20336 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 14, 2005 He attended Wake Forest and was ranked Baseball team, I am especially proud of the Mr. Speaker, Dr. Freeman is among my he- one of the best second baseman in America honor that Harvey Haddix brought to baseball roes and I am proud to salute her for her by Baseball America in his freshman year. and our part of the state. The dedication of a many lasting contributions to both our local St. Christopher later attended the University of historical marker on what would have been his Louis community and to our nation. Her out- Michigan where he continued to shine. Some 80th birthday is a fitting tribute to a ballplayer standing leadership and sincere commitment of his numerous accolades include NCAA Divi- whose name will always be part of the storied to justice makes her more than worthy of re- sion 1 District V player of the year, All-Big Ten history of our national pastime. ceiving our recognition and I urge my col- second baseman for two consecutive years, f leagues to join me in commending Dr. Frankie and selection to the all-tournament team at the Freeman. big ten championship. Christopher finished his A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE MUSE f college career with an astounding .355 batting FREEMAN A CIVIL RIGHTS AT- ON HURRICANE KATRINA AND THE average. TORNEY AND COMMISSIONER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RE- With his numerous awards and impressive FOR AMERICA’S PRESIDENTS SPONSE statistics it is no surprise Christopher was se- lected in the first five rounds of the Major HON. WM. LACY CLAY League Baseball draft to the Chicago White OF MISSOURI HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK OF CALIFORNIA Sox. I am proud to recognize Christopher as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an impressive ballplayer and constituent, and Wednesday, September 14, 2005 I wish him the best of luck in the Major Wednesday, September 14, 2005 Leagues. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tribute to Frankie Muse Freeman, a lawyer f note that failure of leadership and gross in- from Missouri who has fought a long and his- competence of key officials has led to thou- TRIBUTE TO HARVEY HADDIX toric battle in defense of civil and human rights sands of unnecessary deaths. To then take for all Americans. Her dedication and service this tragedy and attempt to blame the victims, HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY to our nation as a civil rights attorney and or suggest that they’re taking advantage of the OF OHIO Commissioner of Civil Rights for a long line of situation, is beneath contempt. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Presidents, aptly earns her a place The catastrophe on the Gulf Coast shows in the Missouri Walk of Fame and the privilege Wednesday, September 14, 2005 how vulnerable this country is because of un- of being honored today before Congress. accountable, ineffective leadership; a weak- Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, there have been Dr. Freeman has been engaged in the prac- ened, over-stretched government; and rising many memorable pitching performances in the tice of law since June 1949. In addition to poverty and economic dislocation. history of . But no pitch- being an outstanding attorney, she has held The only way to make good of the horrors er was ever better for as long a time in a sin- four presidential appointments. President Lyn- of this hurricane and the bungled response is gle game than Harvey Haddix the night he don B. Johnson nominated her as the first to heed the lessons offered: pitched 12 perfect . His legacy will be woman to serve as a Commissioner of the Some jobs require more than good inten- celebrated in his native Champaign County on U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Presidents tions and the President’s trust. It is inexcus- September 18 with the dedication of an Ohio Nixon, Ford and Carter subsequently re- able that people with no emergency manage- Historical Marker in Westville, where he appointed her. She served as a Commissioner ment experience fill top positions at the Fed- played his first organized ball. Harvey Haddix for 16 years, and later as Inspector General eral Emergency Management Agency. was a consummate baseball professional. He for the Community Services Administration Four years after 9/11, we are no better was a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove win- during the Carter Administration. President equipped to lives in an emergency. Our ner who played for five teams in a career that Carter, in thanking her for her service to the domestic infrastructure and readiness have lasted from 1952–1965. He was later a suc- Civil Rights Commission, stated that ‘‘You paid a severe price in favor of fighting two cessful pitching . Harvey will forever be have insisted that this nation must follow poli- wars while cutting taxes. known in baseball lore for the game he cies and reflect an unequivocal commitment to We cannot rely solely on local governments pitched for the against the the goal of equal opportunity for all, in all and charities. A strong, well-funded federal Milwaukee Braves on May 26, 1959. Batter by walks of life. . . You are one of our Nation’s government is critical. batter, he shut down a powerful Braves team truly great leaders in the field of civil rights.’’ If government fails, millions of impoverished that boasted hitters like , Eddie Committed to justice, Dr. Freeman joined 15 Americans are as vulnerable to natural disas- Mathews, and . 27 batters came Federal officials in forming a bipartisan Citi- ters as people in the poorest countries of the up, 27 made out—a virtuoso accomplishment zens Commission on Civil Rights to monitor world. The horrific photographs of the after- that would have set off a great celebration in the Federal Government’s enforcement of math of the hurricane make that point all too any other game. But the Pirates couldn’t score laws barring discrimination. She has extensive clear. Meeting all Americans’ health care, edu- either, so Harvey was forced to extend his experience in the areas of housing, civil and cation, job training, and housing needs should masterpiece into the tenth, eleventh, and probate law, and in civil rights. She has rep- be at the top of our agenda every day, not just twelfth innings. It finally came to an end in the resented individuals, major corporations, not- in response to a disaster. thirteenth when the Braves scored a for-profit organizations, and state and munic- I hope that the crisis of conscience brought single to win the game, 1–0. The story in ipal agencies. A landmark in her career oc- by coverage of this hurricane will convince ev- the sports pages the next day was that a curred in 1954 when she argued and won the eryone in Congress and around the country to had ‘‘lost’’ a . But the real case challenging racial segregation in public do their part to change the reckless policies story of Harvey Haddix’s amazing game has housing in St. Louis. that have exacerbated this disaster. to do with the lesson that he taught all of us She strives to empower others to always be f about the joy of competition. When you give prepared and be active participants in today’s HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- your personal best, long past the point when society. Leading by example, Dr. Freeman has SARY OF THE SAYVILLE FIRE it may seem you’ve given all you can, you’ll al- devoted many hours to the Howard University DEPARTMENT ways be respected as a winner. Indeed, just Board of Trustees, National Council on Aging, one season later, this ‘‘hard luck’’ pitcher won National Council of Negro Women, Girl Scouts two games, including Game 7, in the 1960 of the United States of America, Board of Di- HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF NEW YORK as his Pirates improbably de- rectors of the Urban League of Metropolitan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES feated the favored New York Yankees. That St. Louis, Board of the United Way of Greater was probably just baseball’s way of evening Saint Louis, Board of the Greater St. Louis Wednesday, September 14, 2005 things out. Harvey Haddix was born in Chapter of the United Nations Association and Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my Medway and resided in Springfield at the time the Trustee Board of Washington Tabernacle sincere congratulations to the Sayville Fire De- of his death in 1994. As a fellow Ohioan and Baptist Church. She is also a past president of partment in celebration of their 100th Anniver- manager of the Republican Congressional Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. sary.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:52 Feb 28, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\2005BOUNDRECORD\BOOK15\NO-SSN\BR14SE05.DAT BR14SE05 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 14, 2005 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 20337 The Sayville Fire Department was formed in ON INTRODUCING THE FAIR for the economy. Without the law, called the 1905 with the merger of three independent fire WAGES FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS Davis-Bacon Act, contractors will be able to companies. Two of those original companies, ACT pay less, but they’ll also get less, as lower wages invariably mean lower productivity. the Sayville Hook & Ladder Company No 1, The ostensible rationale for suspending the formed in 1878 and the Resolute Hose Com- HON. GEORGE MILLER law is to reduce taxpayers’ costs. Does Mr. pany No 1, formed in 1891 are still active OF CALIFORNIA Bush really believe it is the will of the Amer- today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican people to deny the prevailing wage to The first firehouse, built in 1878, still stands construction workers in New Orleans, Biloxi and is used today as a private home. The Wednesday, September 14, 2005 and other hard-hit areas? Besides, the proc- present Fire Headquarters for the Department Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. lamation doesn’t require contractors to pass was built in 1938 and enlarged in 1994. If you Speaker, today I am introducing the Fair on the savings they will get by cutting wages were to visit the Sayville Fire Headquarters, Wages for Hurricane Victims Act. This legisla- from current low levels. Around New Orle- ans, the prevailing hourly wage for a truck you’d find original hook & ladder trucks and tion reverses the unconscionable proclamation driver working on a levee is $9.04; for an elec- hose reels from the 1800s on display. by the President last week to suspend Davis- trician, it’s $14.30. Today, the Sayville Fire Department proudly Bacon prevailing wage protections for workers Republicans have long been trying to re- protects 16,000 people living in an area of 4.5 in certain areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. peal the prevailing wage law on the grounds square miles. It operates out of two stations The Davis-Bacon Act requires that Federal that the regulations are expensive and bu- and protects a primarily residential area. Ap- contractors pay their workers at least the pre- reaucratic; weakening it was even part of the proximately 120 firefighters volunteer their vailing wage—simply the wage that is typical Republican Party platform in 1996 and 2000. time for the department. for their kind of job in their community. The Now, in a time of searing need, the party wants to achieve by fiat what it couldn’t While there have been many developments prevailing wage requirement ensures that the achieve through the normal democratic since 1905, the mission still remains the Federal Government does not drive down process. same. The brave men and women of the workers’ wages when it spends taxpayer dol- In a letter this week to Mr. Bush urging Sayville Fire Department are proudly serving lars. The President’s suspension of the Act is him to suspend the law, 35 Republican rep- their community by saving lives and protecting the wrong policy in the wrong place at the resentatives noted approvingly that Presi- property. wrong time. Many of the workers subjected to dents Franklin Roosevelt, Richard Nixon and the elder George Bush had all suspended the f these wage cuts have lost everything—their law during ‘‘emergencies.’’ For the record, homes, their property, their jobs, and even IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH Mr. Roosevelt suspended it for two weeks in family members. The best way to help them TERWILLIGER’S 96TH BIRTHDAY 1934, to make time to clear up contradictions rebuild—not just the Gulf Coast but their between it and another law. Mr. Nixon sus- lives—is to provide them with a decent job at pended it for six weeks in 1971 as part of his HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY a fair wage. America owes it to the victims of misbegotten attempt to control spiraling in- OF CALIFORNIA Hurricane Katrina that they can play a role in flation. And Mr. Bush did so after Hurricane IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cleaning up and rebuilding their devastated Andrew in 1992, two weeks before he was de- Wednesday, September 14, 2005 communities at a wage that will allow them feated by Bill Clinton, who quickly rein- stated it after assuming the presidency. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and their families to get back on their feet. If Mr. Bush does not rescind his proclama- honor Elizabeth Terwilliger on the occasion of Suspending the Davis-Bacon Act, however, tion voluntarily, Congress should pass a law her 96th birthday. Known as Mrs. T, her phi- means that Federal contractors receiving tens forcing him to do so. losophy is to teach children to love nature be- of billions of taxpayer dollars can pay their f workers whatever wage they can get away cause people take care of what they love. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Fifty years ago, Mrs. T settled in Marin with. Lower pay not only means unnecessary County, California and sought to teach her further hardship for working families, it means own children to love nature. Her inquisitive less quality work for taxpayer dollars. It means HON. MAJOR R. OWENS and thoughtful approach to teaching with a bigger profits for big contractors at the ex- OF NEW YORK new understanding of seeing nature soon led pense of working families. It means less IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to more children joining their excursions. money being pumped into the local economy, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 as local workers have less money to spend. Anyone who has been on one of her excur- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I was absent on As a New York Times editorial, which I attach sions will remember her contagious joy and Tuesday September 13, 2005 due to a un- to this statement for the record, succinctly put enthusiasm for all the plants and animals of avoidable circumstances in my Congressional it, the President’s suspension of the Davis- Marin. District. Had I been present, I would have The Elizabeth Terwilliger Nature Foundation Bacon Act is ‘‘a shameful proclamation.’’ The Fair Wages for Hurricane Victims Act voted: ‘‘Yea’’ to S. Con Res. 26—Honoring was founded in 1975, and is now part of the and memorializing the passengers and crew of nonprofit environmental education organization will restore Davis-Bacon prevailing wage pro- tections to the workers who have lost so United Airlines Flight 93; ‘‘Yea’’ to H.R. WildCare. WildCare and Terwilliger Nature 3649—the Sportfishing and Recreational Boat- Guides continue Mrs. T’s work and reach over much. The victims of Katrina are not a source of cheap labor for big contractors looking for ing Safety Amendments Act and ‘‘Yea’’ to S. 40,000 children and adults annually. 276—the Wind Cave National Park Boundary Mrs. T did not stop at teaching others to big profits. They are American workers whose Revision Act. love nature, she actively engaged in protecting hard work and commitment to rebuilding must it as well. She helped to save the Richardson not be undervalued. f Bay Preserve, develop bicycle paths, and I urge the President to rescind his executive MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S FUND- build a footbridge at Muir Beach. Inducted into order on Davis-Bacon, and in lieu of his taking RAISING EFFORTS FOR HURRI- the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame, designated such action I strongly urge my colleagues to CANE KATRINA RELIEF a ‘‘Rara Avis’’ by the San Francisco Enquirer support my bill and I urge its speedy passage. and Chronicle, starring in several films and her [From the New York Times, Sept. 10, 2005] HON. NICK J. RAHALL II A SHAMEFUL PROCLAMATION own newspaper column is just a sampling of OF WEST VIRGINIA her numerous achievements. On Thursday, President Bush issued a proc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Eliz- lamation suspending the law that requires abeth Terwilliger, whose love of nature and employers to pay the locally prevailing wage Wednesday, September 14, 2005 desire to teach others to share that love to construction workers on federally fi- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, this past week- leaves a legacy that is part of the fabric of our nanced projects. The suspension applies to end, the overwhelming generosity of West Vir- community. Mrs. T’s commitment has touched parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and ginians, in the wake of the devastation caused Florida. so many lives in her 96 years, and those lives By any standard of human decency, con- by Hurricane Katrina continued on the campus will continue to educate future generations demning many already poor and now bereft of Marshall University in Huntington, West Vir- about nature and protection of the environ- people to subpar wages—thus perpetuating ginia. As part of a fundraising effort spear- ment. their poverty—is unacceptable. It is also bad headed by various campus organizations and

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