April 16, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E625 the life of Puerto Rican boxing champ and a indicates that of the 10,328 housing-related campaign during the month of March to raise long-time community activist Johnny complaints handled by the agency in 2006, awareness of senior hunger and to encourage Manzanet. race and disability made up the largest per- action on the part of local communities. The Manzanet was a man whose life embodied centiles. In an earlier HUD study, the agency month of March was chosen because it was the reverie of the American Dream, a man of found that among Blacks, Asians, and Pacific during this month the law was enacted that in- distinction whose accomplishments were a Islanders, one in every five customers encoun- cluded senior meal programs in the Older testament to his great Puerto Rican heritage. tered discrimination by rental agents. The Americans Act. Born in the small fishing town of Salinas, harmful effects of these discriminatory housing An important part of March for Meals is Puerto Rico, Manzanet rose up to become a practices have led to hyper segregated com- Mayors for Meals Day, where mayors and world class middleweight boxing champion munities and schools across the country. elected officials from across the Nation deliver and dedicated public servant. In 1968, he was In my congressional district in Cleveland, meals for their local Meals on Wheels pro- called upon to lead the Olympic Team of the Ohio, fair housing organizations such as the grams. On March 19, 2008, a new record was United States in Mexico’s Summer Games of Housing Research & Advocacy Center report set when 1,084 U.S. mayors and elected offi- the XIX Olympiad. He was then called to that the number of housing discrimination cials joined together to deliver meals to sen- serve once more, when Governor Nelson complaints have doubled in the last 5 years. iors. Rockefeller appointed him as the New York Of those reported in my district, 38 percent in- I have proudly participated in past Meals on State Boxing Commissioner in 1970. volved disability, 34 percent alleged race dis- Wheels Association of America’s ‘‘March for In the ensuing decades, Johnny continued crimination, and 13 percent were based on fa- Meals’’ events and witnessed first hand both to remain involved with the boxing world, train- milial status. These unlawful practices perpet- the need for these important programs and the ing and developing young talent in every era. uate communities where schools go without incredible dedication of their staff and volun- All-in-all, the list of those who learned from adequate resources and residents have ac- teers. I encourage each of you to get involved him include some of the sport’s best, from cess to fewer health care facilities and other with your local programs—whether you help Mike Tyson to the first Hispanic cruiserweight essential services. Unfortunately, ongoing prepare meals, deliver meals, or just join local champion, Jose ‘‘Chegu¨´ı’’ Torres, to even housing discrimination has created commu- seniors in enjoying their meals—your support Cassius Clay, the young upstart who would go nities across this Nation that do not reflect the can make a difference. on to become the great Muhammad Ali. neighborhoods envisioned by Dr. Martin Lu- I also encourage you to join me in sup- Yet no matter where he was or what he was ther King 40 years ago. porting this resolution which will give the doing, Johnny always managed to devote his Housing discrimination has also played an Meals on Wheels Association of America and time to the betterment of the Puerto Rican integral role in our Nation’s subprime loan and its member programs the honor and recogni- community. He contributed his time and tal- foreclosure crisis. A report by Cleveland’s tion they so richly deserve. ents to countless civic and charitable endeav- Housing Research & Advocacy Center found f ors and has always given of himself that, ‘‘not only do African-Americans and unstintingly. Places like the Community Cor- Latinos have a harder time getting approved PERSONAL EXPLANATION poration of Loisaida and the Puerto Rican for a loan, but once they get a loan, they wind Community Development Project were the re- up with high-cost sub prime loans more often HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN cipients of Manzanet’s fierce advocacy and than whites, even when they have higher in- OF NEW JERSEY protection. He continued to serve in his final comes.’’ U.S. maps that highlight the high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, as a community representative under number of foreclosed homes in minority com- Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Bronx Borough Presidents Fernando Ferrer munities further demonstrate the critical impor- and Adolfo Carrion, Jr. tance of the protections provided by the Fair Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, on Thurs- Sadly, Manzanet passed away on January Housing Act. Our Nation’s dignity and eco- day, April 16, I was unable to be present in 22, 2008, a benevolent amalgamation of intel- nomic security depend on the enforcement of the Capitol and missed rollcall votes Nos. 192 lect, steadfastness, and vigor. Though he will this important law. through 195. Had I been present, I would have be greatly missed, his family, his friends, and I appreciate this opportunity to commemo- voted in the following manner: his community will never forget his lifetime of rate the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing On rollcall votes Nos. 192 and 193, proce- sacrifice and dedication to others. They and Act. I proudly join my colleagues and housing dural votes on H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for we should never forget that in and out of the advocates across the country in advocating for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt ring, Johnny Manzanet had the heart of a increased efforts to achieve the ‘‘beloved com- Cancellation of 2007, I would have voted champion. munity’’ incaptured in Dr. King’s dream. ‘‘aye.’’ On rollcall votes Nos. 194 and 195, f f procedural votes on H.R. 5715, Ensuring Con- tinued Access to Student Loans Act, I would COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVER- HONORING AND RECOGNIZING have voted ‘‘aye.’’ SARY OF THE FAIR HOUSING MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIA- f ACT (H. RES. 1095) TION OF AMERICA HONORING DR. MA YING-JEOU HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SPEECH OF UPON HIS ELECTION AS PRESI- DENT OF TAIWAN OF OHIO HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Wednesday, April 16, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER OF MICHIGAN Monday, April 14, 2008 Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to commemorate the 40th anniver- Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise here sary of the Fair Housing Act, H. Res. 1095. today in support of a resolution honoring and Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Signed into law in April 1968, the landmark recognizing the work of the Meals on Wheels Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I Fair Housing Act includes broad prohibitions Association of America, its member senior nu- rise to honor and acknowledge Dr. Ma Ying- on discriminatory activity in the sale and rental trition programs throughout the country, and jeou upon his recent election to the Presi- of housing. Undoubtedly, this law has created their annual March for Meals campaigns. dency of Taiwan. significant change and progress in our Nation. This resolution recognizes the important On March 22, 2008, Taiwan elected a new Yet, the law has had a disappointing impact in work Meals on Wheels does in preventing President, Dr. Ma Ying-jeou, former mayor of deterring continued housing discrimination. senior hunger and improving the quality of life Taipei. As a long term observer of Taiwan, I Racial discrimination in the real estate mar- for hundreds of thousands of our Nation’s sen- have noticed that this island country has taken ket, rental market, and in financing continues iors. It also encourages Members of Congress great strides toward full democracy. The latest at high rates. According to the National Law to support their local senior nutrition programs presidential election proved that democracy is Center on Homelessness and Poverty, every by delivering meals to homebound seniors in thriving in Taiwan. Regarding Taiwan-U.S. re- year, more than 1.7 million fair housing viola- a community within their district or State. lations, President-elect Ma has also indicated tions are committed solely against African- The Meals on Wheels Association of Amer- the need to strengthen our informal ties with Americans. An annual report by the U.S. De- ica recently concluded its annual March for each other. After 9/11, Taiwan was one of the partment of Housing and Urban Development Meals campaign. March for Meals is a national first countries to give its support to us and has

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:40 Apr 17, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16AP8.007 E16APPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with REMARKS E626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 16, 2008 been proactive in providing information and re- [From the Gazette, Apr. 13, 2008] field Heights, Ohio, for 51 years of dedication sources to us in combating global terrorism. In IRAQ: NO MORE HOLD AND PRAY and hard work for the Department of Public addition, Taiwan has been cooperative in re- President Bush’s speech Thursday, com- Utilities in Cleveland. ducing its trade surplus with us and promoting bined with the congressional appearances this week by Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Mr. Witkowski began working at the age of U.S. goods and services in its domestic mar- Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, suggest nineteen in June of 1956 as a water service- ket. In return, we must assure Taiwan that we strongly that the U.S. strategy in Iraq until man aid. Mr. Witkowski diligently worked his will remain faithful to the letter and spirit of the the end of this year is ‘‘hold on and pray.’’ way through the company rank. During his Taiwan Relations Act. Even the welcome news that Army combat time at the Department of Public Utilities, he tours will be reduced from 15 months to 12 Madam Speaker, Taiwan has come a long played an instrumental part in completing the way from its authoritarian past and is today a months, no doubt welcome news to the top military chiefs who have expressed concerns Futuristic Trunk Main Study. This study meas- beacon of democracy and freedom in the Far publicly and privately about the military ured flow rates and crating maps for the divi- East. I wish to congratulate President-elect Ma being ‘‘hollowed out’’ by the endless combat sion trunk main system which is still in use and the Taiwanese people for their latest dem- in Iraq and Afghanistan, has a whiff of today. In 2003, he was promoted to assistant onstration of democracy. A true democracy unseriousness about the mission to it. Grant- superintendent of distribution in the engineer- like Taiwan deserves friendship and support. ed, as outgoing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody told the House Armed Services ing section. He was recently honored by f Committee on Tuesday, the Army is ‘‘out of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson as one of 70 balance’’ because of the war. But if the presi- employees that has worked at least 25 years MORE COHERENT PLAN NEEDED dent had a coherent strategy for turning the in the department. FOR IRAQ WAR corner in Iraq, he might well have been will- Mr. Witkowski, now 70 years old, oversees ing to tolerate that for a while. The president spoke in broad generalities seven crews and remains active by doing daily HON. MARK UDALL of ‘‘a free Iraq that can protect its people, operations for the division. For over 40 years, OF COLORADO support itself economically, and take charge his knowledge and expertise has been vital to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of its own political affairs.’’ Beyond holding the services of the Department of Public Utili- Wednesday, April 16, 2008 on and hoping, however, there was no sense ties. of how to get there from here. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, One of the more striking aspects of our un- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join as a committee member I had the opportunity fortunate occupation of Iraq is an ever- me in recognizing Daniel Witkowski for 51 last week to hear first-hand the testimony of changing description of who ‘‘the enemy’’ is. years of public service to the city of Cleveland. At first it was the Saddam Hussein regime, General David Petraeus and Ambassador and once that toppled it was covert regime f Ryan Crocker when they appeared before the loyalists. After a long period of denying that Armed Services Committee to update us on an insurgency had developed, insurgents be- A PROCLAMATION HONORING 40TH the status of America’s military and diplomatic came the enemy. Then it became al-Qaida in Iraq, although foreign and al-Qaida forces ANNIVERSARY OF THE REXAM involvement in Iraq. PRESCRIPTION MANUFACTURING There have been many comments on that never made up more than about 10 percent of FACILITY testimony, but one of the best I have seen those fighting the U.S. occupation. Now it is ‘‘special teams,’’ presumably supported by was a recent editorial in the Colorado Springs Iran. Gazette. It’s clear now: The longer we remain in HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE As the editorial noted, ‘‘One of the more Iraq the more enemies we make. Imagine if OF OHIO striking aspects of our unfortunate occupation the Chinese army were occupying California. of Iraq is an everchanging description of who Opposition to that occupation would come IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from new quarters every week. ‘the enemy’ is. At first it was the Saddam Hus- Perhaps the most encouraging develop- Wednesday, April 16, 2008 sein regime, and once that toppled it was cov- ment from this week’s hearings is the grow- ert regime loyalists. After a long period of de- ing number of Republican lawmakers begin- Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: nying that an insurgency had developed, in- ning to question administration policy. ‘‘The Whereas, Rexam Prescription celebrates surgents became the enemy. Then it became people of the United States have paid an the 40th anniversary with great joy; and al-Qaida in Iraq, although foreign and al-Qaida awful price,’’ said Rep. DANA ROHRABACHER, R-Calif., noting that the Iraqi government Whereas, Rexam Prescription has grown forces never made up more than about 10 had budget surpluses. ‘‘It’s time for the from a small manufacturing facility in 1968 percent of those fighting the U.S. occupation. Iraqis to pay that price for their own protec- through hard work and dedication; and Now it is ‘special teams,’ presumably sup- tion.’’ Whereas, the Rexam Prescription has be- ported by Iran.’’ Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, In addition, the editorial commented on the Reps. Tom Tancredo of Colorado, John come a world class facility as a testament to speech to the Nation in which President Bush McHugh of New York, Randy Forbes of Vir- the committed Ohioians who work there; be it ginia, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Steve Chabot of Resolved, That along with their friends, fam- announced that although tours of duty would Ohio and even Dan Burton of Indiana all ex- be reduced to 12 months, for the foreseeable pressed impatience with the pace at which ily, and the residents of the 18th Congres- future the number of troops deployed in Iraq the Iraqi government is assuming responsi- sional District, I congratulate Rexam Prescrip- would remain at the same level as before the bility. tion on its 40th Anniversary. With great appre- ‘‘surge’’ and on the president’s description of Republicans may simply be distancing ciation and respect, we recognize the tremen- themselves from an unpopular president as the desired outcome in Iraq. dous impact this facility has had in the com- they face reelection bids in November. What- munity and in the lives of those people you The editorial’s response was ‘‘The president ever the reasons, it is encouraging to see spoke in broad generalities of ‘a free Iraq that them express the skepticism most Ameri- have touched. can protect its people, support itself economi- cans feel. cally, and take charge of its own political af- The length, cost and indecisiveness of this f fairs.’ Beyond holding on and hoping, how- war should make Americans more skeptical the next time a political leader suggests war, WELCOMING THE POPE’S VISIT ever, there was no sense of how to get there against a country halfway around the world, AND HOPING IT WILL FURTHER from here.’’ without a clear objective. THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Madam Speaker, I think that sums it up very f well. And, as one who opposed the Bush Ad- ministration’s rush to war in Iraq, I also must IN RECOGNITION OF DANIEL HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL concur with the editorial’s statement that ‘‘The WITKOWSKI length, cost and indecisiveness of this war OF NEW YORK should make Americans more skeptical the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES next time a political leader suggests war, OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 16, 2008 against a country halfway around the world, without a clear objective.’’ Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today For the benefit of our colleagues, here is the Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to warmly and reverently welcome Pope Jo- full text of the Gazette’s editorial. today to recognize Daniel Witkowski, of Gar- seph Alois Ratzinger to the United States—

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