July 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1507 H.R. 3684 FOOD ALLERGEN AND can all be proud of. It is a very significant part I am proud to honor this distinguished cou- CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF of the culture that I cherish and is as much ple and their long-standing commitment to the 2003 Kentucky as horses and basketball. There is community and to one another. one man we can all recognize for this pride, f HON. RAHM EMANUEL the father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe. Mr. Monroe is the creator of a musical art TRIBUTE TO FILM AND TELE- OF ILLINOIS VISION COMPOSER JERRY GOLD- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form that is focused, and often composed, of the family. In 1939, he founded the legendary SMITH Thursday, July 22, 2004 band the Blue Grass Boys, which at times in- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong cluded the guitarist Lester Flatt, banjo picker HON. MARK UDALL support of H.R. 3684, the Food Allergen La- Earl Scruggs, fiddle player Chubby Wise, and OF COLORADO beling and Consumer Protection Act. This act his son, bass player James Monroe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mandates clear labeling to protect consumers In 1970, Mr. Monroe was inducted into the Thursday, July 22, 2004 from medical problems caused by the eight Country Music Hall of Fame. The following major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crusta- year, he was recognized for his songwriting Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise cean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and craft and was entered into the Nashville Song- today to note the passing of one of this na- soybeans. These irritants are found in a wide writers Association International Hall of Fame. tion’s great cinematic artists, composer Jerry variety of packaged foods, and account for an Mr. Monroe was also rightfully recognized with Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith died on July 21, estimated 90 percent of all food allergies. the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 2004 at the age of 75. He leaves behind a dis- Food allergies can drastically affect the Mr. Monroe’s songs like ‘‘Kentucky Waltz’’ tinguished repertoire of outstanding and mem- quality of life for the seven million Americans bring back pleasant memories of the past that orable film scores and television themes that who suffer from them. Approximately 30,000 we tell our children about. Because of the in- are as recognizable as they are innovative. individuals each year require emergency room fluence he has had on me and many others I Scoring movies and television programs is a treatment for food allergies, and about 150 die am honored today to introduce legislation that vastly underappreciated art form. Too often each year. The eight percent of all children in names the post office in Rosine, KY after Mr. this music is considered as just another part of America who have these allergies and their Monroe. This is one small way that I, as a things that are popular but are only entertain- families deserve our help and support in deal- Member of Congress, can recognize a lifelong ment, not art. However, his scores, like the ing with the challenges they face in their daily idle who is a proud part of the lives of many work of his colleague film and television com- lives. Kentuckians. posers, are essentially classical music pieces. As there is no cure for food allergies, the f As such, they should not be dismissed simply only protection against reactions to these because they happen to be associated with foods is to avoid them altogether. But without HONORING JOSEPH AND ANNE films and television shows, which in fact are proper labeling, parents cannot ever be sure QUINN ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING valid art forms. their children are safe. One mislabeled prod- ANNIVERSARY As anyone in the entertainment industry can uct, one misleading claim, can be fatal. We attest, music is an essential and integral part need tough standards to ensure that food pro- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP of the final artistic product. It sets appropriate ducers provide adequate information on pack- OF NEW YORK moods and tones and can help make action aging. This legislation provides those stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scenes more thrilling and tense as well as stir the emotions in more quiet interludes. Mr. ards by requiring that foods containing any of Thursday, July 22, 2004 the eight major food allergens be labeled in a Goldsmith was a master at the full range of clear and easy-to-understand way, so parents Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I his craft often creating path-breaking and inno- can feel confident in their choices. rise today to honor Joseph and Anne Quinn of vative scores. This bill also addresses trace allergens, an- Smithtown, New York, who will observe their The sound of his echoing trumpets for the other major concern of those who live with 50th wedding anniversary on August 15th, soundtrack of the movie ‘‘Patton’’ has so per- food allergies. Products which claim to be al- 2004. Born in New York City, they met as meated the culture that this music is now syn- lergen free can still be contaminated with freshmen in college. Joe was a student at onymous with military leaders. His spooky and these products during the manufacturing proc- Iona College in New Rochelle and Anne at- menacing chants for the film ‘‘The Omen,’’ for ess. This bill requires the Department of tended St. John’s University. They were mar- which he won the Academy Award, is now Health and Human Services to effectively ried on August 1, 1954 at St. Joan of Arc standard for horror films. And his experimental track which foods are unintentionally contami- Church in Jackson Heights, New York. The use of electronics, woodwinds and percussion nated with major food allergens during the Quinns moved to Suffolk County in 1955 when helped create the sense of ‘‘other worldliness’’ manufacturing process, and to recommend al- Joe began a thirty-three year career in edu- in the film ‘‘Planet of the Apes.’’ The fact that ternate processes to reduce such contamina- cation with the Middle Country School District. these musical themes and many others of his tion. The couple has lived in Smithtown since 1958. are so widely recognized and copied not only Mr. Speaker, food allergies create a major The Quinns have ten children—Kathleen, acknowledges his versatility and genius, but obstacle for allergy sufferers and their families. Terence, Brendan, Marybeth, Patrick, Neil, also underscores the legitimacy of the scoring The dangers of allergic reactions restrict op- Regina, Timothy, Lawrence, and Julianne—all craft. tions for travel, socializing, working and learn- of whom are married. They are the proud Jerry Goldsmith was born Jerrald Goldsmith ing. This legislation can help prevent avoid- grandparents of twenty-two. on February 10th 1929 in Los Angeles, Cali- able allergic reactions and provide additional Joseph retired in January 2003 from a sec- fornia. At the beginning of the 1940s, he took peace of mind to families. I commend the ond career as Staff Assistant to Congressman piano lessons from Jakob Gimpel and Mario gentlelady (Mrs. LOWEY) from New York for GARY ACKERMAN. Anne retired in December Castelnuevo-Tedesco. While attending the bringing this legislation to the floor, and I urge 2002 from her position as a New York State University of California, he took classes with my colleagues to support it. Taxpayer Service Representative. Mr. Quinn Mikols Rozsa, the famed composer of such f was Chair of the Smithtown Democratic Com- films as ‘‘Ben-Hur,’’ ‘‘Ivanhoe,’’ ‘‘El Cid’’ and mittee for twenty-two years and is still greatly ‘‘Spellbound.’’ INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO interested in politics. Mr. Goldsmith started his career at CBS tel- NAME A POST OFFICE IN The Quinns have been active members of evision in the early 1950s as a clerk typist and ROSINE, KENTUCKY, AFTER BILL St. Patrick’s Parish since moving to eventually got assignments composing music MONROE Smithtown. They plan to continue travelling all for radio plays, and later for television broad- over the country to visit their widespread fam- casts. He eventually wrote music for such fa- HON. RON LEWIS ily. mous television shows such as ‘‘The Twilight OF KENTUCKY The Quinns will mark their fiftieth anniver- Zone,’’ ‘‘Dr. Kildare,’’ ‘‘The Man From IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary with a renewal of vows at St. Patrick’s U.N.C.L.E.,’’ ‘‘The Waltons,’’ ‘‘Barnaby Jones,’’ Church and a dinner at the Bellport Country ‘‘Star Trek: Voyager’’ and ‘‘Star Trek: The Thursday, July 22, 2004 Club. Their children have also planned a fam- Next Generation.’’ Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, the ily trip to Colorado as a reunion to celebrate Mr. Goldsmith’s first motion picture score tradition of Bluegrass music is something we this landmark anniversary. was in 1957 for a long forgotten B-western

VerDate May 21 2004 05:46 Jul 24, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JY8.171 E22PT2 E1508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 22, 2004 named ‘‘Black Patch.’’ However, his first major guilty of genocide or ethnic cleansing to jus- tive Chen has used his vast experience to pre- recognition as a film composer did not occur tice. serve and expand ties between Taipei and until 1962 for his score of the Kirk Douglas f Washington. Representative Chen’s advice film ‘‘Lonely Are the Brave.’’ That same year, and counsel have always been sought by he got his first Academy Award nomination for INTRODUCTION OF POVERTY Members of Congress who have a keen inter- the film ‘‘Freud.’’ STATS LEGISLATION est in matters involving the Taiwan Straits. Throughout his career, he became associ- Therefore, his impending departure is a loss ated with distinguished directors such as the HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY for Taiwan’s friends in Washington. late Franklin J. Schaffner who, with Mr. Gold- OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I wish Rep- smith scoring, made ‘‘Planet Of The Apes,’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentative Chen and his lovely wife Yolanda ‘‘Patton,’’ ‘‘Papillon,’’ ‘‘The Boys From Brazil,’’ Thursday, July 22, 2004 well as they prepare to return to Taipei for and ‘‘Lionheart.’’ He also worked on a number new challenges. I look forward to seeing him of Paul Verhoeven films including ‘‘Total Re- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- again in Taipei or when he returns to Wash- call,’’ ‘Basic Instinct,’’ and ‘‘Hollow Man.’’ He duce legislation with Representative WILLIAM ington in the months ahead. wrote the scores for director Fred Schepisi LACY CLAY, D-MO, that requires the annual films ‘‘The Russia House,’ ‘‘Mr. Baseball,’’ ‘‘Six poverty estimate and the National Assessment f Degrees Of Separation,’’ and ‘‘I.Q.’’ And direc- of Educational Progress to be subject to cer- tor Joe Dante gave Mr. Goldsmith the oppor- tain guidelines on the release of the informa- INTRODUCTION OF THE SOCIAL tunity to show his talents for films like ‘‘Twilight tion to the public. I am deeply concerned at SECURITY FAIRNESS FOR MER- Zone: The Movie,’’ ‘‘Gremlins I and II,’’ what appears to be the politicization of data by CHANT MARINERS ACT OF 2004 ‘‘Innerspace,’’ ‘‘Explorers,’’ ‘‘The ’burbs,’’ ‘‘Mat- the Bush Administration on important issues inee,’’ and ‘‘Small Soldiers.’’ ranging from worker safety to the dangers of HON. BOB FILNER Mr. Goldsmith received 17 Academy Award lead paint to emergency contraceptives. Be- nominations for his work starting in 1962 for cause data regarding poverty and educational OF CALIFORNIA ‘‘Freud,’’ and including his work on films such progress are essential to lawmakers at all lev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as ‘‘Chinatown,’’ ‘‘Hoosiers,’’ ‘‘Basic Instinct,’’ els of government to implement policies ad- Thursday, July 22, 2004 ‘‘LA Confidential,’’ and finally for his score of dressing these issues, it is critical that this in- the animated ‘‘Mulan’’ in 1998. He won four formation is disseminated in an open and Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- Emmy Awards for his television work and was timely process. troduce the ‘‘Social Security Fairness for Mer- nominated for five Grammy Awards. Last year, the Census Bureau decided to chant Mariners Act of 2004’’ (H.R. 4904). Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me break with tradition to release its annual pov- There were three major roles in World War in remembering the life and work of Jerry erty estimates on a Friday in Suitland, Mary- II: the fighting forces overseas, the production Goldsmith. He was a national treasure. Al- land, rather than during the middle of the army at home, and the link between them— though we will no longer get the opportunity to week at the National Press Club in Wash- the United States Merchant Marine. The mari- hear new scores from him, his musical legacy ington, DC. Because that report was expected time power of the Merchant Marine may have will live on in his recordings for generations. to announce the loss of millions of jobs, the been the difference between victory and de- f questionable circumstances regarding the re- feat. lease of those statistics led myself and Rep- The World War II Merchant Mariners suf- DECLARING GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, resentative CLAY to seek an investigation by fered the highest casualty rate of any of the SUDAN the Government Accountability Office, GAO, branches of service while they delivered as to why the Census Bureau made its deci- troops, tanks, food, airplanes, fuel and other SPEECH OF sion. We should not be playing politics with needed supplies to every theater of the war. HON. STEVE ISRAEL science, which is why I believe this legislation Enemy forces sank over 800 ships between OF NEW YORK is so important. 1941 and 1944 alone. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Given the role of the Merchant Mariners in Wednesday, July 21, 2004 C. J. CHEN, TECRO World War II, it is unbelievable that they were REPRESENTATIVE not given their proper recognition as ‘‘vet- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong erans’’. I would hope that this was an over- support of this bill, declaring the atrocities un- sight, not a deliberate attempt to exclude them folding in Darfur, Sudan, as genocide. HON. JIM McDERMOTT from benefits. In Darfur, villages are being burned to the OF WASHINGTON One of the results of this lack of the ‘‘vet- ground. Death squads herd African villagers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eran’’ designation is that the law does not rec- into refugee camps until they are full to burst- Thursday, July 22, 2004 ognize Merchant Mariners as veterans for So- ing, lacking food and basic medicines. cial Security purposes. If they had the veteran In a matter of months, government-backed Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, C. J. Chen designation, their Social Security would have militias have killed 30,000 people and forced soon will be concluding his term as Rep- been calculated as if they had earned $160 more than one million from their homes. resentative of the Taipei Economic and Cul- People talk about ‘‘indicators of genocide’’ tural Representative Office (‘‘TECRO’’). In this more a month than they did earn during their and lawyers argue whether the killing, which capacity C. J. Chen has spent the past four time in service in the Merchant Marines. Of the administration has already characterized years as Taiwan’s unofficial ambassador to course, what this means is a smaller Social as ethnic cleansing, is genocide. the United States, an important posting and a Security check, now that they are retired. Whatever label one attaches to these critical position for the twenty-three million My bill H.R. 4904, will fix this unfair situa- killings, there is a moral obligation to do every- people on Taiwan. tion! It will provide benefits with the status of thing possible to stop them. To ignore slaugh- Few diplomats have a greater under- ‘‘veteran’’ under the Social Security Act to the ter on this scale is unforgivable. standing about East Asia and the United Merchant Mariners who served during World To its credit, the administration is pushing a States than C. J. Chen. He has been a mem- War II. UN Security Council resolution. But as that ber of Taiwan’s foreign service for more than Combined with my bill, the ‘‘Belated Thank process unfolds, the killing continues. three and one half decades, and he has spent You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II’’ The time has come for action, for the inter- most of that time focused on fostering ties be- (H.R. 3729), which would compensate them national community to exercise its moral and tween Taiwan and the United States. By all for their exclusion from GI Bill benefits, Con- political and arguably also legal obligations to accounts, he has done an excellent job. gress can fix the injustice that has been en- intervene in Darfur. Representative Chen’s diplomatic career dured by the Merchant Mariners. We can Genocide has shown its ugly face too often has been most impressive. He has held a never make up for years lost, but we can pro- this century: European Jews during World War number of important positions in Taiwan’s Min- vide additional benefits to Merchant Mariners, II, Cambodians in the late 1970s, and istry of External Affairs and capped his long many of whom are living on small, fixed in- Rwandans in 1994. diplomatic career in Taipei by being named comes, in their final years. The lesson is clear. We must stop the geno- Foreign Minister. During the past four years I urge my colleagues to support and co- cide; prevent further atrocities; and bring those while serving as head of TECRO, Representa- sponsor H.R. 4904

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