September 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1981 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN MEMORIAL OF ED SMITH HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVER- TRIBUTE TO THE ‘‘AIM HIGHER’’ SARY OF THE ST. PAUL PUBLIC AWARD WINNERS LIBRARY AND SCHUBERT CLUB HON. BOB ETHERIDGE HON. BILL SHUSTER OF NORTH CAROLINA OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. BETTY McCOLLUM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MINNESOTA Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Wednesday, September 26, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the winners of the ‘‘Aim Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I Wednesday, September 26, 2007 rise to honor the life of Ed Smith of Raleigh, Higher’’ awards from the HealthSouth Reha- bilitation Hospital of Altoona, given to encour- North Carolina, who passed away on Sunday, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the City of St. age and reward personal achievement within September 19, 2007. In his passing I lost a its community. For the past 10 years, Paul Public Library and Schubert Club for their good friend, and North Carolina lost one of its HealthSouth has presented rehabilitation 125 years of service to the community. These most outstanding citizens and a man who was awards to members of their community who instrumental in his community, county, and two premier cultural institutions share a have overcome a great disability or injury. The State. unique, shared history, and on behalf of resi- ‘‘Aim Higher’’ awards ceremony will take place dents of Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional One of the area’s most beloved men, my this year on October 1. I congratulate this District, I offer my congratulations on their friend Ed, passed away peacefully with his year’s winners: Karrie Lee, winner of the 125th anniversary and celebration of words ‘‘Live.Life’’ Award; and Michael Kiel and Wil- family by his side following a brief bout with and music on September 30, 2007. liam Ricciotti, winners of the ‘‘Aim Higher’’ pneumonia. He was only 56. Ed was a happy Personal Achievement awards. political warrior who enjoyed being in the mid- Under the leadership of Alexander Ramsey, who had served as mayor, Governor, U.S. Karrie Lee is the winner of the HealthSouth dle of the political arena, from voter registra- ‘‘Live.Life’’ Award. Karrie was nominated by Senator, and U.S. Secretary of War, the city’s tion to fighting for the rights of the disabled. At her mother for her incredible recovery from a Library Association proposed that St. Paul es- the age of 5, Ed contracted polio which left life-threatening car accident. Karrie was hit by tablish a free public library. The city’s first pub- him confined to a wheelchair, but Ed didn’t let a tractor trailer in 2003, halfway through her lic library was opened in September 1882 with his disability slow him down in life. He was senior year of high school. She was left in a a collection of 8,051 books. Today, the St. among the first severely disabled students to coma for several days and suffered severe in- Paul Public Library has expanded to 12 get a driver’s license using hand controls. He juries. After undergoing several surgeries branches throughout St. Paul, and a book- was one of the first disabled students to at- Karrie was discharged to the HealthSouth Re- mobile. The library now offers more than 1 habilitation Hospital, upon which time she tend Ligon High School. Ed also graduated million items in its collection. The Central Li- began her recovery. While Karrie’s life was from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in brary in downtown St. Paul features magnifi- completely interrupted by her accident, she Laurinburg, NC. As a young child Ed learned cent Italian Renaissance architecture, housing worked hard and finished her senior year at about politics from his mother, the late Judy approximately 350,000 books and drawing home while completing her rehabilitation pro- Hubbard, a seamstress, who won awards for more than 300,000 visitors each year. The St. gram. She took classes at St. Francis Univer- registering voters. As a teenager Ed helped Paul Public Library continues to provide vital sity and is now studying at the University of elect Clarence Lightner in 1967 who became educational and cultural resources and a place Pittsburgh, working toward her goal of becom- ing a nurse practitioner. Raleigh’s first black mayor. for civic engagement for residents of St. Paul. Michael Kiel is the recipient of the ‘‘Aim Throughout the years, it is estimated that Ed During the same year the St. Paul libraries Higher’’ Personal Achievement Award. Michael worked on over 65 campaigns and political were established, Governor Ramsey’s daugh- was nominated for this award by his aunt. committees. The politicians Ed help put into ter, Marion Ramsey Furness, along with her During his sophomore year of college, Michael office include Vernon Malone, Abe Jones, Bob music-loving friends, founded a music club. was shot at a convenience store by a man he Hensley, Dan Blue, Henry Frye, Reps. BRAD The club later named in honor of Franz Schu- did not know. As a result, Michael suffered a MILLER, DAVID PRICE, and G.K. BUTTERFIELD, bert continues to thrive as one of the oldest spinal cord injury which left him paralyzed. and he also worked on my campaign. The musical and arts organizations in the United While some would be defeated by such a trag- name Ed Smith went beyond the State of States. During its 125-year history, the Schu- ic experience, Michael persevered, returning North Carolina. President Bill Clinton ap- bert Club has promoted the art of music and to college 4 months later. He earned a bach- pointed him to the Home Loan Bank of At- made it accessible to the public through recit- elor’s degree in psychology and continued on to earn a master’s in rehab counseling. He lanta. He was a State co-chairman for the als, concerts, a museum and educational pro- has a love for life and gives back to others Gore-Lieberman campaign. During the 1992 grams. The Schubert Club has hosted many who have suffered by working as a rehab and 1996 Democratic conventions, Ed was the of the world’s renowned musicians in St. Paul, counselor in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. State delegation whip for the Clinton-Gore including Jascha Heifetz, Myra Hess, Artur William Ricciotti is also a recipient of the campaign, making sure the Tar Heels were Rubinstein, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Cecilia ‘‘Aim Higher’’ Personal Achievement Award. working hand-in-glove with the national cam- Bartoli, Bryn Terfel, Vladimir Horowitz, Robert Bill suffered a stroke in 2004 which left him paign. Ed is survived by his lovely wife Debra Casadesu, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Bev- disabled; however he worked through his inju- Smith. erly Sills, just to name a few. ries and gained back much of his mobility. He Madam Speaker, Ed saw politics as an ex- Located across Rice Park from each other learned how to walk again and has made tre- mendous progress in making a nearly com- tension of his activism on behalf of civil rights in downtown St. Paul, the Central Library and plete recovery. Though his left hand was left for African Americans and the handicapped. the Schubert Club continue to serve the public slightly impaired, he continues to work on im- well through education, art and culture. He was a respected and a successful dedi- proving in therapy. He has continued to enjoy cated public servant, and a great North Caro- Madam Speaker, in honor of the 125th anni- life, participating in activities he has always linian. It is fitting that we honor him and his versary of the St. Paul Public Library and the loved. Bill’s visits bring joy to the employees of family today. Schubert Club, I am pleased to submit this HealthSouth, as he always exhibits a wonder- statement for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ful attitude.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2007 Congratulations to Karrie, Michael and Bill. before you today to commemorate the life. This bill will provide dental and mental All of their stories are moving and inspiring, Richboro Bucks County Nike Missile Base health benefits on par with medical and sur- and many others can look up to their exam- PH–07 and the many brave individuals who gical services—truly ensuring that the whole ples of personal strength and determination. staffed this base during the cold war. Set in child’s health is provided for. Their stories will encourage others to never historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the now The CHIP Reauthorization Act does not in- give up, and they may be comforted in know- closed base was operational during the cold crease the deficit, through a 61-cent-per-pack ing that no matter what is thrown their way, war in order to protect Philadelphia from So- increase in the Federal excise tax on ciga- they can overcome it and carry on their lives viet missile attacks. Now, 30 years later, these rettes. In my view as chairman of the Con- with a positive outlook. same individuals are working to ensure this gressional Prevention Caucus, an increase in f base receives recognition through the Penn- the Federal tobacco tax is sound public health policy. On the one hand, it provides a reliable CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE sylvania Historical Museum Commission’s His- toric Site Program. revenue source to offset the costs of expand- PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ing coverage to low-income children. On the ACT OF 2007 In a time when fear of missile attacks plagued the entire country, the military built other, given that 70 percent of health care spending in the U.S. can be attributed to SPEECH OF the Nike missile base in our quiet Philadelphia suburb. Currently, the base lies dormant be- chronic diseases, many of which are linked to HON. BOB ETHERIDGE neath batting cages and other sites from a smoking, measures which reduce tobacco OF NORTH CAROLINA modem community. Children run over it, un- use, particularly among young people, are re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure of exactly what it is. Though many are sponsible ways to improve public health and reduce the overall costs of our healthcare sys- Tuesday, September 25, 2007 unaware of its significant cultural and historical tem. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise reluc- importance, the missile base still retains much The CHIP Reauthorization Act also address- tantly in opposition to H.R. 976. There is no of its former integrity. The workers employed es a serious problem arising from the imple- doubt that the State Children’s Health Insur- there during the cold war underwent extensive mentation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. ance Program, or SCHIP, which expires at the military training and carried a strong sense of Opponents of this responsible, common- end of this fiscal year, needs to be reauthor- camaraderie and pride for their country. They sense, humane adjustment claim that lan- ized. Millions of children across the country, worked together to ensure the base was effi- guage in the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) including 120,000 in North Carolina’s Health ciently run and to protect Philadelphia from an that imposed harsher citizenship verification Choice, depend on SCHIP to provide cost-ef- imminent Soviet attack. requirements on State Medicaid programs is fective and high-quality health services. This Madam Speaker, for these reasons, on Oc- the only barrier protecting taxpayer dollars health care makes a difference to the develop- tober 5, 2007, this site will become part of the from being spent on healthcare for illegal im- ment of at-risk children and to their leading Bucks County Historical Society. The efforts of migrants. Empirical evidence from the first 9 healthy adult lives. Unfortunately, in its current the great people who worked here will be for- months of the implementation of this rule dem- form, this legislation will excessively burden ever remembered in a timeless plaque that onstrates, in fact, that nothing could be further the Second Congressional District of North describes the role of this base and the impor- from the truth. Carolina. tance it held for our country during trying First and foremost, existing Federal law and By singling out tobacco for a huge tax in- times. I ask my colleagues to join me in thank- provisions in the CHIP Reauthorization Act crease, the provisions of this bill will cost ing those who worked tirelessly to make this prevent Federal funds from being spent to pro- North Carolina’s citizens a great deal in direct honor possible and those who fought to pro- vide benefits for illegal immigrants. Section cost increases. Researchers at North Carolina tect our community. Madam Speaker, I proud- 605 specifically states that ‘‘nothing in this act State University estimate that North Carolina’s ly recognize the Nike missile base for its his- allows Federal payment for individuals who economy would lose at least $540 million a torical significance. are not legal immigrants.’’ Illegal immigrants year through the tax’s indirect impact as well. f have never been eligible for Medicaid, and North Carolina’s tobacco farmers grow a legal nothing in the CHIP Reauthorization Act would CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE crop. These hard-working farm families have change that fact. suffered greatly from transformations in the PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION Secondly, the DRA requirements have over- global economy. Because my district is the ACT OF 2007 whelmingly failed to meet their objective—pro- second largest tobacco producing district in SPEECH OF ducing cost savings for the Medicaid program. the country, this bill disproportionately affects Instead, they have imposed substantial addi- my constituents who work hard to be able to HON. JAMES P. MORAN tional costs on taxpayers while reducing health pay their bills and provide a better life for their OF VIRGINIA care benefits available to poor children. Wait children. This just doesn’t pass the fairness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES times have skyrocketed, and measures to test. Tuesday, September 25, 2007 streamline the application process have been I have been a long-time supporter of rendered impossible. In the first 9 months of SCHIP. As a member of the House Budget Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise the implementation of this requirement, six Committee, I am proud that we provided for today in strong support of the Children’s States spent a combined $16.6 million in State an increase of $50 billion for SCHIP, not just Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act and Federal dollars, and found just eight un- the $35 billion reflected in the compromise we of 2007. Truly, we face a health care crisis in documented immigrants out of a pool of 3.6 are considering today. I support reauthorizing this country—in the richest country on Earth, million Medicaid applicants. The DRA require- and strengthening SCHIP, but North Carolina’s 46 million Americans do not have health insur- ments have effectively led States and the Fed- citizens pay more than their share for the ben- ance, including 9 million children. Today’s bi- eral Government to spend millions of dollars in efits they receive in this bill. partisan, bicameral compromise is not a per- additional administrative expenses, funds Mr. Speaker, I want children to receive the fect solution to that problem, but is a decisive, which have ultimately been put to use denying health care they need. However, as the bill strong step towards covering uninsured kids care to tens of thousands of otherwise eligible stands, I must vote no today, and hope that and fulfilling our moral obligation to our chil- American children. we can come up with a better, more balanced dren. Third, these draconian requirements, which plan in the future. In my home State of Virginia, the CHIP pro- are far stricter than those employed by other f gram, known as FAMIS or Family Access to government programs, have caused tens of RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC NIKE Medical Insurance Security, currently provides thousands of U.S. citizen children to lose MISSILE BASE PH–07, RICHBORO, coverage to 137,642 low-income children each health insurance coverage. In Virginia, there BUCKS COUNTY, PA year. The current population survey estimates was a net decline of more than 11,000 chil- that 171,642 children in Virginia remain unin- dren enrolled in Medicaid during the first nine HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY sured, and the CHIP Reauthorization Act will months of implementation. Had growth in en- help us cover 74,200 of these children in Fis- rollment continued at the same rate it had dur- OF PENNSYLVANIA cal Year 2008. The CHIP Reauthorization Act ing the previous 2 years, the State would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will ensure that these children have access to seen an increase of 9,000 poor children in the Wednesday, September 26, 2007 high quality health insurance, including the program during this same time period. Kansas Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. preventative services that children need to be has seen a net decline of 14,000 children. Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to rise healthy and successful in school and later in The Virginia State Medicaid Office has

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1983 identified a total of two undocumented immi- Fully incorporated in the year 1822, Clinton Bailey has two garment factories—the Bai- grants during this period; meanwhile, 20,000 has become a community dedicated to ley Garment Plant and Quality Textiles—which poor children have gone without health insur- progress, development, and civic engagement. employ 150 persons combined. The leading ance. Data from the Center on Budget and It has become a community committed to a non-agricultural industry of the area in Policy Priorities suggests that these children strong system of values and faith. And it is Neverson Quarry of the Superior Stone Com- are overwhelmingly African American, hardly this powerful combination that has helped earn pany. The Quarry came into existence in 1913 the demographic results we’d expect if our col- the City of Clinton its All-America designation. by an act of Congress. In that year Congress leagues were correct in suggesting that tens Three community projects in particular set authorized a harbor of refuge for ships in case of thousands of illegal immigrant children were Clinton apart from the other cities in the com- of storms at Cape Lookout on the North Caro- being denied coverage. petition. lina coast. This necessitated the erection of The debate about reauthorizing SCHIP First, through the Technology Project at the two long sea walls behind which ships could should be about the public health and improv- Butler Avenue School, both students and seek protection. Furnishing stone for this ing the health of our children. In a recent sur- adults have been given greater access to breakwater lead to the opening of the Quarry. vey, 90 percent of parents applying for Med- computers and the World Wide Web. After- In 1948, the company changed its name to icaid for their children indicated that they have school programs and ‘‘how-to’’ classes can Bryan Rock and Sand Company. Under this no other health coverage available. Allowing now give underserved segments of the com- and the Superior Stone Company leadership, state flexibility in citizenship verification is munity access to modern-day technologies the quarry has become one of the largest and sound public health policy that would enable and the advantages that come with them. most modem granite crushing plant, in the thousands of American children access to vital Second, the March to a Million campaign South. There is an average of two train loads health services to help them live better, raised over $2 million in donations in just 3 of stone shipped from the quarry daily. This healthier, and more productive lives. Because months from professionals, corporations, large shipment makes Bailey the fourth largest Medicaid is now the single largest cost to churches, civic clubs, teachers, alumni asso- freight origination point on the Norfolk and state taxpayers, we ought to make a con- ciations, and other citizens to help pay for the Southern Railroad. Economically, the Bailey certed effort to support state flexibility. Twenty- construction of a new Clinton High School. community benefits from this increased stone four Senators signed letters to Chairman BAU- Students even sold Valentines to help pay for output. Approximately 100 workers are regu- CUS asking him to include this measure in the the auxiliary gym, auditorium, and academic larly employed, with local labor being used Senate’s bipartisan SCHIP bill, and 51 other programs that could not have otherwise been when possible. House Members joined me in requesting that built and implemented. Civic life has always been an important part Chairman DINGELL include this provision in the Third, the city of Clinton has tackled the of the community. For many years there has House version. I thank the Committees for in- obesity crisis head-on by implementing the Fit- been a masonic lodge in the town. In the early cluding this important provision in this land- ness Renaissance program in school physical fifties, the masons constructed a building for mark legislation. education classes, as well as building a Cen- their own use and for the recreational use of Reauthorizing SCHIP is sound public health ter for Health and Wellness. These two efforts the town. Other established civic organizations policy—research shows that children who have given the citizens of Clinton the proper include the American Legion and Ladies Auxil- have access to health insurance are substan- tools to begin and maintain a healthy way of iary, the Lions Club, the Order of Eastern Star tially more likely to access key preventative life. and Chamber of Commerce. services, miss fewer days of school due to ill- The city of Clinton will be recognized and Bailey has been host to several leaders on ness, get better grades, and continue to have congratulated for their designation as an All- both the national and international level. Presi- superior outcomes later in life. Moreover, the America City on October 24, 2007, here in dent Harry S. Truman made a visit to the city financial benefits of covering children vastly Washington, DC. Its citizens are to be com- when he was in office. In 1954, Bailey was outweigh the costs—one need only compare mended for this accomplishment. May God host to President and Madame Bayar, Presi- the cost of a visit to a primary care provider bless the people of this great community for dent of the Republic of Turkey, and the staff to the cost of a night spent in the emergency the very positive example they have set for of approximately 35 aides and press rep- room. But above all, covering all our children the cities around our great Nation. resentatives. After Bayar’s visit, officials of the high school and the staff of the school paper is a moral imperative—it is the only possible f humane, responsible course of action. I urge were entertained at the Turkish Embassy in a yes vote on the underlying bill, and further- CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF exchange for the hospitality offered the presi- more, would urge the President, in the strong- THE TOWN OF BAILEY, NORTH dent when he visited the town. Madam Speaker, Bailey has a rich history est possible terms, not to veto this vitally CAROLINA that makes it one of shining stars of Nash needed, responsible legislation to cover the County and the State of North Carolina and I most vulnerable members of our society: our HON. BOB ETHERIDGE am proud to have the honor of representing children. OF NORTH CAROLINA this great town. It is fitting that we take a mo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ment today to honor the centennial celebration CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY Wednesday, September 26, 2007 of the town of Bailey. OF CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA, Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I f FOR THEIR 2007 ALL-AMERICA rise to honor the centennial celebration of the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION CITY DESIGNATION town of Bailey, NC, in my Congressional Dis- AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2007 trict. Bailey was settled in the 18th century HON. MIKE McINTYRE and became a charter town in Nash County in SPEECH OF 1908. Bailey was named for the first settler in OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. BETTY McCOLLUM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the township, Drewey Bailey. Bailey is predominately a farming commu- OF MINNESOTA Wednesday, September 26, 2007 nity. A feed mill and lumber mill are located in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise the town to meet the needs of the agrarian Wednesday, September 19, 2007 today to congratulate the community and citi- surroundings. There are several established Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- zens of Clinton, North Carolina, for being merchants orientated to supplying the farm er, I rise today in support of the Food and named an All-America City by the National community with all needed supplies for the ag- Drug Administration (FDA) Amendments Act. Civic League. Clinton has earned a place ricultural industry. It is estimated that about 80 It is critical that the FDA has the authority among the ranks of more than 500 other com- percent of the town’s income can be ac- and resources it needs to protect the health munities across the country that have counted to farmers in the area. One of the first and safety of American families. Recent high- achieved this distinction. In honor of this ac- merchants in Bailey was Malachi Bissette. His ly-publicized tragic events linked to prescrip- complishment, I am entering into the CON- store was one of the largest in the area. It was tion drugs, such as Vioxx, have highlighted the GRESSIONAL RECORD this special tribute which quite typical of the general store carrying ‘‘ev- importance of the mission of the FDA and the details the extraordinary efforts made by the erything needed from birth to death, farm sup- improvements necessary to ensure its effec- people of Clinton and the strong example they plies, groceries, clothes, and coffins.’’ Several tiveness. have set for other cities in North Carolina and of the first buildings of the town are still occu- This bill strengthens the FDA’s oversight of our Nation to follow. pied. drug safety by establishing a new program

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Addition- taken time out of his hectic schedule to host Church has grown in numbers and in spirit. ally, H.R. 3580 reauthorizes through 2012 and present HealthSouth’s ‘‘Aim Higher’’ They have formed deep connections to our both the Prescription Drug User Fee Act awards to members of the HealthSouth com- community that are significant to so many. (PDUFA) and the Medical Device User Fee munity who have overcome great obstacles. The Second Baptist Church has many friends and Modernization Act (MDUFMA), programs He personally recognized each recipient of the and neighbors across our area. When the essential in expediting FDA’s review of new ‘‘Aim Higher’’ awards with a Commonwealth Second Baptist Church was constructing a drug and medical device applications and proclamation and touching personal message. new building and was in need of a place to helping to avoid backlogs. He left the attendees of each ceremony en- worship, the Christ Community Church of To regain the public’s trust in the drug and couraged and inspired. Plumstead, Pennsylvania opened its doors. device approval processes, The FDA Amend- Senator Jubelirer has brought joy and hope Their impact on our community is hard to ments Act imposes strict conflict-of-interest to the HealthSouth community. I, along with measure but it is all of our hope that it will provisions to help ensure that FDA’s advisory the staff and patients of HealthSouth would only grow over the next 100 years. committees are medically qualified, inde- like to thank Senator Jubelirer for his efforts in Madam Speaker, the Second Baptist pendent, and acting on behalf of the health bringing recognition to those who have over- Church is a model for our community and our and safety of the American people. H.R. 3580 come great challenges. He joins today’s win- Nation. Those who worship there today are increases transparency and accountability by ners as sources of inspiration, bringing en- continuing the legacy of their founders a cen- requiring that all drugs, devices, and biologics couragement to all who cross their paths. I tury ago. I join many in Doylestown and be included in a clinical trials registry and in a congratulate Senator Jubelirer and thank him across the 8th District of Pennsylvania in offer- results database. All registry data on the safe- for all he has done in reaching out to others ing congratulations to the Second Baptist ty and effectiveness of drugs and devices will and bettering the community. Church of Doylestown on its 100-year anniver- be posted on an Internet site accessible to the f sary. public. f H.R. 3580 also improves health care and PERSONAL EXPLANATION begins to address the high cost of prescription RECOGNIZING COLONEL RICHARD- drugs by imposing penalties on pharma- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE SON AS THE FIRST FEMALE GARRISON COMMANDER OF THE ceutical companies for false or misleading di- OF NORTH CAROLINA FORT MYER MILITARY COMMU- rect-to-consumer advertising (DTC) of pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scription drugs. Studies have shown that NITY Wednesday, September 26, 2007 spending on DTC advertising from pharma- ceutical companies has tripled in recent years Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, due to HON. JAMES P. MORAN and plays a role in the unsustainably increas- an unpreventable transportation problem while OF VIRGINIA ing cost of health care. DTC advertising has on official Congressional business, I was un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to vote on one measure on the House also changed the doctor-patient relationship Wednesday, September 26, 2007 with an increased number of patients request- floor on September 24, 2007. ing a specific drug or treatment, even in cases Had I been present, I would have voted yes Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I where a less expensive or different medication on House Concurrent Resolution 193—Recog- rise today to recognize a distinguished indi- would be appropriate. I look forward to con- nizing all hunters across the United States for vidual who will take command as the 100th tinuing to work with my colleagues to further their continued commitment to safety. Garrison Commander of the Fort Meyer Mili- address DTC advertising of medications. f tary Community. Colonel Laura Richardson The safety of the drugs and devices on assumed command of Fort Myer in Arlington, RECOGNIZING THE SECOND BAP- which so many Americans rely must be a pri- Virginia and Fort Lesley J. McNair in Wash- TIST CHURCH OF DOYLESTOWN ority for Congress. I urge my colleagues to ington, DC on July 24, 2007. Colonel Richard- join me in voting for H.R. 3580. son is the first female Garrison Commander in the history of the two installations. f HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY OF PENNSYLVANIA Colonel Richardson grew up in Colorado TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant ROBERT JUBELIRER Aviation Officer upon graduation from Metro- Wednesday, September 26, 2007 politan State College in Denver, Colorado. HON. BILL SHUSTER Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Colonel Richardson’s military education in- OF PENNSYLVANIA Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the cludes the Aviation Officer Basic and Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Second Baptist Church, in Doylestown, Penn- vanced Courses, Army Rotary Wing Course, sylvania on its one-hundredth anniversary. For UH–60 Blackhawk Course, Air Assault School, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 100 years, the Second Baptist Church has Airborne School, United States Army Com- Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise served, with dedication, the Bucks County mand and General Staff College, and the In- today to recognize the winner of the distin- community. dustrial College of the Armed Forces. guished Rehabilitation Advocate award from Initially chartered on April 29, 1874, the Among her many accomplishments, Colonel the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Al- Second Baptist Church also has its roots in Richardson served in Washington, DC as Mili- toona, given annually to recognize those who the St. Mark C.M.E. Church of Doylestown, tary Aide to Vice President Al Gore. Later, she have been a source of encouragement and Pennsylvania. A church that originally con- served as Commander of the 5th Battalion, advocacy for the center and its patients. This sisted of a small congregation first expanded 101st Aviation Regiment, and deployed to Iraq year’s winner is the Honorable Robert and purchased its own building from Abraham in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Fol- Jubelirer. Geil on October 1, 1887. Then, on September lowing battalion command, Colonel Richard- Senator Jubelirer has made a life out of 26, 1907, the St. Mark C.M.E. Church son was assigned to the Army Staff and serving others as a leader, humanitarian, and changed denominational affiliations and was served as deputy director and director of the advocate. He served over thirty years in the incorporated under the present name of Sec- Army’s Transformation Office. Following the State Senate, working tirelessly on behalf of ond Baptist Church of Doylestown. Since that Pentagon tour, she was assigned to the Indus- the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Senator day, the Second Baptist Church and its con- trial College of Armed Forces at Fort Lesley J. served nearly 21 years as President Pro Tem- gregation have been committed to improving McNair in Washington, DC. pore of the State Senate and served briefly as the community. Colonel Richardson’s awards and decora- Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. He has Madam Speaker, a strong community can tions include the Defense Superior Service been instrumental in securing funding for key shape the lives of children and young adults— Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star initiatives for Central Pennsylvania and has something I saw firsthand growing up in a Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal with truly helped the area and community thrive. working class family in Northeast Philadelphia. three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal (seven),

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1985 Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Campbell’s Maxton facility has a wonderful vote No. 899; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 642, rollcall Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, history of contributions made by thousands of vote No. 900; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 557, rollcall Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit North Carolinians who have made their ca- vote No. 901; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 675, rollcall Citation, Air Assault Badge, Parachutist Badge reers there. We’re proud to have such a ter- vote No. 902; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 675, rollcall and the Senior Army Aviator Badge. rific company like Campbell’s in North Carolina vote No. 903; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 675, rollcall Madam Speaker, I commend Colonel Rich- and look forward to many more years of suc- vote No. 904; and ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 95, rollcall ardson for her well-deserved, historic achieve- cess. vote No. 905. ment. I am truly honored to have her as a f constituent and wish her all the best as she f commands the Fort Meyer military community. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’S VOTE ON CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE f THE MOVEON.ORG ADVERTISE- PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAMP- MENT ON GENERAL PETRAEUS ACT OF 2007 BELL SOUP COMPANY ON THE OCCASION OF THE TWENTY- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN SPEECH OF FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OF MARYLAND MAXTON, NORTH CAROLINA HON. KEITH ELLISON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MANUFACTURING FACILITY OF MINNESOTA Wednesday, September 26, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE McINTYRE Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, like Tuesday, September 25, 2007 OF NORTH CAROLINA many of my colleagues, I believe the Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MoveOn.org advertisement in the New York strong support of the SCHIP bill that will pro- Times about GEN David Petraeus was both Wednesday, September 26, 2007 vide millions of children in America with health wrong and counterproductive. I also agree coverage. The bill passed Tuesday, 265–159. Mr. MCINTYRE. Madam Speaker, it is my with all of the findings in H.J. Res. 52 that The bi-partisan compromise will include $35 great pleasure to pay tribute to a special com- praise General Petraeus’s exemplary military billion more for the SCHIP program allowing pany in Robeson County, North Carolina. Next career, for which he has received numerous Congress to cover 4 million more additional week, the Campbell Soup Company cele- awards for his service to our country. How- children, bringing the total number of children brates the 25th anniversary of its soup manu- ever, I decided to vote against this resolution covered to 10 million. Next year alone, this facturing facility located in the town of Maxton. as a matter of principle and because it is a di- new SCHIP bill will provide Minnesota with Maxton is a small community of about 2,500 versionary tactic by the Bush administration $50 million in additional dollars to help insure residents. But the combination of abundant re- and the congressional Republicans. As a leg- Minnesota’s children. sources, a strong transportation network and a islative body determining important issues af- This compromise reauthorizing SCHIP is terrific work force all helped bring Campbell to fecting our citizens, the Congress should not supported by 43 Governors, 16 of them Re- Robeson County. be in the business of passing resolutions sup- publican, including Republican Governors Ar- The economic future of Maxton and Robe- porting or opposing political ads. Adopting son County is tied to the progress of Camp- nold Schwarzenegger and my home state such a practice would consume all our time Governor Tim Pawlenty. bell’s facility. Only 25 years ago, the first cans and divert our attention from important issues But unfortunately, Madam Speaker, it has of soup came off one of two manufacturing like the war in Iraq. been widely reported that the President has lines. Today, nearly 10 manufacturing lines fill The MoveOn.org advertisement was wrong promised to veto this bill to provide children more than 5 million cans or microwavable to question the integrity of General Petraeus. with health care. bowls of soup, canned pasta, beans and It was also counterproductive in that it took the Last February, I spoke on the floor of the Swanson broth every day—more than 1,000 focus off of President Bush’s failed Iraq poli- House to criticize the budget cuts contained in cans every minute. cies and made General Petraeus the political the President’s budget. Like the budget, we But the economic impact of Campbell’s facil- face of the war. That is exactly what the Bush could easily look at the SCHIP bill and say, ity here is much more than its 800 full time administration wanted. Moreover, by shifting this is all about numbers, it is just a plan and and hourly employees, and the 220 different the focus from President Bush to a political at- it is an impersonal thing. But, in fact, Madam products that they make. Campbell also uses tack on General Petraeus, the Republicans Speaker, this bill is a moral statement about some 300 different ingredients, including more have cleverly attempted to divert attention who matters in our society. than 40 million pounds of potatoes, 28 million from the President’s responsibility and the real This bill is a reflection of our own humanity. pounds of carrots, and 25 million pounds of security issues we are facing in the world, like It talks about who counts, who doesn’t, who beef, chicken and seafood, much of it from our the re-emergence of al-Qaeda along the Paki- matters, who doesn’t, and what are our prior- fertile region. stan-Afghanistan border. I would have sup- ities. With almost 25 acres under roof, including ported the resolution that was put forward by nearly 1 million square feet to manufacture, Senate Democrats which reaffirms our strong As the late Senator and former Vice Presi- warehouse and distribute Campbell’s trade- support for the men and women of our Armed dent Hubert Humphrey from my State of Min- mark soups, the Maxton facility remains Forces, and which condemns all attacks on nesota stated so eloquently: among Campbell’s and the food processing in- those who are serving or who have served in ‘‘The moral test of any government is how dustry’s most modern and sophisticated facili- the Armed Forces. it treats those in the dawn of life, the children; those in the dusk of life, the elderly; and those ties. In almost every year since 1982, Camp- f bell’s has invested in new technology at in the shadow of life, the disadvantaged.’’ Maxton that has helped to reach the heights of PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SCHIP bill brought to the House floor efficient, quality production that it is legendary today clearly shows the priorities of this Con- for today. Most recently, microwavable soup HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. gress. bowls began being processed in Maxton that OF GEORGIA We are for children having access to health insurance. are designed to meet the needs of busy, time- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressed consumers. We are for providing health care for 4 mil- Furthermore, the real success of Maxton’s Wednesday, September 26, 2007 lion additional children. Campbell Soup Facility comes not only from Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I We are for families not having to worry its products, but also from its people. I have regret that I was unavoidably absent yesterday about the health care for their children. walked this plant, greeted employees working afternoon, September 25, on very urgent busi- This SCHIP bill is a clear measure that Con- the lines and sampled a day’s production. I ness. Had I been present for the 11 votes gress values the hardworking energy, the can tell you that what makes the Campbell which occurred yesterday evening, I would blood, sweat and tears of Minnesotans or Soup plant in Maxton special is the dedication have voted ‘‘aye’’ on H.R. 1400, rollcall vote Americans. of its employees. No. 895; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 584, rollcall vote Mr. President, let’s not play politics with the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join No. 896; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Can. Res. 210, rollcall health care of our nation’s children. Step up to me in paying special tribute to the employees vote No. 897; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 663, rollcall plate and truly leave no children behind by and the legacy of Campbell’s Maxton facility. vote No. 898; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 548, rollcall signing this SCHIP bill into law.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2007 ABSENCE FROM THE HOUSE OF ability of the American people to hear the every income tax dollar. With the baby REPRESENTATIVES truth and support the decisions necessary to boomers consuming so much, there will be change our financial course. little money left to meet the needs and chal- We owe it to our children and grand- lenges of future generations—for instance HON. ANDER CRENSHAW children to start the process today. We can- ensuring that our highways and bridges are OF FLORIDA not continue to avoid our responsibility to safe, that there is money for cancer research IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future generations of Americans by passing and to solve the riddles of Parkinson’s and on a broken system in the form of unfunded Alzheimer’s, that we can take care of our Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Social Security and Medicare and obliga- veterans, that we have the resources to en- Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I was tions and unsustainable spending. We cannot sure our schools are the best in the world so unavoidably detained in my congressional dis- continue to keep borrowing and mortgaging our children and grandchildren get the nec- our future to countries like China and Saudi essary tools, particularly in math and trict on Monday, September 24, 2007. I re- Arabia that carry obscene amounts of our science, to compete in the world market- spectfully request the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD debt. place. to reflect that, had I been present, I would But the question is asked, why the SAFE Is it right for one generation to live very have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 891 on Commission? If this is such a critical issue, well knowing that its debts will be left to be motion to suspend the rules and pass House shouldn’t Congress deal with it? paid for by their children and grandchildren? Concurrent Resolution 193; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Yes, it is a critical issue—maybe the most I’m challenging our colleagues today to come together—to know that while you vote No. 892 on motion to suspend the rules important one facing our country. And yes, it is the responsibility of elected officials to served in Congress you did everything in and pass House Resolution No. 668; ‘‘yea’’ on act. your power to provide the kind of security rollcall vote No. 893 on motion to suspend the Our financial issues are real. Our economic and way of life for your children and grand- rules and pass H.R. 1199 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall growth will come to a grinding halt, our children that your parents and grandparents vote No. 894 on motion to suspend the rules standard of living and even our national se- worked so hard to provide for you. and pass House Resolution 340. curity will be at risk if we don’t start ac- The challenge, too, goes out to the leader- tively working to change our current course. ship in Congress and the administration to f But I’m going to be candid—Congress on make this a truly bipartisan effort and put COOPER-WOLF: THE SAFE its own can’t get it done in the politically the SAFE Commission on the fast track to COMMISSION ACT charged atmosphere in Washington today. I enactment. describe Congress today as dysfunctional. f The latest public opinion polls perhaps vali- HON. FRANK R. WOLF date my assessment. LEGALIZING INTERNET GAMBLING OF VIRGINIA The American people expect us to put our WOULD HARM U.S. TRADE partisan differences aside and work together IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to get things done. We must move beyond Wednesday, September 26, 2007 the politics and come to grips with the fact HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS that the financial future of our country is an OF NEW YORK Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I am deeply American issue. It’s not red or blue or Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerned about the financial future of our Na- publican or Democrat. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 tion. Yesterday, Representative JIM COOPER Under the SAFE Commission process, Con- and I introduced the SAFE Commission Act, gress is the ultimate decision-maker. Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, as I stated H.R. 3654, legislation that would establish a But it will be the SAFE Commission, after here a couple of months ago, I believe very bipartisan commission to review Federal holding hearings across the country, listen- strongly that whatever our policy is on other spending. Everything would be on the table— ing to the American people, and putting ev- types of gambling, we need to maintain a firm erything on the table for discussion—entitle- line against any form of sports gambling. entitlements and tax policies—mandating Con- ments and tax policies—which will send its gress to vote up or down based on the com- Gambling on sports events undermines the in- recommendations to Congress for a manda- tegrity of American athletics. It can create cor- mission’s findings. Democrats and Repub- tory up-or-down vote like the BRAC (The licans must work together to ensure that our Base Closing Commission) process to decide ruption or the appearance of corruption, and it country regains sound financial footing. I insert what military bases to keep open or close. taints the image of sports as wholesome, fam- for the RECORD my statement from the press Congress will be part of the SAFE proc- ily-friendly entertainment. conference introducing the SAFE Commission ess—has a place at the table. We even hold I also stated that I opposed legalization of out hope that Congress could find its way Act. online sports gambling in H.R. 2046. It is not and act on its own. First, at least four of the enough to allow sports associations to say Thank you for being here today. I am hope- 14 congressionally appointed commission ful that by joining efforts with Jim Cooper, ‘‘not on my game’’ if Congress is sending the members must be sitting Members of Con- message to the public that sports gambling is our colleagues in the House and Senate will gress. Second, if Congress enacts significant embrace this bipartisan commission that can legislation aimed at addressing this looming fine. If we are going to consider any loosening put our country on sound financial footing. crisis, the SAFE Commission would termi- of laws against online gambling, we need to I also want to thank you, David Walker, nate and cease to exist. We hope this hap- say ‘‘not on sports, period.’’ for your vision and your courage in laying pens, but, I doubt it will. But yesterday I received a letter from Stuart the groundwork for the legislation we offer Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘‘You cannot Eizenstat, a very well-respected trade expert today. escape the responsibility of tomorrow by who was formerly U.S. Ambassador to the Eu- David and the others participating in the evading it today.’’ I believe there is a moral ropean Union and Under Secretary of Com- Fiscal Wake-up Tour—the Heritage Founda- component to this issue that goes to the merce for International Trade, writing on be- tion, Brookings Institution, Concord Coali- heart of who we are as Americans. By that I tion, Committee for a Responsible Federal mean, I wonder if we have lost the national half of the National Football League. Ambas- Budget—have been crisscrossing America will to make tough decisions that may re- sador Eizenstat’s letter informs me that, under from San Francisco to Cincinnati, from quire sacrifice? the present circumstances, even ‘‘not on Tampa to Buffalo—laying out the facts The SAFE Commission offers us the oppor- sports, period’’ could leave the NFL and other about the future financial condition of our tunity to find our way forward to protect the great American athletic institutions vulnerable country, discussing possible options and pre- future of our country. to assault by the offshore gambling interests paring the way for tough choices that those My youngest grandchild is just over a year who want to make money off the popularity of of us in Congress are going to have to make. old. By the time he is 15 years old, 29 cents these games. When you look at this tour ensemble, you out of every dollar paid in income taxes will see groups who usually disagree more than be required to cover the needs of Social Se- According to Ambassador Eizenstat’s letter, they agree on policy issues. That makes it curity and Medicare to pay for my retire- a law that legalizes most online gambling but even more extraordinary that they all agree ment. includes limited exceptions, such as a sports that we need to sit down and work together By the time he completes his under- gambling exception, will be vulnerable to at- to make sure our country doesn’t fall into a graduate degree, more than 45 cents out of tack in the World Trade Organization. If the financial canyon that we can never climb out every dollar of income taxes then will be WTO rules against the U.S. law, the U.S of. That’s the message that is resonating needed to cover the shortfall of Social Secu- would have to choose between eliminating the with folks who hear them—the need to come rity and Medicare. That will rise to 62 cents exception—feeding our treasured sports to the together and work to find bipartisan answers out of every dollar if he decides to get his to ensure a secure financial future for Amer- doctorate 10 years later. gambling wolves—or paying billions in com- ica. Sadly, before he retires—and looks into the pensation to our trading partners. I, for one, What the tour has told us, too, is that we eyes of his own grandchildren—retired baby think we should avoid having to decide which shouldn’t underestimate the willingness and boomers will be consuming 88 percent of of these is the lesser of two evils if we can.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1987 It appears that the U.S. does have a way Too many people who should be purchasing INTRODUCING THE IRAQI REF- out, by withdrawing any commitments to free flood insurance have no protection. Some UGEE AND INTERNALLY DIS- trade in gambling. The U.S. Trade Represent- people they live too far from the coast. Others PLACED PERSONS HUMANI- ative is currently in the middle of negotiating don’t realize that their homes are in a flood TARIAN ASSISTANCE, RESETTLE- this withdrawal. But this requires compensa- plain and learn this fact, to their dismay, only MENT AND SECURITY ACT OF tion too, for taking away market access from after a flash flood destroys their residences. I 2007 our trading partners. How much compensa- am pleased that H.R. 3121 funds a program to tion? Not much at all, given that almost all help communities reach out to residents and HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Internet gambling is illegal. But if we make it encourage them to purchase flood insurance. OF FLORIDA legal, even if sports gambling is excluded, I commend the gentlewoman from California IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES then there is a big legal market for which we (Ms. MATSUI) who introduced this legislation in Wednesday, September 26, 2007 will owe compensation. the 109th Congress. As Ambassador Eizenstat says, ‘‘withdrawal Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, It is only a matter of time before a severe negotiations should be brought to a conclusion I rise today to introduce a vital piece of legisla- hurricane like the Long Island Express of 1938 before Congress passes any new gambling tion to raise awareness of the impending hu- impacts Long Island. This bill improves current legislation.’’ In the interest of protecting Amer- manitarian crisis and security breakdown as a insurance and should encourage more home ican athletics, I plan to take this advice to result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into owners to purchase and retain flood insur- heart. neighboring countries, and the growing inter- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent ance. I encourage the House to pass H.R. nally displaced population in Iraq. to enter Ambassador Eizenstat’s letter into the 3121 and hope that the Senate also will act Our legislation addresses this issue by in- record. quickly to send this important legislation to the creasing directed accountable assistance to President for his signature. f these populations and their host countries, in- creasing border security, facilitating the reset- FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND f tlement of Iraqis at risk and broadening do- MODERNIZATION ACT (HR 3121) mestic relocation assistance. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL OVARIAN Madam Speaker, whether you agree or dis- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY CANCER AWARENESS MONTH agree with U.S. policy in Iraq, one thing is OF NEW YORK crystal clear, we have a humanitarian crisis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES manifesting in the region that cannot be ig- HON. JOHN B. LARSON nored. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 OF CONNECTICUT Let’s examine the facts. Iraqis are now the Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam third-largest displaced population in the world Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3121, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the fastest-growing refugee population Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Wednesday, September 26, 2007 globally. The Office of the United Nations High Act. This reauthorization and update of the Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, esti- National Flood Insurance Program is needed Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam mates that there are some 2.2 million Iraqis to ensure all home and business owners in Speaker, I rise today to recognize September displaced internally and at least another 2 mil- flood zones have the ability to plan for the as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness lion Iraqis have sought refuge in neighboring worst and purchase an appropriate level of Month. This is a very important designation countries. coverage. because it helps to raise awareness about Many of these Iraqi refugees and internally In 2005, we witnessed the extreme case of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. displaced persons lack adequate food, shelter storm damage. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and other basic services. Further, the massive In the State of Connecticut alone, over 300 showed that insurance companies try to blame flow of refugees into neighboring countries is women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer wind damage on water. Too many lawsuits straining the social, economic, and security each year. It is predicted that 190 women in have been filed to try to resolve the dispute. fabric of the host nations and threatens to de- Connecticut will die from ovarian cancer in This bill creates an option: homeowners can stabilize the entire Middle East region. purchase a multiperil policy that will pay them 2007. Ovarian cancer is the eighth most com- My own efforts to address this looming ca- for hurricane damage, whether caused by the mon female cancer in Connecticut and the lamity began in August when I wrote to Sec- wind or storm surge. fourth most common cause of female cancer retary of State Condoleezza Rice highlighting H.R. 3121 also includes language to further death in the State. the need for the United States to address this encourage to my constituents on Long Island Although in the United States approximately devastating situation with strong financial sup- to purchase flood insurance. A recent study 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian port, either through bilateral assistance or has shown the southern shore of Long Island cancer each year and an estimated 15,000 funding for international organizations that are would be flooded if a Category 1 storm were women die of the disease, there is currently working directly with the refugee and internally to strike the area. That flood zone pushes fur- no screening test for ovarian cancer. Until displaced populations. ther north on with each intensifying category. there is a cure for this disease it is important In response to my letter, on September 7, The affected areas on Long Island are home to support and recognize the hard work that 2007, I, along with Helsinki Commission Co- to middle-class and businesses. Under H.R. organizations are doing to raise awareness for chairman Senator BENJAMIN L. CARDIN (D–MD) 3121, the maximum coverage for a home in- this disease and its symptoms. I want to com- and Helsinki Commissioner Congressman JO- creases from $250,000 to $335,000; for resi- mend organizations like the Ovarian Cancer SEPH R. PITTS (R–PA), received a briefing by dential contents from $100,000 to $135,000; National Alliance, OCNA, for its commitment Assistant Secretary of State for Population, and for non-residential properties from to ensuring that women are aware of the Refugees, and Migration, PRM, Ellen $500,000 to $670,000. These provisions will symptoms of ovarian cancer and for its advo- Sauerbrey, who had recently returned from the ensure that flood insurance participants on cacy on behalf of the women and families who region. Long Island will be able to pick up the pieces have been touched by this devastating dis- It was clear from our discussion that while and start over following a hurricane. ease. the United States has been working to ad- The bill includes another little discussed pro- dress this grave situation, not nearly enough is Early detection of ovarian cancer must be vision that I strongly support. Most people being done. The United States has a moral don’t realize that today their finished basement our focus and education and awareness are obligation to make a serious commitment to family or media room and its contents are not imperative. Studies have shown that if ovarian help Iraqi refugees and internally displaced protected by flood insurance because that cancer is treated before it has spread outside populations while meeting our commitment to room is located below ground level. As more the ovary, the 5-year survival rate is 93 per- resettle Iraqi refugees referred by the UNHCR. families add on to their homes rather than cent. However, only 19 percent of ovarian It is precisely for these reasons that I de- move to larger homes, basements are becom- cancers are found at such an early stage. cided to take swift action and address this ing another room, often more important than I urge my colleagues to join me in recog- worsening crisis with comprehensive legisla- the traditional living room. H.R. 3121 allows nizing September as National Ovarian Cancer tion. optional coverage for improvements and per- Awareness Month and to work to increase Among the legislation’s highlights are an au- sonal property located in basements. awareness about this deadly disease. thorization of $700 million for each fiscal year

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2007 beginning in 2008 through 2010 for the relief Madam Speaker, on the occasion of its 16th our heads. But this Congress will not settle for of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced per- annual conference, I ask my colleagues to join apathy and indifference. We will use our gen- sons, an increase of direct accountable bilat- me in honoring the Task Force on Mentoring erosity and our foreign policy to lift up the peo- eral assistance and/or funding for international of Montgomery County. ple in extreme poverty who deserve our imme- aid organizations and nongovernmental orga- f diate attention. nizations working in the host countries and an I strongly urge all of my colleagues to join authorization of $500 million to increase bor- GLOBAL POVERTY ACT OF 2007 me in supporting this legislation. der security in Jordan. f Additionally, this legislation facilitates the re- SPEECH OF settlement of Iraqis employed by our govern- HON. TOM LANTOS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ment, American companies, and nongovern- IDEALS OF NATIONAL DOMESTIC OF CALIFORNIA mental organizations into the United States, VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH broadens domestic relocation assistance to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clude housing credits, cultural counseling, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 SPEECH OF meetings with social workers, advice on how Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. AL GREEN to work with the schools and employment sys- thank my colleague and good friend from OF TEXAS tems, and requires the Department of State to Washington, Congressman ADAM SMITH, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES create a program in the U.S. for English as a this legislation and his commitment to ending Tuesday, September 25, 2007 second language, vocational, computer train- poverty worldwide. ing, employment services and some coun- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I The statistics are hard to believe: More than seling for all Iraqi nationals immigrating to the would like to express my strong support for H. one billion people worldwide still struggle to United States under a Special Immigrant Visa. Res. 590, a resolution supporting the goal and survive on less than $1 per day, and another Finally this legislation urges increased co- ideals of National Domestic Violence Aware- 1.6 billion eke out a living on less than $2 per operation between the United States Govern- ness month. day. ment and the international community to ad- Within the United States, we know that one So, close to three billion men, women, and dress this crisis. out of every four American women will experi- children—or a population 11 times the size of In passing this legislation, Congress can re- ence violence by an intimate partner sometime our own nation—awake each morning to little affirm its commitment to Iraqi refugees and in- during her lifetime. or no food, dirty water, inadequate shelter, ternally displaced persons. Our attention to Great strides have been made in breaking and a lack of rudimentary health care. The en- this crisis could not be more important at this the vicious cycle of domestic violence in this tire international community should be time for the sake of the new Iraq and Middle country. With the impact of legislation such as ashamed at this massive failure. East regional stability. I urge my colleagues to the Violence Against Women Act, VAWA, the support this resolution and ask for its expedi- Alleviating crushing poverty around the rate of domestic violence against females over tious consideration. globe is our most profound moral imperative. the age of 12 in the U.S. declined between Our unending compassion as an American f 1993 and 2001. people and our position as the world’s sole re- Despite this progress, however, we must IN RECOGNITION OF THE TASK maining superpower demand it. continue to raise awareness and actively work FORCE ON MENTORING OF MONT- But more than just an appeal to our gen- to combat this epidemic. We must speak out GOMERY COUNTY ON THE OCCA- erosity should move us to pass this bill on behalf of victims who, for too long, were SION OF ITS 16TH ANNUAL CON- through the House of Representatives today: forced to suffer in silence. FERENCE Reducing poverty around the world is in our Domestic violence can, and often does, turn national interest. deadly. A study released by the U.S. Depart- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Persistent poverty gnaws at the bodies of ment of Justice in 2005 reported that roughly men and women, making them vulnerable to OF MARYLAND 22 percent of murders were committed against global infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family members. This study also shows that that demand our resources and threaten women are much more likely than men to be Wednesday, September 26, 2007 health around the globe. victims of domestic violence. In fact, over Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise And the despair that inevitably accompanies three-quarters of domestic violence victims are today to congratulate and express my grati- stifling poverty also chews at the souls of the female, while over three-quarters of domestic tude to the Task Force on Mentoring of Mont- afflicted, making them vulnerable to ideologies violence perpetrators are male. It was also gomery County, MD. of hate that foment violence around the world. found that family members were responsible The Task Force on Mentoring is a commu- For all these reasons, we must support this for an astounding 43 percent of murders of fe- nity-based, nonprofit organization whose mis- bill. This legislation makes it a central U.S. for- males. sion is to expand access to mentoring pro- eign policy goal to eliminate extreme poverty According to a survey conducted in 2007 by grams to youth and to enhance the commu- and to achieve the U.N. Millennium Develop- the Family Violence Prevention Fund, 56 per- nity’s understanding of mentoring as a valu- ment Goals, which this Administration has cent of men have had reason to believe that able tool to ensure that our students can committed to time and again. a member of their immediate or extended fam- achieve their full potential. Among its many Many observers have noted that the Millen- ily, a close friend, or an acquaintance has important efforts, the TFM provides training to nium goals are ambitious. But the only way to been in a domestic violence or sexual assault mentors; sponsors seminars, conferences and even come close to achieving them is to re- situation. However, this survey also shows workshops; assists parents seeking mentors; main committed—as a Congress and as a na- that 57 percent of men believe that they per- works to expand the pool of volunteer men- tion—to addressing poverty head-on. sonally can make at least some difference in tors; and establishes school-based mentoring This legislation requires the Administration preventing domestic violence and sexual as- programs. to develop a comprehensive strategy to elimi- sault. The Task Force on Mentoring has sup- nate extreme global poverty. And it calls on I believe that we can all make a difference ported at-risk youth for over 16 years. Its up- the Administration—and future Administra- in the battle against domestic violence. I do coming Annual Breakfast Conference focuses tions—to present to Congress the specific not only believe that we can make a dif- on ‘‘Making the Right Life Choices—How Men- steps it has taken to develop and implement ference, but that we must make a difference. toring Empowers Our Youth.’’ The conference its strategy. I would like to thank my colleague, fellow will take place at the Rockville campus of The bill enumerates several methods that Texas Congressman TED POE for introducing John Hopkins University on October 4, 2007. serve as a blueprint for the overall strategy: this important resolution. Thanks to the dedication and effective ef- development policies, continued investment in I would also like to recognize the numerous forts of the Task Force on Mentoring, many of key programs, debt relief, and coordination organizations and individuals who work tire- Montgomery County’s adolescents have been with international organizations. lessly to eradicate domestic violence and its given the opportunity to become active and We could all glance at the statistics I men- devastating impact on individuals, families, productive citizens. tioned earlier, shrug our shoulders, and shake and our communities.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE September 26, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1989 IRAN COUNTER-PROLIFERATION to my own frustration with the use of the waiv- a difference in communities across the country ACT OF 2007 er authority at times—is that there are situa- and put backpacks in the hands of underprivi- tions when it is in the United States’ best na- leged and ‘‘at-risk’’ children so they have the SPEECH OF tional security interest to do so. If there are tools they need to start the school year. Be- HON. GWEN MOORE concerns about the President’s use of the ginning in 2001 with 80,000 backpacks do- OF WISCONSIN waiver, there are other options that Congress nated nationwide, the program has expanded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can pursue. In fact, on some sanctions that to deliver 100,000 backpacks in 2002 and in are currently on the books, Congress has 2003 and 2004, the program was increased to Tuesday, September 25, 2007 given itself the power to negate a presidential 200,000 backpacks containing school sup- Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I waiver by enacting a joint resolution stating its plies. In 2005, the program grew to 300,000 join my colleagues in expressing grave con- disapproval. backpacks with school supplies and finally, in cerns about Iran’s irresponsible violations both If this legislation were enacted, companies 2006, 300,000 backpacks were again donated of its commitments under the Nuclear Non- headquartered in a nation that have committed by Office Depot across North America and in proliferation Treaty, NPT, and its agreements to work with us at the U.N. or within the E.U. Puerto Rico, totaling more than 1 million which it signed with the International Atomic to pressure Iran would be treated no dif- backpacks in the hands of children since the Energy Agency, IAEA. ferently from one headquartered in a nation inception of the program. In the last year, I have joined my colleagues that was actively supporting investment in Sadly, there are hundreds of thousands of on a number of occasions to express the con- Iran’s energy sector. It makes no sense to children who can not afford the basic supplies cerns of this body about these activities. Last argue that we are ‘‘enhancing diplomacy’’ by they need for school. This backpack initiative February, I supported passage of a resolution taking away the ability, on a case-by-case not only alleviates some of the financial bur- that would condemn Iran for violating its inter- basis, to waive sanctions as an incentive for den from the many single-family households national nuclear nonproliferation obligations those countries taking responsible actions to that are stretching their budget and have while commending diplomatic efforts being address U.S. concerns and Iran’s activities. enough to worry about paying for food and taken by France, Germany, and the U.K. (EU– Everyone agrees that working cooperatively bills, but it also allows their children to have 3) to suspend Iran’s activities. and diplomatically with the U.N., E.U., and the pride of being able to start the school year I have also voted to condemn Iranian Presi- others to curb Iran’s nuclear program and limit the right way. dent Ahmadinejad’s persistent denials of the its nuclear activities is the best way to pro- I am proud to say that 1,000 backpacks will Holocaust and his assertions that Israel should ceed. It is clear that a coherent strategy that be delivered to the Bradley Elementary School be ‘‘wiped off the map.’’ I have also supported has the support of our allies and the inter- in my home district. I ask all of my colleagues legislation just this year authorizing State and national community stands a far better chance in this United States Congress to join me in local government pension plans to divest of ending Iran’s nuclear activities. recognizing the National Foundation for themselves of all non-U.S. companies invest- However, if this diplomacy is to succeed, Women Legislators and their partnership with ing more than $20 million in Iran’s energy sec- those who we charge with carrying out those Office Depot, whose efforts to empower our tor. efforts should be able to go to the bargaining children and provide them the tools they need It is clear that the threat posed by Iran ac- table without one hand being tied behind their to be successful in school and in life are to be quiring nuclear weapons is real. Therefore, it backs. While H.R. 1400 declares that the U.S. commended. is all the more important that this Congress should use diplomatic and economic means to f support efforts that will help provide, and not resolve the Iranian nuclear problem, I am con- restrict, the diplomatic, economic, and political cerned that the bill itself would undermine the PERSONAL EXPLANATION tools available to address it. Just 10 months very thing it is trying to promote at a time ago, Congress recognized that when it reau- when that unity of effort is the most crucial. HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE thorized the Iran Freedom Support Act to en- Just 10 months ago, Congress rejected the OF FLORIDA hance U.S. tools for using financial means to waiver provision contained in this bill when it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES address Iran’s activities. last considered how to best enhance the tools Wednesday, September 26, 2007 As the House considers H.R. 1400, there available to the administration to deal with are provisions of this bill that are commend- Iran’s activities. I hope that as this legislation Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. able and which are worthwhile and which I moves forward in the legislative process, fur- Madam Speaker, on Monday, September 24, support. In fact, in July, I voted for some of ther changes will be made to strengthen this 2007, while returning from a Homeland Secu- these provisions such as those expanding the bill in a way that will truly enhance, and not rity field hearing in New York City my train law’s scope to add financial institutions, insur- hobble, strong diplomatic efforts. was delayed, and I missed the following votes. ers, underwriters, guarantors, and any other f Had I been present, I would have voted in business organizations, including foreign sub- favor of: sidiaries, to the list of entities already barred TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL FOUN- Rollcall 891, H. Con. Res. 193, recognizing from investing in Iran which were included in DATION FOR WOMEN LEGISLA- all hunters throughout the United States for H.R. 957 which passed the House by a vote TORS their commitment to safety. of 415–11. Rollcall 892, H. Res. 668, recognizing the However, I could not support H.R. 1400 as HON. DIANE E. WATSON 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957 currently written because I am concerned that OF CALIFORNIA desegregation of Little Rock Central High its provision striking the ability of the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School by the Little Rock Nine. dent—this President or any future one—to Rollcall 893, H.R. 1199, to extend the grant Wednesday, September 26, 2007 waive sanctions in situations where it serves program for drug-endangered children. the U.S. national interest. I am concerned that Ms. WATSON. I would like to congratulate Rollcall 894, H. Res. 340, expressing the removing this ability will hinder, not help, our the National Foundation for Women Legisla- sense of the House of Representatives of the diplomatic or national security interests. tors for working to distribute thousands of importance of providing a voice for the many Some have warned that the approach taken backpacks filled with school supplies in every victims (and families of victims) involved in by this legislation would not only limit diplo- U.S. State and Puerto Rico. missing persons cases and unidentified matic options with Iran, but also create a rift These backpacks have been donated by Of- human remains cases. with our allies in Europe and possibly fice Depot and are being distributed to at-risk f strengthen support for President and disadvantaged youth. As lawmakers we Ahmadinejad’s regime in Iran. I think we ought introduce and pass legislation every year that PERSONAL EXPLANATION to take those concerns seriously. At a time affects our Nation’s youth. We talk about sta- when the U.S. and the world should be in lock tistics and reading performance and free lunch HON. TED POE step in trying to deal with the Iranian threat, programs, but we do not talk enough about OF TEXAS Congress should not put one more obstacle in ensuring that all students have the school sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the way. plies they need to perform both inside and out The reason Congress has been careful to of the classroom. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 add waiver authority to a number of sanctions Office Depot’s National Backpack Program, Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, due to the fact provisions over the years—and I must confess now in its seventh year, is designed to make that I have been appointed by the President of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2007 the United States to be a Congressional Rep- drugs be identified so they can receive the nizations including on the advisory board at resentative to the United Nations, I was in treatment needed to lead more productive Somerset Community College. For many New York City and missed recorded votes on lives. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. years he served on the Board of Trustees of the House Floor on Monday, September 24, 3656. the University of Kentucky. 2007 and Tuesday, September 25, 2007. f Dick was more than a local leader. He was I ask that the RECORD reflect that had I well-known throughout the Commonwealth, as been able to vote that day, I would have voted CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE a great civic and business leader. He was ‘‘yes’’ on Rollcall vote Nos. 894, 895, 896, PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION awarded ‘‘man of the year’’ in 1965 by a Lou- 897, 898, 899, 900, 901, 905, and 907. I ACT OF 2007 isville radio station. But he was our man of the would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall vote Nos. year for many more years to come and will SPEECH OF 902, 903, 904, and 906. continue to be. f HON. JOHN M. McHUGH Mr. Cooper married Cornelia Dozier in 1961, OF NEW YORK and she is a leader in her own right in com- ENSURING WELFARE DOLLARS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity and cultural affairs. He also leaves be- ARE SPENT WISELY hind two children and five grand children. Dick Tuesday, September 25, 2007 was a brother to the late U.S. Senator John HON. JERRY WELLER Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Sherman Cooper, who served with great dis- OF ILLINOIS support of H.R. 976, the Children’s Health In- tinction in Congress from just after World War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. II until the early 70’s. As a strong supporter of the State Children’s Wednesday, September 26, 2007 He came from a good family and leaves a Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), I am good one behind. Family, friends, and associ- Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I pleased that the House is working to extend ates from across the Commonwealth of Ken- rise today in strong support of H.R. 3656, a SCHIP beyond its upcoming September 30, tucky will remember him. He touched many bill to better ensure that taxpayer funds for 2007 expiration. lives and hearts with his genuine concern for welfare go to help low-income parents go to Importantly, the bill before the House today them, and his example of leadership with pur- work, not to support drug habits. I want to (H.R. 976) does not include many of the Medi- pose and dedication. I am just one of them. thank my friend and colleague, Congressman care provisions that were included in H.R. The world is a better place because of the PHIL ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, for sponsoring 3162. Those provisions would have markedly life of Dick Cooper. this legislation and I am glad to join as his reduced funding for my constituent seniors, f chief co-sponsor. hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home In 1996, the Republican-led Congress health agencies. Accordingly, I was compelled PERSONAL EXPLANATION passed welfare reforms that emphasized the to vote against H.R. 3162, even though I have necessity of work to achieving economic self- long supported the SCHIP program and its ex- HON. AL GREEN sufficiency. As a result of that historic reform, pansion. OF TEXAS millions of families have moved from welfare H.R. 976 takes the approach set forth in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dependence to greater self-sufficiency, sup- legislation (H.R. 3269) introduced by the gen- Wednesday, September 26, 2007 ported by pro-work benefits including child tlewoman from New Mexico, Mrs. WILSON, care funds, health coverage, and the Earned which I cosponsored. Significantly, under this Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, Income Tax Credit. Poverty has fallen dramati- approach, approximately four million additional I was unavoidably detained on September cally, for some groups to record lows. children will have access to health insurance 18th and missed Rollcall Vote 876 on passage But there is still more work to do. We all through SCHIP and their coverage will not of H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Home- know that too many American parents remain come at the expense of my constituent seniors ownership Act of 2007. Had I been present, I trapped by drug addiction. H.R. 3656 is de- and health care providers. would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ signed to ensure that our country sends a f This legislation makes great strides in allow- clearer message about the support available ing the Federal Housing Administration to for low-income parents, and what obligations TRIBUTE TO RICHARD E. ‘‘DICK’’ reach a greater number of borrowers seeking those parents have to stay clean and off of COOPER homeownership by increasing loan limits to drugs. So this legislation builds upon the suc- keep pace with the rising cost of homes, and cess of the 1996 reforms by attempting to bet- HON. HAROLD ROGERS it offers new, important protections to bor- ter ensure federal tax dollars are spent effi- OF KENTUCKY rowers who are vulnerable to exploitation in ciently and appropriately. Simply put, taxpayer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the subprime and predatory loan markets. money intended to provide temporary assist- The bill also includes numerous other strong Wednesday, September 26, 2007 ance to needy families should not be spent to measures to help address our Nation’s afford- subsidize drug abuse. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, able housing crisis, and I would like to express H.R. 3656 expects States to test welfare re- I regret that I must inform the House of the my gratitude for this bill’s passage in the cipients and applicants for benefits when passing of a great American in my home com- House. caseworkers have reason to believe the par- munity. f ent is taking illegal drugs. Not every recipient Richard E. ‘‘Dick’’ Cooper was a friend to or applicant, but those for who there is real me and many others in the State of Kentucky, CONGRATULATING JOSEPH AND cause to think that taxpayer funds might wind but especially in my hometown of Somerset. JOAN PRZYWARA ON THE OCCA- up furthering a drug habit instead of helping Even more than a friend, he was a father fig- SION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING parents find, take and stay in jobs. This com- ure, a confidant, friend and advisor. And he ANNIVERSARY mon-sense reform will help States identify was humble, giving and modest. those in need of substance abuse treatment, Dick left us August 7, 2007 at 92. He was HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI and ensure that federal funds are not spent the Chairman of the Board at Citizens National OF PENNSYLVANIA buying illegal drugs. Bank, and knew practically everyone. In fact, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, recently in my home state he also likely knew their parents and even of Illinois, I had an opportunity to meet with grandparents. His devotion to duty was tire- Wednesday, September 26, 2007 members of the Marseilles Concerned Citizens less. He came to work every day right up until Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Against Drugs, a group of citizens committed the day he died. He cared deeply for people. today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues to seeing drug abuse removed from my com- After completing high school in 1932, he in the House of Representatives to pay tribute munity. They expressed their dismay that fed- graduated with honors at the University of to Joseph and Joan Przywara, of West Nan- eral dollars are being spent to support an ad- Kentucky. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army ticoke, Pennsylvania, as they celebrate 50 diction which destroys lives, families, and and served in the Pacific. Back home, in the years of marriage. communities. I couldn’t agree more. business community, he very successfully led On September 14, 1957, Mr. and Mrs. I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- the Somerset Stone Company before becom- Przywara were joined in marriage at St. tion to better ensure that welfare assistance is ing chairman at the bank. As a civic leader in Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Church spent appropriately, and that those addicted to our community, he served on numerous orga- in Wilkes-Barre.

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YMCA, Boy Scouts, Vanderbilt University’s established the West Side Dairy and the cou- Res. 675, On the question of tabling the mo- Blair School of Music, as well as the Adven- ple’s two sons, Joseph and Robert, soon tion to appeal the ruling of the chair. ture Science Center, among others. joined him in business. In 1982, he acquired Further, I would have voted no on the pre- Marty has also served on the corporate the Dream Whip ice cream business in Nan- vious question and no on adopting H. Res. boards of Genesco and First American Finan- ticoke. 675, providing for the consideration of the cial Holdings and has served as chairman of Mr. Przywara has served his community in Senate amendments to H.R. 976; ‘‘aye’’ on H. both the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bu- several capacities over the years, not the least Res. 95, Supporting the goals and ideals of reau and the Nashville Area Chamber of Com- of which was his many contributions of time Campus Fire Safety Month; no on H.R. 976, merce. Most recently, he was honored as the and energy to promote Democratic Party prin- the Children’s Health Insurance Program Re- 2007 Outstanding Nashvillian of the Year by ciples and candidates. authorization Act of 2007; and ‘‘aye’’ on H. the Kiwanis Club of Nashville. He was also highly instrumental in estab- Res. 590, Supporting the goals and ideals of Madam Speaker, please join me in con- lishing the Plymouth Township Recreation As- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. gratulating Marty Dickens on an exemplary sociation on land he helped acquire from the f record of service in business, in charity and in Glen Alden Coal Company. He coached little our community. He has set an example that league baseball for many years and also PERSONAL EXPLANATION we would all do well to emulate, and we wish served as a PIAA baseball and softball official him well in his retirement. and as an ASA softball umpire. HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON f Mrs. Przywara worked at Pennsylvania OF ILLINOIS TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN J. COLLINS Wholesale Drug Company, Heavenly Shoe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Company, the United States Social Security Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Administration and the United States Depart- HON. ZOE LOFGREN ment of Labor Mine Safety and Health Admin- Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, OF CALIFORNIA istration for many years. She currently man- unfortunately yesterday morning, September IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 25, 2007, I was unable to cast my votes on ages Dream Whip Ice Cream which employs Wednesday, September 26, 2007 nine people. She is a past member of the H.R. 1400, H. Res. 584, H. Con. Res. 210, Plymouth Township Recreation Association and H. Res. 663. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Auxiliary. Had I been present for rollcall No. 895 on Speaker, books and movies abound these Mr. and Mrs. Przywara had three children, suspending the rules and passing H.R. 1400, days about the ‘‘Greatest Generation,’’ those Joseph, who is deceased; Robert and Lisa the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act, I would men and women who fought and won World Bonar. They also have four grandchildren. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ War II to save us from fascism. But it is not Mr. and Mrs. Przywara are shining exam- Had I been present for rollcall No. 896 on just the winning of World War II that leads us ples of hard working, family and community suspending the rules and passing H. Res. to admire and be grateful to members of our minded Americans who enrich the quality of 584, Supporting the goals and ideals of Na- parents’ generation. To know the individual is life not only for themselves but for all whose tional Life Insurance Awareness Month, I to understand the generational achievement of lives they have touched. Mr. Speaker, please would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ greatness. join me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Had I been present for rollcall No. 897 on My father-in-law, Dr. John J. Collins, is a Przywara on this special occasion. suspending the rules and passing H. Con. person whose life can so instruct us. Like so f Res. 210, Supporting the goals and ideals of many of his generation, John J. Collins was Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, I would not born to wealth or privilege. Born in Okla- PERSONAL EXPLANATION have voted ‘‘aye.’’ homa in 1917, his family soon moved to Cali- Had I been present for rollcall No. 898 on fornia, where his father worked in the oil fields HON. WALLY HERGER suspending the rules and passing H. Res. in Coalinga. He was the oldest boy in a big OF CALIFORNIA 663, Supporting the goals and ideals of Vet- Irish-American family, with several older sis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans of Foreign Wars Day, I would have ters. And when his father died at an early age, voted ‘‘aye.’’ as a boy he was the ‘‘oldest man’’ in his Wednesday, September 26, 2007 f household during the Great Depression. Like Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, I was un- so many of his generation, he learned habits able to vote on several measures that came HONORING MARTY DICKENS of frugality and hard work in those early years. before the House on Tuesday, September 25, These habits have served him and his family 2007 because of illness. HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN well. They are with him to this day. Had I been present I would have voted OF TENNESSEE In the best American spirit, he struggled to ‘‘aye’’ on H.R. 1400, Iran Counter-Proliferation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES go farther than his parents. He was educated Act of 2007; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 584, Supporting at Coalinga Junior College and then worked the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Wednesday, September 26, 2007 his way through the University of California at Awareness Month; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Con. Res. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask Berkeley, where he received a Bachelor of 210, Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle my colleagues to join me in congratulating Arts degree. Like so many others, he enlisted Cell Disease Awareness Month; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Marty Dickens as he retires from his position to fight in World War II, joining the U.S. Army Res. 663, Supporting the goals and ideals of as president of AT&T Tennessee after a dis- before Pearl Harbor, in 1941. In the Army, he Veterans of Foreign Wars Day; ‘‘aye’’ on H. tinguished 39-year career in the telecommuni- became an infantry and artillery officer. He Res. 548, Expressing the ongoing concern of cations industry. served for years in the Pacific, including taking the House of Representatives for Lebanon’s Beginning his career with the company in part in the fighting in Saipan and Okinawa. democratic institutions and unwavering sup- 1969, Marty worked in the public affairs and This was rough combat and many died. Like port for the administration of justice upon regulatory departments and comptroller’s of- most of those who I’ve met who served under those responsible for the assassination of Leb- fice before joining BellSouth International in such conditions, he prefers not to discuss the anese public figures opposing Syrian control 1992. He has served on the boards of direc- details of combat but remembers still those of of Lebanon; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. 642, Expressing tors of BellSouth operations in Brazil, Ven- his colleagues who did not return. He merely sympathy and support for the people and gov- ezuela, Panama, Nicaragua, Israel, China and served bravely, honorably and saved our ernments of the countries of Central America, Denmark. country, emerging as a Captain. He is humble the Caribbean, and Mexico which have suf- Since moving to Nashville to become presi- about his service. We are honored by it. fered from Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and dent of the company in 1999, Marty has be- After the war, he returned to the San Fran- Henriette and whose complete economic and come a force not just in the Nashville business cisco Bay Area and then moved to Bakersfield fatality toll are still unknown; ‘‘aye’’ on H. Res. community, but in its charitable and civic life where he went to work at Bakersfield High

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:43 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\E26SE7.REC E26SE7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2007 School. The soldiers came home from the war nomic stability not dreamed of by his parents More than 75 years ago, one mother’s de- to make a life for themselves with marriage or grandparents. Widely admired in his home- termination to transform her personal loss into and children. He was no exception, and he town, he is recognized as someone who made good works led to the creation of the Amer- and his wife Patricia were blessed with three a difference. ican Gold Star Mothers. After receiving notice children, three grandchildren and one great- We Americans owe much to the Greatest of her son’s death in aerial combat during grandchild. From Bakersfield High School, he Generation. But we also owe to them as indi- World War I, Grace Darling Seibold devoted moved on to Bakersfield College. In his early viduals our love and gratitude. I feel that her energy to volunteering in a local hospital. years at the college, he taught sociology and greatly today on the occasion of the 90th birth- She began reaching out to other mothers also served as a very successful track and day of Dr. John J. Collins, who it has been my whose sons had died in military service to our cross-country coach. Always striving to im- privilege to know as my father-in-law. Nation, and these women organized into a prove himself, he took classes nights and f local group. summers while pursuing an education career, Their organization was named after the gold and obtained a Master’s degree. A counseling TRIBUTE TO MARCEL MARCEAU star service flag that families hung in their win- credential allowed him to begin serving as a dows for family members who had died in mili- counselor for students. Subsequently, he be- HON. MIKE FERGUSON tary service. After years of planning, it became came first the Director of Student Activities OF NEW JERSEY a national organization in 1928. In 1936, Con- and then the Dean of Students. During this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress designated the last Sunday of Sep- period, he engaged in more evening, week- Wednesday, September 26, 2007 tember as ‘‘Gold Star Mother’s Day.’’ end, and summer study at UCLA in the Edu- Since then, brave women have continued to cation Department. Ultimately, a doctor’s the- Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise come together as Gold Star Mothers to ease sis was written and published, and he was today to recognize and honor Marcel Marceau, the burden of their loss and to serve others. awarded a doctorate in education. who died September 22, 2007, at the age of The cost of America’s freedom is often per- In 1965, he was selected as the first Presi- 84. sonal. Few pay more dearly than our Gold dent of Moorpark College, a community col- Marcel Marceau revived the art of panto- Star Mothers, who have endured the death of lege in Ventura County. There, he supervised mime, performing across the world beginning a son or daughter in service to our country. after World War II. Through his on-stage per- the building of the College’s physical plant, f planned the curriculum and opening, hired the sona, ‘‘Bip,’’ Marceau was known for his ability faculty and administration, and took Moorpark to capture the full range of human emotions CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE from a plan on paper to a thriving junior col- without using words. PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION lege with a variety of innovative educational Although he became famous as a per- ACT OF 2007 programs. Later he got the chance to return to former, Marceau’s most admirable accomplish- Bakersfield College as President and the fam- ment was not on the stage. As a French Jew SPEECH OF ily moved back to that California community. born Marcel Mangel, during World War II he HON. CORRINE BROWN changed his name and joined the French Re- As President of Bakersfield College for many OF FLORIDA sistance to save Jewish children from the Hol- years, he kept the school in the top rank of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community colleges, established an endow- ocaust. He and his brother forged documents ment and the B.C. Foundation, and won the to trick the Nazis into thinking that children Tuesday, September 25, 2007 respect of the community, his colleagues, and were too young to be deported, and also Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. the students. He retired as President of Ba- helped kids escape into Switzerland. Speaker, today, I rise in strong support of the kersfield College in 1982. But, with his work Speaking years later about his actions and State Children’s Health Insurance Program ethic, he never has been fully ‘‘retired.’’ He about those who were lost in the Holocaust, (SCHIP) reauthorization bill. This is a land- served as interim President of Mission Com- which included his father, Marceau said: mark piece of bipartisan legislation that will munity College in Santa Clara County and ‘‘Among those kids was maybe an Einstein, a progress further than any other program to then as interim Chancellor for West Valley- Mozart, somebody who (would have) found a cover uninsured children. Mission Community College District. Through- cancer drug. That is why we have a great re- Currently, I am ashamed to say that there out this time, he retained the title President sponsibility. Let us love one another.’’ are 10 million children without health insur- Emeritus at Bakersfield College, and has Just as the Holocaust demonstrated the ance. But, this bill would provide continued worked as an administrator there most of time worst evil that humans are capable of, the re- health insurance to six million children already since his ‘‘retirement.’’ Never one to forget the sponse by individuals like Marcel Marceau covered and add an additional four million chil- remembrance and honor due to the past, Dr. represented the best in human compassion. dren who currently lack health insurance na- Collins has been instrumental in setting up the f tionwide. It will improve health benefits for chil- Bakersfield College Archives. Recognizing his PERSONAL EXPLANATION dren by providing dental coverage, mental many years of service, several years ago Ba- health services and surgical benefits. The bill kersfield College renamed its student center HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN will also improve access by providing states building as the John J. Collins Student Center. with incentives to lower the rate of uninsured Along the way, he acquired the skill to make OF MARYLAND low income children and distributing grants for beautiful furniture, and has blessed his family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new outreach activities to states, local govern- members with many graceful and attractive Wednesday, September 26, 2007 ments and schools. pieces. At age 90, he continues to work for Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Unfortunately President Bush has threat- the Kern Community College District and to be avoidably detained and unable to make the ened to veto this bipartisan bill and deny 10 a joy to his friends, family, and community. Dr. vote on rollcall No. 907. Had I been voting, I million low-income kids the health care they John J. Collins, ‘‘Doc’’ to his grandchildren, is would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 590 on need and deserve. The President has instead to me the model of all we admire in his gen- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. expressed support for his own CHIP pro- eration. When times were tough, he just f posal—which would result in 840,000 low-in- worked harder. When his country called in come kids losing their health care coverage, time of war, he bravely answered. When his SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND according to the Congressional Budget Office. country needed him, he spent a career giving IDEALS OF GOLD STAR MOTH- The President has no idea what it might be back to his community as an educator—mak- ERS DAY like to go without health insurance. I saw a ing sure that young people had a chance to quote from him in July when he said ‘‘I mean, learn and succeed. SPEECH OF people have access to health care in America. As family man, he devoted himself to his HON. JOHN KLINE After all, just go to an emergency room . . .’’ wife, his children, his siblings and extended OF MINNESOTA An emergency room, Mr. President? That is family. He has shown real courage—whether IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the best kind of health care you want to pro- on the battlefields of the South Pacific or when vide to our children? Shame, shame, shame. facing and coping with the serious illness of Monday, September 24, 2007 Mr. President, this bill is going to get the his wife of more than 60 years. He has shown Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise children out the emergency room and make a steadiness of purpose which allowed him to today in solemn observance of ‘‘Gold Star sure they don’t delay health care needs until leap to a level of erudition, education and eco- Mother’s Day’’, on Sunday, September 30th. the last minute, give them regular checkups

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