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GOOD BUMPER STICKER SLOGANS teaching our children. His approach to teach­ Coronado and Mia Medrano; and his four DO NOT MEAN GOOD GOVERNMENT ing is innovative, refreshing, and continually grandchildren. changing with the demands of the workplace. Mike Hall, president of Pancho Medrano, HON. BOB m.NER Alan's future curriculum includes such ideas Jr.'s UAW Local accurately described him: OF CALIFORNIA as, establishing business internships for teach­ "Pancho was the kind of person who never ers so they can learn more about the work­ met a stranger. He was always on the cam­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place and improve the School-to-Work Pro­ paign trail for someone. He was a friend of the Monday, February 6, 1995 gram. Kennedys in the 1960's and a personal friend Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me of Bill Clinton today." rise in strong opposition to H.R. 2, the Line in congratulating Alan Nelms on his award. I Whether they were Presidents or union Item Veto Act. I urge us to think very clearly know all of us thank Alan for his dedication, members or a neighbor down the street, about the important mechanism of checks and professionalism, and selfless service to his Pancho Medrano was a good and loyal friend, balances that I believe will be irreparably dam­ students. who will be missed from the White House to aged if we accept the line item veto. the houses of those of us who lived and Article I of the U.S. Constitution-the only worked with him. contract we really have with America--ad­ A TRIBUTE TO F.F. "PANCHO" dresses the duties of Congress. The Founding MEDRANO, JR. Fathers gave the power of the purse to Con­ WALTER B. JONES FEDERAL gress, and not to the President. Why, in their HON. JOHN BRYANT BUILDING wisdom, did they do so? Constitutionalists will OF TEXAS tell us the answer lies in the old saying, "the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON.JAMFSA. TRAF1CANT,JR. President proposes, the Congress disposes." Monday, February 6, 1995 OF OHIO It is the legislative branch that is charged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BRYANT of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Texas with dealing with the details that are so impor­ Monday, February 6, 1995 tant to every piece of legislation that we see lost a leading citizen and active advocate for in this, the "people's Chamber." It is tedious the working people of Texas with the sudden Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, this week I and often thankless, but it is part of our agree­ death on January 18, 1995, of F.F. "Pancho" reintroduced legislation to designate the Fed­ ment with each and every American who cast Medrano, Jr. eral building and U.S. courthouse located at their votes for us every 2 years. A member of a politically active family com­ 215 South Evans Street in Greenville, NC, as We hear so much talk these days about mitted to advancing the cause of organized the "Walter B. Jones Federal Building and term limits and how much better they would labor and the election of progressive Demo­ U.S. Courthouse." The late Walter B. Jones make our legislative process. The President cratic candidates, Pancho Medrano, Jr., has was a dear friend, and one of the most re­ already has term limits. Combine that with this left an important legacy of community partici­ spected and accomplished members ever to line item veto, and what the American people pation. have served in this august body. will get is a chief executive with unlimited, un­ Pancho Medrano, Jr., was devoted to his Walter Beaman Jones was born in Fayette­ checked power to unilaterally pick and choose family, his community, the well-being of the ville, NC, on August 19, 1913. He attended projects to reject. working men and women he so ably rep­ Fayetteville public schools and the Elise Acad­ This should not be construed as an attack resented, and improvement of society through emy in Hemp, NC. In 1934, he graduated from against the judgment of the current President. the electoral process. North Carolina State University and entered On this issue, I am strictly nonpartisan. Noth­ His une:.:pected death at the age of :J3 de­ the office r.upply business. ing should interfere with the balance of power prived Dallas, TX, and the Nation of an impor­ In 1949, Walter Jones began what would between the executive and legislative tant and influential voice. prove to be an illustrious and historic career branches of Government. I caution us to resist For 28 years-more than half his all too as a public servant when he was elected the the temptation of bumper sticker politics. brief life-Pancho Medrano, Jr., was an aero­ mayor of Farmville, NC. He served for 4 years space employee of Vought Aircraft Corp. in as mayor of Farmville. In 1955 he was elected -Grand Prairie. to the North Carolina State Assembly. After CONGRATULATIONS TO ALAN He was an effective leader of the organized being elected to three terms as a State as­ NELMS, COLORADO'S VOCA- labor movement in Texas, serving as vice semblyman, Walter Jones was elected to the TIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR president of the United Auto Workers Local State senate in 1965. In 1966 he won a spe­ 848 and chairman of its political action com­ cial election to fill the vacancy caused by the HON. scorr McINNIS mittee. death of former Member Herbert Bonner. OF COLORADO Following in the footsteps of his father and From his first days in Congress, Walter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES namesake, Pancho Medrano, Jr., made poli­ worked hard and long for his constituents. He tics and the labor movement part of his ex­ also became a tireless advocate for the Amer­ Monday, February 6, 1995 tended family. ican worker and the American farmer. He was Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to As Dallas County Democratic Party chair­ reelected to 11 successive Congresses, serv­ take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Alan man Ken Melberg noted, "For years, Pancho ing in the U.S. House of Representatives from Nelms for being named Vocational Teacher of promoted the policies, platform, and can­ February 5, 1966 to January 3, 1989. He was the Year by the Colorado Vocational Associa­ didates of this great party with a passionate a member of the House Agriculture Committee tion. Alan is a marketing teacher at South activism that is unique in our times * * *. He and served as chairman of the Merchant Ma­ High School in Pueblo, CO. gave his all." rine and Fisheries Committee and served as Alan has been recognized for his innovative That commitment and involvement ran deep chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fish­ approach to teaching. Bringing more academ­ in the Medrano family-his father, Pancho eries Committee from the 97th through the ics into his marketing classes, the develop­ Medrano, Sr.; his brothers, Robert, Ricardo, 1OOth Congresses. ment of business partnerships and job place­ and Rolando Medrano; his sister Pauline; his As chairman of the Merchant Marine and ment programs for his students, Mr. Nelms wife, Socorro Medrano; his sons, Adam and Fisheries Committee, Walter Jones committed has exhibited the type of individual we need Frank Medrano Ill; his daughters, Virginia himself to ensuring that the United States

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. February 6, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3821 maintained a viable merchant marine fleet and Notwithstanding Time magazine's opinion, dustrial design business in the 1930's and, maritime industry. President Reagan was truly the man of the along with 13 others, met in New York to cre­ After leaving Congress in - 1989, Walter decade during the 1980's. There was no sin­ ate the Society of Industrial Designers. Unlike Jones retired to Farmville, NC where he re­ gle figure more responsible for ending the cold the other designers, he resisted the temptation sided until his untimely death on September war than Ronald Reagan. One sterling exam­ to move to New York, keeping his business, 15, 1992. Walter Jones was not only a dedi­ ple was the 1986 Reykjavik summit. For 2 Brooks Stevens Design Associates, in the Mil­ cated, hard working and accomplished public days the United States and the Soviets nego­ waukee area. servant, he was a good friend and mentor. I tiated the most comprehensive arms-reduction Without us realizing it, Mr. Stevens' accom­ will always remember Walter Jones and I miss treaty in history only to have Mikhail Gorba­ plishments in the world of design affect our him to this day. It is fitting and appropriate to chev throw a big curve at the end-the United lives daily. His ideas have helped make our designate a Federal building and U.S. court­ States would have to give up the strategic de­ lives easier, simpler, and grander. And, no house in his honor. I urge all my colleagues to fense initiative. Ronald Reagan stood before doubt you have used one of his products. support his long overdue legislation. Gorbachev and the world, held his ground, One of Mr. Stevens' earliest successes was and said no deal. More than any single mo­ the prototype clothes dryer to which he added ment of his Presidency that was the nail right a window to draw attention to the function of TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT through the heart of the Soviet empire. As the new product. RONALD REAGAN Gorbachev himself later admitted, when the He was also responsible for the front fender Soviets realized that Reagan could not be design for the 1949 Harley-Davidson HON. ANDREA H. SEASTRAND bowled over, the game had changed and they Hydraglide motorcycle, still used by the com­ did not have the resources to keep up. pany in its heritage classic series of motor­ OF CALIFORNIA cycles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Reagan's policy of peace through strength was a hands-down winner. It was a Other inventions include the Lawnboy, the Monday, February 6, 1995 winner in spite of his critics. All during his world's first rotary mower; the Excalibur, an or­ Mrs. SEASTRAND. Mr. Speaker, today is Presidency Ronald Reagan withstood a vigor­ nate antique-style car with a regular powerful former President Ronald Reagan's 84th birth­ ous assault from the left. But, through it all, he engine; the Miller Beer logo; the outboard day and thus a fitting time to remember his remained committed to restoring our Nation's motor; civilian Jeepsters after World War II; striking record of accomplishment and his defenses. There would be no further examples the Hiawatha train, which he designed from uniquely American life. of American helicopters breaking down over nose to tail; and of course, the Oscar Mayer foreign lands, no more fears of a hollow Army, Wienermobile, the famed advertising car. Late last year, President Reagan once Mr. Stevens worked for a total of 585 clients again tugged at the heart strings of our Nation and no lack of morale on the part of American throughout the world, producing 3,000 de­ by revealing he was in the early stages of Alz­ serviceman. Having lived through four major signs. heimer's disease-an act of great courage. wars in his lifetime, President Reagan was de­ In his later years he devoted much of his His intent was typically Reagan. It was not to termined to make sure that our Armed time and talent to the Milwaukee Institute of gather sympathy, but to be an example and a Forces-those who would be asked to defend Art and Design, where he spent three after­ beacon of hope for the millions of people who American interests at home and abroad at a noons a week critiquing the work of design suffer from this disease. moment's notice-had the resources, the re­ students. There is no doubt, Brooks Stevens Today, as the Republican-controlled Con­ spect, and the commitment from their Govern­ was a national treasure. He personified the gress tries to move the Contract With America ment to do the job. As he so passionately and American spirit and the principles that have through the House of Representatives, we are eloquently stated in perhaps his finest speech, made our country great. Milwaukee will sorely reminded of the first revolution-the Reagan the 40th anniversary of the allied invasion at miss his presence. But, he will continue to be revolution-that swept through Washington Normandy: "We will always remember. We will an inspiration to all of us. during the 1980's. Many of the things Presi­ always be proud. We will always be prepared, dent f\eagan championed throughout his Pres­ so we may always be fre•J." idency have found a home and a new life in Ronald Reagan was one of the finest Presi­ TRIBUTE TO CINDY BOWEN the Republican Contract. VVelfare reform, real dent's in our Nation's distinguished history. spending cuts, the balanced budget amend­ Despite the arguments put forth by revisionist HON. scorr MCINNIS ment, giving more flexibility to the States, and thinkers, President Reagan's place in history OF COLORADO the line-item veto were all regular features of is secure. He stands next to the giants, Presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Reagan program stifled by the Democrat dents like Roosevelt and Lincoln, who arrived Monday, February 6, 1995 Congress. at a time when the Nation desperately needed Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to President Reagan's list of accomplishments the passion and the leadership of a true be­ recognize an outstanding Coloradan, Mrs. seems unending. On the economic front, liever. As he fights with courage, conviction, Cindy Bowen, on the occasion of her being Reaganomics-as it was derided by his oppo­ and that famous Reagan optimism against Alzheimer's, let us remember and pay tribute awarded 1994 Commissioner of the Year. nents-produced the longest peacetime eco­ Each year the Colorado Counties Board of nomic expansion since World War II and blew to a man who embodies the American Dream. Directors select a Colorado county commis­ holes right through the traditional and current sioner in recognition of their achievements and Democrat appeals to class warfare. The contributions they have made the previous Reagan tax cuts reduced the top marginal in­ IN RECOGNITION OF THE LATE BROOKS STEVENS year. Cindy Bowen is no exception. Her inno­ come tax rate from 70 percent to 28 percent vative approach to problem solving made her and took many low-income people off the tax HON. THOMAS M. BARRETf a valuable player, not only in local politics, but rolls altogether. The double-digit inflation and in national politics as well. Through her hard soaring interest rates of the Carter years OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work, Commissioner Bowen was instrumental crumbled to record lows. As Mr. Reagan him­ in convincing Members of Congress of the self has pointed out on many occasions, his Monday, February 6, 1995 need to increase funding to counties in order only regret was an inability to get Congress to Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I to compensate taxpayers for the impact of tax­ cut spending. am saddened, but honored, to pay tribute to exempt supporters. In foreign policy, Mr. Reagan's steadfast the late Brooks Stevens, a pioneer in industrial Furthermore, Cindy Bowen is very active in commitment to peace through strength sent an design who recently died in his and my home several public land issues and participated in important signal to the world that the United town of Milwaukee at the age of 83. reviewing the Department of Interior's range­ States would no longer stand back and watch Our Nation has lost one of its most es­ land reform proposals. In my opinion, Cindy is an expansionist Soviet Union roll up more ter­ teemed and accomplished citizens. But, he a very intelligent choice to be named this ritory. From Afghanistan to Angola to Nica­ has left behind a legacy that will continue to years Commissioner of the Year. ragua, the Reagan doctrine put the United touch our lives. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me States firmly behind the freedom fighters who Mr. Stevens' distinguished career extends in marking this occasion, and saluting Cindy sought to throw off the oppressive Soviet yolk. several decades. He was a founder of the in- Bowen. 3822 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 6, 1995 STAY IN SCHOOL YEAR-­ Whereas, the United States Army, through land, Lorraine continues to be at the forefront CHANDLER, TX its recruiters, is stressing for all U.S. young­ of the fight against breast cancer in Suffolk sters to "stay in school and stay off drugs" County. As the breast cancer education spe­ because an education provides the best op­ HON. JOHN BRYANT portunities, whether in enlisting in the cialist at the Stony Brook University Medical OF TEXAS Army or working at a civilian job; and, Center, Mrs. Pace is uniquely qualified to lead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Army recruiters will serve as role this fight that all too many women on Long Is­ models for youth and will provide programs land and throughout this Nation must face in Monday, February 6, 1995 encouraging youngsters to stay in school, I, their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Mr. BRYANT of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I call Winston Reagan, Mayor of Chandler, Texas, estimates that 182,000 women were diag­ the attention of my colleagues and fellow hereby proclaim 1995 as "Stay in School nosed with breast cancer last year alone. Ap­ Americans to the leadership role individuals Year." proximately 46,500 women died from the dis­ and governmental groups have assumed in I commend Mayor Reagan, the City Council ease in 1994. my district, the Fifth Congressional District of of the City of Chandler, the citizens of Chan­ As the fight to prevent, and find a cure for Texas, in stressing the importance of edu­ dler, the U.S. Army and its recruiters for their breast cancer goes forward, Lorraine Pace cation to our young people-particularly in the concerted and cooperative efforts to stress the takes an honored place in the Suffolk County city of Chandler. importance of education, and recommend that Women's Hall of Fame. The counties, cities, and towns of this con­ their example be followed throughout our Na­ I ask all my colleagues in the House of Rep­ gressional district have for decades mirrored tion. resentatives to join me in congratulating Lor­ the economic and educational makeup of our raine Pace on her induction and lauding her Nation, with farming being the economic foun­ TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HERMAN for many years of work on behalf of the dation of the rural counties, while finance, "BABE" RUTH women of Suffolk County. manufacturing, and the service industries stoked the furnace of urban areas. These traditional roles are now less defined HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN HONORING THE MID-HUDSON UNIT throughout our Nation, and nowhere more so OF MARYLAND OF ffiISH NORTHERN AID than in the district that I am privileged to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve. New technologies, boosted by the infor­ Monday, February 6, 1995 HON.MAURICED.HINCHEY mation explosion, have resulted in greater pro­ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF NEW YORK duction from fewer individuals on lesser acre­ recognition of George Herman "Babe" Ruth's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age, in dairy, beef, and farming operations. 1OOth birthday. In Baltimore, MD, they are Monday, February 6, 1995 The result is that, more than ever before, celebrating this historic occasion in the house Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fewer and fewer people are able to work the where he was born. land in exchange for a comfortable, rewarding They are celebrating a man who was larger ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the accomplishments of the Mid-Hudson, NY, living. than life, one of America's true heroes. A man unit of Irish Northern Aid, commemorating 25 The answer to this challenge facing our who, many claim, "saved" baseball. They are years of support for Irish-American causes. On youth is found in one word-education. It is an celebrating a man who earned his nickname accidental illustration of the times that the "The Sultan of Swat" by creating new stand­ February 11, the Mid-Hudson unit will come together not only to celebrate the success of boundaries of the Fifth Congressional District ards for baseball players and setting extraor­ the current peace process, but also to pay of Texas are defined by two of the Nation's dinary batting records, many of which still tribute to several outstanding local citizens leading institutions of higher learning. stand today and none of which were broken in who are dedicated to furthering the Irish-Amer­ Just to the north of the district is Southern his lifetime. Methodist University, a long-time Dallas fixture They are celebrating not just the baseball ican political agenda, principally among them, as a liberal arts college and graduate school accomplishments and records of a legend. my friend Tom Hoffay. that supplies the area with leaders in busi­ They are celebrating Babe Ruth the Balti­ Tom Hoffay has been an outspoken advo­ ness, legal, and other professions. Just be­ morean; Babe Ruth the devout Catholic, Babe cate for issues of significance to Northern Ire­ yond the southern border is Texas A&M Uni­ Ruth the devoted son, Babe Ruth the friend to land and has been responsible for the success versity, the Nation's premier land-grant edu­ every kid he ever met. Above all, they are of many celebrations and events here in the cational system. Scientific breakthroughs with­ celebrating Babe Ruth the man. Hudson Valley. He is committed to seeing that in the A&M system have changed the face of I am proud to be from Baltimore and proud our country plays the vital and pivotal role that agriculture for the better, while A&M graduates to say that George Herman "Babe" Ruth, born it is capable of in order to effect lasting peace exert influence on virtually all phases of indus­ at 216 Emory Street in Baltimore, MD on Feb­ in Northern Ireland. His dedication to peace try. ruary 6, 1895, is a native son, long to be re­ through justice is to be commended and And throughout the fifth district community, membered not only for his athletic ability, but should be echoed by all. private and State universities, and junior col­ also for the goodness of his heart. I am honored to ask my colleagues to unite lege systems enhance educational opportuni­ with me in expressing support for the Irish­ ties for students. American community on the occasion of the In the Fifth Congressional District of Texas TRIBUTE TO LORRAINE PACE 25th anniversary of Irish Northern Aid. the hardware is in place, the dedication is in place, and the commitment is in place to make HON. GARY L ACKERMAN sure our leaders in the next century will be at AMTRAK ROUTE CLOSURE AND OF NEW YORK REALIGNMENT ACT OF 1995 the very least the equals of their competitors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the world market. An outstanding example of this dedication to Monday, February 6, 1995 HON. FRANK R. WOLF excellence in education was recently exhibited Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask you OF VIRGINIA in the city of Chandler, Anderson County, TX, and my colleagues in the House of Represent­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thanks to the cooperative efforts of city lead­ atives to join me in congratulating Lorraine Monday, February 6, 1995 ers and the U.S. Army. Pace on the occasion of her induction into the Mayor Winston Reagan introduced to the Suffolk County Women's Hall of Fame. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I am today, along Chandler City Council a proclamation stating Mrs. Pace's induction is the culmination of with Mr. BARTON, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. DELAY, Mr. that 1995 be Stay In School Year in Chandler. her public and private dedication to the survi­ PACKARD, Mr. Fox, and Mr. ENGLISH, introduc­ It states: vors of breast cancer. Her tireless activism ing the Amtrak Route Closure and Realign­ Whereas, each and every young person in has made her a role model and an inspiration ment Act of 1995. Before I elaborate on this this country needs at least a high school for all women. legislation, I want to say that this is not an at­ education for both financial and personal A Long Islander who is all too aware of the tempt to eliminate passenger rail service in the reasons, and, high incidence of breast cancer on Long Is- United States. February 6, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3823 This is an attempt to save it. This bill is national, interconnected service. After the Mr. Speaker, as Colonel Gabella receives about an economic rebirth of a system headed completion of systemwide economic analysis, his degree, I would like to join his colleagues, for financial disaster-a disaster that would the Commission could find, for example, that family, and friends throughout the community loom large even if the American taxpayers the only system which can be justified to the of Canon City in congratulating him. Colonel were willing to continue present subsidies. taxpayers is one that provides regional serv­ Gabella is an individual whom I greatly admire And they are not. ices. However, connectivity could be an option and respect, and I am pleased to salute him When the private railroads turned over their examined by States along currently unprofit­ on this important occasion. passenger business to the Government in able long haul routes. If States would decide This amazing accomplishment was arrived 1971, Congress made what was referred to as to continue service along such routes slated at by hard work and great intelligence. Colonel a one-time grant of $140 million for startup for closure, State officials could contract with Gabella is a credit to Colorado and I'm proud help. More than two decades later, a total of Amtrak to continue service, possibly using to say he resides in my congressional district. about $15 billion in taxpayer assistance has flexibility under block grants. My best wishes to Colonel Gabella and his been granted to Amtrak. I would point out that, under current law, family. He has made all who know him proud. This legislation seeks to achieve the evo­ this Commission would face a difficult di­ lution of a passenger rail network in this Na­ lemma. Because the Rail Labor Protection Act tion which can be viable on greatly reduced mandates payment of 6 years of full benefits A TRIBUTE TO PHILLIP L. WILLIS, taxpayer subsidies. Current Federal subsidies to any rail worker who loses a job due to a AN AMERICAN HERO for Amtrak, including operating, capital, and route closing, many of the most unprofitable mandatory retirement payments, total more routes would cost more to close than to keep HON. JOHN BRYANT than $1 billion annually. Of that total, nearly them limping along at a loss. In fact, under the OF TEXAS $400 million is for operating subsidies. The 30-mile rule also in current law, an Amtrak IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES goal of this legislation would be to reduce and employee is entitled to demand the full sever­ Monday, February 6, 1995 possibly phase out the operating subsidies ance package if he is merely relocated 30 Mr. BRYANT of Texas. Mr. Speaker, one over a 5-year period. miles or more. No union workers in the private In December, the Amtrak Board of Directors can tell a lot about a man by what he chooses sector are afforded such generous severance took very positive action in announcing some to do with his life. And Phillip LaFrance Willis compensation, and these astronomical costs route closings, truncations, and frequency re­ was an American hero who chose to live his are one of the reasons that every trip on this ductions. But these realignments were tar­ to the fullest. geted only at dealing with the current revenue system costs American taxpayers $25. This much decorated veteran of World War My colleague, Mr. BARTON of Texas, has re­ shortfall of about $200 million. These deci­ II died of leukemia on Friday, January 27, sions, painful as they were, represent just the introduced his legislation to remedy this di­ 1994, at his home in Dallas. first step. Much more remains to be done. lemma by limiting such severance benefits to Phil Willis, major, U.S. Air Force, retired. Since some of Amtrak's unprofitable routes 6 months and by eliminating the so-called 30- That is how he will be best remembered. And have been mandated by Congress, it is imper­ mile rule. I am supporting my colleague's bill that is the way he ·· would want to be remem­ ative that Congress provide Amtrak with the and its speedy enactment would be very help­ bered. assistance needed to reinvent this system into ful to the decisions which would have to be At daybreak on December 8, 1941-the one that is operated under strict business prin­ made by the route closing Commission. morning after the day of infamy-23-year-old ciples. After conducting a complete, systemwide, Second Lieutenant Willis, wearing his cowboy My legislation would remove the painful de­ economic review, TRAC would present its rec­ boots as he patroled a beach near Pearl Har­ cisions that must be made from the political ommendations to Congress. The Commis­ bor, captured America's first enemy prisoner realm and place them in the hands of an inde­ sion's recommendations would then be con­ of World War II. pendent Commission modeled after BRAC, sidered by Congress under an expedited time­ Until his retirement as a 28-year-old major the Base Realignment and Closure Commis­ frame with no amendments permitted and an as a result of combat injuries in 1946, Phil Wil­ sion. The Total Realignment of Amtrak Com­ up-or-down vote. lis served with distinction as a B-17 bomber mission [TRAC] would conduct an economic The members of TRAC would be appointed pilot through the Battles of Midway, Guadal­ analysis of the entire Amtrak system and hold by the President and by the majority leader­ canal, the Coral Sea, New Guinea, and New public hearings around the country to ensure ship in the House and Senate, in consultation Britain. that the public and other stakeholders were with minority leadership in both bodies. My In 52 missions, he was credited with sinking given the opportunity to be heard. This would legislation calls for the membership of the four ships, including one of Japan's largest be as fair a process as humanly possible with Commission to be comprised of . individuals troop transports, and a submarine and shoot­ the end goal to make recommendations on with expertise in rail finance, economic analy­ ing down eight enemy aircraft. He walked route closings and other realignments urgently sis, legal issues, and other relevant areas. away from two downed bombers in the Pacific needed to ensure the survival of a passenger Also serving on the Commission would be the without losing a crewmember rail system in America. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transpor­ His service earned him more than 20 deco­ In addition to economic data, TRAC would tation, one representative of a rail labor union, rations, making him among the most deco­ also review nonmonetary data such as the and one member of rail management. rated Texas pilots of the war and winning him contributions made by certain routes toward In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would reiterate a place in the Army Air Corps Hall of Fame at alleviation of airport congestion, pollution that saving passenger rail service in this coun­ Brooks Field in San Antonio. abatement, and energy conservation. This try requires objective analysis and urgent rem­ Born in Kaufman County, TX, on August 2, Commission would also examine alternative edies. And, I believe it has to be a system that 1918, Phil Willis did not confine his patriotism modes of transportation in rural areas, as well we can justify to the taxpayers. to military service. as look at uses communities could make of Throughout his 76 years, Phil Willis was de­ abandoned rail lines. voted to his country, his community, and his Under my legislation, no segment of the TRIBUTE TO COL. WILLIAM F. fellow citizens. Whether in uniform, in ap­ Amtrak system would be exempt from review, GABELLA pointed or elective public office, in community including the Northeast corridor. TRAC would and veterans organizations, or in private life, also examine the ridership forecasts and other HON. SCOTI McINNIS he was devoted to public service. Loyalty al­ assumptions underlying the Northeast corridor, OF COLORADO ways guided him. particularly with respect to the continuation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While working to earn his 1948 undergradu­ the electrification of this corridor from New ate degree from North Texas State University, Haven to Boston, a project that will demand Monday, February 6, 1995 now the University of North Texas, the young large subsidies in future years. This is about Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to veteran was elected to the Texas House of a $2 billion project, with nearly $500 million al­ take this opportunity to congratulate Col. Wil­ Representatives from Kaut man County, where ready expended. liam F. Gabella, who recently received his he served two terms. The recommendations of this Commission Master of Law (LLM) in Air and Space Law Simultaneously elected to the Texas Legis­ would not be limited to a system which offers from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. lature, Phil and his brother, Doyle Willis, who 3824 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 6, 1995 continues to serve with distinction, are the VFW Post 4012 has been a leader within program must make a $750 down payment, only two brothers to have served together in the VFW organization. They were the first post exhibit a credit history acceptable to Texas the Texas House of Representatives. worldwide to achieve 100, 200, 300, 400, and Commerce Mortgage Co., complete a first­ Phil Willis also served as a member of the 500 lifetime members. Including the ladies' · time home buyer education program, and con­ San Antonio Zoning and Planning Commission auxiliary, the post currently has over 600 tribute monthly payments for 2 years to an es­ and was a Texas Centennial Statehood Com­ members, a feat that speaks to the commit­ crow account set up to assist the family in missioner. As a real estate broker, builder, ment of veterans to continued service to our saving the remainder of the down payment and developer, he was always active in pro­ community. and closing costs. fessional and business affairs. Post 4012 is having an impact on everyone This public-private partnership is one of the He was named Man of the Year by the San in the Northville community. Their efforts in­ State's most innovative combinations of public Antonio Jaycees in 1951 and was tirelessly clude coordination of parades with the Amer­ and private sector financing. Anytime a city devoted to veterans affairs, particularly ican legion, opening the doors of their hall for can completely recover a public sector invest­ through the Veterans of Foreign Wars of several community organizations to meet at no ment through the immediate creation of a which he was a life member and which hon­ cost, and finally, in an effort to help with the property tax base, while at the same time pro­ ored him for distinguished service in 1958 and costs of college, a local scholarship for North­ viding safe, high-quality housing and the op­ elevated him to National Aide-de-Camp that ville students. portunity for home ownership for our citizens-­ year. Mr. Speaker, the members of VFW Post we all win. Phil Willis served as president, chaplain, 4012 all served this country once. Now they The subdivision at Windwood is specifically and trustee of his chapter of the Pearl Harbor are serving their country again. And I for one targeted to provide the opportunity for young, Survivors Association and served as its rep­ would like to · thank them for all they have working families to own a high quality home of resentative to the Greater Dallas Veterans done, and will continue to do. So to Com­ their own. This reduces the need for them to Council. mander Gordon Mason, Senior Vice Com­ live in cramped quarters with their parents, or A 32d Degree Scottish Rite Mason, he was mander Henry Tiilikka, and all members of to pay for building their own home later. active in raising funds for the Shrine Crippled Post 4012: Congratulations on your 50th anni­ The total project is expected to be com­ Children's Hospital. versary. pleted within 2 years and will cost approxi­ He was proud to be a member of the Sons mately $13 million. Financing partners will in­ of the Republic of Texas and the Sons of Con­ clude Texas Commerce Mortgage Co.-sup­ federate Veterans, and he earned accolades AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN plying $11.2 million in one-time assumable as an award winning chili cook. WINDWOOD loans, the Department of Housing and Urban Phil Willis was devoted to his family-his Development HOME Program-through the wife of 51 years, Marilyn Stubblefield Willis, HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ city of Brownsville, the Federal Home loan his daughters, Linda Pipes and Rosemary OF TEXAS Bank of Dallas-providing $1.6 million in sec­ Roach, and his four grandchildren-his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ond lien deferred loans, and Mercantile Bank NA-lending $10 million for interim construc­ church, and his friends. Monday, February 6, 1995 He was a good yellow dog Democrat who tion and development financing, and Fannie served as a precinct election judge. In fact, his Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, a cherished part of Mae. The Community Development Corp. of memorial service program proclaims that he the American dream is home ownership. It Brownsville will be the project owner through was a "proud, conservative Sam Rayburn gives people a sense of permanence and a the lease purchase period, and will serve the Democrat." stake in their communities and in their country. project developer. Phillip L. Willis, major, USAF, retired, a man Today, a first of its kind public-private part­ I commend the financing partners for rec­ who served his country and community ex­ nership with Fannie Mae and the city of ognizing the needs of the local community, ceeding well, a man of humor and good will Brownsville, Texas Commerce Bank, the De­ while at the same time exhibiting the willing­ who enjoyed life and those he lived it with, a partment of Housing and Urban Development ness to invest in new solutions to help working man described appropriately, and with humor HOME Program, Federal Home Loan Bank of Brownsville families realize a part of the Amer­ in that memorial program as "A myth of a Dallas, and Mercantile Bank NA, was an­ ican dream. It is only through public-private man-he didn't myth much." nounced for the development and construction partnerships such as these that the dream of Phil Willis, patriot and friend, we will miss of a subdivision to provide affordable housing home ownership will become a reality for you. to hundreds of Brownsville residents. The sin­ many of our working families in south Texas. gle-family homes to be constructed at Windwood will be available for purchase by 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF VFW families earning as little as $11,500 per year AMENDING THE METROPOLITAN POST 4012, NORTHVILLE, MI through a unique lease-purchase financing WASHINGTON AIRPORTS ACT OF plan that will transfer fee-simple ownership to 1986 HON. LYNN N. ~ qualifying families in 2 years. OF MICIIlGAN Today in Texas, 59.3 percent of the families HON. CONSTANCE A. MOREllA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES own their own homes. This rate compares with OF MARYLAND a national home ownership rate of roughly 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, February 6, 1995 percent, according to the latest U.S. Census Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to figures. As the Representative of families liv­ Monday, February 6, 1995 recognize a very important organization in my ing in the 27th Congressional District of Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, today I am district. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Texas, I am pleased to see the Brownsville pleased to introduce legislation to amend the 4012 in Northville, Ml, achieved the milestone Community Development Corp., Fannie Mae, Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1986, of 50 years on January 30, 1995. On February Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, and the which has been overturned by a Supreme 4, 1995, the Post is celebrating this milestone Texas Commerce Bank spearheading such Court ruling. Under the 1986 Airports Act, with their families and friends. public-private partnerships which will help Congress transferred control of National and VFW Post 4012 has been supportive of young, hardworking families in south Texas Dulles Airports from the Federal Aviation Ad­ service men and women at any time of need. move into the home they have always wanted. ministration [FAA] to a local authority, the Met­ Every month members from the post travel to The Windwood Development will be the ropolitan Washington Airports Authority nearby VA hospitals to enjoy fellowship with largest lease-purchase housing program on a [MWAA]. When the Supreme Court last month fellow veterans. During the Persian Gulf con­ single site ever financed by Fannie Mae's upheld a decision by the Appeals Court re­ flict the post provided support to our soldiers Southwestern Regional Office. Fannie Mae will garding the constitutionality of the Congres­ by sending over 1,200 CARE packages to our buy over $11.2 million in first lien loans origi­ sional Board of Review, it also dissolved the troops. The post also operates, in conjunction nated by Texas Commerce Mortgage Co., a authority of MWAA. On March 31, ·MWAA's with the local American Legion, their own division of Chemical Bank. Families wishing to ability to pass a budget, issue bonds, and im­ cemetery for local veterans. purchase their home under the lease-purchase plement plans for the $2 billion renovations at February 6, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3825 National Airport will end. Consequently, we, in "(G) 2 members shall be appointed by those the District of Columbia government shall Congress, must act quickly and pass legisla­ representatives from Maryland local govern­ appoint under new section 6007(e)(l)(F) per­ tion to allow National and Dulles Airports to ments who are on the Board of Directors of sons to fill the ·vacancies of the second and continue to operate. the Metropolitan Washington Council of third such members appointed by the Mayor Governments. under former section 6007(e)(l)(B) whose My legislation would create a new Airport The Chairman shall be appointed from terms expire after such date of enactment. Authority governed by a board of directors among the members by a majority vote of (3) MARYLAND APPOINTMENTB.-The Gov­ made up of 11 members who would meet cer­ the members and shall serve until replaced ernor of Maryland shall appoint under new tain criteria: they must live in the area affected by a majority vote of the members. section 600'7(e)(l)(C) a person to fill the va­ by the airports; and they cannot be paid for "(2) RESTRICTIONS.-Members (A) shall cancy of the first member appointed by the their services on the board. serve without compensation other than rea­ Governor of Maryland under former section The members of the board of directors sonable expenses incident to board functions, 600'7(e)(l)(C) whose term expires after the would be appointed: 1 by the Governor of Vir­ and (B) must reside within the Washington date of the enactment of this Act. Represent­ atives from Maryland local governments ginia, 1 by the mayor of the District of Colum­ Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. "(3) TERMs.-Members shall be appoin.ted shall appoint under new section bia, 1 by the Governor of Maryland, 2 each by for terms of 4 years. 600'7(e)(l)(G}- the representatiVes from the local govern­ "(4) REQUIRED NUMBER OF VOTES.-7 votes (A) a person to 1lll the vacancy of the sec­ ments of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of shall be required to approve bond issues and ond member appointed by the Governor Columbia who sit on the Metropolitan Wash­ the annual budget. under former section 6007(e)(l)(C) whose term ington Council of Governments [COG] board "(0 AlRPoRT NOISE.- expires after such date of enactment; and of directors, and 2 by the Virginia State legis­ "(!) BALANCED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC­ (B) a person to fill the vacancy of the lature. TION.-ln order to protect the public from member appointed by the President under the impact of aircraft noise and at the same former section 6007(e)(l)(D) when the term of Under my bill, the Congressional Review time provide for suitable air transportation such member expires after such date of en­ Board would be dissolved, in keeping with two service to the Washington Standard Metro­ actment. separl!lte rulings by the Supreme Court. politan Statistical Area, a proposed action of (d) DEFINITIONS.-ln this section. the fol­ An airport authority appointed by local elect­ the board of directors which could result in lowing definitions apply: ed officials, under the watchful eye of Con­ a change in the impact of aircraft noise in (1) FORMER SECTION 600'7(e).-The term gress, would work hard to foster regulations the vicinity of a Metropolitan Washington "former section 600'7(e)" means section that are fair and in the best interest of both the Airport may not take unless, at least 60 da~s 600'7(e) of the Metropolitan Washington Air­ airlines and the public. An authority that is re­ before the action is to take effect, the board ports Act of 1986 as in effect on the day be­ sponsible to local concerns will help the avia­ of directors- fore the date of the enactment of this Act. "(A) notifies, in writing, the Committee on (2) NEW SECTION 600'7(e).-The term "new tion industry remain a good neighbor to the Noise Abatement at National and Dulles Air­ section 600'7(e)" means section 6007(e) of the communities that it serves. I hope all of my ports of the Washington Council· of Govern­ Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of colleagues will join me in support of this nec­ ments of the action for the purpose of allow­ 1986, as amended by section 3 of this Act. essary legislation. ing such committee the opportunity to re­ H.R.- view, and submit comments on, the action; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ and TRIBUTE TO JOSEPHINE "JO" resentatives of the United States of America in "(B) submits, in writing, to such commit­ GORE ON HER RETIREMENT Congress assembled, tee a response to any comment of such com­ mittee with respect to the action within 30 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. days after the date of receipt of such com­ HON. SCO'IT MclNNIS This Act may be cited as the "Metropoli­ ment.". OF COLORADO tan Washington Airports Act Amendments of SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 1995". IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (a) IN GENERAL.-Except as provided in SEC. 2. FINDINGS. subsections (b) and (c), the amendments Monday, February 6, 1995 Section 6002(7) of the Metropolitan Wash­ made by sections 2 and 3 shall take effect on Mr. MCINNIS. Mr: Speaker, today, I want to ington Airports Act of 1986 (49 U.S.C. App. the date of the ene.ctment of this Act. congratulate Josephine "Jo" Gore on the oc­ 2451(7)) is amended- (b) LIMITATION ON APPLICABILITY.-Persons (1) by inserting "declining" after "per­ casion of her retirement from the Delta County appointed as members of the board of direc­ clerk's office on January 9, 1995. ceived"; and tors of the Metropolitan Washington Air­ (2) by striking "the growing local inter­ ports Authority on the date of the enact­ During her 14-year career, Jo has served in est," and inserting "the increasing need for ment. Of this Act shall continue to serve on the Motor Vehicle Department and the county local planning and management on a metro­ such board until their respective terms ex­ clerk's office. Her professionalism and devo­ politan statistical area basis,". pire under former section 600'7(e). tion to the people of Delta County has not SEC. 3. AIRPORTS AUl'llORITY. (c) INITIAL APPOINTMENTS.- gone unnoticed. Jo has successfully moved (a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.-Section 600'7 of (!) VIRGINIA APPOINTMENTS.-The Governor Delta County into the 20th century with the the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of of Virginia shall appoint under new section coming of the high-technology age. With the 1986 (49 U.S.C. App. 2456) is amended by strik­ 600'7(e)(l)(A) a person to fill the vacancy of ing subsections (e), (0, (g), and (h) and in­ the first member appointed by the Governor ever-growing population of Delta County and serting the following: of Virginia under former section 600'7(e)(l)(A) the advent of Amendment One, we have seen "(e) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.- whose term expires after the date of the en­ Jo's role in the community grow in importance. "(!) APPOINTMENT.-T}le Airports Author­ actment of this Act. The Virginia State leg­ She will surely be missed. ity shall be governed by a board of directors islature shall appoint under new section Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me of 11 members as follows: 600'7(e)(l)(D) persons to fill the vacancies of in congratulating Jo Gore on her transition to "(A) 1 member shall be appointed by the the second and third members appointed by civilian life. I wish her the best of luck in what­ Governor of Virginia. the Governor under former section ever she decides to do. I know all of us in Col­ "(B) 1 member shall be appointed by the 6007(e)(l)(A) whose terms expire after such · Mayor of the District of Columbia. date of enactment. Representatives from orado thank her for her dedicated, profes­ "(C) 1 member shall be appointed by the Virginia local governments shall appoint sional.. and selfless service to Delta County Governor of Maryland. r under new section 600'7(e)(l)(E) persons to nu co. "(D) 2 members shall be appointed by the the vacancies of the fourth and fifth mem­ Virginia State legislature. bers appointed by the Governor under former "(E) 2 members shall be appointed by those section 600'7(e)(l)(A) whose terms expire after SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS representatives from Virginia local govern­ such date of enactment. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, ments who are on the Board of Directors of (2) DISTRicr OF COLUMBIA APPOINTMENTS.­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, the Metropolitan Washington Council of The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ Governments. appoint under new section 600'7(e)(l)(B) a per­ "(F) 2 members shall be appointed by those son to fill the vacancy of the first member tem for a computerized schedule of all representatives from the District of Colum­ appointed by the Mayor of the District of Co­ meetings and hearings of Senate com­ bia government who are on the Board of Di­ lumbia under former section 600'7(e)(l)(B) mittees, subcommittees. joint commit­ rectors of the Metropolitan Washington whose term expires after the date of the en­ tees, and committees of conference. Council of Governments. actment of this Act. Representatives ~m This title ~quires all such committees 3826 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 6, 1995 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Association, Non-Commissioned Offi­ 10:00 a.m. Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ cers Association, and the Association Labor and Human Resources mittee-of the time, place, and purpose of the United States Army. Children and Families Subcommittee of the meetings, when scheduled, and 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings to examine the effec­ any cancellations or changes in the 10:00 a.m. tiveness of the Federal child care and Appropriations development block grant program. meetings as they occur. Foreign Operations Subcommittee SD-430 As an additional procedure along To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ with the computerization of this infor­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for foreign FEBRUARY23 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily assistance programs, focusing on U.S. 2:00p.m. Digest will prepare this information for policy toward Russia and the New Inde­ Indian Affairs printing in the Extensions of Remarks pendent States. To hold oversight hearings to examine section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD-192 the structure and funding of the Bu­ on Monday and Wednesday of each Indian Affairs reau of Indian Affairs. week. To hold oversight hearings to review SR-485 Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb­ challenges facing Indian youth. ruary 7, 1995, may be found in the Daily SR-485 MARCH! Digest of today's RECORD. 9:30a.m. FEBRUARY IO Veterans' Affairs MEETINGS SCHEDULED 9:00a.m. To hold joint hearings with the House Judiciary Committee on Veterans Affairs to re­ FEBRUARY8 To hold hearings on the national drug view the legislative recommendations 9:30 a.m. control strategy. of the Disabled American Veterans. Budget SD-226 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings on the President's fiscal 9:30a.m. year 1996 budget for the Federal Gov­ Budget MARCH2 ernment. To hold hearings on the President's pro­ 10:00 a.m. posed budget request for fiscal year Appropriations Finance 1996 for the Department of Defense. Transportation Subcommittee Organizational meeting to consider sub­ SD-608 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ committee membership; to be followed 10:00 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De­ by hearings to examine proposed tax Small Business partment of Transportation. cuts contained in the President's fiscal To hold hearings on the future of the SD-192 year 1996 budget for the Federal Gov­ Small Business Administration. ernment. SR-428A MARCH7 SD-215 9:30a.m. Governmental Affairs FEBRUARY14 Veterans' Affairs To continue hearings to examine regu­ 9:30a.m. To hold joint hearings with the House latory reform issues. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Veterans Affairs to re­ SD-342 To hold hearings to examine how to re­ view the legislative recommendations 2:00p.m. duce excessive government regulation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Judiciary of agriculture and agribusiness. 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings on pending nomina­ tions. Indian Affairs MARCH9 SD-226 To hold hearings on proposed legislation 10:00 a.m. Select on Intelligence authorizing funds for fiscal year 1996 Appropriations To hold closed hearings on intelligence for Indian programs. Transportation Subcommittee matters. S&--485 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SH-219 timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Na­ FEBRUARY15 tional Transportation Safety Board. FEBRUARY9 9:30a.m. SD-192 9:30a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Armed Services To hold hearings on the President's pro­ MARCH16 To hold hearings on proposed legislation posed budget request for fiscal year 10:00 a.m. authorizing funds for fiscal year 1996 1996 for the Forest Service. Appropriations for the Department of Defense and the SD-366 Transportation Subcommittee future years defense program. Labor and Human Resources To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SH-216 To hold hearings on S. 141, to repeal the Energy and Natural Resources timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Fed­ To hold hearings on the President's pro­ Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 to provide new eral Highway Administration, Depart­ posed budget request for fiscal year job opportunities, effect significant ment of Transportation. 1996 for the Department of Energy and cost savings on federal construction SD-192 the Federal Energy Regulatory contracts, promote small business par­ ticipation in Federal contracting, and MARCH23 Commisssion. reduce unnecessary paperwork and re­ SD-366 10:00 a.m. Finance porting requirements. Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 287, to expand in­ SD-430 Transportation Subcommittee dividual retirement accounts (IRA's) 2:00p.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ for spouses, and on proposals to expand Judiciary timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Fed­ IRA's, 401(k) plans, and other savings Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi­ eral Railroad Administration, Depart­ arrangements. tion Subcommittee ment of Transportation, and the Na­ SD-215 To hold hearings to examine the court tional Passenger Railroad Corporation Labor and Human Resources imposed major league· baseball anti­ (Amtrak). To hold hearings to examine employee trust exemption. SD-192 involvement and worker management SD-226 cooperation. MARCH30 SD-430 FEBRUARY16 9:30 a.m. Veterans' AffaJrs 9:30a.m. Veterans' Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Indian Affairs To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ To continue hearings on proposed legisla­ Committee on Veterans Affairs to re­ view the legislative recommendations tion authorizing funds for fiscal year view the legislative recommendations of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 1996 for Indian programs. of AMVETS, American Ex-Prisoners of Jewish War Veterans, Retired Officers SR-485 War, Vietnam Veterans of America, February 6, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3827 Blinded Veterans Association, and the APRIL27 MAY4 M111tary Order of the Purple Heart. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 345 Cannon Building Appropriations Appropriations 10:00 a.m. Transportation Subcommittee Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee Transportation Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Fed­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for the timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Fed­ eral Transit Administration, Depart­ United States Coast Guard, Depart­ eral Aviation Administration, Depart­ ment of Transportation. ment of Transportation. ment of Transportation. 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