position of city solicitor in Sharq Al-Awsat reports today that Iraqi ele­ Role in the operation: Leader of the sabo­ 1980, where he stayed until the city manager ments infiltrated Kuwait's northern border tage network and main executor of the plan; tapped him for a command performance as on 13 April prior to former U.S. President member of Iraqi intelligence, works in a cafe in Al-Basrah as a cover; Iraqi intelligence deputy city manager in 1990. George Bush's visit to Kuwait to carry out several acts of sabotage, including the assas­ supplied him with 10 explosive charges as As a member of the Cincinnati Bar Associa­ sination of Bush and his entourage. well as arms and explosives to sabotage tion and past president of the Ohio Municipal The newspaper says the elements were ar­ shops, markets, and vital installations in the Attorneys Association, Dick Castellini has rested before they could carry out their ter­ country; Iraqi intelligence supplied him with played an important role in providing in­ rorist operations. The eight-member group a vehicle (super ban) (as published) to use to creased professional opportunities and career includes one Kuwaiti citizen. The others are infiltrate the country; the Kuwaiti number development for women and minorities in Cin­ from the Bidun category (stateless Bedouins plate is forged and does not belong to the ve­ cinnati's legal community and within city gov­ who live permanently in Kuwait) and are of hicle; brought with him from Iraq a quantity Iraqi origin. They left Kuwait during the of alcoholic drinks to deceive security men ernment. Dick's long institutional memory and Gulf war crisis and now work for Iraqi intel­ about the real aims of the operation. breadth of experience tackling a wide range of ligence. Suspect no. 2: Wali 'Abd-Al-Hadi 'Abd-Al­ municipal issues will be sorely missed at city The newspaper adds that the defendants Hasan Al-Ghazali; Iraqi, age 26 (under ar­ hall. · confessed to their Kuwaiti interrogators that rest). May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9901 Role in the operation: On a suicide mis­ coholic drinks, and drugs seized with them year in forming personal business ventures. sion, to blow himself up with the booby­ (suspects); knew of details of the sabotage He has been active in numerous veterans or­ trapped jeep; received training in Iraqi intel­ plan; knows all members of the network, ganizations and in the small business commu­ ligence camps in bombing operations and the who are Iraqi intelligence members; father of nity in St. Louis. Pat has served on my Veter­ use of explosives; to participate with sus­ suspect no. 11 and related to suspect no. 1, pects nos. 1, 2, and 3 in the bombing plan and leader of the network. ans Advisory Committee since its inception. blow up the jeep by remote control. Suspect no. 11: Ahmad Jabbat Habib Mu­ He is generous with his time and committed to In the event of failure to blow up the jeep hammad; Iraqi, age 21 (under arrest). helping veterans realize their dreams. the decision was to blow himself up among Role in the operation: Concealed informa­ Pat is one of the people that exemplify the the crowd and citizens, using a belt of explo­ tion from security men concerning suspects, very best of our American tradition-a concern sives. He was trained in its use by Iraqi in­ admitted receiving bag containing the bombs for the welfare of others and a belief in the en­ telligence. A forged passport was found on and remote control device before the net­ trepreneurial spirit. him. work members' attempt to flee the country; Suspect no. 3: Salim Nasir Rumi Al­ hid leader of the network and suspects nos. 2, Shamari; Iraqi, age 40 (under arrest), as­ 3, 4, and 10 and helped them to escape to the PAY EQUITY FOR THE sumed name Khalid Farhan Salih. house of suspect no. 13; son of suspect no. 10. TERRITORIES Role in the operation: Key member of the Suspect no. 12: Badr Jiyad Tamir Mutlaq network; an Iraqi intelligence element; Al-Shamari; Kuwaiti, age 30 (under arrest), former convict; knew of infiltration oper­ assumed name Badr Salim Al-Shamari. HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ations and smuggling of alcoholic drinks; in­ Role in the operation: Key helper for mem­ OF GUAM vestigated one of the coalition forces' posi­ bers of the network; concealed information IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions in order to blow it up and spread alarm from security men; hosted leader of the net­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 and confusion; to watch coalition forces' po­ work and suspects nos. 2, 3, and 4 despite his sitions on the Kuwaiti-Saudi-Iraqi border, knowledge that they were infiltrators; dis­ Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I particularly posts on the Kuwaiti border. tributed network members-especially sus­ am introducing legislation to correct an in­ Suspect no. 4: Bandar 'Ujayl Jabir Al­ pects nos. 5, 6, 7, and &-to various areas of equity in the treatment of military personnel Shamari; Iraqi, age 22 (under arrest), as­ the country to hide them; received alcoholic from the territories, Alaska, and Hawaii. sumed name Hamdan Sa'ud Sa'd. drinks brought by members of the network Several months ago, a young Navy enlisted Role in the operation: Key member of the to sell inside the country; former convict, man from Guam named James Peddicord sabotage network, Iraqi intelligence ele­ accused in several cases. ment; has full knowledge of the sabotage contacted my office. He was preparing to Suspect no. 13: Muhammad Khalifah leave the Navy under honorable conditions plan and knows desert roads and routes; 'Uqlah; Kuwaiti, age 55 (under arrest). sheltered the network leader and suspects Role in the operation: concealed informa­ and therefore would be eligible for permissive nos. 2 and 3 and facilitated their movements tion from police; hid and sheltered suspect temporary duty pay [PTDY]. Mr. Peddicord in view of his knowledge of the locations, as no. 10 and suspects nos. 2, 3, and 4; met with wanted to travel from his post in California to he was resident in Kuwait and has been de­ them privately despite his knowledge that his home on Guam. He was told he would re­ ported after the invasion; a former convict, they were infiltrators. ceive 20 days of PTDY. However, he knew of accused in several cases. Suspect no. 14: Nasir 'Abd-Al-Rida Husayn service people stationed on Guam who were Suspect no. 5: 'Adil Isma'il 'Isa'; Iraqi, age Al-Sayl; Kuwaiti (under arrest). returning home to California. They receive 30 42 (under arrest). Role in the operation: Concealed informa­ Role in the operation: Key member of the tion from security men; sheltered suspects in days to PTDY. Why, he wondered, were peo­ network and an Iraqi intelligence element; his apartment in Al-Salimiyah area, where ple receiving different amounts of pay for the drove the super ban vehicle in which ele­ suspects nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8 were arrested; fre­ same distance traveled? ments of the network infiltrated the coun­ quented Al-Jakhur (as transliterated) with Last summer, the Pentagon expanded the try; participated in planning the operation of suspect no. 5, with whom he had a friendship PTDY Program, allowing persons stationed entering the country; hid explosive charges during his residence in Kuwait. overseas to receive 30 days of transition pay in the Al-Barr (as transliterated) area and, Suspect no. 15: Salim Jiyad Tamir Mutlaq for moving expenses. Persons stationed in the after his arrest, informed police of their Al-Shamari; Kuwaiti, age 22 (under arrest). whereabouts; sheltered suspects nos. 6, 7, and continental United States could receive 20 Role in the operation: Concealed informa­ days of pay. This policy was made, in part, to 8; has a friendship with suspect no. 14 , who is tion from security men; facilitated the involved in smuggling and trading in alco­ movements of the network leader and sus­ accommodate the large number of reduction­ holic drinks and drugs; former convict, sen­ pect no. 2; met with suspect no. 12. in-force separatees. It was an example of ben­ tenced in several cases. Suspect no. 16: Nahar Rumi Al-Khalidi; efits based on the distance one traveled to re­ Suspect no. 6: Hadi 'Awdah Harjan Al­ non-Kuwaiti, age 60 (under arrest). turn home. Shamari; Iraqi, age 42 (under arrest). Role in the operation: Concealed informa­ The Pentagon's oversight occurred in deter­ Role in the operation: Member of the net­ tion from police; moved the network leader mining what constitutes an American's home. work; knew of the plan and its aims; in­ and suspects nos. 2, 3, and 4 to the house of spected explosives himself and ensured their Even if a service member is stationed in the suspect no. 13, where they met; had prior continental United States, he or she may have correct preparation, offered suspect no. 14 a knowledge of the infiltration. quantity of drugs to sell inside the country Suspect no. 17: Iraqi (at large); inquiries to cross water to get home. I am talking about and share the money with members of the about him continuing. Americans from Guam, the Virgin Islands, network. American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and even the Suspect no. 7: 'Ali Khudayr Biday 'Id States of Alaska and Hawaii. (known as Al-Majidi); Iraqi, age 64 (under ar­ SMALL BUSINESS WEEK A service member from any of these places rest). who is stationed on the continental United Role in the operation: Member of Iraqi in­ telligence; element of support for members HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT States should receive the 30 days of PTDY of the network; Iraqi intelligence supplied OF MISSOURI pay. On February 23 of this year, I wrote to Sec­ him with a Kalashnikov to resist security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men if they should confront the network; retary of Defense Aspin about this issue. On knew of the plan and saw the explosives; par­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 April 9, Nicolai Timenes, the Principal Director ticipated ·in bringing the explosives from Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Military Manpower and Personnel Policy, Iraq in collaboration with suspect no. 6. to commend and congratulate one of my con­ · sent me a response. Regarding the issue of Suspect no. 8: Jabbar Nasir Zayir; Iraqi, Americans from outside the continental United age 42 (under arrest). stituents, Mr. Patrick Heavy. Pat has been se­ Role in the operation: Member of Iraqi in­ lected by the Small Business Administration States, he said, telligence; knew of the plan; saw the arms, as the winner of the National 1993 Veteran We agree these members are as disadvan­ bombs, and explosives to be used in the sabo­ Advocate of the Year Award. taged by distances from their intended post­ tage operation. After serving in Vietnam, Pat cofounded the service homes as members overseas desiring Suspect no. 9: Daydan 'Atiyyah Al-Khalidi; Private Business Group, and later, Patrick to return to the CONUS after they leave the Iraqi (at large). service. In this regard, the Department is re­ Suspect no. 10: Jabbar Habib Muhammad; Heavy & Associates, to provide financial con­ viewing a change to leave and liberty policy Iraqi, age 45 (under arrest). sulting services to veterans interested in es­ that would make domiciliaries of the terri­ Role in the operation: Member of Iraqi in­ tablishing their own business. In the years tories, possessions, and noncontiguous states telligence; knew of the arms, explosives, al- since, he has assisted over 20 veterans per eligible for 30 days PTDY. 9902 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 I am encouraged by the Pentagon's forth­ Not only DOD but the rest of Federal Gov­ ronmental Protection Agency, to develop an right admission that their policy needs review. ernment must start doing a better job of eco­ interagency strategic plan to increase exports My bill would codify equal treatment for Ameri­ nomic analysis if we are to start reducing the of U.S.-made environmental technologies and cans who live outside the continental United tremendous waste in the Federal bureaucracy. improve the competitiveness of those tech­ States. nologies. I applaud the leadership of President In addition, my bill requires the Department Clinton in recognizing that the United States of Defense to report to Congress within 180 SENIOR CENTERS IN AMERICA 50 has developed environmental technologies days on other cases were service people from YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR NA­ which the world needs and that we have to outside the contiguous 48 States are treated TION explore new ways of getting these tech­ differently from their mainland colleagues. The nologies to the global marketplace. Creating Pentagon would also have to recommend pol­ HON. NITA M. LOWEY linkages between U.S. know-how and foreign icy changes to remedy these problems. OF NEW YORK markets in need of this know-how requires a The bottom line is, the Pentagon forgot to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partnership between the Government and the think about people from Guam, the other terri­ private sector. The National Environmental Wednesday, May 12, 1993 tories, Alaska, and Hawaii. I am taking action Trade Development Act establishes this part­ to make sure that military personnel, in this Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in nership. and any other policy area, are given equal proud recognition of the 50th anniversary of What are environmental technologies? treatment, no matter where they reside. the founding of the first senior center in the Broadly speaking, they are technologies, United States. goods, and services used to prevent, reduce, One of the most dramatic changes and pro­ and clean up air, water, and land pollution. GOVERNMENT MUST DO A BETTER found challenges we face as a nation is the They consist of the actual hardware plus the JOB aging of our population. Advances in medicine education, training, and information needed to and in social services have extended the life put these technologies to good use in improv­ HON. NICK SMITH and improved the health of millions of older ing our environmental condition. OF MICHIGAN Americans. Every segment of our society will The United States is the world leader in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be influenced by th~ needs, resources, exper­ development of environmental technologies tise, and wisdom of senior citizens. needed to comply with our tough environ­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Fore the past 50 years, senior centers have mental standards, but, unfortunately, we are Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, this played a vital role as service delivery focal not the dominant trader of these technologies morning, in Detroit, Ml, I attended a hearing points, helping older persons to help them­ in the global market. Other countries, like before the BRAC Commission regarding mili­ selves and each other through a range of pro­ Japan and Germany, are expending more of tary base closings. The Defense Logistics grams, and access to needed community re­ their GNP to help their companies sell their Agency [DLA] is participating in this base-clos­ sources. technologies in the global market. We have to ing procedure for the first time. They have rec­ Senior centers throughout the Nation affirm do the same if we wish to compete, if we wish ommended that two DLA units in Battle Creek the dignity, self-worth and independence of to create new jobs for the next century, and if be transferred. older persons by facilitating independent deci­ we wish to save this planet from further pollu­ I am frustrated that they have used low sionmaking and action, and by utilizing their tion. quality, and often inaccurate, information-and experiences, skills and knowledge, to provide I support the President's initiative to expand have processed this information through a for continuing contributions to our society. our envirotech exports and especially agree COBRA model that was not designed to ana­ As you know, the month of May has been with his decision to give lead agency respon­ lyze to move of units whose workload would proclaimed Older Americans Month. Commu­ sibility to the Secretary of Commerce. I know actually increase as the Department of De­ nities across the Nation have been encour­ that Secretary Ron Brown understands the im­ fense downsizes. aged to give special recognition to older per­ portance of this issue to jobs, competitiveness, When I talk to taxpayers about this Battle sons and to the role of senior centers in serv­ and environmental protection. The Secretary Creek move, their first reaction is why in the ing them. also understands that the National Oceanic world would the Government build yet another I call upon all Americans to recognize the and Atmospheric Administration within his De­ new military building at a time when we are importance of strengthening the bonds be­ partment, with its important environmental and downsizing the military and bulldozing or tween generations, and I pledge continued scientific assessment responsibilities, has a abandoning excellent facilities across this Na­ support to the special institutions which offer valuable role to play in making sure that new tion. To build yet another DOD building cost­ so much to individuals who have given gener­ technologies get from the Government to the ing $89 million that was requested by the DLA ously of themselves for our benefit. private sector. 7 years ago, during our defense build-up, There is, however, one group that the Presi­ seems shortsighted. The DOD has used the dent failed to mention in his address, namely high rent they pay GSA as one of the reasons NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL · the private sector. Unless the private sector is for the move. Suggesting the rent we pay our­ TRADE DEVELOPMENT ACT OF included in the strategic planning process, I selves is cost-savings, and not taking into con­ 1993 INTRODUCED fear we will not be able to meet the Presi­ sideration the building and operating expenses dent's goals of improving U.S. competitive­ of new construction, is ludicrous. HON. GERRY E. STIJDDS ness. For it is the private sector that has de­ The DLA has just made available to me a OF MASSACHUSETTS veloped these technologies, it is the private second analysis and COBRA run which re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sector that will sell these technologies in the duces their estimated savings from the original global market, and it is the private sector that $55 million. An independent economic analy­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 will create the jobs we so badly need in this sis by the Upjohn Institute has resulted in esti­ Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great country. mated savings of $4 million. pleasure today that I introduce with Rep- According to the Office of Technology As­ Mr. Speaker, I support the cost-saving goals resentatives FURSE, KENNEDY, OLVER, sessment, in 1990, the global market for envi­ of the BRAC Commission. However, if the LAUGHLIN, UNSOELD, MANTON, ESHOO, ronmental technology, goods and services, cost of closing down, hiring and retraining HUGHES, LANCASTER, and THOMPSON, the Na­ was $200 billion. By conservative estimates, it workers is considered in the Battle Creek tional Environmental Trade Development Act is expected to grow to $300 billion, or possibly case, there will be no savings whatsoever. If of 1993. T~is bill has two simple purposes­ $500 billion, by the year 2000. The U.S. share this proposal, because of dislocation, new create American jobs and protect the global of this market, while substantial, is only a hires and retraining, results is as much as a environment. How can anyone object? small percentage compared to that of its major 1 percent loss in the value of military surplus In his Earth Day Address of April 21, 1993, trading partners. According to a 1992 report equipment handled by just one of the units at President Clinton called on the Secretary of from the Brookings Institution, entitled "Going Battle Creek, the move could result in $29 mil­ Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary Globa," exports for the 12-nation European lion added cost to taxpayers. of Energy and the Administrator of the Envi- Community average more than 30 percent of May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9903 total GNP. In contrast, U.S. exports were less goods, and services. The Council will be can be established, is that funding was author­ than 7 percent of GNP. The reason for this dif­ chaired by the Secretary of Commerce and ized to be appropriated to the Agency for ference-the lack of a coherent trade strategy will include representatives of key agencies International Development [AID] and was to be in the United States compared to our Euro­ with responsibility for export promotion and passed through to the Secretary of Com­ pean trading partners. If we create a true pub­ environmental assistance as well as rep­ merce. This resulted in some interagency lic-private partnership in the area of environ­ resentatives of environmental businesses, squabbling over the amount of funding to be mental technologies, we can capture a greater labor, consumer, and conservation groups. transferred from AID to Commerce for the share of the world market and create more Some people have asked, "Why create a centers. To avoid these problems in the future, than 300,000 new jobs in this country at the new Council?" when we already have numer­ my bill authorizes direct budget authority to same time. ous interagency coordinating mechanisms, in­ the Secretary of Commerce to establish Amer­ This is good news for economically hard-hit cluding the Trade Promotion Coordinating ican Business Centers and . Environmental regions like New England, where defense cut­ Committee and the Environmental Trade Business Centers in other parts of the world backs and base closures are taking a toll on Working Group. To my knowledge, the Envi­ which have promising markets for U.S.-made an already depressed regional economy. Yet, ronmental Trade Working Group has never environmental technologies. New England businesses are not waiting for been established. But, more importantly, these The National Environmental Trade Develop­ the Government to do something for them. groups are only comprised of bureaucrats, al­ ment Act was drafted in consultation with the They are starting to form their own organiza­ beit well-intentioned bureaucrats, and lack any Department of Commerce, EPA, and other tions to promote exports of green tech­ private sector participation. Unless the private agencies and has been reviewed by many in­ nologies. In my own State of Massachusetts, sector is brought into the process in a mean­ terested persons. I appreciate all their com­ it is estimated some 1,300 companies employ­ ingful way, as this legislation would do, the ex­ ments and assistance in developing this legis­ ing over 40,000 people are involved in green port promotion plan cannot succeed. lation. businesses. At least 200 of these companies, A second important component of the bill is I urge my colleagues' support of this pro­ along with State agencies and institutions of authorizing matching funds for up to six Re­ posal. higher education, such as the University of gional Environmental Business and Tech­ The following is a section-by-section analy­ Massachusetts, have joined forces to establish nology Cooperation Centers designated by the sis of the National Environmental Trade Devel­ the Environmental Business Council of New Secretary of Commerce. Funding for the cen­ opment Act of 1993: England [EBC]. Founded by Don Conners and ters is modest, is only for 5 years, but is nec­ SECTION-BY-SEC'I'ION ANALYSIS Jack Driscoll in 1990, the EBC has already essary if we are to create an interface be­ Sec. 1. The short title of the bill is the entered into a major technology cooperation tween the Government and the private sector. "National Environmental Trade Develop­ agreement with CONCAMIN, the trade asso­ The centers will do what the Government ment Act of 1993". ciation of Mexico. This is precisely the kind of alone cannot do-prepare detailed assess­ Sec. 2. This section contains the findings on which the bill is based, including the find­ ments of foreign countries' demands for envi­ cooperative arrangement that the United ing that the global market for environ­ States, among other countries, pledged to ronmental technologies, provide hands-on as­ mental technologies is currently $270 billion support in "Agenda 21," the strategic plan for sistance to small- and medium-sized environ­ and may grow to $500 billion by the year 2000. sustainable development adopted at the 1992 mental companies interested in establishing Sec. 3. This section contains the policy and Earth Summit. The EBC-Mexican agreement and expanding their export programs, and purposes of the bill. The central policy is to has already spawned major new contracts for bring foreign nationals to the United States for enhance the U.S. leadership in exporting en­ air and water pollution equipment from Massa­ training in U.S. environmental laws, manage­ vironmental technologies, goods, and serv­ chusetts businesses and more are expected. ment and technologies. ices in order to create private sector jobs and benefit the global environment. On June 8-9, 1993, the EBC of New Eng­ A third piece of the legislation establishes a Sec. 4. Section 4 calls on the President, land will host a major summit on the new senior-level Environmental Service Corps acting through the Office of Environmental envirotech industry in Washington, DC. Lead­ within the Peace Corps. The concept of the Policy and the National Economic Council, ers of the Government and of the private sec­ Senior Environmental Service Corps is to take to coordinate the policies and programs of tor will participate in this conference. At the advantage of the experience of American busi­ agencies involved in export promotion of meeting, the EBC will launch a national trade nessmen, teachers, and environmentalists U.S. environmental technology, goods, and association, the EBC of the United States, and who want to go abroad and provide technical services. Sec. 5. Section 5 directs the Secretary of assistance to developing nations. While the discuss strategies for increasing competitive­ Commerce to coordinate all relevant Depart­ ness of U.S.-made environmental tech­ Peace Corps is already moving in the direction ment of Commerce programs, including nologies. Thus, the private sector is organizing of using more experienced volunteers, this those of the National Oceanic and Atmos­ and stands ready to work with the Govern­ legislation will provide them explicit authority pheric Administration; report to Congress ment in developing a national strategic plan. to do so and enable the Peace Corps, if nec­ concerning any needed legislative changes While the private sector is getting organized, essary, to pay an additional stipend commen­ required to implement the national strategy; I cannot say the same for the Government. At surate with the level of experience, qualifica­ and create one-stop shops at the Commerce a February 25, 1993, hearing of my Environ­ tions, and range of duties for the Senior Envi­ Department and abroad at offices of the U.S. ment and Natural Resources Subcommittee, ronmental Service Corps volunteers. and Foreign Commercial Service for export assistance and information for U.S. environ­ witness.es testified that the Government has Lastly, the bill authorizes the Secretary of mental businesses. no clear leadership, focal point or agenda on Commerce to establish American Business Sec. 6. Section 6 authorizes the President this issue. At least 12 agencies have export Centers and Environmental Business Centers to establish a 19-member Environmental promotion programs, and none is clearly in in nations other than the independent states of Trade Promotion Council comprised of rep­ charge or has as its mission helping environ­ the former Soviet Union. The concept of es­ resentatives from the government and the mental businesses to sell their products over­ tablishing American Business Centers was au­ private sector. The Council will be chaired seas. thorized in last year's Freedom Support Act by the Secretary of Commerce. The new The National Environmental Trade Develop­ (Public Law 102-511, the Soviet aid bill), but Council is needed to bring the private sector into the strategic planning process for pro­ ment Act of 1993 will put somebody in charge, was limited to centers in the former Soviet moting U.S. environmental exports. Neither help President Clinton carry out his goals for Union. The centers offer space, facilities, and the trade Promotion Coordinating Commit­ promoting exports of U.S.-made environmental market analysis services to U.S. firms, trade tee nor its subgroup, the environmental technologies, and provide the Secretary of associations, and state economic development Trade Wor:!.{ing Group, has any private sector Commerce clear authority and direction in de­ offices on a user-fee basis; serve as reposi­ representation. The Council is directed to veloping a strategic plan jointly with the private tories of commercial, legal, and technical infor­ develop, by April 30, 1994, a national strategy sector. The legislation has four key elements. mation, including environmental information; and action plan to increase exports of U.S. First, it establishes a joint Government-private and provide assistance to small- and medium­ environmental technologies, goods and serv­ sector Environmental Trade Promotion Council ices. The Council will cease to exist on Sep­ sized businesses wishing to sell their goods tember 30, 1998. and calls on the Council to develop by April and services to the independent states. Sec. 7. Section 7 authorizes the Secretary 30, 1994, a national strategy for increasing ex­ One difficulty with the Freedom Support Act, of Commerce to designate and provide ports of U.S. environmental technologies, besides the restriction on where the centers matching (50-50) grants to no more than six 9904 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 Regional Environmental Business and Tech­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to salute A TRIBUTE TO BOB AND PENNY nology Cooperation Centers. The Centers the leadership and dedication of the numerous HOLCOMB will provide hands-on assistance to small­ individuals who were responsible for preserv­ and medium-sized businesses in their regions on exporting environmental technologies, ing the history of Long Island's whaling herit­ analyzing market needs for those tech­ age. Furthermore, I urge my colleagues to join HON. JERRY LEWIS nologies, and helping foreign businesses and me in congratulating the museum on gaining OF CALIFORNIA individuals obtain training and assistance to the accreditation granted to this Nation's most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES use U.S.-made environmental technologies. distinguished museums. I wish to praise the Sec. 8. Section 8 establishes a Senior Envi­ ronmental Service Corps as a new division of museum's executive director, Ann Gill, its Wednesday, May 12, 1993 the Peace Corps. The Senior Environmental members of the board, employees, the 65 Service Corps will consist of experienced en­ community volunteers of the Cold Spring Har­ Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, vironmental managers, regulators, edu­ bor Whaling Museum, and the entire commu­ would like to bring to your attention today the cators. and other environmentalists; will nity of Long Island. fine work and outstanding public service of my serve generally under the same terms and very good friends Bob and Penny Holcomb of conditions as other Peace Corps volunteers; will provide advice to governments and orga­ San Bernardino, CA. Bob and Penny will be nizations in nations requesting Peace Corps recognized for their many years of community volunteers with this type of specialized ex­ TRIBUTE TO DAVID H. PARKER service at a farewell dinner in their honor on pertise; and will be eligible for additional May 20. stipends commensurate with experience and education, if needed to recruit Environ­ HON. JANE HARMAN Bob Holcomb is a native son of San mental Service Corps volunteers. Bernardino and followed in his father's foot­ Sec. 9. Section 9 authorizes the Secretary OF CALIFORNIA steps to city hall. He was first elected mayor of Commerce to establish American Business Centers and Environmental Businesses Cen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of San Bernardino in 1971, and he was subse­ ters in nations that offer promising new quently reelected in 1973, 1977, 1981, and market possibilities for U.S.-made environ­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 1989. mental technologies, goods and services. The Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ Secretary is encouraged to use the private Over the years, Bob's leadership has meant sector to the maximum extent practicable in leagues to join me in congratulating David H. a great deal to our city. When the California establishing such Centers. The Centers are Parker for his outstanding success as an en­ State College System sought a new location in facilities with services and information for trepreneur in California. Mr. Parker was nomi­ southern California, Bob was instrumental in U.S. small- and medium-sized companies nated as State Small Business Person of the having a college established in San that want to do businesses overseas but lack Year and is being honored at the White House the wherewithal to establish their own pres­ Bernardino which, now in its 25th year, is a ence overseas. The Centers are modelled on today during Small Business Week, May 10- State university. His support was also critical Centers authorized in section 301 of the Free­ 17, 1993. in rallying community-wide support for the de­ dom Support Act (Public Law 102- 511), but In 1976, David Parker started his scuba velopment of the Western Regional Little are not limited to the independent states of supply business named Pelican Products. The the former Soviet Union and are to be funded League Headquarters. through the Commerce Department. business that began with a product line of two During his tenure, Bob has focused upon items is now a multimillion dollar, 150-em­ Sec. 10. Section 10 authorizes appropria­ creating jobs and implementing a comprehen­ tions for the Secretary of Commerce and the ployee company that sells a wide assortment sive beautification program for our city. He has Director of the Peace Corps for fiscal years of scuba-related products to over 150 coun­ also directed special attention to upgrading the 1994-1998 to carry out the Act. tries. He started selling items such as a diver's living standards for senior citizens and con­ marker float, scuba tank rack, waterproof first veniences for the physically challenged. TRIBUTE TO THE COLD SPRING aid kits, and flashlights. Sales accelerated HARBOR WHALING MUSEUM, when he was asked to supply 2,000 water­ Penny's leadership in civic and community COLD SPRING HARBOR, LONG proof flashlights for a highly covert military op­ affairs, spanning her many diverse interests, is ISLAND, NY eration. Another of his successes came when well known. She is the past president of the he realized that customers were more inter­ San Bernardino Historical and Pioneer Soci­ HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN ested in the waterproof case of the first aid kit ety, past president of the Arrowhead Repub­ OF NEW YORK than the kit itself. He quickly began marketing lican Women's Club, and the past president of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waterproof cases as all-purpose containers. the Assistance League of San Bernardino. In Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Soon after, Pelican Products found itself on addition, Penny has served on the Inland Em­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Cold the INC. 500 list of fastest growing companies. pire Symphony Board, the San Bernardino Spring Harbor Whaling Museum was recently Today, its products are used by police and fire California State University Library Advisory awarded the most prestigious honor a mu­ departments, oil companies, manufacturers, Board, and the Preservation Task Force for seum can be bestowed, accreditation by the photographers, the military, and environmental the city of San Bernardino. nonprofit groups. It is this innovation and agil­ American Association of Museums. Of the Bob and Penny have been equal partners in nearly 6,500 museums nationwide, only 737 ity in perceiving new markets that distin­ involving themselves wholeheartedly in com­ museums have been accredited. Of the 72 ac­ guishes Pelican Products and sets a high credited museums in New York State, the standard for others. munity and civic projects, striving in every way Whaling Museum is only the second maritime to enhance the quality of life for the people of David Parker lends his winning spirit to the San Bernardino. When they are not working, museum in the State to win accreditation. community through youth athletics. A former Opening its doors to the public more than Bob and Penny both enjoy skiing, horseback minor-league hockey player, he coach~d the 50 years ago, the museum has preserved riding, swimming, gardening, and spending first co-ed team in his son's hockey league Long Island's rich maritime history. In addition, time with their family. and led them to a victory in the State cham­ the museum has accurately portrayed Cold Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ Spring Harbor as a bustling port, with whaling pionships. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to know leagues, and many friends in recognizing Bob ships and coasting vessels. Serving three gen­ this outstanding leader, and salute his many and Penny Holcomb for their many years of erations of Long Islanders, the year round at­ contributions to my district. As a mother of tendance of the Harbor Whaling Museum has four, I know that the values we teach our chil­ commitment and selfless service to San steadily increased over the past decades. dren are the foundation of their future endeav­ Bernardino. They have touched the lives of Each year, thousands of visitors have flocked ors. I hope David Parker's example in the many people and are certainly worthy of rec­ to see this historical and educational institu­ marketplace as well as the community will en­ ognition today by the House of Representa­ tion. courage others to achieve excellence. tives. May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9905 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION After serving in World War II, Dr. Thurmond a few hundred to over 3,500 nominees, mem­ TO CREATE THE BLUE RIBBON practiced medicine in Georgia and then in bers, and fellows. These affiliates occupy posi­ COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE DU­ North Augusta, SC. He was affiliated with the tions of middle management through chief ex­ PLICATIVE AND NONCOMPETI­ University Hospital in Augusta with a specialty ecutive officers in hospitals, nursing homes, TIVE FEDERAL REGULATIONS in obstetrics and gynecology. He retired in group practices, and all forms of health care 1984 after a long and illustrious career provid­ facilities. This organization is represented in all HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT ing health care to many families in the central 50 States and has worked in the past 35 OF IOWA Savannah River area. years to enhance quality patient care in Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Thurmond was a member of the Amer­ ica. ican Medical Association and the Medical As­ The American Academy of Medical Adminis­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 sociation of Georgia. He belonged to the First trators believes the management of health Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, the Amer­ Baptist Church in Edgefield. care should provide an environment for deliv­ ican people are fed up with the bureaucracy. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Thurmond has given ering the maximum level of patient care with They want action, and they are getting nothing countless hours to thousands of South Caro­ dignity and human concern. It is committed to but partisan bickering from Washington. linians and others who have needed health melding the present with the future to provide Federal bureaucracy and regulations have care. His contributions and generosity to oth­ the fundamental basis for encouraging the gotten out of control. There are four Federal ers will be sorely missed. I am honored to pay participation of managers at every career agencies involved in wetlands regulations. a special tribute to Dr. Allan George Thur­ stage in the activities and governance of the Overregulation by OSHA has jeopardized the mond, a caring individual. academy. viability of many small businesses in my dis­ trict and has gone so far as to put a volunteer fire department out of business. TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN CAIRO HOSE COMP ANY HONORS 50- One of the major reasons I first ran for Con­ ACADEMY OF MEDICAL AD MINIS- YEAR SERVICE OF WALTER gress was to fight the growing bureaucracy, TRATORS BALDWIN, ROLAND JONES, AND which is stifling economic development and THOMAS ROGERS job growth. Therefore, I am introducing legisla­ HON. SANDER M. LEVIN tion to establish a blue ribbon commission to OF MICHIGAN HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON eliminate duplicative and noncompetitive Fed­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK eral regulations. This commission will be similar to the Presi­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent's private sector survey on cost control, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Wednesday, May 12, 1993 otherwise known as the Grace Commission. tribute to the American Academy of Medical Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, those of you This commission will have the freedom to re­ Administrators in recognition of their 35 years who have been in my office have asked about view Federal regulations and reduce overlap of service. This health care organization, my display of fire helmets, only a few of the between agencies, as well as look for ways to headquartered in Southfield, Ml, has done hundred or so I've collected over the years. minimize overly burdensome regulations hurt­ much to improve medical service to the public. Why do I display them? I'll give you three ing small businesses. The academy was founded in Boston, MA, good reasons: Walter Baldwin, Roland Jones, The commission would identify and address in 1957 with the goal of establishing a profes­ and Thomas Rogers. opportunities for increased efficiency and re­ sional society which would recognize the dedi­ In upstate New York and other rural com­ duced costs in regulations issued by the Fed­ cated individuals engaged in the many facets munities all over this country, volunteer fire eral Government that can be achieved by ex­ of medical administration and encouraging a companies have been providing outstanding ecutive action or legislation without jeopardiz­ scientific approach to the practice of medical fire protection for many years. ing safety or environmental quality. administration. The academy also has a Volunteer firefighters come in all shapes My goal is not to drastically alter any Fed­ strong role in promoting education in this area. and sizes, educational backgrounds, and ca­ eral law or regulation but to streamline these The purpose of the American Acridemy of reers. One thing they all have in common is regulations. It will be easier for businesses Medical Administrators, a not-for-profit society an abundance of that spirit of civic pride and and individuals to comply with the regulations of health care professionals, is to develop and self-sacrifice which made this country great. and it will save taxpayers' dollars. refine concepts and practices in the field of Even by those high standards, Walter Bald­ health care administration and to promote the win, Roland Jones, and Thomas Rogers stand TRIBUTE TO DR. ALLAN GEORGE advancement of its members in knowledge, out. This year those three volunteer firemen THURMOND professional development, credentialling, and celebrate 50 years of service each to the personal achievements through continuing Cairo Hose Company, a monumental achieve­ education and research in health care man­ ment. HON. BUTLER DERRICK agement. Mr. Speaker, volunteer firefighters are dedi­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA The current role of the American Academy cated and well-trained. They do not flinch from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Medical Administrators is to serve health the occasional dangers that come with fighting Wednesday, May 12, 1993 care management at all levels, within all types fires. Every year, volunteer fire companies Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of health organizations. It is the only national save countless lives and billions of dollars in pay special tribute to the late Dr. Allan George health association serving the entire field at all property. Imagine how many lives and how Thurmond, a beloved and noted physician for levels of management and administration. many homes these three men helped save over half a century from my home area of The organization provides a forum for the over 50 years. Edgefield, SC and the younger brother of U.S. discussion and study of topics of mutual inter­ As a volunteer fireman in my own home­ Senator STROM THURMOND. est among health care professionals and the town of Queensbury for over 20 years, I am Dr. Thurmond was born on September 4, management of health care facilities and orga­ extremely proud to represent these three men. 1907, to the late Eleanor Gertrude Strom and nizations. They preserved the spirit of volunteerism John Williams Thurmond of Edgefield. Dr. Since the academy's inception, many of its long before it was revived in America during Thurmond is survived in addition to his broth­ goals have been achieved. Formal courses in the 1980's. er, Senator THURMOND, by three sisters, Anna the fundamentals of hospital administration The community they serve is equally proud. Gertrude Thurmond of Columbia, SC, Martha have been conducted; scholarships and grants A special 50-year dinner is scheduled for June Bishop of Greenwood, SC, and Mary Tomp­ have been awarded; colloquiums have been 18 to honor these men. kins of Edgefield. conducted in various parts of the United Let us honor them today. Mr. Speaker, I ask Dr. Thurmond graduated from Edgefield States, and noteworthy topics have been pre­ all Members to join me in a standing tribute to High School. He attended Clemson College sented in the academy's publication. Walter Baldwin, Roland Jones, and Thomas and received a medical degree from the Medi­ The membership of the American Academy Rogers, 50-year firemen, and great Ameri­ cal College of Georgia in Augusta in 1933. of Medical Administrators has increased from cans. 9906 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 TRIBUTE TO PA UL FEUER I have joined with many of my colleagues in League, the Red Cross, to name a few. To the House in sending a letter to the President understand the magnitude of her commitment HON. SUSAN MOLINARI expressing strong support for maintaining the one must also know that she and her hus­ OF NEW YORK current moratorium on U.S. nuclear testing band, Carlos Ruiz, raised seven sons-Daniel, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which is contained in Public Law 102-377 Donald, Carlos, Richard, Anthony, Michael, passed by Congress last year. and Nicholas. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 This law provides for an end to U.S. nuclear Tomorrow, at the annual luncheon of the Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, on July 9, weapons tests after September 30, 1996. The Los Angeles County congressional delegation, 1993, the Navy Exchange Service Command irony here is that even before the law passed we will recognize Ms. Ruiz for her efforts and on Staten Island will suffer a great loss. On by Congress, only last October, takes effect, it wish her the best in her retirement. It is with this day, after dedicating 38 years of service may be reversed based upon an ill-advised great pleasure that I join my colleagues of the to NEXCOM , Paul Feuer will retire. recommendation and a subsequent executive southern California congressional delegation in Paul, a native of Brooklyn and former resi­ endorsement. paying tribute to Ms. Ruiz for her many years dent of Staten Island, was chosen for a sum­ Ending the moratorium on nuclear testing of dedication to our community. From each of mer job with NEXCOM in 1955, after graduat­ would, in my view, represent a profound rever­ the barrios, each of the neighborhoods which ing from Lafayette High School. That summer sal of U.S. policy and would work against the Ms. Ruiz unfailingly sought to improve, we will job never ended, and Paul progressed from U.S. objective of slowing and stopping the pro­ all miss her, as a professional and as a friend. the most junior clerical position, to one of the liferation of nuclear weapons around the It is with great honor that I commend Ms. most senior executive positions within world. Many countries are actively engaged in Ruiz. NEXCOM, serving as deputy commander of efforts to acquire nuclear technology for the the contracts group. purpose of manufacturing weapons of mass As the deputy commander, Paul has pro­ destruction. The sale of such technology, or TRIBUTE TO RABBI JACOB S. vided oversight, guidance, and direction for even of finished weapons, could prove to be RUBENSTEIN the worldwide contracting of services, mer­ an irresistible proposition for some countries chandise, equipment, and supplies for Navy which are hard-pressed for foreign exchange. HON. NITA M. LOWEY exchanges, commissaries, ships stores, Navy The credibility of the United States would be OF NEW YORK Lodges, and the Navy Uniform Program. seriously undermined by any backsliding on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While he has had many accomplishments our commitment to stop nuclear testing in Wednesday, May 12, 1993 over the years, Paul's primary focus through­ 1996. How could the President persuade other out his time with NEXCOM was to get the very nations around the world to refrain from ac­ Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to best for the sailor, while providing service quiring or deploying nuclear weapons when join the congregation and friends of Young Is­ members with a taste of home, away from the United States renounces a commitment to rael of Scarsdale in tribute to and recognition home. end nuciear testing? of their distinguished rabbi, Jacob Rubenstein. Paul was always a team player, and encour­ I strongly urge the President to reject any Young Israel of Scarsdale is a vital and dy­ aged teamwork amongst all associates. He recommendation which would reverse the nu­ namic center of the Jewish community in also provided numerous opportunities for train­ clear testing moratorium as defined in Public Westchester County. Rabbi Rubenstein comes ing and advancement for women and minori­ Law 102-377. While the Non-Proliferation to his position there by way of a broad edu­ ties. Treaty, which expires in 1995, has been an cational experience in religious philosophy, In 1976, the Department of Defense decided imperfect vehicle for limiting the spread of nu­ tradition, literature and history, in locations as to relocate NEXCOM from Brooklyn to Great clear technology and weapons, nevertheless, widespread as Memphis, Chicago, Boston, Lakes. Paul was instrumental in getting it is the only multilateral vehicle we have to and Israel. NEXCOM's rent reduced by several hundred move the world collectively away from a nu­ The wisdom and subtlety of Jewish tradition thousand dollars, thereby canceling the reloca­ clear nightmare. is best revealed through the lessons and guid­ tion. ance of learned scholars and teachers. Rabbi And when NEXCOM was looking for a new Rubenstein's impressive experience and inci­ home in 1981, it was Paul who took an active A TRIBUTE TO YOLANDA RUIZ ON sive wisdom have enriched the spiritual life of role in soliciting support for NEXCOM to move HER RETIREMENT our entire community. His passionate and to Forth Wadsworth on Staten Island. thoughtful sermons highlight the richness of During his 38 years of service to NEXCOM, HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Jewish heritage, and enliven the experience of Paul married his wife Doris, and together they OF CALIFORNIA religious exploration for all members of his raised four children. Besides family and work, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congregation. Paul found the time to get involved in our For his dedicated involvement in a range of Wednesday, May 12, 1993 community, by managing Little League Base­ Jewish service organizations, and for his in­ ball for 6 years. Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to spiring example of community activism, Rabbi Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to have honor a special friend and a committed public Rubenstein has been honored by Israel this opportunity to honor Paul Feuer, for his servant of the county of Los Angeles. For the Bonds, Yeshiva University, the U.J.A. Federa­ distinguished career, and his commitment to past 20 years, Ms. Ruiz has been a dedicated tion, and the Combined Jewish Federations. our community. On behalf of the Brooklyn and representative of the needs of Los Angeles It gives me great pleasure to recognize the Staten Island community, I would like to thank County. She has witnessed the growth in the generous spirit with which he guides our daily him for his dedication and service. NEXCOM Los Angeles County congressional delegation lives, and the powerful intellect through which will not be the same without him. and has met the challenge that has accom­ timeless traditions are made part of our moral panied it. character. The members of the Los Angeles County SUPPORT MORATORIUM ON congressional delegation will sorely miss the NUCLEAR TESTING faithful devotion Ms. Ruiz gave to the Los An­ ALLSTATE INSURANCE: LEADING geles community. In her work she spoke of IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HOME­ HON. BRUCE F. VENTO the needs of all the communities-the Afro­ LESSNESS OF MINNESOTA American community, the Latino community, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Asian-American community, the Los Ange­ HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER les community as a whole. The commitment to Wednesday , May 12, 1993 OF ILLINOIS this goal did not end at work. Her active par­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, President Clinton ticipation and tireless dedication to improving may soon be faced with a critical decision as our communities also included service in voter Wednesday, May 12, 1993 to whether the United States resumes testing registration drives, community assistance for Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud nuclear weapons. Latino organizations, the PTA, the Little of the many private sector organizations in my May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9907 district who work tirelessly to find solutions to The three institutions represented by to­ NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL our Nation's problems. Today, I am especially night's honorees- business, the nonprofit TRADE DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1993 proud of Allstate Insurance Co.­ sector and Government-all exist at the headquartered in Northbrook, IL-and its pleasure of the people. All have a stake in the success of the system. So all must work HON. ELIZABETH FlJRSE chairman and chief executive officer, Wayne together to serve society. OF OREGON Hedien who recently accepted the National Al­ Harnessing all that talent and balancing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liance to End Homelessness Award for Private all those responsibilities is what groups like Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Sector Achievement. the National Alliance do so well. Over the Wayne Hedien has tackled head-on the past decade, you have proven to pundits, to Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I am extremely problem of affordable housing. He cochaired politicians, and to people on the street that pleased to see the introduction of the National the National Task Force on Affordable Hous­ home-less is not synonymous with hope-less. Environmental Trade Development Act of ing which has identified what must be done to Still, there are some who might say your 1993 today. I commend Representative reverse problems in the multifamily mortgage ultimate goal is unreachable. They think the Sruoos, who fathered this effort, and thank finance system. Moreover, Wayne Hedien has problem is too big. They think the questions him for generously allowing me to participate made Allstate a company that leads by exam­ are too complex. in the crafting of this legislation. ple. Allstate has invested millions of dollars in Well, I do not think so! When John F. Ken­ This bill is aimed at developing the U.S. en­ affordable housing through organizations like nedy committed America to a different mis­ vironmental technology industry and promoting Neighborhood Housing Services, blazing a sion more than 30 years ago, he said we will that capability to foreign nations which seek path for other corporations to follow. go into space, "not because it is easy * * * such goods and services. In this legislation Mr. Speaker, I hope that all members will because it is hard." there are no losers; all parties involved are join me in commending Allstate and Chairman He understood that confronting an unusu­ winners. Private businesses that provide prod­ Hedien for this ·ongoing effort to address ally difficult challenge calls forth something ucts and services to improve the environment pressing housing affordability problems and special. We draw on our resolve, as well as would be provided with technical and market­ our resources. We bring out the best in oth­ thereby breathe real meaning into the concept ers, as well as ourselves. ing assistance; the expansion of these busi­ of corporate responsibility. In accepting the nesses will create new jobs; foreign nations It is called rising to the occasion. And the award on behalf of Allstate, Wayne Hedien unexpected result is that sometimes the discovering the need for sustainable use of re­ spoke eloquently of the need for American higher our goal, the higher our chance for sources will not need to reinvent the wheel in business to view itself as a part of society and success. seeking solutions to environmental dilemmas, not apart from society. That is the paradox that makes our plural­ and the overall global environment will be im­ I believe that all members would benefit ist system special. The more we attempt, the proved and better protected. from the insights contained in the remarks that more we attain-as long as we try together. Under this legislation the "environmental follows: It is the idea that made America, America. technology" tent houses all capabilities and ef­ On behalf of our good hands people all It is the principle on which the alliance is forts in education, chemical and biological re­ across the country, I am very honored to ac­ based. search, implementation and enforcement tech­ cept this award. It means a great deal to us And it is the reason we all will succeed. niques for environmental laws and policies, as at Allstate, for a couple of reasons. well as the traditional manufacturing and engi­ First, we have been particularly interested in housing for a long time. Over the years we neering technologies that help us build any­ have invested millions of dollars and worked thing from better mousetraps to graphic sim­ with many public and private groups on is­ ST. MARYS MIDDLE SCHOOL ODYS­ ulators to perform "field" tests on the com­ sues like affordable housing and neighbor­ SEY OF THE MIND COMPETITION puter. hood revitalization. WORLD FINALS While the United States has some of the It has been challenging, but very gratify­ toughest environmental laws in the world and ing. Shelter is one of the greatest gifts one some of the best environmental expertise in human being can give another. So, as all of the world, we have not made a nationally con­ you know, there is a special satisfaction that HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. comes with working in this area. OF PENNSYLVANIA certed effort to market or make readily avail­ But we are also pleased to accept this able our American know-how. Federal laws award because it symbolizes a principle in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such as Superfund, the Clean Water and which we believe very strongly-that busi­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Clean Air Acts, and the National Environ­ ness must be a part of, not apart from, soci­ mental Policy Act [NEPA] have served as ety as a whole. Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I am honored catalysts in the rapid growth of our environ­ In Allstate's case, it's an idea that can be to have this opportunity to recognize the St. traced back to our founder, Gen. Robert mental technology industry over the last 25 Wood, who said more than 50 years ago: "In Marys Middle School Odyssey of the Mind years. The United States, however, has lost its these days of changing social, economic and team as it prepares for the world finals, to be share of the global environmental technology political values, business must account for held at the University of Maryland from June market to nations such as Japan and Ger­ its stewardship not only on the balance 3 through June 5. many. which have been supporting and vigor­ sheet, but also in matters of social respon­ The St. Marys team advances to the world ously promoting their own enviro-tech capabili­ sibility." ties. This bill endeavors to coordinate the poli­ Today, that commitment to service and so­ finals after facing five teams in regional com­ ciety is one of four basic principles that petition and 12 regional champions at the cies and programs of all Federal agencies to guide all our decisionmaking at Allstate. State finals. work toward the same national strategy, and But we are not unique. Companies of all Odyssey of the Mind is a competition which to bring all private and public parties together kinds have become involved with commu­ encourages students from kindergarten to get the U.S. industry in shape to compete nities on many levels. Why? Again, there are in the global market. It would create a network through high school to combine knowledge ac­ several reasons. to explore opportunities and provide busi­ For one thing, improving housing, or edu­ quired at school with their own originality and nesses with information and assistance toward cation, or health care makes better commu­ creativity. At the world finals, these students their growth and successful competition in the nities. And better communities make better will have the opportunity to share their ideas companies. with students from North America, Australia, international market. I am extremely interested in the develop­ Beyond that, we are motivated by the ex­ China, Europe, and Japan. ample of our own employees. At Allstate, for ment and marketing of enviro-tech because I instance, three out of four are active in some The team consists of Matt Kneidel, Kathy believe it is a key opportunity for this Nation form of voluntary community work. And Keller, Sarah Blazek, Carl Riccadonna, Adam and the State of Oregon. So many jobs in Or­ they expect the same kind of commitment Freeburg, Dan Sorg, and Jennifer Yavorksy. egon are directly or indirectly related to the re­ from their employer. The coach is teacher Nancy Gerber. But in the end, I think the main reason search, development, or implementation of companies are involved with their commu­ Mr. Speaker, these dedicated individuals are some environmental technology. Since the nities is because this is America-and every­ a credit to themselves, to their school, and to majority of U.S. and Oregon enviro-tech busi­ one pays their democratic dues. this very special part of Pennsylvania. nesses are small to medium in size, it is dif- 9908 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 ficult for them to compete with large, nationally devastating chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, pensive to treat and have fatality rates of up supported foreign companies. can be. to 75 percent. This legislation should do much to help put CFS affects hundreds of thousands of While TB currently represents the greatest us back on track in the global market for this American children and adults. It is character­ threat to a number of high risk groups, includ­ information. It would contribute to domestic ized by incapacitating fatigue and a dysfunc­ ing the poor, homeless and persons with HIV, growth through an increased U.S. share of the tional immune system. Fatigue is so debilitat­ the disease also poses a very real threat to global market, and enhance the U.S. role as ing that routine acts like brushing your teeth or workers in hospitals, homeless shelters and a leader in exporting environmental tech­ pouring a glass of milk become monumental, other public service agencies. Children and nology, goods, and services by helping small­ energy expending tasks. the elderly are also at increased risk of TB be­ and medium-size businesses find their way After listening to the personal experiences cause of their fragile immune systems. into the global market. of individuals in my district afflicted with this ill­ In addition, health officials warn us that the As nations around the world are awakening ness, I can understand their frustration with recent outbreaks in these most vulnerable to the economic value of their natural re­ the public's misconceptions concerning CFS. segments of society are a signal-an advance sources, they are discovering that measures Because its specific cause is not yet known, it warning of what the general population will must be taken to use resources wisely and in is often misconstrued as a psychosomatic ill­ soon face unless we confront this scourge environmentally benign ways. The opening of ness. now. Indeed, TB poses a threat to everyone if the former Soviet Union and Eastern Euro­ It is encouraging that the National Institute prudent prevention and control strategies are pean block countries is, additionally, revealing of Health has paid increasing attention to · not undertaken quickly. massive needs in the areas of environmental chronic fatigue syndrome during the past 5 Despite all this bad news, there is reason to cleanup, resource restoration, management, years, but significant increases in modest be optimistic. Fortunately, TB is a preventable and sustainable use. It only makes sense that funding levels for CFS research are needed. and, in virtually all cases, treatable disease. we as a nation do everything we can to re­ In the past, the United States has success­ For almost all TB cases, the cure is a regimen spond to this growing global need through the fully conquered such illnesses as diphtheria, of up to four drugs taken daily for at least 6 promotion of U.S. enviro-tech capabilities. polio, and tuberculosis with adequate research to 9 months. While inconvenient, time-con­ The enviro-tech industry in Oregon is on the funding, we should demand no less for chronic suming and somewhat expensive, if followed cutting edge in some areas of environmental fatigue syndrome victims. faithfully the treatment will cure the disease technology with some of the most advanced with near 100 percent certainty. It is critical, capability in the world. Our situation is similar however, that patients adhere strictly to the to Mr. Sruoos' description of his home State TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION AND drug therapy and complete it. Failure to follow of Massachusetts. We are perhaps the flip CONTROL AMENDMENTS OF 1993 and complete it often results in the onset of side of the same illustration. Due to the prob­ multi-drug resistant TB [MDR TB]. lems Oregon has experienced over the North­ HON. CHARLFS E. SCHUMER We need more public health workers to west forest protection issue, and with the de­ OF NEW YORK monitor and ensure the successful completion clining salmon fishery, the economy in several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of each patient's drug therapy program on a areas is depressed, and unemployment is on daily basis-directly-observed therapy. This is Wednesday, May 12, 1993 the rise. The enviro-tech industry can not only a tried and true method of TB control that provide more jobs in Oregon, but it might also Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, countries all over the world have continued to provide answers to restoration of our salmon today I introduced along with my colleagues practice with great success, yet one we have populations and to some of our forest dilem­ Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. TOWNS, the tuberculosis imprudently neglected over the years. We mas. prevention and control amendments, a bill to must also increase the amount of training Due to our location on the Pacific, we in the combat the outbreaks of tuberculosis we have health care workers receive so they can read­ Northwest have a strong trade relationship been experiencing over the last several years. ily recognize the disease and safely treat it. with Pacific rim nations. Several of Oregon's This dreaded disease, which many people We also need to shore up the infrastructure businesses are beginning to forge relation­ think of as a disease of the past, has reared of many of our hospitals and other health cen­ ships with other Pacific nations. The assist­ its ugly head once again in this country. TB is ters that encounter the largest numbers of TB ance engendered by the National Environ­ back in epidemic proportions and, in addition, cases. Hospitals must install new ventilation mental Trade Development Act of 1993 will many individuals have contracted a fatal strain systems or retrofit old ones to control the flow allow many more of Oregon's businesses, no­ that resists traditional medical treatment. of bacteria-infected air. They also need to in­ tably the small- and medium-size businesses, Nationwide the number of reported TB stall UV lighting in all of the appropriate wait­ to be able to participate in the Pacific rim mar­ cases has exploded to over 26,000 in 1991, ing rooms and hallways; studies have shown ket. up more than 1O percent since 1989. The in­ UV lighting to be effective in killing airborne We need to work together to establish a creases in reported new cases we have been bacteria. close partnership among industry, research in­ seeing in the last few years are the largest Finally, we need to increase funds for re­ stitutions, and Government agencies to pool since the institution of nationwide reporting in search on new testing methods and new our efforts into a network to explore opportuni­ 1953. In the last 3 years in New York City drugs. Currently, it takes weeks and even ties and provide assistance for industry growth alone we have seen a dramatic 45 percent in­ months to get results from TB tests. The turn­ and competition in the global economy. Be­ crease in the number of TB cases. In addition, around time should be hours or days, not cause this bill would do much toward the es­ almost 150 cases of TB were detected in New weeks. We also need to conduct research to tablishment of a coordinated U.S. effort that York City's children in 1990, nearly double the find drugs to cure MDR TB. includes all parties, I urge my colleagues to number in 1989, and the majority of those The legislation that we have introduced ad­ support the National Environmental Trade De­ cases were in children 4 years old or younger. dresses these needs. This bill would provide velopment Act of 1993. However, Mr. Speaker, this outbreak of TB increased funding for the Center for Disease is not just an urban problem. New cases have Control TB prevention and control programs been reported in virtually every State of the and for the National Institutes of Health TB re­ CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME Union, and in rural and suburban communities search programs. It would also provide funds AWARENESS DAY as well as urban. In fact, more than half of all for bulk purchases of drugs, TB-related ren­ TB cases occur in communities with popu­ ovations in hospitals and other health centers, HON. SHERWOOD L BOEHLERT lations of less than 250,000 people. and for the establishment of five state-of-the­ OF NEW YORK Even more ominously, this epidemic of TB art training centers. Finally, the bill would per­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been accompanied by deadly strains of mit States to extend Medicaid eligibility to per­ the bacterium that are resistant to traditional sons who test positive for TB and meet a Wednesday, May 12, 1993 drug therapy. Arising mostly in patients who State's poverty standards. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, today is do not complete their drug therapy regimens­ Mr. Speaker, we are experiencing a rise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day. yet spread as readily as conventional TB­ TB cases because we have failed to maintain Until recently, I had no idea how intrusive and these multi-drug resistant strains are very ex- our vigilance against this terrible disease. This May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9909 country succeeded in steadily reducing the tu­ That is also why I authored legislation es­ Clean, domestic fuels must oe a part of our berculosis rate until the mid-1980's, when the tablishing a 3-year grant program to States future-for a cleaner environment and a Reagan/Bush health care budget cuts began and qualified private businesses to develop healthier economy. Our investment now will to take their toll. This legislation will restore clean fuels distribution outlets in areas with return many benefits for our future. and reinvigorate the Federal TB programs ne­ severe ozone problems under the Clean Air glected by the Reagan and Bush administra­ Act. 1993 COOPERATIVE HALL OF FAME tions. Our national goals are energy independence We know how to fight and beat this and cleaner air. We will never accomplish ei­ HONOREES scourge, but shortsightedly have neglected to ther goal without the cooperation of the mar­ do so. It is imperative we act now to stem this ketplace. HON. E de la GARZA outbreak. Delaying will only allow the problem My bill is designed to move the market in OF TEXAS to worsen, needlessly threatening thousands positive directions. It is an incentive, not a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of lives and increasing health care costs mandate. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 This program will be good for the environ­ exponentially. Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Fortunately, these TB prevention programs ment and good for the U.S. economy. to pay tribute to four remarkable individuals The Clean Air Act requires all fleet vehicle are highly cost effective. HHS estimates that who were inducted into the Cooperative Hall operators and States with severe ozone prob­ the Nation saves between $3 and $4 for every of Fame in a ceremony held here in Washing­ lems to promote use of cleaner burning fuels, dollar of TB prevention and control funds ex­ ton on April 28. Established in 1974 by the but where in northern New Jersey would you pended. These savings are even greater when National Cooperative Business Association, go to buy such fuels? We can't expect people the increased costs of treating MDR TB are the Cooperative Hall of Fame honors individ­ to comply with the law when no one is selling taken into account. uals for their distinguished contributions to co­ fuels of this type to the public. I urge my colleagues to help halt the ad­ operative business development and growth. vance of this deadly disease by supporting States like New Jersey are going to have a tough time meeting Clean Air Act require­ The honorees are: this bill. Lloyd and Mary Anderson, founders of the ments, unless we take aggressive action now Recreational Equipment Cooperative [REI]. In to promote cleaner fuels. We cannot afford to 1938, seeing a need for quality climbing gear CLEAN FUELS INCENTIVES ACT do nothing. We also must become more energy efficient at fair prices in the Pacific Northwest, the An­ HON. DEAN A. GALLO as a nation if we hope to remain competitive dersons formed REI and ran the business out in the international marketplace. of the basement of their west Seattle home for OF NEW JERSEY In order to continue to be successful and to several years. In the early years the couple IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protect American jobs in the future, we must took no salary and even advanced the co-op Wednesday, May 12, 1993 invest in environmentally safe domestic energy interest-free loans to keep it going. Today, REI remains committed to the coop­ Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ technologies today. Right now, 42 percent of our energy comes erative form of business, and has grown to ducing legislation to establish a 3-year grant over 3 million members. REI is one of the Na­ program for the States and qualified private from foreign sources. If we do nothing, that level will increase to 65 percent by the year tion's most successful retailers of outdoor businesses to develop clean fuels distributions products, and an example of how a well-man­ outlets in areas with severe ozone problems, 2010. As a member of the Energy and Water De­ aged cooperative can be a competitive and as defined by the Clean Air Act. velopment Subcommittee of the House Appro­ successful business. With enactment of the Clean Air Act, we priations Committee, I have been fighting for Orville L. Freeman, former Governor of Min­ have committed ourselves to specific reduc­ continuation of some critical research projects nesota and former Secretary of Agriculture. tions of air pollution from motor vehicles by in solar and fusion energy which hold great Freeman first established his credentials as an the end of the century. promise for the future. agriculture and cooperative advocate during We have been reminded repeatedly that But, we need to do more. If we cooperate, his three terms as Governor of Minnesota in much of the fuel we burn in our cars, trucks, we can ensure dependable sources of clean the 1950's. He successfully promoted cooper­ and buses comes from foreign sources, pos­ energy for the foreseeable future and rebuild ative development throughout the State and ing a hazard to our economy as well as our our economy at the same time. was a pioneer in declaring October as Co-op environment. What are these alternative fuels and are Month. We have the technology to build vehicles they safe and economical to use? As Secretary of Agriculture from 1961 to that safely use a wide variety of cleaner, do­ Clean fuels covered by my legislation in­ 1969, under both Presidents Kennedy and mestically produced fuels, but those fuels are clude natural gas, liquefied petroleum, lique­ Johnson, Mr. Freeman made cooperative de­ not readily available at retail outlets. fied petroleum gas, hydrogen, electricity, and velopment a priority at the U.S. Department of Retailers are awaiting increased demand any fuel at least 85 percent methanol, ethanol, Agriculture. He urged Congress to substan­ before making the investment in distributions other alcohol or ether. tially increase funding for cooperative develop­ systems, and consumers are reluctant to con­ Methanol, ethanol, and alcohol-based ment activities and as a result of his lobbying vert to cleaner fue!s until they are available. blends are already available in some places effort the budget for USDA's Farmer Coopera­ This cycle of inaction is of particular concern and require little in the way of conversion for tive Service more than doubled between fiscal as States like New Jersey work to complete existing facilities. 1968 and 1970. He even prevailed on Presi­ plans for meeting Clean Air Act requirements. About 30,000 vehicles equipped to run on dent Johnson to tape a Co-op Month message These plans must be submitted to the Envi­ natural gas are already in use in the United for radio broadcast. ronmental Protection Agency by 1994, with States. These vehicles emit up to 90 percent Since stepping down as Secretary of Agri­ measurable reductions in pollution to begin in less carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons com­ culture, Mr. Freeman has continued to play an 1996. pared with conventional vehicles at a competi­ active role in agricultural policy, particularly in We cannot afford to wait until the Clean Air tive per gallon cost and equivalent records for alleviating hunger and promoting agricultural Act deadline is upon us, or until there is an­ safety and reliability. development in Third World countries. He has other oil crisis, to do something positive to Electric cars are also being developed that served on numerous boards and committees, promote fuels that are both cleaner and do­ can compete with current cars in cost and including President Carter's Commission on mestically produced. safety. World Hunger, the Advisory Committee for the That is why I am urging the Federal Govern­ Other, more experimental fuels, such as hy­ Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, World ment to become more involved in private sec­ drogen, may be years away for consumers, Watch Institute, CARESBAC, the International tor efforts to promote cleaner burning, domes­ but they hold great promise for the future. Fund for Agriculture Research, Agriculture tically produced fuels for motor vehicles. Mr. Speaker, it is not often that we can Council of America, and the United Nations We must move the United States toward meet two critical national priorities with one Association. greater energy independence and meet Clean program, but this is clearly one of those occa­ Ken Hoium, rural electric cooperative leader Air Act requirements at the same time. sions. and former Interior Department official. Since 9910 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 the early 1940's, Hoium has been a leader in And the number of jobs kept growing. In Luckily for all the participants, the celebration rural electrification nationally and in his home March of last year, the plant added 120 new was eventually and wisely moved to the State of South Dakota. He founded the East workers. In September, the operation in­ spring, as Laughlin is infamous for the highest River Rural Electric Cooperative in Madison, creased employment by another 50 people, summer temperatures in the Nation. and the James Valley Telephone Cooperative, and in December, added another 102. In Feb­ It is my sincere honor to commend Don both in South Dakota. ruary of this year, the plant added yet another Laughlin for founding the city of Laughlin, NV. Hoium also formed the Nation's first fuel 100 new workers, bringing the total employ­ I would also like to thank the citizens of supply cooperative, Western Fuels Associa­ ment figure to 445 new jobs in just 1 year. Laughlin for sharing this delightful celebration tion. As the Assistant Secretary for Water and The present facility is now at its space ca­ with the State of Nevada. I wish the city many Power Development in the U.S. Department of pacity and needs to make further capital ex­ more years of prosperity and growth. the Interior from 1961 to 1969, Hoium consist­ penditures in order to expand-but it is pre­ ently stressed the importance of cooperatives, vented from doing so under the current cap. A consumers, and the Nation. For a half century, TRIBUTE TO THREE EXCEPTIONAL further expansion would cost approximately STUDENTS Hoium has been one of the Nation's most vig­ $9.6 million and would take 1 year to build. orous advocates of the cooperative idea of With the completion of this expansion, plant doing business. employment is expected to increase by ap­ HON. JAMES M. TALENT Mr. Speaker, the dedication and achieve­ proximately 550 to 600 new employees. My OF MISSOURI ments of these four persons to the advance­ proposal would avoid an unnecessary delay in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of business cooperatives in our Nation the creation of those additional jobs. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 are truly heroic. It is with great admiration that This amendment would allow expenditures Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I salute Lloyd and Mary Anderson, Orville of additional private capital of up to $1 O million honor three students from Missouri's Second Freeman, and Ken Hoium, this year's induct­ beyond the total bond issue during the 3 years Congressional District for their scholastic ees into the Cooperative Hall of Fame. following an IDB issue. It is not an expansion achievements and recent scholarship awards: of the public portion of the IDB Program; it Daniel Todd Cohen, Paul Nathan Talley, and THE CAPITALIZATION OF SMALL would still preserve the current limit on bond Thomas Rutkowski. Each has been awarded a ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP­ issues to no more than $1 O million per project. scholarship from the Creve Coeur/Olivette MENT BONDS The additional private capital expenditures Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lyons would be fully taxed like any other investment. Club for their participation in an annual essay HON. TED STRICKLAND The Jackson, OH, project is just one example contest and competition. of the impact this amendment can have; busi­ The theme of this year's competition was, OF OHIO nesses across the country will be able to start "What Are the Limits of Small Businesses in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES up and expand. Providing Health Care Benefits to Their Em­ Wednesday, May 12, 1993 In 1992, Congress passed legislation which ployees?" These students were challenged to Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I would like would have accomplished these goals. The think on their feet and respond to questions to announce the introduction today of a bill to Senate passed an amendment to the Urban concerning the health care crisis facing our improve the ability of small manufacturing Aid Bill, raising the capital expenditure limit Nation's small businesses. The issues they firms to establish new plants and modernize such that the total amount of capital expendi­ stressed were the working uninsured-most of existing facilities-and thereby create jobs-by tures could reach $20 million, with the $10 mil­ who are self- or small business employed, the amending the capitalization requirements for lion in additional expenditures limited to pri­ cost of Federal and State insurance man­ the issuance of tax-exempt small issue indus­ vate capital. This amendment was agreed to dates, and the necessity of opening up the in­ trial development bonds, or I DB's. This pro­ by the House in conference and was con­ surance marketplace to small businesses. posal would expand the limitation on capital tained in the final version of the bill, which was First place in the competition, along with a expenditures by recipients of small issue in­ pocket-vetoed by President Bush for entirely $2,000 scholarship, went to an essay written dustrial development bonds in the years fol­ unrelated reasons. The small issue bond pro­ by Mr. Daniel Todd Cohen, a senior at Ladue lowing an IDB issue-and it would do so visions received wide bipartisan support. I Horton Watkins High School. His answer to through private funding sources, not through urge my colleagues to support this amend­ the health care crisis facing small businesses any additional tax-exempt public financing. ment. emphasized restructuring the insurance mar­ The inclusion of capital expenditures in the ket to increase the purchasing power of small cap was intended to encourage the use of businesses, and how the 225-percent increase small issue bonds by small and medium-sized CONGRATULATIONS LAUGHLIN in Federal and State mandates over the past businesses; that is, to discourage companies 1O years has contributed to the woes of small like General Motors from using these bond is­ HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH businesses attempting to purchase health in­ sues for large capital projects. Assuming an OF NEVADA surance. These observations have correctly entity receives proceeds from a small issue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identified the major problems with health care bond in an amount equal to or near the $1 O facing our Nation's small businesses. And, the Wednesday, May 12, 1993 million cap, the recipient is prevented from suggestions could not have identified possible making capital expenditures to improve or ex­ Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I am solutions any better. pand the funded facilities, or any facility within pleased to congratulate the community of Second and third place in the competition the same locale, for a 3-year period following Laughlin, NV, on its 27th anniversary. Found­ went to Mr. Paul Nathan Talley, a senior at the bond issue. This provision is particularly ed in 1966 by Don Laughlin with the opening Westminster Christian Academy, and Mr. burdensome on successful small businesses of his Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino, Thomas Rutkowski, a senior at Desmet Jesuit because it prevents them from expanding, re­ Laughlin is located right on the banks of the High School. I am very impressed by the abil­ gardless of the source of the capital. Colorado River and flourishes as a river resort ity of these young people to grasp and formu­ This problem was brought to my attention getaway. late solutions to a problem that even Congress by a business in my district, which serves as In August 1983 the community began cele­ has yet to solve. an unfortunate example of how a provision in brating Founders Day in honor of Don The health care crisis is one of the most the current Tax Code is impeding real, long- Laughlin. Today the yearly celebration is pressing issues facing small businesses and - term job creation. A facility in Jackson, OH­ known as Laughlin River Days. The 11th an­ our country today. The United States will a community with over 8 percent unemploy­ nual celebration of Laughlin River Days is a 4- spend approximately $900 billion on health ment-used IDB's to renovate an abandoned day-long event, May 13 to 16, 1993. Included care this year; yet, there are still 37 million food processing plant, creating 73 new jobs in in the festivities are the Miss Laughlin Pag­ Americans with no access to health insur­ the beginning of last year. The $9.2 million eant, a carnival, a soap box derby, street ance-many of who work in small businesses. IDB package for this facility consisted of $6.5 dancing, a SK run right on the banks of the Clearly, we need to reform our health care million in public financing and $2.7 million in Colorado River, a battle of the bands competi­ system and open the health insurance market private capital. tion, and a valet foot race up Casino Drive. to small businesses. May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9911 I commend the Creve Coeur/Olivette Area REAR ADM. PAULL. KRINSKY that appeared in the May 1, 1993, edition of Chamber of Commerce and the Lyons Club RETIRES the Florida Today newspaper. This column for their support of these students and higher outlines the extraordinary efforts being made education in our community. I congratulate HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER to mam~ge and minimize risks at the Kennedy these students on their achievements and OF NEW YORK Space Center. wish them success in their future endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LOCKHEED OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES DEDICATED Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to represent Wednesday, May 12, 1993 TO SPACE SHUTTLE SAFETY AND QUALITY WORK such exceptional students. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, it is (By Gerry Oppliger) my great pleasure to rise today to honor Rear Adm. Paul Krinsky, an outstanding individual On April 8, we launched the Space Shuttle who will soon retire as Superintendent of the Discovery on what would prove to be a high­ COLORADO ly successful mission. CONGRATULATE Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. PERSON OF SMALL BUSINESS The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, under However, as our team processed the re­ THE YEAR trieved solid rocket boosters, we discovered the jurisdiction of the Maritime Administration a pair of pliers that had been lodged in a cav­ of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is ity near the base of the right-hand solid HON. DAN SCHAEFER one of the Nation's prime sources of licensed rocket booster-wedged in so securely that merchant marine officers and the largest sin­ neither the blast-off from the launch pad nor OF COLORADO gle source of Naval Reserve officers. the splashdown into the ocean had shaken Paul Krinsky entered the Merchant Marine them loose. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Academy in 1946 and graduated with honors Shortly afterward, Florida Today termed Wednesday, May 12, 1993 in 1950. He sailed in the merchant marine as the incident " disturbing," and said that a deck officer for the United States Lines " NASA needs to ensure that the chances of Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, our Nation aboard the passenger vessels SS America such mishaps occurring are minimized. was founded on the principles of free thought, and SS United States. In 1955, Paul Krinsky We could not agree more! free speech, and free enterprise. From this went on active duty with the U.S. Navy, serv­ Our investigation of the incident, initiated base, America has become preeminent in the ing as navigator aboard the U.S.S. Ever­ immediately after the pliers were discovered, world because we are free to work as we glades. Leaving active duty in 1958, he re­ revealed that on April 2, during an end of shift inventory, it was noted that the pliers wish, and to achieve what our talents will mained in the U.S. Naval Reserves and retired were missing. allow. as a captain. In 1958, Paul Krinsky joined the faculty of The technician's supervisor inexplicably Today, I would like to congratulate one of failed to file a report that would have trig­ the Merchant Marine Academy teaching a my constituents who exemplifies the small­ gered an intensive search for the lost item. wide range of navigation and seamanship business tradition of hard work and persever­ We took immediate action to reaffirm our courses in the Department of Nautical ance. Colorado's Shari G. Leigh, president/ work place discipline and our commitment Sciences. Over the years, Paul Krinsky held chief executive officer of MIACO-an Engle­ to quality performance. many important jobs with the Academy includ­ We took appropriate disciplinary action. wood-based computer consulting firm-has re­ ing, Director of Admissions, Academic Dean, We initiated an exhaustive in-depth audit cently been named the Colorado Small Busi­ Deputy Superintendent, and in 1987, he was ness Person of the Year. As such, she is a of our tool control program. appointed Superintendent. We completed a physical inventory of all special honoree of the 30th annual Small Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Board of Business Week-which is being celebrated external tank/solid rocket booster tool Visitors of the Merchant Marine Academy, it is boxes. this entire week. my honor and privilege to recognize Rear We directed our shuttle processing con­ Shari's story is a familiar one to those who Adm. Paul Krinsky for his many accomplish­ tract director of quality control to inves­ have traveled the rugged road to creating a ments and his many years of service to the tigate the incident to determine the root successful small business. Disillusioned with U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. I wish him cause and recommend corrective action. her high-technology job, Shari struggled and his wife Audrey a long and happy retire­ We sent a personal letter to each of our against the odds, took on countable risks and ment. He will be sorely missed by the men employees describing the incident and its worked with limited resources to mold a long­ and women of the Merchant Marine Academy. consequences and appealing to them to en­ sure 100 percent compliance with existing time dream into a million dollar small-business procedures and safeguards. venture in computer consulting. Through hard LOCKHEED OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES The complexity of the task of preparing work, she turned a simple idea into a DEDICATED TO SPACE SHUTTLE the space shuttle for launch a significant and $100,000 enterprise in the first year, and SAFETY AND QUALITY WORK the margin for undetected error is virtually $300,000 the next. Today, annual sales ex­ non-existent. ceed $2.5 million. For example, in 1992 we processed eight HON. JIM BACCHUS shuttles for launch utilizing 4 million hours MIACO diversified quickly, eventually offer­ OF FLORIDA ing computer training classes, software appli­ of " touch labor" on the flight hardware. For IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each processing flow, 300,000 controlled tools cation development, and consulting services Wednesday, May 12, 1993 were available to our work force and our tool ranging from information management plan­ control program achieved a 99.987 success ning to systems design. Now, the company Mr. BACCHUS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rate. markets it own software, offers courses in Eu­ was very concerned recently by reports that a We focus a tremendous amount of atten­ rope and Australia and lists over 40 top firms pair of pliers was lodged in a solid rocket tion on our safety and quality assurance pro­ and Federal agencies as clients. booster of the space shuttle Discovery when it grams at Kennedy Space Center and our was launched on April 8, 1993. I felt that inci­ achievements in these vital areas far exceed In addition to running MIACO, Shari devotes dents of this sort could signal a breakdown in industry standards. The men and women of her time and energy to a variety of community quality control and tarnish the shuttle process­ our work force are highly skilled and dedi­ endeavors. She is a board member of several ing team's well-deserved reputation for excel­ cated to mission success. professional and charitable organizations, in­ lent performance and commitment to safety. Even so, we are aware that the safety and well-being of our personnel and the astro­ cluding the American Red Cross, and serves I have been very much reassured to learn as a volunteer tutor at her children's school. nauts themselves depend squarely upon our that the prime contractor on the shuttle proc­ ability to eliminate the potential for prob­ Today, I congratulate and thank Shari for essing team, the Lockheed Space Operations lems. Space exploration programs will never her belief in our Nation's system of free enter­ Co., has dealt with this problem promptly and be risk-free, but our challenge is to manage prise. Her accomplishments are an incentive effectively. I would like to enter into the and minimize every type of risk. for all Americans to work toward achieving RECORD a column by Gerald T. Oppliger, We are fully committed to attaining that their dreams. president of Lockheed Space Operations Co., goal. 9912 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACT day, May 16. His installation at the Vermont Carol Nevarez is the granddaughter of mi­ INTRODUCED Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is the grant laborers. She told us this of her parents: culmination of a distinguished career of serv­ "Had they not learned English as youngsters, HON. JOHN LEWIS ice to the faithful. Born in Birmingham, AL, on they may have been left to work their entire March 7, 1953, Reverend Murray began his OF GEORGIA lives as migrant laborers." But today, she service under the tutelage of his father, Rev. must deny her own pupils-her own people­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Earl Murray, Sr., at the Macedonia Christian the same opportunity for a better future. She Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Church (Disciples of Christ). From there he plainly told us: "I am a good teacher who does Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today, went on to study at Tuskegee Institute, Eureka what is required of me, which is to teach am pleased to introduce the Environmental College, and Brite Divinity School at Texas Spanish-under the guise of bilingual edu­ Justice Act which focuses on the impact of Christian University. Reverend Murray served cation." pollution on our health. as student minister with a congregation near Carol Nevarez' plea on behalf of her stu­ It is my belief that all of us have a right to each school while completing his studies. dents brought tears to most eyes that day. know what is in the air we breathe, what is in He was ordained by the Alabama Christian She was begging us to give today's immi­ the water we drink, and what is in the food we Missionary Convention on May 27, 1981. Rev­ grants the same opportunity we gave previous eat. erend Murray has served as minister at the generations of immigrants and their children; People have a right to know how landfills, New Bethel Christian Church (Disciples of an education in English. That is the simple Christ) in Greenville, AL; the 92d Street Chris­ hazardous waste sites, manufacturing plants, purpose of my bill, H.R. 739, a bill with 40 co­ tian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Los Ange­ incinerators, and other polluting facilities in sponsors. When we take up the renewal of bi­ les, CA; the United Christian Church (Disciples their communities affect their health. They lingual education requirements this year, I of Christ) in Los Angeles, CA; First Christian need to know how each facility affects their urge my colleagues to remember Carol Church (Disciples · of Christ) in Lynwood, CA; health. And, they need to know how the com­ Nevarez' words: "I would just like to see to­ Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church (Disci­ bination of facilities affects their health. day's children have the same chance. With ples of Christ) in Memphis, TN; Gay-Lea English, they will. Without English, they won't. For example, you can have a paper mill in Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nash­ a community that is in full compliance with all It's that simple." ville, TN; and the Jeffries Memorial Christian The full text of Carol Nevarez' statement fol­ environmental laws * * * and then have an in­ Church (Disciples of Christ) in Birmingham, cinerator in that community that is in compli­ lows: AL. PREPARED STATEMENT OF CAROL NEVAREZ ance * * * and a drycleaning operation that is At each community Reverend Murray was I became a teacher to help young children in compliance * * * and so forth * * * and so committed and involved. His commitment ex­ on. But together the paper mill, the incinerator, get a good start in life. I appreciate the op­ tended from the care of children to reconcili­ portunities this nation offers to young peo­ and the drycleaner may be killing the commu­ ation of prisoners. He was involved in the po­ ple who work hard and value education. At nity! litical life of each community. He joined with the risk of sounding idealistic, I wanted to People need to know ·this information. They not only the ministers from other Disciples of make a contribution to their success. have a right to know. Christ churches but actively pursued inter­ However, I find myself in a very frustrat­ This bill would look at the health effects of denominational convocations to extend his ing situation. It seems that my educational pollution. It would mandate that we also look ministry. philosophy is now in conflict with my profes­ at the combined effects of pollution. In December 1992, Reverend Murray was sional duties. My educational philosophy has been greatly influenced by my own family. The Environmental Justice Act would em­ called to become pastor of the Vermont Chris­ My parents are first generation Americans. power Federal agencies to assess the heath tian Church. He has continued his involvement They grew up in migrant families as child la­ conditions in communities that have high con­ by becoming a member of the Concerned borers in the fields of Ventura County, Cali­ centrations of polluting facilities. It would iden­ Pastors for Social Action, the Greater Flint fornia. During the " off season" , when little tify 100 environmental high impact areas Council of Churches, and Southside Ministerial hands were not needed, they were allowed to [EHIA's] around the country for study. The act Alliance. Coming to Flint with him are his wife, attend public school. Fortunately, the only would require the collection of data for cumu­ Kim, and his daughters, Tiffany Latrice and classroom instruction available to them was lative effects of pollution in the air, water, and Tieara La'sha. in English. I know that it certainly was chal­ soil in a community. Vermont Christian Church has been a con­ lenging for them to learn a new language. But had they not learned English as young­ This legislation is an important first step to­ sistent influence for social change and the bet­ terment of Flint for the past 48 years. I look sters, they may have been left to work their ward dealing with the fact that some commu­ entire lives as migrant laborers. This is no nities have an unfair share of polluting facili­ forward to working with Reverend Murray as insult to a laborer, for we in America admire ties. he assumes a leadership role in our commu­ anyone who makes an honest living. But we I am delighted to have several of my col­ nity. I ask the House of Representatives to all also know that a laborer's life is not easy. leagues join me as original cosponsors of the join me as we congratulate Thomas Lewis And like many of those who work as manual Environmental Justice Act. I look forward to Murray as he is installed pastor of Vermont laborers, my parents aspired to a better life working with them, others of my colleagues, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) this Sun­ for themselves and for their children. My day. parents are a perfect example of two people and members of the civil rights and environ­ who were truly able to take advantage of all mental communities, to work for environmental that this country offers because they were justice. BILINGUAL EDUCATION determined to learn English. They are both bilingual and proud of their abilities in both languages. KILDEE CONGRATULATES REV. HON. TOBY ROTH With this heritage in mind, it is easy to THOMAS L. MURRAY OF WISCCNSIN understand why I do not believe in bilingual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education programs as they exist today. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 When I was hired by the Los Angeles Unified HON. DALE E. Kil.DEE School District, I did not intend to be a bi­ OF MICHIGAN Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, this past Wednes­ lingual teacher, though I am fluent in both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day, an important conference on bilingual edu­ Spanish and English. However, I was strong­ cation was held here in our Nation's Capital. ly encouraged by local school personnel to Wednesday, May 12, 1993 Learning English Advocates Drive [LEAD]. the take a Spanish fluency exam. As a matter of Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sponsors of the conference, allowed us to job security, I took the test and passed. Now ask the House of Representatives to join me hear from the top researchers in the field, as I am locked into the bilingual program. in congratulating Rev. Thomas L. Murray as I am a good teacher who does what is re­ well as from bilingual education teachers. I quired of me, which is to teach Spanish­ he is installed as the new pastor of Vermont was proud to be asked to address this august under the guise of bilingual education. I Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in my gathering. know that the bilingual education curricu­ hometown of Flint, Ml. The most important speech that day was lum I am forced to follow is not teaching Reverend Murray will be installed pastor of given by Carol Nevarez, a bilingual education English to my students. Like so many other the church at ceremonies to be held on Sun- teacher in Los Angeles. teachers, I know that the program is a fail- May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9913 ure. I am not afraid to speak out but most TRIBUTE TO FRANK W. any cancellations or changes in the teachers are afraid. They are afraid of retal­ PRZECHACKI meetings as they occur. iation if they speak out about their dis­ satisfaction with the program. They are As an additional procedure along afraid of subtle and overt job discrimination, HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH with the computerization of this infor­ of closed doors to teaching opportunities. OF NEW JERSEY mation, the Office of the Senate Daily But most of all they are afraid of personal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attacks, especially if they are Hispanic. Digest will prepare this information for . Wednesday, May 12, 1993 printing in the Extensions of Remarks I am here today, after carefully weighing the odds, to speak out for reform of bilingual Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD education. Everyone in America needs to rise today to pay tribute to Frank W. on Monday and Wednesday of each know English to function effectively. His­ Przechacki, the Polish Arts Club of Trenton's week. panics are no exception. We must teach Eng­ 1992 "Man of the Year." Meetings scheduled for Thursday, lish to our children while they are young and I have known Frank for many years and enthusiastic learners, for their is no better have admired his dedication and commitment May 13, 1993, may be found in the Daily time. Just as we teach our children to avoid to our community in Trenton, NJ. He has been Digest of today's RECORD . strangers, to say no to drugs, we must teach them English as a part of everyday surivial. active in a number of civic, religious, and fra­ ternal organizations. He is a member of the MEETINGS SCHEDULED To deny them the right to learn English is Catholic War Veterans, Post 417, the Amer­ to rob them of self-sufficiency. As a class­ room teacher. I know that self-esteem comes ican Legion Post 458, the Polish Falcons MAY14 from success and accomplishment. What bet­ Numbers 59 and 145, the Holy Name Society 9:30 a.m. ter satisfaction can there be than to know of St. Hedwig Church, and the Polish-Amer­ Appropriations how to communicate"'""with all the races and ican Congress. Additionally, he is the past Labor, Health and Human Services, and nationalities in the United States. What president of the Polish-American Club of Education Subcommittee message are we sending to our Hispanic chil­ Central Jersey and the Trenton Polish Busi­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ dren when we teach them Spanish at the ex­ ness and Professional Men's Club. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ partment of Health and Human Serv- pense of English? We are in effect saying As president of the General Porcelain Man­ ·'stay in the border states where Spanish is ices. spoken-you do not belong in the main­ ufacturing Co., Frank has also been an active SD-430 stream of America." leader in the city's business community. He Governmental Affairs has served as president of the Trenton section As a teacher in the public schools my re­ To hold hearings on S. 24 , to revise the sponsibility is to prepare children to take of the American Ceramic Society and the Ce­ Federal judicial code to reauthorize their place in the social and economic struc­ ramic Association of New Jersey. Frank's ex­ and extend independent counsel law for ture of our society. Without English, they emplary work has helped Trenton maintain its an additional five years. cannot do so. Without English, they will al­ longstanding reputation as a manufacturer of SD- 342 ways be on the outside looking in. They will some of the world's finest ceramic and high Indian Affairs To hold oversight hearings on proposed be unable to exercise fully the rights they grade porcelain specialty products. are entitled to as members of the American regulations to implement the 1988 On a personal level, I walked with Frank Amendments to the Indian Self-Deter­ community. It is my job as a teacher to en­ during the 1985 Pulaski parade up New York's courage and to inspire students to achieve mination and Education Assistance their full potential. It is not fair to send Fifth Avenue. At the time, he was serving as Act. these children into society with inadequate division marshal! of the Polish-American Con­ SR-485 English skills. And it is not fair to require gress. He was honored to have been chosen 10:00 a.m. teachers to follow a program that does not to perform such a role, and as always, his re­ Appropriations work. We must give these children an oppor­ marks to me conveyed the deep sense of car­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ tunity to succeed. ing he has for the Polish-American community committee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ From my heart I tell you how deeply dis­ in Trenton and across our great land. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the turbed I am by what is taking place in the Mr. Speaker, Frank Przechacki has clearly Consumer Product Safety Commission, bilingual education program. Its failure has earned this distinctive honor. He has managed Office of Consumer Affairs, Consumer affected not only me and the students I to contribute to his community while not ne­ Information Center, Neighborhood Re­ teach, but their parents who dream of suc­ glecting the duties of a loving husband and a investment Corporation, Points of cess for their children. It has also deeply af­ caring father. He and Stella, his wife of 46 Light Foundation, Court of Veterans fected the Hispanic community. Bilingual Affairs, and Office of Science Tech­ education advocates have made this a politi­ years, have raised a son, Francis Przechacki, and a daughter, Virginia Soltis. They have nology Policy. cal issue. They do not care about the chil­ SD- 192 dren. The federal and state governments pay also been blessed with two grandchildren, Finance a subsidy to schools for every child main­ Maria and Stefanie Przechacki. Medicare and Long-Term Care Subcommit­ tained in a bilingual class. The longer a child I commend the Polish Arts Club for select­ tee fails to learn English, the longer he's con­ ing Frank as their Man of the Year. I am To hold hearings on primary care work demned to a bilingual class, the more money pleased to join with his many friends, family force issues. the school receives. School administrators members, and colleagues in extending our SD-215 have a disincentive to see that these stu­ Labor and Human Resources dents learn English. gratitude for Frank's many years of service and in wishing him the best of luck and suc­ To hold hearings on S. 846, to improve I urge those of you who care about edu­ learning and teaching by providing a cess in the years ahead. cation reform to listen to the teachers, not national framework for educational re­ to the bureaucrats and the administrators or form, focusing on title IV, and other the union officials. Talk to the teachers who SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS education issues. are silently being driven from the classroom SD-430 because they know these policies are hurt­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, ing, not helping children. Talk to Hispanic agreed to by the Senate on February 4, MAY17 parents who want their children in English 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ 2:00 p.m. classes but are told that they must be in a tem for a computerized schedule of all Commerce, Science, and Transportation bilingual program. meetings and hearings of Senate com­ To hold hearings on the nominations of I refuse to become cynical, I refuse to be mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ Mortimer L. Downey, of New York, to quiet, and most important I refuse to give up tees, and committees of conference. be Deputy Secretary, Michael P. hope. My parents were given a chance for a Huerta, of California, to be Associate better life for themselves and for their chil­ This title requires all such committees Deputy Secretary, and Stephen H. dren. I would just like to see today's children to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Kaplan, of Colorado, to be General have the same chance. With English, they Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ Counsel, all of the Department of will. Without English, they won't. It's that mittee-of the time, place, and purpose Transportation. simple. of the meetings, when scheduled, arid SR-253 9914 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1993 MAY 18 Energy and Natural Resources Joint Organization of Congress 9:30 a.m. Business meeting, to consider pending To resume hearings to examine congres­ Armed Services calendar business. sional reform proposals, focusing on Defense Technology, Acquisition, and In­ SD- 366 floor deliberation and scheduling. dustrial Base Subcommittee Rules and Administration S-5, Capitol To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on the Administration's 2:00 p.m. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ proposals to reform campaign financ- Appropriations partment of Defense, focusing on the ing. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ state of the defense industrial and SR- 301 lated Agencies Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ technology bases and Administration Veterans' Affairs plans for fiscal year 1994. timates for fiscal year 1994 for Small Business meeting, to consider pending Community and Rural Development, SH-216 calendar business; to be followed by a Energy and Natural Resources the Farmers Home Administration, the To hold hearings on S. 721 , authorizing hearing on the Department of Veterans Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, funds for fiscal years 1994-1998 for the Affairs roles in geriatrics and long- the Rural Electrification Administra­ Federal land and water conservation term care. tion, and the Rural Development Ad­ fund. SR-418 ministration, all of the Department of SD-366 10:00 a .m. Agriculture. 10:00 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD- 138 Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 419, to provide for Indian Affairs Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ enhanced cooperation between the Fed­ To hold oversight hearings on the Na­ lated Agencies Subcommittee eral Government and the United States tional Indian Policy Center. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ commercial aircraft industry in aero­ .SR-485 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the nautical technology research, develop­ Commodity Futures Trading Commis­ ment, and commercialization. MAY21 sion, the Food and Drug Administra­ SR-253 9:00 a.m. tion, Department of Health and Human 2:00 p.m. Appropriations Services, and the Farm Credit Admin­ Armed Services VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ istration. To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ committee SD-138 tion authorizing funds for fiscal year To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Commerce, Science. and Transportation timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ Foreign Commerce and Tourism Sub­ 1994 for the Department of Defense, and partment of Housing and Urban Af­ committee to review the 1994-1996 future years de­ fairs, and certain independent agencies. To hold hearings to examine U.S. com­ fense program. SD-138 petitiveness in the global marketplace. SH-216 SR-253 Foreign Relations MAY24 2:00 p.m. International Economic Policy, Trade, 1:30 p.m. Joint Organization of Congress Oceans and Environment Subcommit­ Appropriations To resume hearings to examine congres­ tee Labor, Health and Human Services, and sional reform proposals, focusing on To hold hearings on proposed legislation Education Subcommittee floor deliberation and scheduling. authorizing funds for fiscal year 1994 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ H-5, Capitol for foreign assistance programs. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Pub­ 2:30 p.m. SD-419 lic Health Service, Department of Appropriations Heal th and Human Services. Foreign Operations Subcommittee MAY20 SD-192 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:00 p.m. timates for fiscal year 1994 for foreign 9:30 a.m. Rules and Administration Appropriations . assistance programs, focusing on devel­ Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re­ opment assistance and sustainable de­ Business meeting, to mark up S. 27, to lated Agencies Subcommittee velopment. authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD--138 nity to establish a memorial to Martin timates for fiscal year 1994 for Market Luther King, Jr., in the District of Co­ and Inspection Services, the Animal MAY19 lumbia, S. 277, to authorize the estab­ and Plant Health Inspection Service, 9:00 a.m. lishment of the National African Amer­ Food Safety, and Agricultural Market­ Armed Services ican Museum within the Smithsonian ing Service, all of the Department of Force Requirements and Personnel Sub­ Institution, S. 685, to authorize appro­ Agriculture. committee priations for fiscal years 1994-1997 for SD--138 To hold hearings on proposed legislation the American Folklife Center, S. 345, to authorizing funds for fiscal year 1994 authorize the Library of Congress to MAY25 for the Department of Defense, and to provide certain information products 9:30 a.m. review the 1994-96 future years defense and services at no cost, proposed legis­ Energy and Natural Resources program, focusing on the personnel lation authorizing funds for fiscal year To hold hearings on S. 544, to protect compensation and benefits programs of 1994 for the Federal Election Commis­ consumers of multistate utility sys­ the military services. sion, and to consider other pending tems, and an amendment to S. 544, to SH-216 committee business. transfer responsibility for administer­ 9:30 a.m. SR-301 ing the Public Utility Holding Com­ Appropriations 10:00 a.m. pany Act of 1935 from the Securities Labor, Health and Human Services, and Appropriations and Exchange Commission to the Fed­ Education Subcommittee Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary eral Energy Regulatory Commission. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Subcommittee SD- 366 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ 10:00 a.m. partment of Labor. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Indian Affairs SD-138 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the To hold hearings on the President's pro­ Armed Services Small Business Administration and the posed budget request for fiscal year Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control and De­ International Trade Commission. 1994 for Indian programs within the De­ fense Intelligence Subcommittee S-146, Capitol partment of Education, and the Admin­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Finance istration for Native Americans. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ To hold hearings on the Administration's SR-485 partment of Defense, and to review the proposals to extend fast track author­ 2:00 p.m. 1994-1996 future years defense program, ity for the Uruguay Round of Multilat­ Joint Organization of Congress focusing on the Department of Ener­ eral Trade Negotiations, and to extend To resume hearings to examine congres­ gy's environmental restoration and the Generalized System of Preferences sional reform proposals, focusing on waste management programs. (GSP) program for 15 months. floor deliberation and scheduling. SR-232A SD--215 H-5, Capitol May 12, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9915 3:30 p.m. Joint Organization of Congress JUNE 18 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry To resume hearings to examine congres­ 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings with the Committee on sional reform proposals, focusing on Appropriations Indian Affairs to examine barriers to floor deliberation and scheduling. Labor, Health and Human Services, and S-5, Capitol participation in the Food Stamp and Education Subcommittee 2:00 p.m. other nutrition programs of the De­ To hold hearings to examine waste, partment of Agriculture by persons re­ Indian Affairs To hold hearings on the President's pro­ fraud, and abuse in the Government, siding on Indian lands. and ways of streamlining Government. SR-485 posed budget request for fiscal year 1994 for Indian programs within the In­ SD-192 Indian Affairs dian Heal th Service and Environmental To hold hearings with the Committee on Protection Agency. JUNE 21 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to SR-485 9:30 a.m. examine barriers to participation in Appropriations the Food Stamp and other nutrition MAY28 programs of the Department of Agri­ Labor, Health and Human Services, and 10:00 a.m. culture by persons residing on Indian Education Subcommittee Judiciary To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ lands. Immigration and Refugee Affairs Sub­ SR-485 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ committee partments of Labor, Health and Human To hold hearings on S. 667, to revise the MAY26 Services, and Education, and related Immigration and Nationality Act to agencies. 9:30 a.m. improve the procedures for the exclu­ SD-192 sion of aliens seeking to enter the Appropriations 1:30 p.m. Labor, Health and Human Services, and United States by fraud, and on other Appropriations Education Subcommittee proposed legislation on asylum issues, Labor, Health and Human Services, and To ho:d hearings on proposed budget es­ and to examine the implementation of Education Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ immigration laws on preventing terror- To continue hearings on proposed budget tional Institutes of Health, Depart­ ism. estimates for fiscal year 1994 for the ment of Health and Human Services. SD-226 Departments of Labor, Health and SD-116 Human Services, and Education, and Armed Services JUNE 9 related agencies. Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control and De­ 2:00 p.m. fense Intelligence Subcommittee Armed Services SD-192 To hold hearings on proposed legislation Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control and De­ JUNE 22 authorizing funds for fiscal year 1994 fense Intelligence Subcommittee for the Department of Defense, and the To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ 9:30 a.m. future years defense program, focusing tion authorizing funds for fiscal year Indian Affairs 1994 for the Department of Defense and To hold hearings on S. 925, to reform the on chemical demilitarization and the future years defense program, fo­ chemical defense programs. accounting aud management processes cusing on the Strategic Defense Initia­ of the Native American Trust Fund. SR-222 tive program. Energy and Natural Resources SR-222 SR-485 Business meeting, to consider pending calendar business. JUNE 10 JUNE 24 SD-366 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Appropriations Indian Affairs MAY27 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on the prop >Sed "Amer­ 9:30 a.m. committee ican Indian Religious Freedom Act." Indian Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SR-485 To hold hearings on the proposed "Na­ timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ tive American Grave Protection and tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ Repatriation Act." tration. POSTPONEMENTS SR-485 SH-216 10:00 a.m. Appropriations JUNE 11 MAY13 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. committee · Indian Affairs Foreign Relations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on the President's pro­ International Economic Policy, Trade, timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ posed budget request for fiscal year Oceans and Environment Subcommi t­ partment of Veterans Affairs. 1994 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. tee SD-106 SR-485 To hold hearings on proposed legislation Appropriations authorizing funds for fiscal year 1994 Transportation Subcommittee JUNE 16 for foreign assistance programs. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. SD-419 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ Indian Affairs tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin­ To hold hearings on the proposed "Indian istration, focusing on drunk driving. Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act." SD-138 SR-485