October 1, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1851 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO MARK MCGWIRE was] putting a lot of smiles on people's faces.'' operated 32 working mines as Cooper Hewitt To be sure, Mark McGwire has been an inspi- and Co.Ðand were two of the most important HON. DAVID DREIER ration to all of us. He is the pride of the San industrialists who transformed our nation's OF CALIFORNIA Gabriel Valley. economy during the 19th Century. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f In 1855, Hewitt married Cooper's daughter and the couple made Ringwood Manor their Thursday, October 1, 1998 COMMEMORATING RINGWOOD country home. Between 1864 and 1879, they Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, at a time when MANOR greatly expanded the house, bringing it to a America needed a distraction from Washing- total of 51 rooms. Included were 28 bedrooms, ton scandals, hurricanes, and global economic HON. MARGE ROUKEMA 24 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms and 250 windows. crises, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark OF NEW JERSEY The Hewitts left the house to their children, McGwire lifted our spirits and made us forget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who donated it to the State of New Jersey in our troubles. For his achievements on and off 1936. The state opened the home to the pub- Thursday, October 1, 1998 the baseball field, Mark McGwire deserves our lic in 1939. praise and admiration. We all share in the Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call The present structures standing at pride felt by his parents, Dr. John and Ginger attention to Ringwood Manor, an historic home Ringwood Manor reflect the period from 1854 McGwire, who were long time residents of in Ringwood, New Jersey, that has come to to 1936, when the Hewitt family lived there. Claremont, California. be a symbol of the area's unique heritage and Among the many unusual features are gar- The people of California feel a special bond history. I would also like to offer my congratu- dens inspired by the grounds of the Palace of with this son of the San Gabriel Valley. Born lations to the Ringwood Women's Club and Versailles. in Pomona and raised in Claremont, McGwire the Friends of Ringwood Manor, two civic or- Ringwood Manor has been preserved and graduated from Damien High School where he ganizations that have helped preserve kept open to the public through the efforts of was recruited by the University of Southern Ringwood Manor and keep it open to the pub- two private civic organizations in addition to California as a pitcher. At USC, McGwire gave lic as an historic site. Their initiative and lead- the State of New JerseyÐthe Ringwood Wom- up pitching to become an everyday player. ership have made them role models for the en's Club and the Friends of Ringwood Manor. Like Babe Ruth, McGwire has become one of nation. Ringwood Manor is one of the many projects the most feared hitters in the major league. An elegant, 51-room mansion at the center undertaken by the Women's Club, which also This year, his 70 home runs shattered the 37- of a 33,000-acre estate in Passaic County, works closely with the Ringwood Public Li- year-old mark set by Roger Maris. McGwire Ringwood Manor served for two centuries as brary, local schools and projects such as also had a .752 slugging average, the highest the home of the owners of the iron mines that planting flowers at local shopping centers. The average since 1927. He had 162 walks, which were once the focus of the region's economy. Friends of Ringwood Manor provide a wide is the second most intentional walks in a sea- Those huge mining operations made variety of volunteer services at the Manor, son. To put that in perspective, in 1961 Roger Ringwood the center of munitions production from gardening to administration. Both these Maris drew only 94 walks and never received for U.S. forces in every major armed conflict organizations deserve our thanks. an intentional walk. from the French and Indian Wars to World Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask our col- Besides his accomplishments on the base- War I. Ringwood Manor and the surrounding leagues here in the U.S. House of Represent- ball diamond, McGwire is an all-star off the town of Ringwood have a place in our national atives to join me in congratulating Ringwood field. He is a devoted father, and the images history that should be recognized. The mines Manor and these outstanding community lead- of him hugging his son, Matt, after home run are gone but Ringwood Manor still stands, re- ers for this important contribution to maintain- #62 brought tears to many eyes. In 1987, minding residents of the area and tourists ing the history of our great nation. As U.S. Su- McGwire had a chance to lead the American alike of Ringwood's place in history. preme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, League in home runs as a rookie, but instead Established in 1740, Ringwood was a center Jr. wrote in New York Trust Co. v. Eisner, ``A he sat out the end of the season to be there of iron making and munitions making from Co- page of history is worth a volume of logic.'' for his son's birth. His love for children is ex- lonial days. Three ironmasters oversaw the f traordinary. Last year, McGwire pledged $3 bustling operations over the years leading up SOUND ADVICE FROM AN ALLY million to his foundation which helps sexually to the Revolutionary War but the last, Robert abused children. While in Oakland, he regu- Erskine, was destined to play a major role in larly wore wristbands with the pictures of miss- the creation of the United States. Erskine had HON. LEE H. HAMILTON ing children so viewers could see them on tel- run the Ringwood mines for seven years OF INDIANA evision. After awarding McGwire with their when, in 1777, General George Washington IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sportsman of the Year award last year, The appointed him as Georgrapher and Surveyor Thursday, October 1, 1998 Sporting News President James Nuckols ap- General of the Continential Army. In this im- Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I recently re- propriately commented, ``the quantity and portant role as our nation's army's first geog- ceived a letter from the South Korean Minister sheer power of Mark's home runs have put rapher, he and his staff produced nearly 300 of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hong Soon- him in a class of his own, but his moving ex- highly detailed maps. These maps played a young, in which he asks for the support of the ample of selflessness and loyalty have made major role in leading the colonies' troops to U.S. Congress as his country seeks to man- him equally unique.'' victory over the British. The Robert Erskine age the difficult relationship with North Korea. Baseball historians may view Mark Militia performs ceremonial functions in mod- Minister Hong specifically asks for the con- McGwire's legacy as the greatest home run ern-day Ringwood as a tribute to this early tinued backing of the U.S. Congress for the hitter of all time. McGwire has hit a home run prominent citizen. South's policy of engagement with the North. every 11.3 at bats, which is the lowest ratio by The next prominent head of the mines was He also notes that the 1994 Geneva Frame- a major leaguerÐlower than Hank Aaron, Martin J. Ryerson, who built the original por- work Agreement, while not perfect, has played Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Harmon Kille- tions of the existing manor house in 1807. ``an effective and useful role'' in dealing with brew. Or, his legacy may be this year's 70 (The original manor house burned in 1742.) the challenge posed by North Korea's nuclear home runs which may never be surpassed. Ryerson, who built a three-story home of 10 weapons program. However, Mr. Speaker, I believe McGwire's rooms decorated in Federal style, left In perhaps the letter's key sentence, he re- legacy should be the tremendous inspiration Ringwood Manor to his sons. They, in turn, quests that the House of Representatives con- that he provides. As he described in a recent sold the house and surrounding 33,000 acres tinue to support implementation of this agree- interview, ``for all the bad things that are going to Peter Cooper in 1854 for $100,000. Cooper ment so as to give the North no excuse for on in the world, for a short period of time, [I and his business partner, Abram S. Hewitt, backing out of its obligations under the accord.

∑ 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. E1852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Mr. Speaker, we hear much these days things done and how to accomplish the impos- George Peabody College at Vanderbilt Univer- about the need to work closely with our friends sible. sity. and allies in South Korea. Here is a concrete Roberta Murphy was first elected to the From 1975 to 1996, Dr. Gillespie held the request from Seoul. If the idea of working in Legislature of Orange County, NY, in 1977, position of Dean of Admissions, Records, and cooperation with South Korea has any mean- the first woman ever elected to that body. It Information Systems at Middle Tennessee ing at all, then I don't see how we have any became obvious as the years went by that she State. At the time of his appointment, he was choice but to honor Minister Hong's request was no mere follower or rubber stamp who the youngest person to hold such a position in that we not sabotage the Agreed Framework. went along with others. Rather, she was a the United States. From 1983 through 1986, I submit Minister Hong's letter to the CON- trailblazer, willing and eager to lead. In 1993, Dr. Gillespie held the position of Secretary/ GRESSIONAL RECORD, so that other Members she became the Chairman of the LegislatureÐ Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the may have the benefit of his views. the first woman in New York south of Albany American Association of Collegiate Registrars THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND to serve in that position. It was as Chairman and Admissions Officers. He has also been a TRADE, that she became a household word throughout presenter at the annual meeting of AACRAO Seoul, Korea, September 16, 1998. our region. Many of the vital projects important on numerous occasions. In 1994, the National LEE HAMILTON, to our county, including the expansion of our Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ap- Congressman, House of Representatives, Ray- courthouse, the resolution of our landfill prob- pointed him Interassociation Representative. burn House Office Building, Washington, lems, the need for a new jail, moved forward Dr. Gillespie had the honor of being se- DC. under her leadership after vexing others for so lected to serve on the Board of Trustees of DEAR CONGRESSMAN HAMILTON. It was a ACT Inc. from 1998 to 2001 this year. Richard great pleasure to meet you during my recent long. visit to the United States. In particular, I Roberta Murphy was a member of the Mon- L. Ferguson, ACT President, said that ``during am very grateful for your kindness in at- roe-Woodbury Board of Education even before his six years as Tennessee Representative to tending the meeting I had at the U.S. House entering county politics, and served a total of the ACT Corp., Cliff Gillespie has consistently of Representatives. I found the discussions 20 years in that position, and the education of given thoughtful advice on ways ACT can en- on the U.S.-Korea relationship as well as our our young people remained her first love. She hance its educational services.'' policies toward north Korea to be very useful often would question me and my staff regard- Dr. Gillespie has done an exceptional job as and informative. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Man- As discussed during our meeting, I fully ing our educational policies, reminding us of her firm belief that our local school boards agement. Since his employment with the share with you and your colleagues the deep school in the early 70's, he has brought about apprehension about north Korea’s recent ac- know what is best for their students, and that tions, such as the construction of under- it is the role of the Federal government to as- many changes. Under Dr. Gillespie's leader- ground facilities and the firing of a launcher. sist when appropriate, but never to dictate. ship, enrollment has almost doubled. In addi- However, we believe that the Geneva Governor George Pataki came to know Ro- tion, ACT average scores for the entering Framework Agreement, though not perfect, berta well when he represented her home Freshmen at MTSU are above the national av- has played an effective and useful role in town in the State Assembly. When she passed erage and exceed the Tennessee tested pop- freezing north Korea’s nuclear weapons pro- ulation averages. He is truly a strong pro- gram and thus maintaining peace and secu- on earlier this week at the age of 66, the Gov- ernor stated: ``Roberta was a tremendous per- ponent of the institution. rity of the Korean Peninsula and in North- Dr. Gillespie has also distinguished himself sonal friend and a woman of just tremendous east Asia. as the annual premier announcer for horse As we press north Korea to fully abide by courage.'' its obligations under the Agreement, we Perhaps the greatest demonstration of the shows at the national and international level, should be careful not to give it any excuse to affection with which Roberta was held by all is including the Tennessee Walking Horse Na- break the nuclear freeze. In this respect, the the fact that in both 1993 and 1997, her con- tional Celebration at Shelbyville, TN and the support of the U.S. House of Representatives stituents reelected her by the largest margin of International Championship Horse Show held for smooth implementation of the Agree- any of the 21 members in the Orange County at MTSU. His enthusiasm has earned him the ment is most important. distinction of being one of the best announc- At the same time, it is essential to draw Legislature. Roberta's husband John, with whom she ers in the country. north Korea to engage in genuine dialogue I would like to congratulate Dr. Gillespie on and exchanges with the Republic of Korea. had a remarkable partnership, predeceased his stellar accomplishments. Additionally, I Lasting peace and security on the Korean her by four and a half years. She is survived want to sincerely and personally thank Cliff, Peninsula can not be realized without talks by their sons, Robert, John, and Steve. She his wife, Gayle, and their children Matthew, between the parties directly concerned. We was also a proud grandmother. Michael and Lauren for their contributions to count on the continued assistance of the U.S. I invite our colleagues to join me in extend- Congress for our engagement policy toward Middle Tennessee State University and the ing our sincerest condolences to Roberta's en- the north. Murfreesboro community. tire family, and to her countless friends and Once again, thanking you for your support f and the warm hospitality extended to me admirers. Hopefully, their grief will be some- during my visit to the United States, I wish what tempered by the knowledge that Roberta CONGRATULATING THE NEWTON you good health and success in all of your Murphy was a truly unique individual who FIRE DEPARTMENT noble endeavors. touched many lives and who dedicated her life Sincerely, to a better society for all of us. HONG SOON-YOUNG. HON. MARGE ROUKEMA Roberta will be long missed by all of us. OF NEW JERSEY f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN REMEMBERANCE OF ROBERTA HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED Thursday, October 1, 1998 MURPHY CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- gratulate the Kittatinny Hose & Ladder Co. #1 HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN HON. BART GORDON and Steam Co. #1 on their 125th anniversary OF NEW YORK OF TENNESSEE of service to the residents of Newton, New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jersey. These two companies of the Newton Fire Department will be honored for meritori- Thursday, October 1, 1998 Thursday, October 1, 1998 ous service during the Sussex County Fire- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to man's Inspection Day Parade on Saturday, our colleagues of the passing earlier this week recognize and commend the contributions Dr. October 3, in Newton. The Newton Fire De- of one of the most remarkable public servants George Clifford Gillespie, Jr. has made to Mid- partment this year has the honor of hosting of our Hudson valley region in New York. dle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and the parade, which honors the hard-working Roberta Murphy was one of a kind. Our his community. volunteer firefighters of the entire county. local newspaper dubbed her ``the bulldog of Dr. Gillespie is the Associate Vice President Volunteer firefighters are among the most Orange County'' and considering her tenacity for Enrollment Management at Middle Ten- dedicated public servants in our communities. and dedication to the public interest that de- nessee State University. He is a native of They set aside their own convenienceÐin- scription is certainly apt. Roberta was a deeply Nashville and received his undergraduate and deed, their own safetyÐto protect the lives caring person, and at the same time was also Masters degrees at MTSU. He also received a and property of their neighbors and ask noth- a skilled political leader who knew how to get doctorate in College Administration from the ing in return. Volunteer firefighters turn out to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1853 do their duty in the darkness of freezing winter tigation of an IRS Deputy Commissioner about Judaism thrives, the salvation of the Jewish nights and in the heat of suffocating summer personal tax matters over which the IG has no people days without hesitation. The officers and mem- jurisdiction. This came after a Senate hearing This is only possible in a peaceful environ- ment. bers of Kittatinny Hose & Ladder Co. #1 and during which the Deputy IRS Commissioner What has happened the last 50 years? Steam Co. #1Ðalong with all members of the apologized for IRS abuses of taxpayers. Where are we now? Newton Fire DepartmentÐdeserve our grati- A former Treasury IG resigned on the eve of The answers ethically and practically are tude and thanks. the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommit- in Torah. Morality leading to action guaran- Kittatinny Hose & Ladder Co. #1 and Steam tee on Investigations' release of a report criti- tees results. Co. #1 were both incorporated in September cizing the awarding of sole-source consulting ‘‘Do that which is right and good’’ (Deu- 1873 and throughout their long and distin- teronomy, Chapter VI, verse 18), page 772 of contracts. Hertz Chumash—second edition. guished histories have protected both lives Despite concerns expressed by the Social ‘‘To do them’’ (Deuteronomy Chapter IV and property through the dedication and skill Security Administration's Commissioner and verse 1), page 756. of their many volunteer members. Both have employee groups, the SSA's IG planned arrest Man must act. Not only believe. grown vastly in personnel, equipment and scenarios using SSA field offices to arrest Not declarations for peace, other resources over the years. Today, they wanted criminals, potentially endangering the Not excuses based on what is wrong with are among the finest firefighting organizations public and field office personnel. others, in the State of New Jersey. But to do what is right and ‘‘to do’’ means A series of skirmishes between the Sec- to deliver on the ground, where people live. Both fire companies keep their heritage retary of HUD and IG of HUD caused Senator And what is right in our treatment of the alive with lovingly maintained pieces of an- FRED THOMPSON (R±TN) to observe ``. . . strangers is clear. tique fire apparatus that show how far firefight- maybe we ought to try to get someone's atten- How to Treat the Strangers (The Palestin- ing has come since the last century. Kittatinny tion over there . . .'' (Washington Post, Sept. ians): Hose is the proud owner of an impressive 9, 1998). 1. ‘‘You shall not wrong a stranger or op- 1849, four-wheel Hose Carriage, while Steam- press him, for you were strangers in the land IGs have three principal responsibilities: to of Egypt’’ (Exodus, Chapter 22, verse 20). er Co. #1 owns a distinctive 1873 Clapp and conduct and supervise audits and investiga- 2. ‘‘And if a stranger sojourn with thee in Jones Steamer. Both will be on display in Sat- tions; to combat fraud and promote efficiency; your land, ye shall not do him wrong, The urday's parade. and to keep Congress and the agency head stranger that sojourneth with you shall be Kittatinny Hose & Ladder Co. #1 and Steam fully informed about problems and defi- unto you as the home born among you, and Co. #1 have come a long way from the hand- ciencies. The original act did not anticipate the thou shalt love him as thyself’’ (Leviticus pulled fire wagons of the 19th century. To- need to deal with arguments between the Sec- Chapter, 19 verses 33–34). day's state-of-the-art engines and high-tech 3. ‘‘And I charged your Judges . . . Hear retary and IG of an agency, and provided no the causes between your brethren and judge equipment put Newton on par with any other forum for the airing of grievances and input of fire department in the region. But it takes more righteously between the man and his brother impartial advice. and the stranger that is with him’’. (Deu- than equipment and buildings to run a fire de- The bill I introduce today will create an teronomy Chapter IV verse 16). partment. It takes dedicated, hard-working in- Oversight Council to address concerns, such The strangers amongst us, amongst our dividuals willing to put the safety and property as those highlighted earlier, and recommend brethren, are the Palestinians. of their neighbors first. Kittatinny Hose & Lad- solutions to Inspector Generals. This would in- And who are these Palestinians? Stereo- der Co. #1 and Steam Co. #1 were founded crease public confidence in the federal gov- types don’t work. Sometimes anecdotal his- 125 years ago on the principle of neighbors tory helps: ernment by assuring that the Inspector Gen- Ewan Clague, my colleague, no longer with helping neighbors. That principle has made eral is held to standards of accountability and us, who served four presidents and was the them a success and will continue to do so in integrity while preserving the independent, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the future. nonpartisan role of the Inspector General. I taught me, ‘‘If your eyes differ with data, be- I would like to ask my colleagues in the urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle lieve your eyes.’’ House to join me in congratulating Kittatinny to support this legislation to create an Inspec- Let me tell you what my eyes have seen Hose & Ladder Co. #1 and Steam Co. #1 on and what my ears have heard. tor General Oversight Council. A. When I last was in Amman, people re- 125 years of meritorious service to the com- f munity and in paying tribute to their brave and membered my first visit. Yes, I said, five years ago. No, they said eight. dedicated firefighters past and present who THE NEED TO IMPROVE THE That was the beginning of this mission have sacrificed personal safety in response to PALESTINIAN ECONOMY taking the road less traveled. And as Robert the needs of others. The Newton Fire Depart- Frost wrote. . . . ‘‘that has made all the dif- ment and all members of all the fire depart- HON. LEE H. HAMILTON ference.’’ When Israel agreed at that time with the ments of Sussex County deserve our deepest OF INDIANA European Community on the unrestricted thanks for their work on the behalf of our com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. shipment of Palestinian goods to Europe, Thursday, October 1, 1998 Israeli leadership asked me to help the Pal- f estinians because they were sure that eco- Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to WHO’S WATCHING THE WATCHDOG nomic problems would follow. bring to the attention of my colleagues the Sometime later my wife and I were invited INSPECTOR GENERAL OVER- Dvar Torah sermon Leo Kramer gave at the to a New Year’s Eve party in Amman. SIGHT COUNCIL Adas Israel Congregation on August 8, 1998. On arrival, we found ourselves meeting The sermon is entitled ``The Palestinians: The with Palestinians who also asked for the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Strangers amongst Us.'' same help. Israelis and Palestinians requesting the OF NEW YORK Leo Kramer is an international business same positive help started me on this less IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consultant with strong ties to Israel, but also traveled road. Thursday, October 1, 1998 with a strong commitment to helping the Pal- B. Soon I found myself setting in a packing Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- estinians enhance their economy. He sees house in Gaza. Present were fathers and troduce legislation to create an Inspector Gen- Palestinian economic advancement as a key sons, brothers and uncles and nephews and Israeli and U.S. interest and as essential to soon I wondered why they all have the famil- eral Oversight Council. iar American accent. I asked how come and 1998 marks the twentieth anniversary of the promoting real and effective peace. He says ``We need to change the facts. The facts of where they were educated. I found they went creation of the Office of Inspector General. It to college in Michigan, Tennessee and Ari- was created to be an independent and objec- Palestinian poverty, lack of export access, lack zona. tive investigative unit within an agency but not of dignity and respect. Once the facts change, C. And some time later an orthodox Jew in under the jurisdiction of that agency. My inten- the attitudes will change``. And peace will be New York says, ‘‘Leo, you must explain to tion is not to change the independent nature promoted. the Palestinians the effect and meaning of of the office, but recent events involving the Leo Kramer's remarks follows: Passover. And he prepared an excellent sum- mary for them which I delivered. Not long ‘‘THE PALESTINIANS: THE STRANGERS Inspector General's (IG) office have raised thereafter, I find myself sitting with the Pal- AMONGST US’’ concerns about the necessity for oversight. estinians in Gaza, explaining Passover. They Events such as: (By Leo Kramer) say they don’t get it. A Treasury Department Deputy Assistant In- As Americans, as Jews, our commitment, And I explained Passover again and they spector General asserted pressure for inves- our objective is clear—a secure Israel where don’t see the significance I am about to give E1854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 up when a leader of the political Palestinian ians are still waiting for that delivery. We If we are talking about peace, we must ad- movement, Fatah, shouts out, ‘‘You mean can no longer delay. dress the well being of the Palestinian people Pesach, Leo!’’ I have heard over and over again the on the other side of the Green Line. Not our stereotypical view of the Palestin- Israeli pronouncement that the well being of We have no time for do-good conferences. ians—but real! the Palestinians is in their interest. I agree. We have no time for pleasantries. We must Do these stories sound like the teaching of Hurts of the past must not be excuses for do things that improve the well being of the these last 50 years? Not at all! continuing hurts into the future. ‘‘strangers’’ amongst us, those on the other What has been our education leading to Free passage of goods, open markets, in- side of the Green Line. We have no time to orientation and attitude? vestments and reliability of American com- wait to change attitudes. We need to change Fear and hate have been used to squeeze mitment will produce prosperity and peace the facts. The facts of Palestinian poverty, money out of us. And in the process no dis- in the region. lack of export access, lack of dignity and re- tinction was made between: all Arabs and Four conditions are needed, which are spect. Once the facts change, the attitudes Palestinians, and Palestinians in Israel, and interdependent: will change. Palestinians across the green line. 1. Reliable access to crossing borders for A leader of Egypt asked me why the Pal- And there is a world of difference between export. estinian oranges at Ashdod are crushed and I the groups. 2. The opening of overseas markets. said I did not know. And he said, ‘‘They are We were told if we do not contribute, our 3. Private sector investment funds, i.e., your cousins, Leo, and you must find out.’’ brethren will be thrown into the sea and to perhaps $100 million from the American side I met with the appropriate military au- prove it, let us tell you how evil are the Pal- to challenge the Palestinians to provide an- thority. They asked do you want an inves- estinians. The image stuck. other $100 million to support and give con- tigation? And I said no. Do I want sensitivity Was fundraising now a substitute for reli- fidence to the private sector for medium size training through various international gion and Torah and we gave and did not no- investment based on reliable border cross- funds? No. Then what do you want? tice the world was changing? ings and open markets and long term com- We must appoint a person to be respon- The Torah does not say, ‘‘Do that which is mitments. Then we will see the capability of sible, a colonel who need not like the Pal- right’’ only to those you like and admire. the Palestinians, the development, more ef- estinians, who has the assignment to see However, it is clear if you do what is right, fective use of our aid money. that their products get on the ship you will reduce the arena from which terror- 4. A U.S. participation that is dependable undamaged so that they arrive in good shape ists are recruited. and firm in the peace process, via the Mid- for the customers. And the colonel will do so Torah teaching—practical solution. dle-East Peace Facilitation Act. if he knows the price of failure, dishonorable These 50 years we kept our views and did True eight years ago. True three years ago. discharge and loss of pension. not notice changes. True today! He will then do the job, his children will We must not confuse security with terror- Recent conclusion by Ha’aretz (Israeli see that it works, and his grandchildren will ism. Did Israel not win every war? And is not newspaper): live in a better world. First change the facts, Israel’s military partner, the USA, the only ‘‘Exports from the territories to overseas Do that which is right and good, then the real power by far, not only in the Middle markets are still hamstrung by a seemingly people will learn and attitudes will change. East, but in the world? Are we not proud of infinite number of bureaucratic hurdles that Do that which is right and good and peace Israel’s might? pose under the guise of ‘‘security consider- will follow. And the Palestinians? No army, no F–16s, ation’’ and which are forcing Palestinian There is a program for the improvement of no MI tanks—no U.S. military alliance. The manufacturers to export their products via health, fortunately without great publicity Palestinians have been a beaten people— Israeli companies. The atmosphere of politi- and political involvement, with Canadian, their life has been in part determined by cal uncertainty is dissuading potential inves- Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian doctors Jews. In such a circumstance, how does our tors from sinking funds into the Palestinian cooperating to improve the health of the religion tell us to behave? economy’s manufacturing sector. people on the ground. What I am saying would be the same dur- It is therefore not in the least surprising I mandate them, no declarations of love, ing Rabin’s days, during Peres’ days, during that, in this unhealthy economic climate, no press releases that you are for peace, but Netanyahu’s days. My statement before the wages on the West Bank and in Gaza have if you do not improve the well being of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Near Eastern dropped.’’ people, we will cut you off. and South Asian Affairs, at the Capitol, How can you earn a living if you cannot Results, real results for people on the Thursday, July 13, 1995. get what you produce to market at a proper ground is what we must do. We must solve In part: Some years ago I came to the con- price? the problem of goods crossing borders so clusion that the critical element essential to The reality! What are we doing? What they can get to market and people will then achieve peace in the Middle East was the should we do? invest and create jobs. Therefore we must economic well being and the dignity of the There is not a single Jewish organization, prepare them by training and education. A Palestinian people. And this was in the in- not one contributing in any way to peace group of visionaries are planning to build a terest of Israel and the Jewish people. process. There is fundraising using the word college, an industrial college in Gaza. If you Who has the power to make these critical ‘‘Peace’’ but delivering nothing—nothing on think about it, you will find other ways and changes and improvements? Not the Pal- the ground, nothing across the green line. other projects to deliver results on the estinians, not the PLO and not the PNA And without a proper peace, there can be no ground. Just follow the Torah. Do what is (Palestinian National Authority). Jewish life in Israel. Not a single Jewish right for practical results. The resources, the power, and the controls based organization in Washington (or any in Not conferences, not teas, but delivering in these critical areas lie with the West, the the US or the UK—find them) is contributing improvements on the ground. Do what is donor nations, the United States and Israel. one penny to peace on the ground—not one right and peace will follow. Jews will win Until these matters are adequately ad- penny across the green line. Funding militarily. But if they win in the wrong way, dressed, there can be no lasting peace. projects in Israel proper is fine, but if we ig- their children and grandchildren will be at If they are not addressed, we will not stop nore what is happening beyond the green line war. this generation’s hate from being passed on how are we truly contributing to peace? The Torah makes it clear, do what is right, to the next generation and the children will Why? perform on the ground. The ground is the be fighting each other. We must now allow Who knows? territory in which the strangers live, the this to happen. Is 50-year education too difficult to Palestinians. If we do so, there will be peace The state of Israel and the well-being of its change? and Jews and Judaism will prosper. people are not threatened by a Palestinian Does fundraising without commitment pay To help the Palestians is to help Israel. Army, Air Force or Navy. They are not a se- off? curity threat to the nation of Israel. Commitment to the moral and practical f Some equate terrorism to a security teaching of the Torah will pay off—will bring TRIBUTE TO VERNON H. RICKS, threat. That in turn is used to delay eco- peace. nomic liberation of the Palestinian people What must we Jews do now? The salvation JR. which, if not achieved, will guarantee that of our people is at stake. We must not focus the children of this generation will still be at on what is wrong with others. That is no ex- HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY war. We cannot allow that. Yes, we must cuse! What to do? We must perform on the OF MISSOURI stop terrorism but how? ground, the only way to reduce terrorism. Economic deprivation will breed further Contribute to those organizations that can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terrorism. Raising the economic standard demonstrate to your without any, ifs ands Thursday, October 1, 1998 gives us hope. and buts that money is resulting in a better Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to I was proud to be appointed to participate health, a better life, a better education on in the peace signing in Cairo. I heard my the other side of the Green Line for the Pal- commend Mr. Vernon H. Ricks, Jr. on the oc- government announce that without eco- estinian people. casion of his retirement from the Xerox Cor- nomic progress on the ground, peace is a This is where the urgent need is. That is poration. Wednesday, September 30, 1998 risk. I agreed then and I agree now, Palestin- what the Torah commands us to do. marked the end of Vernon's remarkable thirty- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1855 three year career with one of the world's lead- and a gentleman; someone who has worked There are two theories on the origin of the ing corporations. In recognition of his exem- unselfishly on behalf of others. I know that his borough's name. One is that it was named for plary years of service with Xerox, as well as family and friends are proud of him, and I join the profuse growth of the thorny Hawthorne his contributions to his community, it is a them in congratulating him on a distinguished bushes early farmers had to clear from their pleasure to highlight just a few of his many career with the Xerox Corporation. As he pre- land before cattle could safely graze. The achievements with my colleagues here today. pares to set course on yet another chapter in other is that it was named for the author Na- Vernon began his career with Xerox as an his illustrious life, I ask that you join me in ex- thaniel Hawthorne. The true answer is lost to entry level technician. He honed his skills in tending our best wishes to him and Janet on history. Nonetheless, the name is honored and several critical management areas and rose to a future abundant in the riches of God's love, revered and deserves the good reputation it become the manager of field services. good health, and much happiness. has enjoyed for a century. It is one of the fin- Throughout his career, he has devoted his f est communities in our state. time to serving as a mentor to many young, 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF aspiring African Americans within the Xerox Hawthorne's first Mayor, Dr. Sylvester Utter, HAWTHORNE, NEW JERSEY family. His selfless contributions led to his ap- was elected April 12, 1898. Adam Vreeland pointment to the corporation's Affirmative Ac- was chosen as assessor and William H. Post tion Development Task Force. From that posi- HON. MARGE ROUKEMA as tax collector. The councilmen were Albert tion, Vernon went on to become the Founding OF NEW JERSEY Rhodes, Frank Post, Daniel Van Blarcom, Member of the Xerox ``Corporate Few,'' the or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Martin Marsh, John V.B. Terhune and Arthur ganization of Xerox's African American cor- Thursday, October 1, 1998 F.J. Wheatley. porate executives. Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- At the turn of the century, farms were al- Vernon's concern for equal opportunity and gratulate the Borough of Hawthorne on its ready disappearing to make room for housing community involvement extended far beyond 100th anniversary as an independent borough development and Hawthorne's population the confines of the Xerox Corporation. He has in the State of New Jersey. The people of stood at 2,500. By 1908, large tracts of land served as a member of the Congressional Hawthorne this year are celebrating the many were being developed for homes. The Arnold Black Caucus Corporate Braintrust; executive virtues of their wonderful community. Haw- Brothers Co. developed land from Elberon to director of the Federation of Corporation Pro- thorne is a good place to call home. It has the Tuxedo Avenues. The Rea Land Co. devel- fessionals; the Montgomery County, Maryland outstanding schools, safe streets, family ori- oped the northern end of town and Hawthorne Sensitivity Task Force, and the Montgomery ented neighborhoods, civic volunteerism and Parks Estates developed the eastern section. County, Maryland Police Community Relations community values that make it an outstanding By 1910, the population totaled 3,500. Task Force. place to live and raise a family. Vernon Ricks' civic involvement has also On this occasion of its Centennial Celebra- One of the new government's first steps been impressive. From 1972±1980 he was a tion, I want to specifically acknowledge the was to secure $19,000 in loans to renovate councilman on the Takoma Park, Maryland outstanding leadership of Hawthorne's elected school buildings, including the Lafayette City Council and from 1980±82 he served as officials. Hawthorne has always enjoyed a his- School, the Washington School and a one- Mayor Pro-Tem of Takoma Park. In addition, tory of good, sound local governmentÐa tradi- room schoolhouse on Goffle Road. The Frank- he has been a member of the Maryland Mu- tion carried on today by Mayor Fred Criscitelli, lin School was built in 1910. The Lafayette nicipal League, the National League of Cities Council President Joseph Metzler, Council School eventually became the borough munic- and a regional director of the National Black Vice President John Lane and Council Mem- ipal building but was destroyed by fire in 1979. Caucus of Local Elected Officials. bers Marge Shortway, Lois Cuccinello, Rich- A new municipal building was constructed on As he begins a new chapter in his life, Ver- ard Goldberg, Patrick Botbyl and Eugene the same site. non will continue his community involvement, Morabito. Indeed, the U.S. Congress should The post-World War I boom of the 1920s serving as president of the Coalition for Equi- pay special respect to this community for hav- brought more new homes, a variety of indus- table Representation in Government; the ing the wisdom and farsightedness to have trial and commercial enterprises and two new Montgomery County, Maryland Mentoring elected Mayor Louis Bay 2nd in 1947. Mayor schools. Goffle Brook Park was established in Task Force; Democratic Precinct Chair; and Bay, who retired in 1987 after 40 years of con- 1927 by the Passaic County Park Commis- as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mt. tinuous service, set a record for consecutive sion, quickly becoming the setting for band Zion United Methodist Church. A Life/Golden terms as Mayor. concerts and baseball games. The park re- Heritage member of the NAACP, Vernon will Today's leaders of Hawthorne draw upon certainly maintain his extensive involvement nearly three centuries of heritage. Hawthorne mains a setting for community events to this with the nation's oldest and most distinguished was officially incorporated as a borough in day. The First National Bank of Hawthorne, civil and human rights organization. 1898 but the area was first settled around the the Hawthorne Public Library and the Masonic In recognition of his brilliant career, Vernon beginning of the 18th Century. Among the ear- Temple were all opened in 1928. The same has received numerous awards and citations liest settlers of Hawthorne were the Ryerson year, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce from Xerox as well as from civic and commu- brothers, who purchased 600 acres of land in was established and local chapters of the nications organizations. Among the many 1707. Their property extended from the Pas- American Legion, Rotary Club and Veterans of awards commending his achievements in sup- saic River to what is now Diamond Bridge Av- Foreign Wars were opened. port of corporate and community endeavors is enue and from the crest of Goffle Hill to Lin- The 1930s saw construction of Hawthorne the 1st place-vocal group award he received coln Avenue. One of the Ryerson's homes, High School, the beginning of the Hawthorne in the Air Force Worldwide Talent Competition. built in 1740 and destroyed by fire in 1950, Women's Club and the Hawthorne Child Wel- Prior to joining the Xerox Corporation in served as General Lafayette's headquarters fare League. The population in 1930 soared to 1965, the third generation Washington, D.C. during the Revolutionary War. A monument 12,000Ða 13 percent increase from 1920 re- native and McKinley Technical High School erected by the Passaic County Park Commis- ported to be the second-highest increase in graduate was a well known local entertainer sion marks the spot at 367 Goffle Road. An- the United States. Hawthorne today has a and singer. He went on to become a missile other Ryerson home survives as a restaurant. population of more than 17,000 and plays an technician and teletype/crypto specialist in the Saw mills were the earliest industrial oper- essential role in the active economy of the United States Air Force. He was honorably ation in Hawthorne, as trees cut to clear land reigon. discharged in 1965. for farming were turned into lumber for con- He is married to the lovely and equally civic struction. Grist mills followed to process the My colleagues, I am sure you would agree minded Janet Lee and he has one son, Brian, grain raised by the farmers. with my conviction and assertion that Haw- who is a real estate agent in the Washington, Located in Passaic County, Hawthorne origi- thorne is one of the finest communities in the D.C. area. Vernon and Janet reside in Poto- nally was part of Manchester Township, which State of New Jersey. This community is sym- mac, Maryland. also included communities now known as bolic of traditional American values. The resi- Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a pleasure to use Totowa, Haledon, North Haledon, Prospect dents work hard, are dedicated to their fami- this opportunity to salute the career and ac- Park and part of Paterson. Hawthorne was es- lies, support their schools and volunteer to complishments of a true American role model, tablished as an independent borough on help their neighbors. I ask all my colleagues to proud father and loving husbandÐVernon H. March 24, 1898. The other communities even- join me in wishing all its residents continued Ricks, Jr. He is a man whom I have known tually declared their independence as well as success as their borough enters its second and respected for many years. He is a friend Manchester Township ceased to exist. century. E1856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE GAUDIANI ON nation's leaders ``to stop widening the private Prior to his recent promotion, he had held THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF rifts that separate us and call us to renew the the position of Dean of Admissions, Records, HER TENURE AS PRESIDENT OF values that can unite our public life.'' These and Information Systems at Middle Tennessee CONNECTICUT COLLEGE are words each of us should take to heart State since 1975. At the time of his appoint- when the politics of division appear to be over- ment, he was the youngest person to hold HON. SAM GEJDENSON coming the politics of inclusion. such a position in the United States. Dr. Gil- OF CONNECTICUT Mr. Speaker, I believe the most extraor- lespie is a former member of the Executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dinary characteristic which distinguishes Presi- Committee of the American Association of dent Gaudiani is her commitment to her com- Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Thursday, October 1, 1998 munityÐNew London. Working with local He held the position of Secretary/Treasurer Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today elected officials, businesses, community activ- from 1983 through 1986, and has been a pre- to pay tribute to Claire Gaudiani as she marks ists and residents, President Gaudiani has senter at the annual meeting of AACRAO on her tenth anniversary as President of Con- helped to lead a renaissance in the city of numerous occasions. necticut College in New London, Connecticut. New London as the President of the New Lon- He has done an exceptional job with the of- President Gaudiani is an extraordinary aca- don Development Corporation. Claire Gaudiani fice. Since his employment with the school, in demic, administrator and community activist didn't have to take this job. She had more the early 70's, he has witnessed many who embodies the very best qualities of Amer- than enough to do at Connecticut College to changes. One of the major changes is the in- ica. I am honored to call her my friend. keep her very busy. She accepted this posi- crease of enrollment due to his professional President Gaudiani came to Connecticut tion because the Corporation is focused on re- expertise in admissions. He is truly a strong College from Purdue University in 1988. Over newing the community in the larger sense. Al- proponent of the institution. the past decade, she has made an indelible though this effort is strongly focused on eco- Dr. Gillespie is noted for the automation he impact on the institution. Under her leadership, nomic renewal, it encompasses a wide array has brought to the admission processes at the college has dramatically expanded aca- of initiatives designed to improve quality of life, MTSU. He is often called upon by other insti- demic programs, including creating four new restore civic pride and bring every sector of tutions to serve as a consultant in the area of academic centers: the Centers for Community the communityÐpolitical, cultural, ethnic and registration, records management, and enroll- Challenges; Conservation Biology and Envi- racialÐtogether in pursuit of a common goal. ment. On occasion, he teaches in the doctoral ronmental Studies; Arts and Technology; and I am proud to say that this effort has been program on higher education at Vanderbilt International Studies and the Liberal Arts. She a resounding success. Earlier this month, sev- University. spearheaded a campaign which has quad- eral hundred people gathered to celebrate the Dr. Gillespie is known for more than his role rupled the school's endowment. Today, Con- fact that Pfizer, one of the world's leading as Associate Vice President for Enrollment necticut College is recognized as one of the pharmaceutical companies which is based in Management at MTSU. He has also distin- leading liberal arts institutions in the nation. southeastern Connecticut, will develop a $220 guished himself as the primary announcer for Although her work as Connecticut College is million state-of-the-art research facility in New the Tennessee Walking Horse National Cele- truly impressive, President Gaudiani is much, London. This project will create as many as bration. much more than a university president. She is 2,000 jobs over the next decade and will be I would like to congratulate Dr. Gillespie on arguably the most articulate voice today on the centerpiece of a revitalized riverfront area. his stellar career. He had done a fine job in behalf of restoring civility to our society. New London will be one of several sites in the representing Rutherford County. I thank him Throughout much of our history, Americans United States to host OpSail 2000Ðthe larg- for the contributions he has made to Middle helped their neighbors in needÐcommunities est tall ship and maritime event in historyÐin Tennessee State University and the built barns, families took in strangers dis- July 2000. Murfreesboro community. placed by natural disasters, and people gave Although these projects are exciting, the f whatever they could, even when they had very overall effort led by President Gaudiani has little, to fellow citizens who had fallen on hard created a new sense of community spirit and PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY times. Community was not merely a place pride. Residents, businesses, civic groups and ACCOUNT where people lived, it embodied a sense of to- others have a new appreciation of the com- getherness and common purpose. Civil dis- mon bonds that unite them. People are com- SPEECH OF course was not an abstraction but a way of ing together in pursuit of common goals and HON. NANCY PELOSI with a renewed commitment to strengthening life. OF CALIFORNIA the entire community. Unfortunately, as President Gaudiani has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES written: ``Evidence is mounting that our na- Mr. Speaker, I take great pride in congratu- tional reservoir of good will toward each other lating Claire Gaudiani on her tenth anniversary Friday, September 25, 1998 is running out like water from a leaky bucket.'' as President of Connecticut College. Her com- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Today, as so many rush to accomplish an mitment to academic excellence and civic re- opposition to H.R. 4578. Social Security is a ever growing list of tasks, we often forget to newal is an example for all of us. I wish her sacred trust between working Americans and take time to lend a helping hand to our neigh- continued success as she embarks on her the Federal government. It is the last program bors or to put the interests of our city, town or second decade in New London. that should be used as a political tool in an country ahead of our own. In an alarming ex- f election year. ample of how people are withdrawing from our HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED This bill, which claims to save Social Secu- most important national discourseÐour elec- CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE rity, would undermine the financial strength of toral process, participation rates in national the program, siphoning off the Social Security elections are at all-time lows. surplus into tax cuts. Ninety-eight percent of President Gaudiani is leading a national ef- HON. BART GORDON what we call the budget surplus over the next fort to restore civility to society and to encour- OF TENNESSEE decade comes from the Social Security Trust age all of us to work on behalf of the common IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fund. Those funds must be protected until we good. She is a member of the National Coun- Thursday, October 1, 1998 have shored up the long term strength of the cil for a Civil Society based at the University Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to program. of Chicago. She has written numerous articles recognize and commend the contributions Dr. This bill is a companion to an $80 billion tax and given speeches coast to coast discussing George Clifford Gillespie, Jr. has made to Mid- cut bill. The Republicans temporarily have how the nation can achieve this goal. She has dle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and dropped their longtime commitment to tax put this vision into practice at Connecticut Col- his community. breaks for the very wealthy and adopted lege by creating the Center for Community Dr. Gillespie is the Associate Vice President Democratic tax relief proposals. Unfortunately, Challenges, which offers students a wide array for Enrollment Management at Middle Ten- they pay for them by violating the Social Secu- of opportunities to engage in community serv- nessee State University. He is a native of rity Trust Fund. This Republican tax cut robs ice, and the Institute for a Civil Society, which Nashville and received his undergraduate edu- our seniors of their peace of mind and under- brings together non-profit organizations, busi- cation at MTSU. He also received a Masters mines the future fiscal stability of Social Secu- nesses and government to encourage civic Degree at MTSU and a Ph. D. in College Ad- rity. participation. Moreover, President Gaudiani ministration from the George Peabody College The Republicans are not proposing these has been courageous enough to challenge the at Vanderbilt University. tax cuts because they believe in them. This is CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1857 an attempt to co-opt Democrats into helping sein, they tolerated years of deprivation. At the Ernie had a way of streamlining bureau- the Republicans slowly dismantle Social Secu- hands of this man and his Republican Guards, cratic processes and making them user-friend- rity. They have made the tax cuts as attractive tens of thousands of people were massacred. ly. Planning and building inspection processes, as possible to Democrats in order to provide The people of Iraq are sick and tired of suffer- cooperation between county libraries with city a mountain of sugar to disguise the taste of ing; they have been willing to take up arms libraries and schools, health and medical de- the poison. But the truth is that undermining against Saddam Hussein, and they are willing partments and programs all benefitted from Social Security will not help America's working to do so again. Ernie's intelligent oversight and fine leader- families. The Iraq Liberation Act is not a complete ship. Ernie could call upon his positive rela- There can no longer be any doubt about the recipe for Saddam's removal, but it contains tionship with the agencies and the political differences between the Republicans and the some key ingredients. This bill calls on the structure of the county to negotiate agree- Democrats. Democrats want to protect the So- President to designate a group or groups com- ments across agency boundaries. The City of cial Security surplus. Republicans want a tax mitted to a democratic Iraq. For the des- Salinas was able to build playing fields and a cut at the expense of America's seniors. ignated group or groups, it authorizes the golf course on County land, for instance. As Democrats want to ensure that for generations President to provide up to $97 million in mili- the Emergency Services Director during five to come, Social Security will continue to be a tary assistance, to be drawn down from the major, presidentially declared disasters, Ernie constant in the lives of our elderly citizens. stocks of the Department of Defense. In addi- created a full-time emergency services office Democrats have always supported respon- tion, it authorizes the provision of $2 million for for greater inter-agency cooperation and effec- sible tax cuts paid for out of the budget. But opposition radio and television broadcasting tive emergency response. to take money from the Social Security surplus inside Iraq. Ernie's droll humor brought warmth and loy- is fiscally irresponsible and jeopardizes the fu- These authorities, combined with other ac- alty to county administration, and his pranks ture of the program. Those funds must be pro- tions Congress already has taken, will contrib- are legend. He was not beyond impersonating tected for today's retirees and for today's ute to a comprehensive policy of promoting the county environmental health officer upon workers. We must save the surplus, strength- democracy in Iraq. Earlier this year, the Con- arrival at a restaurant to see how it affected en the system, and secure the future for gress appropriated $10 million to support pro- service. To better monitor operations and America's seniors. That's the Democratic way. democracy groups, assist their organization, maintain accessibility to all levels of oper- I urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 4578. found Radio Free Iraq under the aegis of ations, Ernie often walked through county fa- f Radio Free Europe, and build a war-crimes cilities, conversing with custodians and clerks. case against Saddam Hussein. A further $10 He was a mentor and advisor who developed INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4566—IRAQ million is contained in the Senate version of affection and camaraderie at every level. Su- LIBERATION ACT OF 1998 the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill that pervisor Simon Salinas once said ``He had the will soon go to conference. biggest heart of anyone in the county.'' HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN The Iraq Liberation Act marks an important Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, his wife Kay, daughter Emily, and son Mark, OF NEW YORK step forward in our fight against Saddam Hus- sein. We must not fool ourselves: The man is as well as to his father Irving and brother Ken. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ernie's legacies are beyond the stability and Thursday, October 1, 1998 the problem. If this man remains in power, Iraq will remain a clear and present danger to financial integrity he established within county Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, the United States and our allies. We heard as operations. Ernie was a patriarch, and the September 29th, I introduced H.R. 4566, the much from the Chief U.N. weapons inspector, county became a family through his wise guid- ``Iraq Liberation Act of 1998.'' As the title sug- Scott Ritter, and we have heard as much from ance. gests, the purpose of this legislation is to fi- the Administration. f nally and irrevocably commit the United States This bill will not tie the President's hands. It TRIBUTE TO LEE HAMILTON to the removal from power of the regime head- does not mandate the actual delivery of mili- ed by Saddam Hussein. tary assistance. The only requirement it con- SPEECH OF For almost eight years now, since the end tains is that the President designate a group HON. DOUG BEREUTER of Operation Desert Storm, we waited for Sad- or groups as eligible to receive the assistance dam Hussein's regime to live up to its inter- OF NEBRASKA we are authorizing. I would hope, however, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national obligations; to dismantle its weapons that the President will use the authority we are of mass destruction under international inspec- offering him to begin to help the people of Iraq Monday, September 28, 1998 tions, to stop threatening Iraq's neighbors, and liberate themselves. Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member stop menacing Iraq's Kurdish and Shi'ite mi- f has served in the U.S. House of Representa- norities. tives with our very distinguished colleague After dozens of U.N. Security Council reso- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ERNEST from Indiana [Mr. LEE HAMILTON] for twenty lutions, and compromise after compromise, we MORISHITA years and this Member has worked closely have too little to show. Our patience was mis- with LEE on the House International Affairs interpreted by Saddam Hussein as weakness. HON. SAM FARR Committee for sixteen of those twenty years. Regrettably, America's friends in the Middle OF CALIFORNIA As a result of that contact, this Member will East believe our policy lacked seriousness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tell this body that this Member believes he is The time has come to let Saddam knowÐto the most outstanding Member now serving in Thursday, October 1, 1998 let the whole world knowÐthat the United the U.S. House of Representatives. Certainly, States will not tolerate this regime's continued Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise he is one of the three most distinguished leg- grip on power. to express our community's grief at the loss of islators with whom this Member has served in We must abandon the fiction that there can Ernest Morishita who died September 6 of this that period of twenty years. be peace and security in the Persian Gulf re- year at the age of 57. Ernie was more than an This Member also knows that this Member's gion with Saddam Hussein's regime still in effective and dedicated public servant, Ernie high regard for LEE is shared by the very wide power. Simply put, Saddam must go. This is instilled a feeling of family to Monterey County circle of people who have known and ob- not a simple task. Even when the international administration. served him, not only by those of us in the community was unified and the United States Monterey County was extremely fortunate to Congress, but also by people across the coun- was energized, solutions were few and far be- hire Ernie Morishita away from Fresno County try and in the far corners of the earth. His tween. in 1983 to become our County Administrative sound and well-reasoned judgment, his un- Some suggest that our nation should go to Officer. Ernie managed the 24 departments swerving integrity, his unfailing courtesy, his war and rid the Persian Gulf of the threat and over 3,700 employees with a combination intellect, and his very wise and deep knowl- posed by Saddam. We may yet be compelled of skill and good humor. It was under his lead- edge of matters foreign and domestic have to do so, but before we put American lives at ership that an economic development program built his exceptional reputation that reflects to risk in that far away land, we have a duty to was implemented, bringing stability to County favorably on the people of Indiana who have explore the alternatives. One alternative is to coffers in the face of such onslaughts as the elected him to Congress an amazing seven- assist freedom-loving Iraquis. economic downturns of the early 1990's and teen times. Consider the people of Iraq who have no the erosion of property tax income due to There have been very few if any Members say in their future. Because of Saddam Hus- changes in State formulae. in the U.S. House of RepresentativesÐfor E1858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 decades at leastÐwho is more knowledgeable the eighties and six in the nineties. Employ- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE FRANK and respected on foreign affairs issues than ment has climbed from 132 in 1948 to more ANGELO SIINO Representative LEE HAMILTON. Whether serv- than 800 today, making the plant one of the ing as the Chairman or recently as the senior largest industrial employers in the area. When HON. SAM FARR minority member of the House Committee on wages, purchases and taxes are considered, OF CALIFORNIA International Relations, he has consistently the plant and employees are responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided the leadership our country needed on adding more than $85 million each year to the these international issues. This had been true local economy which, in turn, creates an esti- Thursday, October 1, 1998 even when his analysis and convictions on mated 4,500 jobs for others in the community. Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise such issues compelled him to stand almost Rohm and Haas' most far-reaching joint in- today to observe the passing of Frank Angelo alone against a tide of emotionalism and irra- dustry/community safety and environmental Siino, who died in August 1998. He was a tionality. First and foremost, this Member ad- improvement effort is the ``Responsible Care master boatwright who carried on the tradi- mires LEE HAMILTON, as others do, for keeping Program'' developed by the Chemical Manu- tions of his family, a long line of boat builders. his focus on the American national interest facturers Association (CMA). It requires that Frank and his brother Raymond followed in and insisting, that against all pressures, it participating companies pledge to the commu- their father's footsteps by working in the Siino would remain his guide. nity, in writing, to improve health and safety Boat Works on Cannery Row in Monterey, This Member wants Representative HAMIL- and environmental protection. In this regard, California. They build feluccas, boats built TON's constituents in Indiana to know, too, that Rohm and Haas conducts periodic self-evalua- upon the ancient double-ended, lateen-rigged despite his necessary attention to all these tions and reports publicly on releases of toxic design used since time immemorial in the complex and demanding international issues materials in the air, land and water, along with Mediterranean. Liboria, an Italian felucca and despite flattering acclaim, LEE HAMILTON plans for reducing them. They also invite third which the brothers built and named for their kept his feet on the ground, his gaze on the parties into the plant to see what is being mother, now hangs in the Monterey Bay horizon, and his focus ``away back home in In- done. Aquarium as a prime example of a craft used diana.'' Always a Hoosier, LEE was born and Rohm and Haas is also committed to invest- by fisherman in Monterey. Frank's skill at bred to understand and honor the views, inter- ing in comprehensive programs designed to molding wood and repairing boats was innate. ests, and values of his constituents. He al- reach many deserving sectors of the commu- His friend Mike Maiorana said ``He was an au- ways has so naturally demonstrated the self- nity including youth, education, family, culture, thentic boatwright. When you'd see him at his confidence and judiciousness in decisions and the arts, health and the mentally and phys- band saw cutting out a compound curve, you the humbleness in demeanor that springs from ically challenged, as well as supporting local couldn't tell where the wood left off and he a deep understanding and respect for what it industry and community efforts to improve the began.'' means to truly serve the people who elect one quality of life in neighboring communities. The Frank's knowledge of authentic wooden in our representative democracy. Indianans plant contributes approximately $100,000 a boat-building was sought out by many, and, as and all Americans can take a full measure of year to charitable causes and employees a consequence, Frank became a teacher and pride in our distinguished colleague's extraor- make a significant impact as active volunteers, a mentor. Although today's commercial boats dinary service to America. donating more than $150,000 a year to the are fiberglass, steel and aluminum, wooden In concluding, this Member wants to convey United Way alone. Employee volunteers are boats by Frank Siino still ply the waters of to LEE HAMILTON, our distinguished colleague rewarded through Rohm and Haas' Volunteer Monterey Bay. Frank built The Holiday from from Indiana, and to his wonderful life, Nancy, of the Year Program, which rewards outstand- scratch, and she still works as a charter fish- who undoubtedly has been crucially important ing individuals efforts while financially support- ing boat. Her sister, the Miss Monterey, works to his public service, this Member's great ap- ing the organizations they represent. out of Morro Bay as a charter boat. The last preciation and admiration for the extraor- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Rohm and Haas boat Frank made, the Anthony Boy, is docked dinarily important public service you have ren- Texas Incorporated on being named the Deer in Moss Landing. As a part of his legacy, it dered to our nation. LEE, undoubtedly you Park Chamber of Commerce 1998 Industry of must be noted that Frank created a boat for have so much yet you can offer. All of us, who the Year. This honor is well deserved for their the Dennis the Menace Park, The Turkey, for have had the privilege to serve with you in the work in expanding business and job opportuni- children to climb on, and in doing so physically Congress, wish you every good opportunity ties, establishing safer conditions for workers, learn about the boat which so gracefully illus- and success in that respect, and also to and initiatives to protect and improve the envi- trates a way of life in our region. Nancy, you, and your family in your life to- ronment, while supporting a comprehensive My thoughts are with the family, Frank's gether. program committed to strengthening commu- wife Lucille, his brother Raymond, his sister f nity relations by supporting employees volun- Rose, and his sons, Randy, Andy and Mark. teer activities and making corporate contribu- Their loss is a profound one. Frank Angelo HONORING ROHM AND HAAS tions to deserving sectors of the community. Siino created and maintained more than TEXAS, INCORPORATED f wooden boats in Monterey, he maintained our history. HON. KEN BENTSEN PERSONAL EXPLANATION f OF TEXAS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WILLIAM L. JENKINS HIGHER EDUCATION AMEND- OF TENNESSEE Thursday, October 1, 1998 MENTS OF 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- gratulate Rohm and Haas Texas Incorporated Thursday, October 1, 1998 SPEECH OF for their selection by the Deer Park Chamber Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, due to a death HON. DOUG BEREUTER of Commerce as the 1998 Industry of the in the family, I was unable to be present to OF NEBRASKA Year. vote on Monday, September 28, 1998, for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rohm and Haas Texas Incorporated has following votes: been a responsible member of the Deer Park Roll Call No. 473ÐH.R. 3150ÐI would have Monday, September 28, 1998 community for 50 years, safely manufacturing voted ``yea'' Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member chemicals for use in the disposable diaper, Roll Call No. 472ÐH.R. 4060ÐI would have rises today to express his opposition to a par- automobile, paint, coatings and communica- voted ``nay''ÐThis contains no funding for the ticular provision in the H.R. 6 Conferene Re- tion industries. Construction on the Deer Park Tennessee Valley Authority to perform naviga- port, which would increase the Ginnie Mae Plant began in 1947 and in July of the follow- tion and flood control for the citizens of the guaranty fee to nine basis points effective on ing year, the first shipment of acetone cyano- First Congressional District of Tennessee. This October 1, 2004Ða three basis point increase hydrin was made to another Rohm and Haas is unfair because navigation and flood control over the current level. This provision was not plant in Pennsylvania to produce acrylic sheet. are paid for in every section of the country. included in the House version of H.R. 6 legis- The Deer Park Plant would become the Roll Call No. 471ÐH.R. 4103ÐI would have lation. However, the Senate version did con- company's largest and most productive with voted ``yea'' tain this three point increase in the Ginnie five major expansions in the fifties, followed by Roll Call No. 470ÐH.R. 3891ÐI would have Mae guaranty fee. Unfortunately, the H.R. four in the sixties, two in the seventies, two in voted ``yea'' Conference Report which includes this Senate CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1859 passed provision is both illconceived and con- that they decided to compete against semi- also become a major venue for important con- trary to the spirit of promoting home owner- professional bands in Grade II at the Rothesay ferences on human rights and the humani- ship. Highland games after winning the juvenile divi- tarian dimension. Under current law, Ginnie Mae guarantees sion. They placed second overall and first in This is one area where I believe our foreign payments to ivestors if mortgage servicers are drumming. assistance has played, and I trust will continue unable to make the scheduled payments. In At the World Pipe Band Championships, the to play, an important role in assisting our turn, the mortgage servicers are charged a band dedicated its performance to retiring friends in Russia to promote and further the present guaranty fee of six basis points. headmaster Henry L. Walters, Jr. Mr. Walters cause of rule of law and civil society. This Member is opposed to a three basis has been headmaster since 1964 and was in- f point increase in the Ginnie Mae guaranty fee strumental in promoting this program. For a for the following two reasons. short time, he even taught drumming. IN HONOR OF THE ORCHARD CIVIC No. 1. The cost of a three basis point in- Mr. Speaker, against overwhelming odds ASSOCIATION crease will likely be passed in part to the these young men distinguished themselves homebuyer. not only by their outstanding performance, but HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH This provision in the H.R. 6 Conference Re- by their example to others in their school and OF OHIO port will increase the costs of a mortgage community. Every day, we fight the battle to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servicer to lend. While some of this increase keep music and the arts viable and funding for Thursday, October 1, 1998 in basis points will likely be borne by the mort- our schools at a level which permits such gage servicer, it is inevitable that some of this achievements. These young people are an ex- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to increase will be passed to the homebuyer as ample of what can be accomplished when the extend my best wishes to the Orchard Civic an unncessary tax for buying a home. This necessary support is present. It is up to many Association of Cleveland, Ohio, as they cele- Member is opposed to passing on such avoid- of us in this body to ensure that all our chil- brate their 40th anniversary in the 71st Har- able costs to the homebuyer. dren have the opportunity to achieve their vard area. Throughout the years, this organi- No. 2. The Senate had earlier rejected an dreams. zation has been dedicated to diligent commu- increase in basis points for the Ginnie Mae To the students I say congratulations for an nity service in their neighborhood. guaranty fee. outstanding tour. To their families, teachers, Ths mission of the Orchard Civic Associa- On July 17, 1998, the Senate in considering friends and classmates, I say thank you for tion consists of informing residents about the fiscal year 1999 VA/HUD appropriations supporting these young men with your love, neighborhood issues and new information con- bill, tabled the Nickles Amendment by a 69±27 guidance and, friendship. We all make a dif- cerning the 71st Harvard area, working with vote. The Nickles Amendment would have in- ference. the Councilman to resolve neighborhood con- creased the Ginnie Mae guaranty fee by six f cerns, as well as learning and becoming well- basis points. The VA/HUD appropriations bill informed about the City of Cleveland. The As- appears to be a more suitable forum for de- THE ANDREI SAKHAROV MUSEUM sociation has been gathering at Sacred Heart bate and consideration of such a guaranty fee of Jesus Church to hold interesting and news- increase than in H.R. 6 Conference Report. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH worthy meetings, often highlighted by a In closing, this Member opposes the provi- OF NEW JERSEY speech from Councilman Edward Rybka. sion in the H.R. 6 Conference Report which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Association's hard work and determina- tion clearly shows through their numerous ac- increases the Ginnie Mae guaranty fee by Thursday, October 1, 1998 three basis points. complishments. The group has ensured that f Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, we the United Parcel Service expansions were have heard a lot of discouraging news from compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, HONORING SAINT THOMAS Russia of late. We are told that the Russian addressed concerns about truck traffic, EPISCOPAL SCHOOL’S PIPE BAND economy is at a dead end, the currency is col- pushed for poorly maintained housing to be lapsing, political reform is stalled, and the mili- brought up to code, as well as worked with the HON. KEN BENTSEN tary is deteriorating to a dangerous point. Councilman to renovate homes and build new OF TEXAS Moreover, it appears that a good deal of the ones. They have also worked to reduce crime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money that the U.S. Government has ex- and increase the number of police officers in tended to Russia through grants or loans has the neighborhood and joined with the Warner Thursday, October 1, 1998 beenÐat bestÐineffective. Turney neighborhood to get the Harvard Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- Nevertheless, I would like to point out one Refuse Landfill closed for all dumping, except gratulate Saint Thomas Episcopal School's small project where I believe U.S. contribu- building debris. Pipe Band in Houston, Texas, winners this tions have been wisely used and appreciated With all their success, the future of this or- summer of the World Championship Bagpipe in Russia. I am referring to the Andrei ganization looks promising. Their future goals competition in Glasgow, Scotland. Sakharov Museum and Public Center in Mos- will focus on plans to tackle absentee land- St. Thomas's Episcopal School is a private cow, named in memory of the distinguished lords, get housing code enforcement, and con- parochial school located in Houston. Founded human rights activist of the Soviet era. The tinue to address local issues. in 1955, it has an enrollment of more that 675 museum was established through the efforts My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- students in grades K±12. St. Thomas' Pipe of the late Dr. Sakharov's wife and fellow oring Cleveland's Orchard Civic Association Band is just one example of the school's com- human rights activist, Dr. Elena Bonner, along on 40 years of exceptional service in their mitment to producing world class students and with many other friends of freedom. The mu- neighborhood. Their dedication has brought citizens. seum director is Yuri Samodurov. substantial changes to the 71st Harvard area In August, Saint Thomas Episcopal School's The U.S. Government, through the Agency and its residents. I would like to extend them Pipe Band won five championships in Canada for International Development, has been pro- my best wishes for their future work. and Scotland: the North American Champion- viding financial assistance to this worthwhile f ship, the North Berwick Championship, the project. Naturally, the museum management World Juvenile Championship, the Rothesay has been seeking domestic funding and would A TRIBUTE TO STANLEY J. DAILY Championship, and the Cowal Pipe Band like to be self-sufficient in the future. Championship. No American pipe band has When I visited the museum in January of HON. ELTON GALLEGLY won so many international championships in this year, Mr. Chairman, I was very impressed OF CALIFORNIA such a short time. That a group of 30 school- by the layout and the thoughtfulness of the ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boys from Texas achieved this feat is remark- hibits. There are permanent sections dedi- able. This is the third time that Saint Thomas' cated to the Bolshevik Revolution, political Thursday, October 1, 1998 Pipe Band has won a world championship, the prisoners, and ``perestroika,'' as well as tem- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor most for any American band. porary exhibits devoted to human rights issues a native son of my district, a man who kept Band director Michael Cusack had band currently facing Russia. The library contains a true to his roots and served his country and members practicing three times a week for wide collection of human rights publications, community with distinction. several months before the trip. By the time dissident literature, and of course, the works Stanley J. Daily will step down soon from they got to Scotland they were playing so well of Dr. Sakharov himself. The museum has the Camarillo City Council, a post he has held E1860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 since the city's founding in 1964. He holds the The entire area lost a notion of security that a center to celebrate their cultural and historic record as the longest-serving member of the can never be recovered. The town will never traditions. City Council. He served six years as mayor be the same. Perhaps the only good to come The Congregation and its Synagogue have and eight years as vice mayor during his dis- from this tragic situation is the story of a rav- a storied history. The first meetings in 1898 tinguished tenure. As impressive as this is, it aged community coming together to rebuild were held in the home of Mr. Hirsch Cohen is only a small part of the unselfish service lives. with High Holiday Services taking place in that the son of Frank and Frances Daily and In this story four true heroes took the lead Colchester's Grange Hall. Four years later, in the grandson of Ventura County pioneer W.P. to restore peace and harmony in the grief- 1902, the Congregation bought a house on Daily has shown to his community. stricken town. Department of Public Safety Windham Avenue and converted it into its first Mr. Daily has served as a commissioner of Troopers, Joe Frank Martinez, Jimmey Synagogue. A new Synagogue was built on the Local Agency Formation Commission and Granato and Robert ``Cinco'' Clark and Judge Lebanon Avenue in 1913. The Ahavath Achim as a director of the Ventura Regional Sanita- Dorothy Weddle emerged as heroes that set Synagogue was rebuilt in 1960, just next to tion District. He was an elected commissioner an example for us all. From the moment the the 1913 site. for 18 years of the Port Hueneme, Oxnard realization of disaster hit, these four took the As I stated in a recent letter to the Con- Harbor District. He also served as president of lead in the search for the missing persons. gregation, much has changed over the past the international body, the Pacific Coast Asso- They went above and beyond the call of duty, 100 years. The Synagogue has been rebuilt. ciation of Port Authorities, which is composed working days and nights for two weeks The community is much larger and men and of all the west coast ports of Canada and the straightÐall for the unselfish purpose of help- women now sit together during services. The United States, including Hawaii and Guam. He ing families reunite with lost ones. state of Israel has gone from being a dream also served as a member of the executive Officers Martinez, Granato and Clark started to a reality. However, much has stayed the committee on the Ventura County Association with a list of approximately 267 missing per- same, as bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and of Governments and has been a member and sons and used every resource available to holidays still bring the community together. chair of the Camarillo Sanitary District. track down these people. After poring over People continue to join together in faith to cel- In addition, Mr. Daily is a founding member phone books utility bills, social security and ebrate the great milestones of life. and past chairman of the Ventura County drivers' license records, these dedicated offi- And so, Mr. Speaker, I offer my most sin- Council of Governments, chaired the Cities cers went from door to door in their diligent cere congratulations to Congregation Ahavath Select Committee and served on the Regional search for the missing. Through their tireless Achim. One hundred years together as a com- Council of Southern California Association of efforts, these men were able to reduce the munity is an important milestone. I join the Governments. missing people list from 267 to five. Had it not community in looking forward to the next 100 And, that's not all. In his spare time, Mr. been for their initiative, the missing list would years. Daily is an active member of the Pleasant Val- not be down to what it is today. f ley Lions Club and the Noontime Optimist Unfortunately, the search did not always Club of Camarillo, both of which are active in end with a joyous reunion. All too often, the CITY OF MANITOWOC HONORS assisting our youth. He served as a board hunt ended with yet another casualty added to SLAIN POLICE OFFICER member on the Ventura County Council of the the death toll. Judge Dorothy Weddle notified Navy League of the United States and is a and comforted families of the deceased so HON. THOMAS E. PETRI charter member and parliamentarian of the they could focus on more important things OF WISCONSIN Pleasant Valley Historical Society and Mu- than bureaucratic procedures. She provided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seum. He was also a longtime board member support to families when they needed it most. Thursday, October 1, 1998 of the Port Hueneme Boys & Girls Club. I would like to commend these four people The former U.S. Army officer graduated cum for their leadership, their dedication, and most Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, this past Monday, laude from the University of California, Santa of all, their tireless efforts to help others. Their September 28th, more than 700 law enforce- Barbara, where he also earned his General endeavors will always be remembered by ment officers from throughout Wisconsin and Secondary Credential for graduate work in his- those whose lives they touched and by those the Midwest gathered at First Reformed tory. In 1960, he became a teacher in the families they helped to reunite. They helped to Church in Oostburg, Wisconsin to pay their re- Oxnard Union High School District, where he restore harmony to a town wracked by disas- spects to police officer Dale Ten Haken. served as department chairman of the Social ter. Officer Ten Haken, a member of the Science Department and Director of Activities f Manitowoc, Wisconsin police force, was shot for about 35 years. to death on the evening of September 23rd Mr. Daily also found time to be a family ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF during a seemingly routine traffic investigation. man. He and Liz have been married for more CONGREGATION AHAVATH ACHIM A five-year veteran of the Manitowoc Police than four decades and has raised four sons, Department, Dale was a dedicated public all of whom are now married as well. Stan and HON. SAM GEJDENSON servant who loved police work, the career he Liz are blessed as well with seven grand- OF CONNECTICUT had chosen as had his father and two brothers children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before him. Dale was 27 years old, and was engaged to be married in a few months. As one might expect, Mr. Daily has won nu- Thursday, October 1, 1998 merous local and statewide awards and rec- The sorrow shown by the officers who came ognitions for his service to his community and Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today together to honor Dale as one of their own is his profession. I add my voice to those who to pay tribute to an extraordinary community in shared by the people of Wisconsin and espe- have praised Mr. Daily over the years, thank my district. This year the Congregation cially by the citizens of Manitowoc whom he him for his enormous service, and wish him Ahavath Achim celebrates its Centennial Anni- served. Because Dale's death was the result godspeed in this retirement years. versary. of a senseless, unprovoked and unnecessary f As a motto for the Centennial celebration, attack, the people's grief is compounded by a the Congregation chose the phrase ``Rooted in sense of anger and bewilderment. THE DEL RIO FLOOD HEROES the past, reaching for the future.'' Nothing Officer Ten Haken had stopped four teen- could better capture the spirit of what this an- agers to investigate why the car they were HON. HENRY BONILLA niversary is about more than that. An anniver- driving had no license plates and the head- OF TEXAS sary ceremony is not only about remembering lights were not turned on. As he called for an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past, but about taking the lessons of the other officer to assist him, he was shot three past and looking toward the future. times in the back. Although formal charges will Thursday, October 1, 1998 In a century that has been marred by East- not be filed until next week, it appears the two Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, on August 23, ern European pogroms, two world wars, the 17-year old suspects feared a return to the 1998, the residents of Del Rio and other occupation of the land of Israel, intolerance local judicial system. Both have prior police Texas border communities were hit with a and a continuous struggle to exercise a basic records and were currently wanted for bail and devastating flood caused by Tropical Storm human rightÐthe freedom of worshipÐthis probation violations. Charley. Nine people lost their lives. Five peo- community has endured and grown stronger. In Manitowoc, an official period of mourning ple are still missing. Over 600 families lost Congregation Ahavath Achim has provided continues until Saturday morning, October 3rd, their homes and all their worldly possessions. Jews in eastern Connecticut with a home and when a public memorial service for Dale Ten CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1861 Haken will be held in Washington Park. It is protect kids in a manner that puts real teeth A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS MORE fitting, if ironic, that the memorial service take into privacy protections must be addressed for HIGH SCHOOL place in this common area in the center of the the Internet to grow as a commercial medium. city, a lovely spot where the suspects and What may have worked for privacy protection HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA other young people have been known to hang or parental empowerment in the phone or OF WISCONSIN out and pass time. cable or TV industry may not adequately serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mayor Kevin Crawford, in a newspaper col- as a model when these technologies con- Thursday, October 1, 1998 umn this week in the local Herald Times Re- verge. Therefore I believe we must pursue Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to porter, has issued a wake-up call for the peo- other creative alternatives. ple of his city, asking for a renewed focus on honor Thomas More High School of Milwau- and commitment to youth. Said Crawford, ``We Mr. Speaker, I believe that we must recog- kee, a 1997±98 recipient of the U.S. Depart- need to `wake up' Manitowoc. Dale Ten Haken nize that children's privacy is a subset of a ment of Education's Blue Ribbon School award. This award honors some of the na- wants us to. In our homes and our schools parent's privacy rights. The bill I am introduc- tion's most exemplary schools for their chal- and our churches we need to decide if we're ing today is premised on the belief that re- lenging curricular, excellent teachers, family giving our kids everything they need to grow gardless of the technology that consumers and community partnerships, and high student up good and strong and moral.'' use, their privacy rights and expectations ought to remain a constant. Although the bill performance. Unfortunately, senseless acts of youth vio- Thomas More has a long tradition of excel- deals in detail with Websites with respect to lence crowd today's headlines, and we search lence in education. Beginning with the school's for the causes for young lives that spin out of children's privacy, ultimately I believe that in predecessors, Pio Nono High School, Don control. As we ponder the whys and the era of convergence we will need to har- Bosco High, and the St. Francis Minor Semi- wherefores of this particular Wisconsin trag- monize rules across media. Whether consum- nary, Thomas More has consistently provided edy, we mostly feel a sense of tremendous ers are using a phone, a TV clicker, a satellite academic excellence grounded in a faith loss for a good man who died much too dish, or a modem, every consumer should based education. As an alumnus of Don young, a police officer who gave up his life enjoy a Privacy Bill of Rights for the Informa- Bosco, I am proud of this very special recogni- while protecting those of his fellow citizens. tion Age. These core rights are embodied in a tion. Dale Ten Haken's name will be the first one proposal I have advocated for many years and Thomas More is the only high school in the added to the new monument to fallen I call it ``Knowledge, Notice and No.'' I hope to State of Wisconsin to be selected as a 1997± Manitowoc County police officers dedicated work with all of my colleagues in the House as 98 winner and one of only nine high schools just four months ago. Hopefully, his will be the we proceed in this important public policy area in Wisconsin to receive this prestigious award last. to instill the values of privacy and security in in this decade. The students, teachers, and As the city of Manitowoc pays tribute to our communications marketplace. staff at Thomas More are rightfully proud of Dale Ten Haken and reflects on his sacrifice, this accomplishment. But this award is also for it is fitting that this House join in commemorat- In short, I believe the Congress ought to the parents, alumni and members of the com- ing the life of a man committed to serving oth- embrace a comprehensive policy whereby munity who have tirelessly given their time ers and to making a difference. consumers and parents get the following 3 and support to help make Thomas More a f basic rights: very special place. (1) Knowledge that information is being col- To the students, faculty and friends of INTRODUCTION OF THE ELEC- lected about them. This is very important be- Thomas More, my sincere congratulations on TRONIC PRIVACY BILL OF being named a National Blue Ribbon School RIGHTS ACT OF 1998 cause digital technologies increasingly allow people to electronically glean personal infor- of Excellence. It is an honor that is well de- served. mation about users surreptitiously. I would f HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY note here that many Internet browsers, for ex- OF MASSACHUSETTS ample, use ``cookies''Ða technology that can TRIBUTE TO JIM AND CAROL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identify and tag an online userÐunbeknownst YARBROUGH Thursday, October 1, 1998 to the userÐand keep track of what Web sites Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- a person visits. HON. NICK LAMPSON duce the ``Electronic Privacy Bill of Rights Act (2) Adequate and conspicuous notice that OF TEXAS of 1998'' This issue of privacy in the informa- any personal information collected is intended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion age and in particular, children's privacy by the recipient for reuse or sale, or con- Thursday, October 1, 1998 protection, is quite timely as the nation be- versely, to allow consumers to give notice Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise before comes ever more linked by communications electronically to indicate the particular privacy you to recognize Jim and Carol Yarbrough, an networks, such as the Internet. It is important preferences of the consumer. exceptional couple who share a love for learn- that we tackle these issues now before we And, (3) the right of a consumer to say ``no'' ing. This love for learning has been realized in travel down the information superhighway too the form of the College of the Mainland Foun- far and realize perhaps we've made a wrong and to curtail or prohibit such reuse or sale of their personal information. dation's Jim and Carol Yarbrough Scholarship turn. Endowment. The legislation I am introducing today picks In addition to the children's privacy provi- Carol Annette Urbani Yarbrough met James up on the excellent work of the Federal Trade sions, the bill is structured so that in Title II Daniel Yarbrough in the summer of 1973 at a Commission in its investigation of the privacy the FCC and the FTC ascertain whether there dance. She was a junior at O'Connell High practices prevalent on the Web and in particu- are technological tools that can empower con- School, on her way to becoming valedictorian lar children's privacy practices. The legislation sumers and parents before taking additional of her class. He was a senior at Ball High contains children's privacy protections similar action to protect the public. The bill also re- School and a star football player, on his way to those contained in a Senate bill offered by quests the agencies specifically determine if to leading the University of Texas Longhorns Senator BRYAN (D±NV)Ðas well as provisions there are industry standards and practices that to a Southwest Conference football champion- that pertain to adult privacy that are contained embody this electronic Privacy Bill of Rights. ship. in my previous privacy legislation (H.R. 1964). Where technological tools don't exist, or where After graduating from O'Connell in 1975 at These are critical issues for the growth of a particular industry refuses to embrace this the head of her class Carol moved on to UT electronic commerce and I hope that we can code of electronic ethics in a way that solves where she majored in math, graduated in a legislate on these issues yet this Congress. the problem, then the government is obliged to record 3 years and returned to Galveston to Mr. Speaker, the issues of child and adult start her own business, Yarbrough Financial step in and reinforce protection of privacy privacy in an electronic environment, must find Services. Jim, as much a competitor off the rights. its ultimate solution in a carefully conceived field as he was on, was named to the All- and crafted combination of technology, indus- Again, I look forward to working with my col- Southwest Conference football team, com- try action, government oversight or regulation. leagues in the House on important children's pleted his B.B.A. degree at UT in 31¤2 years Without question, the issues posed by ad- privacy issues this session and on other areas and returned to Galveston to launch a suc- vances in digital communications technology of online privacy as the debate moves for- cessful business career before being elected are tremendously complex. Again, how best to ward. Galveston County Judge in 1994. E1862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Jim was elected to the Galveston Independ- measure is similar to the House-passed bill IN HONOR OF THE CUYAHOGA ent School District Board of Trustees and and contains key Democratic priorities. The COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY served a 4-year term from 1991±94 during heart of this measure is its student aid pro- which time a successful bond issue permitted grams, which are authorized under titles III HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH major construction and renovation of GISD fa- and IV. These critical programs expand post- OF OHIO cilities. In 1994, he was a successful can- secondary educational opportunities for all stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES didate for the Galveston County Judge, a dents and increase the affordability and acces- leadership position he has held since and from sibility of a college education for many of our Thursday, October 1, 1998 which he has earned much praise for his ef- Nation's families. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to forts to streamline county government. The I am very pleased with the historic increases honor the Cuyahoga County Public Library for Galveston County Daily News and the Boy for the Pell Grant program, included in H.R. 6. 75 years of serving its community. Throughout Scouts of America both honored him in 1996 This critical program provides need-based aid its existence, the library has earned a reputa- as their Citizen of the Year. for undergraduate students. As such, H.R. 6 tion for conducting innovative programs and During the past 10 months, Jim and Carol raises the maximum authorized level for Pell providing valuable services which have be- Yarbrough and their family have faced per- Grant awards from the current appropriation of come models for libraries across the nation. haps their greatest challenge with the discov- $3,000 a year, to $4,500 for the 1999±2000 When the state legislature passed a law en- ery of Carol's breast cancer. They recognized academic year, to $5,800 for the academic abling the establishment of a county district li- immediately the value of educating others to year 2003±2004. brary for any area not served by a free public library, the ever-increasing population of Cuya- the challenge of cancer when they chose to In addition, the Conference Report makes hoga County saw an opportunity to build a li- share their story with the people of Galveston some critical changes to the needs analysis brary in its community. The Cuyahoga County County, and, indeed, all of us. Carol now visits formula used to determine the size of a stu- Public Library was the first to be organized all the Galveston County high schools as a dent's Pell Grant and other Federal student under the new law. volunteer with the ``Check It Out'' program to aid awards. It increases the amount of income The library rendered its services through educate junior and senior girls about breast that families may exclude from calculationsÐ schools, which proved to be the best way to cancer. to determine what they should contribute to Since education has been an important part serve residents eager for this resource. The the cost of educationÐand decreases the per- of Jim and Carol Yarbrough's success, the schools had ample space and were willing to centage of a student's assets that must be College of the Mainland Foundation believes a provide the available quarters rent-free. Ac- contributed toward the cost of their education. scholarship named for this remarkable couple cording to the County Library Report for 1924± will help current and future students succeed. This measure also lowers interest rates of 1925, eight branches and 49 stations and Once again, I commend the Yarbroughs for student loans from the current 8.25 percent to classroom libraries were opened to the public. their leadership in my community. 7.46 percent. This is the lowest level in 17 As it continued to expand throughout the f years and will result in students experiencing years, the Cuyahoga County Library was re- $11 billion in savings over the life of their structured within the framework of a regional TAIWAN’S NATIONAL DAY loans. library system. It grew to include in-depth col- And, despite Republican efforts to eliminate lections and subject specialities in specific HON. EVA M. CLAYTON the Federal Direct Loan Program, H.R. 6 areas of study. Annual circulation grew from OF NORTH CAROLINA strengthens both the Direct Loan and the Fed- six million in 1965 to 10 million by the mid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Family Educational Loan programs. This eighties. will continue to provide colleges and univer- Today, this library has reached such suc- Thursday, October 1, 1998 sities with the opportunity to choose the most cess that it is ranked among the 10 busiest li- Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, as I rise appropriate program for them. brary systems in the nation. It has 29 loca- today to welcome Taiwan Representatives Mr. Speaker, while I am pleased with each tions, serving 47 suburban communities with a Stephen Chen and Mrs. Rosa Chen to the na- of these commitments, I am particularly proud population of approximately 608,000 people. I tion's capital, I hope the Republic of China will of the provisions included in H.R. 6 that were am pleased to honor such an achievement on be able to return to the United Nations and specifically designed to expand educational the 75th anniversary of the Cuyahoga County other international organizations as soon as opportunities for underserved and minority stu- Public Library. possible. dents. One such report is the establishment of f As an economic power and a symbol of de- the ``Gear Up Mentoring Initiative,'' which was CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, mocracy, Mr. Speaker, Taiwan deserves the originally introduced by Representative FATTAH HIGHER EDUCATION AMEND- world's respect and recognition. Since 1949, (D±PA)Ðand endorsed by the administra- MENTS OF 1998 the Republic of China on Taiwan has moved tionÐas the High Hopes Initiative. This pro- from an agricultural society, exporting only ba- gram is a new national effort targeted at help- SPEECH OF nanas and sugar, to a major trading nation ing disadvantaged students prepare for col- today. Moreover, the 21 million people on Tai- lege. Other important efforts include the HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD wan are prosperous and free. strengthening of: the trio programs, which fund OF GUAM Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I take advantage of this outreach and students support services de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity to congratulate President Lee signed to encourage disadvantaged students Monday, September 28, 1998 Teng-hui, Vice President Lien Chan and For- to enter and complete college; historically eign Minister Jason Hu. I ask my colleagues Black Colleges and Universities: and Hispanic- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, through to join me in wishing them good luck as they serving institutions. bipartisan efforts, we have before us a piece celebrate their National Day on October 10, of legislation which will assist students, teach- Other important provisions include those fo- 1998. ers, parents and educational administrators for cused on improving teacher quality, prepara- f the next five years. As an educator and former tion and recruitmentÐand providing scholar- educational administrator, I know that compo- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, ships, support and services to recruit and pre- nents of the bill, such as increasing Pell Grant HIGHER EDUCATION AMEND- pare teachers to serve, for at least 3 years, in limits and lowering interest rates on student MENTS OF 1998 underserved urban and rural schools. loans, provide students the security of pursu- These are all critical investments that will ing their educational goals without fear of fi- SPEECH OF continue to go a long way in leveling the play- nancial constraints. Improving teacher quality HON. LOUIS STOKES ing field of educational opportunity for all of and strengthening minority institutions of high- our Nations' students. As such, it is absolutely OF OHIO er education is also a strong signal that the essential that they continue to receive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States is committed to enhancing stu- strengthened and sustained support. dent education as well as leveling the playing Monday, September 28, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join field for students by continuing to assist his- Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support me in supporting the Conference Report for torically disadvantaged student populations. of the Conference Report on H.R. 6, the High- H.R. 6. This is an acceptable compromise that The Conference Report on HR 6 also con- er Education Amendments of 1998., This will benefit students across the Nation. tains language which would extend Pell Grant CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1863 eligibility to the Freely Associated States What a remarkable accomplishment to be special friend of many charitable organizations (FAS) until 2004. I remind my colleagues that able to celebrate a marriage that has endured in Maryland's 7th Congressional District. He the FAS were formerly the Trust Territories of for so many years. The bond that brought came to prominence as a builder after World the Pacific Islands administered by the United them together has remained and grown over War II, when he constructed homes for veter- States under a United Nations Trusteeship. the years. May they always share the love and ans and their families in Takoma Park and Sil- Our special relationship with the FAS encom- joy they feel today. ver Spring. My husband and I fondly recall liv- passes a wide range, from defense to trade to In an era where marriages are too often ing in one of his apartments when we first education. I commend the House and Senate short lived, it is wonderful to see a couple who married. The success of Carl Freeman's build- conferees for reaching sufficient agreement to have endured the trials and tribulations that ing projects helped him gain recognition in na- continue extending federal educational pro- can cause a marriage to fail. The love and tional magazines such as House and Home, grams to FAS students at least until after the commitment they have demonstrated should Practical Builder, Better Homes and Gardens, renegotiation of the Compacts of Free Asso- serve as an inspiration to couples everywhere. and American Home and Architect Forum. ciation scheduled to begin in the year 2000. Mr. Speaker, what an achievement to be In addition to his financial success, Carl The FAS, composed of the Federated States married for 50 years. It is an honor to rep- Freeman displayed a generous spirit. He of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Is- resent a couple like the Levy's. I ask that my sponsored a class of students through the I lands and the Republic of Palau, are vital se- colleagues join me, their 6 children and 11 Have a Dream Foundation, chaired the Mary- curity allies in the Pacific and each have sepa- grandchildren in celebrating this joyous occa- land Israel Bonds Committee, and was a sup- rate agreements with the United States which sion. I am proud to call them my constituents. porter of the Treatment Learning Centers, would allow for their eligibility in the Pell, Col- f United Jewish Appeal and the Jewish Commu- lege Work Study and the Supplemental Edu- nity Center of Greater Washington. cational Opportunity Programs. IN HONOR OF PETER P. DILEONE He was a major supporter of the Corcoran Mr. Speaker, education is a universal ne- Gallery of Art, the Phillips Collection, the cessity. I think that HR 6 is testimony that this HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Montgomery County Arts, the Museum of Afri- body is committed to continuing quality higher OF OHIO can Art, the Washington Ballet, the Washing- education. I urge my colleagues to support HR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ton Opera Society, Arena Stage Round House Theater, Olney Theater and the National Sym- 6. Thursday, October 1, 1998 f phony Orchestra. He was also chairman of the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Greater Rockville Foundation of the Arts. CONGRATULATIONS TO SUBARU honor the life of Peter P. Di Leone of Shaker Mr. Freeman was founding president of the OF AMERICA ON THEIR 30TH AN- Heights, Ohio. Mr. Di Leone was an accom- Suburban Maryland Builders Association and NIVERSARY plished man, serving his community as a law- a member of the Montgomery County Board of yer, a labor expert, and an advocate of free Realtors. He was also director of the Mont- HON. JIM SAXTON speech. gomery General Hospital. OF NEW JERSEY Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was While we are saddened by Carl Freeman's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raised by a socialist father who loved to have death, we are grateful for his life. He inspired energetic discussions at the dinner table. He us with his dedication, warmth and friendship. Thursday, October 1, 1998 attended Adelbert College, where he played For over thirty years he played leadership Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to half back on the football team, and then went roles in art, health and business organizations congratulate Subaru of America and its many on to law school at Western Reserve Univer- throughout Montgomery County. The thou- proud, hard-working employees on thirty years sity. sands of people who were affected by Carl in the United States. As a lawyer, Mr. Di Leone specialized in Freeman believe that he had a true gift of I am especially proud that Subaru of Amer- labor arbitration through the National Labor generosity and faith in the human spirit. Carl ica is headquartered in my Congressional Dis- Relations Board. He was among a small num- Freeman has left this world a better place for trict in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. As the only ber of experts who were chosen as permanent our children and our children's children. I am automobile company with its national head- arbitrators for rubber companies and the rub- honored to add my voice to the praises of quarters based in the Delaware Valley, Subaru ber workers union. His accomplishments were friends, colleagues, and family who will miss has an important presence in my state and awarded when he was elected to the board of him. local region. In addition to the 360 people em- governors of the National Academy of Arbitra- f ployed at its Cherry Hill headquarters Subaru tors. directly impacts more than 5,000 jobs in the Along with that honor, he was known as the THE FIGHT AGAINST BLINDNESS U.S. ``Pillar of the Cleveland City Club,'' where he Subaru's success is evident in the important served as president. The City Club was estab- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN milestones the company has reached just this lished to encourage new ideas and a free ex- OF FLORIDA year. Additionally, Subaru's impact on the change of thought through the renowned tradi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state of New Jersey and throughout the region tion of debate and discussion, pastimes that Thursday, October 1, 1998 through its generous charitable contributions is were embedded deep into his frame of mind. extraordinary. In 1987, he became the first person to be in- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to On behalf of New Jersey's Third District, on ducted into the City Club Hall of Fame while pay tribute today to a group of constitutents this the 30th Anniversary of Subaru of Amer- still living. whom I am proud to represent. ica, I wish Subaru and its employees the best Mr. Peter P. Di Leone was a great man who ``Some people see things as they are and in their future endeavors, and thank them for led a successful and accomplished life. I say `Why?' I see things that never were and their dedication and commitment to our region. would like to express my deepest condolences say `Why not?' '' The words of George Bernard f to his daughters, Linda Klein and Paulette Shaw come to mind when I think of the group Novak, and the rest of his surviving family. He of wonderful, dedicated constituents and HONORING ROBERT AND REGINA will truly be missed by all who knew him. friends whom I have had the pleasure of work- LEVY ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING f ing with on an issue critical to millions of ANNIVERSARY Americans. Carlos and Betti Lidsky, Dr. Jaime TRIBUTE TO CARL FREEMAN Edelstein, and Dr. Jaime Suchlicki along with HON. ROBERT W. NEY the help of other dedicated volunteers of the OF OHIO HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA Heart Sight Committee and the Foundation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND Fighting Blindness have spearheaded an effort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to bring the issue of Retinal Degenerative Dis- Thursday, October 1, 1998 eases to the attention of the American public Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise Thursday, October 1, 1998 and to raise awareness over the need to fund today to celebrate the 50th wedding anniver- Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay critical research. Their work is tireless, their sary of Robert and Regina Levy. It gives me tribute to the late philanthropist, Carl Freeman. dedication unwavering, and the message they great pleasure to congratulate Robert and Re- Mr. Freeman was not only a prominent devel- bring to those who suffer with the disease is gina on their special day. oper and real estate manager, but was also a that someday soon, a cure will be found. E1864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Scientists have recently made exciting new IN HONOR OF ARCHBISHOP ALOJZ nity's schools to the NAACP and other civic discoveries in the laboratory that have brought organizations. He has been a member of the us closer to discovering a cure for this group HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Pee Dee United Elk Lodge #1679 for over 50 of diseases that take the sight of so many OF OHIO years, and he has been a member of Amer- Americans. Just recently, Dr. Matthew LaVail, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican Legion Post #210 for 46 of those years. along with scientists from the National Eye In- Mr. Johnson is also a dedicated member of stitute and Regeneron Pharmaceutical Com- Thursday, October 1, 1998 the Friendship Masonry Lodge #17, a 32nd pany, made significant strides in their re- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to degree Mason member of the Pee Dee Con- search. With ribosyme therapy, researchers honor Archbishop Alojz Tkac, Archbishop of sistory #197, and a noble of the Mystic Shrine have now established ``proof of principle'' for Kosice and the metropolitan of Eastern Slo- Crescent Temple #148. two forms of gene therapy. To scientists, proof vakia. Throughout his career of community service, of principle signifies that there is a good basis Archbishop Alojz Tkac, a native of Mr. Johnson has received numerous awards. to move current studies to human clinical Hummenne, in the region of Zemplin Eastern In 1993 he was named Man of the Year by his trials. In previous work, gene replacement Slovakia, was ordained a priest on June 25, church, and he was recognized for working therapy has slowed retinal degeneration in 1961. After 14 years of service, Archbishop with the City-In-Schools Program as a mentor animals with recessive forms of the disease. Tkac was denied permission to serve in at Darlington Junior High. Mr. Johnson is also With these exciting breakthroughs, we are at priestly ministry by the communist party. After an accomplished musician who has played the a critical juncture where we need to support eight years of absence, Archbishop Alojz re- drums with several area bands. these research efforts. turned to his passion and was named the pas- Mr. Johnson is married to the former Hilda This month, the Heart Sight Committee, tor of the parish in Cervenica. Grayson from Beaufort, South Carolina, and headed by Carlos and Betti Lidsky, will host On February 14, 1990, Pope John Paul II they have two children and two grandsons. ``Party With a Purpose,'' in my Congressional named him the Bishop of Kasice. In 1995, the Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join with me and district. The event will provide an opportunity Diocese of Kosice was elevated to a metro- my fellow South Carolinians from the Darling- to recognize those who have contributed to politan see and Bishop Tkac became its first ton area as we pay tribute to Earl A. Johnson fighting Retinal Degenerative Diseases and to Archbishop since 1962. Pope John Paul II per- for over 50 years of dedicated community raise a portion of the much needed funds to sonally presented the Archbishop with a service. He is an excellent role model and a continue research projects, such as those of Pallium, which was worn by Metropolitans on devoted public servant. Dr. LaVail and his fellow scientists. The July 2, 1995 during the Pope's visit to Kosice. f On his third visit to the United States, Arch- Lidskys and the members of the Heart Sight A TRIBUTE TO SYRACUSE UNIVER- Committee are dedicated to not letting lack of bishop Tkac will visit several churches in the Cleveland area and meet with many prominent SITY STUDENTS ABOARD PAN research funding be the obstacle to finding a AM FLIGHT 103 cure. We need to support efforts such as members of the Slovak-American community. these because with our help, there is a cure On October 4, 1998, the Archbishop will be at- in sight. tending mass at SS Cyril and Methodius HON. JAMES T. WALSH Church in Lakewood, Ohio with Father OF NEW YORK f Ondrejka. The SS Cyril and Methodius Church IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is honored that the Archbishop will be attend- Thursday, October 1, 1998 TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF ing and is grateful for the Archbishop's efforts CHINA ON TAIWAN to preserve the Slovak tradition in Cleveland. Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, this December it My fellow colleagues, join me in honoring will be ten years since the downing of Pan Am Archbishop Alojz Takac, a man who has dedi- Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Thirty-five HON. RALPH M. HALL cated his life to God, freedom and the well- Syracuse University students, returning from a study abroad semester, were killed in that OF TEXAS being of all people. f bombing. This event had a profound effect on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Syracuse community and time is still heal- TRIBUTE TO EARL A. JOHNSON Thursday, October 1, 1998 ing the wounds left by this terrible tragedy. Jonathan Matthew Taylor, the current Stu- Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN dent Government Association Parliamentarian, pay tribute to the Republic of China on Tai- OF SOUTH CAROLINA has asked for the words of a predecessor, wan, on the occassion of Taiwan's forthcom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John M. Mandyck, to be placed in the RECORD. The words of Mr. Mandyck were de- ing National Day. Thursday, October 1, 1998 The Republic of China was founded 87 livered January 18, 1989 at a tribute to the Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay years ago. Throughout the twentieth century, thirty-five Syracuse University students killed tribute to Earl A. Johnson for 50 years of com- the Republic of China has been an ally and in the Pan Am Flight #103 bombing. munity service. Mr. Johnson currently acts as partner of the United States. In recent years, Along with Mr. Matthews, I believe it is ap- Mayor Pro-Tempore of the Darlington City despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, propriate to pay tribute again. I submit Mr. Council where he has served since 1986. Taiwan has been unwavering in its support of Mandyck's speech to be placed in the record Mr. Johnson was born in Darlington, South United States policies in all areas. and invite my colleagues to join with me in re- Carolina, which I am proud to represent in the membering those students who lost their lives It is appropriate on the occassion of Tai- U.S. House, and he has lived there all of his in this terrorist attack. wan's National Day that freedom loving, life. He was educated in the public schools, A TRIBUTE—SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FLIGHT 103 democratic societies everywhere give their and graduated from Mayo High School in MEMORIAL SERVICE CARRIER DOME, JANU- congratulations to the people of Taiwan, for 1942. He later continued his education at their abiding respect and practice of the most ARY 18, 1989 Clemson University. After years as a brick (By John M. Mandyck) respected traditions common to any true de- mason in the private sector, Mr. Johnson be- mocracy. The people of Taiwan enjoy the right We have come together today to pay trib- came a masonry instructor at the Darlington ute to our lost colleagues, friends, and loved to vote in free and regularly scheduled elec- Career Center from which he retired after 18 tions. Their judicial system shows respect for ones. Meager words that I may think or say years. He helped with the development and cannot eliminate pain or wipe away tears; the rights of the individual, and the Legislature implementation of a masonry education pro- they may unite us in one thought. May these is structured under truly representative rules. gram at the Darlington County Prison Farm words begin to ease the sorrow that has been Furthermore, the people of Taiwan have been through the Darlington Adult Education pro- felt from coast to coast, and ocean to ocean. their own best natural resource, exhibiting to gram. He also taught masonry in the evening We may not have personally known one or the world the value of hard work and a capital- classes at Florence-Darlington Technical Col- more of the students called from this life, istic spirit. but we all share a common bond to our alma lege for many years. mater and loved each of the students in our It is time for us to recognize Taiwan for Mr. Johnson is a member of the St. James own very special and personal way. I knew what it isÐa faithful ally and partner. Let's United Methodist Church where he has served one student well. His name was Frederick help Taiwan support itself by declaring our af- in many capacities. His community involve- Phillips—or ‘‘Sandy’’—as friends called him. fections and everlasting friendship for Taiwan. ment stretches from his church to the commu- Sandy wrote to me from London several CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1865 times. I never had a chance to respond to his with hybrid transactions under subpart F of the TRIBUTE FOR CAPTAIN DONALD last letter. Over the semester break, I finally Internal Revenue Code. The bill will further in- COLLINS BROWN wrote that response. I gathered my thoughts struct the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct and put them on paper to Sandy. I know I won’t be sending this letter, but I thought a study of the tax treatment of hybrid trans- HON. CHRIS CANNON I’d read it here today, because I know he and actions and, after receiving input from the pub- OF UTAH the others are listening. lic, to submit the report to the House Commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEAR SANDY, Time has stopped for a while tee on Ways and Means and the Senate Com- on our campus. It’s a little quieter here. Peo- mittee on Finance. Thursday, October 1, 1998 ple don’t seem to laugh as much. And it’s The subpart F provisions found in the Code Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cold. It’s been cold since we heard the news. have a direct impact on the competitiveness of commemorate a constituent of mine, Captain For almost a month now, we’ve been mourn- Donald Collins Brown, upon his retirement ing your death and the loss of your compan- U.S. businesses in the global marketplace. ions on that flight. Our university family is Historically, Congress has moved carefully after 28 years of active duty in the United a little smaller now, but I think we’re a lit- when making changes to those sections of the States Navy. tle closer too. I think this closeness has Code pertaining to international taxation. Un- Captain Donald Collins Brown was commis- spread to all college students as seen from warranted or injudicious action in these areas sioned through the Naval Reserve Officer the dozens of sympathy letters I’ve received can have substantial impact on U.S. busi- Training Corp at the University of New Mexico from around the country. So many are shar- nesses operating abroad. in 1970. He completed flight training and was ing in our grief, Sandy, but these letters With this in mind, I was very concerned designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1971. His don’t explain your loss—I’m not sure any- sea duty tours include several fleet squadrons thing will. I’m not even sure if I should look when the Treasury Department issued Notice for answers because answers lead to more 98±11 earlier this year to restrict the use of in the A±6 Intruder. He also served at sea as questions, and questions take time. Time as hybrid transactions, which Treasury suggested Aide and Flag Secretary to the Commander I have learned is so precious. were being used ``to circumvent the purposes Carrier Group One and Chief of Staff to Com- Sandy, I’m glad I got to know you for the of subpart F.'' Treasury's actions caused Mr. mander Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three. Cap- short time you were with us at Syracuse. Matsui, me and many others to question the tain Brown commanded Attack Squadron one You made friends laugh, classrooms brighter, regulatory process Treasury intended to use to six five and Carrier Air Wing two. His shore and you made this dome a little louder for change the policy. assignments include Attack Aviation Readi- those winning touchdowns and tie-breaking ness Officer at both Commander Medium At- baskets. You made our campus better. Both Chairman Archer and Ranking Demo- Sandy, we may have lost you but we didn’t crat Rangel wrote Treasury Secretary Rubin to tack Wing and Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet loose your spirit. I see it every day now in express their concern over the policy Treasury and most recently as Commanding Officer of others, and it’s less painful knowing a part was suggesting as well as the means by the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp at the of you lives on. which it was implementing the change. Rather University of Utah. When I first heard the cold news, I wanted than asking Congress to consider possible Captain Brown is a Distinguished Graduate to say a prayer. I didn’t quite know what to of the Naval War College in Newport Rhode pray for, now I do. I pray that we all live our changes, Treasury was, in effect, legislating by executive fiat. Following up the letters from Island. He has completed nine extended de- lives, dream our dreams, walk forward like ployments with various Carrier Battle Groups you did when you were here with us. You and Messrs. Archer and Rangel, Mr. Matsui and I the others have taught us that life is pre- joined 31 fellow members of the Ways and in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, the cious, and life too is short. I think you’d Means Committee in asking Treasury to with- Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. He has want us to know that tragic thoughts, guilty draw the regulations in order for Congress to over 4,000 flight hours, primarily in the A±6 In- feelings, and profound grief tick away on our have an opportunity to review the issues. truder and has experience with the F±14, S± own timeclocks. 3 and EA±6B. His awards include two Legions So we’ve been grieving for a month now. After receiving this input from Congress and the business community, Treasury did issue of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals, the And I told you time stopped for a while on Strike/Flight Air Medal, the Navy Commenda- our campus. Tomorrow, will you mind if we Notice 98±35, which withdrew Notice 98±11. tion Medal, and other campaign and service start the clock again? You see, Sandy, the However, the issue remains unresolved as ink is drying on this chapter of our lives. To- Notice 98±35 still leaves Treasury with the op- awards. Captain Brown and his wife, Pauline, have morrow I want to start a new chapter. You, tion of issuing binding rules regarding hybrid two children and reside in Park City, Utah. yourself, won’t be in this one because I can’t transactions. And, although the rules will not bring you back, but you’ll be guiding me— Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish Captain be finalized before January 1, 2000, they will you and the others will be guiding all of us. Brown my best and commend him on a job be effective for payments made on or after You’ll turn the pages as we write, you’ll in- extremely well done. June 19, 1998. Because Treasury still retains spire our pens. You see, we all have a respon- f sibility now . . . this book called ‘‘life’’ must this option to issue regulations and, in effect, read on. legislate in this area, I believe Congress must IN HONOR OF THE ALLEN Someday I’ll look through the book of my act to protect its Constitutional prerogative. THEATER life and in my browsing I’ll find a chapter With regard to the policy, I am concerned that ended on January 18, 1989. I’ll be grate- that proposed changes to hybrid transactions ful because you helped me turn that page HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH would increase foreign taxes on U.S. compa- and write so many others. I’ll be thankful OF OHIO nies operating abroadÐthus putting U.S. com- that you taught me on Earth, and reminded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me from Heaven, how precious time and life panies at a competitive disadvantage with really is. their foreign competitors. Congress just sim- Thursday, October 1, 1998 Tomorrow, Sandy, we’ll be writing a new plified some of the subpart F rules in the Tax- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to chapter with your help. One where clocks payer Relief Act of 1997, and these, or similar, extend my best wishes to Cleveland's newly tick again, knowledge is sought again, and proposed regulations would be inconsistent people laugh again. And Sandy, with your remodeled Allen Theater in celebration of its help, I think tomorrow our campus will be a with recent Congressional action. Lastly, this grand re-opening. The Allen has stood the test little bit warmer. policy raises the question as to why the U.S. of time through many hardships to allow its Treasury Department is so concerned about f patrons to enjoy the hundreds of films and helping to generate revenue for the coffers of performances that have graced its dazzling INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION other countries. auditorium. I look forward to the study and input from Designed by the famous architect C. How- HON. PHILIP M. CRANE the Department of Treasury on the issue of ard Crane and built by Jule and Jay Allen, the OF ILLINOIS modifications to the subpart F provisions in the theater first opened its doors on April 1, 1921 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Code. Regardless of the merits of the pro- amidst a frenzy of publicity praising this posed changes to the subpart F policy, we $1,900,000 movie ``palace.'' Its elegant interi- Thursday, October 1, 1998 must not allow Treasury to move forward with ors included a Great Rotunda illuminated by a Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, my distinguished regulations until Congress determines the ap- grand chandelier hung 33-feet above ground. colleague from the Committee on Ways and propriate course of action. The bill we intro- It held 3,080 seats and played host to many Means, Mr. MATSUI, and I today are introduc- duce today will allow for that judicious process silent films. ing legislation to prohibit the Department of to go forward and I urge my colleagues to join Even with its obvious success, the Allens Treasury from issuing any regulations dealing with us in cosponsoring this bill. would operate the theater for only a year, at E1866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 which time Lowes took over, starting a long of their life cycle when it will do the most lion for the Round II empowerment zones succession of different owners. All brought sig- good. I have attached a summary of the Em- ($1.5 billion for urban and $200 million for nificant changes to the Allen, from its structure powerment Zone Enhancement and Rural En- rural). This section divides those funds to pro- to the actual performances that took place in- terprise Communities Act, and urge my col- vide: Urban EZs an annual grant of up to $10 side it. From 1972±76, it played host to many leagues to support this important measure. million for the next 10 years for a total of as soon-to-be-famous rockers who were looking THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE ENHANCEMENT AND RURAL much as $100 million; Rural EZs an annual to showcase their acts, such as the BeeGees, ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES ACT grant of up to $2 million for the next 10 years Cheech & Chong and the rock band KISS. Section 2(a), (b). Selection of Additional En- for a total of as much as $20 million; and After a brief ``dark-out'', the Allen came alive terprise Communities. This section expands Rural ECs two grants of $1.5 million for the again with a techno-entertainment show called Round II of the EZ/EC competition to author- next two years for a total $3 million. the Laserium that lasted only a year, after ize the Secretary of Agriculture to designate Section 4(e). Rural Community Planning which the theater closed its doors for 16 33 rural enterprise communities. The EC des- Grants. To help rural communities prepare years. But after a long struggle, the Playhouse ignations are in addition to the five rural and their strategic plans during the application Square Foundation received the support to 15 urban empowerment zones authorized by process, this section designates $1 million for save this historic landmark from demolition by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. In addition, 100 community planning grants of up to signing a 20-year lease to handle its oper- this section extends the filing deadline until $10,000 each. ations. It presented the cabaret show ``Forever January 1, 2000 for communities to apply for Section 5. Responsibility for Environmental Plaid'' which was met with great success. Offi- a new EC designation. Review. The National Environmental Policy cials chose to remodel the theater's stage and Section 2(c). Modification of Eligibility Cri- Act requires every federal agency that admin- make it conducive to long-running musicals teria for Rural Empowerment Zones and En- isters a program funded through grants to like Phantom of the Opera and Showboat. terprise Communities. Poverty is still the main states, such as the Title XX Social Services My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- criteria for a rural EZ/EC designation. This Block Grant, to determine, among other oring the Allen Theater during this time of section gives the Secretary the discretionary things, whether the program will have any ad- great celebration. Its grand re-opening marks authority to consider other significant factors verse effects on the environment. The Depart- a new beginning for this grand institution. De- that contribute to distress in rural communities ment of Health and Human ServicesÐwhich spite much adversity, it will continue to give us that are not as prevalent in urban areas. releases the SSBG funds to the states for EZs the magic of theater long into the future. These include: Emigration; Underemployment; and ECsÐis currently required to make this f Rise in unemployment caused by the federal environmental review for EZ/EC grants, even government, such as a military base closure; though it is not responsible for selecting the INTRODUCTION OF THE EMPOWER- and Sudden economic dislocation that causes communities or approving their strategic plans. MENT ZONE ENHANCEMENT AND significant job loss, such as a plant closure. This section transfers responsibility for con- RURAL ENTERPRISE COMMU- In addition, this section clarifies that for ducting the NEPA reviews to HUD for urban NITIES ACT communities that otherwise meet all of the areas and to USDA for rural areas. It also program's eligibility criteria, the Secretary may gives the Secretaries the authority to delegate HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY exempt sites that will be developed for com- this responsibility to state and local govern- OF NEW YORK mercial and industrial purposes from the pov- ments and tribal authorities under certain con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erty criteria as long as they do not exceed ditions. Section 6. Performance Measurement and Thursday, October 1, 1998 2,000 acres or contain more than three non- contiguous parcels. Evaluation. This section requires HUD and Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my Section 2(d), (e). Use of Bond Proceeds. USDA to make regular evaluations of the colleague Mr. WATKINS of Oklahoma to intro- The Taxpayer Relief Act authorized EZs to Round II EZ's and EC's progress toward im- duce legislation aimed at securing funding for issue ``new empowerment facility bonds'' that plementing their strategic plans, according to a Round II of the Empowerment Zone program. are exempt from the state's tax-exempt bond performance measurement system established Last year's Taxpayer Relief Act authorized the cap, and also created a new type of ``zone by the Secretaries. This section also give HUD designation of 20 new Empowerment ZonesÐ academy bond'' to finance school construction and USDA authority to adjust, reduce, or can- 15 in urban cities and 5 in rural areasÐbut did in these communities. This section specifies cel a zone's or community's grant for poor not provide any funding for these commu- that: Issues of new empowerment zone facility performance. nities. The bill we are introducing tonight bonds must be consistent with the EZ's strate- Section 7. Distribution of Surplus Govern- builds on a measure we introduced earlier this gic plan to receive the special treatment; Rural ment Property. This section allows USDA to year to expand the rural programÐthe Rural ECs designated in the Round II competition distribute surplus government property (com- Enterprise Communities Act (H.R. 4071)Ðto may not issue zone facility bonds; The com- puters, vans, construction equipment, etc.) to include funding for the 15 urban empowerment prehensive education plan required to issue rural EZs, ECs, and champion communities on zones. zone academy bonds must not be inconsistent preferred basis. The flexible funding for EZs and ECs is so with the EZ's strategic plan; and At least 25 Section 8. Effective Dates. In general, the important because it gives communities the percent of the zone academy bonds must be amendments made by this bill take effect as if ability to participate directly with their private allocated to rural EZs passed as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of sector partners in development projects. The Section 3(a), (b). Recognition and Incentives 1997. communities leverage these funds many times for Top Performing EZs and ECs. This section f over, using them as seed capital to attract re- directs the Secretaries of Housing and Urban PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING sources from the private sector, non-profit or- Development and Agriculture to recognize top- ganizations, foundations, universities, church- performing EZs and ECs annually. Top per- HON. MARION BERRY es, and government agencies. Without the forming Round I ECs that otherwise meet all OF ARKANSAS funding in place, it will be very difficult for the the program's eligibility criteria will be given IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new empowerment zones to begin implement- priority in the Round II EZ competition. ing their comprehensive strategic development Section 3(c). Continuation Funding for Top Thursday, October 1, 1998 plans. Performing Round I EZs and ECs. This sec- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk In addition, we believe that the rural side of tion allows HHS to set aside up to 10 percent, about an issue of importance to everyone this program must be expanded. The Tax- of the funds for the Round II EZs ($150 million across this country, especially our seniors. payer Relief Act only authorized five rural em- for urban, $10 million for Rural). Round I EZs Let me start by telling you about an 81-year- powerment zones. To date, more than 250 and ECs that have completed or made satis- old woman. Her name is Mary Carson, who communities have notified USDA that they will factory progress toward implementing their lives in my District in Jonesboro. She is pres- be competing for these designations. Our bill strategic plans will be eligible to compete for ently taking 10 prescription drugs to treat recognizes the significance of this program for these funds at the direction of USDA and blood blots, blood pressure, nervousness, and distressed rural communities and allows the HUD. arthritis. Although Medicaid covers the cost of USDA to designate an additional 33 enterprise Section 4(a)±(d). Funding for Round II EZs some of her prescription drugs, Ms. Carson communities in rural areas. and ECs. EZ/EC program funds are distributed still spends $80 to $200 monthly on her medi- We need to act quickly to ensure that the through the Social Services Block Grant (Title cationsÐup to almost half of her monthly in- new EZs and ECs are funded at the beginning XX). The President's budget allocates $1.7 bil- come. Ms. Carson's only source of income is CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1867 her $416 Social Security check. Because of CHRIST CHURCH OF ACCOKEEK The B.B. King Blues Hero Award was estab- the high costs. Ms. Carson has had to skip or 300TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY lished in 1997 by the Blues Foundation to rec- cut back on medications. She is only taking ognize a Blues artist whose career has been half of her prescribed blood thinner, and has HON. STENY H. HOYER characterized by community service and chari- had to skip her arthritis medicine because she OF MARYLAND table activity. As the recipient of the award, was not able to fill the prescription. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bobby will receive an honorarium, as is char- acteristic of his goodness and concern for Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, Ms. Carson's Thursday, October 1, 1998 young people, is donating his honorarium to a problem is a common one for seniors across Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to program to provide computers for Mississippi my District and across the country. Because of pay tribute to the 300th Anniversary of Christ classrooms. the high cost of prescription drugs, seniors Church of Accokeek, Maryland, built by the While Bobby Rush is known for his amazing often have to take half of what the doctor has Church of England, and one of six pre-Revolu- stage show and outstanding performances on told them to. Because of the high cost of pre- tionary War churches. It is believed this the 21 releases that span his career, few peo- scription drugs, seniors often have to choose church congregation held their first prayer ple know of Rush's dedication to his commu- between taking their medicine and paying for meetings sometime in 1698 in private homes nity in Jackson, Mississippi. For years Bobby food or their electricity. And because of the with their first formal church structure being has taken time off the road to use his tour bus high cost of prescription drugs, our seniors are built a few years later. to transport people to the polls on Election dying because they are too proud to ask their Mr. Speaker, as I am sure you can imagine, Day, participates in voter registration drives, children to help them buy their medication. Christ Church has weathered countless trials and encourages young people to be civic and tribulations through its 300 years of exist- minded and help in their communities, which I Studies that have been done for several ence. Early settlers triumphed over the harsh- truly appreciate. He also has played functions Members of Congress, including myself, over ness of the 1700's, the separation from the to raise money for sickle cell anemia research, the last several months have shown, the Church of England, and the invasion of troops child care, school band uniforms, and musical prices seniors and other consumers are during the War of 1812. Christ Church's sur- equipment for local students. charged are on the average 106 percent more vival over the decades shows the uniqueness Bobby Rush promotes the Blues by partici- than what pharmaceutical companies charge of the community of Accokeek. pating in the Blues in the Schools programs their favored customers such as HMOs, insur- In 300 years of existence there have been nationwide. During Black History Month, ance companies and the Federal Government. vast changes in liturgical theologies. In the Bobby visits schools throughout Mississippi This just doesn't seem fair to me when you early days the dictates of theology permitted and Alabama. He also volunteers his own think about the fact that according to Industry no music, no stained glass or colored windows home as an emergency shelter for children ratings of Fortune 500 companiesÐpharma- and only box type pews. Today, Christ Church leaving the Hinds County Youth Correctional ceutical companies are the most profitable radiates this same simplicity and symmetry Facility in Raymond, Mississippi. businesses in existence. They made $24.5 bil- with the addition of beautiful stained glass, With professional accomplishments and per- lion in profits last year. Pharmaceutical com- music, conventional pews, and a bell tower. sonal acts of humanitarism such as these, I The ornate Holy Services offered now at am truly proud and honored to stand here and panies had a 17.2 percent return on revenues. Christ Church are a reflection of strong roots extend congratulations to my friend Mr. Bobby Telecommunication companies, 8.1 percent; and faith of its members. A quality that has Rush. He is truly a credit to America, his com- computers and office equipment manufactur- been strong enough to trickle down and bless munity, and his art. ers, 7.3 percent; food and drug stores made a the numerous generations of this Maryland f whopping 1.7 percent. community. One might think the success of pharma- Christ Church makes a rich contribution to HONORING MR. BENJAMIN S. PURSER, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE ceutical companies would be of tremendous the history of Maryland and our great Nation. TO THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF benefit to American consumers. The reward: It sits as a symbol of the great sacrifices made INVESTIGATION AND THE This year consumers have faced the highest by the early settlers to exercise their religious beliefs and through the years the clergy has UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT two, monthly increases in prescription drug OF JUSTICE prices on record. worked tirelessly to minister to the people of the region during good times and bad. Earlier this week, I chaired the first meeting Christ Church has seen years and years of HON. BOB CLEMENT of the Prescription Drug Task Force because families and neighbors coming together for OF TENNESSEE of the increasing importance of the issue. convocations and picnics, weddings and funer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Also, last week I introduced legislation with als, for comfort and direction. In the words of Thursday, October 1, 1998 Congressman TOM ALLEN that would allow an early Accokeek resident, Mr. Henry Wil- senior citizens who are Medicare beneficiaries liams (1862±1936) on speaking of the impor- Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in to purchase prescription drugs at the low tance of this church to the community, ``I think honor of Mr. Benjamin S. Purser, Jr. and his prices available to Federal agencies under the it has quite a bright future before itÐgood service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Supply Schedule. roads, good schools, and a dear old church.'' and the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join Mr. Purser will retire from the Federal Bu- For the remainder of this session of Con- with me in wishing this ``dear old church'', the reau of Investigation (FBI), after twenty-eight gress and continuing into the 106th Congress, Christ Church of Accokeek, congratulations on years of faithful service, on October 3, 1998. the task force will work to bring attention to their 300th Year Anniversary. He will be greatly missed. issues involving the costs and availability of f Mr. Purser, a native Tennessean, now prescription drugs. The task force will serve serves as a Senior Supervisory Resident the purpose of complementing our legislation TRIBUTE TO BOBBY RUSH Agent for the agency in Nashville, with over- and is open to finding new policy rec- sight responsibility for all operations and in- ommendations. It will be an advocate for con- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON vestigations in Middle Tennessee. He began sumers and ensuring competition within the in- OF MISSISSIPPI his career with the FBI in 1970, and following dustry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES training, was assigned to offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and New York City. During his ten All Members of Congress should stop and Thursday, October 1, 1998 years in New York, Mr. Purser was assigned think about the blatant unfairness seniors face Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Organized Crime Division where he every day when they go to purchase their pre- to acknowledge and congratulate a dear and earned significant investigation expertise relat- scription drugsÐmedication they need to stay close friend of mine, the national and inter- ing to white-collar and violent crime, and well and to stay alive. This is not an issue that national known Mr. Bobby Rush. On Novem- health care fraud. will just go away. We should stand up for our ber 9 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, Mr. Purser gained notoriety throughout the seniors who are getting ripped off by pharma- California, Bobby Rush will receive the Blue South in the late 1980's and early 1990's, ceutical companies and ensure that they are Foundation's second annual ``B.B. King Blues when he supervised ``Rocky Top,'' a sensitive not charged more than they should be for their Hero'' Award during the Lifetime Achievement and complicated undercover investigation of medication. Ceremony. public corruption, which focused on abuse of E1868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 power by Tennessee public officials. This in- rese of the Little Flower all the best on this for the community than to accomplish some- vestigation resulted in the conviction of sixty- very important day. thing for themselves. We have been most for- five state officials in U.S. District Court. He is f tunate to have been the beneficiaries of two also credited with forming the Violent Crimes extraordinary gentlemen, who just happen to Task Force in 1994, a successful partnership HONORING THE LIFE OF ROLAND be father and sonÐHans Jeppesen, Sr., and of six federal, state, and local law enforcement MANTEIGA Hans Jeppesen, Jr. Since 1954, these two agencies. men have been the heart and soul of Bay In 1996, Mr. Purser received both the FBI HON. JIM DAVIS Health Systems, a leading and outstanding Medal of Valor, the organization's highest OF FLORIDA health care provider within my District. They award to acknowledge bravery and courage, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are being honored on October 4 with the dedi- and the FBI Star, the equivalent of a Purple Thursday, October 1, 1998 cation of the Jeppesen Radiation Oncology Heart, for his intervention in an attempted car Center at Bay Health Systems. jacking and kidnaping that occurred in 1984. A Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my com- Hans Christian Jeppesen became the leader fugitive on the FBI's ``Ten Most Wanted'' list munity is in mourning. We are saddened by of General Hospital in 1954. He worked to was killed during the incident. the passing of Roland Manteiga, one of the make sure that General Hospital was the best In an age where character and courage are most prolific, influential and admired chron- source of health care until a merger with often overlooked, I would like to commend my iclers of politics and history in my hometown Mercy Hospital in 1972, creating Bay Medical fellow Tennessean, and good friend since our of Tampa. Center. Having instilled a vital sense of con- university days, on his years of outstanding For decades, you could count on walking fidence and capability in his employees, Hans service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation into La Tropicana in the morning and at lunch Jeppesen established a standard of care and and our nation. I applaud him for pursuing jus- and seeing Roland dressed in his trademark competence that was a model for others in the tice, no matter the cost. white suit sitting at his private table chatting health care community. He passed away in Mr. Purser's leadership skills have benefited with leaders of our community. Without fail, he 1973. his agency, and the people of Tennessee. He always knew what was going on in Tampa His son, Hans Jeppesen, II, began his ca- has served as an example of fortitude to his politics and he faithfully shared it with his reer in health care as an administrative resi- peers and his family. I wish him the best in his readers every week in his newspaper, La dent in 1964 at Wellborn Baptist Memorial retirement from the FBI. Gaceta. His ``As We Heart It'' column was a Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, and first came f must read for thousands. If you wanted to professionally to Bay City in 1966. After terms know the pulse of the town, you read Roland. CELEBRATING THE CHURCH OF ST. as Assistant and Associate Administrator, he The passion for the news business grabbed THERESE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER rose to Executive Vice President of Bay Medi- Roland early and hooked him. As a young cal Center in 1973, and to President in 1975. boy, he started working for the paper his fa- Since 1986, he as been President of Bay HON. JOHN E. ENSIGN ther, Victoriano, started in 1922. Except for his Health Systems, the parent company for Bay OF NEVADA distinguished service in World War II, he spent Medical Center, Bay Health Care, Bay Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his life at the paper and became its owner Services, Bay Medical Foundation, and Bay Thursday, October 1, 1998 when his father died in 1982. He transformed Special Care. He is credited with overseeing Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- the paper into the only trilingual weekly news- the merger of Bay Medical Center with Samar- gratulate the Church of St. Therese of the Lit- paper in the country. In addition to political itan Hospital in 1979, and in 1988 with Bay tle Flower in Reno, Nevada, on the milestone news, Roland's paper was the voice of the Osteopathic Hospital, a very rare occurrence achievement of its Golden Jubilee. Today, Oc- Latin community and reported on it better than of the merger of four hospitals. tober 1st, marks fifty years of the Church's anyone. La Gaceta thoroughly documented The community has also benefited from his service to Nevadans. Today is also the the story of the immigrants who came to willingness to work with many organizations. Church's celebration of the Feast of St. The- Tampa and contributed so much to the fabric In particular, his concern for young people and rese of the Little Flower. of our community. women has made him a leader in Junior This rare occasion will be celebrated with a Roland's work won him many awards and Achievement, Big Brothers, YMCA Youth Pro- special Mass, complete with fifty years of recognitions, including Citizen of the Year and grams, and the Bay County Women's Center. church music, and a banquet. The Mass is a Hispanic Man of the Year. But typical of his He has been an outstanding role model for his beautiful and fitting way to intertwine its rich self-effacing style, he always downplayed his five children, Jeff, Mary, Hans, Karen, and tradition of history, family, music, prayer, wor- importance to our town. His genteel manner Niels, and his two grandchildren, Madeline ship, thanksgiving, and most of all, reverence made him equally as comfortable with presi- and Meredith. to God. dents and governors as he was with store With two lifetimes of dedication, it is most While I was growing up in Reno, the Little clerks and construction workers. And that's fitting that the Radiation Oncology Center bear Flower Church occupied much smaller quar- just one of the qualities that endeared him to the name ``Jeppesen'', as a symbol of caring, ters. Today, the church is among the most so many people. excellence, and accomplishment. Mr. Speaker, modern structures in Reno, and is a widely I think Ferdie Pacheco, the ``Fight Doctor,'' I urge you and all of our colleagues to join me recognized landmark in its southeast neighbor- summed up Roland's contributions to our com- in celebration of the Jeppesen Radiation On- hood. And, like a beautiful flower, the parish munity best when he wrote, ``Years from now, cology Center at the Bay Heatlh Systems has blossomed to 3,500 families. The Church when we are all gone, the historians will know West Campus. of the Little Flower's congregation is diverse exactly how we were and who we were be- f and welcoming, reflecting Reno's tremendous cause of the lifetime of dedicated work of one population growth in the last twenty years. man.'' TRIBUTE TO TONY MOCERI Little Flower Church is the focal point for Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for everyone at quality education for the local children and a home when I say that we will miss our dear HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO variety of ministries to help the sick, elderly, friend, Roland. May he rest in peace. OF ILLINOIS and inmates at the Washoe County Jail. Truly, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Little Flower Church is dedicated to the spir- Thursday, October 1, 1998 itual and physical needs of all people. CARING, EXCELLENCE, & I would also like to congratulate the pastor ACCOMPLISHMENT Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Little Flower Church, the Very Reverend pay tribute to Anthony (Tony) Moceri. The Robert Bowling, on his remarkable twenty-four HON. JAMES A. BARCIA International Brotherhood of Boilermakers years of selfless service to this parish. Father OF MICHIGAN Local 363 in Belleville, Illinois is naming their Bowling has guided the Little Flower Church IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new hall for Tony Moceri. through its growth period. Because of his hard Tony Moceri is a great union member. He Thursday, October 1, 1998 work and strong guidance at Little Flower, he earned his union card in San Francisco and has the admiration, support, love, and respect Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, during our lives was initiated into Lodge 363 in 1942. Tony of the entire community. we may be privileged to meet people who was a dedicated, hardworking member until Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me make a difference, people who believe that it his retirement in 1984. Mr. Moceri was elected in wishing the parish of the Church of St. The- is far more important to accomplish something Lodge Assistant Business Agent in 1963 and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1869 moved to Business Manager in 1966Ða posi- STATEMENT OF KATHIE LEE GIFFORD There are many other celebrity endorsers tion he held for nearly twenty years. Under Mr. In the past two and half years I have lending their good names of products manu- Moceri's leadership, an apprenticeship pro- learned a great deal about sweatshops and factured throughout the world. I believe each gram was developed. This program, initiated child labor—enough to make me physically of them has a moral responsibility to take whatever steps possible to ensure the integ- by Mr. Moceri in 1974, has proven extremely ill and at many times brokenhearted. I have learned that all it takes to create a sweat- rity of their products. A contract with successful. shop environment is one greedy, unethical strong language is simply not enough. I en- Mr. Moceri was on the State Boiler Board person and one desperate one. While it seems courage them to hire, at their own expense a and the Building Trades Committee. He also that solutions of the past have done little to reputable independent monitoring service had the honor and distinction of serving on combat labor abuses, I’ve also learned that if and use their public platform to educate con- Senator Percy's Labor Task Force Committee. the various groups represented here work to- sumers and pressure their manufacturers to Tony Moceri has been married to his wife, gether, unified by the mandate that we must comply with all ethical and legal standards. Vera, for 44 years. end these horrible conditions, we could ac- None of us can ignore the use of child I would like for my colleagues to give spe- complish a great deal. labor. Today, in this room, there are Mem- cial recognition in honor of Local 363 naming When I was accused personally of being in- bers of Congress and representatives of volved in labor abuses I was stunned. How human rights organizations, unions and gov- their new facility for Tony Moceri. could anyone possibly believe I could run a ernment and private citizens like myself. f sweatshop? (1) I don’t manufacture anything; Let us together be a voice for those who can- (2) I don’t own a factory; (3) I don’t pay any- STATEMENT OF KATHIE LEE GIF- not speak for themselves. Comfortable in our one to manufacture anything; and (4) I have privileged world, we cannot hear the cries of FORD CONCERNING CHILD LABOR an iron-clad contract that specifically states the children chained to a life of abuse, but TO THE CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN nothing can be manufactured with my name our silence at the injustices they suffer is RIGHTS CAUCUS on it in an abusive manner. But, then I deafening to the ears of God. learned how easy it is for someone to exploit Perhaps we can put a face on child labor by HON. TOM LANTOS the system, ignore the compliance agree- substituting our own children with the face- ment, and profit from the misery of hard- less children we only know as statistics. OF CALIFORNIA working, vulnerable people—even children. I Today when you go to dress your six-year- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was angry and resolved it do whatever I old, stop to think of that six-year old being Thursday, October 1, 1998 could to do something about it. snuck into the back of a sweatshop to work Although I’m an endorser, a licensor of my Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week long hours, cutting and sewing clothes they trademark—and not the manufacture of could never afford. Today when you watch on Monday September 28, the Congressional goods—I promised that if, and whenever I your seven-year-old run back and forth on a Human Rights Caucus held a briefing for discovered that any goods bearing my name soccer field, think of that seven-year-old sit- members of this body on international child were made in a factory with abusive condi- ting in a sweltering factory making that soc- labor issues. Child labor has traditionally been tions, either these conditions would be cor- cer ball he will never have a chance to play among the most difficult and troubling of the rected or nothing with my name would con- with. And today when you shoot baskets human rights issues that we deal with. The tinue to be made in that factory. I hired a with your eight-year-old, think of the eight- reputable worldwide firm of independent year-old who sewed those sneakers and who problem is the greatest in those countries monitors to inspect the factories so that I where poverty and lack of economic oppor- will never, every jump for joy. Think of your would learn their working conditions. When own children and think of all the children all tunity are the greatest. Furthermore, the ex- unfair working conditions are discovered we over the world who are being denied a child- tensive use of child labor only perpetuates that give the factory one chance to rectify the hood because of others’ greed and our own cycle of poverty by limiting the opportunity for problem. If the conditions are not corrected, indifference. these working children to attend school and we take away our business. In the case of Each of us has a responsibility and an op- gain the education they need to improve their child labor abuses we do not allow a second portunity. Our responsibility is to make the chance—one time and the factory’s out. This world a better place for these children to live situation. monitoring program will continue so long as Developing countries, in their struggle to im- and work in. Our opportunity is now for new I lend my name to any goods or products. solutions for child labor abuses; to enact prove their national economic and social con- I learned about and campaigned for legisla- laws like the ‘‘Young American Workers Bill ditions, often have failed to deal with the trag- tion on the Federal, State and local levels to of Rights Act’’ and the ‘‘Children’s Act for address working conditions. I’m here to sup- edy of child laborers. The International Labor Responsible Employment’’ to join together port legislation such as the ‘‘Young Amer- Organizations (ILO) has estimated that some to form a powerful alliance of caring individ- ican Workers Bill of Rights Act’’ and the 250 million children between the ages of five uals who refuse to support companies that ‘‘Children’s Act for Responsible Employ- and fourteen are working in developing coun- utilize child labor; and finally, to pray for all ment.’’ These acts must promptly be passed the children of the world that someday they tries around the world. Some 61 percent of by Congress. In Congressman LANTOS’ words, may enjoy a life in the sunshine, breathing this total, nearly 153 million children, are found ‘‘We have neither the time nor the luxury to fresh air and laughing with a joy that can in Asia alone. debate whether this is a child labor prob- only come from knowing that they are loved To alleviate the grinding poverty and eco- lem.’’ But I’ve also learned that legislation and that they are precious just like our own alone will not solve the problem: We need nomic hardships that they face, many families children. in developing countries submit children to the concerted effort of Government, manu- Perhaps the most important thing I have some of the worst forms of child labor such as facturers, unions and human interest organi- learned about this issue is that sweatshops exposure to extremely hazardous work, slave- zations. I know that these groups, while sup- operators are counting on one thing—that like conditions, prostitution, pornography, and porting many of the same ideas, sometimes you don’t care how your products are made. disagree on means and methods of accom- other intolerable situation. Often child victims These children are counting on something plish their goals. We must continue to work very different—that you do care, especially of this practice never learn to read or write at together, to enact and enforce laws; but also all, and upon reaching adulthood these chil- when they’re made by children. Together to educate consumers—these are the ‘‘new through our efforts and the work of this Con- dren can only past the legacy of poverty, illit- solutions for child labor abuses.’’ gressional Human Rights Caucus, let’s prove I truly appreciate being asked to appear eracy, and hardship to their own children. the children are right and let’s make the un- before you today. I am here as the mother of Mr. Speaker, in recent years, with the strong speakable shame of abusive child labor a two small children from whom I hope to support of our Department of State and our thing of the past. Department of Labor, efforts have been made leave a legacy of hard work, sacrifice, fair- ness and a determined commitment to make f to raise awareness of this serious problem. In this world a better place for all children, es- 1992 the ILO initiated the International Pro- pecially children less blessed than my own. I IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4646, THE gram on the Elimination of Child Labor to work realize that in certain ways my name has be- PRESCRIPTION DRUG FAIRNESS toward the progressive elimination of child come synonymous with the term ‘‘sweat- ACT labor. These efforts must be encouraged. shop.’’ That as been painful to me both per- Mr. Speaker, at the briefing of the Congres- sonally and professionally, and yet I have al- ways felt that all things work together for HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY sional Human Rights Caucus, Kathie Lee OF NEW YORK Clifford, who was accompanied by her hus- good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. I find comfort and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES band, Frank Gillord, made an excellent state- hope in this promise from the Scriptures— Thursday, October 1, 1998 ment on this issue of child labor. I ask that her that indeed my struggle will result in aiding statement be placed in the RECORD, and I all of your efforts to end the very real and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- urge my colleagues to give thoughtful attention heartbreaking struggle of millions of vulner- er, I rise today in support of H.R. 4646, a bill to her views. able children around the world. allowing pharmacies to purchase drugs for E1870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Medicare beneficiaries at the substantially re- year, Congress has been considering similar the High Hopes/GEAR UP program as a part duced prices already available under the Fed- legislation with respect to a two-day stay for of the Higher Education Reauthorization legis- eral supply schedule. This important piece of women who have undergone mastectomies. lation adopted by the House today. This pro- legislation would dramatically lower prescrip- It is not good legislative policy to pass such gram is the embodiment of all that is right tion drug costs for senior citizens. case-by-case fixes to health plan behavior that about our legislative process and about the Most Americans are aware of the ever in- we find abhorrent. Standard medical practices fundamental American creed which unites us creasing costs of health care and prescription change on a continual basis. Having require- as a people. I want to take the time to recount medication. But no segment of the American ments for length-of-stay in federal law could the history of this idea so that the record will population is impacted more than our senior become problematic if that medical standard show the difference that can be made when citizens. Senior citizens are having an increas- changes. These decisions are best left in the we are true to the process and to that creed. ingly difficult time affording prescription drugs. hands of medical professionals. Unfortunately, The challenge which the High Hopes/GEAR For senior citizens on fixed incomes, the cost with the growth of managed care in our coun- UP program addresses is insuring that all of prescription drugs is one of their highest try, it is often not medical professionals who American children have the opportunity to go monthly bills and can mean the difference be- are making such treatment decisions. These to college. For the children of most middle tween buying basic necessities or medicine. cases are becoming so blatantly arbitrary and class families, that college is an option after No senior should ever be forced to choose be- without medical merit that Congress has been high school graduation is taken for granted. tween buying food or medicine, especially forced into action by public outcries. Rather For most poor children, college is not even in those with disabling ailments who often de- than continue such case-by-case legislating, I the picture. No one they know has gone to pend on their medication just to make it support the creation of a medical necessity college. If the thought ever occurs to them, it is dismissed as an unattainable fantasy. Often through the day. standard that would eliminate health plans' these attitudes and conclusions are based on Seniors are being forced to pay much abilities to manipulate the standard. misinformation about the cost of college, or steeper prices than the ``most favored cus- Under this proposal, medical necessity about the availability of financial aid and other tomers'' of drug companies such as HMO's. would be defined as ``a service or a benefit sources of support, or perhaps it's just that the It's just plain wrong for large pharmaceutical which is consistent with generally accepted notion of college is so remote from their expe- companies to be charging the highest prices principles of professional medical practice.'' rience that nothing in their lives has prepared to those who can least afford to pay them. This definition was part of the Democratic Pa- them to take advantage of opportunities that Large corporations should not be making a tients' Bill of Rights (HR 3605), which created might be right before their eyes. profit at the expense of our senior's health. federal consumer protection standards for Whatever the underlying dynamic, the end H.R. 4646 would fix this problem by leveling managed care plans in the private sector. It is result is that children in poor neighborhoods the playing field for retail pharmacies who sell also the common definition of medical neces- often make life-changing decisions that deal drugs to senior citizens. This legislation would sity which has been established in case law them out of the mainstream game before they allow retail pharmacies to buy medications over the past century. get their first chance at bat. Because the vi- used by senior citizens directly from the Gen- The Medicare+Choice Medical Necessity sion of their future is inevitably defined solely eral Services Administration (GSA) of the Fed- Protection Act would add that same definition by what they see and what they know, they eral Government. Because the GSA is one of of medical necessity to the Medicare+Choice are too often drawn off onto the various side the entities able to purchase prescription program. This change would help ensure that roads of lifeÐhigh school dropout, teenage medication at much lower prices, this proce- seniors' who join any of the new pregnancy, truancy, delinquency, and other dure will allow pharmacists to pass on signifi- Medicare+Choice health plan options in Medi- anti-social activities. These outcomes serve no cant savings to senior citizens. care would have the protection of knowing that one. They destroy the young people's poten- I am proud to be an original cosponsor of their private health plan could not manipulate tial, they tax our society, and they waste our this legislation that protects the health of our the rules in order to avoid coverage and pay- precious human capital. Nation's senior citizens. I urge all my col- ment for appropriate medical services. It would The High Hopes/GEAR UP Program will leagues to join me in supporting this legisla- put medical decision-making back in the elevate the vision of millions of young people tion. hands of doctors where it belongsÐnot under to let them see that college is possible for f the control health plan bureaucrats. them. It will give them a future to focus on that Let me emphasize that this amendment will help pull them successfully through their MEDICARE+CHOICE MEDICAL would not mean that a health plan would ever high school years in a way that prepares and NECESSITY PROTECTION ACT be required to cover a service that is clearly positions them to go on to college. As is done not covered by the plan's contract. It only ap- for children of middle class families, the pro- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK plies to covered services. So, if a health plan gram is designed to surround them with the OF CALIFORNIA does not provide coverage for hearing aids, in- expectation that they will pursue this goal, give IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clusion of this definition would never require them the complete spectrum of information Thursday, October 1, 1998 the health plan to make an exception and that they need to conclude that this goal is cover a hearing aid for a particular person. achievable, and strengthen the support sys- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce The Medicare+Choice Medical Necessity tems needed to get them from here to there. the Medicare+Choice Medical Necessity Pro- Protection Act is a simple, sensible bill. It The High Hopes/GEAR UP Program will tection Act. With passage of the Balanced would ensure that all Medicare+Choice plans provide certainty to students and their families Budget Act, Congress has opened the Medi- are playing under a uniform set of rules for that they will be able to afford college. Begin- care program to a host of private insurance coverage determinations and would end the ning in middle school, the Secretary of Edu- companies that will be competing with each practice of health plans arbitrarily overriding cation will send children in high poverty neigh- other to get the most Medicare patients while doctors' judgments. Our Medicare bene- borhoods, 21st Century Scholar Certificates spending the least amount of money. One of ficiaries deserve no less. I urge my colleagues that notify them annually of the financial aid the cost-saving mechanisms commonly used to join me in support of this important legisla- that will be available to them for college when to managed care plans today is to interpret tion. they graduate from high school. It will support ``medical necessity'' on their own terms. In this f partnerships between universities, businesses, manner, health plans can avoid paying for and community-based organizations that will services that would be considered normal and CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, insure that these ``21st Century Scholars'' will appropriate based on the standard medical HIGHER EDUCATION AMEND- have the mentoring, educational enrichment, practice of the day. Using such means, health MENTS OF 1998 social services and academic supports they plans can and do override the medical deci- need to stay in school, work hard, and grad- sions of treating physicians. SPEECH OF uate prepared for college. The unprecedented The clearest examples of this type of health HON. CHAKA FATTAH success of private programs such as Eugene plan behavior have also been areas where OF PENNSYLVANIA Lang's ``I Have a Dream'' in New York, and Congress has recently considered specific leg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ruth Hayre's ``Tell Them We Are Rising'' in islation. In the last Congress, we passed a law Philadelphia, gives us every reason to believe to prohibit health plans from requiring a moth- Monday, September 28, 1998 that these approaches will have a huge impact er who had just given birth to leave the hos- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I cannot over- on high school graduation, college attendance, pital in less than 48 hours after birth. This emphasize the importance of the passage of and college completion rates. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1871

The High Hopes/GEAR UP Program began Intervention and Scholarship Program, or man SOUDER offered as his motivation for sup- as the 21st Century Scholars Act (HR 777) NEISP, served a much smaller population porting the program, that we cannot both, in which I introduced in the House of Represent- through a much different delivery system. As good conscience, continue to dismantle our atives in May, 1997. It was given a truly long designed, it was not able to address the tar- systems of social and economic support, and term lease on life by Sara Goldsmith who was geting, motivational, and institution building at the same time fail to provide people with an AAAS Fellow in my office at the time. Sara objectives of the High Hopes program. Sen- the support they need to become self-suffi- made it the primary goal of her Fellowship to ators JEFFORDS and KENNEDY, the NEC and cient. This attitude augurs well for the reduc- secure at least 100 cosponsors for this legisla- Treasury Department team, my Chief of Staff, tion of educational disparities in our society, tion. By the time her Fellowship ended a year and the staff of the Senate Committee on and for the emergence of a Nation in which a later, she had secured 120 cosponsors with Education and Labor worked intensely over an higher percentage of our people are fully en- strong representation from both sides of the extended period of time to iron out the dif- gaged in creating and enjoying its prosperity. aisle. This gave us the credibility and the im- ferences between these two programs and Education is the great equalizer. Our demo- petus we needed to succeed in our efforts to forge a compromise for incorporation into the cratic society cannot sustain itself if we con- move the bill through the other venues that Senate bill that retained the best and most tinue to create a larger and larger dependent must be cleared before a bill become law. crucial features of each. Our hand was population through our failure adequately to Thank you, Sara. strengthened in this process by the fact that educate our people. It is important to Ameri- The 21st Century Scholars Initiative was ini- my staff orchestrated a process that resulted ca's future that we field our best team in the tially designed to provide low income children in bipartisan letters of support for High Hopes globalized, high tech economy of the next cen- with the assurance that financial aid would be signed by over 150 Members of Congress tury. We can only do that if we make sure that available for them to go to college, and to con- being sent to the Chair and Ranking Member everybody gets a chance to play. nect them with the mentoring and support of the Senate Committee. In addition to the f services they need to succeed. As the legisla- people I have already mentioned, special rec- SALUTING EFFORTS TO HONOR tion gained steam in the House, it captured ognition at this stage goes to the other mem- FRANCIS SCOTT KEY the imagination of the White House, and a bers of my staff, particularly Michelle Ander- strong partnership emerged between my office son, my Executive Assistant, and to Jennifer and the office of Gene Sperling, Director of Smulson and Marianna Pierce of the Senate HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND the National Economic Council. Our staffs, Committee on Education and Labor. OF RHODE ISLAND principally Bob Shireman of the NEC, Claudia Next came the House and Senate con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pharis, my Chief of Staff, and Pauline Aber- ference where all the differences between the Thursday, October 1, 1998 nathy of the Department of Education, worked House and Senate bills had to be resolved. Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to incorporate into the bill, provisions of inter- The NEC and Treasury staffs remained in- share with my colleagues today the fine work est to the Clinton Administration. What volved, as did my Chief of Staff, but impor- being done by one of my constituents to honor emerged from this process was the High tantly, at this point, we added the strong, com- an often overlooked American patriot. Every- Hopes 21st Century Scholars Program which mitted, and vocal leadership of Congressmen one knows his work but few know him. No continued the commitment to providing assur- SOUDER and ANDREWS to the process, both of matter where we hear it played, at the begin- ances regarding financial aid, and greatly im- whom served as Members of the Conference ning of sporting events or during times of na- proved and strengthened the mentoring and Committee. Their staffs, Amy Adair and Au- tional mourning, the Star-Spangled Banner is support services provisions of the bill. These drey Williams respectively, were highly re- an important part of our nation's life. The pa- four people, Gene Sperling, bob Shireman, sponsible, professional and focussed in their triot that penned the words to our National An- Claudia Pharis, and Pauline Abernathy, also commitment to provide strong representation them, however, remains largely unknown. deserve our thanks. for the bipartisan interests of the House of Virginia L. Doris of Warwick, Rhode Island The next hurdle was the markup in the Representatives in preserving the integrity of knows that patriot is Francis Scott Key. She House Committee on Education and the Work- the High Hopes Program. That mission was has devoted a great deal of her time over the force of HR6, the Higher Education Reauthor- accomplished in Conference, and what last several decades to right what she views ization bill. Our objective was to add the High emerged from the Conference Committee for as a mistake of history and make sure that Hopes 21st Century Scholars Initiative to the presentation to the House of Representatives more of her fellow Americans learn about Key. HR6 as an amendment in Committee. Led by as the GEAR UP Program is very true to my Along with an extensive amount of research Lydia Sermons, then my Press Secretary, who original vision, to the vision of the President, into Key and his life, Ms. Doris has spent a was followed by Rebecca Kirszner and and to Senator JEFFORDS' vision that all Amer- great deal of time working to establish a na- Philecia McCain, my staff had launched a ican children be surrounded with the expecta- tional day of recognition of Francis Scott Key. major communications campaign that had tion that they can and will go to college, and In that regard, just this year she was success- penetrated every office in the House of Rep- be provided with the support and encourage- ful in convincing the members of the Rhode resentatives, the education advocacy organi- ment they need to get there. Island General Assembly to designate August zations affected by the program, the higher Department of Education Secretary, Richard 1 of each year as Francis Scott Key Day in education community, and through the media, Riley, and Leslie Thornton, his Chief of Staff Rhode Island. Several years ago, she was the general public. Thank you, Lydia, Re- are also unsung heroes of this process. The successful in having the period between Au- becca, and Philecia. By the time we reached staff resources and informational support they gust 1978 and August 1979 as Francis Scott markup, the support for this program was provided were invaluable in the development Key year in Rhode Island. broad and deep, and the amendment which of the concept, and I understand that Sec- As part of her effort to bring public attention attached the bill to HR6 passed in Committee retary Riley mentioned High Hopes in every to Francis Scott Key and his role in the history by a strong bi-partisan vote of 24 to 18. It public speech he made while Congress was of our nation, Ms. Doris commissionedÐat should be noted that this incredible 6 vote working on the legislation. great personal expenseÐa portrait of Key margin was created with the cooperation of But I have saved the best and most impor- which was painted by Mario Ahumada, a gift- four of my Republican colleagues on the com- tant recognition for last. I extend my heartfelt ed artist at the Rhode Island School of De- mittee: Congressman GREENWOOD, SOUDER, thanks to my colleagues in the United States sign. Ms. Doris feels great connection to her MCINTOSH, and SCARBOROUGH. Committee Congress, both the Senate and the House of work and she speaks very highly of Mr. staff, David Evans, Sally Stroup and Marshall Representatives. I particularly need to thank Ahumada's dedication to the project and the Grigsby, and my legislative Director, Neil Sny- Senators KENNEDY and JEFFORDS again, and final work. der, were particularly helpful at this stage, and to thank as leaders of the process in the Over the last several weeks, we have spent to them, I also extend my thanks. House, Congressmen GOODLING, CLAY, a great deal of time, both as members of the Passage of the Higher Education Act by the MCKEON, and KILDEE. The brilliance of the House of Representatives and as citizens, dis- House was virtually unanimous. We then American system of government, a strong cussing the intent of our Founding Fathers as faced the high hurdle of gaining Senate ap- spirit of bipartisanship, and an underlying com- they drafted our Constitution. It may serve us proval. There were already provisions in the mitment to creating opportunity were all evi- well to listen just a bit more carefully to Senate bill which addressed some of the dent in the way we rallied in support of the Francis Scott Key's words as he describes same concerns addressed by the High Hopes High Hopes/GEAR UP program. An ingrained some of the events that paved the way to the 21st Century Scholars Initiative, however, the belief in and commitment to fairness establishment of our nation. I am sure my col- underlying program, called the National Early undergirds the American character. Congress- leagues will join me in my admiration for Ms. E1872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Doris' unwavering dedication to honoring the Protection Act of 1993. Under the National ca's younger generation. In 1966, the Presi- author of our national anthem. Child Protection Act, Congress established an dential Physical Fitness Award was initiated by f interstate identification network which allows President Johnson and is a prestigious ac- for a voluntary background check on child complishment. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. WES care providers and volunteers. On October 1, 1998, the Linfield School in FREELAND Already this system has caught dozens of Temecula, CA, was designated as the 1997± potential child predators in California, Texas 98 President's Challenge State Champion HON. FRED UPTON and Florida alone. School for Category II schools in California. OF MICHIGAN In California, the background checks have The State Champion Award is presented to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as a measure which produces results. schools with the highest number of students Between July 1995 and July 1996, 27,564 scoring at or about the 85th percentile on the Thursday, October 1, 1998 background checks were conducted at the President's Challenge, a fitness awards pro- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state and federal level. Of those cases, 606 gram for children ages 6 through 17. The recognize the accomplishments of a great applicants were found to have a criminal his- Linfield School had more than 82 percent of community leader and a good friend, Mr. Wes tory. Of the number of applicants denied cre- their student body score at or above the 85th Freeland. This year, after more than thirty dentials, 95% of the denials were based upon percentile in the fitness program. years, Wes is stepping down as Kalamazoo the information discovered in the background The five assessments of the President's County Administrator. Though his career with checks. Challenge measure four components of phys- the county may be drawing to a close, his School employees, even those who don't ical fitness: a one-mile run/walk for heart and service to our community will continue as Wes provide care or supervise our children, have lung endurance, curl-ups for abdominal takes a position with the Kalamazoo Founda- access to our children every day. In the morn- strength and endurance, a ``sit and reach'' tion. ing before school, for example, cafeteria work- stretch for muscular flexibility, pull-ups for Under his steady hand and trusted leader- ers may be the first to greet our children. In upper body strength and endurance, and a ship, Wes guided the county's finances the afternoon, long after the teachers are shuttle run for agility and explosive power. through good economic times and bad. He gone, custodians or other maintenance work- On behalf of the residents of the 43rd con- has played a role in guaranteeing our region's ers are on school grounds while our children gressional district, I congratulate the Linfield growth and helped paved the way for many participate in extracurricular activities. School for this award and commend them for more years of financial stability. Parents deserve to feel at ease when they recognizing that physical activity is an impor- Wes will continue to play a leading role in drop their children off in the morning. And kids tant component of health and development for helping to shape the region. The Kalamazoo have the right to feel secure in order to maxi- future generations. Foundation is dedicated to supporting our mize learning. According to the FBI, 19 states f community by providing a wide variety of re- don't have laws in place that conduct back- sources to support education, housing, and ground checks on all school employee. And TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JOSEPH economic development. four states don't administer background A. SPATA Mr. Speaker, I know that all of my neighbors checks for any school employees. in Kalamazoo County join me in thanking Wes The Keep Kids Safe at School Act is far HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG for his many years of support, dedication and from a Big Brother policy. It simply builds on OF FLORIDA leadership. I urge my colleagues to join me in an existing law which has proven results for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulating Wes for his great work and day care workers and encourages states Thursday, October 1, 1998 wishing him all the best in his new position. across the country to use this same voluntary f system for those employed by our schools. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise In addition, this legislation will work as a de- today to recognize an outstanding Naval Offi- KEEP KIDS SAFE AT SCHOOL ACT terrent to potential child predators. Those with cer, Commander Joseph A. Spata, who has a criminal history won't think twice about ap- served with distinction for the past 25 months HON. VIC FAZIO plying knowing that they'll get caught. This bill for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Finan- OF CALIFORNIA sends a clear message to child predatorsÐour cial Management and Comptroller. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment to protecting our children is real. It is a privilege for me to recognize his many outstanding achievements and commend him Thursday, October 1, 1998 The Keep Kids Safe at School Act will help prevent other tragedies. for the superb service he has provided to the Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, today The implementation of the Keep Kids Safe Navy, the Congress, and our great Nation as I introduce the Keep Kids Safe at School Act at Schools Act will save states and commu- a whole. along with 41 of my colleagues. I am pleased nities time and dollars. Background checks will As the Chairman of the Appropriations Sub- that, during this time of polarized political cli- not only detect child predators, but will provide committee on National Security, I want to mate, Members from both sides of the aisle other criminal history which could save thank Joe in particular for the tremendous as- have come together to formulate sound policy schools thousands of dollars by preventing sistance he has given me and my staff since to safeguard our children. theft or other crimes. August 1996. In his position as Deputy, Appro- Last spring, a fifteen-year-old Rio Linda This is a common sense proposal. The priations Matters Office, Joe has provided us High School student from my district was bru- Keep Kids Safe at School Act will deter preda- with timely and accurate support regarding tally raped and murdered by a custodian after tors, save schools money and protect our chil- Navy plans, programs and budget decisions. school. This tragedy could have been pre- drenÐperiod. Let's close the loop-hole, and These invaluable contributions have enabled vented had school authorities used a database give our states the tools they need to safe- our Subcommittee and the Department of the that could detect the employee's prior inter- guard our kidsÐsupport the Keep Kids Safe at Navy to strengthen our close working relation- state criminal history. Although a thorough School Act. ship and to help ensure that we maintain the California check was conducted, an interstate f most modern, well trained and well equipped background check would have detected the naval force attainable for the defense of our man's prior convictionsÐincluding rapeÐfrom CONGRATULATIONS TO THE great nation. neighboring states. LINFIELD SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, as with so many of our men This senseless crime has shaken the small, and women in uniform, Joe Spata and his wife normally peaceful Rio Linda communityÐa HON. KEN CALVERT Eileen have made many sacrifices during his suburb just north of Sacramento. However, OF CALIFORNIA naval career. As they embark once again on this tragedy provides us all with a lesson. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that greatest adventure of a Surface Warfare Crime has no face; it doesn't discriminate; it Officer's career, command at sea of U.S.S. can affect us at any time; it can shatter our Thursday, October 1, 1998 Moosbrugger (DD 980), I would ask my col- safest havens; and it crosses socio-economic Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, in 1956, Presi- leagues to say thank you to Joe Spata for his boundaries. dent Dwight D. Eisenhower established the yeoman's service in working with our Commit- My bill would help to prevent this tragedy President's Council on Physical Fitness and tee, to wish him every success as Com- from occurring again. The Keep Kids Safe at Sports through an executive order as part of mander, and to pray that he always have fair School Act amends the current National Child a national campaign to help shape up Ameri- winds and following seas. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1873 TRIBUTE TO JOHN PEPPER collision near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. gress. During the debate on the Foreign Oper- His unit, the 66th Rescue Squadron, was in- ations Appropriations bill, we succeeded in HON. ROB PORTMAN volved in a training exercise when the crash rolling back an effort to repeal Section 907 of OF OHIO occurred. the Freedom Support ActÐa provision barring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Justin graduated in 1996 from Palmdale direct aid to the Government of Azerbaijan High School and was an Eagle Scout who at- until that country lifts its blockades of Armenia Thursday, October 1, 1998 tended the 1993 National Scout Jamboree in and Nagorno Karabagh. I'm extremely proud Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Virginia. He was one of those rare individuals to have been involved in that bipartisan effort. pay special tribute to a leader in the Cincinnati who at a young age had a profound sense of My goal, and that of my colleagues, as Amer- community, Mr. John Pepper, who has re- purpose and knew what he wanted to do with ican elected officials, was to ensure that we cently announced his decision to step down as his life. In his brief life, he served as an inspi- keep a valuable and moral law on the books. the Chief Executive Officer of the Procter & ration to others while symbolizing the dedica- But I'm also glad that, the way things worked Gamble Company at year-end. tion shared by many young men and women out, it turned out to be a nice Independence Under Mr. Pepper's leadership, Procter & who pursue a military career. Day present to Armenia. Gamble has introduced exciting new products, Justin, who would have celebrated his 20th Mr. Speaker, the story of the Armenian peo- moved into new markets overseas, and estab- birthday this month, was buried today in Ar- pleÐone of the world's most ancient and en- lished a strong strategic plan for continued lington National Cemetery. Justin, for all you during cultures, the first nation to adopt Chris- sales growth that will benefit the people of did and all your stood for, thank you and may tianity as its national religionÐis an inspiring Southwest Ohio. God bless you. saga of courage and devotion to family and While he is highly regarded in business cir- HOW GREAT THOU ART nation. It is also an unforgettable story of the triumph of a people over adversity and trag- cles for his outstanding work at the helm of O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Procter & Gamble, his contributions to the consider all the worlds thy hands have edy. Earlier in this century, in one of history's Greater Cincinnati community, our state and made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling most horrible crimes against humanity, 1.5 mil- our nation go well beyond his business suc- thunder, thy power throughout the uni- lion Armenian men, women and children were cesses. For years, he has devoted an enor- verse displayed: slaughtered by the Ottoman Turkish Empire. mous amount of his personal time and energy Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: Every April, Members of this House join in to improving the quality of life for all Ameri- How great Thou art, how great Thou commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. cans. art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior We can never relent, and we will never relent, Education has been his passion: he is a God to Thee: How great Thou art, how in our efforts to remind the world that this trag- founder of an innovative youth development great Thou art. edy is an historic factÐdespite the efforts of program called the Cincinnati Youth Collabo- When through the woods and forest glades I so-called ``revisionists,'' many of them funded rative, through which he has touched the lives wander and hear the birds sing sweetly by the Turkish government, to deny the truthÐ of many thousands of young people in our in the trees; When I look down from and to make sure that our nation, the world my lofty mountain grandeur, and hear area. He has led the effort to get businesses the brook and feel the gentle breeze: community, and especially the Turkish nation, directly involved in improving public education, come to terms with and appropriately com- Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: both in Ohio and nationwide, through the Na- How great Thou art, how great Thou memorate this historic fact. tional Education Summit, the Business Round- art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior During the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, table, The Governor's Education Management God to Thee: How great Thou art, how the people of Armenia briefly established an Council and various other state and federal ef- great Thou art. independent state. But the Armenian lands forts. And when I think that God, His Son not were absorbed either into Ataturk's Turkey, John Pepper has also shown his commit- sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can where traces of Armenian history and culture ment to service through over 30 years of vol- take it in; that on the cross, my burden were completely wiped out, or the Soviet unteering for the Cincinnati United Way and gladly bearing, He bled and died to Union, where at least some Armenian cultural Community Chest. In 1994, he chaired the take away my sin: presence was maintained, even if most of the most successful United Way Campaign ever in Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: political shots were called in Moscow. Greater Cincinnati. How great Thou art, how great Thou Mr. Speaker, it was the collapse of the So- I have had the opportunity to know John art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior viet Union in 1991 that allowed the Armenian God to Thee: How great Thou art, how people to re-establish a state and a nation, to Pepper both in my official capacity and great Thou art. through our mutual involvement with the Coali- create a society where their language, culture, When Christ shall come, with shout of accla- religion and other institutions would be able to tion for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati and mation and take me home, what joy the National Underground Railroad Freedom shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in prosper. The progress made in seven short Center. In both efforts he was a founding humble adoration, and there proclaim, years by the Republic of Armenia has been an trustee whose credibility and guidance was my God, how great Thou art! inspirationÐnot only for the sons and daugh- crucial to the success of the organization and Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: ters of the Diaspora, but for all Americans who its mission. Time and time again he has prov- How great Thou art, how great Thou support the cause of freedom. Having survived en himself to be a business leader willing to art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior the Genocide, and having endured decades give generously of his time and energy to help God to Thee: How great Thou art, how under the domination of the Soviet Union, the others. great Thou art. brave people of Armenia have endeavored to While John Pepper's leadership as CEO of f build a free and proud nation, based on the Procter & Gamble will be missed, I know principles of democracy and a market econ- many of us look forward to continuing to work IN HONOR OF THE SEVENTH ANNI- omy. with him on projects to make a difference in VERSARY OF THE INDEPEND- Mr. Speaker, as they have for so much of our community. ENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF AR- their history, the Armenian people have ac- f MENIA complished all this against daunting odds. The tiny, land-locked Republic of Armenia is sur- HONORING AIRMAN 1ST CLASS HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. rounded by hostile neighborsÐTurkey and JUSTIN WOTASIK OF NEW JERSEY AzerbaijanÐwho have imposed blockades that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have halted the delivery of basic necessities. Yet, independent Armenia continues to per- HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON Thursday, October 1, 1998 OF CALIFORNIA severe. While democracy has proven to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to elusive in much of the former Soviet bloc, pay tribute to the Seventh Anniversary of the democratic Armenia held multi-party Presi- Thursday, October 1, 1998 Independence of the Armenian Republic, dential elections this year that continued the Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I speak today to which was celebrated last Monday, September steady progress towards the permanent taking honor the life of a dedicated young man who 21st. root of the institutions of democracy and civil died while serving his country. Airman 1st Mr. Speaker, last month, we showed on the society. Class Justin Christopher Wotasik was one of floor of this House that the Armenian people As the founder and co-chairman, with the twelve persons killed last month in a helicopter and nation have many friends in the Con- gentleman from Illinois [Mr. PORTER], of the E1874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 1, 1998 Congressional Caucus on Armenia Issues, I These fees have become a large and unin- We last addressed SEC fees in the National consider U.S.-Armenia relations to be one of tended tax on all Americans who invest in the Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996. our key foreign policy objectives. Support for stock market. The distinguished gentleman That legislation was intended to reform the from Texas, the Chairman of the Ways & SEC fee structure and bring the total Armenia is in our practical interests, helping to amount of fees down to the level of the SEC’s support a stable nation in a strategically im- Means Committee, has written to me to ex- budget. In a letter to Chairman Bliley portant and often unstable part of the world. press the Committee's view that the excess (whose committee has jurisdiction over the Standing by Armenia is also consistent with fees amount to taxes. At this time Mr. Speak- SEC), I noted both my and his longstanding America's calling to support democracy and er, I would ask to have this letter made a part goal to reduce these ‘‘fees’’ so that they human rights, and to defend free peoples of the RECORD. truly are fees rather than taxes. Although throughout the world. Mr. Speaker, this tax is paid by all Ameri- the extension and phase-down of SEC fees in Mr. Speaker, I want to emphasize that the cans who own and sell stocks. This includes the Act was longer and slower than we would people of Armenia want good relations with individuals and families investing for their fu- have preferred, I recognized that it was the tureÐfor needs such as retirement and chil- best that we could achieve under the cir- their neighbors and the entire world commu- cumstances. I also noted that thee Commit- nity, and I believe the moral, political and eco- dren's education. The tax affects mutual fund tee on Ways and Means reserved jurisdic- nomic power of the United States can go a investors, pension plans, and other retirement tional interest in this fee structure, and that long way toward helping Armenia achieve that vehicles, such as IRAs and 401(k) plans. It is I would strongly oppose any attempts to goal. time to stop this hidden tax on hard working delay or lengthen the fee phase-down sched- Mr. Speaker, I hope that as we mark future investors. ule provided by the Act. Independence Days of the Republic of Arme- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4213 has received a The 1996 Act was a compromise that took nia, we can look back with pride on building groundswell of support. In addition to the dis- years to achieve, so I am cautious about tinguished Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, the modifying it. However, it has become in- peace and prosperity in the entire Trans- creasingly clear that actual fee collections, Caucasus region, so that the people of Arme- bill now has close to 60 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle, including virtually the entire particularly section 31 transaction fee col- nia and their neighbors can enjoy a stable, lections, will exceed what we estimated in hopeful future. I hope that the Republic of Tur- Republican leadership, and the distinguished 1996. Accordingly, I support your effort to key and Azerbaijan will have responded posi- gentleman from Louisiana, the Chairman of cap the section 31 transaction fees, provided tively to Armenia's offer to normalize relations, the House Appropriations Committee. Cospon- that it does not endanger the fee phase-down exchanging diplomats and allowing the free sors include a number of Members from the schedule in the 1996 Act and does not create flow of goods and people across their borders. Appropriations, Commerce and Ways & a PAYGO problem. Under such cir- Means Committees. I would like to enter a list cumstances (and without prejudice to the ju- I hope that, with the active participation of the risdictional interest of the Committee on United States, we will have resolved the of the bill's cosponsors into into the RECORD. It has been endorsed by a number of outside Ways and Means), I would not seek sequen- Nagorno Karabagh conflict, in a manner that tial referral of H.R. 4213 or have any objec- guarantees the security and self-determination groups, including Americans for Tax Reform, tion to its condieration by the House. of the people of Karabagh. I hope that the ef- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National I want to commend you for your tireless fort to tap the vast Caspian Sea oil reserves Federation of Independent Businesses, the work and leadership in this area. As always, will finally culminate in the construction of a National Taxpayers Union, Citizens for a you are watching out for taxpayers. Sound Economy, the Profit Sharing/401(k) With best personal regards, pipeline carrying the oil west to Mediterranean Sincerely, ports through Azerbaijan, Armenia and Tur- Council of America, and dozens of state-level taxpayer advocacy groups. BILL ARCHER, keyÐthereby further linking those neighbors in Chairman. mutually beneficial security and economic ties. Perhaps most importantly, we have revised I hope that our policy in the region will not be this legislation so that it has no impact on the COSPONSORS H.R. 4213 overly influenced by the development of these collection and spending levels in the pending Representatives Menendez, Forbes, Foley, oil reserves, at the expense of the values of FY99 Commerce, Justice, State Appropria- tions bill and to avoid pay-go scoring prob- Ehrlich, Towns, Houghton, Walsh, Scar- democracy and human rights. borough, Gilman, Sessions, English, Cook, Thus, Mr. Speaker, while the reality for the lems. I am pleased to announce that the Con- gressional Budget Office (CBO) has scored Pappas, and Hall of Texas. people of the Republic of Armenia continues Representatives Ramstad, Blagojevich, to be difficult, let us take this occasion to wish this revised language as revenue neutral. At Largent, Christian-Green, Kelly, Armey, them well on the occasion of their Independ- this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to enter Hastert, Peterson of Pennsylvania, Goode, ence Day, and, more important, on their ongo- into the RECORD a copy of the revised legisla- Cox, Barton, Vela´ zquez, Norwood, Deal, and ing journey to establish a stable, democratic tion and the CBO letter scoring the legislation. Livingston. Mr. Speaker, it is imperative to act on this Representatives Hobson, Frelinghuysen, republic and a permanent homeland for the legislation this year. Due to the budget scoring Riley, Sam Johnson of Texas, Pitts, Cubin, Armenian people in the Caucasus. rules, it will be virtually impossible to move a Quinn, Dickey, Manzullo, Pickering, f revenue neutral solution next year, once the McIntosh, Jackson-Lee of Texas, Barcia, and Chabot. REDUCE THE HIDDEN TAX ON CBO revises its baseline upward to reflect the Representatives Hostettler, Ryun, Fox, AMERICAN INVESTORS reality of the fee surplus. This hidden tax is Pryce, McHugh, Doolittle, DeLay, Boehlert, having a real impact on hardworking families Boucher, Crane, Radanovich, Boehner, HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON saving for their retirement. We often talk in Paxon, and Brady of Pennsylvania. Congress about providing tax relief to families. OF NEW YORK Let's start by giving back some of the unin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 4213 tended hidden tax on investments. Mr. Speak- Thursday, October 1, 1998 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- er, I urge the House to act of this legislation resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, on July 14, expeditiously. Congress assembled, 1998, along with the distinguished Chief Dep- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, SECTION 1. TRANSACTION FEES. uty Democratic Whip, the Gentleman from HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (a) AMENDMENT.—Section 31 of the Securi- New Jersey, I introduced H.R. 4213, the Sav- Washington, DC, September 23, 1998. ties Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78ee) is ings and Investment Relief Act of 1998. This Hon. JERRY SOLOMON, amended by adding the following new sub- Rayburn House Office Building, legislation would cap the amount of stock section: Washington, DC. ‘‘(h) TRANSACTION FEE LIMITATION: DEPOSIT transaction fees which could be collected by DEAR JERRY: I am writing to express my OF FEES.— the Securities and Exchange Commission support for what you are trying to accom- (1) LIMITATION ON TRANSACTION FEES.— (SEC). Collections for the various SEC ``user plish in H.R. 4213, the ‘‘Savings and Invest- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For fiscal years 1999 fees''Ðwhich were designed solely to fund the ment Relief Act of 1999.’’ The Committee on through 2006, the Commission shall not col- CommissionÐhad grown over time to signifi- Ways and Means has long taken a jurisdic- lect any fees described in subsections (b), (c) cantly exceed the SEC's budget. In 1996, we tional interest in the fees collected by the and (d) which in the aggregate exceed: Securities and Exchange Commission. In our passed legislation to bring fee collections ‘‘(i) $430 million during fiscal year 1999; view, these ‘‘fees’’ are taxes because they ‘‘(ii) $396 million during fiscal year 2000; more in line with the SEC's budget. However, greatly exceed the SEC’s regulatory costs. ‘‘(iii) $434 million during fiscal year 2001; actual collections have continued to skyrocket. We have worked for several years with the ‘‘(iv) $468 million during fiscal year 2002; This year alone, the SEC will bring in $1.2 bil- Committees on Commerce and Appropria- ‘‘(v) $511 million during fiscal year 2003; lion in feesÐfour times its budget. tions to rectify this problem. ‘‘(vi) $557 million during fiscal year 2004; CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1875 ‘‘(vii) $607 million during fiscal year 2005; enclosed cost estimate for draft legislation transaction fees collected (that is, the sum and to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of revenues and offsetting collections). These ‘‘(viii) $661 million during fiscal year 2006. to provide for an annual limit on the amount limits would grow from $430 million in 1999 ‘‘(B) PUBLICATION.—The Commission shall of certain fees that may be collected by the to $661 million in 2006. As under current law, publish annually in the Federal Register no- Securities and Exchange Commission, as authority to spend the amounts deposited as tice of the fee limitations described in this provided by your staff on September 2, 1998. offsetting collections would be available paragraph and any suspension of fees pursu- If you wish further details on this esti- only to the extent provided in appropriation ant to the limitations described in this para- mate, we will be pleased to provide them. acts. graph. The CBO staff contact is Mark Hadley. ‘‘(2) DEPOSIT OF TRANSACTION FEES.— Sincerely, CBO estimates that the limits on aggre- ‘‘A) GENERAL REVENUE.—Notwithstanding gate SEC fees would reduce total fees col- JUNE E. O’NEILL. subsections (b), (c) and (d), during fiscal Enclosure. lected by the government by about $385 mil- years 1999 through 2006, fees collected pursu- lion over the 2000–2003 period, but would ant to subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall be de- probably not affect the amounts of such fees posited and collected as general revenue of CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST that are recorded as revenues over that pe- the Treasury, in an amount not to exceed: ESTIMATE riod. They would, however, reduce the ‘‘(i) $247 million during fiscal year 1999; DRAFT LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE SECURITIES amount of offsetting collections and would ‘‘(ii) $271 million during fiscal year 2000; EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AN- ‘‘(iii) $299 million during fiscal year 2001; thereby necessitate higher net appropria- ‘‘(iv) $328 million during fiscal year 2002; NUAL LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN FEES tions for the SEC, assuming that the agen- ‘‘(v) $361 million during fiscal year 2003; WHICH MAY BE COLLECTED BY THE SECURITIES cy’s gross spending authority is maintained ‘‘(vi) $397 million during fiscal year 2004; AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION at or near its 1998 level of $283 million. ‘‘(vii) $437 million during fiscal year 2005; Under current law, the Securities and Ex- For purposes of this estimate, CBO as- and change Commission (SEC) charges national sumes that the draft legislation will be en- ‘‘(viii) $481 million during fiscal year 2006. securities exchanges, national securities as- acted near the start of fiscal year 1999 and ‘‘(B) OFFSETTING COLLECTIONS.—Notwith- sociations, brokers, and dealers transaction standing subsections (b), (c) and (d), during prior to enactment of the 1999 appropriation fees equal to 1/300 of a percent of the aggre- for the SEC. The proposal could decrease rev- fiscal years 1999 through 2006, the balance of gate dollar amount of sales of securities. any amounts collected pursuant to sub- enues, if revenues (as defined under current Fees from national securities associations law) would otherwise exceed the annual caps sections (b), (c), and (d) which are not depos- are subject to appropriation action and are ited as general revenue pursuant to para- on transaction fees specified in the draft leg- recorded as offsetting collections, which are islation. However, CBO estimates that the graph (A) shall be deposited and credited as credited to appropriations as an offset to dis- offsetting collections to the account provid- proposal would probably not affect reve- cretionary spending. Fees from other sources nues—at least for fiscal years 1999 through ing appropriations to the Commission, to the are recorded as revenues (governmental re- extent provided for in advance in appropria- 2003—because the cap on total fees in each ceipts). year is significantly above the CBO baseline tions Acts. If on the first day of a fiscal year, The draft legislation would change the projections for revenues. (For example, the a regular appropriation to the Commission budgetary treatment of these fees and would cap in 2003 is $511 million, while CBO projects has not been enacted, the Commission shall limit the total amount that could be col- revenues under current law of $361 million in continue to collect fees (as offsetting collec- lected each year. It would require that all that year.) tions) under this subparagraph at the rate in fees be recorded as revenues until certain an- offset during the preceding fiscal year, until nual targets are reached. Once the target for The caps on total fees would effectively such a regular appropriation is enacted.’’ a year is reached, any additional fees would limit offsetting collections in 1999 to CBO’s be recorded as offsetting collections. The baseline projection. Starting in 2000, the caps U.S. CONGRESS, proposal specifies as the annual revenue tar- would gradually reduce offsetting collec- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, gets the amounts of revenues projected tions, so that by 2006 such collections would Washington, DC, September 24, 1998. under current law in CBO’s March 1998 base- be $176 million less than the CBO baseline Hon. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON, line, starting at $247 million for fiscal year projection for that year. The following table House of Representatives, Washington, DC. 1999 and increasing to $481 million for fiscal shows CBO’s estimates of fee collections DEAR CONGRESSMAN: As you requested, the year 2006. The draft legislation also would under current law as well as under the Solo- Congressional Budget Office has prepared the impose annual limits on the total amount of mon proposal. SEC FEES UNDER CURRENT LAW AND THE SOLOMON PROPOSAL [By fiscal year, in millions of dollars]

CBO Baseline Projections Under Draft Legislation Estimated Fiscal Year Offsetting Offsetting Change in Revenues Collections Total Revenues Collections Total Total Fees

1999 ...... 247 183 430 247 183 430 0 2000 ...... 271 201 473 271 125 396 ¥77 2001 ...... 299 221 520 299 135 434 ¥86 2002 ...... 328 244 572 328 140 468 ¥104 2003 ...... 361 268 629 361 150 511 ¥118 2004 ...... 397 295 692 397 160 557 ¥135 2005 ...... 437 324 761 437 170 607 ¥154 2006 ...... 481 357 837 481 180 661 ¥176

To implement the draft legislation, the dures would apply, but CBO estimates that it and would have no significant impact on the SEC would need to upgrade its fee tracking would have no effect on revenues for any budgets of state, local, or tribal govern- systems, but CBO estimates that this would year over the 1999–2003 period (the years for ments. not have a significant impact on the federal which pay-as-you-go procedures apply). budget. Any such impact would be subject to Moreover, the proposal would not affect di- The CBO staff contact is Mark Hadley, who appropriation action. rect spending. The bill contains no intergov- can be reached at 226–2860. This estimate was Because the draft legislation could affect ernmental or private-sector mandates as de- approved by Robert A. Sunshine, Deputy As- governmental receipts, pay-as-you-go proce- fined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act sistant Director for Budget Analysis.