E1682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 30, 2002 Administration from George Mason University doubled in size, becoming a multi-state bank ALOPECIA AREATA AWARENESS and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate holding company with offices located in , MONTH School of Banking. and . In 1971, Mr. Anzilotti joined First Virginia Ollie was chairman, president and chief ex- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Bank as a management trainee in the ac- ecutive officer of Star Banc Corporation until OF CALIFORNIA counting department. In recognition of his su- May, 1993, when he stepped down as presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perior work, he was promoted to Senior Vice dent and chief executive officer. Ollie cares Thursday, September 26, 2002 President and Chief Financial Officer in 1982. deeply about his wife, Virgilee, and wanted to The following year, he was promoted as Presi- spend more time with her. Years before this Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent of Northern Operations Center, Inc. Then, decision, Virgilee was diagnosed with MS. Al- recognize that September is Alopecia Areata in 1986, he was promoted to the post of Exec- though the Waddells’ battle against MS has Awareness Month, and to commend the ef- utive Vice President and Chief Administrative been a very personal and private one, they re- forts of the National Alopecia Areata Founda- Officer. Finally, in 1995, he was promoted to cently made the decision to help others in that tion in San Rafael, CA, which is part of the his current position, President and Chief Exec- fight by creating the Waddell Center for Mul- district that I am privileged to represent. For utive Officer. tiple Sclerosis through the University of Cin- over twenty years this organization has dedi- Mr. Anzilotti is currently a member of the cinnati. The Center will have an important role cated itself to researching this horrible disease Board of Trustees of George Mason University in helping to end the devastating effects of and providing support for those with this con- Foundations, Inc. He is a member of the MS. dition. Boards of the Fairfax County School Super- Over the years, Ollie has been very active Very few people may know about this dis- intendent’s Business/Industry Advisory Council in our community. He has served on the board ease, or have even heard of it, but alopecia (BIAC), The Virginia Business Higher Edu- of directors for several organizations which in- areata is a serious condition that can affect cational Council, the Northern Virginia Busi- clude: Star Banc Corporation; Star Bank, N.A; the entire population, although it most com- ness Roundtable, the Northern Virginia Trans- Gas and Electric Company; Myers monly affects children. Alopecia areata is the portation Alliance, and is chairman of the Vir- Y. Cooper Company; Cincinnati/Northern Ken- partial to complete loss of hair over the entire ginia State Chamber of Commerce. He is also tucky International Airport; and Ohio National body. Without eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair Past Chairman of the Fairfax County Chamber Life Insurance Company. He also has been on the scalp, those affected are left unpro- of Commerce, Past President of the Northern active in the community as a member of the tected from the weather and other environ- Virginia Community College Educational Foun- Commercial Club, Commonwealth Club, Opti- mental conditions. While not medically dis- dation, Inc., and Past Chairman of the Arts mists Club, Queen City Club and Rotary Club. abling or life threatening, this disease causes Council of Fairfax County. All of these impres- Ollie is very dedicated to his family. Ollie much emotional pain. Suffers of this disease sive accomplishments and titles, however, and Virgilee have been married for 47 years. may have difficulty adjusting to the changes to pale in comparison to his work to improve our They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. their body and the differences between them- schools, better our communities, and enhance Mr. Speaker, all of us in Southwestern Ohio selves and others around them. Children may the quality of life for all Virginians. thank Ollie for his commitment to fighting MS, encounter frustrating situations at school with Mr. Anzilotti resides in Chantilly, Virginia and we congratulate him on receiving the other children who do not understand this dis- with his wonderful wife, Jane Anzilotti. To- prestigious Silver Hope Award. I hope my col- ease. gether, they have raised two children, who are leagues will join me in wishing Ollie and Alopecia ateata is an autoimmune disease, now fully grown. Virgilee the very best as they continue to fight with no known cause and no known cure. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I wish the very best their own battle against this difficult disease. Greater awareness and an increased invest- to Mr. Anzilotti as he is recognized for his ment in alopecia areata research are critical years of service to the First Virginia Bank. He f components in our quest for a cure. That is certainly has earned this recognition, and I call why the National Alopecia Areata Foundation upon all of my colleagues to join me in ap- HONORING JANETT MARTIN plays an important role in the lives of those plauding his remarkable service to our com- who suffer from this disease. This foundation munity. HON. JIM DAVIS provides funding for research, as well as sup- f port services and resources for the sufferers. OF FLORIDA I am so proud to represent this foundation in TRIBUTE TO OLIVER W. WADDELL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my district and offer them my continued sup- Thursday, September 26, 2002 port. HON. ROB PORTMAN Mr. Speaker, especially during the month of Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in OF OHIO September, as well as throughout the year, we honor of Janett Martin, a very strong leader in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must continue to raise awareness for alopecia the City of Tampa who devoted her life to her areata and work to find a cure for this dev- Thursday, September 26, 2002 church and community. astating disease. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Janett was a pioneer in the advancement of f pay tribute to Oliver W. Waddell, a distin- diversity and fairness in the workplace and will guished constituent, dear friend and an ac- be greatly missed by family, friends, and ad- ABORTION NON-DISCRIMINATION complished business leader who will receive mirers. She led the way by becoming Tampa’s ACT OF 2002 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Silver first African-American city clerk, as well as Hope Award at the 2002 Dinner of Champions president of the American Society of Public SPEECH OF on October 3, 2002. The Silver Hope Award is Administrators. Many in the Tampa Bay area HON. JANE HARMAN were drawn to her intelligence, hard work, and the highest honor given by the National Mul- OF CALIFORNIA perseverance. tiple Sclerosis Society, and Ollie is being hon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ored for his dedication to ending the dev- Janett took on as many responsibilities as astating effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). possible, showing all heart and boundless de- Wednesday, September 25, 2002 Ollie is from Falmouth, Kentucky, and is termination. Even after she became ill, she still Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by perhaps best known from his long and very served a term as president of Tampa’s clarifying a point of debate. successful career with Star Bank (formerly the League of Women Voters. Janett continued to Nothing in existing law requires hospitals, First National Bank of Cincinnati), which he make a difference in the African-American clinics, or any health care provider to perform joined in 1957 as a management trainee. In community by recently heading the Lincoln- an abortion against their religious or moral be- 1980, he was appointed president and direc- Douglas Ball. liefs. tor, and, in 1982, chief executive officer of Without a doubt, Janett Martin left a unique This is true at the Federal level, and this is Star Bank, N.A. Shortly thereafter, Ollie was mark throughout the entire Tampa Bay com- true in California, where additional legislation made a director of Star Banc Corporation, the munity. I would like to express my upmost ad- protects individual doctors and nurses from re- parent company of Star Bank, N.A. By August, miration for the person Janett was and my taliation if they do not wish to participate in an 1990, Ollie was chairman, president and chief condolences to the Martin family. She will be abortion. executive officer of Star Banc Corporation. well-remembered for her integrity, strength, The pending legislation claims to solve a Under his direction, Star Banc Corporation and commitment to her ideals. problem that does not exist, and it does so by

VerDate Sep<04>2002 02:59 Oct 01, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26SE8.028 E30PT1 September 30, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1683 restricting women’s access to information enemies will never know freedom, because ferent opinions and beliefs about abortion. I about abortion. they are imprisoned by hate; and for that they believe women should be able to make their Clinics and hospitals are not required to have already lost. own decisions on this very personal matter. offer abortion services, but in certain cir- Former U.S. defense secretary, Caspar This bill goes too far by allowing restrictions cumstances, are required to refer women to a Weinberger, stated ‘‘The will of the American on abortion information, counseling and refer- doctor who will perform an abortion. The legis- people once aroused . . . is capable of ac- rals. Under this bill, emergency room physi- lation we are debating today would allow a fa- complishing all the things that have to be cians could be gagged from telling rape vic- cility to accept federal funds for family plan- done.’’ As long as we continue to maintain a tims about emergency contraception. Even ning, but not provide a woman information on moral high ground in this campaign against Title X clinics, which are funded by the federal what all of her options are. It would allow them terrorism and its supporters and take the ap- government with the purpose of allowing to care for a Medicaid patient who has been propriate and precise responsive measures, women to make an informed choice from raped, but not inform her that Medicaid would the will of the people of this county will know every available option, could be gagged if this pay for an abortion, even if she asks for this no bounds. legislation were to be signed into law. information. f Restricting information and choices is not Mr. Speaker, we cannot have the right to the way to reduce the number of abortions in CONDEMNING THE ATTACK ON choose without full information about our America. I challenge my colleagues today to THE SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE IN choices. reject election-year politics and work with me GUJARAT I would never advocate forcing an individual toward policies that prevent unintended preg- or organization to act against their conscience. nancies, improve reproductive health, and And nothing in current law does so. But pro- HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE strongly encourage adoption. viding information is not the same thing as OF CALIFORNIA f providing services. Women, particularly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS AND women who have been the victim of an attack, Thursday, September 26, 2002 deserve information about all their choices, no HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, this week, the matter where they get their health care. world witnessed yet another act of senseless I strongly oppose this legislation, and urge violence. I rise as the Co-Chairman of the HON. KEN CALVERT my colleagues to vote against it. Congressional Caucus on India and Indian OF CALIFORNIA f Americans to express my condolences to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE WILL OF THE AMERICAN families of the victims of the brutal attack on Thursday, September 26, 2002 PEOPLE the Swaminarayan Temple in Gujarat. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thirty-two—including many children—died in honor and pay tribute to the victims and he- an attack in Gandhinagar. roes of September 11, 2001. Over the past HON. CLIFF STEARNS Last year, I lead a congressional delegation year, this country has tried to come to terms OF FLORIDA to Gujarat immediately following the dev- with the tragedy we experienced on Sep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES astating earthquake that hit the state. From tember 11th. Although I have written or spo- Thursday, September 26, 2002 that trip and my dealings with the Gujarati ken about that day many times, I have found community in the U.S., I have developed a Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, recently, I that words often fail to describe the magnitude deep fondness for the people of Gujarat. came across an e-mail that had been cir- of that day. There are the haunting stories of During my visit, I visited the Swaminarayan culated last year shortly after the September loss and grief as well as stories of heroism Temple and witnessed first hand the efforts of 11 attacks. It was sent by a former military and triumph. We learned about ourselves and the Swaminarayan Temple to assist victims of professor in which he stated that the will of the our country that day and while we grieved for the earthquake. Our heart goes out to all American people is the fulcrum of this Nation’s those we lost, we also cultivated a new sense war on terrorism. He stated that the terrorists Gujaratis harmed by this violent act. The Swaminarayan organization was estab- of unity and patriotism. As a nation we re- that attacked on 9–11 counted on a ‘‘soft and newed our belief in the American spirit and in spoiled’’ America, who would eventually quit if lished in 1907. It is a religion that preaches re- ligious tolerance and practical spirituality. I the bravery of fellow Americans who would retaliation did not result in immediate success. willingly risk their lives for a stranger. The sto- What the author of the e-mail discovered only wish that more people in this world shared those values. ries of what ordinary men and women did was an outpouring of ‘‘what can I do’’ to help under extraordinary circumstances continue to in response. And I believe this amply illus- f amaze me. trates what we continue to see across the ABORTION NON-DISCRIMINATION As we remember September 11, 2001, let United States. What the terrorists actually ACT OF 2002 us remember all the brave men and women demonstrated with their attacks on 9–11, was who not only saved lives but saved our sense their profound ignorance of the American peo- SPEECH OF of brotherhood. Let us extend our prayers to ple and of history. all our brave men and women in the Armed Military theorist Clausewitz, terms war as a HON. DENNIS MOORE OF KANSAS Forces who right now are protecting our way ‘‘remarkable trinity composed of the primordial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of life and let us extend our deepest gratitude passions of the people, the rational policies of to our fire and police forces who have rede- the state, and the combination of incidents in Wednesday, September 25, 2002 fined the word ‘sacrifice’. battle.’’ Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- f The ‘‘passions of the people’’ were awak- tion to this bill. ened after Pearl Harbor and again were awak- I support the right of an individual to follow COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11, ened after 9–11. One year later, the passions his or her conscience and personally refuse to 2001 are still high. American’s are aware that what participate in abortion services, and if that was we are facing is that which America’s has what this bill was about, I would be voting for HON. DENNIS R. REHBERG never seen up close. We were attacked on it today. OF MONTANA our own soil by an organization of individuals Current law already allows health providers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bent—not on removing our presence from cer- to refrain from providing any service to which tain parts of the world—but on our utter de- they object. This bill goes too far by allowing Thursday, September 26, 2002 struction. insurance companies or HMOs to opt out of Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, Americans We are facing an enemy who despises our any reproductive services for any reason—not should be proud of how they’ve handled the very existence. They are consumed by hatred necessarily a religious or moral objection. It past 12 months. Yes, September 11th for the United States, that despite its faults, is would even allow states to refuse to provide changed America forever, but not in the way open to all people regardless race or religion. currently available abortion services to Med- the terrorists anticipated. We operate under principles of freedom, the icaid beneficiaries who are victims of rape or Those who committed this horrible act of ability to pursue life, liberty and happiness. As incest or when the mother’s life is in danger. war were intent on destroying America and such, our country is fighting with hope against Most critically, this legislation bans the pro- our way of life—but they failed miserably. terror and freedom against oppression. Our vision of information. People have many dif- They tried to make us question our dedication

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