E1206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 9, 2012 unemployment rate of any other group. With- clared that he cannot and will not defend his Whereas, the union of Viola Reed and John out action, the loan rates for 7.4 million col- former colleagues against claims of liberal Walker has blessed us with descendants that lege students would have doubled, adding bias. have helped to shape our nation; and $6.3 billion to students’ debt burden in one He writes that the national media has ‘‘suc- Whereas, their union produced many well year alone. cessfully eroded any confidence’’ the public respected citizens, today we honor all of the As the Ranking Member of the Committee has in the news. And that the national media matriarchs and patriarchs, who are pillars of on Science, Space, and Technology, I recog- has ‘‘done a [great] job of diminishing what strength for the Thomas, Walker and Wilson nize that the long-term viability of our transpor- was once a great profession and undermining families; and tation system requires a continued commit- one of the underpinnings of democracy, a free Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- ment to quality research and the development press.’’ sional District of Georgia, we are honored to of new transportation technologies and mate- According to a recent Gallup poll, Ameri- have many members of the Thomas, Walker rials that will make our transportation infra- cans’ confidence in the national media is at an and Wilson families, whom are some of our structure—and the vehicles traveling on that all time low. Americans’ lack of confidence in most productive citizens in our District; and infrastructure—safer, stronger, and more sus- the national media will continue until the na- Whereas, family is one of the most honored tainable. I am pleased that the conference re- tional media provides the American people and cherished institutions in the world, we port acknowledges the important role of re- with fair and objective coverage of the news. take pride in knowing that families such as the search and development across the Depart- f Thomas, Walker and Wilson families have set ment of Transportation. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CON- aside this time to fellowship with each other, Specifically, we cannot deny that our current TINUATION OF CURRENT SUGAR honor one another and to pass along history transportation system places an enormous PROGRAM to each other by meeting at this year’s family burden on the environment and public health, reunion in Atlanta, Georgia; and and therefore, I am pleased that the con- HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the ference report authorizes a separate environ- OF LOUISIANA Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this mental research program within the Federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day to honor and recognize the Thomas, Highway Administration. At a time when many Walker and Wilson families; Monday, July 9, 2012 metropolitan regions are still struggling to Now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- meet basic health standards for air pollution, Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, SON, JR., do hereby proclaim, June 29, 2012, we cannot afford to stop research that will Whereas, Louisiana has produced sugar- as Thomas, Walker and Wilson Family Re- lead to a cleaner, safer, and more efficient cane for more than 200 years. union Day in the 4th Congressional District of highway system. The research conducted Whereas, Louisiana’s sugarcane industry Georgia. employs more than 16,000 people and contrib- under this program will ensure that State and f local transportation officials have the tools utes $3.5 billion to the state’s economy. Whereas, Louisiana’s sugar producers were they need to make informed and effective de- HONORING THE LOS ANGELES harmed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and a cisions about local transportation projects and KINGS, 2012 CHAM- strong domestic sugar market is a critical com- PIONS the environment. ponent to continued recovery efforts. I also want to express my satisfaction that Whereas, the state’s sugar producers de- the conference report provides the framework pend on the sugar policy created in the 2008 HON. JANICE HAHN and guidance necessary to allow us to begin Farm Bill for survival. OF CALIFORNIA to really understand and, more importantly, Whereas, this sugar policy has kept sugar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitigate the long-term impacts of the Deep- prices affordable for grocery shoppers, has Monday, July 9, 2012 water Horizon Oil Spill on the Gulf Coast operated at no-cost to taxpayers, and has States. Regardless of whether you live in the strengthened the country’s food security. Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to coastal communities of Texas, Alabama, Lou- Whereas, this sugar policy has allowed honor the , the 2012 Stan- isiana, Mississippi, or Florida, the Gulf of Mex- America to become the largest sugar importer ley Cup Champions. ico provides a wealth of products and services in the world; it benefits and is embraced by In 1967 the city of Los Angeles was award- that benefit the entire nation. The Gulf Coast many developing countries; and it is legal ed a team. 45 years Restoration Trust Fund will provide the re- under international trade rules established by later, the L.A. Kings have finally been crowned sources necessary to restore the health of this the World Trade Organization. champions, having defeated the New Jersey unique ecosystem and revitalize the region’s Whereas, domestic confectioners have in- Devils in the Stanley Cup Finals. economy. creased candy and chocolate production The Kings began the Stanley Cup Finals Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues under this Farm Bill, have expanded oper- ranked 8th, going on to defeat the top three for working with me to fix a technical error in ations and added jobs, and have seen impres- ranked teams in their conference while break- the authorization levels for the research pro- sive profits. ing numerous records along the way. Under grams under the Federal Highway Administra- Whereas, food manufactures from other de- the leadership of team coach Darryl Sutter tion. In the conference committee’s haste to veloped countries pay more for sugar than and Dustin Brown, the team beat the put together the report, it appears that the au- their U.S. counterparts. odds and became the only 8th seeded team to thorization levels in the Research and Edu- Whereas, industrial sugar users have pro- ever win the Cup. cation Division were not updated accordingly, posed eliminating current sugar policy in favor The Kings stand as a symbol of determina- but thankfully this oversight has been ad- of a program that leaves America dependent tion and perseverance for the city of Los An- dressed. on imports. geles. Congratulations to Coach Darryl Sutter, Whereas, the European Union adopted a f Captain Dustin Brown, Conn Smyth winner similar import-dependent model and have suf- , the players, staff and all of CBS PRODUCER: ‘‘I’M DONE’’ fered sugar shortages. Now therefore, be it their dedicated fans who in 45 years, never DENYING LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS Resolved, That: the St Mary Parish Cham- stopped believing. ber of Commerce supports the continuation of f HON. LAMAR SMITH the current U.S. sugar program and encour- ages Congress to work with Louisiana sugar CELEBRATING LINK’S 40 YEARS OF OF TEXAS producers to adopt a strong sugar policy in the SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2012 Farm Bill. Monday, July 9, 2012 f HON. FRANK R. WOLF Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, former TRIBUTE TO VIOLA REED OF VIRGINIA CBS producer Greg Kandra recently high- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lighted the continued existence of the national HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. liberal media’s bias. Monday, July 9, 2012 OF GEORGIA As a result of the national media’s use of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selectively edited clips to push its liberal agen- ognize LINK, which celebrates 40 years serv- da, he stated that he has ‘‘grown weary trying Monday, July 9, 2012 ing the Herndon, Sterling and Ashburn com- to defend’’ the national media. Kandra de- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, munities in northern Virginia this month.

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