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MEMORIAL-STERLING BOLIMA Monument and Wilderness status. Admiralty of the very first to recognize the potential in Island is also a storehouse of timber and min­ the relationship between Native Alaskans and HON. DON YOUNG eral resources, as well. As with many Native environmentalists, and to capitalize on that re­ OF ALASKA villages in somewhat similar situations, lationship. politically. This recognition, as you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Angoon-and Kootznoowoo-had to face the may guess, was not one which always en­ dilemma of preserving their traditional lifestyle, deared Sterling to me or others in the Alaska Wednesday, May 26, 1993 and their land, while providing economic ad­ Congressional delegation, but it was an in­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, it is vancement for their people. In Angoon, they sightful and important idea which was ex­ with great sadness that I report to my col­ made a firm choice. tremely important to the people of leagues today the death last week of Sterling Sterling Solima, and Kootznoowoo, were de­ Kootznoowoo. Even when there were dif­ Solima, who was for many years the Washing­ termined, from early on, not only to resist the ferences over how to resolve problems, the re­ ton representative for Kootznoowoo, Inc., the dev~lopment of their own land and resources lationship of the Congressional delegation with Native village corporation for Angoon, Alaska, around their village on Admiralty Island, but Sterling was one of respect and friendship. a small village on Admiralty Island. From the also the development of other lands on Admi­ Sterling Solima was a man who made a dif­ passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settle­ ralty which had been selected by other Native ference on behalf of his people; he made an ment Act to the present, Sterling was a part of corporations whose villages were not on the impact on all of those with whom he worked. the history of Alaska's lands, a literal fixture Island. This put Kootznoowoo, and Sterling, I join with all Alaskans and with all of those in with respect to land and resources decisions from time to time, at odds with other Native the Congress, both Members and staff, who that were made over the past 25 years re­ corporations, and I confess, with me. Nonethe­ worked with Sterling in extending our heartfelt specting Alaska. Many of my colleagues knew less, Sterling's opposition to one idea usually sympathies to his family and to all of those in Sterling, and remember him with affection, but came along with the suggestion of alternatives Kootznoowoo who benefitted from his labors. may not have known how much was packed to accomplish the objective in another way. into his short life. For years, and through many amendments to Sterling was born in 1940 in Sacramento, the Settlement Act, Sterling worked with Con­ TRIBUTE TO PAUL FEUER CA, but nonetheless was an Alaskan from the gress, the Forest Service, the Department of start. His father, Francisco, had worked for the Interior, the State of Alaska, and others to HON. SUSAN MOLINARI years with the Alaska Territorial Legislature shape alternatives which protected the natural OF NEW YORK beginning as early as the 1920's, and his resources of Admiralty Island, yet afforded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mother, Lenora, was born on Admiralty Island economic development opportunities in other Wednesday, May 26, 1993 in a small village which no longer exists. She areas of Southeast Alaska. Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, on July 9, is still alive today, 94 years old and living in During the consideration and passage of the 1993, the Navy Exchange Service Command Seattle and, like Sterling, was a member of Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation on Staten Island will suffer a great loss. On the Raven Clan. Act [ANILCA], Sterling was a ubiquitous pres­ this day, after dedicating 38 years of service As a young man of 17 years, Sterling joined ence on the Washington scene, working with to Nexcom, Paul Feuer will retire. the U.S. Army and was trained as a para­ the offices of the Alaska delegation and others Paul, a native of Brooklyn and former resi­ trooper and photogrammetrist. Stationed in to achieve a significant land exchange which dent of Staten Island, was chosen for a sum­ France in the late 1950's, Sterling was as­ conveyed much on Kootznoowoo's land on mer job with Nexcom in 1955, after graduating signed to the CIA, which he served as a spe­ Admiralty Island to the Federal Government from Lafayette High School. That summer job cialist in aerial photo and map interpretations for inclusion in the National Monument, in ex­ never ended, and Paul progressed from the doing top security analysis regarding Angola, change for lands off Admiralty suitable for de­ most junior clerical position, to one of the most Uganda, and other sensitive areas. Sterling velopment and timber harvest. This exchange, senior executive positions within Nexcom, continued work in photogrammetry and sur­ Section 506 of ANILCA, is in many respects a serving as deputy commander of the Con­ veying related to resource management fol­ tribute to the dedication and tenacity of Ster­ tracts Gmup. lowing his years of military service. ling Solima in representing Kootznoowoo and As the deputy commander, Paul has pro­ In the early 1970's, Sterling began his work his home village of Angoon. vided oversight, guidance, and direction for for the village of Angoon, and Kootznoowoo, In the years since then, Sterling continued the worldwide contracting of services, mer­ Inc. From the outset, whatever Sterling's job to work in Washington, DC, as necessary, chandise, equipment, and supplies for Navy description, his mission was to see that people solving the Federal problems of his people. Ul­ exchanges, commissaries, ships stores, Navy understood and treated Angoon and Admiralty timately, the Admiralty Island Wilderness was lodges, and the Navy Uniform Program. Island as very special places. Over the years, renamed, in legislation that Sterling brought to While he has had many accomplishments he convinced thousands of people, many of me and I sponsored, the Kootznoowoo and his over the years, Paul's primary focus through­ them key congressional and executive branch home village of Angoon. out his time with Nexcom was to get the very officials, of his case. In the years since then, Sterling continued best for the sailor, while providing service Sterling was on the scene, as the Washing­ to work in Washington, DC, as necessary, members with a "taste of home, away from ton representative for Angoon-which became solving the Federal problems of his people. Ul­ home." the village corporation of Kootznoowoo-dur­ timately, the Admiralty Island Wilderness was Paul was always a team player, and encour­ ing the passage of the Alaska Native Claims renamed, in legislation that Sterling brought to aged teamwork amongst all associates. He Settlement Act. From that point forward, Ster­ me and I sponsored, the Kootznoowoo Wilder­ also provided numerous opportunities for train­ ling became the virtual embodiment of ness-meaning the Fortress of the Bears. ing and advancement for women and minori­ Kootznoowoo and Angoon in Washington, DC. Over the years, Sterling Solima became the ties. Although he was diminutive in stature and symbol of his village in Washington, and I In 1976, the Department of Defense decided quiet in manner, Sterling was nonetheless a hope he is recognized and remembered there to relocate Nexcom from Brooklyn to Great force with which to be reckoned, committed for the stature he obtained for his people in Lakes. Paul was instrumental in getting and creative in his pursuit of the interests of his Nation's capital. Nexcom's rent reduced by several hundred his village and his corporation. Those who knew him best understood that, thousand dollars, thereby canceling the reloca­ Angoon and Kootznoowoo were, and are, as quiet and understated as he was, Sterling tion. unique in many respects. Angoon is the only had power, creativity, and wisdom in the man­ And when Nexcom was looking for a new village on Admiralty Island, a one million acre agement of resources, and in finding ways to home in 1981, it was Paul who took an active treasure house of natural resources in South­ secure both the protection and the develop­ role in soliciting support for Nexcom to move east Alaska, now recognized by National ment of Alaska's resources. Sterling was one to Fort Wadsworth on Staten island.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11367 During his 38 years of service to Nexcom, made a difference in a multitude of endeavors main active as a councilman in the city to Paul married his wife Doris, and together they as a mother, a wife, a nurse, and a housing which he has dedicated his life. raised four children. Besides family and work, activist. Paul found the time to get involved in our For many years, Mr. Speaker, she has community, by managing Little League base­ struggled valiantly to improve public housing. HONORING FRED LEBOW ball for 6 years. She has nobly faced the Philadelphia City Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to have Council, the Pennsylvania Housing Authority, HON. GARY L ACKERMAN this opportunity to honor Paul Feuer, for his the Pennsylvania State Legislature, and the OF NEW YORK distinguished career, and his commitment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community. On behalf of the Brooklyn and opment in an effort to afford all individuals Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Staten Island community, I would like to thank quality and affordable housing. Indeed, she him for his dedication and service. Nexcom has been an outspoken voice for public hous­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will not be the same without him. ing tenants throughout the city of Philadelphia. to join with my constituents the Emanuel Mr. Speaker, she presently serves as presi­ Foundation for Hungarian Culture to honor a dent of the Queen Lane Tenant Management truly unique American and outstanding sports­ SALUTE TO CAROLINA L. ERIE Corp. [QLTMC]. In this position, she has man, Fred Lebow. worked to develop home ownership plans, de­ To running enthusiasts across our country, HON. ELTON GALLEGLY veloping food programs, youth programs, Fred Lebow's name is synonymous with the OF CALIFORNIA training programs, and a GED program. New York Marathon. Born in 1932 in Transyl­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her dedication to the enrichment of the city vania, Rumania, Fred lived in several Euro­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 of Philadelphia is incredible. In addition to her pean countries until coming to the United States. He soon started a most successful ca­ Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to work in the field of housing, she has utilized reer in the New York City garment bur:.iness. salute Carolina Erie, the superintendent of her talents and donated her time as the vice L To build his stamina for playing tennis, Fred the Santa Paula High School District, who is president of the Wissahickon Boys Club, took up running. What began as a hobby very retiring after this school year after 36 years in member of the board of Westside Neighbors, and Southwest Germantown Community Corp. quickly became a second career. education. Today, Fred has competed in a total of 68 Mrs. Erie is truly an example of the dif­ Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to pay tribute to marathons in over 30 countries. His love for ference one person can make in our commu­ this outstanding woman as the North Central running led to his active participation in the nities. When she came to Santa Paula 4 years Philadelphia Council honors her during their New York Road Runners Club [NYRRC]. In ago, the high school district was in serious fi­ 12th annual extravaganza "Who's Who 1972, he became the club's president, and nancial and academic trouble. Working with Among Our Distinguished Citizens." I ask my from then on Fred's leadership brought major the school board, faculty, staff, parents, and colleagues to join me in congratulating her on changes to the sport of running. He expanded community leaders, she has helped make it this great honor. the New York Marathon to an internationally one of the most financially stable school dis­ known citywide race. He staged the women's tricts in Ventura County. Perhaps more impor­ CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN F. Mini-Marathon-the first women-only long-dis­ tantly, the school has made significant aca­ MURPHY tance running event in the world-which now demic progress, as recognized by the State has more than 8,000 runners participating. In department of education and by the Western addition, he developed such well known run­ Association of Schools and Colleges review HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI ning events as the Fifth Avenue Mile, the Em­ committee. OF NEW JERSEY Carol Erie began her career in 1957 as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pire State Building Run-Up, and he reintro­ teacher at Palms Junior High School in Los Wednesday, May 26, 1993 duced the Six-Day Run in New York. Fred Lebow expanded the NYRRC from 270 Angeles. In 1967, she became an assistant Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with principal in the Los Angeles Unified School members in 1972 to the largest organization of great respect and admiration that I address its kind in the world with over 29,000 members District, working at several district campuses my colleagues in the House today, for I rise to over the next decade, including becoming the sponsoring over 120 annual events. extend my heartiest congratulations and I know my colleagues will join with me as first woman to serve as the athletic director at warmest qest wishes to my colleague and we honor this truly outstanding citizen. a Los Angeles high school. friend, Englewood Cliffs Police Chief John F. After serving as principal of Olive Vista Jun­ Murphy. ior High School for 2 years, she was hired by John Murphy joined the Englewood Police REMEMBER LIEUTENANT BORAH the Conejo Valley Unified School District in Department on May 19, 1953, and attended 1978 as assistant principal at Westlake High many technical police schools which included HON. GLENN POSHARD School, then principal for 6 years at Colina In­ taking classes in photography, advanced termediate School. In 1985, she moved on to OF ILLINOIS fingerprinting, criminal investigation, police su­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become the district's first K-12 director of cur­ pervision, narcotics and hostage negotiations. riculum, then a year later assumed the post of His professional association memberships in­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 director of secondary education, with direct re­ clude PBA Local No. 45, New Jersey Honor Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, as Memorial sponsibility for the District's high schools and Legion, New York and New Jersey Detectives Day approaches I rise to bring to the attention intermediate schools. Crime Clinic, Bergen County Police Chiefs As­ of the House of Representatives the effort of Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Erie will be honored on sociation, New Jersey State Chiefs Associa­ a town in my district to keep alive the memory June 20 at a retirement ceremony at Santa tion, and the International Association of of Lt. Dan V. Borah, Jr. Paula High School. I ask my colleagues to join Chiefs of Police. Lieutenant Borah is a native son of Olney, me in saluting her for her long and distin­ During his tenure with Englewood Cliffs Po­ IL, and like so many other young Americans guished career in education, and in wishing lice Department, John was assigned to all divi­ he answered his country's call to service in her well upon her retirement. sions within the department, rising through the the Vietnam war as a fighter pilot in the U.S. ranks to his present position of chief. He has Navy. On September 24, 1972, his plane was TRIBUTE TO CORLISS GRAY handled numerous investigations and has shot down over enemy territory as Lieutenant been involved in many different aspects of po­ Borah was carrying out his mission. After the lice work. ensuing crash Lieutenant Borah was observed HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWELL Chief Murphy is married to the former Alice being taken captive after bailing out of his OF PENNSYLVANIA Robles and has six children, John, Stephen, crippled aircraft. Soon after this event Lieuten­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chris, Brian, Suzanne, and Michele. ant Borah was listed as missing in action and Wednesday , May 26, 1993 Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join in paying tragically his name remains on that list to this Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I proudly tribute to John F. Murphy and his invaluable very day. rise today to pay tribute to Corliss Gray, an service to his community. His service truly This Memorial Day, the fine people of exemplary Philadelphian. made a difference in society. I extend my best Olney, IL, will mark the 20th year of Lieuten­ This exceptional woman has dedicated her wishes to him on this most special occasion ant Borah being listed as an MIA. They will life to serving her fellow man and has truly and hope that he will enjoy retirement, and re- observe this somber occasion with a special 11368 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 commemoration and prayer for Lieutenant administrative funding of more than 1.5 per­ Angelo is a graduate of Manhattan College Borah and all his fellow MIA's. I stand today cent of estimated benefit payments for the where he received his bachelor's in business before the House of Representatives urging all year. administration in 1960. He then went on to re­ of my colleagues to remember Lieutenant Not only is this legislation logical but it is ceive his master of business administration Borah and every American still thought to be fair. The people who pay the Social Security from Baruch School at the City University of a prisoner of war or missing in action, as we tax are entitled to get what they pay for-and New York. continue the long fight to bring all Americans that includes adequate administration of the Upon graduation, Angelo joined Rockefeller back to the country which they so proudly Social Security Program. Inadequate adminis­ Center, Inc., where he served as the assistant served. My thoughts and prayers are with tration means long delays in benefit checks, to the superintendent. After 7 years of service, Lieutenant Borah's family and friends this Me­ inaccurate payments, high telephone busy Angelo began employment with the Port Au­ morial Day weekend. rates, and poor service to both workers and thority of New York and New Jersey. He has beneficiaries. Furthermore, in the Social Secu­ been employed by the port authority ever rity Disability Program, inadequate administra­ since and has steadily worked his way through CLARIFICATION OF THE BUDG­ tion can mean that justice delayed is justice the ranks. Angelo now serves as the acting di­ ETARY TREATMENT OF SOCIAL denied. rector of the Government and Community Af­ SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE EX­ fairs Department within the port authority. PENSES Angelo is involved in numerous community TRIBUTE TO JULIANNA C. organizations. He serves as a member of the HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. ANDERSON New Jersey Governor's International Trade OF INDIANA Commission, the Private Industry Council in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWEil Newark and New York City, Senator BRAD­ OF PENNSYLVANIA Wednesday, May 26, 1993 LEY'S Selection Committee for the Naval Acad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emy, the New Jersey Business and Industry Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Association, and the Business Council of New ducing legislation to amend the Omnibus York State. Angelo also served on the board Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990-Public Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay homage to Julianna C. Ander­ of trustees of the Bergen County Technical Law 101-508-to clarify that the expenses of and Vocational School and presently serves administering Social Security are to be placed son. Mrs. Anderson is truly a beacon of the Philadelphia community, who has unre­ as a trustee to the United Labor Agency of off-budget, just like Social Security benefits. I Bergen County and the Bergenfield Library am pleased that Chairman Rostenkowski has lentlessly worked at the aid of many elderly in­ dividuals. Board. joined me as an original cosponsor of this leg­ Throughout all this Angelo has found time to islation. Since early childhood, she displayed a com­ mitment to improving the care and enriching serve on the board of directors for the Urban In the 101 st Congress, we responded to League of New Jersey World Trade Council, public concern over the alleged use of Social the qualify of life of the elderly. At age 9, she worked as a sitter for an elderly neighbor and and the Commerce and Industry Association Security trust funds to mask actual Federal of Bergen County. He is truly one of the spe­ deficits. In essence, we make Social Security has continued her exceptional work in this field to this very day, even in her current role cial few who make a difference in society. An­ independent of the regular Federal budget. In gelo is a man of the utmost integrity who sin­ other words, the financial accounting of Social as a great-grandmother. She thoroughly prepared herself to work cerely cares about his neighbors, his commu­ Security Old-Age, Survivors and Disability In­ nity and his country. surance [OASDI] Program would not in any with the elderly by extensively studying the is­ sues which impact them most. She holds nu­ Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join in paying way be intermingled with the financial account­ tribute to Angelo DiNome as a colleague and ing of the rest of the Government. merous degrees such as an A.O. from Eastern College, B.B.A. from Temple University, and a a friend, as he continues to provide invaluable The trouble is that, despite this law, the Of­ service to his community and truly makes a fice of Management and Budget says that the M.H.S. from Lincoln University. Throughout Mrs. Anderson's sterling career, difference in society. I extend my best wishes administrative costs of the Social Security Pro­ to him on this most special occasion. gram should be subject to the general caps on she has successfully worked in a number of Federal spending that we passed in the Budg­ senior centers and senior service agencies. et Enforcement Act of 1990-Public Law 101- Presently, Julianna Anderson serves as the di­ PORT WASHINGTON YOUTH 508. rector of older adult services for Philadelphia's ACTIVITIES The Social Security trust funds are not in department of recreation. In this capacity, she trouble. They are in surplus. They can well af­ brilliantly manages five senior centers through­ HON. GARY L ACKERMAN ford to pay for their own administrative ex­ out the city. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 22, 1993, OF NEW YORK penses. OMB is posing a hardship on Social IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Security beneficiaries by suggesting that the Mrs. Anderson is being honored by the North Social Security trust funds have anything at all Central Philadelphia Council during their 12th Wednesday, May 26, 1993 to do with the Federal deficit. According to re­ Annual Extravaganza, "Who's Who Among Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cent testimony before the Social Security Sub­ Our Distinguished Citizens." I ask my col­ to honor the Port Washington Youth Activities, committee: The backlog of pending disability leagues to join me in congratulating this great Inc. [PYA] and three outstanding individuals claims now stands at approximately 700,000 American on this wonderful honor. who have helped the PY A be a most effective and, without additional funding, is projected to organization. Designed to encourage boys and rise to 1.3 million by the end of next year; and CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGELO girls to grow through athletics, the PYA pro­ qualified applicants must now wait an average DINO ME vides our youth with over half a million child­ of 3 months for initial decisions on their claims program hours in activities that include Little and, without additional funding, will have to HON. ROBERT G. TORRICEW League baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swim­ wait 5 months or more by the end of this year. OF NEW JERSEY ming, football, wrestling, and tennis. Appropriations from the Trust Funds for ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At the PYA's 1993 Hall of Fame Dinner, ministration should be based on the needs of three most unique individuals will be honored. the Social Security Program, which the trust Wednesday, May 26, 1993 John O'Leary played both baseball and foot­ funds can well afford to finance, rather than on Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with ball for the PY A. At Holy Cross High School the size of the Federal deficit. great respect and admiration that I address he played football, baseball, and ran track. In Accordingly, I have introduced legislation to my colleagues in the House today, for I rise to 1971-72 he was recognized as a Daily News make clear that Social Security, including the extend my heartiest congratulations and All City Player. At the University of Nebraska, funds for its administration, is in fact financially warmest best wishes to Angelo DiNome who he played baseball and football and was voted independent of the rest of the Government. is the recipient of Bergen County Labor Coun­ outstanding freshman in the Big 8. He was Under this bill, administrative expenses would cil's Community Service Award which is pre­ drafted by the Chicago Bears of the National continue to be subject to annual appropria­ sented by the Bergen County Central Trades Football League, and was rookie of the year in tions. In addition, appropriations would be fur­ and Labor Council AFL-CIO and its commu­ the Canadian Football League. In 1991, he ther limited by a budgetary point of order nity service program, United Labor Agency of was selected to the Holy Cross High School against any bill that provides Social Security Bergen County. Hall of Fame. May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11369 Jim Vigilis has provided both leadership and TRIBUTE TO PATRICK DALY character who has provided millions of Ameri­ experience to the PYA. He was a most active cans with unforgettable moments of excite­ member of its board of directors for 1O years. HON. SUSAN MOLINARI ment; a man whose professional successes In addition, he served as commissioner of the OF NEW YORK have made all Houstonians tremendously Babe Ruth Baseball League and was a head IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud; a man who has never sacrificed his coach for 1O years as well as an assistant Wednesday, May 26, 1993 honor in order to come out No. 1; and a man coach for 5 years. He also served as assistant who has faced and overcome adversity in the Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday football coach for 1O years. course of his long and distinguished profes­ evening, May 27, 1993, a very special and Al Bonelli is being honored posthumously sional career. very poignant ceremony will take place in A.J. made the difficult decision to retire from for his dedication to the PYA. Providing lead­ Brooklyn, NY. The public school, PS 15 in the ership and support to the PYA during its form­ the sport he loves-and that so many millions Red Hook section of Brooklyn will be renamed of other Americans enjoy-at a time when he ative years, he devoted three decades of serv­ the Patrick Daly School. ice continuing coaching into his late sixties. He was still a winner. The only man ever to win This event is so very special, because Pat­ the Daytona 500; the Indianapolis 500, four is fondly remembered by the youth of the PY A rick Daly was a very special man. He was the as "Mr. Basketball." times; and the 24 hours of LeMans, A.J. Foyt dedicated principal of PS 15, who was gunned embodies those qualities to which Americans Mr. Speaker, I am most proud to know that down on a fateful day in December 1992. He have always been attracted: courage; risk; de­ my colleagues will join me in honorin.g .these was taken from us for the simple mistake of termination; hard work; and success. three individuals and the PY A for their ideals coming between two groups of feuding drug At age 58, A.J. might be considered an old and dedication to our youth through sports. dealers. They were in the midst of a shoot-out man by many in the sports world. But those of in a housing project courtyard, while Patrick us who have seen him race in recent years Daly was in the midst of trying to find a crying know that while his body may be a little more boy who had left the school after a fight. battered than in the past, A.J.'s spirit is as SALUTE TO DR. JAMES COW AN Many of us cannot comprehend why Patrick young as ever. Like some of his cars, A.J. has Daly would go into a place where such gun­ a few more miles on him than he might like, play is an everyday occurrence. As a principal, but those of us who have been with him in his HON. ELTON GAILEGLY he didn't have to go. Survival, not kindness races over the years-figuratively, if not lit­ and concern is a priority in a ruthless city. OF CALIFORNIA But, in Patrick Daly's world, a crying little erally-cannot help but feel that he would have had a few more good races had he de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boy mattered. So he went, without a second thought about his safety, but for concern for a cided to continue his auto racing career. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 When he announced his retirement, A.J. little boy. had just finished running a practice lap at the Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to New York City is filled with some good peo­ ple, but only a few can convince others of famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 221 honor Dr. James Cowan, who is stepping miles-per-hour-a speed that would have eas­ their own goodness. Patrick Daly had this gift, down after serving as Ventura County Super­ ily qualified him for this year's race, and put and he did it for the children of PS 15 in Red intendent of Schools for 23 years. him in the field for a record 36th straight year. Hook. He brought them the gift of loving dis­ Dr. Cowan retires with a record of accom­ A.J., of course, owns the record for 35 straight cipline, the priceless treasure of education, plishment, including his pioneering work in es­ Indy races. and most importantly a wealth of hope, in an tablishing the Regional Occupational Program Even at age 58, A.J. was still doing what so area of New York City that has none. and Gateway Community School, and his many of us simply dream about doing. His wife Robin and his three children lost a A.J.'s entire record in the sport of auto rac­ leadership role in building six special edu­ husband and a father, and his neighbors have cation schools to serve Ventura County's spe­ ing simply is too long to recite here. But he lost a good friend. And, the children of PS 15, has won more lndyCar races-67-than any cial-needs students. have had taken from them a man who always After graduating from Ventura High School other driver in history. He is a 7-time lndyCar believed in them, despite the perils of urban titleholder whose other career highlights in­ and Ventura College, he left the county for a life, a man who was a symbol of love and de­ few years to serve in the Army and earn de­ clude 41 USAC stock car wins, 29 victories in cency. sprint cars, 20 wins in midgets, 7 victories in grees at Whittier College, he returned to Ven­ The death of Patrick Daly has added to the tura in 1957 and has been an educator there despair felt by New Yorkers in an increasingly NASCAR stock cars, 7 wins in sports cars and ever since. 2 victories in championship dirt cars. ruthless city. It is hard to see good in others, While his victories in the racing world have He served as a teacher and counselor at when truly good people are gunned down for thrilled millions of Americans during the last Ventura High School and Ventura College, no reason. But Patrick Daly had a certain kind four decades, even some of A.J.'s lower mo­ then as dean of boys at Buena High School of faith, a faith that kept him working in a ments have turned to triumphs, and have ex­ until he became director of secondary edu­ tough neighborhood, working with kids whose cited his many fans-of which I am one. cation for the superintendent of schools office lives are encompassed in poverty and hope­ In January 1965, for instance, A.J. broke his in 1965. In 1967, he became assistant super­ lessness. back in a stock car racing accident at River­ intendent and then superintendent in 1969. Mr. Speaker, it is only fitting that PS 15 in side-and yet, after a brief recuperation, he the Red Hook section of Brooklyn be re­ As superintendent, he has worked hard to returned to auto racing and, in May, set quali­ named the Patrick Daly School. Patrick Daly fying records at Indianapolis and won his first build quality public education in Ventura Coun­ saw a light many of us cannot see. He saw a . ty, and indeed around the country. Among his career pole. bright place reached only by helping people In 1990, he suffered his most debilitating in­ achievements were establishing and maintain­ one by one, especially the children. ing the national leadership training center for juries ever in a crash at Road America, lit­ gifted/talented education and serving as chair­ erally crushing his feet. Doctors told him he man of the board of the southwest regional HOUSTONIAN A.J. FOYT RETIRES would never race again-but in May 1991, he laboratory for educational research and devel­ FROM AUTO RACING earned a front-row starting spot for the 75th opment. Indianapolis 500. Those of us who have followed A.J.'s racing Dr. Cowan has received numerous awards HON. JACK flELDS career, and who are familiar with his many di­ for his dedication, including the Ventura Col­ OF TEXAS verse activities in the Houston area, are im­ lege Alumni Honor Award, being named one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mensely proud of this remarkable man, who of the 100 outstanding alumni in the history of Wednesday, May 26, 1993 was so inspired by his late father throughout Whittier College, and receiving the Educator of Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, those of most of his racing career, and are deeply the Year Award from the Tri-Counties Chapter us who enjoy the thrill of auto racing were grateful for the excitement he has provided to of the California Teachers Association. saddened to learn of the retirement of the leg­ so many for so long. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me endary A.J. Foyt-a Houstonian with ranching Mr. Speaker, I know you join with me and in recognizing Dr. James Cowan for his long and business interests in my congressional my colleagues in wishing A.J. Foyt-the great­ years of service to the people of Ventura district. est race car driver of all time-and his wife, County, and in wishing him well upon his re­ A.J. Foyt is an American original-a man of Lucy, and their four children, much happiness tirement. unsurpassed courage, accomplishment, and and good health in the years ahead. 11370 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 TRIBUTE TO TYLER B. HANDSOME casino gaming on reservations in their States, tions. However, over the last 5 years this has think there's a problem. become a significant problem. HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWEil The problem is that we are facing the prac­ There is no doubt that many native Amer­ OF PENNSYLVANIA tical equivalency of de-regulated casino gam­ ican tribes are in need of economic develop­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing across the country without the citizens of ment to alleviate unemployment and other the United States or their elected representa­ problems. But loosely regulated casino gaming Wednesday, May 26, 1993 tives ever having made the decision to let that in States that have not sanctioned such gam­ Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I stand here happen. ing is not the answer. to honor an outstanding gentleman, Mr. Tyler Only two States in this country allow full­ We must give back to the States a reason­ B. Handsome. He is indeed a role model and scale, for-profit casino gaming, yet there are able opportunity to say no to gaming. It was phenomenal member of the Philadelphia com­ now 124 commercial Indian gaming establish­ not the intent of Congress in passing the In­ munity. ments of all sizes in 24 States. These oper­ dian Gaming Regulatory Act to take away that Tyler B. Handsome has lived in the city of ations gross roughly $7.5 billion a year-more opportunity. That is why the legislation we are Philadelphia since 1940. For many years, he than 10 percent of all gambling revenues in introducing today is necessary, and that is has worked tirelessly in the religious commu­ the country. why we are urging our colleagues to sup­ nity. He is affectionately known to many Phila­ I come from one of two States that do allow port it. delphians as the Preaching Deacon because high stakes casinos. Gambling in New Jersey of his relentless ability to spread the word of was a very difficult public policy decision. It God wherever he presents himself. was made only after careful consideration by VETERAN CORPS OF THE 5TH Mr. Speaker, Tyler B. Handsome is a man the people of New Jersey and their elected of­ REGIMENT INFANTRY, MARY­ who is not afraid to work hard for the values ficials, and it was accompanied by an amend­ LAND NATIONAL GUARD CELE­ in which he believes. As a religious leader, he ment to the State's Constitution. BRATES 105TH ANNIVERSARY has served the Garden of Prayer Church as a The laws that were passed to implement worship leader, Sunday School teacher, and that decision ensured that casino gaming HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY Sunday School superintendent. would be highly taxed and closely regulated. OF MARYLAND The results of his ministry have certainly Background checks for anyone even remotely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proven that he is a focused and committed in­ connected with the games are thorough, and Wednesday, May 26, 1993 dividual whose actions are in the name of profits are earmarked for State programs to helping others. Moreover, he has worked help the elderly and the disabled. Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, my fellow col­ steadfastly to combat many of the social prob­ The people of New Jersey carefully consid­ leagues, I rise today to recognize the 105th lems that have plagued our Nation. One of his ered the pluses and minuses associated with anniversary of the Veteran Corps of the Fifth most notable accomplishments is his commit­ casino gaming, and made a decision. But the Regiment Infantry, Maryland National Guard. It ment and involvement in the rescue mission of people of other States that are now home to is with great respect and admiration that I numerous young men who would otherwise native American gaming establishments had commend the corps on this momentous occa­ participate in gang-related activities. no say in the decision at all. sion. Moreover, for over 25 years he has been a IGRA was supposed to be a compromise The Veteran Corps of the Fifth Regiment In­ radio-broadcaster, a writer, a concert musi­ between Indian tribes seeking access to the fantry enjoys a rich and proud history and is cian, and a community activist. He has truly revenues of gaming establishments, and State unlike any other veteran organization in Mary­ utilized all of his talents to touch many lives. governments seeking to protect their citizens land. On February 3, 1888, by resolution of . Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to recognize from the corrupting influence of unregulated the board of officers of the Fifth Regiment In­ this gentleman as the North Central Philadel­ gambling. But in practice, this law has greatly fantry, a committee was appointed to look into phia Council honors him during their 12th an­ favored the tribes and has allowed the pro­ the organization of a veteran corps. An invita­ nual extravaganza, "Who's Who Among Our liferation of gaming activities that the States tion to join was extended to all honorably dis­ Distinguished Citizens." I ask my colleagues had no intention of allowing. charged members of the Fifth Regiment, to join me in congratulating Tyler B. Hand­ Our legislation will restore the balance in­ Maryland National Guard and on May 10, some on tnis great honor. tended by the original law: 1888, the Veteran Corps became a reality with First, it will prohibit gaming on tribal lands in 90 members. any State unless the specific form of gaming In 1892, the Veteran Corps was incor­ THE GAMING INTEGRITY AND is allowed as a commercial, for-profit enter­ porated and became a part of the State militia STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT prise by State laws. Current law has been in­ of Maryland. Also, its officers were duly com­ terpreted to mean that casino gaming can take missioned. The corps has represented the HON. ROBERT G. TORRICEW place on tribal lands in a State that only allows Maryland National Guard at numerous out-of­ OF NEW JERSEY such gaming as part of charitable Las Vegas State functions throughout the years and was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nights. This was clearly not the intent of Con­ a part of the military backup for the State gress. when the active Guard has been mobilized. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Second, our bill prohibits gaming on any As a backup for the State when the active Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, today I am lands that were not a part of a federally recog­ Guard has been mobilized, the Veteran Corps introducing the Gaming Integrity and State nized tribe's reservation at the time of IGRA's served during the railroad strikes in the 1890's Law Enforcement Act, legislation that will enactment in 1988. This will stop tribes from and during the Spanish-American War. In ad­ solve the many problems related to the 1988 establishing gaming enclaves on territory out­ dition, they served during the Baltimore fires of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act [IGRA]. Joining side of their reservations, and it will also end both 1905 and 1917. Later, during World War me as original cosponsors are Representa­ the rush by several tribes to apply for Fe:leral II, some members were a part of the State tives BILBRAY, VUCANOVICH, CALVERT, recoQnition just so that they can open casinos. Guard. Although, technically, they still can be HOAGLAND, and STUMP. I am pleased to an­ Third, our bill will restore state sovereignty considered a backup for the Maryland National nounce that Senators REID and BRYAN are in­ by reforming the compact negotiation process. Guard, today, the State Defense Force has troducing similar legislation today in the Sen­ No longer will States face the threat of frivo­ been given greater responsibility to serve in ate. lous lawsuits because they refuse a tribe's this capacity. Some will argue that there is no problem offer to negotiate a gaming compact that I am proud to say that the Veteran Corps with the IGRA. I would resp0nd that 49 Gov­ would be at odds with State laws and regula­ stands ready to support the Maryland National ernors, who have signed a petition calling for tions. Guard and its interests in Maryland and the major reforms in Indian gaming laws, think Finally, our bill gives to the U.S. Attorney Nation. Presently, the corps is active in the there's a problem. The National Association of General authority to conduct background Centennial Legion Of Historic Military Com­ Attorneys General, which has called upon checks using all pertinent government docu­ mands which is an organization dedicated to Congress to correct sections of the law that ments to ensure the suitability of any individ­ the preservation of the traditions and history of have resulted in repetitious litigation, thinks ual involved with the ownership, financing, those commands that were part of the Thir­ there's a problem. And the Members of the management or operation of a native Amer­ teen Original Colonies. The corps' primary House and Senate who are cosponsoring this ican gaming operation. When IGRA was first focus and involvement is related to issues legislation, who represent hundreds of thou­ passed there was little indication that orga­ concerning veterans and veteran affairs. The sands of Americans who are firmly opposed to nized crime was infiltrating gaming on reserva- corps also is involved in the promotion and

- • _. • - • • - .. ._ _,_..a_.i-_._, .... Loo o - 0 I - May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11371 support of many historical events and cere­ [From the Indianapolis News, May 19, 1993] our situation is by no means perfect. It is, monies. Many members are on the Governor's A Loss FOR INDIANA however, characterized by a system of guar­ Monument Commission and work diligently to A loss for Indiana will be someone else's anteed access to coverage for small busi­ preserve Maryland's military heritage. gain as Jeff Richardson leaves state govern­ nesses and every individual, regardless of an Whatever the call or need, the members of ment next month. individual's age, sex, occupation, or condition the Veteran Corps always serve with great Richardson, secretary of the Family and of health. Social Services Administration, has earned I am pleased to enter into the CONGRES­ honor and distinction. For over a century, its respect both from supporters and opponents members have served the great State of of the administration of Gov. Evan Bayh SIONAL RECORD today a policy paper devel­ Maryland and out country and for this, they since he joined state government after oped by Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania deserve to be most proud. Bayh's 1988 election. addressing perspectives on a framework for Again, Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, As columnist George Will once observed, developing national health care policy. Without on the 105th anniversary of the Veteran Corps " Choosing means pleasing some people but endorsing any exclusive approach to health Fifth Regiment Infantry, Maryland National aggravating others, and people have longer care reform, I commend the organization's Guard, I convey my utmost respect and admi­ memories for aggravations than pleasures." commitment to its traditional mission of serv­ Richardson has held enough important po­ ration on this momentous occasion. It is in­ sitions to have the opportunity to alienate ing all segments of the community, while de­ deed my honor to recognize this. group of or irritate a wide range of groups and people. veloping products that have been replicated dedicated and patriotic Americans. May God Yet he has managed to win respect and across the Nation, benefitting economically bless them in the years to come. sometimes even admiration even as he has disadvantaged children and low-income work­ had to say no or deal with policy issues that ers. inevitably make someone unhappy. Many of the programs, practices, and poli­ SALUTE TO B'NAI B'RITH He started out in 1989 working in what was cies that have proven effective in western then the Department of Human Services and then helped in the Bayh administration's Pennsylvania-specialized programs of cov­ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY consolidation of several departments into erage for children and low-income workers; OF CALIFORNIA the Family and Social Services Administra­ continuous open enrollment; community rating; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. wellness and preventive care initiatives; nego­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Those who dealt with him on a personal tiated reimbursement with providers; and ef­ basis especially have appreciated his cour­ forts to bring about a rational approach to the Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tesy and dedication. siting of technology, among others-have con­ salute the members of B'nai B'rith unit 3118 in " Jeff brought not only a sense of respon­ sibility to his job but also a sense of compas­ tributed to Pennsylvania's low uninsured rate. Camarillo, CA, as they observe their 13th an­ Indeed, many of the reported "consensus" niversary of serving the community. sion," said John Dickerson, executive direc­ tor of the Association for Retarded Citizens recommendations already endorsed by Presi­ Additionally, I want to ask my colleagues to of Indiana. dent Clinton are, in fact, being administered join me in honoring B'nai B'rith International as Whatever his next step, Richardson has daily in Pennsylvania for nearly 2.8 million it marks its 150th anniversary this year of served Indiana and the Bayh administration people. dedication to Jewish security. Jewish security, in a way that fulfills the best meaning of the In contributing to the process of advancing Jewish continuity, and Jewish unity. concept of public service. ideas and time-tested programs that can serve Perhaps best known to the public through as a guide for national health care policy, I the tireless work of its Anti-Defamation League urge that the Pennsylvania model be consid­ in combating the virus of anti-Semitism, B'nai NATIONAL HEALTH CARE POLICY: A PENNSYLVANIA MODEL ered by my colleagues in our common effort to B'rith is the world's largest Jewish organiza­ bring about appreciable, prudent, and bene­ tion, with more than 500,000 members in 50 ficial reform of America's health care system. countries. HON. RON KLINK NATIONAL HEALTH CARE POLICY: A Founded in the United States in 1843, B'nai OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA MODEL B'rith has worked to defend human rights, fight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW discrimination, sponsor interfaith dialog, pro­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Private insurance carriers have a respon­ mote democracy, support scholarship, endow sibility to conduct their business for the hospitals, provide broad-based services and Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, since the Presi­ public good. This means making sure afford­ quality housing to seniors, encourage vol­ dential campaign last year, significant discus­ able health care coverage is available to all unteerism in the general community, and pre­ sion has centered on efforts to achieve reform segments of the community consistent with serve Jewish culture. of the Nation's health care system. With maintaining financial soundness. Through education, philanthropy and per­ spending reaching $900 billion annually, con­ Insurers also have an obligation to help shape the heal th care system to meet com­ sonal· involvement, B'nai B'rith reaches out to suming 14 percent of the gross domestic prod­ uct, solutions guaranteeing access to cov­ munity medical needs. Reinvestment by in­ those in need and strives for the betterment of surers in the community and its people is es­ society. erage and controlling the cost of health care sential to a workable and responsive health On June 6, the Camarillo unit of B'nai B'rith are crucial to the Nation's financial viability care system. will hold its annual installation dinner dance, and competitiveness. Health care delivery is a uniquely local ac­ installing its new officers and commemorating President Clinton is to be commended for tivity. The medical needs of people, and the lnternational's 150th anniversary. I ask my his dedication to this enormous challenge, and practice patterns of physicians, vary from so, too, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in community to community. In crafting the colleagues to join me in saluting B'nai B'rith right .solutions, local reforms are vital-as International and the Camarillo chapter for leading the President's task force on health care reform. The Nation eagerly awaits the opposed to bureaucratic remedies lacking their hard work and dedicated service. community input. President's proposal in the coming weeks. U.S. health care policy should build on and We are now involved in national debate on improve the current market-based health A LOSS FOR INDIANA the various options designed to ensure access care financing system to ensure universal to coverage for all Americans, protecting those and affordable health care and portable cov­ HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. now enrolled in a health benefit program, and erage. bringing about moderation in the cost of medi­ All participants in the health care indus­ OF INDIANA try must be determined and dedicated as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cal care. As Americans, we enjoy the highest partners to achieve these goals. Heal th care quality health care, with unparalleled choice of Wednesday, May 26, 1993 reform can best be accomplished through: 1. medical specialties and advanced levels of Community-based Standards for Private In­ Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, this May 19 edi­ care that are the envy of the world. surance Carriers. torial from the Indianapolis News, if anything, All too often, we take for granted that which The role of private insurers must be to: is an understatement of the skills and imagina­ works in our health care system. Despite sig­ First, expand access to health care by mak­ tive management techniques possessed and nificant economic dislocations throughout ing coverage available to individuals and groups, regardless of medical condition, age exercised by Jeff Richardson. western Pennsylvania over the past decade, or use of benefits; second, provide affordable Mr. Richardson is one of God's noblemen Pennsylvania has managed to maintain the coverage for small employers (as few as two and one of the reasons for our society's fourth lowest rate of uninsured in the Nation. persons) with community-rated programs achievement of such civilization as we have With over 90 percent of all Pennsylvanians en­ and large insurance pools, built around so far managed to bring about. rolled in some form of health care coverage, unions, trade groups and other businesses; 11372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 third, contain costs by negotiating tough yet sions for pre-existing conditions. Coverage Special Care coverage costs $2 per day per fair agreements with health care providers could not be canceled due to poor medical individual. Blue Cross and Blue Shield and that limit the rate of cost increases and re­ claims experience; second, negotiate tough health care providers subsidize the program ward cost-effective, high-quality care; and yet equitable payment agreements with phy­ to maintain affordable rates. The statewide fourth, encourage reinvestment strategies as sicians, hospitals, pharmacists and other Special Care program is modeled after a Spe­ a shared community responsibility to de­ providers of medical services as part of a cial Care program developed in 1990 by Blue velop and finance health benefit programs comprehensive strategy to limit the rate of Cross of Western Pennsylvania. for economically disadvantaged individuals cost increases and reward cost-effective, These community-based standards embody and families not in group plans. high-quality care. Emphasis should be placed the practices and programs of Blue Cross and 2. Community Health Planning: Ending on moderating the cost of outpatient serv­ Blue Shield in Pennsylvania. To make the The Medical Arms Race.-Rising health care ices and developing methods of paying insti­ insurance system fairer, more responsible costs are the major barrier to accessible tutions based on their mission, level of care, and more responsive to community health health care for all Americans. The key to geographic location and other relevant fac­ care needs, insurers must be required to slowing the growth in health care spendfog tors; third, establish community-rated pro­ meet community-based standards. Govern­ is establishing community-based account­ grams to make coverage affordable for small ment and the private sector must work to­ ability to control the expansion of costly, employers with as few as two persons. Com­ gether to craft community-based standards duplicate technologies and the over-satura­ munity-rated programs would be based on for private insurers. tion of facilities: First, focus health planning creating large insurance pools to spread the COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING: ENDING THE at the local and regional levels, because health risks over a large group of people. MEDICAL ARMS RACE health care is inherently a locally based ac­ This rating approach is consistent with fun­ Rising heal th care costs are the key bar­ tivity. Government policy should support damental principles of insurance. Limited rier to accessible health care for many successful local and state initiatives that adjustments in community rates would be Americans. The growth of technology, cou­ promote cost-effective, high-quality health allowed for geographic location and certain pled with uncontrolled spending by hospitals care delivery; and second, empower the components affecting usage of medical serv- and physicians on new buildings and equip­ major stakeholders in the health care sys­ ices. · ment, has been the primary reason for tech­ tem with responsibility to ensure the proper Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania, over nology wars in states and communities balance of necessary technologies and medi­ several years, has successfully demonstrated across the country and for rising medical cal services in local communities. the feasibility of insuring small employers costs. 3. A Workable Cost-Management Strat­ through large insurance pools organized Government policies supporting competi­ egy.-A comprehensive national health care around unions, trade groups and other busi­ tion in health care among physicians and strategy is imperative to controlling health nesses. About 400,000 Western Pennsylva­ hospitals have fueled the proliferation of care costs. Strategic elements should in­ nians, primarily working at small firms, ob­ costly medical technologies in Western clude: First, requiring insurance carriers to tain comprehensive health benefits based on Pennsylvania and across the country, such operate as efficiently as possible to reduce a community-rating concept. as magnetic resonance imaging machines Fourth, forge community-based partner­ and cardiac catheterization facilities. the cost of administering health care pro­ ships to encourage, develop and finance spe­ grams; second, encourage individuals to Local, voluntary health planning organiza­ cial benefit programs for economically dis­ tions should be the primary vehicle to pre­ adopt healthier lifestyles and become wiser advantaged individuals and families not in users of the health care system by emphasiz­ vent the expansion of costly, duplicate tech­ group health plans. Community-based part­ nologies and the over-saturation of facilities. ing preventive care and primary care pro­ nerships should involve all private insurers, grams; third, creating managed care and Local planning must emphasize a working large employers, physicians and hospitals, partnership involving consumers, physicians, medical management programs that ensure foundations and civic organizations. patients receive cost-effective, high-quality hospitals, health care purchasers, insurers In Pennsylvania, voluntary community and government agencies. care in the most appropriate setting; fourth, partnerships facilitated by Blue Cross and Government policy should: First, focus collecting data to measure the clinical com­ Blue Shield address local health care needs, health planning at the local and regional lev­ petence of heal th care providers and to de­ minimizing reliance on more government­ els, because the delivery of health care is a tect quality problems in delivery of care; and sponsored health care programs: locally based activity; second, recognize, fa­ fifth, developing practice guidelines to help 1. The Pennsylvania Blue Cross Plans and cilitate and support successful local and physicians choose the optimal course and Pennsylvania Blue Shield are the only car­ state initiatives that encourage the prudent level of treatment. riers in the state to "subsidize" benefit pro­ use of technology and discourage duplication 4. The Pennsylvania Model.-Market-based grams for economically disadvantaged indi­ of services-without dampening research and strategies offer the soundest solutions to the viduals under-age 65 who are not part of a development of new, beneficial technology; health care problems in the United States. group health plan, and people over-age 65 and third, empower the major stakeholders The practices and programs of Blue Cross who buy Medicare supplemental (Medigap) in the health care system with responsibility and Blue Shield in Pennsylvania, as outlined coverage. The Plans pay out more in benefits to ensure growth of necessary technologies in this paper, provide an instructive model for these coverage programs than the cost of and medical services in local communities, for reforming the existing health care sys­ premiums (the loss ratio). On average, loss and organize medical delivery systems to tem. They are founded on a tradition of ratios for these benefit programs range from meet the medical needs of local populations. shared community responsibility to meet ll0% to 125%. The loss ratio for providing local health care needs. Medigap coverage to the Medicare disabled is A WORKABLE, COST-MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK FOR SOLUTIONS 185%. Local health planning must be part of a Statewide, Blue Cross and Blue Shield have comprehensive strategy to control and man­ Reform of the U.S. health care system age health care costs. Other strategic ele­ should focus on strengthening what works more people enrolled in their individual ben­ efit programs than in all the state-operated ments should include: First, requiring health well now, and changing what doesn't work. insurance carriers to meet minimum stand­ All participants in health care have a vested risk pools combined. 2. Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania cre­ ards of administrative efficiency as a means interest and an obligation in bringing about to reduce the cost of health care. Blue Cross workable and equitable reform to ensure ated the Caring Program for Children to pro­ vide health care to children of low-income of Western Pennsylvania spends only about that basic health care for everyone is (1) four cents of each premium dollar on admin­ available, (2) affordable and (3) that coverage families ineligible for Medicaid-at no cost to the families. Begun in 1985, the program istrative costs-returning about 96 cents to continues when their employer-provided cov­ subscribers in the form of benefits. Carriers erage is interrupted. has provided routine doctor visits, immuni­ zations, emergency care and outpatient sur­ should also meet standards relating to uni­ COMMUNITY-BASED STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE gery to 20,000 children. form billing, health care data collection, INSURANCE CARRIERS More than 7,500 individuals, corporations electronic claims processing and data re­ U.S. health care policy should build on and and community organizations make con­ view; second, encouraging individuals to improve the current market-based health tributions to the program, reflecting broad adopt healthier lifestyles and become wiser care financing system. As a centerpiece of community involvement to meet local users of the health care system by emphasiz­ constructive change, private insurance must health care needs. Blue Cross and Blue ing preventive care and primary care pro­ be more responsive to public needs. Commu­ Shield match each contribution and absorb grams. By establishing themselves as advo­ nity-based standards of responsible behavior the $1.5 million administrative costs. Caring cates and information resources, private in­ should be established for private insurance Programs will operate in 20 states by the end surers should help individuals and commu­ carriers, requiring them to manage rather of 1992. nities understand the connection between than avoid risks and to address community 3. More than 32,000 Pennsylvanians are en­ healthy lifestyles and managing costs. health care needs. rolled in Special Care, a low-priced benefit In Western Pennsylvania, Blue Cross has Private insurance carriers should conduct program offered by the Blue Cross and Blue launched 15 community-based HealthPLACE their business to: First, provide a basic set of Shield Plans in Pennsylvania for low-in­ centers. These walk-in centers provide infor­ benefits to individuals and small groups, re­ come, working individuals and families. Spe­ mation on referrals, health screenings and gardless of medical condition, age or use of cial care covers inpatient and outpatient classes on nutrition, smoking cessation, benefits. Medical underwriting for this cov­ surgery, primary care and preventive serv­ parenting skills and other specific preven­ erage would be prohibited, as would exclu- ices for children and adults. tive and lifestyle subjects. Private insurers May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11373 should be active in community-based health Focus heal th planning at the local and re­ chaired a Head Start Program, and has promotion partnerships to address the gional levels, because health care is inher­ worked with a myriad of youth programs. unique needs of older adults and economi­ ently a locally based activity. Federal gov­ cally disadvantaged individuals and families, ernment policy should recognize, facilitate Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to stand here and to assist communities in meeting the and support successful local and state initia­ today to honor an individual of such character " Healthy People 2000" goals. tives that promote cost-effective, high-qual­ and conscience. Vera Cook leads her life in Third, encouraging managed care ini tia­ i ty heal th care deli very. such a way that any American would be proud ti ves to ensure that patients receive nec­ Empower the major stakeholders in the to emulate. I ask my colleagues to join me in essary, high-quality cost-effective care in health care system with responsibility to en­ commending Ms. Cook on her many note­ the most appropriate inpatient or outpatient sure growth of necessary technologies and worthy contributions to all mankind. setting. Government policy should support medical services in local communities, and " medical management" programs by em­ to organize medical delivery system to meet ployers and insurance carries to meet indi­ the medical needs of local populations. vidual patient needs and to use each health (3) A Workable Cost-Management Strat­ care dollar more wisely; and fourth, collect­ egy.-A comprehensive national health care INFORMATION ERRONEOUS ing data to measure the clinical competence strategy is imperative to controlling health of health care providers and detect quality care costs. Strategic elements should in­ problems in the delivery of care. Providers, clude: HON. JIM McDERMOTT employers and insurance carries should work Assessing the effectiveness of emerging OF WASHINGTON cooperatively to (a) examine those clinical technology; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conditions that contribute the most to rising Developing practice guidelines to help phy­ health care costs in local communities, (b) sicians choose the optimal course and level Wednesday, May 26, 1993 share information on clinical outcomes and of treatment; practice patterns to improve physician deci­ Collecting data to measure the clinical Mr. McDERMOTI. Mr. Speaker, on April 28, sion-making, and (c) develop clinical prac­ competence of health care providers and to 1993, I made a statement on the floor of the tice guidelines that define the optimal care detect quality problems in delivery of care, House in which I described the administrative for specific conditions. and expenses of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, a non­ SUMMARY Encouraging individuals to adopt healthier profit health insurance company, as 27 per­ Controlling the cost of health care must be lifestyles and become wiser users of the cent. I have since learned that that information the primary goal of health care policy. To heal th care sy$tem by emphasizing preven­ tive care and primary care programs. provided to my office was erroneous. In fact, achieve universal access to health care, the administrative expenses for Blue Cross/Blue growth of medical spending must be slowed. Reliance on tax increases to expand access to Shield nationally approximate between 9 and care are unacceptable to most Americans­ TRIBUTE TO VERA COOK, PRESI­ 1O percent. I regret this factual error and com­ and ignore the impetative to control health DENT OF CONCERNED CITIZEN mend Blue Cross/Blue Shield on its effort to care costs. COMMUNITY ACTION control administrative costs. While government has a role to play in health care reform, private market-based proposals offer the soundest strategy to solv­ HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWEil ing today's health care problems. Govern­ OF PENNSYLVANIA BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER ment policy should encourage and support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INFORMATION ACT OF 1993 responsible behavior by private insurance carriers to make health care delivery and fi­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 nancing responsive to community health Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. JON KYL care needs. to pay tribute to Ms. Vera Cook a special indi­ OF ARIZONA (1) COMMUNITY-BASED STANDARDS FOR PRI­ vidual who has dedicated her life to the serv­ VATE INSURANCE CARRIERS.- Private insur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance carriers should make affordable health ice of mankind. carp, coverage available to any individual or Vera Cook is indeed a pillar of the Philadel­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 small business seeking coverage. The role of phia community who has demonstrated her private insurers should be to: overwhelming love, affection, and concern for Mr. KYL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today together Expand access to heal th care by making many people in different ways. She is well-re­ with Congresswoman NANCY JOHNSON to intro­ coverage available to individuals and groups spected throughout the city of Philadelphia for duce the Breast and Cervical Cancer Informa­ other carriers refuse to cover, regardless of tion Act of 1993. This bill is companion legisla­ medical condition, age or use of benefits (no her extraordinary ability to bring people from all walks of life together in an effort to tion to S. 1002, introduced by Senators medical underwriting, no cancellation of HATCH, KENNEDY, CHAFEE, MIKULSKI, and oth­ coverage due to use of benefits). strengthen and improve the quality of life in Provide affordable coverage for small em­ the community. ers. ployers (as few as two persons) with commu­ Mr. Speaker, the "Concerned Citizen Com­ Mr. Speaker, this bill is very simple. It re­ nity rated programs and large insurance munity Action" organization has the absolute quires family planning clinics which receive pools, built around unions, trade groups and best that there is in Vera Cook as a president. funding under title X of the Public Health Serv­ other businesses. This nonprofit organization under her able ice Act to provide information regarding breast Encourage shared community responsibil­ and cervical cancer, including how to conduct ity, vs. new taxes, to finance coverage for leadership has been able to implement a num­ economically disadvantaged individuals and ber of programs aimed at reducing crime, pro­ a breast self-examination. When appropriate, families not in group plans. viding food and clothing to those who are in clinics are to refer for screening. a. Large employers help to subsidize cov­ need, finding housing for the homeless, spon­ Mr. Speaker, some family planning clinics erage for working individuals and families: soring neighborhood cleanup projects, and already provide this kind of information, and Special Care program. some even provide screening on-site. The pur­ b. Community-wide contributions to fi­ working with senior citizens. No doubt, this or­ nance coverage for children of economically ganization has successfully accomplished pose of this bill is to ensure that, at a mini­ disadvantaged families: The Caring Program many noteworthy tasks that have tremen­ mum, women who may not ordinarily be ex­ for Children-operating in 20 states. dously benefited the entire city. posed to this critical information are given it Contain costs by negotiating tough agree­ Mr. Speaker, the commitment to serve that when they visit a family planning clinic receiv­ ments with health care providers that limit this phenomenal woman embraces goes far ing Federal funding. the rate of cost increases and reward cost-ef­ beyond the activities that have been enumer­ Most Members of Congress are by now inti­ fective, high-quality care. The Pennsylvania Model.- The practices ated. For many years, she has participated in mately familiar with the grim statistics about and programs of Blue Cross and Blue Shield activities that have enriched Philadelphia's so­ the incidence of both breast and cervical can­ in Pennsylvania provide a model for an equi­ cial, cultural, and political fabric. cer. The breast cancer coalition has done an table, workable national health care policy. Vera Cook is one of Philadelphia's most re­ outstanding job of highlighting these statistics. (2) Community Health Planning: Ending sponsible committeewomen. She has worked As research on breast and cervical cancer the Medical " Arms Race" .-Rising health diligently with door registration projects in the continues, we simply must take advantage of care costs are the major barrier to accessible health care for all Americans. The key to third ward. Ms. Cook is the president of the every opportunity to provide women with infor­ slowing the growth in heal th care spending Millick Street Association which provides food, mation on these diseases, and to increase is preventing the proliferation of costly, du­ clothing, and shelter to the city's neediest peo­ early detection. Family planning clinics rep­ plicate technologies and the oversaturation ple. Mr. Speaker, she has also assisted with resent such an opportunity, and this bill will of facilities: gang control at the House of Umoja. She help ensure that this opportunity is maximized. 11374 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 EXECUTIVE COMPOSTING ACT Tom came to Maryland in 1955 and was Members of Congress and providing for an in­ employed by a major international contractor crease of House terms from 2 to 4 years. The HON. GEORGEJ. HOCHBRUECKNER to help modernize the Bethlehem Steel Plant. amendment also prohibits Representatives OF NEW YORK Previously, Tom had served in the Army dur­ from running for the Senate unless they resign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the Korean War. After completion of his from the House or choose to seek this office work at Sparrows Point in 1966, he turned Wednesday, May 26, 1993 during the final year of their current term. down several out-of-State project assignments My amendment represents the cornerstone Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to serve his beloved Maryland. of enduring congressional reform. Over the to address the House in an effort to encour­ Tom has since devoted many thousands of last few decades, we have built a wall of in­ age backyard composting of organic material hours to his community. After 22 years with cumbency around ourselves that keeps us fo­ by citizens across the country. Today I am in­ the Baltimore County government, he became cused more on the next election rather than troducing the Executive Composting Act, a bill the longest serving council secretary in the the will of the people. Term limits will insure that encourages the President and the Na­ county's history. He appeared on television for the infusion of fresh talent into Congress and tion's Governors to adopt backyard about 12 of those years and was the council's curb the domination of this body by en­ composting at their official residences. recognized authority on cable television, the trenched professional politicians. More and more Americans are naturally re­ building code, rent control, comprehensive re­ To those who maintain that the time for term cycling their yard trimmings and kitchen zoning, charter revisions and smoking in pub­ limits has yet to come, I ask them to justify scraps through backyard composting, thereby lic buildings, just to name a few issues. how the House and Senate spend about $100 substantially reducing the amount of material For over 30 years Tom has helped make million every year on self-promoting mailers. I they send to landfills. Compost provides a val­ the greater Dundalk area the envy of Balti­ ask them to explain why term limits passed uable soil additive that can improve soil quality more County and across the State. He is jus­ with 70 percent majorities in the 14 States that and stability, help prevent erosion, and reduce tifiably proud of being the longest serving had put the question on the ballot last Novem­ the demand for chemical fertilizers. Compost member of the Fourth of July Celebration, be­ ber. And I ask them to account for the fact can be used in outdoor landscaping and gar­ ginning in the 1960's and holding almost every that the cost of operating the entire Congress dening or as soil conditioner for houseplants. office, including general chairman in 1966, has gone up sevenfold just since 1970. I believe backyard composting at the White president in 1977 and known most of all for But none of those trends should surprise us House and at Governors' residences would his job as the master of ceremonies of the since incumbency overtook accountability long demonstrate to citizens that each household Heritage Fair since 1976. ago as the governing principal of Congress. has a role to play in the solid waste solution. Tom was the organizer of the Greater Dun­ My proposed amendment would move us back Currently, at least two of the Nation's Gov­ dalk Community Council in 1964 and led the in the direction of accountability by liberating ernors are composting. Georgia Gov. Zell Mil­ organization in numerous issues including­ Members of the House and Senate from the ler is composting at the Governor's mansion in the establishment of the Dundalk Community constant cycle of running for reelection. Atlanta, and Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is College, opposition to the Parallel Bay Bridge, Beyond restoring electoral accountability, composting in Springfield. modernization of the Back River Sewage my amendment removes seniority as the Composting is an ancient technique that Treatment Plant, property tax reform, and benchmark of power and effectiveness. Lon­ promotes natural decomposition of organic many other important community issues. He is gevity, Mr. Speaker, is the most coveted trait materials. Compost systems could handle be­ the only active charter member, still serving on Capitol Hill. This fact, not the reasonable tween 30 and 60 percent of the Nation's after almost 30 years. rotation of elected officials, does the most vio­ waste. Compostable materials include such Tom has been past president of the Greater lence to the compact of representative govern­ items as fallen leaves, grass clippings, dis­ Dundalk Jaycees, the Greater Dundalk Com­ ment. The people expect a meritocracy, as op­ carded wood, and a variety of post-consumer munity Council, and the Baltimore County Po­ posed to a gerontocracy, in the legislative biodegradable materials that are not suitable lice Community Relations Council. A few of branch. for municipal recycling programs. the organizations and committees he has The overwhelming staff, financial, and fund­ In the past several years, Congress has rec­ served on or is currently serving on include raising advantages of incumbency have ognized the role of composting in helping to the following: Heritage Association of Greater drained any semblance of competition out of solve the Nation's waste disposal crisis. The Dundalk, Dundalk Community College Advi­ congressional elections. During the 19th cen­ 1990 farm bill included an amendment I au­ sory Council, North Point Defenders Day tury, for example, turnover in both the House thored which authorizes a new extension pro­ Committee, and Dundalk Farms Improvement and the Senate frequently reached 60 percent. gram promoting on-farm composting of or­ Association to name only a few. He has It has now fallen to 7 percent. ganic farm materials and use of finished com­ served on numerous other committees and or­ As George Will has so eloquently written, post in agriculture. The 1991 lntermodal Sur­ ganizations. "to govern is to choose." The careerism of face Transportation and Efficiency Act in­ Some of the awards presented to Tom for elected officials has directly contributed to our cluded my amendment calling for an evalua­ his outstanding service include: Outstanding abdication of responsibility for making hard tion of the suitability of incorporating organic Young Men of America, 1966, Outstanding policy choices. Expenditures of public funds debris from Federal-aid highways in Young Man in Dundalk, 1965, Maryland Jay­ have also deteriorated from a process in composting projects, as well as the usefulness cees Outstanding State Chairman, 1964, and which we make decisions based on merit to of finished compost material in highway land­ many, many more. one in which Congress chronically spends tax­ scaping. Mr. Speaker, this individual has been and payer dollars based on the ballot box. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join continues to be invaluable to his community. Term limits would restore a more citizen-ori­ with me in cosponsoring the Executive He is truly deserving of this award and of all ented legislature envisioned and practiced by Composting Act. the tribute and gratitude he receives. I extend our Founding Fathers and frequently dis­ my best wishes to him on this most special missed today by self-interested politicians as a occasion. quaint early American ideal. But my straight­ CONGRATULATIONS TO TOM forward constitutional amendment would con­ TOPOROVICH 1993 DUNDALK CITI­ vert this dream into a reality. And a citizen-ori­ ZEN OF THE YEAR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON ented Congress remains even more important TERM LIMITS INTRODUCED in modern times as a result of the need for our HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY lawmaking institutions to reflect the cultural, OF MARYLAND HON. MARTIN R. HOKE economic, and political diversity that has come IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO to characterize America today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I propose term limits as a constitutional Wednesday, May 26, 1993 amendment, Mr. Speaker, because they would Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, May 26, 1993 restore the constitutional mandate for delibera­ pay tribute and extend my heartiest congratu­ Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, earlier today, I in­ tion and debate that the country's founders lations to Tom Toporovich, Dundalk's newly troduced on behalf of myself, Mr. COPPER­ gave to Congress. They would end the direct selected "Citizen of the Year." Tom has com­ SMITH, Mr. Wilson, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. and indirect use of hundreds of millions of piled an impressive record of community serv­ HOEKSTRA, Mr. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. SMITH of public funds for mailings, unnecessary staff ice in the Dundalk Community, Baltimore Michigan an amendment to the Constitution operations, and deficit-driving programs that County as well as the State of Maryland. imposing a 12-year limit on the terms of all advance political careers rather than the public May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11375 welfare. And they would lend Congress the your attention, the summer youth employment celebration in the Shawnee National Forest. traits of diversity and expertise forged by project. Our Nation celebrates National Trails Day on Members' experiences with their own families, Despite its name, this initiative is nothing June 5, 1993. businesses, and communities. more than a patronage program for big city Due to congressional redistricting, a portion The time for congressional term limits is mayors. The program will do little more than of the Shawnee National Forest is now in­ overdue. Let us adopt this amendment and re­ hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to cluded in my new district. I am pleased to rep­ store that precious blend of accountability and big city mayors who are in turn charged with resent the Shawnee Forest and have the op­ serious decisionmaking expected of us by the the mission of creating efficient unemployment portunity to work here in Congress on issues voters but sacrificed by us in the mindless programs. One would reason that if we are affecting the forest and the residents of south­ search for their support. willing to turn over these taxpayer dollars that ern Illinois. at the very minimum we would insist upon Trails Day commemorates the 25th anniver­ some type of accountability from our big city sary of the National Trails System Act, en­ TRIBUTE TO FATHER JOHN WHITE governments. Think again. acted to provide Federal assistance toward In my opinion what is even more appalling, the effort to establish a nationwide system of HON. PETER T. KING is the legitimate higher education programs trails. This day also launches the next 25 OF NEW YORK that are going to be sacrificed to pay for this. years of commitment to preserving and ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One program that will be eliminated is the panding our Nation's trail system. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 State Student Incentive Grant [SSIG] Program. I would like to extend my special apprecia­ My home State of Illinois stands to lose at tion to the many volunteers who will be remov­ Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor least $3.9 million. Hundreds of needy students ing trash , marking, and brushing clear trails in a man who has a larger constituency than any in my district alone are counting on this assist­ the Shawnee Forest in honor of Trail Day. Member of this body. Indeed, he represents all ance to continue their higher educations. Al­ Through their efforts, preservation and expan­ good people everywhere. Father John White though these grants have already been award­ sion of our Nation's system of trails are pos­ has recently celebrated his 10-year anniver­ ed, students across the country will return to sible. Mr. Speaker, I again thank my col­ sary as a priest in the diocese of Rockville school only to find out that the Clinton admin­ leagues for joining me in recognizing the first Centre. His dedication to serving God by as­ istration has yanked the rug out from under National Trails Day in the Shawnee National sisting people is truly unequaled. His service them. Forest. to the parish of St. Brigid's Roman Catholic In realist terms, over 2,200 students in the Church in Westburg is a comfort to all Nassau State of Illinois who said "good-bye, see you County residents. in September" to their roommates may not be EXPLANATION OF VOTE ON S. 1- Father John White is a man of great moral able to return to college this fall for the simple NIH REVITALIZATION ACT CON­ character. He views life as an opportunity to reason that President Clinton decided to FERENCE REPORT help others. He seizes endless opportunities squander away their higher educations for to fight for justice, peace, and human under­ pure political patronage. HON. DOUG BEREUTER standing. He consistently extends himself for I think it is outrageous that we are even OF NEBRASKA others who are less fortunate in ways which considering taking money away from needy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES encourage and support the needy through students in order to pay for the President's pa­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 their own life experiences. He is a man com­ tronage for big city mayors program. mitted to the needs of the poor, the sick, the I received the following letter from the Illi­ Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member lonely and the unfortunate. He believes if one nois Student Assistance Commission that sup­ would like to clearly state the rationale for his wants peace both internally and globally, they ports my concerns: vote on May 25, 1993, against S. 1, the Na­ must work for justice. His life is an example of tional Institutes of Health Revitalization Act ILLINOIS STUDENT Conference Report. his beliefs. I am personally aware of the out­ ASSISTANCE COMMISSION, standing work which he has done for the op­ Deerfield, IL, May 25 , 1993. This Member voted against this bill for con­ pressed Catholics in the north of Ireland. Fa­ THOMAS W. EWING, tinued fiscal concerns regarding the authoriza­ ther White holds a torch to light other's paths. House of Representatives, tion levels included in S. 1. In fact, on March In a world plagued by violence and oppres­ Washington, DC. 9, 1993, this Member offered an amendment sion, John White offers the greatest gift of his DEAR REPRESENTATIVE EWING: I understand to this bill to freeze spending at fiscal year humanity-his care. At a time when material­ the House will be asked on Wednesday, May 1993 appropriations levels. This amendment, ism, consumerism, and narcissism drive so 26 to vote on a supplemental appropriations which failed by a vote of 193-234, would have bill to fund the summer youth employment many people in our society, caring is at the achieved a savings of $1.7 billion in fiscal year and other programs. The proposal to be con­ 1994 alone. While this conference report de­ heart and core of John White. He believes that sidered, as we currently understand it, will God cares for us and that we are called to eliminate the State Student Incentive Grant creased funding in the House-passed bill by care for each other. He believes God's care (SSIG) program retroactively-that is, funds $492 million in fiscal year 1994, the $6.2 bil­ for us ought to be a liberating force in our currently being awarded in Illinois for the lion authorization level represents a $1 billion lives. 1993-94 award year will be eliminated. increase over the current appropriations fund­ Mr. Speaker, John White demonstrates his In Illinois we expect to receive at least $3.9 ing level for NIH. humanity in his ministry, his work and in his million for 1993-94 awards. It is estimated One of the most controversial sections of that eliminating this fund would negatively this measure would overturn a moratorium on relationships. I offer my congratulations to him impact over 2,200 Illinois students, eliminat­ on the occasion of his 1O years of service to ing grant aid they would otherwise receive. Federally funded fetal tissue transplant re­ the people he is called to serve. The world is While we can understand the interest in search from induced abortions. If there were a better place because of the work and vision funding the Summer Jobs program, we urge the opportunity for a straightforward vote on of John White and I thank him for all his en­ you not to take those funds from needy stu­ fetal tissue research, this Member would vote deavors on behalf of mankind. dents and families who are already counting to allow fetal tissue transplant research from on those funds to assist them in securing a induced abortions. The safeguards surround­ postsecondary education. ing the use of fetal tissue for research pur­ A PATRONAGE PROGRAM FOR BIG Sincerely, poses included in this legislation should en­ CITY MAYORS LARRY E. MATEJKA , Executive Director. sure that abortions will not be encouraged for the purpose of providing fetal tissue for re­ HON. THOMAS EWING search. OF ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL TRAILS DAY This Member would also like to express his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support for the provision in this conference re­ port which would codify the existing regulatory Wednesday, May 26, 1993 _ HON. JERRY F. COSTEUO OF ILLINOIS ban on the permanent admission into the Unit­ Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed States of immigrants infected with the HIV strong opposition to President Clinton's sup­ virus, by requiring that HIV be placed on the plement appropriations bill. Although I feel this Wednesday, May 26, 1993 list of communicable disease for which aliens bill contains several questionable programs, I Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in may be excluded from entering the Nation. In would like to bring one program in particular to recognition of the first National Trails Day fact, earlier this year, this Member voted in 11376 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 favor to instruct conferees to agree to the system at affordable costs to the education factory trawlers had harvested nearly 25,000 Senate provision regarding the issue of immi­ sector. tons while the on-shore fishermen had har­ grants infected with the HIV virus. The EDSAT bill will authorize the Secretary vested only 214 tons. Commerce's ill-founded Mr. Speaker, this Member appreciates this of Education to provide a $35 million loan assumption that the on-shore sector would opportunity to clarify his vote on the National guarantee for the purpose of acquiring an edu­ harvest 12,000 tons in the initial fishery began Institutes of Health Revitalization Act Con­ cation satellite. This is significantly less than to look ridiculous. When it became painfully terence Report. the $270 million guarantee requested last ses­ obvious that the factory trawlers were going to sion of Congress. The purchase of this sat­ suck up the entire initial allocation, Commerce ellite will allow education programming, now was forced to issue an emergency rule, stop­ EDSAT scattered across numerous satellites, to be ping the olympic fishery earlier than expected collocated, or put in one place in the sky. This in order to save some of the fish for the on­ HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. will allow schools to receive far more edu­ shore vessels. OF CALIFORNIA cational programming-without constantly re­ Initial reports also indicate that the Pacific IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES orienting their satellite dishes. Collocation will whiting caught by the off-shore sector was of Wednesday, May 26, 1993 also enhance the marketing of programming, inferior quality because the fish had just com­ reduce technical problems, and stabilize the Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, pleted spawning and were depleted. Some pricing of satellite time. today I am reintroducing legislation designed processors estimate that recovery of product Federal backing of such a system will not from whole fish is 6 to 1O percent below nor­ to facilitate the development of an integrated, only heighten the educational opportunities for nationwide telecommunications system dedi­ mal. Other indicators, such as the production our children, but it will also benefit State and of fish oil, also confirm the poor quality of the cated to education. This bill would guarantee local educational agencies by ultimately reduc­ the acquisition of a satellite system to be used Pacific whiting caught by the off-shore sector ing their expenses for satellite services and this year. solely for communications among State and equipment. Further, while distance learning local instructional resource providers. Similar Mr. Speaker, the factory trawlers and can never replace classroom teachers, it does motherships that fish and process Pacific whit­ legislation will be reintroduced in the Senate provide educators with an additional tool with by Senator CONRAD BURNS. ing are set up to handle only whiting. Addition­ which to teach. ally, they only handle whiting of a certain size. Certainly every student in America deserves This is just the first step and certainly not equal access to quality education. Unfortu­ Whiting too small or too large, as well as the the only answer to solving the problems that incidental take of all other groundfish and nately, not every small rural or poor inner city schools face in using satellites. However, I be­ school can afford to hire specialized instruc­ other fish species, are discarded. In 1992 the lieve that it is an important step for the Fed­ entire catch and discard by the factory trawl­ tors to provide the education for children the eral Government to take to help encourage way that schools in larger and wealthier com­ ers, other than whiting, was 7 percent of all the use of technology in the education sector. quota managed species by the Pacific Fish­ munities can. Improving the accessibility and quality of edu­ One way to bridge this gap is through the eries Management Council. Because the fac­ cation will help our children and our national use of satellite technology for distance learn­ tory fleet does not utilize this by-catch, this 7 economy as a whole to become stronger and ing. With the efficient use of an integrated, percent equals 10,502,633 pounds of non-uti­ more competitive in the global marketplace. satellite-based communications system linked lized and wasted resource by the factory trawl­ by cable and telephone lines, distance learn­ er fleet at the expense of the coastal trawl ing can provide children access to vast edu­ FACTORY TRAWLER EQUITABLE fleet which depends on these fish. cational resources, regardless of wealth or ge­ TAX ACT INTRODUCED In fairness, Mr. Speaker, the coastal fleet ographic location. also has by-catch tonnage. However, in 1992 I have long been interested in helping to HON. MICHAEL J. KOPETSKI the incidental catch for yellowtail rockfish was strengthen and improve the utilization of tele­ 1O times higher for the factory fleet than the OF OREGON communications in the U.S. economy and coastal fleet and the same comparisons can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educational institutions. The need for a sat­ be made for the other groundfish species and ellite dedicated solely to education program­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 perch. Additionally, the shore-based vessels ming has been apparent since the issue was Mr. KOPETSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ retained and landed all of their incidental raised at the 1989 education summit. Since troducing legislation, the Factory Trawler Equi­ catch, all of which was processed and sold. that time, .the nonprofit National Education table Tax Act, to impose an excise tax on the Mr. Speaker, as a result of Commerce's de­ Telecommunications Organization [NETO], offshore processing of fish, specifically Pacific cision, the coastal communities of Oregon, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, the whiting. Washington and northern California stand to Education Satellite Corporation [EDSAT], has This legislation is straightforward. The lose $100 million in revenues, while the fac­ been working to improve the availability of amount of the tax per metric ton shall be 1O tory trawlers profit and run. Pacific whiting is educational programming for schools, univer­ percent of the ex-vessel value, approximately put to much better economic advantage by the sities, and libraries across the country. $7.70 to $8.80 per metric ton in today's mar­ on-shore sector through more efficient utiliza­ In 1991, EDSAT issued a final report, "Anal­ ket. Importantly, the bill directs that revenues tion of the resource and a longer season. For ysis of a Proposal for an Education Satellite." collected from the tax be dedicated to Pacific example, 40,000 tons of Pacific whiting means The report found that under present practices, whiting habitat restoration and rebuilding of 6 days of work for the factory trawlers while it America's schools, colleges, universities and fisheries and fishing stock, and by-catch gear represents 8 weeks of work for the shore­ libraries are without predictable, low-cost, and selectivity and reduction research in Oregon, based fisherman. Further, in Oregon, on-shore equitable access to satellite services. Washington and California. fishermen and processors contribute signifi­ Despite the existing problems, however, the Mr. Speaker, earlier this spring, the Sec­ cantly to State and local governments through EDSAT Institute found that the education sec­ retary of Commerce overrode the rec­ landing, trawl commission, corporate and tor is expanding and investing heavily in tele­ ommendation of the Pacific Fisheries Manage­ property taxes, while the factory trawlers and communications systems. Unfortunately, edu­ ment Council and Commerce's own previously motherships contribute nothing. cation buyers of satellite time are often not published proposed rule relating to an alloca­ The Factory Trawler Equitable Tax Act at­ able to commit to expensive long-term con­ tion of Pacific whiting. This action established tempts to make up for the competitive advan­ tracts with satellite providers. This puts them what is generally known as an "olympic fish­ tage the factory trawlers enjoy by not signifi­ at a competitive disadvantage with other buy­ ery" that strongly favored the large factory cantly contributing to State and local taxes in ers of satellite time. In addition, as occasional trawlers that process Pacific whiting off-shore the Pacific Northwest and provides the reve­ users, the education sector is forced to pay and a small reserve for the vessels that fish nues we need to research how to rebuild our high and variable prices for undependable for the on-shore processors. Commerce de­ fisheries. These revenues will be dedicated to services. Finally, the current system is set up fended its action by stating that the final rule important management issues such as the ef­ so that educational programs are often spread was fair and equitable to all parties fishing for fect olympic and "pulse" type fisheries have out among 12 to 15 satellites. Every time the Pacific whiting. on the Pacific whiting resource, as well as is­ user wants to switch to a different program, In reality, Mr. Speaker, the on-shore fisher­ sues of by-catch, including techniques to re­ they have to adjust their satellite dish. NETO's men never had a chance under this plan. After duce tonnage and increase utilization. goal is to create the infrastructure necessary only 1 week, of the 112,000 tons of Pacific A section-by-section summary of the bill fol­ to establish an integrated telecommunications whiting allocated to the olympic fishery, the lows. May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11377 SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY OF THE 1953. The Palmer Foundation is a community sionary Baptist Church and the citizens of FACTORY TRAWLER EQUITABLE TAX ACT leadership training institute committed to the East St. Louis are fortunate to have Pastor Section 1. Short Title. The Factory Trawl­ rebuilding of Philadelphia's most socially and Rouse. er Equitable Tax Act of 1993. economically disadvantaged areas. The mis­ Section 2. Tax On Offshore Processing of Certain Fish. This provision amends Chapter sion of the Palmer Foundation is to educate and teach the community in a wide array of TRIBUTE TO THE PRESERVATION 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re­ AND REDEDICATION OF lating to excise taxes) by adding Subchapter disciplines including human rights, cultural, G, entitled "Tax on offshore processing of awareness, and community leadership train­ DELANCEY HALL OF NORTH certain fish". The provision imposes a tax on ing. SALEM, NY the processing of any taxable fish on a fish Mr. Speaker, the efforts of Walter Palmer, processing vessel to be effective upon date of and the Palmer Foundation have improved the HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. enactment. The tax imposed is 10% of the ex­ lives of a countless number of Philadelphians. OF NEW YORK vessel value per metric ton to be paid by the By making Philadelphia a model city for social owner or operator of the vessel. The provi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion requires the operator of a fish process­ change and human progress, the Palmer Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Foundation has certainly undertaken a tremen­ ing vessel to install weighing devices deter­ Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ mined to be necessary by the Secretary of dous amount of work. People in America's Commerce. cities are hurting and need to be taught self­ ognize and pay special tribute upon the re­ Taxable fish are defined as Pacific whiting sufficiency, and more importantly, how they dedication of Delancey Hall as the Town Hall caught in a fishery regulated under the Mag­ can assist others. The Palmer Foundation of North Salem, in Westchester County, NY. I nuson Fishery Conservation and Manage­ clearly recognizes its mission, and has truly am proud to be part of the rededication cere­ ment Act. A fish processing vessel is defined mony on June 5, 1993 which has such signifi­ as consistent with section 2101(1lb) of title made a difference over the years. It is my great hope that someday, others will follow the cance to the people of North Salem. 46, United States Code. Delancey Hall serves as a focal point of ar­ Section 3. Fisheries Research Trust Fund. examples of the Palmer Foundation, and insti­ This provision amends Subchapter A of chap­ tutions of learning and activism will emerge in chitectural heritage and history in the town­ ter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by every city in the Nation. ship. The structure dates to pre-Revolutionary adding the Pacific Whiting Fisheries Re­ I would like to ask my colleagues to rise and War times, and is listed as a historic land­ search Trust Fund. The provision appro­ join me in paying our greatest tributes to the mark. Originally Delancey Hall was the manor priates to the Trust Fund the taxes received home of Steven Delancey, a Revolutionary as a result of the preceding section. Trust Palmer Foundation, and congratulate all of the participants in the community activist reunion. War loyalist, and his wife Hannah, a patriot. Fund money can be appropriated only for the The division caused by the war split the purposes of Pacific whiting habitat restora­ May God Bless you, and continue to provide tion, restoration and rebuilding of Pacific you with the energy to keep performing your Delancey marriage, and Stephen left Hannah whiting fisheries and fishing stock and by­ essential work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. in Westchester County while joining fellow loy­ catch gear selectivity and reduction research alists in Long Island. in relation to Pacific whiting. Delancey Hall, a local landmark for over The provision allows for 40% of the annual TRIBUTE TO JOHN H. ROUSE 200 years, has also served as one of New allocation for use by the Secretary of Com­ York State's first academies and as a public li­ merce. The remainder is allocated between brary. It is most appropriate today, that this the States of Oregon, Washington, and Cali­ HON. JERRY F. COSTEilO fornia based on the percentage of annual Pa­ OF ILLINOIS building which spans our history as a Nation, cific whiting harvest which takes place off of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is now a seat of that government which is the coast of each State. closest to the people. It is a daily reminder Wednesday, May 26, 1993 that we are a self governing Nation, that each Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of us privileged to hold public trust do so only A TRIBUTE TO THE PALMER pay special tribute to Mr. John Henry Rouse, with the consent of the governed. Few town­ FOUNDATION-COMMUNITY AC- the distinguished pastor of Mount Zion Mis­ ships, few cities can boast a seat of govern­ TIVISM AT ITS FINEST sionary Baptist Church in East St. Louis, IL. ment with the historical significance of On June 6, Pastor Rouse will celebrate his Delancey Hall. HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWEil 18th year as minister to the congregation of Mount Zion Missionary. OF PENNSYLVANIA INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For 18 years, the community of East St. Louis has been blessed with the presence of TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Pastor Rouse's endearing and selfless acts of SUBMISSION OF A CERTAIN Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today goodwill. Since 1975, Pastor Rouse has led STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN to commemorate a most special event that will the church in several community-oriented AS REQUIRED BY THE CLEAN take place this week in the great city of Phila­ service projects to benefit those less fortunate. AIR ACT delphia. On Thursday May 27, the Palmer The church provides a "Noon Day Feeding" to Foundation will hold a community activist re­ help feed the hungry and also maintains a HON. RICK SANTORUM union at the Philadelphia Afro-American His­ food pantry in order to assist families and indi­ OF PENNSYLVANIA torical and Cultural Museum, which will cele­ viduals who face difficult times. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate 50 years of community, civil, and human Pastor Rouse has been instrumental in es­ rights activism in Philadelphia. Most impor­ tablishing an all-day program for seniors. This Wednesday, May 26, 1993 tantly, this event will be a testimony to the un­ one-day-per-week program enables seniors to Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, today I intro­ failing efforts of the Palmer Foundation, and receive information on aging, including ref­ duce a bill to extend the deadline for Penn­ its founder Mr. Walter Palmer. erence material and assistance from different sylvania to submit a Clean Air Act implemen­ As a graduate of Philadelphia's Temple and government agencies and not-for-profit organi­ tation plan applicable to the Liberty Borough Cheyney Universities, Walter Palmer has long zations. The church program provides seniors PM-1 O Nonattainment Area. been active in the Philadelphia community. with a meal and organized activities as well as This extension is urgently needed to provide Whether he was serving as director of com­ companionship with other seniors and caring time for Allegheny County in Pennsylvania to munity organization at Temple University's church members. develop the accurate emissions dispersion Community Mental Health Center, or hosting Additionally, Pastor Rouse has helped those model necessary to draft a State implementa­ and producing the adult education program who wish to further spread the Word of God tion plan for compliance with the Clean Air "Wake Up,'' Walter Palmer has always strived by sponsoring scholarships through the Act. Without an extension, western Pennsylva­ to help improve the quality of life for all Phila­ church. Scholars attend the American Baptist nia faces sanctions that could lead to the loss delphians. Perhaps this was best dem­ Seminary in Tennessee. of thousands of jobs and cost the region mil­ onstrated by his founding of the Black Peo­ While Pastor Rouse has played a very sig­ lions of dollars in Federal funding for transpor­ ple's University, an innovative and highly re­ nificant role in helping the in-need community tation projects. But the sanctions do not stem spected preschool and adult learning center. beyond the confines of his congregation, he from a pollution problem; rather they will be Walter Palmer's crowning achievement how­ has also been a very dedicated spiritual advi­ the result of the inability of scientists to create ever, was the creation of the Palmer Founda­ sor, confidant, and friend to members of the a reliable predictive model that would satisfy tion, an institution which has been active since church. The members of the Mount Zion Mis- the requirements of the Clean Air Act. 11378 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 By law, States must draft and put in place ply provide additional time for Allegheny Cot:Jn­ policies toward the Republic of Bosnia­ State implementation plans to reduce air pollu­ ty to work with EPA on more scientifically ad­ Herzegovina. The forces of Tudjman's agent, tion. The plans for regions with air pollution vanced forms of modeling and to submit 36 Mate Boban, are taking part in the ethnic cleansing of Muslim populations and the di­ problems, referred to as nonattainment areas, months of data that would enable the region to vision of the country. Nothing could be more must contain steps to bring areas into compli­ be redesignated in attainment. damaging to the future of Croatia and the re­ ance with the law by certain deadlines. For a A copy of the bill follows: gion as a whole than totalitarian philoso­ nonattainment area, failure to comply with H .R. - phies of government such as ethnic purity these deadlines will result in sanctions such Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ and one-party rule. as a cut-off in highway funding or a require­ resentatives of the United States of America in There are many similarities between the ment that new plants or plant modifications Congress assembled, methods and policies of Franjo Tudjman and SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PLAN Slobodan Milosevic. They are particularly obtain steep offsetting emissions reductions. visible in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We have evi­ Due to the anticipated inability of Allegheny SUBMISSION. In recognition of the unique and distinc­ dence which shows that Tudjman and County to submit a State implementation plan tive geographical and meteorological charac­ Milosevic have on many occasions secretly for compliance with the Clean Air Act Amend­ teristics of the Liberty Borough PM- 10 Non­ discussed and agreed to a partition of that ments of 1990 (Public Law 101-549), by the attainment Area in Western Pennsylvania country. They have also openly talked about EPA's December 16, 1993 deadline, the re­ (encompassing Clairton, Glassport, Port Vue, an exchange of populations and territories. gion faces the loss of $10.3 million in Federal Liberty Borough, and Lincoln), the deadline Their victims today are primarily the Mus­ funding for construction-a loss that could applicable to that area under section lims, but also all those Croatians who are op­ 189(a)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. posed to the Tudjman-Boban policy and their have a serious impact on Allegheny County­ proclamation of the so-called " Community as well as $1.5 million in Federal funding for 7514(a)(2)(B)) (relating to date for implemen­ tation plan submissions for PM- 10 Moderate of Herzeg-Bosna" . trail and bikeway projects. Nonattainment Areas) shall be extended Mate Boban, Tudjman's man in Bosnia­ In particular, the Liberty Borough PM-10 until December 31, 1994. Herzegovina, liquidated numerous Croats Nonattainment Area, encompassing the com­ who are opposed to the division of Bosnia. munities of Clairton, Glassport, Port Vue, Lib­ The most prominent instance of this was the erty, and Lincoln, has been in compliance with THE POLITICAL CLIMATE IN murder of leading volunteers from our own party last August. General Blaz Kraljevic the Federal air quality standards for 28 con­ CROATIA and his eight aides, who were members of the secutive months. Federal law requires 36 legitimate Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina, months of compliance before an area can be HON. JAMFS A. TRAflCANT, JR. were machine-gunned at a road-block by reclassified as an attainment area. USX OF OHIO Boban's police, the very same way the Vice­ Corp.'s Clairton Coke Works, the largest coke IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President of my party had been killed in Za­ plant in the Nation, has invested $145 million greb. Our volunteer units, which are all Wednesday, May 26, 1993 in improvements to make this significant re­ under the command of the Bosnian Army, duction in PM-10 emissions possible. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I enter into are mixed units with Croats, Muslims, and the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a statement by even a few Serbs. While it was the clear intention of the spon­ Now Tudjman and Boban are internation­ sors of the Clean Air Act to apply sanctions to Dobroslav Paraga, a member of the Par­ ally provoking clashes with the Army of areas that could not come into compliance liament of Croatia, detailing his perspective on Bosnia-Herzegovina. This serves to postpone with the act, Allegheny County's inability to the present political climate in Croatia. Mr. any outside military intervention against draft a State imf)lementation plan results from Paraga has been in Washington, DC for the Serbia and the Serbs in Bosnia-Herzegovina. factors beyond its control. The unique geo­ past few weeks briefing Members of Congress They are using UNPROFOR units to assist in graphical and meteorological features of the about the authoritarian tendencies of President the expulsion of Muslim populations, just as Franjo Tudjman's administration, which has the Serbs do, so as to accomplish the divi­ Pittsburgh area make a realistic emissions dis­ sion of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croat soldiers in persion model for its revised air quality plan demonstrated an intolerance toward free press Boban's HVO units have opened numerous very difficult to develop. The Allegheny County and free expression in Croatia. For those camps to isolate and expel Muslims. Health Department's Bureau of Air Pollution Members of Congress who were not able to Presidents Tudjman and Milosevic have a Control has been struggling unsuccessfully to meet with Mr. Paraga during his visit, I bring symbiotic relation. They help keep each craft a model which will accurately reflect the to your attention the following statement for other in power. Sometimes they collaborate your consideration: directly. We Croatians in the Party of Rights emissions throughout five Pittsburgh-area stand against all aspects of Serbian aggres­ communities. Despite spending $1.2 million on STATEMENT OF DOBROSLAV PARAGA, PRESI­ sion against the Croat and Muslim people, as the project, it now appears that the county will DENT, CROATIAN PARTY OF RIGHTS, MEMBER well as against Tudjman's policy which is de­ miss the statutory deadline for submission of OF PARLIAMENT OF CROATIA AND VICE stroying the positive image of Croatia in the this plan. CHAIRMAN OF ITS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN world community and is nullifying the USX has approximately 1,500 employees at RIGHTS AND MINORITY RIGHTS meaning of the losses suffered by Croatians its Clairton plant, and the region in question In my country of Croatia, many people, in defense of their own country. young and old, have given their lives for Inside Croatia, political murders have be­ also contains several smaller facilities. Under independence, democracy, and for a better come commonplace. The president of one of the requirements of the law, Allegheny County future for those whom they have left behind. Croatia's largest labor unions, Milan could face severe sanctions and hundreds of We must not allow their iives to have been Krivokuca, was shot dead on his doorstep. jobs could be lost, simply because we have given in vain. We must all-especially those Likewise Marina Nuic, Vice President of the the misfortune of complex terrain that has of us serving in the political life of Croatia­ Croatian Democratic Party in Kraljevica, made construction of a scientific model vir­ strive on a daily basis to bring life to those was kidnapped in downtown Zagreb and mur­ tually impossible. Ironically, the sanctions may ideals for which they have died. dered by one of Tudjman's well-known mili­ Thus, I stand before you here today. My tary groups in Slavonia. Despite the fact also make it impossible for USX to modify cause is to further democracy in my home­ that their murderers are known, no one has their facility to reduce emissions further. This land and to counter all those who do the op­ been brought to trial. was certainly not the intention of the authors posite, no matter who they may be or how There is not democracy in Croatia. What of the Clean Air Act. high up in power they are. As a Member of Croatia has is a virtual dictator, Franjo I am joining the Allegheny County Health Croatian Parliament and as the Vice Chair­ Tudjman. He never confers with Parliament Department in urging the EPA's regional office man of its Committee on Human and Minor­ on important internal or external policy de­ in Philadelphia to provide any technical assist­ ity Rights, I give voice to those whose civil cisions for the country. There is no freedom liberties have been violated by the present­ of the judiciary. ance it can offer so as to help the county meet Tudjman's Government has also taken the December 16 deadline. However, due to day government of Franjo Tudjman. This in­ cludes the press in Croatia which has been over all of the media in Croatia. The latest the amount of work involved and the required taken over by the ruling party. It includes brutal example of this was two months ago timelines for public comment and hearings, it all the real opposition parties, which have when Tudjman sent police forces literally appears uncertain that the county will be able been marginalized by the drive toward a one­ storming onto the premises of the last inde­ to meet this deadline. For this reason, ! am in­ party state. It includes the minorities within pendent paper 1n Croatia, Free Dalmatia, troducing specific, narrowly worded legislation Croatia-Muslims, Jews, Albanians, and forcibly physically expelling more than one that would extend the deadline for submission Serbs-who have been discriminated against hundred journalists and editors and replac­ ing them with people who would obey the to EPA of a State implementation plan [SIP] and persecuted. It also includes the people of Bosnia­ party line. Tudjman's Government has also for Allegheny County until December 31, Herzegovina. brought about criminal charges against sev­ 1994. This extension would in no way gut the As president of the Croatian Party of eral prominent journalists who have openly provisions of the Clean Air Act, but would sim- Rights, I condemn Franjo Tudjman's brutal criticized Tudjman and his policies. May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11379 There is now a law against "verbal of­ ranking General under the old Communist group of 17 students from Thomas Jefferson fense." This is used to punish criticism of regime and was used to its methods. Middle School in Valparaiso, IN, who won first the President. One of the charges against me Milosevic is the most perfect case of some­ place at the National Science Olympiad on in an indictment in January 1992 was my one who has transformed the Communist re­ "verbal offense" of criticizing Tudjman in an gime directly into a fascist regime. May 22, 1993, in Pueblo, CO. interview in Free Dalmatia, which was then Milosevic and Tudjman are two different I could not be more proud of these fine, still an independent newspaper. forms of the same terrible problem. Together young women and men and their coaches for Tudjman even permits slurs by his govern­ they are the source of 90% of the trouble in competing against and outscoring 51 other ment and party against his political oppo­ the former Yugoslavia. teams in the ninth annual Science Olympics. nents' and critics' ethnic heritage. The high­ More than a year ago, the Foreign Minister This competition is based solely on knowledge est officials of the ruling party have publicly of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Haris Silajdzic, said and concerted problem-solving. The events made racist remarks about the bloodlines of that the real solution to the problem was to certain individuals. They have made public arrest Milosevic and Tudjman. Everything ranged from the simple machines event which denunciations of Professor Slobodan Lang that has happened since has proved him calculated the efficiency of machines con­ because of his "Jewish blood". They tried to right. 3 structed for the event with levers and pulleys denigrate, on the basis of heritage, my col­ The Tudjman Government has been trying to the metric masters event which participants league in Parliament and president of an­ to distract attention from its own authori­ measured with calipers, cylinders, and scales. other leading opposition party, Drazen tarian policies by making false accusations Tom Gioia, Ben Stover and Bill Sullivan, all Budisa, because he has some "Serbian against me and other opposition leaders in Thomas Jefferson Middle School Students, blood". Finally, the Vecernji List newspaper, Croatia. It has gone so far as to run a well­ took first place for these events. which is directly under the control of the financed campaign in the West to discredit ruling party, has raised questions about how myself and others. We have the evidence to According to the president of the National I, having some Jewish blood, could have the prove that Tudjman's Government hired two Science Olympics, the academic skill levels of audacity to participate in Croatian politics P.R. agencies here in the United States just the competitors have steadily risen over the since I do not have, according to Vecernji to blacken my name and to spread lies about years. Unfortunately, we have become a soci­ List, " clean Croatian blood". The same sort me. ety that lavishes front page recognition and of remarks were made about Mladen Inside Croatia, my own deputy, Mr. Ante media coverage only on those who compete Schwartz, the editor of my party's news­ Paradzik, was killed in an ambush 20 months on the basketball court or the baseball field. paper, who is a Jew by origin. ago. He was machine-gunned by Croatian po­ The law on citizenship gives the police the lice at a checkpoint, while he was in my car. Super Bowl and World Series champions are power to decide who is to be given citizen­ Today his murderers are still Croatian po­ invited to the White House, but who will pay ship papers and who is not. They are using lice. Not one of them has been found guilty tribute to these 17 students from Valparaiso, this to refuse citizenship to Muslins and and sentenced due to a half-hearted prosecu­ IN, for their sharp minds and dedication to the Serbs who live in Croatia. They are also tion. In less than 2 years, 26 members of my field of science? using it to refuse citizenship to Croats who party were murdered under suspicious cir­ Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize have ideas of their own. My wife was almost cumstances. No one has been found guilty in ninth graders Jeff Brown, David Germann, refused citizenship. This is another tool in a singlP case. Rather, these individuals were Anne Holterhoff, Joe Racine, and Bill Sullivan; the hands of the ruling party to blackmail all labelled " fascists" by Tudjman and his individuals and groups. aides, thereby excusing their deaths. eighth graders John Baldea, Dan Davis, Tom I would like to emphasize that my party, There have already been three assassina­ Gioia, Jeffrin Griffith, Jane Hughes, Eric the Croatian Party of Rights, is in essence a tion attempts made against me. We have evi­ Sherer, Katie Pfleeger, Ben Stover, Bridget liberal party which defends human and civil dence to show all were in liaison with the Tomes, Jeff Mroz and Cary Knauff; seventh rights of all Croatian citizens who obey its Croatian Government. No one has been held grader Lindsay Eaton. I would also like to laws and order. This is very clear from our accountable for this. commend coaches Richard Bender, Laura Party Program. Instead of these people being put on trial, Karr and Carol Haller for investing their time It is natural that I have become Vice I am being put on trial. I am returning to Chairman of the Committee on Human Croatia to face trial on June 1st, on the same and guidance in our children and their aca­ Rights and Minority Rights in the Croatian charges I faced a year and a half ago-for demic endeavors. Finally, I would like to rec­ Parliament. I have been working for human supposedly attempting to overthrow his Gov­ ognize the Principal of Thomas Jefferson Mid­ rights in the former Yugoslavia ever since ernment. That time around, the charge was dle School, Paul C. Knauff. the late 1970s. I was first arrested for this in dismissed by the Supreme Court of Croatia. We must get our priorities straight as a 1980. I spent four years in the prisons of the But after that decision, President Tudjman country and put education on the top of our old Communist regime. The U.S. Senate dismissed the President of the Supreme national agenda. Educational competition de­ adopted a resolution in 1989 in my defense. Court. Now the same charge is being brought I have continued the fight for human against me-but in a Military Court. serves the support and recognition of our rights without stop. Unfortunately the prob­ The head of the Supreme Court is no country's leaders. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to lem has also continued without stop. The longer around to protect me. A military bring these promising students to your atten­ collapse of Communism brought a brief pe­ court will not be the best place for a fair tion. riod of relatively greater freedom, but the trial. But I must return to defend my reputa­ spirit of the one-party system has come tion, my friends and my county. Others in back, along with its methods. my party are also defendants in this trial. I INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION In some ways the new tyranny is more bru­ will not forsake them. I ask you, the free REGARDING FEMALE VETERANS tal than the old one was in its dying days. people and the free press in America, not to The new tyranny is trying to establish itself forsake me and the people of Croatia who are and has to get rid of all the free press and still struggling for freedom. HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER parties which sprang up in 1990. The philoso­ For all of us whose lives and liberties are OF COLORADO phy of the Tudjman regime is to have a sin­ at stake, I would like to thank the American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gle party which represents the whole people, Congressmen who yesterday sent an official Wednesday, May 26, 1993 with the people being understood as an eth­ letter to President Clinton, asking him to nically pure group. This is Communist total­ press Mr. Tudjman to allow an independent Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, nearly a itarianism without Communism. There is a media and free elections. The Croatian peo­ year ago today, the Senate Veterans' Affairs word for this: it is fascism. ple, of whom I am an elected representative, Committee held hearings on providing coun­ There has been a problem of new fascist or sincerely appreciate all of their efforts, both seling care to female veterans who were sexu­ semi-fascist regimes in several of the coun­ present and future, in helping Croatia be­ ally assaulted during military service. At this tries that have just escaped from Com­ come the democratic and just society it munism-Serbia, Croatia, Romania. It is by wants to be. Thank you. hearing, the Senate heard stories of brave and no means unique to Croatia. The people of able soldiers who had been raped on active Croatia do not like fascism, just like ordi­ duty and found no services available when nary people everywhere do not like fascism. NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD they turned the Department of Veterans' Af­ But there are fascistic movements in all of WINNERS fairs for help. the ex-Communist countries, alongside the Last October, under the leadership of Rep­ liberal democratic parties like my own HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY resentative LANE EVANS of Illinois, and one of which are fighting against fascism. Some of our former colleagues, Senator Alan Cranston these movements have a full-fledged Nazi OF INDIANA philosophy. There is a dangerous Nazi move­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of California, Congress passed Public Law 102-585, which authorized the Department of ment in Russia. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 The old Communist nomenklatura is try­ Veteran Affairs to offer counseling services to ing to keep its power through the new fas­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay women veterans suffering posttraumatic stress cism. Tudjman himself had been a high- tribute to our country's future scientists, a disorder [PTSD] as a result of sexual assault. 11380 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 Although the law opened VA doors to thou­ erect two buildings within a 14-year period. To RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH ANNI­ sands of veterans in need, Public Law 102- celebrate this occasion, on May 16, 1982, the VERSARY OF RONDOUT SAVINGS 585 will soon slam these same doors shut. church members marched from the Kent BANK OF KINGSTON, NY For instance, Public Law 102-585 only al­ Street location to the new church home at lows female veterans to seek sexual assault 3502 Lapeer Road. HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY services within 2 years of their military separa­ Then, in February, 1985, after more than 19 OF NEW YORK tion. In addition, the law permits patients to re­ years of outstanding leadership, Pastor Lindell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceive such services for only 1 year and sus­ L. Brady announced his retirement from the Wednesday, May 26, 1993 pends the entire program at the end of 1994. church that grew to 737 members under his These restrictions illustrate a glaring misunder­ direction. Succeeding Pastor Marvin A. Jen­ Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to standing as to what PTSD is, and will prevent nings, Sr., of the Second Baptist Church of bring to the attention of the Members of the the Department from reaching out to veterans Bay City, Ml, who was voted pastor-elect on House the 125th anniversary of the Rondout in need. November 17, 1985. Soon after the pastoral Savings Bank in Kingston, N.Y. Rondout Savings is still a genuine home­ Today, I am introducing legislation to elimi­ baton was officially passed on to Pastor Jen­ town bank. At a time when the community nate the restrictive time periods established nings, Sr. on December 2, 1985, God led Pas­ bank is getting to be as rare as a two-dollar under Public Law 102-585 and extend the tor Jennings to advance the church in new bill, the citizens of Kingston and the surround­ current overall authorization through Decem­ technology with the purchase of two new com­ ing area are fortunate to have Rondout Sav­ ber 31, 1998. Under my legislation, veterans puter systems, multicopier, and duplicating ings. The officers of the bank have strong ties suffering from PTSD as a result of sexual vio­ equipment in January of 1986. lence can access continuous care no matter to the community. The bank has a reputation when they separate from the military. My bill Under the direction of Pastor Jennings, Sr., for stability and prudent investment. To this also establishes an 800-hotline to provide vet­ the church was blessed with an increase of day, Rondout continues to prosper just re­ erans with up-to-date information about VA 202 members by January of 1989. Continuing cently turning the $100 million mark. and non-VA sexual assault programs. More­ within God's vision, Pastor Jennings, Sr. was Rondout Savings is a shinning example of over, the bill strengthens the Women Veteran prayerfully led to increase the official board by the axiom that service is the key to success. Coordinator Program so female veterans will seven new officers, who completed training I commend Rondout Savings on its profitable have an advocate as they wind their way and were officially installed in 1991. After God and service oriented 125 years and wish both through the VA system. Senator JAY ROCKE­ revealed to Pastor Jennings, Sr. to establish the bank and the community many more years FELLER, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Af­ church ministries, he prayerfully and obedi­ of such service. fairs Committee, is introducing a companion ently proceeded to institute 10 major ministries bill in the Senate. and related sub-ministries in December of The VA Readjustment Counseling Service 1989. TRIBUTE TO JEAN CAMPBELL Program reports that 40 percent of women en­ Under the auspices of Pastor Jennings, Sr., DEBLASIS tering veteran centers have experienced sex­ Grace Emmanuel held an off-site 5-year stra­ ual assault. Since July, the National Center for tegic planning session in January of 1990. HON. JERRY LEWIS PTSD in Menlo Park, CA, has received over And with leadership of Pastor Jennings, Sr., OF CALIFORNIA 100 additional unsolicited calls requesting in­ the Reverend George Wilkinson accepted the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formation about sexual assault services for call to the ministry in February of 1991. In ad­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 veterans. My office alone has acquired over dition, three ministries were added: the out­ Mr. LEWIS ' of California. Mr. Speaker, I 200 cases documenting sexual violence in the reach ministry, the mentor, and counselling would like to bring to your attention the fine military. These numbers are proof to me that ministries. work and outstanding public service of a most the sexual assault program at the Department The ministries reached out spiritually and fi­ remarkable woman, Jean Campbell DeBlasis of Veteran Affairs must be responsive, com­ nancially with food, clothing, tax preparation, of Victorville, CA. Jean will be recognized by prehensive, and thorough. and a health fair for Atherton Terrace, Ever­ the city of Victorville and her many friends for green Regency, and Howard Estates. As a re­ her contributions during a lifetime of achieve­ CONGRESSMAN KILDEE CELE- sult of these ministries, many souls were con­ ment at a dinner in her honor on June 11. BRATES 27 YEARS OF SPIRITUAL sistently won through Christ by March of 1991. Jean is part of the well-known and loved VISIONS AT GRACE EMMANUEL Enhancing the conveniences of its facility, Kemper Campbell family who pioneered the BAPTIST CHURCH the church built a canopy and car port for its Victor Valley in the early 20th century. Both members in September of 1991. To com­ her mother and father were distinguished at­ HON. DALE E. KILDEE plement the new additions to the building, the torneys who demonstrated a contribution of talent and a dedication of service which they OF MICHIGAN music ministry added two new musicians in passed along to their daughter. These quali­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April of 1992. One year later, in April of 1993, the church purchased three new computers, ties have also been bestowed upon Jean's Wednesday, May 26, 1993 and implemented a computer training pro­ daughter, Celeste, a well-known and nationally Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gram. acclaimed authoress. Jean was born in Los Angeles and has lived in Victorville since honor Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church on And so after 27 years of exp~nsion, growth, their 27 years of spiritual visions. and evolution, the church's membership has 1931. Today, she is the manager of the family Grace Emmanuel was organized with eight increased to 792 through God's blessing. To owned Kemper Campbell Ranch. charter members at Crocker Avenue, the mark this historic occasion, I would like to in­ It is difficult to adequately express the im­ home of Pastor Emeritus Lindell L. Brady on clude this passage from the Bible which sym­ pact Jean has had upon · my life. I have fond May 15, 1966. God immediately blessed the bolizes the continuous onward progress of memories of a conversation years ago with church to grow, leading to the need for a new Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church in providing Jean and her husband, Ray, in which they en­ larger location at Eureka Lodge Hall on Ferris spiritual growth for the community: couraged me to seek public office. Together, Avenue where the church moved on June 12, they provided the critical support enabling a 1966. Quickly outgrowing Eureka Hall, the Brethern, I count not myself to have young, black-haired guy to win his first cam­ church relocated to Stewart Community achieved . .. for getting those things which paign for the California State Assembly in are behind . . . pressing toward the mark School on October 2, 1966. Two years later, ... in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 1968. I have always considered their personal the first ground-breaking services were held friendship one of the most important rewards on May 7, 1968 and on January 5, 1969, the Mr. Speaker, without a doubt, our commu­ of my life in public affairs. Since that time, parishioners marched from Stewart School to nity is a much better place in which to live be­ Jean's advice and counsel on issues as di­ the church's new location at 1513 Kent Street. cause of the dedication and leadership pro­ verse as the Federal budget, child care and As the parish grew over the next decade, it vided by the parish of Grace Emmanuel Bap­ desert planning has been of great value. was necessary to build an even larger house tist Church. I urge my House colleagues to To say that Jean is active in our community of worship to serve the burgeoning member­ join me in congratulating the members of is a major understatement. She has been a ship. As a result, a second · ground-breaking Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church for a won­ member of the Victorville City Council since service was held on April 19, 1981, making derful and fulfilling 27 years and wish them 1976, served as mayor pro tern from 1978 to Grace Emmanuel the first black church to even greater success in the years ahead. 1980 and from 1984 to 1992, and served as May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11381 mayor from 1980 to 1984. Jean is also a TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS P. securing appropriate language for the restora­ member of a number of civic organizations in­ STAMPONE tion of religious freedom in this Nation. Indeed, cluding the Victor Valley Child Abuse Task he is a champion for those who defend our Force, the Victor Valley Community Hospital HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI constitutional right for religious liberty. Auxiliary, the High Desert Republican Women OF PENNSYLVANIA Knowing that religious freedom is the cor­ and the Victor Valley Animal Protection IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nerstone of our American way of life, I am League. grateful to Mike Farris for his unwavering com­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 mitment to protecting this basic and most Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to meaningful right. leagues, and the many friends of Jean Camp­ pay tribute to my dear friend, Nicholas P. bell DeBlasis in honoring this truly outstanding Stampone, on the occasion of his retirement woman. I will always remain thankful for from active political affairs. TRIBUTE TO TALL PINE BOY Jean's presence in my life and our community. Nick Stampone's career with the Democratic SCOUTS COUNCIL People of her quality, commitment, and intel­ Party spans over 45 years. Nick began his lect do not come along often. Over the years, participation in government and public affairs HON. DALE E. Kil.DEE she has provided a firm and steady hand, in 1955. Serving the government of the city of OF MICHIGAN demonstrated a willingness to listen, and Philadelphia first as the supervisor of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urged others to think rather than overreact. It Philadelphia Traffic Court, and then in a vari­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 is fitting that the House of Representatives ety of supervisory and administrative positions with the Philadelphia City Council, Nick gained Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be­ recognize this remarkable woman today. the respect of all who worked with him. fore my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep­ The very fact that three successive city resentatives to pay tribute to an outstanding council presidents appointed Nick Stampone community organization in my hometown of as the sergeant-at-arms to the Philadelphia Flint, Ml, the Tall Pine Council of the Boy INTRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL City Council is a strong indication of the high Scouts of America, which will celebrate its REP AIR AND REHABILITATION regard Philadelphians have held for him. 75th anniversary on June 4-6, 1993, at the ACT While I was a member of the Pennsylvania E.A. Cummings Center. House of Representatives, Nick served as the As the largest service organization in the State senator, fourth district, the district which Flint area, the Tall Pine Council has played a HON. GEORGE MlllER encompassed my own. There, Nick provided significant role in shaping the lives of over OF CALIFORNIA insightful leadership, and, as a significant polit­ 500,000 young people since its inception. Be­ ical figure in Philadelphia, he tirelessly worked ginning only 5 years after the Boy Scouts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in support of Democratic candidates such as were established in Flint, the Tall Pine Council Wednesday, May 26, 1993 myself. was created in 1917 when a charter was is­ Currently, Nick is the Democratic leader of sued to the city of Flint. The council would Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the 41 st ward in Philadelphia and an elected later be expanded to encompass Genesee, today, along with 15 of my colleagues, I am committeeperson of the 41 st ward democratic Lapeer, and Shiawassee Counties. introducing the School Repair and Rehabilita­ executive committee. He has held these posi­ In 1992, the Tall Pine Council served over tion Act. This legislation would create jobs to tions continuously from 1966 and 1948 re­ 12,000 young people and 5,000 adult volun­ repair and rehabilitate our Nation's deteriorat­ spectively, and he will offer his resignation teers. The Boy Scouts and the Tall Pine Council have always been committed to im­ ing public schools. from these posts on June 3, 1993. Nick Stampone has been a lifelong, loyal proving our community, as was evident in Much of the discussion about the jobs pro­ public servant. He served his country in the 1941 when they were at the forefront of the gram has focused on the Nation's crumbling U.S. Army, Medical Corps in 1946-47, and volunteer organizations during World War II, infrastructure-highways, bridges, and other has continued since that time to serve city, leading the drive to collect scrap metal, start transportation systems. Hundreds of thou­ State and country with distinction. His active victory gardens and sell war bonds. Now, local sands of unemployed construction workers participation in government will be missed, but Boy Scout troops are addressing other social could also be employed to repair schools that not forgotten. problems such as hunger. Over the last 5 in many cases are dilapidated to the point of It is an honor to know Nick Stampone. I years Scouts in the Tall Pine Council have endangering children and school personnel. thank you, Mr. Speaker, for this opportunity to collected over 165,000 pounds of food for bring attention in the U.S. House of Rep­ local organizations fighting hunger in our com­ In 1991, the American Association of School munity. Finally, one of the greatest achieve­ Administrators conducted the first nationwide resentatives to his numerous accomplish­ ments. ments of the Tall Pine Council has been the survey of school facilities in 30 years. The sur­ induction of 2,056 Scouts in the Eagle Court vey concluded that 74 percent of our public of Honor, Scouting's highest award. school buildings need to be replaced. Almost A TRIBUTE TO MIKE FARRIS Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a one-third of these buildings were built prior to pleasure for me to rise today to pay tribute to World War II. HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN an American institution, the Boy Scouts of In its 1989 report, "Wolv~s At The School­ OF CALIFORNIA America. Through the Tall Pine Council, thou­ house Door", the Education Writers Associa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sands of young lives have been molded and tion concluded that one of every four school Wednesday, May 26, 1993 shaped to become the leaders of our great buildings in the United States is in inadequate Nation. I know that you and the rest of the Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to U.S. House of Representatives will join me in condition. Of those schools, 61 percent need take this opportunity to recognize the noble ef­ maintenance or major repairs, 43 percent are honoring the Tall Pine Council in Flint, Ml, as forts of Mr. Mike Farris who played a key role it celebrates its 75th anniversary. obsolete, 42 percent have environmental haz­ in protecting and restoring the free exercise of ards, 25 percent are overcrowded, and 13 per­ religion in America. cent are structurally unsound. Many schools As you know, the Religious Freedom Res­ LBJ CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP have multiple problems. toration Act, which was overwhelmingly ap­ ESSAY CONTEST RECIPIENTS Education budgets throughout the country proved by the House, is perhaps the most im­ are taking enormous cuts. There is simply no portant legislation in support of religious free­ HON. MARCY KAPTUR money at the State and local levels sufficient dom to come before Congress in any session. OF OHIO to repair and rebuild public schools. Indeed, passage of this legislation will mean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ultimate protection of our religious liberty-the Children cannot learn and teachers cannot first liberty set forth in our Bill of Rights. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 teach in buildings that are unsafe. This legisla­ As a defender of true religious freedom, Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, each year I tion will not only ensure the health and safety Mike's many years of experience and his vital sponsor an essay-writing contest among inter­ of our Nation's schools, but will help create and brilliant work as co-chairman of the draft­ ested students and teachers in Ohio's Ninth jobs our economy badly needs. ing committee of RFRA were instrumental in District to select a Lyndon Baines Johnson 11382 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 Congressional Internship recipient. Those Wage scales will bottom out if the North the ground with minor, supplementary provi­ vying for this year's LBJ Internship slot were American Free Trade Agreement is passed sion for the environment, laborer protection required to write a 10-page analysis of the im­ because this agreement is a vehicle for work­ and health and safety standards, the chances er exploitation. of creating a global economy are greatly in­ pact the proposed North American Free-Trade creased. Agreement will have on workers' wages in the Bruce D. Purdy, Jr., LBJ Congressional In­ United States, Canada, and Mexico. ternship participant: William E. Grady, LBJ Congressional Intern­ This year's competition was especially in­ So far, NAFTA is not as beneficial as it ap­ ship participant: tense and it was difficult to pick a single win­ pears. However, if changes can be made in The globalization of industries will be a ner. Therefore we also selected three runners­ the agreement and in our tax system, we will constant in the future, and governmental en­ up. I would like to share some excerpts of all benefit from expanded trade. deavors, such as NAFTA, will be continually Stephanie A. Burger, LBJ Congressional In­ sought and implemented. We had better be what this year's contestants wrote about the prepared and up to the challenge, with a pending North American Free-Trade Agree­ ternship participant: clear, well-thought-out strategy. The Clinton Administration's call for par­ ment. Jay B. Patterson, LBJ Congressional Intern­ Corey Schaal, LBJ Congressional Internship allel agreements enforcing labor and envi­ ship participant: first-place recipient: ronmental standards is an encouraging indi­ Today, free trade, as an economic theory, cator that wages and living standards will While the United States has a relatively has gained strength through the example of not become unimportant after NAFTA is im­ low unemployment rate, Mexico has been un­ modern-day successes. Western European na­ plemented. able to keep up with its growing labor force. tions replaced their nationalistic self-inter­ Bradley A. Akers, LBJ Congressional Intern­ This problem would add to this fear in this est with common economic interest when ship participant: country of U.S. investment in Mexico taking jobs from the United States. they created the European Economic Com­ Now, the United States must work to munity, on "Common Market." The United eliminate a growing fear that we are slowly States already has free trade agreements setting up side pacts and tribunals that su­ with Israel and Canada. Free trade agree­ persede and undermine the laws and the pro­ THE MIDDLE-CLASS SQUEEZE ments can work when parties are economi­ visions of the agreement. cally balanced (the United States and Can­ ada), or when systems are designed to help Rachel E. Hinz, LBJ Congressional Intern­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON balance the situation (rich EEC nations and ship participant: OF INDIANA poor EEC nations). Mexico's economy does The only way to lessen the impact of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not balance against the United States' econ­ NAFTA and make the agreement an advan­ Wednesday. May 26, 1993 omy in any sense, nor does NAFTA put any tage to the U.S. worker would be to raise the proactive balancing systems into effect. standards: standards of the environment for Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Still, it is possible for the United States to the workers and consumers, and the standard insert my Washington Report for Wednesday. enter into free trade agreements that would of living in Mexico. May 26, 1993 into the CONGRESSIONAL benefit both it and other nations. Japan has Rosemary K. Metzger, LBJ Congressional RECORD: been considered a likely candidate in the past due to the size of its economy and its Internship participant: THE MIDDLE-CLASS SQUEEZE relative parity in terms of the per-capita After a period of adjustment, the U.S. More and more middle-class Americans are GNP. This would make better economic economy will achieve greater efficiency from anxious about their economic status. They sense than the current plan with Mexico and free trade because inefficient elements­ are deeply concerned about what has hap­ Canada. those that are not producing the most goods pened to their jobs, earnings, home values possible for the available resources in a and safety net of pensions. health care and Holly K. Vershum, LBJ Congressional In­ price-competitive situation-will be elimi­ insurance. They are uncertain whether a life ternship runner-up: nated, placing the economy on a base that of hard work will be rewarded with improved On the surface this agreement seems sound requires less government help and has a larg­ living standards and a comfortable retire­ and beneficial to all parties involved, but ul­ er market. ment. They are even more concerned about timately it could cause many manufacturers Jennifer J. Habrych, LBJ Congressional In­ the prospects for their children. to move factories and jobs south of the bor­ The economic squeeze has contributed to a der, resulting in the deterioration of Ameri­ ternship participant: feeling of frustration and anger among mid­ ca's economy. While it is clear that not every industry dle-class workers. Many believe that govern­ Kenneth J. Filipiak, LBJ Congressional In­ would be adversely affected by the adoption ment fails to make a positive difference in of the NAFTA, enough of American industry ternship runner-up their lives. Government gave his parents the would be traumatized that it should be given GI bill, a booming economy and Social Secu­ NAFTA is about duty-free investment and serious consideration whether or not the the opening of new markets; increased com­ rity, but has left them rising deficits and a agreement would be good for the United stagment economy. They feel that govern­ petition in such industries as a tele­ States as a whole, or whether it would only communications, textiles, transportation, ment has been captured by special interests benefit certain select businesses and indus­ and is unresponsive to their needs. automotive, and financial services; the ex­ tries. pansion of scale for American industry; the THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE creation of the huge new population of peo­ Vandana Thapar, LBJ Congressional Intern­ Several recent studies suggest there indeed ple to buy American goods; and most impor­ ship participant: has been an economic squeeze on the middle tantly the creation of many new American The NAFTA is in many ways unprece­ class. Its ranks have been shrinking, perhaps jobs. dented in terms of its scope and the depth of by as much as 15% since the 1960s, and its in­ Gina M. La Cava, LBJ Congressional Intern­ the commitments required, going well be­ comes have been growing slowly. Between ship runner-up: yond the removal of barriers to good trade 1948 and 1973, average family income doubled, alone. after adjusting for inflation; since 1973 it has It is evident that the United States needs risen only about 12%. Real wages have grown to insert on explicit, enforceable side agree­ Gregory A. Guzman, LBJ Congres~ional In­ ternship participant: even more slowly and the paychecks of ments to NAFTA that deal specifically with spouses have become increasingly important human rights, environmental standards and NAFTA will not help Mexico, Canada or in keeping family incomes growing at all. acceptable living conditions in order that the United States until Mexican workers are Two-thirds of the increase in family income the Mexican people may begin to prosper. treated at or near the standard equilibrium in the 1980s came from more hours worked, Ian B. English, LBJ Congressional Intern­ of the United States and Canadian workers not higher wages. In contrast, upper-income ship participant: David Savolaine, LBJ Congressional Intern­ Americans have enjoyed substantial gains. The United States is participating in the ship participant: More than half of the additional income gen­ NAFTA to make North America the largest The things that are needed to make erated between 1977 and 1989 went to the top trading market in the world in order to com­ NAFTA work for the U.S. include guarantees 1% of American households. By 1990 the com­ pete on that world level. that wage scales and environmental stand­ pensation of corporate chairmen was 135 Fabian P.A. Newman, LBJ Congressional ards in Mexico will gradually increase over times higher than that of a typical worker. For those families fortunate enough to rise Internship participant: the next ten years, bringing them up to a level that still allows for co-production but out of the middle class, the 1980s were indeed By creating a common market with our a good time. But for those many others who Mexican and Canadian neighbors we gain two does not relocate the majority of current manufacturing jobs from the U.S. to Mexico. fell out of the middle class, they were a dis­ advantages: the efficiencies of freer trade aster. Incomes for the poorest American with them, and a larger bloc with which to Nicole A. Waldron, LBJ Congressional In­ families actually shrank during the 1980s. confront the Europeans and the Japanese. ternship participant: Several factors have contributed to the Tiffany L. Koch, LBJ Congressional Intern­ I believe very strongly that if we as a na­ middle-class economic squeeze. First, as the ship participant: tion are able to get this trade agreement off "babyboom" generation reached adulthood, May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11383 the supply of entry level workers surged. jobs and high quality goods and services. The available for defending our country; military This increased the number of workers with private sector is the engine for economic contractors have little incentive to produce low earnings and helped keep wages down. growth, but government can play a role as least-cost goods; and the very abuses we Second, many manufacturing jobs paying well by investing, for example, in our work­ want to prevent have given rise to regu­ solid middle-class wages have been lost. Al­ ers, our infrastructure and our technology latory checks and double-checks whose very though there was job growth in the economy base. For middle-class Americans, this complexity guarantees overspending. in the 1980s, a significant portion of the job means health care reform, education assist­ And, of course, there's pork built into the growth came in lower-paying industries. ance, and worker retraining. system. When thousands of jobs in a state or Also technological competition has auto­ We must also act to restore public con­ district depend on a vote or contract award mated many of the higher-paying manufac­ fidence in our political institutions. Con­ going a certain way, it's only American to turing jobs. Third, private services vital to gress should pass campaign finance reform try to influence the outcome regardless of the middle class like heal th care and insur­ legislation. Money plays a disproportionate merit. ance have become less affordable as costs role in American politics. The high cost of But there have also been modest successes have risen and companies have reduced em­ campaigns is increasing the dependence of in cutting these costs. A succession of com­ ployee benefits. Fourth, as other benefits candid~.tes on special-interest groups. Con­ missions over the years has identified many have been reduced, private retirement bene­ gress should act promptly on legislative pro­ of the problems; and initiatives such as the fits also have weakened. In 1989 about 16,000 posals to better control lobbying and reduce Industrial Modernization Incentives Pro­ defined-benefit plans were eliminated, while interest group influence in Washington. gram give Pentagon contract officers some only about 5,000 plans were created. Fifth, CONCLUSION latitude in encouraging more modern ways of manufacturing defense hardware. despite claims to the contrary, the average It is time to come to grips with the dif­ family did not get overall tax relief in the These successes, however, fail to approach ficulties facing middle-class America today. the degree of change that is required if we 1980s. Between 1977 and 1990, the tax bill for What is at stake is the restoration of the a taxpayer earning $35,000 dollars a year in­ are to reverse decades of entrenched habits American promise that hard work will be re­ and bring state-of-the-art manufacturing to creased over 7%-due mainly to increases in warded, that opportunity and mobility to Social Security payroll taxes-while the bill defense procurement. move up the ladder will be sustained, and But Rockwell's Duluth plant shows what for taxpayers with incomes of $200,000 a year that sacrifice will be shared fairly. dropped almost 28%. Sixth, certain federal can be done. In the past three years, Rock­ programs aimed at assisting middle-class well has increased productivity by 40 percent Americans-such as college tuition assist­ and cut manufacturing time in half while ance- were reduced during the 1980s. This is THE SUCCESS OF ROCKWELL improving quality. not to suggest that federal programs do not INTERNATIONAL How did it accomplish this? First, by un­ help the middle class. The main beneficiaries dergoing what a Rockwell spokesman called of Social Security, Medicare, the home mort­ HON. NEWf GINGRICH a "cultural change" in management and em­ gage deduction and other programs continue ployment attitude, one that dramatically to be middle-class Americans. OF GEORGIA changed the way it did business and shifted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decision-making downward to the employee POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES level. Second, by convincing the Defense De­ The decline of the middle class is a worri­ Wednesday, May 26, 1993 partment that the two entities should work some trend. The middle class has helped de­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I hope that my together rather than as adversaries. For­ fine who we are as a nation; our dedication merly devoted to contract enforcement, Pen­ to hard work, family and education; our colleagues will read the following editorial by George Krumbhaar as an example of how to tagon procurement officials now work with sense of community; our desire to give our Rockwell to solve problems in much the children a better future. It has been the cut government spending. same way that modern manufacturers do great source of our economic strength, and As Mr. Krumbhaar points out, by applying with their suppliers. has helped bind us together as a society. A the principles of quality and assets of tech­ The result has been a sharp reduction in strong and growing middle class is critical to nology, we can significantly cut out the waste cost, from as much as $60 ,000 per missile a our success as a democracy. Middle-class and overspending of the government and truly decade ago to $25,000 today. America has given us our political leaders, These kinds of quality and cost improve­ our millions of voters, and our spirit of de­ focus on what the government is really about: protecting and serving the people of the Unit­ ments would come as no surprise to any firm bate and compromise. Countries without a that has applied modern manufacturing strong middle class tend to be less demo­ ed States in an effective and efficient user­ methods to its operations. That they should cratic, less wealthy, and less peaceful. friendly manner. be achieved by a defense contractor is sur- . Many middle-class Americans feel disillu­ Because the No. 1 threat to United States' prising only because there is currently so lit­ sioned about our political system. They be­ national security in the near future is the col­ tle incentive to change and improve the pro­ lieve that Washington has been seized by lapse of American civilization, I would suggest curement process. special-interests, often with little regard for to my colleagues that we need a drastic Rockwell claims that the lessons it has the national interest or the interests of the learned are applicable elsewhere, not only in average person. Some feel that they cannot change in our culture if we are to survive in the 21st century and beyond. Through co­ weapons procurement but also in such " soft" make a difference, and opt out of the politi­ areas as hospital management. This should cal process. Others are demanding change. operation and a well defined vision of what we immediately start the dollar signs spinning They do not necessarily want more or less want for our children, we can do for the entire in every budgeteer's eyes. Military-hardware government, just better government that is United States, what Rockwell International in procurement alone amounts to approxi­ more responsive to their needs and concerns. Duluth, GA, has done for the American people mately $75 billion annually. Cost-cutting on Middle-class voters served notice in 1992 that the order of the Hellfire experience could status quo politics and economic policy are in saving scarce defense budget funds and bringing quality management to the workplace. save the Pentagon $35 billion. Apply these unacceptable. kinds of savings to military facility manage­ POLICY CHANGES How To CUT DEFENSE SPENDING ment and you could cut defense costs by sev­ The federal government alone cannot re­ (By George Krumbhaar) eral billion more. verse the decline of the middle class, but it If President Bill Clinton is serious about Who knows? Perhaps the yearning to get can make an important difference. We must controlling federal spending, he ought to better quality at lower cost could spread to take steps to promote long-term economic take a look at the Rockwell International other parts of the government. Again, we growth. A healthy economy produces jobs, plan in Duluth, Ga., that makes Hell-fire could do this by applying the lessons that raises productivity, and improves living missiles. some U.S. firms have already learned in standards-all the things middle-class Amer­ He could apply the lessons Rockwell has their effort to become internationally com­ icans want. To this end, government must learned not just to defense procurement but petitive. first act to reduce the federal budget deficit. to the federal government-and save billions. Mr. Clinton has promised us change, and The deficit hurts prospects for sustained eco­ Rockwell is in the forefront of U.S. compa­ he surely appreciates that the changes re­ nomic growth by raising interest rates and nies that have learned from and are imple­ quired in defense spending involve more than consuming national savings that could be in­ menting the sweeping changes in manufac­ lip service and catchy slogans. Ask any firm vested more productively. Taxes raised for turing that have made American firms more that has introduced an effective program of deficit reduction should come primarily from competitive abroad. total quality management about its experi­ the wealthiest Americans, and spending cuts Total quality control and computer-inte­ ence, for example, and the words " top to bot­ should not fall disproportionately on serv­ grated manufacturing are terms often used tom change," and "strategic, cultural ices which are particularly important to to describe the revolution under way on fac­ change" often crop up. middle-income Americans, such as edu­ tory floors. But this revolution has not yet There is a lot of room for budget savings cation, transportation and child care pro­ reached the factories of most defense con­ here. As the president aptly put it in his in­ grams. Second, government must place more. tractors. augural address, "There is nothing wrong emphasis on investment. Investment is a key There are explanations for this. We want with America that cannot be cured by what to a growing economy that produces good the best (read: most expensive) technology is right with America." 11384 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH feel that we are more responsive to lobbyists me in congratulating Ligia Bueno and La and interest groups than we are to their con­ Amistad for a wonderful, fulfilling 17 years and HON. DICK SWETI cerns. Public perception is that former Mem­ wish then even greater success in the years OF NEW HAMPSHIRE bers of Congress, acting as lobbyists, exert ahead. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES undue pressure on their former colleagues by Wednesday, May 26, 1993 way of the personal relationships developed during their service in Congress. My constitu­ NORMA J. MELCHIORI- DISTIN­ Mr. SWETI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ents feel that this influence is used to promote GUISHED MEMBER OF BUSINESS recognition of May 1993 as National Foster the views of special interest groups, to the COMMUNITY AND HUMANI­ Care Month. It is my hope that National Foster detriment of the public good. TARIAN Care Month will help to increase the Nation's We must remove this concern by preventing awareness of the growing number of children its occurrence. We must strengthen the laws HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE who need the stable, safe homes that foster that prevent Members from using their service OF OHIO care provides. here as a springboard to high paying jobs lob­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, while the number of children bying their former colleagues. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 in the United States who need foster care has The vast majority of our constituents do not increased during the last 5 years, the number have the wealth to afford high-powered lobby­ Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, it is some­ of foster care families is steadily decreasing. ists. They elected us to be their voice. what customary in the U.S. House of Rep­ In the mid-1980's, the number of foster care I believe this bill will alleviate the concerns resentatives to bring to the attention of the children fluctuated between 270,000 and of many of our constituents. By banning re­ Members special events in one's congres­ 280,000. Statistics released in December of tired Me·mbers from lobbying activities for 5 sional district or notable accomplishments of last year by the American Public Welfare As­ years, we are assuring the people that we are constituents. However, I would like my col­ sociation claimed that there are currently here to represent them, not to ingratiate our­ leagues to take particular note of Saturday, 447,000 children in need of foster care. Yet, selves to future benefactors. the 29th of May, in the year 1993. This date the National Foster Care Association's study has been declared "Norma J. Melchiori Day" showed that there are only approximately by the city of Flushing, OH and will serve as 100,000 active foster family homes. Mr. CONGRESSMAN KILDEE SALUTES a time for her friends and supporters to recog­ Speaker, this discrepancy should be cause for LA AMISTAD nize her outstanding achievements and hu­ national concern. manitarian efforts. Not only are the number of foster care chil­ HON. DALE E. Kil.DEE In 1940, Ms. Melchiori was appointed post­ dren increasing, but the needs of foster chil­ OF MICHIGAN master at Morrefield Post Office. She served dren appear to be changing. Many of the chil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in this capacity until she joined the staff of dren entering foster homes today are signifi­ Piedmont Bank. She worked her way up the cantly more troubled and have more complex Wednesday, May 26, 1993 corporate ladder while remaining a devoted needs than ever before. Babies and young Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, as we note the wife and mother of two. Ms. Melchiori ulti­ children are entering foster care at a ·iaster 50th anniversary this year of the opening of mately became executive vice president of rate. Many of the children are abandoned, the first senior center in the Nation, I rise Citizens National Bank and president of the abused, or have learning disabilities. There today to urge my colleagues in the House of Ohio group of National Association of Bank are increasing numbers of foster children who Representatives to join me in commemorating Women. have AIDS and foster infants that are drug- or the 17th year of La Amistad Senior Center in She retired from the corporate world in 1979 alcohol-exposed. The challenge of caring for Pontiac, Ml. to devote herself to philanthropy. Her partici­ foster children is becoming more daunting, Under the outstanding leadership of its pation has been instrumental to the success of which perhaps accounts for the decline in fos­ founder, Ligia Bueno, La Amistad has served Belmont County's unit of American Cancer So­ ter family homes. as a home away from home for Pontiac area ciety, United Methodist women's groups, These complex needs of foster children only Hispanic seniors. Housed in the 100-year-old Flushing Belmont Library Foundation, ladies underline the increasing demand for willing Central High School, La Amistad remains the auxiliary of Harrison Community Hospital, and foster families. I know from experience that only Latino senior center in Oakland County. many other organizations. foster families make a positive difference in La Amistad maintains a full service kitchen Few people in Belmont County, or else­ many childrens' lives. As I was growing up, and in addition to providing hot meals to sen­ where, could be more involved in their com­ my parents served as foster parents for chil­ iors, the kitchen operates under a subcontract munity than Norma J. Melchiori. Despite heavy dren in need, and I personally have seen the from the Area Agency on Aging as a part of work schedules, she always found the time to difference that a stable, loving home can the Meals on Wheels Program. participate in civic affairs and philanthropies. make in a child's life. La Amistad hosts a variety of activities for Mr. Speaker, Ms. Norma J. Melchiori de­ Mr. Speaker, I encourage citizens of our its seniors including health education, blood serves the praise and thanks of Belmont country to become more aware of the growing pressure screening, arts and crafts, and pool County, OH, and on behalf of the U.S. House need for foster family homes and to get in­ and bingo games. Interpreter services are of Representatives, I congratulate her on a volved in trying to help with this important available for the many patrons that do not record of contribution and improvement within issue. It is my sincere hope that National Fos­ speak English. The center also serves seniors her community and wish her the best of luck ter Care Month will help to promote the further by arranging visits by representatives from in the future. involvement of citizens if foster care organiza­ agencies such as the Social Security Adminis­ tions-involvement which is so essential to our tration to assist seniors in filing claims. TRIBUTE TO FIRST CHRISTIAN Nation's children and our Nation's future. Through there have been many trials and CHURCH OF MASSILLON, OH tribulations, La Amistad has preserved, largely due to the efforts of Ligia Bueno. On May 15, HON. RALPH REGULA INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION 1993, she was honored for her selfless and OF OHIO REGARDING FORMER MEMBERS tireless commitment to the cause of Latino IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND LOBBYING seniors and the continued growth of La Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Amistad. Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROBERTE.ANDREWS Additionally, I want to thank Ms. Virginia honor First Christian Church of Massillon, OH, OF NEW JERSEY Block for inviting me to be a part of the cele­ which celebrates its 150th anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bration at La Amistad. She is a selflessly giv­ throughout this year. Wednesday, May 26, 1993 ing person and the citizens of Pontiac are for­ The freedom to worship was the corner­ Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey. Mr. Speak­ tunate indeed to have her working so diligently stone upon which our Nation was founded. er, I rise today to introduce a bill that would on behalf of our children. We have no greater liberty than this freedom, lengthen the time period from 1 to 5 years for Mr. Speaker, without a doubt, our commu­ which has remained constant and sustained which former Members of Congress would be nity is a much better place in which to live be­ us through the trials and tribulations of more prohibited from lobbying their prior colleagues. cause of the 17 years of service, love, and than two centuries as a society. Many Americans are cynical about the ac­ support that Ligia Bueno has given through La First Christian Church had a modest start in tivities of this body. Too often our constituents Amistad. I urge my House colleagues to join the home of Isaac Doxsee, one of the first lay May 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11385 preachers of the Christian Church in Ohio. In At Hyde Park, they believe in getting par­ RCRA, we believe it is an essential compo­ 1847, it built its first building, but by 1889 it ents involved, and that's what I like about the nent. had outgrown its space and built a new sanc­ Follow Through Program. Parental involve­ tuary for less than $10,000. That church was ment is the key to teaching children well. Fol­ home for nearly seven decades, until the cur­ low Through trains parents to go into the Hyde SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS rent building was dedicated in 1959. The Park classrooms as teachers helpers. A Par­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, church features beautiful contemporary archi­ ent Action Council gives parents a hand to in agreed to by the Senate on February 4, tecture and a 450-seat sanctuary. It is the guiding their children's school. And Follow 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ spiritual home of more than 500 members of Through health support in kindergarten tem for a computerized schedule of all the Massillon community. through third grade sees that children are meetings and hearings of Senate com­ I was privileged to speak at Sunday serv­ healthy. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ ices recently and was made to feel most wel­ Congratulations to the Hyde Park school tees, and committees of conference. come. The church continues to play a vital family and your whole neighborhood. Through This title requires all such committees role in enriching the Massillon community, and your efforts, Hyde Park will serve as a national to notify the Office of the Senate Daily I wish it many more years of continued bless­ model for getting parents involved in building Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ ings. excellent neighborhood schools. mittee-of the time, place, and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, and LETTER CARRIERS COLLECT 11 INTRODUCTION OF THE COM- any cancellations or changes in the MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD FOR PREHENSIVE RECYCLING ACT OF meetings as they occur. THE NEEDY 1993 As an additional procedure along with the compu teriza ti on of this infor­ HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN mation, the Office of the Senate Daily OF MISSOURI OF LOUISIANA Digest will prepare this information for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES printing in the Extensions of Remarks Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Wednesday, May 26, 1993 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, the National Asso­ Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, much progress on Monday and Wednesday of each ciation of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), in con­ was made in the last Congress toward reau­ week. junction with over 220 local branches and the thorization of the Resource Conservation and Meetings scheduled for Thursday, U.S. Postal Service, collected over 11 million Recovery Act [RCRA]. A major part of that de­ May 27, 1993, may be found in the Daily pounds (5,500 tons) of nonperishable food bate and a continuing priority is the role which Digest of today's RECORD. which was donated to local food banks the Federal Government can play in support­ throughout the States. ing comprehensive recycling in our States. MEETINGS SCHEDULED This drive is believed to be the largest 1-day In the 102d Congress, my colleague from collection of food donations in the Nation's his­ Louisiana, Congressman JIMMY HAYES, and I MAY28 tory. introduced H.R. 945, the Comprehensive Re­ 10:00 a.m. The leadership of the NALC, its locals and cycling Act. We were extremely pleased that Judiciary all of its participating members, are to be con­ 157 of our colleagues from all regions of the Immigration and Refugee Affairs Sub­ committee gratulated for this tremendous and heart­ country and both sides of the aisle joined us warming endeavor which helps to insure that To hold hearings on S. 667, to revise the to cosponsor that legislation. Immigration and Nationality Act to local food banks will be able to assist needy Since introducing that bill, the number of improve the procedures for the exclu­ individuals during the summer months. communities across America which have im­ sion of aliens seeking to enter the I am particularly gratified that several locals plemented some type of comprehensive recy­ United States by fraud, and on other in my home area of St. Louis (No. 343) Hazel­ cling has jumped from 1,600 in January of proposed legislation on asylum issues, wood (No. 5847) and Ballwin, MO (No. 5050) 1991 to more than 4,000 today. Recycling and to examine the implementation of collected over 33 tons of food. Keith Gentry, rates for such major commodities as alu­ immigration laws on preventing terror- executive vice president of local 343 served minum, glass, paper and plastic continue to ism. as coordinator for this effort. improve dramatically. However, more needs to SD-226 At the national level the drive was ably di­ be done to continue this positive movement. JUNE 8 . rected by Drew Von Bergen, director of public With this in mind, we are again introducing the relations for the NALC. Comprehensive Recycling Act of 1993. 10:00 a.m. Thanks to the generous contributions of Appropriations This bill requires States to develop and im­ Interior Subcommittee postal patrons and the collection effort of letter plement a comprehensive multimaterial recy­ carriers across the Nation, thousands of adults To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ cling plan which will be made available to all timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ and children will have access to much needed its citizens. Unlike those who advocate inflexi­ food. partment of the Interior. ble, static, Federal mandates such as a "bottle S-128, Capitol bill," no single approach is mandated through Commerce, Science, and Transportation HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY this proposal. We believe States should be To hold hearings to examine Federal fi­ SCHOOL, PUEBLO, CO given the flexibility to tailor their plans to vary­ nancial programs that affect United ing local needs. At a time when many local States fisheries. HON. SCOTI MclNNIS governments are facing severe revenue short­ SR-253 Judiciary OF COLORADO falls, this flexibility will be essential in develop­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cons ti tu tio'n Subcommittee ing successful programs. This bill, which di­ To resume oversight hearings to examine Wednesday, May 26, 1993 rects inclusion of the widest possible array of violence in television programming. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, there is a very materials in recycling plans, can foster signifi­ SD-226 special, very unique, elementary school in cant waste diversion rates by making recycling 2:30 p.m. Pueblo, CO. It's Hyde Park Elementary opportunities available to and convenient for Appropriations School, 1 of only 16 schools nationwide cho­ all citizens. Foreign Operations Subcommittee sen to demonstrate the Follow Through Pro­ Startling recycling levels, coupled with over­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ gram. Hyde Park's 212 students, their families, whelming public enthusiasm and participation, timates for fiscal year 1994 for foreign have resulted in unqualified success stories in assistance programs, focusing on global 19 teachers, and 7 staff have every reason to issues. be proud. the States and municipalities where com­ SD-138 Hyde Park school is located in the kind of prehensive recycling programs have been im­ neighborhood where schools are truly impor­ plemented. These communities have reduced JUNE9 tant. Nearly a third of these families do not the burden on their landfills, have reduced 9:30 a.m. use English as their first language. Three­ their landfill disposal costs, and have benefited Armed Services quarters are low income, and perhaps most from the sale of recyclables. While this legisla­ To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ challenging, nearly half are single-parent fami­ tion is not intended to address all the issues tion authorizing funds for fiscal year lies. inherent in the ultimate reauthorization of 1994 for the Department of Defense and 11386 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 26, 1993 the future years defense program, fo­ JUNE 11 Services, and Education, and related cusing on the defense conversion and 2:00 p.m. agencies. reinvestment program. Indian Affairs SD-192 SH-216 To hold hearings on the President's pro­ 1:30 p.m. Environment and Public Works posed budget request for fiscal year Appropriations Clean Water, Fisheries and Wildlife Sub­ 1994 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Labor, Health and Human Services, and committee SR-485 Education Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 823, to improve To continue hearings on proposed budget the management of the National Wild­ JUNE 15 estimates for fiscal year 1994 for the life Refuge System. 10:00 a.m. Departments of Labor, Health and ·SD-406 Appropriations Human Services, and Education, and 2:00 p.m. Interior Subcommittee related agencies. Armed Services To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-192 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control and De­ JUNE 22 fense Intelligence Subcommittee partment of Energy. To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ S-128, Capitol 9:30 a.m. tion authorizing funds for fiscal year Indian Affairs 1994 for the Department of Defense and JUNE 16 To hold hearings on S. 925, to reform the the future years defense program, fo­ 9:30 a.m. accounting and management processes Indian Affairs of the Native American Trust Fund. cusing on the Strategic Defense Initia­ SR-485 tive program. To hold hearings on the proposed "Indian SR-222 Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act." SR-485 JUNE 23 JUNE 10 10:00 a.m. JUNE 18 Veterans' Affairs 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed legislation Appropriations Appropriations relating to the Veterans Administra­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Labor, Health and Human Services, and tion's health care programs. committee Education Subcommittee SR-418 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings to examine waste, timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ fraud, and abuse in the Government, JUNE 24 tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ and ways of streamlining Government. 9:30 a.m. tration. SD-192 Rules and Administration SH-216 To hold hearings on S. 716, to require Veterans Affairs JUNE 21 that all Federal lithographic printing Business meeting, to mark up S. 843, to 9:30 a.m. be performed using ink made from veg­ revise title 38, United States Code, to Appropriations etable oil. improve reemployment rights and ben­ Labor, Health and Human Services, and SR-301 efits of veterans and other benefits of Education Subcommittee Indian Affairs employment of certain members of the To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on the proposed "Amer­ uniformed services. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ ican Indian Religious Freedom Act." SR-418 partments of Labor, Health and Human SR-485