E608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 21, 2010 HONORING CHARLES KEY IN RECOGNITION OF THE ARME- McKnight who has received the Arvada Wheat NIAN RELIEF SOCIETY’S 100TH Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ANIVERSARY Brianna McKnight is a 7th grader at Mandalay HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Middle School and received this award be- cause her determination and hard work have OF CALIFORNIA HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF OF CALIFORNIA allowed her to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Brianna Wednesday, April 21, 2010 McKnight is exemplary of the type of achieve- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today perseverance. It is essential students at all Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Armenian Relief Society as it today to commend and congratulate Charles levels strive to make the most of their edu- celebrates its 100th anniversary. cation and develop a work ethic which will Key upon being awarded with the ‘‘Lifetime The Armenian Relief Society, ARS, estab- guide them for the rest of their lives. Achievement Award’’ by the Veterans of For- lished in 1910, is a non-profit organization de- I extend my deepest congratulations once voted to community and cultural service. Ini- eign Wars, Post 9896. Mr. Key was honored again to Brianna McKnight for winning the Ar- tially a mostly women’s organization, it em- on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in Chowchilla, vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for California. powered women to take leadership roles and act for the betterment of society, and encom- Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit Mr. Charles Key was raised in Henryetta, pass the importance of serving the needs of the same dedication and character to all her Oklahoma. At seventeen years old he enlisted Armenian genocide victims. future accomplishments. in the United States Navy. Mr. Key completed As time elapsed, the goals of the ARS f Navy Boot Camp at the Navy Recruit Training branched out to reach all communities in dis- INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5088, AMER- Center at San Diego, California. After boot tress—Armenian and non-Armenian alike. In ICA’S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN camp he was designated and trained as a Ma- addition to disaster relief and assistance dur- WATER ACT chinist Mate and was assigned to the USS ing wars and epidemics, the ARS has broad- Boxer CV–21, a twenty-seven thousand ton ened its activities and developed a mission and a common purpose. Today, they address HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR Essex class aircraft carrier. While on the social, educational, developmental, and cul- OF MINNESOTA Boxer, Mr. Key completed two deployments to tural roles within communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Western Pacific from 1950 to 1951. Over the course of a century, the organiza- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 The USS Boxer was returning from the Far tion has launched chapters in more than 26 Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, today I East in 1950 when North Korea invaded South countries. The ARS situated its western roots am introducing ‘‘America’s Commitment to Korea. The carrier made a rapid turn-around in Fresno in 1915 and has expanded to in- Clean Water Act,’’ legislation to reaffirm the as it was carrying needed Air Force and Navy clude 26 chapters in California, Nevada, Ari- zona, Texas, and Utah. Hence, the ARS of ability of the Clean Water Act to protect the planes, as well as personnel, and headed to Western USA was established in 1984 in re- Nation’s waters, including wetlands. These the war zone in the Pacific. During the fol- sponse to the growing needs of expanding waters support our nation’s economic well- lowing months, Mr. Key and his shipmates communities. Geographical location has never being, enable our quality of life, and sustain worked diligently to keep aircraft in the air by steered members off their precise course of our environment for generations to come. providing air support for the United Nations’ making a difference in local communities and Over its thirty-seven-year history, the Clean fighting forces ashore. Between 1951 and around the world simultaneously. Water Act has restored countless rivers, lakes, 1952, while aboard the USS Boxer, Mr. Key The ARS’s passion to help people has blos- and streams, protected drinking water sup- made three additional Korean War cruises. somed into various constructive projects. plies, and preserved water quality and water- The planes from the USS Boxer hit transpor- Since its establishment in 1980, Armenian Re- related habitat essential to waterfowl, wildlife, tation and infrastructure targets in North Korea lief Society Social Services Centers have and fisheries. and gave close air support to troops on the aided approximately 60,000 people annually In 1972, Congress set a goal that the Na- front lines. On August 5, 1952, while engaged regarding issues such as immigration, coun- tion’s waters would be fishable and swim- seling, and services for the elderly. In the year mable by July 1, 1983. Great progress toward in combat operations, a fire broke out on the 2000, the ARS Child, Youth & Family Guid- that goal has been made, but 40 percent of hanger deck. The fire resulted in nine deaths, ance Center was created to provide a gateway our waters still do not meet the goals and several aircraft were lost and there was signifi- to individuals and families suffering from prob- standards of the Act. cant damage to the hanger deck. Mr. Key and lems such as marital and family conflicts and In 2001 and 2006, two decisions of the U.S. his shipmates worked non-stop, and within two substance abuse. Supportive professional Supreme Court threw the Nation’s clean water weeks the USS Boxer returned to combat du- therapists offer individual and group psycho- programs into turmoil, creating confusion and ties off the Korean coast. therapy, family psychotherapy, and crisis inter- uncertainty for communities, developers, and Upon returning to the United States, Ma- vention. With the support of generous donors, agricultural interests, and placing at risk the chinist Mate 3rd Class Key was honorably dis- the ARS continues to support such centers as Nation’s ability to restore, protect, and main- charged from the Navy at the Naval District in well as schools, scholarship programs, cultural tain water quality and the water-related envi- centers, health-care clinics, and orphanages to San Francisco. For his service, Mr. Key was ronment. name a few examples. Today, ARS chapters awarded the China Service Medal, the Navy Turmoil, confusion, and uncertainty are no also work hand-in-hand with other charities way to run a program. The result has been in- Occupation Award, the Korean Service Medal, such as the American Red Cross, Catholic creased processing times and backlogs as the the United Nations Service Medal and the Charities, Salvation Army, and YWCA. agencies struggle to interpret the court deci- Good Conduct Medal. During his civilian ca- I am proud to recognize the past and sions. That is why I developed legislation to reer, Mr. Key was a California licensed elec- present members and supporters of the ARS restore the common understanding of the trical and air conditioning contractor. for their unique contributions to the global scope of the Clean Water Act based on dec- Mr. Key is a Life Member of the Chowchilla community, and I ask all Members to join me ades-old interpretations of the U.S. Army Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9896 and a in congratulating the Armenian Relief Society Corps of Engineers and the Environmental member of the First Christian Church of for 100 years of dedicated service. Protection Agency. Madera. Mr. Key and his wife, Christine, had f The bill will ensure that the Clean Water Act two sons, three grandchildren and two great- BRIANNA MCKNIGHT can cover the same waters as it did under the grandchildren. regulatory decisions in place in 2001. These decisions were based on a common under- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend HON. ED PERLMUTTER standing developed over the 29 years of the OF COLORADO and congratulate Charles Key upon being Act as to defining its appropriate scope. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named as a ‘‘Distinguished Life Member’’ by By restoring the common understanding and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9896. I in- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 practice of protecting the Nation’s waters and vite my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise wetlands as existed prior to 2001, we can pro- Key many years of continued success. today to recognize and applaud Brianna vide much-needed certainty to the regulated

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We can Restoring the Clean Water Act is only an ex- which Volunteer Fairfax acts as a clearing- also restore bedrock protections for our citi- pansion to the extent the Supreme Court ig- house and matches volunteers to community zens and our neighborhoods from polluters nored the intent of Congress and 30 years of needs include literacy programs, homeless who place families and communities at risk. precedent by narrowing the Act. and poverty assistance, emergency response Clean, safe water is a basic right for all Opponents argue that the Federal govern- and recovery functions, senior citizen assist- Americans. Yet, unless we act, the Clean ment should not require a permit for every- ance, education, and many more. Water Act cannot ensure that right. thing you do that might affect a wet area. I I am honored to pay tribute to the following The New York Times reports that as a result agree. The Clean Water Act never required winners of the 2010 Volunteer Fairfax Awards: of the Supreme Court decisions companies such permits and I do not offer legislation that Community Champion Award Recipients have spilled oil, carcinogens and dangerous would do so. are: Braddock District: Jeff Root; Dranesville bacteria into lakes, rivers and other waters Simply put, if it was not regulated before District: Maya Huber; Hunter Mill District: Jim without being prosecuted. EPA regulators 2001, it will not be regulated with the enact- Larson; Lee District: Jane Hilder; Mason Dis- working on those cases, estimate that more ment of the legislation. trict: Frank Vajda; Mount Vernon District: than 1,500 major pollution investigations have Some people have opposed the Clean Linwood Gorham; Providence District: Tysons been discontinued or shelved in the last four Water Act for decades, and it should not come Corner Center Employees Springfield District: years. as a surprise that these same groups are Mike Thompson, Jr.; Sully District: Verdia Hay- Data from 2008, the most recent year avail- using recent Supreme Court decisions as jus- wood; Fairfax County At-Large: Chris and Lisa able, show there were over 20,000 beach tification to roll back protections under the Bright. closings and advisories that year due to pollu- Clean Water Act. For the sake of future gen- Competitive Award Recipients are: Adult tion, and studies in the Great Lakes show that erations, progress must not be rolled back. Volunteer Over 250 Hours: Kevin Takeguchi; as many as 10 percent of beachgoers report We must advance the cause of clean water by Adult Volunteer Under 250 Hours: Campbell getting sick after swimming in beach waters sustaining the original purpose of the Act. ‘‘Cam’’ Gibson; Adult Volunteer Group: Digital open for swimming. In 1972, Congress voted overwhelmingly to TV Volunteer Team Family Volunteer: Renee Drinking water protection areas that contain overturn President Nixon’s veto of the Clean and Sean McGinnis; Senior Volunteer: Ibrahim one or more small or intermittent streams that Water Act and to restore and maintain the Barsoum; Volunteer Program: Homestretch would be vulnerable to pollution under the Su- chemical, physical, and biological integrity of Volunteer Program Youth Volunteer: Simrun preme Court decisions provide drinking water the Nation’s waters. Since that time, Ameri- Soni; Youth Volunteer Program: McLean Local to more than 117,000,000 people in the United cans have overwhelmingly expressed their Heroes; Corporate Volunteer Group: Excella States. support for protecting our Nation’s waters and Consulting; Rising Star: Zack Sanders. These examples demonstrate why we must keeping them safe from polluters. The bill will Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: act. restore America’s commitment to clean water. Betty Powell. Two years ago I conducted a thorough f Benchmark Award Recipients: A number of hearing where I heard from two dozen wit- other individuals are being honored for signifi- nesses on five panels of everything that was CARLOS REYES cant contributions of time and energy to doz- good and bad about my prior legislative pro- ens of volunteer organizations in Northern Vir- posal. I invited suggestions from any and all HON. ED PERLMUTTER ginia. I congratulate and thank each of the interested parties. OF COLORADO Benchmark Award Honorees for their commit- The bill I introduce today is a new bill that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to the community. responds to those comments. It more clearly Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Wednesday, April 21, 2010 and specifically targets its one objective—ad- me in expressing our gratitude for the efforts dressing the SWANCC and Rapanos deci- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise of these volunteers and their colleagues at sions, decisions I believe were wrongly de- today to recognize and applaud Carlos Reyes Volunteer Fairfax. The selfless commitment of cided. who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge these individuals provides enumerable benefits Among the significant changes from my ear- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Carlos to Northern Virginia as a community as well as lier bill: Reyes is a 12th grader at Jefferson High life-changing services to the individuals in To avoid the possible need for new regula- School and received this award because his need. tions, the bill uses the current regulatory defi- determination and hard work have allowed him f nition of ‘‘waters of the United States’’ to es- to overcome adversities. tablish the scope of the Act. The dedication demonstrated by Carlos CONGRATULATING THE 2010 The bill codifies an exemption for prior con- Reyes is exemplary of the type of achieve- ARAPAHOE COUNTY ICE WAR- verted croplands. ment that can be attained with hard work and RIORS PEE WEE HOCKEY TEAM The bill codifies an exemption for waste perseverance. It is essential students at all treatment systems. levels strive to make the most of their edu- HON. MIKE COFFMAN The bill explicitly states that ground water is cation and develop a work ethic which will OF COLORADO considered separately from ‘‘waters of the guide them for the rest of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States.’’ I extend my deepest congratulations once Wednesday, April 21, 2010 The bill explicitly states that it does not af- again to Carlos Reyes for winning the Arvada fect the authority of EPA or the Corps as that Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- authority existed prior to SWANCC in 2001. award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the er, it is with great pride that I acknowledge the The bill places limits on Federal jurisdiction same dedication and character to all his future accomplishments of the 2010 Arapahoe Coun- by specifying the Constitutional authority for accomplishments. ty Ice Warrior Pee Wee Hockey Team. The the Clean Water Act, and preserving the Fed- f Warriors fought to win the AA Colorado State eral/State cooperation that is the hallmark of championship and gallantly represented Colo- the Act. RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FAIR- rado in the U–12 National Championships in The bill removes all language related to ‘‘ac- FAX AND THE WINNERS OF THE Reston, Virginia. The high standards which the tivities’’. That term created unnecessary confu- 2010 SERVICE AWARDS team met are, undoubtedly, representative of sion on what would require a Clean Water Act the passion and excellence found throughout permit. Since enactment in 1972, permits are HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY my district. required only for discharges. OF VIRGINIA The warriors withheld a Colorado Springs The bill preserves the exemptions, limita- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jr. Tiger hockey team to win the State cham- tions, and practices under the Act. pionship 3–2 thanks in large part to the offen- The bill includes multiple clarifying changes Wednesday, April 21, 2010 sive prowess of Josh Pusar, Zackary Dym, to emphasize that the bill will reaffirm and re- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Jake Dosen, Brandon Yi, Patrick Wicker, store the original scope of the Clean Water er, I rise today to recognize Volunteer Fairfax, Andrej Lysak, Jack Jordan, Josh Fiegl, An- Act, and not expand its geographic scope. and more particularly the contributions that its drew McCulley, and Ian Aylmer. Opponents of legislation to restore the volunteers make to our community. Volunteer Despite continually facing older, larger and Clean Water Act characterize the restoration Fairfax mobilizes people and resources to more experienced teams, the boys outhustled

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