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TRIBUTE TO LOUIS MINCARELLI Many of you know about typical tax-deferred first step toward that realization by giving all savings plans—such as a ‘‘529’’ and college American families the tools they need to pro- HON. JIM GERLACH tuition plans. These savings tools, which are vide for their families—no matter what their OF PENNSYLVANIA available to all Americans, can’t help a family specialized needs might be. with a child who may not go to college. Yet, A new approach to savings for these fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one could argue that the need for savings and lies—one that fosters ownership, self-control Thursday, May 17, 2007 planning for the future is even greater for a and flexibility—is needed today. I urge my col- Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise child with a disability because he or she will leagues to support this innovative approach to today to honor Louis Mincarelli for his long- likely be less able to earn a self-supporting in- saving for the long-term, specialized needs of time service to the Norriton Fire Engine Com- come. And may require continued expendi- children with disabilities. pany and surrounding communities. tures on medical treatment or adaptive equip- FSAs will bring families the much needed Mr. Mincarelli has been a member of the ment. peace of mind by giving them the tools to pro- Norriton Fire Engine Company since 1976. He Without a new savings tool, parents of chil- vide for their children and helping ensure that has served tirelessly on the banquet, by-laws, dren with disabilities must choose between children with disabilities are able to live life to and legislative committees and was instru- turning down the advantages of savings plans the fullest and be as productive as possible. mental in raising the funding necessary to si- available to others or risk a hefty penalty if Our legislation offers hope to families to pro- multaneously purchase two new fire trucks. In their child cannot use the funds according to vide resources that are life-enhancing and 1995, he was awarded Life Membership for the account restrictions. meaningful and the control necessary to en- his service and sacrifice to the Company. Ad- The Financial Security Accounts for Individ- sure that their loved ones obtain essential ditionally, Mr. Mincarelli held the position of uals with Disabilities (FSAID) Act of 2007 will services. I urge my colleagues to support the president of the Norriton Fire Engine Company provide families of people with physical, cog- Financial Security Accounts for Individuals for 15 years from 1979 to 1994. nitive, or developmental disabilities access to with Disabilities Act of 2007. For 34 years, Mr. Mincarelli also served his the savings tools that everyone else enjoys. f country as a First Sergeant in the United Individuals with disabilities, or their families, States Army. As an honored veteran, he takes could create a Financial Security Account IN HONOR OF ARABY COLTON pride in continuing to serve the citizens of (FSA) that accrues tax-free interest during the East Norriton Township and surrounding com- life of the beneficiary. The FSA will help fami- HON. SAM FARR munities. lies of individuals with disabilities to pay for a OF CALIFORNIA Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues variety of current and long-term essential ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me today in honoring Mr. Louis Mincarelli penses including medical care, community Thursday, May 17, 2007 for his exemplary and dedicated service to the based support services, education, employ- Norriton Fire Engine Company and the East ment training and support, and assistive tech- Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Norriton Township area. His commitment and nology. As adults, beneficiaries can also use honor Mrs. Araby Colton, a great lady who energy to make his community a better place these accounts to pay for housing and trans- passed away recently at the age of 95. Araby is an example for all citizens to follow. portation needs. was a passionate activist of uncompromising f FSAs differ from existing savings tools by principles throughout her life. providing much needed flexibility for families Araby and her husband, Vie, founded the INTRODUCTION OF THE FINANCIAL and beneficiaries: Canadian-American Wolf Defenders, which SECURITY ACCOUNTS FOR INDI- Accounts can be established as easily as a was instrumental in stopping a wolf hunt in VIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES typical savings account, without overburden- Canada. She was a member of the Monterey ACT OF 2007 some paperwork, administrative fees, or on- County Peace Coalition, the World Society for going legal fees; the Protection of Animals, and a valued mem- HON. ANDER CRENSHAW Beneficiaries are allowed to control their ber of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance. She raised OF FLORIDA own financial destinies; and if they are unable Arabian horses and a wolf-dog. Her children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to serve in this capacity, parents, guardians or inherited her love of animals. other designees can serve in this capacity; During consideration of the 1972 Endan- Thursday, May 17, 2007 Qualified expenses under the FSAID are gered Species Act, testimony was entered on Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, today, purposefully broad to accommodate the great- the subject of aerial wolf hunting in Alaska. along with several of my colleagues, I intro- er needs of people with disabilities and the fi- Araby’s passionate ‘‘Letter to Wolf Defenders’’ duced the Financial Security Accounts for Indi- nancial demands of their individual care plan; from her HOWL newsletter detailing the hor- viduals with Disabilities Act of 2007. As we Qualified expenses are not limited to adult- rors of such hunting practices was read before know, the federal government gives American hood or retirement age so resources can be the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife families a helping hand in saving for the fu- used whenever they are needed; Conservation in their hearings on predatory ture. Accounts with special tax advantages The flexibility in expenses also allows fami- mammals and endangered species. help people save for college, retirement, and lies to save with confidence even though they Throughout the 90’s, she wrote ‘‘Your World other life events. But people with disabilities cannot always predict how independent their and Mine,’’ a newspaper column for the Car- don’t always have the same expectations for children will become; mel Valley Sun and other local newspapers. the future. A family who saves money in a traditional Her articles reported on the environment, ani- Individuals with disabilities may have very account for a child who becomes disabled mals, politics and book reviews. She kept up different needs and concerns for their long- later in life can roll over the funds into an FSA with current events, and was writing a letter to term care. However, no matter how different without penalty; and the editor on global warming when she passed the needs or the financial demands that face Unlike some savings instruments, FSA away. a family, all parents have a common interest— would be created and regulated on a federal In her later years, Araby and some friends to ensure the financial security of their chil- level so any eligible individual in the United formed a confab they called ‘‘The Coffee- dren. Although several savings tools exist for States would have access to this savings tool. house.’’ They named their group in memory of all families, increased costs for care, long-term The Financial Security Accounts for Individ- the American rebels that met in coffeehouses security, more flexibility, and the desire to fos- uals with Disabilities Act of 2007 will give fami- in the 1770’s to discuss separation from a ty- ter greater independence for children with dis- lies of people with disabilities the ability to rannical government. ‘‘The Coffeehouse’’ abilities warrant the establishment of a new save for their children’s futures just like other members discussed the great issues of the savings instrument. American families. Today, we are taking the day.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K17MY8.001 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 Madam Speaker, the life of Araby Colton H.R. 916—John R. Justice Prosecutors and TRIBUTE TO DESCHUTES COUNTY was full of joy and purpose. She cared about Defenders Incentive Act, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote SHERIFF LES STILES the world around her and worked tirelessly to No. 348, final passage on H.R. 1700—COPS make it a better place, not just for humans, Improvement Act of 2007, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote but for all creatures. She would be delighted No. 349, final passage on H.R. 1773—Safe HON. GREG WALDEN to think that she was a thorn in the sides of American Roads Act, ‘‘aye’’. OF OREGON politicians, but I have only respect and admira- tion for a lady with such deep convictions. I f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know I speak for the whole House in extend- SMALL BUSINESS FAIRNESS IN Thursday, May 17, 2007 ing condolences to her family. Araby will be CONTRACTING ACT greatly missed. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, I f SPEECH OF rise today to pay tribute to a great American, a dedicated Oregonian, and a tremendous PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION HON. CORRINE BROWN OF H.R. 1585, NATIONAL DEFENSE public servant: former Deschutes County OF FLORIDA AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- Sheriff Les Stiles. Sheriff Stiles retired last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CAL YEAR 2008 month, and tomorrow night his many years of Thursday, May 10, 2007 achievements on behalf of the residents of SPEECH OF Central Oregon will be celebrated at a public Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. event in Bend, OR. Sheriff Stiles dedicated his HON. TOM UDALL Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. career to keeping the city of Bend and OF NEW MEXICO 1873—the Small Business Fairness in Con- Deschutes County a safe and desirable place IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tracting Act. to live and visit. quit Wednesday, May 16, 2007 The 10th Edition of Merriam-Webster’s Col- legiate Dictionary defines fairness as being: Sheriff Stiles has always exuded an interest Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I impartial, honest; free from self-interest, preju- in public policy and making our communities want to thank Congressman ALTMIRE for offer- dice, or favoritism. For too long small busi- better and safer. His commitment to our coun- ing this amendment and also want to thank nesses have been overlooked, short changed try dates back to his service with the U.S. Chairman MILLER for his support. Over the and under-funded. For the first time in over a Army where he was commissioned as a sec- past two Congresses I have introduced legis- decade this House voted on a bill to open the ond lieutenant with the Corps of Engineers. lation very similar to the language we are now $380 billion federal marketplace to small busi- Les also served with the U.S. Army Reserves considering, and I am very hopeful that it will nesses across the country. as a captain in the infantry from 1968 until be included in today’s bill. Mr. Chairman, this bill will not only bring 1974. After serving in defense of the United For every soldier who is deployed overseas, about strong economic growth but also create States of America, Les turned toward edu- there is a family back home faced with new jobs. This bill does that by: Ensuring that new cational pursuits that would provide him with and challenging hardships. The toll extends regulations and databases are added to en- the knowledge that, complemented with his life beyond emotional stress. From raising a child courage and promote fairness in the use of experience, would ultimately allow him to bet- to managing household finances to day-to-day small businesses in government contracting; ter serve the citizens of Oregon. events, families have to find the time and re- increasing the overall national goal of using In 1974, Les received a bachelor’s degree sources to deal with the absence of a loved contracts with small businesses; and increas- in English from Illinois State University. From one. ing the goal for contracts with disadvantaged Today’s amendment offers a way to help there, he went on to earn a masters degree in and women-owned businesses. These ease this transition. The Altmire-Udall amend- public administration from the University of changes are vital to small businesses all over ment would allow spouses, parents or children Northern Colorado. In 1982, Les focused ex- this country. of military personnel to use Family and Med- clusively on law enforcement and completed For the past 6 years, the government has ical Leave Act benefits for issues related di- the grueling training session at the FBI Na- failed to meet its 23 percent small business rectly to the deployment of a soldier. Current tional Academy’s 128th session. Madam contracting goal. This has cost small business FMLA benefits allow individuals to take time Speaker, this was not the end of the sheriff’s $10 billion in lost contracting opportunities. off for the birth of a child or to care for a fam- commitment to education. Later in life he grad- In the 3rd district of Florida, small business ily member with a serious illness. The deploy- uated from the National Sheriffs Institute and owner Lisa Wolf of Wolf Technologies in- ment of a soldier is no less of a crisis and cer- in 2005 he graduated from the FBI Executive formed me that she faces many contracting tainly puts new demands on families. We Leadership Program. He spent 15 years problems and loss of business due to the bun- should ensure that the FMLA benefits given in teaching at Central Oregon Community Col- dling of small projects into large mega con- other circumstances are provided to our fight- lege and was always willing to address a com- tracts. Ms. Wolf owns a geotechnical engi- ing families during their time of need. munity group on a pending issue. The passage of this amendment and its in- neering firm and has gained a reputation for Madam Speaker, the city of Bend, OR, re- clusion in the final conference report will bring helping clients exceed their goals; she cannot ceived great fortune when Les and his family new relief to thousands of families across the effectively do this without small Federal con- moved to the beautiful central Oregon region nation, and it will demonstrate the thanks we tracts. after his training at the FBI Academy. During owe our brave men and women serving over- Entrepreneurs and small businesses like 25 years of law enforcement in central Or- seas. Lisa Wolf’s are key players in the economy of egon, Les served first as a patrolman, eventu- Florida. f ally as Bend’s chief of police, and ultimately Florida has an estimated total of 1,837,800 as the sheriff of Deschutes County. Sheriff PERSONAL EXPLANATION small businesses and 29 percent of them are Stiles has been a strong advocate in com- women-owned firms. bating the scourge of methamphetamine and HON. JEFF MILLER According to the Florida Small Business De- its devastating impact on communities across OF FLORIDA velopment Center: the country. Sheriff Stiles quickly recognized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The stability and growth of Florida’s econ- the significant harm and damage this terrible omy depends largely on the vitality of our Thursday, May 17, 2007 state’s small businesses who are a diverse poison inflicts on families and communities Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I group of entrepreneurs and innovators. This and was a real leader in bringing the problems missed rollcall vote Nos. 345 through 349 on large and growing group keeps the Florida associated with methamphetamine use to the May 15, 2007. I was down in my district at- economy productive. forefront and attention of the general public. tending the funeral of SSG Timothy P. This bill ensures that more Federal con- He’s been diligent in his efforts to get this Padgett. tracts are available to small firms like Lisa’s deadly drug off the streets, a vocal proponent I would have voted: rollcall vote No. 345, and also increases the procurement opportuni- and promoter of prevention efforts, and tire- final passage on H.R. 634—American Vet- ties for the small, disadvantaged and women- less in his efforts to support and promote erans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin owned businesses. treatment programs for those in desperate Act, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 346, final passage Mr. Chairman, this bill is not only a great in- need of help. on H.R. 692—Army Specialist Joseph P. vestment to my home State of Florida but My colleagues, when Les Stiles took office Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act, most importantly to our nation’s small busi- as the sheriff of Deschutes County, he inher- ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 347, final passage on nesses and I strongly support it. ited quite a mess. His predecessor pled guilty

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.001 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 17, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1077 to Federal charges of embezzlement. Under ‘‘Confronted with a difficult decision and A priest leading his parishioners into battle Les’s leadership, the county made great means of implementing it, women today are was not what the Germans anticipated. At progress in correcting the problems of the forced by ignorance, misinformation and des- Paleochora, Father Stylianos Frantzeskis, peration into courses of action that require past. Sheriff Stiles helped restore public trust humane concern on the part of religious hearing of the German airborne invasion, and once again brought honor to the position leaders.’’ rushed to his church, sounded the bell, took of sheriff. He restored fiscal restraint and his rifle and marched his volunteers toward The statement continued: helped stabilize funding for a department that Maleme. ‘‘We believe that it is our pastoral respon- otherwise would have lost significant public sibility and religious duty to give aid and as- This struggle became an example for all Eu- services this past year. sistance to all women with problem preg- rope to follow in defying German occupation Today I illustrate but a few of the tremen- nancies. To that end we are establishing a and aggression. dous successes Sheriff Stiles achieved over a Clergymen’s Consultation Service on The Cretans paid a heavy price for their val- long and distinguished career. I appreciate my Abertion which will include referral to the iant resistance to Nazi forces with thousands colleagues joining me in thanking Sheriff Stiles best available medical advice and aid to of civilians executed, starved, or imprisoned. for all he’s done on behalf of the people of women in need.’’ The Germans burned and destroyed entire Deschutes County, the Second Congressional Following the announcement, the Clergy communities as a reprisal for the Cretan re- District and the great State of Oregon. I wish Service was inundated with calls and visitors sistance movement. Yet this resistance lasted him and his wife, Carol, many good days from around the country seeking assistance. for 4 years. ahead with their family, complete with many From its inception until 1970 the service grew The Battle of Crete changed history by de- hours of good fishing for the sheriff. from 26 ministers and rabbis in New York to laying Hitler’s plan to invade Russia. The inva- f 2,000 clergy in 25 States referring almost sion was delayed from April to June of 1941. 100,000 women to doctors. The 2-month delay in the invasion made Hit- RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- I commend Reverend Moody and the clergy ler’s forces face the Russian winter. The Rus- SARY OF THE CLERGY CON- men and women who joined the service over sian snowstorms and the subzero tempera- SULTATION SERVICE ON ABOR- the years. Their selfless service is an inspira- tures eventually stalled the Nazi invasion be- TION tion to all who honor women as moral deci- fore they could take Moscow or Leningrad. sion-makers and all who seek dignity and jus- This was the beginning of the downfall of the HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER tice for women. Nazi reign of terror. OF NEW YORK f We must always remember and honor this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMEMORATING THE 66TH ANNI- significant battle and the heroic drive of the Thursday, May 17, 2007 VERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF Cretan people. Democracy came from Greece, CRETE and the Cretan heroes exemplified the cour- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise age it takes to preserve it. today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the To honor these heroes, I have introduced H. Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion on HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Res. 148, which recognizes and appreciates May 21st, 2007, and the many fine clergy OF NEW YORK the historical significance and the heroic women and men of the Religious Coalition for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Reproductive Choice who continue this tradi- Thursday, May 17, 2007 Crete during World War II and commends the tion of service. At the time the Clergy Service Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam PanCretan Association of America. was founded, hundreds, if not thousands, of Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Today, the courage and fortitude of the Cre- women died each year because of unsafe, ille- 66th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, the tan people are seen in the members of the gal abortions. Many of the women suffering historic battle that contributed to the Allies’ vic- United Cretan Associations of New York which the health hazards of an illegal abortion were tory of World War II. are located in Astoria, Queens. the most vulnerable, including women of color Because of its strategic location as part of I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring and low-income women. the lifeline to India and its proximity to both the Cretans in the United States, Greece, and The heroic clergy who came together to Palestine and Egypt, both the Allies and Nazis the diaspora. form the Clergy Consultation Service felt a wanted Crete. At that time the British con- f moral responsibility to help women in need. trolled the island. The Clergy Service provided comfort, hope, On May 20, 1941, the Nazi invasion force, HONORING ROGER AND DIANA and access to doctors who performed safe including thousands of German paratroopers SENECHAL abortions and treated women with dignity and and glider troops began landing on Crete. Hit- respect. Participating ministers and rabbis ler felt this was to be an easy victory, yet he HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN risked public censure and criminal prosecution is quoted to have said shortly after the inva- OF MASSACHUSETTS to provide compassionate counseling and spir- sion, ‘‘France fell in 8 days. Why is Crete IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES itual support to women with an unintended free?’’ Thursday, May 17, 2007 pregnancy. Today, the tradition of support for During the 11-day invasion of Crete, more women has continued through the Religious than 6,000 German troopers were listed as Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise Coalition for Reproductive Choice and the killed, wounded, or missing in action. The today to honor Roger and Diana Senechal of Clergy for Choice Network. losses to the elite seventh parachute division Auburn, MA for their many years of dedicated Over one million American women sought il- marked the end of the German military’s large- community service and volunteerism. legal abortions annually at the time the Clergy scale airborne operations. Roger Senechal and Diana (Sullivan) Consultation Service on Abortion was estab- This valiant fight by the Cretan people Senechal dedicated their lives to religion at an lished. In 1965 alone, 17 percent of all preg- began in the first hour of the Nazi airborne in- early age. They met while volunteering their nancy-related deaths were due to illegal abor- vasion while other underground movements services for families in Cambridge, Massachu- tions. The largest percentage of abortion did not begin until a year or more after being setts, and were married in 1978. deaths was among women ages 35–39 with invaded. The Senechals moved to New Hampshire, five or six children. Young boys, old men, and women displayed where they continued their lives of service. In my home State of New York in 1967, the breathtaking bravery in defending Crete. Be- Diana volunteered extensively and Roger only legal reason for performing an abortion cause German soldiers were not accustomed served as the Executive Director for the Amer- was to save the life of the woman. Senior min- to facing women in battle, they would tear the ican Cancer Society. After their son Gerald ister of the Judson Memorial Church in New dress from the shoulders of suspected Cretan was born, Roger was received into the Epis- York City, Reverend Howard R. Moody, along women to find bruises from the recoil of the copal Church and the family moved to Auburn, with social justice activist Arlene Carmen, rec- rifle. The penalty was death. On July 28, Massachusetts, where Roger became a priest ognized that women needed reliable informa- 1941, The Times (London) reported that ‘‘five at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. tion on how and where to obtain safe, albeit hundred Cretan women have been deported Roger and Diana have contributed their time illegal, abortions. With a small group of min- to Germany for taking part in the defense of to countless organizations. Their record of vol- isters and rabbis, Reverend Moody founded their native island.’’ unteerism is astounding. the Clergy Service. The New York Times ran The German soldiers who invaded Crete Roger has served the town of Auburn as the statement announcing the service. also faced the heroic resistance of the clergy. President of the Auburn Clergy Association,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:47 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.005 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 Treasurer of the Worcester City Computer So- merce, American Chamber of Commerce, IN HONOR OF EUNICE LASTINGER ciety, Bee School Director of the Worcester Reynosa Maquila Association, Texas Good MIXON City Beekeepers Association, and Ride Direc- Roads and Transportation Association, tor for the Seven Hills Wheelman. Roger was McAllen Citizens League, and Rio Grande Val- HON. JIM MARSHALL also involved with Auburn Youth and Family ley Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he OF GEORGIA Services, serving on the Advisory Board, has served as a member of the Texas Gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Directors, as President-elect, and as ernor’s Task Force on Management and Labor Thursday, May 17, 2007 President. While working with Auburn Youth Relations for five years. Recently, he attended and Family Services, Roger helped extend the Presidential and Vice-Presidential briefings on Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is with services provided by the agency. He has also the North American Free Trade Agreement great pleasure I rise today to honor Eunice continued to work with the Episcopal Church, and was actively involved in the Empower- Lastinger Mixon for her continuing contribu- serving on the Episcopalian Church Diocesan ment Zone designation process for the Rio tions to the City of Tifton, Tift County and the Evangelism Committee, as Dean of the Dean- Grande Valley. His vast knowledge of the eco- State of Georgia. Those accomplishments will ery, on the Bishops Standing Committee, nomic development issues along the U.S.- be celebrated today with the establishment of Revisioning Committee, and the Diocesan Mexico border region has led to the contin- the Eunice Lastinger Mixon Scholarship at Reconciliation Committee. uous economic growth of my district. Mr. Allen Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Diana has also been active in Auburn. She has spent his life working to help better the Mrs. Mixon is affectionately known by her worked with Auburn Youth and Family Serv- lives of those in his community, and I com- friends and colleagues as ‘‘Miss Eunice’’ and ices as a tutor, mentor, and with the Peaceful mend him for his commitment to the economic has spent her life in service to others. She has Pals and the Family to Family Mentoring pro- development of South Texas and to improving been described as a ‘‘joiner’’ and her many grams. She has also worked as a secretary hours of service in a wide range of organiza- our economic relations with Mexico. for three churches and as the co-director for a tions justifies that description. vacation Bible School. Madam Speaker, I am honored to have had In addition to the 30 years ‘‘Miss Eunice’’ The Senechals have embarked together on this time to recognize the dedication and com- spent teaching in the Tift County schools and many volunteer efforts. They have worked for mitment of Mike Allen to furthering economic helping her husband, Albert Mixon, run their the St. Thomas Episcopal Church through Au- development of the City of McAllen and to the farm, she also served with the Georgia Civil burn Youth and Family Services, which pro- South Texas border community In general. War Commission, including an appointment as vides dinners for conflict resolution groups and chairman, served on the Board of Directors for the Auburn Comes Together program, along f the Tift County Library and was one of only a with providing funding for summer camps. handful of non-attorneys to hold an appoint- They were involved with the Boy Scouts of LOCAL FOOD AND FARM ACT ment with the Georgia State Bar Association. America, Diana serving as a Den leader and Ms. Eunice continues to make innumerable Roger as a Merit Badge Counselor. They have contributions to the community through her also been involved in Habitat for Humanity HON. EARL BLUMENAUER service on the Georgia Student Finance Com- and the Auburn Youth Peace Vigils. OF OREGON mission, the Georgia Agrirama Foundation Roger and Diana have worked tirelessly for Board, the Democratic Party State Committee the betterment of their community and have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. served their faith admirably. Their achieve- Miss Eunice’s presence fills whatever room Thursday, May 17, 2007 ments must not go unrecognized, although she enters or whatever group she joins. She they humbly assert, ‘‘God gets the credit.’’ The Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, this cares deeply and passionately for others, par- Senechals have touched countless people and year we have an opportunity to reform our na- ticularly the least among us. Few Americans dedicated their lives in the service of others. tion’s farm policies, and a fundamental ele- have provided a better example of service to Their altruism deserves to be honored. ment of my vision to do this is the Local Food others. Madam Speaker, I am sure the entire U.S. and Farm Act. By increasing the availability of Madam Speaker, I am confident my col- House of Representatives joins me in thanking fresh foods in cities, schools, and underserved leagues will join me in recognizing the accom- Roger and Diana Senechal for their wonderful communities, my bill not only strengthens mar- plishments of this great Georgian and great contributions to the community. ket opportunities for local fanners and ranch- American. f ers, but it also protects the environment and f TRIBUTE TO MIKE ALLEN gets healthy food into our communities. HONORING RENOWNED JAZZ This legislation, which I am introducing MUSICIAN ON HIS 94TH BIRTHDAY HON. HENRY CUELLAR today with Reps. NANCY BOYDA, STEVE KAGEN, OF TEXAS KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, BOBBY RUSH, DONALD HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAYNE, JAN SCHAKOWSKY, TOM ALLEN, OF NEW YORK strengthens and expands existing programs Thursday, May 17, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that support value-added agriculture and Thursday, May 17, 2007 Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today fanners markets, promote the availability and to honor Mr. Mike Allen, the former President affordability of healthy and fresh foods, in- Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I would like and CEO of the McAllen Economic Develop- crease fruits and vegetables in school meals, to pay tribute to the extraordinary musical ca- ment Corporation (MEDC) for his exemplary and remove barriers that keep local fanners reer of Al Gallodoro of Oneonta, New York, leadership in fostering the economic growth of from selling products into schools. It also es- and take part in the celebration of his 94th the City of McAllen in South Texas. tablishes a new program to provide innovative birthday on June 23, 2007. A master of the Mr. Allen was responsible for the manage- financing for the processing and distribution saxophone and clarinet, Mr. Gallodoro has im- ment of the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone, one businesses that create local jobs and are best- pressed audiences all over the world for dec- of the largest inland ports in the United States suited to help innovative, small and midsized ades. responsible for over one billion dollars worth in farmers and ranchers take advantage of local Mr. Gallodoro began playing the clarinet at commerce annually. He is currently on the the age of 7 and entered the music business and regional markets. Board of Regents for South Texas College at the young age of 13. He spent the next 40 and chairman of the Texas Border Infrastruc- Increasing the availability of healthy and years of his career performing with a well- ture Coalition (TBIC), which was formed to de- fresh foods in our communities is critical to im- known jazz musician, Paul Whiteman, playing velop and advocate for solutions to economic proving the overall health and food security of alto saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet. Mr. development needs along the Texas-Mexico the United States. By growing and distributing Gallodoro was also a soloist for live broad- border. some of these foods locally and regionally, we casts, performing more on-air solos during his Mr. Allen is an active member of the com- can create profitable markets for many small career than any other performer. munity. He is a member of numerous organi- and midsized family fanners and ranchers, Mr. Gallodoro has traveled all over the world zations such as the American Economic De- help to preserve farmland, and protect the en- to perform, and holds the world’s record for velopment Council, Texas Border Infrastruc- vironment with reduced transportation costs performing the Rhapsody in Blue, playing the ture Coalition, Mexican Chamber of Com- and more sustainable farming practices. piece over 10,000 times throughout the 1930s

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.008 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 17, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1079 and 1940s. Additionally, in 2005, Mr. IN PRAISE OF ARMY PFC DANIEL ford Park; the city of Blue Island; the village of Gallodoro received an Honorary Doctoral De- COURNEYA Bridgeview; the city of Burbank; the village of gree from Hartwick College, which recognized Chicago Ridge; the village of Crestwood; the a lifetime of extraordinary achievement in HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG village of Evergreen Park; the city of Hickory music performance and teaching. Hills; the city of Hometown; the village of Jus- OF MICHIGAN After moving to Oneonta in 1981, he has tice; the village of Lemont; the village of become an active entertainer in our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Merrionette Park; the village of Oak Lawn; the nity. Mr. Gallodoro performs each month at Thursday, May 17, 2007 village of Orland Hills; the village of Orland Oneonta’s very own live music venue, the Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise Park; the city of Palos Heights; the city of ´ Sego Cafe. He is notably one of only thirteen today to honor and praise Army PFC Daniel Palos Hills; the village of Palos Park; the vil- artists who began recording before 1940 that Courneya, a constituent of mine who died lage of Willow Springs; and the village of is actively recording today. while serving his country in Iraq; PFC Worth. Mr. Gallodoro has undoubtedly made an un- Courneya’s convoy was ambushed in Iraq on Given the outstanding service and direction forgettable impact on the music community May 12, 2007. of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, I am and will always be remembered for his invalu- PFC Courneya of Vermontville was 19 years especially privileged to acknowledge the able contributions to the field of music. I do old. He grew up dreaming of serving in the founding and current SCM President, Mayor not doubt that his 94th birthday celebration at military. Daniel grew up wishing to carry on Jerry Bennett of Palos Hills; SCM vice presi- ´ the Sego Cafe in Oneonta will be one to re- the legacy of service to our great Nation which dent, Mayor Gene Siegel of Chicago Ridge; member. has run through his family. He grew up with SCM vice president, Mayor Jim Sexton of Ev- Madam Speaker, it is with great pride today the heart of a hero. Enlisting in the United ergreen Park; and SCM treasurer, Mayor Bob that I celebrate the incredible accomplish- States Army at 17 years old during his senior Straz of Palos Heights. The hard work, insight, ments of Mr. Gallodoro and wish him a won- year of high school, his mother had to sign a and leadership of these mayors ensure the fu- derful 94th birthday. waiver to allow her son to enlist. ture success of the Mayors’ Conference and f As a student at Maple Valley High School, its positive impact on southwest Cook County. Daniel was well known and well respected. The contributions made by the Southwest IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT R. Conference of Mayors to the citizens of south- RICE Daniel ran track at Maple Valley, played on the soccer team and played the clarinet in the west Cook County are extraordinary. Today, I school band. am pleased to recognize the organization’s HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH In Vermontville, the members of the commu- current and past leadership, member villages OF OHIO nity hold parades to welcome home returning and cities, staff members, and all those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members of the military and have done so to make the activities of the Mayors’ Conference Thursday, May 17, 2007 honor PFC Courneya. What impresses me the possible. As we celebrate this 25-year mile- stone, I look forward to continuing to work with Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise most is the way the community has rallied around Daniel’s family and provided caring SCM leaders to serve our communities and today to honor Robert R. Rice, for his lifelong improve the lives of all area residents. commitment to educating our youth and for support during this time of grieving. sharing his many talents with our community. My thoughts and prayers are with Daniel’s f Since his days with the United States family. I thank them for their beloved sons’ Armed Service Forces Band, Robert has been dedicated service to the United States. May IN SUPPORT OF ONCOLOGY graciously sharing his musical talent. In the God be with them. NURSES Band, he played trumpet and sang lead f vocals. After leaving the service, Robert dedi- HONORING THE SOUTHWEST CON- cated himself to educating children and intro- HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY FERENCE OF MAYORS ON ITS ducing them to the wonders of music. As a re- OF NEW YORK 25TH ANNIVERSARY sult of his commitment, thousands of children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have cultivated an appreciation for music. Har- Thursday, May 17, 2007 ding School has been the fortunate benefactor HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI of Robert’s musical talents for 25 years, culmi- OF ILLINOIS Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call attention to the important and es- nating in his composition of ‘‘The Harding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March.’’ sential role that oncology nurses play in pro- Thursday, May 17, 2007 Hardly one to hold back his love of music, viding quality cancer care and to recognize Robert has also volunteered thousands of Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today May as Oncology Nursing Month. hours with community organizations and nu- to honor the Southwest Conference of Mayors, Oncology nurses are the health profes- merous churches. SCM, on its 25th anniversary. Through dedi- sionals involved in the administration and Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join cated and distinguished leadership, the May- monitoring of chemotherapy and managing the me in honoring Robert R. Rice for a life spent ors’ Conference continues to foster the im- associated side-effects patients may experi- bringing the gift of music to the youth of North- provement of local government, provide serv- ence. Every day oncology nurses see the pain east Ohio. May all his students who have cul- ices to citizens, and enhance the overall qual- and suffering caused by cancer and under- tivated a love of music pass it along to future ity of life for residents in southwest Cook stand the physical, emotional and financial generations. County. challenges that people with cancer face throughout their diagnosis and treatment. f Since its inception in 1982, the Southwest Conference of Mayors has served as the re- Since 1975, the Oncology Nursing Society PERSONAL EXPLANATION gional council of governments, COG, in south- (ONS) has been dedicated to excellence in west Cook County. Currently, the Mayors’ patient care, teaching, research, administration HON. ALBIO SIRES Conference has five standing committees, and education in the field of oncology. The OF NEW JERSEY which focus on the areas of economic devel- Society’s mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opment, legislative advocacy, public works, transportation, and utilities. The committees am pleased that ONS has 13 chapters Thursday, May 17, 2007 strive to lower the costs of government, pro- throughout New York State which support on- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, on May 16, mote managerial expertise, coordinate experi- cology nurses in their efforts to provide high 2007, I missed rollcall votes Nos. 350, 351, ence and find solutions to problems of mutual quality cancer care to patients and their fami- 352. Had I been present, I would have voted concern, and develop a common voice on mu- lies. ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 350, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 351, nicipal concerns. I urge my colleagues to support ONS in its ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 352, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 353, Today, the Southwest Conference of May- important endeavors and to recognize the on- ‘‘present’’ on rollcall 354, and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall ors encompasses 21 municipalities that in- cology nurses in their communities for all they 355. clude: the village of Alsip; the village of Bed- do for people with cancer.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.012 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION TRIBUTE TO THE OLATHE NORTH- will find a way to ‘‘pay forward’’ the debt they OF H.R. 1585, NATIONAL DEFENSE WEST HIGH SCHOOL RAVONICS owe by using their amazing talents to help ex- AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- REVOLUTION ROBOTICS TEAM plore worlds and ideas we never thought pos- CAL YEAR 2008 UPON THEIR PARTICIPATION IN sible. THE ‘FIRST ROBOTICS’ NA- Madam Speaker, the Ravonics Revolution SPEECH OF TIONAL COMPETITION team at Olathe Northwest High School is an HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN example of what happens when students work OF MAINE HON. DENNIS MOORE together to create a highly talented, focused OF KANSAS team and seek to achieve a goal greater than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES themselves. I join the residents of the entire Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Thursday, May 17, 2007 Third Congressional District of Kansas in ap- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, the amendment plauding the Olathe Northwest High School Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I I offer today seeks to bring hope from tragedy. Ravonics Revolution team for their success in am pleased to have this opportunity today to CAP Patrick Damon, who lived in Falmouth, the 2007 FIRST Robotics competition and look recognize the Ravonics Revolution robotics ME, with his wife and two children, was a loyal forward to their continued success in all future team from Olathe Northwest High School in public servant, both in State government and endeavors. Olathe, KS. The Ravonics Revolution team in the Maine National Guard. was one of over 1,100 schools across the f In early 2006, Captain Damon was deployed country to participate in the 2007 FIRST Ro- with the Maine Guard’s 240th Engineer Group botics competition, and were so successful IN HONOR OF THE CENTENNIAL to Afghanistan. On June 15 of that year, Pat- that they were named Midwest Regional rick collapsed in his bunk after a run. Initial re- ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST Champions. END NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ports were that he died of a heart attack, even FIRST Robotics, which was founded by though he had no previous or family history of Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway, is heart problems. creating programs where kids can compete in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Captain Damon’s mother, Barbara Damon- sports-like environments, using math/engineer- OF OHIO Day, has been persistent in seeking to get ing/technology/science skills rather than tradi- more information from the Army about the tional athletic skills. The organization’s vision IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause of her son’s death. The Army lists the is: ‘‘To create a world where science and tech- Thursday, May 17, 2007 death as ‘‘sudden unexpected,’’ and the exact nology are celebrated . . . where young peo- cause remains inconclusive. ple dream of becoming science and tech- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Based on her own investigation, Ms. nology heroes.’’ today in honor and recognition of the East End Damon-Day believes her son’s death was Olathe Northwest High School formed their Neighborhood House, EENH, whose leaders, brought about by an adverse reaction to mul- FIRST Robotics team two years ago and has staff and volunteers have uplifted and ener- tiple vaccinations in a 24-hour period. Her in- been led by Sue Rippe, a Kansas Teacher of gized all aspects of Cleveland’s urban neigh- vestigation has revealed a lack of clarity in the the Year in 2000. Sue and her husband, Cliff, borhoods for 100 years. Defense Department’s guidelines and regula- have dedicated themselves to this program, In 1907, Miss Hedwig Kosbab formed the tions on administering multiple vaccinations in providing guidance and support, but the kids a 24-hour period. EENH in her mother’s home as a place that are the real leaders of the team. They ap- offered sewing classes for immigrant women. My amendment seeks to focus needed at- pointed a CEO, COO, CIO, CFO and other tention on this issue. It requires the Defense As the classes quickly began expanding to in- leaders within their group to divide responsibil- clude others, the location of EENH changed Department to report to Congress on its poli- ities. cies on administering and evaluating multiple several times but found its final home on the The team raised their own money to attend Van Sweringen estate in 1916. vaccinations within a 24-hour period to mem- competition—more than $38,000 this year— bers of the Armed Forces, including the Guard and obtained sponsorships from over 25 com- Beyond providing services to residents on and Reserve. It requires information on wheth- panies and individuals. And, their hard work an individual level and six major programs for er the department’s policies conform to the and dedication has not gone unnoticed. In ad- those young and old, the EENH nurtures com- regulations and guidelines of federal health dition to winning their regional championship munity pride and identity while assisting indi- agencies. in Chicago, IL, earlier this year, they won viduals in uniting to identify and resolve its The amendment also requests data on the other awards in entrepreneurship, website de- issues collectively. As public needs change, number of deaths that have been investigated sign, video production and safety. They were EENH redirects its efforts to focus on the for vaccines-related causes, and information further recognized at the championship event eroding areas of community influence and life on how medical records are shared with the in Atlanta, GA, with the Autodesk Visualization such as church, family and schools. Their ef- Adjutant General of the states. Award for Best Lighting (CG Animation). forts and services help to maintain stability in Finally, the amendment requires the Depart- Success isn’t enough for them, however, those areas and provide the lacking influence ment to perform a study on the safety and ef- which is why they will be hosting a robot that is necessary for neighborhood prosperity, fectiveness of administering multiple vaccines scrimmage this summer for all area teams to especially for children. One program provided with a 24-hour period to service personnel. encourage more students and schools to join by the EENH is the Cleveland Foster Grand- Since her son’s death in June 2006, Mrs. the FIRST Robotics league. parent Program, which brings neighborhood Damon-Day has worked tirelessly to improve Thanks to their teacher, Sue Rippe, the seniors and youth together. The unification of the Defense Department’s medical screening leadership of the Olathe school district and the these two generations allows elders to con- of Armed Forces prior to their deployment FIRST Robotics organization, these students tinue to contribute by leading and sharing wis- overseas. The Maine Legislature is currently are able to focus on subjects they enjoy and dom with the young people of the community, considering legislation to create a commission on what they’re good at. The program not only while providing the youth with the support and to improve medical screening of Maine Guard allows kids to be surrounded with teachers guidance that they need to become active personnel before they go overseas. and classes that help to build on their members of the community as well. Barbara Damon-Day has honored her son’s strengths, but it also brings together kids with Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join memory by making it her mission to improve like interests so that they can learn from each me in honor and recognition of the volunteers, the health screenings given our military, and other and develop their leadership and team- staff and leaders, past and present, of the to improve the information they receive, before work skills. East End Neighborhood House. Their collec- they leave to serve on our behalf in Afghani- A very wise man once said that the really tive dedication, vision, volunteerism and work stan, Iraq and around the globe. We owe her fundamental debts, like the ones that students on behalf of all residents has served to pre- our gratitude for her efforts and our support to owe to their teachers and parents, can’t be serve the historic integrity and pride of the help advance her cause. I hope that my paid back. They are too big for that. They can neighborhood, promote community accord and amendment can play a part in that mission. only be paid forward to those who will come maintain a healthy sense of neighborhood I urge support for the Allen amendment. after us. I know that each of these students unity fo residents, young and old.

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MARK UDALL Rise, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 356, Quorum be to drug children against their parents’ wish- OF COLORADO Call, ‘‘present’’; rollcall vote No. 357, Motion to es if a Federally-funded mental health screen- er makes the recommendation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rise, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 358, Quorum Call, ‘‘present’’; rollcall vote No. 359, Motion to Universal or mandatory mental health Thursday, May 17, 2007 Rise, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 360, Quorum screening could also provide a justification for Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I Call, ‘‘present’’; rollcall vote No. 361, Motion to stigmatizing children from families that support rise today in order to congratulate the Du- Rise, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 362, Quorum traditional values. Even the authors of mental rango High School Aerospace Design Team Call, ‘‘present’’; rollcall vote No. 363, Motion to health diagnosis manuals admit that mental for their recent selection as finalists in the Rise, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 364, Andrews health diagnoses are subjective and based on International Space Settlement Design Com- Amendment to Defense Authorization to pre- social constructions. Therefore, it is all too petition. As one of only eight teams chosen vent funds authorized in the bill for the wars easy for a psychiatrist to label a person’s dis- worldwide—and only three from the United in Iraq and Afghanistan from being obligated agreement with the psychiatrist’s political be- States—the Durango High School team rep- or expended to plan a contingency operation liefs a mental disorder. For example, a Feder- resents the best that our public education sys- in Iran, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote No. 365, DeFazio ally-funded school violence prevention pro- tem has to offer. Amendment to Defense Authorization to clarify gram lists ‘‘intolerance’’ as a mental problem The International Space Settlement Design that no previously enacted law authorizes mili- that may lead to school violence. Because ‘‘in- Competition is a serious endeavor, incor- tary action against Iran, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote No. tolerance’’ is often a code word for believing in porating elements of engineering, logistics, 366, Woolsey Amendment to Defense Author- traditional values, children who share their creativity, business sense, and scientific acu- ization to require the Secretary of Defense to parents’ values could be labeled as having men into a grand proposal where the competi- issue a report on the continued use, need, rel- mental problems and a risk of causing vio- tors design a future habitat for humans on an- evance, and cost of weapons systems de- lence. If the mandatory mental health screen- other planetary body. Students are held to rig- signed to fight the Cold War and the former ing program applies to adults, everyone who orous standards; scientific concepts must be Soviet Union, ‘‘nay’’. believes in traditional values could have his or her beliefs stigmatized as a sign of a mental realistic extensions of current technologies f and proposals are expected to provide budg- disorder. Taxpayer dollars should not support etary details as well as specificities on how INTRODUCING THE PARENTAL programs that may label those who adhere to humans would live in the proposed settlement. CONSENT ACT traditional values as having a ‘‘mental dis- The winning results are proposals that one order.’’ Madam Speaker, universal or mandatory would expect to see decades in the future, HON. RON PAUL mental health screening threatens to under- and are judged by engineers with expertise in OF TEXAS mine parents’ right to raise their children as the relevant fields. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the parents see fit. Forced mental health As chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Thursday, May 17, 2007 screening could also endanger the health of Subcommittee of the House Science and children by leading to more children being im- Technology Committee and a co-chair of the Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- properly placed on psychotropic drugs, such House Science, Technology, Engineering, and duce the Parental Consent Act. This bill for- as Ritalin, or stigmatized as ‘‘mentally ill’’ or a Mathematics (STEM) Education Caucus, I bids Federal funds from being used for any risk of causing violence because they adhere have a deep appreciation of what the Durango universal or mandatory mental health screen- to traditional values. Congress has a responsi- team has accomplished. I have long advo- ing of students without the express, written, bility to the Nation’s parents and children to cated the inclusion of a rigorous science pro- voluntary, informed consent of their parents or stop this from happening. I, therefore, urge my gram in our public education system and I ap- legal guardian. This bill protects the funda- colleagues to cosponsor the Parental Consent plaud the results of Durango High School’s mental right of parents to direct and control Act. emphasis on science education. Their success the upbringing and education of their children. is a consequence of their strong education in The New Freedom Commission on Mental f the hard sciences and I am sure that these Health has recommended that the Federal and HONORING THE NATURE CONSER- students will help ensure a better future for State governments work toward the implemen- VANCY OF ILLINOIS ON THEIR our Nation. tation of a comprehensive system of mental 50TH ANNIVERSARY The Durango High School Aerospace De- health screening for all Americans. The com- sign Team will soon be competing against the mission recommends that universal or manda- tory mental health screening first be imple- HON. RAY LaHOOD rest of the finalists at the NASA Johnson OF ILLINOIS mented in public schools as a prelude to ex- Space Center in Houston, Texas. I ask my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues to join me in congratulating the panding it to the general public. However, nei- Thursday, May 17, 2007 team on its success so far and to wish them ther the commission’s report nor any related the best of luck in the next and final leg of the mental health screening proposal requires pa- Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today competition. rental consent before a child is subjected to to voice congratulations to The Nature Con- mental health screening. Federally-funded uni- f servancy of Illinois in honor of its 50th Anni- versal or mandatory mental health screening versary, and for the outstanding conservation PERSONAL EXPLANATION in schools without parental consent could lead work it has accomplished in Illinois. Since its to labeling more children as ‘‘ADD’’ or ‘‘hyper- establishment in 1957, The Nature Conser- HON. JEFF MILLER active’’ and thus force more children to take vancy of Illinois has acquired, restored and OF FLORIDA psychotropic drugs, such as Ritalin, against preserved nearly 80,000 acres of natural lands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their parents’ wishes. at 120 sites throughout the entire State for the Already, too many children are suffering benefit of Illinois citizens. Thursday, May 17, 2007 from being prescribed psychotropic drugs for The Nature Conservancy is a leading con- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I nothing more than children’s typical rambunc- servation organization, with more than 35,000 missed rollcall vote Nos. 350 through 366 on tious behavior. According to Medco Health So- members in the State of Illinois and nearly one May 16, 2007. I was down in my district at- lutions, more than 2.2 million children are re- million members around the world working to tending the funeral of Staff Sgt. Timothy P. ceiving more than one psychotropic drug at protect ecologically important lands and wa- Padgett. one time. In fact, according to Medico Trends, ters for nature and people. For the past 50 I would have voted: in 2003, total spending on psychiatric drugs years The Nature Conservancy in Illinois has Rollcall vote No. 350, Motion to Adjourn, for children exceeded spending on antibiotics been an effective, innovative partner in con- ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 351, Previous Question or asthma medication. servation with local, State, and Federal public on Rule for H.R. 1585—National Defense Au- Many children have suffered harmful side land management agencies, other conserva- thorization Act for FY ’08, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote effects from using psychotropic drugs. Some tion not for profit organizations, corporations,

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Along with a team of high- have adequate resources to educate Fairview of people who depend on vital natural re- ly skilled and dedicated colleagues, Joe helps Park children. sources for their lives and livelihoods. produce and ship high quality artichokes, let- Hardly a person to temper his enthusiasm The Nature Conservancy works to improve tuce, broccoli, spinach, and a variety of other for his community, Tom has also contributed river life, water quality and restore aquatic specialty vegetable crops. All things that the significant time and resources to Fairview ecosystems through projects along the Illinois federal government says we should eat more Park’s economic prosperity and social growth. River including the preserves at Emiquon and of. If you have ever eaten an artichoke, Joe For many years Tom served as a board mem- Spunky Bottoms, the Cache River in Southern likely had a hand in putting it on your plate. If ber for the Chamber of Commerce, and cur- Illinois and the Mackinaw River in central Illi- you have never eaten an artichoke, then Joe rently serves on the board of the Fairview Mu- nois. By using the best available science, The would like to speak with you. But Joe’s busi- nicipal Foundation. He has been active with Nature Conservancy works to conserve our ness acumen only begins his catalogue of the Business Advisory Council, and has been grasslands, prairies, forests at places like Kan- achievements. instrumental in the growth and success of kakee Sands, Indian Boundary Prairies, In 2006, Joe became president of the Grow- Summerfest. He builds benches and play- Nachusa Grasslands, Chinquapin, and the Illi- er Shipper Association, which serves as local grounds, chairs golf outings, and even plays nois Ozarks. and regional voice of the California Central the bagpipes. The Nature Conservancy is a founding Coast’s large and dynamic produce industry. His dedication to Northeastern Ohio has member of Chicago Wilderness, a consortium His focus was predominantly on local and re- been an inspiration to all that know him. In ad- of more than 200 public and private organiza- gional issues. Then, last year on September dition to being an invaluable asset to Fairview tions working together to protect, restore, 14, FDA advised consumers to avoid eating Park, Tom is a doting father to Elisabeth, Re- study and manage the natural ecosystems of fresh spinach because it had been linked to becca, and Christopher, as well as a loving the Chicago region, contribute to the con- an outbreak of E. coli. In a matter of minutes, husband to Jeanne Ann. servation of global biodiversity, and enrich Joe transformed himself from just a Salinas Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join local residents’ quality of life. In addition, The Valley business leader to the national face of me in honoring Thomas P. Corrigan as the Nature Conservancy has spearheaded and the fresh produce industry. As a prominent 2007 Fairview Park Citizen of the Year. His re- supported various state policy initiatives that spinach producer himself whose product re- liability, thoughtfulness and selflessness have made meaningful contributions to Illinois nat- mained unlinked to the outbreak and the been integral to the success of Fairview Park ural resource management including public Grower Shipper Association chairman, Joe be- and the development of the city’s vibrant per- funding initiatives, and the Volunteer Steward- came the natural spokesperson for the sonality. May Fairview Park continue to thrive ship Network to help public and private land- produce industry. Every major news outlet in from his efforts. owners manage their lands by removing the country wanted to speak with a Salinas f invasive species, collecting native seeds, con- Valley farmer. Amid all the commotion and ducting prescribed burns, reducing pollution frenzy, Joe remained the calm and credible PERSONAL EXPLANATION and managing precious parcels of land and voice, always speaking to realities of farming waterways, and assisting with environmental and his industry’s concern for safety whether HON. JULIA CARSON youth education programs. to a national news anchor or a local beat re- OF INDIANA The Nature Conservancy’s Board of Trust- porter. In the months since, Joe has taken a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ees and staff use a non-confrontational and leading role in the produce industry’s response Thursday, May 17, 2007 collaborative approach to their work with all to the crisis. He helped shape and now chairs sectors of society to achieve meaningful con- the State of California’s new leafy green food Ms. CARSON. Madam Speaker, on servation results in Illinois. That is why The safety marketing agreement. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, I was unable to Nature Conservancy is a leader in raising Joe’s work has not only benefited the pro- vote on rollcall Nos. 350 and 356. Had I been awareness of the benefits of nature, conserva- ducers in my Central California district, but present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on both. tion and sound environmental practices among fresh produce farmers across the country. In f Illinois communities, elected officials, and the recognition of his work, The Packer, a leading TRIBUTE TO PRUE AND AMI public at large. Produce Industry trade publication, recently ROSENTHAL I am proud to recognize the contributions honored Joe as its Produce Man of the Year. The Nature Conservancy has made to signifi- This honor is clearly well deserved. cantly improve Illinois landscape and water- Madam Speaker, please allow me to convey HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ways, and congratulate The Nature Conser- to Mr. Pezzini this body’s gratitude for his vi- OF MICHIGAN vancy, Illinois Chapter, for its 50 years of con- sion, hard work and grace under fire on behalf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servation work in the State and applaud their of fresh produce consumers and producers Thursday, May 17, 2007 efforts across the United States and around everywhere. Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today the globe to protect and conserve the biodiver- f sity of the Earth. to pay tribute to Prue and Ami Rosenthal of IN RECOGNITION OF THOMAS P. Ann Arbor, MI. For 30 years the Rosenthals f CORRIGAN have given much to the City of Ann Arbor and IN HONOR OF JOSEPH PEZZINI its community. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal are the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH 2007 recipients of the Washtenaw County HON. SAM FARR OF OHIO Jewish Federation’s Humanitarian Award, the OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highest honor the Jewish Federation bestows IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES upon recipients. Thursday, May 17, 2007 The Rosenthals were married in Massachu- Thursday, May 17, 2007 Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise setts in 1962 and came to Ann Arbor in 1977. Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, Members of today in recognition of Thomas P. Corrigan, For these 30 years the duo of Prue and Ami the House, I rise today to honor Mr. Joseph the 2007 Fairview Park Citizen of the Year. have served Ann Arbor’s Jewish community. Pezzini, a quiet and unassuming man who has Tom has been a tireless advocate for Fairview Prue has spread her time and efforts among become one of the seminal leaders in our Na- Park, and has devoted hundreds of volunteer several organizations, such as a volunteer for tion’s fresh produce industry. The occasion for hours in service to his neighbors. the Beth Israel Congregation, Hadassah, the this recognition is Joe’s departure from the Tom has been an active leader in the com- Jewish Federation, as well as serving as chairmanship of the Salinas, California, based munity for many years, and has been a fan- president of the Hebrew Day School. Prue is Grower Shipper Association. His work as tastic influence in the lives of hundreds of also a student of art history and has devoted chairman over the course of the past year, Fairview Park youth. He has provided valuable herself to the University of Michigan (UM) Mu- particularly around the issues of food safety, leadership to St. Angela Cub Scout Pack 401, seum of Art, currently serving on the National has contributed tremendously to the continued sponsored School to Work programs for Fair- Advisory Board and contributing her talent and health and vitality of the American fresh view Park High School and Ohio Boys Town, knowledge to the creation of the new mu- produce industry. has coordinated numerous fundraising pro- seum. She has also served on the board of

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Since then he has estab- school, faculty, and students, the arts pro- While athletes may rule the roost at other lished an international reputation for this re- grams continually receive honors and awards schools, in District 219, it’s the arts students markable program and created a network of from noteworthy organizations. For example, who get the most attention. 13 pediatric cardiology clinics throughout Niles North High School, located in District ‘‘It’s nice to have a few of my jock friends Michigan, using both his medical knowledge 219, has been honored three times with the come to see a production and really be blown and his personal humor to help patients. He is National Academy of Recording Arts and away,’’ said Clayton Fox, 18, of Skokie, president of the Niles North Thespian now instrumentally involved in the develop- Sciences, NARAS, designation as a Grammy Troupe. ment of the new Mott Children’s hospital. Signature School. District 219’s theater pro- The arts have long been treasured in Dis- Prue and Ami have placed tremendous em- grams have been invited twice by the Amer- trict 219, but in 2004 the school board decided phasis on the future of their community and ican High School Theater Festival to perform to push the program to a higher level by cre- together they helped found Save a Heart at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. ating a position of fine-arts director. Before Foundation to raise funds for the Pediatric And, numerous arts teachers have received that, the position combined the job of direc- Congenital Heart Center, which has helped ‘‘teacher of the year’’ honors. tor for the English and Fine Arts Depart- Madam Speaker, I am so proud of District ments, officials said. young people receive treatment. The Rosen- The 4,800-student district pulls from a ro- thals have also provided significant funds to 219 because it understands the importance of bust tax base in Skokie, Lincolnwood, Mor- education programs at the Museum of Art and bringing the wonders of the arts to a broader ton Grove and Niles and devotes $2.1 mil- the Musical Society and they have a special community, especially to our young adults. lion—or about 4.5 percent of its annual in- interest in creating programs for children in Niles Township High School District 219 is structional budget—to the arts. That’s about Israel that encourage understanding and toler- truly a model for arts education in Illinois and $442 per student, according to district fig- ance. Ami has also greatly impacted many nationwide. Once again, I congratulate them ures. That compares to arts spending of 2 to young people at the collegiate level as chair- on their latest achievement. 3 percent of school budgets statewide, ac- cording to a 2005 survey of school adminis- [From the Chicago Tribune, Apr. 25, 2007] man of the U–M Board of Student Publications trators. and as a board member of the Hillel Founda- ONE FINE FINE-ARTS PROGRAM: SCHOOLS’ In 2006 District 219 spent $17,422 per pupil tion. In addition to all that the Rosenthals have DEDICATION PAYS OFF IN A NATIONAL in operating expenses, ranking it third done both professionally and philanthropically, AWARD FOR PROGRAMS AND IMMEASURABLE among all districts in statewide. High school they also have three sons and three grand- BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS districts spent an average $12,365 per pupil, children. Family is at the center of the Rosen- (By Lisa Black) according to the Illinois State Board of Edu- thal’s lives and they are intensely involved in On any given day at Skokie’s two public cation. high schools, you might find a student Within the past two years the District 219 their extended family as well. equipped both schools with $250,000 fine-arts I thank the Rosenthals for all that they have stretching goat skin over a hand-crafted drum, or a math class learning geometric resource laboratories, each with 25 com- done for the Ann Arbor community. They concepts through art mosaics. puters, keyboards, a teacher workstation serve as an example of all that individuals can A fashion class could be designing cos- and specialized art and music software. Be- do to help the greater good. This award is a tumes for the schools’ elaborate plays and fore that, the district completed black box tremendous accomplishment and it is certainly musicals, while others listen to a renowned theaters at each school. They are small, un- well deserved. For all that they have done and resident artist. adorned rooms with dark floors and cur- for the great love they have shown to Ann At Niles North and Niles West High tained walls that provide an intimate and Arbor, I salute the Rosenthals and extend my Schools, the diverse collection of students versatile performing space. celebrates the arts with a passion more in Some District 219 teachers and students appreciation to them for their great contribu- keeping with the reverence for football in said they felt a bit guilty about the award, tions to the people and institutions of their West Texas. because it reminds them of the disparities community. At home, more than half the students between their school and the less affluent. f speak a language other than English—led by Real, who taught in the Chicago Public Korean, Urdu, Assyrian, Spanish, Tagalog Schools for 12 years, said District 219 partici- TRIBUTE TO NILES TOWNSHIP and Russian—yet when it comes to the arts, pates in student exchange programs with HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 FINE they share a language. inner-city schools. ARTS AND PERFORMING ARTS Now, the Kennedy Center for the Per- The Kennedy Center judges noted that the PROGRAM forming Arts in Washington, D.C., has sin- depth of courses allows students to take art gled out Niles Township High School District classes during all four years of high school 219 and its school board for having the na- and that many programs are student-driven, HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY tion’s best arts program, calling it ‘‘a model said Barbara Shepherd, director of the cen- OF ILLINOIS for arts education in Illinois and throughout ter’s national partnerships division. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the country.’’ On a recent afternoon at Niles North, stu- The Kennedy Center presented the award, dents in jeans and flip-flops plunked down on Thursday, May 17, 2007 along with $10,000, during the National band room chairs, lifted their stringed in- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, School Boards Association’s annual con- struments and dove into a Brahms piece. today I rise to congratulate Niles Township ference in San Francisco last week. Their no-nonsense orchestra director, Pam ‘‘It’s an amazing accomplishment,’’ said Hendrix, grabbed a late slip from a new ar- High School District 219, which is in the Ninth Lori Real, fine-arts teacher at Niles North, rival without missing a stroke of her baton. District of Illinois, for being named the best as her students painted on silk screens. She The district has just added guitar lessons fine and performing arts program in the United pointed out handcrafted African instru- and digital piano to its music program, ‘‘fill- States by the Kennedy Center for the Per- ments, called doumbek drums, that her stu- ing a niche for students who don’t fit into forming Arts. District 219 was singled out for dents also are working on. traditional band and choir,’’ Hendrix said its outstanding arts education programs on ‘‘The arts provide that hands-on experience later. ‘‘The kids want to jam.’’ April 17 when it was presented with the 19th our students crave,’’ Real said. ‘‘It’s that In the same classroom wing, Tim Ortmann hands-on experience of connecting with led a drama class for students with physical annual Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Edu- yourself. I think we’re kind of a disconnected and mental disabilities in the black box the- cation Network and National School Boards society now.’’ ater. Association Award at the National School The Kennedy Center for the Performing Ortmann, the school’s theater director, led Boards Association annual conference in San Arts is a public-private partnership that has his students through sweeping motions and Francisco. Since 1989, only 38 school boards given out the award for 19 years, basing its vocal exercises, prompting giggles when he in 23 States have received this prestigious decision on a school district’s quality and asked students to say, then sing the phrase, award, which recognizes achievements in arts breadth of programs, student involvement ‘‘Open-Pit barbecue sauce.’’ education, from the Kennedy Center. and parent support, quality of teaching, and ‘‘Do I have to come and push your partnerships with the community. tummy?’’ he joked when one student’s song The Niles Township High School District Students filled the gymnasiums at both came out high-pitched and breathless. 219 does not take arts education for granted. Skokie campuses Friday, cheering student Niles North and Niles West students District 219 recognizes that it is fortunate to be artists, actors, musicians, dancers and their present about eight musicals and plays at able to dedicate $2.1 million—or 4.5 percent— teachers. each campus per year, designing their own

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.028 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 costumes and sets. The theater program has ing provide an Early Childhood Center, Day HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE twice been invited by the American High School, Religious Schools, Adult Education TO THE UNITED STATES OF School Theatre Festival to perform at the and Sisterhood programs as well as Holiday AMERICA OF ARMY SPECIALIST Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. JOHN D. FLORES OF GUAM Students said they are thrilled, but not services, daily Minyan services and the life surprised, that their district won the Ken- cycle services (weddings, funerals, baby nedy Center award. namings, bar/bat mitzvahs, unveilings.) Sari Weintraub, 17, a junior at Niles West HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO who plays oboe, described her school’s con- Jonathan and Laurie married in 1992 and OF GUAM certs as a multimedia affair, complete with they are proud parents of three sons, Nathan- audiovisual presentations and musicians who iel, Micah and Elijah. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES move around the auditorium for a ‘‘surround sound’’ effect. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Thursday, May 17, 2007 ‘‘He likes to incorporate everything,’’ she and honoring Rabbi Bernhard for his invalu- said of her band director. able role at Adat Ari El and within the Jewish Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise ‘‘It keeps people from getting bored.’’ community, and wishing him our fervent hope today in remembrance and recognition of Fox was one of three students chosen as a for continued success. United States Army Specialist John D. Flores member of the Niles North ‘‘director’s cir- of Barrigada, Guam. Specialist Flores died on cle’’ this year. After being selected through an extensive f May 3, 2007, as a result to injuries sustained audition, the circle members produce and when his unit came under attack in Baghdad, perform the first play the following school IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD Iraq. SPC Flores was 21 years old. He is the year. In return, they serve the theater de- BERNSTEIN, THE JEWISH COM- tenth son of Guam to make the ultimate sac- partment, completing tasks and mentoring MUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL’S rifice for his country in the ongoing war on ter- other students, throughout the rest of the 2007 ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR ror. The loss of an outstanding soldier like year. ‘‘He will push you as far as you can possibly go,’’ Fox said. ‘‘He wants you to be Specialist Flores is grave for the entire Nation. the best. And once you get there, no one will But the pain of John’s passing is most se- give you more respect than he will. It’s HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG verely felt by Guam and its people—his be- tough love. He wants to see us succeed.’’ OF MICHIGAN loved home and neighbors. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPC John Flores was a fine soldier who, TRIBUTE TO RABBI JONATHAN like many before him from Guam, served the JAFFE BERNHARD Thursday, May 17, 2007 United States and our community with selfless dedication. He answered our country’s call to Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN duty and he made the ultimate sacrifice in our want to recognize the accomplishments of defense. OF CALIFORNIA Richard Bernstein and congratulate him as he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES receives the Jewish Community Relations John was not only a dedicated soldier, but also a kind and generous person, a devoted Thursday, May 17, 2007 Council’s Activist of the Year Award for 2007. husband, and a loving father. He had been His unparalleled dedication to upholding and Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today married to his wife Charlene for just over a defending the rights of the disabled is a price- to pay tribute to my good friend Rabbi Jona- year. They graduated together from George than Jaffe Bernhard in recognition of his instal- less commodity to the citizens of the State of Washington High School in 2004. John was lation as Senior Rabbi of Adat Ari El. As a Michigan. immensely proud of, and loved dearly, his long-time member of the synagogue, I know Mr. Bernstein has been an inspiration to daughter, Chloe. His family will always re- firsthand of his excellent work and outstanding many throughout his career. Blind since birth, member him being a young man who cele- accomplishments, and have been the bene- he is a graduate of the University of Michigan brated life to its fullest and one who pos- ficiary of his ability to offer solace and comfort and Northwestern University Law School and sessed maturity beyond his years. His love for at difficult times. currently serves as an attorney with the Law his family, his devotion to his island, and his Jonathan Bernhard was born in Great Neck, dedication to his country and flag will always Long Island, NY. From age seven to fourteen, Offices of Sam Bernstein in Farmington Hills. serve as an outstanding role model for and in- he lived with his parents in London and then His tireless work ethic and advocacy for dis- spiration to his family, friends, and future gen- they returned to make their home in Manhat- abled rights and the public interest has en- erations of Guam soldiers. tan. His interest in Judaism was sparked by sured that the disabled have an equal footing reading Elie Wiesel’s book, ‘‘Night.’’ While at- with the entire community. His penchant for I was deeply saddened to learn of Specialist tending Haverford College, he majored in reli- running marathons epitomizes his work ethic; Flores’s passing, as I have been for all of the gious studies and he also worked on a Kib- he does not shy away from daunting tasks servicemembers from our island and commu- butz. After receiving his BA in 1988, he trav- and knows how to finish them. nities across the United States who have eled to Los Angeles to attend Brandeis- I am proud to have been able to work with given their lives in service to our country. I join Bardein Summer Institute and then continued Mr. Bernstein to help blind and dyslexic stu- the people of Guam and all Americans in of- extensive studies at Yeshiva (Yeshivat dents to access textbooks and keep up with fering my most sincere condolences and Hamivtar) in Efrat on the West Bank. students that can read the printed word. After heartfelt prayers to SPC John Flores’ family, Jonathan’s experiences in Israel inspired friends, and fellow soldiers during this difficult securing federal funding, Mr. Bernstein and I him to become an observant Jew. He wanted time. In particular, on behalf of a grateful were able to work together with the Recording to become a professor of religion when he country, I extend my deepest sympathies to for the Blind and Dyslexic—Michigan Unit to moved back to the United States. While living John’s wife, Charlene, and his daughter, provide blind and dyslexic students access to in Boston, he rekindled his friendship with Chloe. Our country and our island owe Spe- Laurie Jaffe who encouraged him to pursue audio texts so that they can learn and suc- cialist Flores and his loved ones an unpayable the rabbinate. They met at Brandeis-Bardein ceed in school, providing them with the knowl- debt of gratitude for the sacrifice they have Institute in California in 1988. edge and skills to find jobs after graduation. made on our behalf. Upon completing his studies at the Jewish This important work underscores Mr. Bern- Theological Seminary, Rabbi Bernhard was or- stein’s commitment to helping the disabled John was an admirable son of Guam, a proud American soldier. He proved that he dained in 1996 and took a position at Adat Ari achieve an equal footing in our society. El. Adat Ari El is in the heart of my congres- was willing and prepared to defend his country sional district and was the first conservative Madam Speaker, Richard Bernstein has and his home island, no matter what the price. synagogue in the San Fernando Valley. Rabbi been and will continue to be a pillar for our He lost his life in the noble effort to rebuild a Bernhard is at the spiritual center of the Con- community. I congratulate him upon receiving nation in freedom so that others might some gregation and deserves commendation for his this well-deserved award and look forward to day know the joys of liberty and justice. And dedication to Jewish principles, education and working with him in the future as he continues for that sacrifice, we are eternally grateful. culture. He continues to create and maintain a to devote his work to bettering the lives of so God Bless John Flores, and God Bless our wonderful sense of Jewish community by help- many. great country, the United States of America.

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He fought against the death software use by government agencies, as well Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with penalty, attempting to save convicted felon as the use of official government computers sadness today to honor my good friend and Caryl Chessman when he was a freshman and networks to commit all types of copyright respected mentor, Justice Joseph Rattigan, senator. It is widely believed that his principled infringement. who passed away after a long illness on May opposition cost him a seat on the State Su- While the United States is the world’s leader 12, 2007, in Santa Rosa, California. He was preme Court. During his time as an appellate in intellectual property protections, the problem 87 years old. justice, however, he continued to make a mark does not stop at our borders. Piracy in today’s Joe Rattigan is a legend in Sonoma County on California; for example, he supported sepa- economy is a global problem. We must en- and in California. During a long career as an ration of church and state (despite his Catholic courage other countries to enact and enforce activist, a civic leader, a State legislator, and upbringing), championed a first in the Nation strong intellectual property laws in order to a jurist, he earned respect from all whose lives requirement for cities and counties to adopt fully protect America’s inventors and authors. he touched, whether political ally or rival. general plans, and wrote a decision over- Foreign governments would do well to start Known for his eloquence, wit, intelligence, and turning Black Panther Party leader Huey New- by setting an example and denouncing piracy passion, this remarkable man always had time ton’s murder conviction, which was later within their own agencies. One particularly dis- for people and their concerns. He mentored upheld. turbing trend is the growing willingness of other lawyers and judges as well as genera- Joe is survived by Elizabeth (Betty), his wife many foreign governments to condone the use tions of Democratic politicians. In fact, his of 65 years, whom he met in the second of, and even use, pirated materials. At its best, counsel meant a great deal to me when he grade, by his six children—daughters Cath- government sets the standards for the protec- unexpectedly volunteered his support in my arine Kalin and Anne Paine and sons Michael, tion of rights. At its worst, government encour- first congressional primary with a field of nine Thomas, Patrick, and Timothy Rattigan—as ages and even participates in the breach of candidates. His endorsement—unsolicited, un- well as 12 grandchildren. those rights. equivocal and from the man widely respected Madam Speaker, this week Sonoma County Today, I am introducing this resolution to as the dean of Sonoma County politics—in- residents mourn the passing of Joseph call on all foreign governments to publicly de- stilled in me the confidence I needed to suc- Rattigan. Whether people agreed with him or nounce pirated products. Specifically, this res- ceed. not—and many in the far more conservative olution calls on foreign governments to follow Born in 1920, Joe grew up in politics in Sonoma County of the 50s and 60s did not— the example set by the United States to dis- Washington, DC, where his father was a law he was respected for his integrity, his political courage software piracy by the government, partner with Senator O’Mahoney from Wyo- acumen, his sharp legal mind, and a heart as and to prevent the use of government com- ming. He attended Catholic University and, big as the Golden State. In 1997, the State puters to facilitate other types of piracy. Spe- after graduating in 1940, worked briefly for the building in downtown Santa Rosa was named cifically, our resolution calls on foreign govern- Department of Agriculture before joining the the Joseph Rattigan State Building. I would ments (1) to stop using unauthorized software, Navy to fight in World War II. He served as an hope that those who pass who pass through (2) to enact usage policies for government intelligence officer and then commanded a PT its doors into the bright sunlit foyer will stop for computers and networks that will prevent all boat in the Pacific, earning a decoration for a moment and consider the greatest legacy of types of copyright piracy over their systems, heroism in combat. Joseph Rattigan: a life that demonstrated that and (3) to make these efforts to combat piracy After the war, Joe enrolled in Stanford Law good government isn’t only desirable, it is pos- in government public to their citizens. School, graduating in 1948. He was part of a sible. It is my hope that this resolution will send a post-war generation of young lawyers who set- f strong message to foreign governments to tled in California at that time and made their lead by example and set the standards re- INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN mark on a booming State. He soon joined a garding intellectual property protection for their PIRACY RESOLUTION Santa Rosa law firm and plunged into local af- countries. fairs and Democratic politics. He served as I urge each of my colleagues to support this president of the Sonoma County Bar Associa- HON. BOB GOODLATTE commonsense resolution. tion, county chairman for Adlai Stevenson’s OF VIRGINIA f 1956 Presidential bid, and a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Joe jumped into electoral politics on his own Thursday, May 17, 2007 behalf in 1958. He became the youngest State Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Chairman, as co- senator in the county’s history at age 38, as chairman of the Congressional International HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS the Democrats took back the legislature and Anti-Piracy Caucus, I rise today to introduce, OF CONNECTICUT Edmund G. ‘‘Pat’’ Brown became governor, along with my fellow co-chairman, Represent- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ushering in a new golden era for the Cali- ative ADAM SCHIFF, this resolution calling on Thursday, May 17, 2007 fornia. He served two terms, authoring or co- foreign governments to lead by example in the authoring several key bills, including measures fight against copyright piracy. Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, on May 16 establishing medical care services for the el- Our Nation’s Framers had the foresight to and 17, 2007, I was participating in the World derly, a model for the Federal Medicare pro- place language in our Constitution to protect Economic Forum in Amman, Jordan and, gram, the Department of Rehabilitation, and creators’ inventions and works. Article I, Sec- therefore, missed 14 recorded votes. the State university system. In 1960, his last tion 8 of the Constitution lays the framework I take my voting responsibility very seri- minute maneuvering created Sonoma State for all of our intellectual property laws. Be- ously. Had I been present, I would have voted College, later University, which is now an inte- cause the United States has been the pioneer ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote number 364; ‘‘no’’ on gral part of the county as well as of the State’s for intellectual property protections, it is no recorded vote 365; ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote 366; education system. surprise that the copyright industries are so ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 367; ‘‘no’’ on During his time in the legislature and his successful and are so crucial to our national recorded vote 368; ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote subsequent 18 years as a justice on the Court economy. The U.S. copyright industries have 369; ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 370; ‘‘no’’ of Appeal for Northern California, Joe fought created millions of high-skilled, high-paying on recorded vote 371; ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote for the oppressed. Having grown up in a seg- U.S. jobs and have contributed billions to our 372; ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 373; ‘‘no’’ regated city, he was fiercely opposed to dis- economy. on recorded vote 374; ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote crimination. He supported the controversial However, widespread piracy is taking its toll 375; ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote number 376; and Rumsford Fair Housing Act which ended the on the copyright industries. Copyright piracy ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote 377.

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SCOTT GARRETT older adults, and fostering cross cultural and Hawkins, President; Ray Daniels, Vice Presi- OF NEW JERSEY intergenerational exchange that create mean- dent; Janisha Gabriel, Secretary; Lisa Wash- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ingful opportunities for older adults. ington, Treasurer; and the following Members Pathways to Positive Aging will focus on at Large: Donovan Anderson, Khalid Parker, Thursday, May 17, 2007 older adults who are at increased risk of dis- Courtney Snowden, Sterling A. Washington, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam ability due to poverty, race, ethnicity, chronic Shanika Whitehurst, DaJuan Xavier; and these Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the tre- illness or advanced age as well as older Members Emeritus: Earl Fowlkes, Eric E. mendous public service of Fred Winkler of adults with physical or cognitive impairments Richardson, Clarence J. Fluker, and Cheryl Hillsdale, New Jersey. At 80 years old, he is who require long-term care and supportive Dunn, who lead BLGPD in its mission to build the longest-serving volunteer in the Hillsdale services. knowledge of and to create greater pride in Fired Department and he shows no signs of It takes a community to support successful the Black LGBT community’s diversity, while slowing down. aging. Pathways to Positive Aging is a com- raising funds to ameliorate and prevent health Fred Winkler joined the fire department munity partnership focused on improving long- problems in this community, especially HIV/ about 60 years ago when he returned from his term care and supportive service systems to AIDS. service in the Navy Air Corps during World meet the current and future needs of older I ask the House to join me in welcoming all War II. He helped to start their ambulance adults. attending the 17th annual DC Black Pride corps and served as the fire department’s I applaud the city of Fremont Human Serv- celebration in Washington, DC, and I take this chief in 1956 and president in 1958. His ex- ices Department and the Tri-City Elder Coali- opportunity to remind the celebrants that traordinary dedication to the Hillsdale Fire De- tion for meeting the challenge to build a com- United States citizens who reside in Wash- partment earned him the Firefighter of the munity that is safe and welcoming; one that ington, DC, are taxed without full voting rep- Year award in 1982. respects diversity and values senior participa- resentation in Congress. tion; a place where information is easily avail- In addition to the time he devotes to the fire f department, Fred Winkler is also committed to able for all seniors; where seniors can be ac- his role in other parts of his community. He tively involved and where cultures and genera- HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE helped to start a fishing program for young tions come together to support one another. OF PAUL JOSEPH BORDALLO people through his involvement with Friends of Pathways to Positive Aging will bring aware- the Pascack Brook. He is active with the vet- ness, acceptance and a call to action that will HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO embrace the aging process for all Tri-City resi- erans’ community through his local American OF GUAM dents. I join the community in thanking the city Legion. And, Fred Winkler spent 10 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Fremont Human Services Department and helping to renovate the landmark Hillsdale Thursday, May 17, 2007 Railroad Station. the Tri-City Elder Coalition for their commit- About 10 years ago, the borough of Hills- ment and dedication to make a positive dif- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise dale honored Fred Winkler for his true sense ference toward successful aging. today to recognize the life of Paul Joseph of service to his community by naming a street f Bordallo, a leader whose service to Guam as after him. This coming Sunday, the Hillsdale HONORING THE 17TH ANNUAL DC a senator, a businessman, and as a commu- Fire Department will honor him with a fire- BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION nity activist, leaves an indelible mark in the house open house. It is a great privilege to history of our island and will be remembered join his proud neighbors in honoring the shin- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON for many years to come. Paul passed away on ing example of public service that is the life of May 12, 2007, leaving his wife, the former Ar- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA lene Perez Bias; his children, Penelope, Oli- Fred Winkler and I commend him for his dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation to his community. ver, Renata, Jonathan, Paul, Alethea, and Thursday, May 17, 2007 f Rosalia; his grandchildren, and a large ex- Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, Memorial tended family, which includes myself. Paul RECOGNITION OF PATHWAYS TO Day Weekend, May 23–27, is the 17th Annual was my brother-in-law, the younger brother of POSITIVE AGING Black Pride celebration in Washington, DC. my late husband, Ricardo J. Bordallo, the DC Black Pride is an exciting 5-day event sons of Balthazar J. Bordallo. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK complete with dynamic workshops, receptions, But Paul did not stand in the shadow of his OF CALIFORNIA cultural arts activities, small and large night- father or brother. He cast a very long shadow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES club events that culminates in the world’s old- of his own, in both the business and political est, most inclusive Black Pride Festival in the arenas on Guam. Paul Bordallo was a states- Thursday, May 17, 2007 Washington Convention Center. Many con- man and a visionary in his own right and our Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to sider DC’s festival one of the world’s pre- island has lost a truly great man. pay tribute to Pathways to Positive Aging, a eminent Black Pride celebrations. The festival The impact of his ideals and accomplish- collaborative project between the city of Fre- consistently draws more than 30,000 people to ments has been profound and lasting. Paul mont California’s Human Services Department the Nation’s Capital. Attendees come from was proud of his Chamorro heritage and was and the Tri-City Elder Coalition. This exciting every major urban area in the United States a staunch proponent of indigenous civil, polit- Robert Wood Johnson funded project is help- as well as Canada, the Caribbean, South Afri- ical, cultural, and land rights, but he did not ing seniors and communities to make choices ca, Great Britain, France, Germany, and the clamor for attention to these issues. Where for a healthier future. This community plan en- Netherlands. The Black Pride Festival features other activists sought action through protests ables all older adults living in the Tri-City area activities for the entire family, including per- and demonstrations, Paul instead worked dili- of Fremont, Newark and Union City, California formances by national recording artists, 200 gently to address and secure these rights to understand, choose and access culturally exhibition booths, book signings from noted through the political process. He was a soft- enriched affordable services and opportunities writers, participation from national and local spoken intellectual who relied on reason and that enhance their quality of life. health organizations, and arts and crafts. logic to make his point. The Tri-City Elder Coalition is comprised of Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, Inc. As a member of the 11th and 12th Guam over 60 organizations and individuals including (BLGPD), the celebration’s organizing body, Legislatures, Paul authored the Chamorro health care and long-term care providers, chose the theme ‘‘Black All Over: Liberty- Land Trust Act, which reserves public land for community and government agencies, faith- Unity-Strength’’ to encourage the Black les- the use and benefit of Guam’s indigenous based/cultural organizations, senior service or- bian, gay, bisexual, and trans gender (LGBT) people; the Guam Historic Preservation Act ganizations, universities, elected officials and community to work together towards com- and the law making English and Chamorro the older adults. bating homophobia, promoting health and official languages of Guam. He co-authored The city of Fremont and the Tri-City Elder wellness, strengthening their community, and the Guam Territorial Seashore Protection Act Coalition have identified five initiatives that encouraging Black LGBT people everywhere and the Ocean Shore and Territory Beach Ac- support the health, well-being and independ- to live their lives with pride. cess Act, mandating public access to all

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was the author and major proponent of the vote No. 328 regarding ‘‘Holding a Secret Ses- celebrate the bi-partisan passage of H.R. provisions for the Chamorro only vote and a sion.’’ Had I been present, I would have voted 1700, the COPS Improvement Act of 2007. political relationship with the United States ‘‘no’’. The COPS program has been one of the based on mutual consent. These issues re- f most successful law enforcement programs in main highly controversial, even to this day, our Nation’s history. Created in 1994 as part and although Paul played a pivotal role in ad- IN RECOGNITION OF GLYNNA COLE of the ‘‘Clinton Crime Bill,’’ it is often referred vancing them, his insight and his wisdom won to as the 100,000 cops program. In fact, him the admiration and respect of many in our HON. DOUG LAMBORN COPS has put almost 120,000 more officers community. OF COLORADO on the street nationwide, 1,400 new officers in As evidenced by his legislative agenda, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Minnesota, and 354 additional police officers Paul Bordallo’s love for Guam’s natural envi- Thursday, May 17, 2007 and/or sheriff deputies in the 5th Congres- ronment was visionary and uncompromising. sional District which I serve. In the 1970s, he was instrumental in the ef- Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise With the passage of the COPS Improve- forts which thwarted the Navy’s plans to con- today to recognize Mrs. Glynna Cole on the ment Act, an additional 151 officers will likely demn land surrounding Sella and Cetti Bays, occasion of her reelection as American Legion be hired in the 5th Congressional District over two of Guam’s most scenic vistas and visitor Post Commander at Post 5 in Colorado the next 6 years. attractions, for a new ammunition wharf. This Springs. The first woman ever to hold this of- The COPS program was created as an in- ultimately resulted in the construction of the fice at Post 5, since it was founded in 1919, centive to law enforcement agencies to hire new ammunition wharf on Orote Peninsula, Mrs. Cole joined the Women’s Army Corps in more officers. COPS provides that incentive land already controlled by the Navy, and the 1964. by assuming 75 percent of an officer’s salary release of the old ammunition wharf, on Mrs. Cole has contributed a lifetime of hon- for 3 years. Funded at over $1 billion a year Cabras Island, to the civilian government for orable service to the Armed Forces. Assigned near the end of the Clinton Administration, the development of its ocean freight capacity. Al- to the Pentagon at the start of her career, Mrs. hiring portion of COPS has been zeroed out though ahead of his time, Paul’s opposition to Cole went on to work at the Draft Board in under President Bush. the condemnation of additional land for military Stanton, Texas, the Army Reserves, and the According to a study by the non-partisan purposes paved the way for cooperative ef- Air Force Academy in Civilian Personnel until General Accounting Office (GAO), between forts between the federal government and the her retirement in 1995. 1998 and 2000, COPS grants were respon- people of Guam to resolve land issues. Like so many great Americans, Mrs. Cole sible for reducing crimes by about 200,000 to Paul served on the board of the Guam Me- has continued, in retirement, to make a posi- 225,000 crimes—one third of which were vio- morial Hospital for 9 years, from 1961 to 1970, tive contribution to society. She is an active lent. In 1998, COPS grants were responsible including three terms as board chairman. In member in several groups and organizations for an 8 percent decrease in crimes—and a 13 the wake of Supertyphoon Karen, Paul served including the Worthy Matron Order of the percent drop in violent crimes. on the Small Business Administration’s Dis- Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, and Yet, President Bush and Republicans in aster Loan Board from 1963 to 1966. Paul was President of both the Auxiliary Aerie 3260 Congress eliminated the hiring program last also served as the Chairman of the Board of and Women’s Army Corps Veterans Chapter. year, at the same time, violent crime spiked Directors of the Guam Economic Development In 2004, she became Adjutant at the American across the Nation. Authority from 1996 to 1998. He was an advi- Legion Post 5 and was first elected Post Com- Earlier this year, the Police Executive Re- sor to the National Trust for Historic Preserva- mander in 2006. Mrs. Cole is both an asset to search Forum, a prominent law enforcement tion in Washington, DC, and a long-time mem- our Colorado Springs community and to our association, released a report which found that ber of the Democratic Party of Guam, the Nation, and I am honored to recognize her violent crime rose by double digit percentages Guam Chamber of Commerce, and the Guam today. over the last two years. Among the cities sur- Visitors Bureau. f veyed, since 2005, 71 percent had an in- As class president, Paul graduated from crease in homicides, 80 percent saw robberies Guam’s George Washington High School in REQUESTING A NAVAL ROTC PRO- rise and 67 percent reported an increase in 1948. He attended St. Mary’s College in GRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI aggravated assaults with guns. Moraga, California, with a 4.0 grade average. Thankfully, under the leadership of Mayor He then transferred to Stanford University and, HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN R.T. Rybak, Minneapolis was not among those as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, graduated OF FLORIDA cities. In fact, Minneapolis has seen an 11 cum laude with degrees in economics and an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent decline in violent crimes since the be- thropology in 1952. He earned a master’s in Thursday, May 17, 2007 ginning of the year. business administration and finance from Har- We want to keep those statistics headed vard University’s School of Business in 1954. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I downward and the way to do that is through Upon returning to Guam, Paul went to work would like to take this opportunity to express the funding of successful hiring programs like for Guam Savings and Loan Association, my strong support for a Naval Reserve Officer COPS. headed by Joseph Flores. He was drafted into Training Corps program at the University of If the COPS Improvement Act of 2007 the army in 1956 and served for 2 years. In Miami. The students at this prestigious univer- passes into law, an additional $11,159,925 will 1959, he started his own business, Family Fi- sity deserve the opportunity to engage in this likely flow into law enforcement agencies for nance Company, Incorporated. An avid boater tremendous program. Located in South Florida hiring additional officers in the 5th Congres- and fisherman, he also established Marianas the university provides an ideal location to sional District of Minnesota in the next 6 Boats and Motors, Inc., to serve Guam’s boat- offer a quality program that can utilize many of years. Furthermore, an additional $4,110,303 ing and fishing community. Both firms are still the resources that are within close proximity. in technology grants will likely flow to the 5th in business today. The success of Army and Air Force ROTC District and 3 more school resource officers Despite his failing health in recent years, programs at the university are clear indicators will likely be put on the beat. Paul remained a pillar of strength and courage of the interest and dedication the students Little wonder this legislation has been en- for the entire Bordallo family. I often turned to have to serving our country in the Armed dorsed by the International Association of him for his wisdom and good judgment. We all Services. A program at the University of Miami Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs Associa- will miss him dearly and we find solace in would be an incredible addition to the proud tion, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Na- knowing that the people of Guam join us in tradition of the Naval Reserve Officer Training tional Association of Police Organizations, the mourning his passing and honoring his mem- Program, and so I request that my colleagues U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the National ory. support this amendment. League of Cities.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.042 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 COPS has been one of the most cost-effec- sity Foundation, Indiana University Varsity all the while they have access to quality med- tive law enforcement programs in our nation’s Club, First National Bank of Illinois, Home ical and life services that they may need. history resulting in dramatic declines in both State Bank, and the Audubon Country Club What sets this assisted living home apart crime and violent crime rates. Foundation. from others is that it is the first to offer a ko- It is good common sense that the new Sandra (Murray) Morrow, a native of Ham- sher environment. I commend Bill and Maggie Democratic Congress has sought to restore mond, Indiana, has always shared the same Kaplen and the Kaplen Foundation for taking funding to this successful program. It is good compassion and willingness to serve her com- the initiative to meet this community need and for the 5th Congressional District of Min- munity. As a child, Sandy was always involved to make this dream a reality. nesota; good for the state of Minnesota; and in community-oriented activities, such as the I’ve worked for years with the Jewish Home good for America. Brownies and Girl Scouts, and she attended community in Bergen County. With each visit I am proud to have voted to make our Camp Paxton for summer camp. Upon her to the Jewish Home in Rockleigh, I have en- streets safer by supporting the COPS Im- graduation from Hammond High School, countered friendly, thoughtful staff and happy, provement Act of 2007. Sandy went on to Indiana University, where content residents. I am certain that this newest f she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in facility will offer the same caring environment speech and hearing therapy. In 1956, she and and neighborly feel. HONORING MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH Joe were married, and she continued to teach, f AND SANDRA MORROW FOR traveling between Indianapolis, Bloomington, THEIR SERVICE AND DEDICA- RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- and Hammond. MENTS OF DAVID HEARN TION TO THE NORTHWEST INDI- Sandy’s lifelong commitment to her commu- ANA COMMUNITY nity is an inspiring testament to her character. Sandy, like her husband, has served in many HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY capacities with many organizations in the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA Northwest Indiana community, including: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President of the Service League of Hammond, Thursday, May 17, 2007 Thursday, May 17, 2007 the Women’s Board of the Bethany Home for Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Girls, the Women’s Board of Hoosier Boys’ to recognize the achievements of one of my Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with Town, and she served on the boards for the constituents, David Hearn, who will retire this great respect and sincerity that I take this time Northwest Indiana Symphony, Beta Gamma month after almost 46 years as the organist to honor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Sandra Upsilon Sorority, Audubon Country Club, and for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here in the Dis- Morrow of Schererville, Indiana. On Wednes- the South Shore Arts Board. trict of Columbia. day, May 23, 2007, Joe and Sandy will be While they remain truly committed to the For more than four decades, Mr. Hearn has honored by the Calumet Council, Boy Scouts Northwest Indiana community, Joe and graced the congregation of St. Paul’s and this of America for their many years of service and Sandy’s greatest enjoyment is the time spent city with classical and religious music including many contributions to their community. The with their beautiful family. The couple has one hymns, spirituals, and music from other lands. Calumet Council will be honoring Joe and son, Chris, and one daughter, Gale Morrow Mr. Hearn’s love of church music was influ- Sandra at the 2007 Distinguished Citizens Crabtree, as well as four adoring grand- enced early by his mother, a singer and choir Dinner, which will be held at the Center for children. director, as well as his father who had a fine Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indi- Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you tenor voice. He earned a music degree from ana. and my other distinguished colleagues join me Ashland University in Ohio and a graduate de- Joseph Morrow, originally from Huntington, in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and gree from Case Western Reserve University in Indiana, has always proven himself to be a Sandra Morrow as they are honored for their Cleveland. He also completed summer dedicated member of the Northwest Indiana service and dedication to the Northwest Indi- courses at Oberlin College and Baldwin Wal- community. From a very young age, Joe real- ana community. Their years of service have lace Conservatory in Ohio. ized the need for community participation and touched and improved the lives of countless After a stint in the Army, Mr. Hearn came to joined the Boy Scouts, where he would even- individuals. Their unselfish and lifelong dedica- the Washington area when offered a teaching tually attain the rank of Life Scout. After grad- tion is worthy of the highest commendation, contract in the Montgomery County school uating from Huntington High School in 1949, and I am proud to represent them in Con- system. While there, he taught in all grades Joe continued his commitment to his commu- gress. and eventually became Choral Director and nity and country as he enlisted and served in f Head of the Music Department at Wheaton the United States Air Force from 1950–1954. High School. Under his direction, the choir From there, Joe went on to further his edu- IN HONOR OF THE OPENING OF performed in many local venues, including St. cation and decided to pursue a career in the THE KAPLEN FAMILY SENIOR Paul’s. They also traveled widely and were legal profession. Upon graduating from law RESIDENCE IN RIVER VALE, NEW honored to sing a Sunday morning service at school in 1958, Joe entered the practice of JERSEY Old North Church in Boston during the Bicen- law. From there, the law firm of Schroer, tennial year celebrations. The Madrigal singers Eichhorn, and Morrow emerged, where Joe re- HON. SCOTT GARRETT also sang in Montreal, Boston, and Wash- mained until 1979. At that time, Joe left the OF NEW JERSEY ington Cathedral. firm and was named Chairman of Mercantile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When Mr. Hearn became Music Director at National Bank of Indiana, First National Bank St. Paul’s on a snowy Sunday morning many Thursday, May 17, 2007 of Illinois, and Home State Bank of Crystal years ago, he played a small Hammond organ Lake, Illinois, as well as President of the Lake Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam in the chancel of the church. As the church Commercial Group. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the opening grew and prospered, Mr. Hearn led the effort Throughout the years, Joe has been a con- of the latest addition to the Bergen County by the church to acquire the impressive stant fixture in his community. He serves or Jewish Home Family, the Kaplen Family Sen- Shantz pipe organ that today attracts promi- has served in various capacities on the boards ior Residence in River Vale, New Jersey. The nent organists from around the country for re- for many organizations, including: Indiana local Jewish community has worked hard to citals. Bond Bank, Hoosier Boys Town, Northern In- plan and prepare for this home for more than In addition to directing the St. Paul’s choir diana Arts Association, Trade Winds Rehabili- a decade, and its doors are being opened to and participating in services for decades, Mr. tation Center, Calumet Council—Boy Scouts great exuberance. Hearn has hosted innumerable choirs and solo of America, Indiana University Northwest- Assisted living homes have become a very artists at St. Paul’s for performances that have Chancellor’s Advisory Board, Indiana Univer- popular option for senior living. More and touched the lives of countless District resi- sity-Purdue University Calumet Region Cam- more families are working to care for young dents. He has placed a special emphasis on pus Advisory Board, Purdue University Cal- children and aging parents simultaneously. As- developing the talents of gifted young singers umet-Chancellor’s Council, Northwest Indiana sisted living facilities offer a loving and sup- and musicians and providing them with an op- Urban League, Gary Accord, Campaign Amer- portive environment for seniors. Families can portunity to perform for appreciative audi- ica, Hammond Bar Association, Community rest easy that their parents are being cared for ences. Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Munster in a homestyle environment. And, seniors can Mr. Hearn has spent decades enriching the Medical Research Foundation, Indiana Univer- have the independence they desire, knowing cultural and religious life of District residents.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.047 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 17, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1089 I am pleased to join the congregation of St. illnesses only worsen their chance for suc- prehensive prescription drug coverage. The Paul’s Lutheran Church in recognizing Mr. cess. Providing these children with guaranteed benefits will be reviewed annually and up- Hearn’s service to his church and contribu- health care would help realize their potential dated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reflect age-appropriate benefits tions to our community as he begins a well as individuals and our potential as a Nation. as needed with input from the pediatric com- deserved retirement. The MediKids Health Insurance Act would munity. create a new Federal health insurance pro- f PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COPAYS gram for children called MediKids. Modeled INTRODUCING THE MEDIKIDS after Medicare, MediKids would provide com- MediKids assures that families will always HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2007 have access to affordable health insurance prehensive benefits appropriate to children, for their children. Families below 150 percent simplified cost sharing, prescription drug cov- of poverty pay no premiums or cost sharing. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK erage and mental health parity. Families between 150 percent and 300 percent OF CALIFORNIA Every child in America would be automati- of poverty pay reduced premiums and cost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cally enrolled in MediKids at birth and maintain sharing. Parents above 300 percent of poverty are responsible for a small premium equal to Thursday, May 17, 2007 that eligibility until age 23. Parents would re- tain the choice to enroll their kids in private one-fourth of the average annual cost per Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, it is with great plans or government programs such as Med- child. Premiums are collected at the time of income tax filing. Premiums are not assessed pride that I rise today to introduce the icaid or SCHIP. However, if a lapse in other MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2007, legis- during periods of equivalent alternative cov- insurance coverage occurs, MediKids auto- erage. Families will never pay more than 5 lation to provide universal health coverage to matically fills in the gap. percent of their adjusted gross income (AGI) our Nation’s children. MediKids doesn’t have complicated enroll- for premiums. In February, I was appalled when the Wash- ment and eligibility hoops. Instead, it assures Cost sharing is similar to the largest plans ington Post reported that 12-year-old that families will always have access to afford- available to Members of Congress. There is Deamonte Driver passed away because his able health insurance for their children. no cost sharing for preventive and well mother could not afford a basic dental proce- I can think of no better use of Congress’ childcare for any children. A refundable tax dure. An untreated infection in Deamonte’s credit is provided for cost sharing above 5 time—or our Nation’s money—than to enact percent of AGI. molar had spread to his brain. By the time he MediKids and provide health insurance to FINANCING was brought to an emergency room, no every child. Providing a simple, stable, and amount of money could save him. flexible health insurance option will afford mil- Initial funding to be determined by Con- gress. In future years, the Secretary of the Deamonte Driver did not have to die. He lions of parents the peace of mind of knowing would be still alive today if his mother had Treasury would develop a package of pro- that their children will be cared for when they gressive, gradual tax changes to fund the been insured, if more dentists accepted Med- are sick. Our Nation’s priorities should be cen- program, as the numbers of enrollees grows. icaid, or if his family had not lost their Med- tered on creating a bright future for our chil- STATES icaid coverage. dren and MediKids helps to achieve this goal. Medicaid and S–CHIP are not altered by This tragic story speaks to the shortcomings I look forward to working with my colleagues of our fragmented health care system. Millions MediKids. States can choose to maintain and the many endorsing organizations, includ- these programs. To the extent that the of children are covered by their parents’ health ing the American Academy of Pediatrics and States save money from the enrollment of insurance plans. Medicaid and SCHIP provide the Children’s Defense Fund to enact the children into MediKids, States are required care to millions of kids in families that meet MediKids Health Insurance Act. to maintain current funding levels in other their eligibility standards. Unfortunately, both Below is a summary of MediKids that pro- programs and services directed toward the programs have unnecessarily complex enroll- vides additional details. Medicaid population. This can include ex- ment and review processes. Nearly 9 million panding eligibility or offering additional MEDIKIDS HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2007 services. For example, States could expand children slip through the cracks of this incom- BILL SUMMARY plete system and go without health insurance eligibility for parents and single individuals, The MediKids Health Insurance Act pro- increase payment rates to providers, or en- each year. vides health insurance for all children in the hance quality initiatives in nursing homes. Enough is enough. The wealthiest nation in United States regardless of family income PHASE-IN the world can and should guarantee quality level by 2014. The program is modeled after health care to all of our children. With insur- Medicare, but the benefits are improved and MediKids is phased-in over a 5-year period targeted toward children. according to the following schedule: Year 1 = ance costs skyrocketing and employers drop- the child has not attained age 6; Year 2 = the ping care, an overwhelming majority of Ameri- MediKids is the ultimate safety net, with maximum simplicity, stability, and flexi- child has not attained age 11; Year 3 = the cans agrees. According to a February 2007 bility for families. Parents may choose to child has not attained age 16; Year 4 = the New York Times/CBS News poll, 84 percent enroll their children in private plans or gov- child has not attained age 21; Year 5 = the favor expanding public programs to cover all ernment programs such as Medicaid or S– child has not attained age 23. uninsured children. If that’s not a mandate for CHIP. However, if a lapse in other insurance SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Congressional action, I don’t know what is. coverage occurs, MediKids automatically American Academy of Family Physicians; Rather than reinvent the wheel to provide picks up the children’s health insurance. American Academy of Pediatrics; American care to our children, we should build on what MediKids follows children across State lines Medical Student Association; Children’s De- works in our health care system. When Con- when families move, and fills the gaps when fense Fund; Consumers Union; Families families climbing out of poverty become in- USA; March of Dimes; National Association gress created Medicare more than 40 years eligible for means-tested programs. ago, our Nation’s seniors were more likely to of Children’s Hospitals; National Association ENROLLMENT AND ELIGIBILITY of Community Health Centers; National As- be living in poverty than any other age group. sociation of Public Hospitals and Health Sys- Most senior citizens were unable to afford Every child born after December 31, 2008 is automatically enrolled in MediKids. Older tems; National Health Law Program; and needed medical services and unable to find children are enrolled over a 5-year phase-in NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Jus- health insurance in the private market even if as described below. Children who immigrate tice Lobby. they could afford it. Today, as a result of to the U.S. are enrolled when they receive f Medicare’s success, seniors are much less their immigration cards. Materials describ- likely to be shackled by the bonds of poverty ing the program’s benefits, along with a PERSONAL EXPLANATION or to go without needed health care. MediKids insurance card, are issued to the Now it is our Nation’s children who are most parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO likely to be poor. Kids in America are nearly Once enrolled, children remain enrolled in MediKids until they reach the age of 23. OF GUAM twice as vulnerable to poverty as adults. This There are no re-determination hoops to jump IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES travesty is not only morally reprehensible; it through because MediKids is not means test- Thursday, May 17, 2007 also has grave consequences for the future of ed. our country. Our future rests on our ability to BENEFITS Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I was provide our children with the basic conditions The benefit package is based on the Medi- absent from the Chamber during the early to thrive and become healthy, educated, and care and the Medicaid Early and Periodic morning hours of Friday, May 11, 2007, and productive adults. Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment was therefore unable to record my vote on Poor children are often malnourished and (EPSDT) benefits for children, with sim- three postponed votes that were taken in the have difficulty succeeding in school. Untreated plified cost sharing mechanisms and com- Committee of the Whole House on the State

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.050 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 of the Union. Had I been present for those HONORING JAMES C. HAGUE, JR. to safe water. Access to water is closely cor- votes on amendments to H.R. 2082, the Intel- related to basic sanitation, and there too the ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, HON. MARK UDALL world is facing a crisis. Some 2.6 billion peo- I would have voted as follows: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall OF COLORADO ple live without this second essential aspect of No. 337; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 338; and ‘‘yea’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good health. on rollcall No. 339. In its Human Development Report for 2006, Thursday, May 17, 2007 the UNDP presents a heavy indictment f Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I against the international community, noting am pleased to recognize the life-long accom- that every year 1.8 million children die from NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- plishments of a Coloradan who has served as causes related to unclean water and poor TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 a role model for achievement and made a sanitation. This is equivalent to 4,900 deaths substantial impact on our State, Mr. James C. every day, and diarrheal disease is the second SPEECH OF Hague, Jr. On Saturday, February 25, 2007, a highest cause of death in the world for chil- group of family and friends met to celebrate dren under 5. This occurs despite the fact that HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY the 98th birthday of this truly wonderful and we now have oral rehydration therapy. These OF IOWA special person. numbers dwarf the number of deaths resulting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim was born on February 24, 1909 in from violent conflict, and yet the UNDP points Plainview, Texas and moved to Dallas, Texas out that water and sanitation are rarely high- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in 1912. After working in the oil refining indus- lighted as an international concern. The House in Committee of the Whole try as a helper in 1927, he became a chemist. In sub-Saharan Africa—the focus of the House on the State of the Union had under During the Hoover Administration he worked hearing—over 300 million people lack access consideration the bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize for the government and was initiated into Pipe- to safe water, and some 460 million do not appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- fitters Local 195 in Beaumont, Texas on May have access to proper sanitation. These over- tary activities of the Department of Defense, 31, 1937. whelming numbers hide the even deeper trag- to prescribe military personnel strengths for In 1939, Jim married his wife Ethel, a union fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes: edy that it is the poor, both poor individuals which lasted for 58 years. He has two step- and poor countries, who carry the greatest Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I rise sons, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. He burden. Sub-Saharan Africa loses about 5 per- today in support of my amendment to H.R. and Ethel moved to Denver in October 1951 cent of its GDP, or about $28.4 billion each 1585, the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense at which time Jim transferred his union card to year, to the water and sanitation deficit. This Authorization Act. My amendment represents Pipefitters Local 208, a membership still active figure exceeds the total amount of aid and a crucial first step in enhancing and expanding today. Jim worked at the Rocky Flats Weap- debt relief provided to the region in 2003. And critical family support and mental health serv- ons Plant as a pipefitter in the initial construc- most of this loss is suffered by those house- ices for our National Guard and Reserve tion of the facility. holds that are below the poverty line, those troops and their families. Jim has always been active in the civic who can least afford to pay the cost. The lack I commend Chairman SKELTON and the arena. He became a member of the West- of water also unduly affects women and girls, Armed Services Committee for their work on minster City Charter Convention in 1957 and, who in many societies have the responsibility this bill. I’m glad the committee has recog- as a result of his participation, Westminster of collecting and transporting water, which can nized the great contributions of our National established a City Manager/Home Rule gov- occupy their energy and time for several hours Guard and Reserve soldiers, and has recog- ernment. Jim assisted in writing the Charter each day. nized that readjusting to civilian life can be es- for Westminster which was approved by the Beyond the apparent costs in human suf- pecially challenging for members of the re- voters in 1958. Jim was also instrumental in fering and loss of life, there are broader social serve component. I believe that the establish- establishing the Central Colorado Library Dis- and economic costs as well. Improper water ment of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Pro- trict for Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Denver, management impacts agricultural and indus- gram in the bill is a good first step in enhanc- Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson Counties. trial development, economic growth, and the ing family support services for these soldiers, He remained a member of the Library District preservation of land, coastal and marine eco- but I believe that more needs to be done for for 14 years and was Chairman for 12 years. systems. Equitable access to sufficient quan- Jim is an active member of the Adams the families of National Guard and Reserve tities of safe water is necessary for a secure, County Democratic Party; he has walked troops, who have too often and for too long peaceful society, and threats to such access many miles in precincts and made many been forgotten and left behind. can become a source of conflict and even vio- phone calls for candidates and was even fea- Members of the National Guard and Re- lence. serve are serving our country more than ever tured in several commercials for former Sen- ator Tim Wirth. Jim is well known by Demo- It is worthwhile to note that, according to the in the world’s most dangerous places, includ- UNDP, the scarcity of water worldwide is not ing Iraq and Afghanistan, and many of them crats throughout the State of Colorado. Jim is a truly interesting and fascinating per- the result of physical availability. The Human are facing multiple and extended deployments, Development Report states that household causing considerable hardships for them and son. He has tales to tell of yesterdays and al- ways makes a contribution to today. Our fu- water requirements represent a very small for their families. To cite just one example, in fraction of water use, often less than 5 percent January 2007, members of the Iowa National ture is much brighter for having Jim Hague in our lives. I ask my colleagues to join me in of the total. Instead the UNDP asserts that the Guard’s 1–133rd Infantry Battalion learned source of the problem lies in power, poverty that their tour of duty in Iraq would be ex- wishing him the very best and a long healthy life with much happiness. and inequality. Households in high-income tended from April of this year until August. urban areas of Asia, Latin America and Sub- My amendment, which requires the Sec- f Saharan Africa have access to several hun- retary of Defense to conduct a study into es- AFRICA’S WATER CRISIS dred liters of water each day through public tablishing a pilot program for family-to-family utilities, while slum dwellers and poor house- support for members of the National Guard HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH holds in the rural areas of those same coun- and Reserve, and conduct a study on improv- tries have access to far less than the 20 liters OF NEW JERSEY ing support services for the children of mem- a day per person required to meet the most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of the National Guard and Reserve who basic human needs. The same analysis is are undergoing deployment, will help ensure Thursday, May 17, 2007 said to apply to the areas of agriculture and that our reserve component troops and their Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, industry. Income levels and access to water families receive all of the family support and yesterday the House Subcommittee on Africa and sanitation systems are key elements. mental health services they need as they con- and Global Health held a briefing and hearing UNDP explicitly rejects the notion that the tinue to serve our country. on the important issue of Africa’s water crisis. global water shortage is due to population in- My amendment is consistent with the goals We tend to take for granted this basic neces- creases. of the Armed Services Committee to enhance sity for human existence, and yet we are told Fortunately, the United States Government support services for our National Guard and by the United Nations Development Pro- is acting to provide more safe water and prop- Reserve troops and their families, and I urge gramme that over 1.1 billion people in devel- er sanitation to the poor of the world. Thanks my colleagues to support it. oping countries do not have adequate access to the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor

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In fact, at the time of ster for a logging company and her mother did eign assistance programs. his passing, Sergeant Cruz had embarked as the camp’s laundry and cooking. In the fall of I have learned that the lack of access can team lead for a $39 million base building reha- 1918, Lillian and her family moved to the be addressed by relatively simple means by bilitation project. The respect and admiration mainland so that she and her sisters could at- an amazingly few but deeply committed peo- everyone had for Sergeant Cruz will be eter- tend school. ple. I learned this first-hand when I was in nally memorialized at this building on Fort On the mainland, in Munising, Michigan, a Uganda last year and met Robert Wright from Hood. few years later, Lillian met Orville Revord. As Living Waters International. I often emphasize Sergeant Cruz’s daughter Jade, and son she tells it, Lillian and her best friend, Leta, the importance of faith-based organizations in Christopher, will also be remembered fondly. were walking down the Munising City Dock. meeting the global health needs of the world, Jade was born on April 12, 1988 in Fort Some young men were nearby and one of and Living Waters is a Christian ministry that Eustis, Virginia. Her beauty, energy and vitality them took note of Lillian’s pigtails by com- implements water development through train- were just some of the attributes that made her menting, ‘‘Well, if this one isn’t a cute bunch ing, equipping and consulting. Robert was liv- an accomplished athlete and cheerleader. Be- of ‘Onion Tops!’’’ This teasing remark was the ing a comfortable life in my home state of New yond her athletic prowess, Jade took her aca- first interaction between the two, who started Jersey when he decided to move himself and demics seriously and was a student at Central dating when Lillian was 15. his family to the remote regions of Uganda to Texas College at the time of her passing. assist the poor. He went to a school operated Christopher was born on September 7, 1989 In 1924, Orville and Lillian eloped and were by Living Waters to learn how to drill a well to in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Christopher will be re- married in Rapid River, Michigan. Lillian was provide water for the hospital he was building. membered as an accomplished scholar and 17 and Orville was 20. Lillian’s friend, Leta Although he was suffering from a bout of ma- member of the Junior National Honor Society. and Lillian’s cousin James served as wit- laria, he drove several hours to Kampala to in- Like many other in his generation, Christopher nesses. There were no wedding showers or form our delegation of the work of Living Wa- volunteered many of his hours toward various receptions, Lillian did not have a special wed- ters and to press the need for water for the goodwill projects. Also, much like his father, ding dress (just a satin dress she had made peoples of Africa. Therefore, I was particularly he was a highly decorated Boy Scout earning for herself for the 4th of July) and the couple’s pleased to welcome Mr. Malcolm Morris, the the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Christopher’s wedding gifts were a pair of pillow cases from chairman of Millennium Water Alliance, which talents also transcended into music. He was Leta and a week’s board and room from represents a number of partners including Liv- the drum major in the Lampasas Marching Lillian’s sister, Zeph. As Lillian recalls, the ing Water International, who informed the Sub- Band and played the saxophone in the high Reverend Kitchen performed the ceremony. committee of the work being done by faith- school jazz band. Before the ceremony, the Reverend looked up The tremendous accomplishments of Jade based organizations on this issue. over his spectacles to say to the young cou- and Christopher are reflective of their father’s f ple, ‘‘Do you two kids know what you are love, care and passion for his children. Learn- doing?’’ Nonetheless, Orville and Lillian were RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEG- ing of these accomplishments makes their married. Apparently the two did ‘‘know what ACY OF MR. FRANKIE CRUZ, MS. passing even more difficult to bear. I take sol- they were doing,’’ as their marriage would ulti- JADE CRUZ, AND MR. CHRIS- ace in that the memory of their love, passion mately produce five children and last 66 years. TOPHER CRUZ and hard work will always be on display for As Lillian says, ‘‘We had nothing to start a the Fort Hood community. long married career with, but we had our love HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO I join the people of Guam and the Fort Hood and commitment and our marriage endured for community in mourning the passing of Ser- OF GUAM better or for worse and both categories got a geant Frankie Cruz and his children, Jade and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good workout!’’ Christopher. I offer my condolences to their Thursday, May 17, 2007 wife and mother, Mrs. Linda Cruz, Sergeant One of the challenges Orville and Lillian Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Cruz’s other sons and their extended family. I would face during the course of their marriage today to pay tribute to SFC (Ret.) Frankie thank Sergeant Cruz for his admirable service was the Great Depression, which hit five years Salas Cruz for his service to his community. I to our Nation in times of great difficulty and to after they were married. Orville’s job on the commend the United States Army on Fort the support his children provided. The Cruz railroad was whittled down to two days a week Hood for dedicating a Family Readiness build- family can all be proud of their family’s and the young couple, already working to ing in honor of Sergeant Frankie Cruz. Ser- achievements and strength. raise two children, was surviving on $11.52 geant Cruz and his 2 children, Jade Christine, f every two weeks. Their two sons, Orville Jr. and Billy, would sit on the sidewalk waiting for and Christopher Frankie, tragically passed CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF away on February 14, 2007 after a terrible car their father to come home from work swinging MRS. LILLIAN BIJOU (THORTON) his lunch bucket, which held a piece of a accident. REVORD Sergeant Cruz was born on September 20, sandwich that Orville Sr. had saved from 1958 in Tamuning, Guam, the loving son of lunchtime for the two brothers to share. De- Juan Camacho and Luisa Borja Cruz. Ser- HON. BART STUPAK spite these challenges, the Revord family OF MICHIGAN geant Cruz was dedicated to public service would persevere and persist during these dark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from his earliest years. Many fondly remember times, a testament to the love and commit- his service as a Scoutmaster for Troop 200 Thursday, May 17, 2007 ment between Orville and Lillian and of their and to the First Baptist Church of Lampasas, Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise today faith. Texas. After graduating from Guam Voca- to honor a constituent who has led a remark- Throughout her entire life, Lillian has re- tional-Technical High School, he completed able life. On Sunday, Mrs. Revord’s family and mained a passionate lover of art and an active his Associates Degree from the University of friends will come together to celebrate and ob- painter. She was the first Munising artist to be Maryland in 1984. serve her 100th birthday, celebrating the rich hired by the Munising Woodenware and was During college, Sergeant Cruz, began his life of Mrs. Lillian Bijou (Thorton) Revord. the last to be laid off, following the financial distinguished service to the Nation. He com- Over the course of her life, Mrs. Revord has demise of her employer. Lillian’s artwork has pleted 3 years of Reserve Officer Training truly seen the history of northern Michigan un- been cherished by locals and visitors to Corps, ROTC, leadership training then enlisted fold before her, while she herself led a life rich Munising, alike. Today, one can occasionally in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Army in experience. As a child, Mrs. Revord at- stumble upon one of her painted antique after 22 years of honorable and faithful service tended the Methodist Church in Morristown, woodenwares on the Internet, for a consider- to our Nation. Most notably, Sergeant Cruz Michigan. The church has now been removed able price. Lillian also worked for some time served our Nation honorably during the First as an historical site to Grayling, Michigan, but as a telephone operator for the Munising Tele- Gulf War in 1991 and, most recently, in Oper- the church gave her a strong anchor of faith phone Company, until electronic switching was ation Iraqi Freedom. to guide her. innovated.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.057 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E1092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 17, 2007 While Lillian has remained active throughout monies through public/private collaboration to cial and economic diversity of those who uti- her life pursuing a range of pursuits and chal- provide necessary technical and mentoring as- lize SBA services, such as women and under- lenges, early in life, she did not have the ben- sistance. To that end, SBDCs are funded by represented minorities. efit of much formal education. Nonetheless, at matching monies by state legislatures, founda- Again, thank you for allowing me to speak the age of fifty, she returned to High School to tions, State and local chambers of commerce, this morning about this important bill, which take courses in typing and drivers’ education, public and private universities, vocational and will greatly enhance the business development another testament to her strength. technical schools, and community colleges. In resources available to America’s small busi- Madam Speaker, on Sunday, the Munising fact, sponsors’ contributions have been in- ness owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. community, Mrs. Revord’s friends and her creasingly exceeding the minimum 50 percent f family will gather in the basement of the local matching share, signifying greater participation Methodist Church, a fitting location for a THAILAND DEMOCRACY ACT OF among such groups and institutions. 2007 woman who has made faith such a corner- This is why I feel especially fortunate to stone of her life. Together, they will congratu- have several Small Business Development late her on her many accomplishments over Sub-Centers located at local universities, such HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK her many years. As Mrs. Revord’s 100th birth- as Widener University, Kutztown University, OF ILLINOIS day is celebrated, I would ask that you join me and the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in congratulating her and in wishing Mrs. Lil- which provides critical business resources and Thursday, May 17, 2007 lian Revord, her children, Orville, Jr., Raoul, technical assistance to small businesses in Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, on September and Joanne and her many grandchildren all and around my District. 19, 2006, the Thai military and police over- the best. I would like to stress that the core SBDC threw the elected government of Prime Min- f program has been extremely effective, but ister Thaksin Shinawatra. At the time, the pop- there are certain operational improvements SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- ularly-elected premier was in New York City that can be implemented to increase flexibility TION ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVEL- for a meeting of the United Nations General of Small Business Development Centers to OPMENT PROGRAMS REAUTHOR- Assembly. better support and serve our local small busi- IZATION ACT OF 2007 General Boonyaratkalin, leader of the mili- nesses and our aspiring entrepreneurs. tary coup, suspended the constitution and dis- To that end, changes proposed in this legis- solved the Cabinet, both houses of Par- HON. JOE SESTAK lation will ensure the quality of grant recipients liament, and the Constitutional Court. OF PENNSYLVANIA to host SBDCs; help SBDCs maintain their au- The Department of State immediately issued IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tonomy from undue SBA interference; protect a statement saying, ‘‘There’s no justification Thursday, May 17, 2007 the confidentiality of SBDC clients; ensure that for a military coup in Thailand or in anyplace Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise today taxpayer dollars are being spent as efficiently else . . . we certainly are extremely dis- to introduce a piece of legislation to enhance as possible by not using SBDC funds except appointed by this action. It’s a step backward two, critical Small Business Administration, for the sole purpose of business development; for democracy in Thailand.’’ SBA, Entrepreneurial Development programs, and allowing exemptions to the current cap on Following the military coup, the United Small Business Development Centers, non-matching portability grants in the event of States suspended $24 million in bilateral as- SBDCs, and the Service Corps for Retired Ex- Federally-designated natural or human-caused sistance to the Thai government. ecutives, SCORE. disasters. Now eight months after the military coup, Serving as the Representative in a District In addition to these operation changes, it is despite promises by the military leaders to the that has been historically driven economically important to strengthen the SBDC core pro- contrary, Thailand still has not drafted a per- by vibrant local, small businesses, I greatly gram, which successfully navigates entre- manent constitution, held a referendum, or appreciate and support the entrepreneurial de- preneurs in managing their business, by es- called for elections. velopment assistance that the SBA provides. tablishing specific grant programs that will In addition, Thailand seized American pat- We know that entrepreneurial development allow SBDCs to tailor their services to meet ents in clear violation of international law. assistance programs work. Businesses who the needs of particular business constitu- On December 30, 2003, the United States receive SBA entrepreneurial assistance are encies. Government designated Thailand as a major twice as likely to succeed. In addition, every For instance, the Capital Access Initiative non-NATO ally. This status gives Thailand a Federal dollar spent on entrepreneurial devel- would establish grants to assist entrepreneurs range of benefits, preferred American lending, opment generates seven dollars in increased in processing loan applications and obtaining participation in military exercises and pref- tax revenue. private equity. An Innovation and Competitive- erential bidding on Department of Defense In the past three years, due to changes in ness Initiative would establish grants to allow contracts. our ever-changing globalizing economy, my SBDCs to become ‘‘Technology Centers,’’ to A military dictatorship that disposes an District has lost 607 small businesses, and 1 help market technologies and advanced elected government and then seizes American out of 5 manufacturing establishments. This is projects to manufacturers. A Disaster Recov- intellectual property should not be considered a trend that I am committed to reversing ery Program would establish grants to allow a major non-NATO ally. through fostering entrepreneurial development SBDCs to assist and coordinate the Federal Therefore, today I am introducing the Thai- and creating the right set of conditions to help response for small business disaster victims. land Democracy Act of 2007 to push Thai- businesses flourish, stay and be attracted to in The Older Entrepreneurial Assistance pro- land’s military government to hold democratic my District, and I believe that supporting effec- gram will target older Americans interested in elections. Under this legislation, the President is re- tive small business entrepreneurial develop- transitioning to become business owners, quired to terminate Thailand’s status as a ment programs is a key part of that strategy. while the Small Business Sustainability Initia- In 1980, Congress established the SBDC tive will promote the development and imple- major non-NATO ally until he can certify to the program to foster economic development by mentation of energy efficient and clean energy Congress that democracy has been restored providing management, technical and research improvements and technology. A National to the Thai people. I urge my colleagues to assistance to current and prospective small Regulatory Assistance Initiative will provide condemn the continued military rule of Thai- businesses. As you know, SBDCs provide assistance to small businesses to comply with land and support this important legislation. services which include, but are not limited to, Federal regulatory requirements, and an Af- f assisting small businesses with financial, mar- fordable Health Care Initiative, will help small CONGRATULATING CLYDE keting, production, organization, engineering business owners provide affordable health TIDWELL ON HIS RETIREMENT and technical problems and feasibility studies. care insurance options to their employees. SBDCs serve Americans with the desire to As I also mentioned, a second program HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. start their own venture, but lack the technical which this legislation will address is SCORE, OF TENNESSEE which provides entrepreneurs with free coun- expertise associated with starting and running IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a successful business, and in the past few seling assistance by former executives. decades, have provided assistance to millions SCORE provides a valuable service to small Thursday, May 17, 2007 of entrepreneurs across the United States. businesses, and I believe it will be even Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, in this day The SBDC program also represents the ef- stronger with a provision to actively recruit vol- and age, it is very unusual for a person to fective and efficient use of allocated Federal unteer mentors who will greater reflect the so- work in a company for 40 or 50 years.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:37 May 18, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17MY8.060 E17MYPT1 jlentini on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 17, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1093 For someone to work for the same company Tidwell served in the Army several months action against Iran. I want to make something for 66 years is truly incredible. in 1944. During that time his daughter, Judy crystal clear: I fully support the intent of the One of my constituents, Clyde Tidwell, re- Lynn Carter of Knoxville, was born while he amendment. However, I opposed the DeFazio cently retired from the Alcoa Company, where was at sea headed to Europe. It was seven months before he learned of her birth. Amendment for three reasons. he worked since May 16, 1941. Tidwell said during the 66 years he’s I want to congratulate him on his well-de- First by singling out Iran, the amendment worked for Alcoa there have been some ‘‘not created a troubling implication that the Presi- served retirement. too rosy’’ events. Two thirds of the people he I also want to salute him for his contribu- started work with have died. dent could take military action against other tions to our Country and its economy. Tidwell himself has had two heart sur- countries without congressional authorization. This Nation is a better place because of geries, but on Monday, he visited the doctor For example, there have been reports that the Clyde Tidwell, who I believe can accurately be and got ‘‘a clean bill of health.’’ Bush Administration has considered military called a great American. Now that he has some time on this hands, action against Syria. The DeFazio Amendment I would like to include the following article Tidwell said he might get back into some did not mention Syria. Does the omission of farming. He used to raise tobacco but has no about Mr. Tidwell that ran in the Knoxville Syria, or any other country, give the President News-Sentinel on May 16, 2007 and call it to crops now. He never thought of retirement, but Alcoa a green light to attack other nations without the attention of my colleagues and the other came along with an attractive incentive congressional authorization? Essentially, the readers of the RECORD. plan, so he took it. DeFazio Amendment re-stated what I believe [From the Knoxville News-Sentinel, May 16, And he said it’s probably time to retire. to be the powers of the Congress under the 2007] His son, Clyde Eugene Tidwell, retired from U.S. Constitution and statutory law. The Exec- IT’S TIGER’S TURN: AFTER 66 YEARS AT ALCOA, TVA three years ago. TIDWELL’S JOB IS DONE As much as their health allows, Tidwell utive Branch must respect those powers. It es- (By Michael Silence) and his wife, Floy, want to do some traveling tablishes a bad precedent for the Congress to Clyde ‘‘Tiger’’ Tidwell today hangs up the and spend some time at their boathouse on pass a DeFazio type amendment every time it hard hat after working 66 years at Alcoa Fort Loudon Lake. is concerned the Executive Branch might take Tennessee. ‘‘We haven’t loafed around a lot,’’ he said military action against a particular country in At 87, and with his son having retired three of those years. violation of the Constitution and statutory law. And he added, ‘‘Life has been good to me.’’ years ago, Tidwell figures it’s time to put That would send the wrong message that away the safety goggles and the earplugs. Looking back—Other events of 1941, the When he began May 16, 1941, he made 55 year Clyde ‘‘Tiger’’ Tidwell started working Congress doesn’t care whether the Executive cents an hour, and a meal cost 25 cents. Tid- for Alcoa Inc.: Japanese attack Pearl Har- abides by the Constitution unless the Con- well was 21. bor; Cheerios introduced by General Mills as gress passes a similar amendment in every in- He felt fortunate because the week he CheeriOats; Orson Welles’ film Citizen Kane stance. started, pay increased by 10 cents an hour. premieres; Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting ‘‘That was pretty good’’ for that time, the streak; and Joan Baez and Vice President Second, it is difficult to predict every pos- Blount County resident said Tuesday. Dick Cheney were born. sible contingency when formulating legislation Tidwell is believed to be Alcoa Inc.’s long- regarding the use of military force. If, for ex- est active employee. The company is hosting f a reception for him today. ample, the DeFazio Amendment became the NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- law of the land, and American civilians were While he describes himself as timid, Tid- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 well said he appreciates the gesture and he taken hostage in Iran, the President would be will have family and friends at the reception. prohibited from ordering a military rescue op- SPEECH OF He took a break from work in 1944 to serve eration unless the Congress first passed a as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne in World War II. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN resolution. Certainly, that was not the intent of The overhead crane operator and machin- OF MARYLAND Mr. DEFAZIO’s amendment, but that is its ef- ist attributes his longevity to a good job and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fect. working with good people. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 ‘‘I enjoyed the work and the people,’’ he Finally, the DeFazio Amendment does not said in an interview at Alcoa’s North Plant. The House in Committee of the Whole address the problem that led to the bad deci- Pittsburg-based Alcoa Inc.’s Blount Coun- House on the State of the Union had under sion to go to war in Iraq. Afterall, President ty operation, which produces aluminum used consideration the bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize Bush asked Congress to authorize the use of for beverage cans, and its primary metals appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for mili- force against Iraq. The problem was that Con- and materials management office in Knox- tary activities of the Department of Defense, gress mistakenly passed a resolution giving ville employ about 1,850 workers. to prescribe military personnel strengths for the President that authority. Tidwell said the biggest change at Alcoa fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes: during his years with the company were the Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chairman, yes- In conclusion, while I support the spirit and safety measures. When he started in 1941, the terday, as part of the Defense Authorization intent of this amendment, I think it establishes plant didn’t have such things as safety belts an unwise precedent, fails to consider all the and a sprinkler system, which it now does. bill, we voted on an amendment offered by Mr. And, he added, there’s one building in the DEFAZIO of Oregon that would, with limited ex- contingencies that might lead to the justifiable factory now that if a gate is opened the mill ceptions, require the President to obtain con- use of force, and fails to address the issue shuts down. gressional authorization before taking military that led to the war in Iraq.

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