March 1, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4223 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS NEW PRESIDENT OF MOUNT the manpower problem must now be enunci­ these schools are in the Caribbean Islands SINAI MEDICAL CENTER ated by the concerned parties. I have also and 16 in Mexico. United States authorities SPEAKS ON HEALTH MANPOW­ spoken with the Commissioner of Health, have not seen fit to accredit any of these in­ Dr. Axelrod, who agreed that the issue is of stitutions. Nonetheless, a significant ER paramount importance because it bears number of these students-certainly as upon the publicly sustained cost of medical many as several thousand United States citi­ HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL care. I have had a frank and amicable dis­ zens each year-will find their way back OF cussion of points of agreement and disagree­ into the licensed practice of medicine in the ment with the Chancellor of the Board of United States by one mechanism or an­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regents of New York State, Mr. Genrich, a other. Whether they are capable or compe­ Thursday, March 1, 1984 fine and dedicated gentleman who is genu­ tent is not in the central issue. The issue is inely devoted to the public interest. It is my that they add to an already inflated pool of • Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on De­ sincere hope that what I say here this after­ physicians who bear the ultimate responsi­ cember 8, 1983, Dr. James F. Glenn noon will provoke a tripartite discussion of bility for expenditure of the health-care was inaugurated as the fourth presi­ the medical manpower problem between the dollars in this nation. dent of the Mount Sinai Medical three elements most concerned: our medical The high cost of medical education in the Center, which is in my congressional schools

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. 4224 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 society incurs a debt as well, because public Students of the social scene argue that med­ trade restrictions, or by the adminis­ agencies and public dollars underwrite the icine must be organized and regulated, but tration· that we can bargain for trade educational process in many ways. at the same time they deplore the fact that restrictions in lieu of remedy under But even the costs borne by the individual medical teaching may not be sufficiently in­ medical student are staggering. Virtually novative. Our patients want more "old-fash­ our usual trade laws, without fear of every one of them has some type of debt by ioned doctors" but they simultaneously foreign retaliation. The industries pur­ the time he or she completes the four years demand the ultimate technology and expect suing the trade curbs have little con­ of medical education. The debt can be as the universally perfect result. Our political cern regarding retaliation either. If much as $100,000. This financial burden dis­ leadership takes th'e position that more doc­ there is retaliation, chances are it will courages some talented students from ap­ tors will mean better distribution and hap­ occur in another sector. As the House plying to medical school in the first place. pier voters, but we also know that 80 per­ The cost makes a career in research and cent of our citizens live within ten miles passed its domestic content bill last academic medicine undesirable since the re­ driving distance of a physician, 98 percent year, its sponsors promised, there will wards will not be as great. It causes many within 25 miles, and the remaining 2 per­ be no retaliation. physicians to seek specialties with the high­ cent of our population lives in areas which Thats what was said when we re­ est possible fee structure in order to pay are so sparsely populated that they could stricted steel, too. The trouble is we their debts. In the long run the price of edu­ not possibly attract or sustain a physician. got retaliation and we may get more. cation results in greater costs of medical In short, our legitimate concerns and special care to the public in general. We must mod­ interests have led to confusion and miscon­ In the specialty steel case, the Europe­ ulate the number of physicians we train­ ception. ans were entitled to compensation but would it not also be intelligent to subsi­ I take a positive view. I believe that there under the GATT for that import relief dize medical education here within the are both challenges and opportunities in the action taken by the United States. It is State of New York, in order to prevent the current situation. I believe that a tripartite true that countries do not always re­ unfortunate consequences of these terrible dialog in New York State involving our med­ quest compensation or retaliate debts? ical schools, the Department of Health and Upon completion of training, the physi­ the Department of Education can result in against such actions, but the Europe­ cian enters the pool where he or she con­ solutions to our problems. I believe that we ans did, mostly due to what they see trols the expenditure of health care dollars can plan for quality medical care at reasona­ as an increasing number of import re­ for modem technology and treatment. It ble cost through rational decision-making strictions by the United States, with has been estimated that every physician ac­ about medical education, controlling num­ the likelihood that they will increase counts for the expenditure of over $300,000 bers of students, numbers of schools, and in an election year. per year in public funds. Our patients do numbers of specialists. I believe that we can The specialty steel people got what not know and cannot be expected to know develop a coordinated and cooperative what technologies should be employed, system of primary, secondary, and tertiary they wanted. But those in many other what studies should be ordered, what tests care which will be based upon accurately industries will be losers. should be done, or when hospitalization is perceived medical manpower needs. I believe I hope this example of retaliation required. The physician must make the that we can involve the public by making ev­ will remind my colleagues that we judgments and decisions which are the basis eryone aware of medical costs and by pro­ should look at the possible conse­ for the financial impact of any illness or dis­ viding incentives through participation in quences before we take trade-restric­ ability. Indeed, the three parameters of the decision process by our patients. I be­ medical costs seem to be available technolo­ lieve that we can modulate medical man­ tive measures of our own. And how gy, public utilization, and physician avail­ power in a positive and effective fashion, in­ can we eliminate trade barriers in ability. The laws of supply and demand suring the highest quality of medical care other nations when we have so many work in reverse. through providing the best trained physi­ existing and pending barriers of our The medical schools of the State of New cians to the public. I believe that men of own?e York, operating in a high-cost environment, goodwill in the public and private sectors, in meet the expenses of educating their stu­ medical education and medical care deliv­ dents largely through their own abilities to ery, in government and in industry, can join A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE generate practice income and to attract together· in a comprehensive and construc­ grants and contracts. Nonetheless, most tive planning effort. I pledge that my UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCI­ schools operate on the razor's edge of finan­ tenure at The Mount Sinai Medical Center ENCE PARK cial survival. At the same time, nearly $1.7 will be dedicated to that effort.e million a year of New York State public funds are paid in subsidies to out-of-state HON. J. J. PICKLE medical schools. There are now 228 resi­ EUROPEAN COMMUNITY OF TEXAS dents of New York State studying in institu­ RETALIATION tions outside of the State. Many of these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students are minorities whom we would des­ HON. BILL FRENZEL Thursday, March 1, 1984 perately like to keep here in New York for the educational process, because the educa­ OF MINNESOTA e Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, the Uni­ tional locus of the student is the most cer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Texas Science Park, loc·ated tain determinant of his or her future selec­ Thursday, March 1, 1984 in the 10th Congressional District of tion of practice site. Clearly, we must ad­ e Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Speaker, today central Texas, was authorized by the dress this issue of New York State funding 62d Texas Legislature in 1971. The sci­ of out-of-state medical education for it is in­ the European Community will in­ timately connected with the overall man­ crease tariffs on methanol, vinyl ace­ ence park is a component of the Uni­ power question. tate, and burglar and fire alarms im­ versity Texas System Cancer Center, We are in trouble. We cannot afford the ported from the United States at an headquartered in Houston, which also luxury of ignoring the medical manpower average increase of 6.5 percent, a reve­ includes the U.T. M. D. Anderson Hos­ problem any longer. We have reached this nue increase of about $3. 7 million. pital and Tumor Institute. point-despite the studies I have cited Further, it will establish quotas on The Research Division of the U.T. which have warned us of the problem-be­ Science Park, located on 717 acres of cause of our individual dedication to our styrene, polyethylene, sporting guns own points of view. Physicians have long and rifles, gymnastic and athletic land near Smithville, is a major center maintained that the practice of medicine is equipment, and snow skis from the for the study of environmental causes none of the government's business, but, United States, at an estimated $30 mil­ of cancer. indeed, it is government's largest business lion loss to U.S. exporters. The Veterinary Resources Division with the exception of national defense. The Those actions were taken, under of the U.T. Science Park, which sits on scientific community has been bent upon GATT, to retaliate against U.S. quotas 430 acres about 20 miles away near the ever-increasing expenditure for costly and, town of Bastrop, produces a wide vari­ fortunately, productive research. Econo­ on specialty steel products imposed mists have warned that medical care con­ la.st July. ety of animals for research at educa­ sumes too much of our gross national prod­ There seems to be an attitude by tional and scientific institutions uct, but have not offered viable alternatives. many in this House that we can pass throughout Texas. March 1, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4225 U.T. SCIENCE PARK-RESEARCH DIVISION U.T. SCIENCE PARK-VETERINARY RESOURCES The division also provides training If one event was the turning point in DIVISION opportunities for undergraduate, grad­ the development of the research divi­ Throughout the history of science, uate, and veterinary medical students sion, it was receipt of a $1.25 million laboratory animals have played a cru­ from several universities, and main­ construction grant from the U.S. Eco­ cial part in advancing medicine tains a close working relationship with nomic Development Adminstration. through research. Knowledge gained the College of Veterinary Medicine at Until that grant was awarded in 1974, in research is ultimately applied to im­ Texas A&M University.e little progress had been made toward proving human health and welfare. building the scientific laboratories The veterinary resources division was needed for the sophisticated basic sci­ established in 1976 to provide special­ TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF ence research that goes on today. ized animals for research at both the IRA DRAYTON PRUITT, SR. Funds from the EDA grant were U.T. Cancer Center and other institu­ matched by funds from the University tions in Texas and the Southwest. of Texas System. With philanthropic Today, the veterinary division in­ HON. RICHARD C. SHELBY support from Houston Endowment, cludes a staff of five veterinarian-sci­ OF ALABAMA Inc., and other foundations and indi­ entists and 59 other employees in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viduals, construction of a state-of-the­ volved in the supply and production of art scientific center was assured. Re­ animals, research in animal disease Thursday, March 1, 1984 search division facilities now total and ecology, and the training of veteri­ • Mr. SHELBY. Mr. Speaker, Sumter 55,000 square feet. nary medical students. The division is County, in Alabama's Seventh Con­ Scientific investigation began at the directed by Dr. Michale E. Keeling gressional District, suffered a great research division in September 1977, and is an integral part of the U.T. loss recently with the death of Ira with a staff of 3 scientists and 22 em­ Cancer Center's Houston-based De­ Drayton Pruitt, Sr., 79, of Livingston, ployees. Today, the division includes a partment of Veterinary Medicine and Ala. It is my privilege today to offer a staff of 29 scientists and 76 employees, Surgery, which is headed by Dr. John tribute to the memory of this wonder­ all focusing their energies on unravel­ H. Jardine. ful man. ing the mysteries surrounding how en­ The division's rural location allows Not many people achieve the meas­ vironmental influences may contribute the production of a wide range of ure of admiration and respect that Ira to the development of cancer. animal populations on a large scale Drayton Pruitt, Sr., enjoyed. He The research effort is led by Dr. under controlled conditions, a task earned that admiration and respect be­ Thomas J. Slaga, who became director that would be impossible in the envi­ cause he genuinely cared about the of the division in January 1983. Dr. ronment of urban research centers. people and about the welfare of his Slaga was recruited by the U.T. Veterinary division facilities now total community. Cancer Center from his former post as more than 104,000 square feet. He was a rarity-a man who had the head of the carcinogenesis research The current population exceeds vitality and know-how to be extremely program at the Oak Ridge National 6,900 animals-ranging from special­ effective in getting things done, yet Laboratory in Tennessee. ized strains of rodents to cattle and warmth and sensitivity that made him Under Dr. Slaga's leadership, groups swine-that are sold to investigators a beloved leader. of scientists are addressing the prob­ on a cost-recovery basis. During the Following is an article about this lem of carcinogenesis from three direc­ last fiscal year, high-quality animal great man that appeared in the Home tions. One group is examining the models for comparative research were Record, written by Howard Turner, ways in which cells repair or reverse sold to 34 institutions. In addition, the Jr., that I would like to share with my the damage that may be done by ex­ division markets 20 varieties of qual­ colleagues in the House: ternal influences, such as chemicals, ity-controlled biologics. Biologics are It is unfortunately the general rule that X-rays or ultraviolet light. A second blood, blood components and other you can live your entire life in a small com­ group focuses its research on how cells animal products required for laborato­ munity and know someone all of that time, are changed or modified in response to ry tests and procedures. yet, not realize the true magnitude of their damage. The third group is concerned The veterinary resources division good works and the fruit of their total dedi­ cation to a better life and world. with how these altered cells may also includes one of the Nation's larg­ Such a man has lived in my lifetime, Mr. spread or proliferate. These process­ est centers for chimpanzee breeding, Ira Drayton Pruitt, Sr. He was just this type es-cell damage, modification, and pro­ maintenance, and rehabilitation. The of person. lifera ti on-are all part of the disease program is designed to help sustain Plain spoken and unpretentious, he had process of cancer. the existence of this endangered spe­ the air of being straight forward and the Research conducted at the division cies and provide the animals for use in look of dignity and dedication to his goals in has produced new scientific informa­ nonsacrificing medical research. Be­ life. cause the chimpanzee's immune Mr. Ira, a long time resident of Livington, tion in the form of 113 articles pub­ was a native of Pine Hill in Wilcox County. lished in professional journals since system most closely resembles that of He was born there on March 4, 1904. 1977-67 of these articles in the last 2 humans, it is critically important for The reason for Mr. Ira's zeal for education years alone. Currently, research is sup­ research in human diseases such as was that his father died when he was fifteen ported by more than $2,100,000 in hepatitis. Since the program began in years old, leaving him with four sisters to grants, and the staff has prepared and 1977 under a contract from the Na­ help raise and educate. He was determined submitted proposals for an additional tional Institutes of Health Division of to see that they received their formal educa­ $1,680,000 in support. Research Services, a total of 95 chim­ tion, while postponing his own. This indelibly imprinted upon his mind Future plans at the research division panzees have been secured and 26 that everyone's educational needs should be call for expansion of the research have been born at the center. met. effort into chemical modification of Veterinary scientists here also con­ He was graduated from Marion Institute the steps of carcinogenesis and identi­ duct a number of research endeavors and then went on to the University of Ala­ fication of the genetic information re­ in laboratory animal medicine, cancers bama. sponsible for the malignant state. The in animals, and animal ecology. Re­ In 1934, Mr. Ira was graduated from the division also plans to increase training search is supported by more than University of Alabama Law School and became a member of the Alabama Bar Asso­ opportunities for graduate students $2,340,000 in grants and contracts, ciation. and begin a series of conferences on with proposals for an additional That same year he moved to Livington cellular, molecular, and tumor biology, $2,900,000 in awards submitted to and started his law practice, which he con­ as well as on other pertinent topics. funding agencies. tinued until his retirement in 1979. 4226 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 This original practice has now culminated They told us of his many contributions Ira Drayton Pruitt, Sr.'s life should into the law firm of Pruitt, Pruitt, Watkins and hard work that he had done for the serve as a memorial to him for all time and Robinson. His son, Ira Drayton Pruitt, Law School while serving in the State Legis­ Jr., now carries on the family tradition of lature. in Livingston, Sumter County, and the the law practice. They spoke of Mr. Ira's sponsorship of State of Alabama, for he truly devoted In 1944, Mr. Ira threw his hat into the Legislature for the Law School that not it to serving the people that he loved local political arena and served as our state only helped to build the new facility at Tus­ and cared for. He left many fond representative until 1974. caloosa, but his assistance in acquiring addi­ memories and I am sure that this fine This thirty year tenure in office could in tional permanent funded that aided the Law outstanding gentleman will never be itself serve as a tribute to his memory as a School immeasurably. forgotten. political feat in itself. Mr. Ira's concern for better education and Not only was Mr. Ira's stay in office the availability of it to young people went Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor lengthy, it was very active and productive far beyond the boundaries of Sumter for me to share this tribute with my for the area in which we live and the state County. colleagues in the House of Representa­ itself. Livingston University now plays a vital tives. He will be missed by me and all During the turmoil of the sixties, he role in our community and offers a better others who were touched by his won­ single handedly prevented the legislature future to many young people as it follows in derful life.e from cutting off funding to Tuskegee Insti­ his well laid foot steps. tute. Locally, Mr. Ira served as a member of the On another occasion, President Frank Livingston City Council for many years and "EQUAL ACCESS" LEGISLATION­ Rose of the University of Alabama while as a member and as Chairman of the THE RELIGIOUS SPEECH PRO­ speaking at Livingston University, stated Sumter County Board of Education. TECTION ACT that "when Ira Pruitt digs a trench you can He also served as County Solicitor for a lengthy tenure. While in the Legislature, Mr. Ira played While in the Legislature he served on the HON. DON BONKER the major role in not only saving Livingston Rules, Ways and Means Committee and the OF WASHINGTON University from being closed or forgotten, Banking Committee among others. He was but he transformed Livingston State Teach­ also Speaker Pro-tern of the House for four IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers College into a full fledged University. years. Thursday, March 1, 1984 Legislature sponsored by Mr. Ira estab­ Livingston University President, Asa N. lished Livingston University as a free stand­ Green stated that " his expend public funds beyond the cost of ous charges has been a general trend in kind with respect to the taxpayer who providing the meeting space for student ini­ recent years, explained Larry MacDonald of is allowed the credit or to the educa­ tiated meetings. the Census Bureau's government's division. tional institution in which the depend­ SEC. 5. The provisions of this Act shall su­ Property taxes can only be increased so ent is enrolled. persede all other provisions of Federal law much, said MacDonald, and in effect have It seems clear, Mr. Speaker, that the that are inconsistent with the provisions of held about steady in recent years, while implementation of a tuition tax credit this Act. state and federal aid has dropped off. SEc. 6. As used in this Act the term "sec­ As a result, he said, cities have sought system would indirectly benefit both ondary school" means a public school which other sources of income. The miscellaneous private and public school systems. provides secondary education, as determined charges include such things as interest earn­ This credit is merely a limited form of under state law, except that it does not in­ ings on city money, fees for trash collection, aid for those parents who pay for both clude any education provided beyond grade parks, and recreation use, sewers, sanitation, public schools and their private 12 .• hospitals, and parking in city lots. schools. By instituting this system, 4228 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 parents will not pay a smaller amount Finally, a tuition tax credit would tions; Father John P. Nickas, pastor of of money to support local public combat the decline of middle-class St. Rocco's Church; Jean Palumbo, a schools than the amount they contrib­ populations in our urban centers. In dedicated public servent with the ute now; rather, they will simply re­ many cases, families move in order for office of planning and grantsmanship ceive a worthwhile credit should they their children to attend what the par­ who is involved with many human decide to support both a private school ents perceive to be better schools. Al­ rights causes; Brenda Joyce Veltri, as well as their local public school lowing these families a tax credit personnel director for the city of system. would give them an incentive to Newark and former president of Mu­ It has been argued that a credit remain in the cities and to continue to nicipal Career Women of Newark; and would subsidize the wealthy at the contribute to the local tax base, which A. Irene Patterson Yearwood, who risk of segregating our children by would benefit all public institutions, has, through her volunteer work and family income. As the sponsor of this including the local public schools. civic activities, worked tirelessly to im­ proposal, I resent this suggestion. In Also, private schools in New York and prove conditions for the youth of order for this to be the case, one must in other cities perform a function Newark. assume that only the wealthy use pri­ which is much broader in scope than All of these very special people have vate schools. Yet, as of 1982, 51.4 per­ just providing an education. These helped to make the community they cent of students attending nonpublic schools are part of a community and live in a better place, and I am very schools are from families earning less are highly involved in neighborhood proud to know them all. than $15,000 per year; 71 percent were activities, whether they are raising The program was opened by Eleanor from families earning less than funds for projects or participating in Newman, chairperson of the Civic As­ $25,000. At the beginning of the cur­ anticrime programs. sociation, and the master of ceremo­ rent school year, minority students in In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, it is nies was president of the association, New York City Archdiocese's school clearly in our best interest to enact Elton Hill. In addition to delightful system outnumbered white students this important proposal. It would ben­ music provided by Prof. Albert Lewis, by more than a 2 to 1 margin. Current­ efit both those families who make use Brenda Watts, Lisa Banks, and Glenis ly, 87 percent of the elementary school of private schools and those whose Oatman, the program was graced with students in more than 60 Manhattan children attend public schools. It the eloquent speech of the mayor of schools are black, Hispanic, or Asian. would contribute to the economic base Philadelphia, Wilson Goode. The In addition, my bill insures that no of our cities. Clearly, it is justifiable to brotherhood award breakfast gave us taxpayer who claims an adjusted gross support those families who seek alter­ all the opportunity to recommit our­ income of over $50,000 a year can native learning environments for their selves to the principles of humanity claim the entire credit; indeed, no tax­ children through this tuition tax and compassion. I commend all of the payer who claims over $75,000 a year credit system because parents will con­ people involved with this special can use any part of the credit. This tinue to pay taxes to support the event, particularly the honorees and, phaseout, combined with the fact that public school system. of course, the guiding force behind the this credit is refundable despite one's I urge my colleagues to cosponsor Civic Association, Mayor Ken income-given that the taxpayer quali­ this proposal and to work hard to Gibson.e fies for the credit-orients this bill insure its passage.e toward those taxpayers in the low­ GREAT LAKES CONSUMPTIVE and middle-income brackets. NEWARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION USE STUDY Also, a recent report in the New PAYS TRIBUTE TO EIGHT York Times United Nations Commission on mirable. There has been considerable evidence put Human Rights. The rapidly deteriorat­ Carl Widen is an exciting character. forward to support the Reagan administra­ ing situation, however, indicates that Ten years ago, he joined the Lion's tion's assertion that the Soviet Union violat­ ed arms control agreements in using chemi­ new avenues must be explored to ame­ Club, in response to a membership cal weapons such as "yellow rain" in South­ liorate the plight of Jews in the Soviet drive to "bring in some younger east Asia and Afghanistan. The evidence Union. We must encourage further people!" Imagine a 90-year-old fresh­ has been sufficient to persuade the U.S. participation of our Western allies and man. Senate, which earlier this month passed a neutral and nonalined nations in this Today, Carl Widen still walks with a resolution condemning the Soviets for their effort. cane. He attends the Lions Club func­ conduct, with not a single dissenting vote. America has long been a symbol of tions every week, goes to the sympho­ Thus far, the debate over yellow rain has freedom for the oppressed peoples of ny and even took the time on a recent focused less on whether the Soviets are the world. It is important that we reaf­ using chemical weapons than on how they cold December evening to attend a re­ are doing it. Unfortunately, most of the tes­ firm our commitment to this basic ception in my honor. I assure you I timony in the controversy has come from principle at this critical time for was immensely proud to see Carl diplomats, politicians, analytical chemists Soviet Jews. With the recent change Widen there-smiling and greeting and scientists with academic backgrounds. in power in the U .S.S.R., now would be friends by the hundreds. He adds a Almost completely lacking has been an as­ a timely opportunity to renew our ef­ special sparkle and excitement to any sessment based on a military appreciation of forts.e gathering. chemical warfare agents, the munitions Carl Widen has led a harmonious used to deliver such agents, and the logistics life for a full century. His smile, en­ involved. A TRIBUTE TO CARL WIDEN ON thusiasm, and zest bring music to all Such a military assessment raises grave HIS lOOTH BIRTHDAY questions about whether the Soviets have, our lives. All Austin and the Universi­ in fact, engaged in the chemical warfare ac­ ty of Texas salute our most enduring tivities with which they have been charged. HON. J. J. PICKLE and endearing citizen-Centurian Carl In its report to Congress, the administra­ OF TEXAS Widen.e tion declared flatly that the Soviets had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES broken international agreements. It charged Moscow with "repeated violations" of the Thursday, March 1, 1984 CHEMICAL EXPERT DOUBTS 1925 Geneva Protocol and of the 1972 Bio­ •Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, Thurs­ SOVIETS USE YELLOW RAIN logical and Toxin Weapons Convention. day, March 8 will be a red letter day in Chemical weapons were reported to have the history of Austin, Tex., as the HON. STEPHEN L. NEAL been used against the anti-Soviet guerrillas Downtown Founders Lion's Club in Afghanistan, but primarily against OF NORTH CAROLINA Hmong villages in Laos. The chemical war­ honors one of our own, Mr. Carl IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fare agent is said to be a mold, fusarium Widen. Carl Widen is celebrating his Thursday, March 1, 1984

31-059 0-87-45 (Pt. 8) 4244 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 414 to 8, we can expect no uniformity giving similar testimony to the Senate NATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAL in our efforts to insure equal educa­ committee. tional opportunity in America. This decision not only is surprising Moreover, we must not think of but would seem inconsistent with HON. TOM LANTOS Tuesday's decision as one which is recent efforts by the President to OF CALIFORNIA merely a setback confined to our eradicate waste and abuse in Govern­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schools. By denying equal educational ment spending. For this reason, I find opportunity to our children, we are today's development particularly dis­ Thursday, March 1, 1984 limiting their future as adults. In turbing and worthy of consideration •Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today short, equal educational opportunity is by the members of this body. we celebrate the birthday of thou­ the necessary precedent for equal op­ Three months ago, after months of sands of baby harp seals on ice floes of portunity in the labor market. With­ arduous work, the President's private the Atlantic in observing March 1 as out it, women can look at Sally Ride's sector survey on cost control, better the National Day of the Seal. As some­ historic trip to the new frontier as just known as the Grace commission, re­ one who has fought to protect this a one-time shot. leased its voluminous report of propos­ precious and vulnerable creature from My honorable colleague, CLAUDINE als to reduce wasteful expenditures at the unnecessary brutal slaughter to SCHNEIDER, has introduced legislation every level of the Federal structure. which it is often subjected, I am today to insure that title IX will con­ Twelve task forces under the Commis­ pround to take part in commemorat­ tinue to be the effective guarantee of sion examined national defense pro­ ing this important day. equal educational opportunity that we grams and made 112 recommendations I must note that it is not only the have always intended. I am pleased to that could potentially save taxpayer's harp seal which has inspired so much cosponsor this legislation, and I urge $94 billion over a 3-year period in the public concern that needs the help of each of you to join me in support of defense area alone. humane and conservationist policy this bill.e Today, however, in a committee makers. The North Pacific fur seal has which is chaired by a very dedicated been hunted using U.S. taxpayers' dol­ lars for decades. This year an estimat­ PENTAGON VETOES SENATE Senator from the President's own party, the Secretary of Defense appar­ ed 20,000 fur seals will die under the TESTIMONY ON DEFENSE hunter's club in Alaska, in spite of a SPENDING ently felt that the committee was not entitled to current information about disturbing decline in their population. procurement procedures. Without ex­ This flies in the face of the widespread HON. JOSEPH G. MINISH planation, the Pentagon prevented the public support for protection of OF :NEW JERSEY Senate from benefiting from Mr. Fitz­ marine mammals. I sincerely hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gerald's experience. that all efforts can be made within the Thursday, March 1, 1984 The President's statements regard­ administration to minimize and finally eliminate this unfortunate practice e Mr. MINISH. Mr. Speaker, there ing the curtailment of waste and abuse in Federal spending, combined with which is so inconsistent with U.S. sen­ was an incredible development which timent and economic good sense. occurred this morning during hearings the Grace Commission recommenda­ I want to take this opportunity to before the U.S. Senate Committee on tions indicates, that this administra­ laud the efforts of the many environ­ Government Affairs. I believe all of tion is serious about reducing needless mental and animal welfare organiza­ the Members of this Chamber should spending. Yet Pentagon officials do tions fighting to protect seals-of take note of the significance of this not appear to have gotten the mes­ whatever species. I fully support con­ event. sage. Today, they gagged:a very valua­ tinued work to restore this valuable Senator ROTH convened hearings ble source of information on this sub­ part of the marine ecosystem to its today as part of an ongoing series of ject. The inconsistency is perplexing, rightful place.e hearings he has held to investigate but the ramifications are far more dis­ problems in the Pentagon's defense turbing. procurement procedures. At this ses­ Congress is responsible for the THE 106TH ANNIVERSARY OF sion, the Senate committee was to manner in which the taxpayers' dol­ BULGARIAN INDEPENDENCE have received testimony from various lars are spent. Yet, wasteful spending DAY witnesses on the subject of defense cannot be eliminated unless informa­ contracting regarding the inability of tion concerning current procurement the current systems at the Pentagon procedures is available for examina­ HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON and the Defense Contract Audit tion. Nowhere is this more true than OF CALIFORNIA Agency to prevent overcharging by de­ in the area of defense contracting, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense contractors. where evidence indicates that profits The leadoff witness to the commit­ are at alltime highs, and the Pentagon Thursday, March 1, 1984 tee was supposed to be Mr. A. Ernest is getting less for the dollars they e Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, Sat­ Fitzgerald, Deputy of Management spend. urday, March 3 marks the 106th anni­ Systems with the Air Force. Mr. Fitz­ I commend Senator ROTH for his ef­ versary of Bulgarian independence. I gerald is a Pentagon employee who forts. He has said he will press for­ want to take this time to recognize the has, during his career, blown the whis­ ward, and will subpena the Pentagon bravery and strength of the Bulgarian tle on waste and abuse in defense con­ to come forth with information, if nec­ people in their steadfast pursuit of tracting. essary. freedom and independence. Just this past September, Mr. Fitz­ This session, in the Oversight and On this historic occasion in 1878, gerald provided my Subcommittee on Renegotiation Subcommittee, I will after five centuries of domination by Oversight and Renegotiation a very in­ continue to look into wasteful defense the Ottoman Empire, and following sightful presentation on defense pro­ spending that only benefits defense the tragic failure of the 1876 revolt curement which included an explana­ contractors. At the end of these hear­ that cost the lives of 15,000 of their tion of why the current system is not ings, I will produce legislation to give people, the Bulgarians succeeded in sufficient to prevent contractors from the American people an effective ac­ gaining autonomy from the Turks. For reaping huge and excess profits at the counting procedure over defense the next 66 years, the Bulgarians en­ expense of the taxpayers. Today, how­ spending and a recapture mechanism joyed a period of great hope and confi­ ever, Mr. Fitzgerald was prevented by to correct the instances of profiteer­ dence, as they were able to freely de­ his superiors at the Pentagon from ing.e velop their own culture and heritage. March 1, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4245 These years of independence and lib­ tion, he also sent 66 young men to par­ is the owner of Frey Beer Distributing erty, however, were to come to an ticipate in the Ohio State track meet. of Stockton, Calif., where he is a pillar abrupt halt at the end of World War For some, these accomplishments of the community. He has now sold his II. In September 1944, the Soviet may have been enough-but not for distributorship and I would like to Union invaded this small Balkan State Harry Diehl. His dedication started honor this community leader upon his and made her a part of the Soviet early. During his college days, Harry retirement. sphere. This brutal action was particu­ was a top-notch athlete at West Vir­ Hans Frey was born in Karlsruhe, larly reprehensible as well as incom­ ginia University. After leaving college, Germany, in 1928. In 1950, Hans re­ prehensible to the Bulgarian people, he joined the U.S. Air Force and ceived a Fulbright scholarship for they were the only Axis Power to became a navigator. through the State Department under refuse to participate in the invasion of Over the years, Harry has been the Institute of International Educa­ Russia. In addition, Bulgaria was the mayor of Irondale, Ohio, and active in tion. He attended Washington Univer­ only East European country to pre­ the community. The most important sity in St. Louis where he majored in vent the Nazis from exterminating its thing about this man is his strong economics and took on a summer job sizable Jewish population. The inva­ commitment to our youth and his with Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis sion was followed by mass arrests and family. Harry turned down many pres­ where he worked for 23 years. the imposition of a totalitarian gov­ tigious coaching positions so that his In 1974, Anheuser-Busch held 11 ernment in a pattern that had become family would not have to be uprooted. company-owned distributorships, the all too familiar in Eastern Europe. This, to me, represents the true spirit smallest being in Stockton, Calif. An­ The Bulgarians, nevertheless, have of an American. heuser-Busch was not interested in refused to abandon their pursuit of At the end of the 1983 track season, keeping the Stockton operation so freedom and independence. I want to Harry retired. But I am sure he will Hans applied to purchase it and was join with the Bulgarian National continue to play an active role in and successful. Front, which will gather in New York around his community. On April 7, When Hans Frey took over in 1974, this weekend, and with Bulgarians Harry will be honored by his friends, the company was located in a small around the world, to pay special recog­ family, and community. I am very warehouse. With three trucks, one nition to the patriots who have lost honored to have Harry Diehl as one of panel van and three salesmen, Frey their lives in the last 40 years in their my constituents. His achievements and Distributing sold 150,000 cases of beer struggle for freedom from Communist contributions to his community, State, in 1974. control. By remembering this impor­ and Nation are to be commended. I, Ten years and 16 route trucks later, tant day, I want the Bulgarian people most certainly, wish him the best and Frey Distributing sells in excess of 2 to know that they do not stand alone thank him for his service.e million cases of beer a year. Three in their daily struggle for individual tractors and nine trailers handle the and national dignity and freedom.e REA BILL IS BAD ECONOMIC delicate job of hauling the six Califor­ POLICY nia-brewed Anheuser-Busch beers to TRIBUTE TO HARRY DIEHL Frey Distributing from the Fairfield HON.EDWARDJ.MARKEY . brewery. HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE OF MASSACHUSETTS Sixteen driver /salespeople, four area IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supervisors, two draught men and two OF OHIO sales managers make up the core of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 1, 1984 the Frey Distributing sales team. Thursday, March 1, 1984 e Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I Office and data processing staff, ware­ e Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, I oppose H.R. 3050 as currently written. house personnel, along with special would like to bring to my colleagues' This bill, which amounts to a bail-out projects and community involvement attention the outstanding accl>mplish­ of the Rural Electrification Adminis­ people round out the 50-member sales ments and dedication of one of my tration, will add an estimated $20 bil­ team. Working together, that team constituents-Harry Diehl. His contri­ lion to the Federal deficit. At a time has seen Budweiser become San Joa­ butions to the education of the young when America's economic future is quin County's No. 1 beer. people of Ohio are, without a doubt, threatened by the onerous deficits cre­ Hans Frey and Frey Distributing commendable. ated by President Reagan's misguided, have taken an active role in supp'ort­ Over the years, Harry has been a undisciplined budget programs, we can ing charitable organizations like the football coach, basketball coach, ath­ ill afford to be giving such massive Muscular Dystrophy Association, the letic director, teacher, and bus driver. handouts to cooperatives which have American Cancer Society, Mother's To the people of my congressional dis­ made irresponsible investments of Against Drunk Driving, the annual trict, however, Harry will be remem­ public money, or to encourage these Bacon Bash Charity Football Game bered more for his success has a track cooperatives to make similar unwise and many more. That active role and field coach during the past 20 investments in the future. I will unfor­ means more than just monetary con­ years. tunately be absent from today's vote tributions, it includes hours of volun­ In 1964, Harry came to the Ohio on the REA bill, but if present, I teer work done by Hans and many of Valley and built a track and field would support the Bethune amend­ the employees of Frey Distributing. squad from scratch. His boys were ment, and oppose final passage of the One of the many organizations Frey known throughout the Ohio Valley bill unless so amended.e Distributing has been associated with and the entire State of Ohio as a is the League of United Latin Ameri­ power to reckoned with. In 20 years, A TRIBUTE TO HANS FREY can Citizens . Since 1981, Harry's teams were undefeated in dual Frey has provided a $1,000 college track meets 9 consecutive years-1967- HON. RICHARD H. LEHMAN scholarship for young LULAC schol­ 76-and 11 years in all. OF CALIFORNIA ars. His teams won an outstanding 68 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "I came over to this country on a dual meets in a row. Overall, Harry's scholarship," Hans said recently. "It career is one to be admired by any Thursday, March 1, 1984 changed my life entirely. I have sports fan. In his career, his dual track e Mr. LEHMAN of California. Mr. always felt that if I would ever be in a meet record was 111 wins and 19 Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to position to reciprocate by offering losses. In 20 years, Harry's record was an American success story, one of my scholarships to others, that would be 129 wins and only 19 losses. In addi- constituents, Mr. Hans H. Frey. Hans one of my greatest ambitions. Stock- 4246 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 ton and its people have been good to the President, is fond of reading let­ 1984 CALL TO CONSCIENCE VIGIL me and I want to give something ters from various citizens, letters at­ FOR SOVIET JEWS-THE back," Frey said. testing to the good works of his ad­ PLIGHT OF ILYA KATZ Hans Frey has given a great deal ministration, the compassion, the per­ back to both the community of Stock­ sonal sensitivity. As do our colleagues, HON. HAL DAUB ton and to his country. I am proud to I receive a lot of mail also, much of it OF NEBRASKA be associated with him and to consider much different from that publicized him one of my personal friends. I wish by the White House. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him the best of times in his retire­ Recently, I received a letter from a Thursday, March 1, 1984 ment.• constituent and enclosed was a clip­ e Mr. DAUB. Mr. Speaker, I am ping from the letters to the editor pleased to participate, once again, in HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS column of a Pennsylvania newspaper. the congressional call to conscience I have since found out that the writer vigil for Soviet Jews, yet I deeply HON. EDWARD P. BOLAND of the letter to the editor sent a copy regret that the continuing disparaging OF MASSACHUSETTS to the President. It was unanswered. I situation for Soviet Jews makes yet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suspect he never saw it. I could send it another year of the vigil necessary, and even more crucial than before. Thursday, March 1, 1984 to him, but I do not think he would see mine, either. I take this opportunity to share with e Mr. BOLAND. Mr. Speaker, tomor­ Perhaps some of our colleagues with my colleagues the story of Ilya Katz row marks the 80th birthday of Theo­ better connections to the Oval Office and his family. Mr. Katz, his wife, two dor Seuss Geisel. While few might rec­ daughters, and his grandson first ap­ ognize that name, there are millions of will recognize the importance of the President's being aware of how repre­ plied to emigrate to Israel in 1979, but people throughout the world who were refused permission on grounds of know Mr. Geisel by his nom de plume, sentative this message is of too much insufficient kinship. Dr. Seuss. of our Nation, the millions of Ameri­ A lawyer, Ilya Katz has been unable I doubt that there is anyone who has cans far removed from the comforta­ to practice law for the past 5 years, been in the presence of children for ble seclusion of Camp David and the and thus denied the ability to support any length of time who is unaware of Santa Barbara ranch, far from the his family. Both daughters, Marina the work of Dr. Seuss. As an author gaiety of entertainment celebrities, far and Irina, have been trained in the and illustrator extraordinaire, Dr. from the Presidentially admired cap­ medical profession but are likewise Seuss has taught several generations tains of industry and lieutenants of unable to work in their fields due to of children that reading can be fun­ government. It represents too much of their desire to emigrate. and a number of important lessons every congressional district. Life for the Katz family, like that of about life as well. By creating the Mr. Speaker, with the hope that this thousands of Soviet refusniks, has Grinch, Horton the Elephant, and the message will reach the President, I been difficult. They live with the Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss has estab­ would like to enter the following letter threat of persecution, without the lished a comic menagerie that has in­ in the RECORD. As requested, I have means to adequately support them­ troduced countless children to the joy omitted the person's names. selves. that can be found between the covers The letter follows: As we usher in new Soviet leader­ of a book. With his works now trans­ ship, let us attack this problem with lated into almost 20 languages, Dr. COLD STATISTICS renewed zest. Let us implore Soviet Seuss enjoys an international audience When President Reagan reads the unem­ President Chernenko to lock anew at and is, I suspect, one of the most ployment figures, what does he see? A the plight of Soviet Jews and the number? A statistic? Let me tell him about widely read authors of all time. one man-one part of that cold statistic-my value of respecting human rights. We Mr. Speaker, Ted Geisel was raised son• • • must show the Soviet leadership that in my hometown of Springfield, Mass. Four years ago, when Reagan took office, we will not forget the plight of the The people of Springfield have been my son loved life, loved his country, was Katz family and others like them.e honored to have some of the areas of proud of himself and the work that he did. their city depicted in certain of the Dr. He served his country during the Vietnam Seuss stories, and they like to think war and received many commendations. He THE UNITED STATES IS THE that the sketches he made of animals was a handsome man-handsome enough to ARMS MERCHANT OF THE at the Forest Park Zoo may have been consider modeling as a career. He had many WORLD the genesis of characters like the friends, a good job and hope for his future. Lorax and Thidwick the Big-Hearted A week ago, • • • took his life. HON. MIKE SYNAR I should say what was left of his life be­ Moose. We have been proud of his suc­ OF OKLAHOMA cess, thankful for the hours of delight cause 2112 years ago he lost his job. In that he has brought to children of all ages, 21/z years, he applied for many, many jobs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each time he was turned down, a little piece Thursday, March 1, 1984 and pleased that he came from our of him died. Slowly, day by day, he lost his midst. I believe that I speak for all the pride, his self-respect, and finally his will to •Mr. SYNAR. Mr. Speaker, the citizens of Springfield in wishing Dr. live. Reagan administration is once again Seuss a happy birthday and many There is something desperately wrong renewing its futile-even dangerous­ years of good health and happiness to with a country that can spend billions to policy of keeping all sides armed in come.e buy weapons of destruction all over the the Middle East. The President has world, yet cannot provide jobs for its own not yet learned that an ally is an ally WHAT THE PRESIDENT DOES people. This country turned its back on my only as long as we maintain our end of NOT PUBLICIZE son and millions like him. the bargain. The next time you see a statistic, remem­ The administration's intent to sell ber my son • • • a proud man, a human Stinger antiaircraft missiles and HON. JOE KOLTER being, who took his life needlessly because launchers to Jordan and Saudi Arabia OF PENNSYLVANIA his country didn't give a damn.e flies in the face of our spoken commit­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to the security of Israel. These . Thursday, March 1, 1984 missiles could easily be used against e Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, in his American-made Israel planes in the folksy Oval Office talks to the Nation, event of another Arab confrontation March 1, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4247 with Israel. In addition, the small size vanced training from local industry. the central executive board of the Bul­ of the Stinger makes it an ideal terror­ Scholarships for students are also garian National Front, and Dr. George ist weapon-not an unlikely scenario awarded by the greater Jackson Ad Paprikoff, president of the central ex­ given the Palestinian presence in the Club and the Mississippi Association ecutive board of the New York chap­ Jordanian Army. of Advertising Agencies. They also ter, as freedom fighters dedicated to A recent conversation I had in Israel have work place experience through organizing Bulgarians all over the with an Israel pilot presented in dra­ cooperative programs and design and world in speaking out for human matic terms the foolishness of playing production work for local community rights which the Soviet Union has to all sides in the Middle East. While organizations. proved to place as a low priority in walking through an Israel air hangar, Actively involved in community or­ Bulgaria and other countries as well. I talked with the pilot about his Amer­ ganizations in Jackson, Miss., Mr. Mr. Speaker, Bulgaria is not unlike ican-made F-14 plane. He spoke about Hataway has received recognition for Poland, Hungary, or Romania where a the capabilities of the plane and the his service. In 1982, the commercial large percentage of people living various improvements the Israelis design and advertising program that under puppet Soviet Governments make to it which vastly improve its he directs was selected as the out­ reject the principles of communism. performance in combat. I asked him if standing postsecondary program of As Dr. Docheff said, 40 years of Soviet the American military heeds their sug­ the year by the Mississippi Association occupation has not worn thin the gestions and modifies the aircraft ac­ of Educators. spirit of the people and their hopes at cordingly. Much to my surprise, he He has given so much of his time restoring a democracy. We must take said the Israel improvements are kept and energy to others and I believe he heart in the goals of these men and secret. "We used to tell you about the should be commended for his out­ speak out against such nations that performance of the plane and how to standing contributions to his profes­ seek to deny human beings their basic improve it," he said, "but not any sion. I know that he will be successful rights of freedom.e more. Now we know that you very well in whatever he undertakes, and I wish might tum around and sell a better him the very best in all his future en­ plane to one of our enemies." deavors.• NORMA ERVIN, CONSERVATION­ We need to develop a more consist­ IST, PASSES AWAY ent policy in the Middle East. Our cur­ BULGARIAN INDEPENDENCE HON.THOMASJ.DOWNEY rent policy of appeasement to all par­ DAY ties is producing a region of well­ OF NEW YORK armed countries, none of whom trust IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us as a reliable ally.e HON. JOSEPH P. ADDABBO Thursday, March 1, 1984 OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • Mr. DOWNEY of New York. Mr. NATIONAL VOCATIONAL Speaker, I am deeply saddened by the TEACHER OF THE YEAR Thursday, March 1, 1984 loss of a close friend and devoted con­ • Mr. ADDABBO. Mr. Speaker, today servationist, Norma Ervin, who passed HON. WAYNE DOWDY marks the 106th anniversary of Bul­ away recently at the age of 67. For OF MISSISSIPPI garia's independence, achieved after over 30 years, Norma devoted her life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five centuries under Turkish rule. to the protection and preservation of Today, much to the displeasure of all Fire Island, one of this Nation's great Thursday, March 1, 1984 free men, Bulgaria is not a free coun­ natural treasures. •Mr. DOWDY of Mississippi. Mr. try. It is occupied against the will of Stretching 32 miles long, Fire Island Speaker, I'd like to call to the atten­ the majority of its citizens by the lies precariously between the south tion of my colleagues the accomplish­ Soviet Union. In Bulgaria, as in many shore of Long Island and the Atlantic ments of one of my constituents, Mi­ other Eastern bloc countries, the Sovi­ ·ocean, offering protection to the chael Hataway, an outstanding com­ ets continue to deny individuals the waters of the Great South Bay and mercial design teacher and chairman right of free speech and liberties af­ the mainland. Much of this narrow of the graphics communications de­ forded by a democracy. strip of sand and scrub pine makes up partment at Hinds Junior College dis­ But the voices of Bulgarian national­ Fire Island National Seashore, al­ trict in Raymond, Miss. ists continue to be heard. For the past though 17 thriving communities dot Mr. Hataway was recently selected four decades, thousands of men and the beach. In spite of our best efforts, as National Vocational Teacher of the women have died fighting the Commu­ though, Fire Island stands in constant Year by the American Vocational As­ nists repressive government. Many danger of misuse through careless sociation. This award is given to an have disappeared in the middle of the planning and devastating erosion by outstanding vocation education teach­ night never to be seen again. The North Atlantic winds and surf. er who has developed exceptional Soviet Union has also imprisoned po­ Through the work of Norma Ervin, classroom programs in his/her cur­ litical activists in the very same style Fire Island is better prepared to stand riculum. The award was announced by employed by the Nazis during World the test of time. For over 30 years, this the American Vocational Association War II. To speak out against the gov­ remarkable woman devoted countless . the 50,000 member profession­ ernment is to risk suicide, or worse, en­ hours to protect the beach she loved. al association of vocational teachers, danger ones family and friends. These Active in the government of her vil­ directors, supervisors, guidance coun­ Bulgarian patriots have tasted free­ lage, Saltaire, Norma held a variety of selors, and others at the AV A conven­ dom and carry its message into battle official positions, including mayor. tion in Anaheim, Calif., on December with them. She also played an important role in 2. In the United States, the Bulgarian the codification of local zoning ordi­ A teacher for 15 years, Mr. Hataway National Front reports on the abuses nances which are vital to the mainte­ has prepared students to enter graphic which take place on a daily basis in nance of the beach's integrity. arts and art-related careers. He is ac­ Bulgaria. Members of this organiza­ I knew Norma, though, mostly tively involved as an adviser and tion, Bulgarian emigrants who have through her work as president of the helped organize the Hinds Junior Col­ escaped Soviet oppression, advance the Fire Island Association. Her commit­ lege chapter of the Vocational Indus­ hopes that democracy will return to ment to the preservation and protec­ trial Club of America . their homeland. tion of the beach and its villages and Mr. Hataway's efforts have made it I would like to commend Dr. Ivan parks was more than inspirational. As possible for students to receive ad- Docheff, the honorary president of head of the Fire Island Association, 4248 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 1, 1984 Norma led the fight for intelligent and man whose leadership will long be re­ communities I am privileged to repre­ sensitive land-use policies for Fire membered by those who were privi­ sent. Island. She brought expertise to leged to know him as the president of The roundtable hosts prominent na­ countless other issues affecting Fire the American Israel Public Affairs tional, State, and local speakers who Island, including mosquito control, tax Committee and as an outstanding citi­ inform our civic leaders and citizens. assessment, and shoreline erosion. Her zen from my home State of Florida. Participants exchange views on timely leadership and wisdom will be missed I am speaking of Morton Silberman, issues and other matters. As a result, by all who knew her. who passed away February 28, 1984, the knowledge of guests, attendees The legacy Norma leaves behind is here in Washington, D.C. and the central New York public is en­ the beach itself. I know on the next Mr. Silberman leaves behind him a riched. visit I make to Fire Island, I will stop long record of involvement in Jewish On March 29, the roundtable will ob­ and admire the golden stretch of sand communal affairs. From 1976 to 1978, serve its 20th year of public service opening before me and turn to the he served as president of the Greater sparkling Atlantic and thank Norma Miami Jewish Federation. From 1970 programs. The two decades will be Ervin for the work she did to help to 1976, he was vice president, and commemorated at a dinner dance at keep Fire Island so beautiful.• during this time he was the chairman the Hotel Syracuse and by appropriate of the Federation's Planning and ceremonies. Budget Committee in 1973, 1975, and Mr. Speaker, it is my plea.sure to MADE IN AMERICA SYMBOL 1976, and general chairman of the share this event with my colleagues. Combined Jewish Appeal-Israel Emer­ To Dean Smith and the others who HON. BOBBI FIEDLER gency Fund Campaign in 1974. make the roundtable possible, I say OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Silberman was also the founding "Thanks and well done."e IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chairman of the Federation's Commu­ Thursday, March 1, 1984 nity Relations Committee and the founding president of the Jewish Fed­ A RARE AWARD FOR A RARE e Ms. FIEDLER. Mr. Speaker, I would HUMAN BEING like to share with my colleagues an in­ eration of Palm Beach. He was on the novative idea two businessmen in Los board of directors of the Council of Angeles pursued. Jewish Federations, regional chairman of the United Jewish Appeal and the HON. GEORGE M. O'BRIEN Last July, Murray Garrett, president OF ILLINOIS of Diener Industries of Chatsworth, recipient of the Human Relations and Sheldon Kirshner, president of Award from the American Jewish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anes Auto Security Systems of Marina Committee. From 1979 to 1981, Mr. Silberman Thursday, March 1, 1984 del Rey, launched a nationwide com­ e Mr. O'BRIEN. Mr. Speaker, on petition seeking a universal "Made in was vice president of the American America" symbol that could be affixed Israel Public Affairs Committee and, March 3, a constituent of mine, Bob to U.S.-made products. in May of 1982, he was elected presi­ Atwater, will be honored for his ef­ This campaign was motivated by the dent. forts in rescuing two people from a belief that employees and manufactur­ Morton Silberman's dedication to burning car. Atwater, of New Lenox, ers should have a new sense of pride in fostering a strong United States-Israeli Ill., will receive the Boy Scouts' rarest the term "Made in America" and friendship and his achievements will award, the Honor Medal for Lifesav­ should promote it visually with a not be f orgotten.e ing. This medal, Mr. Speaker, was 1 of symbol that consumers see at a glance. only 28 such medals awarded by the More than 500 entries were submit­ MR. WORTLEY SALUTES THE Boy Scouts la.st year. ted from design students at more than THURSDAY MORNING ROUND­ Atwater was on his way home from 50 universities and art institutes. The TABLE'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY church last September 18, when three winner, Joan Nielsen, is a 22-year-old cars ahead of him collided in a violent student at the Art Institute of Seattle. HON. GEORGE C. WORTLEY accident. Two of the vehicles immedi­ Her simple design which won the ately burst into flames. Atwater $2,000 first place prize is the silhou­ OF NEW YORK stopped his car, ran to a burning sta­ ette of a hand, with the index finger IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion wagon, and pulled the injured and thumb touching to form the Thursday, March 1, 1984 driver free of the flames. He then "OK" gesture. Instead of the usual e Mr. WORTLEY. Mr. Speaker, 170 crawled into the same car and tried, at circle, the fingers form a star. years ago, in 1814, Thomas Jefferson first unsuccessfully, to free the pas­ The symbol will be used on Mr. Gar­ wrote "Let us freely hear both sides." senger, who was pinned against the rett's and Mr. Kirshner's products and The give and take in this Chamber dashboard. tbey are offering the symbol to all on the merits and disadvantages of Despite the explosion of the vehicle other producers of American-made proposed legislation and the dialog on in front of the station wagon, Atwater products for the cost of a photostatic issues and policies affecting our and two other passersby unloaded the copy. Nation, would, I am convinced, please rear of the wagon, forced the front With imports rising at an alarming our third President. Nowhere in the rate, I gratefully commend their ef­ seat back, and were then able to world do the representatives of the remove the injured young man. forts.• people have a better forum. Mr. Speaker, the bravery and cour­ My constituents in the 27th Con­ age displayed by Bob Atwater on that gressional District of New York State TRIBUTE TO MORTON September day is truly remarkable. As SILBERMAN are similarly fortunate as the result of regularly held, public service forums his Congressman, I am exceedingly HON. BILL McCOLLUM sponsored by the University College at proud of him and wish to congratulate Syracuse University. him for receiving this most esteemed OF FLORIDA Known as the Thursday Morning award.e IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Roundtable and skillfully managed by Thursday, March 1, 1984 Dean Lee Smith of University College, e Mr. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, these forums have become a tradition today I would like to pay tribute to a in the city of Syracuse and the other