H6146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2008 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR modern, Northrop aircraft, an aircraft Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I am so WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON that I am proud would be built in my pleased that the Democrats’ use-it-or- WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008 home State of Alabama. lose-it bill did not pass this House this Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I ask Yes, the GAO noted procedural errors afternoon. We have been saying for unanimous consent that the business in the source selection process, but it weeks that this is a sham. Use-it-or- in order under the Calendar Wednesday did not rule on the merits of these two lose-it is already the law of the land. rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, aircraft. And there is no equivocation Thankfully, enough people here, in- July 9, 2008. in terms of which plane the Air Force cluding 19 Democrats, voted with al- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there wants and desperately needs, the KC– most all the Republicans to turn back objection to the request of the gen- 45. this sham against the people of the Some have tried to preempt regular tleman from Minnesota? country. There was no objection. order and take this decision away from the warfighter. Let’s not preempt the What we need to be doing is we need f voice of the men and women who will to be producing more oil and gas for APPOINTMENT OF HON. STENY H. take this plane into harm’s way. We the American people, bringing down HOYER AND HON. CHRIS VAN owe them that much. the price of gas. The Democrats are HOLLEN TO ACT AS SPEAKER f trying to pull the wool over the eyes of PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN EN- the American people, and, thankfully, INVOLVE ALL IMPACTED BY MASS ROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESO- they are not going to be able to do that TRANSPORTATION DECISIONS LUTIONS THROUGH JULY 8, 2008 since this bill did not pass. They (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- wouldn’t put it in committee to let it and was given permission to address fore the House the following commu- be debated. They put it on the suspen- the House for 1 minute and to revise nication from the Speaker: sion calendar, and it failed. and extend her remarks.) WASHINGTON, DC, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The American people during this 4th June 26, 2008. Speaker, I wanted to rise again today of July work period need to tell their I hereby appoint the Honorable STENY H. Members, we want you to fulfill the HOYER and the Honorable CHRIS VAN HOLLEN to again commend the Transportation to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign en- Committee, the full committee Chair promises you made 2 years ago. Bring rolled bills and joint resolutions through Mr. OBERSTAR and Ranking Member down the price of gas. July 8, 2008. MICA on H.R. 6052. I wanted to discuss NANCY PELOSI, very briefly an amendment that I of- f Speaker of the House of Representatives. fered, part of which was included in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without manager’s amendment, and it has to do CONGRATULATING PLANO WOLVES objection, the appointment is ap- with promoting education, but as well proved. to address the question of involving all (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked There was no objection. of those impacted. and was given permission to address f It reads that ‘‘public transportation the House for 1 minute and to revise stakeholders should engage local com- and extend his remarks.) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER munities in the education and pro- AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5353 motion of the importance of using pub- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- lic transportation in cities and coun- Speaker, I rise to congratulate the new er, I ask unanimous consent that my ties, and in the planning, development high school national cham- name be removed as a cosponsor of and design of transportation routing pionship team. It is from Plano West H.R. 5353. lines.’’ Senior High School. They are called The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This is particularly of interest to the Wolves. Go Wolves. objection to the request of the gen- constituents in Houston as we build a Maxpreps.com ranked the Texas tleman from Indiana? new metro system. Today they broke State champs, the Plano West Senior There was no objection. ground in the east end. I congratulate High School varsity baseball team, f them. But as we look to make sure number one in the Nation on June 22. that we are involving all of the partici- LET REGULAR ORDER PREVAIL pants, the stakeholders need to address Under head coach Kendall Clark, this ON AIR FORCE TANKER SELEC- the question of routing. year the Wolves played a perfect sea- TION The only way that you will provide son, won the district title with 14 wins (Mr. BONNER asked and was given mass transit as a system for all the and won 28 straight in 2008. This is the permission to address the House for 1 people is they must buy into it. We first time since 1987 that Plano Inde- minute and to revise and extend his re- have a situation in Houston where we pendent School District has had a team marks.) are looking to reroute from Wheeler, crowned national champions, and this Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today and I hope that this bill will get this year marks the first time a baseball one of our colleagues introduced the understanding. Promote education of team in Plano has captured the pres- KC–X Recompete Act, and its message mass transit and get the stakeholders tigious national title. is clear: If the warfighter wants a new and communities to buy into it. Congratulations to the Wolves. We tanker to replace its aging fleet any- f are proud of you. Your parents are time soon, it has but one choice, the proud of you, Plano is proud of you, Boeing KC–767. This act would tell the EXPRESSING PLEASURE THAT and America is proud of you. I salute warfighter to take the 767; take it or THE USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT BILL DID you. God bless you, God bless America. leave it, or face years of delay if you NOT PASS have to have a new competition. (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- I include the names of the players Boeing’s 767, mind you, is judged sec- mission to address the House for 1 and coaches in the RECORD, and con- ond best to the more capable, more minute.) gratulate them one and all. ALPHABETIZED ROSTER

Name C # Position Ht Wt Throws/bats

Chris Ard ...... Sr 17 P/C/IF/OF 5′8″ 160 R/R Barrett Beck ...... Jr 11 CF/P 5′8″ 165 R/R Andrew Blum ...... So 14 P/OF 6′1″ 175 R/R Garrett Brown ...... Jr 18 P/OF 5′11″ 160 R/R Tyler Bruce ...... Sr 4 C 5′11″ 185 R/R Jason Coats ...... Sr 15 OF 6′2″ 190 R/R Reed Dillard ...... Jr 1 C/IF/OF 5′10″ 175 R/R Ben Flora ...... Sr 5 P 5′11″ 165 L/L Ryan Ford ...... So 24 1B 6′3″ 230 L/L

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Name C # Position Ht Wt Throws/bats

Harrison Holmes ...... Sr 10 SS 6′1″ 185 R/R Robert Huber ...... So 16 P/IF 5′10″ 150 R/R Ryan Hughes ...... Sr 13 OF 5′9″ 175 R/R Drew Johnson ...... Sr 9 P 5′10″ 185 R/R Jeffrey Kahn ...... Jr 12 OF/DH 6′4″ 185 R/R Kale Kiser ...... Sr 2 2B 5′11″ 180 R/Switch Will Moran ...... Sr 7 OF/IF 5′9″ 170 R/R Jason Palmatary ...... Sr 22 IF/OF 6′3″ 175 R/R Blake Parker ...... So 8 OF 5′8″ 155 R/R John Peloza ...... So 21 P 6′5″ 215 R/R Donald Plant ...... Jr 3 3B/P 6′2″ 185 R/R Eric Wald ...... Jr 23 P 6′2″ 230 L/L Kevin Weissenborn ...... Sr 19 SS/2B 5′9″ 155 R/R Jim Worth ...... Sr 6 P 5′9″ 160 L/L

Coaches: Kendall Clark, Varsity Head The Dogs came into the tournament legiate Team. He comes from strong Coach; Kevin Clark, Varsity Assistant as the fourth seeded team and along Portuguese Valley roots, and we en- Coach; Richard Zastoupil, Pitching the way beat Rice University, had two joyed watching him play. Coach; Ralph Hinds, Junior Varsity big wins over the University of North Finally, we again want to congratu- Head Coach; Nathan Leraas, Junior Carolina, and they are the first number late the Fresno State team on a season Varsity Assistant Coach; and Gregory four seed to reach the finals of the well played. We tip our hat to the Uni- Pierce, Shepton Head Coach. NCAA championship in any sport. It is versity of Georgia for an outstanding f truly historic in collegiate athletics. series, and all the teams that played They went from the underdogs to the this season. b 1800 wonder dogs, and they accomplished Mr. NUNES. As you can see, Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER this after spending over 40 straight COSTA is a very proud alumni, Mr. PRO TEMPORE days away from home. Leaving Fresno Speaker. Also, I would be mistaken not on May 14, they finally came home to mention my chief of staff, Johnny The SPEAKER pro tempore. The today. Amaral, is also a proud alumni of Fres- Chair will recognize Members for Spe- They won five elimination games, in- no State. I know that he was really cial Order speeches without prejudice cluding a 19–10 win over Georgia during rooting for the team. This is going to to resumption of legislative business. the championship series. be a very important victory for the San f This team was a pure joy to watch on Joaquin Valley tonight. I know they SPECIAL ORDERS the field. We saw outstanding defensive are going to be welcomed home by plays, 15 home runs by the offense, and probably thousands of fans in Fresno; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under they had American riveted to their the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and I know that Mr. COSTA and I can’t televisions and radios to hear them win wait to hopefully greet the team here uary 18, 2007, and under a previous last night’s game. It was an exciting order of the House, the following Mem- and invite them to our Nation’s capital month for anyone who is attached to and possibly even get a White House bers will be recognized for 5 minutes the University or our San Joaquin Val- each. visit. ley, or those who just happens to love Does my colleague have anything f our Nation’s pastime, baseball. else? RECOGNIZING FRESNO STATE’S The character, camaraderie, prepara- Mr. COSTA. I just want to thank the WINNING THE COLLEGE WORLD tion, and ultimately the performance gentleman for yielding. We want to SERIES and success of the team flows from congratulate all of those who are a their head coach and his part of the University and these fine The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a wonderful staff. This year he was cho- students athletes for a job well done. previous order of the House, the gen- sen 2008 Collegiate Coach of the Year in Mr. NUNES. Thank you. tleman from California (Mr. NUNES) is baseball. f recognized for 5 minutes. One unique thing about this team is Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise that every player is from California. In FRESNO STATE WINS COLLEGE today with my good friend from Cali- fact, many of the players come from WORLD SERIES fornia (Mr. COSTA) to recognize some- surrounding communities; in my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a thing very important that happened in leagues’ districts, NUNES, RADANOVICH, previous order of the House, the gen- the San Joaquin Valley, for all the peo- and CARDOZA, and the like, they came tleman from California (Mr. COSTA) is ple of the San Joaquin Valley, and that from Clovis, Hanford, Bakersfield, and recognized for 5 minutes. is that yesterday the Fresno State Turlock. Fresno State athletics takes Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bulldogs won the college series. This is pride in recruiting local talent from Fresno State baseball team, the Bulldogs, on very special for all of us. high schools and junior colleges. their victory over the University of Georgia last At this time, I yield to my good These young men are models for stu- night to claim the 2008 NCAA Division I Base- friend, the distinguished gentleman dent athletes around the Nation. Seven ball National Championship. I am a very proud from California, an alumnus of Fresno seniors and one junior will graduate alum today. State, Mr. COSTA. within nine semesters. The ‘‘Dogs’’ came into the tournament as a Mr. COSTA. I thank the gentleman was given the Western Athletic Con- 4th seeded team . . . and along the way, beat from California, a colleague, a good ference All-Academic awards four Rice University and had two big wins over the friend and an avid supporter of the times in his career with the Bulldogs. University of North Carolina. They are the first California State University of Fresno, These classroom accomplishments number four seed to reach the finals of an as we all are in the Valley delegation. should be commended. These are truly NCAA championship in any sport. This is truly Mr. Speaker, we are proud to recog- student athletes at their finest. historic in collegiate athletics. They went from nize the Fresno State baseball team, There were five Bulldogs who made the underdogs, to the wonder ‘‘Dogs’’. the Bulldogs, the Bulldogs on the West this year’s All- And they accomplish this on the road, away Coast, on their victory of the Univer- Tournament Team. They are Erik from home for forty straight days, and won five sity of Georgia last night, the other Wetzel, Steve Susdorf, Steve Detwiler, elimination games, including a 19–10 win over Bulldogs, to claim the 2008 National , and . Georgia during the championship series. Collegiate Athletic Division Champion- Congratulations to them. This team was a pure joy to watch on the ship I–A Baseball National Champions. Tommy Mendonca from Turlock was field . . . we saw outstanding defensive plays, Obviously, as my good friend Congress- also named the Collegiate World Series 15 home runs by the offense, and they had man NUNES indicated, I am a proud Most Outstanding Player, and was re- America riveted to their televisions and radios alumnus today. cently named to the 2008 National Col- to hear them win last night’s game. It has

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