February 8, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H233 the United States. Every year, poisoning ac- Resolved, That the Clerk communicate young person, with hard work and per- counts for 13,000 deaths. It also leads to these resolutions to the Senate and transmit severance you can rise up and make 285,000 hospitalizations and 1 million days of a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. the most of your life and make a dif- Resolved, That when the House adjourns ference in the lives of others. acute hospital care. The direct costs of poi- today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- soning are estimated at over $3 billion per spect to the memory of the deceased. I remember Carl Albert as a great year, which is more than our annual expendi- man of great humility, who did not The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tures on gunshot wounds, burns and seek power for power’s sake. As Speak- BARRETT of Nebraska). The gentleman drownings combined. er, Carl Albert served as captain of the from Oklahoma (Mr. WATKINS) is recog- S. 632 will provide a stable source of fund- Congressional ship during some of our nized for 1 hour. ing for poison control centers, establish a na- Nation’s most difficult times, includ- tional toll-free poison control hotline, and im- GENERAL LEAVE ing the latter years, the closing years, prove public education on poisoning preven- Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I ask of the divisive Vietnam War and Presi- tion and services. This assistance is needed unanimous consent that all Members dent Nixon’s impeachment proceedings because poison control centers have experi- may have 5 legislative days within and his resignation; and we all need to enced a gradual erosion of funding as pay- which to revise and extend their re- salute his steadfast leadership in this ments to hospitals (where they have typically marks on H. Res. 418. House during the civil rights move- been located) have been reduced. This finan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ment of the 1960s. cial squeeze has forced many centers to cur- objection to the request of the gen- During these times, Carl Albert never tail their poison prevention advisory services tleman from Oklahoma? sought to advance his own agenda or to and their information and emergency activities, There was no objection. use these events for his own personal and to reduce the number of nurses, phar- Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I yield gain. Instead, he sought to unite our macists, and physicians answering the emer- 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from country, instead of divide it; and, as a gency telephones. Currently, there are 73 cen- Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON), result, we are a stronger and more ters. In 1978, there were 661. And yet, such pending which I yield myself such time united country today. centers are very cost-effective. For every dol- as I may consume. In 1977, Carl Albert stepped down lar spent on poison control center services, Mr. Speaker, today I offer this reso- after 6 years in the Speaker’s Chair and seven dollars in medical costs are saved. lution on behalf of myself and three returned to his home in the Bugtussle Therefore, I encourage my colleagues to fellow Oklahomans, the gentleman community in Pittsburg County, and, pass this bill, S. 632, which is being consid- from Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS), the gen- as his son David said to me last Satur- ered today under suspension of House rules. tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. ISTOOK), day, began a new career as a grandpa. I join my Commerce Committee colleaguesÐ the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Carl Albert always talked lovingly of WATTS), and the gentlewoman from Representatives UPTON, BILIRAKIS, and his wife, Mary; his children, David and Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON). TOWNSÐwho are the original cosponsors of a Mary Frances; and his four grand- very similar House Bill, in supporting its pas- Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep children, Katy, Michael, Carl David sage. respect for and in honor of the life and and Luke. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield service of my friend, Carl Albert of Carl Albert knew the value of family back the balance of my time. Oklahoma’s Third Congressional Dis- and friends and home. That is why it is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The trict, a former Member and Speaker of no surprise to me that, even as a na- question is on the motion offered by this House. tional and international leader, the the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. It is also with great sadness that I Speaker and his wife Mary chose to re- record former Speaker Albert’s passing UPTON) that the House suspend the tire to southeastern Oklahoma after 30 rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 632. last Friday evening, February 4, at the years in a Congressional career that The question was taken. age of 91; but, let me quickly add saw him reach the pinnacle of power in Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, on that I though, 91 great and distinguished this U.S. House. demand the yeas and nays. years. Only 21 Members remain in this 1997 was also the year that I became The yeas and nays were ordered. House today who served with Mr. Al- a Member of this House succeeding the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bert prior to his retirement in 1977. Speaker, Carl Albert. I also remember ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Carl Albert was an honorable man being introduced in 1977 as ‘‘that young Chair’s prior announcement, further who was not tall in height, but was congressman who is replacing Carl Al- proceedings on this motion will be truly a giant of a man, whom I looked bert.’’ As I said then, and still say postponed. up to for his leadership to his country today, I may have succeeded Carl Al- and his service to his fellow human f bert, but no one, no one, could ever re- beings. place him. b 1445 Speaker Albert grew up in poverty in My wife, Lou, and I have firsthand EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE the small coal mining town of experience and knowledge of the sac- HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Bugtussle in Pittsburg County, and rifices that the Speaker and his family HONORABLE CARL B. ALBERT, graduated from nearby McAlester High made during those years of service to FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS School, deep in the heart of my district this House; and our State and nation FROM THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA of Southeastern Oklahoma, mainly are very thankful for Carl Albert’s called Little Dixie. service. Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Through his intelligence, leadership Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask that privileged resolution (H. Res. 418) and and hard work, Carl Albert lifted him- the House pay honor and tribute to ask for its immediate consideration. self from poverty to eventually hold Carl Albert, known as ‘‘the Little The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the third highest office in the land, Giant from Little Dixie.’’ His service to tleman from Oklahoma is recognized at yes, Speaker of the House, and twice this State and Nation and his fellow this time to offer this resolution. was a mere heartbeat away from the human beings provide a legacy un- The Clerk will report the resolution. presidency. equaled in Oklahoma history, a legacy The Clerk read as follows: My earliest memory of Carl Albert is that will live together as a symbol of H. RES. 418 his speech to my high school class in one man who overcame great adversity Resolved, That the House has learned with Bennington, Oklahoma during our early in his life and then dedicated the profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- eighth grade graduation ceremony. rest of that life to serving others, in- able Carl B. Albert, former Member of the Even at that time, Mr. Albert was larg- cluding a highly successful 30-year House for 15 terms, and Speaker of the House er than life to me. He was a great ora- Congressional career. of Representatives for the Ninety-second, tor, with amazing leadership qualities. Yes, Oklahoma and the United States Ninety-third and Ninety-fourth Congresses; Resolved, That in the death of the Honor- His message to my classmates in the lost a great leader in Carl Albert, but able Carl B. Albert the United States and the small poverty area of that south- his deeds and his works and the spirit State of Oklahoma have lost a valued and eastern Oklahoma town was that re- of his legacy will never be lost in the eminent public servant and citizen. gardless of your circumstances as a history of America.

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 02:23 Feb 09, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08FE7.010 pfrm02 PsN: H08PT1 H234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 8, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Congressman Albert. So I thank the my time. my time. gentleman for the opportunity. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such myself such time as I may consume. quests for time, and I yield back the time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the gentlewoman for her kind remarks. Let Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I yield resolution and to thank the gentleman me say I hope that my remarks are ac- myself such time as I may consume. from Oklahoma (Mr. WATKINS) for hav- cepted in the way I have given them, Mr. Speaker, I again want to thank ing the foresight to come with this res- from the depth of my heart, because the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. olution to pay tribute to this great Carl Albert was a mentor, he was a EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) for her re- American, former Speaker Carl Albert. friend. marks. I join the Nation as I represent District Yes, I probably disturbed a lot of peo- Let me state that the funeral for 30 of Texas to express sincere sorrow ple’s thinking when I left being a Dem- former Speaker Carl Albert will be to- regarding his passing. ocrat. I came here as a Democrat, I morrow, Wednesday, February 9th at 2 Speaker Albert passed away last Fri- have been an Independent, and also as o’clock in McAlester, Oklahoma, in day, February 4, after a distinguished a Republican now. I told people, I Pittsburg County. Carl Albert grew up career, during which he shepherded the stretch my friends a long way. right outside of McAlester, in Nation through some of the most dif- But let me say, to my knowledge, Bugtussle, a small settlement, very ficult years. Beginning in the 80th Con- Carl Albert never had an unkind word, much in poverty, in very humbling sur- gress, Speaker Albert spent the next 30 and I appreciate the fact he was that roundings. years representing the citizens of the kind of human being. I think it is a Mr. Speaker, I think you were busy Third Congressional District of Okla- great tribute to him that for all those when I stated his son David told me homa in the U.S. Congress, and helped years that he served, with kindness, Saturday when I called and expressed create a new era of American oppor- and the respect he had for people from my sadness, ‘‘You know, we are tunity, supporting civil rights and all backgrounds. He really is looked up blessed, because daddy retired in ’77 anti-poverty legislation. to for trying to serve his fellow human and came home and had 23 years for an- Speaker Albert provided invaluable beings around the world. other career, being Pa-Pa.’’ leadership to the House of Representa- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he b 1500 tives as Majority Leader during the may consume to my friend, the distin- I think you are heading home, Mr. 87th through 91st Congresses, and Ma- guished gentleman from the Sixth Con- Speaker, at the end of this term; and I jority Whip during the 84th through gressional District of Oklahoma (Mr. remember your remarks that you the 87th Congresses. As leader of this LUCAS). would prefer to get up each morning, legislative body during the 92nd Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- and instead of hearing the term ‘‘Mr. through the 94th Congresses, Speaker er, I thank the gentleman from the Congressman,’’ you would rather hear Albert fostered a lasting legacy. He Third District for the honor and oppor- the term ‘‘pa-pa.’’ Let me say as being successfully steered the Nation tunity today to be here to discuss this a pa-pa myself I understand what you through difficult times and ensured a most important person. I, too, respect and Speaker Albert feel very, very fair forum for democratic discussion on the fine job that the gentleman does in much. issues ranging from the impeachment carrying on that fine legislative tradi- Mr. Speaker, I yield (such time as he of President Nixon to the War in Viet- tion begun by Speaker Albert in the may consume) to the gentleman from nam. Third District of Oklahoma. New York (Mr. GILMAN) . He provided the Nation with stability Let me say, Mr. Speaker, Speaker Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank and security while he was first in line Carl Albert was an extraordinary man, the gentleman from Oklahoma for to succeed the President of the United coming from the humblest of roots in yielding me this time. States in 1973 and separately in 1974. southeastern Oklahoma. He, much like Mr. Speaker, it is with deep regret Both times he turned down the oppor- the country he so diligently served, that I join our colleagues in paying tunity to go to the White House in grew and evolved over the years to be- tribute to an outstanding former Mem- order to continue to represent the peo- come a shining example of what Okla- ber of this body, our former Speaker of ple in the Third Congressional District homa has to offer. the House, Carl Albert of Oklahoma. of Oklahoma. The world he knew and the Congress Speaker Albert began his second term He personified great American values he became a part of in 1947 were dra- as Speaker the same day that I first throughout his life. He rose from child- matically different from the Congress came to this body. Accordingly, in hood poverty to become a Rhodes that he left 30 years later. From vacu- many ways, his style of leadership in Scholar, winner of the Bronze Star, and um tubes to space travel, Speaker the Speaker’s chair left with me an in- a distinguished U.S. Congressman. Albert’s time here witnessed many delible impression of the role of the During a time when we sometimes let changes; and throughout those years of Speaker in this Congress. partisanship get the better of us, we change Speaker Albert represented his Carl Albert worked his way up to the have but to look to Carl Albert as a constituents with dignity and integ- Speaker’s chair the old fashioned way. symbol of the most esteemed values of rity, rising through the ranks to be- After 8 years of serving the people of the U.S. Congress. I join the Nation in come a respected leader of this cham- his congressional district in Oklahoma, paying tribute to an extraordinary and ber. he served first as majority whip from exemplary citizen who was, during his With the death of Speaker Albert, 1955 to 1962 and then as majority leader lifetime, and continues to be, an inspi- Oklahoma has lost a valued son. I am from 1962 to 1971 and finally as Speaker ration to the greatest traditions of pleased that the House is taking time of the House from that date until his democratic representation. to honor a man whom we all respect. retirement in 1977. I think it speaks well for the type of He will be greatly missed. The then Speaker of the House, the leadership he offered when we see the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of legendary Sam Rayburn, was asked congressman that followed him in the Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such back in 1955 why he took Congressman Congress that he left in 1977, being time as I may consume. Albert under his wing urging his col- elected as a Democrat and returning as Mr. Speaker, let me rise and thank leagues to elect him whip. Mr. Sam’s a Republican, still representing the the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. reply was, and I quote, ‘‘I can tell big same people and upholding the same WATKINS). I hope that the gentleman timber from small brush.’’ values as Mr. Albert upheld during his takes it as a compliment when I refer Carl Albert’s life story is a typical time of tenure. I want to thank the to having served with the label of both example of the American dream. Born gentleman for being here today to rep- parties, and I hope all of us can see the son of a poor coal miner in one of resent the people as well as the Nation that it is something that is bigger than the most rural and backward parts of in the Third Congressional District of all of us when we speak about a giant the Nation, Carl never experienced liv- Oklahoma. in history as we are speaking about ing in a home with running water or

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 02:23 Feb 09, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08FE7.026 pfrm02 PsN: H08PT1 February 8, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H235 electricity until he was 16 years of age. The name of Speaker Carl Albert will Congressman, I figured if a short man Nevertheless, he managed to graduate long live in memory as one of the out- like you could make Congress, I should phi beta kappa from the University of standing legislative leaders of the sec- be able to make President. Oklahoma and then went on to attend ond half of the 20th century. Mr. Speaker, Carl Albert only stood Oxford University in England under a Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I thank about 5 feet 4, but he was one of the Rhodes scholarship. Carl Albert served the gentleman from New York for greatest orators, a dynamic motivator, with distinction during World War II, those wonderful remarks. I know Mr. and one whom I feel will go down in being discharged as a lieutenant colo- Albert was a friend, and I know he history, as one of the great leaders of nel in 1946. cherished that friendship. our time. Upon Carl’s return to his hometown I would like to reflect on what the I yield to the gentleman from New in Bugtussle, Oklahoma, the incum- gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JOHN- York (Mr. GILMAN) for such time as he bent Congressman announced his re- SON) stated about him being such an may consume. tirement and Carl ran for that vacant extraordinary man. He had a hunger Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it came seat and won both the primary and the for knowledge. Yes, he was phi beta to mind, I recall one incident during runoff. He joined Congress at the same kappa and he was a Rhodes scholar the State of the Union message, I am time as many other World War II vet- from this small rural area from this not certain who the President was, I erans who came to make their mark on one-room schoolhouse. But let me think it was President Ford, when Carl America, including John Kennedy and share with my colleagues something Albert had just returned from a Richard Nixon. about such an extraordinary man. lengthy trip to China, flew all night Throughout his career in Congress, It is my understanding, he could and came to preside as the Speaker Carl Albert steered a middle course speak more than 10 languages; and let does at the State of the Union message. that brought him a great deal of criti- me say to my colleagues, he was study- And I remember how he struggled to cism from both the extreme liberals ing on another language at the age of keep his eyes open, but he managed to and from the doctrinaire conservatives. 91. That is the kind of extraordinary do it most of the time. Once in a while But no one ever criticized his patriot- intellect, but yet common sense, that his eyes closed. But my heart went out ism or his integrity. this man had who came out of poverty to him, because I know how he felt, Regrettably, the image many people conditions. As Sam Rayburn said, a lot traveling that distance and having to may have of Carl Albert is that of his of giants come from that area; and let preside at the State of the Union mes- presiding at the 1968 Democratic Na- me say he was one that distinguished sage. But that was Carl Albert, always tional Convention. As we recall, the himself above all. willing to fulfill his duties as the events of that convention over which The gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Speaker, and he fulfilled them well in Congressman Albert had no control left WATTS), who had an uncle that lived in all of the days he presided. an indelible black eye for his party. In McAlester, Oklahoma, was deceased Mr. WATKINS. Again, Mr. Speaker, I retrospect, however, Carl conducted just a few months ago. I know that thank the gentleman from New York, himself with dignity and grace in a sit- many times during the civil rights because I know they had a very close uation where others may have allowed movement in those times, he turned relationship. Carl Albert had a working their passions to overcome their good and sought the advice of Wade Watts, relationship across the aisle, as the common sense. the uncle of the gentleman from Okla- gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE Throughout our history, many homa (Mr. WATTS). We also lost our BERNICE JOHNSON) stated. Speakers of the House found them- friend Wade Watts just a few months I was just reflecting on my colleague selves in the position of being one ago to diabetes, primarily. And I know from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS), who had heartbeat away from the presidency. that leaders throughout our area, not an uncle that lived in McAlester. I was Carl Albert, however, is the only one only the State of Oklahoma, turned to just reflecting on the fact that I know who found himself in that position Wade Watts as a tremendous counsel Speaker Carl Albert turned to Wade twice, the first time when Spiro Agnew knowing he would never mislead us. I Watts on so many occasions for his ad- resigned as Vice President of the can assure my colleagues that Carl Al- vice and counsel during the civil rights United States and the position re- bert relied a great deal on Wade movements; he was one of his number mained vacant for some months. The Watts’s advice and counsel. one advisors from back home during second time Carl Albert was one heart- I know my colleague from Oklahoma, that time. beat away from the presidency when (Mr. J.C. WATTS) definitely wants to I yield to the gentleman from Okla- Richard Nixon found himself resigned share a few remarks with our Members. homa (Mr. WATTS). from office, again leaving the vice pres- Mr. Speaker, I grew up in a small Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- idency vacant. community in the deep southeast part er, I appreciate my colleague from According to James Cannon’s biog- of the State of Oklahoma, and I will Oklahoma yielding. I am delighted to raphy of President Ford, it was Presi- never forget Carl Albert’s sense of have seen so many people come to the dent Nixon who actually offered the humor. As I mentioned, Carl Albert floor this afternoon to honor former vice presidency to Carl Albert at the was small in height, but he was a giant Speaker Carl Albert. time of Agnew’s resignation; and he of a man whom I looked up to for his Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor stated, and I quote, ‘‘No, Mr. Presi- leadership and for his achievements. I former Speaker Carl Albert who rep- dent,’’ Speaker Albert replied. ‘‘I came will never forget how he told the story resented southeast Oklahoma, the dis- to Washington to be a Congressman.’’ about coming to a small community trict of the gentleman from Oklahoma According to this book, it was Speaker where I lived and talked about just (Mr. WATKINS), and served as the ma- Albert who then proposed to President being a Congressman. And in this com- jority leader and also, as we know, Nixon the name of Gerald Ford as the munity, after he finished talking to Speaker of the House. next Vice President of the United this graduating class and being the Born into humble beginnings in the States. great orator that he was, we were all hills of southeast Oklahoma, Speaker Although the number of Members of motivated, when he finished up his Albert proved that all things are pos- this body who have personal memories speech, this long, lanky country boy sible through hard work and deter- of Speaker Albert have been dwindling, who came out of the rafters down to mination. Speaker Albert grew up ac- his legendary status as a superb leader where Speaker Albert was on the stage. tually about 40 miles from my home- is familiar to many of us. We all join in He was all enthused and all excited town of Eufaula, Oklahoma, the son of extending our condolences to his about Mr. Albert’s talk about being a a coal miner. Speaker Albert was in- widow, the former Mary Sue Green Congressman. Mr. Albert had this spired as a child to run for Congress Harmon, to his son and to his daughter, young kid so motivated. Mr. Albert when a Congressman came to speak to his brother, his sister, his four grand- said I need to find out what I said. This a small rural school in Bugtussle, children, and all of the others who have tall, lanky country kid looked at Mr. Oklahoma. Little did anyone know come to love, to respect and appreciate Albert and said Mr. Congressman, it that at that time he would rise to be- this truly great American. was not anything you said. He said, Mr. come Speaker of the United States

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 03:14 Feb 09, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08FE7.038 pfrm02 PsN: H08PT1 H236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 8, 2000 House of Representatives, an Okla- Junior College. It is so fitting, because RECESS homa icon and a national treasure. he is a man who had a tremendous hun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Speaker Albert did love public life, ger for knowledge and great intellec- ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- however; and he counted hundreds of tual capacity, probably more so than clares the House in recess until ap- other officials, Democratic and Repub- any person that we have ever had in proximately 6 p.m. lican, as his friends. I recall here, I be- public service in Oklahoma. Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 18 min- lieve about 3 or 4 years ago, he had Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise to utes p.m.), the House stood in recess President Bush come to Carl Albert express my sincere condolences to the family until approximately 6 p.m. Junior College and give the commence- of my respected colleague, the Honorable Carl f ment address. B. Albert, who passed away this past Friday. Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, if the b 1802 I join my fellow Members of the U.S. House of gentleman will yield, he has had what Representatives in paying tribute to former AFTER RECESS seems to be all of the Presidents down Speaker Carl Albert's service in the Congress to Carl Albert Junior College, and a lot The recess having expired, the House and to our nation. of them may be at his funeral tomor- was called to order by the Speaker pro row. I served with Speaker Albert in the House tempore (Mr. SIMPSON) at 6 o’clock and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Yes. Mr. from 1965 through 1976. During these 12 2 minutes p.m. Speaker, he was quite a fellow. During years, I witnessed his dedication to his con- f his tenure in this House, he also helped stituents, his sense of fair play, and his con- REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF lead our Nation through several trou- cern for the well being of the poor and dis- BOARD OF FEDERAL JUDICIAL bled times: as has been mentioned this advantaged. He was a strong, effective Major- CENTER afternoon, the assassination of Presi- ity Leader and played an important role in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without dent Kennedy, the fight for civil rights, passage of civil rights and poverty legislation. objection, and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. the Vietnam War, the Watergate scan- As Speaker, from 1971±1976, Carl Albert pre- 629(b), the Chair announces the Speak- dal that brought the resignation of sided over a tumultuous period when the Viet- er’s reappointment of the following President Nixon. nam War and the Watergate scandal divided Speaker Albert’s contributions to his our country. Throughout this difficult period, member on the part of the House to the home State of Oklahoma were numer- Carl Albert was a principled and effective lead- Board of the Federal Judicial Center ous, but none was more important to er, vigilant to the demands of conflicting view- for a 5-year term: Ms. Laurie E. Michel of Virginia. our country than the statesman-like points and to the civil strife that accompanied There was no objection. manner in which he presided over the these crises. f Speaker’s chair during the Watergate Carl Albert, who rose from poverty to high scandal. By his leadership and bipar- national office, demonstrated that talent, hard APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO tisan approach, he is a man that truly work, and perseverance could overcome the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NA- deserves the title of statesman, a title humblest beginnings. He knew that not every- TIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RE- he had earned well before the time of one shared his ability to overcome adversity. SEARCH CENTER his death this past weekend. His compassion and concern for the most vul- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without b 1515 nerable members of our society was a hall- objection, and pursuant to section 112 mark of his 30 years in Congress. His legacy of dedicated leadership of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), undoubtedly has and always will leave I vividly recall how, on July 13, 1975, he the Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- a lasting impression on our Nation’s took the well as Speaker to call for a re-vote pointment of the following member on history. Former Speaker Albert is one on a damaging amendment to an appropria- the part of the House to the Board of of Oklahoma’s greatest gifts to our Na- tions bill (H.R. 5901) that would have left the Directors of the National Urban Air tion, and he will truly be remembered historic Title IX provision deeply weakened. I Toxics Research Center to fill the ex- for his commitment to public service was the floor manager of that debate on Title isting vacancy thereon: IX but was called away because my daughter Mr. Thomas F. Burks II, of Texas. to Oklahoma and his country. There was no objection. We all send our condolences to his had been severely injured in an automobile f family, and we are all delighted and accident in Ithaca. Speaker Albert called the proud, the gentleman from Oklahoma House together the next day to express con- COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. (Mr. WATKINS) and I and the Oklahoma cern for my daughter's recovery and saved W.J. ‘‘BILLY’’ TAUZIN, MEMBER delegation are quite proud to call Title IX as well in a call for a re-vote. I will al- OF CONGRESS ways remember Speaker Albert for this noble former Speaker Albert an Oklahoman. The SPEAKER laid before the House and inspiring action, as should all women Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the following communication from the today who have enjoyed equity in educational my colleague, the gentleman from Honorable W.J. ‘‘BILLY’’ TAUZIN, Mem- opportunity. Oklahoma, for his comments. As he in- ber of Congress: dicated, actually between McAlester I join my colleagues in giving profound HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, and Eufaula, the birthplace of the gen- thanks for the life of Carl B. Albert. Aloha, Washington, DC, February 7, 2000. tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS), is Carl, and thank you for your legacy of service Hon. DENNIS J. HASTERT, Bugtussle, so Carl Albert grew up be- to our nation. Speaker, House of Representatives, tween McAlester and Eufaula, in that Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- small area. back the balance of my time. I would like to note to a lot of people tify you, pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of the House of Representatives, that a staff- who are historians of this House that BARRETT of Nebraska). Without objec- er in my Chalmette, Louisiana district office also in Oklahoma, in the name of Carl tion, the previous question is ordered has been served with a subpoena duces Albert, there is a Carl Albert Center on the resolution. tecum, directed to me and issued by the U.S. for for Congressional Affairs there at There was no objection. District for the Eastern District of Lou- the University of Oklahoma, his alma isiana. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mater. I think without question it In consultation with the Office of General question is on the resolution. probably houses more documents con- Counsel, I will determine whether compli- The question was taken; and the ance with the subpoena is consistent with cerning the activities and the oper- the precedents and privileges of the House. ations of this House than anyplace in Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Sincerely, this great Nation, maybe with the ex- W.J. BILLY TAUZIN. ception of the Library of Congress Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, on that f across the street. But we have that at I demand the yeas and nays. his alma mater. It is a great honor and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER distinction for him to have it there. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- PRO TEMPORE Also, he has a college in the Third ceedings on this motion will be post- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Congressional District, the Carl Albert poned. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair

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