March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E373 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

INTRODUCTION OF THE BUILDING, Here is what the BRICKS Act does. First, it cal flexibility and options, the BRICKS Act ad- RENOVATING, IMPROVING, AND provides $20 billion in interest-free and low-in- dresses this problem in my congressional dis- CONSTRUCTING KIDS’ SCHOOLS terest Federal loans to support school con- trict and in districts across the United States. ACT OF 2000 struction and repair at the local level. These I urge my colleagues to support the BRICKS loans will be used to pay the interest owed by Act. This timely legislation makes responsible HON. JUDY BIGGERT States and localities to bondholders on new use of limited Federal resources and effec- OF ILLINOIS school construction bonds that are issued tively meets a commitment to giving every child an opportunity to attend school in an en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the year 2003. These loans will be in- terest-free for the first 5 years, with low inter- vironment that is physically safe and condu- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 est rates to follow. cive to learning. Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Gen- Second, the BRICKS Act allocates these f eral Accounting Office [GAO] released reports school construction loans on an annual basis, CHINA: THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIO- in 1995 and 1996 outlining the deplorable con- using the title I distribution formula. Monies LATIONS CONTINUE—REBIYA ditions in many of our Nation's elementary and would be distributed to States at the request KADEER SENTENCED TO 8 secondary schools. A sample GAO survey of each State's Governor and without a YEARS IN JAIL showed that America's schools are in need of lengthy application process. an estimated $112 billion in repairs and that The money provided for under this bill is $11 billion alone is needed to get schools in used to support, not supplant, local school HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER compliance with Federal mandates requiring construction efforts. These loans are designed OF ILLINOIS the elimination of hazards such as asbestos, to allow States and localities to issue bonds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lead in water and radon, and to improve ac- that would not otherwise be made due to fi- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 cessibility for the disabled. nancial limitations. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to The decline in the condition of our Nation's Third, and perhaps most importantly, these highlight on yet another incidence of the Chi- schools is not limited to a particular region. loans will be distributed in a fiscally respon- nese Government's blatant violation of human Every State has schools that are in need of sible manner that does not take away from the rights. 1999 was one of the worst years yet in repair and modernization, and my home State Social Security program or the projected on- recent Chinese history for arbitrary detentions, of Illinois is no exception. Last August, the Illi- budget surpluses. Specifically, my bill will gen- arrests, and human rights violations, and it is nois State Board of Education released the re- erate funding from the Exchange Stabilization looking like 2000 will be no different. sults of its own survey, which showed that Fund [ESF]Ða fund that was created through This time the victim is a 53-year-old Uighur over the next 5 years, Illinois' school districts the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 and that cur- businesswoman, Rebiya Kadeer. On March will need more than $7 billion in infrastructure rently has more than $40 billion in assets. 10, 2000, Ms. Kadeer was sentenced to 8 work. Finally, the school construction and mod- years in jail for ``giving information to separat- Mr. Speaker, as a strong supporter of local ernization loans are not a government hand- ists outside the country.'' education, I believe that school construction out. The BRICKS Act requires a State entity or Ms. Kadeer is a well respected business- and renovation are areas best directed by local government that receives funding under woman who was once officially touted as an States and local communities. That's why I ap- this legislation to repay the loan to the Ex- inspiration to her fellow members of the plaud those States that have passed meas- change Stabilization Fund. At the same time, Uighur ethnic group. Her efforts to business ures designed to help schools replace and this proposal ensures that States and local enterprises have been recognized by Chinese modernize their facilities. Illinois is one of governments will not be burdened by exces- authorities as contributing to the overall eco- those States that have stepped up to the plate sive interest ratesÐor be forced to repay the nomic and social development of the Xinjiang in this regard. loan in an unreasonable amount of time. Uighur Autonomous Region. So respected In December 1997, the Illinois General As- After the first five interest-free years, the in- was she by the Beijing establishment that she sembly passed a school construction law to terest rates on these loans will be set at the was chosen in 1995 as part of China's official address the shortage of classroom space average prime lending rate for the year in delegation to the U.N. Fourth World Con- brought on by population growth and aging which the bond is issued, but it cannot exceed ference on Women in Beijing. buildings. To fund the program, the General 4.5 percent. Again, no payment will be owed, However, in 1997, Ms. Kadeer was stripped Assembly approved the sale of $1.1 billion in and no interest will accrue for 5 years, unless of her passport, and with it the right to free- school construction bonds over a 5-year pe- the Federal Government prior to that time dom of movement as well as subjected to con- riod. Just last year, Illinois Governor George meets its financial commitment to funding 40 tinual police harassments. These actions were H. Ryan's Illinois FIRST program increased percent of the costs borne by local school dis- clearly aimed at silencing her husband, Mr. funding for the school construction grant pro- tricts for providing special education services, Sidick Rozi, a former political prisoner who gram by $1 billion, adding another $290 mil- as is currently required by Federal law. has been an outspoken critic of China's treat- lion for fiscal year 2000. Mr. Speaker, the BRICKS Act is a fiscally ment of the Uighur minority in western China. Despite the best efforts of Illinois and other responsible answer to a serious national prob- Mr. Rozi, now living in the United States, has States, the long-term costs of repairing and lem. I am proud to offer this legislation for the made numerous statements on Radio Free upgrading our Nation's schools are proving House's consideration. I am more pleased to Asia, Voice of America and testified last July more than many State and local governments note how this legislation will help schools lo- before the Congressional Human Rights Cau- can bear. And in this era of budget surpluses, cated in the 13th Congressional District of Illi- cus concerning the extremely harsh discrimi- it would not be right for Congress to sit idly by nois, which I represent. As my colleagues may nations suffered by the Uighur minority. Ms. and let schools fall into further disrepair and know, the 13th district encompasses some of Kadeer was made a hostage in her own coun- obsolescence. the fastest growing communities in the nation. try, unable to join her husband and a number That's why I rise today to introduce the School administrators in my district have of her children in the United States, simply be- Building, Renovating, Improving, and Con- made it known that school construction and cause of the political activities of her husband. structing Kids' Schools (BRICKS) ActÐlegisla- renovation have failed to keep pace with the On August 11, 1999 Rebiya Kadeer was ar- tion addressing our Nation's exploding need explosive population growth and increased rested while she was on her way to meet with for elementary and secondary education rates of student enrollment. What's more, they a group of Congressional Staff visiting China. school repair. This legislation is a slightly tell me that the growth in tax revenues from She was charged in September with ``pro- modified companion bill to S. 1992, which was new households has not kept up with the viding secret information to foreigners.'' Ms. introduced in the other chamber by my friend costs of construction needed to serve them. Kadeer does not have access to ``state se- and colleague, Senator SNOWE of Maine. By providing schools and States with more fis- crets'', she is a businesswoman, not a political

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VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.000 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 activist. After seven months of detention and [From the Wall Street Journal, Feb. 15, 2000] PERSONAL EXPLANATION the arrest and subsequent arbitrary sentencing FOR ITALIANS, ‘‘SOPRANOS’’ HIT A BIG, SOUR of her secretary and one son, Ms. Kadeer was NOTE HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN given a 4-hour trial. During this trial, neither (By Frank J. Guarini) OF VIRGINIA she nor her lawyer were able to speak, none Eric Gibson’s Jan. 28 de gustibus column IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of her children were allowed to attend and the (‘‘Second Thoughts About a Mob Hit on Sun- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 300 Uighurs who had gathered at the court- day Night,’’ Taste page, Weekend Journal) house were dispersed by Chinese police. correctly notes that the HBO series ‘‘The So- Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was regret- This was not a trial. It was a farce. If China pranos’’ and others like it have put a slick tably absent on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, and wants to be a full partner in the international entertaining face on a subgroup of criminals consequently missed two recorded votes. Both arena, it has to start abiding by international who rightly deserve society’s harshest con- were conducted under suspension of the norms and living within the rule of law. Seven demnation. We wish he had taken his criti- rules. Had I been present, I would have voted months of arbitrary detention and a trial where cism one step further, however, and included as follows: H. Con. Res. 288, vote No. 56, the harm that programs like ‘‘The Sopra- ``yea''; H. Res. 182, vote No. 57, ``yea.'' the defendant's lawyer is not allowed to speak nos’’ do to the image of an estimate 20 mil- f is not an accepted practice within the inter- lion Americans of Italian descent. national community and should not be an ac- Thanks to Hollywood and television, PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS cepted practice in China. Italian Americans see their culture, religion Ms. Kadeer was traveling to meet with con- and customs repeatedly used to give ‘‘color’’ gressional staff, official representatives of the to stories about organized crime. As a result HON. LAMAR S. SMITH U.S. Government, when she was detained. of such stereotyping, most Americans be- OF TEXAS This did not seem to matter to the Chinese lieve Italian Americans are prone to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and it appears to be one of the factors for the same violent, immoral behavior that ‘‘The Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Sopranos’’ offers up as entertainment. timing of her arrest. Clearly, the Chinese were The National Italian American Foundation Mr. SMITH OF TEXAS. Mr. Speaker, I sending a signal: Any citizen who meets with would like to see HBO present Italian-Ameri- would like to submit the following article to ac- or talks to United States citizens is risking de- cans as they really are: as scientists, edu- company the speech I gave on March 16, tention, arrest and a prison sentence. cators, military and political leaders and en- 2000. I call on the Chinese Government to imme- trepreneurs. It’s time for the entertainment [From the Washington Times, Mar. 16, 2000] diately and unconditionally release Rebiya industry to balance the false and harmful PROPERTY OWNERS DUE A HEARING Kadeer, her son, Ablikim Abyirim and her sec- stereotypes of organized crime figures like (By Nancie G. Marzulla) retary, Kahriman Abdukirim. They have not Tony Soprano and his mob crew by creating In 1992, Bernadine Suitum faced the ulti- committed any crimes. Further, I call on the Italian American characters who are edu- cated, law-abiding and articulate. mate nightmare for a homeowner. When she Clinton administration to do everything in its was ready to build a retirement house on a power to secure these releases. lot she and her late husband bought years Incidences like this prove that this is not the f earlier, she was informed that the property, time to ease the pressure on China. We in the in the middle of the bustling Incline Village IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- United States, and around the world must subdivision, suddenly was deemed part of a SARY OF THE OHIO STATE FIRE never give up our ideals and belief in human ‘‘stream environment zone.’’ MARSHAL’S OFFICE This meant she could not build because a freedom, and need to pressure dictators, op- government regulation, imposed after she pressors and abusers around the world that and her husband had bought the property, re- lack the respect for the rule of law and for HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH quired the lot to remain open space. Mrs. human life. Only if Ms. Kadeer's case is OF OHIO Suitum sued the Tahoe Regional Planning brought to the highest level of our Administra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agency (TRPA) for compensation for her tion and the Chinese Government is there any property, as the Fifth Amendment explicitly Wednesday, March 22, 2000 hope that Ms. Kadeer will not spend the next requires in such instances. TRPA argued Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that her case was not ‘‘ripe’’ for court review 8 years of her life in a Chinese prisonÐ8 because there had not been a final agency ac- years she should be spending with her hus- honor the Ohio State Fire Marshal's office on tion. band and 10 childrenÐand for speaking up for its 100th Anniversary, on April 8, 2000. After six years of bitter litigation, the el- the most basic human rights of her people, the The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office is the derly Mrs. Suitum was carried in her wheel- Uighurs. oldest established State Fire Marshal's Office chair into the U.S. Supreme Court—not to be f in the United States. The office is very proud compensated for her property, but merely to of its history of fire safety. The Ohio State Fire win the right to have her case declared ripe FOR ITALIANS, ‘‘SOPRANOS’’ IS A Marshal serves the citizens of Ohio who rely for court review. During oral argument, Jus- SOUR NOTE tice O’Connor turned to the government at- on the safety of the public buildings in the torney and asked incredulously, ‘‘Why can’t state, including hospitals, nursing homes, and you just let this poor woman have her day in HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL hotels. They serve and train the firefighters of court?’’ OF NEW YORK the state, they investigate cases of arson, and The House of Representatives is expected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they provide fire safety and fire prevention to vote on the same question today. H.R. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 education to the children in Ohio's school sys- 2372, the Private Property Rights Implemen- tem. The mission of the Ohio State Fire Mar- tation Act of 1999, was referred out of the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is time to end House Judiciary last week. If passed, the bill racial and ethnic stereotyping in our national shal's office is to ``focus on education, re- would cut through the bureaucratic red tape media. While many ethnic groups have been search, regulation, and enforcement in the that hobbles property owners such as Mrs. victimized in this way. Italian-Americans have area of fire safety and fire prevention.'' Suitum when they attempt to take their lately been the target of a hit television pro- In order to celebrate this important day and constitutional claims to federal court. H.R. gram about a family of gangsters, titled ``So- to honor the four living former Ohio Fire Mar- 2372 takes head-on the issue of when a case is pranos.'' shals, the Fire Marshal's office has planned a ripe for court review by defining when an agency action is sufficiently final so court Frankly, all of the Italian-Americans that I Fire Service Exposition on April 8, 2000. In- cluded in the day's festivities will be safety review is appropriate. By providing an objec- know are honest, upstanding citizens who tive standard of when enough is enough, the work every day to support their families, to performances by Ohio firefighters and dem- bill eliminates the need for the endless, ex- educate their children, and to build their com- onstrations by the Ohio arson dogs, as well as pensive and excruciating cycle of appeals. munities. They are blue- and white-collar interactive children's activities and historical Government attorneys often win cases by workers and professionals. They vote, pay firefighting exhibitions. The Expo will also taking full advantage of the confusion over taxes, and believe in the American dream that honor fallen firefighters with a ``last call'' and when a case is ripe for court review. They hard work will yield success. bagpipe tribute. win by nitpicking procedural battles, ex- hausting the resources and the will of prop- My dear friend and our former colleague in The Fire Marshal plays an important role in erty owners. This has had a chilling effect on the House of Representatives, the Hon. Frank preserving the safety of all the citizens of the landowners who know they simply cannot Guarini, eloquently addressed this issue in a state of Ohio. Please join me in honoring the compete with bottomless government re- letter to the Wall Street Journal on February Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office on the occa- sources in a judicial system tilted toward 15, 2000. sion of its 100th Anniversary. the side with the biggest war chest.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.003 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E375 Professor Mandelker from Washington Uni- The Rotary Club of Riverside will officially mental in saving the community's historic dis- versity in St. Louis reported to Congress last observe its anniversary with a Picnic Celebra- trict and in saving and restoring many homes, session that 81 percent of the federal con- tion on April 2, 2000, in Riverside, CA. It will churches, and other beautiful buildings. She stitutional takings cases taken to federal court for claims against a local or state gov- be attended by the club's members and their salvaged the city's old post office, which now ernment are dismissed on procedural families, guests and dignitaries, including: the houses a Welcome Center, a fine Arts Library, grounds. In his testimony he cites another Honorable Ronald Loveridge, the mayor of and the offices for the Antique Show and Sale study that reports a whopping 94 percent dis- Riverside; the Honorable Tom Mullen, chair- in Thomasville, which she founded and which missal rate. Of the small percentage of cases man of the Riverside County Board of Super- has become one of the most outstanding not dismissed, those same studies show it visors representing the 5th county district; and events of its kind in the country. She devoted takes property owners almost a full decade the Honorable Rod Pacheco, California As- her life to civic improvements, and helped to have their cases heard on the merits in semblyman representing the 64th assembly raise the quality of life for many thousands of federal court. According to Professor Mandelker, the current ripeness rules ‘‘are district. her fellow Georgians. an open invitation for some local govern- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Rotary Club To one former President, and to all of her ments to do mischief.’’ He confirmed that of Riverside on its 80th anniversary and com- neighbors in Plains, GA, Maxine Reese is cer- ‘‘land use agencies across the country have mend its local community and international tainly an inspiration. She served as Jimmy applied the ripeness requirement to frustrate service. Carter's campaign manager in Plains, where as-applied takings claims in federal court.’’ f the Presidential campaign headquarters was While H.R. 2372 goes a long way toward officially located. Maxine Reese later played a preventing abuses of the current ripeness re- WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH big part in persuading Congress to designate quirements, it does not guarantee property owners a win once they are in court. H.R. Plains as a National Historic Site, which has 2372 still requires property owners to meet HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. promoted tourism in this area and a better the strict burden of proof needed to win their OF GEORGIA quality of life for many families. The people of cases on the merits. Nor does H.R. 2372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Plains recently rededicated the city park as amend any land use laws or any environ- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 the Maxine Reese Park in recognition of her mental protection statutes, or require com- service to her community, State and country. pensation at some designated level. In short, Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate When inspiration is the topic of discussion, the bill does not change substantive Women's History Month, it's fitting to recall the another person who qualifies is Harriett Rig- ‘‘takings’’ law or the ease the burden of win- words of a writer and historian from Georgia ning a case for a property owner. It simply gins McGhee, a native of Lee County in the named Octavia Albert, who said: ``I believe we heart of Georgia's Second District. Surrounded makes the litigation process fairer and less should not only treasure our history, but expensive. by scores of friends and family members, she The constitutional right to just compensa- should transmit it to our children's children as recently celebrated her 116th birthday at the tion for the taking of property rights is so the Lord commanded Israel to do in reference Union Missionary Baptist Church, where she important to Americans that many people to their deliverance from Egyptian bondage.'' has been a member for more than 80 years. refer to it as the linchpin of liberty. By The stories of our history, she explained, can Mrs. McGhee spent many of her earlier years clearing out the underbrush in the proce- inspire our own generation and the genera- picking cotton and peanuts to support her fam- dures for litigating takings claims in federal tions that follow to fulfill the country's promise ily. Throughout those years, she was always court, Congress can take a crucial first step of freedom and opportunity for all. in achieving protection for this critical con- active in her church and ready to help others stitutional right. Octavia Albert's story is certainly inspira- in need. Even in hard times, recalls her great- tional. She was born into slavery in f great-grandnephew Eddie Holsey, she has al- Oglethorpe, GA, in the area of the state that ways been ``the sweetest woman on God's ROTARY OF RIVERSIDE 80TH I have the privilege of representing. After be- earth.'' ANNIVERSARY coming a teacher in the county where she was These are women with extraordinary cour- born and raised, she published a book based age and commitment, whose exemplary lives HON. KEN CALVERT on interviews with former slaves that was have helped the country fulfill its promise. widely read at the turn of the century. Her OF CALIFORNIA They are exceptional people. But they are cer- book eventually helped improve conditions for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainly not alone. There are countless examples a newly emancipated people and, in late of women from my State of Georgia, and from Wednesday, March 22, 2000 years, provided a wealth of information for his- throughout the country, who have made heroic Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to torians. contributions in public service; civic leadership; commemorate the Rotary Club of Riverside's More than a century later, another Georgian business; religion; the military; the arts; sports; 80th anniversary. From their very conception named Susan Still Kilrain is inspiring young entertainment, and in every endeavor that has on April 20, 1920, when they received their people in our state and across the nation. A made our country what she has been and charter from Rotary International, the Club has graduate of Georgia Tech, she became a U.S. what she is. enriched the Riverside community by observ- Navy pilot in 1987, who served as a flight in- Mr. Speaker, Women's History Month gives ing the Rotary motto, ``Service Above Self.'' structor and later as a test pilot who eventually us an opportunity to treasure our historyÐand, Members of the club include community lead- logged more than 2,000 flight hours in more in so doing, to inspire us to strive even harder ers in business, trade, professions and gov- than 30 different aircraft. to fulfill our country's great promise for our- ernment. In 1994, Susan Kilrain was accepted into selves and future generations. The Rotary Club of Riverside has given to the country's space program as an astronaut. f the local community by sponsoring projects to Her first space mission came in 1997 as part aid Riverside youth through the sponsorship of of the crew of the Microgravity Science Lab- IN HONOR OF JANE SCOTT Bryant Elementary School; through an annual oratory-1, making 63 orbits of Earth and trav- awarding of scholarships to deserving River- eling more than 1.5 million miles in space. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH side high school seniors, from the $200,000 Three months later, the Microgravity Science OF OHIO John Cote Scholarship Fund; through the es- Lab went back into space, and she was on it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tablishment of a vibrant Interact Club at River- This time, she spent 16 days in space, making side Poly High School; and through contribu- 251 orbits and traveling 6.3 million miles. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 tions to the establishment of the Riverside Marguerite Neel Williams of Thomasville, Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Youth Museum. GA, which is also located in my area of Geor- honor Jane Scott of Cleveland, Ohio. A Cleve- On an international basis the Rotary Club of gia, who passed away not long ago, is cer- land native, Jane has covered the rock `n' roll Riverside has contributed and supported the tainly an inspiration. Just this month, she was scene since September 15, 1964. Rotary International Polio Plus program to formally recognized by the Georgia Women's Born in Mt Sinai Hospital April 30, 1919, eradicate polio in developing countries and re- History Committee and the Georgia Commis- Jane graduated from Lakewood high school in gions worldwide; and a little closer to home, sion on Women as one of the greatest historic the Class of 1937. After which she attended through materials, gifts and caring to the chil- preservationists in our State and, in fact, in the the University of Michigan where she studied dren of orphanages in Tijuana, Mexico, in country. English & Speech and received a teacher's partnership with the Rotarian of Centenario During her years as president and director certificate she admits to never having used. Rotary Club of Tijuana. of Landmarks of Thomasville, she was instru- During World War II, Jane served in the Navy

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22MR8.001 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 as one of Cleveland's first WAVES where she national dialogue would be an ideal way to ini- preparatory school. Hogan’s career as pro- was a code breaker. tiate cooperation between the opposition and duction supervisor at the New York Amster- March 24, 1952, Jane joined the Plain Deal- the government. dam News helped supplement George’s zeal for media/communication and entertain- er as an assistant to the Society Editor and However, President Nazarbayev has re- ment. When he graduated from Monsignor with a salary of $50 a week. She became the acted only with silence to Mr. Kazhegeldin's William R. Kelly and Fordham Prep, there newspaper's rock writer when she took over proposal. Mr. Nazarbayev also arranged to was no doubt that George’s next venture as the ``Boy and Girl'' editor. She gradually have a kangaroo court convict an opposition would be advanced education at one of Amer- switched the emphasis from the ``schooly- leader for having the temerity to criticize ica’s most prestigious universities, Harvard. dooley stuff'' to music. After seeing the Nazarbayev's government. Finally, and this is The Ivy League institution proved fertile Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show she imme- very troubling, an investigation and a trial have ground for George’s broad sociological out- diately realized that was what American youth look on society. He chose the field as one of failed to find anyone to blame for the delivery two majors (the other was economics). really wanted to hear. Jane's first interview last year of 40 MiG fighter aircraft from It was that fundamental preparation which was with the Beatles on September 15, 1964. Kazakhstan to North Korea. motivated him to venture west to a state Over the years Jane has interviewed count- Mr. Speaker, the Administration needs to where he had few connections, but a much less legends, and is on a first-name basis with stop turning the other cheek every time that bigger sociological challenge than any other most of rock's finest performers. Mr. Nazarbayev commits an outrage. The he had ever embraced. George tackled his Jane has been a familiar face in the audi- cause of freedom and democracy will continue commitment by combining Hogan’s teach- ings, his Harlem upbringing and his Harvard ence at concerts. The image most Cleveland- to backslide in Kazakhstan unless the Admin- education with film to project poignant area concert goers have of Ms. Scott is, Jane istration comes out strongly in favor of a na- issues and some very successful films. swooping down upon a group of fans with tional dialogue along the lines that former Richard Pryor’s Indigo Productions at Co- notebook in hand to drill them on their opin- Prime Minister Kazhegeldin has proposed. At lumbia Pictures helped hone Jackson’s ca- ions and to ask her infamous question, ``What the very least, the government of Kazakhstan reer from 1984–86. It was a new day for the high school do you go to?'' Jane's spirit and should make an hour a week of state-con- white-washed movie world, which had not attitude sets her apart from many rock journal- trolled television available for use by the oppo- yet embraced faces like Wesley Snipes. Jack- son partnered with Doug McHenry, and the ists; she has always tried to tell a piece of her sition. The U.S., for its part, should assist the pair decided on bold collaborative ideas. story through the eyes of the fans. At age 80, democratic opposition by providing a printing They co-produced 12 films including ‘‘Krush she says she doesn't understand the word re- press to replace those that have been con- Groove,’’ ‘‘New Jack City’’ and the Martin tirement and has a notion to cover the 50th fiscated by the government. It is time to stand Lawrence hit ‘‘Thin Line Between Love and anniversary of Woodstock. up for democracy in Kazakhstan and to stop Hate.’’ Please join me in honoring Ms. Jane Scott coddling dictators like Nazarbayev. While the films’ messages sparked curi- for her 81st birthday and almost 40 years of osity, the soundtracks spawned success after f success, reaping platinum and multi-plat- rock `n' roll coverage. GEORGE JACKSON: HARLEM’S inum status. Assured of his impact and dedi- f cation, a slumping Motown Records bor- SHINING MEDIA STAR rowed his talent by naming him president of THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL the legendary record label. DIALOGUE IN KAZAKHSTAN HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL That appointment returned the Harlemite to the East Coast, Hogan and a whole new OF NEW YORK challenge. Again George accepted the man- HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tle. It was here be attempted to use his col- OF ILLINOIS Wednesday, March 22, 2000 lege education in sociology in the making of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES music videos, which sell CDs. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Hogan completely understood that her son ute to George Jackson, whose outstanding was destined on a course which extended Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, last December, record of accomplishment in the media and from coast to coast and would impact on President Nursultan Nazarbayev of entertainment was cut short with his passing millions. Jackson’s tenure at Motown ended with a Kazakhstan was in Washington for the annual on February 10, 2000. meeting of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Joint Com- new venture—one which prepared him for the Jackson was Harlem's shining media star. 21st century and a whole new approach to so- mission. The purpose of these meetings, Before his death at age 42, he had compiled ciology. George dedicated nights and days to which are alternately held in the United States a record of successes in film, music and the Urban Box Office, an Internet venture which and Kazakhstan, is to promote economic and internet. focused on the hip-hop culture. In addition, political cooperation between our two coun- I offer special commendation and condo- he started working on Soul Purpose, an on- tries. Among other things, the U.S. side regu- lences to the mother of George Jackson, Hen- line media magazine which was on the verge larly presses the government of Kazakhstan to rietta ``Hennie'' Hogan, who as production su- of a major breakthrough. improve its human rights record and undertake ‘‘He worked 18-hour days,’’ said Vivian pervisor at my hometown newspaper, the Am- Chew, president of Time Zone International. economic and political reform. sterdam News, nurtured his interest in com- ‘‘He was always at everyone’s beck and call.’’ I understand that U.S. officials pressed the munications. Immersed in preparations for a major hip- Kazakhstan side especially hard this year, be- Therefore, I commend to my colleagues the hop convention planned for London in May, cause of the sham parliamentary elections that following tribute on George Jackson which ap- Chew explained that Jackson virtually ‘‘held were held last October, heightened corruption, peared in the Amsterdam News. [her] hand’’ through acquisitions of many and an acceleration of abusive action taken deals surrounding the international music [From the Amsterdam News] against opponents of President Nazarbayev's meet. SHOOTING STAR LEAVES US When Chew heard of the Feb. 10 tragedy, increasingly repressive government. In an ap- she said she felt as if she had lost a best (By Vinette K. Pryce) parent move to blunt the severity of U.S. pres- friend. sure during the upcoming Joint Commission It is the letter ‘‘h’’ which sums up George ‘‘My heartfelt condolences are extended to meeting, President Nazarbayev issued a state- Jackson’s life as a legacy who enhanced the George’s family,’’ Rev. Jesse Jackson said, ment on November 4, 1999 saying that he music industry. adding, ‘‘He was a tremendous talent in an During a sentimental journey, titled industry where people come and go. He had was ready to cooperate with the opposition in ‘‘From Henrietta, to Harlem, to Harvard, to Kazakhstan and that he would welcome the staying power. Because of his commitment Hollywood, to Heaven,’’ his longtime mentor to quality product, film, video and music, he return of former Prime Minister Akhezan Brian Carty reflected on Jackson’s life with leaves a legacy of excellence and creativity Kazhegeldin, the exiled leader of the main op- friends and admirers on Monday at St. Paul for future generations to follow. His vision position party. the Apostle Cathedral. A life which began will not be lost on those who will work in his On November 19, Mr. Kazhegeldin re- when he was born to Henrietta ‘‘Hennie’’ footsteps of inclusion.’’ sponded to President Nazarbayev by calling Hogan on Jan. 6, 1958. Jackson’s journey ended on Feb. 10. for a ``national dialogue'' to examine ways to Carty’s eulogy was punctuated with Bib- Mourning his departure are Hogan, his be- lical quotations from Philippians, Chapter 2, advance democracy, economic development loved mother; Yuko, his wife; Kona Rose, his verses 1–4 and 12–18, which discuss servitude 16-month-old daughter; Dr. Sharon Jackson, and national reconciliation in Kazakhstan. and a spiritual connection to duty. his sister; Bobbie E. Stancil, his brother; and Similar national dialogues have met with suc- Hogan, he said, considered her son a gift. friends and fans all across the United States. cess in Poland, South Africa, and Nicaragua. Encouraging George’s every endeavor, Hogan Contributions may be sent to the George Mr. Kazhegeldin pointed out that convening a nourished his ideas by enrolling her son in a Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o De

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.010 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E377 Salle Academy, 200 W. 97th St., New York Before him the Giant of Mount Vernon, the Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join 10025. deified A Priori. me in wishing Art and Judy a long, happy and f In whose shadow he often fell striving for his healthy retirement. own glory. f HONORING THOMAS R. CAFFREY Leading was harder than Founding, it seemed. Not service but politics he WENDELL H. FORD AVIATION IN- HON. JIM SAXTON loathed. VESTMENT AND REFORM ACT Betrayals were bad, from Jefferson worse, FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OF NEW JERSEY impossible when they were betrothed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A premature move back home was his fate, SPEECH OF Wednesday, March 22, 2000 no destiny to be a two-term. Oft’ ringing his hands and imploring his HON. MERRILL COOK Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to mate, his worth would she please af- OF UTAH congratulate Mr. Thomas R. Caffrey of firm? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuckerton, NJ. Mr. Caffrey was a first prize He passed many by on the farm at Wednesday, March 15, 2000 winner in C±SPAN's American Presidents: Life Peacefield, to dust they went, compost Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I want to express Portraits Viewers' Contest. Mr. Caffrey's poem for life. on President John Adams is worthy of high As his time drew near, posterity sealed, he my strong support for the conference agree- praise. relented, and thus joined his wife. ment provisions in AIR 21 which allow exemp- President Adams served as our second Today we think mainly of First and of Third, tions to the current perimeter rule at Ronald President from 1797 to 1801. President on Rushmore and our currency. Reagan Washington National Airport. I believe Adams, as one of our Nation's Founding Fa- Remember Our Friend, a man of his word, these provisions fairly balance the interest of whose heartsleeve was for you and me. thers helped shape a newly formed nation with members from communities inside the perim- his intellect and vigor. His personal cor- f eter and those of us from western states, who respondence with Thomas Jefferson have de- currently do not have convenient access to lighted scholars for years as they provide a IN TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR E. Reagan National. While I would have preferred the complete personal glimpse of these two very important GOULET elimination of the perimeter rule, the final Presidents. Mr. Caffrey's poem encapsulates agreement includes 12 slots, which is a small the life and times of President Adams. HON. ELTON GALLEGLY step in the right direction. Now the Department I enter into the RECORD Mr. Caffrey's poem, OF CALIFORNIA of Transportation must ensure that all parts of ``Our Dearest Friend''. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the West benefit. I am particularly concerned ‘‘OUR DEAREST FRIEND’’ Wednesday, March 22, 2000 that small- and mid-sized communities in the (A POEM OF JOHN ADAMS) Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in trib- West, especially in the northern tier, have im- (By Thomas R. Caffrey) ute to Arthur E. Goulet, who will be honored proved access through hubs like Salt Lake From Puritan seed a seminal birth to An- this week for 221¤2 years as director of the City. cient, he was for the ages. Ventura County Public Work Agency. Art will Improved access to Reagan National from A blend of the heavens and merciless Earth retire at the end of this month. hubs like Salt Lake City will improve service to To a man needing many assuages My district includes most of Ventura County, our Nation's Capital for dozens of Western cit- The genesis of this patriot as Founder will CA, and I have had the pleasure of working ies beyond the perimeterÐconsistent with the yet be revealed. with Art on many projects throughout the overall intent of the bill to improve air service Portending rejection of British flat his fate to small and medium-sized cities. about to be sealed. years, both in my role in Congress and my prior service as mayor of Simi Valley. As this legislation has progressed, our goal So stubborn affixing himself to the law in de- has been to improve air service for commu- fense of the British who fired. Most recently, Art Goulet has been the lead staff member in the county's effort to deter- nities which have not experienced the benefits Yes justice was blind and everyone saw that of deregulation to the extent of larger markets. murder had not transpired. mine if Matilija Dam near Ojai should be torn down. We also worked closely on the Santa The provisions related to improved access to While sufferings mixed with physical his Reagan National is no different. Today, pas- angst was most profound. Paula Creek Flood Control Project, which is So loving his country, he’s practical; can nearing completion after two decades of per- sengers from small- and medium-sized com- America make it uncrowned? severance. munities in the West are forced to double or A man in the midst of Freedom’s vortex im- He was instrumental in building the Free- even triple connect to fly to Reagan National. ploring the thirteen to one. man Diversion dam, which protected agri- My goal is that passengers from all points The lover of laws because they protect and culture in the Oxnard Plain by pumping fresh west of the perimeter will have better options make ‘That Chair’ a rising sun. water into underground aquifers and pushing to reach Washington and Ronald Reagan Declaring their freedom with principles in- the salt water back to the sea. Washington National Airport via connections at spiring Jefferson’s pen. Art Goulet is Ventura County's longest-serv- Western hubs like Salt Lake City. Large cities, The Wordsmith’s text would soon convulse which already have a variety of point-to-point all parties, including them. ing department head. His expertise and sense of history in the county will be sorely missed. service options, are not intended to be the Though stunned by the Lion’s thundering As Director of Public Works, Art Goulet only beneficiaries of this legislation. I trust the roar, some cowed by fear of this moth- DOT will ensure that small and medium-sized er. oversees five departments with nearly 400 employees and a budget of close to $150 mil- cities like Salt Lake City are given the oppor- Undaunted courage he’d force to the show, a tunity to receive some of these new slots as rally for most of the others. lion. His agency is responsible for roads, well. Prevailing at Yorktown made him celebrate, county buildings, flood control projects, water f Conquest! On his date of birth! resources, wastewater management, solid Yet sober he was knowing full well his sta- waste and surveying. IN APPRECIATION OF CARDINAL tion, the Treaty would reflect his Art Goulet is considered an expert, and has IGNATIUS KUNG worth. testified as such, in public works administra- In Europe he felt the growing unease of ab- tion, contracting and financing matters. He HON. FRANK R. WOLF sence from ‘Portia’.—his ‘Friend’. serves on too many state committees and task OF VIRGINIA He often would stir for his quick release, forces and is a member and officer of too when will this humility end? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many associations for me to list here, but suf- The tenuous peace was forged with his met- fice it to say he is well respected throughout Wednesday, March 22, 2000 tle, in Paris the year ’83. The subsequent years would provoke much the State of California. In 1995, he was award- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nettle. In Britain he yearned to be free. ed the County Engineers Association of Cali- honor the passing of Cardinal Ignatius Kung, Soon after he mixed into dear Quincy’s soil, fornia Ed-Hanna Memorial Award as the Cali- who died on March 12 at the age of 98. Car- a call came for services, more. fornia County Engineer of the Year. dinal Kung was the Roman Catholic bishop of For eight years his self-doubt would burden Art and his wife, Judy, have called Camarillo Shanghai, China, and he was proclaimed a the toil. ‘It’s hopeless’, he’d like to im- home for many years. They have two children Cardinal by Pope John Paul II on June 28, plore. and three grandchildren. 1991.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.012 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 Cardinal Kung was the first native born Chi- Electricity and energy generating permeate Bass; attorney Fred Eichorn and Assistant Su- nese Bishop of Shanghai. Cardinal Kung was every part of our daily lives. The Midland Co- perintendent Haron J. Battle. The committee a genuine man of faith, possessing deep con- generation Venture utilized natural gas to established the Gary Educational Develop- viction and a vital moral characterÐattributes produce electricity and process steam and is ment Foundation as a not-for-profit corpora- that enabled him to endure some 30 years in the largest facility of its kind in the United tion. In September 1970, Urban Ventures, prison. He was a man who inspired millions of States. It represents a unique partnership and Inc.Ða non-profit corporation in Chicago with faithful in China and throughout the world. is responsible for meeting the community's which Ford was involvedÐmade the first do- After his arrest by the Chinese Communist needs. Through this partnership, local compa- nation of $28,000. The money was earmarked Government in 1955, Cardinal Kung was nies have helped build a solid foundation for the Foundation, but placed in escrow with forced onto a stage before thousands of peo- which not only provides power to the commu- the Gary Community Schools until the organi- ple and was pushed forward to a microphone nity and jobs, but which also helps make Mid- zation was fully established. In January 1977, to publicly confess for his supposed ``crimes''. land a better place to live. the Gary School Board passed a resolution Dressed only in pajamas and with his arms Mr. Speaker, for ten years the city of Mid- that recognized the Foundation as an oper- tied behind his back, the Cardinal defied Bei- land and the surrounding areas have bene- ating entity, and pledged to it the support of jing saying instead, ``Long live Christ the King; fitted from the Midland Cogeneration Venture. the board and school system. Long live the Pope!'' The Chinese police Moreover, under Mr. James Kevra's guidance, The school board then transferred several quickly dragged him away and Cardinal Kung the facility has enjoyed tremendous success. I trust fund assets to the Foundation and en- was not heard of until he was brought to trial look forward to another successful decade in couraged gifts, bequests, legacies and other in 1960. the years to come. donations from varied sources. The trust funds Throughout his leadership, Cardinal Kung Mr. Speaker, I know you will join me in con- included the assets for the Wirt and Urban Ventures scholarships. It also included two refused to compromise or cooperate with the gratulating the Midland Cogeneration Venture other ``identified'' funds: William Titzel con- Communist Chinese Government. The night and its employees on its successful operation tributions to assist primary teachers through before his public trial, the Cardinal rebuffed over the last ten years. workshops, and gifts toward a scholarship in the chief prosecutor's attempts to have him f memory of Catherine Hughes who served as lead the government-backed Chinese Catholic 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GARY EDU- supervisor of Foreign Languages for Gary Patriotic Association. The next day, Cardinal schools. The foundation grew considerably Kung was sentenced to life in prison. CATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUN- DATION from the modest nucleus of a $28,000 endow- The Cardinal spent the next 30 years be- ment, and exceeded $1.4 million in assets by hind bars, spending much of that time in isola- 1990. The money continues to address the tion. He was not permitted to receive visitors, HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY educational needs of Gary studentsÐbeyond including his relatives, or receive letters or OF INDIANA those provided by tax dollarsÐand promises money to buy essential itemsÐrights which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to benefit our community for generations to other prisoners usually received. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 come. After intense international pressure, in 1985 Beyond the distinguished alliance with the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- the Chinese Government released Cardinal education community, the Foundation has col- tinct honor to congratulate the Gary Edu- Kung to serve another term of 10 years under laborated with other community organizations 1 cational Development Foundation on the occa- house arrest. After 2 ¤2 years under house ar- and programs that share the Foundation's rest, he was officially released. sion of its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1975, commitment to the learning needs of Gary stu- He spent most of the rest of his life in the the Gary Education Development Foundation dents. This year over sixty students in Gary United States receiving medical treatment and is committed to enhancing learning within the will receive scholarships from the Foundation in 1998, the Chinese Government confiscated Gary Schools. Various external resources are to help defray college costs. the passport of this elderly man. utilized to help ensure that students of every The Gary Educational Development Foun- Cardinal Kung will be remembered as a level acquire the skills, knowledge, and vision dation will hold an anniversary reception at the hero to millions of faithful Chinese for his de- needed for success in careers and as citizens. Genesis Center in Gary, Indiana on March 24, termination against the Chinese Government Though the Gary Educational Development 2000, and a formal banquet will occur at St. that refused to allow him and millions to freely Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary Timothy's Church the following day. worship. of service, the seed for this revolutionary initia- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distin- Cardinal Kung stands out as one of the tive was planted four decades ago with the guished colleagues to join me in commending great religious figures in the 20th centuryÐa idea of a fund to expand educational opportu- the Gary Educational Development Foundation standard-bearer and a vigilant witness for nities beyond those provided by tax dollars. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The those who have been persecuted during the In December 1950, Gary College was dis- hard work and dedication of everyone involved reign of the communists in China. solved. After the passage of a resolution of- with this distinguished organization is truly in- f fered by Dean Fertsch, the College Board of spirational. Directors donated its remaining fiscal assets to f HONORING MIDLAND public school officials to be used by Gary stu- CONGRATULATING MILLWRIGHT COGENERATION VENTURE dents. The grant remained dormant until June LOCAL #548’s CENTENNIAL ANNI- 1956, when Acting Superintendent of Gary VERSARY HON. DAVE CAMP Public Schools Clarence Swingley assembled OF MICHIGAN a group of high school principals to determine HON. BRUCE F. VENTO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the disposition of the Gary College assets. The committee of principals divided the OF MINNESOTA Wednesday, March 22, 2000 $11,153 of assets into a $10,000 scholarship IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to endowment and left the remainder in an ex- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 honor the Midland Cogeneration Venture, pendable account to be used for annual schol- Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. arship awards. The endowment fund was recognize the Centennial anniversary of the Located in Midland, Michigan, the Midland named the William A. Wirt Scholarship in Millwright Local #548 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Cogeneration Venture was established in 1987 memory of the first superintendent of Gary Unions have become a key element in the and operates a natural gas-fired combined- public schools. strong economy and culture of Minnesota, and cycle Cogeneration facility. For ten years, the The idea of the business community partici- the Millwright Local #548 is no exception. In facility has served the community and helped pating in the program evolved during the fact, chartered on December 4, 1900, Local build a better Midland. The facility commenced 1969±70 school years, when Frederick C. #548 is the oldest organization in the United commercial operation in 1990 with a capacity Ford was a member of the Gary School Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of Amer- of about 1,370 megawatts of electricity and Board. The notion was warmly received by the ica, and the oldest Millwright organization in approximately 1.5 million pounds of processed business sector, and a steering committee the country. The Millwrights currently are 600 steam per hour. The Midland Cogeneration was formed. It consisted of Superintendent members strong, serving the needs of indus- Venture continues to sell electricity under Gordon McAndrew; board members Ford, try, improving the quality of life and maintain- long-term contracts for more than 1,300 YJean Chambers, Joe Torres and Montague ing high standards for their families in our megawatts of electrical capacity. Oliver; schools business manager Richard area.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.016 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E379 I applaud the dedication of this Millwrights commitment of the nation to industrial war pro- in need of restoration, and threatened by sale union to their organization and advocacy of duction. In 1941±42, four shipyards were built or deterioration which will obliterate their his- worker's rights. They have worked hard to en- in Richmond with a total employment eventu- torical value. I am hopeful the Committee on sure that their members have safe work ally reaching 98,000. Overall, Richmond Resources will act swiftly to review the Rosie places, receive fair benefits and earn livable housed 56 war-related industries, more than the Riveter Feasibility Study that we commis- wages. But beyond this, the Millwrights have any other city in the United States, producing sioned by law in 1998 and then holding hear- promoted the idea of being responsible mem- everything from ships to uniforms and vege- ings on this legislation so that it can be en- bers of the community. They encourage mem- table oil for the war effort. The four Kaiser acted by the Congress this year. bers to reach out to others and to become ac- Yards in Richmond were the largest shipyard f tive, informed citizens. construction site on the West Coast and pro- The Millwright apprenticeship programs duced 747 ships, more than any other facility PERSONAL EXPLANATION combine both academic and hands-on experi- in America, including the S.S. Robert E. Peary ´ ence. Over a period of years these trades which was constructed in 4 days, 15 hours, HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA people have become the most productive in and 30 minutes. OF TEXAS their craft. It is just such performance that Tens of thousands of men, women and chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES broadly results in good products and a strong dren poured into this city on San Francisco Wednesday, March 22, 2000 economy. The Millwrights, for over 100 years, Bay and the population of Richmond grew have been a part of the fabric of our great from 24,000 to over 100,000 in just a few Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, last Tuesday state. In fact, they have significantly contrib- short years. These immigrants imposed enor- was the Democratic primary in Texas and be- uted to the building of the culture and infra- mous demands for housing, education, child cause of that and other commitments I had structure of Minnesota. care, health care and other vital services, and made in my congressional district, I was not It is my pleasure to take this opportunity to in response, local officials and employers de- here in Washington the remainder of the congratulate Local #548 on 100 years of serv- veloped innovative approaches for meeting week. This resulted in my missing several roll- ice and advocacy, and I wish them the best in these needs that serve as the precursors to call votes. Had I been present I would have the next century. I am confident they'll keep many of our current educational, health and voted as follows: their faith in one another and in their union social service programs. Rollcall No. 46, on a motion to suspend the solidarity. Large numbers of women and minorities rules and pass H.R. 3699, designating the f sought jobs in the yards in positions formerly Joel T. Broyhill Post Office BuildingÐ``yea''; occupied by skilled craftsmen, creating both Rollcall No. 47, on a motion to suspend the ROSIE THE RIVETER/WORLD WAR new employment opportunities and labor ten- rules and pass H.R. 3701, designating the Jo- II HOME FRONT NATIONAL HIS- sions. By 1944, over a quarter of all those seph L. Fisher Post Office BuildingÐ``yea''; TORIC PARK working at the Kaiser yard were women, in- Rollcall No. 48, on agreeing to the con- cluding over 40 percent of welders and 24 ference report on H.R. 1000, Wendell H. Ford HON. GEORGE MILLER percent of all other craft employees. The racial Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the OF CALIFORNIA composition of the area was significantly al- 21st CenturyÐ``yea'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tered by the wartime economy, with the black Rollcall No. 49, on passage of H.R. 3843, Small Business Authorization ActÐ``yea''; Wednesday, March 22, 2000 population in Richmond rising from about 1 percent to over 13 percent during the decade Rollcall No. 50, on motion to instruct con- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. of the 1940s. Southern whites encountered ferees on H.R. 1501, Juvenile Justice ActÐ Speaker, I am today introducing legislation to often for the first time black men and women ``yea''; create the ``Rosie the Riveter/World War II who demanded equal treatment and equal Rollcall No. 51, on agreeing to H. Res. 441, Home Front National Historic Park'' in Rich- rights. providing for consideration of H.R. 2372, Pri- mond, CaliforniaÐa feature of our National The effort to preserve the remaining struc- vate Property Rights Implementation Act of Park system that will recognize and salute the tures and to build a memorial to the Rosies 2000Ð``yea''; role of the homefront during World War II and and Wendys who labored on behalf of the war Rollcall No. 52, on agreeing to the Watt of particularly the significant changes in the lives effort has very much been promoted by local North Carolina amendment to H.R. 2372, Pri- of women and minorities and the major social leaders including Mayor Rosemary Corbin, vate Property Rights Implementation Act of changes that resulted from this era. Councilman Tom Butt, Donna Powers, Donna 2000Ð``aye''; The images of Rosie the Riveter and Wendy Graves, Sy Zell and many others. Significant Rollcall No. 53, on agreeing to the Boehlert the Welder, and the films of giant Liberty and local funds have been raised and the city has of New York substitute amendment to H.R. Victory ships sliding into the water are all fa- committed more than $600,000 for the memo- 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation miliar to millions of Americans. These features rial. I want to recognize the contributions al- Act of 2000Ð``no''; of home front life during the war, and the de- ready made by the City of Richmond, as well Rollcall No. 54, on motion to recommit H.R. mographic changes and social institutions that as Kaiser Pemanente, Ford Motor Corpora- 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation evolved during the 1940s, significantly shaped tion, Chevron, and others who are strongly Act of 2000Ð``no''; the nature of post-war American life for the re- committed to this project. My bill builds on Rollcall No. 55, on passage of H.R. 2372, mainder of the 20th century. Richmond was these local efforts by providing assistance Private Property Rights Implementation Act of ground zero for the dizzying home front inno- both for Richmond and to coordinate Home 2000Ð``yea''. vations and stresses that marked the period, Front sites throughout the country, but we do f and is a perfect place to educate future gen- not acquire property or assume the major re- erations of Americans about the experiences sponsibility for restoring or managing the ex- INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4053, THE of our people during World War II. hibits. UNITED STATES-SOUTHEASTERN The House passed my legislation in the last Under this legislation, Richmond will not EUROPE DEMOCRATIZATION AND Congress (H.R. 3910, section 505) to author- alone be selected to represent the Home BURDENSHARING ACT OF 2000 ize the National Park Service (NPS) to con- Front during World War II/Instead, the major duct a feasibility study to determine if Rich- facilities still existing will be preserved and HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN mond was a suitable place for designation as staffed to serve as a means of linking other OF NEW YORK an NPS affiliated site and whether to provide sites including the Charlestown Navy Yard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technical assistance to the City of Richmond (Boston) and Springfield Armory National His- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 for interpretive functions related to the park, toric site to assist help historians, interpreters, including oral histories from former workers. caretakers and the public to more fully appre- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro- That report has now been completed and ciate the role this and other communities ducing H.R. 4053, the United States-South- finds, as we had hoped, that Richmond played in winning the war and in transforming eastern Europe Democratization and ``played a significant role during the Home the nature of post-war America. Burdensharing Act of 2000, a measure that Front years.'' In fact, many of the dry docks, We must act now to save the remaining authorizes continued assistance for political buildings and related infrastructure constructed buildings, drydocks, and other facilities that and economic reforms in the states of South- and operated during the war remains in place, bring this picture to life for future generations eastern Europe for fiscal year 2001 under the evoking even today a sense of the enormous of America. Many of these artifacts are aging, Foreign Assistance Act and the Support for

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.019 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 East European Democracy Act of 1989 and HONORING DR. VELMA UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF that provides certain guidelines for such as- BACKSTROM SAIRE ENGINEERS sistance and related assistance to that region. While supporting continued United States HON. BUD SHUSTER HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. assistance for the countries of Southeast Eu- OF PENNSYLVANIA OF ALABAMA rope, this measure makes it clear that no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States bilateral assistance, other than Wednesday, March 22, 2000 that provided for democratization and humani- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 tarian purposes, may be provided to the Re- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I have worked public of Serbia until the character of its gov- pride that I rise today to honor Dr. Velma with the United States Army Corps of Engi- ernment has changed. It does, however, en- Backstrom Saire for her distinguished career neers for my entire service in Congress. I sure that aid may proceed to the region of in education, and especially for her being have always found the integrity of the Corps Kosovo. It also authorizes a special program named as this year's Distinguished Woman in beyond question. I have great confidence in to assist the democratic opposition throughout Education by the University of Pittsburgh. the Corps, including an outstanding group of Serbia and the Republic of Montenegro, pro- Dr. Saire will be concluding 45 years as a people who work in the Huntsville, Alabama, viding for $42 million in fiscal year 2001 for public educator when she retires this June Division office of the Corps. that purpose alone. This measure also en- from her position as Assistant Superintendent Serious charges have been laid on the mili- sures that at least $55 million will be provided for the Quaker Valley School District in tary leadership of the Corps by some in the for economic and political reforms in the Re- Sewickley, PA. Her professional career in- press recently. These claims about the sound- public of Montenegro in fiscal year 2001 in cludes experience as a Restructuring Spe- ness of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River recognition of the increasingly positive efforts cialist for the Mon Valley Education Consor- Navigation Study must be fully evaluated and the Government of Montenegro has taken in tium and service in school districts in Pennsyl- whatever steps these evaluations indicate to support of democracy, peace, and stability in vania, Ohio, Indiana, California, New Hamp- be appropriate must be taken. Until that time, shire, and Connecticut as an elementary the Balkans region. however, I find it unacceptable and unfair to H.R. 4053 indeed provides some important teacher and principal, special education teach- our armed forces to challenge the professional limitations on United States assistance to er, director of the Allegheny County Schools appointees who have given their entire profes- Southeastern Europe. In addition to prohibiting Child Development Centers, central office ad- sional career to serve this country. All of these bilateral assistance for economic reforms in ministrator, middle school and high school officers have come highly recommended by the Republic of Serbia until the character of its principal, and part-time university instructor. their peers. Many of us have worked with government has changed for the better, it re- She counts her experience as one of the de- them earlier in our careers. quires that assistance for democratization in velopers of the Model School in McKeesport in The Upper Mississippi and Illinois River the late 60's and early 70's, as the ``Camelot Serbia not be channeled through the Serbian Navigation Study has not been completed and of her career.'' She has been a consultant and Government or through those individuals who is yet to be distributed for state and agency workshop leader at professional meetings do not subscribe to effective measures to en- review. To criticize the unknown outcome of throughout the nation on a number of topics sure truly democratic government in Serbia. It the study before the public review has even related to curriculum and supervision. Since also sets forth United States policy regarding started may inhibit reasoned development of Carnegie Mellon University's John Heinz the apprehension and trial of suspected war final recommendations for water improvement School of Policy and Management's Edu- criminals, such as Slobodan Milosevic. by the Secretary of the Army and unfairly color cational Leadership program's inception 10 Mr. Speaker, this measure also takes an im- Congress' deliberations on those rec- years ago, she has been an adjunct professor portant step in recognizing that, while the ommendations. There are certainly many po- where she helps prepare future school admin- United States has and will continue to provide tential alternatives and points of view that istrators. She notes that she will continue to considerable aid to the states of Southeastern have to be considered; there is not just one. do this after her retirement. Europe, the predominant burden in that region Both high schools she led were designated There are many uncertainties and unknowns must be upheld by our friends and allies in as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Depart- that we will encounter as we plan and prepare Europe. The United States is facing increasing ment of Education, recognizing them as exem- for the future, but there is one certainty: the burdens in our efforts to fight drugs and ter- plary schools along with the other 100 top importance to the national welfare of naviga- rorism in Colombia, to support the peace proc- schools selected each year. She has served tion as an essential element of a sound trans- ess in the Middle East, and to fight the pro- as a site visitor for this program and as a portation infrastructure. liferation of technology related to weapons of reader for the U.S. Department of Education's Through the Corps Civil Works program, the mass destruction. Our military forces are also National Dissemination Network. In 1992, she Federal Government has created the world's stretched thin, with peacekeeping missions in received the Educational Leadership Award most advanced water resources infrastructure the Balkans adding to that strain. This meas- from the University of Pittsburgh's Tri-State contributing to our unprecedented standard of ure would therefore limit United States bilat- Study Council. In 1989, the Connecticut Asso- living. The program is essentially a capital in- eral assistance to the countries and region of ciation of Supervision and Curriculum Devel- vestment and management program that re- Southeastern Europe to a certain percent- opment designated her as one of three final- turns significant economic, environmental, and ageÐ15 percentÐof the total aid provided by ists for their Educational Leader of the Year other benefits to the nation. Though relatively the European Union under the Stability Pact Award. As a Connecticut high school principal, small in the context of total Federal expendi- for Southeastern Europe or under any other she was one of 25 public school educators se- tures, investments in, and sound management such multilateral aid program for that region. lected for membership in the prestigious 100- of the Corps water resources projects have Such a cap, while ensuring that United States member Headmasters Association, a group in beneficial effects that touch almost every facet assistance will continue, will also ensure that which she continues to hold membership as of modern American societyÐnavigation the European Union and other donors take the an honorary member. projects that provide the Nation with its lowest- lead in this region of Europe. A graduate of Glassport Jr.-Sr. High School, cost mode of transportation for bulk commod- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be joined by she is cum laude graduate of the University of ities; flood control projects that protect the several members of the International Relations Pittsburgh where she received a B.S. in Ele- lives, homes and businesses of thousands of Committee in introducing this important legis- mentary Education, her M.Ed. in School Ad- Americans; and recreation facilities that enable lation, including Congressman CHRIS SMITH, ministration in 1967, and her Ed.D. in Adminis- millions of visitors to relax and enjoy the beau- Congressman BEREUTER, Congresswoman tration in 1973. ty of our country's waters. ROS-LEHTINEN, Congressman ROHRABACHER, She serves her local church as Chairman of I say that these kinds of decisions are ex- Congressman GOODLING, Congressman HYDE, the Council on Ministries, Chairman of the Me- tremely complex and controversial and are Congressman GILLMOR, Congressman morial Endowment Fund, and is a member of best left to the American people, acting MCHUGH, Congressman MANZULLO, Congress- the Administrative Board. She is on the through the Congress, to make. The stakes man RADANOVICH, and Congressman Sewickley Public Library's Board of Trustees. are so high and the potential impacts so great COOKSEY. Congressmen BILL YOUNG, DELAY, On a personal note, it is a special pleasure because national security, national competi- SPENCE, DOOLITTLE, SOUDER, MICA, and TRAFI- for me to recognize this distinguished woman tiveness in the global market place, national CANT are also sponsors of this measure, and in education because many years ago she health and welfare, and economic well-being I am hopeful that it will gain the support of was the little girl whom I escorted to a junior of the Midwest grain producers, just to men- other of our colleagues as well. high school dance. tion a few considerations are at stake. And I,

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.023 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E381 as a member of this body, stand ready to re- who makes Chris Rock seem vague and indi- cold,’’ Teckla says to a visitor. ‘‘Now can view all of the alternatives and to make the rect, had delivered a sharp motivational you tell something’s wrong?’’ difficult decisions that are necessary to serve message. The linemen buckled down, Mon- Raised in Baker, a northeast Oregon farm tana threw four touchdown passes in the town where the winters are frigid, our great nation and the needs of my constitu- fourth quarter, and San Francisco won by 10. McKittrick developed a stubborn resistance ents. The next day McKittrick called Montana to cold at an early age. He unfailingly wears There are many outstanding public servants, into an offensive line meeting and apologized shorts and a T-shirt to even the most bone- military and civilian, involved in this and other for the breakdown in protection. Montana chilling practice sessions, and when the 49ers Corps studies. I support the Corps' process shrugged it off, but word got around, giving travel to colder climes, McKittrick packs and urge my colleagues to join me in express- players another reason to respect a man who lightly. During a Monday-night game played ing confidence that the Corps, working to- may be the most successful position coach of in freezing rain at Chicago’s Soldier Field in his era. October 1988, McKittrick wore a short-sleeve gether with all of the interest groups, as it has In a business in which coaches get relo- shirt but no jacket. At one point his teeth so often in the past for great national benefit, cated, recycled and removed as a matter of were chattering so much that he was unable will produce recommendations from the Upper course, McKittrick, 63, has been the Niners’ to enunciate a running play to Walsh, who Mississippi and Illinois Navigation Study that offensive line coach for 20 seasons. During subsequently decreed that all coaches must will stand the test of time. that time San Francisco has won five Super cover their arms during harsh weather. When f Bowls and put together the most successful the Niners returned to Chicago the following two-decade run in NFL history, and the fact January for the NFC Championship Game, TRIBUTE TO BOBB MCKITTRICK that McKittrick has been entrenched in the McKittrick complied with the new policy by same job throughout that span, under three donning a windbreaker—on a day in which head coaches, is not accidental. In addition the windchill factor reached ¥47[degrees]. At HON. TOM LANTOS to routinely milking exceptional production such moments McKittrick, with his shaved OF CALIFORNIA out of players overlooked or cast off by other head and stocky frame, seems to be as much IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams, McKittrick has been the glue that caricature as character. ‘‘Everybody notices Wednesday, March 22, 2000 has held together the Niners’ vaunted West the physical part, but when it comes to emo- Coast attack. Bill Walsh, recently rehired as tional strength, he’s probably the toughest Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to San Francisco’s general manager, says person I know,’’ says Seifert, who now coach- invite my colleagues to join me in paying trib- McKittrick ‘‘has developed more offensive es the Carolina Panthers. ‘‘He has an ability ute to the memory of Bobb McKittrick of San line knowledge than anyone, ever. The con- to deal with things that would shatter most Mateo, California. Mr. McKittrick, the longtime tinuity of the line, its consistent ability to people.’’ offensive line coach of the San Francisco protect the quarterback and open running After having his colon removed, lanes, has been the cornerstone of the 49ers’ McKittrick wore a colostomy bag for a year 49ers, passed away last Wednesday after a success over the past 20 years, and without before a second operation allowed him to dis- lengthy battle against bile duct cancer. He Bobb, I don’t think it happens. His men have card it. ‘‘He had this device strapped to his leaves behind a loving family and a reputation played longer, with better technique, more hip,’’ Seifert says, ‘‘and I’ll never forget the as one of the premiere leaders and motivators production, fewer injuries. In every possible sight of him running onto the practice field in the National Football League. His legacy in- category you can measure, he’s right at the holding that bag so it wouldn’t fall. How dev- cludes the affection of the hundreds of ath- top.’’ astating and emotionally trying that must letes whose lives he touched with his passion, The Niners are so queasy about the notion have been. Had it been me, I don’t know that of ever working without McKittrick that I could have coached again.’’ determination, and commitment to excellence they told him he’d have a job for life when he McKittrick’s toughness is rivaled only by as well as to tens of thousands of devoted was mulling an offer to become the St. Louis his bluntness. ‘‘He’s brutally honest with me, fans, for whom he was an example of dedica- Rams’ offensive coordinator after the 1994 too,’’ says Teckla, who married Bobb in 1958. tion and public spiritedness. season. He recently signed a two-year deal, ‘‘It’s one thing when he tells me my hair Mr. Speaker, I ask that an article by Michael and in the weeks leading up to the draft, he looks funny, but I’m constantly worried he’s Silver from the April 26, 1999, issue of Sports was busy breaking down film on top line going to get fired [for speaking his mind].’’ Illustrated about the courage, inspiration, and prospects—an endeavor that in most years is Barton says he and other linemen used to example of Bobb McKittrick be placed in the about as fruitful for McKittrick as Academy write down some of McKittrick’s more eye- Award voters viewing Brian Bosworth mov- opening statements. ‘‘One of the classics was RECORD. It chronicles his extraordinary coach- ies. The San Francisco brass concentrates on when we drafted this 6′7″ guy named Larry ing record with the 49ers, his positive influ- drafting talent at other positions and relies Clarkson [in ’88],’’ Barton says. ‘‘Every day ence on the careers and lives of his players on McKittrick to excel with lesser-regarded in training camp [defensive end] Charles and friends, and his characteristically tena- linemen. Few coaches have done so much Haley would run around him, then so would cious fight against cancer. Mr. Speaker, the with so little, but no one is taking the second-teamer, and Larry would end up story of Bobb McKittrick is an inspiring one. McKittrick for granted anymore. on the ground. Finally we’re in a meeting In January, four days after the 49ers were one night, and Bobb says, ‘Jeez, Larry, I ONE TOUGH CUSTOMER: OUTSPOKEN NINERS eliminated from the NFC playoffs by the At- don’t think you have the coordination to ASSISTANT BOBB MCKITTRICK IS BATTLING lanta Falcons, McKittrick received a med- take the fork from the plate to your CANCER AND LIVER DISEASE WITH THE SAME ical double whammy: Doctors told him that mouth.’ ’’ FIERCE DETERMINATION THAT MADE HIM he had cancer and that he needed a liver As harsh as he sometimes sounds, ONE OF THE BEST COACHES IN THE GAME transplant. McKittrick, whose colon was re- McKittrick gets away with it, partly because They were embattled behemoths in big moved 17 years ago after precancerous cells he can take criticism as unemotionally as he trouble, and they felt like the smallest men were detected, has a malignancy on his bile dishes it out. He regularly challenges his on earth. Late in the third quarter of a game duct. He has begun undergoing radiation and bosses in meetings, but, says Seifert, ‘‘after against the Eagles on a chilly September chemotherapy at Stanford Hospital in Palo a while, that becomes part of the charm of afternoon in Philadelphia 10 years ago, Har- Alto. He needs a liver transplant because he the man.’’ McKittrick says one reason he has ris Barton and his fellow San Francisco 49ers is suffering from cholangiocarcinoma. He is not sought jobs with bigger titles is the po- offensive linemen trudged off the field with on a waiting list for a new liver. litical correctness he associates with such their heads down and their ears pricked. Joe While his relatives, friends and colleagues roles. ‘‘I’d rather teach than be an adminis- Montana, the Niners’ fine china, had been are worried sick, McKittrick, predictably, trator,’’ he says. ‘‘I don’t like a lot of the sacked eight times. The Eagles led by 11 has been calm, even upbeat. Though down 20 things that administrators have to do.’’ points, and censure was a certainty: Coach pounds from his normal 200, he insists on While some head coaches might view vocal George Seifert’s face was convulsing like keeping the bulk of his coaching responsibil- dissent as a threat, at least one of Mick Jagger’s, offensive coordinator Mike ities, faithfully reporting to work with the McKittrick’s friends—a man who had some Holmgren was growling into his headset, and catheter used to administer chemotherapy pretty decent success as UCLA’s basketball offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick was treatments sticking out of his left arm. ‘‘It’s coach from 1949 to ’75—believes it’s invalu- preparing to vent his frustrations. As the a difficult situation,’’ he says, ‘‘but I went able. ‘‘An assistant coach who’s afraid to linemen took a seat on the bench, through six weeks of boot camp, and it can’t speak his mind isn’t very helpful,’’ says John McKittrick stared down at veterans Guy be any worse than that. I think I can go Wooden, who grew close to McKittrick dur- McIntyre, Bubba Paris and Jesse Sapolu and through anything—and it sure beats the al- ing the latter’s stint as a Bruins football as- said calmly, ‘‘You three might want to start ternative.’’ sistant from 1965 to ’70. ‘‘A head coach praying about now.’’ Then he turned to Bar- On a mild Monday afternoon in late March, should never want a yes-man: He’ll just in- ton. ‘‘And Harris,’’ McKittrick added, ‘‘if you McKittrick walks into the three-bedroom flate your ego, and your ego’s probably big know a Jewish prayer, you might want to house in San Mateo where he and his wife, enough as it is. An assistant as bright as say it.’’ Teckla, have lived since 1979. ‘‘You’ve got Bobb could only be an asset.’’ Without swearing, getting personal or rais- this place freezing,’’ he tells her before leav- Honest as he is, McKittrick could not bring ing his voice, McKittrick, a former Marine ing the room to turn up the heat. ‘‘He’s himself to tell Teckla about his cancer. He

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.025 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 found out shortly before they embarked upon Mariucci and Denver Broncos coach Mike Had I been present. I would have voted a nine-day trip to visit their two sons, in Or- Shanahan credit him with helping them as- ``aye'' on rollcall No. 56 and rollcall No. 57. egon and California and, not wanting to spoil similate Walsh’s concepts, and Raiders coach f the vacation, stayed mum. Jon Gruden, who began his NFL career For all of Bobb’s sensible stoicism, Teckla breaking down film for McKittrick in 1990, HONORING THE 12TH ANNUAL is his polar opposite, an emotional worry- refers to McKittrick as ‘‘my idol, the best wart who sheds tears as readily as some peo- FRIENDS FOR LIFE BANQUET coach I’ve ever been around.’’ Shanahan says FOR THE CRISIS PREGNANCY ple clear their throats. They met as Oregon McKittrick, with whom he worked for three State undergrads at a study table, con- seasons as a San Francisco assistant, ‘‘has CENTER IN ROME, GEORGIA versing for 20 minutes in a group setting. forgotten more football than I know, but ‘‘The next day,’’ Teckla says, ‘‘he told some- what really stands out is his incredible work HON. BOB BARR one he had met the woman he was going to ethic. He leaves no stone unturned, and OF GEORGIA marry.’’ Together they’ve had more of a life that’s why everybody considers him the best together than most coaching couples, shar- in the business.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a passion for history that has inspired Alas, McKittrick’s prowess as a coach is Wednesday, March 22, 2000 vacations to places like Normandy and Rus- not at the forefront of his friends’ minds. sia as well as cruises on the Danube and the Call someone looking for a quote, and in- Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my Baltic Sea. stead of answers you get questions: How’s distinct honor today to recognize the Crisis In late January, McKittrick returned from Bobb? Is he going to get his liver? The an- Pregnancy Center in Rome, Georgia. On his vacation and went back to work, figuring swers are unclear, but things could be better. March 23, 2000, at the Friends for Life Ban- he’d break the news to Teckla that evening. The chemotherapy has sapped McKittrick, quet, the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Rome, Before he could, however, he received a fran- and last weekend he was hospitalized with a tic call from her: An oncologist’s assistant Georgia will be honored for the work it does 104[degree] temperature. He has another in the community to save the lives of unborn had phoned the McKittrick house to confirm worry. In mid-March, Teckla was rushed to an appointment. ‘‘My wife was in tears for Stanford’s emergency room with what doc- children. the next two weeks,’’ Bobb says. ‘‘She hears tors feared was a heart attack. It turned out Currently, in Washington, DC, we are work- cancer and immediately thinks, You’re going to be a problem with her gallbladder, which ing in the Judiciary Committee, as well as on to die. That’s not the way I’m approaching is scheduled to be removed in early May. The the House Floor, to ban the heinous practice it.’’ doctors would like Bobb to finish fighting of partial-birth abortion and take other steps to McKittrick’s approach to life has never the cancer before replacing his liver, but he’s protect the unborn. However, what we do in been orthodox. In seventh grade he added a one of many on a waiting list, and the tim- the Congress, even if we had a President who third b to his first name because, he says, ‘‘I ing is largely out of their control. just wanted to be different.’’ A high school Recently McKittrick was at Stanford shut- shared our regard for the unborn, can only ad- valedictorian who was also a decorated stu- tling between appointments when a team of dress the symptoms of a societal problem that dent at Oregon State, McKittrick was per- physicians tracked him down. They ushered results in so many abortions each year. The suaded by Tommy Prothro, his coach when him and Teckla into a room and informed real, long term solutions have to come from he walked on as an offensive lineman for the them that a liver had become available. The our communities. The Crisis Pregnancy Center Beavers, to return to his alma mater as an chief transplant surgeon, Carlos Esquivel, in Rome, Georgia fills this vital role in aiding assistant after his three years of service in then explained the various risks, including and assisting pregnant women so that neither the Marines. McKittrick followed Prothro to the possibility that Bobb could die on the op- the mother nor the child fall victim to abortion. UCLA, the Los Angeles Rams and then to the erating table. The doctors said they needed a San Diego Chargers, where he and fellow as- decision within two hours. Teckla broke into The Center has a direct and positive impact sistant Walsh became friends. When Walsh tears. Bobb stroked her hand, calmly ques- on many constituents here in Georgia's 7th was hired as 49ers coach in 1979, he asked tioned the doctors and finally said, ‘‘Let’s do district as well as citizens throughout North McKittrick to come along. it.’’ Georgia, and I would like today to pause and McKittrick compares Walsh’s recent re- He was told to return to the hospital later commend Rome's Crisis Pregnancy Center for turn to the 49ers, who had been reeling from that afternoon for surgery. Teckla worried all the hard work and dedication it provides to front-office turmoil, to Churchill’s reign as that he had rushed his decision, but Bobb so many women and families in time of need, Britain’s prime minister during World War said, ‘‘I made a life-altering decision 40 years II. ‘‘He had been out of favor,’’ McKittrick ago in 20 minutes, and I haven’t regretted day in and day out. They truly are doing our says, ‘‘but when the Nazis were threatening it.’’ He was sitting in the living room of his Lord's work. to overrun Europe, they turned to him for house when the phone rang. A nurse told him f his dynamic leadership, and he held them to- the doctors had found the liver to be unsuit- gether.’’ able. When he repeated the news, Teckla’s TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF ‘‘A McKittrick is not only a voracious reader knees buckled and she fainted. Bobb took the PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’’ of nonfiction but also a genealogy freak who news in stride. serves as an unofficial historian for his ‘‘He has incredibly tough skin,’’ Barton hometown. He also keeps a meticulous jour- says of his coach. ‘‘It’s a crisis situation, but HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON nal designed to ‘‘give my [two] grandkids an he won’t show a weakness.’’ OF MINNESOTA idea of what my life was like.’’ According to Barton lets his thought hang for a mo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his good friend, Loring De Martini, ment; it occurs that he might want to say a Wednesday, March 22, 2000 McKittrick’s life is easy to describe: ‘‘Bobb Jewish prayer right about now. ‘‘Believe is almost a saint. He’s a guy who has never me,’’ Barton says, ‘‘I will.’’ He won’t be Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, willfully done a wrong thing.’’ alone. A Prairie Home Companion is more than just Not everyone would nominate him for ‘‘When it comes to emotional strength, a good radio program. It's a good radio pro- sainthood. Drawing on some of the blocking he’s probably the toughest person I know,’’ gram that has been around for twenty-five methods he learned from Prothro, Seifert says of his former assistant. McKittrick recruited relatively small, agile ‘‘Teckla was in tears for two weeks,’’ says years. When it debuted on July 6, 1974, be- linemen and taught them techniques—the Bobb. ‘‘She hears cancer and immediately fore a live audience of twelve at Macalester cut block, the reverse-shoulder block, the thinks, You’re going to die. That’s not the College in St. Paul, Minnesota, no one would chop—most of which were legal, at least way I’m approaching it.’’ have suspected that twenty-five years later it when executed perfectly, but which infuri- McKittrick ‘‘has forgotten more football would delight a national weekly radio audience ated opponents. After a 1985 game, Los Ange- than I know,’’ Shanahan says, ‘‘but what of 2.8 million listeners, and many thousands of les Raiders defensive lineman Howie Long really stands out is his incredible work international fans across the globe from charged after McKittrick in a tunnel at the ethic.’’ Edinborough to Tokyo. L.A. Coliseum and vented; the two haven’t f spoken since. In his book Dark Side of the Over the past quarter century, A Prairie Game, former Falcons defensive lineman PERSONAL EXPLANATION Home Companion has broadcast over 2,600 Tim Green referred to McKittrick as Dr. hours of programming, and has toured to Mean. McKittrick notes that in recent years, HON. ANNA G. ESHOO forty-four of the fifty states. Close to one mil- at least a third of the teams in the NFL have lion people have attended live broadcasts. It's OF CALIFORNIA adopted his controversial techniques. ‘‘Those now heard on more than 470 public radio sta- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES big, tough guys on defense want to play our tions from coast to coast. The program, with strength against their strength,’’ he says. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 ‘‘I’d rather play our strength against their origins in the American Midwest, has made a weakness.’’ Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, on March 21, successful leap overseas. In 1985, Minnesota McKittrick’s supporters far outnumber his 2000, I was unable to be in Washington and, Public Radio started sending reel-to-reel tapes detractors. Holmgren, 49ers coach Steve consequently, missed two votes. of the shows to Australia and Sweden. In

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22MR8.003 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E383 1990, digital audiotapes were sent to Taiwan. liam R. Ferris, Chairman of the National En- Bill Geary was in his second major battle Since 1996, the show goes directly by satellite dowment for the Humanities, said, ``The 1999 against the Germans. They saved General for broadcast worldwide. Now, it can be heard National Humanities Medalists are distin- Clark’s Fifth U.S. Army from defeat. The in dozens of European cities including Amster- 82nd then pushed the Germans north to the guished individuals who have set the highest Volturno River. dam, Berlin, Brussels, Bonn, Vienna, Geneva standards for American cultural achievement.'' and London. In twenty-five years, A Prairie Mr. Keillor likes to describe Lake Wobegone ITALY—ANZIO—OPERATION SHINGLE Home Companion has become a true national as a place ``that time forgot and the decades An amphibious landing was carried out on January 22, 1944, at Anzio, north of the Ger- treasure with international appeal. cannot improve.'' The same could be said The origin of the name, A Prairie Home man lines. The Germans rushed in reinforce- about his radio show. Mr. Speaker, I congratu- ments and another stalemate developed. In Companion, is the Prairie Home Cemetery in late Minnesota Public Radio, the staff of A late February 1944, elements of the 82nd Air- Moorhead, Minnesota, near Concordia Col- Prairie Home Companion, and Garrison Keillor borne Division, with Bill Geary taking part, lege, all of which are located in my home dis- on the occasion of the notable achievement of were transported to the Anzio beachhead as trict back in Northwestern Minnesota. Mr. Gar- twenty-five years of proud representation of reinforcements. They were involved in con- rison Keillor, a fellow Minnesotan and the pro- the art, culture and people of Minnesota. tinuous heavy fighting against the Germans gram's host, inventor, chief writer, and heart f until mid-April 1944, when they were with- and soul, has stated, ``You can't name a show drawn to England. Prairie Home Cemetery, so I substituted Com- HONORING THE LATE WILLIAM W. NORMANDY, FRANCE—OPERATION OVERLOAD panion for Cemetery.'' His legions of fans are ‘‘BILL’’ GEARY, AMERICAN HERO On the evening of June 5, 1944, Bill Geary, glad he did. loaded down with arms and ammunition, was Every week the two-hour live variety show is HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY boosted up into a C–47, along with 23 other packed with musical guests, comedy sketches paratroopers of the 505th Parachute Infantry OF MASSACHUSETTS Regiment. The initial objective of the 505th and Mr. Keillor's commentary about small- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was the capture of the town and roads town life in his fictional hamlet of Lake Wednesday, March 22, 2000 around Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Bill Geary Wobegone. Many people in this country and jumped out of the C–47 into the black of around the world identify Minnesota with the Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I pay night. There were tracer bullets flying up image of Lake Wobegone, a town ``where all tribute to genuine American hero, William W. from many directions. He landed and imme- the women are strong, the men are good-look- ``Bill'' Geary, who died on November 15, 1999. diately detached his ‘‘chute’’ and joined up ing, and all the children are above average.'' Bill was a veteran of World War II. He saw ac- with other troopers. Though there are other ways to pass the time tion in eight major campaigns throughout Eu- Some of the 505th paratroopers landed within the town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Most Saturday evenings, fans of A Prairie Home rope during the war. Bill was a true to friend of them were killed while floating down in Companion often plan their weekends around to many people as well as a devoted husband their parachutes. Others, that had their the show. Nutritionist Leslie Cordella-Simon to his loving wife ``Bea''. ‘‘chute’’ hung up in trees, were killed while has said, ``It's a little respite at the end of the Even though Bill witnessed atrocities and vi- struggling to get loose. This was not to be week.'' Here in Washington, Ruth Harkin, the olence, he was a man of peace and he re- forgotten by the troopers of the 505th. wife of Iowa Senator TOM HARKIN, has com- fused to accept that he was a hero among Bill Geary, along with others, fought their mented that they rarely miss the program. She men. Fortunately, Bill's brother Joe Geary, way in the dark to the outskirts of the town. echoes the sentiments of many when she U.S. Navy (Ret.) provided me a detailed his- They fought their way into the town and by daylight June 6, 1944, the town was in the says, ``Lake Wobegone is the town we both tory of Bill's service to his country. I am hands of the 505th. grew up in.'' NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw pleased to have this history inserted in the The 82nd then pushed south and west to denies the rumor that he will not admit dinner CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for all American's to block off the Contentin Peninsula. Fighting guests to his house during the Lake see: through the hedge rows of Normandy for four weeks, against stiff German resistance, cap- Wobegone segment of the show. ``I just don't WILLIAM W. GEARY, BORN FEBRUARY 8, 1921— turing the high ground overlooking the town pay much attention to them,'' he explains. DIED NOVEMBER 15, 1999 of Haye-du-Puits. There it remained in a de- The first road trip of A Prairie Home Com- William W. ‘‘Bill’’ Geary enlisted in the panion was to Fargo, North Dakota, and to fensive posture until it was relieved on July U.S. Army on October 15, 1941. After exten- 11, 1944. Moorhead, Minnesota, in October 1974. Now, sive training he was assigned to the 456th The 82nd Airborne Division suffered 47 per- they routinely travel farther down the road to Battalion of the 505th Parachute Infantry cent casualties during 33 days of continuous places like Edinborough, Scotland, and Dublin, Regiment of the 82nd Airborne division. fierce fighting without relief or replace- Ireland. In the last twenty-five years, the SICILY—OPERATION HUSKY ments. show's truck has traveled over 230,000 miles, On the evening of July 9, 1943, Bill Geary, HOLLAND—OPERATION MARKET-GARDEN and personnel have flown or driven over along with 3,400 other paratroopers, were en- The British 1st Airborne was to jump and 385,000 miles. The traveling shows are so route to Sicily. Somewhere east of Gela seize the bridge over the Rhine River at Arn- popular that a sponsoring station manager in shortly before midnight, Bill Geary jumped hem, some 64 miles into Holland. Several Peoria, Illinois, made the following remark and landed close to a German outpost. Ad- other bridges would be seized by the 82nd vancing toward the German position he saw after A Prairie Home Companion visited his around the city of Nijmegen to the south of another paratrooper who had landed in the Arnhem. The 101st Division was to jump and town: ``I could've run for mayor and gotten barbed wire. The Germans poured gasoline elected.'' In 1985, Time magazine discovered capture bridges 25 miles north of the Allies on him and set him on fire. Bill was shooting front lines. A Prairie Home Companion and put Mr. Keillor at the Germans and the trooper on fire was Sunday, September 17, 1944, Bill Geary, on its cover. Over a span of twenty-five years screaming. There was no way that Bill Geary along with 23 other paratroopers in his there have been 941 live performances and could rescue the other trooper. group, was heavily burdened with all the am- 864 live broadcasts of A Prairie Home Com- The next day Bill Geary was wounded by munition and grenades he could possibly shrapnel. His wound was treated with sulfa carry. The troopers of the 505th shouted to panion. From February to June in 1987, A and bandaged and he immediately returned Prairie Home Companion made the jump to each other ‘‘Remember Sainte-Mere-Eglise,’’ to his platoon and resumed fighting off Ger- referring to the murder of 505th troopers by television, running in an un-edited time-de- man counterattacks. layed version on the Disney Channel. Since the Germans. By 23 July, after two weeks of heavy fight- As the C–47s crossed the coastline of Hol- October 5, 1996, the show's audio has been ing, the 82nd Airborne Division had com- land anti-aircraft fire became intense, 118 of delivered live over the Internet to anyone with pleted its mission. The Germans had taken a the transports were damaged and 10 were a computer and a modem. severe beating from the 82nd Airborne Divi- shot down. The C–47 carrying Bill Geary A Prairie Home Companion and Mr. Keillor sion. reached its drop point, the high ground near have already received a silo-full of well-de- ITALY—SALERNO—OPERATION AVALANCHE Groesbeek. The green jump light came on served national recognition, including a On September 9, 1943, elements of the Fifth and the 24 paratroopers exited in quick suc- Grammy Award, two ACE Awards for cable U.S. Army made an amphibious landing at cession, as fast as they could. They were re- television, and a George Foster Peabody Salerno Bay. Two German Divisions moved ceiving small arms fire from German troops Award. In 1994, Mr. Keillor was inducted into south to attack and exploited a gap between in the woods as they descended. Unbuckling U.S. and British forces. their chutes and laying prone on the ground, the Radio Hall of Fame at Chicago's Museum On September 13, an urgent message was they returned fire. of Broadcast Communication. In 1999, he was sent to the 82nd on Sicily for immediate Fighting continued through the day and awarded the National Humanities Medal by help. The next night the 505th Parachute In- into the night. The 505th was spread thin on President Clinton at the White House. Mr. Wil- fantry Regiment jumped into the beachhead. their front, a line of about 6–7 miles. By then

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.028 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 end of the day all but one of the bridges had RHINELAND placing major elements of a program in the been taken. In late March, the 82nd fought its way to same agency or department, and lodging au- The next day 450 C–47s, towing 450 gliders the Rhine River on a 20 mile front north and thority over the program in the head of the heavily laden with glider troops and equip- south of the city of Cologne, Germany. On agency or department, while authorizing the ment, started landing. The 505th had been April 29, 1945, the 82nd moved out of its posi- agency head to delegate that authority. battling the Germans all that day to clear tions and north more than 200 miles to a the landing area of German troops. The land- * * * * * crossing site on the Elbe River. The 505th The Secretary of HHS and the adminis- ing area was within one-quarter mile of the reached the site by dark. At 1:00 a.m. on border of Germany. On Tuesday, September trator of HCFA appear to be almost totally April 30, the 505th made a crossing and removed from any role regarding the Divi- 19, the Nijmegen bridge was seized. The 82nd caught the Germans completely by surprise. troops held off numerically superior German sion of HCFA-Sponsored Plans, although Bill Geary was now across the Elbe River they would apparently retain supervision troops for the next two weeks. and once again fighting Germans. The 505th Allied forces suffered more casualties and authority over the Division of Health advanced all day on May 1, as the Germans Programs. (17,000) in Market-Garden than they did in retreated. To a large extent, the proposed organiza- the invasion of Normandy. The 82nd Air- When news of the 82nd’s crossing reached tional and administrative restructuring of borne Division’s casualties were heavy. More General Omar Bradley’s 12th Army Group the agencies that would be administering the than a thousand troops were buried in a cow headquarters, there was much delight and proposed Medicare program appears to de- pasture between Molenhoek and the Maas- laughter. British General Montgomery had part from the traditional guidelines for the Waal Canal. been complaining that the German opposi- In mid October the 82nd moved into some administration of government programs. tion was far too great for him to cross the old French Army barracks about 80 miles Elbe River. DIVIDED ADMINISTRATION: A RECIPE FOR from Paris. Numerous replacement para- On May 2–3 1945, the advance of the 82nd CONFUSION? troopers were received to fill huge voids in continued and a complete German Army The administration of the Medicare pro- the ranks. Group of 250,000 men, with all their weapons gram is divided between the board and the BATTLE OF THE BULGE of war, surrendered to the 82nd Airborne Di- Division of HCFA-Sponsored Plans. The fact On December 16, 1944, the Germans vision. that the Division must submit its sponsored launched a massive attack through the THE WAR IN EUROPE HAD COME TO AN END plans to the board for approval compounds Ardennes against a green U.S. infantry divi- For the 82nd Airborne Division the war in the problem.... What happens if the Divi- sion with no previous combat. The only U.S. Europe had been costly. More than 60,000 sion is unwilling or unable to develop plans Army reserve divisions were the 82nd and the men had passed through the ranks of the di- the board finds acceptable? The board may 101st Airborne Divisions. General Gavin soon vision. They left thousands of white crosses appeal to the President for assistance, but ordered both the 82nd and the 101st Divisions on foreign soil. since he appears to have little or no adminis- to move out to the battle area. On November 15, 1999, Bill Geary lost a two trative or supervisory authority or responsi- The 82nd, was the first to move out. They bility regarding the operations of the board, passed north through Bastagone and took up year battle. It was a battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), com- he may have little motivation to intervene a blocking position west of St. Vith, spread- on its behalf. ing out along a 25 mile front. Some hours monly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. later the 101st moved out with orders to hold f The CRS points out that OMB is the only the vital crossroads and the town of independent agency ``exercising considerable Bastagone. CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERV- authority over other independent bodies . . . The weather was severe, extremely cold ICE’S MEMOS SHOW S. 1895 MEDI- as the President's surrogate... and heavy snowfall had started. The 82nd was CARE BOARD IS A RECIPE FOR Even OMB, however, does not share or as- scattered over 100 square miles of terrain. On DISASTER sume operating authority over government the 19th of December the 505th paratroopers, programs assigned to other agencies or de- including Bill Geary, were occupying the partments. best defensive positions along their six mile HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK It is difficult to find an example where front. Fierce fighting against two German OF CALIFORNIA independent bodies share administrative re- Divisions soon began and continued for a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsibility over a program, and where one week. By December 27, the first phase of the body may veto the plans of another, as with Battle of the Bulge was over. The German Wednesday, March 22, 2000 the board and the Division of HCFA-Spon- advance had been stopped. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, S. 1895, the sored Plans. The First U.S. Army, of which the 82nd was the spearhead, launched a counter attack on Breaux-Frist Premium Support proposal to CRS writes: January 3, 1945. In the first day of fighting change Medicare is a recipe for administrative WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? WHERE’S THE the 82nd completely overran the German disaster. ACCOUNTABILITY? 62nd Volksgrenadier Division and the 9th Don't take my word for it. Following are S.S. Panzer Division, inflicting severe cas- quotes from two Library of Congress Congres- Under S. 1895 the Secretary of HHS ap- ualties on the enemy, capturing 2,400 pris- sional Research Service memos describing pears to be stripped of supervisory authority oners. A German reserve column of trucks the many problems with S. 1895. over the Medicare Program and of prac- tically all authority over the Division of and troops moving up to support the deci- Just ask yourself, in the history of the world, mated German divisions advanced straight HCFA-Sponsored Plans [even though that into the 82nd’s lines and was totally de- has the administration of a large program (and Division is within HHS and operating under stroyed. On January 8, the 82nd advanced to Medicare is spending about $220 billion a Federal laws]. the Salm River in heavy fighting. The Battle year) ever been successfully accomplished by Apparently, the Secretary would retain su- of the Bulge was over. a committee of seven? pervisory authority over only the Division’s THE ARDENNES As the ultimate Founding Father, George budget. Since the Secretary would have no On January 28, 1945, the 82nd and 1st Infan- Washington said, role to play in the Division’s activities, there is a possibility that its budget requests try Division would lead the Allied assault . . . wherever and whenever one person is might not receive much support compared to through the Seigfried Line. Heavy fighting found adequate to the discharge of a duty by other agencies in the Department. ensued as the 82nd, with Bill Geary, fought close application thereto, it is worse exe- it’s way into Germany through the Ardennes cuted by two persons, and scarcely done at The CRS memo notes ``two of the most Forest. At 4:00 a.m. on February 2, the divi- all if three or more are employed therein. independent units existing within departments sion mounted an aggressive attack. It pene- The full CRS papers are available from my appear to be the Office of Comptroller of the trated through two miles of the Seigfried Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision,'' Line in fierce fighting. The German troops office at 239 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC were retreating in the face of a tremendous 20515 (202±225±5065). both in Treasury. onslaught. Following are other quotes from the studies. . . . such independence generally is given Three days later the 82nd was en-route to Describing how Medicare would be largely only to independent regulatory commissions the Huertgen Forrest. The paratroopers of independent of the Secretary of HHS and the that for convenience sake are located within the 505th pressed on pushing the Germans Administrator of HCFA, the CRS writes: departments. back through the towns of Lammersdorf and NEW, UNTESTED IDEAS But note, Mr. Speaker: Medicare is not just Schmidt in two days of fierce fighting, mov- a regulatory program: It is an insurance pro- ing closer to the Roer River which would be This organizational and administrative de- their next objective. Fighting continued all sign is somewhat unusual when considered in gram for 40 million people that spends $220 the way to the Roer River. On February 17, light of traditional guidelines regarding the billion a year and processes nearly a billion 1945, the 82nd was pulled out of the front effective administration of government pro- medical claims a year. lines. grams. These guidelines normally call for CRS writes:

VerDate 202000 06:08 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.030 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E385 WHY 7 MEMBERS? bassador K. Erik Tygesen, who has served as rial on the history of the Danish West Indies A further issue of authority and ease of de- Denmark's extraordinary envoy to the United from the Danish National Archives in Copen- cisionmaking is raised by the seven-member States for the past five years. Ambassador hagen to the Unites States Virgin Islands. composition of the proposed Medicare Board. Tygesen's outstanding efforts to promote the Ambassador Tygesen has been integral to The current trend is to establish boards of diplomatic relations between the United States promoting the continued good relations be- three to five members, because larger boards often experience great difficulty in reaching and Denmark are a reflection of his exemplary tween the United States of America and the a decision. Most recently, the former Inter- devotion to democratic ideals, and we are im- Kingdom of Denmark. He displays all the state Commerce Commission, which initially mensely grateful for his commitment and in- noble qualities of compassion, reasonableness consisted of 11 members, and was later re- tegrity. He will be missed here in Washington. and foresight which characterize his country- duced to five members, was abolished and In July 1997 President Clinton traveled to men, and we in Washington shall miss him many of its functions were transferred to a Denmark, the first-ever visit of a United States greatly. three-member Surface Transportation President in office. The trip was an over- f Board. whelming success, due in large part to the WHAT PRESIDENT? preparations and planning of Ambassador HONORING CENTRAL CONNECTICUT The amount of independence granted the Tygesen. This visit further strengthened the STATE UNIVERSITY’S MEN’S Medicare Board from the President and from long and strong lasting ties between our two BASKETBALL TEAM congressional oversight is highly unusual and countries. In his speech to Her Majesty the serves to limit the accountability of the board Queen of Denmark, President Clinton said, HON. JOHN B. LARSON members . . . ``The United States has had relations with OF CONNECTICUT Presidential authority over one of the larg- Denmark longer than with any other country, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est government programs would . . . be se- and our nations have never been closer than Wednesday, March 22, 2000 verely limited, because the Chief Executive today. On almost every issue we stand to- would have virtually no authority over board gether, and on some of the most important Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of activities . . . Congressional influence and di- issues we stand together almost alone. But Congressman SAM GEJDENSON (CT±02) and rection would also be limited because the America always knows it is in the right if Den- myself, today I honor a special group of col- board, able to raise its own operating funds, mark is by our side.'' lege athletes who have captured the hearts would not be subject to the yearly appropria- and minds of people across the State. On tions process. Ambassador Tygesen embodies these senti- ments that President Clinton voiced. Con- March 16, the Central Connecticut State Uni- TALK ABOUT MAKING HCFA MORE sistent with a long Danish tradition of cham- versity Men's Basketball team played in the UNRESPONSIVE! pioning peace, Ambassador Tygesen was a NCAA Division I tournament for the first time It is rare for such agencies to be authorized platoon leader in the first United Nations since joining the division in 1986. to generate their operating funds. Only a When the Blue Devils traveled to the Min- handful of such agencies, nearly all involved peacekeeping force, UNEF, in Gaza from with banking and financial matters, have 1956 to 1957. He subsequently devoted his neapolis Metrodome for their big game, they such authority. life to the diplomatic service. After holding nu- brought with them the accomplishment of a 25 IN CONCLUSION, LET’S BE ANTI-DEMOCRACY merous high-level positions in the Danish cabi- and 5 overall record during the 1999±2000 Congress Sometimes departs from tradi- net, Ambassador Tygesen was appointed season, including a 15-game winning streak, tional guidelines regarding what is consid- Deputy Head of the Danish delegation to the and the title of Northeast Conference Cham- ered the type of organizational and adminis- United Nations' 11th Special Assembly on pions. They had set their sights on a win in trative structure most likely to result in the Economic Affairs in 1980, where his perform- the first round of action, but they were already effective delivery of government programs. ance was so commendable that he shortly winners in the hearts of many across the The proposed bill restructuring the Medicare thereafter was appointed Ambassador to Nation. program, departing as it does from those Brazil and then to Germany. In 1995 he was Central waited many years, but it was finally guidelines, raises questions because it would made Ambassador of the Kingdom of Den- their turn at the ``big dance.'' As an alumnus divide program responsibility and authority of the University, I could not be happier for the between two government entities, an inde- mark to the United States of America. pendent Medicare Board and the Division of In this last post, Ambassador Tygesen en- team. HCFA-Sponsored Plans. Difficulties in ad- couraged Denmark to join the United States There is nothing better than school pride. ministering the program are more likely to as an active part of the international effort to The approximately 12,000 students who at- arise and produce conflicts more difficult to counter the destabilizing effects of President tend the University, which is located on a resolve when a program is divided between Milosevic's ethnic cleansing agenda in the campus that encompasses both Newington two distinct federal entities than when lo- former Yugoslavia. Consequently, Denmark and New Britain Connecticut, were given two cated within one entity. Additionally, there was the one of the largest per capita contribu- more reasons to feel this pride with the team's may be a problem when one of the entities is win at the Northeast Conference on March 6, located within a department and the head of tors to peacekeeping missions in Kosova, par- the department has little if any supervisory ticipating in the air campaign and providing and with the announcement on Sunday, March authority over that entity. That situation troops and police as well as humanitarian aid 12 that they were headed to the NCAA Divi- may serve to separate the department head and reconstruction assistance. sion I Championship playoffs. from any problems that the entity may be Ambassador Tygesen also promoted Danish The great, former Central coach Bill Detrick experiencing and make it less likely that he support of NATO expansion. At the Wash- summed up the passion and pride that alum- or she would be willing or able to help re- ington Summit in April 1999, Denmark wel- nus, students and friends of the University felt solve those problems. Finally, the amount of comed Poland, Hungary and the Czech Re- when the team won the Northeast Conference independence proposed for the Medicare public to NATO. This generosity of spirit and Championship, ``When those nets were cut Board would make it more difficult for the President to exercise guidance and direction global awareness were also evident as Am- down, oh boy, all the players, coaches and over the Medicare program, and for Congress bassador Tygesen sought, both in Washington fans ever at Central were up on that ladder, to provide guidance and direction to the and in Copenhagen, to support further liberal- too.'' board through its use of the appropriations ization of transatlantic trade in the interest of Yes, in a manner of speaking, we were on process. both our countries. His efforts to contain and that ladder. And the person who helped us ex- f eliminate trade frictions and to devise an perience that amazing moment was the Blue early-warning system so that both sides of the Devil's coach and fellow University alumnus, TRIBUTE TO DENMARK’S AMBAS- Atlantic might avoid such trade disputes in the Howie Dickenman. Under his leadership the SADOR TO THE UNITED STATES, future have strengthened cooperation between team won the Northeast Conference Cham- K. ERIK TYGESEN the United States and the European Union. pionship just two years after joining the con- Last year the Ambassador also secured ference. In just his fourth year as head coach, HON. TOM LANTOS Danish funds which made it possible to sign Dickenman has transformed the Blue Devils OF CALIFORNIA an agreement between the Danish Ministry of from a 4 and 22 team into champions. No one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Culture and the government of the United is more deserving of the Northeast Con- States Virgin Islands (the former Danish West ference Coach of the Year recognition than Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Indies). Denmark shares a rich common herit- Howie Dickenman. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- age with these islands, and through this Here is a man who just earned a remark- leagues to join me in bidding farewell to Am- agreement will transfer original archival mate- able professional achievement, but who gave

VerDate 202000 06:08 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.033 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 the glory of the moment to the memory of his islator he served as one of the most senior should already be paying our fair share, this best friend from college and former coaching members in the history of the Florida House. bill will authorize increases of $2 billion each staff colleague, Dave Rybczyk. Dave past His contributions to the lives of all Floridians year to ensure that our commitment becomes away in September 1999, but he spent 11 will continue to pay dividends for generations a reality in 10 years. years working as assistant coach along side to come. As he was fond of saying, ``A life of This Congress overwhelmingly passed a his dear friend Howie. What a moving moment service is the only life worth living.'' resolution stating that our highest education when Howie let Dave's son and former Blue Originally from New York, Ed was awarded funding priority should be fully funding the In- Devil's player, Mark, cut the final strands of the Purple Heart for his actions in northern dividuals with Disabilities Education Act. the net after the Northeast Conference Cham- France during the invasion of Normandy. He I think that before we create new programs pionship game in honor of his father. moved to Florida in 1957 and quickly became out of Washington, the Congress needs to en- I had the pleasure of going to college with involved in public service. Never one to grand- sure that the Federal Government lives up to How Dickenman so I know first hand what a stand, Mr. Healey was a true statesman, fol- the promises it made to the students, parents, caring individual he is, and how passionate he lowing his convictions and transcending polit- and schools over two decades ago. If we had is about coaching. He takes the legacy passed ical wrangling. followed that commitment, local school dis- down to him by his father, a former basketball Long before ethics and campaign finance tricts would have the funds necessary to build coach at Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, reform became buzz words in elections, Ed new schools, hire new teachers, reduce class CT, very seriously. So much so, that he car- Healey was an advocate of good government. size and buy more computers. All new pro- ried one of the bowties that his father used to He worked to build the infrastructure of Florida grams that the Administration has promoted wear as a coach in his pocket during Central's through a solid knowledge of transportation over the last several years without funding the championship game. issues and his work on the Joint Management promise we made in 1975. Words of gratitude for this ``dream season'' Committee. He was known as one of the hard- In my district, the York City School District must also be expressed to the team's assist- est working members in Tallahassee. receives $363,557. If IDEA were fully funded, ant coaches Steve Pikiell, Patrick Sellers, and He is the epitome of a gentleman. As a this school district would receive $1,440,000, Anthony Latina. Central's men's basketball former opponent in state politics, I can say he an increase of $1,080,000. The York City program truly encompasses the meaning of was always a true gentleman and a fair com- School District currently spends $6.4 million the word ``team.'' The dedication and support petitor. Ed was a person that would reach out each year on special education services, of Steve, Patrick, and Anthony played a key to people whether you agreed with his views which represents about 16 percent of its total role in helping these amazing players be their or not and was as comfortable meeting with budget. The Federal contribution is currently best. people in Dunkin Donuts as he was at the only 5.7 percent of this. And finally, the amazing players. Each one Breakers. He will be truly missed. If the Federal Government paid the prom- has helped make this very special moment Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of ised 40 percent for special education, York happen for the school and they should be ex- Florida, I would like to say thank you to Mr. City would have approximately $1.1 million in tremely proud of their accomplishment. Wher- Healey. additional funds to spend on other pressing ever life may take them upon graduation from f educational needs. While $1.1 million may not Central Connecticut State University, the sound like a lot of money, I can assure you memories of this remarkable season will re- INTRODUCTION OF THE IDEA FULL that in a school district like York City, this rep- main with them forever. FUNDING ACT resents a significant source of funds. We would be remiss if we did not mention Just 3 years ago, Congress and the admin- the most selfless act of one player in par- HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING istration worked together in a true bipartisan ticular, Victor Payne, which was observed by OF PENNSYLVANIA fashion to reauthorize IDEA so those children University President Richard Judd. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with special needs can have more options and A dedicated fan, who is a wheelchair-bound Wednesday, March 22, 2000 services. It is my hope that we can continue Central student, has attended every one of the that bipartisan work to fully fund the IDEA and team's games. And the team's Northeast Con- Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today, I am finally make good on our commitment. ference championship game in Trenton, NJ, introducing the IDEA Full Funding Act of 2000 I urge my colleagues to support this bill. was no exception. After the net was lowered, which will set us on the course of reaching the f Victor Payne cut off a string and quietly, with- commitment the U.S. Congress made 24 out fanfare walked over to this student and years ago to children and families with special HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- handed it to him. What a heart-rendering act education needs. That commitment was to SARY OF THE BELLE-SCOTT of team spirit that embodies what the athletic provide children with disabilities access to a COMMITTEE program at Central Connecticut State Univer- quality public education and contribute 40 per- sity is all about. Victor Payne wasn't told to do cent of the average per pupil expenditure to HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO that, he just knew in his heart it was the right assist States and local school districts with the OF ILLINOIS thing to do. excess costs of educating such children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We offer out most sincere congratulations to Unfortunately, we have failed to fully meet the Central Connecticut State University Men's this commitment. Nevertheless, over the past Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Basketball team on their many successes this four fiscal years (fiscal year 1997, fiscal year Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, today I ask season. Thank you for the wonderful memo- 1998, fiscal year 1999, and fiscal year 2000), my colleagues to join me in honoring the 50th ries you have provided. we have fought for and achieved a dramatic anniversary of the Belle-Scott Committee of We wish the Blue Devils many years of con- $2.6 billion funding increase for IDEA. This is Belleville and Scott Air Force Base, IL. tinued success. Thanks for making two of your a 115 percent increase in the Federal share The Belle-Scott Committee evolved from the biggest fans very proud. for Part B of IDEA. However, this amounts to ``Belleville Plan'' which was created in 1950 by f only 12.6 percent of the national average per then Belleville mayor, H.V. Calhoun, Maj. Gen. TRIBUTE TO EDWARD HEALEY pupil expenditure to assist with the excess ex- Robert Harper, commander of the Air Training penses of educating children with disabilities. Command at Scott Air Force Base and Col. Failing to meet our full commitment con- George W. Pardy, Scott's commanding officer. HON. MARK FOLEY tradicts the goal of ensuring that children with The ``Belleville Plan'' was announced at the OF FLORIDA disabilities receive a quality education. First ``G.I. Pal Dinner'' which was held on No- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Congressional Research Service esti- vember 29, 1950, at the U.S.O. Canteen in Wednesday, March 22, 2000 mates that over $15 billion would be needed Belleville, IL. This committee, which has been Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- to fully fund Part B of IDEA. The fiscal year in continuous existence since that time, offers ognize a gentleman from southern Florida who 2000 appropriation for Part B was $4.9 billion, a direct means by which the two communities, devoted his life to public service. State Rep- leaving States and local school districts with military and civilian, work together to promote resentative Edward Healey, a former opponent an unfunded mandate of more than $10 matters of mutual interest. and a valued colleague passed away last billion. Military and civilian representatives meet on Wednesday. The bill I am introducing today sets a sched- a monthly basis to discuss cooperative social, Ed dedicated his professional and personal ule to meet the 40 percent commitment by the recreational and cultural efforts between Scott life to the people of Florida and as a state leg- year 2010. While many of us believe we Air Force Base and the city of Belleville, IL.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.035 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E387 The group works toward more cooperative ac- ministrator with fully executive powers. A BENIN MAKES PROGRESS IN tive participation in religious and educational governing board may cut or confuse the nor- DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS programs and also fosters a closer working re- mal lines of authority from the President or departmental secretary to the corporation’s lationships between both Belleville and Scott's chief executive officer. With an advisory HON. TOM LANTOS governmental operations. board, the secretary’s authority to give that OF CALIFORNIA The Belle-Scott Committee arose from the officer policy instruction is clear, as is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need to address community and base relation- officer’s right to report directly to the sec- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 ships in the late 40's and early 50's. Media re- retary and to work out any exemptions from ports at that time, which indicated that local or qualifications of administration or de- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I want to call the military personnel were treated as second partmental policies and practices which the attention of my colleagues to the West African class citizens, paying higher prices than nor- corporation requires.—National Academy of nation of Benin and its President, Mathieu mal and unable to secure appropriate housing Public Administration, NAPA Report on Kerekou. This country's story is a remarkable Government Corporations, vol. 1 (Wash- one, and an encouraging one. Under Presi- opportunities were reasons that the Belle-Scott ington: NAPA, 1981), pp. 31–32. Committee came into existence. dent Kerekou's leadership in the 1970s and Since then, the Belle-Scott Committee has 1980s, Benin made the difficult transition from f received national recognition. It was featured authoritarian rule to democracy. President on the CBS Radio Network's ``The People's Kerekou won the country's second free elec- CASTELLINO HONORED Act'' series in March 1952, and at least 10 na- tion in 1996, an election which our Department tionally circulated magazines have published of State called ``generally free and fair''Ð special features to list their achievements. In HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI strong praise for a country on this continent addition, newspapers throughout the country where democracy has suffered many setbacks have also published articles dealing with the OF PENNSYLVANIA in recent years. President Kerekou succeeded work of the committee. Several other air force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the former president in a peaceful transition of bases and their host communities are using power. ``Belle-Scott'' as a guide in developing their ef- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 The State Department's 1999 Country Re- forts. The committee's research leads them to ports on Human Rights Practices notes that Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today President Kerekou ``continued the civilian, believe that they are the oldest military/com- to pay tribute to a close personal friend and munity cooperation committee in continuous democratic rule begun in the 1990±91 con- devoted public servant, Frank Castellino, upon stitutional process.'' The report also notes that existence at any U.S. military installation. the occasion of his retirement. Frank will be This year will be the 50th anniversary of the the government has generally respected the honored by his friends and colleagues on human rights of its citizens. The Constitutional first ``G.I. Pal Dinner'' now known as the March 23rd, and I am honored to have been ``Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner.'' The event Court has shown its independence of the gov- asked to participate in this event. Frank ernment, and when the court recently ruled brings more than 150 civilians, 50 officers Castellino is an institution in Luzerne County from Scott Air Force Base and more than 100 provisions of a decentralization law unconstitu- Courthouse, and his daily presence will be tional, the legislature and the President ac- enlisted guests. While the reasons for the for- missed by everyone who has become so ac- mation of this committee had initially to do cepted this decision. customed to his warmth and genuine concern Benin is a small country and a poor one, but with civilian-military cooperation, it is the solv- for people. the Kerekou government has taken positive ing of these problems by persons both from steps to strengthen its economy through the Base and from the city and the 50 years Frank Castellino began his public service as privatizing state-owned enterprises and de- of continuous good relationships fostered by a clerk in the Luzerne County Recorder of regulating the economy. Under President the Belle-Scott Committee that we now look to Deeds office in 1940. In 1968 he was elected Kerekou's leadership, Benin has been peace- with pride. Recorder of Deeds and proceeded to serve Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me eight consecutive terms. No matter how busy ful and stable. Mr. Speaker, Benin has been willing to take in honoring the service of the Belle-Scott he was, Frank always had time to get person- courageous foreign policy decisions that run Committee and for the assistance it provides ally involved in solving people's problems. counter to generally accepted practice. The in fostering the support of our civic and mili- I first came to know Frank Castellino when Government of Benin recently announced that tary personnel. I was a boy tagging along with father as he it plans to open an embassy in Israel's capital f visited the Recorder of Deeds office in his law practice. Later I grew to know him as the fa- city of Jerusalem. Benin becomes just the MEDICARE BOARD: BAD IDEA NO. 4 ther of one of my classmates at Dickinson third country to establish an embassy in School of Law. Once I began my own practice Israel's capital, after Costa Rica and El Sal- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK of law, I frequently took advantage of his con- vador. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to the time when the United States will join these three OF CALIFORNIA siderable expertise and helpfulness. countries and move our embassy in Israel to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A lifelong resident of Pittston, Frank also Jerusalem as mandated by the Congress. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 served as Alderman from 1946 to 1966. He is Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join a member and past president of the Pittston Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, some people are me paying tribute to the nation of Benin and Lions Club and the Luzerne County Columbus proposing legislation, such as S. 1895, that its President, Mathieu Kerekou. League, which erected the Columbus memo- would turn Medicare over to a 7-person board f rial in Pittston. He served in the U.S. Navy and noncivil service staff. during World War II. Under Frank's leadership, HONORING THE GOOD SHEPHERD Bad idea. the Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds office REHABILITATION FACILITY VOL- For the last 3 days I've entered in the was the first in the state to computerize its UNTEERS RECORD portions of Congressional Research records. Service memos describing the administrative problems such a board could create. Mr. Speaker, the Luzerne County Board of HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY I would like to submit in full the following Commissioners paid a fitting tribute to Frank OF PENNSYLVANIA footnote from the CRS memo that quotes the when they praised him as a ``gracious and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Academy of Public administration's good-natured gentleman, who carried out his Wednesday, March 22, 2000 warning about boards: professional and personal responsibilities with Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I pay trib- The National Academy of Public Adminis- a zeal many of us would envy, and whose ute to a group of my constituents who do vol- tration is on record as being opposed to broad community impact can never be fully unteer work helping others in my district. Over boards of directors for most corporate bod- measured.'' 300 volunteers at the Good Shepherd rehabili- ies. I am pleased and proud to join with the tation facility recently received Raker Memorial We believe that this arrangement, bor- rowed from the private corporation model, Commissioners in thanking Frank Castellino Awards for their service. These volunteers has more drawbacks than advantages and for his years of dedicated service to Luzerne contributed over 38,000 hours of service in that in most cases the governing board County and commending him on a ``job well 1999, helping to improve the lives of thou- would be better replaced by an advisory done.'' I send my sincere best wishes for a sands of people in the community. From as- board and the corporation managed by an ad- happy, healthy and productive retirement. sisting residents with their chores to inspiring

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.038 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 them during difficult physical therapy, the acts Ms. Reba Marblestone, Ms. Tara Marsh, rectly by awarding academic scholarships to of these volunteers show the depth of their Ms. Judith Marushak, Ms. Ellen winners. generosity and compassion. The volunteers Masenheimer, Ms. Rita Maugle, Jahvon The Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post help individuals with disabilities achieve their McAuley, Ms. Ann McCandless, Ms. Marie Auxiliary's Legislative Chair, Jane Ann McClay, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCormick, Mr. full potential, and represent a light of hope to Daniel McFadden, Mr. Charles McKenna, Ms. Rhoades submits: the entire community. I applaud Good Shep- Patricia Mease, Mr. Hector Mendrell, Ms. ``On February 20, 2000, J.W. Diehn held its herd's wonderful volunteers for providing a Elizabeth Messer, Ms. Pauline Metzger, Ms. annual Americanism program. The program service that aids so many members of the Le- Erica Miller, Ms. Justine Miller, Mr. Kyle was opened by Sylvania's Town Crier. Colors high Valley community. Mr. Speaker, all the Miller, Ms. Sharon Miller, Ms. Stephanie were posted by the newly formed Post Color volunteers at the Good Shepherd rehabilitation Minarik, Ms. Ruth Morgan, Ms. Doris Moser, Guard. The program was attended by local facility are Lehigh Valley Heroes. Mr. Patrick Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael dignitaries including Sylvania's Mayor, Craig Nagle, Ms. Milly Nagle, Ms. Lauren Neveling, LIST OF HONOREES Stough, and Lucas County Commissioner Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Oberdoester, Ms. Eliz- Mr. Bruce Achey, Ms. Edna Adams, Mr. abeth Oberly, Mr. Kevin O’Neill, Mr. and Harry Barlos. David Allen, Ms. Janet Ober, Ms. Althea Axe, Mrs. Edward Orach. ``The Sylvania Southview band played the Ms. Veronica Baker, Ms. Lucille Balzano, Mr. Michael Orendock, Mr. Gus `Star Spangled Banner' and several patriotic Ms. Virginia Bankhard, Ms. Betty Barrall, Orphanides, Mr. Michael Palumbo, Ms. hymns, including those of each branch of the Ms. Rachael Bartek, Ms. Kathleen Batz, Ms. Georgine Patt, Mr. and Mrs. John Pello, Shirley Baum, Ms. Christine Beck, Mr. armed services. Vergen Perez, Ms. Lillian Peters, Ms. Cheryl ``The Americanism and Government test James Beck, Ms. Dori Ann Becker, Mr. Mi- Petrakovich, Ms. Betsey Pitt, Kelly Potter, chael Beecham, Ms. Diane Beil, Mr. Joseph winners were presented with scholarships. Ms. Judy Prodes, Ms. Linda Quinn, Marian Bemolas, Mr. Nicholas Bolling, Jean This year's topic was `Voting and the Impor- Ramacci, Ms. Cynthia Raub, Ms. Eleanor Borchick, Ms. Michelle Botelho, Ms. Evelyn Reichard, Ms. Valerie Reinhard, Ms. Sara tance of One Vote.' The winners were Chung Bouchat, Ms. Diane Bozzelli, Ms. Marilyn Reinik, Ms. Janna Reiss, Ms. Sara Reiter, Van Koh of Southview, Karen Wabeke of Breitenfeld, Ms. Sarah Brint, Ms. Donna Northview, and Mike Samples of Northview. Buzby, Ms. Heather Capuano, Mr. Matthew Phares Reitz, Ms. Susan Reynard, Ms. Kim- Cascioli, Mr. Vincent Carvallaro, Ms. Sandra berly Reynolds, Ms. Sharon Ritchey, Ms. Pa- The government test winners were Rustam Christman. tricia Rice, Mr. Rey Rivera, Mr. Jorge Salari of Southview, Jeff Allota of Northview, Ms. Sara Christman, Ms. Lois Rodriguez, Mr. Joshua Rodriguez, Ms. Reina and Alexi Osborne of Southview. Cocanougher, Ms. Barbara Colby, Mr. James Rodriguez, Ms. Julia Rossi, Mr. Charles ``Miss Poppy, Cortney Furguson, read the Collins, Mr. Frank Conlon, Richard Covert, Roth, Mr. Ryan Ruch. Ms. Allison Ruyak, Ms. Jennifer Sabot, Ms. `Poppy Story.' The program concluded with M.D., Ms. Gloria Cowdrick, Mr. James Craig, the singing of ``God Bless the USA.''' Ms. Amber Cromer, Ms. Shannin Crone, Ms. Virginia Saemmer, Mr. James Sawruk, Mr. f Krystal Cruz, Mr. William Czar, Ms. Katie Roger Scanlon, Ms. Brenda Schaadt, Mrs. Czekner, Mr. Michael Daniels, Ms. Heather Betty Scharfenberg, Ms. Dorothy Scherer, Mr. Charles Schmehl, Ms. Mary Schmitt, Mr. HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN Deeble, Mr. Stephen DeLacy, Ms. Dorothy PATRICIA SCHROEDER DeLazaro, Mr. Michael Delgrosso, Ms. Sarah Joshua Schnalzer, Mr. Justin Schnoll, Mr. D’Emilio, Ms. Ashley Donchez, Ms. Mary Justin Schurawlow, Ms. Marie Scofield, Ms. Dreisbach, Mr. Nathan Druckenmiller, Ms. Berverly Seibert, Mr. Richard Seitzer, Mr. HON. MARK UDALL Bobbie Shuhler, Ms. Kathy Schumack, Ms. Patricia Engler, Ms. Jill Farrara, Ms. Cath- OF COLORADO erine Favata, Jean Feldman, Ms. Linda Tara Siegle, Ms. Cathryn Sinnitz, Ms. Cath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ferrol, Ms. Elizabeth Fillman, Mr. Joseph erine Smicker, Ms. Dariene Smicker, Ms. Fischl, Ms. Jennifer Fleck. Brenda Smith, Jamie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Ms. Nichol Foster, Ms. Irene Francoeur, Michael S. Smith, Ms. Arline Snyder, Ms. Ms. Janet Frederick, Ms. Lauren Gallagher, Melanie Snyder, Ms. Susan Soler, Mr. Simon Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, to Ms. Erica Garber, Ms. Suzanne Garber, Ms. Song, Mr. and Mrs. Travis So. mark National Woman's History Month, I rise Cynthia Ann Garguilo, Mr. Sephen Gaul, Ms. Mr. Justin Spanburgh, Mr. Jason Stauffer, to honor an outstanding leader from Colo- Katherine Geiger, Ms. Mary Geiger, Ms. Mr. Jerome Stephan, Ms. Lucille Stephens, radoÐa woman who broke down stereotypes Maria Gentis, Ms. Sharon George, Ms. Ms. Ruth Stier, Ms. Farahlee Straukas, Ms. and fought hard for what she believed was Kristen Gilbert, Ms. Megan Gilbert, Ms. Joyce Szmodis, Ms. Tamey Nora Lee, Ms. right, Representative Patricia Schroeder. Katie Grasso, Ms. Henrietta Graul, Ms. Nichole Taylor, Mr. Ted Terry, Ms. Lynn Pat represented Colorado's 1st Congres- Maureen Griffin, Mr. William Griffith, Ms. Teumim, Ms. Carol Thompson, Ms. Mary Kristen Grob, Mr. Raymond Grube, Ms. Pau- Lynn Thompson, Mary Kay Thomson, Mr. sional District from 1973 to 1996. As a 12- line Gruber, Mr. Warren Haas, Ms. Gladys Bradley Trabosh, Ms. Jamie Trumbauer, Ms. term Member of Congress, she was affection- Hahn, Ms. Rachel Halton, Ms. Mary Lou Arlene Uhl, Ms. Mary Jane Uhl, Ms. Hope ately known as the feminist ``Dean'' on Capitol Hann, Ms. Katie Hannon, Mr. George Ulmer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vorholy, Ms. Hill at a time when feminism was thought of Hargesheimer, Nichole Harris, Ms. Alison Louise M. Wagner, Ms. Phyllis Wagner, Ms. as a radical idea. She helped change the way Hartman, Francis Hartneft. Philomay Walker, Mr. Allen Walp, Ms. Mil- people thought about women. Her hard work Mr. William Hathaway, Ms. Dolores Hauze, dred Wehr, Mr. James Wickert, Ms. Alice in Congress ensured that women would be al- Ms. Elizabeth Held, Ms. Helen Held, Ms. Hil- Widmann, Mr. Henry Williams, Ms. Geral- lowed to take care of their newborn children, lary Hermansader, Ms. Elaine Herzog, Ms. dine Wilson, Ms. Katrina Wilson, Mr. Fred Kitty Heydt, Ms. Sarah Hilbert, Ms. Varta Yeakel, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Youst, Ms. Dolores that men and women would be able to take Hojjat, Ms. Connie Holleman, Ms. Erin Zale. family and medical leave to care for a loved Hontz, Ms. Jennifer Hoyt, Ms. Sahnnon one, and that violence against women would f Hrabina, Mr. Nathan Huskey, Ms. Gale not be tolerated in America. Hyman, Ms. Brittany Johnson, Ms. Carol JOSEPH W. DIEHN AMERICAN Representative Schroeder was first elected Ann Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, Ms. Julie to Congress in 1972 on an anti-Vietnam war Kametz, Ms. Valerie Kamon, Mr. Joseph LEGION POST Kane, Ms. Davene Kates, Ms. Kristie platform. One of her first committee assign- Kapinas, Ms. Dolores Kelhart, Ms. Andrea HON. MARCY KAPTUR ments was the Armed Services Committee, Kiechel, Ms. Debbie Kiniuk, Ms. Tammy OF OHIO where she helped reshape the debate about Kissel, Mr. Christopher Kissel, Mr. Kenneth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arms control, responsible defense spending Kissinger, Kelly Klampert. and improved working conditions for military Mr. Jason Klepac, Mr. Frederick Knauss, Wednesday, March 22, 2000 personnel. On that committee, Pat worked to Mr. Winfield Knechel, Ms. Anne Knecht, Ms. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today at make sure that spouses of military personnel Dorothy Knerr, Ms. Eugene Knerr, Ms. Sue Ann Knoebel, Mr. Donald Knowles, Mr. Jo- the request of the Auxiliary of the Joseph W. received health and survivor benefits. She seph Koch, Mr. Sean Kopishke, Ms. Caitlin Diehn American Legion Post in Toledo, Oh. also authored legislation that authorized State Kordek, Ms. Linda Kreithen, Ms. Cynthia The auxiliary has asked that its 2000 Annual courts to divide military pensions in accord- Kutz, Ms. Sarah Lang, Mr. Brian Larrimore, Americanism Program be officially recognized, ance with State divorce laws. Ms. Elizabeth Lawson, Mr. James Layland, and I am pleased to submit the auxiliary's re- During her tenure on the Armed Services Curelle Lee, Maur Levan, Mr. and Mrs. Ar- port for the record. The American Legion Aux- Committee, Pat was the chair of the Sub- thur Lichtenwalner, Ms. Maria Lieberman, iliary continues to play a vital role in holding committee on Military Installations, and later Mr. and Mrs. Delsin Lindter, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lloyd, Ms. Samantha Loving, Mr. dear the flame of freedom and imbuing its she chaired the Subcommittee on Research and Mrs. Alan Lucas, Ms. Harriet Mac- spirit in generations of young people through and Technology. She also served on the Com- Donald, Ms. Virginia MacDonald, Ms. Holly its annual Americanism program. Further, the mittee on Post Office and Civil Service and Macko, Ms. Susann Madara, Elfie Maniatty. program benefits the young participants di- the Select Committee on Children, Youth and

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.041 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E389 Families, which she eventually chaired. In ad- policies embodied in Section 103(i) of Public fidently engage in long-term planning and take dition, Pat was a member of the Committee on Law 99±239, Public Law 102±154, and Sec- action locally consistent with the federally- the Judiciary. tion 118(d) of Public Law 104±134. Specifi- funded resettlement plan to move forward in When she retired in 1996, Representative cally, in the bill, we agreed to continue for at the process of both physical resettlement, ra- Schroeder was the dean of Colorado's con- least another ten years the current program diological rehabilitation, and cultural recovery gressional delegation. Coloradans are inde- under which the Rongelap Atoll Local Govern- that is taking place under the resettlement pendent in thought and deed, and Pat is a ment (RALGOV) manages the Rongelap Re- program. perfect example of that characteristic. She settlement Trust Fund and determines its use Following is the agreement by the Depart- fought old attitudes and prejudices and over- to achieve the resettlement goals defined by ment of the Interior with the Rongelap Atoll came great odds to make a difference in how the Rongelap people and address their current Local Government, dated March 10, 2000: women are perceived and treated. When Pat condition of dislocation. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ON IMPLEMEN- was asked why she was running as a woman, On October 26, 1999, the House unani- TATION OF THE ‘‘AGREEMENT REGARDING she would respond, ``What choice do I have?'' mously approved H.R. 2970, to extend by law UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE IN THE RESET- One of her slogans was, ``When She Wins, the program for the resettlement of Rongelap TLEMENT OF RONGELAP CONCLUDED BE- We Win''Ðand so we did during the 24 years which has been established by the Depart- TWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF she served in the House. I am pleased to ment of the Interior as directed by Congress THE INTERIOR AND THE RONGELAP ATOLL LOCAL GOVERNMENT’’ honor former Representative Patricia Schroe- under statutes authorizing resettlement assist- ance. The bill was referred to the Senate 1. With respect to implementation of the der during National Women's History Month. ‘‘Agreement Regarding United States Assist- f Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, ance in the Resettlement of Rongelap Con- which is chaired by my good friend from Alas- RONGELAP RESETTLEMENT cluded Between the United States Depart- ka, Senator FRANK MURKOWSKI. I believe the ment of the Interior and the Rongelap Atoll EXTENSION Senate's willingness to take consideration of Local Government’’, dated September 19, H.R. 2970 if the current policy were not contin- 1996, as amended, it is hereby agreed that HON. DON YOUNG ued by agreement between DOI and RALGOV Section 3 thereof, as amended effective Sep- OF ALASKA contributed directly to the recent conclusion of tember 29, 1999, shall terminate at the end of fiscal year 2010, unless extended thereafter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just such an agreement. What the DOI and RALGOV have now by agreement of the Secretary of the Inte- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 rior or applicable law. agreed to and accepted are indeed the same 2. This agreement shall enter into full ef- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I want result as would have obtained under H.R. fect upon its signature on behalf of the my colleagues to be aware of a constructive 2970. This outcome could have been accom- United States Department of the Interior and welcome agreement concluded this month plished by agreement of the parties or enact- and the Rongelap Atoll Local Government. by the Department of the Interior with the ment of legislation, and I am pleased that the Date: March 10, 2000. Rongelap Atoll Local Government which is a House action approving H.R. 2970 and the JOHN BERRY, Assistant Secretary for direct result of a bill passed by the House last Senate's support for the underlying policy led year. H.R. 2970, ``A bill to prescribe certain Policy, Management the parties to take the initiative and agree to and Budget. terms for the resettlement of the people of extend that policy for ten years as the House For the United States Department of the Rongelap Atoll due to conditions created at bill provided. Interior. Rongelap during United States administration While the Secretary of Interior necessarily Date: March 10, 2000. of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.'' retains the power to disapprove use of the HOWARD HILLS, The primary intent of the legislation which I in- trust fund in a way that does not advance re- Counsel for Resettle- troduced with the Senior Democratic Member settlement or address the conditions of dis- ment Affairs. of the Committee on Resources, George Mil- location, we believe RALGOV established a For the Rongelap Atoll Local Government. ler, was to extend for ten years the existing re- good record administering the resettlement f settlement agreement initially required by Con- program. Use of up to 50% of the annual gress. Finally, the objective of Congress in earnings of the trust fund for local government PERSONAL EXPLANATION H.R. 2970 was accomplished with the signing operations so that it can bear the costs and on March 10, 2000, of the Memorandum of burdens of administering the resettlement pro- HON. GARY G. MILLER Agreement on Implementation of the ``Agree- gram has proven the efficient and economical OF CALIFORNIA ment Regarding United States Assistance in way to carry out the resettlement program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Resettlement of Rongelap Concluded Be- Without enabling the local government to Wednesday, March 22, 2000 tween the United States Department of the In- support and manage the resettlement program terior and the Rongelap Atoll Local Govern- directly, a community decision-making process Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- ment''. and administrative structure that would dupli- er, on Thursday, March 16, 2000 I had to re- Rongelap is an atoll in Micronesia and the cate the local government would have to be turn to my district in order to attend to per- home of people and islands which was con- created to manage the resettlement process. sonal business. During my absence, I missed taminated by high level radioactivity during the Instead, the local government has taken re- roll call votes 53, 54, and 55. U.S. nuclear testing program in the Marshall sponsibility for resettlement, dealing with dis- Had I been present, I would have voted Islands. The United States provides assist- location and resettlement have become the ``no'' on Mr. BOEHLERT's substitute amendment ance to this former Trust Territory community central organizing mission and purpose of the to H.R. 2372. I would have voted ``no'' on the in accordance with the Compact of Free Asso- local government instead of a program being motion to recommit H.R. 2372 with instruc- ciation between the United States and the Re- carried out by the U.S. government. This has tions. I would have voted ``yes'' to pass H.R. public of the Marshall Islands, as well as sub- a democratic institution building effect for the 2373, the ``Private Property Rights Implemen- sequent treaties and agreements relating to community, and ensures a stable policy and tation Act of 2000''. the current resettlement projects at Rongelap program. This is important for planning pur- f Island. The background on H.R. 2970 and poses because resettlement is a long term TRIBUTE TO EAST TEXAS Rongelap resettlement is set forth in House project the ground rules for which should not LITERACY COUNCIL Report 106±404. change unless there is a good reason for it. The Committee on Resources, which I chair, I commend the Rongelap Atoll Local Gov- HON. RALPH M. HALL developed H.R. 2970 on a bipartisan basis, ernment for its successful management of OF TEXAS recognizing the success to date of the reset- Phase I of the resettlement program. Mayor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tlement and radiological rehabilitation of James Matayoshi has improved local govern- Rongelap and the need to continue the deci- ment operations in order to make RALGOV Wednesday, March 22, 2000 sion-making process of the resettlement of administration of resettlement possible. Co- Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Rongelap by the local atoll government, rather ordination and cooperation between the local today in recognition of the East Texas Literacy than directly by the Department of the Interior. council and the Marshall Islands government Council, which recently was selected to be the However, the legislation was also in recogni- is enabling far greater progress than anyone first literacy agency in the nation to receive ac- tion that the Department of the Interior had expected. With the extension of the agreement creditation from Literacy Volunteers of Amer- done a good job carrying out the resettlement for ten years, Rongelap leaders can con- ica. The Literacy Council is well known in my

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.046 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 district for its outstanding work in promoting PERSONAL EXPLANATION 2000, I was unable to cast my floor vote on adult literacy, and it is with a great sense of rollcall numbers 56 and 57. The votes I pride that I join citizens and officials of Long- HON. IKE SKELTON missed include rollcall vote 56 on Suspending view, TX, and Gregg County in paying tribute OF MISSOURI the Rules and Agreeing to H. Con. Res. 288, to those community leaders and volunteers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recognizing the importance of families and who have contributed so much to the success Wednesday, March 22, 2000 children in the United States and expressing of this organization. support for the goals and ideas of National Literacy Volunteers of America is a national, Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, Family Day; and rollcall vote 57 on Sus- nonprofit organization consisting of more than March 16, 2000, during debate of H.R. 2372, pending the Rules and Agreeing to H. Res. 375 community programs in 42 states. The or- the Property Takings legislation, I was un- 182, Expressing the sense of the House of ganization delivers local literacy services avoidably detained due to a prior family com- Representatives that the National Park Service through a network of more than 50,000 volun- mitment. Unfortunately, I was unable to vote should take full advantage of support services teers nationwide who have helped more than on rollcall votes 53, 54, and 55. Had I been offered by the Department of Defense. half a million adults and their families gain lit- present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall Had I been present for the votes, I would eracy skills. It is quite an accomplishment for vote 53, the Boehlert substitute, ``no'' on roll- have voted ``aye'' on rollcall votes 56 and 57. the East Texas Literacy Council to be chosen call vote 54, the Motion to Recommit, and f as the first local affiliate in the nation to re- ``yes'' on final passage of the billÐrollcall vote ceive accreditation from the Literacy Volun- 55. HONORING 20TH CENTURY WOMEN teersÐand it is a testament to the dedication, f hard work and quality of service of the Lit- HON. KAREN McCARTHY eracy Council's staff and volunteers. HONORING ZETA BETA TAU FRA- OF MISSOURI The East Texas Literacy Council was found- TERNITY AND ROGER WILLIAMS ed as a community-based, nonprofit organiza- DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in 1987. Through collaboration with other Wednesday, March 22, 2000 community agencies, the Literacy Council pro- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I vides opportunities for adults in Gregg County OF NEW YORK rise in celebration of extraordinary women of to develop the basic literacy skills necessary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 20th Century. Throughout our history to attain self-sufficiency and to function suc- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 women artists such as Missouri author, Laura cessfully in their community. Last year more Ingalls Wilder, have brought about needed so- than 500 adults benefitted from this programÐ Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I applaud cial change in our state and nation. Today, I almost 200 learning basic literacy skills and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, my brotherhood, for honor a recording artist From Kennett, Mis- more than 300 learning English as a Second celebrating the life of Roger Williams, founder souri who has maintained strong ties to our Language. These adults were instructed by of the colony of Rhode Island, and a strong state. Sheryl Crow joins a list of Missouri more than 100 volunteer tutors who received supporter of religious and political liberty. women who have contributed to an extraor- ten hours of basic literacy training. In 1631, clergyman Roger Williams, left dinary century of women. Executive Director of the East Texas Lit- England, a land where he was dubbed a non- Ms. Crow's parents were big band musi- eracy Council is Freda Peppard, who has pro- conformist and was persecuted for his reli- cians who encouraged her musical skills at an vided effective leadership for the organization gious beliefs, and came to the Massachusetts early age. She began playing the piano over the past nine years. Current officers of Bay Colony in America. Along with him came around the age of six and composed her first the Board of Directors are Mary Price, presi- his wife and great wind of change, idealism song at age 13. In the 1990's, Sheryl Crow dent; Clement Dunn, vice president; Jerre and freedom. He would be called a trouble- forcefully expressed her thoughts and emo- Jouett, secretary; and Jennifer Slade, treas- maker, because he believed that the royal tions on social causes such as youth violence, urer. Others who have been instrumental in charter did not justify taking land that be- addressed in her platinum album lyrics', the Council's success include Cissy Ward, longed to the Native Americans and declared ``Watch out sister, Watch out brother/Watch longtime community leader who helped orga- that people should not be punished for reli- our children as they kill each other/With a gun nize the East Texas Literacy Council and be- gious differences. In 1664, he published his they brought at the Wal-Mart discount stores'' came its first Executive Director, and Retta most famous work, ``The Bloudy Tenent of in her ongoing battle with the discount giant Kelly, formerly publisher of the Longview Persecution'', which upheld his argument for over guns and children. In retribution, Wal- News-Journal, who served as the Council's the separation of church and state. In 1657, first Board president. Another influential com- Mart refused to sell her award winning as president of the Rhode Island colony, he records. A Florida State Supreme Court even- munity leader, Nancy Jackson, served as Ex- fought to provide refuge for Quakers who had ecutive Director following Mrs. Ward's tenure. tually ruled against Wal-Mart for illegally sell- been banished from other colonies, even ing ammunition to minors who used the bullets Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Jackson continue to ad- though he disagreed with their religious teach- vise and work with the Council. to kill a Pensacola man. ings. Ms. Crow's music encompasses her per- The East Texas Literacy Council is a com- Today, as a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fra- sonal experience and her passionately held munity success storyÐand an example of ternity, I join my brotherhood in remembering beliefs to electrify audiences. Inspired by the what can be accomplished through public/pri- and recognizing Roger Williams as an early likes of Walt Whitman and Bob Dylan. Sheryl vate funding and through community-based champion of democracy and religious free- Crow has influenced a generation of women to partnerships. Funding sources for the Literacy dom. As we struggle against religious intoler- artistry and activism. Her ability to span gen- Council include the United Way, Community ance throughout our world, we should look to erations and musical tastes has led Ms. Crow Development Block Grant funding and various men, such as Roger Williams, who stood for to be one of the most sought after musicians fund-raising initiatives. Affiliations include freedom, in a world of persecution. of our time. Her reputation for taking risks is Longview Partnership, Laubach Literacy Ac- I am proud to be a member of the distin- demonstrated by her professional and per- tion, The Nonprofit Coalition and Literacy Vol- guished brotherhood of Zeta Beta Tau Frater- sonal courage to make mistakes and to unteers of America. nity, a organization of young men who are achieve success. Her song, ``My Favorite Mis- Mr. Speaker, the cost of illiteracy to individ- dedicating this day to the principles of toler- take,'' reminds us that we must all have the uals, to their families and to society is enor- ance, understanding, and brotherly love, by re- courage to take risks in order to create some- mous. Literacy programs, such as those spon- membering Roger Williams. thing worthwhile. sored by the East Texas Literacy Council, are f vital in our efforts to help individuals acquire In 1994 Sheryl Crow won Gammy Awards the skills they need to be productive citizens PERSONAL EXPLANATION for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and and to be able to support themselves and their Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her families. It is a privilege to pay tribute today to HON. XAVIER BECERRA hit ``All I Wanna Do.'' Two years later, the this exemplary literacy organization in the OF CALIFORNIA singer/songwriter won Grammys for Best Rock Album and Best Female Rock Vocal Perform- Fourth District of TexasÐthe East Texas Lit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eracy CouncilÐand to those dedicated staff ance for the song, ``If It Makes You Happy.'' members and volunteers whose hard work Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Her 1998 double platinum album, ``The Globe has helped make this organization such a suc- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, due to a com- Sessions'' was named Best Rock Album at the cess. mitment in my district on Tuesday, March 21, 1999 Grammy Awards. Her latest effort,

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.051 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E391 ``Sweet Child O' Mine,'' received the 2000 hubs. ‘‘Vision Latina’’ began publishing last but her mission is to advance Hispanic peo- Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Perform- year for Nebraska Hispanics. Kansas City, ple through every means she knows. ance. Her peers in the music industry and her Mo., and Cleveland have thriving Hispanic As a child in Wisconsin, Ms. Monreal-Cam- communities. eron often woke up to find strangers huddled many dedicated fans have recognized Ms. While about 60% of the U.S. Hispanic popu- under blankets on her living room floor. Crow as a gifted musician and a woman em- lation, 18 million people, live in 10 major They were families from Mexico and Puerto powered to inspire others. metropolitan areas, about 13 million His- Rico, journeying for work in the factories of Sheryl Crow cares passionately about elimi- panics reside in second-tier cities across the Milwaukee. Her parents, Mexican immi- nating the use of land mines, as demonstrated U.S. Though little noticed, ‘‘that dispersal is grants themselves, never turned away the by here recent efforts in Southeast Asia on one of the big stories of the 1990s,’’ says Mi- new arrivals. behalf of the victims of such weapons of war. chael Fix, director of immigration studies As an adult, she began joining local com- The artist has journeyed to Capitol Hill in sup- for the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C., munity boards when her youngest of six chil- think tank. port of debt relief for the world's most impov- dren was grown. She now is active on 18, Many immigrants find second-tier cities often the first Hispanic representative. erished nations. Ms. Crow has been an out- more hospitable to newcomers than bigger She plays matchmaker with banks and spoken advocate of women's rights and has cities, with affordable homes, decent public businesses, acts as informal adviser to local highlighted her concerns about youth violence schools and job opportunities, particularly in entrepreneurs, and presses her political con- issues in songs such as ``Love is a Good Midwestern meatpacking plants, factories tacts for improvements on the south side. Thing.'' I share her belief that one of the most and foundries. She successfully took on the political estab- Once a family gets a foothold, others fol- effective ways of reducing youth violence in lishment in a fight to upgrade the Sixth low. That migration, dating back to the Street Viaduct, a ratty-looking 99-year-old our culture is to support arts education in 1930s, has created a pool of Hispanics that schools. bridge over the channel and industrial sec- represents about 4% of the Milwaukee popu- tion that separates the Hispanic south side Ms. Crow exemplifies the positive value of lation, leaving a deep imprint on the shores from Milwaukee’s downtown. ‘‘It’s the gate- artistic expression. I salute Sheryl Crow for of Lake Michigan. way to our community,’’ she says. being an inspiration as an artist and advocate. Across Wisconsin, the Hispanic population She also helped secure government grants Her efforts to make the world a better place has tripled since 1980, to 185,000. ‘‘Milwaukee for the incubator, the Milwaukee Enterprise will continue to contribute to a better future in feels like home,’’ says Gianfranco Tessaro, Center, with 25 small firms, mostly Hispanic. who moved from Peru to Milwaukee in 1981, the new millennium. ``For all you wanna do,'' Their numbers include people like Roberto following a brother, who met him at the air- Fuentez, a former migrant worker who now Sheryl Crow, Missouri women thank you for port with a pair of thick-soled shoes for the your artistry, advocacy, your commitment to has a small machine tooling shop. ‘‘This is snow. Like most of the new Hispanic arriv- something that doesn’t take a lot of edu- the Campaign for a Landmine Free World and als, Mr. Tessaro quickly found a low-skilled cation, but you need some training,’’ he a better life for our children. job. He started in a sheet-metal factory, says, sauntering past his machines. f cleaning and doing odd jobs. Since then, he Adalberto Olivares, a local Vietnam vet- married a Midwesterner, raised two sons, and eran, wanted to start a trucking business on COMMENDING THE WISCONSIN HIS- now owns his own business, Inspired Artisans a small loan from a former employer. ‘‘Al PANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ltd., which sells liturgical art and renovates was leasing one truck,’’ she says. ‘‘I said, churches. ‘You know what? Let’s get going here, let’s Isolation of the first Hispanic Midwestern- make it happen.’ ’’ She persuaded him to ers has turned into community: ‘‘When I HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA move his business into the incubator, and grew up in Boulder, there was one other His- OF WISCONSIN helped him get financing. He now has a fleet panic family,’’ says Loren Aragon, who is 33. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 23 trucks, 12 of which are owner-operated. Today, Mr. Aragon lives in Milwaukee and Ms. Monreal-Cameron rolls her eyes at the Wednesday, March 22, 2000 works for his brother’s thriving firm, Site inevitable stereotyping she encounters. A Temporaries Inc., which places temporary Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to human-resources person from a local hotel workers, nearly all Puerto Rican immi- take this opportunity to commend the Wis- called Ms. Monreal-Cameron blurting, ‘‘I grants, in light industrial jobs. About 600 a need housemaids.’’ Ms. Monreal-Cameron re- consin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, week pile into buses, along with translators sponded that the chamber isn’t a placement which I'm proud to say is located in my dis- on staff, who help pave the way. He supplies service, but she knew several executives who trict, for the outstanding job it has done to help companies with lists of Spanish translations would be fine human-resource candidates. Milwaukee's Hispanic community thrive. I for words such as ‘‘breakroom’’ or ‘‘rest- ‘‘She hung up on me,’’ Ms. Monreal-Cameron room,’’ if they like. would like to especially note the work of one says. of its leaders, Maria Monreal-Cameron, Presi- With Wisconsin unemployment hovering THE NEW MELTING POT—RANKED BY PERCENT- dent of the Chamber. Her ceaseless energy around 3%, the foundries and factories of Milwaukee—home of Harley-Davidson Inc., AGE INCREASE OF IMMIGRANTS FROM 1995 TO and countless efforts on behalf of the Hispanic Quad Graphics and a large J.C. Penney Co. 1999 1 community in Milwaukee serve as a model to distribution center—have given an especially all those concerned with the improvement of State Growth warm welcome to the Hispanic workers. 1. North Carolina ...... 73 civil life. The following is an article extolling When Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp. couldn’t fill 2. Nevada ...... 60 Ms. Monreal-Cameron's efforts from the March jobs at its factory in northern Ozaukee 3. Kansas ...... 54 16th issue of The Wall Street Journal that I County, it moved some of its operations to a 4. Indiana ...... 50 would like to submit for inclusion in the facility on the south side of Milwaukee. Now, 5. Minnesota ...... 43 nearly all of its employees there are His- RECORD. 6. Virginia ...... 40 panic, and most walk to their jobs. Strolling 7. Maryland ...... 39 [From the Wall Street Journal, Mar. 16, 2000] out after Friday’s regular short shift, man- 8. Arizona ...... 35 IN THE LAND OF BRATWURST, A NEW HISPANIC ager Sue Samson describes turnover at the 9. Utah ...... 31 BOOM facility in one word: ‘‘None.’’ 10. Oregon ...... 26 A wariness of government has kept many IN A BIG POPULATION SHIFT, LATINO 1 For states with a foreign-born population of at Hispanics underground and without political IMMIGRANTS FLOCK TO TOWNS IN THE MIDWEST least 50,000 in 1995. Source: Urban Institute voice. Hispanic leaders believe the census bu- (By Paulette Thomas) reau has woefully undercounted the number f Milwaukee—Better known for beer and of Hispanics in Milwaukee. Only 7% of the bratwurst, this city has dozens of Mexican registered Hispanics voted in the past gen- RESTORING SANITY TO FEDERAL restaurants and watering holes stretching eral election. Milwaukee has elected only BUDGET PRIORITIES block after block of low-slung buildings on two Hispanics to public office, Circuit Judge the Hispanic south side. Elsa Lamelas and State Rep. Pedro Colon. Groceries distribute not one but three Without a unified voice, Mr. Colon warned in HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO local Hispanic newspapers. A Yellow Pages a recent speech, ‘‘The south side will con- OF OREGON for Hispanic businesses runs to 300 pages. tinue to decay.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Last year, Hispanic magazine rated Mil- Often a community is galvanized by a sin- waukee the seventh-best city in America for gle energetic force, and in Milwaukee’s His- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Hispanics. panic quarters it is 54-year-old Maria Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Milwaukee? Monreal-Cameron. Presiding from a clut- Hispanic immigrants and their descendants tered office in an incubator of mostly His- bring to my colleagues' attention and submit are fanning out and settling into Midwestern panic businesses, a floor below Allen Ed- for the RECORD an opinion piece included in towns, far from the border regions and met- monds, she is nominally the president of the the March 22, 2000, edition of the Washington ropolitan centers more renowned as Latino Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Post. It was written by Doug Bandow, a Senior

VerDate 202000 06:08 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.055 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 Fellow at the CATO Institute and former spe- and the end of the Cold War unleashed a se- acter and foster community service, personal cial assistant to President Reagan. The article ries of small conflicts in the Balkans. But development and citizenship. makes a persuasive case for reducing the most of the globe’s nasty little wars—such as A 1986 recipient of The Congressional in Angola, Kashmir, Sri Lanka and Sudan— Award Gold Medal, John M. Falk in com- Pentagon budget and deflates the over-heated began well before 1989. And none of these rhetoric of my colleagues about the need for conflicts threatens the United States as did menting on The Congressional Award said the over $300 billion in military spending. As Mr. the struggle with the Soviet Union. following: Bandow writes, ``To suggest that America is Moreover, virtually every pairing today fa- The United States Congress, through the weak, let alone as weak as before Pearl Har- vors America’s friends. The Europeans spend Congressional Award, has made a lasting and bor, is nonsense.'' more on the military than does Russia; Ja- positive impact on every young person to re- Fortunately, there is an alternative. The pan’s outlays exceed those of China; South ceive this Award by simply recognizing and Congressional Progressive Caucus budget Korea vastly outspends North Korea. Amer- encouraging their service to our commu- nities, their initiative and their unique proposal I offered makes sensible, realistic re- ica’s implacable enemies are few and pitiful: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea and achievements. ductions in the Pentagon budget in order to Serbia collectively spend $12 billion to $13 The Congressional Award is a true public more adequately fund education, health care, billion on the military, less than such U.S. private-partnership that is premised upon housing, veterans, nutrition and social service Allies as Israel and Taiwan. the very basic concept that by recognizing programs. Budgets are about priorities. Unfor- A decade ago was not so rosy. Not only did and encouraging young people to give of tunately, as this opinion piece from a former the Soviet Union spend more than twice as themselves to their communities and their Reagan Administration official makes clear, much as does Russia, but it formally con- neighbors, not only will our communities be our current budget priorities are ``nonsense.'' fronted America. The Warsaw Pact states better off but so will our young people by the spent as much as NATO’s eight smallest very nature of the experience—hopefully for [From the Washington Post, Mar. 22, 2000] members. Heavily militarized Third World the rest of their lives. SCALING DOWN IN A SAFER WORLD communist nations such as Angola, Ethi- The power and importance of the Congres- (By Doug Bandow) opia, North Korea and Vietnam, threatened sional Award draws from the fact that truly U.S. surrogates. Most important, the Amer- any young person willing to accept the chal- In political debates, America is often por- ican homeland was at risk. Today the possi- lenge can earn the Award. If you speak with trayed as a beleaguered isle of freedom in a bility of a foreign attack on the United a former Award recipient you will quickly world threatened with a new Dark Ages. Yet States is a paranoid fantasy. learn how their lives have been changed in the truth is that the United States is safer Except in one form—terrorism. Although very positive ways by building self esteem today than it has been at any time in the foreign governments, facing the threat of and leadership skills, encouraging initiative past half-century. It’s time for Washington massive retaliation, are unlikely to strike and reinforcing the value of service to oth- to cut military outlays sharply. America, ethnic, ideological and religious ers. The Congress has every right to be proud While Al Gore and Bill Bradley were spar- groups might not be so hesitant. But they of this bipartisan program and the manner in ring over health care in the primary cam- are unlikely to do so out of abstract hatred which they have directly enriched the lives paigns, the leading Republican candidates of the United States. To the contrary, most of thousands of young Americans since 1979. pushed to ‘‘strengthen’’ the military. For in- acts of violence, such as those perpetrated by stance, Texas Gov. George W. Bush com- On Wednesday, March 22, 2000 The Con- Osama bin Laden, are in response to U.S. plains that ‘‘not since the years before Pearl gressional Award Foundation will hold its An- intervention abroad. Terrorism is the weap- Harbor has our investment in national de- nual Gala at the Ronald Reagan International on of choice of the relatively powerless fense been so low as a percentage of GNP.’’ against meddling by the globe’s sole super- Trade Center to celebrate 20 years of service Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) sounded like an power. and commitment to America's youth. I encour- echo when he warned that ‘‘the last time we In this case, America’s strength, its global age all of my colleagues to support this pro- spent so little on defense was 1940—the year pervasive presence, is America’s weakness. before Pearl Harbor.’’ gram and join in the celebration. In addition, I Even more apocalyptic is conservative The solution is not more military spending would add special thanks to our private sector radio personality Rush Limbaugh, who but greater military caution. The risk of ter- partners who make The Congressional Award warns that ‘‘we cannot survive more lib- rorism must be added to the other costs of possible through their support; they are: eralism’’ at home or abroad. After all, he ex- intervening in foreign quarrels with little 2000 CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GALA STEERING plains, ‘‘the world is far more dangerous relevance to U.S. security. COMMITTEE than the day Ronald Reagan left office.’’ Should America’s military be strength- It is unclear, however, in what world they ened? Yes: Problems with readiness, recruit- Gala Chair believe Americans to be living. ing and retention should be addressed, and Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. missile defenses should be constructed. But True, the percentage of GNP devoted to de- Gala Co-Chairs outlays could still be slashed by shrinking fense, about 3.2 percent, is lower than at any FDX Corporation time since before World War II. Although force levels to match today’s more benign threat environment. The world is less, not National Association of Broadcasters that number fell to 3.5 percent in 1948, it National Broadcasting Company climbed sharply with the onset of the Cold more dangerous, than a decade ago. America War and the very hot Korean War. One must is relatively stronger today than ever before, Steering Committee go back to 1940, when military outlays ran notwithstanding the misguided claims of Abbott Laboratories about 1.7 percent of GNP, to find a lower Messrs. Bush and McCain. Allied Domecq ratio. f American Airlines But so what? America’s GNP then was $96.5 AT&T billion, or about $1.2 trillion in today’s dol- HONORING THE CONGRESSIONAL Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. lars. That compares with a GNP of more AWARD PROGRAM Bank of America NT & SA than $8.7 trillion in 1999. In short, one per- Black, Kelly, Scruggs & Healey cent of GNP today means eight times as The Boeing Company much spending as in 1940. HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Moreover, the United States was a mili- OF LOUISIANA Chevron Corporation tary pygmy in 1940, with just 458,000 men IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cinergy Corporation under arms, up from around 250,000 during Colombian Flower Council the mid-1920s through 1930s. America lagged Wednesday, March 22, 2000 Comsat Corporation well behind Britain, China, France, Ger- Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I urge all my col- Centennial Communications CSX Corporation many, Japan, Russia—and even Italy. leagues to join me today in recognizing The Today Washington dominates the globe. It Discovery Communications, Inc. accounts for more than a third of the globe’s Congressional Award and the thousands of General Dynamics defense outlays. It possesses the strongest young Americans and adult advisors who par- General Motors military on earth: a well-trained force of 1.4 ticipate in this truly outstanding youth program. Halliburton Company million employing the most advanced weap- The Congressional Award is our own, United International Council of Cruise Lines ons. The United States spends as much on States Congress' own, award program for International Paper Company the military as the next seven nations com- America's youth. The Congressional Award is Korn/Ferry International bined, five of which are close allies. a public private partnership created by Con- Lockheed Martin Corporation Marriott International, Inc. In short, to suggest that America is weak, gress to promote and recognize achievement, let alone as weak as before Pearl Harbor, is MCI WorldCom Corporation nonsense. initiative and service in America's youth. The National Mining Association No less silly is the contention that the Congressional Award provides a unique op- National School Boards Association United States faces greater threats today portunity for young people to set and achieve Philip Morris Companies, Inc. than a decade ago. The world is messy, yes, personally challenging goals that build char- Pfizer, Inc.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.059 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E393 Prudential Insurance Company Wachovia Corporation ships with schools and youth organizations RAG American Coal Holding, Inc. The Willard Group across the nation. Southern Company The Williams Company, Inc. Thousands of new participants will enjoy the Thomas D. Campbell & Associates The support of these private sector spon- Thompson Creek Metals benefits of participation in the Congress Award UST Public Affairs, Inc. sors has enabled The Congressional Award National Office to create exciting new partner- thanks to their efforts. I commend them for it.

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.064 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 E394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 22, 2000 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Governmental Affairs 2:30 p.m. Investigations Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold oversight hearings to examine Forests and Public Land Management Sub- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, settlements between the Health Care committee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Financing Administration (HCFA) and To hold hearings on S. 1778, to provide tem for a computerized schedule of all certain Medicare providers and wheth- for equal exchanges of land around the meetings and hearings of Senate com- er these settlements conform to HCFA Cascade Reservoir, S. 1894, to provide mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- regulations. for the conveyance of certain land to tees, and committees of conference. SD–342 Park County, Wyoming, and S. 1969, to This title requires all such committees 10 a.m. provide for improved management of, Appropriations and increases accountability for, out- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily fitted activities by which the public Digest—designated by the Rules com- Transportation Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the imple- gains access to and occupancy and use mittee—of the time, place, and purpose mentation of the Driver’s Privacy Pro- of Federal land. of the meetings, when scheduled, and tection Act, focusing on the positive SD–366 any cancellations or changes in the notification requirement. Indian Affairs meetings as they occur. SD–192 To hold hearings on S. 1967, to make As an additional procedure along Judiciary technical corrections to the status of certain land held in trust for the Mis- with the computerization of this infor- Technology, Terrorism, and Government sissippi Band of Choctaw Indians, to Information Subcommittee mation, the Office of the Senate Daily take certain land into trust for that To hold hearings to examine cyber at- Digest will prepare this information for Band; S. 1507, to authorize the integra- tacks, focusing on removing roadblocks printing in the Extensions of Remarks tion and consolidation of alcohol and to investigation and information shar- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD substance programs and services pro- ing. on Monday and Wednesday of each vided by Indian tribal governments; SD–226 week. and S. 1509, to amend the Indian Em- 2:30 p.m. ployment, Training, and Related Serv- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Foreign Relations March 23, 2000 may be found in the ices Demonstration Act of 1992, to em- To hold hearings to examine issues deal- phasize the need for job creation on In- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. ing with Iran and Iraq, focusing on the dian reservations. future of nonproliferation policy. SR–485 MEETINGS SCHEDULED SD–419 3 p.m. MARCH 30 MARCH 24 Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Foreign Relations Appropriations Armed Services To hold joint hearings to examine United VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- States dependency on foreign oil. committee committee SH–216 To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold hearings on proposed legislation timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 MARCH 29 partment of Housing and Urban Devel- for the Department of Defense and the 9:30 a.m. opment. Future Years Defense Program, focus- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SD–138 ing on DOD policies and programs to Business meeting to consider pending Appropriations combat terrorism. calendar business. Labor, Health and Human Services, and SR–222 SD–430 Education Subcommittee 10 a.m. Judiciary To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Governmental Affairs Administrative Oversight and the Courts timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Na- To hold oversight hearings to examine Subcommittee tional Institutes of Health, Depart- rising oil prices. To hold oversight hearings to examine ment of Health and Human Services. SD–342 the Dr. Peter Lee case. SD–124 SD–226 Energy and Natural Resources MARCH 28 Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 882, to strengthen 9:30 a.m. Interior Subcommittee provisions in the Energy Policy Act of Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on proposed budget es- 1992 and the Federal Nonnuclear En- Communications Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- ergy Research and Development Act of To hold hearings to examine the current partment of the Interior. 1974 with respect to potential Climate state of deployment of hi-speed Inter- SD–124 Change; and S. 1776, to amend the En- net technologies, focusing on rural Energy and Natural Resources ergy Policy Act of 1992 to revise the en- areas. Business meeting to consider pending ergy policies of the United States in SR–253 calendar business. order to reduce greenhouse gas emis- Environment and Public Works sions, advance global climate science, SD–366 Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and promote technology development, and 10 a.m. Nuclear Safety Subcommittee increase citizen awareness. Governmental Affairs To hold hearings on the President’s pro- SD–366 To hold hearings on how to structure posed budget request for fiscal year 10 a.m. government to meet the challenges of 2001 for the Environmental Protection Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Agency’s clean air programs and the the millennium. To hold hearings on medical records pri- Army Corps of Engineers wetlands pro- SD–342 vacy. grams. Appropriations SD–430 SD–406 Defense Subcommittee 10:30 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Environment and Public Works Children and Families Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- Superfund, Waste Control, and Risk As- To hold hearings on child safety on the partment of Defense, focusing on Air sessment Subcommittee Internet. Force programs. To hold hearings on the Administration’s SD–430 SD–192 fiscal year 2001 budget for programs Small Business Finance with the Environmental Protection To hold hearings to examine the extent To resume hearings to examnine the in- Agency’s Office of Solid Waste and of office supply scams, including toner- clusion of a prescription drug benefit in Emergency Response. phoner schemes. the Medicare program. SD–406 SD–562 SD–215 2 p.m. Appropriations Governmental Affairs Judiciary Labor, Health and Human Services, and To hold hearings on meeting the chal- Constitution, Federalism, and Property Education Subcommittee lenges of the millennium, focusing on Rights Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine issues deal- proposals to increase the efficiency and To hold hearings to examine racial ing with mind body and alternative effectiveness of the Federal Govern- profiling within law enforcement agen- medicines. ment. cies. SD–192 SD–342 SD–226

VerDate 202000 05:30 Mar 23, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22MR8.064 pfrm09 PsN: E22PT1 March 22, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E395 2:30 p.m. APRIL 11 tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. tration. Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Appropriations SD–138 committee Interior Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on the Presi- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold hearings on S. 282, to provide dent’s October 1999 announcement to timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- that no electric utility shall be re- review approximately 40 million acres partment of Energy. quired to enter into a new contract or of national forest lands for increased SD–138 obligation to purchase or to sell elec- protection. 10 a.m. tricity or capacity under section 210 of SD–366 Energy and Natural Resources the Public Utility Regulatory Policies To hold hearings on S. 282, to provide Act of 1978; S. 516, to benefit consumers MARCH 31 that no electric utility shall be re- by promoting competition in the elec- 9:30 a.m. quired to enter into a new contract or tric power industry; S. 1047, to provide Energy and Natural Resources obligation to purchase or to sell elec- for a more competitive electric power Energy Research, Development, Produc- tricity or capacity under section 210 of industry; S. 1284, to amend the Federal tion and Regulation Subcommittee the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Power Act to ensure that no State may To hold oversight hearings to examine Act of 1978; S. 516, to benefit consumers establish, maintain, or enforce on be- the Department of Energy’s findings at by promoting competition in the elec- half of any electric utility an exclusive the Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Padu- tric power industry; S. 1047, to provide right to sell electric energy or other- cah, Kentucky, and plans for cleanup for a more competitive electric power wise unduly discriminate against any at the site. industry; S. 1284, to amend the Federal consumer who seeks to purchase elec- SD–366 Power Act to ensure that no State may tric energy in interstate commerce establish, maintain, or enforce on be- from any supplier; S. 1273, to amend APRIL 4 half of any electric utility an exclusive the Federal Power Act, to facilitate 9:30 a.m. right to sell electric energy or other- the transition to more competitive and Appropriations wise unduly discriminate against any efficient electric power markets; S. Interior Subcommittee consumer who seeks to purchase elec- 1369, to enhance the benefits of the na- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- tric energy in interstate commerce tional electric system by encouraging timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Bu- from any supplier; S. 1273, to amend and supporting State programs for re- reau of Indian Affairs and Office of the the Federal Power Act, to facilitate newable energy sources, universal elec- Special Trustee, Department of the In- the transition to more competitive and tric service, affordable electric service, terior. efficient electric power markets; S. and energy conservation and efficiency; SD–138 1369, to enhance the benefits of the na- S. 2071, to benefit electricity con- tional electric system by encouraging sumers by promoting the reliability of APRIL 5 and supporting State programs for re- the bulk-power system; and S. 2098, to 9:30 a.m. newable energy sources, universal elec- facilitate the transition to more com- Indian Affairs tric service, affordable electric service, petitive and efficient electric power To hold hearings on S. 612, to provide for and energy conservation and efficiency; markets, and to ensure electric reli- periodic Indian needs assessments, to S. 2071, to benefit electricity con- ability. require Federal Indian program evalua- sumers by promoting the reliability of SH–216 tions. the bulk-power system; and S. 2098, to 2:30 p.m. SR–485 facilitate the transition to more com- Energy and Natural Resources 10 a.m. petitive and efficient electric power Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Appropriations markets, and to ensure electric reli- committee Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 2034, to establish To hold hearings on proposed budget es- ability. SH–216 the Canyons of the Ancients National timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- Conservation Area. partment of Defense, focusing on Army SD–366 programs. APRIL 12 9:30 a.m. SD–192 APRIL 26 Appropriations APRIL 6 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- 10 a.m. Appropriations 9:30 a.m. committee Defense Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Cor- timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- committee poration for National and Community To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Service, Community Development Fi- partment of Defense. timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- nancial Institutions, and Chemical SD–192 partment of Veterans Affairs. Safety Board. SD–138 SD–138 SEPTEMBER 26 2:30 p.m. Indian Affairs 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on the report Veterans’ Affairs National Parks, Historic Preservation, and of the Academy for Public Administra- To hold joint hearings with the House Recreation Subcommittee tion on Bureau of Indian Affairs man- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the To hold oversight hearings on the incin- agement reform. Legislative recommendation of the erator component at the proposed Ad- SR–485 American Legion. vanced Waste Treatment Facility at 10 a.m. 345 Cannon Building the Idaho National Engineering and Appropriations Environmental Laboratory and its po- Defense Subcommittee tential impact on the adjacent Yellow- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- stone and Grand Teton National Parks. timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- POSTPONEMENTS SD–366 partment of Defense, focusing on mis- sile defense programs. APRIL 19 APRIL 8 SD–192 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Indian Affairs Appropriations APRIL 13 Business meeting to consider pending Defense Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. calendar business; to be followed by To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Appropriations hearings on S. 611, to provide for ad- timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- ministrative procedures to extend Fed- partment of Defense, focusing on med- committee eral recognition to certain Indian ical programs. To hold hearings on proposed budget es- groups. SD–192 timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Na- SR–485

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