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JOHN ARTHUR ‘‘JACK’’ JOHNSON Agreeing to the Wittman of Virginia amend- submitting the following information regarding POSTHUMOUS PARDON ment to H.R. 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. 645 (On motion to recommit with instructions 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and SPEECH OF to H.R. 3293), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 646 Human Services, and Education, and Related HON. PETER T. KING (On passage to H.R. 3293). Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. f Amount: $600,000 OF NEW YORK Account: U.S. Department of Health and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING BRITTANY BASS AND Human Services—Health Resources and Wednesday, July 29, 2009 KIRSTEN MUELLER UPON RE- Service Administration CEIPT OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD Entity receiving funds: Central Washington Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today AWARD I rise in support of S. Con. Res. 29 (the com- Hospital located at 1201 South Miller Street, panion bill to H. Con. Res. 91), a resolution Wenatchee, WA 98807. Description: These funds will be used to ex- granting a posthumous pardon to John Arthur HON. STEVE ISRAEL pand Central Washington Hospital’s medical ‘‘Jack’’ Johnson for his 1913 racially motivated OF NEW YORK campus so that the hospital can continue to conviction. On April 1, 2009, I introduced my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet the health care needs of North Central resolution with Congressman JESSE JACKSON, Thursday, July 30, 2009 Washington. This region is currently facing a Jr. and I join today with my colleagues in urg- Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today shortage of hospital beds. ing the House to support this effort. to acknowledge two young women in my Amount: $400,000 Jack Johnson became the first black World hometown of Dix Hills, Brittany Bass and Account: U.S. Department of Health and Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1908 after Kirsten Mueller. Human Services—Health Resources and defeating Tommy Burns in Australia and kept Brittany and Kirsten will receive the Girl Service Administration the title until 1915. He was a flamboyant and Scout Gold Award on August 3, 2009. Their Entity receiving funds: Pacific Northwest controversial figure in American history who project included teaching younger girls how to University of Health Sciences located at 111 paved the way for African-American athletes stay healthy by collecting new and used sport- University Parkway, Suite 202, Yakima, WA to participate and succeed in racially inte- ing equipment, food for local pantry and 98901. grated professional sports in the United sneakers for the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Founda- Description: Funds will be used to help the States. tion. I wish to commend them for their commu- new College of Allied Health and Sciences Prompted by his success in the boxing ring nity service. and Postgraduate Studies develop and imple- and his relationship with a white woman, Jack f ment new programs to teach medical special- Johnson was wronged by a racially motivated ties where there are doctor shortages in the conviction under the Mann Act. He was con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION region. victed in 1913 after fleeing to Canada, Europe f and South America and served one year in HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY prison. Being convicted ruined his career and OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE wrongly destroyed his reputation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 Because of this, we believe the President Thursday, July 30, 2009 SPEECH OF should grant a posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson to clear his name and recognize his Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK athletic and cultural contributions to society. I Speaker, yesterday, I missed 7 votes. Had I OF CALIFORNIA am proud to have sponsored this resolution on been present, I would have voted as follows. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 654, on Ordering the Previous his behalf. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Question on the Amendment to and Resolu- Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to The House in Committee of the Whole support this resolution. tion H. Res. 685, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Rollcall No. 655, on Agreeing to the Resolu- House on the State of the Union had under f tion, as Amended H. Res. 685, I would have consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) making appropriations for the Department of De- PERSONAL EXPLANATION voted ‘‘yea.’’ fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, Rollcall No. 656, on the Motion to Table H. 2010, and for other purposes: Res. 690, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. STARK. Madam Chair, I rise in opposi- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT Rollcall No. 657, on the Motion to Suspend OF SOUTH CAROLINA tion to the Defense Appropriations bill. As fam- the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 2749, ilies and businesses struggle in this recession, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Thursday, July 30, 2009 Rollcall No. 658, on the Motion to Suspend this bill spends money on the wrong priorities the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 1665, for our Nation and the world. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam The legislation provides $128.3 billion to Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Rollcall No. 659, on the Motion to Suspend fund wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that never corded votes on the House floor on Friday, should have been waged, as well as $9.3 bil- July 24, 2009. the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 3357, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ lion for missile defense funding that doesn’t I ask that the RECORD reflect that had I Rollcall No. 660, on the Motion to Suspend work. According to the Washington Post, over been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll- the Rules and Agree to, as Amended, H. Res. $6.9 billion in funding is for new ships, planes, call vote No. 638 (On motion to table appeal 496, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ helicopters and armored vehicles that the Pen- of the ruling of the chair), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote tagon doesn’t want. No. 639 (On Ordering the Previous Question f We are wasting money on these projects as to H. Res. 673), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 640 EARMARK DECLARATION defense eats up a larger share of our budg- (On Agreeing to H. Res. 673), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall et—58 percent of all discretionary spending, vote No. 641 (On Agreeing to the Obey of HON. DOC HASTINGS up from 51 percent four years ago. Wisconsin amendment to HR. 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on OF WASHINGTON This giveaway to defense contractors comes rollcall vote No. 642 (On Agreeing to the at the same time that Members of Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Souder of Indiana amendment to H.R. 3293), are balking at health care reform that will cost ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 643 (On Agreeing to Thursday, July 30, 2009 a fraction of our defense spending over the the Pence of Indiana amendment to H.R. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam same time period. I urge my colleagues to join 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 644 (On Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am me in voting no.

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.001 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 HONORING ANDREW TINGWALL HONORING THE MEMORY OF tion of his tenure as Chair. For many years, OSCAR OLCHYK Mr. McIntosh has been an active community volunteer for the Lions Club and Meals on HON. HARRY TEAGUE HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Wheels. OF NEW MEXICO OF FLORIDA Mr. McIntosh has worked for years to edu- cate Yancey County youth on the importance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of civic engagement and community involve- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 ment. He has acted as a mentor for the Young Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I Democrats organization of Yancey County, en- Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, today I would like to take this opportunity to honor the couraging young people to be politically active. would like to honor a very special New Mexi- memory of one of my fellow South Florida I commend his outstanding contributions to can, Andrew Tingwall of the New Mexico State constituents, Oscar Olchyk. Oscar passed the Democratic Party. In April 2001, he was Police. Sergeant Tingwall served our country away peacefully on Thursday, July 23 at the named Mountain Democrat of the Year and and my home state with distinction and honor age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. also served as Yancey County Democratic for almost two decades, beginning with his Oscar spent his life completely and whole- Party Chair throughout the years. He has tenure in the United States Marine Corps, heartedly dedicating himself to his family, in- served as Precinct Chair for both Jacks Creek where he was a Jump Qualified Reconnais- cluding his wife of 50 years, Marta, his chil- and Burnsville Townships, and he is currently sance Marine. Sergeant Tingwall then went on dren, Sonia and Samuel, his grandchildren, the Burnsville Township Chair. to join the New Mexico State Police, where he Abram and Ross, his brother Bernardo, and Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join became the youngest pilot on the force. Dur- his sister Mary. He also held an immense de- me in honoring Mr. Clyde McIntosh and recog- ing his time with the State police he was votion for his mother and father-in-law, his nizing his service to Yancey County, North named the 2008 Officer of the year by the daughter-in-law, Debbie, and his brother-in- Carolina. New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association law, Boris. f for his lifesaving efforts of a man that had fall- Born in Havana, Cuba in 1927, Oscar spent BOB BARKER’S LIFELONG PASSION en into an arroyo in Albuquerque. his first 33 years in Cuba, where he became TO PROTECT ANIMALS On several occasions, Sergeant Tingwall a Certified Public Accountant and a Professor risked his own life to save others. He did so of Accounting at the University of Havana. It without any thought of personal gain. The only was also in Cuba where he met the love of his HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG driving force for him was his mission to serve life, Marta, and where they were married and OF FLORIDA and protect and sadly that discipline cost him started a family together. Oscar and Marta, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his life when Sergeant Tingwall flew his last along with their son Samuel, fled Cuba for a Thursday, July 30, 2009 mission earlier this year in an attempt to find new life in the United States after the Castro lost hikers in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, takeover. Bob Barker is a household name who is Andrew did all he could, but in the end, this Oscar spent most of his life in Dallas, mission was his last. known nationally and internationally as the be- Texas, where he continued to raise a family loved host of the Price is Right. While he has Throughout his career in public service he with his wife. In addition to his family, he de- retired from his career in television, he has re- exemplified the attributes that make both the voted himself to pursuing a higher education, doubled his lifelong efforts to protect animals New Mexico State Police and the United serving his community, and his accounting around the world. States Marine Corps premier organizations practice. Oscar and Marta spent the last dec- I first met Bob Barker a number of years that defend liberty and security of Americans ade enjoying their retirement in beautiful South ago when he was here in the Capitol in sup- and New Mexicans. Florida and near their family. They both had port of legislation to stop the inhumane treat- the opportunity to travel around the world and ment of animals. We quickly became good f spend their 50th anniversary with their grand- friends and my wife Beverly and I have come son, Abram. ENERGY to respect not only his commitment to animals My greatest sympathy goes to all of his lov- but also his unwavering support for our men ing family and friends whom he treasured so and women who serve in uniform. HON. BETSY MARKEY deeply throughout his life. Bob Barker is a great American with a very f unique background. He grew up on the Rose- OF COLORADO HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE bud Indian Reservation in South Dakota and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISM OF was a Navy fighter pilot at the end of World Thursday, July 30, 2009 MR. CLYDE MCINTOSH OF NORTH War II. CAROLINA Yesterday Beverly joined Bob Barker for a Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I press conference about another case of the rise today to remind my colleagues to continue mistreatment of animals that was brought to the dialogue on the American Clean Energy HON. HEATH SHULER his attention and which he has in turn called and Security Act over the August recess. I OF NORTH CAROLINA to the attention of our nation. Following my re- supported this legislation because I believe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marks, I would like to include for the benefit of western states like Colorado stand to gain Thursday, July 30, 2009 my colleagues an Associated Press report about that event. While I wish I could have much from this energy bill. Renewable energy Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today been there with Bob to show my support for companies like Abound Solar and Vestas to honor an outstanding public servant and his work and lifelong passion, I had to be here Wind Systems are already creating jobs and dedicated volunteer in Yancey County, North in the House as we debated the rule and driving economic development in northern and Carolina. Mr. Clyde McIntosh of Burnsville has began consideration of the Defense Appropria- eastern Colorado. dedicated his life to service and activism. After tions Bill. I believe the House-passed bill will help graduating from Burnsville High School in However, Madam Speaker, I wanted to farmers and ranchers reap great benefits in 1950, Mr. McIntosh proudly served four years commend Bob Barker for once again criss- America’s renewable energy economy. I in the United States Navy. Upon completion of crossing our nation in his continuing commit- worked hard with my colleagues on the Agri- his service, he moved back to the mountains ment to protect innocent animals that cannot culture Committee to ensure the concerns of of western North Carolina, where he built a protect themselves. America’s farmers and ranchers were ad- successful real estate and development busi- BOB BARKER ASKS CHEROKEES TO END NORTH dressed. By developing cleaner energy here at ness and operated a dairy farm. During this CAROLINA BEAR PIT ATTRACTIONS home and using the vast domestic resources period, he worked diligently toward the goal of (From The Canadian Press, July 29, 2007) we currently have, we can work towards a preserving the rural heritage of the area. ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Former game show host less volatile energy market that will benefit us Mr. McIntosh assumed public office when all. and longtime animal rights activist Bob he was elected Sheriff of Yancey County in Barker has made a personal appeal to the I encourage all my colleagues in the House 1986. From 1999 to 2005, he served on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North and the Senate to continue this important Board of Directors of the Yancey County De- Carolina to stop exhibiting bears in pit-like work. partment of Social Services, spending a por- enclosures at three local zoos.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.006 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2093 The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that drug resistant infections are rapidly increas- In 2003, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of Barker met Tuesday with Principal Chief ing in hospitals and community settings add- the National Academies of Science called on Michell Hicks and five members of the Tribal ing to the economic burden of the U.S. the FDA to ban the use of antimicrobials for Council. He called the bears’ conditions in- healthcare costs. growth promotion in animals, if those drugs humane and asked that they be turned over Specifically, we support the FDA’s calls for were also used in human medicine. to a sanctuary in California. phasing out the use of antimicrobial drugs In 2006, the European Union banned non- ‘‘To think that with as advanced as our for growth promotion and feed efficiency, therapeutic use of antimicrobials, because civilization is now that there is any place in and for requiring that all other uses of these such use was found to raise food safety con- the United States were bears are kept in pits drugs be carried out under the supervision of cerns, and the ban was instituted to protect is just unbelievable,’’ said Barker, who is a veterinarian and within the boundaries of against further development of anti- part American Indian and grew up on the a valid veterinarian-client-patient relation- microbial resistance. Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Da- ship—which we expect will end over-the- We recognize that phasing out of kota. ‘‘Just picture yourself, if your life, 24 counter sales of tons of antimicrobial drugs antimicrobials for non-judicious uses in ani- hours a day, seven days a week, month after annually. We also support the agency’s ex- mals will require changes in the agricultural month, was in a pit.’’ pressed intent to clearly define the limited industry. But protection of the public’s The bears are displayed in walled enclo- instances where antimicrobials may be used health must come first, and the phase out sures set into the ground at three local at- judiciously in food animals for purposes of can be conducted in a way that that mini- tractions that bill themselves as zoos and disease prevention and control and are eager mizes costs to the agriculture industry. to work with FDA to ensure that the policy theme parks. Farmers in Europe have adapted to such a developed is the most protective of public Barker will discuss the meeting at a news policy without undue disruption of produc- health. We also urge the agency to make the conference Wednesday morning in Asheville. tion or increased consumer costs; the United new antimicrobial policy mandatory, retro- Hicks told the Asheville Citizen-Times States can learn from that experience while active to already-approved drugs, and en- that the tribe follows federal regulations in also protecting American lives. In addition, forceable, in order to best guarantee a sig- caring for the bears. the U.S. Department of Agriculture has rec- nificant reduction in antimicrobial use. The Collette Coggins, who owns one of the at- ognized that various production methods Administration’s statement clearly dem- tractions, the Cherokee Bear Zoo, with her used in the United States today are viable onstrates a commitment to sound and husband, Barry, said the bears don’t stay in alternatives to non judicious antimicrobial science-based policies that are backed up by the pits all day, every day. ‘‘We love our ani- uses and such alternatives are employed mals,’’ she said. ‘‘They are like our pets.’’ scores of scientific and medical publications and will protect the health of every Amer- with little negative—or even with somewhat f ican. positive—economic impact to producers. We urge you to maintain the scientifically FOOD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT The development of antimicrobial agents to treat life-threatening infections has been sound positions the Administration already OF 2009 one of the most notable medical achieve- has taken in support of phasing out growth ments of the past century. Physicians, promotion and feed efficiency uses, and to fi- SPEECH OF healthcare professionals, and public health nalize a policy that will strictly manage a and food safety advocates are greatly con- narrow set of prophylactic uses while man- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY cerned about the growing body of scientific dating veterinary-patient relationships and OF ILLINOIS evidence demonstrating that antimicrobial eliminating the over-the-counter sale of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drug use in livestock and poultry contributes antibiotics for use in animals. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria to We remain committed to working with the people. Drug-resistant organisms are plagu- Administration to implement these new ap- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, the use ing Americans, including otherwise healthy proaches in ways that will best protect the of massive amounts of human antibiotics for individuals, in healthcare settings and com- lives and health of both humans and ani- non-therapeutic purposes in industrial food munities across the country. We are pleased mals. animal production is seriously jeopardizing the that these concerns finally are being recog- Sincerely, health of Americans. This practice is contrib- nized and addressed by the federal govern- Alliance for the Prudent Use of Anti- ment to forestall epidemics of untreatable biotics. uting to the emergence and spread of anti- infections. American Academy of Pediatrics. biotic-resistant bacteria, often rendering inef- Fundamental to FDA’s new approach—and American Association of Critical-Care fective human life-savings drugs. our support for it—are the principles that: Nurses. I am submitting for the record a letter to the ‘‘protecting public health requires the judi- American Medical Association. White House, signed by twenty reputable or- cious use in animal agriculture of those American Pharmacists Association. ganizations such as the Infectious Diseases antimicrobials of importance in human med- American Public Health Association. Society of America, American Medical Asso- icine’’ and that ‘‘purposes other than for the American Society of Health-System Phar- advancement of animal and human health ciation, American Academy of Pediatrics, and macists. should not be considered judicious use.’’—Dr. Association for Professionals in Infection Pew Charitable Trusts, which supports the Joshua Sharfstein, FDA’s Principal Deputy Control and Epidemiology. Food and Drug Administration’s early steps to Commissioner, July 13, 2009. Food Animal Concerns Trust. phase out the use of antibiotics for growth pro- The Administration’s vision to eliminate Humane Society of the United States. motion and feed efficiency in food animals, non-judicious uses of antimicrobial drugs, Infectious Diseases Society of America. and calls on the Administration to go further. including for purposes of growth promotion Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. and feed efficiency and non-judicious disease JULY 24, 2009. Keep Antibiotics Working. prevention which have been practiced in ani- Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction Ms. MELODY BARNES, mal agriculture for several decades, dem- Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, Coalition. onstrates a critical public policy shift that National Association of County and City The White House, Washington, DC. will better protect the public against resist- DEAR MS. BARNES: As organizations com- Health Officials. ant infections and preserve the power of ex- Pew Campaign on Human Health and In- mitted to protecting patients, public health, isting antibiotics. In addition, we urge FDA animal health, and food safety, the under- dustrial Farming. to formalize its position on veterinary super- Premier, a healthcare alliance serving 2,100 signed groups are writing to express our vision of all antimicrobial uses and ending grave concern about the misuse of anti- nonprofit hospitals and 58,000 healthcare the over-the-counter sale of antibiotics for sites. biotics in agriculture and our strong support animal agricultural uses, which are long- for the Administration’s new ‘‘public health Society of Infectious Diseases Phar- overdue. The sale of antimicrobials for use in macists. approach to antimicrobial use in animals,’’ human medicine requires a prescription; which was articulated by the Food and Drug Trust for America’s Health. there is no reason to permit a lower standard Union of Concerned Scientists. Administration (FDA) in its July 13th state- for agricultural purposes where considerably ment before the Rules Committee of the U.S. more antimicrobial drugs are used annually. f House of Representatives. The Obama Ad- The Administration’s new policy direction ministration’s leadership in providing a appears intended to reflect the concerns of a PERSONAL EXPLANATION clear path forward on this highly politically broad consensus of the scientific, medical, charged issue is very much welcomed after public health and international health com- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT decades of inertia. munities. Such consensus is buttressed by OF SOUTH CAROLINA Our combined memberships include the the actions of expert bodies and govern- country’s foremost scientific and medical ex- ments. For example: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perts and represent more than eleven million Since 2002, the World Health Organization Thursday, July 30, 2009 concerned Americans and health profes- (WHO) has called upon all nations to shift sionals. Our position is based on objective from use of antimicrobials in non-human Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam health interests and concerns that dangerous medicine. Speaker, unfortunately I missed recorded

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.010 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 votes on the House floor on Monday, July 27, Guidance, I submit the following in regard to Directed Energy Systems for UAV Payloads in 2009. the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense the Defense-wide, RDT&E Account. The entity I ask that the record reflect that had I been Appropriations Act found in H.R. 3326: to receive funding for this project is ARC present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall PORTABLE MILITARY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST SET Technology at 13076 NW 120th St., White- vote No. 647 (on motion to suspend the rules The Department of Defense Appropriations water, KS 67154. and agree to H. Res. 593); ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $1,500,000 for ARC anticipates that federal funds will com- vote No. 648 (on motion to suspend the rules Portable Military Radio Communications Test plete the research and development of this and agree to HR. 1376); and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Set in the Marine Corps, Procurement Ac- technology. This technology enables both of- vote No. 649 (on motion to suspend the rules count. The entity to receive funding for this fensive and defensive capabilities from UAV and agree to H.R. 1121). project is Aeroflex at 10200 West York Road, platforms that are either controlled or autono- f Wichita, KS 67215–8999. mous. Targets of interest include remotely The Portable Military Radio Communications controlled devices, communications systems, INTRODUCING THE TAX EQUITY Test Set was developed with the military in computers, electronics, radar systems, infrared FOR MEAL REPLACEMENTS AND mind with its portability, rugged build, and and acoustic sensors, and GPS jammers. The SUPPLEMENTS ACT OF 2009 weight. The technician can easily perform FY 10 funding addresses additional integration maintenance checks of radio systems (includ- issues, range extension, packaging issues, HON. EARL BLUMENAUER ing antennas & cables); perform diagnostics or and customer performance verification for in- troubleshooting of faulty radio systems in OF OREGON corporation into specific delivery platforms. order to repair or restore the radio systems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUDGET FOR UAV PAYLOAD DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS The test set is portable, weighing in at only Thursday, July 30, 2009 8.5 lbs (including the battery). It operates from Materials—5% a rechargeable battery with about 5 hours op- Labor—70% Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, there Testing—15% are small, common sense steps everyone can erating time. With the additional capability to perform quick testing of antennas and cables, Performance verification*—10% take to improve their health, save money, and Total—100% reduce unnecessary visits to the doctor. Nutri- the Portable Military Radio Communications tional supplements can significantly improve Test Set provides for the tester to isolate prob- * Per customer specifications, to simulate health, and by making vitamins and supple- lems and assess performance of the radio, performance in end applications. ments more affordable, we can help people cable, and antenna systems. It was designed No matching funds are required for this De- stay healthy while reducing medical costs. to significantly reduce the number of radios in- partment of Defense project. For that reason, I have introduced the Tax correctly removed from vehicles where it was B–52 TACTICAL DATA LINK PROGRAM Equity for Meal Replacements and Supple- later determined to have no trouble found. The Department of Defense Appropriations ments Act of 2009, which will make it easier The Marine Corps pays about $10,000 for Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $6,000,000 for for our constituents to make healthy choices each tester, with a requirement for 1600 units. B52 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Program in the and improve their health and well-being. This This funding will go to procurement of the test- Air Force, Research and Development ac- ers to meet this requirement. legislation allows employees to purchase cer- count. This project is for The Boeing Corpora- No matching funds are required for this De- tain dietary supplements and meal replace- tion located at P.O. Box 7730 MC K71–33, partment of Defense project. ment products with pre-tax dollars already re- Wichita, KS 67277–7730. RADIO PERSONALITY MODULES FOR SINCGARS TEST served for health needs. The B–52 Combat Communications Network SETS Technology (CONECT) Capabilities Descrip- The prevention of disease is a key factor in The Department of Defense Appropriations limiting health care expenditures. A 2007 tion Document (CDD) identified mission area Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for capability gaps that supplied rationale for Line- study conducted by The Lewin Group showed Radio Personality Modules for SINCGARS that the appropriate use of select dietary sup- of-sight (LOS) Tactical Data Link (TDL) com- Test Sets in the Army, Other Procurement Ac- munications. These mission area capability plements over a five year period would im- count. The entity to receive funding for this gaps continue to exist for missions that the B– prove the health of key populations and save project is Aeroflex at 10200 West York Road, 52 has been tasked to perform. Current the nation more than $24 billion in healthcare Wichita, KS 67215–8999. costs. The funds will fund Radio Personality Mod- planned B–52 CONECT Phase A capability, Among the findings, that report noted that if ules for SINCGARS Test Sets which capital- slated for IOC in 2011, relies on low-speed 11.3 million of the 44 million American women izes upon existing radio test sets by making data links that are not jam-resistant and will who are of childbearing age and not taking them up to 10 times more capable than they not meet specific mission area goals. To meet folic acid, began taking 400 mcg. of folic acid were before. Presently, the GRM–122 test set mission goals within theater operations (300 on a daily basis, neural tube defects could be diagnoses only one type of radio—the nautical miles or less), a jam-resistant, low-la- prevented in 600 babies, saving as much as SINCGARS. After the proposed upgrade, the tency tactical data link capability is required. $344 million in the first year. Over five years, very same tester will be able to test multiple Original B–52 CONECT program effort in- taking into account the cost of the supplement, radios in common use, including: UHF radios, cluded the integration of a LOS TDL capability $1.4 billion could potentially be saved. VHF radios, high frequency radios, intercoms, per the CDD requirements. During FY2005, The report also highlighted the potential survival vest radios, and four different types of the LOS TDL component and associated fund- five-year savings in health care expenditures navigation radios installed in aircraft on the ing was removed from the program. The cur- resulting from a reduction in the occurrence of flight line. This efficient program saves both rent B–52 CONECT program includes a two coronary heart disease, CHD, among the pop- time and money. Time, because the technician phase delivery with the initial capability (Phase ulation over age 65. Through a daily intake of performing the test will have the entire test A) providing low-speed BLOS and LOS com- approximately 1800 mg of omega-3, the oc- suite he requires at his immediate disposal on munications that are not jam-resistant followed currence of this disease can be reduced, sav- the flight line; and money because the Avia- by an additional phase that adds the Family of ing $3.2 billion. Approximately 374,301 hos- tion Intermediate Maintenance locations Advanced BLOS Terminals (FAB–T) Airborne pitalizations and associated physician fees equipped with Radio Personality Modules for Wideband Terminal (AWT) for enhanced jam- due to CHD could also be avoided. SINCGARS Test Sets will not need to acquire resistant BLOS reach-back capability to the B– I look forward to working with my colleagues nor carry entire test suites of disparate equip- 52. The initial phase of the program provided to pass this commonsense legislation. ments. significant computing hardware integration and f This funding is for procurement of these test infrastructure as the basis for future commu- sets. The cost of each test suite is $157,946— nications data link integration on the B–52. EARMARK DECLARATION there is a need for about 80 test sets in all. Full integration of a LOS TDL on the B–52 The anticipated source of funding for the dura- involves significant effort to design, test, and HON. TODD TIAHRT tion of the project is funding from the govern- certify the system for operational use. The OF KANSAS ment; the customer is the US Army. original B–52 CONECT program solution set IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES No matching funds are required for this De- involved integrating the MIDS JTRS terminal partment of Defense project. that has been under development since Thursday, July 30, 2009 DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR UAV PAYLOADS FY2004. This architecture involved integration Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, in accord- The Department of Defense Appropriations of the legacy Link–16 Tactical waveform. Nu- ance with the Republican Earmark Standards Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $1,000,000 for merous platforms have integrated the Link–16

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.013 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2095 Waveform capability to participate in a LOS curity services of any agency at approximately DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR CONTRACTORS tactical environment. $100 per flying hour. The CAP budgets EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Since that time, new technologies and con- through the USAF for acquisition of new air- The Department of Defense Appropriations cepts of operation have been assessed by the craft to modernize the fleet, maintain oper- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $4,000,000 for DoD community. Assurance will need to be ational readiness, and contribute to the Home- Demonstration Project for Contractors Employ- established as to whether the Link–16 wave- land Security. The additional funding will pro- ing Persons with Disabilities in the Air Force, form is the proper transport of choice or if al- cure additional aircraft for CAP. Operation & Maintenance. The entities to re- ternate waveform transports will be required. No matching funds are required for this De- ceive funding for this project is Cerebral Palsy When developing Network-Centric architec- partment of Defense project. Research Foundation located at 5111 East 21st Street Wichita, Kansas 67208 and Envi- tures, robust system engineering efforts will DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR COHORT/ACIMS: COM- need to be performed to establish and obtain POSITE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND OPERATIONAL sion located at 2301 South Water, Wichita, agreement on concepts of operations and RISK TRACKING SYSTEM/ADVANCED CONCEPT INFOR- Kansas 67213. operational needlines and timelines for inter- MATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The program is authorized under H.R. 1588; operability (i.e. establish who we are talking The Department of Defense Appropriations Demonstration Project for Contractors Employ- with and how). Effort will need to be expended Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for ing Persons With Disabilities. The purpose of to determine these interoperability solutions. Demonstration Project for COHORT/ACIMS: the demonstration project is to provide jobs for Proposed Project Activities: Composite Occupational Health and Oper- people with severe disabilities who otherwise Develop DoD architecture products within ational Risk Tracking System / Advanced Con- would not be fully employed. The national un- an Information Support Plan (ISP) to provide cept Information Management System. The employment rate for people with severe dis- mission area justification for LOS TDL integra- entity to receive funding for this project is Spin abilities is 70%. It is in the national best inter- tion Systems located at 3450 North Rock Road, est for the government to provide, and fund, Perform analysis of alternatives (AOA) to Bldg #200, Suite 202. programs which have as a purpose to lower determine terminal selection and transport/ This project leverages the successes of the this rate. Disabled individuals employed under waveform requirements to meet operational COHORT/ACIMS I & II projects that devel- the Demonstration Project are able to live needlines oped the Armed Forces Medical Analysis and independent lives and are able to pay their Develop candidate requirements/architecture Collaboration Tool (AFMAC) using the Spin share of employment taxes and income taxes. definition utilizing original B–52 CONECT TDL Business Framework (SBF). AFMAC was de- These individuals, when employed, contribute architecture as a basis for integration and en- signed by an AF/SG physician epidemiologist to the growth of our economy. As a result of sure stakeholder concurrence through design to analyze and track ‘‘Injured Airmen’’ as a the Demonstration Project for Contractors Em- review. proof of concept. Both tasks are necessary to ploying Persons with Disabilities, the U.S. Air Perform aircraft installation trade studies to fully realize the power of putting actionable in- Force Printing Office has engaged in an ongo- identify any potential issues with integration formation in the hands of doctors and nurses ing relationship with Envision Corporation in (size, weight, power, cooling, antenna per- carrying for our sick and injured. Wichita, Kansas. This relationship has been formance) very successful in accomplishing not only the Task 1: Enterprise Medical Management goal of furthering employment opportunities for Perform lab demonstration of capability Framework. using government-supplied LOS terminal as- the blind, but also in providing the U.S. Air sets in the Wichita B–52 SIL This funding is to develop a clinical busi- Force Printing Office with funding and man- Deliver draft SSS modifications and System ness intelligence and ‘‘bedside’’ case manage- power it would otherwise not have. To date, Design modifications that will provide the basis ment support tool for nurses and doctors using the U.S. Air Force has advised of the need for for a follow-on proposal to complete integra- the SBF–AFMAC framework. This tool will pro- additional work totaling approximately $8 Mil- tion of a LOS TDL capability vide access to real-time, consolidated health lion. Project Estimates: information and hands-on tools to assist them As a result of the Demonstration Project for in coordinating care for wounded warriors and Contractors Employing Persons with Disabil- Requirement integration with existing other MHS patients. These tools will assist ities, the U.S. Air Force Office of Personnel CONECT architecture ($1.8M—8 folks for 6 with case management, care coordination, and Management has engaged in an ongoing months (about $1.4M to contractor with $0.4M team collaboration, workflow management, se- relationship with The Cerebral Palsy Research to customer) Foundation in Wichita, Kansas. This relation- Prototype design in SIL ($3.7M—12 months cure messaging, notifications and alerts, docu- ship has been very successful in accom- for 10 folks ($3.2M to contractor with $0.5M to mentation creation and management, metrics, plishing not only the goal of furthering employ- customer) dashboards and forecasting. Our clinical ment opportunities for the severely disabled, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) teams are missing these tools, which have but also in providing the U.S. Air Force Office Equipment—$0.5M (Two TDL Terminals and been identified by the AF/SG’s Family Health of Personnel and Management with funding ancillary equipment) Initiative as essential to success. The AFMS has advised the need for additional work in and manpower it would otherwise not have for At the completion of the project effort, a pre- the amount of $1.8M. the purpose of digitizing all paper records of liminary requirements definition and architec- Finance Plan: Labor—57%, ODC—5%, Ma- its personnel. To date, the U.S. Air Force has ture design understanding will be established terials (Enterprise License/Hardware)—38%. advised of the need for additional work totaling between the government and Boeing. This Task 2: Real-Time Data Delivery. approximately $11 Million. would serve as the basis for a follow-on Re- The United States Air Force Personnel com- quest for Proposal (RFP) for the full SDD de- This funding is to develop a modern solution munity is undergoing the most extensive re- velopment effort to integrate the LOS TDL ca- to provide a quick, efficient, standardized and engineering effort in history. This effort in- pability on the B–52. In addition, the effort will secure mechanism for delivering data from cludes streamlining processes and centralizing establish an Information Support Plan which centralized information systems and data- where it makes sense to do so by leveraging supports and validates the CDD requirements bases into the hands of the doctors and technology, and shifting the service model to and addresses mission area gaps that would nurses at the bedside and in the clinic. Pro- a greater reliance on self-service. A key en- be filled with a LOS TDL capability. viding a near-real time data delivery system abler to achieving the desired end state is a No matching funds are required for this De- will take full advantage of valuable but sepa- shift from paper-intensive personnel transitions partment of Defense project. rate data systems and put the information in and document storage to a near-paperless en- CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP) AIRCRAFT the hands of clinicians, medical technicians vironment as spelled out in the AF/A 1 E- The Department of Defense Appropriations and health administrators without delay, dupli- Records Strategy document. A key milestone Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $7,426,000 for cation or redundancy. Real-time data delivery in achieving an E-Record environment is con- Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aircraft in the Air Force, will save manpower and resources in the IT version of current paper document repositories Aircraft Procurement Account, of which community in addition to improving health and into a centralized digital repository. There are $5,000,000 is a Congressional add. The entity saving lives. The AFMS has advised the need approximately 13 million pages of paper to receive funding for this project is Cessna for $1.2M in additional work in this area. records that need to be scanned. Currently we Aircraft Company at 3 Cessna Blvd, Wichita, Finance Plan: Labor—82%, ODC—5%, Ma- are operating in option year three of a five Kansas 67215. terials (Enterprise Licenses/Hardware)—13%. year plan. The CAP provides the least expensive air- No matching funds are required for this De- No matching funds are required for this De- borne emergency services and Homeland Se- partment of Defense project. partment of Defense project.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.016 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 LASER PEENING FOR FRICTION STIR WELDED AEROSPACE AT–6B Capabilities Demonstration for the Air Test and Analysis—30% STRUCTURES National Guard in the Air Force, RDT&E—Ac- STE—5% The Department of Defense Appropriations count. The entity to receive funding for this Labor—15% Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for project is Hawker Beechcraft Corporation at No matching funds are required for the De- Laser Peening for Friction Stir Welded Aero- 9709 E Central Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67201. partment of Defense program. space Structures in the Department of the Air The funding would be for the development ACCELERATED INSERTION OF ADVANCED MATERIALS Force, RDT&E Account. The entity to receive of an AT–6B. The Air National Guard (ANG), The Department of Defense Appropriations funding for this project is Curtiss-Wright Metal has stated a requirement to fill equipment ca- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,500,000 for Improvement Company at 1618 Ida, Wichita, pability gaps in support of the mission to con- Accelerated Insertion of Advanced Materials in Kansas 67211. duct for Irregular Warfare operations, Joint the Department of the Air Force, RDT&E Ac- The program will demonstrate the benefits Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Training, as count. The entity to receive funding for this of laser peening on subscale components with well as Homeland Defense, Homeland Secu- identical geometry of targeted DoD aircraft project is Wichita State University at 1845 rity, and Civil Support mission capabilities Fairmount St, Wichita 67260. components, quantify anticipated improvement training that support DoD, DHS, and State in performance, lifetime extension and cost re- This program will provide a breakthrough in mission requirements. The AT–6B is an afford- technology integration and will achieve signifi- duction of full size DoD aircraft components, able, sustainable and responsive aircraft tai- and demonstrate the technology for use with cant cost and cycle-time reductions in new lored to the NetCentric intelligence, surveil- material insertion through (a) data-sharing large wing structures to achieve substantial lance and reconnaissance (ISR) and light at- material and operational savings for the mili- among multiple users, (b) statistical continuity tack missions. The AT–6B meets the needs of from one length-scale to another and (c) re- tary. top level US National Strategic Guidance, in- Funding will support the following activities: duced testing via increased capability and use cluding recent Quadrennial Defense Review of numerical/analytical simulation tools. Antici- Engineering and Planning—$90,000 recommendations, at a fraction of the cost and Test Article Design & Analysis—$280,000 pated benefits include reductions in non- Test Article Fabrication—$310,000 a fraction of the infrastructure requirements of recurring and recurring program qualification Test Article Welding—$80,000 conventional jet fighters. The AT–6B offers the costs and introduction of multiple sources of Test Article Laser Peening—$120,000 US Air Force and Air National Guard an asset new advanced material forms. Unlike struc- Test Article Fatigue Testing—$400,000 tailored to increase airman-to-airman engage- Engineering Applications for Aircraft com- tures that use metallic materials in the manu- ponent Evaluation—$270,000 ment with partner Air Forces vital to meeting facturing process, the material properties of a Analysis & Reporting—$220,000 US national security objectives. It is a cross- composite are manufactured into the structure Overhead & Administration—$220,000 cutting enabler critical to expanding foreign as part of the fabrication process. Therefore, it No matching funds are required for this De- partnerships and expanding partnership air- is essential to ensure that critical parameters partment of Defense project. power capacity. pertaining to composite materials and their C–130 ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEMS Estimated cost of the AT–6B capabilities production processes are identified to facilitate The Department of Defense Appropriations flight demonstration is approximately $21 mil- adherence to standards in the final engineered Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for lion. Approximately $14 million = Industry part. Presently, each original equipment manu- C–130 Active Noise Cancellation Systems in costs to build and provide a mission system facturer (OEM) is responsible for this assur- the Department of the Air Force, Aircraft Pro- equipped AT–6B demonstrator aircraft. Hawk- ance, creating ‘‘customized’’, nonstandard pro- curement Account. The entity to receive fund- er Beechcraft will provide this portion of the cedures for quality and safety assurance. ing for this project is Global Aviation Tech- total cost. The capital investment required to DoD aircraft repair and modification efforts nologies, located at 2629 W May, Wichita, deliver an operational flight demonstration air- are extremely important because (a) difficulty Kansas 67213. craft also leverages a significant corporate in this area can lead to the rejection of a Justification of federal funding: ANCS is a IR&D investment made to develop the AT–6B structural or material concept in the prelimi- program of record, and federal funds have aircraft which is not included in the $14 million been appropriated each year since the FY–06. nary design phase, (b) they form a significant industry contribution. In addition to the actual part of the total ownership cost and can drive The ANCS System is included in the Air Na- capital investment in building the aircraft, the tional Guard FY–09 Weapons Systems Mod- fleet life-cycle decisions, (c) they provide op- contractor also intends to provide sensors and portunities to insert new material concepts ernization Requirements desired capabilities other mission equipment on loan to the Air list. The C–130 Active Noise Cancellation quickly and at minimal cost, and (d) the type Force in support of the demonstration, thereby and level of engineering effort for repair/modi- (ANC) is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) further reducing government costs. Approxi- product that will reduce crew fatigue and asso- fication qualification in large military and com- mately $7 million = Government costs to fund mercial transport aerospace applications ciated hearing loss by greatly reducing the government-run flight test, including: govern- unhealthy noise levels in the C–I30 cockpit. closely equates to that of full-design efforts. ment program management costs, range in- This program will seek to provide the DoD Over 700 ANC systems are in use throughout strumentation costs, aircraft operating costs, the world in commercial airline applications, with a solution to this problem and eliminate Air Force directed mission equipment integra- and the system has been fully tailored for the the costly material insertion that exists for new tion costs, and contractor engineering and C–130H with no additional non-recurring inte- programs or retrofitting materials used on leg- support services in support of demonstration. acy aircraft as well as enable United States gration work required. The system has been No matching funds are required for the De- proven highly reliable in commercial use and aerospace leadership. This program is also partment of Defense program. requires no scheduled maintenance. C–130 supported by the aviation industry and com- DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED LIGHTER-WEIGHT IED/EFP cockpit noise exceeds 100 decibels, a noise posite material supplier industry and has over ARMOR SOLUTIONS level at which it is difficult to communicate a 1:1 leverage factor. The Department of Defense Appropriations clearly, and which causes fatigue and loss of Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for Financial Plan: crew coordination. Additionally, this noise level Development of Improved Lighter-Weight IED/ Labor (salary and fringes)*—41% is well above the permanent hearing loss EFP Armor Solutions in the Department of the Travel*—2% threshold (established by OSHA at 85 deci- Army, RDT&E Account. The entity to receive Materials & supplies*—20% bels). The Ultra ANC system cancels noise by Laboratory testing—37% introducing equal amplitude/opposite phase funding for this project is Leading Technology Composites at 2626 West May, Wichita, KS Equipment—0% sound into the cockpit via a distributed speak- Percent and Sources of Matching Funds: er system. A sophisticated control system 67213. samples the noise throughout the cockpit sev- This funding is to develop and field Light- 10%—State of Kansas; 60%—Aviation In- eral times a second and drives the speaker weight IED/EFP Armor Solutions for the US dustry; 60%—Composite Material Suppliers; outputs to provide maximum quieting. The an- Military. These improved solutions will reduce 10%—FAA; 5%—NASA. No matching funds ticipated installed price will be $260K per C– weight, increase payload and maneuverability, are required for the Department of Defense 130 aircraft. and defeat the current battlefield threats. Inno- program. No matching funds are required for the De- vative solutions to reduce current system AGING AIRCRAFT FLEET SUPPORT partment of Defense program. weights result in increased payload, maneu- The Department of Defense Appropriations AT–6B CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATION FOR THE AIR verability. Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for NATIONAL GUARD Finance Plan: Aging Aircraft Fleet Support in the Department The Department of Defense Appropriations Materials—40% of the Navy, RDT&E Account. The entity to re- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $7,000,000 for Processing—10% ceive funding for this project is Wichita State

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.018 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2097 University at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita replaced. The Composite Small Main Rotor PAYING TRIBUTE TO MICHIGAN 67260. Blade takes advantage of the inherent ballistic STATE UNIVERSITY’S IMPACT Most of the aging research being conducted tolerance of composite construction, advanced 89FM RADIO STATION presently is focused on metallic structures. In aerodynamic design, and state-of-the-art ero- addition to the ongoing research in aging me- sion-resistant materials and will significantly HON. MIKE ROGERS tallic structures, the requested appropriation improve the safety, reliability, performance— OF MICHIGAN will permit NIAR to partner with the NAVY and and survivability—of the aircraft. Specifically, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES investigate the effects of aging on composite the blades will increase damage tolerance, en- Thursday, July 30, 2009 structures as well as composite/metallic hybrid hancing survivability in hostile environments, structures. As more composite components and improve hover performance, increase op- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, are being certified and used on primary and erating ceiling, increase maximum forward I rise to honor the accomplishments of the stu- ‘‘flight critical’’ secondary structures, a future speed, all adding to the aircraft’s maneuver- dents and staff of Michigan State University’s need of the military and commercial aviation ability and performance envelope. The com- WDBM ‘‘Impact 89’’ FM Radio Station on the industry will be the investigation of these com- posite blades will also improve erosion resist- occasion of the station being named the Col- posite structures and the assurance of the air- ance, experience better field reparability, and lege Radio Station of the Year by the Michi- worthiness of composite components. NIAR reduce the cost and logistics burden related to gan Association of Broadcasters and Broad- already has a background in this through part- premature metal blade replacement due to cast Music Inc. nerships with the FAA by investigating Boeing damage. MSU’s Impact 89 FM has received this prestigious honor nine of the past 10 years, 737 composite tail structures which flew com- Funds are requested to fabricate production making the station a standout among all the mercial service for over 20 years and by ex- tooling, fabricate FAA certification blades, and college radio stations in the entire Great Lakes amining the first of all composite certified air- conduct FAA certification ground and flight region. The 2009 Gold Record Award was craft recently taken out of service, the testing required to create Commercial-Off-The- presented at the Great Lakes Broadcasting Beechcraft Starship. Lessons learned from this Shelf acquisition capability for the military. Conference in March. research will provide insight into the aging as- Composite Small Main Rotor Blades will (1) Judging for the awards is by professional pects of other composite aircraft structures make the A/MH–6 Little Bird helicopter more and influence the use of advanced materials radio and television broadcasters in Michigan. survivable in hostile environments; (2) expand In addition to winning the overall college on new aircraft being proposed for military the flight envelope of the aircraft; and (3) re- service as well as maintenance of the existing station of the year award, Impact staffers also duce logistics burden and cost associated with earned first place in four of seven individual fleet. supporting the legacy blade. The biggest concerns with aging aircraft are categories, including Jon Erickson for air No matching funds are required for the De- check; Wes Holing for talk show; Nate Gray the unknowns that emerge with little or no partment of Defense program. warning, raising the concern that an unex- for promotional announcement; and the team of Jeremy Whiting and Brock Elsesser for the pected phenomenon may suddenly jeopardize f an entire fleet’s flight safety, mission readi- station activities report. Other staffers receiving individual awards ness, or support costs. The DoD can benefit EARMARK DECLARATION were Mike Weber, Doug Neal, Corrina Van from the direct application of the research re- Hamlin, John Simpkins, D’Destin Kaufmann, sults into fleet management strategies as well Lindsay Machak, Emily Fox, Brandon Jaksim, as proactively provide strategies that will re- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Autumn Maison, Dan Dugger, Jamal Spencer, duce the cost of maintenance for advanced OF TENNESSEE Ed Glazer and Jesse McLean. materials used on military aircraft. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Impact 89 team is led by Gary Reid, Financial Plan: Thursday, July 30, 2009 Distinguished Senior Specialist with the MSU Labor (salary and fringes)*—32% Department of Telecommunication, Impact 89 Travel*—2% Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I submit the FM General Manager, and Associate Director Materials & Supplies*—9% following. of the Quello Center for Management and Laboratory Testing—39% Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Law, named after long-time FCC Commis- Equipment—18% DUNCAN sioner, James H. Quello. Percent and Sources of Matching Funds: Account: OP—Army As someone who worked on the college 25%—FAA; 10%—Aviation Industry. No Project Amount: $5,000,000 radio station at my own alma mater, I have matching funds are required for the Depart- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: TN Army great respect for the professionalism and com- ment of Defense program. National Guard, Houston Barracks, 3041 petitive spirit of the Impact 89 FM team and COMPOSITE SMALL MAIN ROTOR BLADE Sidco Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204 their manager and mentor, Gary Reid. In 2009, Impact 89 FM is celebrating its The Department of Defense Appropriations Description of Request: The funding would 20th anniversary and the thousands of stu- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for be used to allow Army National Guard trainers dents who have worked there and gone on to development of a Composite Small Main Rotor (both fielded and yet-to-be procured) to net- successful careers throughout the country. Blade in the Department of the Army, RDT&E work together on a Combined Arms virtual Impact 89FM has been a leader in creative, Account. The entity to receive funding for this battlefield. project is Kaman Aerostructures at 1650 diverse programming and adoption of new technology. WDBM was the 132nd among South McComas Street, Wichita, KS 67213. f It is my understanding that the funding nearly 14,000 radio stations in the country to would be used to continue development on HONORING SCOTT JOSEPH BURGER be licensed by the FCC to make the transition the Composite Small Main Rotor Blade which UPON ATTAINING THE RANK OF to High Definition broadcasting in 2004. would replace the legacy main rotor blade on EAGLE SCOUT Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join the US Army’s A/MH–6 Little Bird helicopter. me in honoring the students and staff of WDBM ‘‘Impact 89’’ FM for their dedication to The Little Bird, flown by the U.S. Army’s 160th HON. STEVE ISRAEL Special Operations Aviation Regiment, has excellence. They are truly deserving of our re- been heavily modified to better meet oper- OF NEW YORK spect and admiration. ational needs; however, the main rotor blade, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f a critical dynamic component, has not been Thursday, July 30, 2009 TAYLOR: THE LITTLE MIRACLE upgraded to modern standards. Constructed of BABY metal, this blade is highly susceptible to dam- Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today age and fatigue, and since metal lacks ballistic to acknowledge a young man in my district, HON. TED POE tolerance, the blades leave the aircraft espe- Scott Joseph Burger. OF TEXAS cially vulnerable to enemy weapons in hostile Scott will be celebrating his Eagle Court of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES action. Moreover, when gunners fire their Honor on August 2, 2009. For his community weapons from the aircraft, expended shell service project, he designed and facilitated the Thursday, July 30, 2009 casings can cause minor skin dents, and even construction of two lecterns for Walt Whitman Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, ‘‘Al- these small dents require that the blades be High School in Huntington Station, New York. though the world is full of suffering, it is also

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.019 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 full of the overcoming of it.’’ Madame Speaker, Account: Army RDT&E Rear Admiral Hering’s initial sea assignment Hellen Keller made this observation about life Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Federal was aboard USS SANTA BARBARA (AE 28), and today I’d like to share the inspiring story Technology Group where he served as 1st and 2nd Division Offi- of Taylor Christine Hunt. A little baby who I Address of Receiving Entity: 2421 Thomas cer and Assistant First Lieutenant. Upon com- like to call the Miracle Baby. Her story is a Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117 pletion of Department Head School in 1980 he moving reminder that prayer, faith, hope, and Description of Request: I have secured was assigned to the commissioning crew of love can and do overcome the challenges of $1,500,000 in funding to be used to develop USS FAHRION (FFG 22) as Ship’s Control life. and produce an application called ‘‘reactive Officer and later as Combat Systems Officer. Born at 27 weeks and weighing just one materials,’’ which is a system designed to de- He had command of USS ARIES (PHM 5) and a half pounds little Baby Taylor beat the feat Improvised Explosive Devices, thus pro- from January 1989 to January 1991 and USS odds. Last fall my staffer, Nicole Hunt and her tecting America’s war fighter. DOYLE (FFG 39) from July 1995 to March husband Jeff Hunt shared their excitement f 1997. DOYLE was a member of the Vinson with me as they announced they were expect- Battle Group in Desert Strike; the ship earned ing their first baby at the end of May. In Janu- EARMARK DECLARATION the Battle ‘‘E,’’ all possible departmental ary of this year they found out they were hav- awards, the 1996 Chief of Naval Operations ing a girl. We all rejoiced at the news. How- HON. DOC HASTINGS LAMPS Safety Award, and two TYCOM Safety ever, on March 1, 2009, due to pregnancy OF WASHINGTON Awards. complications, little Baby Taylor was born IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His assignments ashore include duty as op- three and a half months premature. erations and plans officer to Commander, De- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Taylor was immediately admitted to the stroyer Squadron TWELVE; aide and adminis- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and placed on a Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam trative assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval ventilator to help her breathe. She remained Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am Operations for Naval Warfare; Action Officer, on the ventilator for nearly a week as doctors submitting the following information regarding Pacific Command Branch J–33, Joint Oper- kept a close watch on her. Nicknamed the ‘‘lit- projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. ations Directorate, Joint Staff; 1st Battalion Of- tle spitfire’’ by doctors and nurses because of 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban ficer and Ethics Instructor, U.S. Naval Acad- her sassy and stubborn attitude towards all of Development Appropriations Act of 2010. emy, Annapolis, Maryland; Commanding Offi- their poking and prodding, Taylor would not let Amount: $750,000 cer of Naval Base San Diego; Commander, anything keep her down. Account: Federal Highway Administration— Naval Surface Group Pacific Northwest; Com- Early on doctors detected an irregularity Transportation and Community and System mander, Navy Region Northwest, and pres- with her heart and took prompt medical action Preservation ently Commander, Navy Region Southwest. to correct it. Thankfully they were successful. Entity receiving funds: City of Pasco, lo- Rear Admiral Hering’s personal awards in- In the first few months of her life doctors also cated at 525 North Third Avenue, Pasco, WA clude (2) Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious discovered that Taylor had an eye disorder 99301. Service Medal, (4) Meritorious Service Medals, that primarily affects premature babies. Mirac- Description: These funds will be used to re- and various other personal achievement, serv- ulously, it was there one day and gone the place the Lewis Street railroad undercrossing ice awards and ribbons. next. Today Taylor has perfect vision. Slowly, with a four-lane overpass to improve the safe- He and his wife Sharon have three boys. as Taylor’s body matured, she learned to ty of motorists and pedestrians, while improv- STS1 Lee Hering, USN, Tim, and Christopher. breathe on her own, take food, and maintain ing freight mobility and response times for On the occasion of his retirement and on her body temperature. emergency services. behalf of the people of the United States While Jeff and Nicole sat by her bedside Amount: $500,000 whom he has served with courage and honor, day and night, they also rallied a huge group Account: Federal Transit Administration— we commemorate the service of Rear Admiral of supporters to pray for Taylor. Taylor even Buses and Bus Facilities Leendert R. Hering. had her own website called ‘‘Pray Taylor Entity receiving funds: Link Transit of 2700 f Home’’ and literally thousands of people all Euclid Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. RECOGNIZING ROSE ANN over this country and the world prayed for her Description: Funds will be used to replace GALLETTA CORIGLIANO UPON recovery. old buses and ensure that Link Transit can HER 80TH BIRTHDAY On June 2, 2009, after 94 days of hos- continue to provide current services. pitalization, hundreds of tests, dozens of spe- f cialists, 3 blood transfusions, and one ambu- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS lance ride, Taylor was finally well enough to HONORING THE CAREER OF REAR OF NEW YORK go home. ADMIRAL LEENDERT R. HERING, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today Taylor has been home for about two SR., UNITED STATES NAVY Thursday, July 30, 2009 months and is thriving. She is almost 8 Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I stand here pounds and is developing beautifully. It has HON. DARRELL E. ISSA today to recognize the life of Rose Ann been a pleasure to see this little Miracle Baby OF CALIFORNIA Galletta Corigliano as she prepares to cele- beat the odds and I am proud to share her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate her 80th birthday on August 8, 2009. story with this Chamber today. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Rose, born on Hickory Street in Buffalo, cur- Edith Wharton, a famous novelist, once rently lives with her husband James in Am- wrote: ‘‘There are two ways of spreading light: Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to herst, New York and the pair has a long his- to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.’’ honor and pay tribute to an individual whose tory of being active members of the Western Taylor is that candle—spreading hope and dedication and contributions to the United New York community. teaching all of us that we must never give up. States Navy are exceptional. In 1963, Rose and James founded Rosina And that’s just the way it is. Our country has been fortunate to have dy- Food Products, a small sausage business f namic and dedicated leaders who willingly and James named after his wife, which serviced EARMARK DECLARATION unselfishly give their time and talent to keep small meat markets, supermarkets and res- this country free and safe. Rear Admiral taurants in the local Buffalo area. Leendert ‘‘Len’’ Hering, Sr. is one such leader. With Rose’s family meatball recipe, Rosina HON. JOE BARTON Radm. Hering was born in Portsmouth, Vir- Foods flourished. Within a short time, Rosina OF TEXAS ginia and commissioned through the NROTC Foods saw immense success, moving towards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scholarship Program from State University of selling their products nationally. Thursday, July 30, 2009 New York Maritime College in 1977 with a Today, Rose and James have handed the Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology family business down to their sons, Russell rise today to submit documentation consistent and Oceanography. He has also earned a and Frank, who now serve as President and with the Republican Earmark Standards. Master of Science degree in International Re- Executive Vice President. Russell and Frank Requesting Member: Congressman JOE lations and Strategic Studies from the Naval have made some major acquisitions, including BARTON War College, and a Master of Science degree that of two labels which allows Rosina’s to sell Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- in Business Management from Salve Regina many frozen pasta items throughout the fense Appropriations Bill University in Newport, Rhode Island. United States.

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It is my pleasure Account: Save America’s Treasures stop and plant mines and IEDs along the to recognize Rose’s many contributions to her Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgian shoreline to evade surveillance. The MTI family, friends and community. I wish Rose Court University Scout radar hardware is designed to support many more years of continued success and Address of Requesting Entity: Georgian MSM but requires additional work to develop, happiness. Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, integrate, and test the MSM mode software. f Lakewood, NJ 08701 The light weight and low power of the MTI Description of Request: The $200,000 in Scout radar make it ideal for many other air- EARMARK DECLARATION funding would be used to help preserve the borne manned and unmanned surveillance Mansion at Georgian Court University, a build- platforms, like the Predator, Fire Scout, and HON. SAM GRAVES ing on both the State and National Registers MC–12W. OF MISSOURI of Historic Places. The building is used by (4) The entity to receive funding is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 23,000 New Jersey residents each year Raytheon, 2501 West University Drive, McKin- while attending various programs offered Thursday, July 30, 2009 ney, TX 75071–2813. through the University’s Department of Con- This $2M request is funded through the Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to ferences and Special Events. Army RDT&E, Combat Vehicle Improvement the Republican Leadership standards on ear- f Programs account. Raytheon’s Active Protec- marks, I am submitting the following informa- tion System division employs approximately 35 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of EARMARK DECLARATION people full time in McKinney. APS is an exter- H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appro- nally mounted vehicle protection system that priations Act, 2010: HON. SAM JOHNSON identifies, discriminates and intercepts rocket Congressman SAM GRAVES (MO–6) OF TEXAS propelled grenades (RPGs), mortars, antitank Department of Defense, Air Force, Oper- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guided missiles and artillery projectiles after ations and Maintenance ANG—$465,000 for Thursday, July 30, 2009 they are launched toward a combat vehicle. It the 139th Airlift Wing, ANG for force protection provides 360 degree surveillance and protec- and training equipment (705 Memorial Drive, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam tion against multiple simultaneous threats. St. Joseph, MO 64503–3388) Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- This funding will allow insertion of reduced Federal funds will be used to purchase ex- ship standards on earmarks, I, Sam Johnson, cost electronics and modifications to the radar plosive/hazardous materials SABRE 4000 de- am submitting the following information re- for Stryker integration, as well as software and tection devices, procure training equipment, in- garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. hardware development for system command cluding UHF and Automated Access System, 3326, the Department of Defense Appropria- and control, including the human-machine and reinforce defensive infrastructure. These tions Act of 2010. interface. funds will increase the 139th AW’s capability (1) The entity to receive funding is Microfab (5) The entity to receive funding is for future missions, enhance effectiveness of Technologies, Inc., 1104 Summit Ave., #110, SVTronics, 3465 Technology Drive, Plano, current missions, and improve efficiency. Plano, Texas 75094. Texas 75074. Congressman SAM GRAVES (MO–6) This $1M request is funded through the This $3.4M request is funded through the Department of Defense, Army, Procurement Army RDT&E, Medical and Technology ac- Navy RDT&E, Medical Development account. of Ammunition—$5,000,000 for the Lake City count. MicroFab Technologies Inc., located in SVTronics in Plano employs 120 people. The Army Ammunition Plan for small caliber am- Plano, is working to develop a portable bio- U.S. Marine Corps has been developing a munition production modernization (PO Box printer/skin printing system to repair life threat- lightweight, self-contained, Mobile, Oxygen, 1000, Independence, MO 64501) ening battlefield burn injuries with biologic Ventilation, and External Suction (MOVES) Federal funds will be used for ammunition skin. This will allow military medical personnel system in support of the En Route Care Sys- production and ballistic test range upgrades. to promptly respond and manage burn injuries tem. The MOVES system uses ambient air to Due to increased regulations by the EPA and on site using a printable allograft, a graft using produce oxygen and then delivers the oxygen DoD prohibiting the use of heavy metals in cells from a variety of individuals. directly to the casualty. It has a ventilator that ammunition production and use, the DoD has (2) The entity to receive funding is L–3, can ventilate a patient with up to 85% oxygen, undertaken an initiative to eliminate heavy 3414 Herman Drive, Garland, Texas 75041. and it also has suction capability. In addition, metal compounds from priming mixtures as This $3.8M request is funded through the the MOVES system can monitor vital signs in- soon as an acceptable product is available. Navy (Marine Corps), Marine Corps Ground cluding blood pressure, heart rate, pulse The federal funding obtained will be used to Combat/Supporting Arms Systems account. oximetry, temperature, oxygen and carbon di- determine if the industry efforts made to find Garland’s L–3 Electro-Optical Systems Divi- oxide levels, and ECG. All of these capabilities a new potential heavy metal free compounds sion employs 336 people at the Garland facil- are integrated in a single system that can run can be applied to military requirements. This ity and 202 at the Dallas site. Currently, it is on its own power and easily connect to a pa- will reduce hazards to personnel engaged in not possible for a Marine to use Night Vision tient litter for transport. MOVES reduces the small arms training and operation, enable DoD Devices (NVDs) and Thermal Weapon Sights cube and weight of the present En Route Care to utilize ranges that might otherwise not be (TWSs) at the same time. This causes a de- System by over 60%, and eliminates the haz- available due to federal and local restrictions crease in awareness and puts the Marine at ards associated with pressurized oxygen cyl- on heavy metal content in training ammunition, greater risk. Through research, the industry inders in the field. has developed technology to fuse the two sys- and supports training and readiness require- f ments. tems, enabling a Marine to see a night scene f and thermal imagery, targeting lasers and tar- EARMARK DECLARATION geting information all through the helmet- EARMARK DECLARATION mounted NVD. The RASOR program is devel- HON. JOHN FLEMING oping a kit to retrofit the existing NVD that will OF LOUISIANA HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH enable the user to receive the imagery and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES targeting data from the thermal weapon sight. OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, July 30, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (3) The entity to receive funding is Mustang Technology, 400 W. Bethany Dr., Ste 110, Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Thursday, July 30, 2009 Allen, Texas 75013. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, This $1M request is funded through the marks, I am submitting the following informa- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Navy RDT&E, Power Projection Advanced tion regarding earmarks I received as part of ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Technology account. Mustang Technology H.R. 3326, the ‘‘Department of Defense Ap- lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Group, of Allen, aims to improve the radar propriations Act, 2010.’’ I have requested

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In support of AFGSC at Account: RDT&E Account: Army Research, Development, Barksdale AFB, funds would support the Air Amount: $2,000,000 Test and Evaluation Force’s efforts to reinvigorate the Nuclear Sur- Project: Printed and Conformal Electronics Entity receiving funds: Army and General ety Mission by combining a suite of tech- for Military Applications Dynamics located at 9256 Randolph Road NE, Recipient: FlexTech Alliance, 84 W. Santa nologies and applications on a bio-metrically Moses Lake, WA 98837. Clara St., Suite 630 San Jose, CA 95113 secure handheld computing device to enable Description: The U.S. military has stated The funding would be used to develop and the real-time tracking of nuclear warheads and that it needs a compact, low-cost accuracy kit manage a supply chain and prototype devel- nuclear bombs across all USAF installations. to place on existing mortar and rockets. This opment program for printed and conformal Reconstitution of B–52 Nuclear Capability funding will be used to develop this technology electronics. Study, Account: RDTE, AF. Recipient: United Agency: Army for the U.S. military. States Air Force, Global Strike Command Account: RDT&E Amount: $1.5 million (Barksdale AFB, Louisiana). In support of the Amount: $2,500,000 Account: Army National Guard, Operations 2nd Bomb Wing and Headquarters, Eighth Air Project: Standard Ground Station—En- and Maintenance Force at Barksdale AFB, FY10 funds would hancement Program Entity receiving funds: Army National Guard provide for a comprehensive study of nuclear Recipient: Sarnoff Corporation, 201 Wash- and the HAMMER facility, located at 2890 vulnerabilities to assure the B–52 bomber can ington Road, Princeton, NJ 08540–6449 Horn Rapids Road, Richland, WA 99354. meet its nuclear mission. Project will support The purpose of this program is to allow the Description: These funds will be used to en- the USAF/Global Strike Command mission to Standard Ground Station (SGS) to be used in sure that Army National Guard units receive reinvigorate the Air Force nuclear enterprise. other locations outside of Iraq by developing the training needed to respond to weapons of The goal is to produce a prioritized list of rec- methodologies that can be applied to, and de- mass destruction attack. ommendations that will enhance the B–52 ployed in, multiple terrains and topographies— Amount: $1 million fleet’s capability to execute its nuclear role in coastal, mountainous, forested—to extend the Account: Army Research, Development, support of USSTRATCOM commitments. SGS’s geographic primacy and protect Joint Test and Evaluation Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s Warfighters as they prosecute the global war Entity receiving funds: Army and Infinia, lo- policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the on terror. cated at 6811 West Okanogan Place, best of my knowledge, this request: 1) is not Agency: Army Kennewick, WA 99336. directed to an entity or program that will be Account: RDT&E Description: These funds will be used to named after a sitting Member of Congress, 2) Amount: $1,000,000 provide the Army with a small, efficient, reli- is not intended to be used by an entity to se- Project: Tactical Metal Fabrication (TacFab) able way to equip American troops with both Recipient: SeaBox, Inc., 450 Black Horse cure funds for other entities unless the use of electricity and hot water. Lane, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902 Amount: $2 million funding is consistent with the specified pur- The purpose of this program is to provide a pose of the earmark, and 3) meets or exceeds Account: Research, Development, Test and containerized, mobile foundry to the U.S. Evaluation Defense Wide all statutory requirements for matching funds Army, allowing deployed forces to produce where applicable. I also hereby certify that nei- Entity receiving funds: Battelle Northwest lo- spare and replacement parts in the field. This cated at 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, WA ther I nor my spouse has any financial interest cuts the order time from weeks or months to in this project. 99352 and Heritage University located at 3240 24 hours. Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948. f Agency: Air Force Description: These funds will be used to EARMARK DECLARATION Account: RDT&E Amount: $3,000,000 provide a security protected collection of tech- Project: Planar Lightwave Circuit Develop- nical reports, scientific studies, and reference HON. LEONARD LANCE ment for High Power Military Laser Application documents on chemical and biological warfare OF NEW JERSEY Recipient: LGS Innovations, 15 Vreeland available to the U.S. intelligence community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 This supports the intelligence community’s The purpose of this program is to meet the mission to make all relevant documents avail- Thursday, July 30, 2009 High-Energy Laser Joint Technology Office able to intelligence analysts. Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to (HEL–JTO) need for revolutionary high power, f the Republican Leadership standards on ear- high efficiency, electrically-driven laser tech- marks, I am submitting the following informa- nology that can be turned into a ruggedized EARMARK DECLARATION tion regarding earmarks I received as part of system for use by all branches of the military. H.R. 3326, The FY 2010 Department of De- Agency: Defense-wide HON. JIM GERLACH fense Appropriations Act: Account: RDT&E OF PENNSYLVANIA Agency: Army Amount: $2,000,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: RDT&E Project: Secure, Miniaturized, Hybrid, Free Amount: $3,150,000 Space, Optical Communications Thursday, July 30, 2009 Project: Conversion of Municipal Solid Recipient: LGS Innovations, 15 Vreeland Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant Waste to Renewable Diesel Fuel Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 to the Republican Leadership standards on Recipient: Covanta Energy 40 Lane Rd, The purpose of this program is to provide a earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Fairfield, NJ 07004 fully operational secure, miniaturized, RF op- mation regarding earmarks I received as part The purpose of this program is to convert tics hybrid wireless communications system of H.R. 3326 the Department of Defense Ap- military solid waste to diesel, resulting in meeting the specific volume, weight, and propriations Act, 2010. >10% savings and stabilize the long-term cost power constraints required for secure, covert Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) COTS Tech- of fuel. This conversion will also enable the defense-related communication applications nology for Space Command and Control, military to exercise unprecedented control over for the Department of Defense. Exton, PA—$2 million to refine existing COTS raw material (waste feedstock) generation and f technologies to make them completely appli- supply. EARMARK DECLARATION cable for space command and control pro- Agency: Army grams. The funds will enable development and Account: RDT&E HON. DOC HASTINGS demonstrations of various COTS technologies Amount: $2,000,000 for integrated space command and control. OF WASHINGTON Project: Dermal Matrix Research Arkema, King of Prussia PA—$2 million to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recipient: LifeCell Corporation, One Millen- develop lightweight, breathable clothing resist- nium Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876 Thursday, July 30, 2009 ant to chemical and biological agents. The purpose of this program is to continue Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Bally Ribbon Mills, Bally PA—$3 million to development of an off-the-shelf transplantable Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am develop a technology and machine to produce

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The scope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morphotek, Exton PA—$1 million for potent of the effort will be to leverage the past work human monoclonal antibodies against BoNT to fabricate a full-scale molded part that is Thursday July 30, 2009 A, B and E suited for mass production and suitable for use on an existing tactical vehicle Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to treatment of large populations. platform. Milliken will work with ARL and a the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Rajant, Malvern PA—$3 million for portable designated U.S. DOD prime vehicle contractor marks, I am submitting the following informa- mobile emergency broadband systems. to select, fabricate and test the specific com- tion regarding earmarks I am requesting as f ponent, such as a hood, quarter panel or part of H.R. 3326, the Defense Appropriations underbody hull component. The amount is Act of 2010. EARMARK DECLARATION $2,800,000 and it would go to Milliken and Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Company. ARD COBLE HON. TED POE f Bill Number: H.R. 3326 OF TEXAS Account: Army RDTE Ballistics Technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION account (PE 0602618A) Thursday, July 30, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: PPG In- HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON dustries Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursu- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 949, ant to the Republican Leadership standards OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lexington, NC 27293 on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Description of Request: The bill provides formation regarding earmarks I received as Thursday, July 30, 2009 $2,000,000 for Advanced Composite Armor for part of H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Force Protection at PPG Industries (PPG). Appropriations Act, 2010: pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- PPG recently discovered new resin and fiber- Requesting Member: Congressman TED ards on project funding, I am submitting the glass technologies that can provide both per- POE following information regarding project funding formance improvements and weight savings in Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of I requested as part of Fiscal Year 2010 De- composite solutions for ballistic protection. Ad- Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 fense Appropriations bill—H. R. 3326: vanced composite materials will be developed Account: RDTE, A Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON and tailored to defeat evolving ballistic and Im- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lamar Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Fiscal Year 2010 provised Explosive Devices (IED) fragmenta- University Defense Appropriations bill tion threats. The research program will de- Address of Requesting Entity: 4400 MLK Account: Research, Development, Test and velop both non-transparent and transparent Boulevard, P.O. Box 10119, Beaumont, TX Evaluation—Navy solutions. As PPG has begun initial research 77710 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University Description of Request: I have secured on this project, a variety of composite designs of Illinois $4,000,000 in funding for Lamar University’s have demonstrated success in laboratory test- Address of Requesting Entity: College of Advanced Fuel Cell project to continue to de- ing. Solutions will utilize new high strength Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana- velop an efficient and clean advanced renew- glass fibers and will resist a wide range of Champaign, 1308 West Main Street, Urbana, able energy source to meet urgent U.S. Army threats, including ballistic, blast and IED. Fur- Illinois 61801 space and missile defense battlefield require- ther, the project directly supports research ob- Description of Request: $1,500,000 for the ments. The Advanced Fuel Cell project con- jectives at PPG facilities in Lexington, North University of Illinois to establish the Center for tinues to develop, test and validate advanced Carolina, to develop composite ballistic panel Assured Critical Application and Infrastructure fuel cell technologies necessary to enable solutions designed to meet specific identified Security (CACAIS) which will address the de- lightweight, power efficient, environmentally threat levels. As threats continue to evolve, velopment of trust validation tools for critical clean, and cost-effective renewable energy advanced soldier and asset protective material computer infrastructures of particular impor- technology and products for Army space and technologies are crucial to the U.S. Army. tance to the nation, namely defense applica- missile defense systems including: sensors, Technologies such as PPG’s fiberglass com- tions, financial systems, and electrical power, radars, weapons, and communications. Project posite research are of national interest as we to ensure public confidence in these systems. could also be used in border, port, and chem- seek better protection for our soldiers in the It is my understanding that of this amount ical facility surveillance. field today and look ahead to our defense $1,000,000 is for equipment, facilities, and lab- needs to come. f oratory costs; $375,000 for personnel; $75,000 Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- EARMARK DECLARATION for technology transfer; and $50,000 for com- ARD COBLE puter costs. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 HON. BOB INGLIS Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Account: Air Force RDTE Basic Research Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Fiscal Year 2010 Materials account (PE 0602102F) OF SOUTH CAROLINA Defense Appropriations bill Legal Name of Requesting Entity: RF Micro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Research, Development, Test and Devices Thursday, July 30, 2009 Evaluation—Army Address of Requesting Entity: 7628 Thorn- Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. dike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 the Republican leadership standards on ear- Army Engineer Research and Development Description of Request: The bill provides marks, I am submitting the following informa- Center, Construction Engineering Research $2,000,000 for the Gallium Nitride Microelec- tion regarding an earmark I received as part of Laboratory tronics and Materials project at RF Micro De- HR 3326, Department of Defense Appropria- Address of Requesting Entity: 2902 vices. Gallium Nitride-based microelectronics tions Act, 2010. Newmark Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61826 is the next generation of semiconductor tech- Requesting Member: Congressman BOB Description of Request: $2,500,000 for the nology. It is of critical importance to the devel- INGLIS U.S. Army Engineer Research and Develop- opment of many advanced defense systems, Bill Number: HR 3326, Department of De- ment Center, Construction Engineering Re- in particular radar, communications and elec- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 search Laboratory to field validate large-scale tronic warfare systems. This technology also Account: 17 DARPA 0602715E Materials Zinc-Flow electrical energy storage to improve has the potential to open up entirely new and Biological Technology the energy security, fossil-fuel consumption areas of commercial wireless infrastructure ap- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Milliken and carbon-footprint of our military bases. It is plications. This Navy research project focuses and Company my understanding that of this amount on the development of advanced GaN RF Address of Requesting Entity: 920 Milliken $950,000 is for energy storage systems; power devices with enhanced performance Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 $400,000 is for equipment, installation, test, and reliability. Building on prior research and Description of Request: This project con- and data acquisition; $975,000 for personnel; development, this request will enable the tinues work that began in July 2007 under $175,000 for administration. RFMD Defense and Power Business Unit to

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Madam Speaker, pursuant to Account: Air Force RDTE Advanced Mate- Description of Request: The bill provides the Republican Leadership standards on ear- rials for Weapons Systems account (PE $2,000,000 for the Gallium Nitride (GaN) marks, I am submitting the following informa- 0603112F) Power Technology project at RF Micro De- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Timken vices. Gallium Nitride-based microelectronics the Department of Defense Appropriations Act Company is the next generation of semiconductor tech- for Fiscal Year 2010. Address of Requesting Entity: GNE–01, nology. It is of critical importance to the devel- Project Name: Fort Hood Training Lands 1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., P.O. Box 6928, opment of many advanced defense systems, Restoration and Maintenance Canton, Ohio 44706 in particular radar, communications and elec- Account: Operation and Maintenance, Army Description of Request: The bill provides tronic warfare systems. This technology also Project Recipient and Address: Fort Hood, $1,000,000 for the Hybrid Bearing project at has the potential to open up entirely new TX U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. Timken Company. Standard aerospace bear- areas of commercial wireless infrastructure ap- 1001, Rm W321, Fort Hood, TX 75544 ings are not adequate for the demands of the plications. This Navy research project focuses Amount Provided: $2,500,000 Joint Strike Fighter engine, or many other en- on the development of advanced GaN RF Project Description: Dedicated resources gines. As a result, the Air Force has been power devices with enhanced performance are needed to rehabilitate Fort Hood lands de- working with industry to develop an improved and reliability. Building on the prior work on graded by over 60 years of training with tanks bearing that is tough, corrosion resistant and the project, this request addresses the chal- and other military vehicles. Substantial reha- can tolerate the high speeds and temperatures lenges in using this key technology to imple- bilitation can be achieved over the next five of the expanding mission requirements. This ment solutions for the Navy’s advanced RF years with an integrated program that reduces project will test various corrosion resistant systems needs. soil erosion and compaction, increases desir- steel, including CSS–42L, for use in the bear- RFMD Defense and Power Business Unit able vegetation, supports woody vegetation ing, as well as the introduction of new ball and will be the recipient of the funding and use the management, and provides appropriate tank retainer materials in the final bearing design funds to accelerate development and adoption trails, stream-crossings, and hilltop access (such as silicon nitride balls, and a light weight of RFMD GaN technology. The Defense and points for tactical vehicles. Texas AgriLife Re- carbon-carbon composite material for the re- Power Business Unit was created specifically search will work with Fort Hood Integrated tainer material). The hybrid bearing tech- to tailor RFMD technology to serve the needs Training Area Management (ITAM) and other nology, which includes a variety of material of the defense community. The project will be collaborators to plan, implement, execute, and and coating technologies, is being incor- led from the lead design and fabrication facility verify the effectiveness of these rehabilitation porated into the Joint Strike Fighter engine, in North Carolina. efforts. and other platforms. Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Benefit to Taxpayers: The project improves The Air Force has been working on this ARD COBLE training land for Fort Hood soldiers using re- project since 2003 with the Timken Company. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 search proven reclamation practices. The From prior year funding, 80% of the tech- Account: Marine Corps Operations and practices installed through the project have nology requirements set forth by the Air Force Maintenance Operational Forces account saved both time and money, while achieving to bring the project to the point of final testing/ (1A1A) training area restoration. The local economy placement into weapon platforms has been Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Saab Bar- also benefitted as local contractors were em- completed, including full engine tests. If fully racuda USA, LLC ployed for soil ripping, gully plug construction, Address of Requesting Entity: 608 East funded, the project should be completed in and other work. McNeill Street, Lillington, NC 27546 calendar 2010. Spending Plan: $700,000 is for brush clear- Description of Request: The bill provides Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- ing and endangered species maintenance pro- $3,500,000 for the Ultra Lightweight Camou- ARD COBLE grams. Of the remainder, approximately 90% Bill Number: H.R. 3326 flage Net System (ULCANS) at Saab Barra- goes to Fort Hood-ITAM programs for imple- Account: Navy RDTE Integrated Surveil- cuda USA, LLC. ULCANS is the next genera- mentation of training lands restoration vali- lance Systems account (PE 0204311N) tion camouflage system. ULCANS increases dated practices and 10% goes to Texas Legal Name of Requesting Entity: General survivability against advanced multi-spectral AgriLife Research for assessment of these Dynamics Advanced Information Systems— visual, infrared (IR), and radar (RF) threats, programs and development of new practices. Greensboro providing reduced probability of visual detec- Project Name: Techniques to Manage Non- Address of Requesting Entity: 5440 Mill- tion, enhanced thermal and radar signature compressible Hemorrhage Following Combat stream Road, McLeansville, NC 27301 suppression, and improved background Injury Description of Request: The bill provides matching. ULCANS ‘‘Marine friendly’’ features Account: RDT&E Army $2,000,000 for the Autonomous Anti-Sub- include a more durable and snag-resistance Project Recipient and Address: National marine Warfare Vertical Beam Array Sonar design. The funding requested would provide Trauma Institute, 16500 San Pedro Avenue, project at General Dynamics. The Autono- ULCANS for one Marine Expeditionary Force. Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78232 mous Anti-Submarine Vertical Beam Array The ULCANS will greatly enhance the ability Amount Provided: $2,500,000 (VBA) is a stationary, acoustic array system for combat troops and support units to conceal Project Description: Traumatic injury is a na- that helps protect surface ships and sub- military target signatures of weapons, vehicles tionwide problem with severe consequences marines against submarine-launched tor- and semi-permanent positions in situations for our military and civilians. Noncompressible pedoes and anti-ship cruise missiles by de- where the natural cover or concealment may hemorrhage from injuries to the torso is the tecting and reporting quiet diesel and nuclear be absent or inadequate. ULCANS can also leading cause of potentially survivable deaths powered submarines. The VBA Sonar is be used as an aid in the concealment of per- of American troops and its mitigation is the deployable from Trident guided missile sub- manent prominent objects in a fixed pattern or highest priority of U.S. military trauma sur- marines (SSGN), the Littoral Combat Ship array, which present obvious targets. The geons and researchers. NTI’s goal is to de- (LCS) and other surface ships. The VBA United States Marine Corps has an Unfunded velop simple, rapid and field-expedient tech- Sonar can be used to protect an established Requirement (UFR) for ULCANS. Saab Barra- niques for non-surgeons to stop truncal hem- Sea Base or Global Fleet Station in deep cuda, LLC, in Lillington, North Carolina, is the orrhage. To secure advances in this field will water or in the littorals. Once positioned, it industry leader in development, testing and require additional federal funding. Currently, transmits submarine contact information back production of multi-spectral camouflage and trauma research is significantly underfunded to the deploying platform’s combat system for heat-reducing systems. The company pro- compared to illnesses which do not cause classification, localization, tracking and en- duces 3,500-plus ULCANS systems per nearly the same level of mortality as trauma. gagement. month. A supplier in my district, Glen Raven, Benefit to Taxpayers: Increasing trauma re- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- provides manufacturing support for this prod- search is likely to lead to the reduction of mor- ARD COBLE uct. tality and complications from noncompressible

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I wish Supplies, 8.4%; Equipment, 4.2%; Patient dollar for dollar: Personnel Salaries/Wages, Kelsey continued success in her future edu- Care Costs, 16.8%; Administrative Costs, $12,777,500; Travel, $660,000; Equipment, cation and career. 16.2%. $14,165,667; Materials/Supplies, $2,904,000; f Project Name: Army National Guard Others (Shipping), $24,000; Total Direct M939A2 Repower Program Costs, $30,531,167. EARMARK DECLARATION Account: O&M Army National Guard Project Name: HTS Trap Field Magnet Project Recipient and Address: Osh Kosh Motor HON. HAROLD ROGERS Corporation, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1040, Ar- Account: RDT&E Navy OF KENTUCKY lington, VA 22209 Project Recipient and Address: Teco Wes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amount Provided: $5,000,000 tinghouse Motor Company, 5100 North IH 35, Thursday, July 30, 2009 Project Description: Army National Guard Round Rock, TX 78681 M939A2 Repower Program. Due to the age of Amount Provided: $1,000,000 Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, the M939 vehicle fleet, a lack of a support pro- Project Description: The megawatt power on pursuant to the House Republican standards gram for major sub-assemblies, and parts ob- Navy future ships is estimated to be six times on congressionally-directed funding, I am sub- solescence, the M939A2 Repower program is greater than that of existing surface combat- mitting the following information regarding a critical program to maintain the M939 series ants. The emergence of superconductor mo- funding included in H.R. 3326—Department of 5-ton trucks the U.S. Army will have in its in- tors have the potential to make propulsion Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 ventory until 2035. packages smaller, more powerful, more en- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Benefit to Taxpayers: The M939 series vehi- ergy efficient, and quieter than their standard ROGERS cles are fielded in all 54 states and territories counterparts. The cost of superconductor mo- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 and are used extensively in Homeland Secu- tors, however, must be reduced if they are to Account: OM, A rity, disaster relief, emergency response, and be affordable for Navy ship applications. This Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Outdoor training missions. This program benefits Cen- development effort is for the purpose of dem- Venture Corporation tral Texas (Killeen/Ft. Hood area) from a work onstrating that bulk high temperature trapped Address of Requesting Entity: 2280 S. High- force and supplier perspective. Approximately field magnets can be used rather than wire to way 1651, Stearns, KY 42647 48 production employees and support staff are reduce the cost of superconducting motors by Description of Request: The funding of $6 involved in the M939A2 Series 5-ton Repower one third, produce twice the power, and in- million will be used to address U.S. Army Program in Killeen, TX. crease safety of the crew and ship by being modular command post tent needs. Spending Plan: $5 million to install vehicle able to turn the magnets off during fault condi- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD repower kits for aging Army National Guard tions. ROGERS M939 Series 5-ton trucks utilized in homeland Benefit to Taxpayers: Will help sustain the Bill Number: H.R. 3326 defense and national security missions. Ap- 391 jobs at TECO-Westinghouse in Round Account: OM, A proximately 90 percent of funding is for mate- Rock and create 4 new jobs. Once the pro- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Outdoor rial, including engine, transmission, cooling gram moves from development to production Venture Corporation package, electronics, and other vehicle com- phase, it would have direct impact on 40 to 50 Address of Requesting Entity: 2280 S. High- ponents, with the remaining 10 percent for jobs. The benefit to the U.S. Navy is that it way 1651, Stearns, KY 42647 Description of Request: The funding of $3 manufacturing labor. would have a powerful, affordable, reliable, Project Name: High Volume Manufacturing million will be used to address U.S. Army air- and safe motor to support advanced weapon for Thin-film Lithium Stack Battery Tech- supported temper tent needs. systems and radars on future ships in meeting nologies Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD the Navy’s requirements stated in its Next Account: RDT&E Army ROGERS Generation Integrated Power System Road- Project Recipient and Address: Applied Ma- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 terial, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1040, Arlington, map. Account: RDTE, N Spending Plan: If fully funded, the $6 million VA 22209 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Progeny requested in FY10 combined with the $2 mil- Amount Provided: $1,000,000 Systems Corporation Project Description: The war fighter is reliant lion appropriated in FY09 is expected to com- Address of Requesting Entity: 155 Valley on dependable power for electronics and plete the development effort. The breakout is Oak Drive, Suite B, Somerset, KY 42503 weapons to assure superiority in battle. The as follows: $920,000 for Program Manage- Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 power sources must have energy available to ment and Support; $3,500,000 for engineering million will be used for the development of a power the electronics and weapons and be labor; $290,000 for manufacturing labor; biometrics-based submarine access control small, light and affordable. Applied Materials $1,290,000 for Testing. system to automate and simplify secure sys- will develop cost effective domestic mfg. sys- f tem access. Properly configured biometrics tems for next generation thin-film lithium bat- TRIBUTE TO KELSEY DENNIS systems, engineered into tactical system teries that provide a solution to these chal- workstations and ship infrastructure, offer the lenges that meet current and projected future HON. TOM LATHAM ability for systems to reliably recognize users DOD requirements for high power, light OF IOWA without user intervention, resulting in rapid and weight, small size and low-cost. Successful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secure system access. development of the proposed mfg. systems Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Thursday, July 30, 2009 will address the DoD power source technology ROGERS requirements such as energy and power den- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Bill Number: H.R. 3326 sity, life cycle, shelf life, discharge and charge to recognize and congratulate Kelsey Dennis, Account: RDTE, N rates, form factor, safety and cost for the a student at Ames Middle School in Ames, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Boneal needed military applications such as sensors, Iowa, on being selected as a winner of the Li- Incorporated fuses and man wearable soldier battery de- brary of Congress’s 2009 Letters About Lit- Address of Requesting Entity: 6962 U.S. vices. erature Competition. Highway 460, Means, KY 40346 Benefit to Taxpayers: This project estab- The Letters About Literature Competition is Description of Request: The funding of $5 lishes in the U.S. innovative manufacturing a reading and writing program sponsored by million will be used for the development of ex- technologies for a strategically important mili- the Library’s Center for the Book in partner- perimental low cost, expendable autonomous tary and commercial field—thin-film energy ship with Target Stores and in cooperation underwater vehicles (AUVs). AUVs provide storage technology. It will strengthen the com- with affiliate state Centers for the Book located support for a variety of mission including intel- petitive edge of Applied Materials and enable across the country. Kelsey’s letter was one of ligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, deploy- U.S. based companies to provide high-tech approximately 55,000 entries nationwide se- ment of mine counter measures, and assist- next generation domestic sources of thin film lected from students in grades four through ance of anti-submarine warfare. lithium batteries for military and commercial twelve. Her letter was written to Jerry Spinelli, Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD applications. the author of Stargirl. ROGERS

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Box 219, Address of Requesting Entity: 106 Bethford ROGERS State Route 175, Graham, KY 42344 Road, McKee, KY 40447 Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Description of Request: The funding of $3 Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 Account: RDTE, A million will be used to provide for the for- million will be used to retrofit U.S. Army UH– Legal Name of Recipient: Morehead State warding and optimization of current Reactive 60 transmission drip pans. University Armor (RA) solutions to reduce weight, defeat Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Address of Recipient: 150 University Boule- emerging threats, develop multi-threat capa- ROGERS vard, Morehead, KY 40351 bility enhancements, and increase overall Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Description of Request: The funding of $2 safety. Account: OM, ARNG million will be used for the development of ad- f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Phoenix vanced power technologies applicable to Products, Inc. nano-satellites, which will help meet tactical EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 106 Bethford warfighter requirements. The program will look Road, McKee, KY 40447 at increasing the power available from solar HON. LYNN JENKINS Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 cells through innovative mechanical structures OF KANSAS million will be used to retrofit U.S. Army Na- that increase surface area. This effort is in di- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Guard UH–60 transmission drip pans. rect support of the Army’s mission in devel- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD oping nano-satellites to meet tactical ROGERS warfighter requirements. Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Account: DPA ROGERS marks, I am submitting the following informa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Aspen Bill Number: H.R. 3326 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Compressor, LLC Account: DRUGS the FY2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, H.R. Address of Requesting Entity: 825 Chap- Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- 3326: pell’s Dairy Road, Somerset, KY 42503 ment of Military Affairs Earmark: Army Command and General Staff Description of Request: The funding of $4.5 Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard College Leadership Training Program million will be used to produce miniature com- Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN pressors for electronics and personal cooling KY 40601 JENKINS systems. Description of Request: The funding of $3.5 Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD million will be used to support law enforce- Account: OM,A ROGERS ment in the eradication of marijuana across Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort Bill Number: H.R. 3326 the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Leavenworth, KS Account: RDTE, A use of military equipment and personnel. Address of Requesting Entity: 881 McClel- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tier 3 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD lan Ave., Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Data and Web Services ROGERS Description of Request: Provide an earmark Address of Requesting Entity: 1708 Forest Bill Number: H.R. 3326 of $2,000,000 to continue a partnership with Lane, Suite 105, Corbin, KY 40701 Account: OP, A Kansas State University to provide an M.A. Description of Request: The funding of $2 Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- and Ph.D. in Security Studies, and an M.S. million will be used to provide the Defense Lo- ment of Military Affairs and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership to mili- gistics Agency (DLA) with an interface system Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard tary students and faculty at the Command and to the Army’s Product Lifecycle Management Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. The (PLM) system. This system will reduce manu- KY 40601 program was developed in close coordination facturing and repair potential costs and bridge Description of Request: The funding of $6 with senior faculty at CGSC. This program re- the communications gap by exchanging prod- million will be used for the procurement of sponds to a need identified by Fort Leaven- uct technical data between engineering and generators for the Kentucky Army National worth in an area of expertise at Kansas State reprocurement. Guard. This will increase the capabilities of the University. Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Kentucky National Guard to effectively carry Earmark: Repair Heating, Ventilation, Air ROGERS out its Defense Support to Civil Authorities Conditioning System at Ft. Leavenworth Bill Number: H.R. 3326 mission by providing adequate power genera- Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN Account: RDTE, A tion to its 54 National Guard armories and JENKINS Legal Name of Recipient: University of Ken- rapid, transportable emergency power genera- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 tucky Research Foundation tion to critical life-saving and emergency re- Account: OM,A Address of Recipient: Room 1 Kinkead Hall, sponse facilities throughout the Common- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort Lexington, KY 40506 wealth in emergency situations. Leavenworth, KS Description of Request: The funding of $2 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Address of Requesting Entity: 881 McClel- million will be used for a lethal cancers early ROGERS lan Ave, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 detection and awareness program. This pro- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Description of Request: Provide an earmark gram can provide the Department of Defense Account: AP, A of $2,796,000 to replace a failing HVAC sys- with health information to identify high risk fac- Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- tem in the Community Center located in Build- tors and exposures to cancer in military envi- ment of Military Affairs ing 318. This is a 41,000 SF building, built in ronments, and provide a model for early can- Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard 1940. This building provides a unique location cer detection and screening. Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, for a variety of community support events Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD KY 40601 throughout the year that often involve large ROGERS Description of Request: The funding of $2 numbers of people, such as town hall meet- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 million will be used for the one-time procure- ings, Chapel family events, Army Family Ac- Account: RDTE, DW ment of advanced civil support radio systems tion Plan conferences, etc. The existing heat- Legal Name of Recipient: University of Ken- to be installed on Kentucky Army National ing and air-conditioning equipment is failing, tucky Research Foundation Guard UH60 Black Hawk helicopters. This will and portions of it cannot be repaired due to its Address of Recipient: Room 1 Kinkead Hall, increase the National Guard’s effectiveness age. As a result it is unable to cool and heat Lexington, KY 40506 when performing the full spectrum of state the building sufficiently throughout the year. Description of Request: The funding of $1.5 emergency missions by allowing direct com- Earmark: Repair Heating, Ventilation, Air million will be used to accelerate the adoption munication with civilian first responders. Conditioning System in National Simulations of sustainable manufacturing for small and Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Center medium enterprises in the U.S. Department of ROGERS Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN Defense supply base. The program will serve Bill Number: H.R. 3326 JENKINS

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His wise acumen was sought as or con- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Advocate before the Elimination Boards, Arti- tributed to, the Task Force Member of the of $1,785,000 to correct air quality problems in cle 15 Hearings and in Article 32 investiga- Criminal Code Revision Project; Committee on the three-story, 93,000 SF National Simulation tions. His exemplary service was awarded with Model Criminal Jury Instructions, Third Court Center located in Building 45. Originally built the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commenda- of Appeals; Supervisory Board of Juvenile in 1882, this former barracks was remodeled tion Medal, and a Certificate of Appreciation Justice & Prevention of Delinquency Com- 15 years ago into a secure training facility, from General William C. Westmoreland and mittee; the Democratic Party of the Virgin Is- which due to its mission, could not have any the Army Chief of Staff. lands; and Board of Directors of Boy’s Club, windows. It houses a large amount of informa- Having served previously as a Law Clerk in St. Croix Division. tion technology which is used in conducting the Municipal Court of the Virgin Islands, he At the recent unveiling of his official District simulations. The number of personnel using worked as a Law Clerk upon his return to the Court Judge portrait, he showed a profound the building during training simulations has in- Territory, in the firm of Hodge and Sheen. He sensitivity when he thanked all that had gath- creased substantially over the last several was admitted into the Virgin Islands Bar in ered. years. The HVAC system must be upgraded 1970 and became a partner in the law firm of Judge Finch has one son and two daugh- to handle the requirement to properly ventilate Hodge, Sheen, Finch and Ross in 1971. For ters. Through marriage, an additional son and and cool the building given the larger heat more than a dozen years he was an instructor daughter. load generated by the automation equipment at the University of Virgin Islands and the The Virgin Islands and its people have been and the high number of personnel. The exist- American Banking Association. privileged to witness the passing of one that ing HVAC equipment was installed during the In 1976, then Virgin Islands Governor, Cyril touched many, thereby making the world a last remodel and has reached its useful life E. King, appointed him Judge of the Municipal better place. expectancy. It is no longer capable of sup- Court of the Virgin Islands. On September 1, porting the mission. 1994, after being nominated by President Clin- f Earmark: 190th Air Refueling Wing Squad- ton, Raymond Finch took the oath of office as HONORING DENNIS CUBA AND ron Operations Facility Judge of the District Court of the Virgin Is- DAVID PARSONS Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN lands, and became Chief Judge of the District JENKINS Court in August, 1999. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Raymond Finch the Law Clerk, to retiring HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Account: OM,ANG District Court Judge Finch, has seen the re- OF FLORIDA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kansas markable evolution of the Virgin Islands Judi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Air National Guard cial system. The Municipal Court that he first Thursday, July 30, 2009 Address of Requesting Entity: 5920 SE Coy- served as a Law Clerk was the same Court to ote Dr., Topeka, KS 66619 which he was first appointed as a Judge. Dur- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Description of Request: To provide an ear- ing his judicial tenure, the Municipal Court be- Speaker, I rise to recognize two heroic police mark of $1,000,000 to remodel and upgrade came the Territorial Court, where it achieved officers from my district and to reinforce the the current Squadron Operations Facility to ef- its jurisdictional autonomy and recognition as importance of swimming pool safety. fectively meet the day-to-day requirements of the highest local court in the Territory and it is On the evening of Tuesday, July 7, City of the 190th ARW, which has increased in size now the Superior Court. During Judge Finch’s Pembroke Pines police officers Dennis Cuba, and mission for the KC–135R tanker oper- District Court tenure, the Supreme Court of a seven-year force veteran and David Par- ation. the Virgin Islands was established. sons, a 25-year force veteran, arrived within f Accordingly, Finch’s judicial career also one minute of receiving a call about a boy evolved through his serving as Acting Pre- whose arm was entrapped in the drain of a HONORING THE SERVICE OF siding Judge, Territorial Court of the Virgin Is- hot tub. JUDGE RAYMOND LAWRENCE lands; Judge, Appellate Division, U. S. District There is no doubt that the quick response FINCH, TO THE FEDERAL AND Court of the Virgin Islands; by Special Des- and professionalism of the Pembroke Pines VIRGIN ISLANDS JUDICIAL ignation as Judge of the U. S. District Court of Police Department saved five-year old Miguel BRANCHES AND TO THE COMMU- the Virgin Islands; U. S. District Court Judge Marin’s life. NITY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN IS- and Chief District Court Judge for the Virgin Officers Parsons and Cuba were able to re- LANDS Islands. During Judge Finch’s tenure on the vive Miguel, but only after several attempts to Bench, he was served by a group of Law free him from the brute force and suction of HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN Clerks, many of whom have gone on to distin- the spa drain—the result of a faulty drain OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS guished and illustrious careers. cover. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His demeanor has always been one of quiet Unfortunately, not all of these stories have a reserve. He is one of those rare individuals happy ending. Drowning is the leading cause Thursday, July 30, 2009 that will listen attentively. There have been oc- of unintentional death to children under the Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I casions where a court room participant miscal- age of five. rise to pay tribute to Judge Raymond Law- culated with uttering a statement, uncomfort- Hundreds of children across our country rence Finch, a Jurist extraordinaire, who has ably finding themselves in the vise of a first have died as a result of accidental drowning in served the Virgin Islands legal and judicial class mind. His tenure has produced excellent swimming pools and spas. communities with diligence, competence and legal Opinions and Memorandums, along with In 2007, Congress passed the Virginia unfailing dedication for 33 years from the Decisions that demonstrate inordinate wisdom Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Bench. and compassion. He has mastered the un- which aims to stop these senseless accidents. Raymond Finch is a true ‘‘Native Son’’, a canny ability to clearly and concisely follow the In addition to encouraging the use of bar- product of two Crucian Virgin Islands families: dictates of law, weaving and intermingling, riers, such as fencing to prevent children from Bough and Finch; whose family members with the African West Indian derived customs, wandering unsupervised into the pool, this law have been making outstanding contributions to of Danish and American cultural and jurispru- increases safety at public swimming pools and the Territory of the U. S. Virgin Islands for dential influence. No easy task. His pride and spas by requiring anti-entrapment drain cov- more than four generations. understanding of the Virgin Islands culture, ers. And yet even with these protections, we Raymond Finch is a product of the Virgin Is- heritage and its people, resulted in out- must remind parents to be vigilant and know lands public school system and a graduate of standing interpretations and implementations where their children are at all times. the Christiansted High School in 1958. He of law that appealed to all the adversaries. On behalf of the citizens of Pembroke completed, on schedule, his Bachelor of Arts His numerous community and professional Pines, I thank officers Parsons and Cuba for in Political Science, Minor in Economics, from involvements have been demonstrated their heroic efforts and hope that we can learn Howard University in 1962; and his Juris Doc- through membership in the Virgin Islands Bar an important lesson from this near-tragedy.

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Madam Speaker, crucial omission in Presidential Determination Thursday, July 30, 2009 forty-two years ago, during the Six Day War of 2009–19 was an inadvertent oversight. Even if 1967, Israeli troops reunified the city of Jeru- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today it was, I believe it is well past time to revisit salem. Since then, people of all religious faiths to recognize the American Legion Auxiliary the Jerusalem Embassy Act and close, once have been guaranteed full access to holy sites and for all, the ludicrous waiver loophole that Unit 278 of Osage, Iowa. The Unit facilitated within the city, and the rights of all faiths have has continued to allow the diplomatic embar- the Veterans Inspiring Patriotism program as a been respected and protected. rassment of not having our Embassy located part of the Joe Foss Institute, and I am hon- In 1995, the U.S. Congress declared that it in the capital city of Israel to continue for ten ored to submit into the CONGRESSIONAL is the official position of the United States that years. I strongly urge my colleagues to dem- RECORD the following commentary from the Jerusalem is, and rightly ought to remain, the onstrate their support for the people of Israel program in Osage. undivided capital of Israel. Since that time, the by co-sponsoring this important bill. ‘‘Osage American Legion Post 278 Presents Congress has repeatedly and overwhelmingly f program at Sacred Heart School: adopted multiple resolutions reaffirming this commitment to Jerusalem’s continued status EARMARK DECLARATION Betty McCarthy of Osage American Legion as a unified, undivided city. President Obama Auxiliary Unit 278 was the facilitator of the Joe has also pledged his personal support for Je- HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER Foss Institute’s program ‘Veterans Inspiring rusalem as the capital of Israel. On June 4, OF TEXAS Patriotism’ for Sacred Heart students grades 2008, while still serving as a United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES K–6th. Joe Foss achieved international fame Senator, President Obama said that: ‘‘Jeru- Thursday, July 30, 2009 as America’s top Marine fighter pilot in World salem will remain the capital of Israel, and it War II with a record of more than 60 missions must remain undivided.’’ Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, pur- in the South Pacific and shooting down 26 Despite this apparent unanimity, however, suant to the Republican standards on member Japanese Zeroes. His bravery in combat the United States has inexplicably never acted requests, I am submitting the following infor- earned him the Congressional Medal of to move the United States Embassy from Tel mation regarding a congressionally directed Aviv to Jerusalem. United States officials do Honor. appropriation project I sponsored as part of conduct diplomatic meetings and other busi- H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Joe’s many lifetime achievements are told in ness in the city of Jerusalem in de facto rec- Appropriations Act. his autobiography ‘A Proud American.’ ognition of its status as the capital of Israel, Agency/Account: Department of the Army— In 2001, he founded the Joe Foss Institute but the Embassy remains firmly grounded in RDT&E as a non-profit organization with its mission of Tel Aviv. Amount: $1,500,000 Every sovereign country has the right to promoting Patriotism, Public Service, Integrity Requesting Entity: Texas Tech University, designate its own capital and the United The Institute of Environmental and Human and an Appreciation for America’s Freedoms. States maintains its Embassy in the func- Health (TIEHH), 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX The ‘Veterans Inspiring Patriotism’ is designed tioning capital of every country. The one ex- 79409 for school children from grades K–12. Through ception is Israel, a great friend and ally to the The funding for the Zumwalt National Pro- this program, American Flags for the class- United States. The President of Israel, the gram for Countermeasures to Biological and room and replicas of the United States Con- Knesset—Israel’s Parliament—and the Israeli Chemical Threats is requested to further the stitution and the Bill of Rights are made avail- Supreme Court are all located in Jerusalem; understanding and ability of operational mili- able at no cost to be presented along with the and that is where the Embassy of the United tary forces to identify, prevent, and mitigate program. States rightfully should be as well. any threats war fighters may face from biologi- An age appropriate video was part of the I rise today to introduce the ‘‘Jerusalem Em- cal and chemical weapon agents in any envi- bassy and Recognition Act of 2009’’ which presentation which helped the students under- ronment at any time. mandates the relocation of the U.S. Embassy stand the freedoms established by the Con- f to Jerusalem, and reaffirms U.S. policy that stitution and the Bill of Rights. Following the Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital INTRODUCING HOUSE RESOLUTION video, John Ross, member of Osage Legion of Israel; for two reasons. First, passing this TO RECOGNIZE THE DYKE Post 278, told of his service in the military and bill and immediately relocating the United MARSH WILDLIFE PRESERVE AS what it means to be a patriot. This was fol- States Embassy to Jerusalem will, in my opin- A UNIQUE AND PRECIOUS ECO- lowed by questions from the students. ion, send a strong message to the Iranian re- SYSTEM The presentation ended with John Ross pre- gime that the United States stands in strong senting American Flags as well as the lami- solidarity with the people of Israel—we will not HON. JAMES P. MORAN nated copies of the Constitution and Bill of tolerate the mullahs’ constant threats against OF VIRGINIA Rights to 5 students, each of whom were Israel, and we will not accommodate their pur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suit of a nuclear bomb. Second, passing this wearing the uniforms of the 5 branches of the bill will send a bipartisan message to the Ad- Thursday, July 30, 2009 service. These uniforms were worn by vet- ministration that the United States Congress Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I erans of World War II, Korea and Desert remains strongly committed to Jerusalem’s rise today to introduce a resolution recognizing Storm. continued status as a unified, undivided city; a one of the national capital area’s most unique McCarthy told of the final tribute, the military position that President Obama—despite his and cherished wetland and wildlife preserves rites at the graveside of a veteran, the presen- comments from June 4, 2008—appears to be and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the tation of the American Flag under which they backing away from. legislation that was enacted to ensure its sur- served and then TAPS was played by a 6th For example, Presidential Determination vival. grade student. The program ended with the 2009–19, which was transmitted by the Ad- In 1959, the U.S. Congress passed legisla- singing of God Bless America! ministration to Congress just a couple of tion designating Fairfax County’s Dyke Marsh months ago, renewed a legally required waiver as a protected ecosystem, for the purpose of Osage American Legion Post 278 and Sa- which allows the Administration to continue to promoting fish and wildlife development and cred Heart School are indebted to the Joe delay the May 31, 1999 deadline for moving preserving their natural habitat. Until that time, Foss Institute for making this program pos- the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the Dyke Marsh, which is the largest remain- sible.’’ Jerusalem. While the renewal of the waiver ing freshwater tidal marsh along the Potomac

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30JY8.018 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2107 River shoreline in this area, was in danger of our country. I was pleased to be an original ate 3–D integration and packaging solutions disappearing as a result of commercial dredg- cosponsor of the House version of this meas- applicable to a general category of high per- ing and dumping operations. ure, which was introduced by Congresswoman formance sensor systems. The military has a One of the key driving forces behind this ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN. need for new three-dimensional (3–D) pack- legislation was our very own Honorable JOHN I ask that my colleagues join me today in aging of electronic systems, particularly sensor DINGELL of Michigan. His leadership, deter- commending Barbara Ross, Joan Lemley and systems for portable (i.e., on-soldier) applica- mination, and dedication to conservation and the other women pilots for serving their coun- tions. 3–D integration and packaging of sen- habitat preservation were essential to ensuring try in World War II. sors will result in smaller electronics with ex- that the Dyke Marsh was not destroyed at the f panded capability, allowing the soldier in the expense of further dredging and filling activi- field to be more effective. ties. Representative DINGELL, along with the TRIBUTE TO RYAN NOVAK Project Name: Accelerator-Driven Non-De- late Honorable John P. Saylor of Pennsylvania structive Testing and the late Honorable Henry S. Reuss of HON. TOM LATHAM Amount Received: $2,000,000 Wisconsin, are to be commended on their ef- OF IOWA Account: Support Systems Development Ac- forts in championing this legislation 50 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES count in the Air Force RDT&E Recipient: Idaho State University ago, and one purpose of this resolution is to Thursday, July 30, 2009 do just that. Recipient’s Street Address: 921 South 8th The Dyke Marsh was formed over 5,000 Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Avenue, Stop 8007, Pocatello, Idaho 83209 years ago and today provides a delicate, yet to recognize and honor Ryan Novak, a native Description: The Idaho Accelerator Center critical, habitat for a diverse array of more of rural Decorah, Iowa and current University (IAC) will develop a research, education and than 6,500 species of plants and animals, in- of Iowa student. Ryan is riding his bicycle commercialization program that takes non-de- cluding some that are threatened or endan- across the United States this summer to raise structive testing techniques developed at the gered. Thanks to this insightful legislation and money for people with disabilities. IAC and advances their development. The continued restoration efforts since that time, Ryan is participating in the Journey of Hope, penetrating and non-destructive techniques the value of Dyke Marsh today extends be- a 64-day, 4000-mile bicycle ride from San that are under development include new tech- yond its role as a preserve and protected eco- Francisco, California to Washington, DC to niques in positron annihilation spectroscopy system; it provides natural flood control, stem- benefit Push America. Push America was with accelerator-based gammabeams, the use ming of shoreline erosion, water quality en- founded in 1977 through Pi Kappa Phi as a of mono-chromatic x-ray beams and the use hancement, and aesthetic and recreational en- way for undergraduate fraternity brothers to of photon activation (via photonuclear reac- joyment for people of all ages. experience leadership development through tions) for trace element analysis of materials Please join me in celebrating the 50th anni- serving people with disabilities. and manufacturing processes. The develop- versary of this legislation, in recognizing the During this bicycle ride, Ryan is not only ment of practical non-destructive testing (NDT) importance and significance of the local treas- raising money but educating people about the techniques will help the U.S. Air Force reduce ure that the legislation protects, in reaffirming needs of those with disabilities. He is also aircraft downtime necessary for inspection and our commitment to protecting our precious stopping at local organizations and a variety of enhance turn-around times by more quickly threatened wetlands, and in honoring three in- community events to meet people with disabil- identifying needed repairs through spectros- dividuals whose leadership and commitment to ities and to tell his story and promote the copy and the use of x-ray. The development environmental stewardship were instrumental cause. of practical NDT techniques will be of im- in the Dyke Marsh’s preservation. I know that my colleagues in the United mense value to the armed forces in four crit- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- States Congress join me in commending Ryan ical areas: quicker return of aircraft to the line tion. Novak for his leadership and commitment to by reducing the tear-downs necessary for in- f serving people with disabilities. I consider it an spection; non-destructively addressing the honor to represent Ryan in Congress, and I enormous ‘aging fleet’ problem of the U.S.A.F. HONORING WOMEN AIRFORCE wish him the best in his future endeavors. and the private sector; better economics by re- SERVICE PILOTS FROM WORLD f placing parts on an on condition inspections WAR II basis instead of a ‘life limited’ basis; and the EARMARK DECLARATION ability to successfully apply NDT techniques to HON. FRANK R. WOLF composite materials. Currently, no commer- OF VIRGINIA HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON cialized NDT technique works on composite IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF IDAHO materials. Project Name: Domestic Manufacturing of Thursday, July 30, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 45nm Electronics (DOME) Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Amount Received: $2,000,000 honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in accord- Account: Advanced Spacecraft Technology (WASP) of World War II. They were the first ance with the policies and standards put forth Account in the Air Force RDT&E women to fly military aircraft for the United by the House Appropriations Committee and Recipient: American Semiconductor, Inc. States and deserve to be commended for their the GOP Leadership, I would like to list the Recipient’s Street Address: 3100 South bravery. congressionally-directed projects I have re- Vista Avenue, Suite 230, Boise, Idaho 83705 From 1942 to 1944, these women flew in quested in my home State of Idaho that are Description: Funding for this program will various non-combat missions, allowing male contained in the report of H.R. 3326, the deploy a new foundry capability to address the pilots to be deployed into combat. Their suc- FY2010 House Defense Appropriations Bill. most critical electronics sourcing issue faced cess in flying fighter, bomber, transport, and Project Name: 3–D Technology for Ad- for secure supply of advanced DOD integrated training aircraft eventually led to the integra- vanced Sensor Systems circuits in 2012 and beyond. DOME is an tion of female pilots into the United States Amount Received: $2,000,000 AFRL-sponsored initiative to implement a Armed Services. Account: Electronics Technology Account in 45nm state-of-the-art wafer fabrication capa- There were 1,102 female WASP trained the Department of Defense RDT&E bility to meet current and future system re- during World War II, and 300 survive today, Recipient: Boise State University quirements for fabrication of specialized inte- two of whom currently reside in Virginia’s 10th Recipient’s Street Address: 1910 University grated circuits in a broadly available foundry Congressional District. Joan Lemley of Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725 capacity to serve DOD. Microelectronics capa- Purcellville and Barbara Ross of Warrenton Description: The 3–D packaging approach bility for defense applications requires ad- are two of these brave pilots who served their offers the promise of a dramatic decrease in vancement of technology for each generation country during World War II. the system weight and volume, together with of new defense system. Defense system re- On July 1, President Obama signed S. 164 increased system performance. This project quirements are often highly specialized and in- into law, which awards our nation’s highest will provide funding to continue to develop 3– clude capability beyond that of standard com- honor—the Congressional Gold Medal—to D processing techniques on silicon and LTCC mercial devices due to their unique operational each of these women pioneers of World War platforms. These include technologies for die- environments. An advanced and sustainable II. They will finally receive the recognition they and wafer-scale bonding and 3–D intercon- defense microelectronics supply solution is re- deserve for their wartime military service to nects. These techniques will be applied to cre- quired that can provide parts in low volume at

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The DOME program will deliver the ca- More accurate and timely information enables as working to enhance the manufacturing ca- pability to manufacture semiconductors at the more effective deployment, but requires en- pabilities of this critical technology, are as most advanced technology node currently in hanced sensing, communications and com- equally important as increasing the yield. The production, 45nm, at an American run on- puting, which require more power. Limited en- DPA Title III Readout Integrated Circuit shore facility optimized for DOD/IC business. ergy sources and cooling capacity aboard (ROIC) program will continue the improvement Project Name: Hybrid Energy Systems De- spacecraft restrict increased processing capa- efforts to develop technology that includes a sign and Testing bility. Power consumption has become a lim- larger stitched die, smaller feature size (< Amount Received: $2,000,000 iting factor in the performance electronic and 0.35um), improved yields, and reduced cycle Account: Military Engineering Advanced computing technologies. Microchip designers times will enable a domestic U.S. source for Technology Account in the Army RDT&E have addressed rising power consumption by ROIC manufacturing to meet our national de- Recipient: Idaho National Laboratory reducing the voltage levels of the power deliv- fense needs. Recipient’s Street Address: 2525 Fremont ered to the chips, with excellent results. How- I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415 ever, this creates a new problem of how to de- of Congressionally-directed projects in the re- Description: The Hybrid Energy Systems liver clean low-voltage power to the chips. port accompanying the FY2010 Defense Ap- Development and Testing Program will provide This research will develop the technologies to propriations bill on behalf of Idaho and provide the Army transformational technologies that enable low-voltage power regulation to be in- an explanation of my support for them. advance Army leadership in global energy se- tegrated onto the same piece of silicon that curity and carbon reduction. Hybrid energy f holds the computing circuits, thus making concepts provided through this program could EARMARK DECLARATION ultra-low-power microelectronics practical. The allow the Army to simultaneously address en- key to this technology is integrated passive ergy supply (electrical grid and fuel supply) se- components. In addition, this research will HON. MIKE ROGERS curity and surety, environmental (CO ) foot- 2 produce a new range of component options OF ALABAMA print reduction, and provide national economic for analog circuit designers, enabling greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefits. This project will leverage unique as- ability to program and increasing flexibility of Thursday, July 30, 2009 sets at the INL, such as its Hybrid Testing on-board electronic systems. Lab, engineering-scale energy test beds, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Project Name: Material, Design, Fabrication supercomputing capabilities, and hybrid sys- in accordance with the Republican Conference Solutions for Advanced SEAL Delivery System tems design teams, and nuclear technology standards regarding Member initiatives, I rise external structural components designs, to develop, validate, and assess hy- today to provide a description for how funds Amount Received: $2,000,000 appropriated in response to my requests sub- brid and other advanced energy system con- Account: Operations Advanced Seal Deliv- cepts. This program will provide a foundation mitted to the House Appropriations Committee ery System (ASDS) Development in the De- will be allocated. In making those requests, I for Army leadership in clean, smart, secure partment of Defense Research, Development, energy for future defense and nondefense ap- submitted a financial certification letter to Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Chairman OBEY which accompanied my re- plications. Recipient: Premier Technology Inc. Project Name: Hybrid Power Generating quests, and included the following information: Recipient’s Street Address: 1858 West I hereby certify that to the best of my knowl- System Bridge Street, Blackfoot, Idaho 83221. Amount Received: $2,000,000 edge these requests (1) are not directed to Account: Advanced Electronics Tech- Description: Premier Technology Inc. will any entity or program that will be named after nologies Account in the Department of De- work with the Idaho National Lab, Navy PEO a sitting Member of Congress; (2) are not in- fense RDT&E Submarine (PMS 399), U.S. Special Oper- tended to be used by any entity to secure Recipient: M2E Power, Inc. ations Command, Naval Special Warfare funds for other entities unless the use of fund- Recipient’s Street Address: 845 West Command and the Navy Office of Naval Re- ing is consistent with the specified purpose of McGregor Court, Suite 150, Boise, Idaho search to provide material, design and fabrica- the earmark; and (3) meet or exceed all statu- 83705 tion solutions for ASDS external structural tory requirements for matching funds where Description: Research at the Idaho National components allowing those components to applicable. I further certify that should any of Laboratory resulted in a breakthrough tech- withstand severe hydrodynamic, hydrostatic the requests I have submitted be included in nology using compressed magnetic fields and shock loading while maintaining significant the bill, I will place a statement describing how which can generate power. M2E Power is ex- resistance to corrosion in situations where the the funds in each of the included requests will panding on this research to develop high den- ASDS is attached to the submerged host sub- be spent and justifying the use of federal tax- sity generators based on breakthrough con- marine operating at high speeds. Candidate payer funds. figurations of permanent magnetic material, components include the host submarine pylon In order to fully comply with these stand- coil designs and advanced power electronics. assembly, ASDS lower hatch (buttress ards, Madam Speaker, I hereby submit a de- With further development efforts, M2E Power’s threads) and ASDS shaft line components. scription of how the funds appropriated in the technologies will enable lightweight, compact The goal of this project is to assist the U.S. Department of Defense Appropriations Act for power sources and highly power-dense com- Navy in bringing ASDS to its fullest oper- Fiscal Year 2010 will be used for the projects ponents that will significantly reduce the logis- ational capability by addressing challenges to follow. tics burden, while increasing the survivability that it faces in key material issues. Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE and lethality of the warfighter. The continued Project Name: Radiation Hardened Cryo- ROGERS (Alabama) research, development, testing and validation genic Read Out Integrated Circuits Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- of the technology should result in mission ex- Amount Received: $2,000,000 fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 tension for dismounted soldiers and consider- Account: Defense Production Act Purchases Account: RDT&E, Army able savings by reducing the reliance on dis- in Department of Defense Procurement Legal Name of Receiving Entity: SCRA, In- posable batteries. In addition, the technology Recipient: ON Semiconductor, Inc. stitute for Solutions Generation (funding will will substantially increase the overall efficiency Recipient’s Street Address: 2300 Buckskin benefit the Anniston Army Depot) of motors, generators and propulsion systems Road, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 Address of Receiving Entity: 5300 Inter- used defense-wide. Description: Readout integrated circuits national Boulevard, N. Charleston, SC 29418 Project Name: Integrated Passive Electronic (ROIC) are the foundation of thermal imaging Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 Components systems. These systems have forever in funding for the Highly Integrated Production Amount Received: $1,700,000 changed modern warfare and surveillance. for Expediting RESET. This funding was re- Account: Advanced Spacecraft Technology The United States Air Force and the Missile quested by the Calhoun County Chamber of in the Air Force RDT&E Defense Agency have been investigating ways Commerce to benefit the Anniston Army Recipient: University of Idaho to improve manufacturing capabilities and im- Depot, located at 7 Frankford Avenue, Annis- Recipient’s Street Address: 820 Idaho Ave., prove cryogenic and radiation performance of ton, AL 36201. A critical readiness issue fac- Morrill Hall 109, Moscow, ID 83844 these circuits. The thermal imagers of the fu- ing the military today is repairing and restoring

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Lithium-Air ant installation operations center directly sup- lenging, given their sheer numbers and the battery technology is in its infancy but has the ports HSPD–5 by providing interoperability fact that, there is a growing incidence of non- highest possible energy density of any battery and cross-jurisdiction capabilities among local conforming parts used to support reset oper- system promising a quantum leap in the and multi-state response agencies. The re- ations there. In addition, under the current warfighter mission length. quest will allow Fort Benning to create a system, a lot of time and cost are required to Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE NIMS-compliant state-of-the-art operations design and apply product improvements dur- ROGERS (Alabama) center. This system will provide Fort Benning ing reset. HIPER ensure a quick and efficient Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- with the critically needed capability to track RESET turn-around for weapons to the the- fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 and protect new incidents and existing activi- ater. The requested funding will drive down- Account: RDT&E, Army ties. The final solution will integrate first re- stream efficiencies in manufacturing and qual- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Auburn sponder force protection and the fire fighting ity inspection by enabling the utilization of University common operational picture into one com- laser scanning technology to significantly Address of Receiving Entity: 102 Samford prehensive command and control/decision shorten the time and lower the cost for reset- Hall Auburn, AL 36849 support capability that will provide visibility to ting and modernizing the military’s small arms Description of Request: Provide $1,500,000 the commander to gain status and direct re- and crew-served weapons. This funding will for the Logistical Fuel Processors Develop- sponse, analyze the current anti-terrorism and provide for integration, collaboration, scanning ment to Meet Army/TARDEC/TACOM Needs. force protection mission, and allow for appro- and reverse engineering technology, and sup- The technical focus of this program is the de- priate reporting to other operations centers ply chain improvements to enhance and expe- velopment and demonstration of logistical fuel throughout the country. dite RESET efforts. processor-fuel cell combinations that operate f Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE at significantly higher efficiencies than current ROGERS (Alabama) IC engines used by the Army. System at- EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- tributes to be optimized include: overall effi- fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ciency, fuel flexibility, activity maintenance and HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Account: RDT&E, Army poison tolerance of the various catalysts, start- OF TENNESSEE Legal Name of Receiving Entity: BAE Sys- up/shutdown time-scales, process robustness, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tems reliability/ruggedness, safety, thermal/acoustic Thursday, July 30, 2009 Address of Receiving Entity: 1101 Wilson signature and integration, and reductions in Blvd., Suite 2000, Arlington, VA 22209 overall weight and volume. Additional efforts Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent Description of Request: Provide $2,000,000 will be conducted to design and adapt fuel with House Republican Earmark Standards, I for the Paladin Integrated Management for processor/fuel cell systems to appropriate am submitting the following earmark disclo- work to be completed in Anniston, AL. The FY electrical loads with respect to voltage, cur- sure information for project requests that I 10 President’s Budget contains funding for re- rent, AC/DC operation, peak power require- made and which were included within H.R. search and development Army funds to assist ments versus average power and overall au- 3326, ‘‘Making appropriations for the Depart- in making the M109A6 Paladin and its com- tonomy time. More efficient forms of energy ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending panion vehicle the Field Artillery Ammunition conversion and power production are of key September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.’’ Support Vehicle (FAASV) sustainable through importance to the Army and can be leveraged Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN the year 2050. The changes to this vehicle will many times as a gallon of fuel or a pound of DUNCAN Account: RDTE—Air Force incorporate the Bradley’s drive train and sus- food is transported from its point of origin to a Project Amount: $2,000,000 pension components that will reduce the logis- forward deployed base of operations. For rea- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University tics footprint thereby reducing operational and sons of inter-operability, the Army must utilize of Tennessee, 328 Ferris Hall, 1508 Middle support costs. This funding is needed for this existing and readily available fuel sources Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 program be reinstated to its original schedule such as JP–8 and diesel. Description of Request: The funding will be (the program was Congressionally reduced by Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE used for design, testing, and evaluation of sys- that same amount during the FY09 budget ROGERS (Alabama) tems needed for the harvesting and storage of Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- process). Procurement funds to initiate low green energy. The need for the nation to de- fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 rate initial production are in the FY 10 pro- sign, implement, and test systems and proc- Account: OM, Army curement budget. The Army intends to fund esses capable of producing renewable energy Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Intergraph this program through completion. This is a na- at a large scale is vital for the U.S. military Corporation tional defense program which provides fire- and the nation as a whole. power to our troops engaged in combat. Address of Receiving Entity: 170 Graphics f Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Drive, Madison, AL 35758 ROGERS (Alabama) Description of Request: Provide $5,000,000 TRIBUTE TO DONNIE D. CHIZEK Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- for the Fort Benning National Incident Man- fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 agement System (NIMS)-Compliant Installation HON. TOM LATHAM Operations Center. In January 2009, the De- Account: RDT&E, Army OF IOWA Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Electric partment of Defense (DOD) released an in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fuel Battery Corporation (Arotech Subsidiary) struction sheet (NUMBER 6055.17) on the In- Address of Receiving Entity: 354 Industry stallation Emergency Management (IEM) pro- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Drive, Auburn, AL 36832 gram to establish policy, assign responsibil- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 ities, and prescribe procedures for developing, to recognize Mr. Donnie D. Chizek as a mem- for the Novel Zinc Air Power Sources for Mili- implementing, and sustaining IEM programs at ber of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored tary. This funding will develop Zinc-Air battery DOD installations. IEM directly supports the Cavalry Regiment. This military unit was re- technology that will provide the soldier with a Homeland Security Presidential Directive cently awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. high energy density power source that signifi- (HSPD)–5, which orders the Secretary of This rare and prestigious citation honors the cantly reduces battery carry weight. Previous Homeland Security to develop and administer Unit’s courageous actions in the Republic of advances in the technology have helped to cut a National Incident Management System South Vietnam. warfighter battery carry weight in half. Contin- (NIMS). A NIMS-compliant installation oper- In 1970 Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Ar- ued development of body-worn energy dis- ations center provides a unified approach to mored Cavalry Regiment distinguished itself tribution systems, coupled with further devel- incident management, standard command, through a series of serious combat missions opment of Zinc-Air battery technology, prom- and management structures, as well as cre- over a period of several months. The Presi- ises to cut warfighter battery carry weight fur- ates an emphasis on preparedness, mutual dential Unit Citation has been awarded less ther, while reducing battery quantities carried aid, and resource management. Without this than 100 times since its inception in 1941. I on long missions. Reducing battery type and system in place, it is very difficult for respond- am very pleased with the Department of De- count lowers operational risk by reducing the ers from different jurisdictions to communicate fense’s review and recommendation to recog- need for re-supply. In addition, Zinc-Air bat- and work together effectively. Because Fort nize this unit with this esteemed honor.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.037 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 The bravery and sacrifice displayed by IN RECOGNITION OF WATCHMAN RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF Donnie Chizek during his service to our nation NEE LEANDER, TX goes above and beyond what we are asked of as citizens of this country. I know that mem- HON. JOHN R. CARTER bers of the House of Representatives join me HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF TEXAS in congratulating Donnie on his well deserved OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award and wish him the best in his future en- Thursday, July 30, 2009 deavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like Thursday, July 30, 2009 to recognize the City of Leander and its staff HONORING THE SERVICE OF U.S. for their great work within the community for MARINE CPL. NICHOLAS G. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, the Adopt-a-Unit Program. The City of Lean- XIARHOS I rise today to acknowledge the immense spir- der adopted troops from the 4th Infantry Divi- itual achievement of Watchman Nee, a great sion out of Fort Hood, Texas through the HON. BILL DELAHUNT pioneer of Christianity in China. Adopt-a-Unit program. The city offered support OF MASSACHUSETTS Christianity Today magazine recently hon- to the troops and their families with supplies, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ored Watchman Nee as one of the 100 most care packages and moral support during their Thursday, July 30, 2009 influential Christians of the twentieth century. deployment to Iraq over the last year. I appreciate the work and dedication of the Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise Watchman Nee died over thirty years ago but City of Leander staff and commend them for today so that my colleagues in the House of his life and work continue to influence millions their commitment to the soldiers of the United Representatives can join me in honoring the of Protestant Christians in China. Today more States Army. service of U.S. Marine Corporal Nicholas G. than three thousand churches outside of It is an honor to recognize the City of Lean- Xiarhos—a loving son and brother, exception- China, including several hundred in the United der for their great work. ally dedicated soldier, and a constituent of States, look to him as one of their religious mine. f On July 23, Nick died after being injured by and theological leaders. PROTECTING THE SURVIVORS OF a roadside explosive while serving in the Watchman Nee was an astonishingly de- OUR JUDICIAL OFFICIALS Garmsir District, an area in the volatile region voted and energetic man, which I think can be of southern Afghanistan. If ever there was an seen from a capsule summary of his life. He HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. individual who went above and beyond to an- became a Christian in 1922. In the 1930s, he OF GEORGIA swer the call of service to his country, Nick traveled to Europe and North America, where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was that man. He returned from a tour of duty in Iraq this past October only to change battal- he delivered sermons and speeches. Later his Thursday, July 30, 2009 ions so that he could be redeployed to Af- sermons were collected and published as Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, ghanistan in May. At the time of his death, books. By the late 1940s, Nee had become I am honored to bring to the floor the Judicial Nick was serving with the 2nd Battalion, 8th the most influential Chinese Christian writer, Survivors Protection Act of 2009. The bill Marine Regiment, and was scheduled to re- evangelist, and church builder. In 1952, the would provide a limited six month period for turn home around Christmas. Chinese government imprisoned Nee and incumbent Federal judges to opt into the Judi- Beloved and admired by his family, peers, many other Christian leaders for their faith. cial Survivors’ Annuities System (JSAS) and fellow men and women in uniform, and his Nee was never released, though during the begin contributing toward an survivors’ annuity hometown community of Yarmouth, Massa- 1960s and 1970s several of his books contin- for their spouses and dependent children. chusetts, 21-year-old Nick was the epitome of The JSAS is a critical optional benefit for ued to grow in influence and popularity, par- a true American hero. He eschewed being sin- Federal judges. Currently, unlike the survivors gled out for his achievements and admirable ticularly in the United States, and his best- of other Federal employees, judges’ spouses sacrifices, telling others that he was no dif- known book, The Normal Christian Life, sold and dependent children receive no survivor in- ferent from the thousands of other Marines over one million copies world-wide and be- come benefits unless the judge elects to par- who shared the same mission. As he told his came a twentieth-century Christian classic. In ticipate. In addition, the judge must have spe- parents only two weeks before his death, he 1972 he died at the age of 71 in a labor farm; cifically elected JSAS for a spouse to continue was living his dream while serving in Afghani- his few surviving letters confirm that he re- health insurance coverage under the Federal stan despite the physical and emotional toll mained faithful to God until the end. Employees Health Benefits program after the that combat takes on even the most seasoned judge’s death. Madam Speaker, it is estimated that China soldiers. The judges of our Federal judiciary fre- Six feet tall, athletic, and muscular, Nick had has more than one hundred million Christians, quently give up lucrative jobs with many bene- a heart of gold that instinctively drew others to and millions of them consider themselves the fits for the honor and privilege of serving on him. During his years at Dennis-Yarmouth Re- spiritual heirs of Watchman Nee. Millions more our judiciary. Allowing a JSAS open season is gional High School, he was dubbed ‘‘the are rightly proud of the contribution Watchman a small way to allow judges to provide for their mayor of DY’’ for his outgoing, amiable, friend- Nee made to global Christianity—he was the families despite the financial sacrifice of ac- ly nature and popularity. As a senior, he re- first Chinese Christian to exercise an influence cepting a Federal judgeship. ceived the ‘‘Does Most For Others’’ title—a on Western Christians—and indeed of his con- Judges are bound by their initial decision re- well-deserved moniker that embodied how tribution to world spiritual culture. It is sad that garding contributing to JSAS for the remainder Nick approached relationships, his military the works of Watchman Nee are officially of their career. However, circumstances service, and life in general. Upon returning change, and while initially judges may have banned in China—even as they are being dis- from Afghanistan, Nick’s goal was to attend chosen not to opt into the program due to fi- covered afresh by a new generation of West- college and—following in his father, Lieutenant nancial pressure at the time, conflicting prior- Steven Xiarhos’, footsteps—to become a po- ern Christians. It is my hope that Watchman ities such as the need to pay the expense of lice officer. Nee’s collected works can be freely published a dependant education, or simply the failure to Nick’s life was one of immense promise, and distributed within China. plan ahead, this leaves the survivors of forty tragically ended too soon. As he is laid to rest After Watchman Nee’s death, when his percent of Article III and non-Article III judges tomorrow, I want to extend my deepest condo- niece came to collect his few possessions, at risk. lences to the Xiarhos family—his parents, Ste- she was given a scrap of paper that a guard Currently only sixty percent of Article III and ven and Lisa; his younger brother, Alexander; non-Article III judges participate in JSAS. This had found by his bed. What was written on and his twin sisters, Ashlynne and Elizabeth. bill would provide those forty percent of active that scrap may serve as Watchman Nee’s tes- While he will be truly missed by all those or senior Federal judges, who did not initially whose lives he touched, Nick’s memory and tament: ‘‘Christ is the Son of God Who died enroll in JSAS, a limited open season to enroll the sacrifice he made for our country will for- for the redemption of sinners and was resur- in the program. ever live on. rected after three days. This is the greatest To compensate for the Judge’s delay in opt- Thank you, Nicholas Xiarhos, for your serv- truth in the universe. I die because of my be- ing into the program, new enrollees who pre- ice. May you rest in peace. lief in Christ. Watchman Nee.’’ viously declined to participate in JSAS would

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30JY8.020 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2111 pay an enhanced contribution rate of 2.75 per- heart, his ability to make everyone who met With this important renovation, hundreds of cent of their salaries to preserve the financial him feel as though they were his best friend, thousand visitors and local residents will enter integrity of the JSAS Fund. Should these new and his mastery of Yosemite. Nic had a spe- the world of Hawai‘i. They will hear the oral enrollees later retire from the bench, they, like cial ability to share his passion and enthu- tradition of oli and mo ‘olelo. They will experi- all other retired judges participating in JSAS, siasm for skiing, and recreation with genera- ence Hawai‘i’s deep connection between its will pay the contribution rate of 3.5 percent of tions of visitors to Yosemite as well as the natural and cultural worlds. Bishop Museum their retirement salary. permanent Yosemite community. has served as an essential repository and Additionally, the bill would authorize Federal The list of Nic’s accomplishments is long. In education institution for over a century. judges to voluntarily increase their contribu- 2006, Nic was chosen by the Yosemite Fund In honor of this important anniversary and tions to JSAS in order to enhance the value of as their person of the year, and was des- the major restoration of Hawaiian Hall, Con- their survivors’ annuities. ignated as ‘‘Yosemite’s Ambassador-at- gressman ABERCROMBIE and I introduced H. According to the Congressional Budget Of- Large.’’ In January 2009, Nic was inducted Res. 541, which we are hoping will pass the fice, this bill would carry a negligible cost as into the California Outdoors Hall of Fame, an House in the near future. I urge my colleagues any impact on the JSAS system by the new enshrinement award presented by the Sports- to join me in commending the important efforts enrollees would be entirely borne by the new men’s Exposition. To be considered for this of the Museum and in celebrating the 120th enrollees. considerable award, nominees must have in- anniversary of its founding with the restoration Congress has previously authorized such a spired thousands of Californians to take part in and reopening of its Hawaiian Hall. Mahalo! JSAS open season three times: in 1976, 1985 the great outdoors and must have taken part f and 1992. It has been seventeen years since in an overriding range of adventures. I person- the last open season, and this bill is but a ally cannot think of a more qualified individual BILL TO CLOSE OFFSHORE small step towards lightening what is often the to fit that description than Nic. REINSURANCE TAX LOOPHOLE financial burden of judicial public service. Nic held the position of executive director of The Senate unanimously passed this impor- the Professional Ski Instructors of America HON. RICHARD E. NEAL tant legislation. I am proud to join the Senate (PSIA) Western Divison. He was recognized OF MASSACHUSETTS and send this important measure to President as the ‘‘Most Valuable Ski Instructor’’ of PSIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Obama. in 1971. Nic also received the ‘‘Charlie Proctor Thursday, July 30, 2009 f Award’’ in 1986, which honors individuals who Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- have made outstanding contributions to the HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE er, today I am pleased to come before the sport of skiing in Northern California and Ne- House to introduce legislation ending the use PASSING OF MR. YOSEMITE, NIC vada. It is the highest award given by the Si- FIORE of excessive affiliate reinsurance by foreign in- erra Chapter of the North American Ski Jour- surance groups to strip their U.S. income into nalists Association. Additionally, in 1987, Fiore HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH tax havens, avoid tax, and gain a competitive was nominated for the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame, advantage over American companies. In the OF CALIFORNIA as well as received the ‘‘Outstanding Contribu- past, I have offered a number of bills to limit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions to the Sport of Skiing’’ award. offshore tax avoidance. Today’s bill follows on Thursday, July 30, 2009 In addition to all of these accomplishments, that trend but focuses specifically on one area Nic was also an author, writing a best selling Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise of the financial services sector. book, ‘‘So You Want to Ski’’ along with a today to pay honor and respect to one of my The financial services industry has, like all newspaper column titled ‘‘Ski Tips by Nic friends and heroes, Mr. Nic Fiore, who lived a us, experienced a tough year with the eco- Fiore.’’ full 88 years of life, and passed away on June nomic upheaval. As businesses realign, Again, Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition 16, 2009 from pneumonia. merge, and in some cases, cease operations, of my friend and Yosemite community builder Nic was a legendary ski instructor and com- the advantages of a no- or low-tax jurisdiction Mr. Yosemite, Mr. Nic Fiore. Nic will be munity leader who taught nearly 140,000 peo- from which to operate is tempting. The bene- missed by many. His legacy in the Yosemite ple to ski at Yosemite’s Badger Pass Ski Area. fits of being headquartered in a tax haven can community will live on, as will his passion and Nic served in several different capacities in be quite significant for a company with invest- enthusiasm for the sport of skiing. Yosemite for 57 years after first coming to Yo- ment income over long periods of time. Use of semite in 1947 from his hometown in Mon- f affiliate reinsurance allows foreign-based com- treal, Canada. Nic originally came to Yosemite CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNI- panies to shift their U.S. reserves and their in- for one season but fell in love with the VERSARY OF BISHOP MUSEUM vestment income overseas into tax havens, crowned jewel of America’s national parks and thereby avoiding U.S. tax. stayed for the rest of his life, building commu- HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO The President has recently suggested a number of proposals tightening tax rules for nity, friendship, and family in the area. He is OF HAWAII survived by his daughters, Cindy and Nicole, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.-based companies operating overseas. and eight grandchildren. Those proposals deserve a thorough review to In describing his experience moving to Yo- Thursday, July 30, 2009 assess their merits. But before we consider semite from Canada in 1947, Nic said, ‘‘I had Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, August, cracking down on the foreign earnings of U.S. never been in love, but the feeling hit me like 2009 marks the 120th anniversary of Bernice companies, we should make sure we are tax- a ton of bricks. Like a bolt of lightning. Right Pauahi Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i’s ing the earnings of foreign groups that do then and there, down deep, in the corner of Natural and Cultural History Museum. Found- business in the United States the same way my heart, I said to myself, ‘I doubt you’ll ever ed more than a century ago, in the memory we do for those based here. Ending the tax leave this place.’ And I never have.’’ Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by her hus- advantage for foreign-based insurance groups In 1956, Nic was named director of the Yo- band, Charles Reed Bishop, Bishop Museum from use of affiliate reinsurance was even a semite Ski School, and in 1963 he was ap- has contributed to the world’s understanding platform issue for candidate Obama last year. pointed director of the Yosemite High Sierra of the natural and cultural history of the Pacific There is no doubt that there is a legitimate Camps. During this time, Nic also managed and Hawai‘i. It has collected and preserved role for reinsurance. It is a fundamental busi- the Wawona and Glacier Point hotels among nearly 25 million scientific animal and plant ness technique for risk management and is to other concession facilities. specimens and 2.4 million cultural objects that be fostered. However, reinsurance among af- Many of the aspects of Yosemite and Badg- together help tell the full story of Hawai‘i and filiates can serve other purposes as well, in- er Pass Ski Area that are most beloved by the Pacific. cluding tax avoidance. Just as Congress and myself and families everywhere who have the Bishop Museum recently completed a major Treasury have attempted to measure what is privilege to visit and enjoy Yosemite National restoration of one of its original buildings, Ha- legitimate in debt transactions between affili- Park can be attributed to Nic’s legacy. Nic was waiian Hall. Listed on the National Register of ates, there have been previous attempts to a visionary in making the Badger Pass Ski Historic Places, Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian address the problem of excessive reinsurance Area the family-oriented teaching ski facility Hall has traditionally housed Hawai‘i’s most between related entities. Unfortunately, as re- that it is today by preserving old skiing tradi- sacred and beloved artifacts. With its volcanic cent data shows, those attempts have been tion. stone exterior and extensive use of native koa unsuccessful. I can attest to what Nic’s Yosemite col- wood, Hawaiian Hall is considered a Since 1996, the amount of reinsurance sent leagues have said about Nic’s generosity of masterwork of late Victorian museum design. to offshore affiliates has grown dramatically,

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Use of this affiliate reinsurance pro- filiates of foreign based reinsurance entities penses in retirement, men retiring at age 65 in vides foreign insurance groups a significant may be sending offshore excessive amounts 2019 will need between $114,000–$634,000, market advantage over U.S. companies in of reinsurance to strip those premiums out of while needed savings for women range from writing direct insurance here in the U.S. We the purview of the U.S. tax system. My bill lim- $164,000–$754,000. have seen in the last decade a doubling in the its the deduction for those premiums to the ex- Mutual fund investors who automatically re- growth of market share of direct premiums tent the reinsurance to a related party exceeds invest are doing the right thing. They are sav- written by groups domiciled outside the U.S., the industry average. ing for the longer term, contributing to our na- from 5.1 percent to 10.9 percent, representing I hope that in the coming weeks, my col- tional economy, and building up their own re- $54 billion in direct premiums written in 2006. leagues and experts in the industry will care- tirement nest egg. These Americans should be Again, Bermuda-based companies represent fully review this new proposal and provide encouraged to save not punished for doing so the bulk of this growth, rising from 0.1 percent constructive commentary on it. A fuller tech- through a tax on automatic reinvestments. The to 4 percent. And it should be noted that dur- nical explanation of the bill will be posted on tax code needs to help, not hinder, saving for ing this time, the percentage of premiums my website, which will provide some back- retirement. I urge my colleagues to join us in ceded to affiliates of non-U.S. based compa- ground on the industry as well as a technical this effort and cosponsor this legislation. nies has grown from 13 percent to 67 percent. description of the bill. Madam Speaker, I ap- f Bermuda is not the only jurisdiction favorable preciate the opportunity to address the House for reinsurance. In fact last year, one company on this important matter and I assure my col- RECOGNIZING THE GREATER LE- moved from the Cayman Islands to Switzer- leagues that I will continue my efforts to com- ANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE land citing ‘‘the security of a network of tax bat offshore tax avoidance, regardless of what treaties,’’ among other benefits. industry is impacted. HON. JOHN R. CARTER Congress first recognized the problem of ex- f OF TEXAS cessive reinsurance in 1984 and provided spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cific authority to Treasury under Section 845 THE GENERATING RETIREMENT of the tax code to reallocate items and make OWNERSHIP THROUGH LONG- Thursday, July 30, 2009 adjustments in reinsurance transactions in TERM HOLDING Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like order to prevent tax avoidance or evasion. In to recognize the Greater Leander Chamber of 2003, the Treasury Department testified before Commerce for its great efforts within the com- Congress that the existing mechanisms were HON. PAUL RYAN munity and serving as a helpful resource for not sufficient. In 2004, Congress amended this OF WISCONSIN the Adopt-a-Unit Program in Leander. The city provision to expand the authority of Treasury IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Leander participated in adopting troops to not only reallocate among the parties to a from the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Thursday, July 30, 2009 reinsurance agreement but also to recharac- Texas. The Program provided soldiers and terize items within or related to the agreement. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I, their families back home with supplies, care Congress specifically cited the concern that along with Congressman ARTUR DAVIS and packages and moral support during their de- these reinsurance transactions were being Congressman JOSEPH CROWLEY, re-introduce ployment to Iraq over the last year. used inappropriately among U.S. and foreign today the Generating Retirement Ownership I appreciate the hard work and commitment related parties for tax evasion. Despite this Through Long-Term Holding (‘‘GROWTH’’) Act of the Greater Leander Chamber staff and grant of expanded authority, Treasury has still of 2009. At a time when our economy is strug- look forward to what great things it will do in been unable to stem the tide moving offshore. gling to recover, this bipartisan bill would pro- the future. Recently, a coalition of U.S.-based insur- vide a valuable tool to hardworking Americans It is an honor to recognize the Greater Le- ance and reinsurance companies has been saving for retirement and other financial goals. ander Chamber of Commerce and its staff. formed to express their concerns to Congress. Mutual fund investors are overwhelmingly f With more than 150,000 employees and a tril- middle-income Americans investing for the lion dollars in assets here in the U.S., I believe long term. For many of these investors, mutual EARMARK DISCLOSURES it is a message of concern that we should funds provide a low-cost, professionally man- heed. Last month, they wrote to the leadership aged, diversified opportunity in which they can HON. TOM LATHAM of the House and Senate tax-writing commit- save for their own retirement. Currently, inves- OF IOWA tees urging passage of my bill because, as tors who buy shares in a mutual fund and hold IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them for the long term find themselves taxed they wrote, ‘‘This loophole provides foreign- Thursday, July 30, 2009 controlled insurers a significant tax advantage as they go—even though no fund shares were over their domestic competitors in attracting sold and no cash was received. This legisla- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to capital to write U.S. business.’’ tion allows mutual fund shareholders to keep the new House Republican standards on ear- That is why I am again filing legislation to more of their own money working for them marks, I am submitting the following informa- disallow deductions for excess reinsurance longer by deferring capital gains taxes until tion. premiums with respect to U.S. risks paid to af- they actually sell their investment. The Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, filiated insurance companies that are not sub- GROWTH Act makes it easier for these indi- Housing and Urban Development, and Related ject to U.S. tax. The excess amount will be viduals to meet their retirement savings goals. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 determined by reference to an industry frac- Most of our Nation’s mutual fund share- Project Name: Alice Road tion, by line of business, which will measure holders report that retirement is the primary Amount Provided: $750,000 the average amount of reinsurance sent to un- reason why they are saving. More than 29 mil- Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & related parties by U.S. companies. The bill al- lion Americans are saving through long-term Community & System Preservation lows foreign groups to avoid the deduction dis- mutual funds held in taxable accounts, either Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation allowance by electing to be treated as a U.S. to supplement their employers’ retirement Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way taxpayer with respect to the income from affil- plans, or because they do not have access to Ames, IA 50010 iate reinsurance. Thus, the bill merely restores such plans. Seventy-six percent of mutual Description: This funding would be used for a level-playing field, treating U.S. insurers and fund investors say that their primary financial the constructing of a 6-lane arterial blvd. as foreign-based insurers alike. The legislation goal is to save for retirement. At the same part of a north-south economic development provides Treasury the authority to carry out or time, almost half—about 76.2 million of 158.1 corridor. prevent the avoidance of the provisions of this million workers—are not offered any form of Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, bill. pension or retirement savings at work. Housing and Urban Development, and Related My colleagues may be thinking that this Meanwhile, the costs once in retirement are Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 sounds similar to another provision in the growing. For example, the Employee Benefit Project Name: Ames Intermodal Facility code, and they would be right. The tax code Research Institute estimates that, depending Amount Provided: $350,000 currently tries to limit the amount of earnings on their source of health insurance coverage Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities stripping—that is, sending U.S. profits offshore and their comfort level with having a 50-per- Recipient: Ames Transit Agency

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The roadway corridor improve- Blvd. Ames, IA 50010 St. Jefferson, IA 50129 ments will provide access from I-35 to a tech- Description: This project would construct an Description: This is phase I of a multi-phase nology park and, ultimately, connect to I-80 intermodal transportation facility that would streetscape initiative that includes under- and the SW Beltway in Madison County, IA. consolidate three essential transportation func- ground wiring for signal controls, sidewalk re- The funding in the bill is for necessary plan- tions in Ames, IA. within a single, intermodal facing and general improvements from the ning and environmental reports. facility (intercity bus operations, public transit back of curbs to building fences in a four-block Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- and parking law enforcement). The funds area around the Greene County Courthouse. fense Appropriations Act, 2010 would accommodate the design phase of this Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Project Name: Portable Rapid Bacterial project, in support of a multi-modal and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Warfare Detection Unit ‘‘green’’ transportation resource. Funding Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Amount Provided: $4,000,000 would move the project forward. Project Name: Jet Engine Technology In- Account: Research, Development, Test and Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, spection to Support Continued Airworthiness— Evaluation, Defense-Wide Housing and Urban Development, and Related JET Recipient: Advanced Analytical Tech- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Amount Provided: $700,000 nologies, Inc. Project Name: Ames Transit Facility Expan- Account: Research (FAA) Recipient’s Street Address: 2901 South sion Recipient: Iowa State University Loop Drive, Ames, IA 50010 Amount Provided: $500,000 Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 Description: The project objective is to de- Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011 velop portable instrumentation that provides Recipient: Ames Transit Agency Description: The JET program at Iowa State biological warfare identification in drinking Recipient’s Street Address: 1700 University Univ. develops advanced inspection tech- water samples in hours or minutes instead of Blvd. Ames, IA 50010 niques for jet engine components to enable days. This technology provides the rapid re- Description: The current bus storage facility the use of more fuel efficient engine tech- sponse needed to protect our troops from ex- is built for 25 vehicles; the facility now houses nologies, and to ensure that new material & posure to harmful agents on the battlefield, 70 vehicles on the same site, crowding both design approaches do not compromise safety. and could also have homeland security appli- storage and maintenance operations. The new Aviation safety is important to the industry, cations. For example, early bird flu virus iden- facility would be built on the existing site or a particularly as new materials are driven close tification in remote areas could help avert a satellite site. to margins of safety. pandemic flu scenario. This technology would Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, provide for the rapid detection of biological Housing and Urban Development, and Related Housing and Urban Development, and Related warfare agents both domestically and inter- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 nationally. Project Name: Earthworks Engineering Re- Project Name: Marshalltown Bus Replace- Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- search Center—EERC ment fense Appropriations Act, 2010 Amount Provided: $500,000 Amount Provided: $315,000 Project Name: Shared Vision Account: Transportation Planning, Re- Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities Amount Provided: $3,000,000 search, and Development Recipient: City of Marshalltown Account: Research, Development, Test and Recipient: Iowa State University Recipient’s Street Address: 24 N. Center St. Evaluation—Army Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Recipient: Mechdyne Corporation. Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011 Description: The City of Marshalltown is Recipient’s Street Address: 11 East Church Description: The EERC is an effort that seeking to replace one ‘‘low-floor’’ bus that is Street, Marshalltown IA 50158 does research in the area of geo & construc- 17 years old. The funding is needed to assist Description: The project objective is to de- tion engineering approaches to U.S. civil infra- in the purchase of a replacement bus for use velop software and hardware to achieve a ca- structure needs. The research initiatives are as part of the city public transportation fleet. pability to provide all levels of military com- aimed at finding better ways to evaluate those Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, mand with access to real-time, visual informa- technologies and techniques used in earth Housing and Urban Development, and Related tion about a battle space, for use in mission moving related to new and improved transpor- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 planning and after action review. The result tation infrastructure. This project is all the Project Name: Roger Snedden Dr. Exten- will be a battlefield-ready Army Battle Com- more relevant as we approach solutions to in- sion/Grade Separation—Phase 1 mand System that integrates information col- frastructure needs. Amount Provided: $1,000,000 lected using a wide range of methods (recon- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & naissance imagery, direct surveillance, sen- Housing and Urban Development, and Related Community & System Preservation sors, etc.) to create virtual representations of Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation a given area, providing an operational picture Project Name: Iowa Highway 92 Recon- Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way for all mission phases. The request will pro- struction Ames, IA 50010 vide funding needed to proceed with field-test- Amount Provided: $750,000 Description: This project is oriented toward ing and evaluation of the system, the next Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & safety improvement with the reconstruction of stage of development with the U.S. Army. Community & System Preservation Industrial Park Road, including the widening of Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation this heavily traveled road, and planned con- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way struction of a railroad overpass. Funding is Project Name: Wireless Medical Monitoring Ames, IA 50010 needed for reconstruction of Industrial Park System (WiMed) Description: The project would consist of im- Rd, in anticipation of overpass construction. Amount Provided: $3,000,000 provements to Iowa Highway 92 located in The overpass grade separation will allow safe Account: Research, Development, Test and Warren County, Iowa. Project would begin crossing over a busy railroad switchyard, im- Evaluation—Army approx. 1,000’ west of Warren County Road proving safety and environmental impacts. Recipient: Athena GTX R63 and extend east for approximately 1.3 Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Recipient’s Street Address: 3630 SW 61st miles to the city of Indianola. This project is Housing and Urban Development, and Related Street, Suite 395 necessary because the existing highway no Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Description: The purpose of the project is to longer meets current roadway design stand- Project Name: West Grand Avenue Exten- greatly improve casualty care in combat situa- ards, and has areas of limited passing and sion tions, where medics are unable to effectively sight distance. The area has an above aver- Amount Provided: $750,000 monitor injured soldiers’ conditions. Current age crash rate. Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & medical triage monitors and vital signs data Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Community & System Preservation tracking tools are complex, heavy, and have Housing and Urban Development, and Related Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation numerous wires with bulky connections. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way Wounded soldiers in Iraq will see care within Project Name: Jefferson, Iowa Streetscape Ames, IA 50010 one hour, and in Afghanistan the time may ex- Amount Provided: $385,000 Description: This project is comprised of ceed four hours. There are often extensive Account: HUD EDI three roadway segments that will be part of delays in air evacuations during fire fights and Recipient: City of Jefferson the transportation infrastructure in SE Dallas a definitive lack of medical state monitoring.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30JY8.025 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 The Wireless Medical Monitoring System en- Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- value in predicting future payment perform- sures that medical triage can be performed ef- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 ance because it is atypical and non-predictive. fectively by medics on the battlefield, and that Project Name: Multi-Utility Materials for Nevertheless, medical debt that has been medical information about the casualty is re- Army Future Combat Systems completely paid off or settled can significantly tained to improve treatment following evacu- Amount Requested: $1,000,000 damage a consumer’s credit score for years. ation. The system includes a stick-on sensor Account: Research, Development, Test and As a result, consumers can be denied credit that integrates pulse oximetry, blood pressure, Evaluation—Army or pay higher interest rates when buying a temperature, skin humidity, and electrocardio- Recipient: Iowa State University home or obtaining a credit card. grams into a single unit. Information from Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 The issue of medical debt affects millions. In these units is broadcast to a single monitoring Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011-2035 fact, according to the Commonwealth Fund, screen used by the medic, using Wi-Fi tech- Description: This initiative is designed to en- medical bill problems or accrued medical debt nology. The U.S. Army and the National Trau- able Iowa State University, in partnership with affects roughly 72 million working-age adults ma Institute are currently conducting com- Florida A&M University and the South Dakota in American. For 2007, 28 million working-age prehensive clinical trials across numerous School of Mines & Technology, to support the American adults were contacted by a collec- Level 1 Trauma Centers using this system. U.S. Army in developing and evaluating weap- tion agency for unpaid medical bills. Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- ons and protective armor materials, with em- f fense Appropriations Act, 2010 phasis on survivability. This includes the de- RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF ROUND Project Name: HyperAcute Vaccine Devel- velopment of new materials and non- ROCK, TX opment destructive techniques to assure that the ma- Amount Provided: $4,500,000 terials have the desired properties to provide Account: Research, Development, Test and the best and most reliable physical protection HON. JOHN R. CARTER Evaluation—Army to the soldier. OF TEXAS Recipient: BioProtection Systems Corpora- Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion fense Appropriations Act, 2010 Thursday, July 30, 2009 Recipient’s Street Address: 2901 S. Loop Project Name: Low Cost GPS Receivers Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like Drive, Suite 3360, Ames, IA 50010 Amount Provided: $4,000,000 to recognize the City of Round Rock and its Description: The project objective is to de- Account: Defense Production Act staff for their great work within our area with velop anti-viral vaccines for use against Ebola, Recipient: Rockwell Collins the Adopt-a-Unit Program. The City of Round Crimean Congo and other biological warfare Recipient’s Street Address: 400 Collins Rd., Rock adopted soldiers from the 4th Infantry agents. Although millions of dollars have been Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498 Division, Fort Hood, Texas. The city provided spent on Biological Defense over the past sev- Description: This initiative is funded under troops with supplies, and support over the last eral years, only a handful of vaccines/medica- the ‘‘Defense Production Act,’’ which ensures year during their deployment to Iraq. Jill Good- tions have been developed to counter known that certain products are manufactured in man and Eric Whitfield were key players in the threats. Unfortunately, most have proven to be America—for national security reasons. The cities operation to offer support to these sol- weak and impractical to administer because primary objective of the program is to bring diers and their families. they require multiple doses for protection or production of the ‘‘substrate’’ used to construct I appreciate the work and dedication of the treatment. Importantly, these vaccines would military GPS microchips back to the U.S. from City of Round Rock staff and citizens and look not protect against genetically engineered bio- overseas. The funding will also further devel- forward to all that their efforts will bring in the logical weapons, which are relatively easy to opment of the next generation military GPS re- future. produce. The vaccine technology is being de- ceiver, which will be smaller, more accurate, It is an honor to recognize the City of Round veloped to (1) enhance current vaccines, mak- more secure, and cheaper to produce. Cost Rock for its great work. ing them more effective and practical for use, savings will allow the purchase of a higher (2) generate vaccines for known threats where number of receivers so that each squad of sol- f a vaccine does not exist, and (3) develop a diers could have one. Due to the current TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSEPH CANNON vaccine platform that could be adapted for shortage of military GPS units, soldiers are HOUGHTELING newly developed biological agents. This re- purchasing and using commercial handheld quest covers the third year in a three-year de- devices that are highly vulnerable to electronic HON. ANNA G. ESHOO velopment plan for this vaccine technology, interference, jamming, and spoofing. OF CALIFORNIA which was selected by the Department of De- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense to satisfy existing military requirements, and has received funding through the National INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘MEDICAL Thursday, July 30, 2009 Institutes of Health, and the Defense Threat DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2009’’ Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today Reduction Agency. to pay tribute to a Bay Area icon, Joseph Can- Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- HON. MARY JO KILROY non Houghteling, who passed away at his fense Appropriations Act, 2010 OF OHIO home on June 23, 2009, in San Francisco, Project Name: Advanced Live, Virtual, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California, at the age of 84. He was a distin- Constructive (LVC) Training Systems guished American, a dedicated publisher, and Thursday, July 30, 2009 Amount Provided: $3,500,000 a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Account: Research, Development, Test and Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, today I intro- Joe Houghteling was born in San Francisco Evaluation—Army duce legislation, the ‘‘Medical Debt Relief Act and attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Recipient: Iowa State University of 2009,’’ which would protect those hard- Massachusetts. He graduated from Yale in Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 working Americans who play by the rules, pay 1947 and throughout his life lived in Palo Alto, Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011–2035 or settle their medical debts, yet find their eco- Los Gatos, Atherton and Portola Valley. Description: The Virtual Reality Applications nomic well-being and their credit scores ad- In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Joe Center (VRAC) located at Iowa State Univer- versely affected for years due to medical debt, Houghteling and his partners published a sity has a scientific team leading research in large or small, that has gone to collection. string of newspapers that included the Los the development of advanced software proto- The ‘‘Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009’’ Gatos Times-Observer, The Sunnyvale Stand- types that utilize immersive virtual warfighting would prohibit all consumer credit agencies ard, The Mountain View Register-Leader, The environments, in collaboration with the U.S. and creditors from using paid off or settled Gilroy Dispatch, and The Pleasanton Times. Army. Keeping up with the unique demands of medical debt collection in assessing a con- He was a California delegate to the Demo- urban combat and ever-changing environ- sumer’s creditworthiness. cratic Conventions in 1956, supporting Adlai ments in counterinsurgency warfare requires Medical debt is unique. Americans don’t Stevenson, and in 1960, supporting John F. flexible and adaptive training systems that can choose when accidents happen or when ill- Kennedy. be modified rapidly and deployed effectively in ness strikes. Medical debt collection issues af- He was Northern California Treasurer of the the field. This project is intended to help the fect both insured and uninsured. 1960 Kennedy campaign and he actively par- Department of Defense meet its training objec- According to credit evaluators, medical debt ticipated in many other campaigns, including tive to ensure soldiers can improvise and collections are more likely to be in dispute, in- those of Governors Pat and Jerry Brown, Sen- adapt to emerging challenges. consistently reported, and of questionable ator John Tunney, Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rently face with respect to immobilization, roll- Joe Houghteling was President of the Na- Thursday, July 30, 2009 over or forced-slow speeds due to weight, the tional Maritime Museum Association in San Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to value of such a system is very apparent. The Francisco from 1992–1994 and served on the recognize the significant and enduring con- additional weight of important armor results in boards of many distinguished nonprofits in- tributions of the Virginia Garcia Memorial increased problems with maneuverability, so cluding Stanford Hospital, California Tomor- Health Center and all community health work- the reduced weight of the new hybrid system row, the Planning and Conservation League ers in Oregon. addresses this problem. In addition to reduc- Foundation, the Coro Foundation, Peninsula Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center was ing the weight of the drive system, this project School and the California Newspaper Pub- founded in 1975 following the tragic death of will also increase fuel efficiency by roughly 60 lishers Association. 6-year old Virginia Garcia. Accompanying her percent. The increased fuel efficiency will pro- vide clear logistical benefits by increasing ve- Joe Houghteling lived his life beautifully, parents from Texas to Oregon to work in the hicle range and decreasing vehicle re-fueling gracefully, and full of commitment and our strawberry fields, an untreated foot wound requirements. This is not at the expense of ve- country and our community are immensely turned deadly when Virginia couldn’t get basic medical treatment because of linguistic and hicle performance, however, as the reduced better because of him. I was blessed to know weight will actually add to vehicle traction and him, to have had his wise counsel and to have cultural barriers. In an effort to prevent similar tragedies from occurring, the community came performance. his loyal support throughout all the years of together to establish the Virginia Garcia Me- Funding Breakdown: Funding for Phase III my public service. morial Health Center. funding of this program will be used specifi- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join As we celebrate Migrant Farmworker Health cally to (1) develop and demonstrate a labora- me in extending our deepest sympathy to Mr. Day and recognize our special partners— tory-scale advanced digital hydraulic system Houghteling’s wife, Signa Judith Irwin Providence Health System, Marie Napolitano, and (2) create and demonstrate a retrofit-kit Houghteling, his daughters, Anne of Palo Alto, and Rosalia Ginsberg—it is important to take prototype inserted onto a demonstrator vehi- Elizabeth of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a moment and reflect on how far we’ve come. cle. Approximately 10 percent of the funds will Mary of Berkeley, and his grandson, Philip Today Virginia Garcia employs 300 people be use for high pressure component and sys- tem reliability testing, 10 percent will be used Cannon Houghteling Balboni of Cambridge, and provides high-quality, comprehensive, and to develop drivetrain-specific parametric mod- Massachusetts. Joseph Cannon Houghteling culturally appropriate services to more than els from vehicle drive-test data, 35 percent to gave our country a lifetime of service and we 30,000 patients a year in Washington and Yamhill counties. It operates four primary care develop the retrofit kit and 45 percent to de- are a grateful nation for all he did throughout velop the lab-scale system integrating ad- his special life. clinics, three dental offices, and two school- based health centers, as well as providing out- vanced components. Justification for the use of taxpayer dollars: reach to schools, community centers, and mi- f This project will dramatically increase fuel effi- grant and seasonal farm workers through its ciency in military vehicles, and hence, provide mobile clinic. RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF LAW logistical benefits as well as preserve fuel. The Without clinics like Virginia Garcia and its ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FROM new hybrid system will also reduce vehicle network of community partners it isn’t clear CHIEF RICHARD A. JAMISON weight, which will add to vehicle performance where many of our region’s most vulnerable and allow for vehicles to carry increased residents would turn for essential, basic health armor or supplies. HON. HENRY CUELLAR care. I applaud Virginia Garcia’s commitment 2. University of Michigan Center for the Ge- to providing important health care services to OF TEXAS netic Origins of Cancer the residents of the 1st Congressional District Account: Research, Development, Test and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and stand by its mission to eliminate barriers Evaluation—Army to access. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Uni- Thursday, July 30, 2009 It is an honor for me to recognize the Vir- versity of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer ginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and its Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Center special partners for their contributions to Address of Requesting Entity: 1500 E Med- to publicly celebrate 30 years of service in law health in Oregon. ical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI enforcement by Chief Richard A. Jamison. f Amount: $2,500,000 Richard Jamison joined the Converse Police I am supporting Rep. JOHN DINGELL’S re- Department on August 23, 1979. Within just 1 EARMARK DECLARATION quest for funding for the University of Michi- year, he was promoted to Corporal in Patrol. gan’s Center for the Genetic Origins of Can- Through his hard work and dedication to the HON. FRED UPTON cer. The goal of the Center for Genetic Origins job of protecting the citizens of Converse, Mr. OF MICHIGAN of Cancer is to accelerate the discovery of Jamison was promoted to Chief of Police on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES molecular signatures of cancers and rapidly April 24, 1999. develop personalized treatments for cancer Thursday, July 30, 2009 patients. This initiative’s purpose is to deliver He has shown such a devotion to Converse Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the right treatment to the right patient at the that he does more than just act as Chief of the Republican Leadership standards on ear- right time. Specifically, the funding will be Police; he also serves his community. Chief marks, I am submitting the following informa- going to three things integrative Jamison was voted citizen of the year by the tion regarding earmarks I received as part of oncogenomics, which would identify novel Converse Lions Club 2003–2004, for his many H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appro- gene fusions in tumors of the breast, prostate, service contributions to the community. priations Bill for fiscal year 2010. lung, and colon; unique animal models, which He has also supported Project Graduation 1. Advanced Digital Hydraulic Drive Sys- would use recent breakthroughs in gene fu- at Judson High School for 21 years, to protect tems sion research in animals to mimic tumors in our high school graduates from the dangers of Account: Research, Development, Test and humans; and lastly, to study the functional drunk driving. He has been instrumental in Evaluation—Army genomics of cancer stem cells, which are be- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eaton fundraising efforts to support this program. lieved to be the cells that actually start the Corporation growth of tumors. This is very exciting re- Madam Speaker, it is a great honor to rec- Address of Requesting Entity: 26201 North- search, and it could very soon benefit thou- ognize 30 years of service from Chief Richard western Highway, Southfield, MI sands of my constituents, and millions of folks A. Jamison. I am proud to be here today to Amount: $2,500,000 across the country. publicly honor this great citizen of the 28th dis- Description of Request: The objective of this Funding Breakdown: The DOD funding will trict of Texas. project is to develop and demonstrate a hybrid account for roughly 18 percent of funds for

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K30JY8.028 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 this program. 36 percent of the funding will go unified vision for economic development in EARMARK DECLARATION toward research costs, 30.5 percent of this Furnas and Harlan counties. The Partnership funding will go toward equipment and cores, works with individual communities to help pro- HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO 23.5 percent will go to miscellaneous needs, mote the surrounding communities and edu- OF NEW JERSEY including a sequencing machine, cell sorter, cate residents to help further their careers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and auto starter. GROW Nebraska of Holbrook is a non-profit Thursday, July 30, 2009 f organization which has helped hundreds of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Ne- Mr. LOBIONDO. Madam Speaker, as per HONORING RECIPIENTS OF THE braska for more than 10 years. From training the requirements of the Republican Con- 2009 THIRD DISTRICT EXCEL- sessions to networking and access to new ference Rules on earmarks, I secured the fol- LENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOP- markets through cooperative ads, GROW has lowing earmarks in HR 3326: MENT AWARD helped Nebraska business grow and succeed. Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK Recently GROW Nebraska was selected as a LOBIONDO (NJ–02) HON. ADRIAN SMITH finalist for the eBay Seller’s Challenge. GROW Bill Number: H.R. 3326 OF NEBRASKA has also introduced a Flavors Project. The Account: Army—Research, Development, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project gives people ‘‘GROW bucks’’ and al- Test, and Evaluation Legal Name of Requesting Entity: (1) Drexel Thursday, July 30, 2009 lows them to use them at various participating locations just like cash. University, (2) Waterfront Technology Center Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I Rich and Kellie Patterson, owners and oper- Address of Requesting Entity: (1) 3141 rise today to honor ten individuals, organiza- ators of Hometown Hardware in Kimball, have Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (2) tions and businesses from Nebraska for re- made a name for themselves through their 200 Federal Street, Suite 300, Camden, NJ ceiving the 2009 Third District Excellence in dedication to customer service and devotion to 08103 Economic Development Award. community. The young couple have been de- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Nebraska, like many rural states, unfortu- scribed as an ‘‘anchor of our downtown’’ and of $3.8 million for Applied Communications nately has seen a ‘‘brain drain’’ in recent years in just 2 years have already expanded their and Information Networking (ACIN). ACIN en- and, now more than ever, needs entre- store. ables the warfighter to rapidly deploy state-of- preneurs and innovators. Though only in high school, Ryan the-practice communications and networking In May, I called for nominations for individ- Grossnicklaus of Aurora owns and operates a technology for warfighting and National Secu- uals, businesses, and organizations which lawn mowing company in Aurora and was re- rity. This funding will build on funding from have helped strengthen Nebraska commu- cently awarded a scholarship by the National previous years to fully develop this technology. nities. These entrepreneurs do more than just Federation of Independent Business Young Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK build successful businesses. They host charity Entrepreneur Foundation. LOBIONDO (NJ–02) events, serve on local chambers of commerce, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Todd Messing of Columbus started his own and shape the character of our towns and cit- Account: Air Force—Research, Develop- business, Messinc, in 2004. Todd is involved ies. ment, Test, and Evaluation in the New Neighborhoods Initiative grant The nominations came from many different Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Accenture process to provide affordable housing to those people, from a teenager starting his own lawn- Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Federal with low to moderate income. His main goal is mowing business to a mainstay in the Ne- Street, Suite 300, Camden, NJ 08103 to provide assistance to community and eco- braska business community. All of the nomi- Description of Request: Provide an earmark nomic development using education and vol- nees have shown they are striving to help of $4.0 million for Distributed Mission Inter- unteerism while keeping a profitable and envi- their home towns succeed into the future. operability Toolkit (DMIT). DMIT is a suite of ronmentally-friendly business process. Steve Brown, of Thedford, began an entre- tools that enables an enterprise architecture preneurial scholarship for graduating seniors if Finally, Xpanxion LLC of Kearney is an for on-demand, trusted, interoperability among they return to the community and begin a international software development company and between mission-oriented C4I systems. business, which was matched by the Custer which has placed a priority on hiring Nebras- This spending will build on funding from pre- County Chief He is also the president of the kans, has opened a quality assurance center vious years to allow DMIT to be extended to Thedford Area Community Foundation board. in Kearney, and has focused on working Joint and coalition requirements, and address The TACF has held a banquet for the past 5 closely with the University of Nebraska- current weaknesses in Air Force management years and has brought in close to $25,000 Kearney. Xpanxion’s has already created 16 years ahead of current schedules. Adoption by every year. They then have given up to full-time jobs and 4 part-time positions, and major programs and commercial entities would $15,000 back to the community for repairs and plan to add more jobs in the future. Xpanxion lead to savings in the $100 millions on current improvements. has helped curb the ‘‘brain drain’’ by hiring and future DOD programs. employees back to rural Nebraska from places Since 1977 Adam Broughton has helped Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK outside of Nebraska. promote the City of York, saved jobs, and es- LOBIONDO (NJ–02) tablished and expanded a number of busi- I am proud to be able to recognize all of the Bill Number: H.R. 3326 nesses. He has served with the York Chamber honorees today and I thank them for their Account: Navy—Research, Development, of Commerce, the York County Development service to Nebraska. Test, and Evaluation Corporation, and Sertoma. He was instru- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Absecon mental in obtaining two $500,000 grants for f Mills Inc. the community of York, one for Gerber Foods HONORING KIMBERLY BRAZIER Address of Requesting Entity: Vienna and Corporation and the other for Great West UPON RECEIPT OF THE GIRL Aloe Avenues, PO Box 672, Cologne, NJ Teeuwissen Corporation. Those grants have SCOUT GOLD AWARD 08213 helped keep over 40 jobs and the businesses Description of Request: Provide an earmark in York. Adam helped to start Crystal Lake of $2.5 million for Force Protection—Non Tra- Foods, which processes food products for the HON. STEVE ISRAEL ditional Weaving Application for Aramid (Bal- United States and Asian Rim countries. OF NEW YORK listic) Fibers and Fabrics. By re-evaluating In less than 4 years, Clark Swihart of Co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standard Industry design and manufacturing lumbus has built a company employing 14 Ne- techniques for force protection technology, we Thursday, July 30, 2009 braskans and is a rapidly growing e-commerce believe Non Traditional weave designs of company, specializing in unique promotional Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Aramid (ballistic) fiber coupled with new appli- products—such as custom silicone wristbands, to acknowledge a young woman in my district, cations of microwave plasma treatments can t-shirts, and more. He has created a unique Kimberly Brazier. enhance the strength of the fiber and result in service, jobs, and revenue. Kimberly will receive the Girl Scout Gold enhanced individual mobility, ease of medical Began as a combined effort of Twin Valleys Award on August 3, 2009. For her project, she access, reduced weight, increased ballistic Public Power District in Cambridge, Southwest made two decorative wall quilts for the Hun- protection, cost effective savings and weight Nebraska RC&D in Cambridge, and Trail Blaz- tington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilita- reduction of ballistic materials currently used. ers RC&D in Red Cloud, the Furnas/Harlan tion for senior citizens there to enjoy. I wish to Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK Partnership of Arapahoe is striving to build a commend Kimberly for her community service. LOBIONDO (NJ–02)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.047 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2117 Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Rebecca began her career in Army Public areas of potential danger to life and craft that Account: Air Force—Advance Procurement Affairs at the Pentagon in 2002 as the were still under Japanese control. In another Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Com- Speechwriter for the Chief of the Army Re- instance, Lieutenant junior grade North was munications Systems serve. Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri then served handpicked to be an observer in the turret of Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Federal as the Public Affairs and Media Officer at the an amphibious PBY observation plane. He Street, Camden, NJ 08103 White House Office of National Drug Control performed these duties calmly and coura- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Policy from June 2004 until June 2005. She is geously, gaining praise for his surveying and of $3.0 million for Senior Scout COMINT currently serving as the Community Relations observation skills in the midst of a high level (Communications Intelligence) Capability Up- Public Affairs Officer for the Army’s Chief of of danger while reconnoitering active Japa- grade. As part of the Senior Scout ongoing Public Affairs in the Pentagon. nese emplacements and other potential Naval mission, there is an immediate need to add While Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri has targets on New Guinea. Lieutenant junior improved COMINT capability to detect and served for the last 3 months on Capitol Hill as grade North was seriously injured in a fire re- characterize new, modern, low-power radio an Army Fellow in the Army Congressional sulting from the collision of his combat ship signals at extended standoff ranges in the Orientation Program, ACOP, and assigned to with its supply ship. He spent several months presence of interference. The current systems me, Congresswoman CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK, in various hospitals recovering from his inju- are not able to detect these specific signal I have learned much about the contributions of ries before returning to duty. sets, which limits intelligence collection capa- our individual servicemembers and their fami- Following his service in the Pacific Theater, bilities. lies. I thank the Secretary of the Army and Lieutenant junior grade North was assigned f former Congressman Pete Geren and Army stateside to the Great Lakes Naval Training GOD BLESS, THANK YOU AND Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. Center near Chicago, Illinois. On January 19, GOOD LUCK, LIEUTENANT COLO- for this wonderful program that is a tremen- 1954, LTJG Edwin North was honorably dis- NEL REBECCA LEGGIERI, MILI- dous benefit to all Members of Congress. charged from active duty after eleven years of TARY FELLOW TO THE 13TH CON- Lieutenat Colonel Leggieri is also very ac- service in the United States Navy. In more re- GRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF tive in the local community, serving for the cent times, Lieutenant junior grade North MICHIGAN past 4 years as Public Relations Chair on the served as a volunteer with distinction in the Board of Directors for Coles Little League in Michigan Governor’s Home Guard. HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK Manassas, Virginia. On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- In thanking and wishing the continued grace OF MICHIGAN trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of God to Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri, I also nize LTJG Edwin North in gratitude for his extend the same to her family. Rebecca is eleven years of service to our country. I hope Thursday, July 30, 2009 married to COL John Leggieri, also in the the years to come will bring him health, happi- Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Madam United States Army and from New York State. ness, and special memories with family and Speaker, I rise today to say thank you and John and Rebecca were married 16 years friends. We are thankful for his dedication to wish continued blessings of God upon U.S. ago, on July 24, 1993. They have two chil- this nation, and wish him and his family the Army LTC Rebecca Leggieri. Lieutenant Colo- dren, 14-year-old Olivia, who is entering high best. nel Leggieri served as a 90-Day Military Fel- school this fall and 11-year-old Gabriel, who f low in the office in my 13th Congressional Dis- will be entering middle school. trict Office of Michigan in Washington, DC, Thank you Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri for CONGRATULATING THE PARTICI- and is due to report to the Pentagon’s Office your continued public service to the people of PANTS OF THE HOUSE FELLOWS of Public Affairs in a few days as she con- the 13th Congressional District of Michigan, to PROGRAM tinues her service to our Nation. our Nation, and to the world. May you, your Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was invaluable family and all of America’s military have God’s HON. JOHN B. LARSON in her ability in educating the office about the continued good grace and infinite blessings. OF CONNECTICUT valued role that America’s servicemembers f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perform every day to protect our freedom. As Thursday, July 30, 2009 a mother, Army warrior and patriot, Lieutenant TRIBUTE TO LTJG EDWIN NORTH Colonel Leggieri offered a unique perspective Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam on the impact and effect of the decisions that HON. DAVE CAMP Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the par- Congress, in general, and the House Appro- OF MICHIGAN ticipants of the House Fellows Program. The priations Committee on Defense, in particular. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Fellows Program, run by the Office of I am proud that, in the United States of Amer- the House Historian, is a unique opportunity Thursday, July 30, 2009 ica, women who have ability, character and for a select group of secondary education quality can advance to the upper levels of the Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today to American history and government teachers to military as Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri. pay tribute to LTJG Edwin North in recognition experience firsthand the inner-workings of Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was born in of the 11 years of honorable service in the Congress. These educators have dem- Schenectady, New York to Joseph V. United States Navy during and after World onstrated excellence in the classroom, are Palowich and the late Monica Palowich. She War II. dedicated to educating our Nation’s youth and graduated from Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons Edwin North started his military career in the are truly deserving of our recognition. High School in Schenectady, New York where U.S. Army ROTC at Michigan State University. One of the goals of the House Fellows Pro- she excelled at basketball, track and swim- In 1943, he decided to join the U.S. Navy gram is to develop curriculum on the history ming. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri is where he served with distinction on various and practice of the House for use in schools. still involved in athletics with her children and ships in the Pacific Theater, including the During the program, fellows prepare a brief continues to maintain a healthy lifestyle. heavy cruiser USS Tuscaloosa. He also lesson plan on a congressional topic of their Rebecca graduated from Saint Lawrence served as captain of a Landing Craft Tank, choosing, which is then shared with the other University in May 1989 with a bachelors of LCT, where amongst his other duties, he fellows. These plans will become part of a arts degree in English Writing and Govern- ferried sailors, rescued from the sinking of the larger teaching resource database on the ment. Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was a 4- USS Indianapolis, from the USS Doyle to the House. During the school year following their year Army Reserve Officers Training Corps island of Peleliu for treatment. On his LCT he participation in the House Fellows Program, (ROTC) scholarship student at Saint Lawrence performed other tasks like transporting equip- each Fellow is responsible for presenting his University and was commissioned as a Sec- ment ship-to-shore, and transporting slave or her experience and lesson plans to at least ond Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps labor survivors, who had been rescued from one in-service institute for teachers of history upon her graduation from college. She served Japanese capture, from Peleliu Island to reset- and government. in command and staff positions in Quarter- tlement on Koror Island. Since the House Fellows Program began in master and Logistics units in New York, Vir- In addition, Lieutenant junior grade North 2006, 63 teachers from across the country ginia, Nebraska and Arkansas before being served with great honor and distinction in nu- have participated in this innovative program, assigned to Washington, DC. She later earned merous other activities in the Pacific Theater, with 12 more enrolled for this summer. With a masters degree in Public Communications performing reconnaissance missions and de- plans to select a teacher from every congres- from American University in May 2004. liveries ship-to-shore on his LCT, mostly in sional district over the next several years, the

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involved in the political process in districts I congratulate and extend my sincere grati- across the country. Educating teachers about Wednesday, July 29, 2009 tude to Cal Marsella for his service to the the ‘‘People’s House’’ is one of the best ways Ms. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Denver region. I wish him continued success to do that. I congratulate the following edu- of H.R. 1525, whose language has been incor- and all good fortune in his work ahead. cators who are participating in the 7th session porated into H.R. 3139. f of the House Fellows Program: Agriculture is the lifeblood of the economy in INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR Ms. Rachel Snell (CAMP, MI–4); Mr. Ronald Kansas’ 2nd District. Doniphan County, Kan- Hailey (MCDERMOTT, WA–7); Ms. Rosemary HOUSING COMMEMORATION BILL sas is home to some of the most fertile farm OF 2009 Quirk (NEAL, MA–2); Ms. Jennifer S. Venable land in the United States. (BARTON, TX–6); Ms. Cheryl Anderson and Mr. The levees along the Missouri River in David Martin (LEWIS, GA–5); Ms. La-Shanda Doniphan County protect three vital commu- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON West (ROS-LEHTINEN, FL–18); Ms. Rhonda nities, White Cloud, Elwood and Wathena, as OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rush and Ms. Jessica Newman (BACHUS, AL– well as thousands of acres of farmland. 6); Mr. Michael Feldman (CASTLE, DE–AL); The 1993 floods devastated these commu- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. Don Woods (HALL, TX–4); Mr. George nities and the surrounding farmland. And they Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I rise Blackledge (TAYLOR, MS–4). should serve as a reminder of the importance to introduce The Fair Housing Commemora- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues of sound floodplain management. H.R. 1525, tion Act of 2009 to commemorate The Fair to join me in thanking the Office of the Histo- which I cosponsored with my colleague Rep- Housing Act (FHA), enacted in April 1968, the rian for sponsoring this program. Thanks to resentative MATSUI from California, will allow last of the three great civil rights acts of the Dr. Robert Remini and Dr. Fred Beuttler for communities, like the ones that I represent in 1960’s, with a monument in the Nation’s Cap- their outstanding leadership, and Dr. Thomas Northeast Kansas, the flexibility to find itol. The Fair Housing Commemorative Foun- Rushford, Dr. Charles Flanagan, Mr. Dave sources to quickly and efficiently repair levee dation is raising funds and is working with the Veenstra, Mr. Anthony Wallis and Mr. Ben- systems. National Capital Memorial Advisory Commis- jamin Hayes for providing the crucial staff sup- I thank my colleague for her leadership on sion (NCMAC) to adhere to the requirements port. Thank you also to the Office of the Histo- this important legislation. And I encourage the and process established by the Commemora- rian interns: Mr. Maurice Robinson, Mr. Parker House support its passage. tive Works Act of 1986. This may be the first Williams, Ms. Kaitlin Utz and Ms. Debbie f time that a sector of our economy has decided Kobrin. to raise a monument commemorating a statute f HONORING THE SERVICE OF that regulates some of its practices. The Foun- CLARENCE ‘‘CAL’’ W. MARSELLA HONORING JOHN AND GINNY dation’s precedent is commendable. MCELENEY Fair housing and the movement to bring HON. ED PERLMUTTER equal opportunity in the real estate markets OF COLORADO are intertwined with our nation’s history. The HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY federal government has both been a part of OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the problem and an integral part of its solution. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 Every branch of the federal government has Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I am played a key role in our national progress to- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I submitting this statement to express congratu- wards fair housing. It is fitting that we com- rise to commend John and Ginny McEleney lations and gratitude to Clarence ‘‘Cal’’ W. memorate not only the passage of the Fair for their dedication to the City of Clinton and Marsella on the occasion of his retirement as Housing Act, but also the history of our na- the State of Iowa, and for their leadership in General Manager of the Regional Transpor- tion’s path towards equal opportunity in hous- the U.S. auto industry. tation District (RTD). ing. John and Ginny McEleney are third genera- Under Mr. Marsella’s leadership, RTD built THE NATION’S BEGINNING tion automobile dealers and their children are partnerships with local, state and federal offi- The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution es- continuing this tradition. John became a deal- cials to realize a vision of an innovative public tablishes a right to own private property that er-operator when he was only 24 years old. transit system that meets the unique needs of the government cannot take without just com- Today, he is President of McEleney our region. pensation. Early immigrants sought a place Autocenter Inc., in Clinton, Iowa, and During his tenure with RTD, Mr. Marsella where they could own and transfer real estate McEleney Autoplex, Inc., in Iowa City, Iowa. oversaw the successful completion of three without the arbitrary interference of the gov- John is a past chairman of the Iowa Auto- new light rail lines, including the T-REX light ernment. That right was not universal. Slavery mobile Dealers Association and has served on rail project that opened November 17, 2006. In denied basic rights to a whole class of Ameri- multiple national dealer councils. In 2003, he 2004 metro area voters overwhelmingly ap- cans based on race, and reduced some of our was elected to the National Automobile Deal- proved the FasTracks transit expansion pro- people to the subhuman status of property. ers Association (NADA) Board of Directors gram for the eight-county metro area. This Among the effects of slavery was the denial of and he is currently chairman of the NADA. represents the largest transit-only voter ap- the right to own and use real property. Over the past months the international auto in- proved program in the United States. With Mr. POST CIVIL WAR dustry has experienced unprecedented Marsella’s determination, progress on the The Civil War and the constitutional amend- change. Throughout this period John FasTracks program has moved ahead swiftly, ments ending slavery were accompanied by McEleney has been a tireless and effective and construction is currently underway on the laws that gave all citizens the same rights as advocate for his colleagues and the thousands West Corridor which runs from downtown white citizens to own and use real property. of Americans who work in auto dealerships. Denver to Golden, Colorado. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was our nation’s He has fought to protect jobs and chart a prof- Mr. Marsella began his transportation career first ‘‘fair housing’’ law. Subsequent years saw itable course for the industry in the future. in the highway engineering division of the that law ignored and severely limited by court The McEleney family and their businesses State of Connecticut Department of Transpor- decisions, culminating with the philosophy of have made Clinton and communities across tation in 1974. He now serves on the National ‘‘separate but equal’’ in the Plessey v Fer- Iowa better places to live and work. Madam Academy of Sciences Transportation Re- guson case. In addition, Congress and some Speaker, I join the Iowa Automobile Dealers search Board and regularly lectures at the states passed laws that restricted access to Association, the National Automobile Dealers University of Denver and the University of Col- private property ownership and use by Latinos Association, and the entire Clinton community orado masters degree programs in Transpor- and Asian Americans. in thanking John and Ginny McEleney for their tation and Public Administration. He also In the early 20th century, social scientists generosity and leadership. speaks to numerous groups on the benefits and leaders within the real estate community

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.053 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2119 established guides for neighborhood desir- versity of North Texas, and graduated in 1950 academic/48 leadership) from around the ability based on racial composition. Homo- with a Bachelor of Science. He taught math globe competed in Level III of the 2009 U.S. geneous communities for white, northern Eu- for 10 years until deciding to farm full time, Army JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl ropean background residents were seen as first with his father and then with his son, and competition, the final level of the Army JROTC best investment for homeowners and others. continues to help his son and grandson as Academic and Leadership Championship. Some early zoning laws sought to limit, by needed. Plano East JROTC deserves special recogni- race, people who could live in certain commu- During his farming years, Billie Ray served tion for their achievement. nities, as did some practices of the real estate on the Celina Cooperative Gin Board for 37 In addition, on March 5th, the Plano East sector. Although the Supreme Court, in its years. He has been a longtime director of the and Plano West Senior High School JROTC 1917 decision in Buchanan v. Worley, struck Collin County Farm Bureau and for six years Academic Teams earned 1st and 3rd place down these racial restrictions, these racial bi- served as a director of the Texas Farm Bu- honors, respectively, out of 198 teams/ ases were incorporated into FHA rules and reau. During part of this time he served on the schools, in the U.S. Army JROTC 5th Brigade formed the basis for many private agreements Southern Farm Bureau Insurance Boards and portion of the 2009 U.S. Army JROTC Aca- to segregate and form racially restrictive cov- continues to be involved in federal and state demic and Leadership Bowl competition. enants. legislative affairs. He also served on the The Panther JROTC Academic Team is WW II Project 2000 Committee for long-range plan- comprised of: Team Commander c/1LT Zen Following the Second World War, returning ning to carry Texas Farm Bureau into the next Ren upcoming Senior, c/CSM James Untiedt GIs, through the GI bill, were offered a path to century. He has been the recipient of many upcoming Senior, c/1SG Amber VanHecke up- homeownership. African Americans and other awards, including the Collin County Conserva- coming Junior, c/SSG Sabrina Gibson upcom- minority group members were excluded from tion Farmer of the Year, Denton Wise County ing Junior. The two alternates were Plano these GI bill benefits in many communities. Conservation Farmer of the Year, Collin Coun- East Senior cadets Mary Walker and Harrison The great migration of the middle class to sub- ty Farmer of the Year and the Collin County Stone. urbs was largely a white phenomenon, cre- Farm Bureau Pioneer Award. Competition questions are based on the ating segregated white suburbs and large iso- In 1955, Billie Ray married Jane Merritt and SAT, ACT, JROTC curriculum and current lated urban minority communities. There was they have four children: Charles and his wife events. The test is administered jeopardy- little response by the government or the Sherry of Celina, Janet and her husband style, via the Internet, with a 30 second time courts. Most notable, was the Supreme Court Randy of Celina, Laurie and her husband Rus- limit for each question. The team members in 1948 ended judicial enforcement of racially sell of Waco, and Mike and his wife Ingrid of are able to quickly read, discuss, and ex- restrictive covenants in the case Shelley v. Keller. They are the grandparents of 11 beau- change information before finalizing an an- Kraemer. tiful grandchildren. swer. THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT During the time his children were in the According to Major (Ret) John Napoli, Jr., The Civil Rights movement, including Dr. Celina schools he served for 13 years as a who serves as the Director of Army Instruction Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work in Chicago, trustee of the Celina Independent School Dis- for the Plano Independent School District, ‘‘we brought renewed attention to housing discrimi- trict. He was also a member of the Quarter- are proud of the academic accomplishments nation. The federal government, first through back Club for many years, serving as captain of all our students. This bowl is one of many executive order then through the Civil Rights in 1973. ways we challenge our students on a daily, Act of 1964, banned discrimination in federally His civic involvement includes serving on weekly, and monthly basis. Our foremost pri- funded housing. By 1961, seventeen states the Celina City Council for 2 terms during ority in JROTC is to the academic and profes- had passed fair housing or open housing laws. which the first Comprehensive Plan was sional development of all our students. In the It was not until April 1968, following the assas- formed, and recently he served on the com- last two years alone our graduating seniors sination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that mittee for the current comprehensive plan have earned over $4.5 million in college schol- Congress passed the Fair Housing Act. which is in its final stages. Seeing the need for arship monies.’’ Also in April 1968, the Supreme Court ruling a public park, he was instrumental in securing The cadets and the Plano East Senior Army in Jones v. Mayer held that the Civil Rights the land and negotiating the purchase of more Instructor LTC (R) Bernard Aikens are shining Act of 1866 prohibited discrimination in private than 40 acres, where a wonderful park was examples of the future leadership and military real estate transactions. That law lacked an dedicated in 2006 to the City of Celina. In excellence that you can only find in America. effective government enforcement mechanism, 2002 he and his wife, Jane, were awarded the f Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cham- and covered racial and religious discrimina- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion. Gender discrimination was prohibited in ber of Commerce ‘‘in recognition of their con- 1974. In 1988, in response to growing aware- tinuous service and support.’’ In July of 1976 ness of the housing issues faced by families he was recognized by The American Revolu- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY with children and persons with disabilities, the tion Bicentennial Commission of Texas for his OF MASSACHUSETTS adoption of the Fair Housing Act Amendments participation in celebrating the Bicentennial. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Billie Ray has been a member of the First established effective government enforcement Thursday, July 30, 2009 and extended protections to families with chil- Baptist Church in Celina since 1951 and has dren and persons with disabilities. served as a deacon for 53 years. He has been Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam Madam Speaker, in light of this long battle such an important and influential member of Speaker, on rollcall No. 460, I inadvertently for fair housing, I ask that the House pass this the Celina community, and his many friends did not vote, but intended to vote ‘‘yes.’’ bill. today join his family in wishing a wonderful f 80th birthday to this great citizen, Billie Ray f SEVERELY INJURED VETERANS’ Huddleston. BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT RECOGNIZING BILLIE RAY f HUDDLESTON OF 2009 CONGRATULATING THE PLANO HON. RALPH M. HALL EAST AND PLANO WEST JROTC HON. STEVE BUYER ACADEMIC TEAMS OF TEXAS OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 HON. SAM JOHNSON Thursday, July 30, 2009 OF TEXAS Mr. HALL of Texas. Billie Ray Huddleston IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, today I join was born in Celina on August 23, 1929. His my good friends and colleagues, MIKE Thursday, July 30, 2009 love for church, family, school and community MICHAUD of Maine and HENRY BROWN of continues even as he celebrates his 80th Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam South Carolina, in introducing the Severely In- birthday. Speaker, congratulations are in order. This jured Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of Billie Ray has lived his entire life in Celina, June, the Plano East JROTC Academic team 2009. This bill will provide increased benefits where he attended Celina High School and placed fifth in a competition from schools to our most severely injured veterans. graduated in 1946. He then attended North around the globe in Washington, D.C. Out of Madam Speaker, as servicemembers are Texas State College, now known as the Uni- 1,645 Army JROTC programs, 72 teams (24 returning from the Global War on Terror with

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.057 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 more severe and complex injuries than in pre- Security Council and special advisor at the (3) U.S. leadership in supporting the demo- vious conflicts, the services and benefits that Department of State. I respect his views given cratic transformation of Sudan by sup- the Department of Veteran Affairs provides his long-time involvement in Africa and Sudan. porting the electoral process, providing in- stitutional support to opposition parties and must change as well in reflection of their SUDAN U.S. POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF civil society organizations, and building the needs. THE CPA capacity of the Government of Southern This bill recognizes this need and provides Thank you Congressman PAYNE and mem- Sudan; significant increases for these veterans and bers of this subcommittee for the oppor- (4) U.S. leadership in preparations for the their families. The bill increases compensation tunity to testify on a topic that will help de- South’s referendum in 2011, which will be a for catastrophically injured veterans who are in termine the future of millions of people from make-or-break process for the future of both need of regular aide and attendance by fifty Sudan and the surrounding region. North and South. At this subcommittee hearing, members The essential word that repeats through- percent. Qualifying veterans would receive a will hear a very different message than that out all these goals is ‘‘leadership.’’ U.S. lead- monthly payment of $7,552, and those in need which will be communicated at tomorrow’s ership—multilaterally and when necessary of the highest level of care would receive Senate Foreign Relations Committee hear- unilaterally—will be an enormously influen- $8,642. ing. Today, this subcommittee’s members tial ingredient in a successful transition to We are all aware of the impact of attending will hear a bipartisan critique of the current peace and democracy in Sudan. to daily personal needs such as bathing and direction of U.S. policy towards Sudan. Rich But success will require greater leverage than that which presently exists. The debate eating can have on family caregivers. Increas- Williamson, Roger Winter and I all have ne- gotiated extensively with the regime in internally within the U.S. Government in ing the rate of the aid and attendance benefit part rests on the degree to which incentives for veterans would support family caregivers Sudan, have roughly a combined six decades in working on or in Sudan, and have a very or pressures ought to be favored instruments who experience a loss of income, and allow clear idea of what is required for lasting for changing the behavior of the Sudanese veterans to remain in their homes. peace to have a chance in that embattled regime, the Darfur rebels, and the GOSS. It This legislation would also expand eligibility country. is the view of this panel and the activist or- for aid and attendance benefits to include vet- This hearing comes at a moment in Su- ganizations that comprise the Darfur move- dan’s history fraught with danger and poten- ment that the way forward should involve erans with service connected residuals of se- deeper diplomatic engagement that is rooted vere traumatic brain injury (TBI). It would per- tial. There is no effective peace process for Darfur, but one could be built with U.S. lead- in multilateral pressures and the credible mit these veterans in need of constant super- threat of significant consequences for poli- ership. The CPA is on the brink, but could be vision and assistance to remain in their resi- cies or actions by Sudanese parties that un- salvaged if U.S. engagement deepens. Next dermine peace efforts and lead to worsening dences rather than being institutionalized. year’s elections are at risk, but could be- humanitarian conditions. In the absence of More servicemembers of Operation Endur- come an important opportunity to strength- these pressures, and if incentives are all that ing Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom are en opposition parties and democratic struc- are put forward, then failure is guaranteed. surviving blast head injuries cause by an IED tures crucial for the referendum and for Su- Success will also require the construction explosion than in any previous war. These dan’s political future. The referendum itself of credible and effective processes that allow servicemembers and veterans may not have is doubtful, but its prospects could be en- for the achievement of U.S. policy goals. any physical disabilities, but may suffer ex- hanced with a credible international road- First and foremost, the glaring lack of an ef- treme cognitive disabilities as a result. A vet- map. fective peace process for Darfur calls out for The major unknown variable that will help greater U.S. leadership in constructing from eran with severe TIM can require constant su- determine whether the dangers or the oppor- pervision and assistance to perform all activi- the existing elements a revitalized process tunities get maximized is the unresolved in- that has the chance of ending Darfur’s war. ties of daily living. However, current law does ternal debate over the direction of U.S. pol- Secondly, the U.S. should intensify its early not provide veterans with severe TBIs with the icy towards Sudan. In the absence of any efforts to revive the CPA and back these ef- same level of compensation that is available agreement on the policy, U.S. diplomatic en- forts with the construction of clear multilat- to veterans with severe physical disabilities. gagement has been energetic, for which Spe- eral consequences for violations or non-im- Further, the bill codifies a U.S. Court of Ap- cial Envoy Gration should be credited. But plementation of key elements of the deal. peals for Veterans Claims ruling that protects the substance of this robust engagement has U.S. policy must be shaped by the fact that been fraught with missteps, lack of internal these complex conflicts have a common core: non-service connected pension payments for coordination, and an overall aversion to elderly, indigent, and severely disabled or Flawed governance by a center that exploits pressuring the ruling National Congress and marginalizes an underdeveloped periph- house-bound American veterans. The bill also Party (NCP). Sustained pressure leveraged ery. Not only does the CPA provide a road- increases this benefit by ten percent. by meaningful and focused sticks is the prin- map for resolving the longest and bloodiest It would also authorize veterans with severe cipal tool that has moved the NCP to change of these conflicts, but it also offers a frame- burns to receive specially adapted auto grants. its behavior during the 20 years of its author- work for the kind of democratic, structural Lastly, the bill honors the recipients of our itarian rule. This substantial track record of transformation necessary to alter the root nation’s highest award for bravely by doubling empirical evidence of the value of pressure cause of Sudan’s many recurring conflicts. makes the direction of U.S. diplomacy all The successful model of the CPA could and the monthly pension given to Medal of Honor the more questionable. Recipients to $2,000. should be replicated in a revitalized Darfur There is also a broader inconsistency in peace process. The U.S. cannot afford to Madam Speaker, this bill makes all of these U.S. foreign policy when it comes to Sudan. allow the CPA to fail, nor can it allow the needed improvements without new increases The Obama administration has resolutely continuation of an ineffective Darfur process in direct spending. I urge my colleagues to join worked to craft more formidable inter- that obstructs any real possibility of peace. national coalitions to isolate North Korea me in improving the lives of these veterans by PRIORITIES FOR CPA IMPLEMENTATION and Iran for important U.S. policy objec- co-sponsoring this bipartisan bill. The troubling reality is that Sudan’s tives. However, the U.S. is not doing the North-South peace remains precarious at f same for Sudan, despite the existence of a re- best. Given the mounting tensions between gime there that is responsible directly or in- SUDAN: U.S. POLICY AND the North and South and the spate of vio- directly for the loss of two and a half million IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CPA lence in the South in recent months, deeper lives in the South and Darfur. international engagement is required. Re- HON. FRANK R. WOLF U.S. GOALS IN SUDAN AND HOW TO ACHIEVE newed Sudanese civil war could bring whole- THEM sale violence on a terrible scale while further OF VIRGINIA In the context of its policy review, the U.S. destabilizing the entire region. I will focus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should spell out clear goals: the remainder of my testimony on the key Thursday, July 30, 2009 (1) U.S. leadership in constructing a more priorities for the U.S. Government in CPA effective Darfur peace process, using as a implementation. Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I would like to model the process that led to the CPA in- I am encouraged by recent positive steps share with our colleagues testimony that John volving a lead role for the U.S. and a multi- by the Obama administration to prioritize Prendergast, co-founder of the Enough lateral support structure that provided CPA implementation and to revitalize inter- Project, gave yesterday before the House For- international leverage, expertise, and sup- national efforts to urge the Sudanese parties eign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Glob- port; to work on an array of outstanding provi- (2) U.S. leadership in supporting the imple- sions in the agreement in the remaining year al Health on the critical issue of U.S.-Sudan mentation of the CPA, continuing the trend and a half. These new efforts should be fol- policy, specifically as it relates to implementa- of deeper engagement over the last few lowed up with an approach that penalizes tion of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement months but structuring clear penalties for failure of one of both of the Sudanese parties (CPA). During the Clinton administration John non-implementation of any of the key provi- to implement key provisions of the agree- was director of African Affairs at the National sions; ment. The hard work begins now. It is time

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.061 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2121 for the administration to pursue specific pri- the near-impossibility of holding a free and mentioned refurbished tanks, an air defense orities in order to meet the key benchmarks fair ballot there. is non-offensive and helps level the playing in the crucial final stages of CPA implemen- Keep the parties on track in the dual proc- field by neutralizing the north’s major tac- tation. esses of implementing the legal ruling on the tical advantage in the event of renewed hos- The U.S. must direct renewed energy and boundaries of the Abyei region and demar- tilities. commitment toward the following strategic cating the North-South border. Two crucial COMPREHENSIVE PEACE: THE ONLY OPTION IN issues regarding contested borders between priorities: SUDAN 1. Protect the People: Due to a worrisome Sudan’s North and South need sustained at- upsurge in intercommunal violence, the tention from the international community. Ending genocide in Darfur and fulfilling death toll in the South this year now exceeds The failure to establish clear international the promise of the Comprehensive Peace the number of violent deaths in Darfur in the penalties for a failure to implement these Agreement requires a comprehensive ap- same period, and as elections draw closer, in- key CPA provisions such as the demarcation proach to Sudan rather than reactive crisis stability may well increase. Tribal clashes of the disputed North-South border has been management. The U.S. must lead the inter- are occurring among a heavily armed civil- a clear drag on the CPA. However, last national community in working now to en- ian population that the poorly disciplined week’s legal decision on the boundaries of sure that the CPA does not collapse and southern army has proved incapable of secur- Abyei—an oil-rich, contested region along spark a devastating new round of conflict in ing. Some of the latest clashes highlight the the disputed North-South border within Sudan. With a significant diplomatic rein- flaws and dangers of the so-called the Joint Sudan—is a crucial litmus test of the par- vestment in the CPA that prioritizes pro- Integrated Units, or JIUs, whose presence ties’ will to implement the CPA moving for- tecting civilians, building peace in the has often led greater violence, instability, ward. Now that the ruling on Abyei has been South, and defusing tensions between the and civilian casualties. The U.S. should take accepted by both parties, the U.S., the U.N., North and South, the U.S. can help prevent two specific measures to help improve secu- and the rest of international community the catastrophic consequences of a potential rity and decrease the risk of further violence must follow through on its commitments to collapse of the CPA. in communities throughout the South: help implement the ruling and monitor the f Work with the U.N. Security Council to en- status of the demarcation of the Abyei sure that the United Nations Mission in boundaries. HONORING DARRELL ‘‘SHIFTY’’ Sudan (UNMIS) has the necessary capacity Encourage negotiations between the NCP POWERS to fulfill its mandate and protect civilians. and SPLM on long-term wealth-sharing ar- The United States should lead efforts within rangements before the 2011 referendum. the U.N. Security Council to strengthen Track-two diplomatic efforts can get both HON. RICK BOUCHER UNMIS’ ability to support the CPA, but this parties to consider various scenarios for OF VIRGINIA support must be matched with clearer stra- wealth sharing after the referendum and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tegic vision by UNMIS on how it can best al- mitigate the likelihood that these discus- Thursday, July 30, 2009 locate its resources to operationalize its sions will short circuit into a zero-sum game mandate amidst ongoing security threats leading directly to conflict after the ref- Mr. BOUCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise throughout the South. Other guarantors of erendum. Discussions of access to land for today to honor a southwest Virginia resident the CPA can support UNMIS’ efforts by con- populations with diverse needs and liveli- whose service to this Nation will long be re- tributing to coordinated programs such as hoods and planning for mutually beneficial membered. On June 17, 2009, Darrell ‘‘Shifty’’ security sector reform within the SPLA. development of oilfields in the contested bor- Powers, a distinguished World War II veteran, Encourage the Government of Southern der region could ease current tensions over Sudan (GoSS) to take leadership in pro- border demarcation and generate momentum passed away. I would like to take this occa- moting local peace-building initiatives to for further cooperation. sion to recognize his many contributions defuse tensions between communities that Urge passage of the referendum law before through his military service to our great Na- have taken up arms against each other. the elections. Applying pressure on Sudan’s tion. Mr. Powers, who was portrayed in the 2. Build the ‘‘peace dividend’’: Since the Government of National Unity to urge the HBO documentary film ‘‘Band of Brothers,’’ is signing of the CPA, progress has been slow in National Assembly to review and pass the a true American hero from southwest Virginia. providing basic infrastructure and services law on the southern referendum before the A native of the Dickenson County, Town of to the peripheral areas of Sudan. Insecurity elections could reduce tensions between the and underdevelopment remain a fact of life parties after the elections and enable prep- Clinchco, Virginia, Mr. Powers volunteered for for most Sudanese. As long as that is the arations for the referendum to begin now. the United States Army during the early case, the southern government will have dif- Once the law is passed and the Referendum stages of the Second World War in 1942. He ficulty consolidating the peace and holding Commission is created, potential disputes, was quickly assigned to the newly formed together an ethnically divided South with such as questions over whether or not cer- 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and began competing political visions. The GoSS has tain populations—such as southerners in training at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. Each day, also been hit hard by the financial crisis, and Khartoum—are eligible to vote, can be ad- the new recruits would train by running 6 miles is in need of significant economic support, dressed before tensions escalate in the imme- up and down the Curahee Mountain. As a re- but this support should be aimed specifically diate run-up to the referendum. at capacity building efforts that can 4. Prevent a return to war: The likelihood sult of the steadfast dedication of Mr. Powers strengthen the fledgling government. Addi- of a return to war between the North and and the other members of what came to be tional investments in agriculture and micro- South, or of conflict breaking out within the known as Easy Company, the regiment was credit would make a difference on the ground South, is real. An arms race between the quickly transformed into one of the Army’s for the people of southern Sudan, more than Northern and Southern government is just toughest fighting units. two million of whom have returned home to one warning sign of a tenuous situation that In 1943, after completion of parachute very little after decades of war. could explode into outright conflict. Several school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, the 2nd Bat- 3. Defuse North-South tensions: A number preventive measures can mitigate the risks talion of the 506th Parachute Infantry was at- of contentious issues between the North and of violence in the run-up to the 2010 general South must be resolved in next year and a elections and the 2011 referendum: tached to the 101st Airborne Division and was half, all of which necessitate robust support Enhance efforts to professionalize and transferred to England, where they would from the international community in order modernize the SPLA. The SPLA has strug- spend a year preparing to invade the Euro- to keep the negotiations and processes on gled to transition from a guerilla movement pean continent. track. The U.S. should direct renewed energy to a formal army, a process complicated by At about 1 a.m. on June 6, 1944, Mr. Pow- and commitment toward the following stra- attempts to integrate southern militias that ers and the other members of Easy Company tegic priorities: opposed the SPLA during the war. To ensure boarded a plane which transported them Urge meaningful reforms from the Suda- that the south is stabile and the GoSS can nese parties before the 2010 elections. The deliver a peace dividend, the SPLA must across the English Channel in order to para- United States and other key actors, oper- continue to modernize through a well-sup- chute into Normandy behind German fortified ating on a tight timeline, need to lower their ported process of security sector trans- positions. Shortly after landing, Mr. Powers expectations for the election and develop a formation that improves discipline, com- and 2 fellow soldiers realized that they were a multilateral strategy to press the Govern- mand and control, capacity, and com- day’s walk from their intended drop zone. The ment of National Unity—the ruling National petency. Toward this end, the Obama admin- Airborne troops spent almost a week fighting Congress Party in particular—to enact istration should explore the sale of an air de- German soldiers before they were sent back meaningful reforms regardless of who wins in fense system to the GoSS. Although intro- to England to prepare for an invasion of Hol- 2010, revitalize CPA implementation, and es- ducing new weapons systems into a volatile tablish a framework for talks in Darfur that military environment could be interpreted land. are consistent with the power-sharing provi- as contrary to donors’ responsibility to In September 1944, Mr. Powers’ unit, along sions of the CPA. There also has to be a clear make unity attractive, it is in the interests with Polish and English divisions, parachuted and unified international posture with re- of lasting stability that the GoSS spend into Holland to secure a road for tanks and gard to addressing the issue of Darfur, given money on defense wisely. Unlike the afore- supply shipments to prepare for a push across

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.063 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 the Rhine River into Germany. During the at- Today, there are veterans who have earned and suburban areas all around and in be- tack, the English troops landed in a German VA health care benefits with their service to tween. In response to this alarming trend, I in- tank division and were immediately killed. Mr. our country, as well as Medicare benefits, by troduced the SAFETY through Nonviolence Powers and the rest of Easy Company spent paying into the Social Security system during Act, a bill that would teach the doctrine of non- the following 3 months fighting for control of their working years. Even though these indi- violence in thought, words and actions to stu- the same road, laying low during the day and viduals have clearly earned both of these ben- dents, educators, local police, and community moving at night. efits, current law unfairly prohibits them from leaders. In reality, Madam Speaker, violence, After securing the road and moving out of using their Medicare benefits at VA facilities human rights abuses, discrimination, unprece- Holland, Easy Company was then ordered to even though they may feel more comfortable dented poverty, and terrorism are devastating defend the town of Bastogne, Belgium, when seeking care among their fellow veterans from every corner of our globe, and despite so they learned that German troops had counter- VA providers who specialize in caring for vet- much progress, much work remains. attacked along the Adrennes forest. For nearly erans. In February, I led a congressional delega- a week, the undermanned and under-supplied This is also inconsistent with the authorities tion with my good friend, the Gentleman from Easy Company fought off a much larger Ger- granted to other Federal entities such as the Alabama (Mr. BACHUS) to India to commemo- man force. Easy Company lost 16 men during Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Depart- rate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther that week of fighting at Bastogne, and 34 ment of Defense’s (DoD) TRICARE for Life King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s visit to more during fighting at Normandy and Hol- that are allowed to bill Medicare. IHS and DoD the country. With an official send-off from Sec- land. are able to augment their resources with Medi- retary Clinton, the delegation was welcomed A little more than a month after Hitler’s care collections and reinvest the extra funding by the Indian government and Indian people. forces were pushed back in mid-January, back into their programs and services. H.R. Martin Luther King, III, his wife, Mrs. Arndrea General Dwight Eisenhower met with Mr. Pow- 3365 would provide equity in such billing prac- Waters, and outstanding musicians from the ers’ unit in France and awarded them the Dis- tices among the Federal entities. In other Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz also cele- tinguished Unit Citation for holding Bastogne. words, the VA would be able to access an im- Soon after, Mr. Powers earned enough brated this historic visit with concerts, meet- portant new source of revenues from Medicare combat points to step away from the front ings, and ceremonies across the country. which may be reinvested to further strengthen lines of battle and return home to southwest The congressional delegation also met with the VA’s health care system. Virginia. Mr. Powers was on his way out of Indian government officials, business leaders, In detail, this legislation requires the Secre- and non-governmental organizations on issues combat when the truck he was riding in col- taries of VA and HHS to establish a Memo- lided head-on with another Army truck, killing of terrorism, democracy, human rights, child randum of Understanding (MOU) no later than labor and trafficking, poverty, and international one soldier and badly injuring Mr. Powers. six months after the date of the enactment of After recovering from these injuries he re- conflicts. Each of us returned to the United the Act. The MOU must establish such pro- turned home to work for Clinchfield Coal Com- States inspired and determined in our own gram elements as the frequency of reimburse- pany in Dickenson County, Virginia, for 33 way to see how we could apply our experi- ment, the billing system, the data sharing years. Mr. Powers rarely spoke of the horrors ences, our shared history, and the legacies of agreement, and the payment rate. of the combat he faced until producers came these two great men to some of the issues H.R. 3365 also provides some guidelines on to him with the ‘‘Band of Brothers’’ HBO mini- facing the international community. How can setting the payment rate so that the terms that series idea. After the success of ‘‘Band of we build a new generation that understands contributed to the failure of the Medicare DoD Brothers,’’ Mr. Powers often would receive the benefit of peace? Subvention Demonstration Project are not re- countless expressions of support and thanks This legislation responds to that question. peated again. For example, this legislation for the role he and his combat unit played in The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative prohibits setting a reimbursement rate which is World War II. Upon Mr. Power’s passing his Act of 2009 would create an undergraduate, less than 100 percent of the amount that online obituary received comments from peo- graduate, and post-graduate student exchange Medicare would pay a participating provider. It ple across the Nation and several individuals program in which students would travel to sig- also prohibits annual caps on reimbursement from Europe paying tribute and expressing nificant sites of the American Civil Rights and does not allow for a maintenance of effort deep appreciation for the sacrifices he made Movement and the Indian Independence requirement, which refers to the requirement to help free Europe during World War II. In his Movement. They would then develop pro- that VA maintain a certain level of spending later years, Mr. Powers dedicated a great deal posals on how to apply the philosophies of before they can be reimbursed from HHS. of time to speak to current soldiers stationed Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Finally, H.R. 3365 requires an annual report or returning from Iraq and Afghanistan about to modern issues such as human rights, to Congress providing program data, as well his experiences in war and life. peaceful conflict resolution, civil rights, and de- The outstanding dedication and sacrifice as a triennial GAO report assessing the pro- mocracy. that Mr. Darrell ‘‘Shifty’’ Powers displayed dur- gram impact. The second initiative created by this bill is a I urge the support of all Members for this ing his time with the United States Army will professional training module for international important legislation. be remembered not only by countless citizens state, local and national government employ- in my congressional district in southwest Vir- f ees from conflict regions to develop inter- ginia but also by citizens across this country THE INTRODUCTION OF THE GAN- national conflict solutions based on Gandhian and across Europe. The effects of his service DHI-KING SCHOLARLY EX- principles. to our country will be forever lasting. I want to CHANGE INITIATIVE ACT OF 2009 Last but not least, the Gandhi-King Schol- honor the passing of a great Virginian and a arly Exchange Initiative Act would develop an great American. HON. JOHN LEWIS annual public diplomacy forum to be held al- f ternately in the United States and India which OF GEORGIA will focus on the philosophies of Mahatma MEDICARE VA REIMBURSEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. in the reso- ACT OF 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 lution of global conflicts. HON. BOB FILNER Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I I believe that each person must ask them- am proud to introduce the Gandhi-King Schol- selves how we can make this little piece of OF CALIFORNIA arly Exchange Initiative Act of 2009. The pur- real estate that we call Earth, a little cleaner, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose of this legislation is to create three inter- a little greener, a little safer, a little more Thursday, July 30, 2009 national initiatives that take the philosophy and peaceful. Gandhi once said that, ‘‘If we are to Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, I recently in- examples of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin reach real peace in this world, and if we are troduced H.R. 3365, the Medicare VA Reim- Luther King, Jr. and apply them to current day to carry on a real war against war, we shall bursement Act of 2009. This legislation author- issues. have to begin with the children.’’ The Gandhi- izes the establishment of a Medicare VA reim- In recent years, increasing youth violence King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2009 bursement program where HHS reimburses has been the center of national headlines. does just that and a little bit more. the VA for the provision of health care to Gangs, drug abuse, stabbings, shootings, bul- Madam Speaker, I hope all of my col- Medicare eligible veterans for the treatment of lying, unnecessary harm and heartache leagues will support this good, common-sense non-service-connected conditions at VA med- plagues schools and communities from Atlanta legislation that should be a cornerstone of our ical facilities. to Chicago and in unsuspecting urban, rural, public diplomacy efforts.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.064 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2123 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clean A TRIBUTE TO TUMBLEWEED Earth Technologies, LLC. SMITH HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT Address of Requesting Entity: 13378 Lake- OF SOUTH CAROLINA front Drive, Earth City, MO, USA HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS Description of Request: To provide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 $2,000,000 for the Hyper-IFP (Hyper spectral Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Sensor for Improved Force Protection) Pro- Speaker, unfortunately I missed recorded gram. The introduction of a Hyper-IFP in FY08 Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I votes on the House floor on Tuesday, July 7, is allowing the detection and recognition of hu- would like to take this time to recognize distin- 2009. mans (with a near zero false alarm rate) and guished writer, speaker, and entertainer, Bob Had I been present, I would have voted providing indication of other certain physio- Lewis, better known as Tumbleweed Smith. ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 478 (on motion to logical triggers that can indicate that a person Tumbleweed Smith is both creator and pro- suspend the rules and pass H. Con. Res. is under extreme stress such as contemplating ducer of the renowned radio program The Sound of Texas. August 1, 2009 will mark the 135), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 479 (on motion ‘‘bad’’ behavior. To date successful develop- celebration of 40 prosperous years on the air, to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1129). ment, test and evaluation has been done in making The Sound of Texas the longest run- the lab, though these systems have not been f ning syndicated radio program in Texas. fully optimized for theatre operation or for HONORING MS. JANE MARKHAM In his 40 years of interviews, Tumbleweed costs. The continued funding of Hyper-IFP will Smith has accumulated the largest private col- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY operationalize and integrate the knowledge lection of oral history in the United States. His gain in the lab and apply it in a true-fielded one-man shows have been performed all over OF ILLINOIS application at an affordable cost. The Hyper- Texas, as well as six other states, and three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IFP system will also be environmentally hard- other countries. Thursday, July 30, 2009 ened to allow field deployment and allow inte- In addition to being an influential entertainer, Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today gration with other FP sensors in the last quar- Tumbleweed Smith has won international rec- in honor of Ms. Jane Markham, a dedicated ter of 2009. Hyper-IFP is focused on the mis- ognition for his advertising and production member of my district office staff. Jane’s last sions of Perimeter Security, Suicide Bomb De- work. His honors include two CLIO advertising day as a Congressional Aide and District Rep- tection and Urban Route Recon. Utility will be awards, the Governor’s Award for Tourism, resentative in our office will be August 1, demonstrated through an evaluation in both the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Cul- 2009, and she deserves our wholehearted ap- the Southwest border and contingency mission tural Achievement award and two Freedom preciation for her work. in Southwest Asia. This effort will require Foundation awards. The Texas House of Representatives has Jane Markham began her career working for leveraging the current Force Protection sensor recognized Tumbleweed ‘‘for creating a price- Congress in 1997 as District Director and suite designs for the missions sites to maintain less resource of Texas folk tales, lore and wis- Field Representative for Congresswoman Dar- interoperability. In the end, this request fo- dom.’’ He was honored by the Texas House of lene Hooley and in 2003 she came to Chi- cuses on both achieving data verification, and Representatives in 1999 for his outstanding cago, Illinois to work for Congressman Rahm the delivery of sufficient hardware to validate communication skills and radio service to Emanuel, serving as a Congressional Aide the Technical Data package for re-procure- West Texas. In 2008 he was recognized by and District Representative. She was instru- ment as well as demonstrate the system’s the Texas State Senate for celebrating his mental to my transition into Congress and has ability to deploy to DoD/DHS users for the 10,000th program of The Sound of Texas. served the needs of countless constituents of missions described. The Night Vision Elec- Mr. Lewis resides in Big Spring, TX with his the 5th District. tronic Sensors Directorate, Ft. Belvoir Virginia, wife Susan and they have two sons, two While Jane’s dedication and integrity will be is very supportive of this project. daughters-in-law, and four grandsons. He sorely missed, her infectious personality and Project: Aircrew Body Armor and Load Car- writes a syndicated weekly news column and jovial attitude will be irreplaceable. Her sense riage Vest System teaches radio production in the Permian of humor and vivacity are her trademark and Basin. Tumbleweed Smith is a true gem to our district staff will be at a loss without her Account: Other Procurement—U.S. Air West Texas. I am proud to honor his achieve- unfaltering ability to make a person smile. Force ments and look forward to more of his unique Jane’s family has always been a priority in her Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eagle In- and entertaining work in the future. life. She and her husband David Cameron are dustries the proud parents of their children, Mira and f Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 Biltmore Julia. TAXPAYER RESPONSIBILITY, AC- Drive, Fenton, MO 63026 We thank Jane for her time in our office, COUNTABILITY, AND CONSIST- both as a co-worker tirelessly dedicated to Description of Request: To provide ENCY ACT constituent services and as a friend. We wish $3,000,000 to issue the Aircrew Body Armor her all the best in the future knowing wherever Load Carriage Vest System, an integrated HON. JIM McDERMOTT that she may be, Jane will be going there with body armor vest system, to aircrew personnel. OF WASHINGTON a confidence and liveliness that will be felt by The system provides fire retardancy and bal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all. listics protection from a wide array of threats Thursday, July 30, 2009 f including small arms fire, fragmenting shrapnel and spall, while decreasing the heat stress Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, earlier EARMARK DECLARATION and weight burdens faced by airmen. Cur- today I introduced legislation—the Taxpayer rently issued aircrew flight equipment survival Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency HON. W. TODD AKIN vests are not body armor-compatible due to Act. The aim of this legislation is to reverse OF MISSOURI weight, heat, and survivability concerns. Cur- the growing trend of the misclassification of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rent issue is not fire retardant and fails to employees as independent contractors. Inde- pendent contractors serve a legitimate pur- meet the present needs of the U.S. Air Force. Thursday, July 30, 2009 pose in our workforce, our economy, and in Of the $3 million, approximately 25% is for Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, in accordance many business models. These contractors are materials; 25% is for labor; and 50% is for with House Republican Conference standards, important to our economy and often provide armor and armor integration. and Clause 9 of Rule XXI, I submit the fol- the flexibility that many businesses need. lowing member requests for the record regard- This request is consistent with the intended Some employers, however, are using a loop- ing H.R. 3327, Department of Defense Appro- and authorized purpose of the U.S. Air Force- hole that exists in the Internal Revenue Code priations Act, 2010. Other Procurement account. If funded in full, to treat workers that are actually employees Project: Hyperspectral Imaging for Improved this is a one-time funding request with the as contractors in order to reduce their own tax Force Protection (HYPER–IFP) goal of the Air Force using internally budgeted liability and avoid federal and state labor law. Account: Department of Defense, Army, funding to continue fielding the system to air- When employees are misclassified as contrac- RDT&E (CERDEC, NVESD, Special Projects) crew personnel. tors, responsible companies lose business,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.067 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 workers lose rights and protections, and the Although the drive from Malad to Pocatello chemicals, improved school bus safety, better federal and state governments lose out of bil- is difficult, Treena makes it to the clinic unless enforcement of drunk driving laws, and reform lions of dollars in much-needed revenue. the winter roads become truly impassable. in the medical license system. This legislation is similar to the measure I In keeping with her commitment to make Through his and his colleagues’ legislative introduced last year, along with Representa- positive contributions to her community and coverage, Mr. Hawpe and his coworkers lit- tives RICHARD NEAL, and JOHN TIERNEY. I am her sincere willingness to serve, Treena has erally helped reshape the Kentucky General pleased we have joined together again this recently been appointed to the Oneida County Assembly—my home state’s legislative body— Congress to reintroduce this initiative. Our ef- Hospital Board. into a more influential, co-equal branch of forts to construct this bill were informed by in- Madam Speaker, I am proud to have a con- state government. In conjunction with formi- formation obtained through public hearings on stituent in my district who is dedicated to im- dable investigative reporting, Mr. Hawpe also this issue in the House Committee on Ways proving the lives of our veterans and who de- played a critical role in the momentum to re- and Means and the House Committee on Edu- votes her time in selfless service to others. write Kentucky’s campaign finance laws. cation and Labor. f And also, very notably, Mr. Hawpe has been The Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, instrumental in the reform of Kentucky’s public and Consistency Act would close the tax loop- PERSONAL EXPLANATION education system. Through his direction of re- hole that allows employers to misclassify em- lentless and informed reporting, he helped ployees as contractors at will. It aims to put all HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT convince the public that Kentucky was in need employers on a level playing field, protect OF SOUTH CAROLINA of meaningful, extensive higher education re- workers, and reduce the federal budget deficit. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form, which paved the way for the 1997 Ken- The intention of the bill is not to deny busi- Thursday, July 30, 2009 tucky Higher Education Reform Act. He has nesses the ability to use legitimate inde- been credited by many, including a former pendent contractors; instead it is to ensure Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam governor and key policy makers, with being that laws that determine what an employee or Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- the main force behind this historic legislation. independent contractor is are evenly applied. corded votes on the House floor on Wednes- In light of these achievements, it should be They are not today. day, July 29, 2009. no surprise the newspaper won four Pulitzer I recognize that this issue is one that has Had I been present, I would have voted prizes under his direction. vexed the Congress for some time and that ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 655 (on agreeing to Mr. Hawpe is a member of the Kentucky forging the necessary degree of consensus to H. Res. 685), ‘‘present’’ on rollcall vote No. Journalism Hall of Fame and has long been a address this problem will be difficult. I intend 656 (on motion to table the Boehner Privileged strong advocate for ethics and diversity initia- for the legislation introduced today to serve as Resolution). tives. A Nieman Fellow at Harvard, he was a basis for discussion and look forward to f also prominent in national news organizations, working with many stakeholders to perfect the having served as president of the Associated HONORING MR. DAVID HAWPE bill and help push for its passage. Press Managing Editors Association. f Through Mr. Hawpe’s editorials and col- HON. BEN CHANDLER umns, he has been called ‘‘the voice and con- RECOGNIZING TREENA TUBBS OF KENTUCKY science of The Courier-Journal’’ and, in my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opinion, in many ways, he has been the voice HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON Thursday, July 30, 2009 and conscience of reform and good policy in OF IDAHO the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. CHANDLER. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the years, he has held individuals and today in recognition of one of Kentucky’s pre- Thursday, July 30, 2009 institutions accountable for their actions, mier journalists, a man who has shaped reined in unfair practices, and been an unwav- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today countless events and policies in the Common- ering advocate for the underprivileged. Mr. to pay tribute to Treena Tubbs of Malad, wealth of Kentucky for decades, Mr. David Hawpe will be sorely missed, but the impact of Idaho. Treena is celebrating her twentieth year Hawpe. After 40 years of public service jour- his work will be felt in my state, and, indeed of work for the U.S. Government. She began nalism, tough reporting, and insightful analysis the nation, for many years to come. her career with the USDA–FSA in the Malad as editorial director, he will retire on August Madam Speaker, there is no doubt in my office. After three years, she was recruited to 14, 2009. I cannot begin to adequately de- mind that he has made our great state even work for the Veterans Administration. She scribe the immeasurable contributions Mr. better. Hawpe has made to better the lives of all Ken- traveled to Pocatello to work at the Veterans f Affairs Community-based Outreach Clinic of tuckians. the George E. Wahlen Department of Vet- After graduating from the University of Ken- EARMARK DECLARATION erans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, tucky in 1965 with a focus in journalism, Mr. Utah. Hawpe began his career as a reporter for the HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER Treena quickly became known as a friendly Associated Press and then moved to the The OF LOUISIANA and helpful assistant to the veterans who St. Petersburg Times in Florida, where he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came to the clinic for services. Throughout her an editorial writer. career, she has proved herself to be a com- In 1969, he came back to his home state Thursday, July 30, 2009 passionate ally of those who have bravely and took charge of the Hazard bureau of The Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, pursu- served their country and now are in need of Courier-Journal in Eastern Kentucky, and in ant to the Republican Leadership standards medical care. By contributing her time and tal- 1972, he moved to the Louisville home office. on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- ents, Treena has ensured a brighter future for Mr. Hawpe held many positions, including edi- formation regarding earmarks I received as our veterans. torial writer, assistant regional editor, man- part of the Commerce, Justice Science, and It is not enough for Treena to assist in aging editor and editor of The Courier-Journal Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, meeting the needs of veterans during office and also served as city editor of the former H.R. 2847. hours. She always makes time from home to afternoon newspaper, The Louisville Times. Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER help fill out paperwork, answer questions, and Through his decades of reporting, Mr. H.R. 2997 remind of appointments. Because it is often Hawpe’s influence can be seen in nearly every ARS difficult to remember all the questions while in corner of the state. Louisiana State University located at 156 the doctor’s office, Treena welcomes calls at He covered the Hyden mine disaster in Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 home to clarify issues the veteran may have 1970, bringing to light the many hazards and Formosan Subterranean Research— regarding his or her care. realities of coal mining. In later years, he $2,600,000. The Formosan subterranean ter- The son of one veteran tells of Treena call- played a significant role in strengthening laws mite has infested 32 of the 64 parishes in Lou- ing in the evening to make sure his father was and regulations governing the mining industry, isiana, with the most severe infestations in the alright, as he had missed his appointment that and attacked abuses related to the broad form New Orleans and Lake Charles areas. This in- day. Another vet said he spent several hours deed and strip mining. sect has caused millions of dollars worth of asking questions at Treena’s kitchen table on Through his reporting and advocacy, he damage including over $300 million in New a Saturday. helped bring about new regulations of toxic Orleans alone. Clearly, it is the most costly

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.071 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2125 pest in the state and the management of this Louisiana State University located at 156 NIFA SRG termite is essential to Louisiana’s economic Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Louisiana State University located at 156 well-being. For the last seven years, the LSU Aquaculture $150,000. Louisiana contains Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. AgCenter has participated in the USDA/ARS one of the most diverse aquaculture industries Wetland Plants $188,000. Since the 1930s, project, Operation Fullstop. The AgCenter is in the U.S. The state continues to lead the na- 1,000,000 acres of Louisiana wetlands have the lead agency in management programs for tion in production of crawfish, oyster, alligator, been lost by human activities and natural this termite in the French Quarter and 16 pub- and pet turtle sales. Catfish production has forces such as the hurricanes of 2005. This di- lic schools in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. declined in recent years but is still important. rectly affects U.S. security, navigation, energy The AgCenter has received approximately The total farm-gate value of aquaculture pro- consumption, and food supply. The potential $10.4 million since the initial appropriation in duction in 2007 exceeded $281.6 million. Re- for loss of life, industry, ecosystems, and infra- FY 1998. Sixty-six percent (66%) or search is needed to: 1) enhance crawfish har- structure is enormous. The Coastal Plants ($6,874,724) of these funds has been pass- vesting technology and efficiency and to im- Program (CPP) represents a major commit- through money to the pest management pro- prove crawfish broodstock reproduction, 2) to ment to focus proven scientific technologies fessionals (PMPs) and thirty-four percent further develop tools to facilitate genetic im- and outreach capabilities on issues critical to (34%) or ($3,520,606) has been used to con- provement of cultured finfish, 3) to determine restore the coastal wetlands of Louisiana. This duct research and extension educational pro- the economic potential and effective culture program combines the expertise of AgCenter grams. During the past year, the AgCenter re- techniques to facilitate the development of a plant breeders, ecologists, and other plant and ceived $750,000 for research and extension marine baitfish industry, 4) to further refine soil scientists to facilitate the development and activities. Plans for 2010 include expansion finfish nutrition and feeding practices so that utilization of improved native plant resources from 77 blocks currently to the entire French feed cost is reduced and water quality is im- to preserve remaining marshes and stabilize Quarter (95 blocks), funding permitting. Ter- proved, 5) to further protect cultured aquatic those that are being re-created. This project mite numbers in the French Quarter have species from disease, and 6) to develop new will develop strategies for genetic improve- been reduced 75% in Part 1 blocks and 50% value-added aquaculture food products and ment leading to the economic and rapid estab- in other blocks after two years in the program. waste by-products. lishment of critically important wetland plant Plans for 2010 also include an education pro- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER species over large areas of threatened and re- gram with residents in New Orleans to de- H.R. 2997 claimed coastal wetlands. Native populations velop neighborhood programs, in which resi- NIFA SRG will be characterized and a genetic improve- dents would receive education, inspections, Louisiana State University located at 156 ment program conducted to develop superior and program evaluation from the AgCenter. Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 varieties/populations with enhanced value in Significant numbers of property owners out- Tillage Silviculture $188,000. This special the restoration and protection of wetlands. side the program are adopting the French grant addresses critical environmental con- Plant cloning and molecular biology will facili- Quarter model of the program. Research cerns in Louisiana. Alternatives to traditional tate genetic characterization and genetic im- would include use of molecular methods tillage in southwest Louisiana rice production provement and provide superior plant mate- (mainly microsatellite genotyping) to determine are needed to improve floodwater quality, re- rials to Louisiana’s developing commercial colony affiliations of termites. This permits duce soil erosion, and reduce production wetland plant and seed industry. On-site tracking of colony movement and permits as- costs. Stand establishment and early-season marsh research will address issues concerning sessment of colony elimination after treatment plant density have been shown to be critical beneficial use of dredge material, sediment and floods (Katrina), i.e., are colonies detected components of a reduced tillage system. De- nourishment of deteriorating wetlands, and after treatment survivors or new colonies. Re- velopment of herbicide-resistant rice varieties factors influencing vegetative response. search would also include use of molecular has allowed drill seeding of rice, which in- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER markers to establish colony origin and flight creases flexibility with nutrient and vegetation H.R. 2997 range of alates. This aids in understanding ter- management. However, the effect of rotational Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service mite swarm behavior. Extension would con- crops on rice grain yield and soil physical con- Louisiana State University located at 156 tinue to provide the critical tasks of educating dition is not well understood and requires Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 the citizenry on all aspects of integrated pest more research. Cotton and corn production Blackbird Management $94,000. Blackbird management (IPM) of structural pests. Results are major components of the agricultural econ- depredation of rice is a serious economic of research and education outreach conducted omy in northeast Louisiana. Reduced tillage problem facing rice producers in Louisiana. within this request will benefit the State of practices and herbicide tolerant crops are Depredation of rice occurs at planting and just Louisiana and the rest of the nation in com- being adopted to sustain soil productivity and prior to harvest; however, the most serious bating the spread of the Formosan Subterra- reduce surface water contamination and are problem is depredation of rice seed and seed- nean Termite and in educating the public re- improving production efficiency. However, con- lings at planting. Yield losses due to blackbird garding its control. servation tillage systems provide a favorable depredation have been estimated to vary from Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER microenvironment for insect populations, which 77 million pounds in 1995 to slightly over 93 H.R. 2997 have the potential to limit economic value. million pounds in 2002. Economic losses as- ARS Basic biological information is needed on in- sociated with blackbird damage have been es- USDA Sugarcane Lab, 5883 USDA Road, sect population dynamics in reduced tillage timated to average $9.3 million annually from Houma, La systems. The animal waste management com- 1995 to 2002. Damage does not occur uni- ARS Sugarcane Research $3,654,000. The ponent of this project will develop data and formly across the state; consequently, severe domestic sugarcane industry and others are systems that allow proper use of waste prod- economic losses may be experienced by interested in developing cellulosic opportuni- ucts and dairy lagoon effluent in two areas of some producers due to the concentration of ties to reduce our dependence on foreign the state. The dairy industry in southeast Lou- blackbirds in a given area. The use of DRC– sources of fossil fuel. The ARS’s Sugarcane isiana and the poultry industry in north Lou- 1339 has resulted in reducing the extent of Research Laboratory (SRL) scientists at isiana will benefit from research on pasture damage and the magnitude of economic loss. Houma are involved in a multidisciplinary team runoff, background indicator organisms, opti- DRC–1339 is a selective avicide specific to effort to develop superior varieties of sugar- mum land disposal rates for poultry litter, and blackbirds, grackles, and starlings. As a result, cane, for both sugar production and for the new uses for poultry litter particularly as it re- reduction in blackbird damage to rice is bio-energy industry that is evolving across the lates to forest productivity. Treatment alter- achieved with little or no effect upon other bird southeast. Additionally, the SRL is developing natives that generate additional revenue to the species. production practices needed for profitable pro- dairy and poultry operator will also be ex- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER duction of sugarcane for both sugar and en- plored. Critical environmental concerns relative H.R. 2997 ergy. The current facilities are not designed to to agriculture and forestry production practices Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service handle an expanded program and lack many on water quality will also be addressed. En- Louisiana State University located at 156 of the safeguards (environment, employee, hanced research on Best Management Prac- Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and security) required by current federal tices (BMPs) will help reduce both point and Best Management Practices $267,000. Of standards. non-point source discharges associated with more than 2,600 agricultural producers trained Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER crop, animal, and timber production activities. through Louisiana’s Master Farmer program, H.R. 2997 Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER 92 have completed the third tier of the pro- NIFA SRG H.R. 2997 gram which ends with certification from the

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The Castro Coun- ment and implementation of an NRCS Re- in foster care and adoption assistance pro- ty Historical Commission and Committee for source Management System plan to address grams are ineligible to receive federal benefits. Italians Living Abroad will co-host a rededica- potential or occurring pollution. With the as- Last year Congress passed and the Presi- tion ceremony Saturday, August 8, 2009. sistance of USDA programs and other tech- dent signed legislation to phase out the look- The restoration of this monument stands to nical assistance, these producers have in- back standard for children in the adoption as- preserve the history of the mutual regard that stalled research-based BMPs to address envi- sistance program. The bill I am introducing developed between the prisoners and their ronmental issues. These certified producers today would assist the other children affected captors in rural Texas, and I congratulate the manage more than 16,000 acres of Louisiana by the look-back standard—those in the foster community for preserving this piece of history. farmland, all within a 50-mile radius of 303d care system. We need to help these children, f listed impaired state waters. In addition, multi- and we need to help them now. state collaboration has resulted in the develop- The look-back standard sets the income HONORING MRS. ERNESTINE ment of a template by the Louisiana Master limit for eligibility at thirty-one percent of the NEITZEL Farmer Program that can be used by other federal poverty level—a level so low that even states to develop similar programs, focusing a parent’s part-time job at minimum wage HON. DAVID WU on curriculum development, implementation could render a family ineligible. As a result, OF OREGON and lessons learned. Land area impacted by states are prohibited from using federal funds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to assist those most in need. In my home targeted programs is 1,020,507 acres. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER state of Georgia almost sixty percent of chil- H.R. 3082 dren in the child welfare system cannot re- Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Army ceive federal IV-E assistance. Thousands pay tribute to a woman who has made a very Fort Polk, La 71459 more foster care children across the country generous contribution to Oregon’s coastal Multipurpose Machine Gun Range are ineligible to receive benefits. This is health and to the recovery of Pacific salmon $6,400,000. Construct a standard design wrong; it is just plain wrong. and steelhead. MPMG Range, required to train and test sol- Foster care children need this support, and Mrs. Ernestine Neitzel has spent almost all diers on the skills necessary to zero Squad states are struggling to juggle services to try her life living in the Necanicum River valley Automatic Weapon, Machine Guns, 40mm and prevent children from falling through the within the first congressional district of Or- Automatic Launcher, and Sniper Weapons to cracks. You just cannot put a price on helping egon. She moved to Oregon from Colorado in detect, identify, engage and defeat targets in a child. We must have this oversight cor- 1925 at the age of four. Her father had pur- a tactical array. rected. I urge all of my colleagues to join me chase some farmland on the edge of the f in supporting this commonsense legislation. Necanicum River where they grew vegetables f to be sold at local stores in Seaside, Oregon. INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3329, THE In 1945, Ernestine married Mr. Herbert HEREFORD WWII POW CHAPEL LOOK-BACK ELIMINATION ACT Neitzel, who had recently returned from serv- OF 2009 ing in World War II. Together, they purchased HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER an additional 25 acres of farmland adjacent to HON. JOHN LEWIS OF TEXAS the existing farm and expanded it to include IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF GEORGIA dairy cows. During this time, Ernestine also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 delivered bread to the soldiers stationed at Fort Lewis, Oregon and worked in several Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the rededication of a stores in Seaside. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Texas Historical Landmark, Camp Hereford In the fall of 2008, Ernestine made the deci- am proud to introduce the Look-Back Elimi- Italian Prisoner of War Camp memorial chap- sion to give her family farmland back to the nation Act of 2009. el. This World War II monument has survived Necanicum River. Before being cultivated, this I am proud to serve on the Ways and more than 64 years as a symbol of the shared land was prime estuarine and rearing habitat Means Committee Subcommittee on Income history that binds Texas, the United States, for Pacific salmon and steelhead. Now, she is Security and Family Support led by Chairman and Italy together. working with individuals and organizations MCDERMOTT. I would like to thank Chairman During World War II, the Hereford POW within the state of Oregon to restore the land MCDERMOTT, my good friend, the Gentle- camp stretched across 800 acres in Castro to its pre-developed state. Upon completion, woman from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY), and all of and Deaf Smith counties in West Texas. It this new wetland and estuarine habitat will my colleagues on the Subcommittee for their was the second largest United States POW help strengthen runs of migratory Pacific salm- hard work in the areas of child welfare and camp built during World War II. An estimated on and steelhead as well as resident rainbow foster care. 5,000 Italian POWs were held at the site be- trout. Today, American families are struggling in tween February 1943 and June 1946, when Ernestine and the Neitzel family have a long ways not seen since the Great Depression. the last of the POWs were repatriated. history in the Necanicum River Valley and Rising unemployment, health care costs, and In 1945, the Italian POWs received permis- have dedicated their lives to enriching the sur- a struggling economy are all taking their toll, sion from the U.S. military to pay for and build rounding communities. With this contribution, and children in the foster care system must a chapel within the camp to serve as a marker she leaves a legacy of environmental con- not be forgotten during these very difficult for the burial site of their fallen soldiers. In servation and dedication to the restoration of times. honor of their five comrades who died while a natural resource that is an essential compo- When Congress passed welfare reform leg- interned, skilled artisan Italian prisoners con- nent to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest. islation in 1996, they eliminated the existing structed the thirteen-foot-square chapel. After f Aid to Families with Dependent Children the war, the deceased were exhumed and re- (AFDC) program, which was a cornerstone of turned to Italy, leaving the chapel abandoned EARMARK DECLARATION President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, and vulnerable to deterioration. and replaced it with the Temporary Assistance n 1988, former POWs donated money, origi- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. for Needy Families program, or TANF. At the nal sketches, and photographs for the first OF TENNESSEE same time, Congress locked the income eligi- major restoration of the chapel. The project IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bility requirement for federal foster care and was completed in time for a reunion held in Thursday, July 30, 2009 adoption assistance benefits at the various ex- Hereford in June, 1989. In 1992, the Texas isting 1996 income thresholds established by Historical Commission declared the chapel a Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I submit the States under the now nonexistent AFDC pro- Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. following. gram. This is known as the look-back stand- In spite of its historical significance, the Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN ard. chapel was severely vandalized in 2008. DUNCAN

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Account: RDTE—Defensewide I ask that the RECORD reflect that had I tation and sequestration of carbon dioxide to Project Amount: $2,000,000 been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on enhance crude oil recovery in northern Alaska. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lentix, rollcall vote No. 620 (on agreeing to the This project will supply the U.S. Air Force 800 South Gay Street, Suite 1625, Knoxville, Hensarling of Texas Part A Amendment No. 2 and other military branches a secure supply of Tennessee 37929 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 621 synthetic fuels to operate fighters, bombers Description of Request: The funding will be (on agreeing to the Latham of Iowa Part A and other aircraft and military equipment. It used for the development of a very high reso- Amendment No. 3 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘no’’ on roll- will help the Air Force to achieve its stated lution benchmarking vision system for long- call vote No. 622 (on agreeing to the Freling- goal of certifying its fleet of aircraft on a syn- range surveillance with focus on SOCOM and huysen of New Jersey Part A Amendment No. thetic fuel blend and purchasing 50 percent of Navy tracking needs. 7 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 623 its fuels in the form of a synthetic fuel blend (on agreeing to the Blackburn of Tennessee f by 2016. Part A Amendment No. 8 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ EARMARK DECLARATION on rollcall vote No. 624 (on agreeing to the Description of matching funds: Funding will Jordan of Ohio Part A Amendment No. 10 to go to supplement funds from P.L. 110–329. HON. JOE BARTON H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 625 (on Appropriated Amount: $3,000,000. agreeing to the Neugebauer of Texas Part A Project Name: Synthetic Liquid Fuels. OF TEXAS Amendment No. 11 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rollcall vote No. 626 (on agreeing to the Detailed Finance Plan: Of the $3 million, all will go to the Fairbanks North Star Borough to Thursday, July 30, 2009 Stearns of Florida Part A Amendment No. 12 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 627 be expended to study the technical, economic Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I (on agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B and environmental feasibility of the transpor- rise today to submit documentation consistent Amendment No. 1 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on tation and sequestration of carbon dioxide to with the Republican Earmark Standards. rollcall vote No. 628 (on agreeing to the Flake enhance crude oil recovery in northern Alaska Requesting Member: Congressman JOE of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 4 to H.R. produced by a synthetic fuel facility located in BARTON 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 629 (on the vicinity of Fairbanks Alaska. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Department of De- agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Research, Devel- fense Appropriations Bill Amendment No. 7 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on opment Test & Evaluation, Defense Wide. Account: Navy RDT&E rollcall vote No. 630 (on agreeing to the Flake Legal name and address of entity receiving Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Carbon- of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 8 to H.R. earmark: Kachemak Research Development, Carbon Advanced Technologies (C–CAT) 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 631 (on Inc., 59584 East End Road, Homer, AK Address of Receiving Entity: 4704 Eden agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B 99603. Road, Kennedale, TX 76060 Amendment No. 9 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on Description of Request: I have secured rollcall vote No. 632 (on agreeing to the Flake Description of how the money will be spent $4,000,000 in funding to be used for the con- of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 10 to H.R. and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is tinuation of the fabrication development proc- 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 633 (on justified: Kachemak Research Development, ess by refining the design and agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B Inc. is a woman owned, HUBZone, 8(a) entity. manufacturability, improving the necessary Amendment No. 11 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on AutoScan, an under vehicle inspection system subscale hardware durability and finally, con- rollcall vote No. 634 (on agreeing to the developed by KRD, is a stationary system that ducting a full scale demonstration of the Hensarling of Texas Part C Amendment No. 3 captures the entire undercarriage image of ve- hypersonic weapons system at an approved to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 635 hicles, ranging in size from passenger vehicles test facility as it relates to the Strike Weapon (on agreeing to the Hensarling of Texas Part to semi-trucks. Because of the unique capa- Propulsion (SWEAP) system. C Amendment No. 4 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on bilities of AutoScan, vehicles do not need to maintain a constant speed as they travel f rollcall vote No. 636 (on motion to recommit with instruction to H.R. 3288), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall across the system. Funding will be used for HONORING BRIANNA LIND AND vote No. 637 (on passage to H.R. 3288). product enhancement and beta testing of ERIKA SCHREIBER UPON RE- AutoScan generation 2 and 3 architecture. As f CEIPT OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD part of the inspection protocol at every military AWARD EARMARK DECLARATION base, CONUS and OCONUS, the under- carriage of every delivery vehicle must be in- spected. Standard inspection protocols have HON. STEVE ISRAEL HON. DON YOUNG been comprised of a mirror-mounted stick or OF ALASKA OF NEW YORK search pits. AutoScan makes it possible for in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spection personnel to maintain a safe stand- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 off distance. Additionally, it stores images for Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, later comparison and analysis if needed. And Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- it provides one, complete, clear image of any to acknowledge two young women in my dis- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- vehicle’s under-side in real-time and capabili- trict, Brianna Lind and Erika Schreiber. lowing information regarding earmarks I re- ties that no similar system is able to provide. Brianna and Erika will receive the Girl Scout ceived as part of the FY 2010 Department of Description of matching funds: KRD profit is Gold Award on August 6, 2009. For their Defense Appropriations Act. reinvested back into the company to provide project, they put together a project to inform Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Research, Devel- facilities that are needed to perform the work. the public on global warming, global climate opment Test & Evaluation, Air Force. KRD investment exceeds $750,000 to-date. change, and risk management. Legal name and address of entity receiving Appropriated Amount: $3,000,000. f earmark: Fairbanks North Star Borough, 809 Project Name: Under-Vehicle Inspection PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pioneer Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Description of how the money will be spent System. and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Detailed Finance Plan: Of the $3M, roughly HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT justified: Funding will be used to undertake 25% will go to administrative support within OF SOUTH CAROLINA necessary follow-up engineering studies of a OSD and the contracting agency. The remain- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES synthetic liquid fuels facility at/or near Eielson ing 75% of the funding, $2.25M, will cover Air Force Base. These studies will address the labor: $1,290,000; materials (including equip- Thursday, July 30, 2009 environmental, technical and economic feasi- ment and fabrication) $238,000; benefits Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam bility of a facility benefits, technical and eco- $262,000; OH $214,000; technical consulting Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- nomic feasibility of a synthetic liquid fuels facil- $112,000; $31,000 travel; $95,000 installation corded votes on the House floor on Thursday, ity and the environmental benefits and eco- and beta testing of generation 2 and 3 July 23, 2009. nomic and technical feasibility of the transpor- AutoScan before fielding.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.080 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 HONORING YVONNE DESOUSA low Ribbon programs, as well as providing DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UPON RECEIPT OF THE GIRL $472 million for family advocacy initiatives. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 SCOUT GOLD AWARD Madam Chair, there is no more important SPEECH OF function for Congress than to protect the HON. STEVE ISRAEL American people. This bill ensures our troops HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN OF NEW YORK in Iraq and Afghanistan have the funding and OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equipment they need, provides support for our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 troops at home, and improves the health of Wednesday, July 29, 2009 our entire military. I urge my colleagues to join Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today The House in Committee of the Whole me in support of H.R. 3326. House on the State of the Union had under to acknowledge a young woman in my district, consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) making Yvonne Desousa. f appropriations for the Department of De- Yvonne will receive the Girl Scout Award on fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, August 3, 2009. For her project, she put to- HONORING BRITTANY LEAP’S 2010, and for other purposes: gether sewing squares decorated by younger FIGHT AGAINST NEURODEGEN- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair, I rise in girl scouts for children at Huntington Hospital. ERATION WITH BRAIN IRON AC- support of the 2010 Department of Defense I wish to commend Yvonne for her community CUMULATION Appropriations Act. This bill provides $636.3 service. billion to fund the defense, military family sup- f port, humanitarian assistance and oversight HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY priorities of the American people. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE This bill provides the resources to imple- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 OF VIRGINIA ment President Obama’s national security strategy, including the new approach he is tak- SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing with respect to Iraq and Afghanistan. The HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Thursday, July 30, 2009 bill also provides funding to support the gen- OF NORTH CAROLINA eral quality-of-life needs of our troops and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their families. Specifically, the measure pro- er, I rise today to recognize the bravery and vides a 3.4 percent pay increase for military Wednesday, July 29, 2009 fortitude of a very special and courageous personnel; $8.3 million in additional funds to The House in Committee of the Whole constituent of mine, Brittany Leap; and her compensate personnel subject to ‘‘stop loss’’ House on the State of the Union had under mother, Sandy, and father, Richard. In Feb- requirements; and $2.6 billion to support mili- consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) making ruary 2006, Brittany was diagnosed with a de- tary families—including $472 million for family appropriations for the Department of De- bilitating and degenerative disorder— advocacy programs that help children and fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumula- 2010, and for other purposes: families manage the many challenges of mili- tion, NBIA. tary service. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Chair, I rise today NBIA is a very rare and devastating neuro- The bill also provides $29.9 billion for the in support of H.R. 3326 the Fiscal Year 2010 defense health program, including $500 million Defense Appropriations Act. This bill makes logical disorder that only gets worse over time—resulting in constant muscle cramping, for traumatic brain injury treatments and funds important investments to keep the American to treat Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome. And people safe, strengthen our military, and sup- an inability to control one’s body, difficulty with speech, a loss of peripheral vision, and even finally, the Defense Appropriations Act in- port our troops. cludes a number of provisions to improve This bill contains $636.3 billion for the De- blindness. No cure or specific means of treat- ment currently exists for NBIA, and scientists oversight of defense contractors and $110 mil- partment of Defense next year to provide lion for international humanitarian assistance funding for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, are still baffled by the factors that influence the disease. including foreign disaster and emergency relief enhance recruitment, address critical equip- assistance. ment needs at home, and, perhaps most im- Imagine waking up one morning having lost f portantly, support our troops and their families the ability to walk, or talk, or even eat. In Brit- who give so much in defense of our nation. As tany’s case, however, this is no dream. This is EARMARK DECLARATION a Member of the House Budget Committee, I a very real challenge that Brittany faces every am pleased that H.R. 3326 is fiscally respon- day of her life. To make matters worse, one of HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY sible, for the first time including funding for on- the few laboratories dedicated to researching OF NEBRASKA going needs for the war in Iraq and Afghani- her disease is at risk of having to close its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stan in the regular budgeting process. The de- doors because of a lack of funding; doors that Thursday, July 30, 2009 cision to hide funding for our engagement upon closing will forfeit the hope of Brittany, Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, pur- abroad in ‘‘emergency’’ spending led to finan- her family, and the thousands of other people suant to the Republican Leadership standards cial mismanagement, and it ends this year. suffering from NBIA, that a cure may one day on member requests, I am submitting the fol- The bill also calls for additional contracting re- be realized. form and other efficiencies, while ensuring suf- lowing information regarding the earmarks I Brittany is determined to continue fighting ficient support for our men and women in uni- received as part of the FY10 Defense Appro- this disease and the potentially devastating form. priations Bill: consequences of what will happen if the re- Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF As a veteran of the U.S. Army, and the rep- search to develop a cure is suspended. She is FORTENBERRY resentative of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force unwavering in her pursuit to raise the funds Bill Number: H.R. 3326, FY10 Defense Ap- Base, I am proud of our troops who serve our necessary to keep hope alive, not only for her, propriations Bill country so bravely. Whether in the Army, Air but for everyone else with NBIA. Brittany has Account: RDT&E, Army/Medical Tech- Force or Navy, the Coast Guard, or the Ma- nology/Program Element #: 0602787A/Line rines; whether in the National Guard or in the taken it upon herself, with the help of her lov- ing parents—and so many others across this Item #: 28 Reserves; each soldier deserves our full sup- Project Name: Understanding Blast-Induced port and respect. This bill provides our troops great Nation—to raise $250,000 by year’s end to keep the search for a cure alive. Brain Injury with a 3.4 percent pay raise and recognizes Amount: $3,000,000 the hardship of stop-loss deployment by pro- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Name and Address of Requesting Entity: viding an additional $500 per month for invol- me in wishing Brittany and her family and all University of Nebraska-Lincoln located at 302 untary extensions of active duty. It provides others with NBIA our heartfelt regards for their Canfield Administrations Building, Lincoln, Ne- significant funding for readiness training and efforts to bring an end to this devastating ill- braska 68583 medical care, often overlooked aspects of our ness, and I ask they give their support in any Description: Most of the head and brain inju- military support. Knowing that the mission at way possible to help Brittany in her efforts. I ries occurring in current combat situations re- home for military families is often critical to the am inspired by Brittany’s determination and I sult from roadside explosions, but there is cur- soldier’s mission abroad, I am pleased that am honored to bring her story to the floor of rently only limited understanding of blast-in- H.R. 3326 fully funds Family Support and Yel- this chamber. duced traumatic brain injury. This funding

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.085 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2129 would be used to model how blast waves from Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains throughout the country. The anniversary of the explosions cause short- and long-term brain $1,000,000 for technical personnel, facilities enactment of this historic law provides an op- injury to warfighters and to develop devices and equipment at the National Institute for portunity to acknowledge these activists. Most and equipment to mitigate the damage. This Aviation Research to provide a comprehensive notably, their tremendous dedication and un- research will lead to devices for improved de- education and training initiative for composite compromising pursuit of equality took the form tection and optimized equipment designs to airframe maintenance and airworthiness of peaceful marches from Selma to Mont- protect against multiple insults to the brain awareness. The entity to receive funding for gomery that were met with vicious attacks by from the blast impact and blast waves. this project is Wichita State University located state and local police forces. These events Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260. caught the attention of the President and Con- FORTENBERRY FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION—INTERSTATE gress, contributing to a commitment to new Bill Number: H.R. 3326, FY10 Defense Ap- MAINTENANCE DISCRETIONARY—CITY OF WICHITA, civil rights legislation to counter the resistance propriations Bill KS: INTERSTATE 235/US 54 AND I–235/CENTRAL AV- and discrimination laws within the states. The Account: RDT&E, Air Force, University Re- ENUE INTERCHANGE enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 al- search Initiatives, PE 0601102F, Line 2 H.R. 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- lowed African-Americans across the country to Project Name: Safeguarding End-User Mili- tation, Housing and Urban Development, and finally have a say in the functioning of the tary Software Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains country. Today, I celebrate the anniversary of Amount: $1,500,000 $750,000 for preliminary engineering and this law as a reflection of what our country Name and Address of Requesting Entity: right-of-way costs for the reconstruction of the represents: a nation pledged to representing University of Nebraska-Lincoln located at 302 Kellogg (US–54) and Central interchanges on the views, values, and beliefs of all the people Canfield Administrations Building, Lincoln, Ne- I–235 in western Wichita. The entity to receive it serves. braska 68583 funding for this project is the City of Wichita, f Description: Military software increasingly is located at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, being created by ‘‘end-user programmers,’’ KS 67202. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE who use programming tools such as spread- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION—SURFACE TRANS- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 sheets, military planning systems, and Matlab PORTATION PRIORITIES CITY OF WICHITA, KS: 21ST simulations to create software. This STREET NORTH RAILROAD OVERPASS SPEECH OF unvalidated software runs critical day-to-day H.R. 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- operations and often is not dependable. The HON. EARL BLUMENAUER tation, Housing and Urban Development, and OF OREGON funding would be used to develop advanced Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES software engineering safeguards that can be $500,000 for an elevated roadway overpass embedded in software programmed by military along 21st Street North from Broadway to I– Wednesday, July 29, 2009 personnel to help them prevent and detect er- 135 in order to eliminate the lengthy vehicular The House in Committee of the Whole rors and produce more dependable military traffic delays and vehicle entrapment issues House on the State of the Union had under systems that save lives and money. Prototype associated with multiple at-grade rail crossings consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) making safeguards implementing algorithms and located along this segment of a busy east- appropriations for the Department of De- mechanisms will be built and validated through west arterial city street. The entity to receive fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes: carefully designed studies. These safeguards funding for this project is the City of Wichita will be convenient for users and help them located at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kan- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Chair, it was reason through the dependability of software sas, 67260. my hope that this year would mark a turning as they develop it, protecting programmers f point in the type and amount of we spend on and operators from errors and saving millions the Department of Defense. Oregonians know of dollars in programming development costs. COMMEMORATING THE VOTING I frequently vote against Defense Appropria- f RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 tions bills as spending too much money for the wrong priorities. EARMARK DECLARATION HON. DANNY K. DAVIS I was pleased to see the traditional military HON. TODD TIAHRT OF ILLINOIS pay raise included, as well as an extension of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES current stop loss compensation to troops ex- OF KANSAS tended tours in 2010. I also continue to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 strongly support provisions that prohibit per- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, as manent bases in Iraq and Afghanistan and tor- Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, in accord- we enter into the month of August, I would like ture. ance with the February 2008 New Republican to take this opportunity to commemorate the Yet the bill also includes funding for pro- Earmark Standards Guidance, I submit the fol- anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965. grams that have been outdated since the end lowing in regards to H.R. 3288, the Fiscal On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon John- of the Cold War two decades ago, and which Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban son signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The even the Secretary of Defense would like to Development, and Related Agencies Appro- date marks a pivotal moment in our country’s terminate. The list of these programs funded priations Act. progress in extending equal membership in here is long and runs into the billions: $80 mil- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION—NATIONAL INSTI- the political processes to every American. The lion for the Missile Defense, Kinetic Energy In- TUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH (NIAR) WICHITA right to vote is a fundamental principle of all terceptor Program, $369 million for parts for STATE UNIVERSITY democracies. Yet, in our great nation whose the F–22 and C–17, an extra $3 billion for H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- founding fathers and documents boasted of its Navy ships, and $674 million for still more tation, Housing and Urban Development, and creation to promote equality, there was a sub- unrequested C–17 planes. Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains stantial period of history during which minority These programs come at the expense of $1,000,000 for facilities and equipment to ex- men and women were barred from that very other, more worthy projects and investments. pand the capabilities of its National Institute right. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Con- I offered two amendments to the Rules Com- for Aviation Research (NIAR) to conduct Ad- stitution guarantees the right to vote for every mittee for this bill, both of which would have vanced Materials Research in support and im- citizen, but the discriminatory practices of Jim shifted funding to environmental programs. My provement of its ongoing aviation safety re- Crow in the antebellum south used taxes, lit- first amendment would have shifted $100 mil- search in the areas of metallic and nonmetallic eracy tests, gerrymandering, and language lion from the unnecessary Joint Strike Fighter structures, crashworthiness, and aging aircraft discrimination to prevent Blacks from voting (F–35) Alternate Engine Program and toward effects. The entity to receive funding for this and taking part in the government. Without the the chronically-underfunded Defense Depart- project is Wichita State University located at right to vote, many African Americans were ment’s Environmental Restoration Program. 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260. subject to intolerable injustices and appalling These programs, responsible for the cleaning FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION—NATIONAL INSTI- prejudice. of toxic wastes and leftover bombs from all ac- TUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH (NIAR) WICHITA The Voting Rights Act represents a culmina- tive bases and Formerly Used Defense Sites, STATE UNIVERSITY tion of the great efforts of civil rights organiza- will receive less funds than they did last year H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- tions and activists to inform the nation of the even though the number of sites needing tation, Housing and Urban Development, and extensive disenfranchisement taking place clean up has increased.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.089 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 My second amendment would have created 50 million Americans are uninsured and too The next day I was invited by Speaker a small pilot program to fund a practical dem- often left to access care in the emergency Pelosi to a meeting with leadership and the onstration of ordnance discrimination tech- room where it is too expensive and too late. three committee chairman—Chairmen Wax- As we look ahead I want to maintain a sys- man, Rangel, and Miller and Majority Leader nology. Currently over 75 percent of material tem where people can keep their doctors and Steny Hoyer to discuss this issue. In the uncovered during the clearing of leftover and private insurance plans if they are working meeting a study of the Medicare reimburse- still dangerous bombs and shells is non-dan- well for them. ment formula was offered ... and quickly re- gerous scrap metal. This type of technology, I support a public insurance option that jected. I made it clear that we don’t need to once proven through a live demonstration, will expand the opportunity for coverage and study this problem; it has been studied to would cut cleanup costs by two to three times. create a competition in the marketplace to death. Now is the time to fix the formula. I’m committed to working with President These amendments were commonsense keep premium costs down and ensure quality care. Obama and leaders in Congress to pass ways to reduce Pentagon liability, save money I believe we have both an opportunity and health care reform that works to make our and resources in the long run, and make our an obligation to ensure every child in Amer- system meet the needs of all Americans. But lands safer for our communities and military ica is not only covered by insurance but able this doesn’t mean I will allow Minnesota to personnel. I was extremely disappointed that to access the care they need to grow up be left behind or disadvantaged because we these amendments were unable to receive an healthy, safe and successful. are a leader. Our group of twenty Democrats will again up-or-down vote. But I will continue to work to We can do all of these things, but I have a concern—a major concern. Comprehensive be meeting tomorrow. My message to leader- ensure the Federal government is a better ship is clear—I want to pass health care re- partner to communities. health care reform in my opinion must mean that all 50 states move forward under any form but I will not vote for a bill that hurts The Administration is moving in the right di- legislation passed by Congress and signed by Minnesota while benefiting other states. That is not reform, but rather a recipe for rection by being willing to make tough deci- President Obama. In other words—I want a sions to cut or terminate certain favored, yet disaster. bill in which no state is left behind—and In closing, this is the most important leg- expensive and unnecessary, programs. It is that means Minnesota. islation I’ve worked on in my nine years in my hope that Congress can craft a bill in con- In Minnesota we are doing a lot of things Congress. ference that more closely adheres to this prin- right. And, each and every one of the people It must meet Minnesota’s needs and if it cipled and practical stance and that meets the testifying today is contributing to making does not it will be difficult for our delegation needs of our military and our communities. health care in Minnesota successful. We are to support it. not perfect and I want to see even greater In my first year in Congress—2001—edu- f strides forward here at home, but when com- cation reform legislation was passed called HEALTH CARE pared to many other places across the U.S. ‘‘No Child Left Behind.’’ It was championed we are doing a good job. as a bill that would transform public edu- In Congress health care reform is domi- cation—except for one thing—I was sure it HON. BETTY McCOLLUM nating the agenda and we are at a crucial was going to hurt Minnesota and set back OF MINNESOTA time. the reforms we already had in place. I was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Minnesota’s successes must not only be ac- the only Democrat on the Education Com- knowledged, they should be rewarded. In- mittee to vote against ‘‘No Child Left Be- Thursday, July 30, 2009 stead, the legislation currently proposed has hind’’ and eventually 8 of the 10 members of Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, on July the real potential to actually harm Min- the Minnesota delegation voted against it. I want health care reform but I will not 20th, I held a health care hearing in the Min- nesota’s delivery of health care and that is simply unacceptable. put my constituents and the State of Min- nesota State Capitol to discuss the challenges About fifteen years ago while serving here nesota at a disadvantage or perpetuate a sys- and opportunities for health care reform pre- in the Minnesota House of Representatives I tem that penalizes the excellent health care sents for Minnesota. Representatives from pa- worked on the issue of geographic disparities we deliver in our state. tient advocate groups, health plans, hospitals, in Medicare reimbursement. The flawed and I feel a sense of urgency as I return to health plans, County Commissioners, and discriminatory formula that funds Medicare Washington this afternoon. Your testimony today I hope will reinforce the need for re- State House Representatives were in attend- continues to penalize Minnesota tax payers and patients, doctors, hospitals, counties and form and the need to ensure Minnesota’s best ance. The speakers discussed the need to ex- interests are reflected in any legislation that pand preventative care, to end the practice of the entire health care sector which is pro- viding high quality, low cost care. is considered by Congress. denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, If the health care reform legislation mov- Thank you and I look forward to hearing and to improve access to quality, affordable ing through Congress simply extends the ex- your testimony. care. isting out-of-date Medicare reimbursement TESTIMONY FROM BROCK NELSON, REGIONS In hearing I heard over and over again that system into the future—rewarding high cost, HOSPITAL, CEO the current flawed Medicare reimbursement low quality states while continuing to penal- ize Minnesota—then this is not reform. Thank you Congresswoman McCollum for formula is harming Minnesota. The people of the opportunity to be here today and share Minnesota want health care reform that ad- Even worse, if this flawed Medicare reim- bursement formula is extended as the basis our thought on health care reform legisla- tion currently being debated by the United dresses the three major challenges in health of a public insurance option this will not States House of Representatives. care reform—cost, quality, and access—none only penalize Minnesota, it will undermine of which can be addressed without fixing the My name is Brock Nelson. I am the CEO of and deteriorate the very success our state Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Regions Hos- Medicare reimbursement formula. I support has attained in delivering quality, low cost pital is part of the HealthPartners family of moving towards a system that ensures that all care. non-profit health care organizations. patients will receive evidence-based, quality In Congress, I have been outspoken about Let me start by stating clearly, We whole- care as the standard. Minnesota’s unfair treatment among the heartedly support President Obama’s call for leaders of the Democratic Caucus and Chair- OPENING STATEMENT BY CONGRESSWOMAN healthcare reform, and agree with his posi- men Waxman, Rangel and Miller who are BETTY MCCOLLUM tion that ‘‘the status quo is the one option writing the bill. that is not on the table’’. We applaud Con- FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM: OPPORTUNI- I have distributed a letter I sent to Demo- gress and the White House for their ongoing TIES AND CHALLENGES FOR MINNESOTA cratic leadership, signed by 19 other Demo- efforts to obtain universal coverage for all Good morning. Thank you all for joining crats. Let me read from the letter: Americans. me for this morning’s hearing. ‘‘We represent states in which the quality Legislation in the House is bold in its ef- My goal today is to hear from a distin- of care exceeds the national average and per- fort to obtain universal coverage through ex- guished and diverse group of Minnesota ex- beneficiary fee-for-service Medicare costs are panded subsidies and requirements on both perts on the subject of health care reform in substantially lower than the national aver- individuals and business to provide coverage. Washington. I want to hear not just a view of age. Our ‘‘low-cost, high quality’’ states are Bold action is necessary if you want to ad- the need for national reforms—but more spe- setting the national standard for Medicare, dress the problem of 50 million Americans cifically—the opportunities, challenges, yet we are penalized by the current Medicare who currently lack health coverage. costs, and consequences for Minnesota as we reimbursement formula. Furthermore, any Unfortunately, these efforts to provide reform our nation’s health care system. public insurance option that is based on coverage for all will ultimately fall short un- Let me start by saying I support President Medicare’s current reimbursement formula less Congress takes equally bold action to Obama’s goal of reforming health care with a would only result in an unacceptable further address how we pay for health care in this focus on reducing cost, increasing access, penalization of our states.’’ country. Our system currently rewards vol- and ensuring quality care for all Americans. I was pleased to have Congressmen Walz, ume over value, and poor outcomes over The current system is not sustainable for Ellison, and Oberstar join me on this letter good outcomes. We must change that equa- our families, businesses, tax payers, or the because we got the attention of the leader- tion if we want to make health care afford- providers of health care. In addition, almost ship. able in this country.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.092 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2131 We urge you to insist that reform legisla- learned to walk, communicate, and manage Medicaid represented 40 percent of our rev- tion includes a method that pays for value table foods so he is no longer fully dependent enue last year. Six years ago it was 30%. For and quality, rather than the quantity of on his feeding tube. He goes to school and most adult hospitals that number is closer to medical procedures. Currently, Medicare performs in music shows and enjoys every 10 percent, and often less. Yet Medicaid pays pays the most to less than one-half of the minute of it! only 80% of our cost. Moreover, while the health care markets in a minority of states I worry about my son, what if he gets sick? number of children relying on Medicaid in- that generally provide poorer outcomes, What if his bleeding disorder becomes too surance seems to increase each year, we have safety, and service at higher cost, and much much to handle? What if he has difficulty seen the reimbursement rates erode year by less to most of the country where providers with his respiratory condition? I am in- year, usually because of state budget cuts. demonstrate generally better outcomes, stantly reassured that Children’s is just a As the gap between cost and reimbursement safety and service at lower cost. We believe few miles away with everything needed to increases, our ability to provide necessary that insertion of a measurement of value care for him and make him well again. care is increasingly threatened. into the payment system is a critical step to There are hundreds if not thousands of change provider behavior throughout the families in this state who have depended on Much of the health care reform debate has country and ‘‘bend the cost curve’’ in U.S. the specialty care that Children’s provides focused on reimbursement rates for Medi- health spending without compromising when their child needed medical attention care—coverage for our seniors. It is gen- health. like my little Devin. Children’s has never erally 20–30% lower than private plans. The Much of the discussion in Washington has given up hope for Devin, I have certainly fact is that Medicaid rates are 30% lower focused on a ‘‘public option’’ and the devel- never given up hope and at the end of the day than Medicare! Across the country, on aver- opment of an ‘‘exchange’’ or ‘‘gateway’’ to I hope that our lawmakers won’t give up on age, Medicaid pays about 71% of the cost of help deliver that option. We are not opposed my son. care, if you exclude disproportionate share to these mechanisms and in fact they could I may hear one day ‘‘that there is nothing (DSH) payments. If you include those DSH provide a benefit for parts of the market. more we can do for Devin,’’ as hard as that payments it gets up to 77%. If coverage is ex- But any new federal mechanism to provide sounds I will have to somehow accept that. panded, but the rates continue to reimburse coverage must operate under the same rules However if that statement starts with ‘‘be- below the cost of care, then it will be even and market controls that exist today. A pub- cause of budget cuts there is nothing more harder to assure appropriate access to care. lic option, like the current House proposal, we can do for Devin,’’ I will never be able to that is based off of Medicare payments or an accept that. Here in Minnesota, we have an additional exchange that tilts the rules in favor of the I see things as a wall going up between my problem. The hospitals in our state have public plan are bad choices and potentially son and the care he needs at Children’s. justly earned a reputation for providing devastating for local, non-profit health care Everytime there is a Cut to Medicare fund- some of the highest quality and lowest cost markets like Minnesota. ing. Everytime a service or prescription is care in the nation. Our reimbursement rates ‘Pay for value’ is the only tactic that will denied. Everytime complex regulation and are among the lowest in the country. We are ‘‘bend the cost curve’’ in U.S. health spend- policy put into place. That wall continues to therefore extremely concerned about legisla- ing, improve the quality of care that our rise to the point the care my son needs may tive proposals that would apply across-the- citizens deserve, and create a long and no longer be available. board cuts to existing reimbursement rates, healthy future for both the American people My son and I are caught in a never-ending without taking into account the value of and the American healthcare system. circle. He gets sick, he misses days of school, care already being delivered. The simple Congresswoman McCollum, you have been I am unable to go to work. If we can access message to Minnesota appears to be: fearless in your efforts to address the geo- the best pediatric effective, high quality, ‘‘Thanks for leading the nation in keeping graphic inequity in Medicare and these un- safe care that Children’s provides, he can re- costs down and providing the highest quality derlying problems in our payment system. cover return to school and live up to his full care. As a reward for those efforts, we are Thank you! Please keep fighting and please potential and I can continue to work without going to cut your reimbursement even fur- let us know what we can do to provide help being emotionally and financially ruined. ther!’’ and support in your efforts. I know these are tough times and difficult If health care reform is going to ensure decisions need to be made. But I urge you TESTIMONY OF MELISSA WINGER, CHAIR OF real access to health care for children, Con- not to make decisions about health care that FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL, CHILDREN’S gress needs to address a number of issues. HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA will effect the care my son so desperately First, health care reform bills must in- I am the current Chairperson of the Fam- needs and deserves. clude provisions to set Medicaid reimburse- ily Advisory Council at Children’s Hospital ments at a rate that is at least comparable and have been involved with the Council for TESTIMONY OF ALAN L. GOLDBLOOM, MD, to Medicare. Ideally, Medicaid should cover 11 years. Through the council I have met PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, many families who have a similar story as CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MIN- the true costs of care. The America’s Afford- mine. NESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN able Health Choice Act of 2009 does propose Thirteen years ago my son Devin was born I wish to thank Representative McCollum to increase primary care physician payments with a complex chromosome disorder: he is for inviting me to testify on behalf of Chil- under Medicaid to 100% of Medicare by 2012. missing 45 genes on chromosome number 4 dren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. I But that won’t be sufficient. To ensure true and has an extra 30 genes on chromosome 6. appreciate the opportunity to give a voice to access to care, Medicaid must reimburse spe- Devin has 17 medical conditions involving children in the health care debate. cialists and hospitals at this level as well. all organ systems. This has required over 40 This is an exciting time in America. We For the sickest children, access to specialist surgeries and procedures and double that of have an unprecedented opportunity to re- care in children’s hospitals is essential. hospitalizations all at Children’s Min- form the health care system and expand cov- Second, we need to protect Dispropor- neapolis. erage to all. We applaud Congress for work- tionate Share Hospital payments, which help He sees over a dozen pediatric specialists ing toward this goal, but also want to remind expand access to care by closing the gap be- who have all been able to treat his unique lawmakers that expanding health insurance tween Medicaid reimbursements and actual needs. coverage doesn’t automatically guarantee costs. If more people are covered, but the re- All of his care has been coordinated and access to quality care. No matter what we do imbursement rates remain significantly on the coverage side, if we don’t also address family centered which is something that below cost, then the need for DSH payments Medicaid reimbursement levels, many pa- Children’s value with ALL their families and will in fact be even greater. patients. tients will still find it hard to get the care We are currently treating a virus in his and services they need. Finally, health care reform needs to help bone marrow and a deficiency in the immune Thus far, much of the debate has focused eliminate disparities, and address the unique system and he is getting IVIG infusions. He on Medicare. I will focus more on Medicaid. health and developmental needs of children also had a Brain Aneurysm in his carotid ar- Medicaid is the single largest insurer of chil- including coverage for the Early Periodic tery repaired and needs to have annual test- dren in the United States. Throughout the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment ing involving high tech imaging to make country, children, and the children’s hos- (EPSDT) Program. sure the aneurysm continues to be stable. He pitals that treat them, are particularly vul- The investment in children’s health makes also receives genetic testing to be able to nerable to the impact of inadequate Med- a difference that lasts for 70 or 80 years, not icaid reimbursement. At Children’s of Min- pinpoint potential problems before he even only in productive lives, but in avoidance of starts to have symptoms nesota, we served more than 42 thousand long term health costs. No other health care If Children’s could no longer provide this children on Medicaid in 2008. expenditure has that kind of return on in- care for him, I am not sure he would survive. Children’s is the state’s largest provider of vestment. The needs of children must be The aneurysm could return or his immune care to children with cancer, heart disease, front and center in this debate. system could fail to respond to common in- severe prematurity, and complex surgical fections. conditions. We pride ourselves on superb out- Again, thank you for allowing me to speak I have my son today because of Children’s. comes, and are committed to turn no child before you today. I am happy to answer any Through the outpatient rehab clinics he away, regardless of insurance status. questions you may have.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.094 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 HEARING ON ‘‘MAKING SENSE OF votes on the FY10 Department of State, For- nity issues and politics, going from being a IT ALL: AN EXAMINATION OF eign Operations, and Related Programs Ap- Democratic convention delegate in 1972 and a USPS’S STATION AND BRANCH propriations Act and also two suspension deputy commissioner of the Agency for Child- OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE AND bills—H. Con. Res. 127; and H. Con. Res. hood Development in New York City to the of- DELIVERY ROUTE ADJUST- 131. fice of the New York State Senate in 1978. MENTS’’ Had I been present, I would have voted The first Puerto Rican woman elected to ‘‘aye’’ on the following rollcall numbers: 511; state legislature in the mainland United States, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH 512; 513; 514; 515; 516; 519; 521; 523; 525. Olga was soon on the frontlines of numerous OF OHIO I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall numbers: battles to make sure that people were given 517; 518; 520; 522; 524. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the resources and opportunities to improve the f lives of their families and their communities, Thursday, July 30, 2009 no matter where their country of origin or their CONGRATULATING CONTINENTAL Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I submit background. At a time when so few women AIRLINES ON ITS 75TH ANNIVER- the following statement I made in the Sub- occupied positions of power on any level, she SARY committee on the Federal Workforce, Postal smashed stereotypes and opened doors so Service, and the District of Columbia. that a new generation of leaders could be [Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal HON. PETE OLSON more diverse and open-minded. Service and the District of Columbia, July OF TEXAS In her 26 years in Albany, Olga brought in 30, 2009] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of dollars in state funds to her dis- HEARING ON ‘‘MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL: AN Thursday, July 30, 2009 trict. We became good friends, collaborating EXAMINATION OF USPS’S STATION AND together to bring not just city and federal aid BRANCH OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE AND DE- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to East Harlem and the South Bronx, but also LIVERY ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS.’’ recognize Continental Airlines on their 75th private dollars to assist residents, especially (By Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich) Anniversary. Continental was founded 75 families and seniors. As she worked hard to As an ardent supporter of the Post Office, years ago as a mail service by Walter T. reduce truck emissions and the alarming rates I am deeply concerned about USPS’ financial Varney and Louis Mueller. of asthma in urban neighborhoods, she also condition and I appreciate the magnitude of Continental has risen to one of the most re- reached out to developers on initiatives that the task ahead of the Postal Service to en- spected commercial passenger airlines flying would create jobs and expand opportunities sure its survival. more than 2750 flights daily to more than 260 for local business. Those seeds are continuing As you know, on July 16th, the Postal destinations on five continents. Service announced that 16 Post Office to bear fruit, most recently in projects like the They have been named for the fifth time, in Branches in the Greater Cleveland Area East Harlem Automall and East River Plaza, a as many years, as the Best Airline in North would be reviewed for possible consolidation. facility along the river on E. 116 St. that will America at the OAG Airline of the Year After reading the testimony and the GAO re- soon open with tenants Home Depot and port for this hearing, and after hearing from Awards; Costco. The fact that she was willing to risk my constituents, I have several concerns. I In addition, Continental has been rated as her standing late in her political career to am concerned that final decisions regarding the top airline on Fortune magazine’s annual switch parties was just another example of her each branch under consideration for consoli- industry list of World’s Most Admired Compa- willingness to do anything for her constituents. dation will be made without full community nies for six consecutive years. participation and input. I am concerned that I would like to congratulate Continental and Madam Speaker, I will be among many in people in my community and communities New York and across the Nation that will miss across the country will face a significant and their employees on their 75th anniversary and look forward to many more years of flying to Olga’s passion and straight from the hip com- unnecessary reduction in access to crucial mentary. I know that she will be leading the services. I have concerns about the private come. cheers in heaven when we see our native sector taking over the services that these fa- f cilities provide—because privatization of a daughter, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, finally con- public need like postal service rarely goes HONORING THE LIFE OF NEW firmed as a Supreme Court Justice. Thank- well. The review process must be done at the YORK STATE SENATOR OLGA A. fully, Olga’s legacy can be found in her nu- local level and must consider the unique de- ME´ NDEZ merous legislative victories, including our state mands on each individual facility to ensure minimum wage, various worker protection laws that the concerns of the community, cus- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL and in the dozens of education, health and af- tomer, postal workers and effects on the fordable housing projects that she helped local economy are fully considered. OF NEW YORK fund. And it will certainly be remembered as Mr. Small, can you please address those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerns? Specifically, how does the Postal we see a new cadre of Latinas ascend into Service ensure community participation in Thursday, July 30, 2009 our Nation’s leadership circles, their achieve- the decision making process? How does it use Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today ments built on the foundation of expectations demographic and socio-economic data in to ask my colleagues to take some time out to she helped create. making the recommendation to consolidate honor an incredible community leader and im- I am submitting a July 30, 2009 tribute edi- or close any postal facility? How do I know torial from New York’s premier Spanish-lan- that any reduction in facilities will not portant figure on the national stage, Olga A. allow private companies to take over the Me´ndez. guage newspaper, El Diario/La Prensa which services that will be lost? Me´ndez, who passed away Wednesday, describes Olga’s career and importance to our (he will give an answer that will likely not July 29 after a long battle with breast cancer, community. be sufficient to address the concerns) was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to [From www.eldiariony.com, July 30, 2009] Mr. Small, I thank you for your answer but state legislature in the mainland United States, A LEGENDARY PIONEER I remain very concerned. I have here a letter serving in the New York State Senate from As New York stands ready to celebrate one addressed to you asking specific questions 1978 to 2004. She was a passionate leader about the postal service’s decision-making of its daughters joining the Supreme Court, process. I would like to respectfully ask your and legislator that fought for not just the peo- it also mourns the loss of one of its most cooperation in providing the answers. May I ple of her beloved East Harlem, but for all fearless leaders. count on your help? people of humble backgrounds. We became Yesterday, former New York State Senator f good friends working for our constituents and Olga Me´ndez died at the age of 84 after a long while we may not have seen eye-to-eye on all battle with cancer. Me´ndez represented El PERSONAL EXPLANATION issues over the years, there was never a Barrio and sections of the South Bronx in doubt that she gave everything she had to the Senate until 2004, after serving for 13 HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO public service. consecutive terms. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in 1925, Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Me´ndez OF CONNECTICUT understood well the challenges Judge Sonia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olga earned a bachelor’s degree at the Uni- Sotomayor has faced and will continue to versity of Puerto Rico and eventually earned Thursday, July 30, 2009 face as a Hispanic woman. The judge with- her a doctorate in education from Yeshiva Uni- stood grilling from white, male conserv- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, due to the versity after she moved to New York in the atives and she will become one of only two death of a close friend, I missed a series of 1950s. She soon became involved in commu- female justices on the Court.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.096 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2133 In 1978, Me´ndez made history as the first while vacationing with his son at their family Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legis- beach house. He died instantly, leaving behind 402, Augusta, KS Public Schools for tech- lative office in the United States. Her vic- his wife and two children. nology upgrades in the Fund for the Improve- tory in representing Puerto Ricans and a dis- Mr. Glomb is remembered by those closest ment of Education (FIE) Account. The entity to trict the state neglected should have landed the wide respect of her colleagues. Instead, to him as a man of deep faith who imme- receive funding for this project is USD 402, Me´ndez, one of only a few women then in the diately cared about everyone he met, and he Augusta Public Schools, 2345 Greyhound state senate, found herself wrestling with will forever be revered as having an unparal- Drive, Augusta, KS 67010. the boys’ club politics of New York. leled sense of humor, and an unwavering This funding will allow for the purchase of Me´ndez was brash, bold and aggressive be- commitment to serving others. additional technology to be used in class- cause she had to be. She cut her teeth in the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join rooms across the district. Senate and became a battle-ready politician. me in recognizing the accomplishments of this No matching funds are required for this De- And she balanced what few politicians were dedicated public servant and in expressing our partment of Education project. able to do well—an on-the-ground constitu- condolences to the entire Glomb family. Department of Education (DOE)—Independ- ency services with the ability to achieve ence Public Schools critical legislative negotiations. This, in a f H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Senate that was controlled by Republicans PERSONAL EXPLANATION Health and Human Services, and Education during the entire 26 years she served. Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for Inde- Despite all of the disadvantages, Me´ndez successfully fought for an increase in the HON. DANNY K. DAVIS pendence Public Schools, Independence, KS, for technology upgrades and teacher training state’s minimum wage, ushered in legisla- OF ILLINOIS in the Fund for the Improvement of Education tion that provided basic rights to migrant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES farm workers, and secured funding for senior (FIE) Account. The entity to receive funding citizen centers. She also fought for resources Thursday, July 30, 2009 for this project is Independence Unified School for early childhood development and gained Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I District 446, at P.O. Drawer 487, 517 N 101h, bipartisan support for affordable housing and was unable to cast votes on the following leg- Independence, KS 67301. economic development initiatives in her dis- islative measures on July 27, 2009. If I were This funding will allow for the purchase of trict. technology to be used in math and science ´ present for rollcall votes, I would have voted Mendez provoked many criticisms, some curriculum across the district, and provide for valid. She opposed abortion rights and was yea on each of the following: accused of making homophobic statements Roll 647, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- teacher training in the use of the technology. about a political opponent. Controversies pend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H. No matching funds are required for this De- like her party switch contributed to her Res. 593, Recognizing and celebrating the partment of Education project. Department of Education (DOE)—Newton eventual political demise. 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into In 2002, she registered as a Republican in a Public Schools the Union as the 50th State H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, bid to bring resources to her district, a ma- Roll 648, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- neuver that today seems to be acceptable de- Health and Human Services, and Education pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H.R. pending on who is making the move. Me´ndez Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD complained that Democrats were taking 1376, Waco Mammoth National Monument 373, Newton, KS, Public Schools for tech- Latinos for granted and saw herself as han- Establishment Act of 2009 nology upgrades in the Fund for the Improve- Roll 649, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- dling the business of her district. ment of Education (FIE) Account. The entity to For her faults, the legendary senator, who pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H.R. was widowed early and had no children, sac- receive funding for this project is USD 373, 1121, Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blow- Newton, Kansas Public Schools, at 308 East rificed a family life for the political commit- ing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009 ment she made. She used her rich back- 1st Street, Newton, KS 67114. ground in education, her political experi- f This funding will allow for the purchase of ence, and above all, her passion for her com- EARMARK DECLARATION technology to be used in the district’s Distance munity to help many people. Learning Lab, and high school library. Me´ndez never minced her words. Anyone No matching funds are required for this De- who came into contact with her was left HON. TODD TIAHRT partment of Education project. with a lasting impression. But it would be a OF KANSAS Department of Education (DOE)—Wellington mistake to remember Me´ndez as simply a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Public Schools colorful personality instead of who she truly Thursday, July 30, 2009 H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, was—a fierce politician who did not back Health and Human Services, and Education away from a bare-knuckled fight. Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, in accord- Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD f ance with the February 2008 New Republican 353, Wellington, KS Public Schools for tech- Earmark Standards Guidance, I submit the fol- HONORING THE DEATH OF MAT- nology upgrades and teacher training in the lowing in regards to H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Improvement of Education (FIE) Account. The THEW GLOMB, A RESIDENT OF Year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Serv- GREATER PRINCE WILLIAM, VA entity to receive funding for this project is USD ices, and Education Appropriations Act: 353 Wellington, at 221 S. Washington, Wel- Department of Education (DOE)—Arkansas lington, KS 67152. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY City Public Schools This funding will allow for the purchase of OF VIRGINIA H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, in-classroom technology and teacher training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health and Human Services, and Education and technical assistance in the use of that Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for Ar- Thursday, July 30, 2009 technology. kansas City Public Schools, Arkansas City, No matching funds are required for this De- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- KS, for technology upgrades, professional de- partment of Education project. er, I rise today to recognize the lifelong com- velopment, and development training/technical Department of Education (DOE)—Butler mitment to public service of Matthew Glomb, a assistance in the Fund for the Improvement of County Public Schools devoted father and husband, a loyal friend to Education (FIE) Account. The entity to receive H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, his colleagues, and an admired member of funding for this project is Arkansas City Health and Human Services, and Education greater Prince William, VA. Schools, Unified School District 470, at 2545 Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD Mr. Glomb pursued a career in the U.S. Greenway, Arkansas City, KS 67005. 490, Butler County, KS, for technology up- Coast Guard’s Corps of the Judge Advocate This funding will allow for the purchase of grades and teacher training at the El Dorado, General, serving at one point as a Military additional technology to be used by both stu- KS school system in the Improvement of Edu- Judge. Following his tenure with the Coast dents and teachers, provide for professional cation (FIE) Account. The entity to receive Guard, Mr. Glomb continued his service to our development and teacher training in the use of funding for this project is USD 490, Butler Nation in the Aviation-Admiralty Office of the this technology, and technical assistance. County, KS, at 124 West Central, El Dorado, U.S. Department of Justice, where he special- No matching funds are required for this De- KS 67042. ized in maritime law. partment of Education project. This funding will allow for the purchase of Tragically, Mr. Glomb was fatally struck by Department of Education (DOE)—Augusta technology to be used in conjunction with the lightning on Monday, July 27, 2009, at the age Public Schools establishment of a student technology pro- of 49. He was jogging along the beach of H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, gram at the district middle school, and related Southern Shores, NC, in the Outer Banks Health and Human Services, and Education teacher training.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.099 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 No matching funds are required for this De- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, needs for Impact Aid. As Fort Bragg expands partment of Education project. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, through the BRAC process, military children Department of Education (DOE)—Butler AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED represent a significant burden to communities Community College AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS in Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, ACT, 2010 Counties, and current funding is insufficient. Health and Human Services, and Education Impact Aid allows school districts to use funds SPEECH OF Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for But- for either operating expenses or capital ex- ler Community College, El Dorado, KS, for the HON. BOB ETHERIDGE penditures, yet by the Department of Edu- cation’s own admission these funds are barely purchase of equipment in the Higher Edu- OF NORTH CAROLINA enough to support current expenditures for cation account. The entity to receive funding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for this project is Butler Community College, educating federally connected students. I hope 901 South Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS Friday, July 24, 2009 that this flaw in an otherwise excellent bill will 67042. The House in Committee of the Whole be improved in conference. This funding will allow for the purchase of House on the State of the Union had under Mr. Chair, H.R. 3293 is fiscally responsible equipment to facilitate training necessary to consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293), making and represents the priorities of the American appropriations for the Departments of Labor, model, render and interact with 3–D objects in people. I urge my colleagues to join me in Health and Human Service, and Education, supporting this legislation. the fields of architecture, bio-medicine, engi- and related agencies for the fiscal year end- neering, manufacturing, and unmanned aircraft ing September 30, 2010, and for other pur- f systems. poses: IN APPRECIATION OF JOHN No matching funds are required for this De- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in CARVER’S LIFETIME OF SERVICE partment of Education project. support of H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Education (DOE)—Coffeyville Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- HON. JACKIE SPEIER Community College cation Appropriations Bill. This legislation pro- OF CALIFORNIA vides a total of $730.5 billion, including $163.4 H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health and Human Services, and Education billion in discretionary funds, for the Depart- Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for Cof- ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Thursday, July 30, 2009 feyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS, and Education. In the current economic crisis, Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, mention for their Native American Center, including the this bill makes vital investments to improve job John Carver’s name on the San Francisco Pe- purchase of equipment, in the Higher Edu- training, shore up our Nation’s health and so- ninsula and, odds are, you will be met with a cation account. The entity to receive funding cial safety nets, and provide the educational smile. The long-time resident, business execu- for this project is Coffeyville Community Col- opportunities that are critical to the nation’s tive and philanthropist has helped more peo- lege, 400 West 11th, Coffeyville, KS 67337. longer-term prosperity. ple than even he is aware and has shaped his This funding will provide for equipment and With health care reform looming in Con- community through his generosity, his leader- technology, travel and operating expenses gress, H.R. 3293 is a step in the right direction ship and his time. necessary to plan, establish, train educators, to provide a health care safety net to nearly John was born in Oakland and moved to the recruit students, and fundraise for the Native 50 million people with no insurance and an- Peninsula with his family as a boy. After grad- American Center and scholarship program. other 16 million who are underinsured. This uating from Stanford University, he married No matching funds are required for this De- bill includes $603.5 billion for the Department the love of his life, Susan Haigh Carver. To- partment of Education project. of Health and Human Services, including fund- gether, they raised three children, Thomas, Department of Health and Human Services ing for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 3293 pro- Amy and Jonathan and have since been (HHS)—University of Kansas Medical vides $73.7 billion in discretionary funds, in- blessed with seven grandchildren: Jessica, School—Wichita cluding $2.2 billion for community health cen- Matthew, Christian, Ian, Caleb, Danika and ters, $2.3 billion for AIDS initiatives, $6.7 bil- H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Liam. This year, John and Susan will cele- lion for the Centers for Disease Control and Health and Human Services, and Education brate fifty years of marriage. Prevention, and $31.3 billion for critical re- Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for the To know John Carver is to be in awe of him. search at the National Institutes of Health. University of Kansas School of Medicine, His sense of humor is legendary and, while I During this economic downturn, H.R. 3293 Wichita (KUSM–Wichita) for development of did not know him as a young man, seeing makes important investments to help Ameri- the Clinical Skills Simulation Laboratory, in- John at 75 makes me only wonder what en- cans get back to work. This bill provides al- cluding curriculum development and purchase ergy and passion he must have exhibited in most $16 billion for the Department of Labor, of equipment, in the Health Resources and his twenties and thirties. including $100 million for low-income youth John worked in retail most of his profes- Services Administration—Health Facilities and education and job training, $1.4 billion for Dis- sional career, serving stints at Macy’s, JC Services account. The entity to receive fund- located Worker Employment and Training Ac- Penney and Bullock’s. But John’s home and ing for this project is KUSM–Wichita, 1010 tivities, and $265 million in veterans’ job train- heart was with the Gap, helping build the lo- North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214. ing. In addition, the bill provides $135 million cally-based retailer into the global powerhouse No matching funds are required for this De- for the Career Pathways Innovation Fund to it is today. For more than 25 years, John partment of Health and Human Services provide new competitive grants for community served in a variety of positions and it is project. colleges and local adult education providers through his work at the Gap that so many Department of Health and Human Services for initiatives that prepare workers for careers came to know his generosity, good-nature and (HHS)—World Impact Good Samaritan Clinic in high demand and emerging industries. phenomenal leadership abilities. H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, I am particularly pleased that this bill makes Madam Speaker, I have come to know John Health and Human Services, and Education significant investments in the Department of well in recent years, being privileged to serve Appropriations Act contains $1,000,000 for the Education. As the only former state schools with him on the board of the Philanthropic World Impact Good Samaritan Clinic in Wich- chief serving in Congress, I understand the Ventures Foundation, an organization that is ita, KS, for facilities and equipment, in the devastating impact education cuts have had responsible for pumping more than $70 million Health Resources and Services Administra- on our Nation’s school systems. This bill in- into worthy causes and non-profits around the tion—Health Facilities and Services account. cludes $14.5 billion in Title I grants to local Bay Area. But John’s community involvement The entity to receive funding for this project is districts, $1.4 billion in Innovation and Im- hardly stops there. He has also given his time, World Impact’s Good Samaritan Clinic at 3701 provement, $12.6 billion for special education, resources and knowledge to organizations as E. 13th Street, Wichita, KS 67208. and $19.7 billion for student financial assist- diverse as the Thacher School, Mills-Penin- The funding would be used to expand and ance including Pell Grants. sula Hospital Foundation, Family Service renovate its facilities to address the dramatic As the representative of Fort Bragg, how- Agency of San Mateo County, Hillsborough growth in medical and dental needs of the im- ever, I am concerned that this bill again Beautification Foundation, SF Jobs for Youth, poverished. underfunds Federal Impact Aid, which helps Coyote Point Museum, American Cancer Soci- No matching funds are required for this De- support the education needs of federally-con- ety, and A Better Chance. partment of Health and Human Services nected students. The bill provides $1.3 billion, John’s greatest impact, however, might very project. which is less than two-thirds of the full funding well be the thoughtful and patient mentoring

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.103 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2135 he has provided for dozens of Bay Area men Although Martha was always a sparkling Every time I drive by that softball field in and women. Whether it is career advice, help personality, she became even more so when West Hartford, Connecticut, I can’t help but in making an important decision, or just shar- she met Bernie. Their love, and their children think back to the day I officially, and for- ever after was dazzled by my big sister. ing the wisdom of a man who has done it all, and grandchildren, are her lasting legacy. Nothing Martha ever did was shy or ten- John is eager to help and always more than I hope it is a consolation to her family that tative. When she was just a toddler, during generous with his time. all of her classmates at Trinity College loved World War II, she once devoured our entire Madam Speaker, I am privileged to call her for more than 50 years, and will miss her. family’s monthly ration of butter. And when John Carver my friend and fortunate to rep- I am honored to place in the RECORD the our father wrote home from Nuremberg, Ger- resent him in the United States Congress. My extraordinary eulogy of her beloved brother, many, in 1945, he always made sure to ask only wish is that our earth was blessed with Senator CHRIS DODD, which captures her spirit how ‘‘Miss Butter’’ was doing. Over the years, Martha never lost her love more John Carvers. and honors her life. of a good meal, but the most important part f A TRIBUTE TO MY FABULOUS SISTER MARTHA of any meal, any occasion for that matter, HONORING MARTHA DODD (By Christopher J. Dodd) was always the company with which she en- BUONANNO’S LIFE Before sharing some brief comments about joyed it. my sister Martha, I want to observe that If Martha were your dinner partner, you anything I say will only pale in comparison never had a better or more enjoyable time in HON. NANCY PELOSI to the incredible comments of Martha and your life. She was that much fun. OF CALIFORNIA Bernie’s children, and the outpouring of love Like most people with a vibrant spirit and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and friendship that over 3,000 people shared a contagious personality, she made a lot of friends in her life. Friday, July 31, 2009 for over 7 hours at last evening’s wake. It was obviously a great tribute to Mar- If you asked her, she’d tell you that our sister Carolyn was her best friend in the Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today tha—but it is also a great tribute to all who world. Martha had a lot of great friends, be- to pay tribute to a beloved friend of mine and waited for hours to say good by to this cause when she made friends, she kept them many in this body, Martha Dodd Buonanno. bright, shining lady. Now, let me begin with the obvious: My forever. Martha Buonanno would best like to be re- I.want to acknowledge the presence of sev- membered as a mother, grandmother, and sister Martha is one fabulous gal! And so we gather today to celebrate the eral of my Senate colleagues who were with wife. She died after a brief illness on July 6, us last evening and today. 2009. Her five children, Helena, Bernard, life of a spectacular wife, a devoted mother, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is here with us an over-the-top grandmother, a trusted Carolyn, Jody, and Margaret, and 17 grand- today. She and Martha became friends in col- fiend, a tireless community activist, a polit- lege, and have been close ever since. children surrounded their father Bernard ical confidant, an amazing spark plug of a I have never known two people who were Buonanno crying and laughing as they cele- woman, and the best sister a sibling could better friends to their friends than my sister brated the life of this remarkable woman. ever hope to have. Martha and her friend Nancy D’Alesandro Her love of family and children led her to When most people lose loved ones, they in- Pelosi. volunteer for many worthy organizations in stinctively wish they could have had just a I want to also thank my good friend, and a Rhode Island. She was a mentor in Provi- little more time with them. The Dodds and Martha Dodd Buonanno fan, Vice President, dence public schools with the VIPS program; the Buonannos were lucky enough to be with Joe Biden, for making the effort to be with Martha constantly in the last days of her us yesterday. she served on the boards of the Providence life. Here also with us today are friends from Preservation Society and the RI Association of And those last days were beautiful. Even high school, friends from college, friends she the Blind. She was proud to chair the research as I say these words, they sound so inher- made during her 45 years in Rhode Island, center at the University of Connecticut that ently contradictory. and friends she accumulated at every stop had been named in honor of her father: Thom- Yet for a little more than a week, my sis- along the way. as J. Dodd. ter insisted on spending time alone with Martha was fiercely loyal and compul- Martha and I became friends more than 50 each of her five children and their spouses, sively competitive. each of her 17 grandchildren, each of her five She was a natural politico. She was in- years ago at Trinity College in Washington, siblings, as many of her close friends as were volved and present in every part of every DC. We shared in common that we both came available, and, of course, Bernie. campaign I ever ran for Congress or the from political families—in fact, when we first How many of us have lost someone without United States Senate. She was my unflinch- met, both of our fathers were running for Sen- ever having a chance to say goodbye, or the ing advocate, my unyielding supporter. ate. chance to tell them how much they meant to And when I ran for President—a very brief But our friendship grew over many years us? run, you may recall—she showed up all over because we had so much more in common: Martha left us with remarkable dignity, South Carolina, Iowa, and New Hampshire— grace, and courage. She had the incredible and anywhere else there was a debate or Martha loved to travel, she loved to laugh, and gift of deep, deep faith. She was truly at forum or town hall meeting. always, Martha loved Democratic politics. In peace. No matter where we were, she put the hard fact, Martha volunteered on every single one And even though Martha has left us, we re- sell on anyone she encountered. of her brother, Senator CHRISTOPHER DODD’s, main brightly lit by the incandescent life she Even as her health was failing last week, she promised me that she would tear into campaigns. She adored all her siblings: CHRIS, led. Frankly, as sad as we are today, it’s any opponents I might have from wherever Tom, Carolyn, Jeremy, Nick. hard not to be overwhelmed with joy and love when we think about a life filled with she was. Martha Dodd Buonanno had a strong con- And in light of my present political cir- such vitality and vigor, curiosity and com- nection to this House, where her father and cumstances, I told her there’d be no lack of passion. her brother served. She lived and raised her Martha was a few years older than me. At opportunity to use her talents. family in Providence and was admired by our However, along with Martha’s loyalty least, that was the case until about twenty came the requirement that you stay true to colleagues PATRICK KENNEDY and JIM years ago. I was always the younger brother yourself. So, she had no problem calling me LANGEVIN, and Senators JACK REED and SHEL- until one night at the Dunes Club in Narra- anytime to tell me in no uncertain terms DON WHITEHOUSE. Her roots were in Con- gansett, when she introduced me as her when I was screwing up. necticut and Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO older, white-haired brother. Once, she called me and practically jumped But, for most of our lives, she made for one through the phone. ‘‘Why did you vote with and Congressmen JOHN LARSON, JOE heck of a big sister. COURTNEY, and CHRIS MURPHY join me in ex- Jesse Helms?’’ she asked. I learned early how special my sister Mar- I asked her, ‘‘Well, what issue are you pressing condolences to the Buonanno and tha was. talking about?’’ Dodd families. One summer afternoon, decades ago, we ‘‘I don’t care WHAT the issue is! I just It is a fitting tribute to Martha’s life that more were about to head off for a family vacation. can’t believe you voted with Jesse Helms!’’ than 3,000 people attended her wake, lining Our bags were packed, the station wagon was It is important to point out that Martha the streets for more than seven hours. Her fu- full, and all of us were itching to get out of could be non partisan in her outrage. She neral mass was moved from her parish to an- town—but Martha’s 8th-grade championship had a similar outburst once when I voted softball game was running late. So we all with my friend Bella Abzug! other simply to be able to accommodate ev- waited together and watched. When she was in her last days in the hos- eryone. Those who came to pay their last re- In the bottom of the ninth, with the bases pital in Boston, I received a very kind phone spects to Martha included Vice President loaded and her team behind, my sister Mar- call from President Barack Obama, who was BIDEN, United States Senators, and a Gov- tha hit a grand slam home run to win the concerned about her failing health and want- ernor; but Martha would have been equally game and the championship. ed me to pass along his and the First Lady’s As I sat next to her on that car trip for our thoughts and prayers. proud to know that children that she tutored, family vacation, I was filled with the kind of After the call, I walked back into Martha’s neighbors from her block, and friends from awe you only feel when you’re a fourth-grad- hospital room, and said in the presence of growing up joined that day. As I know well, er with the requisite dreams of being a her family that I had just received a very im- when Martha made a friend, she stayed sports hero and you’ve just watched your portant phone call—but I didn’t want to be a friends with them forever. twelve-year-old sister win the big game. name-dropper.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.105 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 Martha opened one of her blue eyes, and as the local zoning commission knew, was a from general revenue to cover the HTF short- said in a voice we could all appreciate, ‘‘Oh, tool shed. fall must not become a precedent and Con- go right ahead and drop the name.’’ She managed to avoid suspicion, even when gress must set itself seriously to the task of When I told her who had called, and what the tool shed started to get way too big to be the message was, she opened the other blue plausibly intended for just tools. reforming the way it pays for infrastructure im- eye, laughed, and said, ‘‘You know, you Martha got even more brazen with time, as provements. shoulda beaten that guy.’’ the tool shed acquired extra rooms. Furthermore, this is a stark reminder of the I told President Obama that story when he And, really, the jig should have been up dramatic ripple effect our dependence on for- called from Italy on Tuesday to express his when she added plumbing to that tool shed. eign oil continues to have throughout our na- condolences. The President roared with But Martha was nothing if not bold, and tion. Our failure to aggressively pursue energy laughter at Martha’s reaction. she got away with building that guest house for our sister Carolyn to stay in when she’d independence hurts all aspects of our econ- Martha and Bernie have been such a mag- omy. We must implement an ‘‘all of the ical couple—which, of course, doesn’t mean come and visit. Once it was clear that the they always had the same tastes. Which may zoning commission was not about to mess above’’ energy strategy and increase our do- have had something to do with the magic. with Martha Dodd Buonanno, she even put mestic supply of energy resources now so that Martha, as you all know, loved to travel, up a sign calling it ‘‘Aunt Kitty’s Cottage.’’ we do not continue to band-aid this transpor- which you’d expect of someone with such an Martha was so proud of our brother Tom’s tation crisis time and again. adventurous spirit. years at Georgetown, and his time as our Perhaps most disappointing in this specific Her favorite spot was the Dominican Re- ambassador in Costa Rica and Uruguay. instance is that the majority also loaded up She never ceased in her amazement of her public, but there wasn’t anywhere in the this legislation with a hodgepodge of entirely world she wouldn’t explore. best friend, my sister Carolyn’s achieve- For Bernie, on the other hand, as Martha ments reviving American Montessori, and unrelated spending, increasing spending levels loved to say, ‘‘foreign travel’’ meant going her forty years of teaching. for three other government programs facing from Providence to Westerly. And a trip to The photos chronicling the growth of her shortfalls. It increased the Federal Housing see the Red Sox, the Celtics, or the Patriots wonderful family, taken by our brother Jer- Administration’s capital fund to $400 billion, was a voyage on par with space travel. emy, which hang in their home, reflect Mar- from $315 billion, thereby increasing the fund’s So, as all of you know, Martha would trav- tha’s respect, admiration, and love of her statutory floor. It increased Ginnie Mae’s guar- brother. el on occasion by herself—to India, to Ire- antee of mortgage-backed securities by $100 land, to Mexico and Europe. And the tales, travels, and exploits of our On one occasion, she became fascinated brother Nick kept her, in Martha’s words, billion, from $300 billion to $400 billion. And, with the Lewis and Clark expedition, and de- laughing and breathless for years. finally, it authorized ‘‘such sums as necessary’’ cided to follow their trail west—with a group I already miss my charismatic, funny, live- to shore up the Federal Unemployment Ac- of complete strangers. Or, at least, they were ly, beautiful sister. count which may encounter a shortfall due to complete strangers when they started out. But she touched so many people so deeply rising claims for unemployment benefits. It didn’t take long for them to become life- that I don’t think she’ll ever really be gone. Talk about a blank check. In one fell swoop, long friends, one of whom is here with us I’m going to see her in the faces of her chil- dren and grandchildren. and after only 40 minutes of debate on the today. House floor, this bill spends billions upon bil- Even with all the energy she devoted to I’m going to hear her voice whenever I’m campaigning and to the many, many efforts on the campaign trail or casting a vote in lions of dollars. Members barely had a chance she made in this community, Martha would the Senate—particularly when she would dis- to know what was being voted on as the text always say, ‘‘My sole ambition is my fam- agree with me. of the legislation was not even available until ily.’’ And I’m going to feel her presence every the very last minute. In one of those wonderful, quiet moments time we celebrate a holiday, every time we We must restore the integrity of this House share a meal, every time I drive by that soft- last week, when she knew the end was near, and stop shoving legislation through that she said to me, ‘‘My ambition has always ball field in West Hartford and remember just how incredible it was to grow up with Members have not even had a chance to read been my family, and I have fulfilled every and fully digest. I hope that the Majority will ambition.’’ Martha. Martha and Bernie have been remarkable Since moments like this never give you a work with the Minority in the future to ensure parents, and the proof exists in their chil- chance to express all of your emotions, let more time and transparency is allotted dren. They are all frighteningly bright. They me just say, on behalf of all of us, thank you, throughout the legislative process. are all remarkably successful. They are all Martha, for everything. And, I hope that we will have an opportunity All of us love you, all of us miss you, and unbelievably well-balanced. And those were all of us were so lucky to be touched by your to address the long-term flaws in each of their mother’s descriptions when she was generous spirit. these programs so that taxpayers are properly being modest. protected from these emergency shortfalls. f Now, children can be gifted intellectually Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I yield back and athletically just by winning the genetic lottery—but when children grow up with de- FISCAL SOLVENCY OF CERTAIN the balance of my time. cency, kindness, and humanity, you know TRUST FUNDS f that’s a direct result of great parenting. These five young men and women are the SPEECH OF ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- mirror reflection of their parents. And noth- HON. MICHELE BACHMANN MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES ing, absolutely nothing, gave my sister Mar- OF MINNESOTA tha greater satisfaction than their goodness. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Together, these five children are raising 17 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MINNESOTA terrific children of their own. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 When our parents passed away, Martha was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the magnet that kept us all in the same Friday, July 31, 2009 orbit. As we all know, once our parents have support of H.R. 3357, however I do so with passed, it can be hard to get the family to- great hesitation. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise gether. This legislation infuses the Highway Trust today in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 En- That didn’t happen with us, because we all Fund with $7 billion from the Treasury in order ergy and Water Development and Related knew that if there was a holiday, there was to prevent a shortfall that will impact the fund Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3183). This going to be a get-together at Martha’s house. in only a few short weeks. The Highway Trust Appropriations Act makes important invest- There was going to be good food, and a lot ments to move America toward a clean energy of it. Fund, which is financed by the gas tax, is fac- And there was going to be a lot of laughter, ing insolvency, again. For months it has economy. I thank Chairman OBEY, the House raucous debate, conversation, and the sheer brought in less revenue than previously ex- leadership, and my colleagues on the House joy of each other’s company. pected as families have felt the pinch at the Appropriations Committee for their hard work Her favorite holidays, by far, were Christ- pump and were forced to conserve more than on this legislation. mas Eve, the Fourth of July, and Thanks- ever before. A transition to clean, renewable sources of giving. Important transportation projects across energy is critical for America’s national secu- In fact, she never let anything get in the Minnesota would be seriously jeopardized or rity, economic prosperity, and environmental way of bringing her family, including her stewardship. One of the most effective strate- siblings, closer together—not even the law. delayed should this fund go bankrupt. That is Now, what I’m about to tell you could simply not something we can allow. And that gies for reducing America’s dependence on never happen in my State of Connecticut. is why I must vote for this legislation. foreign oil and polluting fossil fuels is to de- Martha once started building a structure on You will recall that we faced this very same crease our energy consumption. This bill in- their property in Narragansett which, as far Hobson’s choice last year. Transferring funds vests $2.25 billion in Energy Efficiency and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.003 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2137 Renewable Energy programs at the Depart- Diego region. The vicinity of the interchange sional District as a part of H.R. 3326 Depart- ment of Energy, a 14 percent increase over project experiences extensive, recurrent traffic ment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. fiscal year 2009. This funding will enhance the congestion, with average daily counts of Requesting Member: Congressman BILL development of next-generation vehicle tech- 261,000 vehicles (including 10,000 trucks), POSEY and Congresswoman CORRINE BROWN nologies, support research on conservation projected to reach 430,000 vehicles daily with- Project Funding Amount: $3,000,000 technologies for buildings and industry, and in 20 years. Environmental and design work Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- help struggling families save money and en- for the project is complete, and additional con- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 ergy through the weatherization assistance struction funding is programmed in current Re- Account: OM,A program. gional and State Transportation Improvement Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida Improvements in energy efficiency must be Plans for future federal, state, and local high- Manufacturing Extension Partnership. coupled with the development of new, 21st way funding allocations. Local and State Address of Requesting Entity: Florida Manu- century energy technologies. This bill invests sources will finance at least 20 percent of the facturing Extension Partnership located at $4.9 billion for the Office of Science—funds total project cost. The project addresses the 1180 Celebration Boulevard, Celebration, Flor- that will support development of new energy authorized purposes of the Department of ida 34747. technologies to modernize America’s economy Transportation Interstate Maintenance ac- Description of Request: The funding will be and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. As count, which includes funding for the addition used by the Florida Manufacturing Extension we develop these new energy technologies, of new interchanges. Partnership for the Defense Job Creation and our country must have a modern energy grid f Supply Chain Initiative. This project will create equipped to transport clean energy across the or retain defense manufacturing jobs in Florida country. This bill provides $208 million—52 WASHINGTON ARMY AND AIR while providing Department of Defense re- percent over 2009—for modernization of our NATIONAL GUARD sponse capability to demand surges and re- energy grid. This will allow wind energy pro- duced risk of supply-chain disruptions. duced in my state of Minnesota to be trans- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT Consistent with Republican Leadership’s ported to areas across the country that have OF WASHINGTON policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the high energy demand but fewer or less acces- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to any entity or program that will be sible renewable energy resources. Friday, July 31, 2009 While this bill is very strong overall, I have named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) concerns that it could do more to move our Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, today I is not intended to be used by an entity to se- country toward a permanent storage solution rise in honor of the members of the Wash- cure funds for entities unless the use of the for our accumulating nuclear waste. After ington National Guard, including the 81st Bri- funding is consistent with the specified pur- spending 20 years and billions of dollars on gade Combat Team that began returning from pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- Yucca Mountain, the federal government is serving in Iraq on July 29, and thank them for ceeds all statutory requirements for matching about to suspend this project and start over. their tireless and brave service in defense of funds where applicable. Finding a long-term solution to America’s nu- our nation. Requesting Member: Congressman BILL clear waste storage problem is the federal Coming from all communities, backgrounds POSEY government’s responsibility, and I urge this and professions of Washington State, mem- Project Funding Amount: $935,000 Congress and this Administration to make this bers of the Army and Air National Guard of Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- issue a priority. Washington continuously serve this country at fense Appropriations Act, 2010 The Energy and Water Development and home and abroad. The 81st, headquartered in Account: OM,A Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 Seattle, mobilized on August 18, 2008 and is Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida In- is a significant step toward a clean, secure en- composed of 2,478 citizen-soldiers from stitute of Technology ergy future for America. I urge my colleagues Washington, helped by an additional 843 sol- Address of Requesting Entity: Florida Insti- to support passage of this bill. diers from the California Army National Guard, tute of Technology, located at 150 West Uni- f eighty soldiers from the Texas Army National versity Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32901. Guard and twelve soldiers from the Montana Description of Request: The funding will be EARMARK DECLARATION Army National Guard. While deployed, the used to provide new, upgraded training space 81st served as convoy security, force protec- for Army and Army National Guard Reserve HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY tion, and conducted provincial reconstruction Officers Training Cadet Corps. OF CALIFORNIA and base operations missions. Previously, the Consistent with Republican Leadership’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 81st served in Iraq from March, 2004 to policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the March, 2005. best of my knowledge this request (1) is not Friday, July 31, 2009 As the 81st continues its journey home over directed to any entity or program that will be Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the the next few weeks, I pray for their safety and named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) following. their transition back to civilian life. The service is not intended to be used by an entity to se- Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN all the men and women of the Washington cure funds for entities unless the use of the BILBRAY Army and Air National Guard provide abroad funding is consistent with the specified pur- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Department of and at home engenders hope, faith and secu- pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- Transportation, and Housing and Urban Devel- rity in the people of Washington. Therefore, as ceeds all statutory requirements for matching opment and Related Agencies Appropriations a representative of the 8th District of Wash- funds where applicable. Act, 2010 ington and along with the rest of the Wash- Requesting Member: Congressman BILL Account: Department of Transportation, ington congressional delegation, I applaud and POSEY Federal Highway Administration, Interstate honor the sacrifice and service of the Wash- Project Funding Amount: $4,000,000 Maintenance Discretionary ington Army and Air National Guard and wish Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of them Godspeed on their journey back home. fense Appropriations Act, 2010 San Diego, CA f Account: RDTE,DW Address of Requesting Entity: 202 C Street, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Diego, CA 92101 EARMARK DECLARATION Soneticom, Inc. Description of Request: I secured Address of Requesting Entity: Soneticom, $1,000,000 to fund initial construction work for HON. BILL POSEY Inc., located at 1045 South John Rodes Bou- an interstate highway interchange improve- OF FLORIDA levard, West Melbourne, Florida 32904 ment project of regional and national signifi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: The funding will be cance, which will widen I–5 and connect it with used to enhance currently installed systems S.R. 56 in San Diego, significantly improving Friday, July 31, 2009 for continued operations. mobility of goods and people. The I–5 corridor Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Consistent with Republican Leadership’s is the primary north-south link between South- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the ern California—San Diego, Los Angeles, Or- marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 best of my knowledge this request (1) is not ange County—and Mexico, and S.R. 56 is one of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- directed to any entity or program that will be of the few east-west freeways serving the San formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2)

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CON. RES. 22 and Whereas, This encounter was followed HON. JOHN S. TANNER shortly by an even more astounding feat OF TENNESSEE HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY when, during his second scouting mission in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS the Meuse-Argonne campaign, Private Serna IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES captured 24 German soldiers with his Enfield Friday, July 31, 2009 rifle and grenades, an episode that began Friday, July 31, 2009 when he spied a sniper walking on a trench Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- bank; and to honor Rick Staples, a long-time public serv- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of Whereas, Although the sniper was about ant who will retire as Chief of the Jackson Po- Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- 200 yards away, Private Serna shot and lice Department on September 18. Under wounded him, then followed the wounded Chief Staples, the Jackson Police Department rent Resolution 22, as passed by the 81st German’s trail into a trench, where he dis- Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the has dedicatedly served our community, and covered several more enemy soldiers; open- his leadership has proven to be an example State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL ing fire, Private Serna killed three of the for both veterans and new officers alike. RECORD. enemy and scattered the others in that ini- Rick Staples was born and raised in Madi- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 tial burst; and Whereas, Frequently changing positions, son County, which I am honored to represent Whereas, The Medal of Honor is the na- Private Serna fooled the enemy into think- in this Chamber. After graduating from Jack- tion’s highest decoration for valor in combat ing they were under fire from several Ameri- awarded to members of the United States son High School in 1970, he attended college cans, keeping up the ruse until he was close armed forces; generally presented to recipi- at Jackson State Community College before enough to lob three grenades into the Ger- ents by the president of the United States on graduating from the prestigious Northwestern man dugout; in about 45 minutes of furious congress’s behalf, it is often called the Con- University Police Administration training pro- action, Private Serna managed to kill 26 gressional Medal of Honor; and German soldiers and capture another 24, gram. Whereas, First authorized in 1861 for whom he held captive by himself until his Following his graduation from the North- United States Navy and Marine Corps per- unit arrived; and western University Police Administration train- sonnel and for United States Army soldiers Whereas, Enduring several months of com- ing program, he attained the rank of lieutenant the following year, Medals of Honor are bat action largely unharmed, Private Serna and worked his way up through the ranks awarded sparingly and bestowed only on was shot in both legs by a sniper four days those individuals performing documented until, on October 12, 1989, Rick was promoted before the Armistice; while he was conva- to Chief of Police, a position he has held ever acts of gallant heroism against an enemy lescing in an army hospital in France, Gen- force; and eral John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of since. Whereas, Since congress authorized the the American Expeditionary Forces, deco- During his tenure serving West Tennessee, award, 70 Medals of Honor have been accred- rated Private Serna with the Distinguished our law enforcement professionals have seen ited to the State of Texas, yet other Texans Service Cross, the second highest American sweeping changes, from the computerization have similarly distinguished themselves by combat medal; and of records to the complete restructuring of the acts of courageous gallantry in combat no Whereas, Private Serna also received two department. Chief Staples has managed a less deserving of such recognition; one such French Croix de Guerre with Palm medals, individual is Marcelino Serna, a native of staff of 253 employees, an annual budget of the French Medaille Militaire, the French more than $15 million and been responsible Mexico whose unflinching and selfless brav- Commemorative Medal, the Italian Cross of ery and acts of uncommon valor on the bat- Merit, the World War I Victory Medal, the for providing police services to a population of tlefields of World War I made him one of Victory Medal with three campaign bars, the more than 62,000 residents. He helped create Texas’ most decorated heroes; and Saint Mihiel Medal, the Verdun Medal, and the Gang Task Force and Violent Crimes Task Whereas, Born in the Mexican state of Chi- two Purple Hearts; and Force as well as start the first Citizen’s Police huahua in 1896, he came to the United States Whereas, Discharged from the army in Academy in Tennessee. as a young man in search of a better life, 1919, Marcelino Serna settled in El Paso, working various jobs in Texas, Kansas, and Among Chief Staples’ proudest accomplish- where he became a United States citizen, en- ments is the partnership developed between Colorado; and tered the civil service, and lived out his re- Whereas, In 1917, Mr. Serna was working in tirement years until his death in 1992; al- the police department and our community. In Colorado when the United States, unable to though he lived the most ordinary of lives 1994, the city council called for a crime sum- remain neutral any longer while war raged after the war, Mr. Serna was, for a brief mo- mit between the officers and the residents of in Europe, declared war on Germany; later ment in time, an extraordinary hero whose Jackson. The result was the establishment of that year, federal officials in Denver, Colo- remarkable feats of bravery under fire ele- the Community Policing Program, which has rado, gathered a group of men and held them vated him into the pantheon of American he- allowed for the relationship between the offi- until their draft status could be verified; and roes; and Whereas, Included in this group, Mr. Serna cers and the community to continue to grow, Whereas, In 1993, Texas Congressman Ron- something in which Chief Staples takes tre- chose not to wait for such verification and ald D. Coleman introduced a measure in the instead volunteered for service in the United 103rd Congress to waive certain statutory mendous pride. States Army; after only three weeks of time limits on awarding the Medal of Honor In addition to his service to the Jackson Po- training, 20-year-old Private Serna was and thus bestow on Marcelino Serna the lice Department, Chief Staples has volun- shipped to England, where he was assigned to proper recognition he so richly deserves; un- teered as a Critical Incident Debriefer for the the 355th Infantry of the 89th Division, a unit fortunately, the measure did not receive a Tennessee Public Safety Network as well as a that was to see action in some of the most proper hearing, thereby denying the legacy personal security guard for celebrities at high- arduous campaigns of the war; and of Mr. Serna its proper place in history; now, profile, local events such as the Cerebral Whereas, By the time the unit arrived in therefore, be it France, Private Serna’s status as a noncit- Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the Palsy Telethon and the Miss Tennessee Pag- izen had come to light, and he was con- State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the eant. sequently offered a discharge from the army; Congress of the United States to reopen con- Chief Staples’ retirement is not an end to given the opportunity to return home, Pri- sideration of this case to posthumously his service to the public. He has found a new vate Serna refused the discharge, choosing to award the Medal of Honor to World War I challenge, accepting a position with a security stay with his unit as it began its advance to- hero Marcelino Serna; and, be it further firm located in Baghdad, Iraq. I trust that he ward the Meuse River and Argonne Forest in Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state will perform his new job with the same dedica- northeastern France; and forward official copies of this resolution to Whereas, At Saint Mihiel, Private Serna’s the president of the United States, to the tion, professionalism and perseverance as he unit was moving through thick brush when a speaker of the house of representatives and has in his current position. German machine gunner opened fire, killing the president of the senate of the United Madam Speaker, I have long been proud to 12 American soldiers; with his lieutenant’s States Congress, and to all the members of call Ricky Staples my friend. I thank you and permission, Private Serna, a scout, contin- the Texas delegation to the congress with our colleagues for joining me in expressing

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JOE WILSON country win the Second World War, allowing Friday, July 31, 2009 OF SOUTH CAROLINA great flexibility in ferrying soldiers and mate- Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rials across the nation, supplementing the na- today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues Friday, July 31, 2009 tion’s fixed rail system. in the U.S. House of Representatives to pay Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Communities all across America sprung up tribute to Mr. Frank Golder, of Bloomsburg, Speaker, on July 29th, South Carolina and around these numbered highways, which Columbia County, Pennsylvania, on the joyous Lexington County lost a long time friend and came to serve as Main Streets in many of occasion of his 100th birthday celebration that leader with the passing of Jay Criscione. Our these towns. The system reached its apex in will occur on August 8. Long a legendary figure in the fields of edu- community has been enhanced as world-class 1956, but with the creation of the Interstate cation and athletic development in north- due to his vision on behalf of young people System and subsequent growth of suburban eastern and central Pennsylvania, Mr. Golder and our senior citizens. communities, many of these once great high- Joey Holleman of The State newspaper in ways have decayed. As a result, many of the has distinguished himself as a mentor and a South Carolina has thoughtfully penned the U.S. numbered highways can be characterized role model to generations of young Pennsylva- following tribute to Mr. Criscione. as ‘‘orphan highways,’’ receiving little or no nians who looked to him with respect and ad- miration. [From the State] federal investment. These highways, however, After graduating from Bloomsburg High LEXINGTON RECREATION LEADER DIES continue to serve local areas with critical School in the 1920s where he developed his connectivity and economic links, and are often (By Joey Holleman) love for basketball and baseball, Mr. Golder the heart of Main Street America. Jay Criscione, who directed the Lexington went on to star in those sports from 1927 to County Recreation and Aging Commission To create an assistance program that is tai- 1931 during his years at then Bloomsburg through more than two decades of rapid lored to the redevelopment of community Main growth, died Wednesday after a battle with Normal School, later Bloomsburg University. cancer. He was 61. Streets which are or were part of the United He went on to become a teacher and an Criscione started with the recreation agen- States Numbered Highway System, I have in- athletic coach at Hughesville High School dur- cy in 1973, soon after he graduated from troduced the Orphan Highway Restoration Act. ing which he earned his master’s degree from Clemson. He took over as executive director This legislation creates a new program to pro- Columbia University. in 1986. vide Federal funds to assist states and local His teams won two West Branch League ti- Criscione steered the agency toward governments in their efforts to rehabilitate or tles at Hughesville. projects that drew from large geographic repair the Main Street sections of the orphan areas—the four leisure centers, the Oak Mr. Golder moved to Bloomsburg High Grove and Pine Grove softball complexes, highways running through their towns. The bill School in 1937 where he was named head and a national-caliber tennis center. He rea- provides a needed boost to state and local basketball coach. In 19 seasons in charge of soned that the softball and tennis projects transportation departments by committing im- the basketball program, his squads won 10 would give the county double benefits. Local portant new resources to revitalize local Susquehanna Valley League crowns and, dur- players could use the facilities, and local economies and communities. It creates rede- ing one three-year stretch, he won 40 con- businesses would benefit from regional and velopment opportunities that benefit local busi- secutive league games. His team, The Pan- national tournaments held at the venues. nesses and labor, improve safety on our ‘‘He was a pioneer in the softball craze of thers, also captured four District Four cham- bringing in national tournaments,’’ said Jim roads, and creates jobs. pionships. Headley, director of the S.C. Recreation and I look forward to working with my colleagues Mr. Golder was also responsible for estab- Parks Association. ‘‘What he did with Oak to pass this important legislation and to rein- lishing Little League Baseball in Bloomsburg in Grove and then Pine Grove inspired Rock vest in the communities that make America the late 1940s. He also started baseball at Hill, Florence and Aiken to enter the soft- great. Bloomsburg High School where he coached ball market. He saw sports tourism as an that sport for seven years. economic engine.’’ For 13 years, Mr. Golder was a member of Adept at working every financing angle, f Criscione landed state grants that paid most the PIAA District Four Board of Directors and of the construction cost for a horse arena in EARMARK DECLARATION was chairman of that organization for three South Congaree and multiple senior centers. years. He also helped convince County Council to After serving as principal of Bloomsburg approve multimillion-dollar construction HON. MARY FALLIN High School for 14 years, he retired in 1975. bonds. During his remarkable basketball coaching ‘‘He had a vision for the county,’’ said OF OKLAHOMA career, Mr. Golder endeared himself to hun- Larry Mack, longtime chairman of the recre- dreds of aspiring young athletes with his dis- ation commission. ‘‘He worked real hard to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciplined approach to the importance of learn- supply the needs of the people for recre- Friday, July 31, 2009 ation.’’ ing the fundamentals of the sport and his rep- utation as a coach who inspired excellence In recent years, Criscione had been slowed Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to by multiple bouts with various cancers. He is through a calm, reasoned, approach. survived by his mother, Juanita R. Criscione the Republican Leadership standards on ear- The Bloomsburg Press Enterprise described of Chester, a daughter and son-in-law, marks, I am submitting the following informa- him as an extraordinary gentleman and a fine Ramsey and Trent Goodman of Lexington, a tion regarding earmarks I received as part of coach when including him as one of the top sister, Paulette Criscione of Lexington, and H.R. 3288, the FY 2010 THUD Appropriations local sports figures of the 20th century in two grandchildren. bill: 1999. He was inducted into the Bloomsburg f I, Congresswoman MARY FALLIN, requested University’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. UNITED STATES NUMBERED and received $1,000,000 for Bus Facility Ren- Mr. Golder continues to reside in HIGHWAY SYSTEM ovation to The Central Oklahoma Transpor- Bloomsburg with his wife, Myra. The couple tation and Parking Authority located at 300 has one daughter and two grandchildren. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER SW 7th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Madam Speaker, please join me in con- OF OREGON 73109. This funding will be used for to repair gratulating Mr. Golder on this wonderful occa- and replace water cooling tower and correct sion. For his entire life, Frank Golder has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drainage problems at historic Union Station. demonstrated the highest ideals for a role Friday, July 31, 2009 Improve the lighting and exhaust systems at model and he encouraged his students to rise Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, the the maintenance garage and upgrade the oil to excellence both on and off the field of com- United States Numbered Highway System— and lube room facilities. petition. His contributions to generations of our

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citizens have greatly improved the quality of Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Secondary Address: 23231 La Palma Ave- life and his legacy lives on with those he has G. MILLER nue, Yorba Linda, California 92887 inspired. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Funding Secured: $5,000,000 f Account: Navy—Research, Development, Description of Request: The United States Test, and Evaluation Navy’s Aegis ship modernization plan includes IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 modernization of the ships’ basic hull, me- THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MAR- Power Paragon chanical, and electrical equipment, and mod- GUERITE JOHNSON Address of Requesting Entity: 901 E. Ball ernization of their combat systems. In both Road, Anaheim, California 92805 areas, the Navy plans to install new systems HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Funding Secured: $2,000,000 or components that are more capable than the Description of Request: This project is a de- OF VIRGINIA ones they are to replace. Some of the planned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sign build prototype for a hybrid electric drive changes are intended to permit naval ships to (HED) for the CG 47 Class Cruisers for the Friday, July 31, 2009 be operated with a smaller crew, thereby re- U.S. Navy. This project contributes to the fu- ducing their annual operation and support Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise ture of environmentally sound, fuel-efficient costs. Planned changes to the ships’ combat today to honor and recognize Marguerite propulsion. The Navy believes that this im- systems are intended to, among other things, Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as she provement would realize a significant savings begin shifting their Aegis computers and soft- celebrates her 90th birthday. per year per ship. This HED for surface com- ware to a more open architecture meaning, in Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives batants such as the CG 47 would significantly general terms, an arrangement that uses non- through teaching, volunteering, and as a lead- reduce fuel costs, increase ship endurance proprietary computers and software. The Navy er in her church. As a former teacher and prin- and range, produce less environmental emis- believes that moving to an Aegis open archi- cipal of more than twenty-six years, Mrs. sions, increase ship survivability through re- tecture will permit the Aegis system to be up- Johnson understands that a strong education duce signatures, and provide increased overall dated over the remainder of the ships’ lives is the key to success and instilled this in her ship electric power generation capacity. This more easily and less expensively, using con- students. She also demonstrated the impor- installation would leverage advances in lighter tributions from a variety of firms. This funding tance of community service and citizenship, weight and more efficient electric propulsion will be used to conduct a demonstration to re- encouraging her students to volunteer and technologies that have resulted from the Office move existing Legacy NTDS computer inter- help those in need in the community. After re- of Naval Research investments over the last faces found in Baseline 7, Cruiser Moderniza- tiring in 1984, Mrs. Johnson continued her several years. tion, and Aegis Modernization. This request commitment to education by volunteering as a Requesting Member: Congressman GARY was also submitted to the House Armed Serv- teacher’s assistant for special needs students G. MILLER ices Committee in order to secure authoriza- at Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School in Bill Number: H.R. 3326 tion statutes in the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Fredericksburg. Account: Army—Research, Development, Mrs. Johnson was a 4–H Club and Girl Test, and Evaluation Authorization Act. Scout leader devoted to promoting the impor- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Athena Requesting Member: Congressman GARY tance of citizenship, leadership and strong val- GTX G. MILLER Bill Number: H.R. 3326 ues. She was also a Pathfinder leader in her Address of Requesting Entity: 10291 Trade- Account: Navy—Research, Development, church. As a Master Guide, the highest rank- mark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Funding Secured: $3,000,000 Test, and Evaluation ing position in Pathfinders, Mrs. Johnson pro- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Naval moted youth leadership, encouraged commu- Description of Request: This project will complete the development of a Wireless Med- Health Research Center nity involvement, planned outreach activities Address of Requesting Entity: 140 Sylvester and taught camping, survival training skills, ical Monitor (WiMed) allowing a combat medic to monitor vital signs and triage wounded sol- Road, San Diego, California 92106 nature and conservation classes. Funding Secured: $3,000,000 Mrs. Johnson enjoys the outdoors and being diers in real time. Current medical triage mon- itors and vital signs data tracking tools are Description of Request: In the United surrounded by nature. She has traveled exten- States, prostate cancer is the most common sively throughout the country camping and hik- complex, heavy, and have bulky connections. They are also large, costly, and difficult to use. cancer in men, with an incidence rate of 16 ing in many of our national parks including percent of the general population. The primary Pike National Forest, Mount Rushmore Na- Using proven technology, the WiMed provides increased capability at a much lower cost. By treatment of prostate cancer usually includes tional Memorial, Redwood National Park, and radical prostatectomy surgery, which provides the Grand Canyon National Park. Mrs. John- streamlining casualty care and providing pa- tient trend data, life saving decisions lead to a good management of the local tumor in son also enjoys the Shenandoah National most of the patients. Unfortunately, in 15 to 40 Park where she recently celebrated her 90th earlier interventions and improved outcomes. Prototypes have demonstrated WiMed’s ability percent of patients, recurrent prostate cancer birthday surrounded by family and friends. is possible within five years of surgery. Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives in her to improve critical care by linking all patient care within the same wireless systems and Though recurrent prostate cancer following lifetime. She truly loves her family and has an failure of local control is not curable, patients unwavering faith in God. Her generosity has platforms already in service. Once placed on a patient at the point of wounding, WiMed with recurrent cancer are perfect candidates encouraged and strengthened the faith and for immunotherapy, a new approach that is lives of family, friends and members of her stays with that patient throughout triage and care. WiMed works with standard blood pres- still under clinical investigation for oncology church and local community. applications. The U.S. Navy, through its Naval Madam Speaker, I am honored today to rec- sure cuffs or a simple highly mobile forehead Health Research Center in San Diego, Cali- ognize Mrs. Johnson in celebration of her 90th stick-on sensor and integrates many inputs, in- fornia, is in a unique position to advance birthday. I hope the years to come will bring cluding: pulse oximetry, blood pressure, tem- immunotherapeutic approaches for prostate her health, happiness and special times with perature, skin humidity, and electrocardio- cancer that have so far shown efficacy in ani- family and friends. gram. The patient’s state is broadcast via Wi- mal models. With Fiscal Year 2009 funding, f Fi technology to any number of users with linked platforms anywhere in the world at any the U.S. Navy Cancer Vaccine Program imple- EARMARK DECLARATION time and they can receive vital signs informa- mented a Phase 1A/1B clinical trial of its de- tion on any number of casualties that have the veloped vaccine for prostate cancer patients at HON. GARY G. MILLER WiMed monitoring equipment placed on them. the Veterans Medical Center. Forty-eight U.S. military veterans who have received previous OF CALIFORNIA Continued funding for this project will greatly treatment (surgery, radiation or radioactive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES improve combat casualty care outcomes. seed implants) and now have a rising PSA Friday, July 31, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman GARY G. MILLER participated in the study. With proof of minimal Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Bill Number: H.R. 3326 toxicity of the PSA vaccine in the Phase 1A Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- Account: Navy—Research, Development, clinical trial, a second clinical trial of patients ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting Test, and Evaluation with rising PSAs and nonpalpable biopsy con- the following information regarding earmarks I Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sabtech firmed prostate cancer would be initiated with received as part of the FY 2010 Defense Ap- Address of Requesting Entity: 17320 Dahl- Fiscal Year 2010 funding. This program will propriations Bill. gren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448 have direct benefits for the health care options

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And he did it, he says, by look- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of ing for the similarities he shared with his Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY colleagues rather than the differences. In his rent Resolution 73, as passed by the 81st OF VIRGINIA 2005 memoir, In Search of Middle Ground, Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cikins writes, ‘‘My style was always one of State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL Friday, July 31, 2009 outreach. I believed in bipartisanship, RECORD. bridge-building, compromise, and civility. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Confrontational approaches were an anath- ema to me.’’ Whereas, In 1965, President Lyndon B. er, I rise today to include into the RECORD the Johnson signed into law the Higher Edu- Harvard Kennedy Graduate School Bulletin for He put this advice to great use and success cation Act establishing the Guaranteed Stu- Winter 2009, honoring the public service of as a two-term elected member of the Fairfax dent Loan Program; although this program Warren I. Cikins. Warren has spent 50 years County (VA) Board of Supervisors, on which has undergone many changes through the as a dedicated public servant. He started out he served from 1975 to 1980. Local politician years, including the adoption of a new name, in this body, as a legislative assistant to Gerry Hyland, who worked with Cikins, the Federal Family Education Loan Pro- former Congressman Brooks Hays of Arkan- noted in a profile in the local newspaper: gram, it has consistently served the State of ‘‘Warren is viewed as a person who cares and sas. His public service spanned stints in the Texas as the most important method of de- who works toward consensus. The will of the livering financial aid to students and fami- Kennedy White House, with the Commission group is going to prevail above his own point lies; and on Civil Rights, with the U.S. Agency on Inter- of view.’’ Whereas, The Texas Guaranteed Student national Development, with the Equal Oppor- It is in the compromises, he says, that the Loan Corporation, established as the state’s tunity Commission, and with Chief Justice work gets done, repeating often a truism he guarantor in 1979, has delivered nearly 14 Warren Burger. Warren also was one of my attributes to Hays, his former boss and men- million loans to students and families at no predecessors on the Fairfax County, Virginia, tor: ‘‘Half of something is better than all of cost to the state; these loans, exceeding $63 Board of Supervisors, ably serving his con- nothing.’’ billion, represent approximately two-thirds stituents. of the direct financial aid awarded to Texas As a senior administrator at the Brookings students pursuing their educational goals; The article I am including in the record pro- Institution, where he spent more than 15 the Federal Family Education Loan Program vides an example of a truly exemplary public years, Cikins continued to promote outreach has not only provided loans but also created servant, and the value of one person’s dedica- and conciliation by establishing, among many jobs in the state, and it has become a tion. In it, Warren is quoted as saying, ‘‘I was many programs he created there, a highly significant economic engine through its committed to making a difference.’’ Madam successful annual seminar on the adminis- focus on education completion and job cre- Speaker, I have known him for many years tration of justice, which sought to resolve ation; as the need for an educated workforce and I can proudly attest that Warren Cikins differences between the three branches of has increased in Texas, this public-private government, and the Newly Elected Members has indeed made a positive difference in his partnership has been at the forefront of edu- of Congress seminar, an effort that helped cation financing; and community and in our nation. bring new members of Congress up to speed. Whereas, The not-for-profit and for-profit HARVARD KENNEDY GRATUATE SCHOOL BULLETIN Towards the end of his career at Brookings, lenders in the Federal Family Education WINTER 2009 he devoted much of his energy to bringing Loan Program have led in educational out- Warren Cikins MPA 1954 remembers how greater attention to improving criminal re- reach efforts to the state’s most disadvan- his decision to attend the Kennedy School— habilitation. taged populations through programs that then the Littauer School—was met with In his 2001 class report marking the 50th seek to encourage academic achievement, skepticism by peers and mentors alike. His anniversary of his graduation from Harvard, promote financial literacy, and provide in- closest friends from his undergraduate days Cikins wrote that he considered his work in formation on making college affordable; at Harvard were going into medicine, busi- improving the criminal justice system, in co- such assistance has enabled more Texans to ness, and law. His father had dreamed of his operation with Supreme Court Chief Justice fulfill their goals of achieving a better life, becoming an engineer, and one of his govern- Warren Burger, one of his greatest accom- while enriching the state in the process; and Whereas, The Federal Family Education ment professors wondered aloud; ‘‘Why go plishments. Quoting Dostoyevsky, Cikins here? Make a lot of money, then go into pub- Loan Program ranks as the most successful noted in his memoir, ‘‘Civilization will be lic service.’’ and popular education loan program in the judged by how it treats its wrongdoers.’’ But he never doubted his career choice. His state and nation; in Texas, more than 94 per- ambition, he says, began as a boy, living in Cikins’s personal life reflects these same cent of student loan dollars are delivered Dorchester, Massachusetts, listening to values. He remains close to his friends from through the program and over 85 percent of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the high school at Boston Latin, many of whom secondary education institutions have cho- radio talk to the American people. went on with him to Harvard. Recently with sen to participate in the program; nation- ‘‘It was always my intent to serve the pub- his wife of 44 years, Sylvia, Cikins celebrated ally, more than 81 percent of student loan lic; I was committed to making a dif- the 80th birthday of his longtime Kennedy dollars are delivered through the program; ference,’’ says Cikins, 78, who grew up in a School friend, Mark Cannon MPP 1953, a and devout Orthodox Jewish household. Nothing, Mormon and political conservative. And Whereas, For over four decades, the Fed- it seemed to him, could be more important Cikins regarded Hays, whose Baptist faith eral Family Education Loan Program has than the work of the public servant. ran as deep as Cikins’s did in Judaism, as promoted local participation in the edu- Looking back, Cikins says he has no re- one of the most influential and inspirational cation of our citizens, and this successful grets. His career, spanning more than 50 people in his life. They remained close until partnership between government and the pri- years and including work with all three Hays’s death in 1981. vate sector serves a vital function in deliv- branches of government, overlapped with Of the many accolades recognizing his con- ering financial aid to Texas citizens and many of the country’s pivotal events. In his making significant contributions to our tributions to public service that he’s re- first full-time job after the Kennedy School, economy; now, therefore, be it ceived over the years, from prominent fig- he served as legislative assistant to Arkan- Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the ures that include Supreme Court Justices sas Congressman Brooks Hays when Hays in- State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the Burger and William Rehnquist, a letter he tervened in Governor Orval Faubus’s at- United States Congress to maintain the Fed- recently received from former New York tempt to block the integration of Little eral Family Education Loan Program and Congressman and Harvard alumnus Amo Rock’s Central High School—an effort that continue to refine and improve this crucial Houghton, a Republican, says it most suc- would later cost Hays his seat. public-private partnership; and, be it further cinctly: Cikins served with Hays in the Kennedy Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state White House after first serving as Hays’ as- ‘‘You were the role model; you’re the per- forward official copies of this resolution to sistant when he was appointed Assistant son who constantly tried to bring us back to- the president of the United States, to the Secretary of State for Congressional Rela- ward the center, and I thank you for it . . . speaker of the house of representatives and tions. At the Commission on Civil Rights in you’re a great example.’’ the president of the senate of the United

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.017 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 States Congress, and to all the members of I rise today to congratulate Sammamish on I offer my congratulations to Jim McCann for the Texas delegation to Congress with the this great and well-deserved achievement. a career spent in service to others. I hope the request that this resolution be officially en- Nestled neatly on the eastern shore of Lake spirit he daily brings forth in his life and work tered in the Congressional Record as a me- continues to inspire us to action and a re- morial to the Congress of the United States Sammamish and surrounded by a mix of of America. urban, rural and beautiful open spaces, newed commitment to our country. DAVID DEWHURST, Sammamish is as beautiful as it sounds. f Some of the qualities noted for their newly- President of the Sen- EARMARK DECLARATION ate. awarded distinction include the excellent JOE STRAUS, schools, safe neighborhoods and beautiful nat- Speaker of the House. ural setting of the city. Of course, since I often HON. JIM GERLACH PATSY SPAW, have the opportunity to visit Sammamish, I OF PENNSYLVANIA Secretary of the Sen- can definitely attest to that truth. Historically a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ate. Friday, July 31, 2009 ROBERT HANEY, place of timber and agriculture, Sammamish, Chief Clerk of the barely ten years old, has impressed the entire Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant House. Pacific Northwest region with its rapid, elegant to the Republican Leadership standards on Approved: Rick Perry, Governor. and responsible development. The quality of earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- f life, the political leadership and the energy of mation regarding earmarks I received as part its residents make Sammamish a very special of H.R. 3170, the Financial Services and Gen- EARMARK DECLARATION place. eral Government Appropriations Act, 2010. Perhaps most impressively, Sammamish West Chester University’s Entrepreneurial HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY has invested heavily in infrastructure and an Leadership Center, West Chester, PA— OF CALIFORNIA expanding menu of city services without un- $150,000 to create the Entrepreneurial Lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dermining its financial footing. Through careful ership Center, which will sponsor faculty-lead budgeting and long-term planning, teams of students to provide the expertise Friday, July 31, 2009 Sammamish is moving ahead without leaving start-up small businesses need to succeed; at Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the responsible habits behind. As evidence, the same time, students will learn the skills following. Sammamish recently received Standard and they need to become entrepreneurs. The Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN Poor’s highest bond rating—AAA. project will encourage the development of BILBRAY I am proud to represent such a city in Con- emerging small businesses. Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- gress and look forward to continue working f fense Appropriations Act, 2010 with Sammamish residents and elected lead- TRIBUTE TO RUTH L. TUCKER Account: USAF, Research and Development ers to continue to make it one of the best Legal Name of Requesting Entity: General places to live long into the future. Working co- Atomics Aeronautical Systems operatively, the residents and leaders of HON. TOM LATHAM Address of Requesting Entity: 14200 Sammamish have created an exceptional OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kirkham Way, Poway CA 92064 place to live and visit in a short period of time. Description of Request: I was able to secure I congratulate Mayor Don Gerend, the city Friday, July 31, 2009 $1,500,000 million for the Predator C. In July council and staff and residents of Sammamish Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today 2008, I took a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan to for creating such a wonderful place to live for to congratulate Ruth L. Tucker on the celebra- assess the current conditions on the ground. long-time residents and newcomers, alike. tion of her 100th birthday on July 22, 2009. In a meeting with General David D. f Ruth was an aspiring writer and a teacher at McKiernan, former Commander of Inter- Pisgah country school. Her reputation as a national Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF JIM quality teacher and writer has been recog- former Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan MCCANN nized at Winterset High School where the (USFOR–A), he emphasized that the most im- Ruth L. Tucker Writing Award scholarship has portant tools needed to successfully conduct HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI been established in her honor. Ruth is known operations are more ‘‘eyes in the sky,’’ also OF OHIO for her hospitality and being an excellent cook. known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She is also a member of the United Methodist Most importantly, this request will help save Church in Winterset, Iowa. Friday, July 31, 2009 lives through better intelligence gathering and There have been many changes that have greater strike capabilities. Furthermore, Pred- Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, with great occurred during the past one hundred years. ator C means more jobs contributing to San pleasure I rise to recognize the distinguished Since Ruth’s birth we have revolutionized air Diego’s local economy. Predator C will provide career of my constituent, Jim McCann. travel and walked on the moon. We have in- the USAF and other customers with an addi- For several decades, Jim served the Central vented the television and the Internet. We tional covert capability, enhanced by much Ohio community as the principal of Westerville have fought in wars overseas, seen the rise higher operational and transit speeds for quick North High School, passionately dedicating and fall of Soviet communism and the birth of response and quick repositioning for improved himself to the education of thousands. We all new democracies. Ruth has lived through mission flexibility and survivability. should strive to make a difference in this eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- f world, and Jim brought a remarkable level of two Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime the pop- energy and decency to his job, winning admi- ulation of the United States has more than tri- THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH ration from the community for his commitment pled. to ‘‘The Warrior Way.’’ I congratulate Ruth Tucker for reaching this HON. DAVID G. REICHERT After retiring, Jim continued to give back to milestone of a birthday. I am extremely hon- ored to represent Ruth in the United States OF WASHINGTON the youth of Central Ohio by serving as a Congress and I wish her happiness and health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chairman of my academy selection board. From that position, Jim took an active role in in her future years. Friday, July 31, 2009 mentoring applicants, often staying in touch f Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, as the with them years after their first interview. To RECOGNIZING MS. ABIGAIL ALLEN, Representative of the Eighth Congressional this day, Jim continues to serve his community MY FIRST NOMINEE TO THE District of Washington, it is my privilege to in a number of civic committees, while also HOUSE PAGE PROGRAM serve a vibrant cross-section of citizens in still educating and guiding many youths in the both rural and urban settings. And in some Westerville and Central Ohio area through his cases, I represent residents who are making a home school program. HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER OF MISSOURI swift transition between the two. This is espe- Through commendable volunteer work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cially true of Sammamish, a city of 40,000 that civic leadership, Jim stands as a pillar of the was recently named by Money magazine as Westerville, Ohio community. Therefore, I am Friday, July 31, 2009 the 12th ‘‘best place to live’’ in the entire coun- very pleased to thank him for all he has done Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I proudly try. for our area. rise today in recognition of Ms. Abigail Allen,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.019 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2143 a young woman who has served as my first the need to quarantine the source of food- mother of two daughters from a previous rela- nominee to the House Page program. She is borne illnesses, this bill would allow the FDA tionship. Together, they built a life with their a resident of the Fifth District of Missouri, to quarantine wide geographic areas where four girls, and eventually moved into a new which I am honored to represent. the source may exist. We know that the FDA house on the Ranch nearby. On July 5, 2009, Ms. Allen began her Page can make mistakes over the origin of an out- Over the years, it grew difficult to hold onto duties. This Saturday, August 1, 2009, Ms. break, and this provision could cause dev- the old style of ranching. In the early 1980s, Allen will return to her home town of Lee’s astating economic impacts to growers and Billy and Luci entertained the idea of con- Summit, Missouri with a wealth of knowledge processors who have done absolutely nothing verting the ranch into a full service inn that that she learned as a participant in the House wrong. would preserve the integrity of his family’s Page Program which I hope she will share Agriculture is the number one industry in ranch and the region’s history. A handshake with her family and friends. Washington State. Creating jobs and growing and a glass of Jack Daniels sealed the deal. Ms. Allen is a student at Blue Springs South our economy is dependent upon supporting Since Billy Post had operated heavy machin- High School in Blue Springs, Missouri. She is our farmers and ranchers—not passing legis- ery almost all his life and could fix just about a member of the cross country team, track lation that could put them out of business. anything, he did much of the initial grading and field team, Young Democrats and most I have heard some of my colleagues say work for the new Inn. Opened in 1992, the importantly a member of the National Honor that we can rely on the Senate to address the Post Ranch Inn has developed into one of the Society. Ms. Allen is also a member of the St. flaws in this bill. I believe that the House of top spa resorts in the world known particularly James United Methodist Church Youth Group Representatives owes it to our growers and for its innovative architecture that embraces in Kansas City, Missouri. processors to take the time to do this right, the dramatic beauty of its coastal Big Sur set- It has been my pleasure to have Ms. Allen and not rely on the Senate to fix our mistakes. ting. Much of this grew from Billy Post’s own as a House Page. She has represented the f personal vision. To the end of his life, he re- Fifth District of Missouri well. mained a regular fixture around the Ranch Madam Speaker, please join me in express- IN HONOR OF BILLY POST grounds, making it a point to join guests at ing our appreciation to Abigail, as well as all breakfast at the Inn’s Sierra Mar restaurant the other Pages that have served in this HON. SAM FARR several times a week to share lore about Big chamber, for they are truly the future leaders OF CALIFORNIA Sur’s land and people. of our country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was preceded in death by his daughter f Friday, July 31, 2009 Nancy Downing. He is survived by his beloved wife Luci, three daughters, Linda J. Lee, Gayle FOOD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF 2009 Forster, and Rebecca Post; seven grand- honor the memory of Billy Post, a remarkable children, Pamela Patterson, Gregory Paley, SPEECH OF American who died last Sunday after nearly Anna Vargas, Gabriel Forster, and Richard, 89 years in Big Sur. He was a renaissance Shane and Daniel Forster; and seven great HON. DOC HASTINGS man, who both helped build Big Sur into one grandchildren. OF WASHINGTON of the planet’s premier visitor destinations, and Madam Speaker, I would like to extend our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preserve its wild landscapes, vibrant commu- nation’s deep gratitude for Billy Post’s brave Thursday, July 30, 2009 nity, and unique history. But over and above service to the United States Marine Corps, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Speak- all of his life’s accomplishments, he stood out and to his own community. I know I speak for er, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2749, the as a profoundly humble and gentle man with every Member of Congress in offering our Food Safety Enhancement Act. This bill a keen sense of old fashioned sense of cour- condolences to Luci, his three surviving makes drastic changes to our nation’s food tesy and manners. All of us who had the daughters, his seven grandchildren, and all safety laws that will affect every farmer and pleasure of meeting Billy came away awed by Post family members and friends upon this rancher in the United States. However, Mr. this man of history. great loss. Speaker, the extent of these changes is un- Billy Post was born in Big Sur before the f known, because the full text of this bill was not highway was built that connected Big Sur to Carmel. His great-grandfather, William ‘‘WHAT HAPPENED TO MEDICAL yet available to Members until the day before CHARITY OF YEARS PAST?’’ the vote. Brainard Post, came from Connecticut as one Our Nation has the safest food supply in the of the first American settlers of Big Sur in the world, Mr. Speaker, and that is because our 1860s. His great-grandmother, Anselma HON. PHIL GINGREY growers and processors work hard to provide Onesmio, was a native Costanoan from Car- OF GEORGIA quality products to consumers. While the cir- mel Valley. I once heard Billy tell the story that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cumstances surrounding recent food safety his great grandmother’s great grandmother Friday, July 31, 2009 violations must be addressed, in nearly every had seen the first Spanish ships to approach Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, case, these were violations of existing laws the Monterey Bay and thought they were giant I submit the following: and standards. It is imperative that Congress white birds. Billy Post grew up on his family’s [From the Marietta Daily Journal, July 28, does not rush to use these incidents as an ex- original homestead ranch, rising every morn- 2009] cuse to unnecessarily and dramatically expand ing at 4:00 to tend livestock and milk cows be- WHAT HAPPENED TO MEDICAL CHARITY OF federal regulation of our producers and proc- fore heading to school. He attended UC Davis YEARS PAST? essors. for a time but WWII cut short his dreams of (By Cecil Toole, MD (Ret.)) This is a better bill than the one that came becoming a veterinarian. Billy joined the Ma- Re Bill Kinney column, ‘‘Cobb’s sick getting out of the Energy and Commerce Committee. rine Corps and spent time in the Pacific at well, thanks to Good Samaritan,’’ July 19 Yet, I am still concerned about the broad au- Okinawa, Saipan, Tinian, and was one of the MDJ thority this legislation gives to the Food and first Americans to see Nagasaki following the In 1961 or 1962, I met the original ‘‘Good Drug Administration to regulate on-farm prac- atomic bomb attack. Samaritans’’ of Marietta and Cobb County, tices for our fruit and vegetable growers. If this Once Billy Post returned home he helped when I joined their group as a visiting resi- build the Rancho Sierra Mar cafe and camp- dent in obstetrics from Piedmont Hospital in bill is signed into law, the FDA will for the first Atlanta. All of them were on the staff of a time have the explicit authority to regulate the ground that his family ran on the ranch. He forgotten Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, way produce is grown and harvested. also worked many years for Caltrans as a where they conducted many free pre-natal I am also concerned, Mr. Speaker, with the highway electrician, paying close attention to clinics, free medicines for eligible patients, significant financial burden that the new the natural world around him, the wild crea- and free deliveries for those same patients in traceability and record-keeping requirement tures and plants and especially horses. He a hospital that agreed to not charge ‘‘clinic will have on America’s small farmers and agri- combined these passions by offering pack patients’’ for hospital service. culture processors. This bill would allow FDA trips on horseback into Big Sur’s wilderness Those mysterious and economically foolish services were done by charitable doctors to charge huge fines for even minor paper- backcountry. He married in his mid thirties and such as Dr. Meaders, Dr. Reilly, Drs. George work violations that could put smaller oper- had two daughters named Gayle and Re- and Murl Hagood, Dr. Remer Clark, Dr. ations out of business. becca. His marriage later ended and he raised Colquitt, Dr. Mussara, Dr. Pete Inglis, Dr. Also of note, is the broad quarantine author- his two daughters as a single father. In 1969, Mainor, Dr. Parker, Dr. W.H. Perkinson, Dr. ity that this bill gives to FDA. While I recognize Billy married Luci Lee, the love of his life and Looper, Dr. Clingbell, Dr. Stafford, Dr.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.022 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 Mitchell, Dr. McClure and Dr. Clonts, to $5,000,000 will be obligated in FY 2010, in our Nation’s history that today is often over- name a few, without ever sending a bill to and will fund preliminary engineering, environ- looked. their ‘‘clinic patient.’’ Ineligible patients mental review, right-of-way acquisition and Today, I am introducing the War of 1812 might be sent a bill through a collection Commemorative Stamp Act, a resolution agency. (And by the way: the IRS never-ever construction costs for the project. The regional allowed such ‘‘charity’’ done by those same project is the #1 priority for both the City of which urges the United States Postal Service doctors, to be deducted.’’) I was fascinated to Escondido and the City of San Marcos and is (USPS) to issue a postage stamp commemo- learn how those doctors survived Economics not only the subject of a MOU between the cit- rating the War of 1812. With the bicentennial 101 when none of their clinic patients needed, ies, but also a draft cooperative agreement of the War of 1812 just three years away, or carried, ‘‘affordable health insurance.’’ with Caltrans District 11. It is supported by the issuing such a stamp is a fitting tribute to At Piedmont Hospital where I was a resi- region’s metropolitan planning organization, those who heroically defended our Nation’s dent, the hospital took care of all of the hos- the San Diego Association of Governments borders and secured a lasting independence pital expenses of the unwed mothers from the Florence Crittenden Home. I was also and is included in the San Diego Regional from Great Britain. told that none of them had ‘‘health-insur- Transportation Plan. Much of our popular American culture is a ance.’’ I can tell you this. As far as the TLC f product of the War of 1812. It inspired the Star (Tender Loving Care) given to the ‘‘clinic-pa- Spangled Banner, the first appearance of tients’’ and the ‘‘private patients,’’ the HONORING THE TENTH ANNIVER- Uncle Sam, and the phrases ‘‘Don’t Give up treatment from the staff and the nurses was SARY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE the Ship,’’ ‘‘Remember the Raisin,’’ and ‘‘We identical. The care was always excellent. VILLAGE NETWORK OF SUMTER have met the enemy and they are ours.’’ I hope if you ever get to meet the genius COUNTY, ALABAMA The War of 1812 also has a great signifi- who invented ‘‘affordable health care,’’ that cance to the 15th Congressional District of you will remember to ask this question, ‘‘Does charity have a place in today’s health- HON. ARTUR DAVIS Michigan and the citizens of Monroe, Michi- care?’’ The ‘‘Obama Bidens’’ don’t want, or OF ALABAMA gan. Located in Monroe is the River Raisin need, your charity. They insist on asking ev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Battlefield, the site of a major engagement erybody, including the jobless, the helpless that occurred during the American campaign Friday, July 31, 2009 and the hopeless, to pay cash for their own in the winter of 1813 to retake Fort Detroit ‘‘health-care’’ even if the cash has to be a Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I from the British. The Battle took the lives of personal loan from the government. rise today to honor the achievements of the nearly a thousand American Regulars and Mi- Just to show their good intentions, if those Children of the Village Network, a non-profit litia in what was then known as Frenchtown. indigent groups can’t repay their ‘‘medical organization based in my District, in Sumter care’’ loans, the great socialist government This bloody event, arguably the largest land will identify and prosecute them, for the County, Alabama. I commend the Children of engagement of the War of 1812, gave birth to crime of ‘‘unpaid debts.’’ Aren’t medical the Village Network on their 10th Anniversary the emotional rallying cry ‘‘Remember the Rai- science and ‘‘health-care,’’ when mixed with and would like to underscore the positive im- sin,’’ which prompted thousands to volunteer Socialism, wonderful? pact that this organization has had on my Dis- for General William Henry Harrison’s spring f trict. 1813 campaign. The Children of the Village Network was es- The people of Monroe dedicated themselves EARMARK DECLARATION tablished by District Judge Tammy Mont- for years to restore the integrity of the battle- gomery based on the time honored premise field in hopes of turning it into a national park HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY that ‘‘it takes a whole village to raise one and a place where history-lovers across the OF CALIFORNIA child.’’ This network has created a family re- country could come to commemorate this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES source center for residents of Sumter County landmark battle. In a show of its commitment, that provides life skills training, parenting Friday, July 31, 2009 Monroe turned over the land to the federal classes, job readiness training, a food bank government for free. Finally, after years of Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the and educational scholarships. The organiza- work, we were able to pass legislation to turn following. tion drives home the importance of academic this important site into the River Raisin Na- Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN excellence for the youth of Sumter County, tional Battlefield Park. BILBRAY awarding 13 scholarships since 2000 and pro- Madam Speaker, I’m certain there are simi- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Department of viding for additional enrichment activities to lar sites throughout the country that represent Transportation, and Housing and Urban Devel- promote independence and incentivize aca- part of our American history. I urge my col- opment and Related Agencies Appropriations demic achievement. leagues to join me in my efforts to give the Act, 2010 After ten years of commitment to the resi- War of 1812 the recognition it deserves. Account: Federal Highway Administration, dents of Sumter County, the success of the f Transportation & Community & System Pres- Children of the Village Network has been ervation widely recognized for its success in contrib- EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entities: City of uting significantly to improving the quality of Escondido, California/City of San Marcos, life in Sumter County. Thank you, Madam HON. JOHN SULLIVAN California Speaker and may God bless the Children of OF OKLAHOMA Address of Requesting Entities: 201 North the Village Network and Judge Montgomery IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025/1 Civic Cen- with continued success. Friday, July 31, 2009 ter Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 f Description of Request: I received $500,000 Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, consistent to widen the Nordahl Bridge where it inter- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE with House Republican Earmark Standards, I sects SR–78. This widening project is a key to CONGRESS THAT A POSTAGE am submitting the following earmark disclo- the greater SR–78 infrastructure/capacity im- STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED TO sure and certification information for three provement project that is decreasing conges- COMMEMORATE THE WAR OF 1812 project funding requests that I made and were tion in both San Marcos and Escondido in AND THAT THE CITIZENS’ included within the text of H.R. 3326, the De- preparation for the new public Palomar STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE partment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. Pomerado Hospital. SHOULD RECOMMEND TO THE Project: Fire Suppression System The Cities of San Marcos and Escondido POSTMASTER GENERAL THAT Project Amount: $1,425,000 have requested funding for the project, and SUCH A STAMP BE ISSUED Account: RDT&E Army the project is supported by the San Diego As- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Global sociation of Governments and CALTRANS. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Safety Labs Funding assistance will provide a sensible, OF MICHIGAN Address of Requesting Entity: 4129 South long-term solution to the interchange by wid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 72nd E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 ening and lengthening the existing overpass Description of Request: This initiative will bridge structure at Nordahl Road and SR–78 Friday, July 31, 2009 provide financial resources for testing and to accommodate capacity improvements Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, the War of evaluating military applications of Arctic Fire planned for SR–78 while also addressing con- 1812, also referred to as ‘‘America’s Second Freeze. Arctic Fire Freeze is a fire suppres- gestion on local streets. War of Independence,’’ was a defining conflict sant product that has been used by the steel

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Funding Coach Cox passed away on Monday, March for many years; the cost of gas and meals, in provided by this request will be used to con- 30, 2009, in Tallahassee, and he is being hon- addition to the expense of lodging, if that is duct rigorous military testing and evaluation. ored by the establishment of the Gene Cox required, substantially exceeds the pre- scribed travel allowance; and The use of Arctic Fire Freeze in military vehi- Memorial Football Scholarship at Leon High Whereas, The current facilities for vet- cles and equipment and by ground troops School, which will provide continued support erans health care in the Valley are mani- could significantly reduce burn-related injuries of deserving youth. festly inadequate; the VA presently operates and fatalities. Gene Cox grew up in Lake City, Florida, several outpatient clinics in the region, but Project: High Density Power Conversion and moved to Leon County in 1963, and became these do not offer the full range of services, Distribution Equipment one of the nation’s most successful football including testing and therapy, available in Project Amount: $1,500,000 coaches. He even served as my football San Antonio; moreover, the VA has failed to Account: RDT&E Navy coach briefly in my younger days. Not only pay the bills of many veterans who have had Legal Name of Requesting Entity: to seek emergency care at a local hospital; was he a great coach, he was a veteran of the in addition, although there are plans to con- Westwood Corporation, L–3 Communications Army National Guard and an active member of tract with area hospitals to provide some in- Address of Requesting Entity: 12402 East East Hill Baptist Church. His long term leader- patient veterans care, the medical personnel 60th Street, Tulsa, OK 74146 ship in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in those facilities are unlikely to have the Description of Request: Navy power switch- showed many the true foundations of living necessary expertise in treating the injuries board technology has remained essentially the and serving. He was also the loving husband and psychological trauma sustained by com- same for nearly 50 years. This technology is to Patsy, father to three sons and a daughter, bat veterans; and passed largely on past Navy applications (with and grandfather to five. Whereas, In recent years, local veterans or- lower power needs) and commercial practices ganizations have formed the Veterans Alli- Gene Cox had a tireless passion and inten- ance of the Rio Grande Valley to help raise (which are less volume and weight sensitive). sity to his role as coach and mentor to our awareness of this issue; and The Navy’s power needs (e.g., sensors, weap- youth. I am proud to commend this man who Whereas, Veterans who live in the Valley, ons, house loads) have escalated and the meant so much to north Florida and to the veterans from out of state who make their newest power architecture designs have many young men throughout this country who home in the Valley during the winter added additional concerns (e.g., higher fre- he coached and led. months, and U.S. veterans who reside in Mexico all sorely need and clearly deserve a quencies), but the size and weight of the f power distribution equipment are still limited. fully staffed, full-service veterans hospital in The inline switchboard technology simplifies TEXAS H. CON. RES. 86 far South Texas; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the the switchboard arrangement to greatly de- State of Texas hereby affirm its support for crease size, weight, and lifecycle cost. In sum- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY the establishment of a veterans hospital in mary, this will provide the Navy with tech- OF TEXAS the Rio Grande Valley; and, be it further nology that will result in $0.25 M/per year per IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state destroyer/cruiser in maintenance savings plus forward official copies of this resolution to Friday, July 31, 2009 an additional $1 million per ship in overhaul the president of the United States, to the savings. Additional savings are estimated in Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- secretary of the U.S. Department of Vet- size and weight at 50 tons per ship and a quest of the Secretary of State of the State of erans Affairs, to the speaker of the house of Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- representatives and the president of the sen- space savings of 1000 sq.ft . Fuel savings due ate of the United States Congress, and to all to the decreased weight are anticipated to be rent Resolution 86, as passed by the 81st the members of the Texas delegation to the significant given the cost of fuel. Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the Congress with the request that this resolu- Project: Lightweight Composite Structure State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL tion be officially entered in the Congres- Development for Aerospace Vehicles RECORD. sional Record as a memorial to the Congress Project Amount: $3,000,000 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86 of the United States of America. Account: RDT&E Navy Whereas, The men and women who have f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Advanced served in this nation’s armed forces are enti- TESTIMONY GIVEN BY EZEKIEL Composites Group tled to ready access to the best possible med- LOL GATKUOTH REGARDING THE Address of Requesting Entity: 5350 South ical care; and COMPREHENSIVE PEACE ACCORD 129th Street, Tulsa, OK 74134. Whereas, For the more than 100,000 vet- erans living in the Rio Grande Valley, the (CPA) IN SUDAN Description of Request: Funding would im- nearest U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prove, qualify, and test advanced composite hospital is in San Antonio, as much as 300 materials. The military has a demonstrated miles and a five-hour trip away, and the lack HON. FRANK R. WOLF need for a domestic source of new advanced of a VA hospital in the Valley has long im- OF VIRGINIA carbon fibers and testing protocols. Second- posed great hardships on veterans in that re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES source qualification of composite materials gion and on their families; and Friday, July 31, 2009 only currently available from foreign suppliers Whereas, Veterans requesting appoint- will allow military suppliers to have access to ments at the facility in San Antonio typi- Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I would like to lower cost domestic sources of composite ma- cally wait months to be seen, even for seri- share with our colleagues testimony that Eze- ous conditions; for those who cannot drive terials. kiel Lol Gatkuoth, head of the Government of themselves, or who cannot afford to drive, Southern Sudan Mission to the United States, f van transportation is provided by veterans gave yesterday before the Tom Lantos Human service groups; the lengthy trip, however, IN HONOR OF MR. GENE COX adds to the patients’ physical distress; no Rights Commission regarding the importance ambulances are available to convey veterans of full implementation of the Comprehensive HON. ALLEN BOYD to San Antonio, which makes the journey es- Peace Accord (CPA) in Sudan. pecially difficult for those who are bed- His perspective is invaluable as a diplomat OF FLORIDA ridden; and and Southern Sudanese leader who experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Once veterans arrive in San An- enced firsthand the horrors of the twenty-plus Friday, July 31, 2009 tonio, they often wait hours for an appoint- year civil war between the North and the ment that may take only 15 minutes, or they South which left more than 2 million dead in Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to may find that their appointment has been honor and pay tribute to an individual whose canceled; they may also discover that they Southern Sudan. dedication to the youth of our Nation and need to stay overnight, which adds to the TESTIMONY OF EZEKIEL LOL GATKUOTH HEAD whose contributions as a highly successful time-consuming nature of their trip and to OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN high school football coach in Florida meant so its expense; and MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE much to generations of young men. He pre- Whereas, For veterans who must go to San TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (TLHRC) pared hundreds of young men to face the Antonio several times a month, the time lost to travel can make it difficult to hold a job; Honorable Co-Chairman Frank R. Wolf, world and taught them discipline, excellence, the demands of such a trip also place a great Honorable Co-Chairman James P. McGovern, and the desire to strive to be the best they burden on family members who have to take and Members of Tom Lantos Human Rights could be in life. We have been very fortunate time off from work, and possibly arrange for Commission, thank you for organizing this to have Gene Cox as a strong, dedicated, per- child care, to drive a veteran to San Anto- Hearing at this important juncture in Su- severing, and committed leader. nio, and who may need to make such trips dan’s history and in the quest for peace and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.028 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 stability through the full implementation of the government to kill, rape and displace ci- would address the root causes of the conflict the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), vilians, and who also employed tactics such in Darfur. Additionally, the CPA also pro- and thank you for inviting my testimony. as the deliberate poisoning of water sources vides the instruments of democratic trans- Since its inception in 1983, the SPLM Vi- and burning of crops. In addition to that, formation that if there is a cessation of hos- sion was and continues to be that of a new there were the countless inhumane methods tilities in Darfur could begin to address the Sudan built on a new basis. A Sudan unlike used by the State and its proxies to discrimi- base of the problems of marginalization, i.e., the old Sudan, that is based on equal citizen- nate against and exploit those who are the upcoming elections of 2010. ship regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or forced into displacement residing in other There is an important link between the gender, where all citizens share rights to eq- parts of the country, and strip them from the CPA and Darfur, the developments in and uitable political, social, economic and cul- citizenship rights, basic human rights and around the issues of Darfur have political tural development. A Sudan built on the his- dignity. implications for the CPA and the obstruction torical diversity of its peoples and experi- It was the belief of the SPLM that human of the implementation of the CPA leaves no ences, and one that accords its citizens the rights abuses would subside after the signing hope for a peaceful resolution to Darfur. right to self-determination. of the CPA, because of the countless meas- The SPLM and the people of Southern This vision was and is still a vision of ures it provides for the safeguarding of the Sudan are in solidarity with the cause and transformation, for after 42 years of war in a rights of all the citizens of Sudan. However, suffering of the Darfuri people. That is why span of 54 years, the fact remains that the because of the control the NCP continues to the SPLM is committed to playing the role only way for Sudan to be at peace with refuse to relinquish over the state apparatus, afforded to it by history and experience to itself, the region and the world, is by the especially the national security organs, and unite the movements of Darfur to a small democratic transformation of its systems of its refusal to allow the liberalization of the number that would have a consolidated posi- governance, and the steering of its political National Security Act and the removal of tion for peace in Darfur. We have made con- and cultural dispensation towards accept- Media Censorship, many citizens have been siderable progress in this endeavor and are ance of its realities and the diversity of its subjected to unlawful harassment, arrest, seeking the support of the international people. and/or detention for long periods of time community members who are committed to This vision of transformation is in large without due process and for reasons of polit- peace in Darfur. part embodied in the 2005 accord, the CPA. ical suppression and disregard to freedoms of The United States of America, the Trokia The gap that exists between what was envis- speech and assembly. Moreover, the rights of (United States, United Kingdom and Nor- aged by the SPLM and what was ultimately Non-Muslims in the capital city, especially way), the Inter-governmental Agency for De- agreed upon is mainly because of concessions Non-Muslim women who don’t comply with velopment (IGAD) and other Countries wit- made in the spirit of compromise that gov- the Muslim dress code, is continuously cur- nessed, engaged in the process of negotia- erns mediated negotiations of peace settle- tailed and abused with impunity. tions of, and signed as guarantors, the CPA. ments. However, the main drive towards the In Southern Sudan, there have been three The United States played a pivotal role espe- democratic transformation of Sudan remains incidents (of many others) I will mention cially in the deadlocked issue of Abyei, mak- intact. Its elements are enshrined in the con- here, that were in stark violation of the CPA ing it possible for the CPA to be signed. It is ditions of the implementation of the CPA that led to massive loss of life and countless important that the international community and consequently in the Interim National human rights abuses; these are mainly the and the US especially understand that peace Constitution of the Sudan and the provisions Malakal Incidents of 2007 and 2009 and the in Sudan is of strategic interest to them, be- of the CPA implemented thus far. Abyei Incident of May 2008. Firstly, these cause of its regional, continental, and global The National Congress Party/National Is- were a result of the failure of the DDR, al- importance, and because of the implications lamic Front (NCP/NIF) by signing the CPA, though completed in the South, to hold, that resumed conflict would bring to the had committed itself to: the principle of mainly because of the continuous rearming fore. Peace is indivisible, and war knows no peace through the democratic trans- of civilians and proxy militias by the NCP, boundaries, and so, the only way for peace to formation of the Sudanese Government and to be deployed within the borders of South- be achieved in Sudan is through the demo- State apparatus at all levels, even through a ern Sudan to create instability and conflict. cratic transformation of the country’s sys- general elections; the right of self-deter- Secondly, it is a result of the lack of the in- tem of governance, which is possible only mination for the people of Southern Sudan tegration and joint training of the JIU com- through the full implementation of the CPA. and Abyei; and the right to popular consulta- ponents of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) There is a need for the recommitment of tion for the people of Nuba Mountains and and the (Sudanese People’s Liberation Army the parties to the spirit and letter of the Blue Nile. (SPLA), to become the nucleus of the future CPA, first by restoring some confidence and However, four years into the interim pe- Army of a united Sudan, as envisaged by the trust between themselves as partners by tak- riod, the deliberate non-compliant and ob- CPA. ing good faith measures to address some structionist posture of the NCP with regards The JIUs were to be funded by the Govern- issue of great concern to the other party; and to some of the CPA’s most transformative ment of National Unity (GONU), but to date, second by working towards fulfilling the and significant provisions represent a great no funding has been disbursed for that pur- ’making unity attractive’ objective of the obstacle to the achievement of peace, and is pose. Furthermore, the SAF component of CPA through fostering North-South links a dangerous abandonment of the partnership the JIUs is problematic because it is mainly and projects of development along the North- with the SPLM that requires a shared com- made up of militias used by the NCP during South Border. As it stands today, unity has mitment to the spirit and letter of the CPA. the civil war, now usurped into SAF. not been made ‘attractive’ for the people of This is a perilous trend that makes the In keeping with the dangerous trend of the Southern Sudan, and the people of Abyei. threat of war—an all encompassing war is destabilization of the South, and in an at- According to the National Democratic Insti- likely to ignite throughout the marginalized tempt to rally support against the conduct tute’s (NDI) reports on its focus group re- areas of Sudan, a much more realistic possi- of the referendum, the NCP has intensified search in Southern Sudan and the three bility than that of the promise of peace its arming of civilians and groups hostile to areas, it is forecasted that 90% of Southern through transformation. the Government of Southern Sudan, and es- Sudan would opt for secession, and the peo- I will not attempt to list out all the pecially those hostile to the SPLM to insti- ple of Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile in over- unimplemented provisions of the CPA, but gate conflict and create instability. There whelming numbers confuse the right to pop- rather refer you to the Mid-Term Evaluation have been prevalent incidents in Southern ular consultation with the right to self-de- Report of the Assessment and Evaluation Sudan, the Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile, and termination. Commission (AEC) which chronicles about 35 surprisingly in even in Southern Kordofan, The upcoming 2010 elections will be a recommendations for the parties (the NCP leading to confrontation with local law and major indicator of the future of Sudan. It is and the SPLM) to be in compliance with the order agencies, and/or armed civilians, and also an opportunity for ‘making unity at- CPA. It is worthy to mention here, however, that leads to loss of life. tractive. Therefore, it is crucial that the two the AEC highlighted the following as ‘‘crit- In regards to Darfur, it is essential that we parties commit themselves to the conduct of ical for the sustainability of the CPA and acknowledge the fact that since peace is in- a free and fair general election on the dates unity arrangements’’—the resolution of divisible, the conflict in Darfur is in con- set by the National Elections Commission; Abyei; the North-South Border demarcation; tradiction to the principles of the CPA which and for the National Elections commission preparations for the 2010 elections and demo- is embedded in the Interim National Con- and all of its instruments to be supported cratic transition; preparation for the 2011 stitution of Sudan. and funded to conduct all necessary prepara- Referendum, and Post Referendum; and Se- There have been considerable human rights tions on a timely fashion, the GONU should curity Sector Reform, mainly Joint Inte- abuses, human loss and displacement since fulfill its Elections financial responsibilities grated Units (JIUs) and Disarmament, De- the recent Darfur conflict begun in 2003. The per the CPA, and the international commu- mobilization and Reintegration (DDR). people of the United States have to be com- nity should avail the resources it had Human rights abuses during the Sudanese mended for raising their voices in solidarity pledged for elections support. The resolution Civil war are documented and can be with the people of Sudan in Darfur. However, of the census dispute is of paramount impor- summed up in mentioning the 2.5 million there is a need for all to realize that the con- tance to the conduct of elections, for which dead and 5 million displaced through direct flict in Darfur is a political problem that the parties with the help of the international bombardment and military action, and could only be solved with a political resolu- community must work earnestly and expedi- mainly through the proxy militias used by tion, and the CPA provides the model that tiously to reach.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.032 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2147 In conclusion, the malady of Sudan since honor for me to rise today in recognition of Dr. with tremendous programs and facilities make independence is not only that it is a nation John Richard and Mrs. Mabel Warren on the the Council one of the premiere scouting orga- state because of a border imposed on its peo- occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. nizations in the nation. ples and nations, but also because of an in- stalled government that doesn’t reflect its Dick and Mabel Warren first met in 1948 as Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues peoples’ diversity, represent their aspira- students at Stetson University in DeLand, Flor- join me today in congratulating the Chester tions, or serve their interests, nor did it ever ida. Dick Warren served his country faithfully County Council of Boy Scouts of America on attempt to do so. Alternatively, the state in World War II as an Army Signal Corpsman reaching a very special milestone and offering discriminated against its newly found citi- during the France and German invasions. best wishes for continued success in men- zens in policy and action and chose to sup- After returning home, he began his studies at toring generations of local youth and building press their valid claims to equity of political Stetson, where he was the founding President a stronger community and nation. and cultural representation, and socio-eco- of the school’s Lambda Chi Fraternity chapter. nomic development, by extreme force and f He graduated in 1949 with a bachelor of arts genocidal tactics and wars. Therefore, the HONORING THE LIVES OF SPEC. process of ‘making unity attractive’ is im- in French. Mabel first attended Mount Berry portant to the spirit of the right to Self-de- College in Georgia, and then moved to DANIEL P. DREVNICK, SPEC. termination reflected in the CPA, because Stetson after two years, where she met her fu- JAMES D. WERTISH, AND SPEC. only then will the people of Southern Sudan ture husband. She graduated from Stetson CARLOS E. WILCOX IV have two viable choices one of a united with a bachelor of arts in Elementary Edu- Sudan under new basis, and the other of a cation. separate nation-state. It is imperative that HON. BETTY McCOLLUM the unity that has not been made attractive Teaching has always been a part of the OF MINNESOTA in the last 4 years of the interim period of Warrens’ lives, and both Dick and Mabel went IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on to earn master’s degrees in the field of the CPA, be made attractive, otherwise, the Friday, July 31, 2009 people of Southern Sudan will have only one education. In 1973, Dr. and Mrs. Warren set- option, to opt for secession, choosing to tled in Niceville, Florida where they have re- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to build a new state that would fulfill their mained ever since. Dr. Warren became part of remember three servicemen from the Min- quest for a transformed governance system; the faculty of Okaloosa Walton Community nesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry equity of citizenship, political representa- College, now known as Northwest Florida Division and to pay tribute to their lives. The tion, and socio-economic development; and deaths of Spec. Daniel P. Drevnick of respect for their basic human rights. State College, where he retired as Dean of It is imperative that while a serious at- Humanities in 1997. Mrs. Warren taught ele- Woodbury, Spec. James D. Wertish of Olivia, tempt to ‘make unity attractive’ is under- mentary education for 34 years and spent the and Spec. Carlos E. Wilcox IV of Cottage taken, the parties to the CPA and the inter- last 21 years of her teaching career at Grove are a tragedy for our entire country. national community led by the United Longwood Elementary School in Shalimar, They lost their lives in a missile attack near States, IGAD and the Trokia commit them- Florida. Both Dick and Mabel continue to be Basra, Iraq on July 16, 2009. selves the timely conduct of the referendum an active part of the Northwest Florida com- Specialists Drevnick, Wertish, and Wilcox and to respecting its outcome, whatever it served this nation with honor and courage. is. It is also important that the parties and munity, giving their time and service to others. the international community envisage the Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United They departed from Minnesota in February post-referendum challenges and opportuni- States Congress, I am proud to recognize Mr. with more than 1,000 Minnesota National ties—especially across the oil and security and Mrs. Warren on their 60th wedding anni- Guard soldiers. In Iraq, their duties included sectors; political issues like border access versary. My wife Vicki and I would like to wish providing logistics and communications for right for nomads and seasonal migrants; eco- all the best to Dick and Mabel, as well as their more than 16,000 U.S. and multi-national coa- nomic issues like national assets and debts; children, Barbara, Richard, and Mary Jane, lition forces. and international issues like treaties around and their nine grandchildren. They are truly an Daniel, James, and Carlos are Minnesotan the Nile water—and begin to set plans to ad- and American heroes. We will be forever dress them. outstanding family from the First District of Sudan is at cross-roads; one road would Florida. grateful for their military service. They made lead to either a united New Sudan on a new f the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and a basis, or two democratic nation-states, and more peaceful world. another would lead to war and devastation HONORING THE CHESTER COUNTY Madam Speaker, please join me in paying with major regional and international impli- COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF the highest respect to Spec. Daniel P. cations. It is up to the two parties and the AMERICA ON THEIR 90TH ANNI- Drevnick, Spec. James D. Wertish, and Spec. Sudanese people to decide what is to become VERSARY Carlos E. Wilcox IV. Their families, friends, of Sudan and the help and engagement of the international community is crucial during and comrades in Iraq have my deepest sym- the next few months to come. HON. JIM GERLACH pathies for their profound loss. f OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE LIFE OF SALLY Friday, July 31, 2009 CROWE HON. ADAM SMITH Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise OF WASHINGTON today to honor the Chester County Council of HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Boy Scouts of America, which is celebrating OF VIRGINIA Friday, July 31, 2009 its 90th Anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Founded in 1919, the Chester County Coun- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, cil began with 15 Troops and approximately Friday, July 31, 2009 on Thursday, July 30, 2009, I recorded an in- 300 scouts. During the last 90 years, the Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- correct vote on the Tierney amendment to the Council has helped enrich the lives of boys er, I rise today to honor the life of Sally FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropria- and young men through activities geared to- Crowe, the longtime House of Representatives tions Bill. I intended to vote ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall ward building character, developing leadership Members Dining Room hostess. Sally passed vote No. 663. skills and instilling a commitment to serving away this July 12th at the age of 92. She f others. began working as a cashier in the Longworth RECOGNIZING THE 60TH WEDDING The Council has a stellar history with long- cafeteria in 1951, moving to the Members’ ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN RICH- standing traditions, including camping at the Dining Room in the 1960s, where she re- ARD AND MABEL WARREN Horseshoe Scout Reservation and the Sunday mained ever since. In 2003, Sally received the chapel service ‘‘overlooking the valley of the John W. McCormack Annual Award of Excel- Octoraro.’’ lence in recognition of her outstanding service HON. JEFF MILLER The Council has thrived for nine decades to the House. OF FLORIDA due to dedicated volunteers, leaders and Sally was extraordinarily devoted to her job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alumni who graciously commit countless hours and to the institution of the House of Rep- Friday, July 31, 2009 mentoring and leading the youth of Chester resentatives. I first met Sally thirty years ago. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on County. And the exceptional support from She was a warm, engaging individual who in- behalf of the United States Congress, it is an community and business leaders combined fused this House with Irish wit and wisdom.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.034 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 She was a wonderful example of the talented, Volunteers’ Day. In the American tradition of system which has proven itself as a resource professional and dedicated federal employees ‘‘lending a hand,’’ I am delighted to recognize in the war on terror and a homeland defense who serve their country with distinction and this community’s activist history and continued asset. The Eagle Vision III system has sup- honor. commitment to altruism. ported missions with AFNORTH, Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my Although people began settling in its moun- NORTHCOM, the Federal Emergency Man- sincerest condolences to the family and tainous land long before the American Revolu- agement Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Geo- friends of Sally Crowe, as well as my greatest tion, Woodstock was officially named a town- logical Survey Agency (USGS) during natural appreciation for her many years of service. ship in 1787. At the turn of the twentieth cen- disasters, CALFIRE/CaIEMA, and the Army f tury, Woodstock was a quaint, farming town Strategic Command (ARSTRAT). In fact, it di- and an upstate escape for artists and rectly and indirectly supported 2009 Midwest EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO craftspeople. Since those early days, Wood- flooding, and Hurricanes Fay, Gustav, and Ike JAMES PAUL LATTURE III stock has maintained a notable relationship and has participated in numerous military ex- between artists and non-artists, enabling peo- ercises. By providing the One-meter Electro- HON. JOHN S. TANNER ple of all generations to work hand-in-hand for optical CARTOSAT 2 and the 2.5 meter OF TENNESSEE the sake of the community. A Woodstock his- CARTOSAT 1 and One-meter SAR system IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES torian writes, ‘‘More recently, the artists and (RADARSAT II) upgrades, Eagle Vision III will Friday, July 31, 2009 local people have worked together to better have the same capabilities as newer versions the town, joining in efforts to support the li- of the system. The upgrades will provide the Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today brary, local planning, local schools, and gov- direct downlink of two separate imaging sat- to acknowledge Paul Latture III, who has ernments. Woodstock has become truly a ellites allowing operators access to satellites served as the President and CEO of the Jack- melting pot of a tremendously diverse group of with different orbitologies, and more frequent son Area Chamber of Commerce since May people working together for a better way of access to imagery during each day. Also, with 2002. Paul is leaving the position next week life.’’ a one-meter capability, imagery analysts will for a new opportunity in Rutherford County, The Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers’ be able to identify specific information regard- Tennessee. Paul has helped expand West Day will pay homage to a number of volun- ing roads, bridges, dams and other critical in- Tennessee’s industrial base, including the re- teers and volunteer organizations, including frastructure which is very important to ‘‘first re- cruitment of companies such as Bodine Alu- the Woodstock Rescue Squad, Meals on sponders’’ during disaster situations. minum/Toyota, and by working with existing Wheels, Family of Woodstock, Woodstock Fire f industries to encourage expansion. Companies No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, as well as Paul is a graduate of the University of Mis- their Auxiliaries, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, HONORING MARISSA KAHN sissippi, where he received a Bachelor of Arts the Woodstock Food Pantry, all volunteers for in Marketing. Before joining the Jackson Area the Town of Woodstock, Friends of the Li- HON. SAM GRAVES Chamber, he served as Assistant Commis- brary, the Woodstock Historical Society and OF MISSOURI sioner for the Tennessee Department of Eco- the Boards of the various arts organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic and Community Development, Execu- with the Woodstock Arts Consortium. Friday, July 31, 2009 tive Vice President for Economic Development There is an unparalleled value in the act of for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Indus- giving oneself voluntarily. Volunteerism pro- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly trial Development Board, and Director of Mem- vides an appreciation for community, instills a rise today to recognize Marissa Kahn. On July bership Development and Governmental Af- respect for life and humanity, and creates a 16, 2009, Marissa received a Gold Medal fairs for the Memphis Regional Chamber of bond that transcends generations. The Wood- while competing at the National Family, Ca- Commerce. stock community has demonstrated a strong reer and Community Leaders of America Na- He is a graduate of the Institute for Organi- history and distinguished appreciation for this tional Leadership Conference. This is the high- zation Management, sponsored by the United value, thus I extol their achievements. As est award in the nation for her FCCLA event. States Chamber of Commerce, and is an ac- thankful members of the Woodstock commu- She has been very active with her local tive member of CoreNet Global, the American nity gather to recognize the selfless acts of chapter and has contributed greatly to her Chamber of Commerce Executives, and the neighbors and friends, let us recognize the area through her service. Not only has she Tennessee Economic Partnership (TEP). Paul voluntary daily acts of kindness here in Wood- distinguished herself through her involvement, is a 2005 graduate of WestStar. He is past stock and throughout America that strengthen she has earned the respect of her family, president of the Tennessee Chamber of Com- our foundation. Madam Speaker, it gives me peers, and community. merce Executives (TCCE), past president of great pleasure to recognize the volunteers of Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join West Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Ex- Woodstock, New York as they celebrate the me in commending Marissa Kahn for her ac- ecutives, and serves as vice president for the Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers’ Day. complishments with the National Family, Ca- Tennessee Industrial Development Council f reer and Community Leaders of America and (TIDC). for her efforts put forth in achieving the high- Paul and his wife Jennifer have two daugh- EARMARK DECLARATION est distinction in the National Leadership Con- ters, Abby and Claudia. ference competition. Madam Speaker, I hope you and our col- HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY f leagues will join me in thanking Paul Latture III OF CALIFORNIA EARMARK DECLARATION for his service and wishing him and his family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all the best. Friday, July 31, 2009 f HON. MARY FALLIN Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the OF OKLAHOMA A TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS following. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WOODSTOCK, NEW YORK Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN Friday, July 31, 2009 BILBRAY HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to OF NEW YORK fense Appropriations Act, 2010 the Republican Leadership standards on ear- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: OPAF, Line 12 marks, I am submitting the following informa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Friday, July 31, 2009 National Guard H.R. 3170—Financial Services Appropriations Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Address of Requesting Entity: 9800 Goethe Act and Amendments I submitted and re- to pay tribute to the volunteers of Woodstock, Road, Box 42, Sacramento, CA 95826 ceived the following funding. New York, which is part of the 22nd Congres- Description of Request: I received I, Congresswoman MARY FALLIN, requested sional District that I proudly serve. Once a $6,000,000 to upgrade the Eagle Vision III and received $1,000,000 for The Oklahoma year, the Woodstock community joins to honor system which is operated by the 147th Com- City National Memorial Foundation located at those members who have given their time and bat Communications Squadron, in San Diego, 620 N. Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK energy to help others. This year, I am proud California. Eagle Vision is a mobile commer- 73102. This is the installment of a congres- to commemorate the Fifth Annual Woodstock cial satellite imagery collection and processing sional authorization of which $3 million was

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K31JY8.033 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2149 appropriated in Pub. L. 108–447 enacted 12/ Would brighten a dull and somber world. HONORING EDWIN AND JEAN 8/04 (H.R. 4818) for FY 2005. The authoriza- She knew us well, that voice on the wind KRUPA ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING tion for the present request was passed by The hand she held of many a friend ANNIVERSARY Congress in H.R. 2673 and signed into law Through concerts, charities and raffles send January 23, 2004, which amended Pub. L. Help to the needy in this crippled world. Now the Morning Dove from here has flown HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI 105–58 to match non-federal funds raised/re- OF ILLINOIS ceived by the Foundation for a permanent en- Her voice on the wind, in a celestial dome Yet the Waves she rode right here at home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dowment. The purpose of the endowment is to Will be her legacy in that perfect world. ensure the financial stability of the Foundation Friday, July 31, 2009 for future operation and maintenance of the Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today f Memorial and Museum and to execute out- to honor Edwin and Jean Krupa on the occa- reach and educational programs. IN MEMORY OF MARY ALICE sion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Jean f ETHRIDGE worked in my Congressional District Office for years, and her dedicated service and hard HONORING THE MEMORY OF HON. SAM JOHNSON work made her both a valuable asset and CAROL BROOKS CASEY someone who is a pleasure to know. OF WASHINGTON The love and dedication required through 50 HON. JO BONNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of marriage are truly worth celebrating. OF ALABAMA Friday, July 31, 2009 I am pleased to recognize them on this mile- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I stone, and wish them a continued life of ad- Friday, July 31, 2009 rise today in memory of, Mary Alice Ethridge, ventures and fond memories. 61, the executive director of the Rowlett I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of Jean Krupa and her husband Edwin Krupa on Mexia and indeed all of Monroe County re- Chamber of Commerce, who passed away re- cently after a two year battle with colon can- the occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- cently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to sary. honor her and pay tribute to her memory. cer. I extend to all of her friends and family my f Carol Brooks Casey was a beloved citizen deepest sympathy for their loss. with a long and distinguished record of com- According to the Rowlett Lakeshore Times, A CENTURY OF SERVICE: munity service. ‘‘She took a medical leave of absence from ROBBINSDALE FIRE DEPART- Carol, a renowned radio announcer, began the chamber earlier this year but did not speak MENT, ROBBINSDALE MN her 32-year broadcasting career in 1977 at publicly about her condition. Ethridge’s daugh- WMFC station in Monroeville. Although she ter, Laura Morris, said her mother was a con- stant source of encouragement. HON. KEITH ELLISON initially professed a disinterest in radio, Carol OF MINNESOTA possessed self-confidence, determination, and ‘‘ ‘My mother was my best friend and my in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graciousness that earned her the affectionate spiration in life and spirituality,’ Morris said. title ‘‘The Voice of Monroe County.’’ Her radi- ‘There was no challenge too big. If someone Friday, July 31, 2009 ant presence brought joy to those with whom told me no, my mother taught me to find a Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today she worked and earned her ‘‘star status’’ way to make it yes, but always with grace and to recognize the extraordinary services pro- among her frequent listeners. dignity. She taught me that friendships are vided by the Robbinsdale Fire Department A leader for a host of philanthropic causes, one of the greatest gifts a person can give an- throughout the past 100 years. Established in Carol was honored by the local Kiwanis Club other person, and that one can never have too 1909; the Robbinsdale Fire Department has as its ‘‘2008 Citizen of the Year.’’ She served many friends.’ dutifully responded to fire calls, assisted as chairwoman for the Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Ethridge served as the executive director of neighboring communities, extinguished struc- Christmas Parade, was one of the organizers the Rowlett chamber for more than 20 years, ture fires, grass fires, vehicle fires, responded of Excel’s Pioneer Days, established a Christ- and she helped the chamber grow from a one- to gas leaks, hazardous material spills, and mas toy drive for children, and helped promote room office to its current building along Main advocated fire prevention through inspections the national Angel Tree organization. She was Street. She helped develop the Leadership and community education. The members of also an active member in a number of civic or- Rowlett program and the annual casino night the fire department are residents of ganizations, including: the American Cancer fund-raiser. Robbinsdale who serve and protect their fami- Society, Peddlin’ for a Cure, the American ‘‘Chamber board member Staci Mauldin said lies, friends, and neighbors 365 days a year, Red Cross, Kiwanis Club of Monroeville, and she will never forget Ethridge’s unwavering regardless of the perilous nature of their work. the Monroeville/Monroe Chamber of Com- commitment to the community. ‘I’ll most re- I applaud their dedication and service to merce, among others. She also organized the member her for her dedication to the chamber their community. The professionalism of the first Veteran’s Day Parade in Monroe County and the business community here,’ Mauldin Robbinsdale Fire Department is an inspiration in 2007. said. ‘It was something that was very near and to those they serve. Their commitment to pub- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join dear to her heart.’ lic service is honorable and I encourage all me in remembering a dedicated community ‘‘Besides working at the chamber, Ethridge who encounter past, present or future mem- leader, a generous friend, and an inspirational also enjoyed gardening and enjoying her bers of the Robbinsdale Fire Department to voice for Monroe County and Southwest Ala- home. She and her husband, Robert, were thank them for their selfless service to their bama. Carol will be dearly missed by her fam- married about 40 years. Ethridge was also in- city. On behalf of the residents of Minnesota’s ily—her husband, Mike Casey; her son, Calvin volved with the Alpha-Nu Sorority, Keep Fifth Congressional District, I commend the Casey; her daughter, Adrienne Casey; her Rowlett Beautiful, Crimestoppers, and the members of the Robbinsdale Fire Department three sisters, Helen Tucker, Land Watford, Rowlett Arts and History Foundation. for their hard work and sacrifice and wish and Wanda Brooks; and her brothers, Mike ‘‘Above all, Ethridge enjoyed a good laugh. them well in their next century of service. Brooks and Cliff Brooks—as well as the count- ‘‘ ‘The one thing that will always be with me f less friends and devoted listeners she leaves will be her contagious laugh and beautiful behind. smile,’ Morris said. ’We loved to make each TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT E. Our thoughts and prayers are with them other roll with laughter. I miss her deeply al- KELEHER during this difficult time. ready.’ ’’ Madam Speaker, I ask that the following While representing the wonderful community HON. KEVIN BRADY poem—written by Reverend Wayne McMillian, of Rowlett, I had the honor of getting to know OF TEXAS pastor of the Mexia Baptist Church, as a trib- Mary Alice. She touched many of us in such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ute to Carol—be entered into the CONGRES- a positive way that her life will never be forgot- Friday, July 31, 2009 SIONAL RECORD: ten by those of us who had the privilege to A VOICE IN THE WIND know her. Mary Alice was an outstanding indi- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I The Morning Dove arose with the dew vidual and she will be dearly missed. I ask all rise today to offer a tribute to Dr. Robert Her voice on the wind like pigeon flew Members, please join me in honoring the dis- Keleher of the Joint Economic Committee, Bringing music, joy, and laughter she knew tinguished memory of Mary Alice Ethridge. who is retiring this week from government

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K31JY8.011 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 service. Bob has been a valued member of Our government has begun a review that words they frequently write them down and the committee staff since 1996, when he puts the focus on protecting the nation’s digital keep them with their cards, so when one is joined our staff as Chief Macroeconomist. infrastructure against cyber-attacks. I com- stolen the protection is often gone with it. ‘‘Professional hackers can easily steal Bob’s keen mind, deep knowledge of econom- mend the Obama Administration for recog- credit card information from individuals as ics, and high research standards have made nizing this major problem and for beginning to well as from larger systems. More than 100 him a tremendous asset to the committee for take constructive steps to deal with it. million credit card accounts were exposed many years. If you are interested in learning more about when Heartland Payment Systems had its After receiving his Ph.D. in economics from this important matter, I urge you to read a col- data centers breached in December 2008, ena- Indiana University and a position as a bank umn that was written by Michael J. Schultz for bling the thieves to subvert any current economist, Bob joined the Federal Reserve the Washington Times on February 20. anti-fraud technology present. TJX Corp. had millions of credit card accounts exposed Bank of Atlanta, rising as a research officer ‘‘President Barack Obama named Melissa when they had their data centers breached. and senior economist to become Head of Hathaway to lead a major review of this na- ‘‘RBS WorldPay, one of the largest pay- tion’s cybersecurity. Her selection reflects Macro and International Economics. In addi- ment processors in the world, also had mil- the administration’s desire to protect the tion to his research in monetary economics, lions of accounts stolen when their data cen- government’s information technology sys- Bob also conducted research applying clas- ters were breached. tems from security threats. ‘‘Clearly the old methods of automated sical principles of economics to taxation, em- ‘‘The General Accounting Office character- protection are no longer adequate. Thus, we phasizing the importance of reducing marginal ized the government’s computer system as a must implement systems that better vali- personal tax rates to create incentives for ‘‘high risk’’ area. This was underscored when date digital identities to protect us as indi- healthy economic growth. the Federal Aviation Administration re- viduals and companies. Bob also served as the senior Macro- cently admitted its computer system was ‘‘Just as the government was wrong in al- ‘‘hacked’’ and that the 48 files breached con- economist of President Reagan’s Council of lowing loose self-regulation of the financial, tained the names and Social Security num- Economic Advisers in 1985 and 1986. He then automotive and mortgage industries, it also bers of more than 45,000 employees. moved on to become a special monetary and has been far too lax in ensuring protection ‘‘While it is critical that the government’s for consumers and companies that use pay- economic advisor to Vice Chairman Manuel information networks be protected from ter- ments cards of any type on the Internet. Johnson, Board of Governors of the Federal rorists and hackers alike, it is equally im- ‘‘As a direct result of these conditions, we Reserve. Leaving the Federal Reserve in portant that the administration’s review have seen a precipitous increase in reported 1991, he became Chief Economist of Johnson also focus on ways to better protect every credit card and Internet fraud. All users are Smick International. American’s digital identities, especially at risk, but it is our children who are most Bob joined the committee in 1996 under when they use credit cards or the Internet. ‘‘Digital identity misuse or theft leaves vulnerable. Chairman Jim Saxton and continued his re- ‘‘The upcoming review of cybersecurity has victims exposed to fraud that could lead to search in many areas including international the immediate responsibility to provide physical, emotional and financial harm. Peo- broadly defined protection. In addition to and domestic monetary policy. Bob’s early and ple from all walks of life have been victim- improving how to better protect our infra- prolific work on inflation targeting composes ized with those least able to absorb the pun- structure from potential homeland security the body of almost all Congressional analysis ishment among the hardest hit. of this policy in the 1997–2006 time period. ‘‘A recent survey by Jupiter Research con- breaches from those with ill intent toward The significance of Bob’s research was en- cluded a total of 10 million Americans were the United States, the administration should address how to use validated digital identi- hanced even more as the Federal Reserve victims of identity fraud in 2008, at an aver- age cost of $496. Of these, 19 percent were de- ties to prevent the abuses that have caused moved toward a policy of more explicit infla- significant harm to individuals and busi- tion targeting over the last five years. Bob’s frauded while conducting online trans- actions. nesses.’’ work on international monetary policy contrib- ‘‘Millions of other Americans have suffered f uted to important reforms of the International financial losses when their credit cards have Monetary Fund. been compromised. In addition, thousands of TEXAS H. CON. RES. 183 In addition to his expertise in the field of ec- merchants have lost merchandise or funds onomics, Bob also distinguished himself as a when credit cards have been misused or sto- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY len cards presented to make a purchase. On- fine person of great integrity and judgment. I OF TEXAS line merchants lost more than $10 billion in know I can speak for all of my colleagues on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Joint Economic Committee in congratu- 2007 due to identity fraud. ‘‘The misuse of prepaid cards presents yet Friday, July 31, 2009 lating Bob upon his retirement and thanking another massive problem. Millions of stored him for his service to the United States Con- value cards (gift cards, payroll cards, prepaid Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- gress. cards) have no Federal Deposit Insurance quest of the Secretary of State of the State of f Corp. protection when they are stolen and Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- thus thieves can spend them as easily as rent Resolution 183, as passed by the 81st STOPPING IDENTITY THEFT cash, depleting the true owner of their hard- Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, of the earned savings. State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL ‘‘Most Americans do not realize that debit HON. HOWARD COBLE RECORD. cards, which often carry the insignia of a OF NORTH CAROLINA credit card, do not offer the same protection HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as regular credit cards, and may only learn Whereas, The oil and natural gas explo- Friday, July 31, 2009 this when the cards are stolen. ration industry has been a significant part of ‘‘Unfortunately, the dangers go far beyond the state’s economy since the early 20th cen- Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, as a longtime potential financial loses. A recently well- tury; today, Texas is the leading producing member of the House Judiciary Committee, I publicized case involved a 14-year-old girl state for oil and natural gas in the country, am deeply concerned about the urgent need who committed suicide when an adult pre- accounting for 21.3 percent and 27.8 percent to protect Americans from rampant identity tended to be a boy on MySpace and then of total U.S. production, respectively; and theft. During my six years as Chairman of the dumped her in a degrading way. Whereas, Texas producers provide more subcommittee that dealt with intellectual prop- ‘‘Another example of the misuse of digital than 200,000 jobs for Texas citizens, with an identities occurs when already overworked average pay that is almost three times high- erty matters, we often addressed issues af- 911 call centers get ‘‘swatted’’ by prank call- er than the average paid by all other indus- fecting this criminal activity. ers able to imitate another number. These tries; during fiscal year 2008, Texas producers Identity theft occurs when someone is able types of ‘‘pranks’’ severely limit first re- paid over $5 billion in taxes and fees to the to use another person’s identifying information, sponders’ ability to act in times of crisis, state’s general revenue fund; and including their name, Social Security number, which places the entire community at risk Whereas, Natural gas is a highly valued, or credit card number, without that person’s when real emergencies require responses by clean fuel that has become a mainstay of permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. It fire or police departments. electricity production and other industrial is even a threat to our national security. ‘‘The upcoming review by the Obama ad- operations in Texas, while oil continues to ministration should also address the sad constitute the backbone of the state’s indus- The Federal Trade Commission announced truth that many of the so-called protections trial sector and fuels virtually all of the on February 26 that identity theft was the most are inadequate to the dangers. For example, state’s transportation system; and reported complaint in 2008. The FTC esti- PINs or passwords often offer relatively lit- Whereas, Renewable energy sources offer mates that as many as nine million Americans tle identity validation or protection. And great promise for Texas’ long-term energy have their identities stolen each year. most people have so many different pass- needs, but the technology that would make

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Liability con- Whereas, Conservation can help satisfy the United States Congress to reject the provi- cerns also forced between seven to eight per- state’s energy needs, and action to reduce sions of President Barack Obama’s budget cent of OB/GYNs to stop practicing obstetrics. customer demand is the quickest way to that would eliminate the intangible drilling But more important than the direct costs of meet energy needs in the short term, but a costs deduction, percentage depletion allow- our tort system are the indirect costs. One pe- growing economy and population will require ance, geologic and geophysical costs deduc- diatrician I spoke to said that he would ‘‘just more energy than can be saved through more tion, and domestic production activities de- like to practice medicine without feeling like a efficient energy use; and duction and to encourage instead the devel- lawyer was looking over my shoulder all the Whereas, To keep pace with increased de- opment of Texas oil and natural gas; and, be mand, independent producers completed it further time.’’ The anxiety that our physicians face more than 11,000 wells in Texas in 2008, and Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state from confronting potential lawsuits seriously in the two-year period 2007–2008, they in- forward official copies of this resolution to affects the doctor-patient relationship. Addi- creased the production of natural gas in the president of the United States, to the tionally, it drives up the cost of health care by Texas by more than 12 percent; and speaker of the house of representatives and encouraging the practice of ‘‘defensive medi- Whereas, In addition to generating high- the president of the senate of the United cine.’’ The AMA estimates that defensive med- quality jobs, independent producers help to States Congress, and to all the members of icine adds somewhere between $84—$151 reduce America’s dependence on Middle East the Texas delegation to Congress with the Billion per year in health care costs to our sys- oil by exploring for domestic resources and request that this resolution be officially en- providing stable supplies of cost-effective en- tered in the Congressional Record as a me- tem. As another doctor I met with said, ‘‘I can ergy to consumers; and morial to the Congress of the United States waste money like you’ve never seen. When Whereas, Independent producers rely on of America. someone comes into my hospital and needs longstanding tax provisions to plan their ac- DAVID DEWHURST, treatment, I can order every test, every proce- tivities and to explore for new wells to offset President of the Sen- dure known to man, simply to protect myself declining production from older ones; with- ate. from a lawsuit.’’ out the development of new wells, energy JOE STRAUS, supplies would decline and the costs to con- Even President Obama, in his recent ad- Speaker of the House. dress to the AMA has admitted that medical li- sumers would rise; and ROBERT HANEY, Whereas, President Barack Obama’s initial Chief Clerk of the ability is a serious issue. But despite the sup- budget includes provisions deleting the in- House. port of the President, the medical establish- tangible drilling costs deduction, percentage PATSY SPAN, ment, and the overwhelming majority of Ameri- depletion allowance, geologic and geo- Secretary of the Sen- cans, of the 1,018 pages of H.R. 3200, the physical costs deduction, and domestic pro- ate. America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, duction activities deduction, and the elimi- Approved: RICK PERRY, Governor. there is not a single page on medical liability nation of these provisions would cripple this state’s energy jobs, reduce small businesses’ f reform. Madam Speaker, this issue is simply too im- access to capital, and harm royalty owners; MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM and portant for us not to address. Any serious at- Whereas, Intangible drilling costs (IDCs) tempt to reform our health care system must typically include expenditures for physical HON. SCOTT GARRETT reform medical liability. items with no salvage value, as well as other OF NEW JERSEY f costs associated with preparing and com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleting a well for the production of oil, gas, GOOD NEWS IN NEWARK or geothermal steam or water; producers Friday, July 31, 2009 have long been able to deduct IDCs as cur- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam HON. DONALD M. PAYNE rent business expenses, rather than depre- Speaker, I rise today to discuss one aspect of ciate or amortize them over the life of the OF NEW JERSEY health care reform that, unfortunately, has not well; IDCs are actually similar to research IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and development costs, for which most man- received a lot of attention by the Democrat ufacturing businesses are able to take a tax majority. That is the issue of medical liability Friday, July 31, 2009 credit, rather than a deduction; and reform. Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, like all urban Whereas, The percentage depletion allow- Recently, I spent a couple of days in my centers, my home city of Newark faces many ance, also known as the small producers ex- district in New Jersey touring hospitals, physi- challenges. We are working hard to improve emption, was created in the 1920s to encour- cian group practices, and long-term care facili- age oil and natural gas exploration, which is the quality of life for residents by moving for- an inherently high-risk venture; the exemp- ties. When talking to the physicians at these ward in the area of affordable housing and tion is available only to the smallest pro- facilities, I asked them, ‘‘What issue would you health care, better schools, child care, and ducers and allows them to deduct 15 percent most like to see addressed in health care re- services for seniors. We are also proud of the of their gross income from oil and gas prop- form legislation?’’ In every single facility I vis- fact that Newark welcomes visitors not only erties; and ited, medical liability reform was either at or from other parts of our state, but also from Whereas, Geologic and geophysical (G&G) near the top of the list. around the nation and the world. As we con- costs relate to the surveys that producers We know that the surge in malpractice law- tinue our successful economic development conduct or commission in order to locate and suits over the past 30 years has had a pro- develop oil and natural gas reserves and to efforts, I would like to draw to the attention of minimize unnecessary drilling; G&G costs foundly negative impact on the practice of my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Rep- may be amortized over the first 24 months of medicine. And while, obviously, I feel that pa- resentatives an article which highlights the the life of a well; and tients should be compensated for gross neg- good news for Newark. Whereas, The domestic production activi- ligence by physicians, there is little doubt that NEWARK AT NIGHT: IT’S NOT A SURPRISE ANY- ties provision allows businesses a tax deduc- our current tort system is broken. More than MORE THAT THE CITY IS ALIVE AFTER DARK tion for qualified production activities that 60 percent of liability claims against physicians (Posted by Philip Thomas, Lawrence P. are based in the United States; the deduction are dropped, withdrawn, or dismissed without helps to preserve American jobs and Amer- Goldman and Jeff Vanderbeek/Star-Ledger ican small businesses; and payment. In 2007, the average cost of defend- Guest Columnists, July 09, 2009) Whereas, Major integrated companies are ing these claims was $18,000 per case. Not too long ago, something you wouldn’t not eligible for the IDC deduction, percent- This has pushed the cost of liability insur- necessarily have thought of happened in age depletion allowance, or domestic produc- ance through the roof. The American Medical Newark. It was extraordinary. tion activities deduction, and they are sub- Association (AMA) has listed my home state On a crisp November evening, a sold-out ject to a seven-year amortization schedule of New Jersey as a ‘‘crisis state’’ for medical house of 2,800 people filled Prudential Hall at for G&G work; consequently, ‘‘big oil’’ is not liability. Doctors face liability insurance pre- the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for a stunning concert by The 5 Browns, a family impacted by the proposed budget changes; mium increases that far outpace the already and of Juilliard-trained, young virtuoso pianists, Whereas, President Obama has stated his high rate of medical inflation. Some high-risk along with the New Jersey Symphony Or- intention to support the development of jobs, specialties, such as obstetrics or emergency, chestra. promote the use of clean-burning energy, and face annual premiums of over $100,000 per Just down the street, another 19,000 people reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, year. According to a survey conducted by the were doing something that happens in every

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I requested $2,300,000.00 and received It was just a few days after the Prudential of people coming together to celebrate, $250,000.00 for the Statewide Comprehensive Center opened in downtown Newark and it relax, revel and enjoy one another. That’s Water Plan at the Oklahoma Water Resources was the city’s first test of how it would move now happening big time in Newark today. Board located at 3800 North Classen Boule- multiples of thousands of people through And that’s very good news for all of us in vard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118, which downtown streets. Newark passed with flying New Jersey. is a multi-year study to provide technical as- colors. And it was the first of many electri- f sistance to the state of Oklahoma in updating fying nights with multiple venues alit and the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan. Newark abuzz with activity. TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEG- Just recently, Newark Symphony Hall The OWRB envisions that, combined with fed- ACY OF DR. A.D. PINKNEY, eral cost-shared funds, the OWRB could work played host to a daylong conference on re- FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE IN- imagining its future. What became clear with local water suppliers in evaluating their through the day is the unmistakable rebirth DIANAPOLIS NAACP system conditions, long-term needs, and de- of Newark at night. There can no longer be velop a strategy to meet their needs over a any doubt. Newark is alive and kicking up HON. ANDRE´ CARSON 50-year time horizon. The plan would also ad- its heels at night and on the weekends. OF INDIANA dress the long-term needs of other water use For quite some time, the Newark Museum sectors. and Symphony Hall were in a lonely van- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard. There was little life in the downtown Friday, July 31, 2009 f core and Newark’s lingering reputation from Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I HONORING DR. MODESTO ‘‘MITCH’’ years past did not help. Too many office MAIDIQUE workers raced out of the city at night, al- rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy most never touching city sidewalks because of Dr. A.D. Pinkney, former president of the In- of the hermetically sealed tubes between the dianapolis National Association for the Ad- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART towers, the parking decks and Penn Station. vancement of Colored People. He passed OF FLORIDA Happily, though, much has changed in the away this month, at the age of 85. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last decade. Like Cleveland and Pittsburgh, two similar cities formerly down on their Dr. Pinkney was an iconic civil rights leader Friday, July 31, 2009 luck, we have seen real change in Newark who brought visionary changes that forever al- Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. and it is exciting to be a part of it. tered the racial landscape of Indianapolis, Indi- Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true Since opening night, NJPAC has attracted ana. Under his leadership, the NAACP leader, activist, champion of education and a some 6 million visitors, the vast majority in brought two landmark cases before federal dear friend, Dr. Modesto ‘‘Mitch’’ Maidique, the evening and on weekends. As we like to courts, which were instrumental in forcing the say, ‘‘That’s 6 million people coming to the President of Florida International University in city to desegregate. The first ruling forced Miami, Florida. building that wasn’t going to be built in the black students from the Indianapolis Public city that no one was going to come to.’’ Dr. Maidique is the longest serving univer- Similarly, since opening less than two Schools area to be bused to township system sity president in the State of Florida and the years ago, Prudential Center has drawn near- schools. The second ruling by federal courts second longest serving research university ly 3 million visitors to Newark, virtually all forced suburban townships to expand public president in the country. For more than two at night or on the weekend. As we like to housing options for people of color. decades, he has dedicated his life to FIU, its say, ‘‘That’s 3 million people coming to the Through great courage and dedication, Dr. students, faculty and staff, and has trans- Rock that couldn’t be built in a city that no Pinkney opened the doors for our generation formed it into one of our nation’s leading insti- one would dare come to.’’ to come forward and serve our community as In fact, even in the worst economy in three tutions of higher education. As he prepares to generations, Devils attendance is up almost proud and honorable citizens. He was instru- retire next week, it is a privilege to pay tribute 15 percent from their best year in the mental in breaking down ethnic and racial bar- to this visionary and extraordinary leader. Meadowlands. Perhaps more important is riers, so that people of color may live a pros- He began his service to FIU in the College how long their fans are staying—on average perous life of liberty and equality. of Business Administration as a professor of over an hour longer than they did at the His passing is a great loss to the Indianap- management and in 1986 was named FIU’s Meadowlands. That means they are dining at olis area community. I ask my colleagues to fourth President. Under his leadership, enroll- Newark restaurants and spending more join me in honoring Dr. A.D. Pinkney for his ment at FIU has more than doubled, growing time—and money—in the city. Newark Symphony Hall is poised to experi- service. to more than 38,000 students and today ranks ence a resurgence. The recent conference was f among the 20 largest universities in the United a promising start. Its vibrancy is essential to States. The university added 22 doctoral pro- enlivening the south Broad Street end of PERSONAL EXPLANATION grams and 18 undergraduate programs during Newark and creating stability for not only Dr. Maidique’s presidency. It serves not only the visitors, but for the people who reside in HON. JOHN H. ADLER Floridians, but students from across the nation the neighborhood as well. OF NEW JERSEY and world and has cultivated successful alum- This bodes well for the housing and com- mercial development that is picking up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ni and leaders in our community. His tenacity and perseverance led to the es- steam and for continued economic invest- Friday, July 31, 2009 ment in this part of the city. If Newark is to tablishment of the College of Law, College of sustain its momentum, the entire length of Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- Engineering and the School of Architecture Broad Street must become the centerpiece of er, due to a meeting at the White House on and most recently, the historic opening of the significant redevelopment to elevate Newark Friday, July 30, 2009, I missed two votes. I new FIU College of Medicine, one of only to the next level of visitor interest. would have voted as follows: Motion to recom- three medical schools established in the last Combined, last year nearly 2 million visi- mit on H.R. 2479—‘‘no’’; final Passage of H.R. 25 years. The university also added a Division tors came to spend an evening in Newark at- 2479, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of I–A football team in 2002. FIU’s sponsored re- tending events at the three venues. But there is more we must achieve. 2009—‘‘yes.’’ search funding has also grown from $6 million In Cleveland, for example there are now six f to nearly $110 million and the institution’s en- successful theaters in Playhouse Square and dowment experienced exponential growth from the Quicken Arena brought LeBron James EARMARK DECLARATION less than $3 million to more than $105 million. and the Cavaliers from the suburbs to the Prior to his tenure at FIU, Dr. Maidique co- city. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has en- HON. MARY FALLIN founded Analog Devices Inc., Semiconductor ticed tourism from far beyond Cleveland. OF OKLAHOMA Division. He also served as CEO of Collabo- What was once a desolate downtown is now rative Research, now Genome Therapeutics, delightful. Hotels, office development and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and as senior partner in Hambrecht & Quist tail followed. Friday, July 31, 2009 That’s what we are aiming for in Newark. Venture Partners. He was also the past chair- We have world-class facilities. We have fine Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to man of The Beacon Council, Miami’s eco- restaurants—many of them brand new and the Republican Leadership standards on ear- nomic development authority and has testified

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.046 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2153 before Congress on the issues of energy con- funding. In the 109th and 110th Congresses, As a member of the Kansas House of Rep- servation and energy financing. President I introduced the Achieving Our IDEA Act, resentatives, Gene served on the education, George H.W. Bush appointed him to the Presi- which would guarantee that the federal gov- public health and agriculture committees. Ac- dent’s Educational Policy Advisory Committee ernment meets its commitment to provide 40 cording to the Kansas City Star, when the and he served in a similar capacity for Presi- percent of the cost of educating children with Kansas Legislature approved a resolution ear- dent George W. Bush. He later served on the specials needs by 2013. lier this year recognizing Amos, lawmakers re- Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board and has The bill we have before us today includes called his humor: ‘‘One legislator told how served for eight years as a member of the $12.58 billion for IDEA and I wish it included Amos would pass out business cards to fellow Commission on Presidential Scholars. The more. However, we cannot make up 8 years committee members who he said appeared Hispanic Business Journal has named him of lost ground in a single piece of legislation. lifeless. He once took the pulse of a sleeping among America’s 100 Most Influential His- This motion to recommit would add one billion legislator and said he was looking for a new panic Leaders. dollars to the IDEA only by cutting other crit- client. Then the mood in the legislative cham- He received his B.S., M.S., E.E. and Ph.D. ical investments. If this motion passes, neigh- ber that day turned more somber, according to degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of bors who have lost their jobs would suffer due a transcript of the proceedings. Frank Weimer, Technology and completed the Harvard Busi- to reduced funding for Training and Employ- who served with Amos as a state representa- ness School’s Program for Leadership Devel- ment Services in the Department of Labor. tive, spoke of Amos’ honor, generosity and in- opment. He is also a contributing author to ten Schools would lose needed funds for innova- tegrity. ‘There isn’t a man on this earth I re- books and has co-authored a New York Times tion and improvement. Nonprofits would suffer spect more than Gene Amos,’ Weimer said.’’ bestseller. because the Corporation for National and Madam Speaker, Gene Amos is survived I have always considered Florida Inter- Community Service budget would be reduced by: his wife, Margaret; son, Gregg Amos; national University to be one of the funda- by 30 percent. daughters, Joni Pflumm and Amy Ruo (John); mental pillars of South Florida. During my For these reasons, I will not support this sister, Paula Ramona Upton; six grandchildren years in the Florida State Legislature, and now motion and urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. and one great grandson. I have known Gene in Congress, I have enjoyed working closely f for many years and considered him a good with Dr. Maidique in the efforts to create the friend. I join his many friends, neighbors and College of Law, the Engineering Campus, ex- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE EUGENE professional colleagues in celebrating his life panding the library and research capabilities, AMOS and mourning our loss. and securing millions in federal funding, f among other accomplishments. I have wit- HON. DENNIS MOORE nessed the work of this great leader first hand OF KANSAS RECOGNIZING THE BRAVE MEN and today I thank him for his service. His leg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR AND HON- acy will endure generations and is sure to be Friday, July 31, 2009 felt for decades to come. ORING THEIR SERVICE TO THE My dear friend Mitch Maidique exemplifies Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I NATION the true meaning of public service and has put rise today pay tribute former Kansas State the needs of the University, our community’s Representative Eugene ‘‘Gene’’ Amos, who HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER University, above all else. Madam Speaker, I died on July 24th. OF MISSOURI Gene Amos, the owner of the Amos Funeral ask that you join me in celebrating his legacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Home, served in the Kansas House of Rep- and career, thanking him for his invaluable Friday, July 31, 2009 service and wishing him well in the years to resentatives from 1987 to 1993, representing come. a district that was centered on the city of Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise Shawnee. Earlier this year, he received the today in recognition of the brave men and f Shawnee Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime women who served in the Vietnam War. It has DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, Achievement Award for advancing the inter- been 50 years since our first casualties. In HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ests of Shawnee, which bears the imprint of 1959, Major Dale Richard Buis and Master AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED his ‘‘good deeds, kind words and solid val- Sergeant Chester M. Ovnand were ambushed AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ues’’, the Chamber stated. Born in Liberal, and killed by Ho Chi Minh Vietnamese. By ACT, 2010 Kansas, he moved to Shawnee with his family 1963, 100 advisors had lost their life in Viet- in 1945, attended Shawnee Mission Rural nam. After President Kennedy’s assassination, SPEECH OF High School and graduated from Kansas City history would be left to President Johnson, Missouri Junior College and the Kansas City who would lead Americans into one of the HON. BETTY McCOLLUM College of Mortuary Science. After serving in most tumultuous times in our history. OF MINNESOLTA the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he mar- In 1964, the reported Gulf of Tonkin incident IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ried Margaret Zoll in 1953 and joined his fa- resulted in a Congressional Resolution that al- Friday, July 24, 2009 ther’s funeral business. lowed President Lyndon B. Johnson to wage In addition to serving as president of the war without a formal declaration. By 1965, the The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under Kansas Funeral Directors Association and conflict heightened and more Americans were cousideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) making president of the State Board of Embalmers, subject to the draft. Casualties escalated from appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Gene was an active member of the Shawnee 17,000 to 35,000 a month. In January of 1968, Health and Human Services, and Education, Chamber of Commerce, the Shawnee Histor- the North Vietnamese launched the Tet Offen- and related agencies for the fiscal year end- ical Society, the Shawnee Optimist Club, and sive, though Americans were able to obtain a ing September 30, 2010, and for other pur- Optimist International, where he served as military victory and recapture most of the area. poses: president and district governor. He was a However, politically the tide of support was Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I rise today in member of Merriam Christian Church, serving turning in the United States, and the draft con- opposition to this Republican motion to recom- as a deacon, elder and chairman of the board. tinued as protests became louder. Richard mit on the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Health and Additionally, he served as president and mem- Nixon was elected President and began covert Human Services, and Education bill (H.R. ber of the Delaware Crossing Chapter of the bombing of Cambodia in 1969. By 1973 the 3293). Sons of the American Revolution. He often last American troops left Vietnam. Since I was first elected to Congress, I have spoke to groups on the history of Shawnee, As our American military was sent to do bat- been advocating for more funding for the Indi- politics, the funeral business and family re- tle in a civil war, they had no idea of the life viduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). search, and he taught genealogy at Johnson altering experience that would change them In January, I voted for the American Recovery County Community College. In 2007, he was and their country forever. Vietnam Veterans and Reinvestment Act (H.R.1) that included named Shawnee Citizen of the Year by the are the children of the greatest generation. $12.2 billion to help States and localities fund Knights of Columbus Council 2332. He also And like their fathers and mothers they did special education for 6.7 million students with was a charter member of the Ancient Form their job for their country, engaging the enemy disabilities. I want to note that not one Repub- Masonic Lodge, and was a member of Scot- on land, in the air, and on water—many fight- lican in the House of Representatives voted tish Rite Bodies, Abdallah Shrine, Beatrice ing to their death. In battle survival depended for the Recovery Act that included this vital Chamber, and Order of the Eastern Star. on each other. They became numb from the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.049 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 constant threat of the war, witnessing their Whereas, Historically, the fever tick APPROVED: June 19, 2009. Rick Perry, friends injured or killed. Brave medics in the ranged across the entire southeastern United Governor. field and the doctors, nurses and corps men at States, reaching as far north as Maryland f and Pennsylvania; the tick can carry and hospitals worked tirelessly and risked their transmit a parasite that causes cattle tick FOOD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT lives to save countless soldiers. There was lit- fever, which kills up to 90 percent of infected OF 2009 tle time to mourn those that died because no cattle; in 1893, the Texas Animal Health one knew what tomorrow would bring. How Commission was founded to fight this SPEECH OF bravely they answered the call only to be scourge, and in 1907 the United States De- scorned by many of their fellow countrymen partment of Agriculture established the Na- HON. RUSH D. HOLT tional Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Pro- OF NEW JERSEY and women when they returned home. gram; by then, the tick had already caused Now fifty years later, we have a better un- direct and indirect economic losses esti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derstanding of the extraordinary sacrifice mated to equal more than $1 billion in to- Thursday, July 30, 2009 made by this generation of patriots. We ques- day’s dollars; and tion, how then could we as a nation fail to un- Whereas, The eradication program had suc- Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in derstand that the soldier follows the orders of cessfully contained the fever tick to an 852- support of the Food Safety Enhancement Act the Commander-in-Chief. To disagree is our square-mile quarantine zone by 1943; the tick (H.R. 2749), and to commend the Committees was never eliminated in Mexico, however, given right but to fail to support our troops on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce for and personnel from the USDA Tick Force their hard work in crafting the bill. who are sent to battle should never happen have maintained a high level of vigilance to again. Over 58,000 Americans died in Viet- fight continuous reintroduction; after the According to a 2005 study by the Centers nam; 14,095 were just 20 years of age and pest was detected beyond the zone in 2007, for Disease Control, each year 76 million peo- several of them were my college classmates. five temporary preventive quarantine areas ple (25 percent of the population) become Those men and women had their dreams and were established, covering more than one sick, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 die names forever etched in stone as a reminder million acres in Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, from foodborne illnesses in the United States. Maverick, Dimmit, and Webb Counties; and In recent years, the United States has experi- that their sacrifice was their life. Even those Whereas, In March 2008, the Texas Depart- that survived did not return unscathed. Many ment of Agriculture requested some $13 mil- enced many incidents of food contamination, returned home with physical and emotional lion to fight the spread of fever ticks; the caused by biological and man-made toxins. pains of war to a country that had turned a USDA released $5.2 million, and in January For example, in 2000, various brands of taco deaf ear to their needs. Those Vietnam Vet- 2009 it committed another $4.9 million in shells were found to be contaminated with ge- erans, like the generation before, came home emergency funds, but sustained funding over netically modified corn meant only for animal the long term is essential; moreover, the Na- feed. In the fall of 2006, spinach contaminated to raise their families and continued to con- tional Fever Tick Eradication Strategic tribute to our country. Many have passed with E. coli bacteria resulted in more than 200 Plan, developed and approved by the USDA confirmed illnesses and at least three deaths. away, but all have left their imprint on their in 2006, has never been implemented and families and our nation. funded, and Dr. Bob Hillman, the state vet- In 2007, various products imported from China For those families still waiting for the return erinarian and executive director of the Texas were found to contain wheat gluten contami- of their soldiers, it has been a long, mournful Animal Health Commission, has warned that nated with the industrial chemical melamine, time. Recently John Adam was returned home fever ticks are a national livestock threat which killed more than a dozen house pets. after missing for 41 years. On May 22, 1968, that requires an all-out assault; and And recently, people across the country were Whereas, The fever tick has gained sub- twenty-year-old Air Force, Senior Master Ser- infected with Salmonella bacteria from eating stantial ground in this state, but the Texas peanut products from a processing plant in geant John Adam disappeared while serving Department of Agriculture, the Texas Ani- in Vietnam. His remains were located near mal Health Commission, and the USDA Tick Georgia. Even contaminated cookie dough Laos and identified through DNA. Now one Force continue working diligently with cat- has ended up in the food supply. family has closure; however, many of our vet- tle owners to save a key component of the Therefore I commend my colleagues Chair- erans remain missing and the prayers con- Lone Star State’s agricultural economy and man Emeritus DINGELL, Chairman WAXMAN, tinue. prevent the battlefront from extending to Mr. PALLONE and Mr. STUPAK for their firm and So, on September 12, 2009, fifty years after other states; if the fever tick is not con- comprehensive response to this torrent of food tained, the cost to the cattle industry could contamination incidents, and for crafting the the first casualty in Vietnam I, as the United easily approach $1 billion a year and lead to States Representative of Missouri’s 5th Dis- rising food costs for consumers: Now, there- bill before us today. In addition, I want to ac- trict, will host a Town Hall event at the Truman fore, be it knowledge my colleague Ms. DELAURO for her Library in Independence, Missouri, to honor Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the own substantial efforts to improve food safety, the men and women who courageously served State of Texas hereby memorialize the Con- and her contributions to this bill. It would make in that war—to finally give them the respect gress of the United States to make eradi- many important improvements to our food cation of the fever tick in South Texas a pri- safety regulations, including creating an up-to- and honor they deserve as heroes of our ority and continue to provide appropriate country. Madam Speaker, please join me in funding and resources for this effort; and be date registry of all food facilities serving Amer- thanking and appreciating the sacrifices of a it further ican consumers, requiring foreign and domes- great generation of American Patriots, our Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state tic food facilities to have safety plans in place Vietnam Veterans. forward official copies of this resolution to to identify and mitigate hazards, and require the president of the United States, to the f high-risk food facilities to be inspected every speaker of the house of representatives and 12 months, and low-risk facilities to be in- TEXAS H. CON. RES. 120 the president of the senate of the United spected every 18 months. It also requires the States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation to Congress with the re- Food and Drug Administration, FDA, to de- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY quest that this resolution H.C.R. No. 120 be velop a system which would expedite import OF TEXAS officially entered in the Congressional processing for importers who agree to adhere IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Record as a memorial to the Congress of the to enhanced safety and security guidelines, Friday, July 31, 2009 United States of America. and expands FDA trace-back capabilities in GUILLEN GONZALEZ the event of a foodborne illness. Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- TOUREILLES LEIBOWITZ, In particular, I want to thank the Committees quest of the Secretary of State of the State of King of Zavala. for responding to many of the concerns raised Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- DAVID DEWHURST, by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coali- rent Resolution 120, as passed by the 81st President of the Sen- tion and constituents from my district that the Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the ate. JOE STRAUS, bill would negatively impact small, family- State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL Speaker of the House. owned, and organic farms. For example, the RECORD. ROBERT HANEY, bill before us today provides an exemption HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Chief Clerk of the from traceability and registration for direct Whereas, South Texas is on the front line House. farmer-to-consumer marketing, an exemption of the battle against the fever tick, a pest I certify that H.C.R. No. 120 was adopted by that threatens to inflict catastrophic losses the Senate on May 27, 2009, by a viva-voce for food, facilities and farms that are already on the beef industry should it continue to vote. regulated by the U.S. Department of Agri- spread beyond a permanent quarantine zone PATSY SPAU, culture, and an exemption for grain and hay established along the Rio Grande in 1943; and Secretary of the Senate. farmers from full-scale electronic traceability

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.052 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2155 requirements. In all these cases the regula- It was a difficult decision for me to flee a fundamental willingness to transform into tions would be unnecessary and wasteful. Sudan in 2003. I left because my work on the democratic state envisioned by the CPA. However, a number of the concerns they human rights had put my life at risk. As a Sudan issues will not be resolved satisfac- raised have not been addressed, and I look refugee living in Egypt, I continued to advo- torily between just the NCP and SPLM or cate for peace, justice, and democracy in the NCP and the Darfuri rebels. All of Suda- forward to working with my colleagues in both Sudan at the American University in Cairo nese civil society must be empowered to par- Chambers to ensure that those matters are and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights ticipate in these processes. addressed as the bill moves through the proc- Studies. I specifically focused on the geno- The United States must understand that ess. Most importantly, it will be critical to as- cide in Darfur during those years. Sudan’s crises cannot be managed forever or sure that none of the new safety standards After being resettled to the United States resolved individually. Only when the inter- weaken the standards under the National Or- in 2006 through the UNHCR, I moved here to national community demands serious judi- cial and democratic reforms will there ever ganic Program. In addition, it will be important Washington and joined the Save Darfur Coa- lition to aid its international advocacy ef- be a chance to resolve South Sudan and that we facilitate and enhance the role of con- forts. As co-senior director of policy and gov- Darfur and move towards lasting peace. Pol- servation and sustainability practices to ad- ernment relations, I help design and imple- icymakers have too often focused on the dress food safety issues. And we must ensure ment the coalition’s international policy, South to the detriment of Darfur, or Darfur that the fee structure in the bill does not dis- advocacy and outreach to foreign govern- to the detriment of the South. But Darfur proportionately impact small agricultural pro- ments, and international partner organiza- and South Sudan are not separate problems; ducers. tions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. they are the result of a single problem: the I thank my colleagues again for their leader- I also focus on the human rights situation in undemocratic, centralized, and abusive na- ture of the ruling regime. Only when this ship and prompt action on this matter, and I Sudan and the peace processes in Darfur and South Sudan problem is addressed will peace be forth- urge my colleagues to support this bill, and to During the past decade, President Omar al- coming. work to fine-tune it as it moves through the Bashir and his inner circle have transitioned There is an urgent need for a coherent and legislative process. from an ideologically driven regime to one comprehensive strategy to guide Sudan to a f whose primary aim is self-preservation. The more democratic and peaceful future. Such a regime now makes human rights com- strategy requires that important and dif- CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SUDAN promises when it feels compelled to do so. ficult choices be presented to the NCP. The The regime’s continued abuses have been Sudanese government must be forced to HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN well-documented by human rights organiza- choose between cooperation and confronta- tions. Regular warnings have been issued tion. OF MASSACHUSETTS If they cooperate by ending the violence in about illegal detentions, unfair trials, press IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Darfur, ensuring accountability through co- censorship, and the routine harassment of operation with the ICC, and fully implement Friday, July 31, 2009 journalists. In addition, current laws do lit- the CPA, they may be allowed to reap the tle to protect victims of gender-based Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, Sudan benefits of becoming a responsible member crimes. of the international community. If they con- has been ravaged by intermittent civil war for The most urgent human rights challenge tinue to delay implementation of the CPA four decades. Over the last 20 years, more in Sudan today, however, continues to be the and continue to attempt to divert and dis- than two million people have died in Southern crisis in Darfur. Three million displaced ci- tract the international community by using Sudan due to war-related causes and famine, vilians continue to suffer as a result of the one conflict as leverage against the other, genocide that began in 2003. While the sys- and millions more have been displaced from they must face real consequences. their homes. In January 2005, after two and a tematic destruction of villages has largely While we here in Washington sit and de- half years of negotiations, the Sudan People’s ended, the people of Darfur continue to live bate policy, the people of Sudan continue to Liberation Movement (SPLM) of the South and in a lawless, dangerous environment, where suffer. This policy debate should not be com- rape continues to be a daily terror. plicated. The United States and its allies the Government of Sudan signed a final peace On March 4th, the Sudanese government agreement known as the Comprehensive must force Sudan’s hand and then commit to demonstrated its ability to cut off humani- seeing this through. We have played Bashir’s Peace Agreement (CPA). According to the tarian aid at any moment from the 4.7 mil- game too long to be fooled any longer. United Nations, U.S. officials and Sudan ob- lion Darfuris who depend on it. servers, the implementation of the CPA has The mass violence committed by the Suda- f been selective and at times deliberately slow. nese government several years ago has been MINNESOTA HEALTH CARE With national elections scheduled for April replaced with the harassment, detention, torture, and murder of Sudanese civil society 2010, the implementation of the CPA is critical leaders. This violence led a significant num- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Yesterday, on Thursday, July 30, 2009, the ber of the Sudanese human rights defenders OF MINNESOTA Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission held a to flee the country shortly after March 4th. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hearing on ‘‘Ensuring the Human Rights of the Such abuses must be stopped. Friday, July 31, 2009 People of Sudan: Implementation of the 2005 The suffering in Darfur resembles in many Comprehensive Peace Agreement.’’ The dis- ways the war in Southern Sudan. Both Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, on July tinguished witnesses testifying before the Darfuris and Southern Sudanese have experi- 20th, I held a health care hearing in the Min- enced the bombing of villages and mass civil- nesota State Capitol to discuss the challenges Commission were Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Head ian displacement. The Sudanese govern- of Mission, Government of South Sudan Mis- and opportunities for health care reform pre- ment’s use of humanitarian aid as a weapon sents for Minnesota. Representatives from pa- sion in the United States; Roger Winter, of war and its divide and rule tactics former Special Representative on Sudan, De- amongst Southern rebels have also been re- tient advocate groups, health plans, hospitals, partment of State; John Norris, Executive Di- peated in Darfur. health plans, County Commissioners, and rector, the ENOUGH Project; and Amir At the same time the Sudanese govern- State House Representatives were in attend- Osman, Senior Director of Policy and Govern- ment was launching its genocidal campaign ance. The speakers discussed the need to ex- ment Relations, Save Darfur Coalition. in Darfur, it was negotiating with the SPLM pand preventative care, to end the practice of an end to the conflict in the south. Bashir Mr. Osman, a native of Sudan, fled his denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, made the calculation that the international and to improve access to quality, affordable home country in 2003 because his work on community would turn a blind eye to Darfur human rights had put his life at risk. He was care. in the effort to get the CPA signed. His cal- In the hearing, I heard over and over again resettled in the United States in 2006 through culation turned out to be largely correct. the United Nations High Commissioner on Bashir’s favorite tactic is to delay true re- that the current flawed Medicare reimburse- Refugees, moved to Washington, D.C., and forms by creating crises that distract the ment formula is harming Minnesota. The peo- joined the Save Darfur Coalition. It is my privi- international community, allowing Bashir to ple of Minnesota want health care reform that never actually fulfill any of his promises. addresses the three major challenges in lege to share his testimony with my col- The international community enables Bashir health care reform—cost, quality, and ac- leagues. by focusing on the crisis of the moment rath- cess—none of which can be addressed with- SAVE DARFUR COALITION—TESTIMONY OF AMIR OSMAN er than a comprehensive solution. The NCP out fixing the Medicare reimbursement for- Good afternoon. Chairman McGovern, is using cooperation on the implementation mula. I support moving towards a system that Chairman Wolf, thank you very much for in- of the CPA as leverage to resist inter- viting me to testify today on this very im- national pressure on Darfur. And it is work- ensures that all patients will receive evidence- portant issue before this very important ing. based, quality care as the standard. commission. I appreciate the opportunity to The United States and the international I would like to enter the testimony from the talk about the critical issues currently fac- community have failed to develop policies hearing witnesses from this event into the ing my home country of Sudan. suited for dealing with a regime which lacks CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

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TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS because the current Medicare-based payment COVERAGE HUNTLEY structures do not reimburse for non-office For many years we have focused on cov- Good morning Rep. McCollum. I commend visit treatment. erage as a primary solution. That so many you for holding this hearing on the need for Similar reforms are also being discussed in Americans lack coverage for needed care is national health care reform. Congress. A Call to Action released by Sen- wrong, plain and simple. That health care is Minnesota is one of the nation’s healthiest ator Baucus in November outlined the need so expensive that necessary treatment of dis- states with one of the highest insured rates for pilot programs around accountable care ease is financially out of reach for so many in the nation. Investments in coverage for organizations in Medicare as a way of testing is wrong, plain and simple. Relying on the low-income families, strong public health new payment structures. Similarly the emergency room as the primary point of care initiatives, and a primarily non-profit insur- House Tri-Committee bill authorizes the for the uninsured is wrong, plain and simple. ance system have all contributed to our Secretary of Health and Human Services to Getting everyone into coverage is impera- state’s reputation for a health care system develop new cost containment methodologies tive, morally and financially. An individual that provides high-quality care at a rel- including accountable care organizations mandate and guaranteed issue of coverage, atively low-cost compared to other states. and medical homes. In Minnesota we have al- regardless of preexisting condition will yield Yet due to rising costs, our state’s current ready started down this path and should be more coverage with shared responsibility be- system is unsustainable without substantial rewarded for our innovation. tween individuals and insurers. A public op- payment reform at the federal level. Representative McCollum, I know you are tion will give Americans a choice between In 2008, health care leaders from around aware of the situation health care providers private coverage and a publicly backed cov- the state collaborated on comprehensive face in Minnesota. I want to thank you, as erage. health care reform legislation that mirrors well as Minnesota Representatives Oberstar, A public option provides opportunity to many of the proposals being discussed at the Paulsen, Walz and Ellison, for your recent further drive delivery and payment reforms. federal level: an individual insurance man- letter on this issue. As the health care re- If the public option cements the status quo date, investment in prevention, insurance form bill moves through the House, I know in terms of payment and delivery, it will market reforms, and care coordination in- you will be a strong voice for the change we compound the problems with which we are centives for providers. One of the central in Minnesota deserve. I fear that if Congress already struggling. But if the public option components of the legislation—and the one waits to enact real payment reform that we serves to propel reforms, it enhances efforts that has the most potential for cost-sav- all will pay the price. to deliver better care for a better price. ings—was payment reform. There was a bi- As we all know there is no silver bullet to Minnesota has worked over two decades to partisan consensus that transforming the solving our nation’s health care crisis. We assure coverage employing Medicaid, Min- health care system must start with changing must work together to achieve the kind of nesota Care and General Assistance Medical the way we pay for health care. Without sub- health care system we all deserve. The con- Care. The Governor’s line item veto of Gen- stantial cost containment at the state and sequences of doing nothing will leave us with eral Assistance Medical Care has undermined federal levels, neither Minnesota, nor the an impossible situation. We must begin to 20 years of effort in Minnesota. I ask that United States, can hope to afford the costs of change the system we have into a system Congress consider this as it contemplates universal coverage. that works. This is a unique opportunity to any state maintenance of effort. Mainte- The underlying payment structure fails to make a difference; a point in time that will nance of effort is an important means to bal- adequately meet the care needs of patients not last forever. ance state and federal efforts. Allowing state and undermines health care providers’ at- President Obama made the case in his Feb- flexibility in policy reform while maintain- tempts to provide high quality health serv- ruary Address to Congress this year stating ing access provides state policymakers with ices. Our entire health care system’s pay- ‘‘... a century after Teddy Roosevelt first the tools necessary for continued innovation. ment regimen is built on Medicare standards called for reform, the cost of our health care DELIVERY REFORM that emphasize a ‘‘tyranny of the visit’’ phi- has weighed down our economy and the con- Our fragmented delivery system is pro- losophy which pressures providers to in- science of our nation long enough. So let viding fragmented care and we are paying a crease volume, does not value quality, and there be no doubt: Health care reform cannot high price. Care for those with chronic condi- prioritizes specialty care at the expense of wait, it must not wait, and it will not wait tions such as diabetes and heart disease ac- primary care. In too many instances, the re- another year.’’ counts for upwards of 60 percent of all Min- sult is inappropriate care provided to pa- nesota’s health care costs. This stark fact tients which does nothing more than in- TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE ERIN MURPHY has served as a focal point in Minnesota. We crease total health spending. Good morning. My name is Erin Murphy. I must pursue policies to prevent the onset of In order to begin to contain costs, Min- am a registered nurse and a State Represent- disease and invested in care that will keep nesota’s legislation included a number of re- ative from district 64 A in St. Paul. Thank those with chronic conditions healthy and forms that restructure the payment system, you for holding this hearing in Minnesota out of the hospital. moving us away from Medicare-based stand- and for the invitation to testify today. PAYMENT REFORM ards and toward a system that promotes We must reform health care in America. In Current payment is weighted to specialists quality-care and transforms the way health the middle of the debate, it may seem impos- and procedures and away from interventions care is delivered and received. The payment sible to traverse the sharp policy and polit- to maintain health. For example, a surgeon reform included three components to both ical questions before us but we must. The is paid more for the amputation of a diseased hold providers accountable and encourage status quo is unsustainable and unaccept- diabetic limb than is a primary care provider evidence-based, high-quality health care. At able. While individuals expect and often re- for disease management preventing the loss each level there was an emphasis on the need ceive excellent care and cure, American of the limb. for transparency for both providers and con- lacks a coherent system of care delivery and Medicare sets the standard in payment. I sumers. payment. The result is a highly fragmented urge the inclusion of large scale payment re- 1. Explicitly pay providers for the quality system delivering fragmented episodes of form such as accountable care organizations of care they provide. care. Too little attention is paid to the ulti- or a total cost of care model. Without simi- 2. Encourage care coordination through a mate goal of health. lar, or even more aggressive payment re- medical home model that improves access to Americans are paying a high price for forms in Medicare, our health care system’s primary care. underwhelming individual and population growth will be unsustainable. Medicare’s 3. Establish a system of accountability for outcomes. We are in that rare moment of op- participation is essential in order to create a the total cost of care through bundled care portunity to change course. We must change critical mass of payers in the new system. pricing. course. Short of large scale change, I urge state Without similar, or even more aggressive I am delighted to have the opportunity to flexibility in Medicare payment. A Min- payment reforms in Medicare, our health share with you a perspective from Min- nesota or upper Midwest demonstration in care system’s growth will be unsustainable. nesota. As you well know, Minnesota is an payment will permit us to demonstrate the Medicare’s participation is essential in order innovator and has long led the nation’s ef- Congress and the nation the means to deliver to create a critical mass of payers in the new forts in health policy, value and reform. high quality care for a better price. system. Providers in Minnesota have spoken Along with our upper Midwestern neighbors, Achieving significant health care reform in up regarding the disincentives in the current we are a high value low cost state. this country has for decades been a uniquely payment system to develop new strategies to We must reform the nation’s health care challenging and complex issue. The grind be- provide more efficient forms of health care. delivery and payment systems to set the tween dogged political frames has proved in- For instance, in Minnesota a number of foundation for continued innovation and surmountable for policy makers. Entwined health care systems have initiated new ap- demonstration in Minnesota. We must embed state and federal policy and funding, limits proaches to managing chronic conditions in- what we know is working in Minnesota and state policy reform efforts and calls for fed- cluding congestive heart failure, hyper- the upper Midwest to deliver high value for eral action. The urgency of growing costs tension and diabetes. While their patient lower relative cost across the Country. Fi- and shrinking access compels our action. 40 outcomes have dramatically improved and nally, we must ensure that every American years ago, America put a man on the moon, they have seen reductions in hospitalization, is covered so they get the right care at the a seemingly unachievable goal. We did that— these systems have consistently lost money right time for a good price. and we will do this too. We must.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.058 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2157 Thank you for your courage and hard Well, in our industry, as health care work- zations and working to educate the community work. I stand with you in your efforts to ers, it’s not coffee bean prices that are out- on aviation, the dangers of drug abuse, and enact federal reform while promoting and stripped by the cost of health insurance, it’s supporting efforts to transport children with protecting the value the care delivered in training and upgrade funds, for instance, disabilities and those suffering from severe Minnesota. that would help our members move up career ladders, just so that we can hold on to health burns to Shrine hospitals throughout the coun- TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE MARIA RUUD insurance. try. He has even volunteered his time as an Good morning Rep. McCollum. Thank you Our members’ stories about how badly emergency standby pilot for flights to transport for holding this hearing on federal health they need health care reform are much like transplant candidates and critically ill patients. care reform. I appreciate the opportunity to the stories of many other Minnesotans. Last For 13 years, Jim has driven a bus each be here today. month, Pam Bundy told us about her son, a Wednesday morning to bring elderly individ- I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 21 former construction worker who was diag- uals to shop for groceries and even success- years and am serving my third term in the nosed with liver cancer. After months of ill- fully convinced some of his fellow citizens to Minnesota House of Representatives. ness and treatments, he lost his job, ex- contribute refreshments for the bus ride. On Health care reform can only occur if we hausted his COBRA benefits, maxed out his credit card with co-pays for treatment, was behalf of the Columbia Owens Downtown Air- enact true payment reform. With the current port, Jim has fought to secure funding for a re- system there is a disincentive to provide the told he needed to pay cash when he came in care needed. Paying for more tests, more for chemotherapy, and ultimately lost his construction and redesign of the airport as procedures, and more visits rewards waste home to foreclosure because of the crushing well as safety upgrades. and inefficiency. The focus needs to change debt-load that was inevitable. Our members In recognition of his tireless service to the from reimbursement based on volume to re- cannot wait for health care reform. Millions community, Jim has been honored twice with imbursement based on outcome. like Pam’s son cannot wait for healthcare re- the Order of the Palmetto by two separate Part of the reason our health care system form. We urge you to reject the siren song of governors—the state’s highest civilian honor— has been able to function for as long and as delay and pass a bill. as well as numerous other honors and well as it has is because there are a number SEIU believes that a public plan option is an essential and necessary component of real awards. of individuals who are deeply committed to I commend Jim Hamilton for his service to serving their patients well. But our current health care reform. It provides an alter- payment system is making it increasingly native to private insurance and applies com- our community and his dedication to his fellow difficult to deliver effective care. petitive pressure to the rest of the insurance citizens. For example, pay for production—pay for industry. Research by the Commonwealth f the number of patients seen or procedures Fund shows that including the public option performed—drives costs up and is a disincen- with other health care reform measures can HONORING THE REV. DR. C.T. tive to provide the appropriate care at the help save another 77 billion to 1.8 trillion VIVIAN OF ATLANTA appropriate time. dollars over the next ten years. We are en- We have evidence-based medicine to inform couraged that a public plan has been in- HON. JOHN LEWIS cluded in health care reform legislation providers, about what the most effective op- OF GEORGIA passed by the Senate HELP committee, the tion is for the patient to achieve a healthy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outcome. Access to preventative care and House Ways and Means committee, and the screenings, early and consistent manage- House Education and Labor committee. Friday, July 31, 2009 ment of chronic health conditions. SEIU has strongly supported votes to ap- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, It comes down to providing the incentives prove these bills. Once Congress has met the challenge of today I rise to honor a warrior for civil rights that will help us achieve the goals we seek— and social justice, a veteran of the modern- well-being and healthy outcomes. producing a final bill that includes a public Now is the time to be bold. To align the in- plan option, then Congress has the oppor- day Civil Rights Movement, a resident of the centives with the outcomes we desire. Pro- tunity to structure the best possible public 5th Congressional District, and a friend. In a viders want to do it—it is their calling to plan. The deficiencies of our current pay- few days, we in Georgia will be honoring the provide the most effective care possible. ment system are well known. As the Dart- life of the Reverend Dr. Cordy Tindell Vivian, mouth Atlas Project has highlighted, Medi- better known as C.T. Vivian, who will turn 85 TESTIMONY OF SHANE DAVIS, SECRETARY- care reimbursements currently reward high years old on July 30, 2009. TREASURER, SEIU HEALTHCARE MINNESOTA cost, low quality states, and penalize low cost, high quality states. For example, in Born in 1924, Vivian grew up in Macomb, Il- Good Morning Representative McCollum: Miami, Medicare will spend $15,000 per pa- linois and was raised by his mother and At this critical moment, while Congress is tient per year, while here in Minnesota, that grandmother. Even though Illinois was not deciding to pass quality affordable figure is $7,000, less than half the reimburse- segregated by law, C.T. Vivian was keenly healthcare for all, I want to sincerely thank ment, with no difference in patient outcome. you for this opportunity to testify. I would aware that the customs and traditions of rac- We must change how health care is paid for, also like to publicly acknowledge your good ism and discrimination pervaded his life. As a so that we reward quality outcomes rather work in supporting the principles of young man Vivian wanted to find a way to than quantity of services. If such changes healthcare reform, put forward by Health make an impact on society, so after leaving are incorporated into a strong public plan Care for America-Now, an important coali- option, it should reduce the overall cost to college he began working with youth at Carver tion SEIU is proud to support. taxpayers and produce improved care across Community Center in Peoria, Illinois. As a My name is Shane Davis; I am the Sec- the nation. Our task is to make the most of young man deeply influenced by the church retary-Treasurer of SEIU Healthcare Min- this opportunity for payment reform, while and the visionary faith of his grandmother and nesota. We represent more than 17,000 still meeting the immediate challenge of healthcare workers around the state of Min- mother, Vivian recognized the power of non- passing real healthcare reform, including a nesota. Our Members, by the thousands, violence as a tool for social change. He joined public plan option. work every day and night for companies cur- a successful non-violent movement in Peoria Thank you very much for holding this rently recognized nationally as models of in 1947 to integrate restaurants in the city, hearing to ensure that Minnesota’s voice is high-quality, low-cost healthcare, such as heard in this debate on health care reform. which brought down barriers in all public eat- Allina, HealthPartners, and the Mayo Clinic. ing establishments throughout the city. The Minnesota recipe for high-quality, low- f In 1955, C.T. Vivian was called to the min- cost healthcare includes workers having a IN RECOGNITION OF JIM istry and enrolled in what would some years real voice on the job. This encourages labor later become my alma mater, American Bap- and management to work in partnership; in- HAMILTON creasing productivity and putting patient tist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Ten- care experiences and health outcomes first. HON. JOE WILSON nessee. That same year, he began working Those of us who bargain contracts have OF SOUTH CAROLINA with a new subdivision of Martin Luther King first-hand experience in how badly we need IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jr.’s organization established by the Rev. Kelly health care reform. The ability to bargain Miller Smith called the Nashville Christian for higher wages, for training funds to up- Friday, July 31, 2009 Leadership Conference. The NCLC began grade the skills of our members, for higher Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam training Nashville college students in the dis- pensions so that workers can look forward to Speaker, I wish to recognize Jim Hamilton of cipline and philosophy of non-violence and a secure and dignified retirement has been deeply compromised by escalating health Columbia, South Carolina, for his 46 years of was involved in organizing the first student sit- care costs. We’ve heard that the CEO of service as airport manager of the Columbia ins and marches in the city in 1960. Starbucks complains that he spends more Owens Downtown Airport. Vivian’s experiences in Peoria helped pro- money buying health insurance for his em- Jim has been an active member of our com- vide leadership for student organizers in Nash- ployees than he does buying coffee beans. munity—participating in many diverse organi- ville, and in 1961, he joined the Freedom

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Before coming to Congress, I served sissippi. CORE suspended its efforts to test HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD for 261⁄2 years in the Border Patrol, and I will the desegregation of interstate transportation. OF NORTH CAROLINA always remain a part of that special family. I In spite of these dangers, Vivian joined a new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know first-hand the challenges and dangers attempt to renew the rides on a bus trip from Friday, July 31, 2009 that the agents face each day, and as a Mem- Nashville to Jackson. Martin Luther King Jr. ber of Congress, I remain committed to ensur- asked Vivian to join the executive staff of his Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise ing that they have the resources and support organization, the Southern Christian Leader- to recognize Pastor Brenda Timberlake’s deep that they need. My thoughts and prayers are ship Conference. He worked with SCLC cam- commitment to improving the lives of others with Agent Rosas’ family—his wife Rosalie paigns in St. Augustine, Florida; Danville, Vir- and the community. On September 18, 2009, and his two children, Robert and Kayla Alisa. ginia; and Chicago, Illinois. Vivian was in Bir- friends, family and well wishers will gather in During this extremely difficult time, it is my mingham in 1963, participated in the Mis- Cary, North Carolina to celebrate Pastor Tim- hope that the family will find some comfort in sissippi Freedom Summer Project in 1964 and berlake’s 60th birthday and her 30 years of knowing that Agent Rosas served his country came to Selma in 1965. ministry. with distinction and that he will be remem- In Selma, he worked with the voter registra- Over the years, Pastor Timberlake and her bered in the hearts of the American people. tion efforts that the Student Non-Violent Co- late husband, Bishop Mack Timberlake, en- f ordinating Committee already had in progress, gaged in a great number of important efforts and would serve as a lead protestor, persist- and projects that continue to help and serve TRIBUTE TO MR. RALPH J. ently confronting Sheriff Jim Clark on the the community. INFANTE steps of the Selma, Alabama courthouse at Among the many successful endeavors un- the head of a band of non-violent marchers dertaken by Pastor Timberlake include: estab- HON. TIM RYAN seeking to register and vote. He was arrested lishing the Christian Faith Center Academy to OF OHIO and jailed in Selma several times. provide Christian-based education to students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In February 1965, Vivian was a speaker at from kindergarten through 12th grade; con- Friday, July 31, 2009 a non-violent, peaceful night-time rally meant structing the Royal Pavilions of Creedmor, a to support protestors jailed in Marion, Ala- 28-unit housing complex for the elderly and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise bama. The marchers were ambushed by a disadvantaged; collaborating with the North this evening in recognition of Mr. Ralph J. violent posse who killed military veteran and Carolina Department of Public Health to re- Infante of Niles, Ohio. Mr. Infante passed Marion native Jimmie Lee Jackson. Efforts to duce infant death rates and provide assistance away May 26, 2009. Mr. Infante was a life- commemorate Jackson’s death ultimately be- to single mothers through the Family First of long resident of the Mahoning Valley. He came the historic Selma to Montgomery march Granville County program; and establishing leaves his wife, Angeline Ragozine Infante, which culminated in the passage of the Voting the Raven’s Nest Food Bank. whom he was married to for 60 years. He also Rights Act. The act opened up more free and Madam Speaker, these are but a few of leaves 4 sons, 2 daughters, a sister, 2 broth- fair access to the ballot box for all African Pastor Timberlake’s many efforts. I ask that ers, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, Americans, as well as other Americans of my colleagues join me in recognizing her ac- and many friends from around the valley. color, and it resulted in the election of literally complishments as her friends and family cele- Mr. Infante worked for many years in the thousands of black elected officials in subse- brate her birthday, ministry and achievements. Mahoning Valley. He graduated from Niles quent years, including the first African Amer- Pastor Timberlake continues to serve as ex- McKinley High School in 1947 after serving in ican president of the United States, Barack ceptional community leader. Please join me in World War II. Mr. Infante was a Veteran of the Obama. expressing gratitude for her service to the United States Navy, who served in the South Following the death of Martin Luther King community and in wishing her continued suc- Pacific Theater during World War II. He re- Jr., Vivian formed an organization dedicated to cess as she celebrates her birthday. ceived an Honorable Discharge from the the training of African American youth called f Naval Service of the United States of America Vision, which ultimately became known as Up- on the 29th day of April, 1946 at the U.S. ward Bound, an educational program that pro- EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great vides college students with scholarships. After THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES Lakes, Illinois. He served with honor and dis- working with SCLC, Vivian organized cam- OF BORDER PATROL AGENT tinction during his time of service in the U.S. paigns against racism and advocated for racial ROBERT ROSAS Navy. justice. He has worked to found other organi- Mr. Infante was employed as a die setter at SPEECH OF zations, including the Black Action Strategies Faull and Son Tool and Die Co. for 26 years. and Information Center, the Center for Demo- HON. SILVESTRE REYES He was also employed for the City of Niles as cratic Renewal, and the C.T. Vivian Leader- OF TEXAS a Municipal Court Bailiff and worked for the ship Institute, all based in Atlanta. In 2008 he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waste water treatment plant for 15 years, retir- led the Yes We Care campaign, which contrib- ing in 1990. He was also very active in local Wednesday, July 29, 2009 uted over $500,000 to Morris Brown Univer- politics, serving as Niles 3rd Ward Councilman sity, a fiscally challenged historically black uni- Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, it is with deep for 5 years. versity in the city. He is the author of Black sadness that I rise today in support of H. Res. Mr. Infante was truly a great part of the Power and the American Myth. 681, a resolution which expresses condo- community. He was an honorary lifetime mem- The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian has served as an lences to the family and loved ones of U.S. ber of the Niles Men’s Democratic Club and inspiring leader, an electrifying minister, and a Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas. On July the Italian Fraternal Home of Girard. He was force for good in our society. As a participant 23, 2009, Agent Rosas was killed by gunfire a charter member of the Italian American War in the modem-day Civil Rights Movement, he while protecting our nation’s southwest border. Veterans Post 39 in Girard and The Bagnoli successfully implemented the discipline and Agent Rosas began his law enforcement ca- Irpino Club, as well as a lifelong member of philosophy of non-violent social resistance that reer in 2001 as a reserve officer in El Centro, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in helped to transform America forever. For this California. His desire to one day become a Niles. role, C.T. Vivian must be seen as one of the member of the U.S. Border Patrol was fulfilled Mr. Infante was an avid Cleveland Browns authors of a new chapter in American history on May 22, 2006 when he officially joined the fan and enthusiast of The Ohio State Univer- that hastens the advent of a society based on Border Patrol family. Agent Rosas was deeply sity. Although his beloved wife, Angeline, was simple justice that values the dignity and the admired and respected by his colleagues for a Cleveland Indians fan his beloved team was worth of every human being, or the Beloved his generosity and service to others and for the New York Yankees. His six children would Community. For his eloquence, insight, vision, his dedication to his family. He fully embraced be split down the middle (3 New York Yankee

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I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Mr. Infante will always be remembered, as Like other Pacific Northwest residents, I Rollcall No. 679, on the Motion to Recommit his high school yearbook proclaimed, ‘‘Never have a deep interest in coming to a resolution with Instructions to H.R. 2749, I would have Failed a Friend and Never Feared a Foe.’’ on salmon recovery. The stress and uncer- voted ‘‘No.’’ f tainty created by illegal biological opinions and Rollcall No. 680, on Passage of H.R. 2749, the involvement of the judicial system not only I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ INTRODUCTION OF THE SALMON harms fish, but also the farmers, fishermen, Rollcall No. 681, on the Motion to Suspend SOLUTIONS AND PLANNING ACT Tribes, ports, union members, and others the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 1752, whose livelihood depends on the Columbia I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ HON. EARL BLUMENAUER River system. Rollcall No. 682, on the Motion to Suspend OF OREGON This legislation is an important step in hav- the Rules and Pass, H.R. 3435, I would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the facts about our options for restoring voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Friday, July 31, 2009 self-sustaining, fishable populations of North- Rollcall No. 683, on Agreeing to the Frank west salmon. Amendment to H.R. 3435, I would have voted Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, few f ‘‘Yea.’’ issues are more controversial or contentious Rollcall No. 684, on Agreeing to the Garrett than the issue of dam removal on the Snake PERSONAL EXPLANATION Amendment to H.R. 3435, I would have voted River system. Some have argued because ‘‘No.’’ they don’t like certain possibilities that they HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Rollcall No. 685, on the Motion to Recommit don’t want to know about them. This whistling OF NEW YORK with Instructions to H.R. 3435, I would have past the graveyard is both unrealistic and un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted ‘‘No.’’ wise. Things we don’t like sometimes are op- Rollcall No. 686, on Passage of H.R. 3435, Friday, July 31, 2009 tions, and we should know the facts. I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ That is why I am pleased to co-sponsor the Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam f Salmon Solutions and Planning Act with my Speaker, yesterday and today, I missed 26 colleagues JIM MCDERMOTT and TOM PETRI. votes. Had I been present, I would have voted A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MESSAGE This is an important piece of legislation that as follows. TO MRS. INIS PUCKETT OF TEN- will provide policymakers in the Pacific North- Rollcall No. 661, on Agreeing to the Murtha NESSEE west and around the country with additional in- Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted formation necessary to aide in the recovery of ‘‘Yea.’’ HON. LINCOLN DAVIS Columbia Basin salmon. Rollcall No. 662, on Agreeing to the Flake OF TENNESSEE The legislation requires the Army Corps of Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Engineers, Department of Transportation, De- ‘‘No.’’ Friday, July 31, 2009 partment of Commerce, and Department of Rollcall No. 663, on Agreeing to the Tierney Energy to study the environmental, infrastruc- Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, ture, and economic issues associated with re- ‘‘No.’’ I rise today to honor and celebrate the life of moving the four Lower Snake River dams. The Rollcall No. 664, on Agreeing to the Flake Inis Puckett on the occasion of her 100th bill also includes language authorizing the Amendment #1 to H.R. 3326, I would have birthday. Secretary of the Army to remove the dams. voted ‘‘No.’’ Inis Beasley Puckett, the oldest of six chil- This language is intended to clarify that lower Rollcall No. 665, on Agreeing to the Flake dren, was born to E.J. and Lecie Fly Beasley, Snake River dam removal is within the Corps’ Amendment #258 to H.R. 3326, I would have on August 12, 1909, on a farm in Primm authority. It is important to note this bill con- voted ‘‘No.’’ Springs, Tennessee. She moved to Centerville tains no ‘‘trigger language’’ that would man- Rollcall No. 666, on Agreeing to the Flake with her family when she was 16 years old. date dam removal. Amendment #389 to H.R. 3326, I would have The family quickly became active members Salmon are a significant ecological, eco- voted ‘‘No.’’ of the Centerville Church where her father nomic and cultural resource for the Northwest Rollcall No. 667, on Agreeing to the Flake served as Bible school teacher, treasurer, and indeed the entire country. These fish once Amendment #432 to H.R. 3326, I would have Sunday school superintendent, song leader supported the world’s most productive salmon voted ‘‘No.’’ and Elder for 30 years until his death in 1958. watershed. Unfortunately, wild salmon and Rollcall No. 668, on Agreeing to the Flake Her mother died in 1981. steelhead in the Columbia and Snake Rivers Amendment #439 to H.R. 3326, I would have Inis has been a member of the Centerville have been in decline for decades, with thirteen voted ‘‘No.’’ Church for 82 years. She has taught many stocks now listed under the Endangered Spe- Rollcall No. 669, on Agreeing to the Flake Sunday classes, Vacation Bible Study classes, cies Act. Not only has this decline had nega- Amendment #449 to H.R. 3326, I would have and served as supervisor of the primary de- tive impacts on the watersheds of the Pacific voted ‘‘No.’’ partment for 20 years. Northwest, it wreaks havoc on salmon-de- Rollcall No. 670, on Agreeing to the Flake Inis graduated from Hickman County High pendent communities and local economies. Amendment #553 to H.R. 3326, I would have School and George Peabody College. Her Since coming to Congress, I have supported voted ‘‘No.’’ teaching career, spanning 43 years, began at funding for habitat restoration, reforming Rollcall No. 671, on Agreeing to the Flake Bon Aqua teaching third and fourth grades, hatchery practices, and re-examining our har- Amendments En Bloc to H.R. 3326, I would then to Little Rock for all eight grades, then to vest practices, all measures that can con- have voted ‘‘No.’’ McFarlan for all eight grades. There, she rode tribute to salmon recovery. However, with Rollcall No. 672, on Agreeing to the Camp- the bus to Five Points, walked two miles and salmon populations continuing to decline, it’s bell Amendment #1 to H.R. 3326, I would built the fire in the wintertime. After school, clear that what we have been doing for the have voted ‘‘No.’’ she walked back to the highway, and after past 20 years has not been working. I have Rollcall No. 673, on Agreeing to the Camp- dark, caught the bus home. She was trans- called for an approach that evaluates all bell Amendment #8 to H.R. 3326, I would ferred to Haley’s Creek with all eight grades science-based recovery options, including dam have voted ‘‘No.’’ for 5 years. She then moved to Centerville El- removal. This legislation represents an impor- Rollcall No. 674, on the Motion to Recommit ementary School where she taught first grade tant piece of that analysis. with Instructions to H.R. 3326, I would have for 32 years. Some have equated knowing the facts with voted ‘‘No.’’ After her retirement, she worked with her actually triggering the process to remove the Rollcall No. 675, on Passage of H.R. 3326, dad and husband in Beasley Furniture Store dams. My support for this legislation is not I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ until it closed in 1979. support for dam removal. My position over the Rollcall No. 676, on Agreeing to the Resolu- Inis and Paul Puckett were married on April years on this has been consistently to support tion H. Con. Res. 172, I would have voted 12, 1934. Paul died on their 60th wedding an- evaluating all options for salmon recovery. The ‘‘Yea.’’ niversary. Inis’ sight began to deteriorate in

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ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, Her present residence has been her home chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- for 67 years. and high-yield explosive weapons, as well as count for the continuation of work on the Des I ask that my colleagues rise and join me for quick assessment and management of in- Plaines River, IL. The entity to receive the today in wishing Inis a happy birthday as she dustrial accidents; among other urgent needs $3,300,000 in funding for this project is the continues to grace us with her rich, full pres- are enhanced police staffing, improved radio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- ence in Tennessee. coverage in remote areas, and construction trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, of a secure regional emergency operations f center where safety personnel and local, IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- ing would be used to continue work on the TEXAS H. CON. RES. 79 state, and federal government officials can coordinate decisions and resources in a cri- Des Plaines River projects authorized by the sis; and Water Resources Development Act of 1999 HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY Whereas, With an estimated population of (Public Law No. 106–53). Funding for this OF TEXAS 217,000, Laredo is a much smaller city than project would be used to continue Phase I of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other major United States ports; its own the authorized Des Plaines River Project. Spe- budget is accordingly limited, and at the cifically, construction will move forward on the Friday, July 31, 2009 same time, its size has been an impediment Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- in the pursuit of federal assistance; home- expansion of Big Bend Lake and lowering the quest of the Secretary of State of the State of land security funding formulas currently use normal lake level to obtain an additional 587 Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- census figures rather than threat risk in de- acre-feet of storage. Material excavated from the expansion must be removed from the site. rent Resolution 79, as passed by the 81st termining eligibility for such programs as the Urban Areas Security Initiative and Tar- Two storm sewer lines, which currently empty Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the geted Infrastructure Capability Grants Pro- into Big Bend Lake, a 96-inch and 24-inch, will State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL gram, and, as a land port, Laredo is likewise be rerouted directly to the Des Plaines River. RECORD. ineligible for the Port Security Grant Pro- Recurrent flooding along the Des Plaines HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION gram, even though it processes more inter- River causes an estimated average annual Whereas, Border communities, such as La- national shipments than such grant recipi- damage of more than $25 million (69 percent redo, contend with heightened responsibil- ents as Mobile, Alabama, and Lake Charles, ities in the world today, and since the advent Louisiana; and traffic damages, 20 percent residential dam- of the North American Free Trade Agree- Whereas, Laredo, as the nation’s second- ages, 8 percent commercial/industrial/public ment in 1994, Laredo has become the busiest busiest land gateway, shoulders unique law damages, 3 percent emergency services United States port of entry from Mexico and enforcement, public safety, and national se- costs). Statutory authorization for this project the sixth-largest customs district in the curity burdens far out of proportion to the is provided in the Water Resources Develop- country, with more than $167 billion in total size of its population; increased federal fund- ment Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–53), and a trade in 2007; while the heavy flow of inter- ing is necessary to strengthen first response Project Cooperation Agreement has been national commerce is a boon to the local where local agencies with strained budgets are responsible for protecting our nation’s signed by the Army Corps of Engineers and economy, it presents tremendous challenges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. to the first responders who protect the state critical infrastructure and addressing inter- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, and the nation as well as their own commu- national threats; now, therefore, be it nity; and Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Whereas, The Bureau of Transportation State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the Renewable Energy, Solar Technology account Statistics calculated that more than 1.5 mil- United States Congress to refine Department for Solar Lighting for the Forest Preserve Dis- lion trucks and 300,000 rail containers of Homeland Security policy to consider risk trict of DuPage County. The entity to receive crossed through Laredo in 2006, and accord- levels as well as population size in assessing the $300,000 funding for this project is the the financial needs of first responders in bor- ing to Texas Department of Transportation Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, estimates, truck tonnage will increase by der communities along the international boundary created by the Rio Grande; and, be 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60189. It some 250 percent by 2030; about half of this is my understanding that the funding would be cargo includes hazardous material, and more it further Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state than 60 million square feet of warehouse used to install an on-grid solar panel energy forward official copies of this resolution to space in the city also contains significant collection system to provide power for lighting the president of the United States, to the amounts of hazardous materials, creating a of one of the entire Danada Forest Preserve speaker of the house of representatives and tempting target for terrorists and enormous Campuses. The Danada Forest Preserve is a the president of the senate of the United potential for a disaster that could not only States Congress, and to all the members of high visibility public facility that is used for endanger public health but also disrupt the Texas delegation to the congress with meetings, wedding events, youth equestrian major transportation systems and negatively the request that this resolution be officially programs and a soon to be visitor center with impact the national economy; and entered in the Congressional Record as a me- native plant demonstration gardens. This cam- Whereas, Relatively isolated on its side of morial to the Congress of the United States the border, Laredo is 150 miles from the pus is home to the Danada House, an eques- of America. nearest sizable U.S. city, and its police, fire, trian facility, and staff offices. The lighting DAVID DEWHURST, and public health personnel are the primary project is necessary to facilitate night program- President of the Sen- emergency responders for a region of more ming while improving safety and security. The ate. than 3,000 square miles; this includes a long solar lighting project would be an educational JOE STRAUS, stretch of the Rio Grande, which is the pri- Speaker of the House. component that would tie well into the sustain- mary drinking water source for Laredo, ROBERT HANEY, ability initiatives currently being proposed for Nuevo Laredo, and other communities in the Chief Clerk of the the entire facility. Additionally, the project Rio Grande Valley, making swift response to House. would serve as a helpful demonstration of any contamination extremely critical; in ad- PATSY SPAW, dition, the United States-Mexico Border solar technology and capacity in the Secretary of the Sen- Health Commission has recognized the re- Chicagoland region. ate. gion as among those most vulnerable to per- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, Approved: RICK PERRY, Governor. ils such as bioterrorism and epidemics; and Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Whereas, The Laredo Police Department f Renewable Energy, Building Technologies ac- has increased vigilance over border activity EARMARK DECLARATION count for a Green Roof for the DuPage Coun- since the attacks of September 11, 2001, and ty Administration Building. The entity to re- confronts an escalating threat from violent HON. PETER J. ROSKAM ceive the $250,000 in funding for this project international drug traffickers, who have is DuPage County, 421 N. County Farm Road, been linked to terrorism; the fire department OF ILLINOIS Wheaton, IL 60187. It is my understanding responds to a wide range of emergencies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the funding would be used to replace a along the Rio Grande, from the rescue or re- Friday, July 31, 2009 covery of individuals who have attempted to roof in need of repair with one that is environ- cross into the United States to bomb Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to mentally friendly and energy efficient. The ob- threats; and Republican standards on disclosure for Mem- jective for implementation of Green Roof

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With the and Ship Canal, aquatic species can move Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to installation of a green roof, the R value, or freely between the two water systems. This the Republican Leadership standards on ear- thermal resistance will increase, thereby con- dispersal barrier is needed to keep the marks, I am submitting the following informa- tributing to cooler roof temperatures in the invasive species Asian Carp from reaching tion regarding earmarks I received as part of summer months, decreasing solar loading ef- Lake Michigan and infesting the larger Great H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health fects which transfer heat into the building, ulti- Lakes ecosystem. A temporary dispersal bar- and Human Services, and Education, and Re- mately resulting in considerable energy sav- rier (Barrier I) has been operating for nearly lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. I re- ings, which is good for the environment and seven years, and construction of a permanent quested and received $200,000.00 for Oper- taxpayers. barrier (Barrier IIA) will be completed this year. ation Servicemen Success at the Oklahoma Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, Funding in the amount of $5.0 million is need- City Community College located at 7777 Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- ed to operate Barrier I, complete construction South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma count for the McCook and Thornton Res- of Barrier II, and prepare designs for making 73150. This program will provide additional ervoirs, IL. The entity to receive the Barrier I permanent. personnel to support Veterans and service $25,000,000 in funding for this project is the f members attending OCCC, through a full time U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- Coordinator of Veterans Services, a special trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IN HONOR OF COLONEL THOMAS F. population licensed counselor, career advi- IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- MACLEISH sors, clerical support and tutoring services. ing would be used to continue ongoing design Expansion of services for service members and construction of the McCook Reservoir, as HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE enrolled in classes at OCCC should be pro- authorized under the Water Resources Devel- OF DELAWARE moted to these students by the Veterans Serv- opment Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–676). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices Office functioning as a centralized source The McCook Reservoir is currently under con- Friday, July 31, 2009 of information and referral. To succeed in col- struction, and when completed will have a Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with lege, it is critical that veterans have a suc- total capacity of 10 billion gallons, provide great pleasure that I rise today to recognize cessful transition from the military into campus more than $90 million per year in benefits to Colonel Thomas F. MacLeish. On July 1, life. The aim of this program is to provide in- 3.1 million people in 37 communities, pro- Colonel MacLeish retired from his position as tensive transitional and support services for tecting 1,240,000 million structures. The Dis- Superintendent of the Delaware State Police military veterans as many veterans have a dif- trict is proceeding with planning, design and after more than 30 years of service to the resi- ficult time readjusting to civilian life and trans- ultimately construction of the Thornton Res- dents of Delaware. lating their military service into applicable col- ervoir under the Section 211 provision of the A graduate of Wilmington University and the lege and career goals. This service provides 2007 WRDA. This provision will allow the Dis- F.B.I. National Academy, Colonel MacLeish enhanced and specialized support services to trict to complete the project, seek reimburse- joined the Delaware State Police in 1977 and military veteran students from the time they ment for the federal share, and bring the flood quickly rose through the ranks. During his ten- commit to attending the OCCC through the protection and CSO storage benefits to ure as Superintendent, Colonel MacLeish was end of their education and beyond. 556,000 people in 15 communities by 2014. tasked with overseeing 671 troopers and over I requested and received $350,000.00 for Completing the McCook and Thornton Res- 200 civilian employees. The Delaware State the Proton Cancer Therapy Research and ervoirs and bringing them fully on-line is cru- Police flourished under Colonel MacLeish’s Education Center at Oklahoma State Univer- cial to local communities, the health of Lake leadership as he stressed law enforcement sity in Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078. Oklahoma Michigan and its tributaries, and to the eco- with an attitude of professionalism and com- State University and ProCure Treatment Cen- nomic development of the region. Without passion. ters Inc. have formed a public-private partner- timely completion of the project, communities The State of Delaware saw many accom- ship for training, education and research in will face decreased drinking water allocations, plishments under the leadership of Colonel proton therapy for the treatment of cancer. In significant decreases in water quality and MacLeish. Some of these include the creation many situations cancer treatment by means of thousands of homes will be vulnerable to of the Delaware Information & Analysis Cen- precisely directed beams of energetic protons flooding. In fact, this project will provide more ter, the initiation of the Child Predator Task is the most effective therapeutic alternative to than $130 million per year in benefits to over Force, the formation of the Sex Offender Ap- more traditional surgical and radiation cancer 3 million Illinois residents and once complete prehension and Registration Unit, and moving treatment procedures. ProCure is currently will protect over 1.3 million structures from the State Bureau of Identification to a larger completing construction of a multi-million dol- flooding. The McCook and Thornton Reservoir and updated location at the Blue Hen Cor- lar, proton treatment facility in Oklahoma City, projects are a key component of the Chicago porate Center. Colonel MacLeish also oversaw dedicated to the treatment of cancer. It will Underflow Plan (CUP), the flood control ele- the formation of the Cultural Diversity Counsel allow access to world-leading technology for ment of the District’s Tunnel and Reservoir within the State Police. The purpose of this patients in the central region of the United Plan (TARP). TARP is the long-term com- group is to enlighten police officers in various States and is the first of several such centers prehensive flood pollution control solution for matters of diversity. Additionally, during his planned by ProCure throughout the country in Chicago and its 51 surrounding communities, tenure with the State Police, Colonel MacLeish the coming years. We propose to place Okla- and includes a series of underground tunnels served on many councils and organizations homa at the forefront of proton cancer treat- and storage reservoirs designed to address such as the Council on Police Training, the ment by establishing a world-class, research combined sewer overflow discharges. This Delaware Police Chiefs Council, the Inter- and education center at OSU, in partnership system has been enormously effective in national Association of Chiefs of Police, Camp with ProCure, in order to train accredited per- achieving its goal as evidenced by the elimi- Barnes—which provides underprivileged chil- sonnel in this next-generation cancer treat- nation of 85 percent of the combined sewage dren the fun, quintessentially American experi- ment modality. Scientists at the world-re- pollution in a 325 square mile area. ence of attending summer camp at no cost to nowned Radiation Physics Laboratory at OSU Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, the camper or their family—and others. have been conducting research in the charac- Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- I thank Colonel Thomas MacLeish for his terization and monitoring of proton beams count for the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal many years of tireless effort in keeping Dela- used in cancer therapy for over fifteen years. Dispersal Barriers. The entity to receive the wareans safe. While Colonel MacLeish has The OSU group has recently teamed with Pro- $7,275,000 in funding for this project is the been an asset to the State of Delaware and Cure to establish a research and training pro- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- his dedication will be sorely missed, I am con- gram at OSU. The requested federal funding trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, fident that even in retirement he will continue will build from the existing private funding to IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- to be a pillar of integrity and diligence in our establish a leading national center of excel- ing would be used to operate Barrier I, com- community. lence. Establishing a proton therapy center in

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the middle of Oklahoma will be of tremendous Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY of Engineers to complete the project’s Limited benefit to the citizens of this state and sur- HERGER Reevaluation Report and continue construction rounding states. There are estimated to be Bill Number: H.R. 3183 and mitigation work for this flood protection ef- over 250,000 cancer patients nationwide, and Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- fort. This important project includes levee re- over 3,000 each year in a 250 mile radius of struction General pair and reconstruction along the Sacramento Oklahoma City, many of whom can benefit Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of and Feather Rivers, specifically consisting of from proton radiation therapy. California, Department of Water Resources installation of landside berms with toe drains, I requested and received $300,000.00 for Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th ditch relocation, embankment modification, Oklahoma State Health Mobile Clinic and Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 and slurry cut-off walls to address seepage Medical Response at Oklahoma State Univer- Description of Request: Provide an earmark and levee boil issues which threaten the per- sity, Center for Health Systems at 1111 West of $15,000,000 for the Sacramento River Bank formance of flood control structures that pro- 17th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107. This Protection Project. This project is located with- tect close to $100 million worth of public infra- project seeks to do two things: (1) expand and in the limits of the existing Sacramento River structure and private property. enhance the OSU Center for Health Science’s Flood Control Project (SRFCP) in Northern Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY health information technology system, includ- California. The integrity of various sections of HERGER ing its telemedicine and distance learning as Sacramento River and tributary levees has be- Bill Number: H.R. 3183 well as electronic medical records network, come seriously eroded, so much so that the Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- and (2) bring diagnostic and medical services State of California issued a statewide emer- struction General to geographic regions in Oklahoma where gency declaration to address the levee defi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Yuba even telemedicine is not yet feasible or rea- ciencies. Much progress has been made to County Water Agency sonably located by use of a mobile clinic. The correct the system’s weak points, due to sup- Address of Requesting Entity: 1220 F mobile clinics will be available to provide med- port from Congress, the Administration, and Street, Marysville, CA 95901 ical services in response to natural or man- the State of California. Additional federal and Description of Request: Provide an earmark made disasters. state funding is required to continue corrective of $1,000,000 to strengthen the federal levee system up to a 200-year level flood protection f work throughout the Sacramento River sys- tem. $163,000,000 of the total project cost for communities in Yuba County, California. To RECOGNIZING CHANHASSEN, MIN- ($510,700,000) will be borne by the non-fed- date, local interests and the State of California NESOTA, FOR BEING NAMED ONE eral sponsors. have invested $246,500,000 in the project and OF THE TOP 5 ‘‘BEST PLACES TO Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY the related, advanced improvements. These LIVE IN AMERICA’’ BY MONEY HERGER interests anticipate an additional expenditure MAGAZINE Bill Number: H.R. 3183 of up to $118,200,000, for a total estimated Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General non-Federal investment of $364,700,000. With HON. JOHN KLINE Investigations total project costs estimated to be approxi- OF MINNESOTA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reclama- mately $445,000,000, the only anticipated fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion District 2140 eral construction contribution will be $33,000,000 for improvements to the Friday, July 31, 2009 Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 758, Hamilton City, CA 95951 Marysville ring levee, a figure that is well Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Madam speaker, I Description of Request: Provide an earmark below the authorized 65–35 percent cost- rise today to congratulate the community of of $400,000 to enable the Corps of Engineers share ratio. When completed, the Yuba River Chanhassen, a town I am proud to say is part to complete Preconstruction Engineering and project will provide the highest levee of flood of Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. Design (PED) for this ecosystem restoration protection for any community in California’s In naming Chanhassen one of the top 5 and flood control project. The Hamilton City, Central Valley. ‘‘Best Places to Live in America,’’ Money mag- CA flood damage reduction and ecosystem Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY azine confirmed what many of us in the great restoration project (P.L. 110–114, Sec. HERGER state of Minnesota already knew; Chanhassen 1001(8)) will provide significantly enhanced Bill Number: H.R. 3183 is an outstanding city. flood protection to 2,600 area residents and Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General As the nation’s economy has faltered, nearby agricultural lands, and will restore ap- Investigations Chanhassen has flourished. From 2000 to proximately 1500 acres of riparian habitat Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of 2008 Chanhassen averaged a 28 percent job along the Sacramento River. California, Department of Water Resources growth rate, providing its residents with the Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY economic security necessary to raise their Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 HERGER families. Description of Request: Provide an earmark Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Along with providing economic security, of $150,000 to investigate the feasibility of in- Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General Chanhassen’s 11 freshwater lakes and 34 creasing the level of flood protection for the Investigations parks offer a pristine wilderness retreat that urbanized area in the City of Woodland, and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of epitomizes the land of 10,000 lakes. possibly some nearby unincorporated lands in California, Department of Water Resources With its strong economy and Minnesota Yolo County, from a 1 in 10-year level of flood Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th beauty, it is no surprise Chanhassen was protection to greater than 1 in 100-year level Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 named the second best small town in Amer- Description of Request: Provide an earmark of flood protection. The non-federal sponsors ica. of $1,100,000 to enable the Corps to complete will share 50% of the total project cost. Congratulations, again, to the entire commu- the Sutter feasibility study and allow state and f nity of Chanhassen for earning this prestigious local interests to initiate corrective work identi- distinction. You are second in the nation, and RECOGNIZING DAY OF THE fied by the Corps’ study using state and local first in our hearts. AFRICAN CHILD funds. The non-federal share of the total f project cost (estimated $8,258,000) is esti- SPEECH OF EARMARK DECLARATION mated to be $4,100,000. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY OF MINNESOTA HERGER HON. WALLY HERGER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 3183 OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, July 28, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- struction General Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise in Friday, July 31, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of support of H. Res. 550, a resolution recog- Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to California, Department of Water Resources nizing the Day of the African Child. the House Republican standards on earmarks, Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th Each year more than half a million women I am submitting the following information re- Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 die in pregnancy and 9 million children die of garding earmarks I receive part of H.R. 3183, Description of Request: Provide an earmark preventable causes, half of whom are in Afri- the Energy and Water Development and Re- of $600,000 to be coupled with dedicated ca. This resolution recognizes the need to re- lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 State of California funds and enable the Corps duce maternal, newborn, and child deaths in

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K31JY8.009 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2163 Africa, and recognizes the Day of the African row—and everyday for the foreseeable fu- Where is the urgency to save the lives of Child which is held yearly on June 16th, and ture. One thousand-five hundred mothers children and mothers? the importance of the U.S. partnership with Af- will die during pregnancy or after delivery Where is the political will to invest in the today, tomorrow, and everyday for the fore- lives of children and mothers? rican Leaders. seeable future. And does anybody know or care to know At this moment millions of boys and girls Is progress to end needless, preventable the names or the faces of those babies and across the continent of Africa are struggling to deaths progressing too slowly? women who are dying needlessly at this very survive. In Sub-Saharan Africa roughly 1 in Of course it is. We don’t need a G8 global moment? every 7 children fail to reach their fifth birth- health report to tell us this. These are the questions we need to answer day—the highest rate of under-five mortality in What the G8 should do is ask the mother if we are going to translate the endless re- the world—and 9 out of 10 African mothers and father of one of the more than nine mil- ports, policy papers and strategic plans into will lose a child during their lifetime. lion children who died last year if progress the advocacy, inspiration, investments, and has been too slow. Or, they could ask the or- action needed to save lives. But the picture in Africa is not hopeless. Eri- phaned children whose mother was one of the I am looking for answers and I am looking trea, Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique, for more than half million women who die every to you to help find them. example, have made significant progress in year from a pregnancy related death. I am one voice and vote in the House of child survival and have reduced their under- So what are we—the richest nation and the Representatives—there are 434 other voices five mortality rates by 40 percent or more other donor nations—doing to significantly and votes as well. Is child or maternal sur- since 1990. The African Union has made child reducing child and maternal mortality while vival a priority issue for Congress? We know survival a theme for their 15th Ordinary Ses- investing in building sustainable health sys- it’s not but can it be much more of a pri- tems? ority? sion in 2010 and the G8 Summit leaders have Unfortunately, not enough in my opinion. Imagine the possibility of a terrorist at- also made a commitment to ensure all chil- Taking on the challenge of achieving MDG tack in which 5 million children were at risk, dren have access to free basic healthcare by 4 to reduce children mortality (by two- but we knew how to prevent the attack and 2015. thirds) and MGD 5 to reduce maternal mor- we knew it would cost $5 billion to save On June 16, 2009 I held a briefing with the tality (by three-quarters) is a goal that could those lives. Would Congress spend the Global Health Caucus and the Subcommittee be accomplished if the world community in- money? Of course we would—even the Blue on Africa and Global Health to commemorate vests and acts. Dogs would vote for it. the Day of the African Child to explore the The goals are doable. But the fate of mil- Unfortunately, the terror that strikes mil- lions of women and children cannot be just a lions of parents who watch their children die challenges remaining and actions to improve talking point in a speech or a summit dec- from malnutrition or malaria is not the the well being of Africa’s children. I was laration. We need to do more than just talk same terror that inspires Congress. The real pleased to co-host this event Congressman about the MDGs. sense of urgency may need to start beyond PAYNE, the African Union, and several other With regard to maternal and child health Washington, in the very countries in which organizations. inspiring action may be our biggest chal- women and children are dying at unaccept- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- lenge. Ministries of Health in Sub-Saharan able rates. tion to make children and mothers in Africa Africa and South Asia understand that For example, India and Pakistan have bil- and the developing world a priority. women and children are dying in massive lions of dollars to spend on advanced mili- tary hardware including nuclear arsenals Madam Speaker, on July 14, 2009 I had the numbers in their countries. The development and global health community understand the and yet tens of millions of their citizens live opportunity to speak at the Center for Stra- problem. Everyone in this room understands in abject misery and die for no reason other tegic and International Studies (CSIS) to dis- the situation. than they are poor. cuss the development of a comprehensive We don’t need to wait for a miracle drug or Nigeria, a petroleum exporter, leads the strategy for improving the health of newborns, a great technological breakthrough to de- African continent in the number of mothers children, and mothers in the developing world. liver an essential package of interventions and children dying each year. This should be I would like to enter my remarks from this that can save the lives of millions of children a source of shame for such an African power. and hundred of thousands of women every Where is the urgency in India, Pakistan, or event into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. year. We are delivering those interventions Nigeria to invest in their own citizens’ lives? ADVANCING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN today. And it is being done all around the And, if they aren’t willing to make their own THE DEVELOPING WORLD world right now, but it does need to be scaled children’s lives a priority, how do I convince Good morning. I greatly appreciate the op- up and sustained. my constituents to make their kids a pri- portunity to be asked by CSIS to speak We know skilled birth attendants are need- ority? about global health and specifically the ed at all births and we know how to recruit Clearly the lack of urgency from the very health needs of women and children in the and train them. countries where women and children are world’s poorest countries. We know expanding access to family plan- dying translates directly into a lack of polit- Let me start by thanking and congratu- ning and child spacing improves the health ical will. lating CSIS and Steve Morrison for the on- of women and their children. Since the whispers of dying moms and chil- going commitment to elevate the impor- We know exclusive breast feeding, immuni- dren are not heard by politicians in Ethiopia, tance of global health. The work here is es- zations for measles, Vitamin A, and bed nets Zambia, Afghanistan, or the United States, sential to the examination of U.S. foreign have combined to save millions of lives over there should be no expectation that pre- policy and the health investments our coun- the past decade. venting these deaths will be a political pri- try is making around the world. CSIS’s glob- We know the work of GAVI, the Global ority any time soon. al health effort is impressive and really im- Fund, UNICEF and UNFPA are saving lives. For example, where is the urgency among portant. And, we know USAID has been making nations of Sub-Saharan Africa to lobby Con- Many of you are here today because you major contributions to maternal and child gress to save the lives of their own citizens? are working to improve basic health care for health, as well as reproductive health, for If Africa’s presidents are not prioritizing ma- women and children across the developing decades. Tens of millions of people are alive ternal child health their ambassadors in world. Thank you for all that you do. Your today because of the child health programs Washington will not be knocking on work may be to prevent needless deaths or to implemented by USAID and paid for by the Congress’s door asking for increased appro- create opportunities for tens of millions to American people over the past forty years. priations. achieve a basic quality of life in which ex- We need to celebrate this tremendous suc- No urgency translates into a lack of polit- treme poverty, hunger, disease, and suffering cess. ical will which in turn means limited re- are defeated. It is all important work and we All of you here today know every imag- sources and more needless deaths—a self-per- need you to keep fighting. inable statistic and fact about the lack of petuating cycle. Let me open my remarks with a single sen- maternal and child health care, the medical How will the NGO, think tank, and advo- tence from last week’s G8 Global Health Ex- consequences, and the human cost. A lack of cacy community help to break this cycle? I perts Report: ‘‘Women and children are data is not the problem. want to hear your ideas. among the most vulnerable groups and So let’s look at maternal and child health Here at home, is there the political will for progress toward the MDGs related to mater- from a different perspective. What don’t we the U.S. to be the global champion for nal, newborn and child health remains too know? women and children? slow.’’ This is a harder question. The Obama Administration has dem- Let me repeat that last part again . . . Something must be missing if we know onstrated the ability to understand and ar- ‘‘progress toward the MDGs related to ma- how to solve such a serious problem, save ticulate a global health vision. There have ternal, newborn and child health remains too lives, and yet, children and moms are still been numerous positive statements regard- slow.’’ dying needlessly. ing maternal child health. Let me rephrase that in another way, 25,000 Let me throw out a few questions for you The Administration’s leadership would be newborns and children under-five died yes- to think about, because I am looking for an- essential for any major increase in invest- terday, are dying today, and will die tomor- swers myself. ments for maternal child health in FY2011.

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WALLY HERGER possible. education, agriculture development, clean OF CALIFORNIA How to inspire the political will—in the water, or maternal and child health, we need IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. and around the world—is something the to make smart investments that produce re- child and maternal health advocacy commu- sults and demonstrate to the American peo- Friday, July 31, 2009 nity needs to think long and hard about. ple real improvements in real people’s lives. Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to This is an area where policy, politics, and Let me conclude by asking for your ideas the House Republican standards on earmarks, pressure need to come together to make real and suggestions about how to mobilize and change. I am submitting the following information re- inspire action from the American people, garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. Unless a new model of grassroots advocacy, Congress, the White House, as well as foreign political engagement, lobbying of Congress leaders to make maternal and child health a 3288, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban and the White House, and real pressure from global priority. I would like the opportunity Development, and Related Agencies Appro- Americans all across this country takes for a dialogue on what NGOs, donors and pol- priations Act, 2010. place—from school children to church groups icy makers can do to energize, mobilize and Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY to civic organizations—I am afraid maternal communicate more effectively on this issue. HERGER and child health will stagnate as an issue As all of you know, I am the author of H.R. and we will not be successful at appro- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 1410—The Newborn, Child, and Mother Sur- priating the increased dollars needed to save Account: Federal Highway Administration, vival Act—which authorizes the development lives. Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways) The reality we are facing is that the polit- of a U.S. strategy to reduce child and mater- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Butte ical and policy success of the global HIV/ nal mortality and implementation of the strategy by USAID. County Association of Governments AIDS community has put a real squeeze on Address of Requesting Entity: 2580 Sierra all other global health accounts. It is a good bill, but it’s not enough. In the House FY2010 State and Foreign Op- We need a campaign—a movement—in sup- Sunrise Terrace, Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928 erations Appropriations bill we invested $7.8 port of the millions of children and women’s Description of Request: Provide an earmark billion for global health with seven out of lives we can save if we only try. of $2 million for the Forest Highway 171 wid- every ten dollars going to HIV prevention, We need action in Congress and par- ening project. This project will upgrade a 9.6 treatment or care. With regard to treatment, liaments in donor and developing countries. mile section of roadway that crosses federal We need to organize parents and children PEPFAR has created a global health entitle- lands between communities of Inskip and ment program that means a person’s lifetime as activists. We need to motivate and mobilize a polit- Butte Meadows from a one-lane gravel road to treatment for HIV takes priority over other a paved two-lane route. These improvements health investments, like child and maternal ical movement that will create the support health. The cost is not only financial, but for the resources to allow investments in are necessary to provide an emergency evac- tradeoffs are being made that can be counted interventions that will save lives, change uation route for Upper Ridge residents who in lives lost—too many lives. communities, and transform our future. are surrounded by federal forest lands that As Congress goes through our own domes- I am committed to making pregnancy, have not been properly managed to mitigate tic health care reform all of my colleagues child birth and a newborn’s start in the the threat of catastrophic wildfire. The need for world safe, healthy and a joy for every fam- and I have heard first hand stories from this project is greater than ever considering countless constituents about their chal- ily—even the poorest of families in the poor- lenges accessing or affording quality health est of countries. the Humboldt Fire and Butte Lightning Com- care. Those stories and the people who tell We have a lot of work to do to make this plex Fires that swept through the ridge and them demonstrate the real need for health vision a reality and I look forward to hearing surrounding areas last summer destroying care reform. you ideas about how we can get moving. homes and forcing thousands of people to Who are the mothers and fathers and chil- f evacuate the area. The project will also in- dren we are willing to invest our tax dollars, crease the chances for effective efforts to con- our energy and our ideas for to build IN RECOGNITION OF THE 103RD trol instances of wildfire by cutting in half the healthier families and communities in far BIRTHDAY OF MRS. PAULINE M. response time for fire backup support serv- away places? Unless we can make these lives ELLIOTT real—less of a statistical abstraction—tens ices. The total project cost is approximately of millions of children and millions of moth- $21,000,000. The county is using its State ers will continue to die. HON. MIKE ROGERS Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Last week Nicholas Kristof wrote in his OF ALABAMA dollars (approximately $2,665,000) for the New York Times column that ‘‘humani- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project. It has received a $5,000,000 grant tarians are abjectly ineffective at selling from the Federal Highway Administration’s their causes.’’ Friday, July 31, 2009 He went on to say, ‘‘I also wonder if our Federal Lands Highway Program, $5,800,000 unremitting focus on suffering and unmet Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, in SAFETEA–LU, $980,000 and $998,450 in needs stirs up a cloud of negative feelings I would like to request the House’s attention the FY08 and FY09 appropriations bills. today to pay recognition to the special life of that incline people to avert their eyes and f hurry by. Maybe we should emphasize the Mrs. Pauline Elliott of Anniston, Alabama. many humanitarian successes, such as fall- The daughter of Lena Geneva Rosamond VOLUNTEERING IN AMERICA 2009 ing child mortality rates since 1990—which Morrison and James Edward Morrison, Pau- mean that 400 children’s lives are saved line Morrison Elliott was born on August 13th, HON. JASON CHAFFETZ every hour, around the clock.’’ 1906. Pauline is the first of six children, and If Mr. Kristof is correct in his assessment, OF UTAH then we should be championing successes— today is the sole survivor of her siblings. Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pauline Morrison Elliott was married to Mr. every toddler who is now a teenager because Friday, July 31, 2009 of access to basic healthcare, good nutrition William Hoyt Elliott of Rome, Georgia for sixty- and clean water. seven years. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, volun- It is absolutely remarkable to know that Mrs. Elliott was an active member in the teering in America 2009 found that a total of there are circumstances in which for a few Broadmoor Church of God serving as the 61.8 million Americans volunteered through an hundred dollars invested in the right place, clerk, a Sunday school teacher, and a mem- organization in 2008. at the right time, with the right interven- tion available—an illness can be prevented, ber of the choir. Because of the Elliotts’ dedi- For the fourth year in a row, Utah was the an infection can be treated, a mother can de- cated service, Broadmoor Church of God top volunteer state with a volunteer rate of liver a child safely. Hundreds of thousands of added a new wing to the church in honor of 43.5%. With a whopping 62.9% volunteer rate, American citizens are contributing their own Hoyt and Pauline Elliott. Provo, Utah again led the nation in volun- money to NGOs to make a difference in the Since joining Harvest Church of God, this teering rates from mid-sized cities. life of a family or person they don’t even past Mother’s Day Mrs. Elliott was honored Every day millions of Americans are helping know. If those Americans can be mobilized with an award for being the eldest mother in to solve some of our toughest challenges. In- to make child and maternal health a priority their congregation. She resides with one of stead of turning inward, Americans are re- for President Obama and Congress then the power of the American people and our tax her three nieces, Ms. Helen Chastain Bennett, sponding to tough times by reaching out to dollars will save lives—millions of lives. in Anniston, Alabama. help others in need. As we all know there are many competing Today I would like to wish Mrs. Pauline El- Volunteering is a great way to address development challenges that require re- liott a very Happy 103rd Birthday. pressing community needs and the people of

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I am proud unique challenges of waterfront brownfields where lakes and rivers exist. of the many Provo city residents who are and foster innovative approaches to remedi- My bill recognizes that the federal govern- pitching in to help. ation. ment can be an effective partner to commu- f America’s industrial heritage was estab- nities interested in reconnecting with their wa- lished along the banks of its rivers, lakes and terfronts. Specifically, this legislation would au- TRIBUTE TO DR. SANKU S. RAO, coasts. Our nation’s vast and interconnected thorize the U.S. Environmental Protection M.D. natural water system helped provide the Agency to establish a waterfront brownfields power that fueled our rise to international pilot demonstration program to provide local- HON. FRANK D. LUCAS prominence, and allowed us to move our man- ities and other eligible entities with up to OF OKLAHOMA ufactured goods efficiently to all corners of the $500,000 to assess and cleanup waterfront IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. However, that legacy also includes brownfields. The bill would also establish an Friday, July 31, 2009 many decades of environmental contamination interagency taskforce on waterfront Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I am pleased on the waterfront. Abandoned factories, dilapi- brownfields restoration to identify barriers and to commend the service of my constituent Dr. dated mills and underutilized ports can be potential solutions to waterfront brownfields re- Sanku S. Rao, M.D., who recently completed found along the shores of many metropolitan vitalization, and seek methods for federal a one-year term as President of the American areas. As localities seek to reconnect with interagency collaboration on such projects. Association of Physicians of Indian Origin their waterfronts and revitalize their down- As cities across the country struggle to (AAPI). towns, brownfield barriers threaten to derail thrive in a changing global economy, and as Dr. Rao has practiced Gastroenterology and community efforts to create jobs, promote rec- our domestic manufacturing continues to di- Internal Medicine in Enid, Oklahoma at St. reational opportunities, restore the ecology, in- minish, it is imperative that Congress do all Mary’s Regional Medical Center since 1979. crease tourism, and grow their tax base. that it can to help these cities redevelop and He is a member of the American Society of In- Waterfront brownfields present challenges succeed. Industrialization and manufacturing ternal Medicine, serves as Chairman of the beyond typical environmental assessment and helped make this country the power that it is Oklahoma Blood Institute, is President-Elect of cleanup projects. Hydrology, water quality, today, but as manufacturing has moved over- the Garfield County Medical Association, and wetlands, endangered species, habitat, seas it has not only taken jobs and changed is Board Certified by the American Board of dredged materials, flooding, environmental in- the economic base of many industrial cities, it Internal Medicine. frastructure, navigation, and other consider- has also left behind decades of contamination. Dr. Rao was elected President of AAPI for ations must be carefully addressed so as not This legislation will give these cities the sup- 2008–2009. AAPI has entered its 28th year, to exacerbate existing site contamination. port they need to redevelop in an environ- and with 15,000 members, it is one of the Typically, waterfront brownfields require the in- mentally safe way, and utilize their waterfront largest ethnic medical associations in the na- volvement of multiple governmental agencies. as an incredible economic asset. tion. Dr. Rao is truly committed to the Indian As such, waterfront brownfields require special f American community and serves as a vital link attention and resources to overcome their HONORING THE MEMORY OF between the medical communities in the U.S. larger hurdles. HALLIE BOTTER WYNNE and India. As President of AAPI, Dr. Rao or- In my own district, the city of Rochester, NY ganized the Indo-U.S. Healthcare Summit in is currently working to revitalize its beautiful New Delhi, India in January 2009. Medical waterfront, while attempting to cope with the HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA specialists from the U.S., India, and the UK unique challenges that waterfront brownfields IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discussed prevention, treatment and the man- present. The city is undertaking a major com- agement of six major diseases including heart munity revitalization strategy to redevelop its Friday, July 31, 2009 disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, HIV, tu- port and waterfront area into a mixed use de- Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of berculosis, and allergies, and promoting better velopment, which will include housing, com- Mobile and indeed all of South Alabama re- maternal child health care. Dr. Rao estab- mercial, retail, and educational uses, en- cently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to lished a free endoscopy clinic at a hospital in hanced recreation, new parks and open honor her and pay tribute to her memory. Hyderabad, India and has assisted young In- space, and improved public access to Lake Hallie Botter Wynne was a beloved citizen dian American physicians to secure residency Ontario, the Genesee River and the sur- who, for 97 years, lived a spirited life dedi- positions in the U.S. rounding ecosystem. However, because the cated to her family, friends, and a multitude of Dr. Rao exemplifies the success story that Port of Rochester was used extensively for in- community endeavors. has made Indian American physicians so vital dustrial purposes from the late 1800s into the Hallie Wynne loved life. Her adult years to our health care system. He graduated Val- first half of the 20th century, significant envi- were characterized by her vivacious pursuit of edictorian of St. Paul’s High School in ronmental remediation will be required prior to countless interests, the evidence of her rich Hyderabad and received his medical degree redevelopment. life. When she graduated from Murphy High with distinction from the Institute of Medical Initial investigations have found that more School in 1930, she had lettered in several Sciences in Hyderabad. He completed his than ten acres of the site contain up to several sports and distinguished herself as a varsity medical residency and fellowship in New York feet of slag from a former iron works. Portions basketball standout. Soon after, she co- and has been a longtime resident of Okla- of the site are impacted from petroleum re- founded the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gulf Fish- homa. He lives in Enid with his wife, Dr. leases and unsuitable fill materials. Old Gen- ing and Boating Club in Mobile. The active life Sanku Rohini, and has two children, Archna esee River deposits on the site and bank sedi- Mrs. Wynne began as a young woman contin- and Ameet Rao. ments have been shown to contain high levels ued into her adult years; she became an avid I want to congratulate my constituent Dr. of heavy metals cadmium and silver as well as sailor out of the Buccaneer Yacht Club along- Sanku Rao for his able service as the national pesticides and furans. The marina must also side her husband of 51 years, Red Wynne, Sr. President of the American Association of Phy- be dredged. Before the waterfront reuse can In all of her recreation, she excelled: she was sicians of Indian Origin. proceed, the Port of Rochester must first ad- recognized as a champion skeet shooter and f dress an estimated $500,000 in environmental known to friends as a formidable poker player. INTRODUCTION OF THE WATER- assessment issues related to contaminated Her energy and spirit overflowed to the FRONT BROWNFIELDS REVITA- sediments, beneficial reuse of sediments, community, and Mobile came to know Mrs. LIZATION ACT groundwater contamination, and waste charac- Wynne as a respected businesswoman. As terization related to the construction of the ma- general manager of Chin Laundry and Dry- rina—and an unknown level of remediation. cleaners, she beautifully served the commu- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER Madam Speaker, Rochester is not alone in nity of Mobile until the birth of her children. OF NEW YORK facing these types of complicated and expen- She and her husband owned nationally-recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive challenges to redevelopment. Cities all nized Wynne’s Kennel where they bred and Friday, July 31, 2009 across the country are dealing with similar showed championship English bulldogs and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, today I roadblocks as they try to engage incorporate cocker spaniels, dogs that made the couple am proud to introduce the Waterfront waterfront real estate into their redevelopment immensely proud.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.080 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 Of all her accomplishments, however, Mrs. have lost their jobs through no fault of their Address of Requesting Entity: 1500 Davis Wynne was most proud of the legacy of her own have a temporary safety net to help them Street, Camden, NJ 08103 family. Those who know her well can attest weather this economic storm. That is why I Description of Request: Provides additional that family was her first love. Born one of eight voted for H.R. 6867 on October 3, 2008. H.R. operational connectivity capabilities onboard children and married 51 years, Mrs. Wynne 6867 provides up to 59 weeks of unemploy- aircraft that work to ensure the safety of certainly understood family. And as an enthu- ment compensation benefits, and I was ground personnel and prevent unplanned siastic Alabama football fan, she made certain pleased that it was signed into law on Novem- events including fratricide and wrong target that each of her children and grandchildren at- ber 21, 2008. hits. This capability will allow more information tended the University of Alabama. In the com- The House recently considered H.R. 3357, to be transmitted to the aircraft, such as an in- pany of those most dear to her, she graciously which transferred $7 billion from the General jured soldiers’ medical record, or to the ground entertained guests, and friends knew her as Fund to the Highway Trust Fund to cover a forces, such as real-time enemy locations. the epitome of a hospitable, Southern lady. It projected shortfall of funds. This legislation Project name: Marine Mammal Detection is said that rarely a day went by that she did also would provide funds for the Unemploy- System to Support Navy Training not welcome visitors into her home. ment Trust Fund. Account: Research, Development, Test and Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join I support those provisions that would ensure Evaluation, Navy Account me in remembering a gracious host; a devoted the Unemployment Trust Fund, which is the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Integrated family figure; and a respected woman of Mo- funding mechanism for federal unemployment Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI) bile. Hallie will be dearly missed by her fam- compensation benefits, has the resources it Address of Requesting Entity: Naval Air ily—her daughter, Hallie Wall; her son, William needs. In these tough economic times, I know Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Route 547, W. Wynne, Jr.; her son, Phillip Andrew how important unemployment benefits are to Building 195/Hangar 6, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 Wynne, Sr.; her granddaughters, Nancy those who have lost their job. I do not, how- Description of Request: Providing the Navy Wynne Wall and Hallie Elizabeth Wynne; her ever, support provisions of H.R. 3357 that with new technology to track marine mammals grandson, Phillip Andrew Wynne, Jr.; a sister, would transfer $7 billion from the General in coastal training areas from the air—pro- Evelyn Botter Biretta Wilson; and a number of Fund to the Highway Trust Fund, as this viding habitat protection, offering environ- nieces, nephews, and great nieces and neph- would add $7 billion to the deficit and send the mentally enhanced tracking alternatives and ews—as well as the countless friends she bill to our children and grandchildren. While I saving training time and money. The funding leaves behind. support a first-class highway system and will be allocated as follows: $1,618,477 for sal- Our thoughts and prayers are with them would not want to see the Highway Trust Fund aries; $148,715 for expendables such as avia- during this difficult time. run short of funds, simply adding $7 billion to tion fuel; $83,800 for direct travel; $107,864 f the deficit was not the solution to the Highway for direct material such as sensors and other Trust Fund’s problems. This $7 billion is on electronic equipment; and $41,144 for support EARMARK DECLARATION top of an $8 billion transfer in 2008 and the equipment vehicles. $27 billion provided to the Highway Trust Fund f HON. JIM GERLACH in the so-called stimulus bill. OF PENNSYLVANIA Unfortunately, Members of Congress have TEXAS H. CON. RES. 38 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wasted billions of taxpayer dollars on transpor- Friday, July 31, 2009 tation earmarks over the last decade, helping HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY lead to the depletion of the fund. While not all OF TEXAS Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant earmarks are bad, too many have diverted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the Republican Leadership standards on funds from the fund to pay for the Bridge to Friday, July 31, 2009 earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Nowhere, parking garages and bike paths. mation regarding earmarks I received as part Had Members of Congress spent Highway Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- of H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Develop- Trust Fund money more wisely, we may not quest of the Secretary of State of the State of ment and Related Agencies Appropriations have been forced to replenish the fund. Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- Act, 2010. Even though I support the Unemployment rent Resolution 38, as passed by the 81st The Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Trust Fund provision of H.R. 3357, at a time Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the Alto, CA—$1 million to develop ultra fast when the federal government is running a State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL power processor for Smart Grid. Silicon Power record debt in excess of $11 trillion, a pro- RECORD. located in Malvern, PA is a partner on this jected record deficit of $1.8 trillion, and a 9.5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION project. percent unemployment rate that is the highest Whereas, During the Vietnam War, the f unemployment rate in over 25 years, I simply United States military sprayed more than 19 million gallons of Agent Orange and other FISCAL SOLVENCY OF CERTAIN could not support a bill that would borrow $7 billion and send the bill to future generations. herbicides over Vietnam to reduce forest TRUST FUNDS cover and crops used by the enemy; these f herbicides contained dioxin, which has since SPEECH OF EARMARK DECLARATION been identified as carcinogenic and has been linked with a number of serious and dis- HON. JEB HENSARLING abling illnesses now affecting thousands of OF TEXAS HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH veterans; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Whereas, The United States Congress Wednesday, July 29, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991 to ad- dress the plight of veterans exposed to herbi- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, as a mem- Friday, July 31, 2009 cides while serving in the Republic of Viet- ber of the House Budget Committee and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, nam; the Act amended Title 38 of the United House Financial Services Committee, one of pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- States Code to presumptively recognize as my top priorities is to get the job engine run- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- service-connected certain diseases among military personnel who served in Vietnam ning again in America. Over the past year, lowing information regarding earmarks I re- between 1962 and 1975; this presumption has Congress has spent over $1 trillion to get the ceived as part of the FY 10 Energy and Water provided access to appropriate disability economy moving again, but 2.6 million Ameri- Development Appropriation Act. compensation and medical care for Vietnam cans have lost their jobs since President Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. veterans diagnosed with such illness as Type Obama took office and we have the highest SMITH II diabetes, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s unemployment rate in 25 years. Clearly, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Washington Democrats’ plan for economic re- Project name: Intelligence, Surveillance and multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, res- covery has been an abject failure. Reconnaissance (ISR) Simulation Integration piratory cancers, and soft-tissue sarcomas; and I support policies that will provide struggling Laboratory Whereas, Pursuant to a 2001 directive, Texas small businesses with tax relief, ena- Account: Research, Development, Test and United States Department of Veterans Af- bling small businesses, which create 2 of Evaluation, Army Account fairs policy has denied the presumption of a every 3 jobs in America, to begin hiring work- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: RF service connection for herbicide-related ill- ers. But we also must ensure that those who PRODUCTS, INC. nesses to Vietnam veterans who could not

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It is my understanding that the sonnel who had served on ships in the ‘‘Blue Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly funding would be used for oversight of a flood Water Navy’’ in Vietnamese territorial wa- rise today to recognize Julie Reichert. On July damage reduction project aimed at reducing ters were, in fact, exposed to dangerous air- 16, 2009, Julie received a Gold Medal while the loss of life, injury, and property destruction borne toxins, which not only drifted offshore competing at the National Family, Career and in the Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. but also washed into streams and rivers Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN draining into the South China Sea; and Community Leaders of America National Whereas, Warships positioned off the Viet- Leadership Conference. This is the highest CULBERSON namese shore routinely distilled seawater to award in the Nation for her FCCLA event. Bill Number: H.R. 3183 obtain potable water; a 2002 Australian study She has been very active with her local Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ found that the distillation process, rather chapter and has contributed greatly to her Construction General account than removing toxins, in fact concentrated area through her service. Not only has she Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- dioxin in water used for drinking, cooking, distinguished herself through her involvement, tity: Port Authority of Houston, P.O. Box 2562, and washing; this study was conducted by she has earned the respect of her family, Houston, TX 77252. the Australian Department of Veterans’ Af- peers, and community. Description of Request: Provide an earmark fairs after it found that Vietnam veterans of of $500,000 for the Port Authority of Houston. the Royal Australian Navy had a higher rate Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join of mortality from Agent Orange-associated me in commending Julie Reichert for her ac- It is my understanding that the funding would diseases than did Vietnam veterans from complishments with the National Family, Ca- be used to add capacity for dredged material other branches of the military; when the reer and Community Leaders of America and disposal sites along the Channel. United States Centers for Disease Control for her efforts put forth in achieving the high- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN and Prevention studied specific cancers est distinction in the National Leadership Con- CULBERSON among Vietnam veterans, it found a higher ference competition. Bill Number: H.R. 3183 risk of cancer among United States Navy f Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ veterans; and Operations and Maintenance account Whereas, Agent Orange did not discrimi- EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- nate between soldiers on the ground and sail- ors on ships offshore, and legislation to rec- tity: Port Authority of Houston, P.O. Box 2562, ognize this tragic fact and restore eligibility HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON Houston, TX 77252. for compensation and medical care to United OF TEXAS Description of Request: Provide an earmark States Navy and United States Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of $15,063,000 for the Port Authority of Hous- veterans who sacrificed their health for their ton. It is my understanding that the funding Friday, July 31, 2009 country is critical; and would be used for operations and mainte- Whereas, When the Agent Orange Act Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, pursu- nance of the Channels, including dredging ac- passed in 1991 with no dissenting votes, con- ant to the Republican Leadership standards tivities. gressional leaders stressed the importance of on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- responding to the health concerns of Viet- f formation regarding earmarks I received as nam veterans and ending the bitterness and RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT anxiety that had surrounded the issue of her- part of H.R. 3183, the FY 2010 Energy and bicide exposure; the United States Congress Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- OF JOSEPH W. TESTA AS AUDI- should reaffirm the nation’s commitment to propriations Act. TOR OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, the well-being of all of its veterans and di- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN OHIO rect the United States Department of Vet- CULBERSON erans Affairs to administer the Agent Orange Bill Number: H.R. 3183 HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI Act under the presumption that herbicide ex- Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ OF OHIO posure in the Republic of Vietnam includes Construction General account the country’s inland waterways, offshore wa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- ters, and airspace; now, therefore, be it Friday, July 31, 2009 Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the tity: Harris County Flood Control District at State of Texas respectfully urge the Con- 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is my pleas- gress of the United States to restore the pre- TX 77092. ure to recognize Joseph W. Testa for his serv- sumption of a service connection for Agent Description of Request: Provide an earmark ice to the people of Franklin County, Ohio. Orange exposure to United States Navy and of $11,018,000 to the Harris County Flood Joe Testa has been a tireless advocate for United States Air Force veterans who served Control District. It is my understanding that the good government, first serving as Franklin on the inland waterways, in the territorial funding would be used for construction of a County Recorder from 1985 to 1992, and waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of since then, as Franklin County Auditor. Vietnam; and, be it further flood damage reduction project along Brays Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state Bayou in Harris County, Texas. Throughout his career as an elected official, forward official copies of this resolution to Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Joe acted as a resounding voice of fiscal re- the president of the United States, to the CULBERSON sponsibility. speaker of the house of representatives and Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Joe’s career also showcased the finest level the president of the senate of the United Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ In- of professionalism. For more than 17 years, States Congress, and to all the members of vestigations account he ran one of the most effective and innova- the Texas delegation to the congress with Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- tive county offices in the State of Ohio, and the request that this resolution be officially tity: Harris County Flood Control District at was consistently recognized as such by the entered in the Congressional Record as a me- morial to the Congress of the United States 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, County Auditor’s Association of Ohio. As an of America. TX 77092. early advocate of the potential of the internet DAVID DEWHURST, Description of Request: Provide an earmark and its benefits to local government, Joe’s vi- President of the Sen- of $100,000 to the Harris County Flood Con- sion helped Franklin County government to ate. trol District. It is my understanding that the become an example for other metropolitan JOE STRAUS, funding would be used for construction of a areas in the region in how to maximize tech- Speaker of the House. flood damage reduction project along White nology for public use. PATSY SPAW, Oak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. In addition to his work with the county as an Secretary of the Sen- ate. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN elected official, Joe made a lasting impression ROBERT HANEY, CULBERSON on the greater Central Ohio community. Driven Chief Clerk of the Bill Number: H.R. 3183 by his deep faith, he has made service a pri- House. Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ In- ority throughout his life. Serving as an adjunct Approved: Rick Perry, Governor. vestigations account professor at The Ohio State University, and a

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DICK DEWEES Paul married his high school sweetheart, This sense of service and level of commit- Laura Jean Belcher, who preceded him in ment has made Joe a highly-respected figure HON. ELTON GALLEGLY death. They had three sons, Paul III, John and in our community. While the Auditor’s office OF CALIFORNIA Brett who grew up in the same house in which their father was born. Along with his brothers and the taxpayers of Franklin County will cer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainly miss his principled leadership, I know he Morgan, also deceased, and Phillip, Paul was Friday, July 31, 2009 will continue to assist many in Central Ohio a fourth generation vineyard farmer at Hofer through his service as a private citizen. Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in Ranch which was founded by his family in For his years of service to Franklin County memory of Lompoc, California, Mayor Dick 1882. Paul always believed that the lessons and consistent hard work toward the better- DeWees, who passed away last night from learned from lifetimes of farming, hard work ment of Central Ohio, I commend Joe Testa complications related to a prior medical condi- and determination, coupled with the deeply upon his retirement. tion. held and abiding belief that land is what en- dures, have been the anchor that has guided f Dick DeWees was more than a legislative colleague. He was an ally and personal friend. the family through seven generations on the NAACP CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The relationship we built over the years great- ranch. ly benefited our mutual constituencies. In addition to ranching, Paul was a man of I will miss his leadership and friendship. many interests. He had a great love of the HON. SILVESTRE REYES outdoors, with a passion for fly fishing and OF TEXAS Dick and his wife of more than 30 years, Jane, moved to Santa Barbara in 1974 and to wing shooting. Paul was a member of the Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sons, and also of the Republican Party. He Lompoc in 1987, where Dick quickly became Friday, July 31, 2009 collected antique farm and winery equipment, involved in the community. In addition to serv- proudly adding to the collection at Hofer Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ing as mayor, Dick served on the Santa Bar- Ranch. In addition to his three sons, Paul is congratulate the NAACP on their 100th anni- bara County Local Agency Formation Com- survived by his brother, Phillip, and his family; versary. As the nation’s oldest and largest mission and is its past chairman, and was the grassroots civil rights organization, I commend his grandchildren, Jason Hofer (Christina), City of Lompoc’s representative on the Santa Jacklyn Hofer Winton (Jeremy), Morgan Hofer the NAACP for their landmark accomplish- Barbara County Association of Governments. and Laura Hofer; his great-granddaughter, ments as well as their ongoing efforts to re- Dick also served on numerous local non-profit Elizabeth; and other family members. move all barriers of racial discrimination in our organization boards. Paul’s passion for his ranch, his family, and nation. As owner of a local advertising agency, his community has contributed immensely to Founded on February 12, 1909, the NAACP DeWees & Company Media Services, which the betterment of the Ontario, California. I was was established by a diverse and determined specializes in electronic media, Dick was the proud to call Paul a fellow community mem- small group of brave men and women whose recipient of the Sam Walton Business Leader ber, American and good friend. I hope his stated goal was to secure for all people the Award. In addition, he taught a public speak- family knows that their father, brother, and rights guaranteed by the 13th, 14th, and 15th ing course at the Lompoc Valley Center of grandfather, and the goodness he brought to Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Over Alan Hancock College. this world, will always be remembered. the span of 100 years, the NAACP’s trail- Jane and Dick met while they were per- f blazing work with federal and state legislators forming Summer Stock Theater together in as well as in courthouses across the country Michigan. Their two married children, Nathan COMMEMORATING THE VOTING transformed the organization into an instru- and Anna, also live in Lompoc, as does their RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 mental force in the movement for political, first grandchild, Emma Chastain. educational and economic equality. As we Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join HON. DANNY K. DAVIS begin the 21st century, the NAACP continues me in sending our condolences to Jane, their OF ILLINOIS to pursue these important goals while remain- children, their grandchild, and all their family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing focused on promoting voter empowerment and friends. Friday, July 31, 2009 initiatives as well as closing the economic and Godspeed, Dick. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, as educational disparities that continue to plague f we enter into the month of August, I would like minority communities. to take this opportunity to commemorate the In my hometown of El Paso, Texas, the TRIBUTE TO PAUL BALLOU anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965. local NAACP branch has a distinguished and HOFER, JR. On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon John- rich history of civic participation, as this branch son signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The is the oldest in the State of Texas. Established HON. KEN CALVERT date marks a pivotal moment in our country’s in 1915, the El Paso Branch was led by one OF CALIFORNIA progress in extending equal membership in of its pioneer charter members, Dr. Lawrence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the political processes to every American. The Aaron Nixon. Dr. Nixon worked tirelessly for Friday, July 31, 2009 right to vote is a fundamental principle of all nearly 20 years to remove the legal barriers democracies. Yet, in our great nation whose that prevented African Americans from partici- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today founding fathers and documents boasted of its pating in Democratic primary elections in to honor and pay tribute to an individual creation to promote equality, there was a sub- Texas. Dr. Nixon was the lead plaintiff in two whose dedication and contributions to the stantial period of history during which minority lawsuits in which the U.S. Supreme Court community of Ontario, California were excep- men and women were barred from that very ruled in his favor by declaring Texas’ discrimi- tional. Today I ask that the House of Rep- right. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Con- natory laws to be unconstitutional. In recent resentatives honor and remember an incred- stitution guarantees the right to vote for every times, the El Paso branch continues to serve ible man and American patriot, Paul Ballou citizen, but the discriminatory practices of Jim our community through economic development Hofer, Jr. Paul was a dear friend of mine and Crow in the antebellum south used taxes, lit- programs and initiatives to assist our troops I was deeply saddened by his passing on July eracy tests, gerrymandering, and language and veterans. I am proud of this history as 8, 2009. discrimination to prevent Blacks from voting well as the ongoing efforts that the local Paul was born to Paul Ballou Hofer and and taking part in the government. Without the branch continues to spearhead in El Paso. Frances Morgan Hofer on January 23, 1921 at right to vote, many African-Americans were While much progress has been made in our the family ranch in Ontario, California. He at- subject to intolerable injustices and appalling nation over the past 100 years, there is un- tended Mountain View Elementary School, prejudice. questionably a lot of work that remains to be Chaffey High School and the University of The Voting Rights Act represents a culmina- done. It is my belief that the NAACP will re- Southern California. A natural athlete, at tion of the great efforts of civil rights organiza- main in the forefront in creating positive Chaffey he played varsity basketball for four tions and activists to inform the nation of the

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In honor of its 150th Anniver- surplus watershed land were available for de- of peaceful marches from Selma to Mont- sary and in continuation of the church’s serv- velopment. Far-sighted civic leaders sought to gomery that were met with vicious attacks by ice to our community and fellow humankind, preserve this land and retain a balance of rec- state and local police forces. These events the congregation has laid out four ambitious reational and wilderness features. caught the attention of the President and Con- missions; planting a new church for those on With 65 parks, over 1,100 miles of trails, gress, contributing to a commitment to new the margins of society; completing construc- campgrounds, visitor centers, historic sites, civil rights legislation to counter the resistance tion of the John Wesley School in Guatemala; lakes and shorelines, the mission of the East and discrimination laws within the states. The partnering to reduce infant, child, and maternal Bay Regional Park District is to provide rec- enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 al- mortality in Liberia; upgrading the interior to be reational opportunities, ensure the natural lowed African-Americans across the country to greener, safer, and more welcoming. beauty and cultural history of the land, and finally have a say in the functioning of the Please join me in commending Trinity protect wildlife habitat. country. Today, I celebrate the anniversary of United Methodist Church for its 150 years of In 1934, during the depths of the Great De- this law as a reflection of what our country invaluable service to our community and our pression, members of a grassroots land pres- represents: a nation pledged to representing nation. It is the commitment and dedication ervation movement placed a measure on the the views, values, and beliefs of all the people that Trinity United Methodist Church and ballot. It passed by a resounding 71% and the it serves. members of its congregation exhibit on a daily first regional park agency in the nation, the f basis which continually enhances our lives East Bay Regional Park District, was created. and builds a better future for all of our people. At the outset, the Park District included only TRIBUTE TO TRINITY UNITED f seven Alameda County communities and no METHODIST CHURCH parks. By 1936, it was able to purchase TRIBUTE TO LUCILE GOODHUE enough land to create three parks. The first HON. DIANA DeGETTE three parks were opened with great fanfare on OF COLORADO HON. TOM LATHAM October 18, 1936. The opening of Redwood IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF IOWA Regional Park in 1939 soon followed. Friday, July 31, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the 1940s, Pearl Harbor and the start of World War II halted the District’s growth. Much Friday, July 31, 2009 Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker. I would of Tilden Regional Park was turned over to the like to recognize the remarkable history and Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today U.S. Army Defense Command. At the end of invaluable contributions of an extraordinary to congratulate Lucile Goodhue on the cele- the war, the District began an era of prudent church and congregation in the 1st Congres- bration of her 100th birthday on August 26, growth as people returned to the parks seek- sional District of Colorado. It is fitting that we 2009. ing family recreation. Concessions such as recognize this outstanding institution for its in- Lucile was born on what is now a 150-year Tilden Regional Park’s steam train, carousel, spiring history as the City of Denver’s ‘‘First old farm near Hartford, Iowa in 1909. She be- and pony ride were added. This growth contin- Church’’ and for its enduring service to the came a farm wife when she married her hus- ued into the 1950s with Roberts Regional people of our community and our nation. It is band Wilbur. Lucile enjoyed traveling with Wil- Park’s swimming pool, baseball field, and pic- to commend this distinguished organization bur and collecting antiques. She has been nic areas. that I rise to honor the Trinity United Methodist blessed with numerous children, grandchildren Between 1968 and 1987, the District added Church on the occasion of its 150th Anniver- and great grandchildren. Lucile’s secrets to a 32 new regional parks and preserved 43,000 sary. long life are to keep active, take power naps acres of the East Bay’s most scenic parkland. In the spring of 1859, only months after the and remain positive. She always followed During the period 1988–2008, the District mining camps of Auraria and Denver City these directives with a great sense of humor. added 15 new regional parks and an addi- were precariously settled along the banks of Lucile currently lives at the Good Same Care tional 34,000 acres of open space. There were Cherry Creek, the Kansas-Nebraska Con- Center in Indianola, Iowa. increased volunteer opportunities and ex- ference of the United Methodist Church sent There have been many changes that have panded communication tools, such as the Dis- out members to set up churches in the already occurred during the past one hundred years. trict’s website. District staff also built and rowdy mining camps of the newly established Since Lucile’s birth we have revolutionized air opened Camp Arroyo, a state-of-the art envi- Pikes Peak region. On August 2, 1859, frontier travel and walked on the moon. We have in- ronmental education and youth camp. minister William H. Goode and 23-year-old vented the television and the Internet. We The Park District describes itself as a work Jacob Adriance established the Auraria and have fought in wars overseas, seen the rise in progress as it struggles to acquire and op- Denver City Methodist Episcopal Mission, and fall of Soviet communism and the birth of erate regional parks and trails to serve the known today as Trinity United Methodist new democracies. Lucile has lived through Bay Area population. Regardless of future Church. In 1864, a new Trinity United Meth- eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- challenges and opportunities, the East Bay odist Church was built at 14th and Lawrence two Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime the pop- Regional Park District is committed to pro- Streets to serve a burgeoning congregation. ulation of the United States has more than tri- viding East Bay residents with recreational op- The ‘‘Lawrence Street Church’’ served the pled. portunities and open space reserves close to community well. However, after arrival of the I congratulate Lucile Goodhue for reaching home. railroads to Denver, the City expanded greatly this milestone of a birthday. I am extremely I join the community in celebrating the East spreading the church’s congregation further honored to represent Lucile in the United Bay Regional Park’s 75th Anniversary and out into the growing city. By 1888 a new States Congress and I wish her happiness send best wishes for many more successful church rose at 18th and Broadway in Denver and health in her future years. years of service. to accommodate the congregation’s growing f f members. For over a century Trinity United Methodist Church has remained at this loca- HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- IN TRIBUTE TO CHARLES HOBBY tion. The church was regarded by its architect, SARY OF THE EAST BAY RE- STRIPLING, SR. Robert S. Roeschlaub, as the crowning GIONAL PARK DISTRICT achievement of his extensive career. Built of HON. JIM MARSHALL local sandstone and materials the sanctuaries HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK OF GEORGIA ornate and carefully considered carvings and OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES architecture are a testament to the commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of the church to its members and com- Friday, July 31, 2009 munity. Its 184 foot spire was one of the tall- Friday, July 31, 2009 Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is with est stone towers in 1888 and remains a dis- Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to great pleasure I rise today not only to honor tinctive feature. Inside reside soaring stain pay tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the East Hobby Stripling for his continuing contributions

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.089 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 to the State of Georgia and the United States However, as most members who have sat ‘‘The current status of [general aviation] op- of America, but also to congratulate him on in on any hearing with the FAA, TSA, DHS or erations does not present a serious homeland the next chapter in his career as he joins the any other security agency may now know, the security vulnerability requiring TSA to increase U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service District of Columbia’s main airport, the Ronald regulatory oversight of the industry.’’ Agency as the State Executive Director for Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), is Georgia. uniquely hampered by impossibly restrictive ‘‘Although [TSA’s Office of Intelligence] has As many of you know, Hobby most recently regulations that have destroyed general avia- identified potential threats, it has concluded served as my District Director. There aren’t tion in the nation’s capitol, and arbitrary prac- that most [general aviation] aircraft are too many people in Georgia politics who don’t rec- tices may be spreading to others. In the light to inflict significant damage, and has not ognize Hobby’s name. His longstanding rela- Homeland Security Committee, we have taken identified specific imminent threats from gen- tionships with civic and political leaders the important first steps to give detailed atten- eral aviation’’. throughout the state are nothing short of leg- tion to this major section of the airline industry Nevertheless, the nation’s capitol has been endary. His wealth of knowledge has helped to the new administration. singled out as the only jurisdiction under par- many Georgians improve their communities After 9/11 the restrictions on General Avia- ticularly onerous, unnecessary and wasteful and his wise counsel has untangled many tion in the nation’s capitol, in particular, be- seemingly insoluble problems. Hobby reminds came symbolic of arbitrary action against gen- program restrictions. As the initial approach of me of those old E F Hutton ads. When he eral aviation that could happen anywhere. TSA to general aviation in general showed, speaks, I listen and almost always follow his Even though New York City was the epicenter however, the entire general aviation sector advice. Georgia’s farmers and rural commu- of 9/11, the nation’s capitol is the only location was about to be buried by the Large Aircraft nities will be well served by Hobby. My loss is that suffers under unique restrictions that have Security Program, until our committee said their gain. crippled general aviation here. In fact, there ‘‘NO!’’ The thoughtless creep mission of the Madam Speaker, prior to joining my staff in was no general aviation for four years. After TSA into General Aviation, and the total failure 2002, Hobby was District Director for Con- joining in my complaints at hearings, the to weigh actual security risks against the impli- gressman SANFORD BISHOP and ran the cam- former Chairman of the Transportation and In- cations of draconian security measures, was paign for former Ambassador, Mayor, Con- frastructure Committee, DON YOUNG, threat- stopped by our Committee on Homeland Se- gressman and Civil Rights activist Andy Young ened to subpoena any agency that did not curity. The District of Columbia general avia- in his 1990 bid to become Georgia’s governor. comply with a bill that aimed to compel the re- tion community deserves the same respect Hobby also worked for many years as a sumption of general aviation flights at DCA and attention. local business owner, Mayor and Municipal and to hold them in contempt if they refused Court Judge in Vienna, Georgia. He has to appear before the committee to report on General aviation at DCA is not the only in- served on and chaired numerous state boards progress. As a result, a plan finally was put in dustry in the District of Columbia that has including the Georgia Municipal Association, place requirements but the DCA Access been wiped out by arbitrary and restrictive air- the Georgia Department of Labor Middle Flint Standard Security Program (DASSP) was al- space regulations. The South Capitol Street Employment and Training Council, the State most worse than no plan at all. Before 9/11, Heliport is a commercial heliport that once Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Board and the general aviation activity at DCA accounted for served east coast cities such as New York, Board of Directors of Crisp/Dooly County Joint 1⁄3 (approximately 30,000) of the total annual Miami and Boston. It continues to serve the Development Authority. operations at DCA. In contrast, in October Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit and the Madam Speaker, I am confident my col- 2005 when program DASSP began, oper- U.S. Park Police. The heliport is also the point leagues will join me in recognizing the accom- ations averaged about one flight per week. of evacuation for the Supreme Court and part plishments of this great Georgian and great Today, activity averages about three to four of the Department of Defense Nightingale pro- American and in congratulating him as he flights per day, about 1,000 a year. The re- gram. In fact, on 9/11 this heliport actually be- starts this next chapter of his career. quirements in the DASSP include: came the Air Control Command Tower when f General aviation operators must adopt a se- DCA was evacuated. Moreover, having shown RECOGNIZING GENERAL AVIATION curity program, background check flight crews, it was a vital asset, not a liability, for two years identify a security coordinator, and train on se- after 9/11, under an agreement with the Se- curity procedures. SPEECH OF cret Service—an agreement that was later All DASSP flights must carry an armed se- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON curity officer (ASO) on board (very few such adopted by the TSA to develop its Civil Avia- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA accredited officers are available). tion Security Rules—the South Capitol Heliport IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Flights must depart from one of 27 TSA ap- continued to receive corporate commercial cli- Tuesday, July 28, 2009 proved DASSP gateway airports. Full depar- ents and news gathering helicopters. Yet, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 508 ture screening of crew, passengers, baggage, without explanation, beginning in October recognizes the contributions of general avia- and aircraft by TSA security inspectors. 2003, commercial operators have been alto- tion and encourages general aviation activi- Flights must request permission to operate gether restricted from using the heliport, de- ties. General aviation is a little recognized, in DCA no sooner than 72 hours in advance spite the fact that the heliport owners have major sector of the airline industry, which con- of the flight (due to DCA slot requirements) been clear that they are willing to comply with tributes $150 billion to United States direct and no later than 24 hours in advance of the any and all security demands. flight (for TSA security reviews) for each flight and indirect economic output. I also want to into DCA. The nation’s capitol has all but lost heli- mention the Transportation Security Adminis- These same screening procedures must be copter service, even for the vital security pur- tration Reauthorization Act of 2009, which in- used for flights departing DCA. poses our heliport has performed. Without cor- cluded an important section setting up a gen- Charges of approximately $230 are as- porate commercial clients the South Capitol eral aviation working group within the Aviation sessed to cover TSA’s screening costs plus Heliport cannot generate enough revenue to Security Advisory Committee, to advise the $15/passenger for screening names against survive. The owner has submitted the highest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) the No-Fly and Selectee lists. level security plans, but the TSA and the De- on security issues in general aviation. This ad- Requirements for an Armed Security Officer partment of Homeland Security have failed to visory group was established after the TSA and use of a gateway airport are predictably, respond. At my request, the Committee on began rulemaking on the Large Aircraft Secu- and we think, deliberately impossible for most rity Program that threatened to swallow gen- Homeland Security has added heliports spe- operators to meet. TSA has approximately 200 cifically to the list of entities on the general eral aviation amidst burdensome and unnec- registered operators in the DASSP, making aviation working group. This heliport is vital for essary regulations, suited for large commercial the wait for an ASO intolerable. aircraft. Longstanding unattended issues and However, the Department of Homeland Se- both security and commercial helicopter oper- insufficient attention to the nation’s important curity has determined ‘‘that general aviation ations that the District of Columbia cannot af- General Aviation sector are finally getting the presents only limited and mostly hypothetical ford to lose. While we pause to recognize the attention they deserve. Along with other mem- threats to security . . . (and) that the steps importance of general aviation to the U.S. bers of the House Committee on Homeland general aviation airport owners and managers economy, I use this occasion to remind my Security, I intend to see that General Aviation have taken to enhance security are positive colleagues in the Congress and the Adminis- security issues are treated uniquely for the and effective.’’ DHS goes further in its report tration to recognize the importance of general sector to administer. on general aviation: aviation to the nation’s capitol.

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HALVORSON suant to House Republican Conference stand- priations Act, 2010 OF ILLINOIS ards on earmarks, I submit the following infor- Account: Corps of Engineers, Investigations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation regarding a project included at my re- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Canaveral Friday, July 31, 2009 quest in H.R. 3326, the Fiscal Year 2010 De- Port Authority. partment of Defense Appropriations Act: Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, on Address of Requesting Entity: Canaveral Requesting Member: Congressman JIM JOR- August 14, 2009, friends, family, and col- Port Authority, 445 Challenger Road, P.O. Box DAN (OH–04) leagues of James J. Bruno will gather to cele- 1 Bill: H.R. 3326 267, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920. brate his 27 ⁄2 years of service to the Kan- Account: Army Research, Development, Description of Request: This funding will be kakee Township Fire Protection District and Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)—Combat Vehi- used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the Kankakee City Fire Department. Today I cle and Automotive Advanced Technology Port Canaveral has completed a Section 203 join the chorus of praise for Jim’s service. Requesting entity: Joint Systems Manufac- report, which has been submitted to the Corps After the unfortunate death of his father of turing Center, 1161 Buckeye Road, Lima, for consideration. The Corps can then start a heart attack, Jim took the opportunity to de- Ohio Preconstruction, Engineering, and Design vote himself to saving lives by joining the Kan- Project title: Friction Stir Welding Program (PED), which is cost-shared with the non-Fed- kakee Township Fire Protection District. Just 6 Description: With federal assistance in fiscal eral sponsor 75/25. The non-federal sponsor years after becoming a fire fighter, he rose to years 2005, 2006, and 2009, the government- is prepared to provide their 25% match. The the rank of Lieutenant and was the first para- owned Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in recommended improvements to the channel medic in the department. In 1988, Jim joined Lima, Ohio, has developed better methods of are urgently required to provide adequate the Kankakee City Fire Department. In 1990, fusing metals used in large combat vehicle channel capacity and safety. Jim received the Distinguished Service Award manufacturing. These methods are proving to Consistent with Republican Leadership’s for his role in rescuing a heart-attack victim be stronger than results achieved through tra- policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the from her burning home. With the help of his ditional arc welding, resulting in stronger su- best of my knowledge this request (1) is not partner, Steve Born, Jim entered a blazing perstructures. The $3 million included for this directed to any entity or program that will be home, located the woman, hoisted her on his program in H.R. 3326 will help perfect friction named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) shoulders, and carried her to safety. She stir welding technology for current and future is not intended to be used by an entity to se- made a full recovery. This was an obvious act vehicle production, reducing procurement cure funds for entities unless the use of the of heroism. What is less obvious, but no less costs to the government. funding is consistent with the specified pur- important, are the lives Jim saved through countless inspections he conducted of homes f pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- ceeds all statutory requirements for matching and businesses as well as the education pro- EARMARK DECLARATION funds where applicable. grams he participated in that prevented fires. Requesting Member: Congressman BILL Prevention efforts like the ones Jim partici- HON. BILL POSEY POSEY pated in have been highly effective. Since 1982, deaths due to fires in the home have OF FLORIDA Project Funding Amount: $600,000 decreased 36 percent. Firefighters like Jim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water have made our communities much safer. Friday, July 31, 2009 Development and Related Agencies Appro- Jim has been an active labor leader for over priations Act, 2010 Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to 20 years. He has performed many roles in the the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Account: Corps of Engineers, Construction Kankakee Firefighters Union including Chaplin marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Brevard and Executive Board Secretary. He completed of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- County, Florida. many labor trainings on how to participate in formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- Address of Requesting Entity: Brevard productive grievance and arbitration hearings. sional District as a part of H.R. 3183, Energy County, Florida, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Jim has been an effective advocate for hard- and Water Development and Related Agen- Way, Building A–219, Viera, Florida, 32940. working firefighters. cies Appropriations Act, 2010 Description of Request: This funding is will Jim is also a compassionate father and hus- Requesting Member: The Administration be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers band. Jim is a proud supporter of his wife, and Congressman BILL POSEY to begin construction of the first phase of re- Captain Stacey Ann Bruno, who will begin her Project Funding Amount: $4,600,000 nourishing the Mid-Reach section of the second tour of duty in Iraq in September. He Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Brevard County Storm Damage Protection is a loving father of three teenage children. Development and Related Agencies Appro- Project. The federal, state, and county govern- The 11th District and the community of Kan- priations Act, 2010 ments have already completed the Northern kakee owe Jim Bruno a debt of gratitude. I am Account: Corps of Engineers, O&M and Southern section of this project. This proud to represent him and all the wonderful Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Corps of funding will help provide the federal portion of firefighters around my district in Congress. I Engineers. funding toward this authorized federal project. wish Jim the best of luck as he enters retire- Address of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army This funding will enable the Corps to dredge ment. Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Of- sand to be placed in the Mid-reach the fol- f fice, 701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Flor- lowing year. The County has funding set aside EARMARK DECLARATION ida 32207–8175 and available for this project, and this is a top Description of Request: This funding will be priority for the state. HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER used by the US Army Corps of Engineers to Consistent with Republican Leadership’s OF LOUISIANA provide annual operation and maintenance of policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the channel at Port Canaveral, Florida. best of my knowledge this request (1) is not Consistent with Republican Leadership’s directed to any entity or program that will be Friday, July 31, 2009 policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, pursu- best of my knowledge this request (1) is not is not intended to be used by an entity to se- ant to the Republican Leadership standards directed to any entity or program that will be cure funds for entities unless the use of the on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) funding is consistent with the specified pur- formation regarding earmarks I received as is not intended to be used by an entity to se- pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- part of the Departments of Labor, Health and cure funds for entities unless the use of the ceeds all statutory requirements for matching Human Services, and Education, and Related funding is consistent with the specified pur- funds where applicable. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, H.R. 3293.

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Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER to expand and develop additional PACE serv- services to children and adolescents in Lou- H.R. 3293 ices and space on the Westbank of Jefferson isiana, many of whom are among the working Department of Education, Elementary & Parish as well as in Monroe and Alexandria so poor. Besides immunizations and physical ex- Secondary Education (includes FIE) they may be able to serve more elderly and aminations, SBHCs provide well-child care, Ouachita Parish School Board located at offer them an alternative to institutionalized dispensation of over-the-counter and pre- 701 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. care. Expansion of service personnel and ca- scribed medicines, routine lab tests, manage- The Northeast Louisiana Family Literacy pacity could allow PACE New Orleans to ment of chronic conditions, and initial care for Interagency Consortium; $400,000. The North- serve 150 more elderly, PACE Monroe ap- acute illnesses and injuries. The centers pro- east Louisiana Family Literacy Interagency proximately 124 and PACE Alexandria ap- vide mental health services including indi- Consortium (NELFLIC). NELFLIC is requesting proximately 125. The Program of All-Inclusive vidual, family, and group therapy. SBHCs em- funding so that more families can continue to Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a capitated phasize prevention as well as early identifica- be served, and served more effectively, by se- benefit authorized by the Balanced Budget Act tion and treatment of physical and mental curing staff and resources. NELFLIC is deter- of 1997 (BBA) that features a comprehensive health concerns. Prevention programs con- mined to enhance its services to provide flexi- service delivery system and integrated Medi- centrate on proper nutrition, dental hygiene, ble, year-round hours and to target special care and Medicaid financing. The program is exercise, and the elimination of substance populations more intensely than ever before. modeled on the system of acute and long term abuse, use of tobacco, teenage pregnancy, vi- The English as a Second Language services care services developed by On Lok Senior olence, and suicide. CHRISTUS Health spon- to be offered in Union and West Carroll par- Health Services in San Francisco, California. sors and operates 25 of the 62 SBHCs in Lou- ishes can double the number of participants in The model was tested through CMS (then isiana. With earmark funds of $350,000, these each site. Serving the incarcerated population HCFA) demonstration projects that began in centers could address such critical health in Richland parish incurs significant expenses the mid-1980s. The PACE model was devel- issues as childhood and adolescent obesity. due to the dynamics of the program and to en- oped to address the needs of long-term care The money could also help the centers pro- sure that children can participate sufficiently in clients, providers, and payers. For most par- vide more dental services and expand mental appropriate services. In order to serve the ticipants, the comprehensive service package health services. high school population in Lincoln parish, the permits them to continue living at home while Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Even Start center must have highly qualified receiving services rather than be institutional- H.R. 3293 personnel available to work with the children ized. Participants must be at least 55 years Department of Health & Human Services, from 7:20 to 3:35 five days per week. Funding old and be certified as eligible for nursing Health Resources and Services Administration is requested to retain the staff at each site and home care by the appropriate State agency. (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. to provide transportation and other support However the average age of a PACE recipient Richland Parish Hospital, 407 Cincinnati services to accommodate the flexible sched- is 75. The PACE program becomes the sole Street, Delhi, LA 71232. ules and growing population of participants. source of services for Medicare and Medicaid Richland Parish Hospital for facilities and Expanding services or the service area will eligible enrollees. equipment; $1,025,000. This request would in- help to empower families to gain literacy skills, Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER crease access to vital preventive and diag- build strong families, earn a living wage, and H.R. 3293 nostic health care services in Northeast Lou- move toward self-sufficiency. Department of Health & Human Services, isiana through the use of one-time funding to Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Health Resources and Services Administration purchase Digital Mammography and 16-Slice H.R. 3293 (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan ma- Department of Education—Elementary & CHRISTUS Health St. Francis Cabrini Hos- chine and a Mobile Unit to transport the equip- Secondary Education (includes FIE) pital, 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA ment throughout the region. This will particu- Institute for Student Achievement, One Hol- 71301. larly impact the low-income, under and unin- low Lane, Suite 100, Lake Success, NY 11042 CHRISTUS Health St. Francis Cabrini Hos- sured residents of the most rural areas of the Institute for Student Achievement; $150,000. pital for an electronic medical records initia- region, who so many times do not have the ISA is requesting $150,000 in funding to con- tive; $400,000. CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini resources to travel to the larger urban areas to tinue its partnership with the Point Coupee has undertaken an initiative to lower the cost obtain these services. Currently, a resident Central Prep High School located in the Point of care by leveraging communication and must travel at least to Monroe to obtain these Coupee Central High School building. Point health information technology, with an empha- services, which is over 60 miles away from Coupee Central Prep High School opened in sis on using these tools to improve access many of the communities in the most north- September, 2008 with a cohort of grade nine and lower costs for the under- and uninsured. east part of the state. RPH is a participant in students. It will grow one grade per year until The project will reduce inappropriate use of the LA Rural Health Information Exchange it serves students in grades 9 to 12, at which the emergency department while providing a Network and was the first hospital to be linked time the Point Coupee Central High School care team to help coordinate their care and with the LSU Health Sciences Center will be phased out. ISA will remain in partner- provide a medical home. Reducing the cost of (LSUHSC–S) in Shreveport. If they are able to ship with EBR throughout the entire school de- care requires investment in health IT infra- obtain this equipment, they will be able to velopment period. A clear, explicit set of non structure. This project began almost a year transmit these tests to the specialists at negotiable principles defines the ISA research- ago by deploying community health workers LSUHSC–S. Many of the low-income, under based school reform capacity-building model. using all manual processes. This activity will and uninsured patients are referred to With its strategic partner, the National Center automate the process of data collection, infor- LSUHSC–S for specialty care. Due to the lack for Research, Education, Students and Teach- mation sharing and increased communications of resources, patients may very well forego ing (NCREST) at Columbia University, ISA fa- with the clients to reduce inappropriate utiliza- treatment until the condition is much more se- cilitates the implementation of these principles tion, improve access and reduce costs, all rious. through coaching and professional develop- while helping them to better care for them- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER ment. Additionally, ISA provides technical as- selves. Internal funding is lacking due to com- H.R. 3293 sistance, administrative guidance, and forma- peting priorities. Funds will be used for invest- Department of Health & Human Services, tive student assessments in writing and math- ing in core infrastructure needs that will be- Health Resources and Services Administration ematics which inform instructional practice, come operating costs in future years but at a (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. program advocacy and program assessment. much lower level. University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 Uni- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER versity Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209 H.R. 3293 H.R. 3293 University of Louisiana at Monroe for facili- Department of Health & Human Services Department of Health & Human Services, ties and equipment, including purchase of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Health Resources and Services Administration mobile dental unit; $840,000. The University of (CMS)—Research & Demonstration. (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. Louisiana at Monroe College of Health PACE Greater New Orleans, 4201 North CHRISTUS Health System, 9830 Jennifer Sciences Department of Dental Hygiene pro- Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70117. Lane, Shreveport, LA 71106. poses the purchase of a mobile dental unit for PACE Greater New Orleans, for facilities CHRISTUS Health System for a rural health use throughout the northeastern portion of the and equipment; $500,000. This project is for initiative; $350,000. School-Based Health Cen- State of Louisiana. The use of this mobile unit $4 million to allow PACE Greater New Orle- ters (SBHCs) enable CHRISTUS Health to would enhance the teaching capabilities of the ans, Franciscan PACE and CHRISTUS Health provide primary and preventative health care dental hygiene program and would provide a

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The Uni- United States Constitution, pursuant to Ar- which in the past has been approved for fed- versity has worked with the Air Force and in- ticle V thereof, and reading as follows: eral development funding. The mobile unit dustry partners in further development of the ‘‘AMENDMENT XXIV. would benefit underserved patients who lack algorithms and software for military applica- ‘‘SECTION 1. The right of citizens of the the financial resources and/or transportation to tions. These funds will support our faculty and United States to vote in any primary or obtain proper dental care. The unit would be partners identified by the Air Force in extend- other election for President or Vice Presi- staffed by a dentist, dental assistant, dental ing the development of these algorithms. dent, for electors for President or Vice Presi- hygienist and dental hygiene students who Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER dent, or for Senator or Representative in would work with local public health offices to H.R. 3326 Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of coordinate services. RDTE, AF failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Louisiana Tech University, 700 W California ‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have H.R. 3170 Ave, Ruston, LA 71272 power to enforce this article by appropriate SBA Cyber Security Research Program legislation.’’ Grambling University, 400 Main St., Gram- $1,500,000. Louisiana Tech University seeks ‘‘SECTION 2. While the congress was still bling, LA 71245 funding to initiate programs in the recently deliberating on the poll tax amendment in The primary goals of the Greater North Lou- August of 1962, President John Fitzgerald funded Cyber Security Laboratory to support Kennedy urged the United States House of isiana Community Development Corp are to: new research and educational efforts in cyber Representatives to follow the lead of the a) stimulate creation, attraction, retention and security. This laboratory is a key component of Senate and propose the amendment for the expansion of business and industry in North the Center for Secure Cyberspace (CSC), a consideration of the state legislatures ‘‘ . . . Louisiana, b) provide access to financial cap- collaboration between Louisiana Tech Univer- to finally eliminate this outmoded and arbi- ital, c) promote the growth of ‘‘homegrown’’ sity and Louisiana State University. Funding trary bar to voting. American citizens business using technology to provide rural iso- for the CSC, totaling $8 million, has been pro- should not have to pay to vote.’’ And in wit- lated entrepreneurs with access to information, nessing the issuance of Amendment XXIV’s vided by the Louisiana Board of Regents and certificate of validity 17 months later, Ken- technical assistance, professional services and the two universities. Researchers are devel- nedy’s successor, President Johnson, noted expertise. The Rural U.S. is home to over 56 oping core research foundations in evolvable that abolishing the tax requirement ‘‘ . . . million Americans who live in some of the sensor hardware/software and corresponding reaffirmed the simple but unbreakable country’s poorest regions. As nationally pub- transformational technologies for the early pre- theme of this Republic. Nothing is so valu- licized by all mediums, the state of Louisiana diction, detection, and control of anomalous able as liberty, and nothing is so necessary is involved in a long-running battle to find solu- behavior in cyberspace. The CSC has built to liberty as the freedom to vote without bans or barriers. . . . A change in our Con- tions to poverty and combating literacy (see strategic collaborative relationships between attachments A & B—GNLCDC Service Area stitution is a serious event. . . . There can national and international academic and indus- now be no one too poor to vote.’’ Demographics and Maps). The primary em- trial partners, with the Air Force Cyber Com- SECTION 3. Although Amendment XXIV ployers in the targeted parishes are light man- mand (P), Air Force Research Laboratory, and has been the law of the land since 1964, some ufacturing companies. It is expected that man- other state and federal agencies. Many of 13 years following its effective date, it re- ufacturing jobs will continue to decline in the these partners have provided input into the ceived symbolic post-ratification in 1977 21st Century, therefore diversification is critical design of the CSL. The proposed funding will from the General Assembly of the Common- to the stimulation and survival of rural commu- enable us to configure, test and validate the wealth of Virginia, as reflected in the Con- nities. gressional Record of March 28, 1977, which new equipment and software, which is being printed the full text of Virginia’s post-ratifi- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER purchased in FY 2009, and to support initial cation; 12 years after that, the amendment H.R. 3326 research projects between the CSC and part- gained ceremonial post-ratification in 1989 RDTE, A ners. These initial projects will enable Tech from the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana Tech University, 700 W California and its partners to gather preliminary data to North Carolina, as reflected in the Congres- Ave, Ruston, LA 71272 serve as the basis for further funding from sional Record of June 6, 1989, which printed Anti-Tamper Research and Development multiple agencies. the full text of North Carolina’s post-ratifi- $3,800,000. This program will provide the re- cation; and nearly 13 years after that, the f search, development, and testing of tech- amendment acquired its most recent post- nologies that can significantly reduce or elimi- TEXAS H. CON. RES. 39 ratification in 2002 from the Legislature of nate the threat of reverse-engineering or soft- the State of Alabama, as reflected in the Congressional Record of September 26, 2002, ware extraction from the guidance/avionics HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY which printed the full text of Alabama’s package of military aircraft and missiles. We OF TEXAS post-ratification. will initiate the R&D of specific technologies SECTION 4. The Legislature of the State of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that can be used to prevent tampering of avia- Texas—one of only five states still levying a tion and missile systems, initiate the develop- Friday, July 31, 2009 poll tax by 1964—has never approved Amend- ment XXIV to the Constitution of the United ment and instrumentation of techniques that Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- can be used to test the vulnerability of missile States, but precedent makes clear the oppor- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of tunity of Texas to post-ratify the amend- systems before and after insertion of the tech- Texas, I am officially entering House Joint ment in a manner similar to the actions of nology, and test the initial technology pro- Resolution 39, as passed by the 81st Legisla- lawmakers in Alabama, North Carolina, and duced by this program. Technologies devel- ture, Regular Session, 2009 of the State of Virginia. oped will prevent the extraction, disassembly, Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. SECTION 5. The Legislature of the State of Texas, as a symbolic gesture, hereby post- and reuse of U.S. aviation and missile Critical A JOINT RESOLUTION Technology/Critical Program Information hard- ratifies Amendment XXIV to the Constitu- post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Con- tion of the United States. ware and software. The DoD is currently stitution of the United States prohibiting SECTION 6. Pursuant to Public Law No. aware of how vulnerable its weapons systems the denial or abridgment of the right to vote 98–497, the Texas secretary of state shall no- are to reverse-engineering, and this effort will for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. tify the archivist of the United States of the develop measures to decrease or eliminate BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- action of the 81st Legislature of the State of this vulnerability. TURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: Texas, Regular Session, 2009, by forwarding Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER SECTION 1. The 87th Congress of the to the archivist an official copy of this reso- H.R. 3326 United States, on August 27, 1962, in the form lution. RDTE, AF of Senate Joint Resolution No. 29, proposed SECTION 7. The Texas secretary of state to the legislatures of the several states an shall also forward official copies of this reso- Louisiana Tech University, 700 W California amendment to the Constitution of the lution to both United States senators from Ave, Ruston, LA 71272 United States, and by a proclamation dated Texas, to all United States representatives Remote Language-Independent Suspect February 4, 1964, published at 29 Federal Reg- from Texas, to the vice president of the Identification $3,200,000. Louisiana Tech Uni- ister 1715–16 and at 78 Statutes at Large 1117– United States in his capacity as presiding of- versity seeks funding for research in remote 18, the Administrator of General Services, ficer of the United States Senate, and to the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JY8.027 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 speaker of the United States House of Rep- Besides the MTBC, other supporters of the CEO, Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc. resentatives, with the request that this reso- Tech Titans Awards and Fast Tech event are TECH TITAN OF THE FUTURE UNIVERSITY LEVEL lution be printed in full in the Congressional PricewaterhouseCoopers, TechAmerica (for- Record. Challenging Algorithmics and Mathematics merly American Electronics Association), DAVID DEWHURST, in Problem Solving (CHAMPS) The University President of the Sen- Deloitte, Dallas Business Journal, KBA Group of Texas at Dallas—Jonsson School of Engi- ate. LLP, Time Warner Cable Business Class, neering and Computer Science JOE STRAUS, GSCS Inc., Farstar Inc., and AVMG. Military Programs of the Dallas TeleCollege Speaker of the House. Congratulations one and all. I salute you. Dallas County Community College District ROBERT HANEY, The 2009 Tech Titan Finalist names and the UTeach Dallas, The University of Texas at Chief Clerk of the categories follow: House. Dallas CORPORATE CEO AWARD CATEGORY PATSY SPAW, Venture Innovation Partnership, The Univer- Secretary of the Sen- Bruce Ballengee, CEO and Co-Founder, sity of Texas at Arlington ate. Pariveda Solutions, Inc. TECH TITAN OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL HOPE ANDRADE, Timothy Gallagher, CEO, Electronic Trans- Daniel Brown, Hillcrest High School, Dallas Secretary of State. action Consultants Corporation Independent School District f Dale Sohn, President, Samsung Tele- Dr. George J. Hademenos, Richardson High communications America School, SALUTING THE NOMINEES OF THE Charlie Vogt, President and CEO, 2009 TECH TITANS FINALISTS Richardson Independent School District GENBAND Wesley Kirpach, Plano West Senior High EMERGING COMPANY CEO AWARD CATEGORY School, Plano Independent School District HON. SAM JOHNSON Steve Steinheimer, CEO, SSG Ltd Jacqueline Lewis, Williams High School, OF TEXAS Nina Vaca, CEO, Pinnacle Technical Re- Plano Independent School District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources, Inc. TechAmerica Friday, July 31, 2009 Paul VanMeter, President and CEO, TEXAS LEGEND AWARD, Jim Von Ehr, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Colo4Dallas President and Founder, Zyvex Corporation. Alastair Westgarth, President and CEO, Speaker, I rise to congratulate the finalists for f the 2009 Tech Titans Award presented by Tango Networks, Inc. Metroplex Technology Business Council, the CORPORATE HORIZON AWARD CATEGORY HONORING BRUCE G. MCATTEE largest technology trade association in Texas. Electronic Transaction Consultants Corpora- On August 28th, the winners will be an- tion HON. DALE E. KILDEE nounced in categories designed to showcase Entrust OF MICHIGAN the most cutting-edge technologies and the Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brightest talent emerging from the North Texas Nokia Siemens Networks Friday, July 31, 2009 region at the 2009 Tech Titans Awards and EMERGING COMPANY HORIZON AWARD CATEGORY Fast Tech gala. The event will also reveal the Airwalk Communications, Inc. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today rankings of the 2009 Titan Fast Tech, which OnAsset Intelligence, Inc. to pay tribute to Bruce G. McAttee as he re- lists the fastest-growing DFW technology com- Sipera Systems tires from his position as CAP Coordinator for panies based on percentage revenue growth Tango Networks, Inc. UAW Region 1C. A retirement party is over the last year and the fastest-growing TECH INNOVATOR AWARD CATEGORY planned for August 28th in Lansing Michigan. DFW technology companies based on per- Austin Crowder, CEO and Founder, Alpha Bruce McAttee began his career working for centage revenue growth over the last five Med-Surge, Inc., dba L.I.T. Surgical General Motors in August 1976. In 1982 he years. Dr. Harold ‘‘Skip’’ Garner, PO’B Mont- completed his Electrician Apprenticeship and The Tech Titans gala also raises funds to gomery Distinguished Chair, Professor of Bio- ran for Committeeman in November of that support a scholarship program for students at chemistry and Internal Medicine, University of year. He was elected and held the position local universities who are pursuing degrees in Texas Southwestern Medical Center until 1990. He was elected Financial Secretary math, science, engineering and technology, as Dr. Bruce Li, President and CTO, 21-Cen- Treasurer of UAW Local 652 in June 1990. well as high school teachers who teach in tury Silicon, Inc. During this time he also was elected Vice these disciplines. Founded in 1994, the Dr. Frank Lu, Professor of Mechanical and Chair of Region 1C Skilled Trades Council Metroplex Technology Business Council Aerospace Engineering, Director of the Aero- and Chairman in 1986. This made him the (MTBC) is a non-profit organization composed dynamics Research Center, University of youngest person to ever serve on the UAW of approximately 300 members that include Texas at Arlington International Skilled Trades Advisory Com- technology businesses and providers from mittee. In 1994 he accepted a position on the TECH ADVOCATE AWARD CATEGORY across the DFW Metroplex. The MTBC pro- UAW International Staff and was assigned to Rep. Dan Branch, Texas State House of duces numerous events, including the Man- UAW Region 1C as CAP Coordinator one Representatives agement in High-Tech Luncheon Series, the year later. North Texas Enterprise Center for Medical Technical Luncheon Series, Tech Week in Bruce’s interest in politics was sparked at Technology, Larry Calton Austin and the Tech Titans and Fast Tech the age of 13 when he worked on his first po- North Texas Regional Center for Innovation Awards. litical campaign. He went to Wolverine Boys & Commercialization, Mike Lockerd Recently, the Economist, a reputable inter- State during his high school years and he TECH Fort Worth, Darlene Ryan national magazine, featured a special in-depth served as an intern with the Michigan House section showcasing the wonders of Texas for TECH ADOPTER AWARD CATEGORY of Representatives. Since that time he has business. The MTBC is a shining example of Chesapeake Energy Corporation worked on numerous campaigns including the the face of the future for Texas. Make no mis- North Texas Tollway Authority campaigns for every Democratic Presidential take, the MTBC is making great things happen Smart Hospital at the University of candidate since Jimmy Carter ran for office in for the Lone Star State—and the world. Texas at Arlington 1976. He has served on the Michigan Demo- ‘‘The Tech Titans Awards and Fast Tech Travelocity Business cratic Party’s State Central Committee for the provide the premier recognition of fast-grow- COMMUNITY HERO AWARD CATEGORY past 14 years. He has served as delegate to ing, highly innovative companies that con- Corey Kirkendoll, Solutions Architect, 2009 the Democratic National Convention in 2000 tribute to the vibrancy of the North Texas National Society of Black Engineers Alumni, and 2004. In 2004 he served as a Presidential economy and make our region an exciting Extension Pre-College Initiative for Region V, Elector for the 8th District casting his ballot for place to live and work,’’ said Cindi Keith, part- Cisco Systems JOHN KERRY. The Clinton County Democratic ner/technology marketing industry leader, Paul Klocek, General Manager, ELCAN Op- Party honored him with their 2009 Phil Hart PricewaterhouseCoopers, and co-chair of the tical Technologies Award. MTBC’s Tech Titans steering committee. ‘‘We Jo-ann Olsovsky, Vice President, Tech- In addition to his work with the UAW and look forward to showcasing the true leaders in nology Services and CIO, Burlington Northern the Democratic Party, Bruce is active with our industry and celebrating their hard work and Santa Fe Railway Company Cancer Society, the Martin Luther King Holi- and creativity.’’ Gurvendra Suri, day Commission and the Red Cross Great

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.097 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2175 Lakes Regional Board of Directors. The Lan- RECOGNIZING GENERAL AVIATION crews, identify a security coordinator, and train sing Area APRI Chapter recognized him ear- on security procedures SPEECH OF lier this year as a Role Model for his work in All DASSP flights must carry an armed se- Civil Rights and the community. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON curity officer (ASO) on board (very few such accredited Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officers are available.) resentatives to rise with me and applaud the Flights must depart from one of 27 TSA ap- work of a dear friend, Bruce G. McAttee. For Tuesday, July 28, 2009 proved DASSP gateway airports. Full depar- many years an important member of my own Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 508 ture screening of crew, passengers, baggage, campaigns, I consider Bruce a dear friend and recognizes the contributions of general avia- and aircraft by TSA security inspectors skilled analyst. I value his capable, proficient tion and encourages general aviation activi- Flights must request permission to operate expertise on a broad variety of subjects. I wish ties. General aviation is a little recognized, in DCA no sooner than 72 hours in advance him the best as he enters this next phase of major sector of the airline industry, which con- of the flight (due to DCA slot requirements) his life. tributes $150 billion to United States direct and no later than 24 hours in advance of the and indirect economic output. I also want to flight (for TSA security reviews) for each flight f mention the Transportation Security Adminis- into DCA. tration Reauthorization Act of 2009, which in- These same screening procedures must be CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL cluded an important section setting up a gen- used for flights departing DCA JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAIN- eral aviation working group within the Aviation Charges approximately $230 are assessed ING COMMITTEE ON THEIR 20TH Security Advisory Committee, to advise the to cover TSA’s screening costs plus $15/pas- NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) senger for screening names against the No- on security issues in general aviation. This ad- Fly and Selectee lists visory group was established after the TSA Requirements for an Armed Security Officer began rulemaking on the Large Aircraft Secu- and use of a gateway airport are predictably, HON. JOHN D. DINGELL rity Program that threatened to swallow gen- and we think, deliberately impossible for most OF MICHIGAN eral aviation amidst burdensome and unnec- operators to meet. TSA has approximately 200 essary regulations, suited for large commercial registered operators in the DASSP, making IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aircraft. Longstanding unattended issues and the wait for an ASO intolerable. Friday, July 31, 2009 insufficient attention to the nation’s important However, the Department of Homeland Se- General Aviation sector are finally getting the curity has determined ‘‘that general aviation Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today attention they deserve. Along with other mem- presents only limited and mostly hypothetical to congratulate the National Joint Apprentice- bers of the House Committee on Homeland threats to security . . . (and) that the steps ship and Training Committee (NJATC) on the Security, I intend to see that General Aviation general aviation airport owners and managers occasion of the 20th anniversary of their Na- security issues are treated uniquely for the have taken to enhance security are positive tional Training Institute, which will be held this sector they administer. and effective.’’ DHS goes further in its report weekend at the University of Michigan in Ann However, as most members who have sat on general aviation: Arbor. It will also be my pleasure to address in on any hearing with the FAA, TSA, DHS or ‘‘The current status of [general aviation] op- this gathering back home in Michigan’s 15th any other security agency may now know, the erations does not present a serious homeland security vulnerability requiring TSA to increase Congressional District. District of Columbia’s main airport, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), is regulatory oversight of the industry.’’ I wish to commend the NJATC’s National uniquely hampered by impossibly restrictive ‘‘Although [TSA’s Office of Intelligence] has Training Institute for what they do for working regulations that have destroyed general avia- identified potential threats, it has concluded men and women across the country. I believe tion in the nation’s capital, and arbitrary prac- that most [general aviation] aircraft are too they serve as an example of the good work tices may be spreading to others. In the light to inflict significant damage, and has not labor unions have done for this country. I think Homeland Security Committee, we have taken identified specific imminent threats from gen- it is entirely appropriate that the 20th annual the important first steps to give detailed atten- eral aviation’’ National Training Institute will be held in Michi- tion to this major section of the airline industry Nevertheless, the nation’s capital has been gan, the state that most have deemed the to the new administration. singled out as the only jurisdiction under par- birthplace of the American labor movement. After 9/11 the restrictions on General Avia- ticularly onerous, unnecessary and wasteful This is a point in which I take great pride, as tion in the nation’s capital, in particular, be- program restrictions. As the initial approach of Michigan has long had a history of looking out came symbolic of arbitrary action against gen- TSA to general aviation in general showed, for our workers and supporting the growth and eral aviation that could happen anywhere. however, the entire general aviation sector was about to be buried by the Large Aircraft success of our labor unions. Even though New York City was the epicenter of 9/11, the nation’s capital is the only location Security Program, until our committee said The partnership of the National Electrical that suffers under unique restrictions that have ‘‘NO!’’ The thoughtless creep mission of the Contractors Association and the International crippled general aviation here. In fact, there TSA into General Aviation, and the total failure Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is unique was no general aviation for four years. After to weigh actual security risks against the impli- and it has led to a special training institute that joining in my complaints at hearings, the cations of draconian security measures, was puts a value on skilled trade and allows ap- former Chairman of the Transportation and In- stopped by our Committee on Homeland Se- prentices to ‘‘earn while you learn.’’ This is frastructure Committee, DON YOUNG, threat- curity. The District of Columbia general avia- critical for those in Southeast Michigan and ened to subpoena any agency that did not tion community deserves the same respect across the country, as they start their second comply with a bill that aimed to compel the re- and attention. career, or even begin their first. Skilled trades sumption of general aviation flights at DCA General aviation at DCA is not the only in- provide our families with respectable and fair and to hold them in contempt if they refused dustry in the District of Columbia that has wages, benefits that will provide for their fami- to appear before the committee to report on been wiped out by arbitrary and restrictive air- lies and training that will allow them to suc- progress. As a result, a plan finally was put in space regulations. The South Capitol Street cessfully complete various jobs within the place with requirements, but the DCA Access Heliport is a commercial heliport that once electrical industry. Standard Security Program (DASSP) was al- served east coast cities such as New York, most worse than no plan at all. Before 9/11, Miami and Boston. It continues to serve the As the National Joint Apprenticeship & general aviation activity at DCA accounted for Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit and the Training Committee enters its 68th year, I 1⁄3 (approximately 30,000) of the total annual U.S. Park Police. The Heliport is also the point would like to once again commend them for operations at DCA. In contrast, in October of evacuation for the Supreme Court and part their fine work and congratulate them for the 2005 when program DASSP began, oper- of the Department of Defense Nightingale pro- more than 350,000 apprentices which they ations averaged about one flight per week. gram. In fact, on 9/11 this heliport actually be- have skillfully trained. I look forward to their Today, activity averages about three to four came the Air Control Command Tower when 20th National Training Institute and I am so flights per day, about 1000 a year. The re- DCA was evacuated. Moreover, having shown pleased that they will be holding this special quirements in the DASSP include: it was a vital asset, not a liability, for two years event in Michigan’s 15th Congressional Dis- General aviation operators must adopt a se- after 9/11, under an agreement with the Se- trict. curity program, background checks on flight cret Service—an agreement that was later

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Yet, in the Park.’’ Of course, I must mention New- am proud to have worked on a bill that gives without explanation, beginning in October castle’s wonderful golf club; perhaps the city’s them just that. 2003, commercial operators have been alto- most marketable asset as well as a terrific But the public plan option is not the only gether restricted from using the heliport, de- place for civic engagement and community standout provision in this bill. spite the fact that the heliport owners have fundraising. The course is truly beautiful and This bill will protect small businesses and been clear that they are willing to comply with attracts attendees from all over the Pacific their employees. any and all security demands. Northwest. This bill is going to help small businesses The nation’s capital has all but lost heli- Newcastle is a beautiful city filled with a offer health insurance to their employees— copter service, even for the vital security pur- great mix of small town charm, big city access something most small employers want, but poses our heliport has performed. Without cor- and natural, fantastic neighborhoods and open can’t afford to do right now. porate commercial clients the South Capitol spaces, and is very well-deserving of this Currently, small businesses pay an average Heliport cannot generate enough revenue to award to of one of America’s best small towns of 18 percent more for health coverage than survive. The owner has submitted the highest in the country. I look forward to continuing to large businesses. level security plans, but the TSA and the De- support the goals and ideals of Newcastle But with the America’s Affordable Health partment of Homeland Security have failed to residents and its elected leaders. Choices Act, small businesses will have ac- respond. At my request, the Committee on f cess to the new Health Insurance Exchange, Homeland Security has added heliports spe- giving them the benefits of lower rates that cifically to the list of entities on the general AMERICA’S AFFORDABLE HEALTH only large businesses now enjoy. The ex- aviation working group. This heliport is vital for CHOICES ACT change will also give small businesses more both security and commercial helicopter oper- ´ plans to choose from. ations that the District of Columbia cannot af- HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ The bill also creates a new tax credit—worth ford to lose. While we pause to recognize the OF CALIFORNIA up to half the cost of health insurance pre- importance of general aviation to the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES miums—to assist small employers who want economy, I use this occasion to remind my Friday, July 31, 2009 to offer coverage. Finally, small businesses will be exempt colleagues in the Congress and the Adminis- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. from the ‘‘pay or play’’ requirements that will tration to recognize the importance of general Madam Speaker, I rise in support of real apply to large employers. Small businesses aviation to the nation’s capital. health care reform for the American people. with a total payroll of $250,000 or less—that’s f As a member of the Committee on Ways and $250,000 in employee payroll, and doesn’t Means, I have been working hard to develop CITY OF NEWCASTLE count the owner’s take home pay—will be ex- a bill that really makes health care better. What stands out to me the most from my empt from ‘‘pay or play.’’ Altogether, the bill makes it easier for small HON. DAVID G. REICHERT work are the stories I hear from my district in businesses and their employees to afford high OF WASHINGTON California. Neighbors like Blasa Ochoa, who quality care while protecting their bottom line. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lost her insurance when her employer went I encourage my colleagues in both cham- Friday, July 31, 2009 bankrupt, and who has been unable to get an- bers and on both sides of the aisle to stop the other policy because she has a pre-existing Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise bickering—and stop spreading misconceptions condition. today to congratulate the City of Newcastle, that are delaying this much-needed reform bill. Washington, which was recently ranked sev- Or Denise from Lakewood who told me that doctors treat her special-needs son like a Americans cannot wait any longer. They’re enteenth by Money Magazine on their list of counting on us to get this done. We need to ‘‘America’s Best Small Towns.’’ I’m proud to number and not a person. The other night, I spoke to several hundred pass reform that lowers cost, promotes choice represent Newcastle, a city that affords resi- of my neighbors during a telephone town hall, and provides care for all, no matter where dents a unique opportunity to live near the and they told me about the problems with the they work or how large—or small—their pay- ‘‘hustle and bustle’’ of everyday life while re- current system: high costs, exclusions for pre- checks. treating into a rural small town setting. existing conditions, and the flat out inability to f It is fitting that Money Magazine released its find a plan for those 60 and older. rankings the same week that Newcastle held DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, I’m working so hard on this issue because a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a multi-year, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED I know health care reform is what my neigh- multi-phase public works project that shows AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS bors back home in California want and need. ACT, 2010 the city’s true colors: leadership, patience and America’s Affordable Health Choices Act will encouragement. Although I couldn’t be at the fix these problems and more. celebration personally, I once again congratu- But sadly, there are still many misconcep- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM late them on the expansion of the Coal Creek tions out there. OF MINNESOTA Parkway, to help alleviate the flow of traffic for So let me clear some things up. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its businesses and citizens. This bill will put a stop to abusive insurance Friday, July 31, 2009 Newcastle has grown by leaps and bounds, company practices, so that you can get a pol- developing and offering new attractions and icy no matter what your age or whether you Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise in conveniences for citizens and businesses have a pre-existing condition. strong support of the Fiscal Year 2010 Depart- alike. Officially incorporated in 1994, New- This bill will control skyrocketing health ment of the Interior, Environment, and Related castle’s population at the time was 7,000. 15 costs and make health insurance more afford- Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2996). This years later, Newcastle’s population has grown able. Its strongest cost-control tool is the pub- important bill makes timely investments to pro- to about 10,000 and the city’s amenities con- lic health plan option. tect and preserve our country’s natural re- tinue to grow as well. A new YMCA will open We need a strong and stable public option sources, enhance climate change research in September, complete with swimming pools, because the private plans, busy seeking prof- and adaptation efforts, empower Native Amer- community rooms, and gyms. A new transit its, have been unsuccessful in controlling the ican communities, and support the arts. I center currently under construction will provide growth in healthcare costs. Their idea of con- thank Chairman OBEY, Chairman DICKS, my new bus shelters and improve the city’s main trolling costs is denying care! colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, intersection, benefiting commuters, pedes- But a robust public plan, like the one in this and the House leadership for their hard work trians and bicyclists. bill, will give the private plans real competition on this legislation. In true Pacific Northwest tradition, New- and persuade them to change their ways. This This legislation upholds America’s leader- castle also boasts a vast array of accessible makes health care cheaper for you. ship in environmental stewardship. It includes natural resources and outdoor activities. Lake A strong public plan will show how investing an 8 percent funding increase for the National Boren Park, the city’s best known location in in comprehensive, high-quality care, including Parks Service and a 6 percent increase for the its parks and trails system, offers walking preventive care, will make Americans healthier National Wildlife Refuges. I am pleased that trails, tennis and basketball courts, playground and save money at the same time. the bill includes my language for the first ever

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.103 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2177 national, comprehensive study to identify best ish priest in communities all across our coun- Michelle and Michael had their first date on practices to protect and preserve the Mis- try. June 5, 2007. They were engaged fifteen sissippi River, America’s greatest waterway. When I think of Father Floyd, I remember a months later on September 14, 2008. The Additionally, by passing this bill, Congress is man who knew everyone’s name, yet called couple enjoys spending time with family and investing in tackling the urgent challenge of us all ‘‘brother’’ or ‘‘sister’’ as a sign of re- friends, going to Big Bear Lake, bike riding, global climate change. The bill provides over spect. He went out of his way to make people and remodeling their new home, among other $178 million for climate change programs in feel special and was known locally for his an- activities. Their many friends say Michelle and the Department of the Interior, $80 million for nual Blessing of the Taxi Fleet and the Bless- Michael are very well suited for each other, climate change planning and on-the-ground ing of the Animals. and their families already consider each of conservation efforts at the Fish and Wildlife Father Floyd’s wisdom and eloquence gar- them a member of the family. The newlywed Service, and $31 million for climate change nered him invitations to give the benediction at couple will make their home in the city of adaptation activities at the Bureau of Land the 1984 Democratic National Convention in Chino Hills in Los Angeles County. Management, the National Park Service, and San Francisco, the opening of Pacific Bell Michelle and Michael were joined in their Bureau of Indian Affairs. Climate change is Park in 2000, and many others. wedding celebration in Long Beach by guests happening now, and Congress must invest to The St. Anthony Foundation has ministered from across town and across the country. adapt to its impacts on America’s lands and to the poor and down-on-their-luck for more Family and friends traveled from Maryland, economy. than 40 years, in large part due to Father Washington, DC, Sacramento, Oxnard, My state of Minnesota is blessed with fresh Floyd’s ability to reach people of all types in Newberry Park, the Inland Empire, and from water resources, including over 10,000 lakes profoundly personal ways. He did not see rich across southern California. Special partici- and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. or poor, he only saw those who could help pants in the wedding ceremony included the This legislation provides $667 million—$507 and those who needed help. maid of honor Casandra Holiday, the brides- million over FY2009—in much-needed invest- Father Floyd held many positions at St. An- maids, Sally Lara and Evie Bobbitt, the bride’s ments to promote and protect our nation’s thony’s, but nearest to his heart was the St. niece and sister respectively, and the great water bodies. This includes $475 million Anthony Dining Room. Opened in 1981, it is groomsmen Travis Amezcua, Ryan Benigno, for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, now the leading free-meal program in the city, Caleb Gray, and Dustin Mullins. Leading the which will involve the coordination and col- providing more than 2,500 meals a day to San bridal party and assembled family and guests laboration of 16 Federal agencies, the States Francisco’s poor. Earlier this year, Father in the wedding celebration and officiating the of the Great Lakes Region, local government, Floyd served his 35 millionth meal. vows was the Reverend Doctor Paul Yestebo and citizens groups in an effort to restore the Madam Speaker, our community is fortunate of the New Hope Community Church in Hun- source of 20 percent of the world’s fresh sur- to have been blessed with Father Floyd. He tington Beach. face water. This bill also directs EPA to invest leaves our community better than he found it Madam Speaker, I offer my best congratula- in essential research on the human health and and it brightens my heart to know that San tions to the Bobbitt, Falkenthal, and Nichols environmental impacts of endocrine disrupting Francisco has yet another angel to help guide families, and their friends and guests on this compounds and other contaminants in our us. happy and memorable occasion. To Michelle water supply. f and Michael, I offer the sentiment and gifts This bill makes important investments to which George Bailey offered the Martini family empower our country’s Native American com- A TRIBUTE HONORING THE as they moved into their new home in the munities and enhance support of the arts. It FALKENTHAL-NICHOLS WEDDING classic film, ‘‘It’s a Wonderful Life’’: ‘‘Bread! provides $6.8 billion for programs at the Bu- That their house may never know hunger. reau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Salt! That life may always have flavor. And Service, including almost an almost $7 million OF CALIFORNIA wine! That joy and prosperity may reign for- increase in funding for the Urban Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever.’’ Lastly, I wish that throughout their won- Health Program. And finally, H.R. 2996 in- Friday, July 31, 2009 derful life together, Michelle and Michael will cludes funding increases for the National En- always have an abundance of what St. Paul dowment of the Arts and the National Endow- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I wrote of in his letter to the Corinthians, ‘‘faith, ment for the Humanities. I strongly support rise today to extend my best wishes to two hope, and love; and the greatest of these is these investments and applaud the Committee young Americans who are starting their new love.’’ life together. On Friday, June 4, 2009, for these including these provisions. f I urge passage of this legislation. Michelle Lynn Falkenthal and Michael David Nichols were joined in matrimony surrounded FOOD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT f by their loving family and friends at the Earl OF 2009 IN MEMORY OF FATHER FLOYD Burns Miller Japanese Garden located on the LOTITO campus of California State University, Long SPEECH OF Beach. HON. MICHELE BACHMANN HON. JACKIE SPEIER Michelle Falkenthal was born in West Co- OF MINNESOTA OF CALIFORNIA vina, California on December 24, 1979. Her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mother, Evelyn Bobbitt, is an accounting tech- nician for the County of San Bernardino, and Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Friday, July 31, 2009 her step-father, David Bobbitt, is a director of Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I pay tribute audits for Riverside Community College. Her in reluctant support of H.R. 2749, the Food today to a man of God who dedicated his life father is Robert Falkenthal, an attorney in pri- Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. While I sup- to improving the lives of those less fortunate. vate practice, and her step-mother is Jennette port the legislation, it is by no means perfect Father Floyd Lotito, the heart and soul of St. Falkenthal, a homemaker. Michelle graduated and it is my sincere hope that the concerns I Anthony’s Dining Room, left our world on July from Colton high school and is currently em- share with my colleagues in the House will be 14, ending his long and valiant struggle with ployed as a billing agent for Cox Communica- addressed as the bill moves through the legis- Parkinson’s disease. tions. lative process. Born in Los Angeles, as Alfonso Joseph Michael Nichols was born in Arcadia, Cali- Ensuring the safety of America’s food sup- Lotito, he took Floyd as his religious name fornia on December 12, 1980. His mother, ply is a critical issue, which warrants our ut- when he entered the Franciscan Order in Linda Nichols, is a secretary at Arcadia High most attention. In light of recent outbreaks of 1953, prior to being ordained into the priest- School, and his father, Ken Nichols, is a gen- food-borne illnesses that have caused sick- hood seven years later. He received his Bach- eral contractor. Michael attended Arcadia High ness and death in our country, I believe it is elor of Sacred Theology from Old Mission School and Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univer- imperative the action be taken to restore con- Theological Seminary in Santa Barbara and sity in Prescott, Arizona. He is employed as fidence to the American people in the food his Masters in Speech and Communication an independent contractor pilot. they eat. This task requires careful analysis of Arts from Marquette University. In this constantly developing age of elec- our current food supply dynamic, as well as Before joining the St. Anthony Foundation in tronic communications, it’s no surprise that the thoughtful consideration of implications of any 1968, Father Floyd spent time as a high young couple first met via the internet. After potential solutions. Our constituents deserve school teacher in Santa Barbara and as a par- several weeks of getting acquainted online, no less.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.106 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 Indeed, every link in the food supply chain Budget Designation: $1,500,000 crew of the sinking ship aboard the Munro. from the farm to the shelf plays a valuable role This funding request is for Air Education & Thanks to the heroics of these brave men, 42 in delivering a safe product to consumers, and Training Command (AETC) aircraft range up- of the 47 fishermen aboard the sinking ship I believe each link requires flexibility in order grades, specifically Barry M. Goldwater Range survived that frigid morning in March 2008. to continue to provide high-quality, competi- (BMGR) improvement projects. Air Education Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join tively priced goods to American consumers. A and Training Command ranges have an un- with me today in commending the thousands dutiful producer should expect unwarranted funded requirement for enhancements to bring of Americans who serve and have served in government intrusion no more than a con- them more in line with the operational capabili- the United States Coast Guard. They are a sumer should expect their next meal will make ties of the F–35. The Barry M. Goldwater great credit to our country. them sick. Range has an identified unfunded requirement f The detrimental consequences of an overly to secure a sensor training area and new in- onerous federal government and bureaucratic strumented target area as well as two ground GENERAL SUPPORT OF VETERAN red-tape must be carefully weighed against moving target sets to conduct real world train- BILLS FOR WEEK OF JULY 27 the need for regulation to ensure safe foods. ing which mirrors Global War on Terror re- That being said, H.R. 2749 does attempt to quirements. Acquisition of ground moving tar- HON. MAXINE WATERS find a balance. As a result, the bill has earned gets, and development of a sensor training OF CALIFORNIA the support of a wide range of stakeholders area/instrumented target area within the Barry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from farm groups to distributors. M. Goldwater Tactical Range addresses the Friday, July 31, 2009 Madam Speaker, while I stress the impor- operational requirements which F–16 and fu- tance of continued work to improve the bill, I ture pilots (F–35) will face in defeating urban Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in support its passage and urge my colleagues and moving targets with high precision. strong support for the veterans’ bills consid- to do the same. (4) Proposed Recipient: Advanced Ceramics ered on the floor this week. I am very pleased that we have reached a point where we can f Budget Designation: $2,000,000 This funding request supports efforts at the begin to address the many institutional prob- EARMARK DECLARATION U.S. Army Battle Command Battle laboratory lems our returning soldiers endure under the at Ft. Huachuca to aggressively pursue experi- Department of Veteran Affairs. While some of HON. TRENT FRANKS mental deployment efforts and spiral develop- these issues can be attributed to administra- OF ARIZONA ment of sensor and micro-transponder tech- tive deficiencies, many of the department’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nologies using the Silver Fox and Manta un- problems can be helped by increased federal support. These brave men and women de- Friday, July 31, 2009 manned aerial systems (UAS). Silver Fox and Manta systems’ uniquely compact size and serve our support as they risk their lives in Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, stealth technology coupled with the use of ad- combat. This support should be reflected in pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- vanced sensors and transponders enable appropriate legislative action to ease the bur- ards on budget requests, I am submitting the them to detect, track, and isolate the smallest dens they confront upon returning home. following information regarding budget des- enemy movements, including the emplace- While many of us in Congress may disagree ignations I received as part of H.R. 3326: FY ment of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)— on our military strategy and presence in Iraq 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. the enemy’s weapon of choice against our and Afghanistan, we can all agree that our re- (1) Recipient: Robertson Aviation troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. turning veterans deserve far more than what Budget Designation: $3,000,000 f they have received upon returning home from This designation funds the procurement of combat. internal 200 gallon A-kits and B-kits for instal- RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAOR- Although the Bush Administration initiated lation on UH–60 Black Hawk helicopters oper- DINARY SERVICE OF THE the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it failed to ated by the Army National Guard. The Internal UNITED STATES COAST GUARD provide for critical veterans’ health care bene- Auxiliary Fuel Tank System is a crashworthy, AND THE ‘‘JERSEY BOYS OF THE fits and programs that would have helped to ballistically self-sealing, single-point pressure USCGC MUNRO’’ reorient our returning troops into society. How- refuelable internal auxiliary fuel system that ever, under a new administration and as evi- has been developed and fielded to H–60 heli- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN denced by the bills considered this week, Con- copters operated by the U.S. Army Special OF NEW JERSEY gress is working diligently to introduce and Operations, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pass critical legislation that will provide our Combat Search and Rescue, and certain units veterans with long overdue support and effi- of the U.S. Army National Guard. Having this Friday, July 31, 2009 cient access to medical resources. Therefore, system installed on an H–60 helicopter saves Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersy. Madam I am pleased to support all of the veterans’ lives by reducing the risk of post crash fires by Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the bills on the floor this week, and I commend my using military standard crashworthy self seal- United States Coast Guard, and the dedicated colleagues in Congress for their commitment ing bladders integrated into rugged aluminum service men and women who provide invalu- to our nation’s troops. honeycomb fiberglass outer containers. The able service to our country. I would especially A New York Times report published last fall resulting system provides ballistic protection like to recognize Lieutenant Junior Grade Paul reported that the nation’s newest veterans, for aircrews operating in hostile environments Windt of Paramus, Lieutenant Junior Grade particularly the wounded, are paying an ex- and crashworthy protection for all operations. Lee Crusius of Hackensack, Boatswain’s Mate ceptionally high price for their service to our (2) Recipient: Southwest Gas Corporation 3rd Class Daniel McGrath of West Milford, and country. According to various veterans’ advo- Budget Designation: $3,000,000 Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lorin Fisher cacy groups, the combination of injury and un- This funding request is for a Gas Engine of Jersey City, whose efforts during a heroic employment coupled with the long VA dis- Heat Pump (GEDAC) demonstration. GEDAC rescue on March 28, 2008 saved the lives of ability claims process has forced many vet- provides essential peak electric and winter gas 42 fishermen in the Alaskan Sea. These 4 erans into foreclosure and other financial hard- load reduction. GEDACs not only provide in- brave crew members of the Coast Guard Cut- ships. Thus, the legislation on the floor this creased energy efficiency, reduced peak elec- ter Munro, who go by the name ‘The Jersey week will provide for beneficial assistance tricity demand, costs savings to the U.S. mili- Boys of the USCGC Munro,’ are New Jersey through federal appropriations, employment tary, resource reductions (water), and reduc- natives and deserve recognition and com- and housing resources, and improved vet- tion of greenhouse gas emissions, it also di- mendation for their brave and selfless actions erans’ medical insurance programs. versifies energy sources and provides the that day. H.R. 3219, the Veterans’ Insurance and foundation for grid independence in electricity Following in the Coast Guard’s rich tradition Health Care Improvements Act of 2009 will ex- production. This type of energy independence of service to the American people, these pand veterans’ insurance and provide much is invaluable to a military installation, or other young men, away from their homes and fami- needed healthcare improvements. Additionally, facility of national interest, that has to continue lies on Easter morning of 2008, were called to this measure establishes permanent VA au- to function in the event of a national emer- action to rescue the crew of a sinking ship. thority to provide hospital care, medical serv- gency. They battled minus 24-degree weather and a ices, and nursing home care to Vietnam-era (3) Proposed Recipient: USAF, Air Edu- pitching sea which threatened to throw them herbicide-exposed veterans and Persian Gulf cation and Training Command overboard, while transporting the freezing War veterans who have insufficient medical

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.107 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2179 evidence to establish a service-connected dis- HONORING BRITTANY LEAP’S Account: RDTE Navy, Line 27, PE ability. Undoubtedly, many of our current vet- FIGHT AGAINST 0603216N erans from past and our present international NEURODEGENERATION WITH Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Glob- conflicts stand to benefit a great deal from this BRAIN IRON ACCUMULATION al Near Space Services bill. Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: 8610 Explorer Dr, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, In addition, H.R. 1293, the Disabled Vet- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA CO 80920 erans Home Improvement and Structural Alter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of the Request: Requesting $6 ation Grant Increase Act of 2009, will increase million funding for the Lighter-Than-Air Strato- the amount of authorized grants the Depart- Friday, July 31, 2009 spheric UAV for Persistent Communications ment of Veterans Affairs can pay for improve- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Relay and Surveillance. This project will de- ments and structural alterations for homes of er, I rise today to recognize the bravery and velop a lighter-than-air, unmanned aerial vehi- veterans with service-connected disabilities of fortitude of a very special and courageous cle (UAV) that will fly at 85,000 feet for three 50 percent or more. Accordingly, this bill will constituent of mine, Brittany Leap; and her to four months, providing low cost, persistent mother, Sandy, and father, Richard. In Feb- surveillance, high bandwidth and over the hori- provide much needed assistance for veterans ruary 2006, Brittany was diagnosed with a de- zon communications needed to effectively fight to make any necessary improvements they bilitating and degenerative disorder— terrorism, achieve maritime domain aware- are otherwise unable to fix on their own. As Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumula- ness, protect critical infrastructures and secure many may suffer from service-connected tion (NBIA). national borders. physical disabilities impeding their normal life NBIA is a very rare and devastating neuro- Requesting Member: Representative DOUG activities, this bill would authorize the VA to in- logical disorder that only gets worse over LAMBORN, CO–05 crease their financial assistance to veterans. time—resulting in constant muscle cramping, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 This measure will greatly supplement the bill an inability to control one’s body, difficulty with Account: RDTE Air Force, Line 8, PE we passed last Congress, the Homes for He- speech, a loss of peripheral vision, and even 0602201F roes Act, H.R. 3329. Where that bill expanded blindness. No cure or specific means of treat- Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Colo- rado Engineering, Inc the supply of permanent housing for veterans, ment currently exists for NBIA, and scientists are still baffled by the factors that influence Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: H.R. 1293 will provide the grants to make im- the disease. 1310 United Heights, Suite 105 Colorado provements for veterans’ current homes. Imagine waking up one morning having lost Springs, CO 80921 Moreover, H.R. 2270, the Veterans Non- the ability to walk, or talk, or even eat. In Brit- Description of the Request: Requesting $3 profit Research and Education Corporations tany’s case, however, this is no dream. This is million funding for the Unmanned Sense, (NREC) Enhancement Act of 2009 will amend a very real challenge that Brittany faces every Track, and Avoid Radar (USTAR) for low rate federal provisions regarding the establishment day of her life. To make matters worse, one of initial production of an advanced radar system at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical the few laboratories dedicated to researching for the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle platform to detect and track large and small facilities of nonprofit and research and edu- her disease is at risk of having to close its doors because of a lack of funding; doors that targets. USTAR will allow the UAV to identify cation corporations (NRECs) to allow an upon closing will forfeit the hope of Brittany, potential collision risks and increase maneu- NREC to facilitate the conduct of research or her family, and the thousands of other people vering capability in controlled airspace and im- education, or both, at more than one VA med- suffering from NBIA, that a cure may one day prove operability in adverse weather condi- ical center. This will greatly benefit the VA so be realized. tions. that they can have readily available resources Brittany is determined to continue fighting Requesting Member: Representative DOUG to help them confront challenges facing our this disease and the potentially devastating LAMBORN, CO–05 veterans. consequences of what will happen if the re- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Account: RDTE Defense-wide, Line 89, PE And H.R. 3155, the Caregiver Assistance search to develop a cure is suspended. She is unwavering in her pursuit to raise the funds 0603898C and Resource Enhancement Act will provide necessary to keep hope alive, not only for her, Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Not federal assistance to individuals providing non- but for everyone else with NBIA. Brittany has Applicable institutional extended care to disabled vet- taken it upon herself, with the help of her lov- Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: Not erans. These valuable services include edu- ing parents—and so many others across this Applicable cational and teaching caring techniques; strat- great nation—to raise $250,000 by year’s end Description of the Request: Requesting egies and skills; nursing care, and mental and to keep the search for a cure alive. $500,000 funding for an Independent Advisory health services. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Group to review Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Education and Training Needs and rec- And finally, H.R. 1803, the Veterans Busi- me in wishing Brittany and her family and all others with NBIA our heartfelt regards for their ommend a BMD education and training solu- ness Center Act of 2009 will amend the Small efforts to bring an end to this devastating ill- tion to include a recommendation of roles and Business Act to direct the Administrator of the ness, and I ask they give their support in any responsibilities, organizational structure, and/ Small Business Administration (SBA) to estab- way possible to help Brittany in her efforts. I or resources and facilities for integrated mis- lish within the SBA a Veterans Business Cen- am inspired by Brittany’s determination and I sile defense training. ter program to provide entrepreneurial training am honored to bring her story to the floor of f and counseling to veterans. This will create this Chamber. NIHI TA HASSO, UNHAPPY yet another resource to benefit our returning f LABOR—A HISTORY OF THE veterans who may have trouble finding em- EARMARK DECLARATION TIYAN AIRFIELD, GUAM ployment. Madam Speaker, these are incredibly impor- HON. DOUG LAMBORN HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO tant bills, providing our veterans with the fed- OF COLORADO OF GUAM eral resources so they may have efficient ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess to much needed medical assistance, job, Friday, July 31, 2009 Friday, July 31, 2009 and housing support. As a strong advocate for veterans’ rights, I am pleased to add my voice Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I recently Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, on July of support for all of these measures. More- submitted a member request declaration for 21, 2009, our community on Guam marked the 65th anniversary of our liberation from over, I will be working with my colleagues to the record. In that declaration, I stated that my requests were in H.R. 2647. It should have enemy occupation. It was a day of commemo- make sure we continue to provide the nec- read that these requests were in H.R. 3326 as ration and celebration as we recalled the sac- essary resources towards protecting our vet- noted below. rifices made for our freedom by our elders erans’ rights and ensuring fair and just access Requesting Member: Representative DOUG who survived this brutal occupation and of the to their rightful benefits. LAMBORN, CO–05 servicemembers who landed on our beaches Bill Number: H.R. 3326 to liberate us from the oppression of the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:28 Aug 01, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A31JY8.110 E31JYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E2180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 31, 2009 enemy during war. My predecessor, General not only the construction but survived the She ministered to all who crossed her path. Ben Blaz, penned a narrative about the history incredibly taxing ordeal. This was possible And importantly, she plowed her own path to of the Tiyan airfield on this occasion. Today, because of the older men in our forced labor seek those who others might not know. She groups who rose to lead us. There were many did so unselfishly, with a rare spirit of self-giv- the Tiyan airfield is the site of the Antonio B. such men but I remember two of them in Won Pat Guam International Airport and Gen- particular because they were my immediate ing. She worked hard, at every worthy task eral Blaz’ narrative was printed in this year’s leaders—Frank D. Perez and Nito Cristobal. she undertook. She was a laboring woman Liberation Day Special Edition of the Pacific We worked together, we prayed together and, who labored with love. Daily News. I submit this narrative for print in on occasion, we laughed together. It was 1944 As a child at her father and mother’s side, the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. It helps us con- and I was 16. she would rise at 4 am to accompany her dad nect the past with the present. It also helps us Evidently, American reconnaissance as he opened the family restaurant called planes noticed that the airstrip was nearing Najaim’s and then Manette’s. She hated that gain an appreciation for the history of the completion and it became a daily target for landscape that continues to serve today as an early rise but she learned to fill water glasses bombing. Seeing the American planes bomb of countless people of all ages and stations. important transportation link for our island. the airstrip in daylight was a tonic beyond This is one story of many through which we description even though we knew we had to No one was a stranger at the Seady fountain. can understand and interpret the period of oc- repair the runway that same night guarded She learned about community at a young age. cupation, and the trials experienced and en- by soldiers angered similarly beyond descrip- She was comfortable with people, most espe- dured by the Chamorro people. tion. One of the ironies of our forced labor cially from Delta. She never wanted to leave was how it played against one of the most them. She reminisced last week about the NIHI TA TASSO ... cherished of Chamorro traditions, adalak, beauty of Delbert Dunbar’s gardens, the Time and tide have eroded and buried rem- whereby neighbors helped one another build Democratic women’s club, St. Casper’s and nants of the barricades and trenches on the houses or prepare fields for crops. We partici- Father Ed. When I asked her, ‘‘Manette, what beaches of our island. The verdant jungle has pated in adalak willingly and from our reclaimed the old concentration camp sites especially did you want me to share with hearts in keeping with our custom and tradi- those who will gather to celebrate your life?’’ over the past six and a half decades. Heavy tion. The closest English translation of the foliage and buildings now camouflage pill- word is ‘‘happy labor.’’ This was not so when She replied: ‘‘Tell them how we worked to boxes and fortifications anchored along ex- we were digging caves, constructing barri- help the seniors.’’ The idea for creating for our pected landing sites to obstruct the advance cades and felling the jungle to build an air- country The Senior Farmer’s Market coupons of liberating forces. strip. was formed here, where it now serves 23,000 In contrast, a modest landing strip, built In an incredible twist of fate, on June 20, seniors in northwest Ohio, well as millions at Tiyan under extreme duress and a perva- 1944, during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, across our nation. She delivered communion sive sense of personal insecurity by the the Japanese lost more than 400 planes in a to shut-ins, befriended individuals—Dorothy Chamorros during the occupation in World resounding defeat in air combat which U.S. War II, has risen from the ashes of war, a la Biddle, Edwina Mattimore, Mary Turi, Nona Naval aviators referred to as the Great Mari- Sue-Mack, Clarence Seifert—carrying her the legendary Phoenix. It continues to grow anas Turkey Shoot. A month later, Guam with each passing year and now accommo- was liberated by U.S. Marines, soldiers, sail- water jar. She influenced the younger genera- dates millions of visitors and handles thou- ors and airmen. Following the capture of the tion, including members of our Congressional sands of tons of food and cargo so vital to the Tiyan airstrip, we watched with astonish- staff here today: Steve, Sue, Theresa and island’s economy. Remarkably, Tiyan is the ment and great delight as U.S. Navy Seabees Karen among them. Chamorro word for stomach and the airfield widened, extended, and surfaced the runway Theresa has written: there serves as Guam’s breadbasket. Visitors with remarkable efficiency in but a few days. It is just so hard to imagine life without from Asia, North America, and elsewhere as Seeing U.S. planes land and take off from our Manette . . . the Fulton County Fair well as local citizens routinely arrive and de- ‘‘our’’ airstrip to continue the war against (she loved the ribbon chips and getting tacos part from the airport, seemingly oblivious to Japan made grown men cry. And teenagers, from J & A Taco Wagon from Defiance), hav- how dearly we paid, with blood and tears, to too. ing dinner at Byblo’s and looking at Christ- carve its foundation out of a jungle for the Poetic justice comes to mind. mas lights (Manette asked Sue and me to be enemy. f mystery judges for the Chamber’s Christmas The latte stones of antiquity enjoy a spe- light contest) . . . none of that will be the cial place in our history. Considering the cir- IN MEMORY OF MANETTE SEADY same. She loved her community, her family, cumstances under which the original landing and had such a warm heart. strip was built and its indispensability to the Now, I have met thousands upon thousands island’s future, it has attained memorial HON. MARCY KAPTUR stature at least among those who wielded OF OHIO of people in my own life. But there has been the primitive tools to build it. It makes a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only one Manette, my sister-friend, The worthy companion to the latte stone which, Friday, July 31, 2009 ‘‘Blessed Woman of Delta with the Water Jar’’. interestingly enough, was also used as foun- There is much I did not know about her family. dation stone, among others, by our ances- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, from biblical I was reminded yesterday, her father ran for tors. times, each of us can recall images of strong the Mayor of Delta, Of course, Manette ran for The airport today dwarfs what we achieved women carrying heavy water jars—bringing the Fulton County Recorder. Each took rep- during the occupation but it was built with the precious, essential liquid of life to family, resentative government a step forward. earth movers, bulldozers, backhoe, and to friends, to community. Water takes a spe- As a representative of our Congressional of- steamrollers. If, during the occupation, we cial place in the Catholic Mass, recalling the fice in Fulton County, she stayed in touch with had known the wonders that modern tech- holiest moments of Christian celebration. nology could perform, we might have said hundreds of people. She let us know what that what was being asked of us was impos- Jesus blessed the water and then blessed the their concerns were. She took her duties very sible. And, having decided that, we might people with that water. The women who car- seriously. She practiced the route to events never have completed the airstrip. We would ried water would gather at the well. Others twice the day before. She planned every mo- never have been able to overcome the psy- would be drawn to conversation with them, ment at every event. She left nothing to chological barrier that we would have cre- and from their gatherings, community came to chance. She always worked hard, a laboring ated between us and the job’s completion. be built, gently and progressively, conversa- woman who provided her own sustenance, There would have been nothing that the Jap- tion, one by one. Ancient history rarely re- cared for her parents, working 28 years at anese could do to make us get the project corded women’s words. We know now, it done. It would not be that we would have Aunt Jane’s Foods, and upon its closure, as worked more slowly. In the actual construc- should have. We know their faithfulness at the an Administrative Assistant at the Fulton Mill tion, our lack of enthusiasm translated to a well sustaining those they loved. All life needs Service. snail’s pace in any event. Rather, we would water. In her beautiful memory, Manette Ann have been so daunted by our perception of Manette in so many ways was a Biblical Zogby Seady, we ordered a U.S. flag flown the enormity of the task that we simply woman, in our time. She was faithful, a Chris- over the Capitol for a loving, generous, hard- wouldn’t have been able to do it. Our naivete´ tian of the Catholic variety, strong, vital, wise working daughter, niece, cousin, godmother, then worked to the Japanese’s advantage. and—as we all know now, courageous—car- beloved friend, devout woman of the church, We got the job done simply because we didn’t rying her water jar with sparkling eyes, a and patriotic citizen for all time. She made her know that we couldn’t! As we were finishing the airstrip, it was broad smile, humor and generosity. She gave passage with grace and coverage. At twilight not possible to simply dismiss it as some- you an extra portion. Her wisdom, born of on the day of her passage, her cousin recalls thing we were forced to do. Surprisingly, faith, hard work and ethnic and gender sensi- she saw a rainbow through the trees, but most of us looked at it with a kind of pride tivity was an endless fountain for those who there had been no rain. Truly, Manette was a of proprietorship. It was ours. We made it— could appreciate it. ‘‘Blessed Woman At the Well.’’

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