CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1327 Transgender Community Center of New York through citizenship can immigrants, who con- and Irish, and in lesser numbers Poles, will reopen after a two-year renovation. The tribute so much to other aspects of American English, Scandinavians, Czechs and the de- Center is housed in a historic former high society, fully participate in our unique political scendants of freed slaves. Today, Latinos and, to a lesser degrees, those of Asian ori- school in Greenwich Village. The Food and process. gins are changing the face of society here— Maritime Trades High School was built in 1844 [From the Omaha World-Herald, July 4, 2001] figuratively and literally. and became the spiritual home of the Gay and It is, we believe, incumbent on those who AMERICANS ALL Lesbian community of New York in 1983. got here first to extend a welcome to those We hold these Truths to be self-evident, who are making their own trips and taking Since its founding, the Center has served as that all Men are created equal, that they are a meeting place for those committed to im- up citizenship as the 20th century fades into endowed by their Creator with certain the 21st. For the most part, this is happening proving the lives and assuring the rights of unalienable Rights that among these are seamlessly. For the most part, this is hap- those who suffer because of their actual or Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happi- pening seamlessly. The newest arrivals are perceived sexual orientation. The Center is an ness.—Declaration of Independence being assimilated and recognized for their inclusive organization that recently changed its As Midlanders celebrate the 225th anniver- strengths. To be candid, Iowa and Nebraska name to demonstrate a commitment to serving sary of America’s decision to end its status would have difficulty sustaining population the Bisexual and Transgender community. as a collection of colonies, it is instructive growth without them. The process feeds on and heartening to note that this region is in Newcomers to New York have always itself. Newcomers who become citizens (or a real sense a showcase for the degree to legal residents) are in turn entitled to serve joined together in fraternal and social groups. which the Declaration remains a living docu- as sponsors for relatives’ applications. Just as some organizations help immigrants ment. And so it goes. The faces change some- adjust to life in the City, so too, the Center Nebraska and Iowa in particular are in- what. The goals and dreams do not. helps newcomers from the gay community as creasingly becoming a focus not just of im- Nearly everyone who comes here and be- they adjust to a new life in New York. Quar- migration but of immigrants who take the comes a part of the American matrix is seek- important and self-affirming step of becom- ing essentially the same things the Founders terly orientations and regular support groups were taking about 225 years ago. Americans for young people are some of the Center’s ing U.S. citizens. Those who do so are im- mersing themselves in the old, yet ever are all in this together. They draw strength most important programs. young, quest for life, liberty and the pursuit for new blood, new ideas. That’s the indis- The Center is the ‘‘heart’’ of the Gay, Les- of happiness, which often were not available putable past, and it is the inevitable future. bian, Bisexual, and Transgender community in in their native lands. f New York City. Each week, more than 5,000 The numbers are not yet huge, but the people visit the center to take advantage of math involved is impressive. Naturaliza- IN MEMORY OF STANLEY KRAMER the numerous services and programs it offers. tions—mostly of people from Latin America It has also become a social center for many but also from Lithuania and Asia and points HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH all over—have grown impressively in the last people in the community. The monthly sched- OF OHIO decade. Many come for jobs, often in this re- ule at the Center includes more than 100 polit- gion’s meatpacking plants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical and social groups. The AA program alone But it is noteworthy that increasingly Thursday, July 12, 2001 provides counseling and support for several they are coming here, rather than to more Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hundred people in recovery. The Center Li- traditional venues like California, Texas and honor the memory of an exceptional film brary is a valuable resource for both the gay the East Coast. Many believe that economic maker, Stanley Kramer. and straight community. prospects are brighter in this part of the country, and for the most part they find easy During his lifetime, Stanley Kramer pro- The Center’s real contributions can be seen duced dozens of films. They included such in the lives of those who have been trans- acceptance. Last year, 4,245 people became U.S. citizens in Iowa and Nebraska. Contrast classics as Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, formed by the Center. The HIV positive patient that with the figure of 897 as recently as Judgment at Nuremberg and Inherit the Wind. who is strengthened through the AIDS support 1992—almost a fourfold increase. (this Fri- Stanley Earl Kramer was born and raised in group, the counseled teen who is empowered day, at least 250 new citizens will be sworn at New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, to stand up to taunts, and the participant in a Lexington, Neb.) where he later attended New York University. 12-step program who can face the future with He has endeavored to prevent the Popu- Before he left for the military service in World friends from the Center, have all improved lation of these States; for that Purpose ob- War II, he established himself in the movie in- structing the Laws for naturalization of For- their quality of life through Center programs. dustry as a researcher, editor and writer. His I am honored to salute the many people eigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their Migrations hither. . . . first film, So This is New York, was released who work so hard at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- It is worth remembering that one of the in 1948. ual, and Transgender Community Center of complaints the authors of the Declaration Working in the 1950s and 60s, Kramer New York. The reopening of the Center is in- fielded against England’s King George III stood for things in which he believed and deed a cause for celebration. was that his policies sharply restricted im- intertwined them into his works. For example, f migration. George correctly saw burgeoning he highlighted issues such as race in Guess population as a threat to his hold on the Who’s Coming to Dinner and The Defiant CITIZENSHIP IMPORTANT colonies. And while he could do nothing Ones, Nazi war crimes in Judgment at Nurem- about population growth in America due to the natural margin of births over deaths, he berg, fundamentalism vs. modern science in HON. DOUG BEREUTER could and did try to strangle further influx. Inherit the Wind and nuclear holocaust in On OF NEBRASKA Today, although immigration and natu- the Beach. He also depicted his courageous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ralization still present some roadblocks, the demeanor in his films, not even realizing it, by Thursday, July 12, 2001 picture is much brighter. Among those who creating characters who fought against fear want to plant their futures here, for the while others stayed behind. Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member most part they do better if they become citi- Even though Kramer was known as a ‘‘mes- wishes to commend to his colleagues the July zens. They then have more of a stake, more sage director’’, his friends and beloved ones 4, 2001, editorial from the Omaha World-Her- of a say. And, to their credit, the process re- knew him as much more. Steven Spielberg ald entitled ‘‘Americans All.’’ It ran exactly 225 quires work. It’s not like signing up for a su- once said that Kramer was one of the greatest years after America’s forefathers declared permarket discount card or acquiring a driv- er’s license. film makers due to the impact he made on the independence from England. At that time, no The procedure usually takes about a year. ethical world, and not solely based on the art one could have envisioned how the ideals ex- There’s a standard $250 processing fee, and and passion he conveyed on screen. pressed in the Declaration of Independence along the way there’s an FBI background Eighty of his films were nominated for Os- would continue to attract immigrants from check, an interview and a civics test. So it’s cars, 16 of them which won and six were around the world. not easy, but at least it’s achievable and the nominated for Best Picture. Three of his finest Mr. Speaker, immigrants who legally tra- process is regularized and fair. Completing it films made the American Film Institute’s list of verse the U.S. immigration system should be is, and ought to be, a source of pride. 100 Best Movies of All Time. Kramer himself highly lauded. Indeed, they have made incred- Nor have we been wanting in Attentions to was nominated as Best Director three times, ible sacrifices to attain freedom and the our British Brethren. . . . We have reminded them of the Circumstances of our Emigra- and in 1962, he was presented the prestigious chance to pursue their dreams. Therefore, it is tion and Settlement here. . . . Irving B. Thalberg Memorial Award for Out- incumbent upon this body to continue to sup- As has been often noted, this is a nation of standing Work. He also received the Pro- port legal immigration and the efforts of immi- immigrants. In the Midlands, that immigra- ducers Guild of America’s David O. Selznick grants to become U.S. citizens for only tion has to a great degree meant Germans Life Achievement Award. E1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 12, 2001 My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JESUS IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE FIS- oring the memory of Stanley Kramer for all of CARREON CAL YEAR 2002 AGRICULTURE his achievements in the movie industry. His APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION love and dedication in portraying significant films has touched the hearts of all. HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO HON. KEN BENTSEN OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 12, 2001 DISTRIBUTED POWER HYBRID Thursday, July 12, 2001 Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- ENERGY ACT press my strong support for the Fiscal Year Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise (FY) 2002 Agriculture Appropriations legisla- today to recognize Dr. Jesus Carreon for his tion (H.R. 2330) that would provide $74.6 bil- HON. MARK UDALL unfailing leadership and his dedication to the lion in funds for the U.S. Department of Agri- OF COLORADO Southern California community. Dr. Jesus culture, the Food and Drug Administration, ‘‘Jess’’ Carreon, current President of Rio and other related agencies. I believe we must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hondo College, will be leaving the district to support our nation’s agriculture programs and Thursday, July 12, 2001 assume a new position as President of Port- am very pleased that this year’s bill including land Community College in Portland, Oregon. sufficient federal funding for nutrition research Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today Dr. Carreon has been an active contributor programs. I am introducing the Distributed Power Hybrid to the Southern California community for quite I am particularly pleased that this legislation Energy Act. This bill would direct the Sec- some time. After spending his childhood in the includes $75 million in additional federal fund- ing for the Agriculture Research Service retary of Energy to develop and implement a San Diego area, he pursued his Bachelor’s (ARS), a division of the U.S. Department of strategy for research, development, dem- Degree from the University of San Diego. He Agriculture. The ARS conducts and funds a onstration, and commercial application of dis- later earned his Master’s of Science Degree variety of research projects, including nutrition tributed power hybrid energy systems. from the University of California, Irvine, and research. The ARS provides funding for six Distributed power is modular electric gen- his Doctorate in Education from the University human nutrition research centers, including eration or storage located close to the point of of Southern California. the Children’s Nutrition Research Center use, well suited for the use of renewable en- After completing his own education, Dr. (CNRC) at Baylor College of Medicine in ergy technologies such as wind turbines and Carreon immediately became a teacher. Since Houston, Texas. The CNRC is the only human photovoltaics, and also of clean, efficient, fos- then, he has been involved in the educational nutrition research center which focuses pri- sil-fuel technologies such as gas turbines and process at nearly every level. He served as marily on pediatric nutrition and helps to make fuel cells. Assistant Dean of Instruction at Laney College recommendations about childhood diets. in Oakland and as Assistant Dean of Voca- As the representatives for the CNRC, I ap- Distributed power avoids the need for and tional Education at San Bernardino Valley Col- plaud the innovative pediatric nutrition re- cost of additional transmission lines and pipe- lege. Dr. Carreon later served as Vice Presi- search which the CNRC conducts each year. lines, reduces associated delivery losses, and dent of Instruction at El Camino Community I am also pleased that this bill includes an ad- increases energy efficiency. In addition, dis- College and, most recently, as President of ditional $500,000 for the CNRC so they can tributed power can provide insurance against Ventura College. expand their pediatric nutrition research next energy disruptions and expand the available year. I believe that this investment will not only Jess has made immense strides during his energy service choices for consumers. save lives but also reduce health care costs tenure as President of Rio Hondo Community as we learn more about what is the best, most By their very nature, renewable resources College. In addition to greatly improving the nutritional food for our children to eat. This ad- are distributed. Our ability to cost-effectively school’s image, Dr. Carreon has worked tire- ditional funding will fund valuable research take advantage of our renewable, indigenous lessly to increase Rio Hondo’s involvement in which will help families to provide nutritional resources can be greatly advanced through the community. Under his leadership, mem- food for their children so that these children systems that minimize the intermittency of bers of the school’s management team were will live longer, healthier lives. these resources. Distributed power hybrid sys- awarded seats on Chambers of Commerce in There are many examples of CNRC’s re- tems can help accomplish this. each of Rio Hondo’s sending districts. In addi- search which will have a direct impact on our lives. For instance, CNRC researchers are ‘‘Hybridizing’’ distributed power systems— tion, Dr. Carreon pioneered the creation of the school’s first satellite campuses in the towns currently examining the metabolic, hormonal combining two renewable sources or a renew- of El Monte and Santa Fe Springs. and dietary factors that affect the body’s ab- able and a fossil source—enables us to offset sorption and utilization of essential mineral nu- the weaknesses of one technology with the Still, Dr. Carreon’s involvement reaches far trients such as calcium and zinc. Lack of ade- strengths of another. For example, in a hybrid beyond the classroom. When not teaching, he quate calcium intake in childhood can pre- system, the intermittency of wind power can serves on local community boards and acts as dispose children, especially females to frac- be offset by the reliability and affordability of an advocate for economic development. He tures and osteoporosis. By understanding how power generated by a microturbine. sits on the Board of Directors for both the our bodies process calcium and other nutri- American Association of Community Colleges ents, the CNRC will be able to make important My bill would direct the Secretary of Energy and the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. recommendations on how to help children to to develop a distributed power hybrid systems Dr. Carreon is an active member of Whittier prevent osteoporosis. Another CNRC study is strategy identifying opportunities for and bar- and San Gabriel economic councils and, in working to identify the factors that influence riers to such systems, technology gaps that 1999, was named President of the National children’s eating habits and how best to help need to be closed, and system integration Community College Hispanic Council. children and families to adopt healthier habits tools that are necessary to plan, design, build Dr. Carreon’s expansive knowledge and to avoid the long-term health problems linked and operate such systems. considerable expertise have made him a pop- to poor nutrition, such as obesity, diabetes, Mr. Speaker, distributed generation rep- ular speaker at the regional, state and national stroke, and osteoporosis. The CRNC is also resents the most significant technological levels. He lectures frequently on a host of top- doing research on the nutrition of mothers and change in the electric industry in decades. ics, including economic development, work- their infants during pregnancy and lactation. These studies will examine the optimal dietary Knowing this, it makes sense to focus our force preparation, and leadership. calorie, protein, and mineral requirements for R&D priorities on distributed power hybrid sys- Dr. Carreon has devoted his life to improv- maternal health during pregnancy and lacta- tems that can both help improve power reli- ing education throughout Southern California tion. With this study, mothers and their infants ability and affordability and bring more effi- and the 34th Congressional District. He is a will learn more about the necessary nutrients ciency and cleaner energy resources into the model citizen, active throughout the commu- they need to maintain optimal health during mix. My bill would help us do this. I look for- nity. I want to personally congratulate Jess for pregnancy and lactation. ward to working with Members of the House to all his contributions and wish him success in I will continue to work with the House Ap- move forward with this important initiative. his new position. propriations Committee to ensure that the