E34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 7, 1997 intellectual, he embodied the best which family. If you wanted a lesson in hard work, he Leadership through personal example is a Guam has ever produced. provided the role model. If you needed a les- trite phrase, but an appropriate one when Richard Taitano achieved much in his 75 son in service to family and parents and sib- speaking about Richard Flores Taitano. Guam years of life. He was the first and only native lings and nephews and nieces, he was the will miss him. His legacy is one that should in- of the territories to ever serve as director of lesson. If you wanted to know almost anything spire future generations. As may be appro- the Office of Territories in the Department of about anything whether it was agriculture or priate and as he desired, he will probably not Interior. He served as deputy high commis- religion or Guam or ethics or the Federal Gov- get the public honor that he so richly merits. sioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is- ernment, you could always ask him. And if you He requested that no ``state funeral'' be held lands at a critical time of transition for the needed a lesson in humility, he would teach for him because he didn't want people stand- Trust Territory. As significant as this service you one through the application of his wry ing up to tell ``lies'' about him. was during the Kennedy and Johnson admin- humor. But I know that it really doesn't matter. He istrations, this is not the service for which he Like others in the Taitano family, the Kueto was always in it to do the right thing and is remembered on Guam. clan, he had the sharp tongue to match the never for the glory. May that spirit touch us Instead, it is his service at home for his peo- sharp mind. He came from a large family today, elected leaders and government offi- ple on Guam. As a young director of finance whose reputation for hard work and sharp cials. He really was the lamp at the door to a in the post-Organic Act Guam, he became the minds is well-known. He applied this to be- fair and just government on Guam. first Chamorro to become responsible for mon- coming one of the first young Chamorros to The island's heartfelt condolences go out to itoring the finances of the new civilian Govern- become educated in the immediate post-World his widow, Magdalena Santos Taitano, his ment of Guam. He did so with intelligence and War II period. Attending to his parents and children Taling, Richard, John, and Carmen siblings during the Japanese Occupation of a high standard of ethics which he expected of and nine grandchildren. His family was a himself as well as others. He served four Guam, he came out of the war a very mature source of strength for him during his extended terms in the Guam Legislature from 1972 to and experienced person. He went to Berea illness. He also leaves behind brothers and 1980. During these terms, he applied the College in Kentucky and the Wharton School sisters Esther Taitano Underwood, Frank Flo- same high standards in overseeing the spend- of Economics in Pennsylvania. He came back res Taitano, Jose Flores Taitano, Henry Flores ing plans of government agencies without re- to Guam educated and ready to apply his Taitano, Candelaria Taitano Rios and William gard to friendships, political alliances, or family knowledge and understanding of his people to Flores Taitano. connections. As a young educator, I had the government service, both on Guam and in the Si Yu'os ma'ase' nu todu i che'cho'-mu para opportunity to testify in front of him on political Federal sector. i minaolek i taotao-mu yan i tano'-mu. status issues. I was afforded no special treat- As he had been taught by his parents, he f ment and, in fact, given some difficult ques- knew that his education and his intelligence tions to respond to. required a high level of responsibility from him. CASA MALPAIS NATIONAL For most political leaders on Guam, he was He knew that being gifted was just thatÐa gift. HISTORIC LANDMARK a great Democrat partisan. He served as State He didn't earn being smart or talented or hard- chairman of the Democratic Party of Guam working. These were the result of his parent- from 1967 to 1969. He was the architect of a age, his heritage, and his place in the world HON. J.D. HAYWORTH political machine that was built on hard work, as God intended for him. Personal arrogance OF ARIZONA collaboration, boundless energy, unmatched was not part of his demeanor, but he certainly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intellect, and powerful grassroots. He was a enjoyed using his wits to confront arrogance Tuesday, January 7, 1997 role model for two generations of politicians wherever and whenever he saw it. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, today I am Uncle Richard was my personal lesson in and politician wannabees who saw in him the reintroducing legislation which would authorize how to use your wits and how to use hard embodiment of the drive for political mastery the Secretary of the Interior to provide assist- work to great advantage in life. But that is not and the desire to be of public service. ance to the Casa Malpais National Historic For all in Guam's governmental matrix, he the end of the lesson. You see the world is full Landmark in Springerville, AZ. The Casa was the best that the island has ever had in of witty people, even those who work hard at Malpais National Historic Landmark is a 14.5 devotion to duty combined with the highest of being witty and those who take full advantage ethical standards. Whether it was his service of it. The difference for those who become acre archeological site located near the towns as a land surveyor, as director of the Depart- truly great is that only a handful, only a select of Springerville and Eager in northeastern Ari- ment of Finance, as the legislative overseer of few, use those talents in the service of people. zona. The site was occupied around A.D. the Government's finances, he was Guam's He saw that people needed help and that it 1250 by one of the largest and most sophisti- model for ethical public service. There was was his responsibility to help them, not by cated Mogollon communities in the United never any ``deal'' to be made when it involved bending the rules, but by changing the rules. States. the public's money. He made the sun shine in He was that there was much which was unfair Casa Malpais is an extraordinarily rich ar- on his public service and he shined that same and he challenged the unfairness not by hit- cheological site. Stairways, a Great Kiva com- light on every agency head that came before ting below the belt, but by exposing unfairness plex, a fortification wall, a prehistoric trail, him. He didn't just talk sunshine politics, he whenever he saw it. He saw that there was in- catacombs, sacred chambers, and rock panels lived it and he did so in a way no other Guam justice in government, but he confronted the are just some of the features of this large ma- public servant has ever matched, before and purveyors of injustice. He didn't pander to the sonry pueblo. Due to its size, condition, and especially since. He is the role model for victims of injustice, he went at those who rou- complexity, the site offers an unparalleled op- those who aspire to ethical public service. tinely practiced injustice. He was outspoken, portunity to study ancient society in the South- For those of us who were related to him and but even his silence could convey a powerful west and, as such, is of national significance. who grew up in his shadow, he touched us in message, as when he quietly walked out of My legislation would establish the Casa ways which he himself probably never under- the first Guam Commission on Self-Determina- Malpais National Historic Landmark as an af- stood. He was diminutive in size, came from tion when Chamorro self-determination was filiated unit of the National Park Service. Affili- a Baptist family in a very Catholic island and not going to be the first item on the agenda. ated status would authorize the resources and was reared in unprivileged circumstance. He He never went back. protection necessary to preserve this treasure. demonstrated to us that stature was measured He didn't come to this role easily. In carry- As a member of the family of affiliated national from the neck up. He showed that a keen in- ing out his duties as a Federal official, he en- landmarks, the public would also have greater tellect and hard work could always overcome gaged in activities which he didn't particularly exposure to the Casa Malpais site. advantage. He understood religion to be a relish. He appeared in front of the United Na- The communities in the area support this personal force and not a public display. During tions to defend U.S. policies and was some- legislation. Local officials have taken steps to his service as Guam Senator, the Legislative times a caustic critic of local governmental ac- ensure that all research and development of Building and Catholic Cathedral were across tions. But in his service as Guam Senator, we the site is conducted in consultation with local the street from each other. I remember well all bore witness to the wisdom which that experi- native American tribes. the times he refused to cross the street to go ence gave him. He could speak with authority I ask my colleagues to support this meas- to the Cathedral for an Inaugural mass for the not only about local aspirations, but about ure. It will enhance the landmark's attributes Guam Legislature prior to the swearing in of Federal intent. Although illness eventually for the enjoyment and education of local com- the new legislature. pulled him from the mainstream, political nov- munities, the State of Arizona and the Nation. If Richard Taitano were your uncle, he ices and experienced elected officials contin- By supporting this legislation, we can help would be the biggest giant in your extended ued to seek his counsel and advice. open this unique window of history through January 7, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E35 which we can study and learn about our rich Felix H. Bryant, Jr. and Brother William H.L. Terrell, Lloyd Terrell, Antionne Thompson, heritage. Oliver became Omega Man of the Year. Charles W. Watts, H. Benjamin Williams, Rob- f In their acceptance speeches each gen- ert Wilson, Jr., James C. Wilkerson, Rashad tleman thanked his family for the role each Wilkerson, and Ennis D. Winston. FRIENDSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO has played in his life. The words role model Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will THE SOUL kept coming up. Felix Bryant thanked his want to join me as I offer congratulations to mother who received an Achievement Award the award recipients and extend best wishes HON. DONALD M. PAYNE in 1995; presenter Louis Childress thanked his for a prosperous, healthy and happy 1997 to OF NEW JERSEY awardee brother, Irving, who although younger the members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had been a role model for him; William Oliver particularly the membership of the Upsilon Phi recognized his two daughters, Shelly and Tuesday, January 7, 1997 Chapter of Newark, New Jersey. Krystal and his granddaughter, Kourtney. The f Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, November 17, theme of being of service to one's community 1996 marked the 85th anniversary of the also took a prominent place in everyone's re- INTRODUCTION OF THE TRUTH IN founding of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The marks. BUDGETING ACT fraternity was founded by three undergraduate Mr. Speaker, I was honored to be the recipi- students and their faculty advisor at Howard ent of the 1994 Citizen of the Year Award HON. BUD SHUSTER University. These gentlemenÐEdgar Amos from the Upsilon Phi Chapter of the Omega OF PENNSYLVANIA Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank Coleman, Psi Phi Fraternity. It was very gratifying to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Dr. Ernest Everett JustÐbegan an organi- recognized for my work by a group of distin- Tuesday, January 7, 1997 zation that would play a major role in the cul- guished professional gentlemen who in their Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tural, social, and civic lives of communities of own rights make differences in the lives of introduce, along with the Ranking Member of color. many people every day. Greatness, commit- the Transportation and Infrastructure Commit- The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is one of ment and service have permeated the legacy tee, Representative OBERSTAR, the Truth in eight members of the National Pan-Hellenic of the Omegas through the memberships of Budgeting Act, which takes off-budget four Council. The fraternity's motto is ``Friendship many famous African-American men including user-financed, deficit proof transportation trust Is Essential To The Soul'' and its cardinal prin- marine biologist Ernest E. Just who was rec- funds. ciples are manhood, scholarship, persever- ognized recently with the issuance of a com- In the 104th Congress, the House, on April ance and uplift. The first chapter, the Alpha memorative U.S. postal stamp, discoverer of 17, 1996, voted by nearly a two to one margin Chapter, was organized by 14 charter mem- plasma Charles Drew, poet Langston Hughes, (284±143) in favor of the same bill that we are bers on December 15, 1911. Today, Omega developer and initiator of the current Black introducing today. The support for that legisla- Psi Phi is composed of 11 districts and has History Month Carter G. Woodson, attorney tion was overwhelmingly bipartisan. more than 500 active chapters around the and former head of the National Urban The reason for this support is simple. The world. League Vernon Jordan, astronaut Ronald issue before the House was not a budget The Upsilon Phi Chapter represents the McNair, America's first African-American Gov- question but rather a matter of honesty with greater Newark, New Jersey area. It was ernor L. Douglas Wilder, and author of ``Lift the taxpayer. Members concluded that they no founded on October 27, 1927 to promote the Every Voice and Sing'' James Weldon John- longer wanted to continue the charade of col- fraternity's cardinal principles in the commu- son. This list of luminaries would not be com- lecting dedicated gas, airline, waterway, and nity. The 63-member organization has contin- plete if it did not include two gentlemen who harbor taxes and using the fundsÐnot to fund ued the tradition of providing service and sup- were instrumental in establishing a sound and infrastructure improvementsÐbut rather to port to our community and its people. functional foundation for the fraternity. They mask the size of the general fund deficit. The brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Frater- are H. Carl Moultrie who served as the frater- The Truth in Budgeting Act is very simple. nity were very active in America's struggle for nity's first national executive secretary (execu- It removes four trust funds (Highway, Aviation, social change. Thousands of Omega men tive director) and Walter H. Mazyck who was Inland Waterways, and Harbor Maintenance) from every part of the country were involved in the fraternity's preserver of records (historian). from the Congressional Budget. The trust the fight to eliminate racial discrimination. The Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor- funds still remain subject to all current author- Omegas financially supported other organiza- tunity to enter into the annals of U.S. history, izing and appropriations controls. Indeed, the tions, including the NAACP and Urban the names of the members of the Upsilon Phi legislation includes provisions guaranteeing League, that were fighting on the same battle Chapter; hereby thanking them for being such that the funds can never deficit spend. field for social justice. good role models and supporters of our com- All spending from these trust funds would It is said to forget one's history is to be munity. The 1996 membership roster includes still require authorization and appropriate doomed to repeat one's mistakes. In 1921 at Lee A. Bernard, Jr., Basileus; William H.L. Oli- spending controls could still be set by the Ap- its Nashville Grand Conclave, the Omegas ver, 1st Vice Basileus; Patrick D. Todd, 2nd propriations Committee. Further, spending adopted Carter G. Woodson's concept of a Vice Basileus; Ronald D. Coleman, Keeper of from the funds are still subject to line item National Achievement Week to promote the Records and Seal; Felix H. Bryant, Jr., Keeper veto and would be included in calculations study of Negro life and history. Today, Mr. of Finance; Derrick Hurt, Keeper of Peace; under balanced budget constitutional amend- Woodson's concept is observed in the month Rev. John G. Ragin, Chaplain; and members ments. of February as Black History Month. The Dwayne R. Adams, Donald D. Baker, James America's infrastructure needs are stagger- Achievement Week is still observed during the R. Barker, Jr., Stephen Barnes, Richard A. ing. For highways, we should be spending $60 month of November where tribute is paid to Bartell, Jr., James E. Bennett, Victor Cahoon, billion per year but are only spending $30 bil- members of the community who have served Louis Childress, Jr., Steve Cooper, Michael A. lion. Similar levels of neglect exist in our it in an exemplary manner. Davidson, Adrian C. Desroe, Edward Von bridge and transit programs. Our air traffic On November 9, 1996, the Upsilon Phi Dray-Smith, Daniel Eatman, Leon Ewing, Jef- control system is still literally running on vacu- Chapter held its 1996 Achievement Week frey C. Gaines, Alfred C. Gaymon, Tyrone um tubes. Awards Breakfast on the campus of the New Garrett, Hugh M. Grant, Richard Greene, There are numerous costs to this under in- Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Bruce D. Harman, Keith Harvest, Pearly H. vesting: increased commuting times and Jersey. The event was a gathering of family, Hayes, Thomas V. Henderson, Bruce A. Hin- delay, additional cost from wear and tear, de- friends, brothers and associates who came to- ton, James G. Hunter, George W. James, IV, creased industrial productivity and inter- gether to recognize and thank those who have Sharpe James, Michael W. Johnson, Kenneth national competitiveness, and increased trans- made a difference. Student Awards were pre- J. Jones, Ronald M. Jordan, Jr., Calvin R. portation costs for businesses. sented to Willie D. Graves and Michael Brown, Ledford, Jr., Melvin D. Lewis, Jr., Gilbert D. Perhaps the greatest cost is in diminished students of Orange High School and St. Bene- Lucas, Samuel M. Manigault, Samuel T. safety. Fatal accidents on four-lane divided dict's Prep School, respectively; Irving A. McGhee, Maxie A. McRimmon, Clifford J. highways may be one half that of two-lane Childress received the Community Service Minor, Ronald J. Morse, Jr., Roy Oller, roads. Improvements from the National High- Award; the Citizen of the Year Award went to Sedgewick Parker, Alfred Parchment, S. way System (NHS) may save 1,400 to 3,600 Milton L. Harrison; the Superior Service Award George Reed, Autrey Reynolds, Arthur J. lives yearly as well as savings in human suf- was accepted by Brother James G. Hunter; Smith, III, Zinnerford Smith, Rhudell A. fering and economic loss. Aviation safety is the Basileus Award was presented to Brother Snelling, Jessie L. Stubbs, Jr., Kenneth the top priority of the air traffic control system.