Congressional Record—Senate S1609
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February 27, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1609 professional bouts to Montana, including across the United States through the February 24, 1996, is to continue in ef- three world championship fights. As chair- Paralyzed Veterans of America. The fect beyond March 1, 2001. man of the Commission, he promoted the walk-a-thon occurred over several GEORGE W. BUSH. Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight school days, where the children walked THE WHITE HOUSE, February 27, 2001. Championship of the World title match on April 29, 1960, in Bozeman. during breaks during the school day. f Basements and gyms all over Billings and Some children even sacrificed their Laurel were the sites for years to come as lunches and walked in the rain and REPORT ON THE PROPOSED BUDG- Sonny trained young fighters. He estimated cold weather just to raise a few more ET FOR THE UNITED STATES OF that he helped develop 2,500–3,000 fighters dollars. AMERICA—MESSAGE FROM THE during those years. These fine young Americans set a PRESIDENT—PM 8 The Student Council of Eastern Montana wonderful example to men, women, and The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- College, now Montana State University-Bil- children everywhere. With a little ini- lings, originated the annual Sonny O’Day fore the Senate the following message Smoker, a fund raiser that entertained the tiative and a lot of heart, the fifth from the President of the United greater Billings area from 1975–81. graders at Shoemaker School were able States, together with an accompanying Sonny’s civic community service included to help paralyzed veterans throughout report; which was ordered to lie on the 30 years as a Kiwanian, including service as our great Nation. I commend each and table. a State Lieutenant Governor; a lifetime everyone of these dedicated, selfless member of the Elks; and a founding member children, and it is an honor for me to To the Congress of the United States: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, of the Montana Gambling Commission. Al- recognize them today. ∑ though he was a professional boxer, he did Members of Congress: not believe in corporal punishment, and his f It is a great privilege to be here to daughters fondly remember they never re- outline a new budget and a new ap- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ceived anything but love from ‘‘those reg- proach for governing our great coun- istered hands!’’ Whenever the mines in Butte Messages from the President of the try. went on strike, he would spearhead caravans United States were communicated to of trucks to take food and presents to the I thank you for your invitation to miners. He never forgot to feed the alley the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his speak here tonight. I want to thank so cats—even on holidays. For a man who had secretaries. many of you who have accepted my in- earned his living by the ‘‘manly act of self- f vitation to come to the White House to defense,’’ as Sonny called it, those who knew discuss important issues. We are off to him saw a gentle soul who lavished kisses EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED a good start. I will continue to meet and never hesitated to cry tears of sadness or As in executive session the Presiding with you and ask for your input. You joy. have been kind and candid, and I thank His love of cooking was legendary, and no Officer laid before the Senate messages one could enter his home without being in- from the President of the United you for making a new President feel vited to dinner. His family never knew who States submitting sundry nominations welcome. Sonny would bring home to dinner. Jack which were referred to the appropriate The last time I visited the Capitol, I Dempsey, Sugar Ray Seale, numerous gov- committees. came to take an oath. On the steps of ernors and senators, including Mike Mans- (The nominations received today are this building, I pledged to honor our field, sat at the family table in Laurel. printed at the end of the Senate pro- Constitution and laws, and I asked you Sonny never forgot his Italian roots, and ceedings.) to join me in setting a tone of civility continued to visit and support his sister and and respect in Washington. I hope her family in Lucca until her death. Visits to f the family villa in Lucca rejuvenated him. America is noticing the difference. We He was especially proud of the family legacy: REPORT ON THE EMERGENCY DE- are making progress. Together, we are The Ragghianti Art Museum, renowned in CLARED WITH RESPECT TO THE changing the tone of our Nation’s cap- the province of Tuscany. GOVERNMENT OF CUBA’S DE- ital. And this spirit of respect and co- Sonny is survived by his wife of 56 years, STRUCTION OF TWO UNARMED operation is vital—because in the end, Carra Burton George; his three daughters: U.S. REGISTERED CIVILIAN AIR- we will be judged not only by what we Mary-Glynn, Terry, Cromwell of Missoula CRAFT IN INTERNATIONAL AIR- say or how we say it, but by what we and grandchildren Charlie, Lauren and are able to accomplish. David; Nancy, Sam, Talboom of Green River, SPACE NORTH OF CUBA ON FEB- Wyo. and grandchildren Justin, Carlee, and RUARY 14, 1996 IS TO CONTINUE America today is a nation with great Jake; and Shelley, Larry, Van Atta of Bil- IN EFFECT BEYOND MARCH 1, challenges—but greater resources. An lings and grandchildren John, Nick, and 2001—MESSAGE FROM THE PRESI- artist using statistics as a brush could Marissa; sister-in-law Lois George and her DENT—PM 7 paint two very different pictures of our children Michael and Mary Grace, of San country. One would have warning The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- Diego, Calif.; and nieces Elisa Mussi and signs: increasing layoffs, rising energy fore the Senate the following message Lalla Volpi, and nephew Carlo Volpi, of prices, too many failing schools, per- Lucca, Italy. He was preceded in death by his from the President of the United sistent poverty, the stubborn vestiges parents; brother Gus George; sister Mary States, together with an accompanying of racism. Another picture would be Volpi; and son-in-law John Pingree. report; which was referred to the Com- full of blessings: a balanced budget, big God surely must be dancing in Heaven, mittee on Banking, Housing, and surpluses, a military that is second to knowing you’re joining Him, Sonny; just as Urban Affairs. you surely will tell Him, ‘‘It’s all in the foot- none, a country at peace with its work.’’ ∑ To the Congress of the United States: neighbors, technology that is revolu- f Section 202(d) of the National Emer- tionizing the world, and our greatest gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides strength, concerned citizens who care IN HONOR OF THE FIFTH GRAD- for the automatic termination of a na- for our country and for each other. ERS AT SHOEMAKER SCHOOL IN tional emergency unless, prior to the Neither picture is complete in and of MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA anniversary date of its declaration, the itself. And tonight I challenge and in- ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I President publishes in the Federal Reg- vite Congress to work with me to use stand before you today to recognize a ister and transmits to the Congress a the resources of one picture to repaint select number of outstanding students notice stating that the emergency is to the other—to direct the advantages of from Macungie, Pennsylvania. I was continue in effect beyond the anniver- our time to solve the problems of our honored to hear of a tremendous serv- sary date. In accordance with this pro- people. ice that these fine young boys and girls vision, I have sent the enclosed notice Some of these resources will come did at Shoemaker School in November to the Federal Register for publication, from government—some, but not all. of last year. which states that the emergency de- Year after year in Washington, budget Seventy-five fifth graders in the clared with respect to the Government debates seem to come down to an old, Community Service Club of Shoemaker of Cuba’s destruction of two unarmed tired argument: on one side, those who School conducted a walk-a-thon to U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in want more government, regardless of raise money for paralyzed veterans international airspace north of Cuba on the cost; on the other, those who want VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:56 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY.