October 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10565 This will be the fourth All-California three home runs in a playoff game in implementing policies which reflect a —following the 1974 and the deciding game 5 of the American commitment to the rule of law, a com- 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers-Oakland Ath- League Championship Series. mitment to end support for separate letics match-ups and the 1989 ‘‘Bay Every great team has a great man- Republika Srpska institutions, and a Bridge Series’’ between the Giants and ager and the Giants and the Angels commitment to ensure and protect the the Athletics—and I am confident it have two of the best: three-time Na- rights of minority groups. will go down in history as one of the tional League Manager of the Year Progress toward those goals has been best. Dusty Baker and , who made. But it has been slow, and the Both teams have beaten the odds and has led the Angels to a World Series in FRY has an inconsistent record of com- overcome huge obstacles to advance to only his third year as manager. Former pliance with our law. the fall classic. In fact, this will be the teammates on the Los Angeles Dodg- I recognize that the process of reform first World Series between two wild- ers, both set high standards for their is difficult. Breaking down old hatreds card teams. teams, stuck with them through thick can take generations. I have been very My hometown team, the Giants, won and thin, and provided the leadership disappointed that even the reformers in the with a for success. positions of authority have not done 95 and 66 record, edging another Cali- Finally I want to pay tribute to the more to support the Tribunal, and to fornia team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, front office staffs of both organiza- expose the truth about Milosevic’s crimes. However, even their incon- by 31⁄2 games. They then defeated the tions: President and managing partner sistent efforts are resisted at every heavily favored Atlanta Braves in the Peter Magowan, executive vice-presi- turn by powerful nationalists who are National League Divisional Series 3 dent and chief operating officer Larry far less committed to justice. games to 2, before finishing off a tough Baer, and general manager Brian That political dynamic is the cause and determined St. Louis Cardinals Sabean of the Giants and chairman and of much friction within the FRY, and team 4 games to 1, to win their third CEO of the Walt Disney Company Mi- is the cause of continuing difficulties National League Pennant since moving chael Eisner and general manager Bill between Serbia and the international to San Francisco in 1958. Stoneman of the Angels. Not only have community. The Anaheim Angels overcame a 6 they built championship franchises, It is my hope, and I think I speak for and 14 start to win the American but they have established the Giants everyone here, that the Balkans will League Wild Card with a 99 and 63 and Angels as class organizations. eventually become a stable, peaceful, record, just 4 games behind yet another Normally, the Senators from the and tolerant region in which Serbia is California team, the Oakland Ath- States of the teams represented in the the leading force for trade and democ- letics. They upset the New York Yan- World Series place a friendly wager on racy. Such a hope will become a reality kees in the Divi- the outcome. This year, Senator BOXER only if our commitment to it remains sional Series 3 games to 1 and defeated and I will simply take pleasure in strong. the 4 games to 1, to watching two California teams battle As the world’s attention has shifted win the first American League Pennant for the title. toward Afghanistan and a possible war in the 42-year history of the Angels or- From Edison Field to Pacific Bell with Iraq, it is important that our con- ganization. I only wish Gene Autry had Park, each game will showcase a dif- cerns for the FRY are not drowned out lived to see his beloved team succeed ferent part of California and the great by events elsewhere. with such brilliance. fans of both teams. The Giants and the In addition to ensuring FRY compli- The Giants and Angels epitomize the Angels have done California proud and ance with the Tribunal, there is still word ‘‘team.’’ Each has its share of All- may the best team win. serious work to be done on behalf of Stars, but they have advanced to the f minority groups there. final round because of the dedication In particular, a higher level of atten- and hard work of each player. THE ROMA tion must be focused on the plight of Everyone knows the Giants are led Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I rise to the Roma people, whose history is one by four-time National League Most discuss the situation of the Roma peo- of discrimination and suffering. Valuable Player, newest member of the ple in Serbia and Montenegro, which The Roma are an ethnic group that 600 Home club and 2002 National together make up the Federal Republic traces their heritage back about one League Batting Champion, Barry of Yugoslavia, FRY. thousand years to the north of India. Bonds. But Barry would be the first to I am among those who believe that They first settled in Eastern Europe in say that the Giants would not be where the United States should continue to the 14th Century. Today, Roma reside they are without the contributions of strongly support the development of in all parts of Europe. Over the centuries, the Roma have players such as National League Cham- democratic institutions and reconcili- been the victims of murderous violence pionship Series Most Valuable Player ation among ethnic groups throughout and debilitating discrimination that the FRY and Senator MCCONNELL and I Benito Santiago, David Bell, Jeff Kent, has poisoned their relations with their have tried to do that in the fiscal year J.T. Snow, and Russ Ortiz, host nations, stunted their growth as a 2003 Foreign Operations spending bill. Jason Schmidt, Kirk Rueter and Rob community, and perpetuated a vicious As in the past, we have provided Nenn. The list goes on. cycle of poverty, unemployment, sick- funds to support democratic reformers And, what Giants fan will ever forget ness, and every form of social ostra- Kenny Lofton, a center-fielder acquired in the FRY, as they continue to work cism. in a mid-season trade, who drove in the to overcome the hatred and destruction It is a cycle that has sentenced the winning run in game 5 of the National caused by Slobodan Milosevic. Roma to shorter lives, lower literacy League Championship Series with a The United States is dedicated to en- rates, and often horrid living condi- two-out base-hit? suring that Serbia develops a solid tions—living conditions that are far The Angels got to the World Series commitment to peace, the rule of law, below those of the general populations by hitting .320 as a team in the and to protecting the rights and well- of their host nations. postseason and scoring 60 runs in 9 being of its minority communities. I read in a recent publication that in games. They are led by , That is why the funding level for Ser- England, during the time of Elizabeth , , Tim bia—and indeed throughout the Bal- I, there was a law which made it illegal Salmon, and pitchers , kans—recommended by the Committee to be a Roma person, and under that , and 20-year-old rook- on Appropriations is above what the law one could be put to death simply ie, Felix Rodriguez. President requested in his Fiscal Year for being born to Roma parents. Also American League Championship Se- 2003 budget. during that time, in Switzerland, it ries Most Valuable Player Adam Ken- Our law requires that the President was legal to hunt Roma for sport. nedy made history by becoming only certify to the Committee on Appropria- During the Second World War, the the fifth player—following the likes of tions that the FRY is continuing to co- Roma were among the first ethnic Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Reggie operate with the War Crimes Tribunal. groups targeted for eradication by Hit- Jackson, and George Brett—to hit He must also certify that the FRY is ler. Until the 1970s, in other parts of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:38 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S16OC2.REC S16OC2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 16, 2002 Europe, policies have resulted in sepa- Calloway School of the Arts, which will show on WHAS radio which aired from rating Romani children from their par- celebrate its 10th anniversary at a 8 to 8:15 Monday through Friday. He al- ents so they could be raised by non- ceremony on Friday, November 22, 2002. ways finished the show with just Roma families. Cab Calloway students have per- enough time to beat the bell for his The last decade has been no kinder to formed in prestigious venues from New first class. the Roma. During the Balkan wars of York City to Washington, DC. Our col- After graduating from high school, the 1990s, the Roma were severely vic- league, Senator CLINTON, has been in Randy and Bob hit the road running, timized. And the abuse of the Roma their audience, as have Secretary of showcasing their musical talents all continues now during peacetime. State Powell and members of the Na- across the Commonwealth. However, The FRY has officially registered the tional Governors Association. They this seemingly endless road adventure Roma as a minority group, and has have earned recognition in the Na- came to an abrupt halt when, in 1941, mandated that more Romani language tional Shakespeare Competition, the the Japanese maliciously and without programs appear on state television. Delaware Theatre Company’s Young warning bombed Pearl Harbor. Shortly These are important steps and are to Playwright’s Festival, and various thereafter, Randy joined the Army Air be commended. vocal and band competitions. Corps, serving in such places as Aus- Much progress toward equitable and In the visual arts, Cab Calloway stu- tralia, the Philippines and Okinanwa. lawful treatment of the Roma, how- dents have won repeatedly in Dela- While in the South Pacific, Randy pur- ever, is yet to be made by the FRY, ware’s Youth in Art Month Flag Com- chased a guitar and played his tunes where the Roma are reportedly subject petition, and their work has been in- for his fellow soldiers, bringing a little to frequent police brutality. cluded in the Delaware Foundation for happiness and laughter into a very They often live in illegal settlements the Visual Arts Calendar. When artists dark and frightening place and time. on the outskirts of towns, without were invited to decorate downtown After the war ended, Randy picked up electricity, running water, or sanita- Wilmington with dinosaurs this past right where he left off in 1941. He trav- tion. spring, a Cab Calloway student de- eled around the country and worked for International nongovernmental orga- signed and made sculpture was in the radio stations in places like Chicago. nizations willing to assist the Roma in display. Visual arts students have also In 1946, Randy returned to Louisville constructing more permanent housing worked with the March of Dimes to and remained there for the rest of his have been forced to cancel their create educational materials, and they days. projects, because the FRY and local au- have been honored with Regional Scho- Randy Atcher’s big break came in thorities denied them the necessary lastic Art Awards. 1950 when his old friends at WHAS land. That would be impressive as the came to him with an idea for a daily Roma in the FRY are also the targets whole story, but it is just one chapter. TV show for Kentucky’s children. The of humiliating social discrimination. Cab Calloway students have excelled show, T–Bar-V, was an instant success They are frequently denied access to academically, earning as many honors and was on the air from March 28, 1950 privately owned restaurants and sports for their work in the classroom as for until June 26, 1970. Many Kentucky facilities. Roma do not receive ade- their talents on the stage or in the stu- children grew up watching this show quate education, health care, or equi- dio. The school has been recognized for and learning from the lessons it table access to public goods and serv- its innovative programs, and it proudly taught. In many ways, Randy Atcher ices. In many FRY communities they boasts the best attendance record became an integral part of many Ken- are treated as a public nuisance. among all secondary schools in the dis- tucky families. He taught the children Very little effort is made by state trict. to their money and to respect prosecutors to pursue cases of discrimi- For a decade, Cab Calloway has given their elders. His warmth and sincerity nation against Roma in the courts, many of our State’s most talented were felt by all that tuned in. Through- partially due to widespread apathy for young citizens a chance to excel as stu- out its 20 years on television, T–Bar-V the Roma and partially because of dent-artists. It is a true success story celebrated 153,000 children’s birthdays. weak legislation protecting the rights in public education, and we in Dela- When the show ended, many children of minorities. ware are very proud to congratulate felt as if they had lost their best friend. The Roma experience is one of suf- the administration, faculty, students Even after the show ended however, fering. Their’s is a life of waiting, and and their families, as we all join to cel- Randy couldn’t keep the performer in one of hope lost as the tide of history ebrate the 10th anniversary of the Cab him quiet. He sang his songs and enter- threatens to sweep them aside. Calloway School of the Arts.∑ tained children at schools and the el- As with its cooperation with the f derly at nursing homes. He was on the board of the Muscular Dystrophy Asso- Hague Tribunal, the FRY’s respect for TRIBUTE TO RANDY ATCHER the rights of the Roma must be closely ciation and the Dream Factory, a ∑ monitored and verified. The President’s Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise group that grants the wishes of gravely certification to the Committee on Ap- today among my fellow colleagues to ill children. He also recorded books on propriations concerning funds appro- honor and pay tribute to one of Ken- tape for the blind. priated for the FY should address both tucky’ finest individuals. Last Wednes- I ask that my fellow colleagues join issues. day, at the age of 83, Randy Atcher me in honoring Randy Atcher. He de- Continuing progress by the FRY in passed away in his bed at the Audubon voted his entire life to bringing happi- ensuring the safety and dignity of all Hospital in Louisville, KY. He had been ness to the lives of others. He rep- its citizens, including the Roma, is the suffering from lung cancer for many resented a code of morality that seems intent of our law and essential to the years. He will be missed and mourned almost lost today. I believe we all can future stability of the former Yugo- by all. learn from his example of caring for slavia. Randy Atcher was born in Tip Top, and serving others.∑ KY in 1918 and from very early on, peo- f f ple could see that he was headed for big ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS things. Randy grew up in a family of TRIBUTE TO THE HON. JOHN S. entertainers and musicians. His father MARTINEZ played the fiddle, his mother the piano, ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President. I 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAB his brother Bob the mandolin, his rise today with great sadness to pay CALLOWAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS brother Raymond the bass and finally tribute to the late State Representa- ∑ Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, we often his brother Francis played the guitar. tive John S. Martinez, Deputy Major- talk about how best to encourage the At age 13, Randy and his brother Bob ity Leader of the Connecticut General talents of our young citizens. In my were playing their catchy country Assembly, who lost his life on October home town of Wilmington, DE, there is tunes for WLAP radio in Louisville. Be- 10 in a tragic automobile accident. Mr. a school that fulfills that mission lit- fore Randy was even out of high school, Martinez served New Haven’s 95th As- erally, and with great success—the Cab he and Bob had a successful morning sembly District where he served on the

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