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REPRESENTATIVE WOLF’S TRIP tration to make Tibet—and the hundreds of the for profit relationship which developed TO TIBET Tibetan prisoners of conscience—an impor- between the Lippo Group and Mr. Web tant part of U.S.-China dialogue leading up Hubble (sic). Press reports of Mr. Hubble’s to and during a planned presidential summit personal visit to East Timor have only fueled HON. NEWT GINGRICH this fall. He also urges U.S. churches, syna- this belief. I do not know if this is OF GEORGIA gogues and citizens to mount the kind of let- true. . . . I do know, however, that we have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter-writing, prisoner-adopting campaigns no effective policy . . . . in East Timor.’’ Tuesday, September 9, 1997 that helped sustain Soviet dissidents. Tibet- Wolf gives himself a missionary’s license ans don’t have the kind of diaspora that kept to speak truth to the mighty. The appalling Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Soviet Jewry, Armenia, Poland and other conditions he describes vindicate his frank- submit for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD two ar- captive nations on the U.S. agenda during ness and his importunities. His Northern ticles from the Washington Post about my Re- the Cold War. But they have an equal claim Virginia constituency may not relate to his publican colleague FRANK WOLF's recent trip on America’s conscience, and their treat- anguish over such places as El Salvador, to Tibet. Gaining admittance only by conceal- ment provides a useful measure of the true Burma, Sudan, Bosnia, Chechnya and Ethio- ing his identity as a Member of Congress, nature of the Chinese regime. pia. But Wolf keeps both feet on the ground—or rather on the highway—at all Representative WOLF observed first hand the [From the Washington Post, August 3, 1997] repression of human rights that stands in times. He is chairman of the House Appro- THE MAN WHO WON’T GIVE UP priations subcommittee on transportation, a sharp contrast to all that America stands for. (By Mary McGrory) post that gives him great power. And his The time has come for President Clinton to Frank Wolf, the Republican congressman constituent service—watching over the join with Representative WOLF and me in en- from Northern Virginia, has a conscience. He rights of the many federal workers who live couraging the new Chinese leadership to assumes that his fellow Americans do too, in Virginia’s 10th District—is famous. move toward a freer and more open Tibet, and that if he tells them how bad things are His evolution from ‘‘pothole politician’’ to where individuals can worship without fear and in countries they seldom hear about, they watchman on the ramparts of world freedom unleash their creativity and talents in ways will do something about it. He is inevitably happened gradually. First, he went to Ethio- that will bring increased prosperity not only to considered naive. He doesn’t mind. His faith pia in 1984 with Rep. Tony Hall (D-Ohio), a Tibet, but to China as well. As the world's in his fellow man comes from his faith in crusader against hunger who is Wolf’s best God. He is a devout Presbyterian who be- friend in Congress and a fellow member of a beacon of hope and freedom, America must lieves passionately in good works and has House Bible study group. They went to Ro- do her part to encourage this transition. raised his five children to volunteer on be- mania together and saw misery that made [From the Washington Post, Aug. 22, 1997] half of the unfortunate. them come home and promote a bill against REPRESENTATIVE WOLF’S TRIP TO TIBET Wolf is just back from another of his trips Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment for Northern Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf has to difficult, dangerous places. This time it the Ceausescu government. Since then, Wolf never been one for the typical junket. His ad- was Tibet, which has been groaning under has never looked back or lost hope. vocacy of human rights and religious free- the Chinese yoke. He slipped in on an ordi- At his press conference, he urged Ameri- dom in other countries has taken him to the nary tourist visa, which did not identify him cans to write letters to Tibetan political Siberian gulag, to Ceausescu’s Romania and as a member of Congress. Tibetans risked prisoners. Based on the experience with So- to war-ravaged Chechnya. Now he is just their lives to tell him about the oppression viet prisoners of conscience, he says the Ti- back from Tibet—the first House member to and religious persecution they are suffering. betans might not get the letters, but war- visit that oppressed land, he says, since Chi- His press conference afterwards at the Na- dens made conscious of outside observation nese forces moved in nearly 40 years ago. tional Press Club was packed—perhaps be- might give better treatment. He wants more What Mr. Wolf found will not shock anyone cause it is August, and the news drought is congressional delegations in Tibet so that who has followed Beijing’s brutal repression severe. He told an international audience Chinese overlords will know the world has of Tibetan culture, religion, language and that ‘‘China is squeezing the life out of not forgotten. And he can see the day, when people—a repression applied with what Sen. Tibet. . . . It is unspeakably brutal.’’ MFN will be denied to China. The American Daniel Patrick Moynihan has called Wolf’s success in rousing the American people are way ahead of Congress, their ‘‘Stalinoid dementia.’’ We hope, though, that people is still to be seen, but he got China’s president and the business community, ac- Mr. Wolf’s report will awaken some Ameri- attention. The New China News Agency is- cording to polls. One showed overwhelming cans who haven’t paid sufficient attention to sued a statement of outrage from a Tibetan opposition to MFN for China, 67 percent to 18 Tibet’s slow suffocation. official who accused Wolf of being a trouble- percent. A vast land along the Himalayan top of the maker and a bad reporter: There is no reli- Wolf’s inspiration is William Wilberforce, a world, Tibet is home to only 6 million peo- gious persecution and all is well with happy prominent 19th-century British politician ple—no conceivable threat to China’s billion- Tibetans. Wolf was, of course, delighted with who spent his life working to abolish the plus. But China has virtually sealed Tibet additional notice to his cause. slave trade. It took 34 years for Parliament off, keeping reporters and human rights ob- Some reporters may have been goaded into to outlaw it, a month after Wilberforce’s servers out and even barring California Rep. attendance at the press conference by one of death. ‘‘It just takes time,’’ says Wolf. Christopher Cox, a member of the Repub- Wolf’s typically reproachful, guilt-producing lican leadership. Mr. Wolf gained access, letters calling on the recipient to fulfill a f moral obligation by spreading the word along with an aide and a Tibetan-speaker, by HAPPY 30TH BAY COUNTY HOME joining a tour group and not advertising his about whatever ghastly situation he has just profession. (He dressed in ‘‘traditional tour- observed. Last January, Wolf went to East BUILDERS ist garb,’’ Mr. Wolf says.) Timor in Indonesia and brought back an ac- What he found, Mr. Wolf says, is repression count of killing that he thought President HON. JAMES A. BARCIA more brutal than he witnessed in Soviet Rus- Clinton should do something about. He later sia or Communist Romania. While Chinese in wrote to him in terms that show he has heed- OF MICHIGAN Beijing have won some measure of liberty, at ed the counsel of the 15th-century German IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES least in economic affairs, he says, ‘‘there is mystic Thomas a Kempis: ‘‘Fawn not upon Tuesday, September 9, 1997 no freedom in Tibet, period.’’ People are the great.’’ In Wolf’s letter of May 29, he told watched and afraid—yet, when they realized the president that he better shape up on East Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, when all is said Mr. Wolf and his associates were from Amer- Timor because people are making connec- and done at the end of a very long day, we ica, they were willing to risk imprisonment tions between U.S. inaction in that wretched look forward to going home for some rest from to describe their plight. Like their leader in land and the campaign scandal of the White our days' efforts. When we arrive at our own exile, the Dalai Lama, most Tibetans are not House raking in millions from Asians with private refuge, it is because of the great care seeking independence but only the freedom axes to grind. taken by professional home builders in the to speak their language and practice their ‘‘Respectfully but with candor, Mr. Presi- Buddhism without being thrown in jail or dent, many believe your administration has construction and remodeling of this most im- having their children taken away. adopted or changed its policy with regard to portant place that we can truly relax. Mr. Wolf, like many members of Congress Indonesia and East Timor because of influ- Today, the Bay County Home Builders As- of both parties, urges the Clinton adminis- ence exerted by the Riadys and as a result of sociation is celebrating its 30th anniversary as

∑ 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. E1694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 a chartered association. It is affiliated with Monica Bay. It is for his work and extraor- hosted by Governor George Pataki was aired both the Michigan Association of Home Build- dinary dedication, Mr. Speaker, that I ask you on PBS in November. Ms. Colon is also ers, and the National Association of Home and my distinguished colleagues to join our known in the film industry with her most recent Builders, to be sure that its members can community in thanking Charles for his dedica- films, ``Lone Star'', directed by John Sayles, share their own discoveries and learn from tion to the bay. I congratulate Charles Vernon and ``Sabrina'', with Harrison Ford. Most re- other colleagues in the profession ways to bet- upon his retirement and wish him great suc- cently she appeared on the Bill Cosby Show. ter and more economically construct housing cess in all future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my collegues, I that will last. f would like to wish them much success with The Bay County Home Builders Association their future endeavors and look forward to has grown from its original 21 members to its PERSONAL EXPLANATION celebrating another 30 years of performances. current membership of 85 builders and remod- f elers and 153 associate members, including fi- HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER TRAGEDY IN HAITI nancial institutions, subcontractors, material OF NEW YORK suppliers, and others who are involved in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some fashion with the building industry. They HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Tuesday, September 9, 1997 are involved in a wide range of activities that OF FLORIDA ultimately benefit the homeowner, including of- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, this morning I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fering seminars on preparing for a builder's li- participated in one of America's most impor- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 tant traditions: voting. Every time I step in the cense and other subjects of importance to the Mr. HASTINGS of FLorida. Mr. Speaker, industry. They provide a very important serv- voting booth I am reminded that we must not take for granted the rights that we Americans this week there was another terrible tragedy ice in helping to further inform the public of re- on the small island of Haiti. cent developments in construction and design, have to decide who will represent us in the White House, Senate, House of Representa- An overcroweded ferry sank just offshore including the most impressive annual Home and hundreds of people were killed. There are Show and Parade of Homes. tives, statehouse, city hall, city council, school board, and the list goes on. conflicting reports about the number of deaths, The association is also a vital partner in with estimates ranging from 300 to 800. The many community projects, including its work For that reason, please let the record show that I was unavoidably detained and was un- true figure may never be known. with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce But what is known is that basic safety func- able to cast two adjournment votes this morn- and the Bay County Growth Alliance. tions, which may have prevented many ing in the House. f deaths, were ignored. Although the ferry had f TRIBUTE TO CHARLES VERNON only been in service for 10 days, there were TRIBUTE TO THE PUERTO RICAN no lifejackets on board, doors were bolted TRAVELING THEATER shut, and the passenger load was above legal HON. BRAD SHERMAN limits. Had any of these factors been different, OF CALIFORNIA HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ hundreds of families would not be in mourning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today. Tuesday, September 9, 1997 OF NEW YORK I extend my most sincere condolences to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the families of the deceased and all of the Tuesday, September 9, 1997 pay tribute Charles Vernon upon his retire- Haitian people. I am pleased that the U.S. ment from the Los Angeles Regional Water Ms. VELAÂ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Government has announced that we would Quality Control Board and resignation of chair- to pay a special tribute to a hard working provide some assistance to the families of the manship of the Santa Monica Bay restoration group of people who compose The Puerto deceased, although there is scant solace to project. It is an honor to recognize Charles for Rican Traveling Theater [PRTT]. The PRTT provide to a child whose parent is gone. My only hope is that ferry operators, not his work toward water pollution control. produces plays by Hispanic writers from all Throughout the last 8 years, Charles' work heritages, and performs them alternately in only in Haiti, but around the world, will learn has been vital to the success of the Santa Spanish and English. These programs, which from this terrible tragedy, and observe the Monica Bay restoration project. He was instru- the company provides for free for the eco- safety laws which are designed to prevent mental in working to secure Santa Monica nomically disadvantaged, have been hugely these kinds of tragedies. Bay's nomination as a National Estuary Pro- successful. During Hispanic Heritage Month, I f gram and subsequently the founding and cre- think it is only appropriate to honor this group, TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH AND ation of the restoration project in 1989. which has made such a contribution to the PATRICIA GARLOCK Since its founding, the Santa Monica Bay Latino community. restoration project has been the primary orga- On September 18 the theater celebrates its HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY nization dedicated to preserving the bay for 30th anniversary season at the Copacabana OF OHIO citizens in our community. Charles has con- with a star-studded gala entitled ``Latino Leg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistently held key leadership positions serving ends and Legacies.'' as vice chair of its management committee For 30 years PRTT has performed produc- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 and upon start of bay restoration plan imple- tions of impeccable artistic quality in both Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I honor two mentation, chair of the governing Bay Water- Spanish and English. Having performed all constituents and friends, Joseph and Patricia shed Council and Bay Oversight Committee. It over New York, in 22 different locations, the Garlock, by marking the occasion of their 50th is because of Charles' hard work and dedica- PRTT is a well known commodity in the His- wedding anniversary, which will be celebrated tion we have made progress in revitalizing our panic Community. The theater communicates this October 4. I want to send Joe and Pat my bay. with direct mails to 50,000 Hispanic house- warmest congratulations on this special occa- Beyond his work with the restoration project, holds each year and has a live audience of sion. Charles is an individual of great integrity and 15,000 annually, of which 95 percent are His- I have known both Pat and Joe for a num- personal warmth. His wholesome nature re- panic. Through their annual summer touring, ber of years, and I want to convey how much flects that of his past when he was a farmer, they reach out to 22 different geographic com- this couple has given to their family and to the reaping the miracle of life from the ground. It munities in New York and New Jersey, and Lima, OH, community. Pat and Joe are life- is no wonder that today he is dedicated to have a large network of contacts with the long residents of Lima, having met a few maintaining the sanctity of our precious re- leadership organizations in these communities. years after her graduation from St. Rose High sources. The PRTT also received critical acclaim from School and his graduation from St. Johns High ''I wiped away the weeds and foam, I the New York Times, the New Yorker, El School. They settled down to live on West fetched my sea-born treasures home; But the Diario, among other major press. High Street, where they still live today, some poor, unsightly, noisesome things had left their Founding/Artistic Director Miriam Colon re- 43 years later. beauty on the shore, with the sun and the cently received the 1996 Governor's Award for Pat worked as a store clerk, has been a val- sand and the wild uproar.'' These words of the Arts on PRTT's behalf, along with such lu- ued member of the choir at St. Charles Ralph Waldo Emerson eloquently describe minaries as Robert DeNiro, Leo Castelli, and Church for years, and is still active in vol- Charles' devotion to saving our precious Santa Jazz legend Milt Hilton. The Award Ceremony unteering her time with the Heartbeat of Lima, September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1695 the St. Vincent DePaul Charity, and the Our zation provides hope for homeless men, gressive campaign that brought together hos- Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. Joe also volunteers women, and children who would otherwise feel pital employees, small businesses, corpora- at the soup kitchen, and is a Navy veteran of abandoned. tions, and individual donors who all wanted to World War II and the Korean war. He retired Beginning in 1980, the Visalia Rescue Mis- ensure quality health care for the future. a few years ago, after a career as an officer sion has served the needs of the homeless Today, patients receive the most modern for the Lima Police Department and the Chief throughout California's Tulare County. What care possible at the facility, when appropriate, Investigator for the Allen County Prosecutor. distinguishes this nonprofit organization from and receive high-quality outpatient care that For all their contributions to others and to others is its desire to move these individuals previously was provided only to patients in the the Lima community, the legacy of this great beyond mere survival in today's society and facility. The merger that started the center in couple is their family. Joe and Pat raised 12 provide them with the resources necessary to 1972 was followed by mergers with Samaritan children, 11 boys and 1 girl. Mr. Speaker, the become productive and respected members of Hospital in 1980, and Bay Osteopathic Hos- lesson of raising such a family on a cop's sal- their community. pital in 1988. Under the lead organization of ary is one that the folks on the Budget Com- The Visalia Rescue Mission conducts two Bay Health Systems, Bay Medical Center mittee should learn from. major programs. The STEP [Spiritual Training joined with Bay Health Care, Bay Medical Joe and Pat's accomplishments are meas- Education Program] Program begins by sub- Services, Bay Medical Foundation, Bay Medi- ured by the values they instilled in their 12 mitting men to a 14±30 day probationary pro- cal Education, and Bay Special Care in provid- kids, their spouses, and their 22 grand- gram where they are nourished, detoxified, ing a broad and effective blend of services. A children. clothed, exercised, and introduced to spiritual new alliance with MidMichigan Regional Medi- It gives me great pleasure to recognize this guidance. Once these basic needs are met, cal Center will further increase efficiencies and strong American family. I join the Garlock's the men enter into a 6-month 12-step program promote an even stronger array of health care family and friends in wishing them a very where the main focus is on both spiritual train- services for people of the region. happy anniversary and many more years of ing and obtaining job referrals. Finally, a 1- Bay Medical Center has succeeded be- good health and happiness. year reentry program supports the men in their cause it has been blessed with a large num- f efforts to find housing and hold jobs Along ber of doctors, nurses, medical technicians, with the men's STEP Program, the Visalia physician assistants, administrators, and a IN HONOR OF THE ST. Rescue Mission runs a Family Center which support staff that cares about the work that STANISLAUS DAD’S CLUB provides for the necessary needs of families, they all do each and every day. Its board women, and children. The Family Center pro- members, who serve without compensation, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH vides Christian spiritual leadership, anger have truly committed themselves to the cen- OF OHIO management, parenting classes, referrals to ter's mission statement of providing compas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employment training, and jobs. Finally, it pro- sionate, high-quality, and cost-effective health vides leads for low-cost housing. care, which maintains and improves the health Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Over the years the Visalia Rescue Mission status of the communities it serves. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has performed invaluable services to those On this 25th anniversary, I invite you, Mr. honor the accomplishments of the St. less fortunate in our society. Through pro- Speaker, and all of our colleagues, to join me Stanislaus Dad's Club, as they celebrate their grams like STEP and the Family Center, many in offering congratulations to Hans Jeppesen, 50th anniversary of service to the St. individuals are directed into new lives filled the president of Bay Health Systems, and all Stanislaus Parish, the St. Stanislaus Grade with hope, success, and spiritual satisfaction. of the men and women of Bay Medical Center, School, and the St. Stanislaus Parish Commu- Things many of these individuals have never and wishing them the very best for every con- nity. experienced before. tinued success. Over its 50 years, the St. Stanislaus Dad's Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay f Club has generously donated its time and re- tribute to the Visalia Rescue Mission. This or- sources to projects ranging from partially sub- ganization provides a hope for many homeless SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 BE DES- sidizing a teachers salary shortage at the St. men, women, and children. I ask my col- IGNATED AS ‘‘FLORIDA INTER- Stanislaus Grade School to renovating a leagues to join me in wishing the Visalia Res- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY DAY’’ 1,400-pipe organ found in the parish cathe- cue Mission many more years of gratifying dral. In addition, the St. Stanislaus Dad's Club success in aiding the homeless. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN regularly donates items of need to St. f OF FLORIDA Stanislaus Grade School, sponsors the Boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scouts and local youth athletic teams, helps HAPPY 25TH BAY MEDICAL Tuesday, September 9, 1997 maintain community buildings and supports CENTER other parish and community organizations. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am The St. Stanislaus Dad's Club has helped HON. JAMES A. BARCIA proud to honor Florida International University literally thousands of young people in the OF MICHIGAN [FIU] on its 25th anniversary. FIU opened on greater Cleveland metropolitan area. The club IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 1972, with 5,667 students, the has done great work over the years, and I am largest first-day enrollment in American colle- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 very grateful for its immeasurable contributions giate history. FIU, the first public bacca- to the community. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, access to quality laureate-granting university in Dade County, The St. Stanislaus Dad's Club plans to cele- primary and emergency health care is a great has grown to 30,000 students, placing it brate their anniversary on September 14, need for all Americans. The people of the Bay among the Nation's largest universities. 1997, by attending mass and hosting a com- City community have had the good fortune to This outstanding learning institution offers memorative banquet. have enjoyed the professional care offered by more than 200 degree programs, has the larg- My fellow colleagues, please join me in Bay Medical Center for the past 25 years. As est Hispanic enrollment and second largest Af- praising the St. Stanislaus Dad's Club for 50 the center celebrates its 25th anniversary, I rican-American enrollment of any public uni- years of distinguished service want to share with our colleagues some of the versity in the State of Florida, has been cited f great accomplishments of this most impressive by college guides as one of America's best and needed facility. educational values, and generates more than TRIBUTE TO THE VISALIA RESCUE Bay Medical Center came about as a result $30 million in annual grants and contracts. It MISSION of the merger between Mercy Hospital and has become a national leader in environ- General Hospital in 1972. This merger was mental research, Latin American studies, tropi- HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH needed to bring these two facilities into a bet- cal biology, hospitality management, and other OF CALIFORNIA ter position to provide the quality health care fields. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that people deserve. Under the leadership of FIU has an economic impact of more than Ralph Powell, chairman of the board, the $1 billion on the south Florida economy and is Tuesday, September 9, 1997 merger successfully went forward, resulting in the major supplier of university-trained em- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise the 1974 construction of a state-of-the-art fa- ployees for the region, awarding nearly 6,000 today to pay tribute to the Visalia Rescue Mis- cility that provides vital care for thousands of baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees sion. The support and guidance of this organi- patients today. This facility was due to the ag- annually. E1696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 As a proud alumnus of FIU, it is a great named Civitas Award Winners for 29 years of brought out 3 years of retirement from her 35 honor for me to recognize the accomplish- outstanding service to their community. years of service to the Illinois State Library. ments for which FIU has been so renowned. The coveted Civitas Award is presented by Since this time, Mary Jones has worked with In a world where education is the key to suc- the Conejo/Las Virgenes future foundation to the Life Center as State educational secretary, cess, I know from personal experience of the those unselfish citizens working together to and remained active in the right to life cause. ideals and traditions for which FIU stands and achieve community goals. This prestigious With her retirement, Mary Jones has much for what it instills in its students and surround- award has been given only 10 times in 20 to be proud of. She is a charter member of the ing community. years and it is only fitting that it should go to Springfield Right to Life, former IFRL treas- Dr. Modesto (Mitch) Maidique has been the Doris and Ken Rufener. urer, and co-founder of the Right to Life Edu- president of FIU for the last 11 years and has The work they have done extends far be- cation booth at the Illinois State Fair. been instrumental in guiding this excellent yond the boundaries of employment, albeit As a mother of five, grandmother of nine, center of learning to the illustrious pedestal it both Doris and Ken have served our Nation in and great-grandmother of two, Mary Jones will is now on. Along with previous presidents, the U.S. Air Force. For some, that would be remain active in her retirement traveling, Charles Perry, Harold Crosby, and Gregory enough public service, but not for Ken and spending time with family and friends, and Wolfe, Mitch Maidique must be very proud of Doris. Each of them has dedicated their life to tending to work around the house in Spring- heading such a prestigious university. a variety of service organizations. Doris serves field, IL. For its contributions and merits, it is my as a deaconess at her church, volunteers at a As a fellow advocate for the right to life honor to designate September 16, 1997, as local psychiatric hospital, has received the Pa- cause, I wish to extend my warmest wishes, ``Florida International University Day.'' triotic Citizen of the Year Award from the and gratitude for the insightful impact Mary F. f Conejo Valley Chapter of Military Order of Jones has brought to the right to life cause. TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WEAVER World Wars and has served as president and f board member for a host of other organiza- CONGRATULATIONS TO KFTV 21 HON. DANNY K. DAVIS tions. Ken has served as mayor and council mem- OF ILLINOIS HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber of the city of Westlake Village. He is ac- tively involved in his church, has served as a OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, September 9, 1997 board member of the American Heart Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take tion and founding member of the Westlake Tuesday, September 9, 1997 this opportunity to pay tribute to a great Amer- Athletic Association. And, the list goes on. ican who blazed trails for African-Americans in Mr. Speaker, Doris and Ken Rufener stand Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise the areas of academics and Government serv- as shining examples of the difference two peo- today to honor KFTV 21 on the occasion of ice. Mr. Robert Weaver was the first Secretary ple can make in the lives of many. I would like their 25th anniversary. KFTV 21 has been in- of the Department of Housing and Urban De- to extend my sincere congratulations to Doris strumental in serving the Hispanic community velopment [HUD] and the first African-Amer- and Ken on having been named Civitas Award in the Central Valley. ican appointed to a Cabinet position in the winners and thank them for their work in our For the past 25 years, KFTV 21 has been United States of America. community. the Central Valley's premier Spanish-language In 1960, Mr. Weaver became the president f television station. It prides itself on serving of the NAACP and President John F. Kennedy Fresno's Hispanic community with broad- sought his advice on civil rights. The following PERSONAL EXPLANATION based and family-oriented programs that edu- year President Kennedy appointed him Admin- cate, inform, and entertain. This ideology has istrator of the Housing and Home Finance HON. MARK W. NEUMANN rewarded KFTV 21 with viewers from all seg- Agency, which later became HUD. OF WISCONSIN ments of Fresno, CA, Latino community. President Kennedy attempted to elevate the Founded in September 1972, KFTV became IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agency to Cabinet status. However, Congress the first station in the Central Valley to offer refused as a result of some Members attack- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Spanish broadcasting 24 hours a day. This es- ing the appointment of an African-American. Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, on September tablishment brought the worldwide resources President Kennedy abandoned the idea; and 5 4 of this year, obligations with my family pre- of Univision Communications to the Fresno years later, President Lyndon Johnson revived vented me from casting several votes on H.R. area. Specifically, the Univision Network pro- the idea and pushed the measure through 2159, the Fiscal Year 1998 Foreign Oper- vides its KFTV 21 affiliate with access to all of Congress. This time Mr. Weaver was con- ations Appropriations Act. Had I been present, the top 20 Hispanic programs, national news, firmed. I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote No. and World Cup Soccer events. Along with Mr. Weaver had been a part of the Black 362Ðthe Gilman amendment. I would have Univision programming, KFTV 21 has the Cabinet during the administration of President voted ``aye'' on rollcall vote No. 363Ðthe highest rated local news program in Fresno Franklin D. Roosevelt, a scholarly person who Smith (NJ) amendment, and I would have and an award winning community affairs pro- wrote four books on urban affairs and made a voted ``aye'' on rollcall vote No. 364Ðfinal gram called ``Arriba Valle Central.'' name for himself during the 1930's and 1940's passage of the bill. KFTV 21's excellence is not limited to tele- as a behind the scenes strategist in the civil f vision as it has a strong public service record rights movement. as well. Since 1977, KFTV 21 has raised thou- Mr. Weaver was born on December 7, A TRIBUTE TO MARY F. JONES ON sands of dollars for needy children at Christ- 1907, and was educated at Harvard University HER SERVICE TO ILLINOIS FED- mas time, with its ``Navidad En El Valle'' Pro- where he earned three degrees; a bachelors, ERATION FOR RIGHT TO LIFE gram. It has also secured millions of dollars in masters, and doctorate in economics. Interest- assistance for natural disaster victims both in ingly enough, Weaver's maternal grandfather HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI the United States and in Latin America. KFTV was the first African-American graduate of OF ILLINOIS 21 also operates a mentor ship program with Harvard University with a degree in dentistry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cooper Middle School aimed at reducing the At the age of 90, Mr. Weaver died on July high school drop out rate. Finally, KFTV's 17, 1997. A great American. Tuesday, September 9, 1997 ``Nuestros Ninos'' Program has collected al- f Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in most half a million dollars for Valley Children's TRIBUTE TO DORIS AND KEN honor of a caring, dedicated woman from my Hospital, the premier children's hospital in RUFENER State of IllinoisÐMary F. Jones. Mary Jones California. had dedicated 25 years of service to the Illi- Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay nois pro-life movement. tribute to KFTV 21. This television station ex- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Over the years, Mary Jones proved to be a emplifies leadership in representing the His- OF CALIFORNIA invaluable member of the Illinois Federation panic community through the medium of tele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Right to Life [IFRL] cause through her vol- vision. I ask my colleagues to join me in wish- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 unteerism with St. Monica's Center and ing KFTV 21 congratulations on 25 outstand- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Springfield Right to Life. When the Life Center ing years and best wishes for continued suc- recognize Doris and Ken Rufener on being opened its doors in 1986, Mary Jones was cess in the future. September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1697 IN MEMORY OF JOHANNES (JACK) them, the proud members of VFW Post 6950 comply with and implement the Oslo accords. WIEWEL started in a similar fashion. They started by Chairman Arafat must stop his deceit and, for meeting at the Linwood Corner Restaurant, the first time, take bold steps to stamp out ter- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH and the State Bank of Standish, under the di- ror. OF OHIO rection of Commander Thomas Karnath, Quar- The evidence is irrefutable that Hamas and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES termaster Dale Hacker, and Adjutant Lloyd the Islamic Jihad operate freely in territory that Pajot. When the Bay City School District Arafat now controls. There can be no more Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Board of Education decided to sell to the post trite justifications for Palestinian violence. Ara- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the former Benjamin Franklin School, the hard fat's primary obligation is to employ every the memory of Jack Wiewel, of Rocky River, work and initiative of the members of the Post method to convince Palestinians that peace OH. Jack devoted his life to improving the turned an old unused building into a tribute of with Israel is desirable and that violence image and expanding the influence of Ger- resolve and a landmark of the community. against Israel is unacceptable and counter- mans in America, and throughout the world. An Auxiliary was added to the Post on Octo- productive. Most urgently, Arafat must garner Considering his numerous accomplishments ber 25, 1987, growing from the original 42 the political courage and strength to impose and awards, he was exceptionally successful. members with Faye Hacker as president, to the Oslo accords on the dissident extremistsÐ Jack Wiewel served as a lieutenant in a the 123 members the Auxiliary enjoys today. first by persuasion and ultimately by force. If German army armored unit during World War The community activities of Post 6950 are Arafat is unable or unwilling to control the vio- II. After the war, he worked as an electrical very impressive. Its support for youth activities lence, the sad reality is that Arafat is useless engineer before emigrating to Canada in 1954. like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, is most and irrelevant, and so are the Oslo accords. Answering the great demand for skilled work- valuable. The Spelling Bee, Voice of Democ- Some argue that Israel too has failed to ers, he moved to Cleveland to work at the racy Contest, and Youth Essay Contest, all honor its side of the Oslo bargain, citing free Ford Motor Co.'s Cleveland Casting Plant a under the direction of Jim Carbury, provide passage for Palestinians, the airport in Gaza, year later. He remained at Ford until his retire- meaningful opportunities for many young peo- and construction at Har Homah. It is undeni- ment in 1991. ple to learn about their history and to hone able, however, that with respect to its primary Mr. Wiewel was surprised that so many their skills. obligationÐto turn over strategic portions of Americans still distrusted Germans, and he Other activities, like the annual Buddy the West Bank and Gaza to the Palestinian quickly set a goal to change this negative im- Poppy drive to raise money for veterans' relief, AuthorityÐIsrael has made a substantial and pression. Less than 10 years after moving to and the willingness to provide appropriate rec- good faith effort. Netanyahu now refuses to Cleveland, he became president of the Fed- ognition to departed veterans at funeral serv- make further concessions until Arafat stops eration of German-American Societies of ices instill a profound reminder to the entire the killings. Netanyahu is correct, and the en- Greater Cleveland, an umbrella organization community of the value of our veterans, and of tire free world is morally obligated to support for 25 other groups. He served as an officer the sacrifices many of them have made to pre- him. in countless other German-American groups serve democracy and freedom. It is no wonder As Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and societies, and was the current president that the Post has had seven All-State Com- visits the Middle East, she must wave several of the German-American National Congress. manders and the Auxiliary has had seven All- weighty carrots and sticks: Mr. Wiewel's efforts in the German-Amer- State Presidents. Leadership deserves to be ican community did not go unnoticed. In 1974, rewarded and honored. First, $100 million in American aid to the he was awarded the Federal Service Cross Mr. Speaker, we appreciate all that our vet- Palestinian Authority should be suspended 1st Class by the country of West Germany, erans have done for us, and support their ef- until President Clinton certifies that Palestinian the highest award given to civilians. In 1996, forts to continue their proud accomplishments leaders have made meaningful efforts to stop the Federation of German Societies of Greater through the activities of VFW Posts. I urge you terrorism. Cleveland honored him by naming him Ger- and all of our colleagues to join me in con- Second, the PLO must outlaw Hamas and man-American of the Year. His work was also gratulating the leadership and members of Islamic Jihad, just as Israel and other nations recognized by Gov. George Voinovich, who Linwood-Kawkawlin VFW Post 6950 on their have declared specific terrorist groups illegal. appointed him to the Council on Ohio Nursing 10th anniversary, and wish them the very best Such action, simplistic as it may seem, would Homes. Former Gov. Richard Celeste ap- for many more proud anniversaries to come. give the PLO greater legal authority to arrest pointed him to the German-American Tri- f terrorists and close their facilities. Arrests must centennial Commission, and former President be followed by legitimate prosecutions of ter- Nixon appointed him to the Draft Board Com- TIME IS RUNNING OUT rorists and appropriate jail sentences. If need mission. be, the terrorists should be extradited for im- My fellow colleagues, please join me in rec- HON. ROBERT WEXLER prisonment to the United States. ognizing a great American who worked hard to OF FLORIDA Third, the PLO must seize all illegal weap- dispel stereotypes and improve German-Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ons in territories under its control; and ican relations not only in the Cleveland area, Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Fourth, the PLO must stop its vicious anti- but throughout the world. He will be greatly Israel propaganda as mandated by the Oslo Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, the scene is be- missed. accords. f coming all too familiar. Outdoor cafes in crowded marketplaces, baby strollers and If Arafat shows the will to fight terrorism, CONGRATULATIONS LINWOOD- shoppers. Three bombs explode, limbs are then the Secretary of State should commit full KAWKAWLIN VFW POST 6950 strewn everywhere, many people are dead, American support for an expedited negotiating and more are badly hurt. This scene, this track to resolve all outstanding issues in the HON. JAMES A. BARCIA complete disregard for human life, and this peace process within one year. These issues sharpened sense of despair in Israel areÐ include the final status of Jerusalem, the pros- OF MICHIGAN pect of a Palestinian entity, and the fate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tragicallyÐtoday's reality. Prospects for peace in the Middle East are Palestinian refugees. Tuesday, September 9, 1997 bleak. No Israeli response to the recent bomb- To his credit, Netanyahu appears committed Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, just as the num- ings in Jerusalem would be too harsh. No to an expedited, full peace negotiation. If ber of veterans who have valiantly served our other nation on Earth would exercise the ex- Arafat is genuine in his desire for peace, he Nation continues to grow over time, so do the traordinary restraint that Israel has exhibited too should engage in such negotiations with number of fine organizations that represent under these horrific circumstances. Time, how- strict timelines. An expedited peace process their views, provide a forum for common expe- ever, is running out. In the midst of this terror would showcase for the world which leaders riences, and an outlet for continued commu- and despair, what can be done? are willing to take risks for peace and which nity service. One of these additional entities is As a member of the International Relations are not. Those who choose a path destined the Linwood-Kawkawlin Veterans of Foreign Committee in Congress, there is no doubt in for more violence must be shunned by the Wars Post 6950, which is celebrating its 10th my mind that peace in the Middle East now international community and incur the eco- anniversary this weekend. depends in great part on America's demand- nomic and military wrath of the Western world. Just as service personnel in the field often ingÐwith all of her might and persuasionÐ For Arafat, the choice is clearÐembrace make do with what resources are available to that the Palestinian Authority and Israel strictly peace or embrace Hamas. He cannot do both. E1698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 STATEMENT ON MOTHER TERESA generation of Creamers to head this family A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Creamer owned enterprise. His son, J. Fletcher Cream- served in both World War II and the Korean HON. KAREN McCARTHY er Jr., serves as president and his grandson, war. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, OF MISSOURI 22-year-old Fletch, has recently joined the fishing, and dog breeding. He is a member of the Nantucket Billfish Club, Hudson Tuna IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES company as well. This continuity of family con- tractors has helped this important local busi- Club, Black Meadow Rod and Gun Club, and Tuesday, September 9, 1997 ness become a thriving, successful force in the Holiday Beagle Club. Ms. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the local economy. As evidence of that, Mr. Creamer and his wife, Katherine, make in recognition of the life and the contributions Creamer & Son was ranked 254th in Engi- their home in Saddle River. They have three of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman de- neering News Record's recent listing of the children, J. Fletcher Jr., Jeffrey (deceased), voted to helping the poorest of the poor find top 400 construction contractors in the Nation. Glenn, and Dale. solace. Although her presence will be missed, This is a family business that grew because it With such a long and varied record of ac- her legacy of charity continues to inspire the adhered to the standards for quality set by Mr. complishments, Mr. Creamer is certainly one entire world. Creamer's grandfather and carried on by each of the most outstanding citizens of New Jer- I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity successive generation. Whenever this com- sey. While this current award recognizes his to participate in the presentation of the Con- pany is discussed, it is always in terms of the work in the construction industry, his contribu- gressional Gold Medal to Mother Teresa for highest professional and personal standards. tions to the community go far beyond those her outstanding and enduring record of hu- People know they're dealing with honest, ethi- made on-the-job. He is a shining example of what someone who cares about others can do manitarianism. She challenged all Members of cal professionals when they deal with Creamer to help those around him. He carries with him Congress to extend our hearts and our re- & Son. the values instilled by his father and grand- sources to those in need. As a Nobel Laure- Mr. Creamer willingly shares his lifetime of father, and is passing those values on to his ate, Mother Teresa unselfishly created the expertise with others in the business world. He sons and grandsons. I wish Fletch, his wife, Missionaries of Charity, a religious order that serves on the boards of the American Pipe affectionately known as Kissie, and his family operates 517 missions in over 100 different and Plastics Co., Orange and Rockland Utili- many more years of continued success. countries. She led 4,000 Sisters in seeking out ties Inc., Commerce Bank/North, the New Jer- f the poor, the abandoned, the sick and the sey Alliance for Action, and the Commerce destitute. Malcomb Mudderidge wrote of Moth- and Industry Association of New Jersey, CURRENT ECONOMIC EXPANSION er Teresa, in his book ``Something Beautiful where he is a former chairman. His guidance for God,'' that she could ``hear in the cry of has helped make all of those organizations the HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY every abandoned child the cry of the Beth- successes they are today. OF OHIO lehem child; recognize in every leper's stumps Mr. Creamer is more than a businessman, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES however. He is a truly dedicated and active the hands which once touched sightless eyes Tuesday, September 9, 1997 and made them see.'' She said she saw God member of his community. Many people can in the eyes of those who suffered. She cre- talk about giving something back to the com- Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, for those who ated hospices for the dying, and places of rest munity that has made them successful, but missed it during the August recess, I would for the tired. She reached out and elevated Mr. Creamer actually does something about it. like to bring a column by James K. Glassman the awareness of millions to the realities of He and his family have worked with a wide va- of the American Enterprise Institute to the at- those less fortunate. riety of organizations, dedicating themselves tention of my colleagues. The subject of the While we mourn the loss of a great humani- to helping make their community a better piece is the current economic expansion. tarian, we must ensure that her giving and lov- place. The most important economic lesson Ron- ing spirit lives on in each of us. Mother Teresa He has served as chief of the Fort Lee Fire ald Reagan taught us is that high tax rates in- evitably discourage investment and productiv- once said, ``the poverty in the West is not only Department, a trustee of the Englewood Hos- ity. The theory behind reducing taxes remains a poverty of loneliness, but also of spirituality. pital Association, vice chairman of the Bergen perfectly soundÐnamely, that people will have There's a hunger for love, as there is a hunger County United Fund, chairman of advance a greater incentive to engage in fruitful enter- for God.'' As servants and representatives of gifts for the Boy Scouts of America, chairman prise if the government confiscates less of the public, we have an obligation to make of the Private Enterprise Political Action Com- mittee, director of the Fort Lee Chamber of their earnings. Government and Congress a benevolent and Through deregulation, privatization, and merciful institution dedicated to meeting the Commerce, member of the Saddle River Plan- ning Board, Bergen County Finance Chairman across-the-board tax cuts, Ronald Reagan un- needs of all its citizens. Mr. Speaker, I join in leashed the longest economic expansion in honoring Mother Teresa for all that she ac- for former Gov. Thomas Kean's first-term elec- tion campaign, cochairman of Governor U.S. peacetime history. He also inaugurated a complished and for her lasting impact on our new era of American enterprise and prosper- world. Kean's first Inaugural Committee, member of the Board of Governors of Hackensack Medi- ity. f The author is right on target when it comes cal Center, member of the Hackensack to attacks on so-called trickle-down econom- CONGRATULATING J. FLETCHER Meadowlands Development Commission, ics. What the opponents of supply-side tax CREAMER SR., ON HIS INDUC- commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and cuts are really assailing is the simple idea of TION TO THE NEW JERSEY CON- Exposition Authority, chairman of the National allowing people to keep more of their own STRUCTION INDUSTRY HALL OF Multiple Sclerosis Golf Outing, chairman of the FAME money, so they may invest capital, hire work- capital campaign for the Hackensack Medical ers, and produce goods and services. Center, finance chairman for DARE of New Although I would, of course, give the Con- HON. MARGE ROUKEMA Jersey, and member of the Bergen Economic gress more credit than does the author for the OF NEW JERSEY Development Corporation. prevailing economic figures, I could not agree As might be expected, this is only one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more that President Reagan set it all in mo- the many honors and awards Mr. Creamer Tuesday, September 9, 1997 tion. I would only remind him that the same has received during his lifetime. He has been principles guide today's Congress and, wheth- Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- named Man of the Year by both the Engle- er they like it or not, members of the current gratulate J. Fletcher Creamer Sr. on being in- wood Cliffs and Fort Lee Chambers of Com- administration. ducted into the New Jersey Construction Hall merce; received the De La Salle Award from Again Mr. Speaker, I commend the following of Fame by the Utility and Transportation Con- Paramus Catholic Boys High School; the column by Jim Glassman to the attention of all tractors Association of New Jersey. This well Brotherhood Award from the National Con- interested parties. deserved honor comes in recognition of Mr. ference of Christians and Jews; the Catholic [From the Washington Post, August 12, 1997] Creamer's many contributions to the construc- Youth Organization Big Guy of the Year THE REAGAN BOOM tion industry and the welfare of our State. Award; the Distinguished Service Award from (By James K. Glassman) As chairman and CEO of J. Fletcher Cream- the West Bergen Mental Health Center; the Whose economy is this anyway? er & Son, Inc. since 1946, Mr. Creamer is a Foundation for Free Enterprise Hall of Fame. Both President Clinton and Congress are wonderful example of the American ideals of He has also been honored by the Boy Scouts eager to take credit for our 3 percent GDP entrepreneurshipÐan example of the Amer- of America, Bergen Community College, and growth, 4.8 percent unemployment and 2.3 ican dream come true. Mr. Creamer is a third the 200 Club of Bergen County among others. percent inflation—amazing figures, all. September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 But government doesn’t make things or be self-serving. But their answers have the of outgoing franked mail continues to outpace sell them. People and the companies they force of logic. the volume of incoming mail. In 1995, the create do. What has happened in the past 15 Consider Silicon Valley, subject of a cover House sent out four times more mail than it years is that businesses are making things story in Business Week. How did it ‘‘reach (and providing services) better and cheaper. its zenith?’’ the magazine asks. received. If the House had responded only to Through risk-taking, hard work, good man- ‘‘What we found was a huge brain trust, letters it received, franked mail costs would agement and the exercise of sheet talent, the companies galore to service the tech ma- have been only $12.4 million, saving $18.6 economy is booming. chine, and a daredevil, risk-taking culture.’’ million or 60 percent from actual mail costs. What have Washington politicians done to No mention of an increasingly irrelevant In addition, use of the frank increases effect this success? Practically nothing, ex- Washington. cyclically during every election year. During cept to have the sense, occasionally, to get In fact, the CEOs and CFOs have it right. the 103d Congress, the House spent $24 mil- out of the way. President Clinton and Hill Reagan is the only politician who deserves lion in 1993, and $42 million in 1994. The leaders are little more than super- credit for the rebirth of the American econ- 104th Congress has narrowed this gap in total numeraries, bit players in this great eco- omy. But at his Aug. 6 press conference, nomic opera, but they still can’t resist shov- Clinton could not resist taking a swipe at spending, but the irresistible temptation for in- ing to the front of the stage for the curtain him. ‘‘In 1993,’’ he said, ‘‘we abandoned sup- dividual Members facing tough re-election calls. ply-side, trickle-down economics.’’ Nonsense. campaigns to use their franking perk exten- For instance, last week, it was particularly Supply-side economics is still with us, and sively in election years remains. annoying to see both Republicans and Demo- it’s performed as advertised. In fact, the past That is why I am introducing this bill today crats reveling in the balanced budget deal— 15 years, the longest stretch in U.S. history to further improve our franked mail system. It as though this fictive creation were revital- with just one shallow recession, should be creates a separate account to fund mass mail, izing the economy. called the Reagan Boom. The truth is precisely the opposite: It’s the and bans transfers of funds into the mass mail The incentives of lower tax rates and de- account. It bans mass mailings in election economy that is balancing the budget, not regulation have encouraged more risk-tak- the budget that is boosting the economy. ing, less diversion of valuable resources into years. It tightens the definition of mass The reason the deficit has fallen from $290 tax shelters, more sensible investment and mailings to include mailings over 250 pieces, billion in 1992 to $34 billion this year is that work. excluding solicited responses and town meet- a tidal wave of tax revenues, generated by Revisionism dominates the press today, ing notices. And it statutorily reduces the fund- the private sector, has washed into the U.S. but the facts were clear nearly a decade ago. ing for franked mail to a maximum level equiv- Treasury. ‘‘Measured in 1982–84 dollars, the income tax alent to the one mailing per address. The figures are astounding. In fiscal 1992, revenue collected from the top 10 percent of the government collected $1,090 billion in By making statutory changes, this bill will earners rose from $150.6 billion in 1981 to taxes. This year, which ends Sept. 30, it will make sure that future Congresses don't get off $199.8 billion in 1988, an increase of 32.7 per- collect $1,578 billion, according to new esti- track and undermine the franking reforms cent,’’ wrote James D. Gwartney of Florida mates by the Congressional Budget Office. we've made in recent years. I hope many of Tax receipts are up 45 percent in five years, State University in the ‘‘Fortune Encyclo- pedia of Economics.’’ ‘‘In effect, lower rates my colleagues will join me in cosponsoring while inflation has risen only 14 percent. this important piece of legislation. In other words, the government is taking soaked the rich.’’ in $488 billion more in 1997 than it did five The current flood of revenues is merely one FRANKED MAIL REFORM—SECTION-BY-SECTION years ago. Unfortunately, it is also spending result of what is literally a supply-side SUMMARY $231 billion more. If that rise in spending has boom. For all this, politicians shouldn’t be SECTION 2—OFFICIAL MASS MAILING ALLOWANCE congratulating themselves. They should be only been kept down to the rise in inflation, (1) Create a separate account to fund mass thanking the robust private sector, plus, of we’d be running a surplus of about $50 billion mail. Currently, mass mail is funded out of course, Ronald Wilson Reagan. this year. the same account as constituent response This flood of cash is not the result of high- f mail. Under the bill, expenditures on mass er tax rates. Yes, Bill Clinton imposed some mail would be identified under a new and increases in 1993, but they were paltry com- INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO PRO- separate Official Mass Mail Account. pared with Ronald Reagan’s cuts in 1981 and VIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT (2) Limit the funds available for mass mail. 1986. The top rate, pre-Reagan, was 70 per- OF AN OFFICIAL MASS MAILING The bill limits funding of mass mail to no cent on ‘‘unearned’’ (meaning investment) ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF more than 1⁄2 of the total mail allowance. income, 50 percent on earned income and 35 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Funding of the Official Mass Mail Account percent on capital gains. Those rates have could not exceed funding of the Official Mail fallen to a maximum of 39.6 percent for in- TIVES Account. come and 28 percent (now 20 percent) for cap- (3 & 4) Ban transfers of funds into the Offi- ital gains. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE cial Mass Mail Account. And what’s happened? Revenues poured in, (5) Ban mass mailings in election years. OF DELAWARE just as the supply-side economists predicted Mass mail would not be allowed in election they would. In 1980, government tax receipts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years until after the general election. This were only $517 billion. Since then, they’ve Tuesday, September 9, 1997 prohibition does not include direct response risen 205 percent, while consumer prices are mail, federal publications, town meeting no- up just 85 percent. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, the congres- tices, communications with the media, and If not higher tax rates, then what’s the sional franking privilege combines two of the correspondence with other Members of Con- reason for the increase in revenues? Busi- American people's worst pet peevesÐone gress, Federal, State or local government of- nesses are generating more profits, hiring being the fact that Congress is perceived to ficials. It also does not include mailings more workers and compensating them bet- enjoy perks and privileges unavailable to aver- which relate to an emergency or disaster de- ter. And government gets a lower percentage age citizens. The second is junk mail. Amer- clared by the President, as long as the mail- of a much higher take. ican mailboxes are flooded with junk mail, and ing is sent within 60 days and the mailing re- But why are businesses doing so well? The lates solely to the emergency or disaster. best answers may come from the people who some of that is unsolicited mass mail from (6) Commission Approval mass mailings. run them. Last month, Investor’s Business their Representative here in Congress. Require the Commission on Congressional Daily commissioned a survey of 200 CEOs and Members have a legitimate need to respond Mailing Standards to approve mass mail. chief financial officers from the nation’s to the inquiries and concerns of their constitu- (7) Public Disclosure of Member expendi- largest publicly traded firms. They were ents, and the franking privilege facilities this. I tures. Require the quarterly Report of the asked, ‘‘What triggered recent economic think the public understands this, and supports Clerk to include the cost and number of mass growth?’’ this use of their tax dollars. Unsolicited mass mailings sent by each Member of the House. Leading the list: productivity (making The current Report documents total spend- more with less). Second: Federal Reserve mail from Members, however, is another story. ing on franked mail only. policies, which have helped keep inflation In recent years, Congress has done an ex- Public inspection of mass mailings. Re- low. Next, in order: information technology, cellent job cutting back the taxpayer funding of quire the Commission on Congressional restructuring and globalization. franked mail. Fiscal year 1997's level of fund- Mailing Standards to make available to the The first politician to appear on the list ing was 40 percent lower than 1996's level of public for inspection and photocopying sam- was Ronald Reagan, in sixth place. His poli- fundingÐa very impressive reduction. Further- ples of mass mail, town meeting notices, and cies were credited by 26 percent of the CEOs more, Members are prohibited from sending unsolicited mail in excess of 50 pieces. Re- and CFOs as triggering the surge in growth. mailings 90 days within the general election. cent rules changes have allowed watchdog Farther down the list, at 14 percent, were groups and other citizens greater access than ‘‘Bush policies.’’ And near the bottom, at 8 But there is still room for improvement. We in the past, and allow photocopies to be percent, were ‘‘Clinton policies.’’ need to codify the reforms we've made in stat- made, but this should be put into statute. Now, I’ll admit these captains of industry ute, and keep moving forward down the road (8) Strengthen definition of mass mailing. have GOP leanings, and their answers may to complete reform. For example, the volume The definition of mass mail would include E1700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 mailings over 250 pieces, excluding solicited Cobb County is a great place to live and which is a qualified contribution (within the responses, federal publications, town meet- work because its government and its citizens meaning of paragraph (3)) and which, solely ing notices, communications to other Mem- realize that a smaller and more efficient gov- by reason of internal standards of the tax- bers of Congress, Federal, State or local gov- payer, lack of market, or similar cir- ernment officials, and news releases to the ernment is better and that under no cir- cumstances, cannot or will not be sold, the media. An exemption is also provided for a cumstances do you spend money you can't fair market value of such contribution shall single follow-up to any direct responses, if it repay. The Federal Government would be well be determined— is made before the end of the Congress in advised to learn from this example. ‘‘(i) without regard to such internal stand- which the direct response was made, and oc- f ards, such lack of market, or such cir- curs within six weeks after any significant cumstances, and congressional action. Under current law, LEGISLATION REGARDING ‘‘(ii) if applicable, by taking into account mailings are defined as 500 pieces or more, DONATING FOOD TO THE NEEDY the price at which the same or similar food items are sold by the taxpayer at the time of which allows members to mail thousands of the contribution (or, if not so sold at such letters in up to 499 piece bundles of mail time, in the recent past).’’ within days of an election. HON. TONY P. HALL OF OHIO (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment Clarify definition of town meeting notice. made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable A town meeting notice relates solely to a no- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years beginning after the date of the enact- 1 ÷÷ × ÷÷ tice, 5 ⁄2 8 or smaller, of the time and Tuesday, September 9, 1997 ment of this Act. place at which a Member or Members’ staff will be available to meet with constituents Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join f regarding legislative issues or problems with my colleague from California, Mr. CAMPBELL, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT federal programs. The notice cannot include in introducing legislation to amend the Internal FINANCING, AND RELATED PRO- more than 3 references to the Member, and Revenue Code to remove a significant barrier GRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, cannot include a picture, sketch, or other that discourages businesses and farmers from 1998 likeness of the Member. donating wholesome food to the needy. SECTION 3—PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE Providing food to the poor can be a costly SPEECH OF MEMBERS’ OFFICIAL MAIL ALLOWANCE undertaking, especially with regard to perish- (a) Reduce the funding available for able food. The food must be collected, HON. LOUIS B. STOKES franked mail to a maximum level equivalent packaged, transported, and distributed. How- OF OHIO to one mailing per address. The total of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funding allowed for the Official Mail Ac- ever, businesses do not receive the same tax count and the Official Mass Mail Account deduction for charitable donations of food as Thursday, September 4, 1997 would be equivalent to a level of 1 first class for other inventory. Food that is not sold The House in Committee of the Whole mailing per district address each year. Fund- through normal distribution channels is consid- House on the State of the Union had under ing of the Official Mail Account would be ered by the IRS to have no market value; and consideration the bill (H.R. 2159) making ap- limited to a level of 1⁄2 the district addresses therefore, the deduction is limited only to cost propriations for foreign operations, export fi- at first class rates (the Mass Mail Account of the raw materials. This means that it makes nancing, and related programs for the fiscal could be funded at a level no greater than more ecoomic sense for businesses to discard year ending September 30, 1998, and for other the Official Mail Account). purposes: (b) Ban transfers of funds into the Official the food than to donate it. The bill that we are Mass Mail Account. The bill would prohibit introducing today will encourage donations by Mr. STOKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in transfers of funds into the Official Mass Mail treating food as other inventory for tax pur- support of H.R. 2159, which provides foreign Account. Funds could be transferred out of poses. operations appropriations for fiscal year 1998. the Official Mass Mail Account into the Offi- Our bill is supported by industry and chari- This $12.3 billion bill has aspects which give cial Mail Account. table organizations that deal with food includ- cause for reservation, but overall, addresses SECTION 4—EFFECTIVE DATE ing Second Harvest, the National Council of critical funding for areas that are consequen- The bill would take effect the first session Chain Restaurants; the National Farmers tial for the global interests of the United of Congress after the date of enactment. Union; and Food Chain. States. There is no doubt that with the end of the f Incentives for food donations is one of the topics that will be discussed at the National cold war America now reigns supreme as the TRIBUTE TO COBB COUNTY, GA Summit on Food Recovery and Gleaning world's only superpower. Over the past sev- which is sponsored by the Department of Agri- eral years, our foreign policy has undergone a HON. BOB BARR culture and several groups including the Con- massive undertaking to adjust to a post-cold- gressional Hunger Center. The opening ses- war world which has allowed us to maintain a OF GEORGIA better balance of our domestic and foreign in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion will be held 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Mon- day, September 15 at Mellon Auditorium (Con- terests. The world faces the proliferation of dangers Tuesday, September 9, 1997 stitution Avenue between 12th and 14th that have the possibility to grow unchecked Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, as we in Congress Streets, NW). without our leadership. These dangers include continue to search for ways to bring the Fed- The text of the bill follows: terrorism and extremism, acquisition of weap- eral budget into balance and repay the moun- H.R.— ons by hostile regimes, poverty and disease, tain of debt that resulted from years of reck- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- economic instability, narcotics trafficking, and less Washington spending, I am pleased to resentatives of the United States of America in global environmental hazards. American na- have the opportunity to commend my home Congress assembled, tional security eventually becomes an issue as county for establishing a record of sound fiscal SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. these problems spread across the globe. policy that is the envy of local governments all This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Good Sa- President Clinton's foreign operations re- across America. maritan Tax Act’’. quest reasonably addressed the overseas in- Cobb County, GA, has been awarded a cov- SEC. 2. CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBU- terests of the United States by maintaining our TIONS OF FOOD INVENTORY. eted triple-triple A bond rating. To put this obligations to our friends and the world's (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e) of section amendment in perspective, only 10 counties neediest people. H.R. 2159 still falls $4.6 bil- out of 3,033 in the entire Nation have man- 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- lating to certain contributions of ordinary lion short of President Clinton's request, but is aged their finances successfully enough to income and capital gain property) is amend- still an improvement over recent years in earn this coveted bond rating. ed by adding at the end the following new which devastating cuts were proposed by the Cobb owes its success to several factors. paragraph: Republican majority. The overall funding level Chief among them are local officials who are ‘‘(7) SPECIAL RULE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF of H.R. 2159 is near that of fiscal year 1997. willing to make the hard choices necessary to FOOD INVENTORY.— This bill provides $7.4 billion for bilateral balance spending with revenues, and resi- ‘‘(A) CONTRIBUTIONS BY NON-CORPORATE economic assistance, $3.3 billion for military TAXPAYERS.—In the case of a charitable con- dents who continue to work hard and pay assistance, $1.1 billion for multilateral eco- taxes. By cutting government costs and fi- tribution of food, paragraph (3) shall be ap- plied without regard to whether or not the nomic assistance, and $451 million for export nancing projects with capital rather than going contribution is made by a corporation. assistance. into debt, the Cobb County Commission has ‘‘(B) DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET Foreign aid is no giveaway. This is dem- helped to win Cobb a place among the Na- VALUE.—For purposes of this section, in the onstrated by the dollars that work as an effec- tion's elite with regard to fiscal soundness. case of a charitable contribution of food tive means of developing and expanding U.S. September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1701 export markets. In fact, the recipients of U.S. House bill relating to the assignment of De- leading corporations, civic organizations, and foreign aid constitute the fastest growing mar- partment of Defense personnel to Border Pa- individuals. ket for U.S. exports. Over the past decade, trol and control. Mr. Speaker, anyone who has read the our exports to developing countries have more f ``Diary of Anne Frank'' knows that this pro- than doubled from $71 to $180 billion. This foundly moving book has been enormously in- valuable trade results in thousands of much TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. MOON ON fluential for a number of reasons. First, the needed jobs for American workers. THE OCCASION OF HIS INSTAL- book can be enjoyed as an outstanding work Mr. Speaker, a particular element of this bill LATION AS THE NATIONAL COM- of literature whose prose is even more impres- that I strongly support is the total of $3.1 bil- MANDER IN CHIEF OF THE VET- sive when you consider the youth of the au- lion in aid to Israel. This funding level consists ERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF thor. Second, the diary has been a valuable of $1.8 billion for foreign military financing THE UNITED STATES tool in teaching about the Holocaust, espe- [FMF] grants, and $1.2 billion in economic cially to young readers. Finally, the book con- support fund [ESF] assistance. H.R. 2159 also HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR tains many lessons for those who seek to expresses the sense of Congress that Arab OF OHIO eradicate the stains of prejudice and intoler- League countries should immediately re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance in our own society. nounce their resumption of the boycott against As a teacher, I am very pleased that ``Anne Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Israel and its trading partners, and calls on the Frank in the World'' will be viewed by thou- President to consider a country's participation Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sands of schoolchildren from in and around in the boycott when determining whether to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen of Ohio. my district. By looking at photographs of the sell United States weapons to the country. On August 21, 1997, John E. Moon was in- FranksÐa normal family much like any I am also encouraged by the House adop- stalled as the national Commander in Chief of otherÐstudents will identify with Anne and tion of an amendment which doubles the level the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United easily absorb the lessons offered to us by her of the African Development Fund [AfDF], to States. life and death. In addition, during the life of the fully fund the President's request of $50 mil- A resident of Grover Hill, OH, John Moon exhibit, numerous related events will be held lion. This fund addresses poverty reduction in entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967. He around Santa Barbara. These include theat- sub-Saharan African through loans to borrow- served with the 2d Battalion, 3d Marine Divi- rical, artistic, educational, and religious pres- ing countries. Areas of focus include agri- sion in South Vietnam. His military honors in- entations intended to highlight the themes of culture, heath care, education, micro-enter- clude the Vietnam Service Medal with three diversity and tolerance. Mr. Speaker, over half a century has passed prise, and basic infrastructure. This funding bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Viet- the end of World War II and the closing of the plays an important role to a region in need at namese Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Civil Ac- most horrible chapter in the history of man's relatively small cost. tion Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, inhumanity to man. To sustain the memory of Contrary to critics of international assist- and the National Defense Service Medal. those who died and honor the sacrifice of ance, foreign aid constitutes less than 1 per- John Moon joined the Sherwood, Ohio Post those who survived, it is incumbent on us to cent of the U.S. budget. This small investment of Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1970. He teach the lessons of the Holocaust to our chil- is leveraged further by a public-private part- joined the Grover Hill VFW in 1975. He has dren and future generations. We must all re- nership involving several hundred U.S.-based served in numerous positions in the VFW, in- dedicate ourselves to the elimination of bigotry charitable organizations. cluding terms as post commander, district and discrimination from the communities in Greatly troubling to me about H.R. 2159, commander, and State commander. which we live. I am proud that my community however, is the inclusion of highly restrictive John Moon is only the second Ohioan se- of Santa Barbara will soon play an instrumen- provisions to international family planning as- lected to serve as the national Commander in tal role in this mission, and I congratulate all sistance to developing countries. These re- Chief of the VFW. His selection is most cer- of those whose hard work and dedication strictions, which unreasonably strike at repro- tainly humbling to him since the membership helped make ``Anne Frank in the World'' a re- ductive rights as they pertain to current law, roster of the VFW reads as an honor roll of ality. will draw a veto if they are contained in this those who answered their country's most dire f bill upon arrival to the President. The Senate call and successfully defended freedom. has not included such abortion restrictions, Mr. Speaker, John Moon is a former marine EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES and it is my hope that the House restrictions whose life of service is an inspiration to every OF THE HOUSE ON THE DEATH will be removed in conference. American who believes our Nation's future is OF DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES In closing, Mr. Speaker, because of dra- built on the sacrifices of today. I ask my col- matic changes in world politics, the U.S. is leagues to join me in paying special tribute to SPEECH OF faced with a tremendous opportunity to direct John Moon and to wish him well as he contin- HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD funds to relieve problems here at home and ues his dedicated service to country as na- OF CALIFORNIA help improve the lives of our friends overseas. tional Commander in Chief of the Veterans of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 2159 is a reasonable step toward the lat- Foreign Wars of the United States. Thursday, September 4, 1997 ter, and it is my hope such steps will further f expand for the global good. Mrs. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speak- CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF f er, it is so difficult to make sense of the tragic ANNE FRANK death of Princess Diana. At the young age of PERSONAL EXPLANATION 36, Diana had already become one of the HON. WALTER H. CAPPS greatest humanitarians of our time. She HON. CASS BALLENGER OF CALIFORNIA crusaded against antipersonnel land mines OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with high-profile visits to Bosnia and Angola and worked to address many of the issues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 9, 1997 surrounding AIDS through organizations and Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, on October 14, I charities for children. Although she made a Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- will be privileged to join with hundreds of my beautiful princess, her true beauty shone able to vote on rollcall vote No. 367 on Sep- friends and constituents in Santa Barbara, CA, through in her kind and generous actions on tember 5, 1997. Had I been present, I would for a truly momentous eventÐthe grand open- behalf of those less fortunate than herself. have voted in favor of Mr. MCINTOSH's amend- ing of the ``Anne Frank in the World'' exhibit. Diana was deeply moved by the senseless ment to transfer funds from the wage and hour The Anne Frank exhibit, which will be open deaths due to antipersonnel land mines in enforcement provisions under H.R. 2264 to to the public from October 15 to November 16, Bosnia. With as many as 70 people a month programs under the Individuals With Disabil- is a traveling lesson about the life of this he- becoming injured by land mines left over from ities in Education Act. roic young victim of the Holocaust which spe- the 31¤2-year war that split the country, she On the same day, I was unable to vote on cifically explores the topics of racism, discrimi- was determined to get rid of these lethal un- rollcall No. 368. Had I been present, I would nation, and intolerance. ``Anne Frank in the derground bombs. Efforts to remove the explo- have voted in favor of Mr. TRAFICANT's motion World'' will be housed at the Karpeles Manu- sives were dragging, but Diana worked hard to to instruct conferees on H.R. 1119, to insist script Museum and is being sponsored by the speed up this process right up to the time of upon the provisions of section 1032 of the Santa Barbara Jewish Federation and many her death. E1702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 Princess Diana was also a tireless advocate Young lawyers and former students value Mr. their ability to change was evident in the pro- for children with AIDS and a leader among or- Glickman as a trusted resource when they are grams he initiated in the community and ganizations trying to provide pediatric AIDS struggling with a problem. Henry Brooks throughout the Broward County Sheriff's Of- services. She believed that we as human Adams once wrote: `` A teacher affects eter- fice. beings must work together to care for these nity. He can never tell where his influence The people of Broward County will sorely children and devoted a great deal of her time stops.'' It is apparent that David Glickman's miss Ron Cochran. Throughout his life those to ensuring that she did more than her part in wisdom is a guiding force for several aspiring who knew him regarded him as a driven lead- this effort. attorneys. er, a competent law enforcement officer, a hu- We have lost a woman of immense com- In addition to his numerous responsibilities, manitarian, a friend, a son, a father, and a passion and leadership on some of the most David has still found time to contribute to our husband. Now, he is remembered as a hero to troubling issues facing society today. We will community by starting the Indians Guide Tribe, the residents of south Florida. most certainly miss this vision of beauty who of which he was the local chief, and he initi- f possessed a heart of gold. Thank you Mr. ated a local chapter of Boy Scouts and was Speaker. the troop leader for 2 years. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JOHN W. f Whether in the courtroom, classroom, or ‘‘JACK’’ OREMUS community, David Glickman has selflessly TRIBUTE TO ANGELYN DIONE dedicated his time and energy to others. Mr. HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH JOHNSON Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join OF ILLINOIS me in paying tribute to David R. Glickman for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being a true role model for the citizens of Los HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Tuesday, September 9, 1997 OF NEW YORK Angeles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John W. ``Jack'' Tuesday, September 9, 1997 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SHERIFF Oremus, who passed away on August 14, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to RON COCHRAN 1997. recognize Angelyn Dione Johnson of Queens, Mr. Oremus' life was a symbol of the Amer- New York. Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Bos- HON. PETER DEUTSCH ican dream. Through smarts and hard work ton College and was fornerly employed with OF FLORIDA Mr. Oremus took a modest cement company the U.S. Census Bureau. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and developed it into one of our Nation's larg- Angelyn graduated from Southern University est producers of concrete, cement, and aggre- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 School of Law and formerly clerked for the gate. He applied the values that his father, Louisiana Black Caucus. She is presently run- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to John A. Oremus, passed along as the compa- ning for civil court judge in Brooklyn. commemorate the late Broward County sheriff, ny's founder. Values that stressed loyalty, A dedicated mother and wife, Angelyn bal- Ron Cochran. Sheriff Cochran was known dedication to family, and a commitment to fair- ances the duties of a working professional throughout the community as a man who truly ness. His many achievements are testament community-minded citizen. Married to Cyril loved being a police officer. He was elected to the Oremus family's ability to utilize all that Jefferson, who is also an attorney, they are sheriff of Broward County in 1992 and pledged America offers to build a successful business, the proud parents of three children. The Bor- to change the direction of the police depart- then return these successes by investing in ough of Brooklyn is the beneficiary of her un- ment from its traditional model of law enforce- our communities and our neighborhoods. I can wavering commitment to community and fam- ment to a humanistic approach. Successfully, think of no higher accomplishment. ily. although not without opposition, the Broward In addition to his work as chief executive of- f Sheriff's Office, and the residents of Broward ficer of his company, Mr. Oremus served on County, embraced Sheriff Cochran and his in- the boards of directors of both the Northern Il- TRIBUTE TO DAVID R. GLICKMAN novative ways to execute strict law enforce- linois Ready-Mix Association and the Portland ment initiatives. Cement Association, and he was chairman of HON. BRAD SHERMAN Ron Cochran joined the Fort Lauderdale Po- the Prairie Bank and Trust Co. OF CALIFORNIA lice Department in 1958 as a patrol officer and I want to extend my sympathies to the fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gradually worked his way up to chief of police ily of John W. Oremus; his father, John; his serving in this capacity from 1982 to 1987. Tuesday, September 9, 1997 wife, Rubina; 2 daughters, Kim Hanson and From 1989 to 1992, he served the Broward Sheri Smith; 3 sons, Alan, Michael, and John Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great School Board as the chief of the special inves- Christopher; a sister, Dorthy Lindauer; 2 broth- pleasure I rise before you today to pay tribute tigative unit. He left that position in 1992 to ers, Thomas and Robert, and 12 grand- to David R. Glickman, who will be honored by run for sheriff of Broward County. children. the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Throughout his 40-year career as a law en- f Angeles for his distinguished career in the forcement officer, Ron Cochran was known as legal profession. a hardheaded officer and a warmhearted gen- TRIBUTE TO DARREN PEARSON Since graduating from UCLA Law School in tleman. He was devoted to strict enforcement 1957, Mr. Glickman has relentlessly dedicated of the law and to a keen understanding of the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS his time and energy to the legal profession. community he was driven to protect. While OF NEW YORK His 40 years of practice have been highlighted serving as the chief of police for the Fort Lau- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by several awards and honors in recognition derdale Police Department, he designed a of his distinguished service. The Consumer At- community policing strategy that worked to Tuesday, September 9, 1997 torneys Association of Los Angeles named protect the community and also prevent Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to David Glickman Trial Lawyer of the Year in crimes. His principal law enforcement achieve- recognize the efforts of Mr. Darren Pearson. 1977, then honored him again in 1991 with the ment as Sheriff was the expansion of the com- Darren is an established entrepreneur, which Ted Horn Memorial Award. He is a former munity policing philosophy. He believed in a includes three real estate businesses. president of the Los Angeles chapter of the grassroots approach and strongly encouraged Prior to developing his real estate busi- national organization of the American Board of police officers to get to know the very people nesses, Darren worked as an account execu- Trial Advocates, and in 1998 he will serve on they had a duty to protect. Because of his ini- tive for Amergold Corp. He also worked for their national board of governors. These hon- tiatives, the crime rate dropped in Broward Vanguard Oil Corp. as a fuel salesman in the ors, in addition to many others, are a testa- County and Sheriff Cochran was praised for commercial and barge departments. He was ment to the vital role David Glickman has his tenacity. subsequently promoted to director of public re- played in the Los Angeles legal community. Among his many accomplishments as sher- lations for Vangaurd. Despite all of these outstanding accomplish- iff, Ron Cochran emphasized rehabilitative After leaving Vanguard, Darren worked as ments, perhaps the roles David Glickman is programs such as the multimillion dollar south- the real estate sales manager for the Charles best known for is teacher, mentor, and friend. west Broward County boot camp for juvenile E. Simpson Real Estate Co. Darren is active He has been a frequent lecturer and instructor offenders and intensive counseling for drug in the Brooklyn and Manhattan communities. for every law school in Los Angeles County. and alcohol abusers. His belief in people and Darren also hires and trains college-bound September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1703 students as trainees in real estate manage- price that has been paid for the FBI's work in First, he worked with a large land and cattle ment and office administration. I am pleased protecting the lives and safety of the residents company and later switched to a cattle and to recognize Darren's community involvement of the District of Columbia. sheep feeder. He made his first real money with the sheep feeder, earning $10,000 raising f and contributions. 2,568 lambs and between 500 and 600 head of f TRIBUTE TO DAVID HAMIL cattle. After marrying Genevieve Robinson in THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL IN 1933, Dave used his newly earned cash to buy HONOR OF FIVE FBI AGENTS HON. BOB SCHAFFER a ranch. Since the ranch had no electricity, WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE OF COLORADO this forced the first step toward his lifelong LINE OF DUTY WHILE ASSIGNED involvement with the electric industry. But, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WASHINGTON FIELD OF- before bringing electricity to his own ranch FICE Tuesday, September 9, 1997 and thousands of others across the country, Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I would like Dave received an unexpected phone call an- nouncing that he had been nominated as the HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON to take this time to tell you about a man who Republican candidate for the State House of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has achieved so much for Colorado and the Representatives. He won the election and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country, Mr. Dave Hamil of Sterling, CO. Ac- began his political career. cording to Colorado Country Life Magazine, in Back home in 1939, Dave started looking at Tuesday, September 9, 1997 an article written by Mona Neeley: stringing electricity to his ranch. While Pub- lic Service Company wanted $10,000 to string Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- Dave Hamil started out simply as a man the wires, (Dave only paid $20,000 for the land duce legislation to designate the newly con- from the plains of Colorado, but the effects itself) he knew there had to be a better way. structed Federal building located at 601 Fourth of his leadership still ripple across the State He and a group of neighbors contacted rep- and the Nation. Hamil, now 88 and retired in Street NW. in the District of Columbia as the resentatives of the fledgling REA, setting in Sterling, Colorado, grew up in the north- ``Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington motion the wheels that eventually led to eastern corner of the state, the son of a Field Office Memorial Building,'' in honor of Logan County becoming Section B of the rancher. new Highline Electric Association in nearby five FBI agents who were killed in the line of Circumstances and unexpected phone calls Holyoke, CO. ‘‘I had no more idea (then) of duty while assigned to the Washington Field took him from Sterling to Holyoke, on to becoming the administrator (of REA) than I Office. The five agents are William H. Chris- Denver and the Colorado State Legislature, had of going to the moon,’’ says Dave, look- tian, Jr., Martha Dixon Martinez, Michael J. into State government, and eventually to ing back on those early years. He was too Miller, Anthony Palmisano, and Edwin R. Washington, D.C., where he ran the Rural busy locally. Electric Administration for an unmatched 14 Woodriffe. He stayed active at Highline Electric, serv- years. Only 46 FBI agents have been killed in the ing as a director for years. He was also busy During his years of service he helped de- line of duty since the agency was established at the Statehouse. He served on the powerful velop Highline Electric Association, one of in 1908. Yet these five agents were all killed Appropriations Committee, made an unsuc- the first rural electric cooperatives in Colo- cessful run for governor, and then returned in a period of 16 years. Moreover, the FBI has rado. He represented his district in the State to the State House of Representatives where had a particularly close and useful relationship legislature for 16 years, including three he became Speaker. During his last stint as to crime fighting in the District of Columbia terms as Speaker of the House. He was called Speaker, he was instrumental in relocating to Washington, D.C. by President Dwight D. and this region. For years, the professionalism the Air Force Academy to Colorado Springs. Eisenhower to serve as the national adminis- and dedication of FBI agents and other per- He also was part of the decision to extend trator of the Rural Electric Administration sonnel of the Bureau have been made avail- Interstate 70 west of Interstate 25, into the (REA), an appointment that lasted until able to the District of Columbia and the Metro- mountains and through the Eisenhower Tun- John F. Kennedy took office. Then, following politan Police Department. For the residents nel, avoiding Loveland Pass. ‘‘The value of one of only two elections he lost, he was ap- those (two items) to the state is incalcula- and law enforcement officers of the District, it pointed Director of Institutions for Colorado is our honor to dedicate this new headquarters ble,’’ Dave says with pride. by his primary opponent. He returned to Enough was enough. Dave announced that to agents who were so dedicated to us and to Washington, D.C. in 1969, when he was re- he would not seek a ninth term in the House. law enforcement. appointed REA administrator, and served an- He was planning to run for the U.S. House or It is most appropriate to dedicate this new other 10 years. Senate when one of his respected friends building to these five dedicated agents. On He slowed down in 1978, when he resigned there retired, but, Washington called him May 29, 1995, Special Agent William H. Chris- from the REA (at age 70). He and his wife, first. tian, Jr., was murdered in his car by Ralph Genevieve, returned to Sterling. Since then, In May 1956, President Eisenhower was he has stayed involved in the industry by looking for a western Republican with a McClean while performing surveillance on him. serving as a consultant, staying in touch McClean was suspected in a series of solid background in politics and in the rural with today’s decision-makers, and providing electric industry to lead the REA. Dave unprovoked attacks on officers of the Metro- valuable background information. Hamil, with his years in Colorado politics politan Police Department which left several Now, as the electric industry is poised on and his experience with the Highline Electric officers wounded and one dead. the precipice of change, it’s time to honor a Association, was brought to the President’s On November 22, 1994, Martha Dixon Mar- man who propelled the industry so far. A attention by a family friend who had become tinez and Michael J. Miller were conducting of- Colorado Women’s Task Force committee, a presidential advisor. Dave figures there ficial business at the homicide office of the chaired by Janice Pflager, is leading an ef- was more to the nomination than that. ‘‘I fort to establish a museum addition in Ster- Metropolitan Police Department headquarters. hadn’t done anything to make anyone mad,’’ ling to honor Hamil and to preserve the his- he says. Without warning, Bennie Lawson entered the tory of rural electric and rural telephone That was Dave’s strength as he took the homicide office, pulled an automatic weapon systems for future generations. reigns of REA. While he was straightforward from his coat, and began firing randomly. His Much of what would go into the Dave and honest about how he saw an issue, he shots killed Special Agents Martinez and Mil- Hamil Exhibit at the Overland Trail Museum also had a knack for bringing people to- ler, as well as Metropolitan Police Department now hangs on the walls of what Dave refers gether. Detective Henry Daly. to as the trophy room in the basement of his It was Dave who got rural electric coopera- Agents Anthony Palmisano and Edwin R. home. Some of the trophies go back to the tives and the investor-owned utilities to pool 1920’s when Dave was one of the best college Woodriffe were killed attempting to arrest a their resources and work together on milers in the United States. Graduating from projects. It was Dave who went into many Lorton escapee, Billie Austin Bryant, on Janu- Logan County Industrial Arts High School, volatile, unpredictable situations and got ev- ary 8, 1969. The agents had just entered an Dave followed his brother, Harold, to Hast- eryone talking until all sides agreed on a apartment building in southeast Washington ings College in Hastings, Nebraska. Besides compromise. ‘‘I have said time and again when Bryant opened fire on them in a hallway. working his way through college, he also ran that it’s better to meet in the banquet room I am introducing this legislation to pay last- track, and in 1926 Dave came in 8th at a Chi- than in the courtroom,’’ Dave says. ‘‘And it ing tribute to the sacrifice of courageous cago track meet pitting the top 26 college is a hell of a lot less expensive.’’ agents who gave their lives in the line of duty. milers in the United States against each Dave was instrumental in bringing to- other. The 1932 Olympics were mentioned, gether more than just people. It was Dave I am particularly pleased that all of the Wash- but Dave returned to his studies, running a Hamil who pursued new technology that led ington, DC, regional members of Congress 4:21 mile and came back to Sterling after to the David A. Hamil Direct Current (DC) have become original cosponsors. Our legisla- graduating in 1930 with a degree in English. Energy Tie in Segall, Nebraska, linking Col- tion will remind all who pass through the new The degree languished as Dave went back orado to the eastern electric power grid in Washington Field Office Building of the high to the cattle business in which he was raised. the United States. During Dave’s tenure with E1704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 REA, the entire country was linked elec- when we protested the Reagan administra- wonder what the We the People Program trically. The DC tie worked so well in Ne- tion's drastic budget cuts which would harm would teach students about the failure of this braska that four more ties were put in place America's urban areas. He was also one of House to even allow a vote on an issue that across the country. Those DC ties, and the the public and a majority of the Members want growing cooperation between utilities, the first to call to our attention the plight of brought us to the place where we are today— Haitian refugees who, under President to see debated and voted on this year. I am on the verge of deregulation. Yet, the pros- Reagan, were being subjected to discrimina- embarrassed to go back to the students in my pect of change is splintering the industry. tory immigration policies. I also recall that my district and tell them that this House does not Investor-owned utilities and rural electric friend, George Crockett, was with us when the operate in the manner that our Constitution co-ops are fighting over who is getting the first Members of Congress were arrested at envisioned. most government help, or the biggest tax the South African Embassy for protesting their It is obvious that a growing number of Mem- break. They are jockeying to write the legis- system of apartheid. bers want a vote on campaign finance reform. lative acts that will change the industry, Mr. Speaker, George Crockett was some- I hope that the other Members who share my and debating how the changes ahead will af- frustration will begin to make their voices fect everyone from the corporate chiefs to one whom I greatly admired and respected. His passing brings to close a life that was heard on this issue. I ask my colleagues to farmers at the end of the line. join me in calling for a campaign finance re- So much change. So much dissension. It dedicated to serving others. My wife, Jay, and seems that what we need today is another I enjoyed a close friendship with George and form vote before we adjourn this year. Mr. Dave Hamil—someone to bring the industry his wife, Dr. Harriette Clark Chambliss. We ex- Speaker, the time to act is now, next year will together, to get all sides to sit at the same tend our deepest sympathy to Harriette and be too late. table, and coax all compromises from every- members of the family. Our thoughts and f one as only Dave Hamil could have done. prayers are with them during their time of be- INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION Mr. Speaker it is people like Dave Hamil reavement. DISAPPROVING PRESIDENT’S who have made this country great. Dave f VETO OF FARMER COOPERATIVE Hamil shaped America simply by being a good TAX PROVISION solid American citizen who works hard to im- TRIBUTE TO ALICIA PONCE DE plement the values on which he was raised. LEON He continues to contribute so much because HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM he sees a need and fills it. Thank you David HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF TEXAS Hamil. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Tuesday, September 9, 1997 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, last month, NOTING THE PASSING OF FORMER Tuesday, September 9, 1997 the President exercised his line-item veto au- CONGRESSMAN GEORGE W. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thority to strike out a provision in the tax bill CROCKETT, JR. recognize Alicia Ponce de Leon. Alicia is a na- providing a tax deferral on gains from the sale tive of Puerto Rico, in addition to being the of agricultural processing facilities to farmer HON. LOUIS STOKES proud mother of three children. cooperatives. I was very disappointed that the OF OHIO Alicia is accustomed to overcoming personal President chose to exercise his line-item veto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES obstacles. As a single mother, she has com- on a proposal that is very important to U.S. agriculture. However, I welcome the oppor- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 mitted herself to helping others to improve themselves through education, empowerment, tunity to debate this proposal on its merits. I Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I was deeply and employment opportunities. Alicia has ob- am confident that this provision can withstand saddened to learn of the passing of our former tained associate, baccalaureate, and masters scrutiny and will receive strong bipartisan sup- colleague, George W. Crockett, Jr. George degrees. port. passed away on September 7, 1997, after a For the past 17 years, Ms. De Leon has Today, I am joining with my colleagues, courageous battle with cancer. I join my col- served as the executive director for the Ladies KENNY HULSHOF, to introduce a resolution of leagues throughout the Chamber and Mem- Committee for Puerto Rican Culture, Inc., an disapproval overturning the President's veto of bers of the Michigan Congressional Delegation organization committed to improving edu- this provision to ensure that this debate oc- in mourning the loss of a good friend and a cational opportunities for minority groups. curs. In addition, we are continuing to explore great champion. Alicia is an elected member of Community other legislative options to address this issue. George Crockett was elected to the United School Board 23 in Brooklyn. She also is a I hope that this issue can be resolved without resorting to a veto override. That notwithstand- States Congress in 1980. He came to Capitol member of numerous professional organiza- ing, I am prepared to use all means available Hill to represent the people of Michigan's Thir- tions. Her commitment to community activism to me through the legislative process to enact teenth Congressional District. Throughout his is truly noteworthy. It is my pleasure to recog- this legislation. tenure in Congress, they were the bene- nize her valuable contribution. ficiaries of his strong leadership and outstand- This provision has been repeatedly f mischaracterized in the press as a provision ing legislative skills. George brought to the narrowly targeted to benefit Harold Simmons. Congress his compassion as a former lawyer CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM As the principal Democratic cosponsor of this and judge. He also exhibited the ability to provision, I can say with confidence that this stand firm in the midst of controversy. HON. RON KIND is not the case. I support this provision be- Mr. Speaker, when he came to the United OF WISCONSIN cause it will be beneficial to the entire agricul- States Congress, George Crockett had al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tural cooperative community. ready established a name for himself after Tuesday, September 9, 1997 Refining and processing of commodities nearly 4 decades in Detroit politics. He earned represent an ever-increasing share of total a reputation as an excellent defense attorney Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, another day has profit in the agricultural sector. The price paid before being elected to the criminal court. gone by and we have not yet voted on cam- to farmers for farm commodities represent less Throughout his legal career, George won paign finance reform. Today, our schedules than 25 percent of the cost of the final product praise for his impartial administration of jus- have been interrupted several times by proce- purchased by the consumer. It is imperative tice. He was also a civil rights hero who was dural votes called in protest over the fact that for the American farmer to increase his owner- greatly admired. In 1964, George organized we haven't had a vote. Our time, really the ship stake in processing and refining in order and directed the Mississippi Project, which taxpayer's time, could have been saved if we to survive in an increasingly competitive mar- provided free legal defense for civil rights were simply allowed to vote on campaign fi- ket. Allowing farmers to become vertically inte- workers jailed in Mississippi. nance reform. grated in their products will permit farmers to Mr. Speaker, when he was elected to the During debate today we voted for an better adjust to fluctuations in commodity United States Congress in 1980, George amendment to increase funding for the We the prices. Crockett brought with him the highest level of People Program. It is a program to promote Now that we have adopted an agricultural commitment to public service. He compiled a citizenship and knowledge of the U.S. Con- policy that will leave farmers to compete in a voting record which was described as one of stitution among our Nation's elementary and more market-oriented system, we must enact the most liberal in Congress. We recall that secondary school students. The vote on that provisions to help farmers and ranchers com- George Crockett stood with us in the 1980's amendment was adopted overwhelmingly. I pete in the market place if these farmers and September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1705 ranchers are to survive. Farmer cooperatives unavoidably detained while returning from my Since 1983, Arnold has served as the head allow farmers and ranchers to improve their district where I was fortunate enough to be teacher for preschool and kindergarten. He is bargaining power and benefit from economies celebrating the wedding of my son. Had I indeed a rarity, an African-American male ele- of scale. Strengthening farmer cooperatives been present I would have voted ``no'' on both mentary schoolteacher. Mr. Brown undertook will provide a counterweight to the increasing votes. the noble profession of teaching because of concentration of U.S. agriculture in large cor- f his deeply maintained optimism, especially as porations. it pertains to young people. Arnold has been This proposal provides tax fairness by allow- TRIBUTE TO MOTHER TERESA recognized by day care workers for his excep- ing farmer cooperatives to receive the same tional work. tax-deferred status for sales of processing fa- HON. RON PACKARD In addition to his labors of love, Arnold cilities available to other businesses and enti- OF CALIFORNIA Brown enjoys reading, chess, physical fitness, ties under current law. Under current law, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and sports. there are several strategies available to cor- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 porate agribusinesses to structure tax deferred f purchases of processing facilities that farmer Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, this week we pay tribute to Mother Teresa, a selfless cooperatives cannot utilize. HISPANIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE woman who received her calling from God and I appreciate the President's commitment to OF ORANGE COUNTY HISPANIC devoted much of her life to caring for the poor address this important issue, and look forward HERITAGE MONTH to continuing to work with the White House and needy. She was a miracle worker who and representatives from the Department of consistently put others ahead of herself; a Treasury to craft a provision that will aid our woman who believed the worst tragedy was to HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Nation's farmers and ranchers. Although we be someone to no one. She spent her life re- are introducing a resolution of disapproval in lating to audiences the need to tell the poor OF CALIFORNIA order to preserve our legislative options on that they are somebody to us. She said, ``they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this issue, Mr. HUSLSHOF and I would prefer to too have been created by the same loving resolve this issue by working with the adminis- hand of God, to love and be loved.'' Tuesday, September 9, 1997 tration in a cooperative manner. I am hopeful Mother Teresa was a living saint, drawing that we can reach an agreement with the ad- both the rich and poor to her side and to the Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ministration on legislation to help farmers and message of God. I have followed her work address my colleagues about the celebration ranchers, through their membership in farm over the years and have lived my own life by of Hispanic Heritage Month. For years our Na- cooperatives, become more involved in the her edict that we must love one another and tion has officially recognized the important profitable, value-added production of agri- care for one another. She was an amazing contributions Hispanics have made to our culture products. woman and a willing servant of God. Her com- great country through Hispanic Heritage Enactment of this legislation is an important passion, piety, and devotion will truly be Month. It is important to periodically pause part of an agricultural strategy of helping indi- missed. and reflect on the rich contributions Hispanic- vidual farmers survive in an increasingly com- Mr. Speaker, when Mother Teresa was Americans have made to this extraordinary petitive global marketplace. I encourage all alive, she relied on herself and on her fol- Nation. I commend the Hispanic Heritage Members to support this effort. lowers to aid the needy. She obtained finan- Committee of Orange County as they cele- f cial assistance from individuals and corporate brate Hispanic Heritage Month, 1997. benefactors. I believe in this same philosophy While contributing to the diversity of the TRIBUTE TO JESSE MARTIN and have gotten involved with the Renewal Al- United States, Hispanic-Americans themselves liance, a group of Congressmen and Senators, are diverse. Some are recent immigrants. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS to educate others that local problems can be Some have had their roots in the United OF NEW YORK cured with community solutions. Stronger fam- States for centuries. Hispanic-Americans em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ilies, churches, and community organiza- brace the American society and culture while Tuesday, September 9, 1997 tionsÐthe backbone of AmericaÐcan provide at the same time perpetuate a unique His- the solutions to problems created by poverty, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to panic cultural heritage. This heritage proudly broken families, substance abuse, and loss of recognize Mr. Jesse Martin, a loving husband, asserts love of family, country, and religion. hope. father and concerned community activist. Hispanics have demonstrated unfailing loy- Mother Teresa was a marvelous woman. Jesse was born in Albany, New York, and alty to our Nation through their service in the Her work will not soon be forgotten. To that married his high school sweetheart Lillie Coo- Armed Forces. Men and women of Hispanic end, I will continue to further promote her per. The father of seven children, Mr. Martin heritage have proudly fought to maintain free- message of hope and love through my work reflects old world values. dom and democracy throughout the world. Jesse's professional career began in the with the Renewal Alliance. By working to- gether with families and communities, we can Hispanics hold tremendous faith in the Garment District of New York City. Subse- power of the American dream. The opportuni- quently, he went to work for the Model Cities make more of a difference than government assistance ever could. Mother Teresa should ties offered by this country have enabled Program and has performed admirably as the many Hispanics to succeed. Along with their superintendent of maintenance for a major serve as an example to everyone. I encourage all those across the Nation to reach out to successes, Hispanics have strived to give house development, the Marcus Garvey Vil- back something to their community. lage. The residents of the complex know, love their families, churches, and neighborhoods. and respect Jesse Martin. Improving the lives of the less fortunate should Hispanics helped to build our Nation. From Jesse has been a wonderful role model in be our top priority. the railroads to the freeways, Hispanics have his home, on the job, and in the community. f provided not only their labor, but their engi- neering expertise. They have contributed to Jesse has earned a reputation for working TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD BROWN hard, being loyal and being committed to serv- the colorful tapestry that is our American cul- ing his community. It is my pleasure to recog- ture through language, music, art, and lit- nize his accomplishments and contributions. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS erature. In so doing, they have fortified one of f OF NEW YORK our country's greatest assets, its diversity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, September 9, 1997 celebrate the proud tradition of family, cultural Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to heritage, and religion that are the foundation HON. WALTER CAPPS of Hispanic culture as well as the diversity that OF CALIFORNIA recognize Mr. Arnold Brown. Arnold was born in New York City and graduated from Thomas enriches our Nation and helps it to prosper. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jefferson High School and Central State Uni- I ask my colleagues to join me in commend- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 versity. He also attended Pennsylvania State ing the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Or- Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I University, where he received his masters de- ange County for their outstanding work in missed rollcall votes Nos. 369 and 370. I was gree. celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. E1706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 1997 TRIBUTE TO WILLIE WREN, SR. businesses were burned and vandalized, and from religious services in the cathedral by the expulsion of Greeks followed in 1964. Restric- Turkish police and horribly murdered by a HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS tions on press and religious freedoms and har- street mob. Other Greek metropolitans were OF NEW YORK assment of the Ecumenical Patriarchate con- brutally tortured to death as were dozens of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinue today. Armenian clerics. Mr. Speaker, so that such atrocities may As George Santayana said, ``Those who Tuesday, September 9, 1997 never again be repeated, it is important to cannot remember the past are condemned to Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of the victims of Smyrna on repeat it.'' That is why today I introduced, recognize Mr. Willie Wren, Sr. For over 20 this 75th anniversary. It is important that we along with Mr. BILIRAKIS of Florida and Mr. years he has dedicated his life to serving New bring these events to the attention of the SHERMAN of California, a bill to commemorate York City's vulnerable and neediest children American people and encourage the Republic this anniversary and honor the victims of the and families. of Turkey to acknowledge and recognize the burning of Smyrna. An electrical engineer and business major, victims of Smyrna. I urge my colleagues to join in commemo- he began his public service as chairman and f rating this horrible tragedy by becoming a co- founder of the Freewill Day Care Center. After sponsor of this resolution. It is important that retiring from the New York Transit Authority, TRIBUTE TO PHOEBE LAYNE these crimes against humanity are never for- he became the executive director of the Mir- gotten and never repeated. acle Makers, Inc. The organization is a grow- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS f ing multiservice agency and has administrative OF NEW YORK TRIBUTE TO JUAN D. MARTINEZ offices in Brooklyn and Queens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Miracle Makers serve predominantly Tuesday, September 9, 1997 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS people of color and many working class ethnic OF NEW YORK groups. With vision and purpose, Mr. Wren Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped to develop a plan to work with man- recognize Phoebe Layne. Ms. Layne is the di- aged care providers in providing health and rector of community affairs for Brookdale Uni- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 social services to many other agencies. I am versity Hospital and Medical Center. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pleased to acknowledge his tireless efforts. Ms. Layne has been an activist for over 30 recognize Juan D. Martinez. Mr. Martinez is a f years. She is a member of the Community product of the New York City Public School Board 13 and the Thomas Jefferson Demo- System and has committed himself to the pur- 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE cratic Club. Phoebe helped to establish the suit of education and community improvement. BURNING OF SMYRNA First Canarsie League, an auxiliary of He attended Brooklyn Technical High Brookdale Hospital. She has worked tirelessly School, graduated from Mercy College, and HON. BRAD SHERMAN to help implement city ambulance outposts received his masters degree from Long Island OF CALIFORNIA throughout Brooklyn. She helped create a University. Juan has 15 years of professional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grass roots effort to bring CPRA training to her experience where his responsibilities have community as part of her involvement with the steadily increased. He has served as an edu- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 hospital and many other civic organizations. cator, lecturer, program coordinator, executive Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Phoebe is a woman of vision. She is also a director, and trainer. commemorate the 75th anniversary of the member of the Interagency Council for the Presently, Mr. Martinez serves as the presi- burning of Smyrna and honor the memory of Aging in East Flatbush, east NY, Brownsville/ dent of Progress, an organization which pro- its civilian victims. Ocean Hill, and district No. 18. She is the vides technical assistance in capacity-building The destruction of Smyrna in 1922, was the mother of two sons, and three grand- to community-based organizations throughout culmination of a Turkish campaign to system- daughters. New York. Juan is well known for his commu- atically eliminate the ethnic Greek population f nity efforts which include his serving as presi- in Asia Minor, in the current day Republic of dent of school district 14, and his founding of Turkey. During this campaign, thousands were IN HONOR OF THE VICTIMS OF the Progress High School in the Williamsburg consigned and killed in forced labor battalions THE DESTRUCTION OF SMYRNA section of Brooklyn. I am proud to recognize and hundreds of Greek towns and villages the efforts of Juan D. Martinez. were destroyed. Turkish forces massacred HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY f 450,000 Greek civilians in areas where they OF NEW YORK NO CONSENSUS ON THE CENSUS comprised a majority, specifically, on the Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sea coast, in Pontus, and the Smyrna region. Smyrna was the largest city in Asia Minor Tuesday, September 9, 1997 HON. BOB SCHAFFER and a cosmopolitan hub populated by a highly Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, OF COLORADO educated Greek community and flourishing I rise today to commemorate the 75th anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commercial and middle classes. In September sary of the burning of Smyrna and to honor its Tuesday, September 9, 1997 1922, the city was sacked and burned to the victims. Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. ground, and its Greek and Armenian inhab- The destruction of Smyrna in 1922, was the Speaker, imagine the grocery clerk only glanc- itants along with refugees from the countryside culmination of a Turkish campaign to eradicate ing at your basket, then calculating your bill, were slaughtered by Turkish forces. Western the Greek population in Asia Minor, known not based upon the actual items selected, but diplomats and journalists stationed in U.S. and today as Turkey. During this genocide, thou- based upon the statistical average purchase of European ships offshore compared the devas- sands were killed in forced labor camps, hun- other families like yours. tation to that of Carthage. dreds of Greek towns and villages were de- Ridiculous as this may sound, it's exactly Metropolitan Chrysostomos, the spiritual stroyed, and 450,000 civilians were mas- what the U.S. Census Bureau is promoting for leader of the Orthodox Christians in Smyrna sacred by Turkish forces in areas where they the upcoming census. The bureau's proposal who refused to abandon the city, was seized composed a majority as on the Black Sea to use statistical sampling in 2000 has a po- from religious services in the cathedral by the coast, in Pontus, and the Smyrna region. tential price tag of more than $12 billion and Turkish police and was turned over to be dis- In 1922, Smyrna was the largest city in Asia threatens to skew the electoral process. membered by a street mob. Other Greek Minor and a cosmopolitan hub populated by a Proponents of the idea point out that statis- metropolitans were brutally tortured to death highly educated Greek community and flour- tical sampling is good enough for public opin- as were dozens of Armenian clerics. ishing middle classes. In September of that ion polls and disease control. Why not use The 75th anniversary of the destruction of year, Turkish troops sacked, burned to the sampling when counting citizens too? Smyrna is more than a symbolic anniversary. ground, and slaughtered Smyrna's Greek and In a recent letter, Denver Mayor Wellington A year later, in 1923, more than 1.2 million Armenian inhabitants along with refugees from Webb told me of his concern about ``the possi- Greeks were uprooted from Turkey and perse- the countryside. bility of a serious undercount in Denver if sam- cutions of the Greek minority remaining in Tur- Metropolitan Chrysostomos, the spiritual pling is not permitted.'' The last census over- key have since recurred. In a pogrom in Istan- leader of the Orthodox Christians in Smyrna looked 1.6 percent of the national population, bul in 1955, Orthodox churches and Greek who refused to abandon the city, was seized he claims. September 9, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1707 Sampling, some say, would be more accu- years and calls for ``the actual Enumeration'' munity affairs for the East New York Diag- rate than traditional census taking because of citizens. The 14th amendment takes it from nostic Treatment Center in Brooklyn. Marcelle census takers can't possibly reach all individ- there stating, `Representatives shall be appor- performs the critical function of community uals by questionnaire, phone calls, site visits tioned among the several States according to education and outreach and spreading the or other means. their respective numbers, counting the whole message of primary care and preventive medi- Debate over census methodology is as old number of persons in each State.'' cine in the East New York and Brownsville as the census itself. In 1780, the first census Sampling opponents obviously rely on the in the new United States reported 3.8 million Constitution and other laws to block sampling communities. Ms. Miranda also coordinates persons. President George Washington but they also point out the inaccuracies of and performs liaison with other community thought the number was too low. sampling, and the method's propensity toward based organizations. Then, as today, the concern of various polit- political manipulation. The eldest of four children born to Ida and As one colleague of mine put it, `It may be ical jurisdictions was undercounts. With the Frank Miranda, she emigrated from George- advent of large Federal redistribution pro- cheaper to pay a few people to sit in a room and guess how many people there are in town, Guyana, to Brooklyn, New York, in grams, live bodies equal money. To a mayor 1966. Marcelle graduated from Stuyvesant or Governor, anyone not counted is lost reve- America, but when you do this, you don't have High School, attended Bennett College, and nue. a census, you have a guess.'' Furthermore more bodies can add political I agree. In America, every individual has a the School of Dentistry at University of North clout. Since legislative districts are drawn ac- fundamental right to be counted, not esti- Carolina at Chapel Hill. cording to population, more people could mated, to see their Constitution honored, not Ms. Miranda began a new career in journal- ignored. mean, for example, additional seats in Con- ism when she became an editorial trainee at f gress. Newsday. Since that time, she has been an But not all congressional seats are identical. TRIBUTE TO MARCELLE MIRANDA effective journalist, marketing consultant, and In Denver, a new district would likely favor a spokeswoman. Marcelle is the chairwoman of more liberal candidate. In Greeley, a conserv- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Cypress Hills West Block Association, serves ative would be the likely choice. OF NEW YORK Clearly, the census entails more than just as a tutor, and is a strong advocate on behalf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counting people. That's why our Nation's of individual health care rights. She is the founders addressed the topic early in the Con- Tuesday, September 9, 1997 mother of two children, and resides in Cypress stitution. Article I, section 2 makes Congress Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Hills, Brooklyn. I am pleased to recognize her responsible for conducting a census every 10 recognize Marcelle Miranda, director of com- accomplishments.