February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E83 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2006 CON- July, or to arrange for such a visit to another Rob von Gogh was selected for the ‘‘CAO GRESS–BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT Member’s district. Excellence’’ award. In his role directing the EXCHANGE Participants are selected by a committee CAO client services team and serving on the composed of personnel from the Bureau of CAO leadership group, he has been a role HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Depart- model CAO employee who lives the CAO mis- OF ILLINOIS ment of State and past participants of the ex- sion, vision, values, and delivers the CAO cus- change. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tomer experience to all his customers, col- Senators and Representatives who would leagues and employees. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 like a member of their staff to apply for partici- Charlene Best is the 2006 recipient of the pation in this year’s program should direct Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, since 1983, ‘‘Knowledge’’ award for being an employee them to submit a resume and cover letter in the U.S. Congress and the German Bundes- who is dependable and gets things done which they state their qualifications, the con- tag and Bundesrat have conducted an annual across the organization by leveraging a wide tributions they can make to a successful pro- exchange program for staff members from range of CAO resources. Her ability to set-up both countries. The program gives profes- gram and some assurances of their ability to and establish office space for the new House sional staff the opportunity to observe and participate during the time stated. Historian in a seamless manner demonstrates learn about each other’s political institutions Applications may be sent to the Office of her unique understanding of the House com- and interact on issues of mutual interest. Interparliamentary Affairs, HB–28, the Capitol, munity. A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. will be selected to visit Germany from May f Ron Carrico was chosen for the ‘‘Personal- 21–June 3 of this year. During this two-week ized Solutions’’ award. He developed a prod- exchange, the delegation will attend meetings 2006 ACHIEVING CAO EXCELLENCE uct for the CAO that met current needs and in- with Bundestag/Bundesrat Members, Bundes- AWARDS corporated the structure for future integrations tag and Bundesrat party staff members, and with other enterprise system solutions that are representatives of numerous political, busi- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS being developed in the CAO for the House ness, academic, and media agencies. Partici- OF MICHIGAN Community, specifically: MicroStrategy 8, Ad- pants also will be hosted by a Bundestag IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ministrative Tools, Links and Solutions—Atlas, Member during a district visit. Lawson and the Customer Solution Delivery Wednesday, February 8, 2006 A comparable delegation of German staff Model. This solution will provide the capability members will visit the United States for two Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to report ‘‘near real time’’ performance meas- weeks July 9–22. They will attend similar congratulate Rob von Gogh, Charlene Best, ures. His consistently passionate customer meetings here in Washington and visit the dis- Ron Carrico, Chantel Greene, Matt Guilfoyle, service, effective communication, and problem tricts of Members of Congress. The U.S. dele- and Tina Hanonu on their extraordinary solving enable customers to meet their profes- gation is expected to facilitate these meetings. achievements in the Office of the Chief Admin- sional and personal roles. The Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Ex- istrative Officer, (CAO) supporting the United Chantel Greene was selected for the ‘‘Dedi- change is highly regarded in Germany and the States House of Representatives and their re- cated’’ award for exhibiting commitment to United States, and is one of several exchange ceipt of the 2006 Achieving CAO Excellence achieving the mission of the CAO. Through programs sponsored by public and private in- (ACE) Awards. The 2006 CAO ACE Excel- stitutions in the United States and Germany to lence Awards acknowledge the extraordinary adversity, Chantel was able to lead others, foster better understanding of the politics and efforts made by these members of the CAO build consensus and live the CAO customer policies of both countries. This exchange is team. These awards exemplify the goals, val- experience. Her positive attitude is an inspira- funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bu- ues, and mission of the organization. Consid- tion to others and it is the key to her success. reau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. ered to be among the highest honors awarded Matt Guilfoyle is the recipient of the ‘‘One The U.S. delegation should consist of expe- to CAO staff, at the heart of these awards are Team’’ award. He is relentless in his efforts rienced and accomplished Hill staff who can customer service, commitment to delivery so- and commitment to developing the CAO cus- contribute to the success of the exchange on lutions, and high standards of excellence. tomer experience. The essence of his hard both sides of the Atlantic. The Bundestag re- Recipients of the 2006 CAO ACE Excel- work and dedication to bring the CAO together ciprocates by sending senior staff profes- lence Awards represent many areas of the was evidenced in the success of CAOne. He sionals to the United States. CAO and perform a variety of jobs. Whether consistently and significantly contributes to the Applicants should have a demonstrable in- working directly with customers, supporting CAO team as a whole, bringing the CAO cus- terest in events in Europe. Applicants need CAO internal operations, or ensuring the tech- tomer experience to life. not be working in the field of foreign affairs, al- nical infrastructure is operational, each serves Tina Hanonu was chosen for the ‘‘Simplify though such a background can be helpful. The as an exemplary role model for the entire the Day’’ award. Her ability to improve CAO composite U.S. delegation should exhibit a CAO community. Collectively and individually client services procedures during Hurricanes range of expertise in issues of mutual concern they delivered solutions that fulfilled the CAO Katrina and Rita enabled the CAO to provide to the United States and Germany such as, customer experience, ensuring full satisfaction reassurance and sustain service for district of- but not limited to, trade, security, the environ- for their customers and colleagues. fices affected by the hurricanes. Tina’s energy, ment, economic development, health care, Employees nominated for an award must be drive, and enthusiasm enabled the House Re- and other social policy issues. This year’s del- in full-time status, have received at least one covery Operations Center to support and egation should be familiar with transatlantic re- PACE evaluation, and have a current perform- achieve results during such demanding times. lations within the context of recent world ance rating of excelling. Nominations for the events. awards are submitted by managers, super- On behalf of the entire House community, I In addition, U.S. participants are expected to visors, deputies and associate administrators. extend congratulations to Rob von Gogh, help plan and implement the program for the The nominees are then reviewed by a com- Charlene Best, Ron Carrico, Chantel Greene, Bundestag/Bundesrat staff members when mittee comprised of the head of each CAO Matt Guilfoyle, and Tina Hanonu for their tire- they visit the United States. Participants are business unit, the deputy CAO for operations, less efforts and outstanding contributions to expected to assist in planning topical meetings the deputy CAO for strategy, the administra- the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish in Washington, and are encouraged to host tive counsel, and other members of the CAO them continued success in their job endeav- one or two staffers in their Member’s district in team. ors.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.001 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E84 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 HONORING WLTL: A RADIO STA- poral Verdugo established title to the Rancho cation Committee, Women’s Committee, the TION OWNED BY ILLINOIS DIS- San Rafael. The Rancho included most of Building Committee, and the CSC for the past TRICT 204 AND OPERATED BY present day Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, 191⁄2 years. THE STUDENTS OF LYONS TOWN- and Highland Park. In 1831, Mr. Verdugo died For the past 201⁄2 years, Ruth A. St. Pierre SHIP HIGH SCHOOL and passed Rancho San Rafael to his two worked on the Women’s Committee, Elections, children. It was not until 30 years later that the Civil Rights, Citizenship and Legislation, Edu- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI children divided the Rancho between them. In cation, Union Label, and as the Retiree Re- OF ILLINOIS 1871, a court decision known as the ‘‘Great cording Secretary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Partition’’ was made dissolving Rancho San Eva Thornton started her career as a Bene- Rafael into smaller parcels. Homes and busi- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 fits Representative in 1988 and has continued nesses began to spring up, and in 1887, the in that position until the present day. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County Recorder finally registered the ‘‘Town honor WLTL, the radio station operated by the of Glendale.’’ Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- students of Lyons Township High School. In 1906, the city of Glendale was incor- atives to join me in congratulating these four WLTL is a noncommercial radio station lo- porated and consisted of 1,486 acres. The individuals for their outstanding service to the cated at Lyons Township High School in La- Grand Central Airport and Southern Pacific UAW. They have exhibited the character to Grange, IL approximately 15 miles west of the train depot connected Glendale to other com- persevere in the fight for justice and human Chicago Loop. The radio station is owned by munities. Civic organizations were organized dignity. Working men and women have bene- Illinois School District 204 and is operated by and churches thrived. During the 1920s, Brand fited by their generosity of time and courage. the students of Lyons Township High School. Boulevard grew into a modern commercial For more than 100 years, LTHS has exhibited street lined with automobile showrooms, f its motto of Vita Plena or the quest for the ful- stores, and banks. The population increased IN REMEMBRANCE OF MORRIS W. filling life by servicing students from more than from 13,756 in 1920 to 62,736 in 1930. In the KING 10 communities. 1970s a surge of development continued to The radio station was first established in make Glendale a bustling business center. 1922. However, it was not officially recognized During the 1980s and 1990s, the population HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE until January 5, 1968. Each year, a team of grew dramatically with the arrival of thousands OF DELAWARE student managers is selected to operate the of immigrants from all over the world. In the station under the guidance of a general man- year 2000, the city’s population was about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ager. All students attending Lyons Township 195,000. Today, traditional neighborhood cen- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 High School are welcome to join the WLTL ters are flourishing and historic residential ar- team. The various positions include on-air disc chitecture and landmarks are increasingly ap- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great jockeys, engineers and news broadcasters. If preciated. respect, admiration and much sorrow, that I a student has an interest in becoming an on Glendale is a true jewel in the State of Cali- rise today to remember the life of Morris W. air personality, he or she has to complete an fornia. I am proud of the unique privilege I King, the 52nd President of the Hartly Volun- audition. have had to represent the city of Glendale in teer Fire Company. Mr. King, of Smyrna, Dela- As one of the largest academic clubs at both the State Senate and now in the U.S. ware, passed away at the age of 86. He made Lyons Township High School, WLTL received Congress. I ask all Members of Congress to immeasurable contributions to the volunteer numerous awards at the 2005 John Drury join me today in congratulating the city of fire service in my home State of Delaware, as Awards Ceremony. In 2004, WLTL was again Glendale on its centennial celebration. well as many of the surrounding States. named the best high school radio station in f Morris King dedicated an amazing 68 years the Nation by the John Drury Awards—the first of service to various fire fighting causes during award came in 2002. The radio station has RECOGNIZING UAW LOCAL 1292 his life. For 35 years, he was a fire line officer also been the winner of the Crystal Award of WALTER REUTHER DISTIN- in the Hartly Volunteer Fire Company before Excellence by the Communicator Awards for GUISHED SERVICE AWARD WIN- being elected Chief in 1971. Over the course the past 8 years, a major accomplishment for NERS of his service to the HVFC, Morris held every any radio station. Because of the student’s elected administrative office in the company; diligence in providing quality journalism, WLTL HON. DALE E. KILDEE he was a man dedicated to protecting all continues to have an impressive reputation. OF MICHIGAN members of his community. Morris oversaw I ask my colleagues to join me in praising IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the creation and implementation of the Hartly the many accomplishments of School District Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Fire Company Ambulance Corps, which he 204 and the faculty and students of Lyons captained for many years. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House Township High School for the professional After serving Hartly for so many years, Mr. of Representatives to join me in recognizing manner in which they operate the program- King went on to hold many leadership posi- the accomplishments of 4 individuals selected ming of the WLTL radio. It is my honor to be- tions within the Kent County Volunteer Fire- by UAW Local 1292 to receive the Walter stow best wishes for the continued success of men’s Association and the Delaware Volunteer Reuther Distinguished Service Award. WLTL programming. Firemen’s Association. For his contributions, The Walter Reuther Distinguished Service f Morris was inducted into both the Delaware Award is one way the United Automobile Firefighters Hall of Fame and the Del-Mar-Va IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF Workers acknowledges the contributions made Volunteer Firemen’s Hall of Fame. In 1986, GLENDALE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY by its members, public officials and community Mr. King was honored with the Delaware Fire- leaders, to the advancement of working peo- man of the Year award. He was truly a man ple and their families. The achievements of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF who was respected by all who knew him. OF CALIFORNIA each recipient are registered with the Wayne While Mr. King was a well-decorated fire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State University Labor and Urban Affairs Ar- chives at Wayne State University creating a fighter, his contributions to his country and to Wednesday, February 8, 2006 permanent record. local community organizations cannot be over- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to UAW Local 1292 has selected four persons looked. Morris was a United States Army Air congratulate the city of Glendale on its historic to receive this prestigious award. These peo- Corps veteran of World War II, serving as a 100th anniversary. ple exemplify the attitude of Walter Reuther member of the 17th Bomb Group. He also Today, the city of Glendale fills a major por- and strong commitment to serving their fellow served as president of the Hartly town council. tion of the geographical triangle formed by the UAW members. Morris King’s accomplishments are too nu- Sierra Madre Foothills, the L.A. River, and the Russell Cummins has served the member- merous to name in this tribute. He was a Arroyo Seco. It was these 36,400 acres of ship for over 19 years. He has held the posi- treasure that our State and his family will miss woodland, chaparral and grassland inhabited tions of Alternate Committeeman, Trustee and greatly. I know that Morris’ dedication to excel- by Native Americans known as Gabrielinos Veterans Representative. lence and to public service will serve as an that attracted the attention of CPL Jose Maria Barbara J. Eastman has served as a Trust- example to his family and friends that he Verdugo of the Spanish army. In 1798, Cor- ee, a Guide, Recording Secretary, on the Edu- leaves behind.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.004 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E85 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES north of Denver, Thornton offers the ideal lo- Mrs. Nader, who jousted with politicians BILLINGTON III cation for people hoping to experience the vi- and complacency as a small-town activist brancy of city life while still having easy ac- and was the mother of consumer advocate Ralph Nader. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH cess to skiing, camping, and all of Colorado’s Mrs. Nader developed a certain civic re- other natural wonders. With over 1000 acres OF CALIFORNIA nown in 1955 when she confronted Sen. Pres- dedicated to public parks and a focus on cott Bush (R-Conn.), the father and grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recreation programs, residents can maintain father of presidents. When Senator Bush vis- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 an active lifestyle and still be within driving ited Winsted, following a catastrophic flood, he was approached by Mrs. Nader at a public Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would distance to cultural events in Denver, Boulder, and the larger cities in the area. gathering public gathering. When he offered like to take this opportunity to congratulate his hand in an obligatory fashion, Mrs. Nader Charles Billington III on his retirement from the Thornton is a perfect example of a small city latched on and refused to free him until he Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors. that has managed tremendous growth in a promised to help a dry-dam proposal move He held this position for the past twenty years. short period of time. Former Thornton Mayor forward. This was fulfilled. Margaret Carpenter shepherded the city Later, she advocated building a commu- Mr. Billington’s commitment and expertise through its most explosive growth era (the nity center for children, forming a speakers have been an asset to the Board. Since he 1980s and 1990s), and today the city boasts club that would bring worldly lecturers to became involved with the District in 1985, Mr. the town, and expanding and preserving a premier recreation facilities, a strong business Billington was instrumental in providing leader- local hospital. and commercial sector, and a diverse popu- ship in the development of policies to ensure At home, she could be implacable, particu- lation. adequate supplies of water, dependable elec- larly about food. She emphasized homemade I admire the way that the residents of items over packaged goods whose contents tric power, organizational efficiency and finan- Thornton have built a strong community with she found bewildering. She prohibited hot cial stability. pride and inclusion, and ask that my col- dogs and later beef because of the presence of During his tenure, he played an instrumental leagues join me in congratulating the City of a growth-stimulating hormone linked to can- role in the planning of the Modesto Regional cer. Thornton on its 50th anniversary, and I look Water Treatment Plant. This is the largest She sweetened food with honey, not sugar, forward to seeing the city grow for another 50 public works project undertaken in Stanislaus and pushed her children to eat chickpeas in- years. County during the early 1990s. In addition, Mr. stead of candy bars on their way to school. f When news of this was publicized during Billington was a leader in forming a risk reten- Ralph Nader’s rise to prominence, the Wall tion group which is now known as the Electric CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ROSE Street Journal editorial page likened his Public Power Insurance Consortium, EPPIC. NADER mother to a Puritan. Under his leadership, and to the benefit of This characterization was laughed at by his constituents, the Modesto Irrigation District her children, even as they promoted the has prospered immensely. Charles Billington HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. story involving her distrustful relationship with chocolate. III has been a part of that important success. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Nader later said: ‘‘When the children I wish him health and happiness in his retire- convinced me that chocolate-frosted birth- ment. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 day cakes were what all the other children f Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor wanted, I frosted the cake, but after the can- dles were blown out and before they cut into the life of Rose Nader, who at age 99 died on HONORING THE CITY OF THORTON the cake, I removed the frosting. Some peo- Tuesday, January 24, 2006 of congestive AT ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ple might say I was severe, but it became a heart failure. Mrs. Nader was both tender and family joke.’’ tenacious. She was a woman who taught her She later wrote a cookbook. HON. MARK UDALL children the importance of service to their Rose Bouziane was born in Zahle, Lebanon, OF COLORADO community, a love of the environment and on Feb. 7, 1906, to a sheep broker and a teach- concern for the well being of others. As you er. She taught high school French and Ara- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bic before her marriage in 1925 to business- can see, Mrs. Nader indeed lived an honor- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 man Nathra Nader. able life. After immigrating to the United States, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise David Halberstam captured her well when they settled in Connecticut, where his Main today in recognition of a great city in the Sec- he said, ‘‘I thought she was a remarkble per- Street bakery-restaurant-general store in ond District of Colorado, the City of Thorn- son who lived a remarkable life, going literally Winsted, in the northwestern corner of the ton—and to congratulate its citizens on the from one century to another.’’ state, became a redoubt for residents be- 50th Anniversary of the city’s official incorpora- moaning actions or inactions at the town She was strong, loving, hard-working and hall. tion. I am proud to represent this community modest. All of the virtues were hers. I used to On occasion, Mrs. Nader used newspaper in the United States Congress and to share a ponder how much she and her husband had opinion pages to express her views. little of the history of this remarkable Front seen in their lives for it was a great American Writing in the New York Times in 1982, she Range city. What began as a small develop- story. They had come here in the twenties denounced the use of ‘‘credibility phrases,’’ ment project by a local entrepreneur, Sam with little more than their hopes and their ca- such as ‘‘frankly,’’ ‘‘to tell you the truth’’ Hoffman, in the early 1950s—and supported pacity for hard work, and in just one genera- and ‘‘in all honesty,’’ that sometimes pre- famously by no less a figure (no pun intended) ceded a political statement or sales pitch. tion they had seen their own children pros- They gave her ‘‘the pervasive feeling that than Hollywood’s Jane Russell, it has become per—enriching what was around them and distrust is so widespread that people need to one of the most attractive communities in Col- being enriched at the same time. use such language to be believed.’’ orado. What I will remember is her kindness to our In another editorial, she embraced mass In the early 1950s, a small development family over the years, her sense of obligation mailings from issue groups that are com- project north of Denver was named after Colo- to others, and a belief that citizenship de- monly dismissed as ‘‘junk mail.’’ She wrote rado Governor Dan Thornton and targeted to- manded a daily commitment. that they often come from people ‘‘who care ward soldiers returning from World War II. And of course her modesty, in the mid-six- about their times.’’ Her husband died in 1991. A son, Shafeek Sam Hoffman created a small community of- ties, back when Life Magazine was still power- Nader, died in 1986. fering these soldiers and their families the op- ful, the editors put Ralph on the cover. My Besides Ralph Nader of Washington, sur- portunity to purchase a three-bedroom brick mother, thrilled by this, immediately called vivors include two daughters, Claire Nader of house for under $10,000. From that modest Rose to tell her. Washington and Winsted and Laura Nader of starting point, Thornton has grown into a com- ‘‘Yes,’’ said Mrs. Nader, ‘‘that’s nice. I must Berkeley, Calif.; a sister; three grand- munity of more than 100,000 people, all of get out and get a copy.’’ We all loved that, the children; and three great-grandchildren. whom can be very proud of the great ad- ‘‘a copy’’ reference. Ralph Nader once said his mother ‘‘took us out in the yard one day and asked us if we vancements their city has made since its in- I would also like to include a reprint of an knew the price of eggs, of apples, of bananas. corporation on May 26, 1956. article written by Albert Bernstein that ap- Then she asked us to put a price on clean air, The City of Thornton is still growing and at- peared in the Washington Post on January 26, the sunshine, the song of birds—and we were tracting new residents. Located just 10 miles 2006: stunned.’’

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.008 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 CHINESE ANTI-SECESSION LAW To that end, I take pride in introducing, with And of course I want to single out the stu- my esteemed colleagues Congresswoman dents, for schools exist for their students, and HON. VIRGINIA FOXX ROSA DELAURO, Congressman BILL JEFFER- the success of any program is measured by OF NORTH CAROLINA SON, Congressman RAHM EMANUEL, and Con- how hard and eagerly students pursue their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressman CHARLIE MELANCON, the Relief for studies. Twenty-five of the students at the Working Family Victims of Hurricane Katrina 142-student school will be going to the Ken- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Act of 2006. At present, thousands of families nedy Center to perform on the Millennium Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, last spring, China that suffered through the hurricane remain far Stage this coming March. But before that, passed the anti-secession law to give Chinese from their homes and without adequate re- there will be a community dance celebration in leaders the right to use force against Taiwan course or resources to help return their lives Starksboro, so all the students and community if they suspect separatist activities in Taiwan. to normal. Over 900,000 children in the States members can share in this great achievement. In addition to the enactment of the effected by Hurricane Katrina were ineligible Congratulations, too, to Robinson’s principal antisecession law, China’s rapid military build- for the refundable child tax credit because Dan Noe¨l, and to the supporting group for this up has given the Taiwanese people a sense their parents earned income level was too low, endeavor, the Vermont Alliance for Arts Edu- of dread. China’s deploying more than 700 often by the smallest of margins. Current law cation and Anne Tyler, VAAE’s executive di- missiles along the southeast coast indicates restricts the refundable credit to families with rector, and Elizabeth Miller, VAAE chair. China still stubbornly clings to a military solu- income levels over $11,000, and more if the f families have more than one child. This bill tion of the Taiwan issue. In response to Chi- THANKING DAN HORNAK FOR HIS would allow working families earning $10,000 na’s provocative actions, we need to empha- SERVICE TO THE HOUSE size that military intimidation over Taiwan is no a year, just about minimum wage, to claim the solution to the cross strait relations. full credit. I am joined in these efforts by my China must learn to respect the aspirations good friend, Senator BARACK OBAMA, who is HON. VERNON J. EHLERS of Taiwan’s 23 million people who want to be introducing companion legislation in the Sen- OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES masters of their own land. China has no right ate today. to change the status quo either through the Relief like this can carry a family miles down Wednesday, February 8, 2006 antisecession law or military intimidation. In the road to rebuilding their lives. Congress Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion the meantime, China must not block Taiwan’s must uphold its commitment to the victims of of his retirement in February 2006, I rise to attempts in gaining international recognition or the hurricane. President Bush, in his State of thank Mr. Dan Hornak for 20 years of out- in returning to international organizations. Tai- the Union Address, remarked that, ‘‘In New standing service to the United States House of wan is a free and democratic nation and de- Orleans and in other places, many of our fel- Representatives. serves to be treated properly and with respect low citizens have felt excluded from the prom- Prior to his arrival in Washington, Dan grad- by the international community. ise of our country.’’ It’s sad that it took an epic uated from Western Michigan University, President Chen is a man of peace who disaster to open America’s eyes to the lives of taught elementary school, worked as a sheriffs does not seek to change the status quo in the the impoverished and marginalized. The great- deputy in Michigan, and was a television news Taiwan Strait. He has reaffirmed his commit- er tragedy is if we do nothing about it. cameraman. He joined the House Recording ment to maintain the status quo on many oc- f Studio staff in 1986 as a camera operator. casions. In the last 6 years, he has kept his SMALL VERMONT SCHOOL WINS Through the years he built a reputation as a pledges and offered many goodwill gestures to NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN THE team player dedicated to serving the Members China. His goal of reducing tension between ARTS of the House. He rose to the position of tele- Taiwan and China remains unchanged. Let’s vision director and enjoyed its challenges. hope that China will reciprocate Chen’s olive HON. BERNARD SANDERS Dan has used his creativity to improve the branch by renouncing the use of force against Members’ awareness of the Recording Studio OF VERMONT Taiwan and resume dialogue on an equal foot- services. His resourcefulness for completing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing and without preconditions. special studio projects has become legendary. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 f He has said that the greatest perk of his job Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to has been working in the Capitol, learning its RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILY speak today about an extraordinary achieve- history and sharing it with others. Dan has VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ment by the teachers, administration and stu- made a point of knowing as many people KATRINA ACT OF 2006 dents of a small school in Vermont. working in the Capitol and in the House office The Robinson Elementary School of buildings as possible, and he considers each HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Starksboro was one of five schools in the Na- of them to be his friend. OF NEW YORK tion chosen to receive this year’s ‘‘Creative On behalf of the entire House community, I extend congratulations to Dan for his many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ticket National Schools of Distinction Award.’’ The Creative Ticket School Awards provides years of dedication and outstanding contribu- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 national recognition ‘‘of the role individual tions to the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, last year the schools play in providing a creative learning We wish him many wonderful years in fulfilling United States laid eyes on one of the greatest environment for outstanding student achieve- his retirement dreams. natural disasters to ever hit our Nation. Hurri- ment’’ by recognizing ‘‘schools that have de- f cane Katrina ravaged a large part of our coun- veloped exemplary arts education programs.’’ TRIBUTE TO STUDENTS OF ST. try, our economy, and, as a nation, our spirit. The arts are a vital part of education, by BARNABAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN Last year Congress committed aid to the vic- connecting us through words and images and CHICAGO tims of this tragedy which the President signed sounds to our past, by connecting us to one into law. But our work and our commitment to another in a vibrant human community, and by the people of the gulf coast region cannot end helping us to imagine a future where none are HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI OF ILLINOIS there. If we turn our backs on those victims, isolated or lonely or without hope. The won- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we will only be subjecting them to another dis- derful work done at Robinson Elementary aster, that of a government which isn’t willing School is testimony that the arts are alive and Wednesday, February 8, 2006 to support its own people. flourishing—not just in, but especially, in the Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In the months following the hurricane, news small towns of Vermont. And most especially, honor: Sarah Bush, Laura Carroll, Eileen and media coverage were filled with photos in Starksboro, a town of just under 2,000 resi- Cullina, Sara Kochanny, Meaghan McArdle, and video of the effects of abject poverty leav- dents. Alexandra Nine, Jessica Perazzolo, and Pat- ing people in dire straits. Yet today, a short 4 This award is testimony to the inspired rick Vogt, all students of St. Barnabas Catholic months later, the faces of Katrina have all but teaching which takes place at Robinson Ele- School in Chicago. These students, competing disappeared from magazine covers or the mentary School, where art, drama, music and against students from sixteen other schools, nightly news. Make no mistake that the victims writing are integrated into the school cur- placed first in the Chicago Region of the Na- are still victims, and the journey back to re- riculum. In particular, let me single out Vera tional Engineers Week Future City Competi- building whole communities and lives is a long Ryersbach, the art teacher at Robinson Ele- tion. They will compete at the national level in and difficult road. mentary. Washington, DC from February 18–22.

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The consortium is dedicated to ensuring helping others, in the past few years Merci United Foundation, United Way of Michigan, a diverse and well-educated engineering work started two new programs that allow the orga- National Kidney Foundation, Economic Alli- force by increasing understanding of and inter- nization to serve an even greater number of ance of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Huron- est in engineering and technology careers, as clients. As a part of one of the programs, Clinton Metropolitan Parks Authority, Citizens well as promoting precollege literacy in math Merci staff travel to the homes of clients with Advisory Committee of the University of Michi- and science. special medical needs and work with them on gan-Dearborn, Greater Detroit Area Health The competition encourages 7th and 8th an individual basis. Merci has also opened its Council, Michigan Economic and Environ- grade students to use problem solving skills, first group home, Ernie’s Place, which offers mental Roundtable and is the founder of the team-work, research and presentation skills, 24-hour supervised care for its clients. Annual Downriver Community Prayer Break- practical math and science applications, and The Merci staff’s commitment and dedica- fast. Harry serves on the Salvation Army computer skills to present their vision of a city tion to serving the developmentally disabled Board of Directors and with his wife, Mary, is of the future. St. Barnabas Catholic School, an members of our community is to be com- a bell ringer every Christmas. elementary school stressing hands on learn- mended. Without Merci, many people would As District 2 Director, Harry believed it is es- ing, has participated in the National Engineers not be living the quality lives that they are liv- sential for local union leaders to be as skilled Week Future City Competition for the last 7 ing today. and as educated as their company counter- parts. He developed training classes and en- years. Previous St. Barnabas teams have won I am proud to congratulate Merci on the oc- couraged lifelong learning. In this he led by the Chicago regional competition 3 times, the casion of its 50th anniversary. I ask all Mem- example. Harry has taken every Labor Studies national championship in 2001, and finished bers of Congress to join me in honoring Merci class offered by the University of Michigan, fifth in 2004. The team’s current advisors in- and the Merci staff for their dedication to mak- ing our community a better place in which to Wayne State University, and Michigan State clude engineer mentor Timothy Cullina and University. In May 2005 he was awarded an teacher mentor Jeanne Conway. live. f Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by As a member of the House Science Com- Michigan State University and actively works mittee and one of only 11 Members of Con- HONORING HARRY LESTER with the school’s Labor Education Program on gress with an engineering degree, I am espe- curriculum development. cially proud to recognize these young engi- HON. DALE E. KILDEE Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- neers. Their interest in and commitment to OF MICHIGAN atives to join me in expressing admiration for math and science education is admirable and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a man that has devoted his entire life to the will help our country remain a global leader in Wednesday, February 8, 2006 betterment of those around him. Through his science and engineering. foresight every worker in this country has ben- It is my honor to recognize these students Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to efited. I, and other Members of this body, and their mentors for these outstanding honor a man that is a giant in the United have long sought his guidance and I have wel- achievements. Additionally, I commend St. Steelworkers of America, Harry Lester. Harry comed his wisdom. I wish to thank Harry Les- Barnabas Catholic School for promoting the is retiring from the United Steelworkers on ter for his service and wish him the best as he sound leaning atmosphere necessary to foster February 10 and will be honored at a dinner retires from the United Steelworkers of Amer- academic success. that evening. With his retirement working men ica. f and women are losing a remarkable advocate. f Harry’s association with the labor movement IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH began when as a child, he witnessed the trag- IN HONOR OF THE CATHEDRAL ANNIVERSARY OF MERCI ic death of his father in a coal mining accident CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE in West Virginia. Thus began a lifelong com- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF mitment to social justice. Relocating to Michi- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE OF CALIFORNIA gan, Harry went to work for McLouth Steel OF DELAWARE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corporation and became a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Steelworkers in 1954. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Working with his local, Local 2659, Harry Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was elected shop steward that same year. He Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great recognize Merci on its 50th anniversary. Dedi- rose through the ranks of the union and was pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the Cathedral Choir School of Delaware, who on cated to serving the developmentally disabled sworn in as the District 2 Director in 1981. He January 25, 2006, had the honor of singing for members of our community, Merci has helped has been re-elected director ever since. Harry First Lady Laura Bush at the White House. countless people make significant strides to- has earned the reputation of a tough and fair The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware was ward reaching their goals and achieving ful- negotiator. He negotiated the workplace safety honored as one of the 17 youth arts and hu- filling lives. and health language that was later handed manities programs that will receive the 2005 Merci has its roots working with develop- down in a Supreme Court decision as the Coming Up Taller Award from the First Lady. mentally disabled children. In 1955, the Mon- standard for all workers. Twice he has worked The Choir performed two songs, the National terey Park Exchange Club determined that to keep McLouth Steel Corporation in oper- Anthem and a Zulu anthem. there was a need for a school dedicated to ation, first in 1982 and the second time in This Award was created by the President’s developmentally disabled children, and Merci 1987. At that time his ingenuity saved the Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, was formed. Merci was incorporated as a non- company by putting together an employee and its recipients are chosen by members of profit in 1959, and the early years were de- buyout. The employees owned 87 percent of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, voted to working primarily with children. In the company and created, for that time, the the National Endowment for the Arts, and the 1967, Merci was authorized by the Regional largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan in National Endowment for the Humanities. The Centers of California to serve all people diag- this country. Cathedral Choir School of Delaware was se- nosed with developmental disabilities. As the Simultaneously, as he was working to save lected from a group of over 250 well-qualified educational landscape changed over time, it McLouth Steel Corporation, Harry was working nominees. became one of Merci’s central aims to prepare with the negotiating team for National Steel Led by Choirmaster and Artistic Director Dr. developmentally disabled children for enroll- Corporation. He helped craft the Cooperative Darryl Roland, this wonderful ensemble boasts ment in public school special education class- Partnership Agreement that gave the com- 53 area students whose ages range from as es; to this end, Merci added a program geared pany’s employees a say in the decisionmaking young as 7, to as old as 17. The main objec- especially toward preschoolers. Merci contin- process. His efforts on behalf of the member- tive of the choral arts program is to help these ued to grow and thrive, and the organization ship advanced worker input and saved their young people, many of them disadvantaged, expanded to include a Work Activity Center for employers millions of dollars. In 1993 he was succeed in school and other extracurricular adolescents and young adults. After a series appointed chair of the United Steelworkers of endeavors. While singing is the central activ- of laws regarding handicapped children and America National Steel Negotiating Com- ity, it is only one of the important skills that public education passed in the 1970s, Merci’s mittee. they take away from this program.

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The former Chief Justice of the Dela- Mr. Shenk’s allegiance to his hometown is and that the moment was special for them. ware Supreme Court is an example of a distin- only rivaled by his commitment to this great Officer Nava’s commitment to law enforce- guished alumnus from the group. Nation. Enlisted in the United States Army Re- ment, his deep love for his family and his I congratulate and thank the Cathedral Choir serve in 1988, he has served in Operation pride in Fort Worth made him an outstanding School of Delaware for their contributions to Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Fort Worth police officer and citizen. I am the State of Delaware and to our country. health care specialist in the 1982nd Forward proud to honor Officer Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Nava for Many children who have participated in the Surgical Team, his decorations include three his services to Fort Worth and its citizens. He program as well as music lovers owe the Army Achievement Medals and an Army Com- will not be forgotten. group a sincere debt of gratitude, and I am mendation Medal. f Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for this opportunity pleased to be able to vocalize their apprecia- HONORING THE LATE HUGH to recognize David Shenk, a man I am proud tion. I am thrilled that a group from my home THOMPSON, JR. State has been honored with such an illus- to have as a colleague in Western New York trious award and I wish them many more government, a friend and a public servant de- years of continued success. serving of the title ‘‘Democrat of the Year.’’ HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. OF LOUISIANA f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD FOX IN MEMORY OF FORT WORTH PO- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 LICE OFFICER HENRY ‘‘HANK’’ Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today NAVA HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH to recognize and honor a man who will long OF CALIFORNIA be remembered for devotion to his country, his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. KAY GRANGER community, and his family. Hugh Thompson, OF TEXAS Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Jr. of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a brief illness on January 6, 2006, at the age Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wednesday, February 8, 2006 of 62. today to congratulate Mr. Donald Fox on his Born in Atlanta, Hugh joined the Navy in retirement from the National Park Service. Mr. Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1961 and left 3 years later. He continued his Fox retired as a career appointee in the posi- honor a courageous police officer from my dis- military service in 1966 by joining the Army tion of Landscape Architect and Pacific West trict who was slain on December 1, 2005. Fort and becoming a helicopter pilot. Upon comple- Region, PWR, accessibility coordinator for the Worth Police Officer Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Nava died tion of training, Thompson was deployed to National Park Service. from a gunshot wound to the head that he re- serve in Vietnam. In 1968, he volunteered for Mr. Donald Fox’s expertise in landscape ar- ceived on November 29 while searching for a duty that involved flying over Vietnamese for- chitecture and accessibility compliance in ac- man who was wanted by police. His loving ests to draw enemy fire and pinpoint the loca- cordance with the Americans with Disabilities family and many of his fellow officers were at tion of enemy troops. Act, AGA, Accessibility Guidelines enabled his his side when he died. It was on March 16, 1968, that Thompson success as landscape architect and Pacific Officer Nava was a remarkable officer of the and his crew; door-gunner Lawrence Colburn West Region, PWR, accessibility coordinator. peace who was admired both by fellow offi- and crew chief Glenn Andreotta, came upon His service to the Department of the Interior cers and citizens of Fort Worth. Officer Nava, U.S. ground troops opening fire on Viet- began in 1965 with his first temporary appoint- a native of central Texas, began his career in namese civilians in and around the village of ment and culminated in his permanent career law enforcement in 1988 as an Austin, TX, My Lai. After Thompson landed his helicopter appointment in January of 1971. Additionally, park police officer. He became a Fort Worth in the line of fire between American troops Mr. Fox served his country faithfully as a dedi- police officer in 1992 and in the ensuing 13 and fleeing Vietnamese civilians, Colburn and cated member of the United States Army be- years worked tirelessly to protect the citizens Andreotta provided cover as he went forward fore beginning his career with the National of Fort Worth. Officer Nava worked for the to confront the leader of the U.S. forces. Park Service. Plano, TX, police department for a brief period Thompson later coaxed civilians out of a bunk- Mr. Fox worked for over 38 years in the Na- in 1999 but soon returned because he missed er so they could be evacuated, and then land- tional Park Service and had a long and distin- Fort Worth. ed his helicopter again to pick up a wounded guished career that was mostly spent in the During his career, Officer Nava served as a child they transported to a hospital. Thompson service of preserving one of our country’s Fort Worth patrol officer, a neighborhood pa- would later say: ‘‘These people were looking most dramatic and beautiful National Parks. trol officer, a school resource officer and, for at me for help and there was no way I could 1 His efforts to make Yosemite accessible to all the last 2 ⁄2 years of his career, as a member turn my back on them.’’ will be appreciated for decades to come by of the North Division Crime Response Team. By the end of his tour of duty, Hugh Thomp- those who visit this great American landmark. Officer Nava quickly earned the reputation of son had been hit eight times by enemy fire f a hard working officer who always had a smile and lost five helicopters in combat. He left and the officer who wore the Oakley sun- Vietnam after a combat crash broke his back, RECOGNIZING DAVID J. SHENK glasses. Often, after his shift ended, Officer and was awarded both a Purple Heart and the UPON BEING NAMED TOWN OF Nava would take one more call for help. He Distinguished Flying Cross. BOSTON ‘‘DEMOCRAT OF THE mentored young people through the Police In 1998, the Army honored Thompson and YEAR’’ Department Explorer Scout program. His de- his crew for their bravery at My Lai with the sire to help others was exemplified when he prestigious Soldier’s Medal, the highest award HON. BRIAN HIGGINS and several members of the Fort Worth Police for bravery not involving conflict with an OF NEW YORK Department traveled to New Orleans to deliver enemy. ‘‘It was the ability to do the right thing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane even at the risk of their personal safety that Katrina. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 guided these soldiers to do what they did,’’ Officer Nava was devoted to his wife, Te- Army Maj. Gen. Michael Ackerman said at the Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand here resa, and his children KayLeigh, 9, and Justin, 1998 ceremony. The three ‘‘set the standard today to recognize David J. Shenk, a man 4. He was an outstanding and loving husband for all soldiers to follow.’’ who is being recognized as town of Boston as well as a friend to Teresa. Because of his Following his service in the military, Hugh 2006 ‘‘Democrat of the Year’’ for his selfless love for his wife, he always took time from his was a devoted servant in Lafayette as a Vet- dedication to his community and his country. work to be with her whether it was on their eran’s Service Officer with the Louisiana De- Mr. Shenk currently serves as the Boston yearly cruise or a call home. His last call to partment of Veteran’s Affairs. town clerk, a position he first won by just three Teresa came just minutes before he entered Mr. Speaker, the United States has lost a votes in 1991, at the young age of 21. the home where he was fatally shot. His chil- true hero, and the State of Louisiana has lost For the last 14 years Mr. Shenk has served dren were the joy of his life. He showered a devoted leader and dear friend. I want con- his community well, securing 14 records man- them with his love and attention, as only a vey my heartfelt sympathy to the Thompson

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The Ven- PROVIDER OF PATIENT SATIS- ceived numerous accreditations including the dor Management department of House Sup- FACTION following departments: Ultrasound Depart- port Services also recognized her abilities, and ment, Neurology Lab, Vascular Lab, Cancer she finally transferred permanently there on HON. JEFF MILLER Care Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabili- August 1, 1999. Even years after her transition OF FLORIDA tation Unit, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the from the sales floor to the accounts payable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CT Scan Facility. Jeff Brickman, President and section of Office Supply and Vendor Manage- CEO of Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 ment, customers remembered how well she has stated that, ‘‘At Provena St. Joseph Med- had helped them in the past, and would often Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- ical Center we strive to provide the community seek her out for guidance, or just for a friendly half of the United States Congress, it is an with the highest quality of patient care every chat. She has managed the processing of the honor for me to rise today to recognize Naval day.’’ The many awards and accreditations re- majority of the countless payments for office Hospital Pensacola in my district for being ceived by Provena St. Joseph are a testimony supplies ordered by House Offices through named the best mid-sized Department of De- to the truth of this statement. Vendor Management. She painstakingly re- fense hospital in the nation for patient satisfac- Provena St. Joseph Medical Center is affili- searched delivery documentation and invoices tion. ated with the Provena Family Health Centers in order to ensure accuracy and swiftness of Last month, the 2006 annual TRICARE con- located in Coal City, New Lenox and Plain- payments. Always a cheerful volunteer for ference focused on Department of Defense field. The Medical Center is a division of special projects, Helga eagerly went above health facilities that excel in providing Provena Health which has a history of pro- and beyond the call of duty. One of these spe- healthcare to active service members, retirees, viding health care to everyone regardless of cial projects was a temporary detail back to and their families, and I am proud to know that their ability to pay for services. The heart of her old position in Office Supply to assist with those who so bravely serve our country can their mission is to ‘‘build communities of heal- daily deposits and accounts. Her standard of come to Northwest Florida for quality ing and hope.’’ Provena St. Joseph Medical excellence, dedication, professionalism, and healthcare. Center truly lives up to the standards of its pleasant disposition have earned her the ad- I also want to commend Naval Hospital founding fathers. miration and respect of all of her customers Pensacola’s Commanding Officer, Captain Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to identify and and coworkers. Matt Nathan, for leading the hospital over the recognize other facilities in their own districts Helga will be greatly missed by the many last 2 years and ensuring that his staff deliver whose actions have so greatly benefitted and friends and acquaintances that she has made the best services possible to those in need. strengthened America’s families and commu- throughout the entire House community over This award reflects as much on the staff that nities. the years. We thank her for a job well done, oversee the day-to-day operation of the hos- f and we wish her many happy years of retire- pital, including patient care and follow-up. ment. THANKING HELGA BROWN FOR Naval Hospital Pensacola has long been a top f provider of customer satisfaction because of HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE this outstanding staff, and I am proud to see HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- them along with Captain Nathan take the hos- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS PLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA pital to the number one spot. OF MICHIGAN SCOTT KING I am confident that all of those who work at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Naval Hospital Pensacola will continue to SPEECH OF Wednesday, February 8, 2006 strive toward the best healthcare for our active HON. MARION BERRY and retired service members and their families Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion OF ARKANSAS of her retirement in February 2006, I rise to well into the future. It is this kind of health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care that should serve as a model for how we thank Ms. Helga Brown for 23 years of out- Wednesday, February 1, 2006 should take care of those who dedicate their standing service to the United States House of lives toward the freedom of this great Nation Representatives. Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, on January 31, and the rest of the world. A native of Bad Reichenhall, Germany, just one day before the start of Black History Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Helga has served this great institution in mail Month, we lost one of our Nation’s most im- Congress, I am proud to recognize Naval Hos- processing, sales clerk, and payment proc- portant civil rights pioneers—Coretta Scott pital Pensacola as being the top medium-sized essing positions within the offices of the Door- King. Black History Month is an appropriate Department of Defense hospital in our Nation, keeper, Clerk, and the Chief Administrative Of- opportunity to mourn her death, celebrate her and I wish them great success down the road. ficer. She began her career at the House on extraordinary life, and reflect on the extraor- f February 24, 1983 in the Folding Room, dinary partnership of Mrs. King and her hus- where she assisted House offices with the band, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. HONORING PROVENA ST. JOSEPH preparation and packaging of mail. In 1988, Although Dr. King was the heart and face of MEDICAL CENTER after 5 years of hard work in the Folding the civil rights movement, Mrs. King was its Room, she transferred to the Office Supply backbone. She marched alongside her hus- HON. JERRY WELLER store, where she started as a sales clerk. band in Selma to demand voting rights for Af- OF ILLINOIS Helga’s knowledge, enthusiasm and friendli- rican Americans. She marched with him again IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness endeared her to her customers and co- in Washington to demand a Federal law pro- workers. She always went the extra mile to tecting the civil rights of all Americans. And Wednesday, February 8, 2006 assist House staffers and Office Supply Store she marched with her husband in Memphis Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to visitors with their purchases or questions. one day before he was killed, to provide relief honor Provena St. Joseph Medical Center as Helga moved from the Office Supply sales for the sanitation workers facing entrenched they receive the ‘‘Salute To Accomplishment’’ floor to the payment processing department, discrimination. award from the Joliet Region Chamber of where she quickly learned the new MCBA and After Dr. King’s murder in 1968, Coretta Commerce and Industry. Provena St. Joseph FFS payment processing software. She Scott King fought with enormous grace and Medical Center is located in Joliet, Illinois and proved to be an excellent worker in this area determination to keep her husband’s legacy serves my 11th District Congressional con- too, doing everything necessary to provide alive. She founded the Martin Luther King, Jr. stituents. swift and correct payments to supply vendors. Center for Nonviolent Social Change to further Provena St. Joseph Medical Center was In addition to making prompt and accurate his dream of racial equality, and fought tire- founded in 1882 and is located in downtown payments, Helga also assisted with the rec- lessly to establish a national holiday to honor Joliet. In 1964, the hospital moved to its onciliation of cash sales. her late husband. Although it took her 15

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.023 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 years to accomplish this goal, Congress finally of names. There may be several thousand ad- I urge my colleagues to join me and the enacted a law in 1983 designating the third ditional companies or individuals across the other cosponsors in supporting this bill. It is Monday of January as Dr. Martin Luther King U.S. who traffic in these records but who do urgently needed to preserve consumer’s pri- Day. not conduct business openly on the Internet. vacy rights and to protect the personal safety Since her husband’s death 38 years ago, Alarmed at the easy access to these of law enforcement personnel and victims of Mrs. King continued her work as a civil rights records, the Chicago Police Department and domestic violence. Enactment of this bill will activist, an advocate for women’s rights, and a the FBI have reportedly warned their per- send a clear and emphatic signal that these leader in the struggle against apartheid in sonnel to take steps to safeguard their phone breaches of privacy will no longer be tolerated. South Africa. She fought for the ideals that numbers. The potential danger to undercover I look forward to the House passing this legis- made this country great, and became the epit- operatives concerns law enforcement officials. lation without delay. ome of American strength and perseverance In recent weeks, several States have taken civil enforcement action against these kinds of during a difficult struggle for civil rights. f In the spirit of Coretta Scott King, let us re- companies filing suits that allege violations of dedicate ourselves to give all Americans the various State unfair and deceptive trade prac- PROMOTING PEACE AND STA- opportunity and justice they need to meet the tices statutes. In these suits, the evidence BILITY THROUGH THE REPEAL challenges of today. Through perseverance shows that these companies typically use a OF THE ANTISECESSION LAW and a deep belief in God and humanity, we variety of fraudulent devices to obtain these can go a long way to achieving a more perfect records from employees of phone companies. America. The most common method is referred to as ‘‘pretexting.’’ A pretexter calls the phone com- HON. PETE SESSIONS f pany and poses as someone who is author- OF TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PHONE ized to receive the information lawfully—per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 2006 haps the actual phone customer or another employee of the target phone company. I cer- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. LAMAR S. SMITH tainly agree this conduct is an unfair and de- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, last spring, OF TEXAS ceptive practice. I applaud the state and fed- China passed the anti-secession law to give IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral officials who are investigating and civilly pursuing these companies. Chinese leaders the right to use force against Wednesday, February 8, 2006 However, I believe civil enforcement alone Taiwan if they suspect separatist activities in Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I is not enough. New federal criminal penalties Taiwan. In addition to the enactment of the rise to introduce the ‘‘Law Enforcement and are needed to deter and punish these dis- anti-secession law, China’s rapid military build- Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006.’’ honest individuals and businesses—and to put up has given the Taiwanese people a sense This bipartisan legislation provides new, ex- them out of business permanently. The ‘‘Law of fear. China’s deployment of more than 700 plicit, and strengthened protections for the pri- Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection missiles along the southeast coast indicates vacy of confidential telephone records, includ- Act of 2006’’ imposes serious criminal pen- that China still stubbornly clings to a military ing calling logs. It establishes specific criminal alties—up to 20 years in prison—for anyone solution of the Taiwan issue. In response to penalties for the fraudulent acquisition or dis- who knowingly and intentionally obtains or at- China’s provocative actions, we need to em- closure of these records without consumer tempts to obtain the confidential phone phasize that military intimidation over Taiwan consent. records of a telephone company using a is not a solution to the cross strait relations. Few things are more personal and poten- fraudulent scheme or device. China must respect the aspirations of Tai- tially more revealing than our phone records. The bill further imposes up to 5 years im- wan’s 23 million people who want the freedom The records of whom we choose to call and prisonment on anyone who: to determine their own future. China has no how long we speak with them can reveal First, either sells, transfers, or attempts to justification to change the status quo either much about our business and personal lives. sell or transfer such records without authoriza- through the anti-secession law or military in- A careful study of these records may reveal tion; or Second, purchases such records knowing details of our medical or financial life. It may timidation. Last spring, the House of Rep- they were obtained without authorization. resentatives went on record in expressing our even disclose our physical location. Most importantly, the bill provides enhanced To avoid unwanted invasions of their per- grave concern over China’s anti-secession law criminal penalties for anyone who: (1) en- by passing H. Con. Res. 98 authored by sonal privacy, millions of Americans already gages in large-scale operations to violate the voluntarily list their phone numbers in the ‘‘Na- Chairman HYDE in a vote of 424–4. I was law; or (2) discloses or uses such fraudulently proud to vote for this legislation, and I com- tional Do-Not-Call’’ registry. Many Americans obtained information in furtherance of various also keep their telephone number unlisted. mend my fellow colleagues for the over- crimes of violence or intimidation. This latter whelming decisive nature of the vote in dem- Currently, Federal law recognizes the right provision ensures that the bill targets the worst of Americans to maintain this kind of privacy onstrating the House’s sincere interest in pre- offenders. serving peace in the Taiwan Straits through by providing some limited protections for the The release of sensitive information like a the ending of the anti-secession law. confidential information contained in calling phone record to an unauthorized individual logs. Phone companies and others who have can compromise a person’s safety. Consider In other important issues, China must not a legitimate interest in having this information the tragic case of Amy Boyer, a young woman block Taiwan’s attempts to gain international may not release it without either consumer who was murdered in 1999. recognition or return to international organiza- consent or a determination that certain nar- In Ms. Boyer’s case, the murderer hired tions such as the United Nations and the rowly prescribed conditions exist. Docusearch.com to conduct a search and World Health Organization. Taiwan is a free Unfortunately, recent investigations by law identify Amy’s Social Security Number and and democratic nation and deserves to be enforcement authorities, including the Chicago place of employment. Docusearch hired a sub- treated properly and with respect by the inter- Police Department and the FBI, and numerous contractor, who posed as an employee of Ms. national community. Taiwan’s exclusion from media reports have shattered the notion that Boyer’s insurance company, called Amy, and the United Nations has deprived the identity of this data is safe. confirmed her place of employment. Shortly 23 million people. These reports demonstrate that current Fed- thereafter, the killer drove to her workplace eral statutes are woefully inadequate to pro- and gunned her down as she was leaving. For President Chen is a man of peace and he tect these records. They reveal that numerous its service, Docusearch charged her murderer has reaffirmed his commitment to maintain the companies and individuals offer to sell con- $109. status quo on many occasions. In the last six fidential phone records information to virtually The unauthorized trade in this information years, he has kept his pledges and offered anyone with no questions asked. not only assaults individual privacy but, in the many goodwill gestures to China. His goal of The price for selling this sensitive private in- wrong hands, can lead to violence and in the reducing tension between Taiwan and China formation is shocking. It averages about $100. most extreme instances, even death. We must remains unchanged. Let us hope that China Essentially, these companies sell the confiden- act to deter these acts by providing that any- will reciprocate Chen’s olive branch by re- tial personal information of American citizens one who seeks to wrongfully acquire or dis- nouncing the use of force against Taiwan and as a commodity. Many of these companies close these records faces serious criminal resuming dialogue on an equal footing and have operated on the Internet under a variety consequences. without pre-conditions.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.027 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E91 ELIMINATE WAREHOUSING OF websites and Internet search engines who ar- CONGRATULATING MARTIN D. CONSUMER INTERNET DATA ACT guably possess information about computer POPKY ON THE OCCASION OF OF 2006 users which is more detailed and more per- BEING HONORED BY THE SELIG- sonalized, than information cable operators MAN J. STRAUSS LODGE OF HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY typically gather. It does however permit such B’NAI B’RITH HOUSING FOUNDA- OF MASSACHUSETTS entities to utilize such data to render service to TION, INC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consumers in a way which does not inhibit Wednesday, February 8, 2006 their ability to innovate and only requires that HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI once the entity no longer has a legitimate rea- OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- son to warehouse such information to destroy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duce the Eliminate Warehousing of Consumer it within a reasonable period of time. Internet Data Act of 2006. This act is designed Wednesday, February 8, 2006 I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that personal information about con- on both sides of the aisle on this and other Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sumers and their use of the Internet that is no consumer privacy issues this year and in the to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the longer necessary for any legitimate business future. House of Representatives to pay tribute to purpose is destroyed. The warehousing of per- Martin D. Popky, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, sonal information about consumers’ Internet f who is being honored for his many years of use, data which often indicate nonpublic de- service to the Seligman J. Strauss Lodge of tails of their lives, should not be stored need- TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL BLACK B’nai B’rith Housing Foundation. lessly awaiting compromise by data thieves or HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY Mr. Popky has served as president of the fraudsters or disclosure through judicial fishing Foundation for 35 years since the establish- expeditions. ment of the B’nai B’rith Apartment complex in Mr. Speaker, as America’s telecommuni- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is also a cations networks continue to grow and OF NEW YORK member of the national board that operates 36 broadband digital technologies become ever IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES B’nai B’rith senior citizen housing projects in more prevalent, individuals and industries will Wednesday, February 8, 2006 six countries. increasingly use such networks to commu- The owner of a successful independent in- nicate and conduct commercial transactions. Mrs. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today surance agency, Mr. Popky recently cele- The ease of gathering and compiling personal to mark the observance of National Black HIV/ brated 50 years with CNA Insurance Company information during such communications, both AIDS Awareness Day. AIDS doesn’t discrimi- during which time he was a high performance overtly and surreptitiously, is highly efficient nate. It affects every race, age and gender but agent. due to advances in digital telecommunications HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among A member of the Masonic Lodge, Mr. Popky technology and the widespread use of the African Americans ages 25–44. It has become is also a member of the Irem Temple where Internet. a state of emergency. he formed the Stewards Unit, serving as chief As such information is gathered and In the United States, over 400,000 people steward for more than 20 years. gleaned from consumers, it is important to ac- were living with AIDS at the end of 2003 and A life member of Temple Israel and a mem- knowledge that consumers have an ownership African Americans accounted for half of these ber of Ohav Zedek Synagogue, Mr. Popky interest in their personal information. Informa- AIDS cases. The Center for Disease Control also served as secretary and a member of the tion gathered about consumers over the Inter- suggests that African Americans tend to be di- board of directors of the Jewish Community net can provide detail about some of the most agnosed later in life and at a more advanced Center. He was also a three term chairman of intimate aspects of an individual’s life, includ- stage. This explains why more blacks die the United Hebrew Institute School Board and ing their surfing interests, communications with sooner from AIDS related complications than chairman of its board of trustees. other citizens, purchases, information inquir- any other group in the U.S. In 1993, Mr. Popky received the highest ies, and political or religious interests, affili- African American women are hit the hard- honor of the United Hebrew Institute when he ations, or speech. Certain information from est. Rates of HIV/AIDS diagnosis in African received its Shofar Award. Internet searches or website visits conducted American women are almost 20 times higher An active volunteer in many civic activities, from a particular computer can be obtained than white women and 5 times higher than Mr. Popky founded the American Blind Bowl- and stored by websites or search engines, those of Hispanic women. African American ers Association; served as treasurer of GRIT; and can be traced back to individual computer men are diagnosed at a rate of almost 7 times was the owner and operator of Washington users. Some Internet search engines, for ex- higher than those of white men. Square Apartments and was treasurer of the ample, today can collect information about a Unfortunately it doesn’t appear that the fu- Interfaith Council of Wyoming Valley. consumer’s search request, the Internet pro- ture is much brighter. Today, people under the Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- tocol address, the consumer’s browser type age of 25 account for half of all new HIV infec- lating Mr. Popky on this special occasion. His and browser language, the date and time of tions each year. Within that group, African commitment to community improvement has the request, as well as information regarding Americans account for 56 percent of new in- had a positive effect on the quality of life in cookies that may uniquely identify the con- fections. No matter what age group one fo- the greater Wyoming Valley and, by his exam- sumer’s browser. cuses in on, blacks are most impacted. ple and hard work, he has demonstrated what Mr. Speaker, I believe that in order to safe- it means to be a true leader. guard consumer privacy interests, companies The President mentioned the AIDS epidemic that gather personal information that can iden- in his State of the Union and the Federal Gov- f tify individual consumers should cease to store ernment must stay active in not just funding SALUTE TO BARBARA BOWES such information after it is no longer nec- research initiatives but also in education and essary to render service to such consumers or improving the lives of those in poverty. Nearly 1 in 4 African Americans lives in poverty. HON. GENE GREEN to conduct any legitimate business practice. OF TEXAS There is an association between higher AIDS This is an obligation that cable operators IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today discharge. A cable operator, which can cases and lower income. The socioeconomic Wednesday, February 8, 2006 gather personal information about a sub- problems associated with poverty, including scriber’s use of the cable system and obtain limited access to high-quality health care and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, information about a consumer’s video pro- HIV prevention education, directly or indirectly as we begin this Second Session of the 109th gramming choices and use of their cable increase HIV risk. If we can decrease poverty Congress, I’d like to salute a constituent of modem are currently required under section we can decrease the amount of African Ameri- mine, Barbara Bowes of Houston, Texas, who 631 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. cans with HIV/AIDS. served as Jack Fields’ district coordinator for 551, to destroy any personal information gath- The Nation must take ownership and rein- the entire 16 years that Jack represented ered from a subscriber after it is no longer vigorate the response to the crisis within the Texas’ 8th Congressional District. necessary for the purpose for which it was African American communities and beyond. Barbara served her community not only as gathered and if there are no other pending There must be a partnership between local Jack’s district coordinator but worked in our legal requests for such information. community organizations with Federal and Houston district office. More important, she is This legislation is designed to extend to state agencies. Together we can combat and a personal friend and someone I have come consumers similar protection. It does so for defeat this disease. to admire over the last several decades.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.031 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E92 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 Throughout the years she served Jack and Seymore was hard at work, determined to ronment and protecting the rights of working me on behalf of the men and women of the meet that need. men and women across America. North Channel area of Houston, Texas, I ad- Nowhere is the fruit of his tireless labor As Harry enters his retirement years, I mired Barbara for her commitment to public more evident than at the Palmetto Youth Cen- would like to extend my best wishes for a re- service. When Jack represented the North ter, where Mr. Sailes mentored kids and laxing and enjoyable journey. I would like to Channel area in Congress in the early 1980s, coached football. Seymore was always con- thank him for all of his hard work and dedica- and I represented the same area in the Texas vincing local business leaders to support the tion to the United Steel Workers of America State Senate, Barbara was the ‘‘go to’’ person center’s young people by sponsoring events, and to labor efforts over the years. His com- in Jack’s district office—the one we all con- financing educational scholarships or sup- mitment to improving the quality of life for tacted for requests, appointments and informa- porting the center’s infrastructure expansion. working families has been an inspiration to me tion. As Jack’s district coordinator, Barbara Thanks to Mr. Sailes and his leadership, Pal- and to everyone that he has touched in his was the best at what she did—keeping the metto Youth Center has been able to reach many years of service. Congressman and his staff on schedule and many more young people with a variety of pro- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join serving his constituents, often satisfying im- grams and activities, as well as connecting me in thanking Harry Lester for his many possible requests. with the entire community through the center’s years of dedicated public service on behalf of But Barbara did far more as Jack’s district annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., banquet both the United Steel Workers of America and coordinator. and parade. the community at large. His heartfelt dedica- Barbara served as a ‘‘mother’’ for the 8th Outside of the Palmetto Youth Center, tion to the workers of this Nation will not be Congressional District of Texas. She served Seymore was also active in his church, serv- forgotten. as a ‘‘mother’’ to Jack’s congressional staffs ing as the chairman of the deacon board at St. f both in Houston and Washington, DC—offer- John’s First Baptist Institutional Church. His ing support and good humor to everyone who many civic activities and his determination in PRESIDENT BUSH’S FY2007 BUDGET served him. I don’t think Barbara would object bringing people together to improve the com- if I suggested that much of that good humor munity earned Mr. Sailes numerous awards, HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. was somewhat ribald or slightly earthy. as well as the respect and appreciation of the OF MICHIGAN Barbara continues to wage a courageous Palmetto community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES battle against melanoma, and in characteristic Seymore’s passing leaves a void in our Wednesday, February 8, 2006 fashion, often uses humor to comfort everyone community’s leadership, as well as in our from her doctors to her family. Jack and I con- hearts. I would like to extend my appreciation Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in tinue to marvel at her strength and endur- to Mr. Sailes for his service and my deepest opposition to the priorities set forth in the ance—as do her many friends, her family sympathy to his family for their loss. President’s Budget which hides the true costs members and the staff at M.D. Anderson Can- f of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, finances cer Center. Over the last 25 years, Barbara tax cuts on the backs of the poor, slashes has provided all of us with a shining example HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Medicare and Medicaid, and favors special in- of public service and a lesson in how service HARRY LESTER terests over the interests of the American peo- should be delivered. She never sought rec- ple. ognition for her work, but she earned the ad- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Before the State of the Union address, I miration of all who were privileged to work OF MICHIGAN along with several other Members of Con- alongside her and those she helped through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress, sent President Bush a letter asking him to make sure that he tells the American peo- the years. I would ask that you and all of my Wednesday, February 8, 2006 colleagues remember Barbara in our thoughts ple the truth. During the State of Union, Presi- and prayers. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent Bush said that his budget would cut the Mr. Speaker, if not a Texas native, Barbara pay tribute to my dear friend Harry Lester on deficit in half by 2009. Unfortunately, it seems certainly is a Texas original—a Long Island the occasion of his retirement from the United that the President did not read our letter. native who found her home in Houston, Steel Workers of America, USWA. Harry and The President’s budget is misleading in the Texas, and who served her community and I have fought and won many battles together projected costs of the wars in Iraq and Af- her fellow citizens with dedication and distinc- over the past 50 years on behalf of working ghanistan. Since 2001, approximately $370 tion. Texans have always welcomed such men men and women. He is an honorable, decent, billion has been provided to finance the wars and women to our state and offered them our and hard-working man and I am proud to call and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghani- love and respect. Texas and our Nation are him my friend. stan. More than $260 billion of that amount better as a result of Barbara’s service, and I As Director of District 2, representing steel has been funneled into Iraq. In his budget, the appreciate this opportunity to recognize this workers in Michigan and Wisconsin since its President has set aside $50 billion in 2007 for unique Texas woman. establishment in 1995, Harry has shown com- Iraq and Afghanistan, but has not allotted any mendable leadership and commitment to the f money beyond 2007. While I welcome a swift community and to our nation’s working fami- end to the war in Iraq, the assumption that this TRIBUTE TO SEYMORE SAILES lies. Harry first became active in the Steel country will not spend a dime in Iraq and Af- Workers at Local 2659 at McLouth Steel in ghanistan beyond 2007 is farfetched. HON. JIM DAVIS Trenton, Michigan in 1954. In 1969, he was The President’s budget is misleading in not OF FLORIDA appointed to USWA staff where he later nego- including the 10 year costs of repairing the Al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiated one of the first cooperative partnerships ternative Minimum Tax. While the President in the country between Dow Chemical, Na- has included a 1-year provision to mitigate the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 tional Standard, Quanex, and the Detroit Steel AMT’s impact on the middle class, it omits the Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Company. Harry was promoted to serve as cost of the full repair to the AMT. This cost is honor of Seymore Sailes, a lifelong resident of the director of USWA District 29 from 1981 to projected to increase the deficit by $844 billion Manatee County whose sudden passing last 1995 before ascending to the position of Di- over the next 10 years. week is a tremendous loss to the Palmetto rector of the newly formed District 2. Besides being disingenuous, this budget community. Harry has been very active in the local com- exacts a financial toll on our nation’s dis- Mr. Sailes was the first African American in- munity throughout his career and currently advantaged citizens while helping to finance surance agent to work in a white-owned agen- serves on the board of several education, billions of dollars in tax cuts to the wealthiest cy in the State of Florida. He went on to open labor, political and civic organizations. His ac- Americans. The cost to make the President’s his own insurance and bail bonding business, tivities include participation in organizations tax cuts permanent is $1.35 trillion over the which is now a fixture in the Palmetto commu- such as the AFL–CIO, United Foundation, next decade. At the same time, the Presi- nity. United Way of Michigan, National Kidney dent’s budget cuts significant social programs, However, to the people of Palmetto, Mr. Foundation of Michigan, Economic Alliance of including cuts in job training, education, food Sailes is better known for his work outside the Michigan, Greater Detroit Area Health Council stamps, and environmental protection efforts. office. Seymore dedicated his life to bettering and the Michigan Economic and Environ- Most alarmingly, this budget would allow the his community and improving opportunities for mental Roundtable. Harry has proven to be an Federal Government to turn its back on those young people. Where there was a need, effective leader in efforts to protect our envi- Americans who struggle to maintain their

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.034 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E93 health. The President’s budget cuts Medicaid Bill has three sons, Jerold, 60—Sheila, El- employment opportunity for people with dis- by $17.2 billion over 5 years, thereby jeopard- liott, 56—Janet, and Bruce, 52—Kimberely. He abilities and for all Californians. izing the care of this country’s most vulnerable was married to Florence Tirengel Korr for 54 As a devoted public servant and community Americans. The budget also cuts Medicare years before her passing in 1997. He has four leader, she has shown compassion and un- spending by $105 billion over the next 10 granddaughters, Gail, Karen, Linda, & Alexan- derstanding for those who are underprivileged years, in part by reducing payments for pro- dria, and just recently became a great grand- in life. Her profound sense of understanding viders. Furthermore, the President’s budget father when Gail gave birth to Sarah Nicole for those less fortunate was developed, in proposes real cuts to the National Institute of Atlas on December 5, 2005. part, as a result of the injustices she faced at Health. At a time when we are making signifi- Bill has always been active in his syna- birth in a Japanese internment camp in cant progress in finding cures to cancer and gogue and community and served as a scout Minidoka, Idaho amidst the turmoil of World heart disease, and the threat of serious new master, long-term board member, and contrib- War II. diseases such as Avian flu and other utor of both funds and wisdom. Hope has maintained her commitment to the pandemics loom, the President is proposing to He remarried at the ripe old age of 87. His people of California and has remained dedi- slow scientific and medical advancement. new bride is Sally Wisper Korr. cated to her family. Therefore, I would like to The President’s budget also fails to reduce Golden words of wisdom: ‘‘The DJIA will congratulate Hope Matsui Yasui for her many the cost of health care or address the rising never go above 1,000,’’ ‘‘My advice is worth successes and for her well deserved retire- number of uninsured Americans. At a time what you’re willing to pay for it,’’ ‘‘Nixon’s the ment. when there are already 46 million Americans one.’’ Mr. Speaker, as Hope Matsui Yasui’s family, without any health coverage, this budget is I remember Bill as a kind and gentle man, friends and colleagues gather to celebrate her wrong for our country. always nice to all the kids on the block. He career of service to Sacramento and to the This shameful budget rewards well-con- lived directly across the street from me on Jar- State of California, I am truly privileged to con- nected wealthy interests at the expense of the vis Avenue in the unpretentiously middleclass gratulate one of Sacramento’s most respect- poor. Because the President’s budget pro- Chicago neighborhood of Rogers Park. It was able citizens. The State of California has motes the wrong priorities for our country, it a tight-knit block on which everybody knew ev- greatly benefited from having Hope Matsui should be rejected. erybody and the families took care of each Yasui’s strong leadership and compassionate heart. Her dedication to people with disabilities f other. The man I called ‘‘Uncle’’ Bill is a great example of a hardworking, honorable and hon- and to the people of California has lasted a TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ est American, loved by his family and commu- lifetime and has forever improved the lives of KORR nity, and I wish him a very happy birthday. Californians with disabilities. I ask all of my colleagues to join with me today in wishing f HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Hope continued success and happiness in all HONORING HOPE MATSUI YASUI OF ILLINOIS of her future endeavors, wherever her retire- UPON HER RETIREMENT ment may take her. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. DORIS O. MATSUI THANKING GARY DENICK FOR HIS Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, February OF CALIFORNIA SERVICE TO THE HOUSE 7th was a very special day for a fine American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who had been very special to me and my fam- ily. It is the 90th birthday of William ‘‘Bill’’ Korr, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. VERNON J. EHLERS across-the-street neighbor and family friend Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF MICHIGAN throughout my childhood. tribute to a distinguished woman who has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill was born in 1916 in Chicago. His par- faithfully served the State of California for over Wednesday, February 8, 2006 ents, Ben and Ida Korofsky, were immigrants 38 years. Hope Matsui Yasui retires this Mr. EHLER. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion from Russia who arrived in the U.S. via Ellis month from the State of California Employ- of his retirement in February 2006, I rise to Island near the turn of the century. ment Development Department. As her thank Mr. Gary Denick for 32 years of out- When the stock market collapsed in 1929, friends, family and colleagues gather to cele- standing service to the United States govern- knocking his parents out of the real estate brate her decades of public service, I ask all ment, with the majority of it served here in the business they had built, Bill at age 16 essen- of my colleagues to join me in saluting this U.S. House of Representatives. tially ran a family grocery business on the outstanding citizen of Sacramento. Gary began his government career in 1972 west side of the city. He graduated from En- Hope began her career of public service to as a soldier in the U.S. Army after graduating glewood High School in 1934. He also at- the State of California in 1962 with the Cali- from Miami University of Ohio. He was trained tended the University of Chicago for 2 years fornia Department of Transportation, and then as a television specialist, served a tour of duty but was forced to leave for financial consider- in 1967 she continued her career with the in the Republic of Korea and was honorably ations due to an illness in his immediate fam- State Employment Development Department. discharged in 1975. Three years later, in May ily. The majority of her years of public service of 1978, Gary joined the production staff of the Because of health issues he was not ac- were with the State Employment Development House Recording Studio as a camera oper- cepted into the Armed Forces during the WWII Department and the California Governor’s ator. The next year he was part of the original era. Committee on Employment of Peoples with television crew that made history providing the In 1948 Bill cofounded National Hobbymodel Disabilities. first floor coverage of House proceedings. Distributors, a wholesale operation servicing Hope successfully represented the Cali- Over the past 28 years Gary has risen independent retail hobby shops nationwide. fornia Governor’s Committee on Employment through the ranks to become the director of Most importantly, he was one of the six origi- of Peoples with Disabilities on a major Cali- the House Recording Studio. He has led not nal founders of the Hobby Industry of America, fornia task force to work with the Social Secu- by authority, but by example. His management HIA, known today as the Craft & Hobby Asso- rity Administration to remove employer dis- philosophy has been, ‘‘When you have good ciation, CHA, an organization that caters to a incentives against hiring disabled people. people just stand out of their way and let them multi-billion dollar industry including craft, While with the Committee, she was also an do their job.’’ Throughout the most difficult hobby, floral and scrap-booking products original co-founder of the California Model times his motto has been, ‘‘With faith and con- among its mix and whose leadership includes Youth Leadership Forum for Students with fidence things always work out.’’ The House top executives from numerous prestigious and Disabilities. This well respected youth program Recording Studio’s record of excellent cus- publicly traded companies. led to the establishment of similar programs in tomer service to Members of the House of From 1961 to present, Bill was involved as over 30 States throughout the country. Representatives reflects Gary Denick’s leader- the principle of the William Korr Sales Com- Throughout her many years of employment ship and vision. pany, a manufacturer’s representative firm with the State of California, Hope has estab- On behalf of the entire House community, I specializing in the floral, craft and hobby in- lished herself as an excellent role model extend congratulations to Gary for his many dustries that today has grown to an operation through her career of exemplary public and years of dedication and outstanding contribu- which has three regional offices and accounts community service. She has developed an im- tions to the U.S. House of Representatives. for over $15,000,000 in annual sales. Bill con- peccable reputation within Sacramento and We wish him many wonderful years in fulfilling tinues to go into the office 4 days a week. throughout the State, as she has promoted his retirement dreams.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.037 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E94 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 HONORING THE ARLINGTON COUN- service of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Mrs. King ated for 2 years; leaving their 2 daughters TY CIVIC FEDERATION’S 90TH was a model citizen and will truly be missed without their parents. On multiple occasions ANNIVERSARY by the Nation. Last week the House debated after 1999, Maritza would continue to be ar- H. Res. 655, which honored the life and ac- rested and harassed by the tyannical regime. HON. JAMES P. MORAN complishments of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Even while they were in prison at the same OF VIRGINIA This resolution recognized her contributions as time, the tyrant insisted on evicting their 2 girls IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and ex- from their small farm house, which had be- presses condolences to the King family on her come a gathering point for human rights and Wednesday, February 8, 2006 passing. pro-democracy meetings. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am Coretta Scott King was born on April 27, Mr. Ibarra was one of the political prisoners pleased to commend the Arlington County 1927, in Heiberger, Alabama. Mrs. King grad- who signed the Cuban flag painted on a pillow Civic Federation on the occasion of its 90th uated from Antioch College with a degree in case and sent it to the United Nations Human anniversary celebration. music and education and was granted a schol- Rights Commission in Geneva. Born from a handful of concerned citizens’ arship to study concert singing at the New Maritza and her two daughters, at Mr. groups devoted to creating better schools and England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Ibarra’s request, fled Cuba as refugees in roads, the Arlington Civic Federation has Massachusetts. It was in Boston where she 2002 to the United States so that the 2 girls grown to over 80 organizations as the oldest met a young theology student, Martin Luther would be able to live in freedom. and longest standing voice in the county de- King, Jr., who was attending Boston Univer- This year marks an abominable anniversary, voted to improving residents’ lives. sity, and her life was forever changed. They the 11th year that Mr. Ibarra has been impris- As the boundaries of new civic organiza- were soon caught up in a dramatic series of oned. While other fathers have been able to tions that comprise the Federation have events that sparked the modern Civil Rights watch and guide their daughters as they grow changed over the years, so too have the Movement. Dr. King was recognized as the up, Mr. Ibarra has been incarcerated in the boundaries of issues, ideas, and actions the face of the movement, called upon to lead var- gulag for daring to dream of and to work on Federation has endorsed and successfully ious marches from city to city, with Mrs. King behalf of a democratic Cuba. championed for its citizenry. right by his side, encouraging citizens, regard- Rafael Ibarra is a hero, in the tradition of the The Federation has battled for Arlington’s less of race, to defy the laws of segregation. great figures of Cuba’s long struggle for lib- citizens on issues ranging from school deseg- On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., erty. Quintin Banderas, Carlos Manuel de regation, affordable housing, operation of the was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Cespedes, Ignacio Agramonte, Antonio airport authority, HIV/AIDS, Metro and inter- Channeling her grief, Mrs. King concentrated Maceo, and thousands of other Cuban heroes state highways, as well as football and base- her energies on fulfilling her husband’s work established a tradition of heroism that today is ball stadiums. Standing up for the ordinary cit- by building The King Center in Atlanta, Geor- being continued by countless men and women izen with a non-political, nonpartisan, non-sec- gia, as a living memorial to her husband’s life who have given their best years and often tarian voice, the Federation continues to im- and dream. However, Mrs. King’s greatest ac- their lives for the freedom of Cuba. Rafael prove the quality of life for Arlingtonians and complishment was yet to come. She set out to Ibarra is a hero in that same admirable tradi- shape public policy from the local to Federal establish her late husband’s birthday as a na- tion. level. tional holiday, and that dream came to fruition My thoughts and prayers are with him, as is Patrick A. Smaldore Jr., a lifelong Arlington when Congress declared the first observance my solidarity and profound admiration. Mr. County resident, career civil servant and Naval of this national holiday in 1986. Today, the Speaker, this courageous man is locked in reservist, now serves the Federation as Presi- holiday is marked by annual celebrations in Castro’s gulag for failing to keep silent about dent. over 100 countries. the nightmare that is the Castro regime. My He is joined by the leadership of Vice Presi- Mrs. King was an influential public figure colleagues, we must never forget those who dent—Jackie Snelling, Treasurer—Frances and is referred to as the ‘‘First Lady of the are locked in gulags because of their desire Finta, Secretary—Burt Bostwick, Chairman of Civil Rights Movement.’’ She was a world-re- for freedom for their countries. We must de- the Executive Committee—Larry Mayer, Vice nowned speaker who gave hundreds of mand the immediate and unconditional release Chairman of the Executive Committee—Stan speeches both abroad and at home, and was of Rafael Ibarra and every prisoner of con- Karson and members Eileen Williams, Beth active in organizations such as the National science in totalitarian Cuba. Offenbacker, and Frank Emerson. Their work, Council of Negro Women and the Women’s f along with the 14 standing committees is re- Strike for Peace. Mrs. King was also known sponsible for engaging new issues as they for her writing, most notably for her autobiog- GEORGE SOROS’ INFILTRATION OF arise. raphy, My Life With Martin Luther King. Jr. CPAC With the Commonwealth’s coming 400th an- Mrs. Coretta Scott King had a vision and niversary, we are reminded of how intimate a she had the wherewithal to keep that vision HON. MARK E. SOUDER role Arlington has played in the shaping of our alive. The journey towards equality for all has OF INDIANA Nation’s history. George Washington, James been greatly advanced by her work and ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madison and George Mason all worked or complishments. Mrs. Coretta Scott King is a Wednesday, February 8, 2006 owned land in the county. As the voice of its true American hero and will dearly be missed people, the Federation also reminds us of the by her family, the Nation, and the world. Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, George Soros, innovation and leadership that will continue to f the radical liberal financier who dedicated him- contribute to our future. self to defeating President George W. Bush in Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure in hon- FREEDOM OF RAFAEL IBARRA the last election, has taken a lesson from Jack oring the 90th anniversary of the Arlington Abramoff. County Civic Federation for its many contribu- HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART As much of Abramoff’s pernicious lobbying tions to public affairs and its ongoing commit- OF FLORIDA technique has come to light, we’ve seen how ment to the people of Arlington County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he was adept at manipulating certain conserv- f ative organizations to pursue a decidedly anti- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 conservative agenda, namely the promotion of HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. gambling. By working hand in hand with the PLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA Speaker, I rise today to remind my colleagues Traditional Values Coalition, TVC, for exam- SCOTT KING about Rafael Ibarra, a long suffering and he- ple, he was able in 2000 to undermine con- roic political prisoner in totalitarian Cuba. servatives’ best effort to outlaw on-line gam- SPEECH OF Mr. Ibarra heads the 30th of November bling. Proxy organizations played a funda- HON. JOHN B. LARSON Democratic Party, an island wide movement mental role in Abramoff’s strategy. OF CONNECTICUT dedicated to the establishment of a democratic Since 1974, the American Conservative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES society, an opposition movement to the Castro Union has held the Conservative Political Ac- tyranny. In 1995 he was sentenced to 20 tion Conference, or CPAC, which is billed as Wednesday, February 1, 2006 years in the totalitarian gulag. In 1997, his wife a 3-day meeting for thousands of conservative Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Maritza Lugo, also a highly respected pro-de- activists and leaders to discuss current issues yesterday, I attended the heartfelt memorial mocracy activist, was arrested and incarcer- and policies and set the agenda for the future.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.041 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E95 I myself have addressed the conference in the Fay. The ‘‘moderator,’’ hardly unbiased, was figures in the sensational murder case of past. scheduled to be Rob Kampia of the Mari- Colin Roger Cotting, a 16-year-old in Alaska One can imagine a conservative’s surprise juana Policy Project (MPP). The Soros Open who allegedly raped his stepmother, beat her to read on the CPAC 2006 agenda that a rep- Society Institute has given the DPA millions to death with a baseball bat, and stuffed her of dollars, including $2.5 million in 2004 in a freezer. The murder resulted from a dis- resentative of the Marijuana Policy Project, alone. MPP has been funded by Soros as well pute when Cotting was confronted by his MPP, is slated to moderate—yes, moderate— as Peter Lewis, chairman of the Progressive stepmother about his marijuana use. Cotting a panel Friday discussing drug policy. For Corporation, who was arrested in New Zea- told police that he was too stoned on mari- those who are unacquainted with it, the pro- land several years ago after customs officers juana to remember what had happened. marijuana MPP has been funded by Soros in found marijuana in his luggage. Lewis, who In a case that received national attention, the past. Also represented on the panel is the gave $340,000 to MPP in 2004, is also a major Joseph Smith, the convicted killer of 11- Drug Policy Alliance, which is Soros’ principal funder of the ACLU. year-old Carlie Brucia, tried to blame his Court documents show that Kampia him- pro-drug arm. Incidentally, the moderator him- criminal behavior on using drugs, including self was convicted in 1989 and sentenced to cocaine and marijuana. self is a convicted drug dealer. prison for possessing and intending to dis- British newspapers are now covering a sen- What on earth were the CPAC organizers tribute marijuana. sational case of ‘‘cannabis psychosis,’’ in- thinking? Why would the American Conserv- While paying thousands of dollars to ap- volving a music producer, Lisa Voice, who ative Union allow extremist liberals like pear at a conservative conference, MPP is ‘‘was viciously assaulted in her home by a George Soros and Peter Lewis—who is re- selling $500 tickets to a March 30 fundraising family friend who had been made psychotic sponsible for most of MPP’s funding—to ac- ‘‘party’’ at the Playboy Mansion. Playboy by the drug,’’ as the London Sunday Times founder Hugh Hefner provided the seed noted. She suffered a broken jaw, broken cess a meeting of conservatives? And, in ex- money for the drug legalization movement, actly whose estimation would there be balance nose, collapsed lung, and eye injuries, and which is now underwritten mostly by Soros has already had 11 medical operations to re- in a debate moderated by the MPP? and Lewis. build her face and head. The attacker had Thanks to Accuracy in Media Report Editor ‘‘Playmates will be available to give tours been smoking marijuana since the age of 15 Cliff Kincaid, these are just a few of the ques- of the mansion grounds as you enjoy great and believed he was getting subliminal mes- tions that the CPAC organizers now face. I’d music and comedy in one of America’s most sages from television. renowned settings,’’ says MPP’s website. A like to submit into the RECORD his article of In Britain, penalties for the use and posses- member of the ‘‘host committee’’ for the February 7, 2006, entitled ‘‘Soros Infiltrates sion of marijuana had been lowered after the Playboy event is Tommy Chong, who partici- drug had been reclassified. But Dr. Shahrokh Conservative Movement.’’ In exchange for a pated in pro-marijuana movies as part of the donation, is this 32-year-old conservative con- Mireskandari, lawyer for Lisa Voice, was ‘‘Cheech and Chong’’ team and served nine quoted in the Sunday Times as saying, ‘‘Let ference turning itself into a Soros proxy orga- months in prison for selling drug para- government ministers who say cannabis is a nization just like Abramoff’s TVC? phernalia. You won’t need an NSA surveil- harmless drug come and explain that deci- Over the last number of months, we’ve been lance program to know what’s going on in sion to Mrs. Voice and her many doctors. surprised to learn how one such as Abramoff the Playboy Mansion on March 30. Cannabis should never have been reclassified was able to exploit conservatives for his own When Calvina Fay saw that the CPAC ‘‘de- and people such as Mrs. Voice now face a bate’’ had been stacked against her, she lifetime of pain because of the dangers of purposes. Surely in this environment we can’t pulled out. However, her group will still have miss seeing it when it’s happening once again. this drug.’’ a booth at CPAC. So will the Drug Policy Al- So why is CPAC giving Nadelmann, [From Accuracy in Media, Feb. 7, 2006] liance. Later in the day, after the ‘‘debate,’’ Kampia and their ilk a platform? SOROS INFILTRATES CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT Kampia’s MPP will host an event for all f (By Cliff Kincaid) CPAC attendees and guests on why the war on drugs should not target marijuana users. Calvina Fay of the Drug Free America It is not known if Playmates will appear. EULOGY FOR CHIEF WARRANT OF- Foundation has pulled out as a speaker at The Drug Policy Alliance also participated FICER 3 MITCHELL ‘‘MITCH’’ the Conservative Political Action Conference in CPAC last year, boasting that Executive CARVER (CPAC), which begins in Washington, D.C., Director Nadelmann was ‘‘well-received’’ and on Thursday, because a ‘‘mini-debate’’ she ‘‘appeared on several conservative radio was scheduled to appear in had been stacked shows coinciding with the conference.’’ HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR against her. As it now stands, the event will This is troubling because DPA and MPP OF NORTH CAROLINA feature two advocates of drug legalization, are part of a major deception campaign to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both of them funded by leftist billionaire and convince people that marijuana is harmless anti-Bush activist George Soros. or even has medical benefits. Accuracy in Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Having put most of the left-wing political Media last year disclosed the existence of Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- movement and many liberal Democrats on documentary evidence that the ‘‘medical er, many young men and women have been his payroll, it is apparent that Soros is now marijuana’’ movement is a fraud that ex- killed and wounded in the Iraqi conflict—more working to manipulate the conservative ploits sick people. Video footage of a pro- than 2,000 killed and 17,000 wounded. I’d like movement. It is surprising that CPAC is fa- marijuana event showed Ed Rosenthal, for- cilitating his scheme. merly of High Times magazine, speaking to today to reprint my eulogy given at the funeral A convicted inside trader who specializes dozens of marijuana activists. ‘‘With all the of CWO3 Mitchell ‘‘Mitch’’ Carver as a tribute in manipulating the currencies of the na- talk about medical marijuana, I have to tell not only to him and his parents, but as a re- tions of the world, Soros is usually depicted you that I also use marijuana medically minder to all citizens of our country that ‘‘free- as a ‘‘philanthropist’’ who believes in an (laughter),’’ he says. ‘‘I have a latent glau- dom is not free.’’ ‘‘Open Society.’’ Hence, the name of his coma, which has never been diagnosed (more In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow major funding mechanism, the Open Society laughter). And the reason why it has never Between the crosses, row on row Institute. In the Soros view, of course, an been diagnosed is because I’ve been treating That mark our place, and in the sky ‘‘open society’’ means encouraging behavior it (laughter). . . But there is a reason why I The larks, still bravely singing, fly that undermines the traditional values and do use it. And that is because I like to get Scarce heard amid the guns below. culture of America. This is hardly ‘‘conserv- high. (cheers, applause). Marijuana is fun.’’ ative.’’ Another video excerpt showed Richard We are the Dead! Short days ago In addition to promoting drug legalization, Cowan, former director of the National Orga- We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, his causes include open borders, gay rights, nization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Loved and were loved, and now we lie abortion rights, opposition to the death pen- saying that ‘‘The key to it [legalization] is In Flanders’ fields. alty, lighter sentences for criminals, and as- medical access because once you have hun- John McCrae wrote those words before his sisted suicide. He tried almost single- dreds of thousands of people using marijuana own death on the battlefield nearly 90 years handedly to buy the White House for Demo- medically under medical supervision the ago. We have learned to protect the lives of crat John Kerry in the 2004 presidential elec- whole scam is going to be blown. . . Once our soldiers better. In the war to end all tion by spending over $20 million on con- there’s medical access and if we continue to wars, more died in single battles than Amer- troversial ‘‘527’’ organizations promoting his do what we have to do—and we will—then ica has lost in all wars since. America has candidacy. On foreign policy issues, Soros is we’ll get full legalization.’’ Not surprisingly, learned to protect our soldiers better—but a big backer of the U.N. and opposes the a Federal investigation of ‘‘medical mari- not well enough for we are here to pay hom- Bush Administration’s war in Iraq and han- juana’’ clubs and dispensaries in California age to the life of Mitch Carver. We take dling of the war on terrorism. has found they had been used as a cover for pride in reducing our casualties, but the sac- The scheduled Friday CPAC event on ‘‘A drug dealing and money laundering. rifice of the family is not a small percent, it Conservative Drug Policy’’ was to feature a At the same time, evidence of a connection is not a small loss, it is not a small number. mini-debate between Ethan Nadelmann of between marijuana and mental illness con- Their sacrifice is enormous, it is total, it is the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and Calvina tinues to mount. The influence of marijuana all.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:42 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.044 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E96 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 Mitch Carver took up ‘‘The Torch’’ for the marching band and the Boy Scouts. He won versifying the business to offer prepared foods country he loved. He knew who he was fight- the coveted K Award—for best in class—for for sale. ing. He was fighting the evil that plants a Outstanding Musical Contribution. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in rec- bomb that kills innocent women and chil- Mr. Speaker, Thomas is a fine young man dren and families who harm no one. Mur- ognizing the Takahashi Market for its 100 derers who kill, kidnap defenseless women who will serve his country with distinction. He years of outstanding achievements on the Pe- and children for no reason but to show evil. understands the challenges and the commit- ninsula and extend my hope that many more He chose to do it. For it is not the press who ment that lies ahead of him because his family generations of Takahashis enjoy the success protect our right to free speech, it is men is steeped in military tradation. We wish him and community involvement of the Takahashi like Mitch Carver who choose to do it. It is good fortune in this new chapter of his life. Market. riot the Congress, not the government bu- Thomas Barton will make us proud. America reaucrats, who protect us from those who will be better because of Thomas Barton’s f would enslave us. It is men like Mitch Carver choice to serve our country. who choose to do it. For another time Mitch TRIBUTE TO THE FOX CHAPEL f Carver rejoined his comrades in Iraq because HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND he knew they needed him and he believed he CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- could, with his advanced skill, keep them VERSARY OF TAKAHASHI MAR- safer, and perhaps lessen their danger. And HON. MELISSA A. HART KET that he did. We may never know how many OF PENNSYLVANIA he saved by his advanced skill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the 8 years I have been privileged to HON. TOM LANTOS serve as representative on the board of our Wednesday, February 8, 2006 OF CALIFORNIA country’s military academy at West Point, I Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take have seen thousands of young men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this opportunity to congratulate The Fox Chap- women take the oath to protect us. Theirs is Wednesday, February 8, 2006 a simple pledge: ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country.’’ In el High School Marching Band of Pittsburgh this world of being told there is no black nor Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great for its success at the Gator Bowl on Decem- white, there is only gray political correct- pride that I rise today to congratulate the ber 31, 2005. ness and ‘‘is’’ has to be defined, I thank God Takahashi family, proprietors of the Takahashi The Fox Chapel High School Marching we have young men and women who have no Market on the 100th anniversary of their oper- Band traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to play trouble defining ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country.’’ ations in the city of San Mateo, California, in the Gator Bowl. While at the game the The late T.B. Macaulay in his poem Hora- which is located in my congressional district. bands’ performance won nine awards. The tius at the Bridge says, ‘‘To every man upon The history of the Takahashi Market begins band won five awards at the field show, in- this earth death cometh soon or late. And with Mr. Tokutaro Takahashi, a former salt- now how can man die better than facing fear- cluding first place in Class A and also won ful odds, for the ashes of his fathers and the mine laborer, who recognized that recently ar- Outstanding awards for general effect, auxil- temples of his gods.’’ Mitch Carver believed riving Japanese immigrants in the Peninsula iary, marching and maneuvering and music. In in and loved God. He knew the Bible. He were quickly becoming a burgeoning new mar- addition to the five awards won on the field, could quote this verse better than I, ‘‘For ket. According to Kenge Takahashi, son of the band also won four awards at the parade, God so loved the Earth that he gave his only Tokutaro Takahashi, the business began as a including first place in Class A, as well as begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in peddling operation, with a horse and cart, to three Outstanding awards. him should not perish but have everlasting display and carry the groceries, clothes and I ask my colleagues in the United States life.’’ Mitch Carver risked and gave his life fishing equipment he sold to them. to perform his duty, but as God promised, he House of Representatives to join me in con- did not perish but will remain in our hearts Mr. Speaker, the Takahashi Market is no gratulating The Fox Chapel High School and memories until he meets his family in longer a mere push-cart shop, but has grown Marching Band. It is an honor to represent the another life. to become an established landmark of the Pe- Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania f ninsula, providing groceries and community, and a pleasure to salute a distinguished group not only to the Japanese, but to all people in like The Fox Chapel High School Marching CONGRATULATING THOMAS G. the Bay Area. Having been run by three suc- Band. BARTON cessive generations of Takahashis, the busi- ness has withstood extraordinary challenges f HON. TED POE and overcame devastating obstacles. One sad IN RECOGNITION OF LUCY NOLES OF TEXAS example of this, is that the market was closed GREEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for several years in the 1940s when the Takahashi family was interned in the World Wednesday, February 8, 2006 War II Japanese relocation camps, first in San HON. MIKE ROGERS Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratu- Bruno, California, and then in Utah. OF ALABAMA late Mr. Thomas G. Barton, Jr. on his recent After being released from the internment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES offer of appointment to the United States Mili- camps, Kenge Takahashi joined the Army, tary Academy at West Point. Thomas sought and served honorably as an infantryman in the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 a nomination to West Point through my office, highly decorated, all-Japanese 422nd Regi- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I competing with a group of highly qualified ap- ment of United States Army, F Company. After rise today to recognize Ms. Lucy Noles Green, plicants. He passed the evaluation process, completing his service, Kenge returned to his of Randolph County, Alabama. Ms. Green had and I am proud to have given him a Congres- family business, and prepared to meet the a very special birthday recently, having turned sional nomination. ever-changing needs of his customers. Over 105 years old on December 31, a day which Thomas is currently enrolled in the West the next few decades the Takahashi Market she celebrated with family and friends in the Point Civil Preparatory Program in Roswell, grew to meet the changing demographics of Hawk community where she lives. New Mexico, which speaks volumes about his its clientele and stopped carrying fishing tackle From 1900 until today, Ms. Green has lived passion to get into West Point. He has the and began stocking Hawaiian food in re- in the Hawk community. She has enjoyed life, military in his blood. Thomas’s father and sponse to a growing population of a Hawaiian and fondly recalls playing the organ and sew- brother are both graduates of West Point’s community, resulting from airline hires. ing. She has witnessed the introduction of distinguished program. Mr. Speaker, while the Takahashi Market cars, computers, and laundry machines, wars, A review of Thomas’s life and qualities dem- has occupied many storefronts at various loca- depressions, and peaceful times alike. She onstrate that he should make an excellent tions on the Peninsula during its 100 year his- was married to Thomas Emmett Green for cadet at West Point and hopefully an excellent tory, the store continuously maintain its ex- sixty years, and together they raised five sons. officer. Thomas has a sense of duty to serve, traordinary reputation as a reliable, family- These days Ms. Green enjoys visitors and as shown by the fact that he has achieved the owned and run business that specializes in family, and her 14 grandchildren. elite rank of Eagle Scout. He has shown dedi- products and foods to sustain the Japanese I am proud to recognize Ms. Green today in cation as a member of the Kingwood High community, and now also the Hawaiian com- the House, and congratulate her on this impor- School Lacrosse Team, where he was voted munity. On the occasion of its centennial, tant milestone in her life. I wish her all the captain by the rest of the team. He has held Takahashi Market is remodeling to add a com- best and many more enjoyable years with her leadership positions also in the Kingwood High mercial kitchen, once again, expanding and di- family and friends.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.047 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E97 HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- conscience of the entire world into the promise message, underpinning his music with the pol- PLISHMENTS OF CORETTA of universal freedom from oppression. Mrs. itics and theology of his Rastafarian beliefs SCOTT KING King’s brilliant legacy, framed in peace, deter- and his personal struggles in Jamaica. He has mination and dignity, will forever resound with inspired everyone from Stevie Wonder to The SPEECH OF the voice of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther Clash with his lyrics. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH King, Jr.—along our urban streets, across the His music was a social force, calling for op- OF OHIO South and around the world—echoing the on- portunity, justice and freedom and challenging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going struggle for freedom in a chorus of hope those who sought change to act to achieve it. that will someday rise with their words on the Throughout his career, he was influenced by Wednesday, February 1, 2006 dawning of a new day of peace and justice for the gulf between haves and have-nots, a cul- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in all. ture of oppression that was particularly evident honor and remembrance of Coretta Scott f in his poverty- and crime-ridden homeland. King, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Reggae’s mesmerizing rhythms carried an un- civil rights leader, whose courageous mission CONGRATULATING THE GAINES- deniable signature that rose to the fore of the has left an indelible light of peace and justice VILLE FUTURE FARMERS OF music scene in the 1970s, largely through the visible across our country and around the AMERICA CHAPTER AT THE recorded work of Marley and his group the world. Mrs. King gracefully raised aloft the SOUTHWESTERN EXHIBITION Wailers. Some of his albums, such as Natty dreams and legacy of the most prominent vi- AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN FORT Dread and Rastaman Vibration endure as sionary for social change in our nation’s his- WORTH reggae milestones that gave a voice to the tory, her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. poor of Jamaica and, by extension, the world. Their unified mission of peacefully dismantling HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Much of his music today aims to uplift the im- the racist foundation of America would change OF TEXAS poverished and powerless, instilling in them a the course of our Nation forever. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beautiful sense of dignity in their culture, de- Mrs. King’s entire life was framed by dignity, spite the hardships they encountered in their Wednesday, February 8, 2006 courage and an unwavering commitment to daily lives. In 1978, he received a United Na- social justice and humanitarian causes. She Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions Peace Award for his attempts to calm grew up working in the cotton fields of Ala- congratulate members of the Gainesville Fu- the warring factions of Jamaican politics and bama, where she experienced the harsh re- ture Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter for played at Zimbabwe’s independence celebra- ality of racism. Taught by her parents that only their opportunity to exhibit livestock at The tions in 1980, where he came to learn that a solid education could open the door to free- Southwestern Exhibition and Livestock Show more Zimbabweans knew the lyrics of his dom and opportunity, Mrs. King focused on in Fort Worth. song than they did the words of the national her studies and graduated with honors from Seven members of the Gainesville FFA anthem. Antioch College in southern Ohio, one of the Chapter participated in events in late January. Marley died prematurely at age 36 in 1981, first integrated colleges in the country. While a Among the youth project exhibited were five after doctors discovered a cancerous growth student, she joined the NAACP and became lambs and two goats. Marlee Bell also exhib- on his foot haphazardly after a soccer game. deeply involved in the civil rights movement, ited a first place spring heifer in the Brangus Despite his death, the heartbeat reggae foregoing a career in music to carry out the junior heifer show. rhythms of the music that he left behind con- work of peace and justice. The Gainesville FFA chapter has been at- tinue to thrive today. Moreover, Jamaica itself The assassination of Dr. King did not dimin- tending the Fort Worth Stock show for some has been transformed by his legacy. Marley ish her resolve. She courageously forged time now, and they look forward to continuing was buried on the island with full state honors ahead on the road to justice, despite the dan- their participation for years to come. on May 21, 1981. In a crowning irony, given ger inherent in her noble cause. As a young This is the 110th year for the show, and is the reviled status that Rastafarians and their widow with four young children to raise, Mrs. billed as ‘‘the nation’s oldest livestock show.’’ music had once suffered at the hands of the King remained steadfast in her commitment to Participating in the show teaches students ag- Jamaican government, Marley’s pacifist her children and also unwavering in her deter- ricultural principles along with animal hus- reggae anthem, ‘‘One Love,’’ was adapted as mination to continue on the path set by Dr. bandry and livestock judging skills. a theme song by the Jamaican Tourist Board. King. She took up the torch of her late hus- I extend my sincere congratulations to these Bob Marley continues to live today in our band, holding it high and dignified, exposing a the youth of the Gainesville FFA Chapter for hearts and minds, as does his music. With an- broken society degraded by racism and injus- their success and participation. I wish them thems such as ‘‘Get Up Stand’’ he continues tice and illuminating the reality of peaceful the best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in fu- to fight for those who feel they cannot. With change. ture opportunities. such a vision, Marley continues to be worthy Refined, articulate and reflecting a quiet f of recognition and remembrance. grace, Mrs. King did not retreat from the f movement sparked by Dr. King. She delib- COMMEMORATION OF BOB erately stepped out into the sharp glare of the MARLEY’S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO TERENCE W. STARZ, public and bravely marched on, leading civil MD protests where her husband had marched be- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL fore. She led an unrelenting effort to establish OF NEW YORK HON. MELISSA A. HART Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an endeavor that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT took her fifteen years and over six million peti- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. Determined to keep Dr. King’s legacy alive, Mrs. King founded the King Center in Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Wednesday, February 8, 2006 1968, serving as its president for 26 years. pay homage to a man who gave a voice to the Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take Armed with a sharp mind, a warm smile and voiceless first in his native Jamaica and then this opportunity to congratulate Terence W. a passion for social change, Mrs. King jour- throughout the world. The legendary reggae Starz, M.D., who will become the 141st presi- neyed around the world, speaking to college singer Bob Marley would have turned 61 on dent of the Allegheny County Medical Society and church audiences and meeting with world Monday, February 6 and it is appropriate that on January 28, 2006. leaders. Mrs. King championed the rights of we pause to recognize the extraordinary im- Dr. Starz is an internal medicine physician the poor and advocated for social and eco- pact of his life and work. Not only did Marley at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center nomic justice for women and for the protection define reggae music as we know it today, but Presbyterian Hospital. He is board-certified by and rights of gay men and lesbian women. he introduced it outside his native land of Ja- the American Board of Internal Medicine, with She marched in protest against racial discrimi- maica, achieving international superstar status a subspecialty in Rheumatology. He currently nation across the South and was arrested for and shaping music on a global scale. His serves as a Delegate to the Pennsylvania protesting apartheid in South Africa. message of freedom and empowerment reso- Medical Society and is a member on the Alle- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me nated everywhere and was an inspiration to a gheny County Medical Society Foundation in honor, recognition and memory of Coretta generation. Board. Scott King, whose life mission on behalf of While evolving his sound to encompass rock Over the years Dr. Starz has been influen- human rights has served to raise the collective and African themes, Marley never diluted his tial in the medical field. He was a prominent

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.050 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 figure in the creation of the Obesity Task toward the light of academic and professional FFA, youth at the Fort Worth Stock Show. It Force, a collaboration of medical personnel, achievement. The accomplishments of Daniel is a prestige to have such success for our hospitals and business affiliates, to help iden- D. Drake are numerous and significant. He local youth. tify the cause of obesity and help promote was a football and track star at East High This is the 110th year for the show, and is healthy living and eating habits, for adults as School in Cleveland, where he graduated in billed as ‘‘the nation’s oldest livestock show.’’ well as for children. Dr. Starz stands firm with 1951. He was awarded college scholarships in Participating in the show teaches students ag- his view of diversity in the medical profession football and track and excelled in both sports ricultural principles along with animal hus- and disparity of treatment in minority patients. at Miami University, where he graduated with bandry and livestock judging skills. On Saturday, January 28, 2006, Dr. Ter- a degree in education in 1955. He taught at I extend my sincere congratulations to these ence W. Starz will officially take the stand as Thomas Edison School in Cleveland and then the youth of the Cooke County 4–H for their the 141st president of the Allegheny County became an administrator at Collinwood High success and participation. I wish them the Medical Society. School. best of luck in their dedicated pursuit in future I ask my colleagues in the United States Mr. Drake continued his education, earning opportunities. House of Representatives to join me in hon- a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in f educational administration from the University oring Dr. Terence W. Starz, M.D. It is an TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF of Akron. He served as principal of East High honor to represent the Fourth Congressional MARVIN SCOTT AT WPIX—CHAN- School, the Cleveland School of Science and District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to sa- NEL 11 lute such a distinguished person like Dr. Starz. also at John F. Kennedy High School. He also f served as a community superintendent with the Milwaukee Public Schools before returning HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN RECOGNITION OF DR. GEORGE to Cleveland and accepting a faculty position OF NEW YORK C. SMITH, SR. at Cleveland State University. Mr. Drake also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded and served as the first president of Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. MIKE ROGERS the Metropolitan Cleveland Alliance of Black Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF ALABAMA School Educators, whose mission of address- recognize a passionate newsman, Marvin ing the needs of African-American students re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scott of WPIX—Channel 11, who has dedi- mains unwavering. cated more than 35 years to bringing accurate Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me and unbiased news to all New Yorkers and to Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I in honor and remembrance of Daniel D. enter into the RECORD a Daily News article rise today to pay tribute to Dr. George C. Drake, whose devotion to his family and to the commemorating Scott’s career. Last year Smith, Sr., of Lineville, Alabama. Dr. Smith is youth of Cleveland remains a beacon of hope marked a great milestone—Scott’s 25-year an- a highly accomplished medical doctor and and possibility throughout our community. I niversary at WPIX. public servant, and will soon be retiring from offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife of For the last quarter century, New Yorkers Clay County Medical Clinics. 44 years, Adrienne; to his daughter, Adriana; have welcomed Scott into their homes each In 1965, Dr. Smith began his career as a to his sons, Darian and Daniel; to his three evening because the Bronx-born reporter has medical doctor. Dr. Smith was actively in- grandchildren, and to his extended family and had his finger on the pulse of the community. volved in the Medical Association of Alabama, many friends. Mr. Drake’s inspiring vision and From a very young age, Scott wanted to be a the American and Alabama Academies of steadfast service continues to pave the way reporter. His dream actually started when he Family Physicians, as well as other state med- for educational and professional opportunities sold a photo of a Bronx fire to the Daily News ical committees. Dr. Smith also served on the for the people of our community, young and and upon return from the fire, held his first city of Lineville City Council from 1973 to old, and he will be remembered always. ‘‘news broadcast’’ to his Bronx neighbors, 1984, as well as president of both the Ala- f Scott jokingly recounts. Throughout his career, bama Cattlemen’s Association from 1985 to CONGRATULATING THE COOKE which first began in radio but then WNYW— 1986 and the Southeastern Livestock Expo- COUNTY 4–H AT THE SOUTH- Channel 5 before his arrival to WPIX—Chan- sition from 1994 to 1996. WESTERN EXHIBITION AND LIVE- nel 11, Scott has covered space shuttle Dr. Smith has spent his career helping oth- STOCK SHOW IN FORT WORTH launches, interviewed world and local leaders, ers, both in the field of medicine and as a and most recently traveled to Iraq and spent public servant in Clay County. His hard work Christmas with U.S. troops. It is this type of and dedication in public healthcare will cer- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sacrifice and sensitivity that has made Scott OF TEXAS tainly be missed. I congratulate Dr. Smith for an informative and integral part of the New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his many accomplishments over the years, York City media. and wish him all the best in his retirement. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 One such story that is a testament to Scott’s f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remarkable ability to connect with his viewers congratulate members of the Cooke County is the story of Stephanie Collado, a young girl IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF 4–H for their opportunity to exhibit livestock from Brooklyn who years ago needed a heart DANIEL D. DRAKE and compete at The Southwestern Exhibition transplant. Scott reported on her family’s plight and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Around 30 and remains in touch with Collado even today, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH members of the Cooke County 4–H partici- years after the operation. As Scott says, he OF OHIO pated in events in late January. continues to live his dream. Hopefully, he will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Special congratulations are in order for addi- do so for many more years to come. tional team and individual winners at the [From the New York Daily News, Nov. 28, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 show. Abe Fuhrmann, Garin Taylor, Crystal 2005] Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Fuhrmann and Erin Wyrick won first place for GREAT SCOTT! 25 YRS. AT ’PIX honor and memory of Daniel D. Drake, be- a senior team in the dairy cattle judging con- (By Richard Huff) loved husband, father, grandfather, out- test. Crystal Fuhrmann was also distinguished Marvin Scott and a few close friends will standing educator and administrator, and as the ‘‘high point’’ for an individual senior. gather today to mark a rare milestone in tel- friend and mentor to countless individuals, in Alyssa Smithson, Katherine Parkhill, Justin evision—a quarter of a century at one sta- tion. and out of the classroom. Smithson and Chris Aitchison comprised the The Bronx-born reporter has been with Equipped with a sharp mind, integrity, a kind first place team at the junior goat judging con- WPIX/Ch. 11 for 25 years, and spent 10 years heart and a strong work ethic, Mr. Drake test. Garin Taylor exhibited the ‘‘Best of before that with WNYW/Ch. 5. He was in forged a personal journey lined with edu- Breed’’ and ‘‘Best Opposite of Breed Palo- radio even before that. cational and professional accomplishments mino’’ in the Youth Rabbit Show. Taylor’s rab- ‘‘I had a dream of someday being able to be that sprung from humble beginnings. His de- bit was also the ‘‘Best of Show’’ second run- a reporter in New York,’’ said Scott. ‘‘A role votion to public education and community model of mine as a kid was Gabe Pressman ner-up. Cooper Alexander exhibited the ‘‘Best [now at WNBC/Ch. 4] and now Gabe is a con- service is framed by his legacy of unwavering Opposite of Breed Holland Lop,’’ also in the temporary and a friend.’’ commitment and outreach to African-American rabbit show. Scott’s dream to be a reporter actually youth of our community, a commitment that There were an estimated 10,000 entries by started when he sold a photo of a Bronx fire continues to guide our young women and men Texas 4–H and Future Farmers of America, to the Daily News. He made $27 for the sale.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.053 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E99 His first news broadcast, he joked, was and a pleasure to salute such a dedicated in- long career in the Army, which spanned 20 when he returned from the fire and delivered dividual like Jeffrey. years and four previous tours of duty. the details to his neighbors at Mount Eden f Words cannot express the sense of sadness and Townsend Aves., in the Bronx. we have for his family, and for the gratitude Decades later, his audience is bigger, of IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF our country feels for his service. This Nation course. GEMMA SZABO ‘‘I do it for the adrenaline and a love for will forever hold him closely in our hearts, and what I do,’’ he said. ‘‘I could not think about remember his sacrifice and that of his family doing anything else. No two days are alike.’’ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH as a remembrance of his bravery and willing- Scott’s a stickler for details. Indeed, he’s OF OHIO ness to serve. been keeping track of every story he’s done IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the House’s re- for years. He figures he’s told more than 4,600 membrance on this mournful day. stories in 25 years. ‘‘Sure, some are Wednesday, February 8, 2006 f clunkers,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ll never turn down an Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in assignment.’’ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY Scott says he’s been on the front line of honor and remembrance of my dear friend, Gemma Szabo of North Olmsted, Ohio—lov- OF DENTON PARKS AND RECRE- history. He’s covered Space Shuttle ATION DEPARTMENT launches, interviewed world leaders and ing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, spent Christmas last year with soldiers in dedicated community volunteer and activist, Iraq. ‘‘I’m a story teller,’’ he said. ‘‘Every and dear friend and mentor to many. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS day I tell a story that runs from a minute- Family, faith and community were central to OF TEXAS and-a-half to three minutes.’’ her life. A united team, Mrs. Szabo and her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One story that has stuck with him for beloved late husband, Charles J. Sr., raised years concerns Stephanie Collado, a young Wednesday, February 8, 2006 their five children: Charles Jr., Gary, Johanna, girl from Brooklyn who needed a heart Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tim and Peter, and were a consistent source transplant. He followed her story from her recognize the City of Denton Parks and of strength for them, for their grandchildren mother’s pleas for help, to the operation and Recreation Department on their receipt of Na- and for their great-grandchildren. For many the years after. He still talks to Collado tional Recreation and Park Association’s 2006 from time to time. years, Mrs. Szabo worked as a school cross- ‘‘Excellence in Aquatics’’ award in the Class IV ‘‘It was human,’’ he said. ‘‘It was a human ing guard. Aside from her family and work, population category. story about a little girl in need. Adults Mrs. Szabo’s energy, generous heart and will- To receive this honor, agencies must prove would not have handled it as courageously as ingness to make a difference led her to volun- she did.’’ a commitment to excellence in aquatics facili- teer her time and talents throughout her com- The key to survival is being a good writer, ties and programming for the community. The munity. Spiritual and devout, Mrs. Szabo was and being sensitive, Scott said. That’s advice programming must be comprehensive with an a long-time member and leader within her par- he gives all young journalists, including his emphasis on aquatic recreation as a lifelong ish, St. Richard Catholic Church, where she daughter Jill Scott, a reporter for New York choice for personal and family recreation. The 1 News. was an active member of the Ladies Guild. agency must also have a professional training ‘‘I’m most proud of the fact that she did it Mrs. Szabo’s endless energy, sharp mind program that assures the highest quality staff- on her own,’’ Scott said. ‘‘She made her own and quick wit easily drew others to her. A ing, plus outreach programs outside its own opportunities and she got noticed. It makes staunch Democrat, Mrs. Szabo was a life-long facilities. Professional staff is also required to me so proud.’’ member of the North Olmsted Democratic And no, even though many of those who show involvement in aquatics activities at the Club and was a Ward Leader for several started out in the business when Scott did local, State, regional, or national levels over years. She had the unique ability to inspire have thrown in the towel, he has no inten- the last 5 years. Facilities and programs must and motivate others, recruiting numerous tion of stepping aside anytime soon. also be fully accessible for people with disabil- ‘‘I just feel blessed,’’ he said. ‘‘I am a kid friends and neighbors to become involved in ities. from the Bronx and I’m continuing to fulfill the election process. Mrs. Szabo forged indel- my dream.’’ The award will be presented during the Na- ible bonds with civic and political leaders that tional Aquatic Conference at the Association’s f extended from North Olmsted City Hall to annual conference held at the Austin Conven- Cleveland City Hall. TRIBUTE TO JEFFREY SEBASTIAN tion Center in Austin, Texas on March 3, Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me 2006. in honor and remembrance of Gemma Szabo. I am honored to represent a city that truly HON. MELISSA A. HART Her unwavering commitment to her family, cares for providing for its citizens the best in OF PENNSYLVANIA friends and to her community framed her life quality recreational activities. It is a mark of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and served to make a difference within the caring community. I extend my sincere con- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 lives of countless individuals, including my gratulations to Mayor Euline Brock and the own life, and Gemma Szabo will be remem- Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take City of Denton Parks and Recreation Depart- bered always. ment for their service to the community by this opportunity to congratulate the recipient of f the 2005 Milken Family Foundation National maintaining a level of excellence worthy of Educator Award, Jeffrey Sebastian. IN RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN J. such an award. The Milken National Educator Award is the WHITE f largest teacher recognition program in the THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT U.S., and honors K–12 teachers, principals, HON. MIKE ROGERS and specialists across America with $25,000 OF ALABAMA HON. RON LEWIS individual awards. Milken Educators are rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY ommended by a blue ribbon committee of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education and policy leaders appointed by Wednesday, February 8, 2006 each state’s department of education. The Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 final selections are made in the fall by the Sergeant First Class Stephen J. White, 39, of Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I Milken Family Foundation. Talladega, Alabama, died on January 5, 2006, commend my colleagues to an article entitled, Jeffrey Sebastian, a teacher at Quaker Val- in Iraq. Sergeant First Class White was as- ‘‘Luring Business Developers Into Low-Income ley High School in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, signed to the Third Battalion, 16th Field Artil- Areas’’ that appeared in the New York Times was one of the recipients. Having received this lery, Second Brigade Combat Team of the on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. award, Jeffrey will participate in the annual Fourth Infantry Division based in Fort Hood, The article details how the New Markets Milken National Education Conference this Texas. According to initial reports, Sergeant Tax Credit is transforming low-income urban spring in Washington, DC. White died when an improvised explosive de- and rural communities across the United I ask my colleagues in the United States vice detonated near his convoy. His survivors States. The New Markets Tax Credit works by House of Representatives to join me in hon- include his wife and seven children. providing investors with a tax credit worth thir- oring Jeffrey Sebastian for all of his hard work White was a devoted husband, father, and ty-nine cents over seven years for every dollar in education. It is an honor to represent the member of the community, Mr. Speaker. Hon- in private capital they invest in economically Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania orable service to our nation characterized his distressed communities.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.058 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 These investments flow to the low-income Enacted in December 2000, the new-market creativity. It’s complicated, but it’s really areas through intermediaries called Commu- tax credit program is helping to create jobs driving a lot of the urban redevelopment in nity Development Entities or CDEs. The CDEs and revitalize streets and even entire down- this and other areas around the country.’’ are extremely knowledgeable about the com- towns. Projects large and small that most fi- One deal that most everyone agrees would nancial specialists agree would never come have never happened were it not for the tax munities they serve. They also are very expe- to fruition otherwise are taking shape be- rienced in providing the types of patient, flexi- credits is Plaza Verde in South Minneapolis. cause of tax credits worth $500,000 to $150 Formerly an abandoned building in a low-in- ble capital which conventional lenders and in- million and even more. come Hispanic neighborhood, it is now a vestors are unable to provide directly in that For instance, the tax credits are currently 43,000-square-foot business incubator, with market. financing the rebuilding of a butter manu- locally owned retailing on the ground floor, The empowerment of CDEs is just one ex- facturing cooperative in New Ulm, Minn., office space on the second level and a theater ample of what sets the New Markets Tax that was damaged in a fire. The loss of the company on the top floor. Credit program apart from other anti-poverty cooperative put 130 people out of work, JoAnna Hicks is the director of real estate initiatives. It also makes sense from a busi- caused economic hardship for 400 family for the Neighborhood Development Center, farms and indirectly affected hundreds more the nonprofit organization that spearheaded ness standpoint since it helps to manage the jobs in the low-income rural area. risk to investors, many of whom had never be- Plaza Verde. Even after expenses were de- Just south of the central business district ducted, including legal fees, new-market tax fore invested in a low income community. in Grand Rapids, Mich., is a nearly com- In Kentucky, the Credit is being utilized to fi- credits created almost $1 million in equity pleted arts-related mixed-use redevelopment for a project that cost $4.2 million total. nance economic development projects, invest project in an area largely abandoned since in new and expanding businesses, provide the 1950’s. Called Martineau Division-Oakes, ‘‘Because it’s such a complicated financial tool, it’s hard for small nonprofits to use,’’ community services including health care and the 12,000-square-foot commercial space is occupied by the art department of Calvin Ms. Hicks said. ‘‘But now that we understand child care, and create new jobs. Since the first it better, we’re able to apply it to other allocations were awarded in March 2003, College and a cafe. There are also 23 spaces for artists to live and work in. Once the projects as well.’’ seven Community Development Entities in project got off the ground, the city com- Using another allocation of the tax credits, Kentucky have been awarded a total of $153 mitted $2 million to landscaping, repaving, Ms. Hicks’s organization has also under- million. new lighting, signage and sidewalk improve- taken the development of a nearly completed These investments are supporting a wide ments in the development’s neighborhood. public market, called Midtown Global Mar- range of projects in Kentucky, particularly in ‘‘It’s a very flexible and powerful pro- ket, a $17 million project that will be home rural areas where the need is so great. Com- gram,’’ said Robert Poznanski, president of to more than 60 vendors selling fresh and munity Ventures Corporation, a CDE based in the New Markets Support Company, one of prepared foods, as well as handmade arts and Lexington, is using the Credit to enable a cof- the main recipients of credits from the crafts. fee company to purchase land in West Louis- Treasury Department, which administers the As the program has only begun to mature, larger projects are just getting under way. ville, build a new 17,500 square foot facility, program. ‘‘It’s driven by market forces. The federal Bridgeport, Conn., is undertaking a major re- and renovate a 4,000 square foot structure. government doesn’t say, ‘Use it for this type development of its downtown, with approxi- The new business site is located in a census of business.’ It can be used for commercial mately 25 percent of the financing coming tract where the poverty rate is 44.8%. This real estate, a charter school or a community from new-market tax credits. The total project doubled the number of employees at center, as long as the application is competi- project is estimated to cost up to $150 mil- the company, enabling it to develop new prod- tive and the project is in a low-income area lion. uct lines, allowing it to start a new division to as identified by census tract data.’’ ‘‘If structured properly, it makes a real dif- refurbish coffee-brewing equipment, and even Tax credits make riskier projects more ference between a scary development and the made possible the enhancement of its em- viable by reducing the debt associated with deal not being done at all,’’ said Kevin ployee-training program. development costs. Private investors pay Gremse, director of the National Develop- less in taxes and the developer passes the Another Kentucky-based CDE, Kentucky ment Council, which provides financial ad- savings on to the community by, for exam- vice and services to municipalities. Highlands Investment Corporation, was award- ple, lowering rent per square foot. ed $22 million in New Market Tax Credits last Mr. Gremse used his organization’s new- The federal program will allocate up to $15 market tax credit allocation to attract a year. It plans to use its allocation to invest in billion in tax credits to community develop- New York City-based private developer, Eric health-related businesses and health care fa- ment groups over seven years to make busi- Anderson of Urban Green Builders, to take cilities throughout rural Eastern Kentucky nesses or commercial real estate projects in on the task of reviving downtown Bridge- where many counties are considered to be low-income areas more attractive to private port, which has suffered years of decline. investors. Applicants vie for the credits, and medically underserved. Advocates are cautiously optimistic that so far the process has been highly competi- In September, I introduced a bipartisan bill, the program will be reauthorized in 2007. tive. In the first three rounds of allocation, Congress recently passed a bill to assist Gulf H.R. 3957, which extends the Credit for five beginning in 2003, demand for the credits has Coast states with rebuilding efforts after years. I hope my colleagues will take some outpaced supply by 10 times, according to Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, which included time to read the attached article, learn more figures provided by the Treasury Depart- $1 billion more for the new-market tax credit about how the program is improving economi- ment. Though the tax credits can be used for program geared toward that region. cally distressed urban and rural areas across business development, the majority are used America and support our efforts in Congress for commercial real estate because of the ‘‘The fact that Congress expanded the pro- gram is a good sign,’’ said Robert Rapoza, to extend this program. way the program is structured. The most recent allocation was completed who manages the New Market Tax Credit Co- [From the New York Times, Jan. 25, 2006] last fall, bringing the total disbursement to alition, an advocacy organization pushing LURING BUSINESS DEVELOPERS INTO LOW- $8 billion to date. Recipients have five years for the program’s reauthorization. ‘‘But we INCOME AREAS to use the tax credits to attract private in- have work to do. This is a new tool and gov- (By Lisa Chamberlain) vestment, or they are withdrawn and can be ernment-sponsored finance is relatively un- When the low-income housing tax credit reissued elsewhere through 2014. common. We’re continuing to put together was created in 1986, it took years for devel- Dennis Sturtevant, president of Dwelling data to strengthen our case.’’ opers, investors and advocates to understand Place, a nonprofit community development Of course, it helps to have banks advo- the program and to learn how to make the organization, spearheaded the Martineau Di- cating for the tax credit as well. As one of most use of it. Now it is one of the most im- vision-Oakes project in Grand Rapids. The the more active players in the tax credit in- portant tools for low-income residential real project used historic tax credits and other dustry, Zachary Boyers, a senior vice presi- estate, responsible for creating approxi- grants, in addition to new-market tax cred- dent of US Bank in St. Louis, closed more mately 1.5 million units of affordable hous- its, to generate $2.2 million in equity from than 50 deals involving new-market tax cred- ing to date. National City Bank. its in 2005 alone. Advocates of a little-known development ‘‘When you’re talking about tough neigh- ‘‘The banking community is behind this,’’ tool called new-market tax credits, the only borhoods and all the costs associated with Mr. Boyers said. ‘‘We are deeply involved in federal tax credit program for commercial renovating dilapidated, obsolete buildings spreading the word. We are working on ways projects in low-income areas, believe the with lead and everything else,’’ Mr. to quantify its impact, which is not easy to same thing is beginning to happen with com- Sturtevant said, ‘‘you need to combine all do. But other investors, including banks and mercial real estate. Efforts are already under these resources to make it work.’’ large corporations, would confirm that they way to reauthorize the program, which ex- Sean P. Welsh, regional president of Na- would never be investing in these projects pires next year. tional City Bank, said: ‘‘It required a lot of without it.’’

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Sergeant Ryan Patton has returned home honor and remembrance of Dr. Carmelita after spending a year serving his country pa- Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish trolling the streets of Baghdad. Sergeant Pat- sister and friend. Dr. Thomas leaves behind a the membership of the Organization of Chi- ton was part of the 458 Engineers Unit of the remarkable legacy of leadership, accomplish- nese Americans a healthy and happy New U.S. Army Reserve, and found out he was ment and activism on behalf of higher edu- Year for the year 4704, the year of the Dog. going to be deployed to Iraq in November cation and throughout our Cleveland commu- The New Year is a time for reflection and 2003. After months of training Sergeant Patton nity. thanksgiving for the joys of life and loved ones left for Iraq in March 2004. Sergeant Patton Dr. Thomas was born and raised in northern and I am thankful for the richness that this or- left his wife and two young children to defend Italy. Her family emigrated to Cleveland when ganization brings to my region. Chinese Amer- his country. she was a high school senior, yet she quickly icans have made great contributions of west- Sergeant Patton has returned to his family overcame the challenges of a new culture and ern Pennsylvania and to our nation as a whole life, and his old job as the assistant manager language and graduated with her class from and I am very honored for this opportunity to at #1 Cochran’s Collision Center in Monroe- Warrensville Heights High School. With a wish them the best year yet in 4704. ville, Pennsylvania. steady focus on academic achievement, Dr. I ask my colleagues in the United States I ask my colleagues in the United States Thomas earned several bachelors, masters House of Representatives to join me in wish- House of Representatives to join me in hon- and doctoral degrees from the University of ing the members of the organization of Chi- oring Sergeant Ryan Patton for all of his work California at Los Angeles. After many years in nese Americans a very happy and prosperous leadership roles at the Los Angeles Commu- and dedication to defending our country. It is New Year. an honor to represent the Fourth Congres- nity College District, Dr. Thomas brought her sional District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure passion, knowledge, expertise and energy to f to salute such a dedicated soldier like Ser- Cleveland, where she served as the President geant Patton. of Cuyahoga Community College, Western IN RECOGNITION OF LAURA f Campus, where 12,000 students enroll each STEELE semester. Dr. Thomas was respected and ad- IN RECOGNITION OF 150TH ANNI- mired by colleagues and leaders in both the VERSARY OF AUBURN UNIVER- public and private sectors. Her unwavering HON. MIKE ROGERS SITY, AUBURN, ALABAMA focus on improving the College is reflected OF ALABAMA throughout the Campus. Because of her direc- HON. MIKE ROGERS tion, Tri-C’s Western Campus is now a training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA center for digital technology for visual commu- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nication and also includes cutting-edge med- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, it is Wednesday, February 8, 2006 ical technology used to train health care pro- fessionals, such as electroneuro technology my honor to pay tribute to Miss Laura Steele, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I and diagnostic sonography. an Auburn University student who recently led rise today to pay tribute to Auburn University Dr. Thomas’ commitment to others extended an effort to change the University’s ‘‘Holiday on its Sesquicentennial Celebration. On Feb- beyond the campus of Tri-C. Her boundless Tree’’ back to its more traditional name, ruary 1, 1856, then-Governor of Alabama, energy and commitment to making a positive ‘‘Christmas Tree.’’ John Winston, signed a charter that estab- difference is evidenced within her activism and In December of 2005, Miss Steele took lished the East Alabama Male College, a volunteer service on many local boards and issue with an attempt to rename the school’s small, private male liberal arts college. One organizations, including her service as a mem- traditional tree. In a widely publicized initiative, hundred fifty years later, Auburn University ber of the Board of Trustees at St. John Steele, a senator-at-large and Chairwoman of has become one of the pre-eminent research Westshore Hospital; the Parma Area Chamber the Auburn College of Republicans, introduced universities in the South, and most certainly of Commerce; the American Council on Edu- a resolution before the Student Government one of our state’s most proud and cherished cation; and the American Council for Inter- Association calling for the more traditional institutions of higher learning. national and Intercultural Educational Organi- ‘‘Christmas Tree’’ name to be restored for use The University was founded on a three-part zations. Dr. Thomas’ personal interests mir- at Auburn. mission: instruction, research and outreach. rored the passion and energy she committed Her campaign gathered hundreds of signa- Auburn maintains this mission to this day, to her profession, and ranged in scope from boasting an enrollment of over 23,000 stu- travel, to cooking, to the classical arts. tures in support of the effort, and led to more dents and employing a highly talented faculty Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me than 20,000 calls of support to student lead- of over 1,200. Many of its 13 schools are in honor and remembrance of Dr. Carmelita A. ers. She garnered the support of our state leg- ranked among our nation’s best, and its ath- Thomas. I offer my deepest condolences to islators, Governor Riley, and influential leaders letic program certainly is cause for celebration her husband of 45 years, James E. Thomas; across our state and around the world. I was for thousands and thousands of fans and to her daughters, Sondra and Sonia; to her delighted to see her resolution adopted, and alumni every year. sons-in-law, Timothy and Jim; to her am pleased that next year Auburn’s tree will I am honored today to congratulate Auburn grandsons, Jeremy and Bradley; to her broth- once again be known as its Christmas Tree. University on its first 150 years, and am proud ers and sisters; and to her extended family We are indeed proud of Miss Steele. Her ef- and humbled for the opportunity to represent members and many friends. Her numerous ac- forts to recognize and promote the true mean- its students, faculty and administrators here in complishments, marked by personal and pro- ing of Christmas here at Auburn should serve the House of Representatives. I thank the fessional integrity, served to make a positive as a reminder for us all that our belief in the House for joining me for this important occa- difference in all areas of higher education Almighty is one of the core strengths of our sion, and wish Auburn all the best in its next throughout the Western Campus of Tri-C and nation. I applaud her efforts, and congratulate 150 years, here in the ‘‘loveliest village on the throughout our entire community, and she will her for her leadership, her courage, and abid- plains.’’ War Eagle! be remembered always. ing faith.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.067 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 TRIBUTE TO HARRY LESTER derstood the real impact of federal policies on tend my deepest sympathies to Ted and the workers and their families when it came to re- entire Balestreri family on the loss of this be- HON. SANDER M. LEVIN tirement security, pensions and health care. loved woman. OF MICHIGAN He was passionate and articulate both in f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terms of impacting legislation, and informing his membership of the importance of those HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 policies on their work and family life. PLISHMENTS OF CORETTA Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I have been privileged over SCOTT KING honor the career of Harry Lester upon his re- the years to work with Harry Lester, to ob- tirement as the Director of District 2 of the serve his leadership and to call him a friend, SPEECH OF United Steelworkers of America. I ask my colleagues to join me in paying trib- Mr. Lester has dedicated his life’s work to ute to Harry Lester for his decades of tireless HON. CHAKA FATTAH the well-being and safety of steelworkers. The and effective service to our Nation’s workers. OF PENNSYLVANIA son of a West Virginia coal miner, who was f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tragically lost in a mining accident, Mr. Lester Tuesday, January 31, 2006 grew up to be a leading advocate for pro- TRIBUTE TO ALYSSA IMLER tecting the rights of steelworkers through the Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to creation and preservation of decent wages, HON. MELISSA A. HART pay homage to Coretta Scott King, a great leader in the movement for civil and human health benefits, workplace safety regulations, OF PENNSYLVANIA rights on the occasion of her passing. and education opportunities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Lester began his career as an engineer Known first as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther with the McLouth Steel Corporation in Trenton, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 King, Mrs. King’s commitment to the struggle Michigan, in 1954 and rose to national atten- Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take for all people continued throughout her life. At- tion in the 1980s for his leading role in the this opportunity to congratulate Alyssa Imler, a tending Antioch College in Yellow Springs, fight to save the company from bankruptcy teacher at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sac- Ohio, Coretta Scott King earned a Bachelor’s and to preserve the jobs of its 3,600 steel- rament in Harrison, for her 2006 Disney Degree in music and education, skills she workers. As the USWA District Director and a Teacher of the Year Award nomination. used to organize Freedom Concerts to benefit member of the McLouth Steel Board of Direc- Imler has a unique method of teaching the Southern Christian Leadership Con- tors, Mr. Lester orchestrated in 1988 the larg- which keeps the students engaged in learning. ference. Serving as a delegate from Women est employee stock buyout of the time. While She was nominated for this award anony- Strike for Peace at a 1962 Disarmament Con- the company ultimately closed its doors in mously by one of her students. If Imler is ference in Geneva, Switzerland, Mrs. King 1994, he has never ceased in his efforts to among the 40 Teacher of the Year honorees, demonstrated her commitment to working for preserve the United States’ steel industry and she will be flown to Los Angeles for a red-car- peace and justice worldwide. to provide for the rights of USWA members. pet recognition ceremony. The honorees and Following the tragic murder of her husband, Notably, Mr. Lester engineered a Voluntary their principals will participate in a week long Coretta Scott King committed herself to pro- Employee Benefit Association plan and nego- educators conference. Honorees will also re- moting Dr. King’s principles of nonviolence tiated Cooperative Partnership Agreements ceive $10,000 while their schools will receive and social justice. First, in establishing the between USWA members and National Steel $5,000. King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Corporation. As steel companies consolidated, I ask my colleagues in the United States which has trained tens of thousands of people Mr. Lester worked at the negotiating table to House of Representatives to join me in con- in the philosophy and methods of Dr. King, guarantee that these protections were not lost. gratulating Alyssa Imler and her 2006 Disney she has been able to preserve and further his The language he ensured in these negotia- Teacher of the Year Award nomination. It is legacy. Second, she served as chair of the tions for workplace health and safety was rec- an honor to represent the Fourth Congres- Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Com- ognized by the Supreme Court as the stand- sional District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure mission and worked for the national recogni- ard for workers. He has extended his cham- to salute such a dedicated individual such as tion of Dr. King’s birthday. pioning of workers’ rights into negotiations with Alyssa Imler. In addition to working for the recognition of Dow Chemical, National Standard, Quanex, f her husband’s legacy, Mrs. King was always a and DSC, Ltd. tireless advocate for the abolition of Apartheid In addition to his commitment to his fellow VIOLA GEORGIAN BALESTRERI in South Africa, women and children’s rights, workers, Mr. Lester has been a vigorous cit- gay and lesbian dignity, full employment and izen of Michigan and is deeply committed to HON. SAM FARR ecological sanity. In recognition of this work, improving education and health in the State of OF CALIFORNIA Coretta Scott King has lead goodwill missions Michigan. He and his wife established the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES across the globe consulting with world leaders. Harry E. & Mary E. Lester Scholarship Fund In addition, the American Library Association for Steelworker Children to provide scholarship Wednesday, February 8, 2006 has awarded Coretta Scott King Awards to opportunities for the children of steelworkers in Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more than 175 books written or illustrated by District Two. He was appointed by three gov- honor the life of Viola Georgian Balestreri, African Americans that promote understanding ernors to serve on the Huron-Clinton Metro- who passed away on January 25, 2006 in and appreciation for all cultures and dem- politan Authority’s Board of Commissioners Carmel, California, at the age of 92. Viola was onstrate commitment to equality and justice. and serves as a board member to many dis- born on September 19, 1913 in Brooklyn, New Surely the passing of Coretta Scott King is tinguished organizations, including the United York to Amelia and Aniello Crispo and was the a great loss to this Nation and the world. Mrs. Way of Michigan, the Michigan State AFL–CIO only girl among 11 brothers—a special child, King demonstrated a resilience and commit- Board, the National Kidney Foundation of indeed! After the death of her husband Vin- ment to the ideals of equality and justice that Michigan, and the Greater Detroit-Area Health cent Balestreri, whom she married in 1938, has been matched by few and we all owe her Council. Mr. Lester initiated and co-chairs the she moved to Carmel in 1957. She taught at a debt of gratitude. Annual Downriver Community Prayer Break- Junipero Serra School for many years while f fast in Southgate, Michigan, and holds the raising her two children, to whom she was de- rank of ‘‘Ambassador’’ for the Detroit Muslim voted. TRIBUTE TO THE SISTERS OF ST. Temple of the Shrine. Recently, Mr. Lester Viola was a strong woman who never criti- EMMA ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVER- was granted an Honorary Doctorate Degree in cized or said a harsh word about anyone. She SARY Humanities from Michigan State University. was eternally optimistic and grateful for her Harry Lester often stood at the intersection family and the blessings in her life. She was HON. MELISSA A. HART of workers’ rights and public policy. He under- a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, OF PENNSYLVANIA stood that federal trade policy, and especially sister and friend. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unfair trade practices of other nations, dra- Her son, Ted Balestreri, owner of the famed matically impacted the industry in which he Sardine Factory restaurant in Monterey, has Wednesday, February 8, 2006 worked and he was tireless in his efforts to im- been a good friend of mine and I grieve with Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take pact change in Washington, DC. He also un- him over the loss of his mother. I wish to ex- this opportunity to congratulate the Sisters of

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Sergeant Prendes of the Las the courts have been compelled to make dif- where until 1987 they prepared and served Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, was ficult choices, including a decision over 18 killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, Feb- thousands of meals to students, the Bene- months to reduce employee ranks by 1,850 dictine Brothers, and even to the Pittsburgh ruary 1, 2006. SGT Henry Prendes joined the Las Vegas positions—a full 8 percent of on board staffing Steelers during their Summer Training Camps levels. at Saint Vincent. From 1987 until the present, Metropolitan Police Department on February the Sisters of St. Emma have continued to be 26, 1991. He spent his first years patrolling Consider the irony: the staffing required by a vibrant part of the area by operating a thriv- the east Las Vegas neighborhood surrounding the Judiciary Branch is compromised because ing retreat house just outside of Greensburg, Charleston and Lamb Boulevards and was the Executive Branch charges our courts too PA. At the retreat house, the Sisters prepare quickly promoted to Field Training Officer. On much for rent. meals, offer hospitality, and a place for hun- January 2, 1999, after working 1 year for the In the absence of a swift Congressional re- dreds of people annually who come to Saint narcotics office as a detective, Henry Prendes sponse to redress this imbalance, there is little Emma for Spiritual growth and fulfillment. was promoted to sergeant. As a sergeant he doubt that the continued budgetary pressures, I ask my colleagues in the United States worked for the Crimes against Youth and which will result from constantly rising rental House of Representatives to join me in con- Family Department, and later as Patrol Ser- costs, will cause the loss of even more court gratulating the Sisters of St. Emma for their geant in the South West Area Command. personnel. 75th anniversary. It is an honor to represent Sergeant Prendes was a native of Nevada The administration of justice should not be the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsyl- and graduated from Las Vegas High School compromised because our courts are denied vania and a pleasure to salute a dedicated where he was vice president of his senior the ability to contain their rental costs. The ju- community such as the Sisters of St. Emma. class and captain of the football team. He is diciary has taken available action to reign in f survived by his wife Dawn and two daughters from a previous marriage, Kylee and Brooke. these expenses, including adopting a 24– IN RECOGNITION OF RUTH COTNEY Sergeant Prendes, along with his family, was month moratorium on new construction and a devoutly religious man. He engaged in bible requesting rent relief from GSA. To date HON. MIKE ROGERS study at home with his wife and mentored chil- though, GSA has refused to work with the OF ALABAMA dren in his spare time. Before he died, he was courts in any meaningful way to find a solu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the process of building a 17-acre youth tion. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 camp in Montana called, Creation Camp As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I Jesus. believe Congress has a duty to act to ensure Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I SGT Henry Prendes could be described as rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated public the fair, efficient, and equitable adjudication of everyone’s friend, always having a smile on all legitimate issues brought before the courts. servant and member of the community, Ms. his face, and always helping those in need. Ruth Cotney, of Chambers County, Alabama. The use of the courts as a ‘‘profit center’’ can Some help people because they are police of- no longer be tolerated. Ms. Cotney is a well-known and highly re- ficers, but Henry was a police officer to help The bill I am introducing today will put an spected individual who has served her com- people. munity, held public office, and is now com- Mr. Speaker, the pride I feel today in intro- end to this practice by replacing the ‘‘commer- pleting her 50th year of employment at the ducing this vitally important piece of legislation cially-equivalent’’ rent calculation that GSA Chambers County tax office. is overshadowed by the sorry I feel for the en- has used with a requirement that the courts In 1955, Ms. Cotney began her career at tire Prendes family. pay only for the actual operating expenses in- the Chambers County Courthouse in a time f curred in providing space. This simple change where most tax bills were written by hand. In will result in a dramatic savings in the judi- 1979, Ms. Cotney was appointed by Governor INTRODUCING H.R. 4710, THE JUDI- ciary’s rent expense. Fob James to replace the retired tax collector. CIARY RENT REFORM ACT OF 2006 This change will also give the judiciary She completed the balance of the term, ran needed flexibility, accountability, and responsi- again, and won in 1984 for a 6-year term. She bility for balancing the requirements imposed retired in 1991, but continues to work part-time HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. by their capital costs, personnel, and non- OF WISCONSIN at the tax collector’s office. salary expenses. I am proud to recognize Ms. Cotney today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the House, and congratulate her on her Wednesday, February 8, 2006 The courts are best positioned to know long and fulfilling career in service to the peo- whether the administration of justice will ben- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, today ple of Chambers County. I wish her many efit more by hiring new personnel than by con- I rise to introduce H.R. 4710, the ‘‘Judiciary more years of continued success and service. structing a new courthouse or renovating an Rent Reform Act of 2006.’’ The purpose of this f older one. Our courts should be empowered to legislation is to ensure the rent paid by the make the decision that is in the public interest SERGEANT HENRY PRENDES ME- Federal judiciary is rationally and equitably re- and that is most likely to enhance their ability MORIAL ACT OF 2006 INCREASES lated to the actual costs of providing their fa- to adjudicate and resolve cases. PENALTIES FOR COP KILLERS cilities. It may shock Members to learn that this is In his inaugural year-end report on the Fed- not the case nor has it been for some time. In eral judiciary, Chief Justice Roberts addressed HON. JON C. PORTER this issue directly: OF NEVADA fact, the Federal judiciary pays the General IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services Administration (GSA) hundreds of The disparity between the judiciary’s rent millions of dollars more each year than the ac- and that of other government agencies, and Wednesday, February 8, 2006 tual costs of maintaining and operating build- between the cost to GSA of providing space Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to ings. Chief Justice Roberts has characterized and the amount charged to the judiciary, is introduce the Sergeant Henry Prendes Memo- this practice as resulting in the judiciary being unfair . . . [and] the judiciary must . . . find rial Act of 2006 today. This legislation will cre- used ‘‘as a profit center for GSA.’’ a long-term solution to the problem of ever- ate a new Federal criminal offense for the kill- By law, GSA is authorized to establish the increasing rent payments that drain re- sources needed for the courts to fulfill their ing, the attempt to kill or conspiring to kill, any rent to be paid by the judiciary. GSA’s rates vital mission. public safety officer for a public agency that are supposed to approximate commercially receives Federal funding. This would include equivalent rates. Their charges are not subject Mr. Speaker, the solution is for Congress to State and local police officers, judicial officers, to negotiation. enact the ‘‘Judiciary Rent Reform Act of judicial employees, and firefighters Since 1986, the judiciary’s annual rent pay- 2006,’’ which will require the Administrator of Mr. Speaker, simply put, this legislation ments to GSA have increased from $133 mil- General Services to charge the judiciary only makes it a Federal crime to kill a public safety lion to almost $920 million. As a percentage of the actual cost of providing space in federally- officer of any type. Under this legislation, a the judiciary’s operating budget, these pay- owned facilities or the actual costs of pro- criminal convicted of the above charges will be ments have climbed from 15.7 percent to 20 curing and servicing leases in privately-owned punished by a fine and imprisonment for no percent. In contrast, rent for executive branch space.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:32 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.076 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 In addition to allowing the federal courts to tieth anniversary and will be celebrating the ciation, from the students of Deerwood Ele- better plan and control their budget, which will completion of a modernization project that will mentary School in Kingwood, Texas. It is a fit- improve the delivery of judicial services to the ensure that Hillsdale’s doors are open for stu- ting tribute, from the young children to the sol- public, this Act will improve the transparency dents for another 50 years or more. diers, who have fought to guarantee the Amer- associated with how the judiciary’s funds are The San Mateo Union High School district ica they inherit is as free as it is today. spent. has six outstanding high schools. Nearly 6 The entire 2nd Congressional District of I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- years the citizens of San Mateo voted for a Texas says thank you to these brave men and porting this bill, which I am introducing in di- $137.5 million bond measure to modernize women for their service and their sacrifice. We rect response to the plea of the Chief Justice these wonderful schools. Hillsdale High School wish them all a full and speedy recovery. that this issue ‘‘now warrant[s] immediate at- determined to construct a new Student Serv- tention and action.’’ I and the Judiciary Con- ices building as well as substantive remod- f ference of the U.S. look forward to the House eling of the library, science building, general passing this legislation without delay. education classrooms, the cafeteria, the the- TRIBUTE TO DAVID H. SMITH f ater, the auditorium, a music building, and the gym’s and locker rooms. As a result of these TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF renovations Hillsdale High School will continue HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR THE McCANDLESS ROTARY CLUB to play a leading educational role in the San OF COLORADO Mateo Union High School district. HON. MELISSA A. HART Mr. Speaker, Hillsdale High School is truly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA an extraordinary learning institution. The Wednesday, February 8, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award winning design of the school, profiled in Life Magazine when the school opened its Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, February 8, 2006 doors 50 years ago, continues to receive congratulate David H. Smith of Rio Blanco Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take praise and distinctions. Of special note is the County, as the honored recipient of the Wayne this opportunity to honor the volunteers of the fact that Hillsdale High School was recently N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year Award McCandless Rotary Club. recognized by the United States Department from the Colorado Water Congress. The Rotary Club of McCandless was found- of Education as a National Blue Ribbon The career of David H. Smith reflects his ed in 1988, and will be holding its 10th annual School of Excellence. This remarkable rec- extraordinary dedication to the protection of Volunteer Recognition Dinner, Thursday, Feb- ognition was bestowed on only 260 schools in water rights in the State of Colorado. His in- ruary 9, 2006. For the past 10 years this din- the United States. In addition to Hillsdale’s spiring leadership on these very important ner has honored individuals who have given achievements in the classroom, the school’s issues is greatly appreciated by all citizens of their time, talent and finances in support of rich athletic tradition displayed in league Colorado. churches and synagogues, human service championships and distinguished alumni play- Mr. Smith’s passion for conservation and agencies, fire and police departments and ing at the collegiate and professional levels. Ivan flood recovery, This year, however, will Mr. Speaker, the modernization and new leadership in water issues lead to a 20-year be the first year that blood and organ donors construction at Hillsdale High School was tenure on the Colorado Water Conservation will be honored. The club also gives $10,000 made possible because of the amazing dedi- Board as well as 12 years of service as Rio to various community agencies in the are and cation and work demonstrated by the Board of Blanco County’s director on the Colorado hosts a monthly bingo game for the residents Trustees, community leaders, parents, school River Water Conservation Board. Mr. Smith’s of the Regency Nursing Home. staff, the public at-large, and the now-retired commitment to his community extends beyond The dinner honors the commitment of Superintendent Thomas C. Mohr. Without their water issues to service on the county planning McCandless residents, including: Frank and spectacular efforts, the modernization project commission and the local school board. Mr. Judy Holby, organ donors; Rev. Jean Hender- would not have succeeded. I urge all my col- Smith himself is a rancher in the region and son, platelet donor; Marlynn Baldo, blood and leagues to join me in congratulating the Hills- has devoted his life to the protection and platelet donor; Patricia DiClemente, organ, dale High School community on the successful maintenance of this lifestyle. platelet and blood donor; John Dauer, whole modernization of its facility and on its 50th an- Family and friends have been quick to blood donor; and Edmond Olszewski, bone niversary. praise Mr. Smith as someone who has exem- marrow donor. The club has recently com- f plified genuine concern for the water rights of pleted a shipment of computers and pharma- the citizens of Colorado. Mr. Smith displayed ceuticals to Benin. Two club members, Denny NATIONAL SALUTE TO his resolve during the oil-shale boom in the and Kathy Crawford, have participated in two HOSPITALIZED VETERANS 1970s and 1980s when he guaranteed the Polio National Immunization Days in Africa. preservation of property and water rights in I ask my colleagues in the United States HON. TED POE Western Colorado. Later, during the 2002 House of Representatives to join me in hon- OF TEXAS drought, Mr. Smith was instrumental in negoti- oring Pennsylvania American Water on receiv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ating a water-sharing plan for White River Val- ing the Directors Award. It is an honor to rep- ley ranchers and farmers. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 resent the Fourth Congressional District of Even with all his public service, Mr. Smith Pennsylvania and a pleasure to salute a dedi- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, the National Salute maintains a strong family life, having been cated club such as the Rotary Club of to Hospitalized Veterans Week was estab- married to his wife Sue Ann for 53 years with McCandless. lished in 1978. It takes place every year dur- two sons and a daughter. f ing the week of February 14 and it is an op- portunity to salute America’s veterans and en- Mr. Smith’s story is one of compassion and COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH sure to them that their sacrifices for their commitment, not only for the protection of the ANNIVERSARY AND COMPLETION country are not forgotten. Next week, mem- rights of the ranchers and farmers in his re- OF THE MODERNIZATION bers of my district staff will visit the Michael E. gion but also for the maintenance of a lifestyle PROJECT AT HILLSDALE HIGH DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. learned from his great-grandfather, an immi- SCHOOL They will pay tribute and honor to the brave grant from Scotland who introduced Mr. Smith soldiers there who were wounded in their val- to the ideas of irrigation. A life of service and HON. TOM LANTOS iant service to our country. They have made leadership, of achievement and ambition, Mr. Smith’s accomplishment is one that deserves OF CALIFORNIA an enormous sacrifice to ensure that we all recognition and respect by all citizens of Colo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are able to live in freedom and we are in- debted to them. This is the American people’s rado who have benefited from his devotion. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 chance to say thank you for that sacrifice. It is It is a tremendous honor to stand today and Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted vitally important that we do not forget these publicly recognize Mr. David H. Smith for his to announce to my colleagues that on Feb- defenders of freedom and do all that we can many contributions to the community. It is my ruary 24, 2006, Hillsdale High School, in San to help them along in their recovery. privilege to extend congratulations to Mr. Mateo California, which is in my Congres- I am proud to say that my staff will be bring- Smith for the receipt of the Wayne N. Aspinall sional District, will be commemorating its fif- ing get well cards, and other tokens of appre- Water Leader of the Year Award.

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Their and throughout the world. relationship was one of the reasons Dr. King Wednesday, February 8, 2006 While she was Dr. King’s partner in the stopped in Richmond to meet with local lead- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- struggle for equal rights, Coretta Scott King ers when he visited northern California in ognize the contributions of American citizens was also a civil rights activist in her own right. 1961. Mayor Anderson remembers Mrs. King who are members of the Amateur Radio Relay Dr. King once said, ‘‘I wish I could say . . . as being loyal to her husband and family and League, known as HAM radio operators. Citi- that I led her down this path. But I must say supportive of the civil rights movement, and zens throughout America dedicated to this we went down it together, because she was she had a beautiful singing voice. hobby—a hobby that some people consider as actively involved and concerned when we Mayor Anderson said that, ‘‘Mrs. King’s old fashioned or obsolete—were true heroes met as she is now.’’ singing voice changed after her husband was in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as they An inspirational woman to so many already, murdered.’’ It, however, did not alter her pas- were often the only line of communication Mrs. King will remain a role model for genera- sion for justice and she continued her strug- available into the storm ravaged areas. tions to come. gles against injustice. Amateur radio operators are often over- When her husband’s fight for equality was Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents, looked in favor of flashier means of commu- cut short by the brutal shot of bigotry and ha- I rise to acknowledge the loss of a great nication. As communities across the gulf coast tred, Mrs. King’s fight had only just begun. woman, a mother, a friend to all and a hero. and America learned this year, technology can And now with her death, we face the same I extend my heartfelt condolences to the King be highly vulnerable. HAM radios, entirely self- question she faced so many years ago. Presi- family and their friends in this difficult time. contained transmitters, require no cell towers dent Clinton eloquently spoke about this ques- America owes the entire King family an or satellites, simply a battery and a strip of tion yesterday at Mrs. King’s funeral service in enormous debt of gratitude for teaching all wire as an antenna. Atlanta when he said, Americans the meaning of dignity, patriotism Just as after major earthquakes, tornadoes, . . . the most important day in her life for and justice. This Congress, and this nation, and the terrorist attacks of 9/11, HAM opera- everyone of us here at this moment in this must not let down Dr. King down. We must tors around the country received an alert to church, except when she embraced her faith, not let Mrs. King down. We must pursue their stand by their radios to listen for calls for as- the next most important day was April 5, vision of justice and freedom as vigilantly 1968, the day after her husband was killed. sistance. Following Hurricane Katrina, when She had to decide, ‘‘What am I going to do today as ever before and preserve the great- cell phones and e-mail were useless, a HAM with the rest of my life?’’ We would have all ness of America for our children and our chil- operator located in Connecticut alerted au- forgiven her, even honored her if she said, ‘‘I dren’s children. thorities about a woman trapped for 4 days have stumbled on enough stony roads. I have f without food or water and a Coast Guard Aux- been beaten by enough bitter rods. I have en- iliary in Cleveland arranged for a medevac for dured enough dangers, toils and snares. I’m HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- a woman in labor in New Orleans. These are going home and raising my kids. I wish you PLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA just a few examples of the many lives that all well.’’ None of us, nobody could have con- SCOTT KING demned that decision. But instead, she went were saved with the critical intervention of to Memphis—the scene of the worst night- SPEECH OF HAM operators throughout the country. mare of her life—and led that march for Now more than ever, I am proud to be a li- those poor hard-working garbage workers HON. SILVESTRE REYES censed amateur radio operator. It is important that her husband [advocated for]. Now, OF TEXAS to realize that every HAM radio operator in the that’s the most important thing for us. Be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause what really matters if you believe all Amateur Radio Emergency Service is a volun- Tuesday, January 31, 2006 teer. This year, when disaster struck, hun- this stuff we’ve been saying is, ‘‘What are we dreds of HAMs moved to the gulf coast to help going to do with the rest of our lives?’’ Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in in every way they could. Every one of which Indeed, she went on to work so hard for all strong support of H. Res. 655, honoring the did so on a volunteer basis and their only goal of us. In addition to her efforts to build the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Coretta Scott was to assist in what became one of the worst Martin Luther King memorial in Atlanta to es- King. It is with great respect and a heavy natural disasters in America. tablishing a national holiday in her husband’s heart that I pay tribute to the life of a woman The dedication displayed by HAM radio op- memory, Coretta Scott King worked tirelessly admired by so many Americans. erators in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina so that her husband’s struggle, and the strug- On January 31, 2006, God summoned sets a tremendous example for us all. The gle of the millions of Americans who worked home one of His most dedicated activists in people whose lives were rescued as a result with him and shared his vision to bring equal- the fight for equal rights and social justice. It of the tireless dedication of HAM radio opera- ity to all people, was never forgotten. seems like only yesterday that Mrs. King tors will forever be grateful to these selfless She took upon herself the responsibility of joined her husband, the late Reverend Martin public servants. keeping alive Dr. King’s civil rights legacy but Luther King, Jr., to fight for equality for all f also found her own causes. She advocated Americans. equality for all. She became active with the While the country mourned the loss of Rev. HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- National Organization for Women and said, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. King picked up PLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA ‘‘Women, if the soul of the Nation is to be the torch and continued the fight for social jus- SCOTT KING saved, I believe that you must become its tice, at the same time caring for their four chil- soul.’’ In 2000 she spoke at a fundraiser spon- dren: Yolanda Denise, Martin Luther III, Dexter SPEECH OF sored by the Metropolitan Community Church, Scott, and Bernie Albertine. In doing so, she HON. GEORGE MILLER a predominantly gay denomination in San worked tirelessly on multi-national disar- OF CALIFORNIA Francisco, where she gave a powerful speech mament treaties, anti-poverty efforts in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expressing that ‘‘until everybody has equality; U.S., and opposition to apartheid in South Afri- no one has equality. We can’t just be for civil ca. Later, in 1985, she initiated the creation of Tuesday, January 31, 2006 rights of one group.’’ the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Edu- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. The King family has a strong history with cation Institute to ensure that future genera- Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Coretta the community in Richmond, CA. tions of leaders carry on Rev. King’s dream of Scott King, who, sadly, passed away last Mrs. King’s speech in San Francisco in- peace and social justice. It is fitting that we week at the age of 78. spired Jerrold Hatchett of Richmond to form honor her today not far from where she led Mrs. King will be greatly missed and fondly the National Brotherhood Alliance, a non-profit several hundred-thousand people to com- remembered as a remarkable woman who organization that serves as a collaborative of memorate her husband’s historic march on our passionately worked with her husband, Martin business, community, religious, and grassroots Nation’s Capital. Luther King, Jr., in America’s nonviolent strug- organizations to mentor youth and address Because of the Reverend and Mrs. King’s gle for equal rights and who pursued the vi- community issues. hard work and many sacrifices throughout the

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While the loss of Mrs. Coretta Scott King Not only has the United States changed be- brings great sadness, it brings a sense of DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS’ cause of Dr. King, but the rest of the world peace knowing that she will be reunited with POSTER AND ESSAY CONTEST IN has been influenced by his peaceful ways to her husband the late Reverend Martin Luther REMEMBRANCE OF DR. MARTIN bring about change in laws to give equality King, Jr., and that their legacy will flourish for LUTHER KING JR. AND ROSA to all people. People of color in South Africa generations to come. PARKS were influenced by Dr. King and have changed the apartheid laws. f HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS In conclusion, the influence of Dr. Martin TRIBUTE TO THE BULLETIN OF Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks has greatly OF NEW JERSEY changed the rights of all people, especially THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minorities, from separation and discrimina- tion to equality in all parts of our lives. HON. RUSH D. HOLT Wednesday, February 8, 2006 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (By Andrea Akins, Grade 4) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor those students from Deptford Township Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks Wednesday, February 8, 2006 schools who participated in a contest to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks on made a difference. For example, Dr. King was born Jan. 16, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He al- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, as we face a world January 11, 2006. The way in which these troubled by nuclear proliferation, weapons of ways was thinking about solutions to solve students portrayed their thoughts on Dr. King racial prejudice. The civil rights bill ended mass destruction, potential pandemics, ter- and Ms. Parks was touching and memorable. discrimination of black Americans in 1964. rorism, space-based weaponry, and our own During this contest, students were given the One day Dr. King was shot and died. concern about our nation’s ability to maintain opportunity to express their thoughts on these In addition, Rosa Parks was born Feb. 4, its competitiveness in a changing world, it is important historical figures by creating a post- 1913 in Alabama and was married sometime important that we consider this resolution com- er or writing an essay highlighting memorable in 1932. She worked to help a lot of black people. White people always pushed her mending the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists events in the lives of these two heroic Ameri- on the 60th year of its publication, whose mis- around and she was tired of it. One day Rosa cans. The contest corresponded with the an- Parks refused to give up her seat on a seg- sion to educate citizens and raise awareness nual celebration of Dr. King. The students regated bus. She was arrested and put in jail. on global security news and analysis as well whose essays and posters won are: Scott A boycott was passed. Mr. Nixon and Dr. as the appropriate roles of nuclear technology. Medes, Andrea Akins, Lauren Perry, Rachel King got lawyers to take Rosa’s case to That is why today I am introducing along with Hajna, Jimmy Kunkle, Sheena Williams, Sara court. The boycott worked. the Gentlemen from Massachusetts, Rep- Duffy, Zachary Kummer, Ashley Duffy, Additionally, Rosa Parks and Dr. King had a lot in common. One thing they had in com- resentative EDWARD MARKEY, a resolution Danielle Hogan, Ronald Grace, Danika Atkin- commending the Bulletin of the Atomic Sci- mon was the bus boycott. Another thing son, Jordan Johnson, Michael Baney, Justina they had in common was segregation. Of entists for its 60 years of service to our nation Dougherty, Jared Field, Ann Mary Tullio, Nich- course they both wanted fairness. and to the world. olas Eisen, Madelyn Elliot and Sean Clason. In conclusion, Dr. King and Rosa Parks Sixty years ago, a group of Manhattan Their works showed exceptional thought and helped make a difference. They made a dif- Project scientists, who worked to create the creativity. ference because they both wanted fairness. first nuclear bombs on the mesas of Los Ala- We have seen in the aftermath of Hurricane They helped blacks with problems and they made laws right. They made a difference. mos, New Mexico, published the first issue of Katrina that Dr. King’s and Mrs. Parks’ mes- the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, to trans- sage of justice for all people is still as impor- MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND ROSA PARKS— late the realities made possible by the atomic tant today as it was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. ‘‘MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE’’ bomb. Members of this early group include Although it disproportionately affected people (By Rachel Hajna) Hans Bethe, Albert Einstein, and J. Robert of color, Hurricane Katrina affected anyone Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on Janu- Oppenheimer, and the Bulletin continues to young enough, old enough or poor enough to ary 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents bring together some of the best minds in be left behind. The students that participated named him Michael at first, but later science and global security to provide unbi- in this contest embodied Dr. King’s and Mrs. changed it to Martin Luther, which was his ased, non-technical yet scientifically sound in- Parks’ message and are truly an inspiration to father’s name. Martin had an older sister and a younger brother. Their mother always told formation critical to our survival today. all citizens of the United States of America. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists addi- them how special and wonderful they were. The following are five of the winning The King family was very religious. tionally created a visual representation of the essays: Martin was best friends with a white boy, humanity’s potential for global destruction. It is MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE but when they started school the friend’s the Doomsday Clock, ticking towards midnight, (By Zachary Kummer, Grade 6) Dad said they couldn’t play anymore because with midnight representing doomsday. The Martin was black. The boys both cried. movement of the clock’s hand is determined As I sit in my classroom and look around, Martin learned more about segregation as I see students of many different races. We he got older. There were a lot of things that by the Bulletin’s Board of Directors and Spon- are all here to learn and everyone has the sors, a group of individuals who have worked the black people were not allowed to do. same opportunity to get a good education. They were not allowed to play on the beach on this issue for decades and include Nobel The teacher treats us all the same, and we or in the parks, they were not allowed to Prize winners, analysts, and others who have use the same books, desks, fountains, and vote, and they could not live where they served in policy making decisions in both lavatories. All the students are together in wanted. Martin knew this was unfair. Democratic and Republican administrations. the same classroom without any discrimina- Martin graduated from Booker T. Wash- The Doomsday Clock has moved forward tion by race or religion. If Dr. Martin Luther ington High School in 1944. He was so smart and back 17 times in its 58 years of existence. King Jr. were alive today, he would see his that he skipped ninth and twelfth grades. He dream fulfilled in my classroom. enrolled at Morehouse College when he was Its last move was on February 27, 2002, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister the clock now resides at 7 minutes to mid- 15 years old. He also began preaching at Ebe- who believed in equality for all. He thought nezer Baptist Church where his father was night, which is where the clock debuted in that the Constitution of the United States the pastor and he became Reverend Martin 1947. was meant for all people. His famous speech Luther King, Jr. on February 25, 1948 when The ‘‘Keepers of the Clock’’ stated on this of ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ said that he dreamed of he was 19 years old. last move, ‘‘Moving the clock’s hands at this a time when people of all races and religions Martin met Coretta Scott while attending time reflects our growing concern that the would be treated the same. Dr. King was in- Boston University. They were married on international community has hit the ‘‘snooze’’ fluenced by many people. His grandfather, June 18, 1953 in Marion, Alabama. Martin be- his father, Abraham Lincoln, and Rosa Parks button rather than respond to the alarm.’’ came Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1955 were some of these people who had an influ- after receiving his Ph.D. from Boston Uni- It is now time to start waking up, and we ence on him. versity. take the lead in making the world safer, clean- Dr. King admired the courage Rosa Parks Dr. King was one of the leaders of the er, and sustainable for our children, our grand- showed in her refusal to give up her seat on Montgomery Bus Boycott. This was a huge children, and the generations to follow. This is a bus. He respected her non-violent protest. success. Dr. King and other black leaders

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told the black people not to ride the buses. On August 28, 1963 he made the one of the THE NUN ON THE RUN They did this because they learned that a most memorable speeches in history. ‘‘I Have It is not every day you meet a nun whose woman named Rosa Parks was arrested and a Dream’’ was his speech. He dreamed that license tag reads ‘‘Hugs 1’’ and whose sen- sent to jail on December 1, 1955 because she everyone would think that everyone was tences are punctuated with an endearing would not give up her bus seat to a white ‘‘brothers and sisters.’’ ‘‘honey.’’ But then again, there is only one man. On November 13, 1956 the Supreme After his speech, a law was formed that no Sister Jeanne Marie O’Laughlin. Court ruled that it was against the law to one could be prejudice or segregate. Many A few hugs here and a few ‘‘honeys’’ make black people sit at the back of the people’s lives were changed by King’s memo- there—along with bulldog tenacity and a re- buses in Montgomery, Alabama. Now they rable speech. But things were about to fusal to compromise her convictions—have could sit wherever they wanted. change for him. helped O’Laughlin forge bonds with everyone Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. from religious figures to football stars to Tuskegee, Alabama. She grew up on a small was standing on a hotel balcony talking to a dignitaries. Her new office at Barry Univer- farm with her brother, mother and grand- friend, and suddenly . . . Boom! Martin Lu- sity, where she recently become chancellor, parents. In 1932 she married barber and civil ther King Jr., at the age of 54, was shot and is proof. The corridor is wallpapered with rights activist, Raymond Parks. Over the killed. framed photos of O’Laughlin with the pope, years, Rosa Parks received many awards and People all over the world were upset, but presidents, sports stars and scores of other honors, including the Medal of Freedom he will be remembered. influential people. Award, presented by President Clinton in So, because of Martin Luther King Jr.’s About 100 plaques, keys to cities and the 1996. Rosa Parks died recently on October 25, pride and strength, he was shot and killed. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 at the age of 92. From his strong non-violent beliefs, no seg- ‘‘Sand in My Shoes’’ award overwhelm glass- The boycott was the beginning of the Civil regation or being prejudice is ruining the enclosed display cases. O’Laughlin says it Rights Movement in America. On August 28, world today. was tough to choose from the hundreds she 1963 Dr. King led the March on Washington. received during her 23-year tenure as presi- This is where he gave his ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ TWO AMAZING LEADERS dent of Barry University. speech. He wanted black and white people to (By Jimmy Kunkle, Grade 5) ‘‘They just delivered the furniture today. You are my first external guest, honey,’’ live together in peace in America. In 1964 he Our world would be different if it weren’t O’Laughlin, 76, says in a grandmotherly tone received Time magazine’s ‘‘Man of the Year’’ for two very brave people. Dr. Martin Luther as she points out her private prayer closet. award. On July 2, 1964 President Johnson King Jr. and Rosa Parks both fought for She proudly displays her collection of signed the Civil Rights bill into law, which equal rights. Rosa Parks was born in 1913, icons—artistic representations of sanctified meant that the black people could go wher- and was very determined. She made a big dif- Christians that are an integral part of wor- ever they wanted. ference because on December 1, 1955, she re- ship in the Catholic faith. Directing atten- On December 10, 1964 Dr. King received the fused to give up her seat on a bus to a white tion to an icon of ‘‘Jesus the Teacher,’’ Nobel Peace Prize, which is one of the great- man, and she was put in jail. This act deter- O’Laughlin reveals. ‘‘With this one I look at est honors any man can win. He was only 35 mined many people and one of them was Dr. the world through his eyes and see the hu- years old when he won the award making Martin Luther King Jr. manity of children.’’ She has a special place him youngest person to receive it. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a very im- in her heart for children of all ages, perhaps On April 4, 1968 Dr. King went to Memphis, portant and determined man. He led pro- because her own childhood, including World Tennessee to lead a march to help sanitation tests, marches, boycotts and all of his hard War II years spent in Detroit, was strained. workers. He was shot and killed on this day. work won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. In 1935, when O’Laughlin was barely 6 People all over the world wept. Dr. King On August 28, 1963, Martin made his ‘‘I Have years old, her mother died in childbirth. Her made a difference by making black and a Dream’’ Speech. He dreamed that all man- family became a single-parent household white people get along. kind would be treated equally and that there long before it was a societal norm. She de- I am very glad that Martin Luther King Jr. would be no more violence. On April 4, 1968, scribes her father, a draftsman at the Dodge and Rosa Parks made a difference in our he was shot and killed, but we still remem- car factory in Detroit, as a ‘‘good old Irish world. ber him, and we will never forget him. dad’’ who prayed the rosary every day and So now you can see that two people can read the Bible to his family on Sundays. Her HOW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHANGED THE make a difference, and they did! They did childhood memories are a mixture of pain, WORLD not only make a difference, but they brought love and poverty. (By Lauren Perry, Grade 4) our world together. So that’s how two unfor- ‘‘At times you had to pretty well fend for Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks gettable people made a world of difference, yourself. So maybe my creativity in fund- changed the world from being prejudice for- by not using violence. raising came out of that,’’ O’Laughlin laughs ever. f now. ‘‘But my core values came from my fa- Little did the community of Sweet Au- ther’s training and education. Our family al- burn, Atlanta, Georgia know that on the day TRIBUTE TO SISTER JEANNE ways cared for each other and loved one an- of January 15, 1929, baby Martin Luther King O’LAUGHLIN: A COMMUNITY other. Sharing became an integral part of Jr. would change the world. As Martin got TREASURE AND LEGEND IN HER what we did. My dad cared. He even took in older, everybody said that the last name OWN TIME my mother’s two brothers and two sisters King would suit him good. when they got married, So I had a model Martin Luther King had many strong be- even though our family was poor and moth- liefs. He believed in non-segregation. Be- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK erless. I learned that family was important.’’ cause of the time, many Americans in the OF FLORIDA O’Laughlin’s mother lived on in her imagi- South were separating the whites from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation, stoked by her Aunt Edna’s frequent recounting of stories. One tale in particular blacks. His other belief was non-violence. He Wednesday, February 8, 2006 solved many problems non-violently. would forever direct the course of His parents always told him to have pride Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, rarely O’Laughlin’s life—and arouse her passion for in himself. He always believed that having has a single person left so great a mark on a education. ‘‘Aunt Edna told me that my mother val- pride in yourself could take you various community as Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin. ued education and that her whole desire places. Believing everyone was equal and When Sister Jean, as she is universally when she died at age 29 was that her children being free was the one thing that he would known, assumed the presidency of Barry Col- would be educated. My dad promised her on fight for. lege in 1981, it was a small all-girls institution. her deathbed that we would be, and we all He argued many times for the freedom of When she left nearly 25 years later, it was got college educations,’’ O’Laughlin sol- African Americans to go where they wanted Barry University, a 9,000 student co-ed institu- emnly shares. ‘‘Missing a mother made me to go and so on and so forth. But he always yearn to protect other mothers and babies.’’ protested peacefully. He protested to put a tion of higher learning, complete with a law school and a national reputation for excel- Detroit left its impression, too, and an stop to racial prejudice. He along with Rosa early experience with racism there, says Parks boycotted many things like being lence. O’Laughlin, led her to a lifetime of social ac- prejudice. However, Sister Jean’s achievements, as tion. Both African Americans thought segrega- great as they are, pale when compared to the One day when she was 13 years old, a tion and being prejudice was injustice. Rosa power of her personality and extraordinary im- streetcar O’Laughlin was riding in suddenly Parks got arrested for, what I think, is very pact she has had on virtually everyone she jolted. Two black children fell into her lap, unfair. She got arrested for refusing to give meets. and she embraced them during the rest of up her seat to a white man. Last fall, South Florida CEO magazine did a the journey. To her surprise, when she After that incident, Martin Luther King stepped off the streetcar, a white man spit Jr. knew something had to be done. Martin profile of Sister Jean which I think captures on her. did many speeches, marches, and protests to some of the spirit of this remarkable woman, ‘‘I asked my dad why that man spit on bring attention to all Americans on what and I would like to share it with my col- me,’’ recalls O’Laughlin, still obviously dis- was going on. leagues. turbed by the decades-old event. ‘‘He told me

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Many didn’t believe it eventually led her down the path towards dent at St. Louis University in St. Louis and O’Laughlin could keep a Catholic agenda out joining the Dominican order of nuns. Three also spent time as an adjunct faculty mem- of the station’s programming, but Carr says years later, she joined the Adrian (Mich.) Do- ber at the University of San Francisco and she never told him what to air. In fact, Carr minican Sisters, an international congrega- Siena Heights College in Adrian before as- even ran a Planned Parenthood advertising tion of more than 970 vowed religious women suming the presidency at Miami Shores- campaign, a taboo subject in the Catholic whose roots go back to St. Dominic during based Barry University in 1981. church. the 13th century. TRANSFORMING BARRY ‘‘I did not even have to ask Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin began professing her first vows When O’Laughlin first took the helm at for permission because I knew her heart was at age 17, That initial step towards becoming Barry, it was a small all-girls college. When to do whatever was necessary to serve the nun was followed by several years of explo- she retired in June 2005, it was a 9,000-stu- community in a non-sectarian role,’’ Carr re- ration and training, until she became a per- dent co-ed university with a law school, an calls. ‘‘She always told me I should not do manent member of the order of the Domini- athletics program, and a $22 million endow- anything other than what was expected in can Sisters of Adrian. O’Laughlin took her ment. the world of broadcasting. She was the great- final vows when she was 21—lying flat on her After dropping to her knees and dedicating est boss I ever had and the most wonderful back in the midst of a battle with res- the school to ‘‘the Lord’’—saying, she re- lady I’ve ever met in my life.’’ WXEL re- piratory illness so severe her father feared it calls, that it was his institution and he had bounded and revenues skyrocketed. When was her last breath. to save it and develop it because she couldn’t Barry took over, the station’s net value was After taking her final vows as a nun, do it with her own strength—she set out to $354,573. It was valued at $5.93 million when O’Laughlin’s next priority was getting the instill what she calls the ‘‘midnight shakes.’’ O’Laughlin handed over the chair of the sta- education that her mother had wanted for Her goal was for Barry’s mission to be so tion to Sister Linda Bevilacqua. her. She earned a bachelor’s degree and clear in the minds of the staff that if she O’Laughlin smiles when she talks about began her teaching career in the 1950s. She suddenly awakened them at midnight they WXEL, but admits it wasn’t quite a dream taught throughout Michigan at St. Agnes in could recite it, nearly in their sleep. come true in every respect. ‘‘My dream was Iron River, Detroit’s Dominican High and The mission was (and still is) to offer stu- to use the radio station as an instrument to Dearborn’s St. Alphonsus. After she earned a dents a quality education, assure a religious increase access to education in the commu- master’s degree in biology, the Archdiocese dimension to that education, offer a caring nity,’’ she says. ‘‘We just didn’t have the re- of Tucson, Ariz. hired her as a supervisor of environment and provide community serv- sources. But God used me as an instrument schools. Even then, she continued to attend ice. O’Laughlin saw the biggest challenge to to save it, and if that’s all he wanted and all school, earning a doctorate in education fulfilling that mission and building Barry he wrote, then that’s OK. It’s a huge success. from the University of Arizona. into Florida’s fourth-largest private univer- I am proud of that.’’ A watershed moment in O’Laughlin’s life sity was finances. In 1999, O’Laughlin oversaw the launch of was Pope John XXIII’s issuance of the Vati- ‘‘It’s easy to have dreams and visions, but Barry’s law school in Orlando. She battled can II documents between 1962 and 1965, you need the resources to fulfill those for three years to gain accreditation from which made several reforms to the Catholic dreams and visions. The most awful thing the American Bar Association (ABA). Barry church, Among the reforms were options for was worrying at night about the people who law professor Stanley M. Talcott, who was nuns to choose not to wear a habit, the tradi- worked here getting paid: their mortgages, dean during the battle, says he will always tional head covering and garment worn for their car payments, their children,’’ remember O’Laughlin’s determination. centuries, and to have the choice of return- O’Laughlin recalls. ‘‘When I got here the ‘‘I watched Sister Jeanne as she advocated ing to their baptismal names or keeping payroll was about $250,000 every two weeks for the law school. I found her to be extraor- their religious name, That is when and then it got up to $2.5 million every two dinarily effective, well-informed, and just O’Laughlin chose to exchange her religious powerful,’’ he says. name of Sister John Anthony for her bap- weeks. The greatest challenge to me is to try CHANGING THE MEANING OF ‘‘NUN’’ tismal name, and became Sister Jeanne to reward and keep the people who shared Marie. this mission and ministry with us.’’ O’Laughlin has never taken the easy path, Shortly thereafter, in the late 1960s, O’Laughlin embarked on an exuberant and her life has been tinged with controversy O’Laughlin was appointed superintendent of fundraising campaign, often using the sheer since the Detroit streetcar incident. She the Adrian Dominican Independent School force of her personality to fulfill what had proudly calls herself ‘‘the nun on the run’’ System, overseeing schools in Arizona, Ne- become a true mission for her. In fact, some because she is constantly on the go and vada, New Mexico and California. The ad- have described her as a cross between P.T. knows she has helped quash some stereo- ministrative position left her with the expe- Barnum and Mother Theresa because of her types about Catholic religious women and rience she would later need to build a thriv- unusual fundraising efforts, which included a women in general—things she never intended ing university. lot of arm-twisting and the acceptance of a to do. As she sees it, she was just following ‘‘I learned a great deal about diversity dur- dare or two. her faith. ing that time because I worked with Indians There was the time she took a $2 million In a time when nuns did not typically frat- [Native Americans] and Hispanics. I gained a dare to learn ballroom dancing. O’Laughlin ernize with political potentates and influen- great respect for various cultures. I learned became the first Dominican nun to debut at tial business leaders, O’Laughlin was the to look at sameness instead of differences,’’ the US Ballroom Championships, wearing a first woman on Miami’s influential Orange O’Laughlin says. floor-length royal blue gown. She donned a Bowl Committee and the Non-Group, an in- Along with her development as an adminis- feather boa and white satin gown on a mil- formal fraternity of local power brokers. She trator, O’Laughlin continued to evolve her lionaire’s yacht and sang ‘‘Don’t Cry for Me, has served on countless boards and commit- concept of being a woman in the religious Argentina’’ for a $1.5 million donation. tees and has been urged to run for political order. By 1970, she shed her habit, after ex- O’Laughlin’s 16-hour days were not only office. amining the rationale of wearing it in light spent building Barry University, but also Never afraid of being outspoken, of Vatican II’s redefining of nuns as members building the community. In 1987, when Boyn- O’Laughlin has worked to do more than edu- of the laity and not of the clergy. O’Laughlin ton Beach-based community radio station cate her students. She has labored to fight says it seemed logical, in that light, for her WXEL was plagued with personnel problems, drug abuse, feed the homeless, assist immi- to dress like the laity. Her sister helped her plummeting membership and donations— grants and protect children. pick out clothes, which included the fashion even a lightning strike on its transmitter, ‘‘We have to understand the dignity and of the day. the station turned to Barry University for beauty of each human being, even though we While today O’Laughlin wears business help, and O’Laughlin led the university’s don’t agree with them because of a different suits with sophisticated style, she says at takeover of the station. tradition or history,’’ says O’Laughlin, who the time it was like going from adolescence Talk of turning the community station has also fostered the most diverse enroll- to menopause in 10 minutes as she began to over to a Catholic school drew its critics, but ment in Barry’s history, with 47 percent of understand what it meant to be a woman. those voices were muted when O’Laughlin its students identified as black or Latino. ‘‘All of a sudden my identity was not neu- herself spearheaded the move to wash away Among her many exploits, O’Laughlin took ter. I had to worry about hair and clothing. the station’s $2.5 million debt with the help responsibility for 300 Haitian immigrants It was a whole new experience for me. I had of a single donor: Dwayne O. Andreas, retired when they were released from the Krome De- no idea how to dress,’’ O’Laughlin says. ‘‘I chairman of agricultural giant Archer Dan- tention Center in 1982 and placed with spon- had to learn the things most women learned iels Midland Co. Andreas had donated the sors who provided them with food, housing, in the normal maturation process from girl money to Barry at the urging of his wife, an and employment; took in Romanian detain- to woman.’’ alumnus. O’Laughlin asked Andreas if she ees; helped get residency for an Iranian cou- She also further reexamined her relation- could use it to save the radio station and he ple and their children; and found a home for ships with non-clergy. ‘‘It was always very agreed. a Chinese baby.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.094 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E109 Certainly O’Laughlin’s most controversial community leader and role model for youth, velop new strategies to strengthen the rela- engagement was her role in 2000’s Elian Gon- Wilfred ‘‘Mickye’’ Johnson of Cedar Falls. tionships within the business community. The zalez saga. Moved by the little boy whose A native of eastern Iowa, Mickye has chamber exceeded the goals it set for the year mother had died while they were fleeing worked with the Classic Upward Bound Pro- by increasing membership up to nearly 1,150 Cuba by raft to the US, she initially acted as gram at the University of Northern Iowa since a neutral mediator, hosting meetings be- members representing over 35,000 jobs in the tween the boy’s Miami relatives and his 1988, and has been its director since 1994. region. Furthermore, the new members made Cuban grandmothers in their tug-of-war for Through his work, Mickye has helped count- an immediate impact by noticeably increasing custody. Hers was an unpopular position that less students attend college and receive high- the participation levels and attendance at spawned death threats, bomb threats, and level academic instruction during their high chamber events. plenty of hate mail. school years. Community-based organizations, like cham- Then, suddenly, the neutral nun became an In addition to his duties with the Upward bers of commerce, rely extensively on com- ardent advocate for the Miami relatives, urg- Bound program, Mickye has had a number of ing the government to allow Elian to stay in mitted and dynamic individuals who take the volunteer roles with various groups, including initiative to address important issues facing the US. O’Laughlin says her emotions in- the Iowa Commission on the Status of African cluded fear, compassion, and rejection dur- their community. Mike’s dedicated service epit- ing a period she describes as one of the most Americans, the Iowa Community Health Lead- omizes the selfless, hard-working spirit that is difficult in her life, but insists her faith got ership Institute, the Waterloo Community De- the backbone of communities throughout our her through. velopment Board, the Iowa Child Support Ad- great nation. The Corona Chamber and the ‘‘When I went to bed at night, I had to tell visory Committee, and the Methodist Church community of Corona are significantly better the Lord it was in his hands, and, ‘If I of- Administrative Council. Additionally, he has off thanks to Mike’s tireless efforts. fended, I ask pardon. If I haven’t, I sure hope worked to promote business opportunities and I want to express my appreciation for Mike’s you’ll help me the next day,’’’ O’Laughlin re- community involvement for African-American veals. ‘‘When I talked to [former Attorney tremendous contributions on behalf of our en- General] Janet Reno about Elian after it was professionals and leaders in the Cedar Valley tire community and congratulate him on the over, she quoted Truman. She said we were community in Iowa. tremendous leadership he displayed as chair- both searching for the truth.’’ Mickye’s work on behalf of young people man of the board. extends beyond the classroom. For seven Generally, O’Laughlin’s disarming manner f has been key to her success in helping peo- years now he has been a featured speaker for ple, say those who have worked closely with my Youth Summit, which brings together stu- A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF her. dents from all over eastern Iowa to learn MAYOR WILLIAM J. COOK ‘‘With the ‘honey’ here and the ‘honey’ about leadership, education, and teamwork. there, she gets a lot of things accomplished,’’ Mickye has served as a motivational speaker says Leslie Pantin Jr., chairman of Barry’s HON. MIKE ROSS board of trustees. ‘‘She continues to instill at this event, and he always gives a chal- OF ARKANSAS lenging and productive message to the stu- in Barry a unique, caring environment while IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being involved in every major cause we’ve dents in attendance. He has often used the had in South Florida, from the airport to re- humor of a simple lemon as a prop to impress Wednesday, February 8, 2006 building after Hurricane Andrew to the fight upon his students the importance of life skills Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to against drugs, and of course the Elian Gon- and character education to improve their lives. honor the life and legacy of Mayor William zalez position.’’ Mickye received his Bachelor of Arts degree ‘‘Billy Joe’’ J. Cook of Camden, Arkansas who O’Laughlin may be loathe to admit it, but in Political Science from the University of died Friday, December 16, 2005 at the age of one of her toughest fights was her personal Northern Iowa, and also holds a Masters of battle with lung cancer. She underwent two 80. lung cancer surgeries in the past few years Education Degree. A believer in lifelong learn- A Navy veteran, Mayor Cook attended Ar- (she never smoked) but has hardly slowed ing, he is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Edu- kansas Teachers College in Conway where he down. After stepping down as Barry’s presi- cation Administration from the University of obtained a dual degree in business and math- dent last summer to allow a new face with a Northern Iowa. ematics. Working for ten years as a salesman new perspective to take the university to the Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize for Burroughs Business Machines in Little next level, she continued to focus on edu- Mickye Johnson for his good work. His service Rock, Pine Bluff, and El Dorado, Mayor Cook cation, albeit with a slightly different twist. and leadership in Iowa make him a role model O’Laughlin’s mission now is to teach women decided to go into business with his father as for any believer in education and community a distributor of Texaco products in Camden. how to open universities in developing coun- service. tries. No stranger to public service and remem- ‘‘It would be really great if the Lord would f bered for his utmost integrity, Mayor Cook let me, before I turn up my toes, play a role TRIBUTE TO MIKE REAUME served on the Camden City Council for 7 in getting schools started and I don’t care at years and as mayor of Camden for 2 years. In what level—because we’ll never have peace, his free time, Mayor Cook enjoyed spending we’ll never have a legitimate fight against HON. KEN CALVERT time outdoors tending to his garden and rais- poverty, unless we have education,’’ she OF CALIFORNIA ing Tennessee Walking horses. says. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My heartfelt condolences go out to Mayor In her quasi-retired life, O’Laughlin re- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 mains involved in various South Florida or- Cook’s wife, Helen Lynch Cook; his daughter, ganizations, and has faith that the region Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Cindy Cook Tittle; and his sister, Weegie will become a model that the whole world recognize and honor Mike Reaume for his Watts. While Mayor Cook may no longer be will envy. dedication and commitment to improving the with us, his legacy and his spirit will always ‘‘South Florida has all right ingredients: community of Corona, California. On January live on in all the lives he touched. good people, an embracing climate, and wel- 14, 2006, the Corona Chamber of Commerce coming shores,’’ O’Laughlin says. ‘‘My vision f and hope is that we continue to open our recognized Mike for serving as the chairman of the board for the chamber during 2005. CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF arms and caress our people and energize SANJNA VIJAYA PANDIT them to create a greater state and a greater After joining the Corona Chamber in 1999, South Florida by giving their gifts back to Mike quickly became an active member of var- this great place.’’ ious chamber committees. His involvement in- HON. JOE WILSON f cluded work with the Website, Ambassadors, OF SOUTH CAROLINA and Corona Night with the Angels Commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO WILFRED ‘‘MICKYE’’ tees. While serving on the chamber’s board of Wednesday, February 8, 2006 JOHNSON directors, Mike was elected as vice president, chairman-elect, and, most recently, chairman Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- HON. JIM NUSSLE of the board. In addition to his dedication to er, today I am happy to congratulate Rahul OF IOWA the chamber, Mike owns an insurance broker- and Lavannya Pandit of Houston, Texas, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age firm, Reaume Insurance Services, which the birth of their new baby daugther. Sanjna specializes in employee benefits for employers Vijaya Pandit was born on January 12, 2006, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 and individuals. at 2:20 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to During Mike’s term as chairman, the cham- and measuring 19 inches long. Sanjna has recognize an Iowan who serves as a great ber continued to grow in membership and de- been born into a loving home, where she will

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.096 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 be raised by parents who are devoted to her 15 years there his duties included Lansing HONORING GEORGE WEEKS ON HIS well-being and bright future. Her birth is a staff correspondent, Detroit Bureau radio and RETIREMENT blessing. news editor, Lansing Bureau Chief, diplomatic f correspondent and Washington foreign editor. HON. JOHN J.H. ‘‘JOE’’ SCHWARZ In 1969 George began his career in the staff OF MICHIGAN TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE WEEKS of Governor William G. Milliken as press sec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retary and later became Milliken’s chief of Wednesday, February 8, 2006 HON. DALE E. KILDEE staff. After 14 years in public service, George OF MICHIGAN resumed his journalism career, becoming a Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES political columnist for The Detroit News. rise today to honor George Weeks as he re- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 tires as a columnist for The Detroit News. Over the span of his career, George has George Weeks has seen it all. No one Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor covered the White House, State Department knows more about the issues that are impor- George Weeks, who is retiring as a political and Pentagon, was a panelist on ‘‘Meet the tant to Michigan than him. He’s been around columnist from The Detroit News, where he Press,’’ and was a member of the White politics and government longer than most peo- has written for over 20 years. George has House Correspondents Association, the State ple I know, and as such, like few others, he been the premiere political columnist for Michi- Department Correspondents Association and can be counted on to provide insight and per- gan for over two decades. Overseas Writers. He is also a recipient of the spective on the news of the day. He not only George Weeks was born in 1932 in Tra- Outstanding Alumni Award of MSU’s College tells readers what the news is, but he tells verse City, MI. A graduate of Traverse City of Communications Arts and an inductee into them what it means. High School in 1950, Weeks stayed close to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. A George began his journalism career with home, earning his undergraduate degree in noted author, George has published ‘‘Stew- United Press International, covering the White journalism from Michigan State University just ards of the State: The Governors of Michi- House, Foggy Bottom and Capitol Hill. He 4 years later. gan,’’ ‘‘Sleeping Bear: Its Lore, Legends and rose to the post UPI’s top foreign editor. After George Weeks spent the first 15 years of First People,’’ ‘‘Sleeping Bear: Yesterday and his work in Washington, George exchanged his journalism career at United Press Inter- Today,’’ and co-authored ‘‘Michigan: Visions of the U.S. Capitol for the State Capitol upon be- national, working as a Lansing staff cor- Our Past.’’ coming UPI’s Lansing bureau chief. Recog- respondent and later Bureau chief, Detroit Bu- His many accomplishments serve as a last- nizing his talent, he was soon tapped by Gov. reau radio and news editor, diplomatic cor- William Milliken to serve as his press sec- ing example of excellence in journalism. Michi- respondent, and Washington foreign editor. He retary and rounded out his service to the ad- gan has been well-served by George Weeks, also entered public service as press secretary, ministration as the governor’s chief of staff. his insight and knowledge of Michigan politics special counsel, and executive secretary for Since that time, George has ably served Michigan Governor William G. Milliken, who will be deeply missed. The Detroit News as its political columnist. later remarked of Weeks’s character and I would like to thank George for his dedi- George’s passion for Michigan, the Great credibility as the chief reason Weeks was able cated service both to the Detroit News and the Lakes and the environment in general is evi- to seamlessly move from journalism to public Michigan community. As he enters his retire- dent in every column he writes. A workhorse service and back. ment years, I would ask that my colleagues and not a showboat, George effectively brings In 1981, Weeks resumed his studies as a join with Deborah and I to wish him and his attention to the most important issue facing Kennedy Fellow at the prestigious Harvard wife, Mollie, a very happy, healthy and relax- our Nation, without making the story about University Institute of Politics. However, ing future. himself. He has always conducted himself with Weeks’s love for on-the-record journalism the utmost dignity and integrity and it has brought him back to print as a political col- f been a pleasure to work with him. umnist for the Detroit News in 1983, where he With great pleasure I join my colleagues in remained until his retirement. During that time TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE WEEKS honoring George Weeks, a great journalist. he freelanced many articles and has written f several books on Michigan. Weeks was hon- ored for his 40 years as journalist, historian, HON. FRED UPTON HONORING DETROIT NEWS COL- and public servant with a well-deserved place UMNIST GEORGE WEEKS UPON in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in OF MICHIGAN HIS RETIREMENT 1996. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, for over 20 years, George HON. PETER HOEKSTRA Weeks brought a keen eye, a sharp wit and a Wednesday, February 8, 2006 OF MICHIGAN unique perspective to Michigan and national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to politics. His work will be greatly missed by the pay tribute to Mr. George Weeks, a long-time Wednesday, February 8, 2006 people of Michigan. political journalist for the Detroit News, who is Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f set to retire from writing his weekly column. to honor the Detroit News columnist George HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Mr. Weeks has had a long and illustrious ca- Weeks upon his retirement. GEORGE WEEKS reer as a journalist—evidenced by his induc- George Weeks, who with the support of his tion into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame wife, Mollie, covered Michigan politics for the HON. JOHN D. DINGELL in 1996. However, his accolades and accom- Detroit News since 1984 with depth, integrity OF MICHIGAN plishments are by no means limited to the field and fairness. George Weeks is a rare profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of journalism. sional who during his career was able to seamlessly transition from reporting on politics Mr. Weeks not only reported political news, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 to serving in government to returning to his but helped make some of it himself. He served Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to original craft. as press secretary and chief of staff for Gov- pay tribute to my dear friend, George Weeks, After initially serving his country in the U.S. ernor William G. Milliken for 14 years. Mr. on the occasion of his retirement from the De- Army, George Weeks launched his career in Weeks used the expertise he gained in Gov- troit News after 22 years of distinguished serv- journalism by working for United Press Inter- ernor Milliken’s office to earn the position of a ice. national in Lansing and Detroit. He would later A long-time Michigan resident, George grad- Kennedy Fellow at Harvard University. become UPI’s diplomatic correspondent and uated from Traverse City High School in 1950. Mr. Weeks, a native of Traverse City, MI, is Washington foreign editor, positions that took He then earned a bachelor’s degree from a true Michiganian—an expert, not only in him to regions spanning the globe. Michigan State University in 1954. In 1981, Michigan politics, but in Michigan culture and He began his service in government as the George returned to the academic world at the history as well. I would like to extend my press secretary to Michigan Governor William Harvard University Institute of Politics as a thanks to him for all of his good work and wish G. Milliken in 1969, and later rose to become Kennedy Fellow. him well in his retirement. The Wolverine State the governor’s executive secretary. In 1984, George began his journalism career at is better off for the contributions of George he returned to the fourth estate when he be- United Press International in 1954. During his Weeks. came a columnist for the Detroit News with a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.100 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E111 much broader perspective and insight into pol- respondent and bureau chief in Lansing, De- thor of several books, and columnist, he has itics and government. troit, Grand Rapids and Washington. chronicled the actions of Michigan leaders in George Weeks is respected by his readers A native of Traverse City and a journalism local, state and federal government. and his peers alike for his unique perspective graduate of Michigan State University, George During his career, George served in Michi- on state, national and international affairs, and is a very deserving 1996 inductee of the gan and in Washington, DC for 14 years as a was recognized for his work when he was in- Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. reporter, bureau chief, and foreign cor- ducted into the ranks of the Michigan Jour- I have known George Weeks professionally respondent for United Press International nalism Hall of Fame nearly a decade ago. for many years, dating back to when I served (UPI). In Washington, he covered the White Mr. Speaker, please let it be known that on in the Michigan Legislature in the 1980s and House, State Department and Pentagon, and this 8th day of February in 2006, that the U.S. early 1990s. George is the only reporter that was a panelist on radio and television shows, House of Representatives acknowledges the I ever dealt with who had a higher opinion of including NBC’s ‘‘Meet the Press.’’ contributions and achievements of George my ability than I did, and I greatly appreciate From his days as a Michigan State Univer- Weeks as he writes the next chapter of his his superb insight. Seriously though, I have al- sity (MSU) student working as a stringer for life. ways found George to be eminently careful both The Detroit News and UPI, George’s ca- f and thoughtful in his reporting and writing, and reer has spanned the terms of at least 7 U.S. he is one of the finest journalists I have Presidents and 5 Michigan Governors. In fact, TRIBUTE TO GEORGE WEEKS known. George interrupted his journalistic career to I wish George all the best as he moves into work as press secretary and later Chief of HON. DAVE CAMP this new phase of his career and life, but all Staff for Michigan Governor William Milliken. OF MICHIGAN of us who were his readers and the subjects Thankfully, George’s love of journalism brought him back to The Detroit News as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his writing will be the poorer for it. f columnist where he has become a Michigan Wednesday, February 8, 2006 icon, writing about politics as well as state and Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN RECOGNITION OF MR. GEORGE federal issues with insight and historical per- today to pay tribute to George Weeks, a dis- WEEKS spective. His commitment to quality journalism tinguished resident of my district and a man has made him a highly respected favorite with whose home number is rung by American HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG readers across the state. Presidents, U.S. Senators and Representa- OF MICHIGAN The good news for Michigan readers and tives, Governors, state legislators and local of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES admirers of George is that while he may be ficials alike. As Michigan’s foremost political Wednesday, February 8, 2006 stepping down as a regular Detroit News col- columnist, a mention in George’s tri-weekly umnist, he still plans on writing occasional col- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise submissions is courted by candidates for rea- umns and also will be taking time to pursue today to congratulate Mr. George Weeks on sons far beyond the sheer volume of his read- some of his other writing interests. 40 years of outstanding service to the resi- ership. In a career that has spanned 5 dec- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me dents of Michigan and to the institution of ades and nearly as many continents, George’s in honoring George Weeks for the role model American journalism. work epitomizes the fairness preached in j- he is to young journalists just starting out, and Mr. Weeks has dedicated his life to report- schools across the country. It is no surprise for his integrity and commitment as a leader in ing in an honest, trustworthy, and professional that his praise is sought by both Republicans his chosen field. He is truly deserving of our manner. His commitment to quality journalism and Democrats, and it is certainly no surprise respect and admiration. and public service has been a valuable asset that George was inducted into the Michigan f to the greater Detroit community and to the Journalism Hall of Fame long before his retire- State of Michigan. CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE ON THE ment. Michigan politics has been well served George Weeks’ fearless pursuit of excel- RETIREMENT OF COLUMNIST by this honored scribe. As George enters ‘‘re- lence has touched the lives of many. His dis- GEORGE WEEKS tirement,’’ and the Detroit News loses its Glen tinctive ability, combined with his genuine con- Arbor Bureau, his commentary will be missed, cern for the community, has set the standard HON. BART STUPAK but his work will long be remembered. for journalists and public servants to come. OF MICHIGAN On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- Although I may not have personally agreed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict, I extend best wishes to George and Mol- with every commentary, Mr. Weeks has al- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 lie Weeks and sincerely thank them for their ways provided unique insight and clarity on service to the great state of Michigan. political issues and current events. His ability Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f to communicate and his true devotion to his pay tribute to a journalistic legend and a val- ued Michigan native, columnist Mr. George CONGRATULATING DETROIT NEWS readers have been incredible assets to our area. His presence in our papers will be sin- Weeks. This long time newsman, acclaimed COLUMNIST GEORGE WEEKS ON author and Michigan historian has epitomized HIS RETIREMENT cerely missed. Today I rise to thank George Weeks for his the ability to provoke thought and challenge lifetime of service and dedication to our com- ideology through his interviews and written HON. VERNON J. EHLERS munity, to congratulate him on his many ac- works. Born in 1932 in Traverse City, Michigan, a OF MICHIGAN complishments, and to wish him the best in city I proudly represented for 8 of my 14 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his well-earned retirement. in Congress, Mr. Weeks was exposed to the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 f beauty of northern Michigan and the values of Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PAYING TRIBUTE TO GEORGE rural America. After graduating from Traverse pay my respects to a man who can be rightly WEEKS, A MICHIGAN JOUR- City High School in 1950, Mr. Weeks attended described as a Michigan institution—George NALIST AND AUTHOR and graduated from Michigan State University Weeks, who recently announced his retire- (MSU). He spent 18 months as an Army offi- ment from his post as key political columnist HON. MIKE ROGERS cer before beginning his lengthy career in jour- for the Detroit News. OF MICHIGAN nalism and politics. Since December 1983, George kept his His career in news began in 1954 when he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES readers well informed about federal, state and took a job as the Lansing staff correspondent local political events in Michigan. Prior to that, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 for United Press International (UPI). In the 14 George served the people of Michigan in his Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I years he spent with UPI, he also served as role as press secretary and, later, chief of staff rise to honor the accomplishments of George the Detroit Bureau radio and news editor, Lan- to Governor William G. Milliken, beginning in Weeks, who is retiring after more than a quar- sing Bureau chief, diplomatic correspondent, 1969. During this time, he also worked as a ter century of serving the people of Michigan and Washington foreign editor. While in Wash- consultant for the National Governors’ Asso- as their journalistic eyes and ears on the com- ington DC, Mr. Weeks became a member of ciation. Before working for Governor Milliken, ings and goings of their elected officials. the White House Correspondents Association, George had a successful 14-year career with George Weeks is well-known and highly re- the State Department Correspondents Asso- United Press International, serving as a cor- garded in Michigan where, as a journalist, au- ciation and Overseas Writers. His coverage

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Whether 37th President, announcing the end of what as valuable knowledge as he transitioned to you have agreed with him or not on a topic he he called ‘‘our long national nightmare.’’ Press Secretary for Michigan Governor Wil- wrote, you respected his integrity and his abil- In all, Dick Ryan covered the highs and liam G. Miliken. After beginning with Governor ity to be fair in cracking though rhetoric to the lows of seven presidents, from Nixon to Miliken in 1969, Mr. Weeks went on to serve truth of the matter. George W. Bush, traveling overseas with Ron- as a member of the Governor’s special council Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House ald Reagan for his memorable speech in West and then as his chief of staff. of Representatives to join me in recognizing Berlin, urging the tearing down of the Berlin The opportunity to work in the Miliken ad- Mr. George Weeks for his commitment to the Wall. He witnessed the first official visit of an ministration would serve as a foundation later value of a profession that has often been Arab leader to Israel, watching a tenuous for one of his greatest literary works. In the equated to the fourth branch of government, peace process initiated by Egyptian President meantime, Mr. Weeks went on to be a Ken- for his dedication to fair and balanced report- Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister nedy Fellow in 1981 attending Harvard Univer- ing, for the integrity he brings to this some- Menachem Begin, whose nations had been at sity Institute of Politics. His research led him times volatile political world and for his deep, war for decades. He viewed the talks that cul- to conduct a study and subsequently write a genuine appreciation for the great state of minated in the signing of a historic peace published paper on outstanding governors of Michigan. Thank you, George! agreement between the two nations before the the 20th century. I certainly wish George Weeks and his wife world at the White House. Mr. Weeks then found his way back to his Mollie the best in retirement and I look forward In addition, Dick Ryan served as President home state of Michigan when he took a job as to our future conversations. of the Washington-based National Press Club the political columnist for the Detroit News in f in 2000, elected to that post by his peers in 1983. His written works on topics ranging from journalism. After a career that has placed him public affairs to political developments earned TRIBUTE TO GEORGE WEEKS in the front row of some of this country’s most him the Outstanding Alumni Award of MSU’s fascinating events, he will enjoy his retirement College of Communications Arts. HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER enjoying the company of his five grand- In his limited time, Mr. Weeks wrote several OF MICHIGAN children, golf, travel, and the endless pursuit books on a range of topics close to his heart. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of every true journalist: writing. These literary works included: Stewards of the Mr. Speaker, I have known Richard Ryan to Wednesday, February 8, 2006 State: The Governors of Michigan (1987; re- be a person of great professionalism and ab- vised 1991), which won the Michigan Small Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today solute integrity. He has truly brought credit to Press ‘‘Book of the Year Award’’ and the to acknowledge and honor George Weeks, a profession which he has served so well. The achievement award from the Greater Michigan who is retiring from his position as political col- Michigan Congressional delegation will cer- Foundation; Sleeping Bear: Its Lore, Legends umnist for the Detroit News. tainly miss the integrity, dedication and profes- and First People (1988; fifth printing in 2000); In 1954, Mr. Weeks commenced his career sionalism which drove Dick to always get the Sleeping Bear: Yesterday and Today (1990; with the Detroit News as a campus stringer at story right, and the people of Michigan will expanded edition 2005) and MEM-KA-WEH: Michigan State University. After honorably miss his insightful reporting from Washington. Dawning of the Grand Traverse Band of Ot- serving 18 months in the United States Army, And I will miss Dick Ryan because not only is tawa and Chippewa Indians (1992). He also he worked for the United Press International he a consummate professional journalist, he is co-authored The Miliken Years; A Pictorial Re- bureaus in Lansing and Detroit; subsequently, a very dear personal friend. flection (1988) and A Handbook of African Af- in 1967 he became UPI’s diplomatic cor- f fairs (1964) and also contributed to Michigan: respondent in Washington D.C. Then, in 1969, Visions of our Past (1987) and The Royal he left journalism to serve as the press sec- HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Cookbook (1969). retary and then chief of staff to Gov. William RICHARD RYAN As if writing a column as a foremost expert G. Milliken. After a stellar stint in public serv- on politics in the state of Michigan or author- ice, Mr. Weeks returned to journalism with the HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ing a number of books as a foremost expert Detroit News as the paper’s political columnist. OF MICHIGAN on the history of our fascinating state weren’t Mr. Weeks earned many honors and awards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enough, Mr. Weeks also invested time in orga- for his fair and balanced coverage of Michigan Wednesday, February 8, 2006 nizations committed to causes he cherishes. politics and, in 1996, he was inducted into the Mr. Weeks has served on the Board of Direc- Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to tors for the Clarke Historical Library at Central Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations and pay tribute to my dear friend, Richard (Dick) Michigan University, the Sleeping Bear Dunes appreciation for the excellence and integrity Ryan, on the occasion of his retirement from National Lakeshore Advisory Council, and on Mr. Weeks has displayed throughout his dis- the Detroit News after 40 years of distin- the planning committee for the annual observ- tinguished career, and ask my colleagues to guished service. ance of Michigan Week. Michigan Week, start- join in honoring him. A Michigan native, Dick graduated from ed by his father Don Weeks, is an event f Wayne State University in 1963 with a major aimed at promoting pride throughout the state. in journalism. Prior to joining the Detroit News Mr. Speaker, George Weeks and his wife TRIBUTE TO MR. RICHARD A. in 1966, he worked at the Muskegon Chronicle Mollie, have also raised two wonderful chil- RYAN and the Toledo Blade. dren, Julie and Don, along their exciting and Over the span of his career, Dick has been unique journey thus far in life. Now residing in HON. DALE E. KILDEE an eyewitness to four decades of national poli- Glen Arbor, Michigan, I understand that he OF MICHIGAN tics, covering the White House, Congress and plans to continue his writing by imparting his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Supreme Court. He has covered wisdom and knowledge through columns in seven presidents, reporting on such historical small hometown papers in northern Michigan. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 events as the Watergate scandal, Anwar It also seems fitting that he plans to do what Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sadat’s visit to Israel and President Reagan’s George does best by turning his endless quest Richard A. Ryan, who is retiring from his post famous ‘‘tear down this wall’’ speech in Berlin. for knowledge on issues he’s passionate at The Detroit News, after 40 years as a dis- Because of Dick’s reporting skills, Detroiters about into written works that serve as learning tinguished news reporter, 37 of those years a were always well-informed on some of the tools for others. Washington correspondent. most important events in the world. Today, I join a long list of individuals, includ- Dick Ryan has spent most of his life in jour- Currently, Dick is president of the Gridiron ing the Michigan Congressional Delegation, nalism, reporting for the Muskegon Chronicle Club, an organization of 65 Washington-based who have had the opportunity to work with, and Toledo Blade before establishing his posi- journalists. He was also the 2001 president of learn from or even know Mr. George Weeks in tion at the Detroit News in 1966. Ryan was at the National Press Club. saying ‘‘Thank You’’. Many of us have been the News for the tumultuous Watergate period, For all that Dick has done in Washington, on the other end of the phone line with ending with the historic 1974 resignation of he has never forgotten about where he is from

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Michi- paper located in Michigan’s Second Congres- partment in making decisions about grant- gan has been well-served by Dick Ryan, his sional District. ing that status. And the Air Force Sec- insight and knowledge of Michigan politics will Dick Ryan went on to acquire nearly four retary’s decisions are informed by a review be deeply missed. decades of experience with The Detroit News, process conducted by the Civilian Military I would like to thank Dick for his dedicated including serving 37 years in the Washington Service Review Board. Since 1977, 30 groups service both to the Detroit News and the bureau as a correspondent. have been recognized as having attained vet- Michigan Community. As he enters his retire- eran status. In 1988, members of the U.S. His reporting on public policy and politics in- Merchant Marine who served between De- ment years, I would ask that my colleagues cludes covering Congress, the U.S. Supreme cember 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 were recog- join with Deborah and I to wish him and his Court, multiple foreign assignments and seven nized. wife, Dorothy, a very happy, healthy and relax- Presidencies beginning with President Richard The criteria for having civilian service ing future. Nixon. equated with military service are necessarily f He witnessed firsthand President Ronald stringent. That is as it should be; we should Reagan’s speech in 1987 at Brandenberg never water down what it means to be a vet- PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD Gate that two years later led to the fall of the eran of the United States Armed Forces. RYAN ON HIS RETIREMENT Berlin Wall, as well as Egyptian leader Anwar With that perspective in mind, I turn now to the merits of S. 1272. S. 1272, among other Sadat’s historic journey to Jerusalem in 1977 HON. MIKE ROGERS things, would entitle certain members of the to initiate a peace process. U.S. Merchant Marine (or, if deceased, their OF MICHIGAN Dick Ryan’s peers have recognized his ac- surviving spouses) who served between De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishments and dedication by appointing cember 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, to a Wednesday, February 8, 2006 him to such positions as president of the Na- $1,000 monthly payment. The $1,000 monthly tional Press Club and president of the leg- payment would be in addition to any other Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I VA benefits. The following are the reasons rise to honor the accomplishments of Richard endary Gridiron Club. Mr. Speaker, please let it be known on this why I do not support S. 1272: (Dick) Ryan on his retirement from the Detroit (1) The cost of S. 1272 is considerable. Sen- News where he has spent nearly 40 years re- eighth day of February in 2006, that the U.S. ate rules would require the Committee to porting on Washington, writing about Presi- House of Representatives acknowledges the identify offsets for the new entitlement dents, politics and the people who make this contributions and achievements of Dick Ryan spending. Assuming that just 3,000 Merchant Nation tick. and wishes him well upon his retirement. Mariners and surviving spouses are alive For the people of Michigan, Dick Ryan was f today (the lowest estimate I have heard), the the observer and scribe of many of America’s Committee would have to find $36 million of A VOTE FOR MERCHANT offsets in the first year alone. And the Com- most momentous national events, and many MARINERS mittee would be limited to finding those off- with international impact. sets within other veterans’ benefits pro- Dick was there when President Reagan grams and services, a task that I and other called on Gorbachev to ‘‘tear down’’ the Berlin HON. BOB FILNER Senators undertake only under extraor- Wall, and when President Nixon stepped down OF CALIFORNIA dinary circumstances. and Michigan’s own, Gerald R. Ford, was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2) The precedent set by enacting S. 1272 would likely result in additional spending. sworn in as President of the United States. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 It was through Dick’s eyes and with his For example, the Congress would have very words that Detroit News readers learned about Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, my bill, H.R. 23, little justification to not extend the same the ‘‘Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mari- $1,000 monthly payment to the 29 other more than 36 years of Presidential political groups who have been recognized since 1977 campaigns, the visits of world leaders to the ners of World War II Act’’ will correct the injus- tice that has been inflicted on a group of as having attained veteran status. Further- White House, America’s part in world events, more, Congress has often granted benefits to including the peace agreement signed at World War II veterans, the World War II veterans long after their service. For exam- Camp David in the late 1970s, and of the de- United States Merchant Marines. ple, Congress did not establish presumptions mise of one President under impeachment Senator LARRY CRAIG has posted on his of service-connection for Vietnam veterans and the survival of impeachment by another. Web site his views of S. 1272, the Senate exposed to Agent Orange until 20 years after Highly respected by his readers and his companion bill to H.R. 23. His views have the herbicide spraying had ceased. S. 1272 been addressed by the co-chairs of the Just might create an expectation that retroactive peers, Dick leaves the Detroit News with a payments for these, and other veterans is legacy that is unparalleled. His time as, in his Compensation Committee of the U.S. Mer- chant Marine Combat Veterans. They have re- owed. own words, ‘‘an eyewitness to history,’’ is a re- (3) While service in the U.S. Merchant Ma- markable record. quested that the Senator’s views and their let- rine during World War II was extremely dan- Dick Ryan’s years of service to his readers ter be placed into the CONGRESSIONAL gerous, there is little precedent for confer- and our Nation are legendary and we wish RECORD. ring a VA benefit (on top of all other bene- him well as he undertakes a new mission: re- What is Senator Craig’s position on S. fits) on the basis of casualty rates, danger of tirement, enjoyment of his family, and an op- 1272? duty, or acts of gallantry. Only Medal of portunity to write at his leisure. Without question, the service provided by Honor recipients receive such a payment. To Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me members of the U.S. Merchant Marine was use a similar justification to award Mer- invaluable to America’s victory over the chant Mariners a $1,000 monthly payment in honoring Richard (Dick) Ryan as he begins Axis powers during World War II. Merchant would rightly lead to claims from others who this new adventure in life. He is truly deserv- Mariners in oceangoing missions served served no less valiantly than they. ing of our respect and admiration. alongside active components of the Armed (4) As previously mentioned, members of f Forces as they braved the Pacific and Atlan- the U.S. Merchant Marine who were in active tic Oceans to deliver vital supplies and man- oceangoing service between December 7, 1941 HONORING DETROIT NEWS SENIOR power to the warfront. Undaunted by their to August 15, 1945 are already veterans, enti- WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT difficult missions, Merchant Mariners suf- tled to full veterans’ benefits from VA. How- RICHARD A. RYAN UPON HIS RE- fered heavy casualties from enemy naval ever, S. 1272 would confer a veterans’ benefit TIREMENT forces and land-to-sea artillery fire. To all on individuals who served (in addition to the members of the U.S. Merchant Marine who dates above) between August 16, 1945 and De- put themselves in harm’s way, I say ‘‘thank cember 31, 1946. In effect, the bill seeks to HON. PETER HOEKSTRA you’’ for your service. grant a veteran’s benefit to individuals who OF MICHIGAN Civilian groups like the U.S. Merchant Ma- are not veterans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rine have frequently performed the equiva- For all of these reasons, I cannot support Wednesday, February 8, 2006 lent of military service throughout our na- S. 1272. I want to make clear however, that tion’s history. In recognition of that fact, my opposition to S. 1272 does not mean that Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Congress, through the enactment of Public I do not share a profound respect for the to honor The Detroit News Senior Washington Law 95–202 (established in 1977), a process by service rendered to the country by members

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Most of these Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans aged Veterans subsist on Social Security f Affairs, Washington, DC. payments and Medicare struggling to survive Mis-information is prevalent and must be in these days of rampant inflation. HONORING DAVE DONAHUE rebutted when Veterans of World War II are (4) Senator Craig states in his website that maligned. Especially the reputations of 9,000 ‘‘In effect, the bill seeks to grant a Veterans’ men who gave their lives for this country benefit to individuals, not Veterans.’’ The HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN and lay for the most part in Davy Jones’ U.S. Congress passed the Fairness Act that OF FLORIDA locker at the bottom of the sea. There are no recognized that World War II officially ended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES monuments or headstones where they lay December 31, 1946 and those who gave service forgotten by the millions of people who bene- up to that date were entitled to be called Wednesday, February 8, 2006 fited from their valiant sacrifices. There are Veterans. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would no MIA lists because the government didn’t We thank Senator Craig for stating that like to take this opportunity to offer my warm- the members of the U.S. Merchant Marine want to disclose the huge losses in the Mer- est congratulations to Dave Donahue on the chant Marine during World War II. during World War II ‘‘were rightly recog- Let’s correct the Record—I am referring to nized as Veterans of Armed Forces in 1988 occasion of his retirement from Clear Channel the website of the U.S. Senate Committee on and the nation owes them its gratitude.’’ broadcasting. I am certain that all who have Veterans’ Affairs. A Bill before the U.S. I would like to refresh the recollection of had the opportunity to work with him during House of Representatives, H.R. 23—‘‘A Be- the members of the House of Representatives his illustrious career will miss him. lated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners and the U.S. Senate by setting forth the Dave Donahue is a recipient of the Country of World War II Act of 2005’’ and its com- words of the most honored leaders of World Music Association’s ‘‘Station of the Year panion Bill in the U.S. Senate, S. 1272 spon- War II as to their regard of the men who sailed the ships of the Merchant Marine. Award’’, Billboard’s ‘‘Top Ten Programmers sored by Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska is Award’’, and has served on the board of direc- under attack by Senator Larry Craig of The Merchant Mariners of World War II Idaho. We would like to point out that this have been our forgotten heroes. tors for the Country Music Hall of Fame ‘‘The men and women who build the ships, attack is full of misinformation. Awards. He became the first Agenda Chair- Senator Craig is eloquent in his praise of the men who sail them, are making it pos- man for the Country Radio Seminar and was the U.S. Merchant Marine but undermines sible to transport fighting men and supplies its first Exhibit Hall Director. He is a commis- wherever they are needed to defeat the their credibility with erroneous and false sioned Kentucky Colonel and a former legisla- statements, possibly not intentional but nev- enemy. The Army is deeply indebted to these men and women for their unceasing effort to tive director for the State of Tennessee House ertheless damaging to their efforts to estab- of Representatives. In 2000, Dave was in- lish their rights under the G.I. Bill that ben- do everything in their power to hasten the day of victory.’’—General of the Army efited all other Veterans of World War II. ducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of (1) Senator Craig lists on his website as George C. Marshall, U.S. Army Chief of Fame. item No. 1 ‘‘The Cost of S. 1272 is consider- Staff. Dave Donahue has had a long and suc- ‘‘When final victory is ours there is no or- able’’ assuming that just 3,000 Merchant Ma- ganization that will share its credit more de- cessful career that has spanned many years rine and the wives are alive today. Two servedly than the Merchant Marine.’’—Gen- of outstanding service, dedication, hard work, things are wrong about that statement. eral of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Al- devotion, and love for country music. I am Compared to the cost of lives lost on Sep- lied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. proud to recognize Dave Donahue for his tire- tember 11th at over $1,400,000 each, the cost ‘‘The Merchant Marine . . . has repeatedly less dedication to the entertainment industry. I per surviving Merchant Marine remaining proved its right to be considered as an inte- life span under S. 1272 is negligible. A truer ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating gral part of our fighting team.’’— Fleet Ad- Dave on his wonderful service to the commu- count of remaining Merchant Marine Vet- miral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in- erans of World War II has been estimated at Chief, Pacific Theater. nity. close to 10,000 with an estimated 3,000 wives. ‘‘The men and ships of the Merchant Ma- This has been established by the survivors in rine have participated in every landing oper- f their voluntary unincorporated association ation by the United States Marine Corps of the Just Compensation Committee mem- from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima—and we know TRIBUTE TO SENATOR EUGENE J. bers. It is hard to believe that the Veterans’ they will be at hand with supplies and equip- MCCARTHY Affairs Committee would be hard pressed to ment when American amphibious forces hit find $120,000,000 to fund the first year of an the beaches of Japan itself . . . We of the HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD approximate ten year cost to compensate Marine Corps salute the men of the mer- OF CALIFORNIA these Veterans for the 40 years of failure to chant fleet.’’—General A.A. Vandergrift, deliver them the G.I. Bill of Rights. Commander, U.S. Marine Corps. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2) Senator Craig further says on his ‘‘. . . their contribution was just as impor- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 website that S. 1272 would result in addi- tant as that of the troops . . . During the tional spending on 29 other groups who have Tripoli campaign I went down to the water- Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, attained Veterans’ status also. These 29 front and personally thanked the men and as we resume our business I want to pause groups total less than 1,000 civilians under skippers of the merchant ships for getting for a moment and note the death of a giant in military authority, most of whom are dead through with the stuff . . .’’— Field Marshall American political history. On December 10, today and were very far from ‘‘harm’s way.’’ Sir Bernard Montgomery. 2005, the Honorable Eugene Joseph McCar- The Merchant Marine had 250,000 men on ‘‘Because the Navy shares life and death, armed vessels during World War II, all volun- attack and victory, with the men of the thy, former Representative and Senator from teers, who were in ‘‘harm’s way’’ 100 percent United States Merchant Marine, we are fully Minnesota, departed this life at age 89. Al- of their service time with 81% exposed to aware of their contribution to the victory though many Americans, especially the young, enemy action. Senator Craig states that which must come.’’—Fleet Admiral Ernest J. may not know much of McCarthy’s career or Congress often granted benefits to Veterans King, Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet and his role in our country’s history, we are all for- long after service. Millions and millions of Chief of Naval Operations. tunate that he chose public service and once dollars were granted to Veterans under the ‘‘I wish to commend to you the valor of the trod the halls of this Capitol as a Member. G.I. Bill of 1944. The problem is Congress has merchant seamen participating with us in failed to pay the Merchant Marine Veterans the liberation of the Philippines. With us In the days following the Senator’s death for over 40 years. they have shared the heaviest enemy fire. On here in Washington of the effects of (3) Senator Craig keeps referring to the these islands I have ordered them off their Parkinsonism, much has been written about Merchant Marine claim as similar to Medal ships and into foxholes when their ships be- him. Born on March 29, 1916, McCarthy grew of Honor recipients. This is not true and a came untenable targets of attack. At our up in Watkins, Minnesota, where, he once distortion of facts. All other Veterans of side they have suffered in bloodshed and in said, the culture revolved around baseball, the World War II received assistance in the death . . . They have contributed tremen- church, and the railroad. After earning a mas- equivalent value of $120,000 in 1946 dollars. dously to our success. I hold no branch in ter’s degree at the University of Minnesota, Adjusted for inflation, the U.S. Government higher esteem than the Merchant Marine owes the Merchant Marine Veterans over $1 Service.’’—General of the Army Douglas following initial diversions through study for the million dollars each for their 40 years of ne- MacArthur. priesthood and a semi-professional baseball glectful lack of timely payment of benefits. ‘‘Our growing power on the seas is not career, McCarthy became a college professor. No one covets the $1,000 per month paid to alone a war measure. As a post-war policy, He worked in the War Department during

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But dis- RELATIONS eral voting record in the House, whose Mem- satisfaction with the war policy had found a bers included John F. Kennedy, Gerald R. champion. Senator McCarthy argued that the HON. SCOTT GARRETT Ford, and Richard M. Nixon. billions of dollars being spent in Vietnam could OF NEW JERSEY It immediately became clear that Eugene be better put to work, and that withdrawal from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McCarthy had uncommon political courage. Vietnam would not hurt American national se- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 During his first term, another McCarthy, Re- curity. He launched a campaign focusing on publican Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wis- four States scheduled to hold Democratic pri- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, consin, created an uproar in a February 1950 maries, beginning with New Hampshire. last spring, China passed the anti-secession speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, by waving In addition to others eager for change, the law to give Chinese leaders the right to use around an alleged list of Communists in the McCarthy campaign attracted the support of force against Taiwan if they suspect separatist State Department. thousands of college students from across the activities in Taiwan. The deployment of more Joe McCarthy’s subsequent Red-baiting country, many of whom flocked into the State than 700 missiles along the southeast coast rampage through the early 1950s thus began, and rang doorbells in support of the Senator, indicates that China still stubbornly clings to a destroying numerous peoples’ careers and in- explaining the problems with the war and his military solution to the Taiwan issue. Mr. timidating countless more. In 1952, Eugene vision for a rational solution. To respond to the Speaker, military intimidation over Taiwan is McCarthy, then a second-term Congressman charge that only ‘‘hippies’’ and ‘‘communists’’ no solution to the cross-strait relations. of the minority party, had an opportunity and opposed the war, young men shaved their China must learn to respect the aspirations the courage to confront the author of ‘‘McCar- beards and went ‘‘clean for Gene.’’ Ben Shahn of Taiwan’s 23 million people who want to be thyism’’ in a nationally broadcast television de- and other famous artists painted campaign masters of their own land. China must not bate, one of the earliest of its kind. Observers posters, entertainers, including singers Peter, block Taiwan’s attempts to gain international of the ‘‘McCarthy vs. McCarthy’’ debate con- Paul and Mary, who remained the Senator’s recognition or to return to international organi- sidered the outcome a draw—in reality, a tre- lifelong friends, wrote and performed. zations. Taiwan is a free and democratic na- mendous victory for the mild-mannered Con- In the New Hampshire Democratic primary, tion and deserves to be treated with respect gressman from Minnesota. the Senator received an astounding 42 per- by the international community. After five terms in the House, during which cent of the vote, to the President’s 49 percent, Recently, President Chen proposed to pru- he helped to found the Democratic Study leading the President to withdraw from the dently think over abolishing all ad hoc institu- Group, an organization committed to advanc- race later that month. The McCarthy campaign tions under the Office of the President that ing liberal public policies, Eugene McCarthy continued, exhilarated by the result. But after were not established by law. One of those successfully challenged the incumbent con- Senator McCarthy demonstrated the vulner- programs, the National Unification Commis- servative Republican Senator Edward Thye. ability of the President and overall dissatisfac- sion (NUC), has long had its effectiveness in For Democrats, the 1958 election yielded tion with the war, Senator Robert Kennedy en- question and he doesn’t want to see unifica- spectacular results, and McCarthy joined a tered the race also on an anti-war platform, tion become the only option for the cross- large class of new Senators, one of whom, the and fellow Minnesotan Hubert Humphrey, the straits relations. distinguished senior Senator from West Vir- Vice President, entered as the ‘‘establishment’’ President Chen is a man of peace who has ginia, Mr. BYRD, serves to this day. Democrat after President Johnson’s with- reaffirmed his commitment to maintain the sta- In the years to follow, the new Senator drawal. Following the assassinations of Dr. tus quo in the Taiwan Strait on many occa- McCarthy continued his solidly liberal voting Martin Luther King, who had endorsed Sen- sions. His goal of reducing tension between record, supporting civil rights, anti-poverty leg- ator McCarthy in the California primary, and Taiwan and China remains unchanged. It is islation, and the creation of Medicare. He de- Senator Robert Kennedy, Vice President Hum- my hope that China will reciprocate Chen’s cried racism and the ills of poverty, and sup- phrey amassed the delegates needed to win olive branch by renouncing the use of force ported most proposals of the ‘‘New Frontier’’ the nomination, and nearly defeated Richard against Taiwan and resuming dialogue on and the ‘‘Great Society’’ during the Kennedy Nixon in the general election. equal footing and without pre-conditions. and Johnson administrations. After leaving the Senate in 1970, McCarthy f Of course, the momentous event of Eugene remained a vital force in American politics, of- McCarthy’s 22 years in Congress was his cou- fering an independent point of view on issues, APPRECIATING SOUTH KOREA’S rageous, insurgent campaign for the 1968 especially campaigns and elections. He wrote CONTRIBUTION TO THE WAR IN Democratic Presidential nomination, which dozens of books, poetry, and continued mak- IRAQ changed the course of history for America and ing his unique contribution to our culture until the world. his death. HON. CURT WELDON Like 87 other Senators, Eugene McCarthy Mr. Speaker, although the Senator’s wife OF PENNSYLVANIA had voted for the Tonkin Gulf Resolution in Abigail and their daughter Mary preceded the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1964, which gave President Johnson Senator in death, their daughters Margaret Wednesday, February 8, 2006 authority to wage war in Vietnam. The climate and Ellen survive, along with son Michael. In in which that vote had occurred, a few days a personal note, as many of our colleagues Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, after an alleged attack by North Vietnamese know, daughter Ellen McCarthy serves on the three years ago it was my privilege to lead a patrol boats against two American destroyers, Democratic staff of the Committee on House bipartisan delegation of my colleagues to the made the resolution virtually impossible to op- Administration. Every day, Ellen skillfully helps Korean Peninsula. At the time, we had a rare pose. But Senator McCarthy, who served on our Committee, other Members and their staffs opportunity to visit Pyongyang, the capital of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to navigate the maze of rules, regulations, and North Korea, as well as Seoul, the capital of came to regret his vote when it became clear other issues they confront in the course of South Korea, which I have had the pleasure of to him that the Johnson administration would their work here in the House. Speaking for the visiting on more than one occasion. During expend vast sums and thousands of lives in a Committee, we are grateful that Senator that trip, we gained a greater understanding conflict that even the President himself, we McCarthy’s dedication to public service led to and appreciation of the security challenges we now know from taped telephone conversa- Ellen’s work with us, and we share not only face in Northeast Asia and the particular chal- tions, doubted could be won. her loss, but also her intense personal pride in lenges faced by the Republic of Korea. Our McCarthy believed the war was not only her father’s accomplishments in this world. delegation made a return trip to North Korea unwinnable, but morally wrong. Defying the Mr. Speaker, all Members of this Congress, in January 2005. administration, he urged a new course and and indeed every American, should give With that in mind, Mr. Speaker, I rise today called for a negotiated settlement in Vietnam. thanks for the life and career of Eugene to acknowledge the seldom noted fact that our By the time he announced on November 30, McCarthy. He had the wisdom to see a wrong, close friend and staunch ally, the Republic of 1967, that he would seek the 1968 Democratic and the courage to act when it mattered, all at Korea, has contributed the largest contingent

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity to reflect on the spiritual strength, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 patriotism, and dedication to their fellow sail- The South Korean government, through leg- ors exhibited by these four chaplains as they islation passed by its National Assembly in Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, made ultimate sacrifice. I ask my colleagues December 2005, extended the time period of I will join the people of Colorado at Mesa to join me today in honoring the memory of deployment of their troops for another year, Verde National Park to celebrate its 100th an- the four chaplains of the U.S.S. Dorchester. despite political pressures to withdraw alto- niversary. f gether. The extension of the stationing of On June 29, 1906, Congress designated troops is an expression of South Korea’s deep Mesa Verde as a national park unique for its HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOM- and abiding support for the U.S. efforts to re- archaeological treasures, spectacular views, PLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA build Iraq and establish a permanent peace and abundant wildlife. Located at the intersec- SCOTT KING there. By its actions, South Korea dem- tion of four states, Mesa Verde is a tremen- SPEECH OF onstrates its firm commitment to a rapid recon- dous resource to the entire nation and a jewel struction of Iraq and to establishing stability as in my congressional district. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY Every year, 450,000 people travel to South- soon as possible. OF RHODE ISLAND west Colorado to visit the park. For those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, South Korean troops have have hiked the trails carved out by the been stationed in Iraq since they were first Anasazi Indians, they know that Mesa Verde Tuesday, January 31, 2006 dispatched in August 2004. Named the Zaytun is truly a special place and one of the finest Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- Division, derived from the Arabic term for National Parks in our country. As the first cul- er, Coretta Scott King’s passing is a tremen- ‘‘olive’’ and symbolizing peace, the unit has tural and historic national park in the history of dous loss for our country and for all who have been actively involved in rehabilitating civilian the world, Mesa Verde helped spur Congress worked to uphold America’s promise of equal infrastructure facilities for local residents and to preserve other important historical and ar- justice under the law. She led with great pas- the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). chaeological sites. sion, integrity and with a spirit that should be The South Korean National Assembly an- I am proud to represent Mesa Verde Na- a guiding light for all of us. nounced that there will be a gradual reduction tional Park—Colorado’s first national park— When Americans visit our Nation’s Capital, and its surrounding communities in Monte- of the Zaytun troops by one-third to 2,300 over they are overwhelmed with beautiful monu- zuma County here in Congress. the course of the coming year. It will be a ments honoring the great leaders of our coun- phased reduction in close consultation with the f try. From the Jefferson Memorial to the Wash- U.S. and dependent on the Iraqi police force’s HONORING THE FOUR CHAPLAINS ington Monument to the U.S. Capitol, every readiness and the situation on the ground. It WHO SERVED ON THE U.S.S. building and statue is in place to remind Amer- icans of the legacy left by these leaders and is important to note, however, that while there ‘‘DORCHESTER’’ their contributions to the framework of our Na- will be a gradual reduction in presence, the tion. There is no monument or building dedi- role of Zaytun will be enhanced. HON. RAHM EMANUEL cated to the heroic actions that mark Mrs. In fact, the South Korean troops will soon OF ILLINOIS King’s life in the Nation’s Capital, but I believe provide security service for the Irbil Regional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her legacy lives on in ways that cannot be Office of the U.N. Assistance Mission for Iraq Wednesday, February 8, 2006 adequately honored with a statue. Mrs. King’s (UNAMI), protecting UNAMI’s middle ring and Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay legacy is honored when African-American its convoys. Additionally, the USAID office will tribute to the memory of the four chaplains women join their neighbors at the local poll to now be stationed within the Zaytun compound who gave their lives in service of our nation vote on Election Day. And she is honored and protected by South Korean forces. while serving on the U.S.S. Dorchester during when children read for the first time a sign that Mr. Speaker, I am afraid that our South Ko- the Second World War. The Dorchester, says ‘‘Whites Only,’’ not in their community, but in a museum. rean friends have not been thanked loudly or known as the ‘Grey Ghost’ by U-boat crews, Mrs. King, who was faced with the tragic frequently enough for this contribution to the carried nearly 1 million U.S. troops to Europe and early loss of her life partner, The Rev- stabilization of Iraqi society. It is a genuine during her tenure, which came to a tragic end 63 years ago today. erend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., did not act shame that the news media in the U.S. bitterly towards the violence that interrupted missed this significant story, which was widely At 12:55 a.m. February 3, 1943, a German U-boat launched a torpedo that struck the Dor- her life, but continued to spread the message reported in the Korean press. chester, killing many of the 902 aboard in- of peace and equality to all corners of the On January 18, 2006, a letter from Sec- stantly, injuring hundreds of others, and cre- world. As founding President, Chair, and Chief retary of State Condoleezza Rice was deliv- ating chaos as the ship took on water. Executive Officer of the Martin Luther King Jr. ered to the commander of South Korean Captain Hans J. Danielsen gave the order Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Mrs. forces in Irbil, a city in northern Iraq, express- to abandon ship. As men struggled amid the King spent her life furthering the Civil Rights ing our country’s appreciation for their peace- turmoil to board life boats, the ship’s four Movement, and later, creating the largest ar- keeping efforts. The letter said, in part, ‘‘The chaplains, Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt. Al- chive of documents from this era. With this humanitarian and reconstruction activities your exander D. Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Wash- collection in place, future generations will have troops have undertaken have made lasting ington, Roman Catholic; and Lt. Clark V. Pol- the ability to educate themselves beyond what and substantive contributions to the quality of ing, Dutch Reformed, offered solace and is read in textbooks, and will have the oppor- life for the people of Irbil.’’ counseled courage. tunity to experience firsthand the sacrifices As the supply of life vests dwindled, each that were made to build the world we live in For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I wish to chaplain removed his own life vest and hand- today. express my personal appreciation to the gov- ed it to a soldier. ‘‘It was the finest thing I Like all who have sacrificed for the most ernment and people of South Korea for their have seen or hope to see this side of heav- fundamental American value—that equality lasting contribution to the coalition forces in en,’’ said John Ladd, one of the 230 survivors. and justice are the birthright of everyone in Iraq and for their commitment to playing an Survivors recount their last glimpse of the our society—Mrs. King has left us a country important and responsible role in the inter- U.S.S. Dorchester in the icy waters off the that is better today than when she arrived. national community. As a staunch ally of the Newfoundland coast: The four chaplains linked However, there is still much work that remains United States with a mutually comprehensive arms in prayer and went down with the ship. to ensure that every American has the oppor- alliance partnership that has spanned over fifty We mark their heroism today, February 3, as tunity to fulfill their potential and we must up- years and four major conflicts since the end of ‘‘Four Chaplains Day.’’ hold her legacy by continuing her work. World War II, South Korea deserves our rec- I want to thank Commander of the Com- I hope that all Americans will pause to re- ognition and expression of support. bined Veterans Association of Illinois Victor member the values for which she stood and to

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He then became a resident in Obstet- HMOs and insurance plans. HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR rics and Gynecology at Hubbard Hospital in The Senate bill had cut $36 billion in over- OF COLORADO Nashville and completed post graduate studies payments to the HMOs in Medicare. That in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massa- cluded $26 billion in savings by more accu- chusetts. In 1959, Dr. Hyman was appointed rately calculating their payments. But the ne- Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Chief Resident of Provident Hospital in Chi- gotiators rewrote the provision to save just $4 Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cago. billion, providing a $22 billion windfall to the appreciation of Commander Steven For almost half a century, Dr. Hyman was in HMOs. The Senate bill also eliminated a $10 Stevenson’s 21 year of service with the Civil a private Obstetrician/Gynecology practice in billion slush fund designed to entice HMOs to Engineer Corps of the United States Navy. I Pine Bluff, where he became the first resi- participate in the prescription drug program. also wish to congratulate Commander Steven- dency trained African-American specialist in The Republican conferees dropped this provi- son on his upcoming retirement. the State of Arkansas. Over the course of his sion, providing another $10 billion gift to the Commander Stevenson was raised in West- lifetime, Dr. Hyman earned a reputation as a HMOs for a total of $32 billion. ern Colorado and graduated from Olathe High generous and selfless community leader in This bill takes back the money given to Re- School in 1981. Jefferson County. Among numerous accom- publican-favored companies and restores to Beginning in his youth, Commander Steven- plishments, he was a Fellow of the American our most vulnerable citizens the needed son chose to put family and country before College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the first healthcare that was cut. According to the non- self, attending the Naval Academy at Annap- African-American to serve on the Pine Bluff partisan Congressional Budget Office, of the olis. Upon his graduation in 1985, Commander Civil Service Commission, a lifetime member $28 billion in savings from Medicaid over 10 Stevenson was assigned to Amphibious Con- of NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and years, about 75 percent of that amount is due struction Battalion One, where he served with a member of the Trustee Ministry at Kings to provisions that reduce the number of people distinction as Assistant Bravo Company Com- Highway Missionary Baptist Church. Perhaps who can afford to participate. It will increase mander and Assistant Operations Officer. most notably, Dr. Hyman was appointed by the number of uninsured and under-insured by From 1987 to 1990, Stevenson served as Governor Bill Clinton to become the first Afri- raising the copayments that people will have the commander of the Construction Battalion can-American appointee to the Alcoholic Bev- to pay to see their doctors, increasing pre- Unit 418 and was selected for the highly com- erage Control Board, a board which he served miums, cutting medically necessary treat- petitive US Navy Ocean Facilities Program. for 28 years. ments, and tightening access to long-term Stevenson, displaying his characteristic level Dr. Hyman led an exemplary life both pro- care. of determination and intellect, succeeded in fessionally and in unwavering service to his By 2015, 4.5 million children will be affected earning a Masters of Science in Ocean Engi- community and his state. While Dr. Hyman by higher cost-sharing charges for healthcare neering. may no longer be with us, his spirit and legacy services such as doctor visits. A total of 13 When the Navy needed a capable leader to will live on forever in the lives he touched. My million people will face higher charges to ac- establish a new Construction Battalion Unit deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences cess their healthcare services. Twenty million during the 1990’s, it turned to Commander go out to his wife, Dr. Edith Hyman; his son, people will face higher charges to obtain Stevenson. And when the Navy needed a well Dr. Carl Alta Hyman; and his extended family needed prescription drugs. One-third of those educated officer to bring the Seabees into the of brothers, sisters, nephews and grand- individuals affected by the drug cost-sharing information age, once again it turned to Com- children. (6.6 million) will be children and half (10 mil- lion) will have incomes below the Federal pov- mander Stevenson, who went on to modernize f everything from Seabee equipment to training. erty level (monthly incomes of less than Commander Stevenson’s scholarly and en- PATIENTS BEFORE PROFITS ACT $1,380 for a family of three). All this because gineering excellence is only exceeded by his OF 2006 of a Republican unwillingness to take back devotion to his country. Stevenson represents overpayments to HMOs. the very definition of the famous Seabee valor HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Congressional Budget Office analysis also concludes that the Republican legislation as- having earned two Meritorious Service Med- OF MICHIGAN sumes that the number of uninsured will in- als, three Navy Commendation Medals, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Navy Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious crease. Twenty percent of the savings from Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Unit Commendation over the course of his ca- new premium charges under this law will de- reer. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- rive from families who are no longer able to Commander Stevenson’s life of service ex- troducing legislation—the Patients Before Prof- maintain their Medicaid coverage due to in- emplifies the Seabee motto ‘‘Constrimus, its Act of 2006—that will right some of the creased costs. Sixty percent of those who will Batuimus’’—‘‘We build, We Fight’’. He spent many wrongs in the budget reconciliation bill lose coverage due to new premium charges his career building a better and safer future for passed by Congress last week and signed by will be children. Again, all of this because of our country, all the time ready to put his life the President today. This legislation, which is a Republican unwillingness to take back over- on the line for that brighter tomorrow and the also being introduced today in the Senate by payments to HMOs. ideals he has held dear. Senator CLINTON, will realign our priorities to The Patients Before Profits Act of 2006 is a And so today I would like to both congratu- protect the healthcare coverage of working good start to right some of the wrongs that the late Commander Stevenson on his retirement, families rather than the profiteering of HMOs Republican-led Congress and the President and personally thank him for his 21 years of and private insurance companies. have inflicted on working families, individuals devoted service to his country. The Patients Before Profits Act eliminates with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women, and children. I urge my colleagues to join me f Government overpayments to Medicare HMOs through removal of a ‘‘slush fund’’ provision in this fight. IN LASTING MEMORY OF DR. CARL and ensuring these HMOs are only paid what f EDWARD HYMAN is appropriate for the consumers they serve. A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LAWRENCE This bill would then use these savings to re- HON. MIKE ROSS store protections against excessive out-of- pocket costs for necessary medical visits, pre- HON. MIKE McINTYRE OF ARKANSAS OF NORTH CAROLINA scription drugs, and emergency room care. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will also restore the benefit protections that Wednesday, February 8, 2006 provide medically necessary treatments under Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Medicaid and ensure families have adequate Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of Dr. Carl Edward Hyman. benefit coverage, not bare-bone packages. pay tribute to Mr. David Lawrence of

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CHADBOURN, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS OUT- THE TAX CODE TERMINATION ACT honors from Polytechnic High School, where STANDING CONTRIBUTION AND YEARS OF SERVICE he participated in track and field and also AS A TOWN COUNCILMAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM- HON. BOB GOODLATTE served as the first black student body presi- PORE. DAVID PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 24, OF VIRGINIA dent. In 1948, he attended the University of 2006, AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PROSTATE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California at Berkeley and later became the CANCER. DAVID’S TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP, student body ‘‘representative at large.’’ After Wednesday, February 8, 2006 DEDICATION, AND ALTRUISM AS AN ELECTED OFFI- receiving his degree from Berkeley, in 1951, CIAL AND MEMBER OF THE CHADBOURN COMMU- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Dr. Scott was drafted into the U.S. Army and NITY WILL LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF to introduce the ‘‘Tax Code Termination Act’’. stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, where he GENERATIONS TO COME. This bi-partisan legislation, which I intro- served for two years during the Korean War. duced with my colleague COLLIN PETERSON of He eventually attained the rank of Captain. Born in Chadbourn, David entered first Minnesota, will accomplish two goals. It will After his discharge from the Army, Dr. Scott grade the year that the landmark case Brown abolish the Internal Revenue Code by Decem- enrolled in the pre-med program at the Univer- v. Board of Education was decided. David ber 31, 2009, and call on Congress to approve sity of California at Los Angeles. In 1957, the went on to graduate from West Columbus a new Federal tax system by July of the same then new UCLA School of Medicine accepted High School in 1966. During high school, year. Dr. Scott as its first African American medical David enjoyed playing in the band and singing The fact is our current tax system has spi- student. Upon graduation, Dr. Scott interned at in the choir, but he was most well-known for raled out of control. Today’s tax code is unfair, Harbor General Hospital, ultimately special- being a star athlete of the basketball team. In discourages against savings and investment, izing in obstetrics and gynecology. He subse- fact, David was the first African-American to and is impossibly complex. quently opened two women’s clinics in Los play in the N.C. East-West All-Star basketball A few years ago, Money magazine asked Angeles. game. Well-known coach Cotton Fitzsimmons 50 professional tax preparers to file a return At the age of 52 and after 14 years of med- recognized David’s ability and spirit and re- for a fictional family. No one came up with the ical practice, Dr. Scott returned to law school cruited him to play basketball at the college same tax total, nor did any of the preparers and received his J.D. from Southwestern Uni- level. David went on to become a freshman calculate what Money magazine thought was versity School of Law in 1980. After passing starter on the Moberly Junior College National the correct Federal income tax. The results the bar, he initially thought he would pursue Championship Team and was named the best varied by thousands of dollars. At a time when missionary work; however, he worked as a fo- defensive player on the 1970 Kansas State Americans devote a total of 7 billion hours rensic attorney and represented victims in University Big 8 Championship team. each year to comply with the tax code, we malpractice suits. need tax simplification. Dr. Scott’s achievements, honors, and David showed his talent and perseverance Whichever simple tax system is adopted, awards are numerous. He was the first African off the court as well. He received his under- the key ingredients should be: a low rate for American resident at Queen of Angeles Hos- graduate and Master’s degrees from Kansas all Americans; tax relief for working people; pital in Los Angeles. At one time, he held the State University. Later, David earned a second protection of the rights of taxpayers and re- record for the most infants delivered at Ce- Master’s degree from North Carolina Central duction in tax collection abuses; promotion of dars-Sinai Medical center. He also served on University in educational leadership. In 1973, savings and investment; and encouragement the Board of Governors of the UCLA Founda- David became an officer in the U.S. Army Re- of economic growth and job creation. Taxes tion in the mid-1980s. serve and served in that capacity for 16 years. may be unavoidable but they don’t have to be His interest in people and his special affec- David was elected to the Town Council in unfair and overcomplicated. tion for children was evident. He enjoyed 1995, and he was elected Mayor Pro Tempore While many questions remain about the sports and was an avid tennis player. He also just in the last year. best way to reform our tax system, I am cer- loved music, from jazz to the classics. He will David utilized the skills he learned playing tain that if Congress is forced to address the be remembered by many for his wonderful basketball and the knowledge he learned in issue we can create a tax code that is simpler, humor and his black book of jokes. school to become a very influential edu- fairer, and better for our economy than the Dr. Scott is survived by his devoted wife of cational and sports leader in Southeastern one we are forced to comply with today. The 8 years, Maria; his three children, Rebecca, North Carolina. David truly made a difference problem is Congress won’t act on such a con- Brian, and Onjale Scott; his sister, Darling in the lives of his students. For 16 years, tentious issue unless it is forced to do so. The Scott Herod; his brother, Paul Richard Scott; David worked as an educational administrator Tax Code Termination Act will force Congress mother-in-law, Loretta Domer-Wilson; and for Columbus County schools. His most recent to finally debate and address fundamental tax other beloved family and friends. Dr. Scott truly enjoyed this journey called position was as an Assistant Principal at Wil- reform. Just like other programs that require reau- life and lived it to its fullest. liams Township School. From 1970–1988, thorization, the tax code must be reviewed to David coached basketball at Kansas State f examine whether it is fulfilling its intended pur- University, Jacksonville University, Pensacola pose and then Congress must make what IN CELEBRATION OF VIRGINIA Junior College, Tate High School, and Durham changes are necessary. DENTAL ASSOCIATION’S MISSION High School. In 1988, David’s Durham High There is a widespread consensus that the OF MERCY TO NEW ORLEANS School team was the PAC6 Tournament current system is broken, and keeping it is not Champs, and he was named the Durham City in America’s best interest. I urge each of my HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT County Prep Coach of the Year. colleagues to support this important legisla- OF VIRGINIA Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach John tion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wooden once said, ‘‘Sports do not build char- f Wednesday, February 8, 2006 acter. They reveal it.’’ This statement could not be more true in the case of David Law- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the rence. The manner in which David played bas- LAWRENCE W. SCOTT wealth and generosity of the American people ketball as a youth and coached basketball as is possibly the greatest story to come from the an adult not only revealed his leadership, but HON. DIANE E. WATSON aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Upon seeing also more importantly, his unselfish commit- OF CALIFORNIA their fellow citizens in need, Americans pledged millions of dollars to the Red Cross ment to others and causes greater than him- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and other charitable organizations. Families self. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 hosted displaced evacuees, while others wel- Mr. Speaker, dedicated service to others Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to comed strangers into their homes, schools, combined with dynamic leadership has been memorialize the life of a distinguished Amer- and houses of worship. I would like to com- the embodiment of David’s life. May we all use ican, Dr. Lawrence ‘‘Bill’’ W. Scott, who mend one group of volunteers who have put his wisdom, selflessness, and integrity as a passed away on December 20, 2005. their specialized skills to use in bringing critical beacon of direction and a source of true en- Throughout his illustrious life, Dr. Scott services back to New Orleans. lightenment for many years to come. Indeed, could claim many ‘‘firsts.’’ In 1944, he was the This past Sunday, forty dentists and forty may God bless to all of our memories the hon- first black student body president of Foshay support volunteers from the Commonwealth of ored life and legacy of David Lawrence. Middle School. In 1947, he graduated with Virginia, in conjunction with the Virginia Dental

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Tragically, the constant leak- They will spend this week staffing this clinic, through no fault of their own. ing of urine and feces leads to sickness, de- providing health care free of charge to anyone To determine the scope of the problem, I re- sertion by husbands and family, extreme so- who needs it. The dentists from Virginia are quested a report in the FY06 TT/HUD appro- cial isolation, and poverty. not just providing checkups, but are per- priations bill directing the IRS to tell the com- Amazingly, for $150—$300, a woman vic- forming extractions, fillings, partial realign- mittee how many disabled military retirees timized by fistula can obtain a surgical repair ments, and all other procedures that one have been and will be penalized by this IRS which gives her back her life. No woman would normally receive in a dentist’s office. statute of limitations. I look forward to the re- should be denied this minimal, life-saving sur- The 500 dental patients that will be treated sults in mid-March. gical repair. For several years now, I have daily are just a portion of the 1600 patients Those who have dedicated their lives to the asked USAID and the Congress to establish a that will be triaged through the clinic coordi- security of this country should not be penal- program to assist women who suffer from ob- nated by Remote Area Medical of Knoxville, ized by the IRS for bureaucratic inefficiency by stetric fistula. According to USAID, an esti- Tennessee. the VA disability claims process. This bill is mated 2 million women suffer needlessly from The doctors and support volunteers partici- supported by the Military Officers Association fistula, with 50–100 thousand new cases pating in the Mission of Mercy are paying for of America and The Military Coalition. Please added every year, mostly in Africa. their own transportation and lodging. On top of join Representative BILIRAKIS and me as a co- USAID has begun to provide support for fis- those costs, many of them are forced to close sponsor of H.R. 4727. tula centers, and that’s great. They hoped to their own practices in their home states in f put $3 million into the program by the end of order to participate in the mission. 2005 and they have already identified a dozen This simple gift to the people of New Orle- PLANNED PARENTHOOD: TIME TO medical facilities ready to participate and help ans is a much needed one. The image of TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT CHILD these women. My bill, which originally author- homes flooded by Katrina’s waters is prevalent ABUSE INC. ized $5 million for 2006 and $5 million in in our minds. It is easy to forget that busi- 2007, ensures that the program is properly im- nesses, such as doctor’s offices, were also HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH plemented and able to aid as many women, destroyed. For the parts of New Orleans that OF NEW JERSEY and young girls, as possible. weren’t flooded, many still lack power and po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During committee mark-up on H.R. 2601, Rep. JOE CROWLEY (D–NY) amended my lan- table water. For many of the brave citizens Wednesday, February 8, 2006 and aid workers that still inhabit the city, guage in H.R. 2601, to mandate that the new health care is a creature comfort that is either Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I centers ‘‘expand access to contraception.’’ At unavailable or too expensive. It is a necessity rise tonight to set the record straight about first blush, the language looked OK, but it be- that sadly takes a backseat to more immediate significant misinformation that continues to be came very clear that it would have had the concerns. disseminated concerning an amendment I of- dire consequence of excluding certain faith- The federal government has yet to fully live fered last summer. Planned Parenthood has based health providers who, while deeply up to its responsibility to the citizens whose refused to admit the truth about the true gen- committed to mitigating the pain of fistula, lives were ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, and esis of this amendment. Because Planned would be barred from receiving funds. For ex- until the federal government fulfills this respon- Parenthood boasts that ‘‘trust is the corner- ample, the Crowley language would have ex- sibility, the job is left to private citizens to put stone of why people choose [them],’’ I cannot cluded NGOs and church-based organizations a great city back together again. I salute the allow its lies to continue unanswered. And I opposed to chemicals that act as medical professionals and volunteers from believe it’s time Americans take a look at abortifacients—those that prevent implantation around the country and especially those from Planned Parenthood on other issues as well, of a newly created human life—from getting the Virginia Dental Association who are giving including abortion. any U.S. funds. Had my amendment not suc- of their time, money, and expertise to help Several years ago I became aware of a ceeded, several hospitals selected by USAID bring normalcy back to the lives of their fellow devastating condition called fistula. Fistula is a as ‘‘fistula centers’’ would have lost funding. citizens. The entire Virginia Congressional del- terribly painful disorder that marginalizes The amendment I offered that passed on egation salutes the Virginia Dental Association women in many parts of the developing world, the floor in July corrected this problem so that as ambassadors of goodwill and Virginia val- yet is relatively inexpensive to treat. I authored the faith-based sites including those already ues. legislation to authorize USAID to provide identified for the program by USAID—and per- much-needed assistance to women desperate f haps others in future—could participate and for treatment. Unfortunately, with the help of provide assistance to women in need. My DISABLED VETERANS TAX organizations like Planned Parenthood, some amendment to my own bill also increased the FAIRNESS ACT of my colleagues tried to weaken the author- funding in 2007 to $7.5 million, since it is obvi- ization by adding language that would have ous that once the centers are up and running HON. SAM FARR prevented crucial faith-based health care pro- the demand for the cure will be even greater. OF CALIFORNIA viders from helping women through this pro- To participate in the program, providers must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram. offer critical treatment care—including in- Women suffering with fistula need treat- creased access to skilled birth attendants— Wednesday, February 8, 2006 ment, and provisions mandating contracep- and may offer information about a number of Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, today Representa- tives would have prevented some health care preventative practices such as abstinence tive BILIRAKIS and I are introducing the Dis- providers most suited to provide treatment education, encouraging postponement of mar- abled Veterans Tax Fairness Act. This bipar- from doing so. These women need speedy riage and childbearing until after teenage tisan bill serves disabled veterans who have treatment, not politicized language. years, and family planning services for women been caught in the cross hairs of the bureauc- As the prime author of H.R. 2601—The For- whose age or health status place them at high racy at the Department of Veterans Affairs and eign Assistance Authorization Act of FY 06 risk of prolonged or obstructed childbirth. an Internal Revenue Service statute of limita- and 07—I personally wrote the section in the Nothing in my original fistula language or tions. The Disabled Veterans Tax Fairness Act bill, (Sec. 1001) that authorizes the President my amendment adopted on the floor restricts would add an exception to the IRS statute of to establish at least 12 treatment centers to access to family planning services. Rather, my limitations that would allow disabled military provide surgery and healing therapies for amendment made a variety of preventative retirees whose disability claims have been women suffering from a devastating condition practices optional and as such is sensitive to pending for more than 3 years to receive back known as obstetric fistula. The bill also pro- and consistent with the values of the people— taxes for all the years that their claim was vides for the dissemination of educational in- and the hospitals that serve them—in devel- pending. formation so that women will know where to oping countries. This issue was brought to my attention by a go for affordable treatment and how to protect Despite all this, Planned Parenthood still in- constituent who had a disability claim pending against the occurrence of this preventable, sists on praising the people who would have at the VA for 8 years. After he finally won his curable condition. killed the amendment and attacking me. 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headline on its website reads: ‘‘Rep. CHRIS ful than a vacuum cleaner used at home. cluding Planned Parenthood and its research SMITH’s Latest Political Attack on Women.’’ Planned Parenthood ought to be known as arm, the Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI). In a The closing line of its story says, ‘‘The gen- ‘‘Child Abuse, Incorporated,’’ for the large 1995 letter to Members of Congress, Planned tleman from New Jersey would do well—just number of children that it has killed and con- Parenthood, AGI, and other groups stated, once—to try and feel the pain of others.’’ tinues to kill, all the while being subsidized by ‘‘This surgical procedure is used only in rare I have authored numerous laws—that is to American taxpayers. This is not a business of cases, fewer than 500 per year. It is most say, I am the prime sponsor of laws—that di- healing, nurturing, or caring—this is a busi- often performed in the cases of wanted preg- rectly benefit women, including the Victims of ness of killing. nancies gone tragically wrong, when a family Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of For Planned Parenthood, business is good. learns late in pregnancy of severe fetal anom- 2000 (P.L. 106–386), the Trafficking Victims Violence against children pays handsomely. In alies or a medical condition that threatens the Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003 (P.L. 2004, it increased the number of abortions it pregnant woman’s life or health.’’ In truth, Fitz- 108–193), the Trafficking Victims Protection performed by 10,000—while abortions nation- simmons explained, the vast majority of par- Reauthorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–164), wide have declined—for a total of 255,015, a tial-birth abortions are performed on healthy the Results and Accountability in Microenter- new pathetic record of kids killed even for fetuses, 20 weeks or more along, with healthy prise (P.L. 108–484), and the Microenterprise Planned Parenthood. For ‘‘medical abortions,’’ mothers. The number of 500 partial-birth abor- Enhancement Act of 2003 (P.L. 108–31),just Planned Parenthood quotes prices from $350 tions a year that Planned Parenthood cited in to name a few. I helped secure the passage to $650. For first-trimester vacuum and D&E its letter was also a complete falsehood. Fitz- of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthor- abortions, the only type of surgical abortions simmons estimated that the method was used ization in 2000 by incorporating its major pro- for which they provide a price range, Planned 3,000–5,000 times annually. I would argue visions into my law, the Victims of Trafficking Parenthood earns $350 to $700 apiece. that even this number is low—in just one New and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. I have To put the number of child deaths in per- Jersey abortion mill, the Bergen Record news- fought for human rights and health care my spective, picture this: 67,500 fans filled Ford paper reported that 1,500 children were killed entire career. Field to watch the Super Bowl last Sunday by partial birth abortion in one year. I am currently the chairman of the Sub- night. Planned Parenthood performed 255,015 When Planned Parenthood can’t accomplish committee on Africa, Global Human Rights, abortions in 2004. The number of unborn ba- its deadly goals through the democratic proc- and International Operations and the Co- bies whose lives were taken from them before ess, it turns to the courts. It files approximately 50 lawsuits a year to protect its business inter- Chairman of the Commission on Security and they could take their first breath by this one ests in abortion. Then, Planned Parenthood Cooperation in Europe (also known as the corporation in one year could have filled that fights tooth and nail to prevent judges who United States Helsinki Commission), which stadium nearly four times over. Planned Par- recognize the inherent value of human life at works to promote and foster democracy, enthood is now responsible for committing human rights, and stability in Eastern and every stage, as well as the constitutional pro- nearly one out of every five abortions per- tections of that life, from getting on the bench. Central Europe. I served as the Chairman of formed in the United States, with its numbers Luckily for us, the American people and our the Veterans Affairs Committee until 2005, steadily rising while the overall totals in the President and Senate have seen through that where I authored laws that are helping vet- U.S. have been declining. Over the course of propaganda blitz. erans to this day and will for as far as the eye time, Planned Parenthood’s tally in the taking INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS can see in the areas of health care, college of innocent children’s lives has exceeded the Sadly, it does exactly the same thing over- education, widows’ benefits, and the creation three million mark. seas, and many foreign governments are of a new comprehensive program to help If the number of abortions performed alone eventually deceived by its arguments. The homeless veterans. I also presently serve as doesn’t convince you of Planned Parenthood’s Planned Parenthood Federation of America- the co-chair and co-founder of the Congres- agenda, Mr. Speaker, just compare it with the International is leaving no stone unturned in its sional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, the other services it provided in the name of ‘‘fam- misguided, obsessive campaign to legalize founding co-chair of the Congressional Spina ily planning.’’ Planned Parenthood—parent- abortion on demand. If it succeeds, millions of Bifida Caucus, the co-founder of the Coalition hood, Mr. Speaker—provided a mere 17,610 babies will die from the violence of abortion. for Autism Research and Education, the co- clients with prenatal care. That’s a ratio of one We cannot add to the body count. chair and co-founder of the Congressional parent to every 14 women who lost their chil- In Planned Parenthood’s 2003–2004 annual Refugee Caucus, and the co-chair of the Con- dren to abortion. Planned Parenthood referred report, the organization clearly admits its goal. gressional Pro-Life Caucus. Having served 26 a meager 1,414 clients to adoption services. It states that programs supported by Planned years in Congress, I could continue this list, That means it killed 180 babies for everyone Parenthood Federation of America-Inter- Mr. Speaker. I set forth my dedication to these it referred to be placed with a couple des- national ‘‘guarantee the sexual and reproduc- causes here not to promote myself, but to perately seeking a child. To me, Mr. Speaker, tive health and rights of individuals by pro- show Planned Parenthood’s deceptions. this record doesn’t seem to be that of an orga- viding. .. safe abortion and post-abortion care Planned Parenthood’s vicious attacks on me nization dedicated to preserving women’s services. . .’’ are, at best, misinformed; at worst, libel. ‘‘choices.’’ The use of family planning to cloak its real Sadly, this is a pattern of conduct with And if that is not enough, this so-called agenda—the use of family planning as a cover Planned Parenthood, seeking to discredit any- ‘‘pro-choice’’ organization does everything for permissive abortion laws—is now common- one who includes the protection of the unborn within its power and massive budget to pre- place, and must be stopped. In over 100 along with fundamental human rights. When vent women from knowing all their options and countries around the world, the lives of unborn one stops to consider the big business that is being certain that their choices are truly in- children are still protected by law. But in coun- abortion, it is no wonder. formed. Planned Parenthood both lobbies and try after country, we find Planned Parenthood ABORTION AS A BUSINESS litigates against virtually every child protection zealots partnering with well-financed NGOs Planned Parenthood makes millions of dol- initiative at both the state and federal level, in- from Europe to promote violence against un- lars plying its lethal trade at nearly 850 clinics cluding parental and spousal notification, born babies. in the U.S. alone. Judith Fetrow, a former women’s right to know laws, waiting periods, And as Planned Parenthood—the most Planned Parenthood worker, verifies this fact: partial-birth abortion bans, unborn victims of prominent advocate, sometimes the only advo- ‘‘It is extremely difficult to watch doctors lie, violence laws, statutory rape reporting laws, cate—of legalizing abortion on demand—has clinic workers cover up, and hear terrifying and abortion funding bans. It inflates statistics said, ‘‘When abortion laws are liberalized, the stories of women dragged out of clinics to die to promote its own agenda. number of abortions skyrocket.’’ That is in cars on the way to the hospital without be- One of the abortion community’s own ex- Planned Parenthood’s word, skyrocket. So if ginning to question the party line. I began to posed them, though, when Ron Fitzsimmons, we want more abortions—more dead babies wonder if we were really caring for these the director of the National Coalition of Abor- and more wounded women—liberalize the women, or if we were just working for another tion Providers publicly admitted that he ‘‘lied laws. corporation whose only interest was the bot- through (his) teeth’’ when he told a TV inter- TAXPAYER SUBSIDY tom line.’’ viewer that partial-birth abortion was ‘‘used Over a third of Planned Parenthood’s in- Tragically, the seemingly benign Planned rarely and only on women whose lives were in come comes from the pockets of tax-paying Parenthood is in the grisly business of dis- danger or whose fetuses were damaged.’’ Americans, through local, state, and federal membering the fragile bodies of unborn chil- Fitzsimmons confessed that the myth about governments. Sure, we have the Hyde dren with sharp knives and hideous suction this horrific abortion procedure was delib- Amendment in place, thankfully, which pre- machines that are 25 to 30 times more power- erately propagated by the abortion lobby—in- vents taxpayer dollars from directly funding

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Health care pro- take a position so extreme that 80 percent of the lights on and pay the heat bill for this in- viders who object to providing certain services Americans oppose it? The mothers of these dustry that is literally making a killing taking still have an obligation to respect the rights of babies have made their ‘‘choice’’ to have their the lives of the children they’ll never get the their patients and to enable them to access babies, and someone else takes that decision chance to meet. People who see that abortion the health care they need.’’ from them. Should a mugger have unfettered is murder are still forced to subsidize the law- Planned Parenthood wants to compel hos- access to maim or kill that baby without trig- suits and lobbying that keeps abortion legal. pitals and health care providers of conscience gering a separate penalty for the crime? Planned Parenthood’s 2003–04 annual re- to do abortions—it’s that simple. Not all of the Why would it oppose parental involvement port brags about how it helped increase Title hospitals and health care providers who op- in their daughters’ pregnancy decisions, in one X funding, for a total of $273 million in tax- pose this plan are religious. There are people of the most important decisions those young payer dollars. It also discloses that it received who are not religious who have deep, moral girls will ever make? $265.2 million in government grants and con- convictions, and they believe that abortion Because, Mr. Chairman, Planned Parent- tracts from Title X and other sources during takes the life of a baby. We ought to be nur- hood is not supportive of ‘‘choice’’—it is sup- that period. turing. We should not compel our places of portive of abortion, because, after all, that’s The abortion promoters never tire of remind- healing to become killing fields. how it stays in business. PRO-CHOICE?? ing us that they promote abortion with what PP’S TARGETS they call ‘‘their own money,’’ but this argument Planned Parenthood reasons that every Planned Parenthood has been very clever deliberately misses the point. child should be a wanted child. While the im- and self-serving in its business practices. Not First, it ignores the fact that all money is plication of this goal is valiant and an ideal I only has it fought to keep abortion legal and share, how we go about achieving it is much, fungible. When we pay an organization like to give it protection that is to be found no- much different. I agree, every child deserves Planned Parenthood millions of dollars, we where in our Constitution, not only has it kept to be loved with every ounce of her parents’ cannot help but enrich and empower all of that its income stream pouring in from local, state, being—Planned Parenthood, however, would organization’s activities, all that it does, even and federal governments and from clients, but rather kill her than allow her to be born into a if the organization keeps a set of books that it has successfully brainwashed its target audi- home that might not have planned for her or says it uses its money for one thing and our ences so that its ‘‘services’’ remain in high de- money for something else. allow another loving family to adopt her. This philosophy turns children into a commodity mand. We must begin to stand with the victims, Again, Margaret Sanger, the founder of that is owned—and if they aren’t wanted, they both mother and child, and against the victim- Planned Parenthood, laid the groundwork for izers. When we subsidize and lavish Federal are expendable. Planned Parenthood also claims to promote this business plan back in the early 1900s. In funds on abortion organizations, we empower informed choice for women, but the reality of her book, Pivot of Civilization, Sanger argued, the child abusers; and Planned Parenthood, its words and actions belies this assertion. ‘‘We are paying for and even submitting to the make no mistake about it, both here and over- When describing abortion procedures on its dictates of an ever increasing, unceasingly seas, is ‘‘Child Abuse, Incorporated.’’ website, it consistently talks about the spawning class of human beings who never ABORTION CLINICS = TORTURE MILLS emptying of the uterus, and the elimination of should have been born at all.’’ In Chapter 5 of Abortion mills do not nurture, they do not the ‘‘products of conception.’’ Even its clinic that book, which is entitled the ‘‘Cruelty of heal, they do not cure disease. layouts aim to avoid the acknowledgement of Charity,’’ she pulls no punches in condemning Abortion is violence against children. Some the life of the unborn. One of their employees those of us who seek to help poor, disadvan- abortion methods dismember and rip apart the explained that ‘‘Planned Parenthood is set up taged pregnant women get maternal health fragile bodies of children. Other methods so clinic workers never have to see the ba- care: chemically poison children. Abortionists turn bies. It’s set up that way because having to ‘‘. . . Organized charity itself is the symp- children’s bodies into burned corpses, a direct look at the babies bothers the workers.’’ Al- tom of a malignant social disease. result of the caustic effect of poisoning and though Margaret Sanger, Planned Parent- Those vast, complex, interrelated organiza- other methods of chemical abortions. hood’s founder, supported abortion, she did tions aiming to control and to diminish the I would say to my colleagues, there is abso- recognize that it was murder, admitting, ‘‘Abor- spread of misery and destitution and all the lutely nothing benign or curing or nurturing tion was the wrong way—no matter how early menacing evils that spring out of this sinisterly about abortion. It is violence. It is gruesome. it was performed it was taking a life.’’ It is in- fertile soil, are the surest sign that our civiliza- And yet the apologists sanitize the awful deed credibly sad that the Planned Parenthood of tion has bred, is breeding and is perpetuating with soothing, misleading rhetoric. Abortion today has entirely dismissed the humanity of constantly increasing numbers of defectives, methods are particularly ugly because, under the unborn, and works to delude women into delinquents and dependents. My criticism, the guise of choice, they turn baby girls and doing the same. therefore, is not directed at the ‘‘failure’’ of phi- baby boys into dead baby girls and dead baby Planned Parenthood’s website states that it lanthropy, but rather at its success. . . . boys. believes: ‘‘Information about becoming preg- But there is a special type of philanthropy or I have drafted a bill that would inform nant and about postponing, preventing, con- benevolence, now widely advertised and advo- women about the pain their unborn babies ex- tinuing, or terminating pregnancy should be cated, both as a federal program and as wor- perience during abortions, the Unborn Child easily available; the choice of whether or not thy of private endowment, which strikes me as Pain Awareness Act, H.R. 356. This bipartisan to parent should be free and informed,’’ and being more insidiously injurious than any bill requires that those performing abortions at that: ‘‘People need accurate and complete in- other. This concerns itself directly with the or beyond the 20–week point provide the formation to make childbearing decisions that function of maternity, and aims to supply gratis mother with certain information regarding the are appropriate for them. They want and need medical and nursing facilities to slum mothers. capacity of her unborn child to experience to know about abstinence, birth control, abor- Such women are to be visited by nurses and pain during the abortion, and offer the mother tion, adoption, prenatal care, and parenting in to receive instruction in the ‘‘hygiene of preg- the option of having pain-reducing drugs ad- an age-appropriate context.’’ They say that nancy’’; to be guided in making arrangements ministered directly to the unborn child to re- they believe ‘‘in trusting individuals and pro- for confinements; to be invited to come to the duce his or her pain. Not surprisingly, the viding them with the information they need to doctor’s clinics for examination and super- abortion lobby—including Planned Parent- make well-informed decisions about sexuality, vision. They are, we are informed, to ‘‘receive hood—has opposed informing women of this family planning, and childbearing.’’ adequate care during pregnancy, at confine- truth, though they do not deny that unborn If all that is true, why do the organization’s ment, and for one month afterward. Thus are children may feel pain after 20 weeks gesta- actions, services, and expenditures not reflect mothers and babies to be saved, ‘‘Child- tion. it? Why does it lobby against and sue to over- bearing is to be made safe.’’ The work of the CONSCIENCE turn every informed consent provision en- maternity centers in the various American cit- Forty-five States and the Federal Govern- acted? Why does it provide so many abor- ies in which they have already been estab- ment protect the right of health care providers tions, especially when compared to so few lished and in which they are supported by pri- to decline involvement in abortion. Planned adoption referrals and so little prenatal care? vate contributions and endowment, it is hardly

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The tion mills—talk about a conflict of interest. caused by the general anesthesia she was effect of maternity endowments and maternity Mortality—death to women from abortion—is given for her abortion, Debra fell into a coma, centers supported by private philanthropy likely to be underreported. That’s true, in part, where she remained for several months before would have, perhaps already have had, ex- because women who have had abortions, suf- developing pneumonia and then going into actly the most dysgenic tendency. The new fering serious complications, often seek assist- septic shock. Debra died 12 days after her government program would facilitate the func- ance at hospital emergency rooms rather than 17th birthday. tion of maternity among the very classes in the abortion mill, and the death certificates, at I’d also suggest learning about 22-year-old which the absolute necessity is to discourage times, list sepsis or infection, rather than abor- Tamika Dowdy, who sought an abortion when it. tion, as the cause of death. Moreover, national she was four months pregnant so that she Such ‘‘benevolence’’ is not merely super- reporting of death to women from abortion is could finish her college education. Paramedics ficial and nearsighted. It conceals a stupid cru- extremely passive, thus the likelihood of were called to the clinic where Tamika’s baby elty . . . Aside from the question of the underreporting. was being aborted, because Tamika was hav- unfitness of many women to become mothers, I would encourage anyone seeking the truth ing problems breathing. They were unable to aside from the very definite deterioration in the on this question to ask the family and friends save her. human stock that such programs would inevi- of Holly Patterson, who died two weeks after There are many, many more heart-breaking table hasten, we may question its value even her eighteenth birthday from septic shock after accounts just like those of these women—and to the normal though unfortunate mother. For taking RU–486, the abortion pill. Her parents those are only the ones we know about. Mul- it is never the intention of such philanthropy to had no idea what she had done until arriving tiples of these exist, but the whole story hasn’t give the poor over-burdened and often under- at the hospital the day she died. The abortion been disclosed. nourished mother of the slum the opportunity pill was provided to her at a Planned Parent- Justice Blackmun, the author of Roe v. to make the choice herself, to decide whether hood clinic. A state of California investigation Wade, helped create the safe abortion myth, she wishes time after time to bring children into her death found that that clinic failed to based on studies and opinions of population into the world. report her death to the state Department of control advocates, who were avidly promoting . . . The most serious charge that can be Health, and that it did not give her full informa- liberalized abortion laws. In reality, not only brought against modem ‘‘benevolence’’ is that tion and education on how to take the drug. can abortions immediately kill women, through it encourages the perpetuation of defectives, This is not surprising, considering that hemorrhaging, septic shock, uterine perfora- delinquents and dependents.’’ Planned Parenthood was involved in the sham tion, cervical lacerations, etc., but there are In 1922, Margaret Sanger stated, ‘‘All our trials that allowed RU–486 to be approved for also long-term consequences of abortion that problems are the result of overbreeding sale by the Clinton FDA, something that needs can lead to death, including suicide and among the working classes.’’ The Planned to be seriously reconsidered and the drug breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer. Parenthood of today has stayed true to pulled off the market. Between October 1994 Beyond these deaths, the impact of abortion Sanger’s school of thought, identifying its and September 1995, the Des Moines, Iowa, on women, both physical and psychological, is ‘‘core clients’’ as ‘‘young women, low-income Planned Parenthood clinic participated in devastating. Women suffer from many adverse women, and women of color.’’ Planned Par- these trials. Based on Planned Parenthood’s post-abortion reactions, ranging from bleeding, enthood’s research arm, the Alan Guttmacher accounting, news reports said no problems cramping, and infection to depression and Institute, has disclosed that this objective has had been experienced in the trials. One Iowa substance abuse to breast cancer and infer- been achieved: forty-five percent of women doctor watching the news was in disbelief tility. The risk of these detrimental effects of who have abortions are college-age, 18–24 about what he was reading. This doctor, Mark abortion is greatly multiplied in teens, one of years old. Women aged 20–24 have a higher Louviere, had attended to a woman who had the groups Planned Parenthood specifically abortion rate than any other group, followed participated in the trials and had suffered seri- targets. The brave women in the Silent No closely by women aged 18–19. Black women ous side effects two weeks later, as a result More Awareness Campaign have shown us are three times as likely as others to have of taking the abortion pill. When Dr. Louviere that abortion really does hurt both babies and abortions, and the numbers of poor women arrived in the emergency room, the woman women, and sometimes even kills both. Abor- who have abortions are triple those of others. had lost between half and two-thirds of her tionist Warren Hern admits, ‘‘In medical prac- Since 1973, the year the unelected, lifetime- blood volume, and she was in shock. Dr. tice, there are few surgical procedures given appointed justices on the Supreme Court Louviere immediately took her into surgery to so little attention and so underrated in its po- made abortion legal on demand, at least 13.8 save her life. In his own words, ‘‘If near death tential hazards as abortion. It is a commonly million minority babies have been aborted. due to the loss of half of one’s blood volume, held view that complications are inevitable.’’ Black and Hispanic women represent only a surgery, and a transfusion of four units of This is not a simple surgical procedure, the quarter of American women of child-bearing blood do not qualify as a complication, I don’t same as any other, and the baby being killed age, yet account for more than half of all abor- know what does.’’ Planned Parenthood re- is not a clump of cells. tions in the US. sponded that they only reported what hap- Planned Parenthood downplays the physical Alveda King, the niece of the late Dr. Martin pened during the immediate time period of the or emotional after-effects of abortion. Their Luther King, Jr., was herself deceived by the trial—so the fact that this woman nearly died website claims, ‘‘Most women feel relief after lies of the abortion lobby in the wake of Roe from taking a drug that they were responsible an abortion. Serious emotional problems after v. Wade. Alveda experienced firsthand the for reporting the effects of was of no concern abortion are much less likely than they are tragic consequences abortion inflicts on to them. after giving birth.’’ While this may be true im- women who undergo them—she had two In challenging Planned Parenthood’s asser- mediately after the abortion, a new study from abortions and now deeply regrets them—and tion that abortion is safer than childbirth, I’d New Zealand has shown that the long-term to their entire families, and to society in gen- also look into the story of Michelle Madden, an psychological consequences are much great- eral. Citing her uncle, who once said, ‘‘The 18-year-old college freshman who decided to er. Women who have had abortions are, in Negro cannot win as long as he is willing to have an abortion after a doctor told her that many cases, the walking wounded. sacrifice the lives of his children for comfort the drugs she was taking for epilepsy would The people pushing the safe abortion myth and safety,’’ Alveda asks, ‘‘How can the cause her baby to be deformed. Michelle col- are the same as those who inflate the statis- ‘Dream’ survive if we murder the children?’’ lapsed three days after the abortion, and at tics about back-alley abortions. They are the Today, Alveda is part of a courageous group the hospital, doctors found that pieces of the same ones trying to instill a sense of pride of women, all of whom have had abortions baby were still inside her. Michelle died of a about abortion by marketing ‘‘I had an abor- and have come to regret that fact, called Si- blood infection resulting from the abortion tion’’ T-shirts. These people, the people be- lent No More. These amazing women help three days after admission to the hospital. hind the propaganda machine at Planned Par- women who have had abortion find peace and I would suggest reading about what hap- enthood, are the same ones who are making reconciliation. pened to Mary Pena, 43 years old, the mother millions from abortion, from killing our babies. EFFECTS OF ABORTION ON WOMEN of five children, who died after she underwent Planned Parenthood cannot be trusted, and Planned Parenthood also perpetuates the a second-trimester abortion and bled to death it appears that even it is starting to recognize myth that abortion is safer than childbirth. Of on the operating table. that fact. Until July of 2005, its tagline read:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.145 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS February 8, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E123 ‘‘Planned Parenthood Federation of America is in September, 1975, as staff assistant to the A TRIBUTE TO NASHVILLE the nation’s largest and most trusted voluntary Commissioner and was appointed to the posi- SCRAPPERS reproductive health organization.’’ It has since tion of Procurement Officer in 1978 where she dropped the reference to trust and replaced has served for the past twenty-seven years HON. MIKE ROSS that line with this slogan: ‘‘Planned Parent- and OF ARKANSAS hood Federation of America is the nation’s Whereas Margaret has served as a member leading sexual and reproductive health care of the South Carolina Governmental Fleet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advocate and provider.’’ Mr. Speaker, the truth Managers Association (SCGFMA) and the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 about Planned Parenthood’s pattern of deceit South Carolina Association of Governmental and destruction of human life must at long last Purchasing Officers (SCAGPO), Bethune- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, it is with honor and be brought to light. The cover-up is over. Westside Chapter of National Council of great pride that I recognize and congratulate Negro Women, the Daisy Dunn Johnson the Nashville Scrappers of Southwest Arkan- f Foundation, Hope School Preservation/Res- sas, whose outstanding teamwork and dedica- TRIBUTE TO MARGARET HELLER toration Committee, the Ryan Street Home tion on the football field earned the team the Owners Association and a member of Class AAA State Title at War Memorial Sta- HON. JOE WILSON Brookland Baptist Church where she served dium in Little Rock on December 13, 2005. as president of the Deaconesses for fifteen The Nashville Scrappers embody the spirit of OF SOUTH CAROLINA years. teamwork, determination, and dedication that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is hereby resolved that the members of defines a champion. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 the South Carolina Human Affairs Commis- As a parent, I understand the important life- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- sion commend Margaret for her exemplary time lessons that teamwork teaches our stu- er, the following resolution was passed in service to the Commission and the State of dents in pursuit of a lifetime of success. I have South Carolina. honor of Margaret Heller Percell by the South long been an advocate of sports and extra- Carolina Human Affairs Commission. curricular activities as they complement aca- RESOLUTION HONORING MARGARET HELLER f demic excellence and inspire leadership, char- PERCELL acter, and perseverance as our students face PERSONAL EXPLANATION Whereas Margaret Heller Percell will re- the challenges of the 21st century. tire on February 1, 2006, after thirty-eight It is a tremendous honor to once again con- years of service to the state of South Caro- gratulate the Nashville High School football lina and HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS Whereas Margaret began her service to the program on winning the Class AAA State State of South Carolina in May, 1967, at OF FLORIDA Football Title. I applaud the Nashville Scrap- South Carolina State University in the Ca- pers for their season of dedication. This vic- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer Planning and Placement Office and tory is the result of hard work among the play- Whereas Margaret became a member of the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 ers, student body, coaching staff, Nashville Governor’s staff in August, 1968, as the first High School faculty, and the community. I sa- black since reconstruction serving under Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll- lute the coaches, parents, and players who Governors Robert E. McNair and John C. West, respectfully, and call votes numbered 5, 6 and 7. Had I been stayed the course and rose to the occasion in Whereas Margaret jointed the staff of the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall becoming state champions. South Carolina Human Affairs Commission votes 5 and 6 and ‘‘nay’’ on roll callvote 7.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:14 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE8.148 E08FEPT1 hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS E124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 8, 2006 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Foreign Relations Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine the Presi- To hold hearings to examine video fran- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, dent’s proposed budget request for fis- chising. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, cal year 2007 for foreign affairs. SD–562 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SH–216 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions tem for a computerized schedule of all Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Employment and Workplace Safety Sub- meetings and hearings of Senate com- To hold hearings to examine reauthoriza- committee mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- tion of the Ryan White CARE Act re- To hold hearings to examine communica- tees, and committees of conference. lating to fighting the AIDS epidemic of tion and mine safety technology issues. SD–430 This title requires all such committees today. SD–430 Judiciary to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Homeland Security and Governmental Af- To hold hearings to examine executive Digest—designated by the Rules Com- fairs and judicial nominations. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose To continue hearings to examine Hurri- SD–226 of the meetings, when scheduled, and cane Katrina response issues, focusing 10:30 a.m. any cancellations or changes in the on the Homeland Security Depart- Appropriations meetings as they occur. ment’s preparation and response. Legislative Branch Subcommittee To resume hearings to examine progress As an additional procedure along SD–342 Veterans’ Affairs on the Capitol Visitor Center. with the computerization of this infor- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- SD–138 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily dent’s proposed budget request for fis- 11 a.m. Digest will prepare this information for cal year 2007 for the Department of Energy and Natural Resources printing in the Extensions of Remarks Veterans Affairs. Business meeting to consider the Presi- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SR–418 dent’s views and estimates to be sub- on Monday and Wednesday of each 2:30 p.m. mitted to the Committee on the Budg- Energy and Natural Resources et. week. SD–366 Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold hearings to examine S. 2197, to improve the global competitiveness of 2 p.m. February 9, 2006 may be found in the the United States in science and en- Budget Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. ergy technology, to strengthen basic To continue hearings to examine the research programs at the Department President’s fiscal year 2007 budget pro- posal. MEETINGS SCHEDULED of Energy, and to provide support for mathematics and science education at SD–608 all levels through the resources avail- 2:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 10 able through the Department of En- Commerce, Science, and Transportation 9:30 a.m. ergy, including at the National Labora- To hold hearings to examine develop- ments in nanotechnology. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tories. SD–562 fairs SD–366 Energy and Natural Resources To continue hearings to examine Hurri- Indian Affairs Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee cane Katrina response issues, focusing To hold oversight hearings to examine To hold hearings to review the progress on the roles of the Department of the President’s proposed budget re- made on the development of interim Homeland Security and the Federal quest for fiscal year 2007 for Indian pro- and long-term plans for use of fire re- Emergency Management Agency lead- grams. tardant aircraft in Federal wildfire ership. SR–485 suppression operations. SD–342 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SD–366 Retirement Security and Aging Sub- FEBRUARY 13 committee FEBRUARY 16 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the Older Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Americans Act. 9:30 a.m. fairs SD–430 Armed Services To resume hearings to examine Hurri- Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine priorities cane Katrina response issues, focusing Trade, Tourism, and Economic Develop- and plans for the atomic energy de- on waste, fraud, and abuse during the ment Subcommittee fense activities of the Department of disaster. To hold hearings to examine the eco- Energy and to review the President’s SD–342 nomic impacts of the Canadian proposed budget request for fiscal year softwood lumber dispute on U.S. indus- 2007 for atomic energy defense activi- FEBRUARY 14 tries. ties of the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Admin- SD–562 9:30 a.m. istration. Armed Services SD–106 FEBRUARY 15 To resume hearings to examine the de- 10 a.m. fense authorization request for fiscal 9:30 a.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs year 2007 and the future years defense Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the semi- program. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- annual monetary policy report to the SD–106 tions of Preston M. Geren, of Texas, to Congress. 10 a.m. be Under Secretary of the Army, Mi- SD–538 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs chael L. Dominguez, of Virginia, to be 10:45 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Budget tions of Randall S. Kroszner, of New Personnel and Readiness, James I. Fin- To continue hearings to examine the Jersey, and Kevin M. Warsh, of New ley, of Minnesota, to be Deputy Under President’s fiscal year 2007 budget pro- York, each to be a Member of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition posal. Board of Governors of the Federal Re- and Technology, and Thomas P. SD–608 serve System, and Edward P. Lazear, of D’Agostino, of Maryland, to be Deputy 2:30 p.m. California, to be a Member of the Coun- Administrator for Defense Programs, Commerce, Science, and Transportation cil of Economic Advisers. National Nuclear Security Administra- To hold hearings to examine NOAA budg- SD–538 tion. et. Budget SD–106 SD–562 To hold hearings to examine under- 9:35 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources standing the causes and solutions to Environment and Public Works National Parks Subcommittee addressing the Federal tax gap. To hold hearings to examine the Envi- To hold hearings to examine S. 1870, to SD–608 ronmental Protection Agency’s pro- clarify the authorities for the use of Energy and Natural Resources posed budget for fiscal year 2007. certain National Park Service prop- To hold hearings to examine the Energy SD–628 erties within Golden Gate National Information Administration’s 2006 an- 10 a.m. Recreation Area and San Francisco nual energy outlook on trends and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Maritime National Historical Park, S. issues affecting the United States’ en- To hold hearings to examine rebuilding 1913, to authorize the Secretary of the ergy market. needs in Katrina-impacted areas. Interior to lease a portion of the Doro- SD–366 SD–538 thy Buell Memorial Visitor Center for

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