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FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT nancial institutions—a possibility that some of the authority granted to it by the bill and watchdogs see as raising conflicts of inter- the effect of the department’s actions on fi- est. The legislation would waive the normal nancial and housing markets. The board HON. VIRGINIA FOXX federal contracting process. would also make recommendations to Treas- OF NORTH CAROLINA ‘‘For all of the oversight, there may not be ury regarding use of its authority and would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES much in the form of accountability,’’ said report any suspected fraud, misrepresenta- Friday, October 3, 2008 Gary D. Bass, founder and executive director tion or malfeasance to the special inspector of OMB Watch. ‘‘You have to consider the general for the program. It also could ap- Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I submit the possibility that some of the people who got point a credit review committee to evaluate following articles for the RECORD: us into this in the first place are the people how Treasury exercises its authority to buy OVERSEERS PLAN FOR UNPRECEDENTED TASK who will be getting these jobs. Does it mean troubled assets. (By Joseph J. Schatz and Phil Mattingly) Goldman Sachs is now going to be arm-and- The board would consist of the chairman of If the House clears the financial bailout arm with the federal government?’’ the Federal Reserve Board, the Treasury sec- package, the federal government within And as it assembles its oversight oper- retary, the director of the Federal Housing weeks will be wielding new authority to buy ation, Congress might also need to bring in Finance Agency, the chairman of the Securi- hundreds of billions of dollars worth of mort- help from Wall Street. ties and Exchange Commission and the sec- gages. The legislation passed by the Senate and retary of the Department of Housing and And thanks to provisions added by law- awaiting House action would set up three Urban Development. The board would report makers during the past two weeks, Congress oversight functions. to appropriate congressional committees. would be ready to effectively oversee the The first would be a board composed of the The bill also would create a bipartisan program. Treasury secretary, the chairman of the Fed- panel of two House members and two Senate At least that’s the plan. eral Reserve, the commissioner of the Secu- members that would submit regular reports But in order to work, both the program rities and Exchange Commission, the Hous- to Congress dealing with the program’s itself and the oversight entities that are sup- ing and Urban Development secretary and transparency, effectiveness and market im- posed to hold it accountable might require a the Federal Housing Finance Agency direc- pact. significant infusion of financial markets ex- tor. That panel would review such things as GAO OVERSIGHT AND CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS pertise—perhaps from firms that have col- appointments, how the Treasury Department The bill requires the Government Account- lapsed during the recent turmoil on Wall determines which assets to buy and how the Street. ability Office (GAO) to conduct oversight of purchases are made. The process of managing, implementing the activities and performance of the pro- The bill would also create a bipartisan and contracting out a huge program—in gram and to report every 60 days to Con- panel of two House members and two sen- many ways akin to an investment bank lo- gress. ators that would submit reports to Congress cated in the Treasury Department—would Treasury would have to report to Congress on the program’s transparency, effectiveness present Congress with a unique oversight 60 days after it begins to exercise its new au- and market impact. challenge. Some suggest lawmakers would be thority and every 30 days thereafter. Reports But most of the oversight responsibility hard-pressed to keep track of what’s going would include an overview of actions taken would fall on the Government Account- on. by the department, the actual obligation and ability Office, an arm of Congress. The bill ‘‘It’s almost a retail operation, and you expenditure of the funds provided for admin- would empower the GAO’s top official, the can’t constantly be coming back to some istrative expenses and a detailed financial comptroller general, to set up an office with- congressional board for oversight or some- statement. After Treasury buys $50 billion of in Treasury at Treasury’s expense to conduct thing like that,’’ William Gale, director of troubled assets, it would have to provide an- detailed oversight including yearly audits. the Brookings Institution’s economic studies other report describing all of the trans- The CAO would have access to all records, program, said during an Oct. 1 discussion on actions made during the reporting period, books and accounts. the bailout package. ‘‘Mainly what’s going the pricing mechanism for the transactions, That oversight office would be an enor- to happen, is Treasury is going to do it, and and justifications for the price paid for and mous undertaking likely to require a large they’ll report back to the public now and the other financial terms associated with number of new personnel with significant fi- then. But I just don’t see a strong role for transactions. nancial acumen. oversight in all this, despite what people Treasury would review the current state of All three oversight bodies would issue re- say.’’ the financial markets and the regulatory If the House follows the Senate’s lead and ports to a newly established inspector gen- system and submit a report on its findings to clears the package, the Treasury Depart- eral appointed by the president. That person Congress. ment wants to begin buying financial insti- would have a $50 million budget and would tutions’ shaky assets ‘‘as quickly as pos- coordinate all audits and investigations. INSPECTOR GENERAL sible.’’ White House spokesman Tony Fratto ‘‘You would have to hire people with the An inspector general’s office would be es- said Thursday. ‘‘It’s a complicated thing kinds of expertise [the government agencies] tablished to conduct, supervise and coordi- that they’ll be trying to put in place, and I’ll do not have at the current time,’’ said NYU’s nate audits and investigations of the pro- let them explain it. . . . I think it’s at least Wachtel, noting that could mean an influx of gram. The inspector general—nominated by weeks.’’ Wall Street finance experts. ‘‘The kind of the president and confirmed by the Senate— At its core, the bill would set up a Trou- people who understand the structure of these would submit a quarterly report to Congress bled Assets Relief Program (TARP) at Treas- securities would be helpful,’’ Wachtel said. summarizing its activities and the activities ury with authority to purchase mortgages or ‘‘That understanding is not widespread.... of the department under the bill, which mortgage-related securities. As requested by That’s one of the reasons we got to where we would provide $50 million for the office. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Palson Jr., are.’’ Treasury could decide whether those pur- Some outside observers are impressed by [From Investor’s Business Daily, Oct. 3, 2008] chases occur through an auction process or the accountability Congress has tried to [GOVERNMENT IS TOO BIG NOT TO FAIL directly from a financial firm. write into the legislation. (By Ernest S. Christian and Gary A. Robbins) ‘‘There’s a lot to work out and plan in ‘‘They tried to build some accountability terms of managing that process,’’ said Paul into this process while still allowing for After years of faking it, the federal govern- Wachtel, an economics professor at the Stern some free-form experimentation with the ment has finally hit bottom or, depending on School of Business at New York University.’’ program itself because they’re not sure ex- how you look at it, ascended to its level of Developing a bureaucracy that can do so well actly how it’s run,’’ Thomas Mann, a senior maximum destructive incompetence. is not a simple problem.’’ fellow at Brookings, said at the Oct. 1 round- So here we sit in the autumn of ’08, almost ‘‘I think whomever is elected [president] in table. 79 years to the day since the market crash of a month or so ought to designate his sec- 1929, with the smell of panic again in the air. retary of the Treasury pretty quickly,’’ [From CQToday, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008] An alarmed president and Congress are flail- House Financial Services Chairman Barney ing away, desperately trying to fix a finan- OVERSIGHT PROVISIONS Frank, D-Mass., said Thursday on CNBC. cial crisis originally caused and made worse OUTSIDE HELP NEEDED OVERSIGHT BOARD by government meddling. And with the elec- The Treasury Department might contract A Financial Stability Oversight Board tion coming, the increasingly incongruous out a great deal of the work to stressed fi- would review the Treasury Department’s use Barack Obama looms in the foreground.

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American capitalism is not just an eco- immeasurable. The next Chief Human Capital Officer has FEDERAL MEDDLING nomic theory. It is a way of life where re- the chance to make some great strides and In the current instance of the bailout, even wards are based on achievement, not identify if Washington does finally find some way of or class, and is therefore inextricably bound improvements at the Department. He or she re-lubricating the credit markets that its up with individual freedom and American must work to address the employee concerns mistakes almost stopped, the systemic prob- exceptionalism. and dissatisfaction with a commitment to pro- The job of the next president and Congress, lem of inept governmental interference in all viding proper training, career development and if it can possibly rise to the occasion, is first aspects of the economy will remain—and in- the tools necessary for its employees to do stop the destructive advance of government, deed will be magnified by the rescue plan then reverse it. their jobs. Also at the top of the Chief Human itself. The more crisis Washington causes Capital Officer’s priority list should be recruit- f and the more ‘‘emergency’’ powers it as- ing the best and brightest for DHS, including sumes, the bigger and more tangled are the APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF HUMAN individuals with diverse backgrounds and a webs it spins. After Congress spends the next year or so CAPITAL OFFICER patriotic spirit to fill its ranks. ‘‘fixing’’ the problems in the financial indus- Given the extensive investment we have try—and casting blame on everyone but SPEECH OF made in developing TSA and its workforce, I itself—Washington likely will have all cap- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that ital markets and credit transactions under the TSA workforce does not have the same OF MISSISSIPPI its thumb. It would then be able to specify rights and protections that are afforded to their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the economy who gets financing, colleagues at DHS. As the eyes and ears in what for, when and how much. Saturday, September 27, 2008 our airports, TSA workers need to have whis- Just imagine an Obama-Pelosi-Reid admin- istration (OPRA) allocating credit and in- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tleblower protections and collective bargaining vestment among companies according to how er, I rise in support of S. 2816, a bill that will rights to be able to report security concerns green they are, who their shareholders are alter how the Chief Human Capital Officer is without fear of losing their jobs. Moreover, and whether some federal oracle thinks they appointed at the Department of Homeland Se- granting basic employment rights is critical to are just and fair. Never mind quality and ef- curity. recruiting our Transportation Security work- ficiency or ability to repay. Similar ‘‘let’s This bill will give the Secretary of Homeland force. We know firsthand what low morale can pretend’’ standards for allocating credit are Security authority similar to other Federal do to the health, recruitment, and retention of exactly what led to the home mortgage deba- agencies where a determination is made to the DHS workforce. cle in the first place. It is clear from the Committee’s record of With other made-in-Washington crises al- place a careerist or a political appointee in the ready on track to occur—think energy, enti- Chief Human Capital Officer position. This au- work that more can be done to support human tlements, debt and the dollar—soon every as- thority is particularly important as DHS makes capital efforts at the Department. And I am pect of American life may be under strict its first transition to a new administration. Un- pleased to say that this bill is one of those federal supervision, with a trajectory point- doubtedly, there will be numerous staffing needed measures of support. I look forward to ed downward. challenges ahead and the DHS Secretary working with my colleagues and the Depart- The more government interferes in private must have a Chief Human Capital Officer to ment to continue to build a strong workforce at matters, the more the economy and society DHS. And I also take this opportunity to com- as a whole take on the debilitating charac- depend on to meet the Department’s goals. teristics of government. Costs go up, effi- The job of the Chief Human Capital Officer mend the men and women of the Department ciency and quality go down, output falls, requires unique qualifications. Not only must for their tireless work and dedication to the corruption and waste increase. this individual develop and maintain a cadre of mission. Washington is already increasing its par- national security personnel, but he or she f ticipation in the health care industry. That must also ensure integration throughout the HONORING MAUREEN GAVIN FOR is the reason costs are so high. Inevitably, it new Department and its many components. will take complete control and, when it does, THE 2007–08 OUTSTANDING quality will plummet. The men and women of the Department are TEACHING OF THE HUMANITIES Government has been messing about in the some of the hardest working, most selfless in- AWARD housing industry for decades. Obviously, it dividuals in the Federal workforce. Their mis- has already made a hash of it, but the worst sion contains little room for error. This is why is probably yet to come. Washington’s en- it is so important that the Department provide HON. KENNY MARCHANT ergy policy has long been to restrict supply a positive workplace that puts employees first. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and raise prices. Now the government also Over the past few years this has not always has a plan to bring all energy consumers been the case and low employee morale has Friday, October 3, 2008 under its supervision and control. It is called cap and trade. plagued the Department and limited its effec- Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Because of destructive federal regulations tiveness. today to pay tribute to Maureen Gavin of and taxes on U.S. plant and equipment as The 2006 Federal Human Capital Survey Southlake, Texas, who was awarded the well as on exports, America no longer has an conducted by the Office of Personnel Manage- 2007–08 Outstanding Teaching of the Human- economy that primarily makes and sells ment found that DHS was rated ‘‘dead last’’ in ities Award on behalf of Humanities Texas. things. By default, manufacturing is being job satisfaction among its peers and received This award honors K–12 humanities teachers displaced by a ‘‘knowledge’’ industry—and very low marks on leadership and manage- most Yankee ingenuity is devoted to cre- in the state of Texas who make exemplary ating innovative financing techniques such ment capabilities. And in the recent DHS 2007 contributions in teaching, curriculum develop- as derivatives and securitized subprime Employee Survey, employees cited their dis- ment and extracurricular programming. mortgages. Like government, work consists satisfaction with the Department’s pay, per- Mrs. Gavin, a former sixth grade English of shuffling paper (electronically, of course). formance and promotion practices. Moreover, teacher at Eubanks Intermediate School in OUR WAY OF LIFE there have been numerous documented inci- Southlake, currently works with Morningside Through its power over education and com- dents regarding mismanagement within some Elementary School in Fort Worth. munications, Washington already influences of the major DHS components. These factors In the words of Mrs. Gavin, ‘‘All good think- the creation and dissemination of knowl- contribute to a fractured workforce and low ing begins with good questioning, and as a edge. Once it takes over the financial indus- morale. humanities teacher it is my responsibility to try, nothing will be left standing in the way These are problems that must be addressed provide provocative questions that allow my of the federal government’s dominance. by the next Chief Human Capital Officer. Ad- students to dig deep within themselves as States and localities are mere administra- dressing employee concerns must be his or they learn about our world, past and present, tive units and dispersing agents for Wash- ington. Government has won its war against her first priority. and how they fit into it’’. In this spirit, Mrs. religion, sidelining churches. One of the major sources of low morale is Gavin brings to the classroom a passion for lit- In partnership with affiliated labor unions the MAX–HR system, a so-called ‘‘pay-for-per- erature, language, and the ever-growing con- and a few public-private corporations much formance’’ system. 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One example of this passion was displayed EVERETT. TERRY has served the people of the heimer’s Association, up to 50 percent of wan- when Mrs. Gavin’s students read the book Second District of Alabama with honor and derers risk serious illness, injury or death if not Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, the story of a distinction for the past eight terms. He has found within 24 hours. The problem can be homeless orphan who makes a positive dif- been a faithful public servant fighting for farm- exacerbated greatly by national disasters, ference in the lives of other. With the guidance ers, veterans, and conservative values. such as Hurricane Katrina, that can, in a mat- and encouragement of Mrs. Gavin, her stu- TERRY has served on four committees in- ter of hours, increase the number of missing dents created a ‘‘Kids Helping Kids’’ initiative cluding Agriculture, Armed Services, Veterans persons by the thousands. that ultimately raised $2,000 to support kids in Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee At least eight States, along with non-profit need. This is just one shining example of how on Intelligence. However, I would like to high- organizations such as the National Center for the passion of Mrs. Gavin’s teaching trans- light TERRY’s extraordinary work for the agri- Missing Adults, Project Lifesaver International lates to a world far larger than the walls of a culture community. As a farmer himself, TERRY and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, classroom. brought real world experience to the com- have developed programs to address various Among Mrs. Gavin’s many accomplishments mittee, experience that we see less and less aspects of the problem of missing adults, but include: Carroll Independent School District from our members. The country as a whole the need for a coordinated national approach, (CISD) Teacher of the Year, Eubanks Inter- has become more suburban and urban, and similar to the Amber Alert Program for chil- mediate School Teacher of the Year, EPISD the members who represent it have followed. dren, still exists. In addition, financial support Teacher of the Year Top Ten Finalist, Carlos He knew firsthand how the laws we passed in is needed for existing and new local and State Rivera’s Teacher of the Year, W.W. Bushman the Agriculture Committee impacted the liveli- programs. Teacher of the Year, presenter CISD parent hood of our producers. The Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient University, creator of the sixth grade language Since coming to Congress in 1993, TERRY Alert Program, administered by the Depart- arts curriculum, former member of the CISD has been a strong and consistent voice for not ment of Justice, is the only Federal program language arts vertical team, former language only the producers of Alabama, but the entire that currently provides grant funding to locate arts department chairperson, and many, many Nation. Agriculture is Alabama’s largest indus- vulnerable elderly individuals who go missing. more. try and TERRY served as the Chairman of the Authorization for this program ceased in 1998, Madam Speaker, it is a special honor to Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign but Congress has continued to appropriate present Mrs. Maureen Gavin the Outstanding Agriculture Programs during the 2002 Farm some monies for it through fiscal year 2008, Teaching of the Humanities Award. Educators Bill. He also currently sits on that sub- when it appropriated $940,000. Another Fed- in the humanities like Mrs. Gavin advance not committee and the Subcommittee on Con- eral law, Kristen’s Act, had authorized annual just the knowledge of life, but the critical im- servation, Credit and Energy and Research. grants in the amount of $1 million for fiscal portance of reflection, wide-angle perspective, The peanut farmer knew no better friend years 2001 through 2004 to assist law en- and the wisdom of a larger world. As her than Congressman EVERETT. He served as a forcement agencies in locating missing adults former school’s Member of Congress, I am es- co-chair of the House Congressional Peanut and for other purposes. Between fiscal years pecially proud that we have teachers like her Caucus. Under his leadership on the 2002 2002 through 2006, Kristen’s Act grants were who enlighten our students in the arts, history, Farm Bill, the peanut industry moved from a made through the Edward Byrne Discretionary and languages; ultimately emboldening our 60-year-old Depression-era supply manage- Grants Program, primarily to the National Cen- nation’s cultural framework as well as our fu- ment program to a thriving industry that could ter for Missing Adults, a non-profit organiza- ture. respond to market signals and bring peanut tion. In 2006, Congress appropriated $150,000 f farmers into the 21st century. for this purpose. During the 2008 Farm Bill, TERRY expanded A. H.R. 6064, THE ‘‘NATIONAL SILVER ALERT ACT’’ MERCURY EXPORT BAN ACT OF his reach and authored a provision to help Importantly, today I urge my colleagues to 2008 producers who were suffering from drought. support another important piece of legislation, This provision provided a cost-sharing compo- H.R. 6064, the National Silver Alert Act. H.R. SPEECH OF nent for producers to build irrigation ponds for 6064 sets forth a comprehensive national pro- HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN their crops during periods of drought. Without gram. It directs the Attorney General to estab- OF MAINE this provision, many producers in the South lish a permanent national Silver Alert commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would not have been able to cover the cost of nications program within the Department of an irrigation pond project. This was yet an- Justice to provide assistance to regional and Saturday, September 27, 2008 other example of TERRY taking the lead on an local search efforts for missing seniors. The Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to add issue that was critically important to the liveli- bill requires the Attorney General to assign a to my other remarks about S. 906, the ‘‘Mer- hood of producers across the Nation. Department of Justice officer as a Silver Alert cury Export Ban Act of 2008.’’ The prohibitions His leadership and experience will be Coordinator. pertaining to conveyances, sales, or distribu- missed. But, we do wish him and his wife Bar- The Silver Alert Coordinator acts as a na- tion by Federal agencies contained in Section bara all the best for a wonderful retirement. tionwide point of contact, working with States 3 and the prohibition on exports in Section 4 f to encourage the development of local ele- of S. 906 apply to ‘‘elemental mercury.’’ As the ments of the network, known as Silver Alert principal sponsor of this legislation in the IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 6064, THE plans, and to ensure regional coordination. House of Representatives I wish to reaffirm ‘‘NATIONAL SILVER ALERT ACT’’ The bill requires the Coordinator to develop the legislative history and my clear intent that protocols for efforts relating to reporting and the term ‘‘elemental mercury’’ as used in the HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE finding missing seniors and to establish vol- bill does not apply to articles, manufactured OF TEXAS untary guidelines for States to use in devel- consumer products, or other products that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oping Silver Alert plans. The bill requires the contain elemental mercury. Coordinator to establish an advisory group (1) Friday, October 3, 2008 f to help States, local governments and law en- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam forcement agencies with Silver Alert plans, (2) RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE Speaker, I support the National Silver Alert to provide training and educational programs BUD CRAMER AND THE HONOR- Act. I also urge my colleagues to support this to States, local governments and law enforce- ABLE TERRY EVERETT ON bill. It is necessary. ment agencies, and (3) to submit an annual THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CON- Thousands of vulnerable older adults go report to congress. The bill also requires the GRESS missing each year as a result of dementia, di- Coordinator to establish voluntary minimum minished capacity, foul play or other unusual standards for the issuance of alerts through HON. BOB GOODLATTE circumstances. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of the Silver Alert communications network. OF VIRGINIA America estimates that over five million Ameri- H.R. 6064 directs the Attorney General, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and that subject to the availability of appropriations, to 60 percent of these are likely to wander from provide grants to States for the development Friday, October 3, 2008 their homes. Alzheimer’s disease and other and implementation of programs and activities Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to dementia related illnesses often leave their relating to Silver Alert plans. The bill author- take the time to recognize the retirement of victims disoriented and confused and unable izes $5 million for fiscal year 2009 for this pur- my friend and colleague from Alabama: TERRY to find their way home. According to the Alz- pose. The bill also authorizes an additional $5

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MY PAST AMENDMENTS ON ELDER JUSTICE BILLS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 36th Combat Aviation Brigade as a helicopter engineer, Luke did his part during a time of In similar elder legislation, namely the Elder Friday, October 3, 2008 war, a fact that speaks volumes about his Justice Act and the Elder Abuse Victims Act, Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise character and patriotism. I co-sponsored amendments with Ms. MAXINE today to commemorate the grand opening of As a Staff Sergeant, he was a leader and WATERS of California to provide funding to the Cedar Hill Government Center in Cedar mentor to the younger members of his unit. State, local, and non-profit programs to locate Hill, Texas. The grand opening for this new fa- His fellow soldiers admired him for his profes- missing elderly. Specifically, my amendment cility was held on Tuesday, September 30, sionalism, technical knowledge, and his ap- would allow a voluntary electronic monitoring 2008. proachable character. pilot program to assist with the elderly when A community known for its beautiful natural During his civilian life, Luke was a friend to they are reported missing. In these particular landscape and rolling hills, Cedar Hill is now many. His positive influence is evidenced by bills, my amendment would allow the Attorney home to one of the most innovative and effi- his community’s response to his death and the General, in consultation with the Secretary of cient government centers in the country. support they have readily offered to his family. Health and Human Services, to issue grants to Cedar Hill has always been a community com- Our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Ser- States and local government to carry out pilot mitted to providing the best for its citizens, and geant Mason’s wife, his four daughters, his programs to provide voluntary electronic moni- the new Government Center is yet another ex- parents, and all of his family and friends. His toring services to elderly individuals to assist ample of that commitment. community and Nation honor his memory and in the location of such individuals when they The center houses the City of Cedar Hill we are grateful for his faithful and distin- are reported missing. and the Cedar Hill Independent School Dis- guished service to America. C. ELDER LEGISLATION IS IMPORTANT trict. Built with native Texas materials such as Staff Sergeant Mason will not be forgotten. Elder legislation such as the legislation be- limestone, clay tile and mesquite wood floor- His memory lives on through his family and fore us today and the prior elder bills that I ing, the centralized facility represents the spirit the legacy of selfless service that he so brave- mentioned are important. As elder Americans of Cedar Hill and the great state of Texas. ly imprinted on our hearts. enter their twilight years, we must do more to A model of forward thinking leadership and f protect and ensure their safety. Nothing re- architecture, this collaborative facility uses EARMARK DECLARATION minds me more of the necessity of this kind of 23,000 square feet out of 115,887 square feet legislation than my very own experiences in specifically for shared-use space and public Houston, Texas. A few years ago, the family gatherings. Local residents benefit from the HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH of Sam Kirk, a native of Houston, Texas, centralized facility’s easy access, conven- OF NEW JERSEY called me to help look for him. Mr. Kirk was ience, and efficiency. The partnering use of fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elderly and suffered from dementia. He had cilities not only benefits the community in the Friday, October 3, 2008 wandered off and could not be located for sev- long-run, but it also saved taxpayers consider- eral days. His family looked for him for many able construction costs. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, days but could not find him. In an act of des- City and School District officials selected the I submit the following: peration, they called on me to lend my serv- architecture firms of Holzman Moss and Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. ices to help them find him. I helped his family Wiginton Hooker Jeffry and Hunt Construction SMITH. look for him and we found him. When we provided construction oversight. The architects Bill Number: H.R. 2638. found Mr. Kirk, he was dehydrated and in were able to maximize the distinctive char- Account: Research, Development, Test and need of medical attention. We searched for acter of Cedar Hill, preserving many native Evaluation, Army Account. hours and days to find him. It was worth the trees, utilizing the beautiful surroundings, and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: time and effort we spent to find him alive and preparing for future walking trails so visitors MILSPRAY Camouflage Technologies. well. Legislation that helps America find and can fully enjoy the natural habitat even further. Address of Requesting Entity: 1985 take care of its lost and missing elders is ex- Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701. tremely important. I congratulate Mayor Rob Franke, City Council Description of Request: The Force Imple- mentation Phase of this project is the final SAMMY KIRK AMENDMENT members, President of CHISD Dan Her- nandez, school board members, and the resi- phase of ‘‘Project Kryptolite—Field Deployable I fought hard to get an amendment to this dents of Cedar Hill on the opening of this facil- Multifunctional Stealth Coating.’’ During Phase bill, H.R. 6064, the National Silver Alert. The ity. The Government Center stands a true II, a complete turnkey ‘‘armor enhancement’’ amendment would authorize a voluntary elec- symbol of the fabric of this great community. application system will be forward deployed to tronic monitoring program to be used to assist I look forward to seeing the positive impact Iraq or other ARL-designated theater of oper- in the location of elderly persons. Specifically, this center will have on the community and I ation. The completely integrated stealth coat- the amendment requires the Attorney General, am extremely proud to represent Cedar Hill in ing system will be applied, in theater, to after consultation with the Secretary of Health the 24th District of Texas. MRAP, Stryker, and other armored vehicles at and Human Services, to award grants to the direction of Army and Marine Corps com- f States and units of local government to carry manders. The Stealth Coating System ad- out programs to provide for voluntary elec- IN HONOR OF STAFF SERGEANT dresses both infrared and thermal signature tronic monitoring services to elderly individuals ANTHONY L. MASON, TEXAS NA- reduction as well as blast mitigation. to assist in the location of such individuals in TIONAL GUARD This system can act as an ‘‘armor enhance- the event that such persons are reported ment’’ material and be applied over existing missing. It is authorized for $2 million for each HON. KAY GRANGER MRAP, and similar tactical vehicle, armor sys- of the fiscal years 2009 through 2014. The OF TEXAS tems. amendment is named after Mr. Sammy Kirk, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This armor enhancement approach would former constituent of the 18th Congressional increase the level of blast resistance and sub- District who suffered from Alzheimers and was Friday, October 3, 2008 stantially improve survivability. The use of this lost. I, along with his family, searched for him Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise armor enhancement system will substantially for 3 days only to find him dead near the today to honor the courage of a brave and reduce injuries and deaths resulting from bayou. The Sam Kirk amendment ensures that dedicated hero of the state of Texas and of IEDs, EFPs, and blast fragments. The mate- other senior Alzheimer patients do not suffer our Nation. rial, and complete field deployable application the same fate as Mr. Kirk. Staff Sergeant Anthony L. Mason, known as system, will be forward deployed. MRAPs, I believe that my amendment and these bills Luke to his family and friends, was a soldier Strykers, and other tactical vehicles will have help elderly people. I urge my colleagues to in the Texas National Guard and a true Amer- the Kryptolite Armor Enhancement applied to support this bill. ican hero. Luke gallantly and selflessly gave them.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.008 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2219 Proposed Funds Utilization: Logistics Sup- Guggenheimer inspired generations of framework for improved supervision and regu- port: $100,000 System/Personnel Deployment women—including a young schoolteacher lation of previously unregulated derivatives Costs. named CAROLYN MALONEY—to engage in the dealers, assuring appropriate protections for Salaries/Wages: $575,000 5–7 project tech- political process and to run and hold public of- their customers, and establishing certain re- nical personnel. fice. porting requirements for hedge funds. During Equipment: $200,000 Lab, Test, Production, Elinor Guggenheimer dedicated her life to the 103rd Congress, the Subcommittee held Application. serving others. In addition to her remarkable five oversight hearing on key issues relating to Testing Ballistic/Blast/Performance/Labs: career as an activist, she was a philanthropist the derivatives market. As Chairman of the $200,000. and humanitarian. Her efforts were credited as legislative Subcommittee with jurisdiction over Facility Costs: $50,000. indispensable in securing the acquisition of the the Securities and Exchange Commission, it Material: $75,000. fabled Temple of Dendur by the Metropolitan was my intention to move forward with deriva- Total: $1,200,000. Museum of Art, located just a few blocks from tives legislation in the 104th Congress. f her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Unfortunately, the Democrats lost control of She also served as Chair of the Women’s Di- the House of Representatives in the 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF THE LATE vision of the United Jewish Appeal–Federation elections, and the new Republican Majority ELINOR GUGGENHEIMER of New York and as an officer at its prede- that took control of the House in January cessor organization, the Federation of Jewish of2005 had little interest in increasing financial HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Philanthropies. regulation. Indeed, one of the first bills that the OF NEW YORK Throughout her whirlwind career as an ac- House passed as part of Speaker Newt Ging- rich’s ‘‘Contract with America’’ was H.R. 1058, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tivist, Elinor Guggenheimer remained devoted to her family. She was devoted to her late the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Friday, October 3, 2008 husband Randolph, who died in 1999; to her This legislation was ostensibly aimed at curb- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam sons, Charles and Randolph, Jr.; and to her ing ‘‘frivolous’’ securities class action lawsuits, Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to three grandchildren and seven great-grand- but in fact was drafted in such a way to make pay tribute to the late Elinor Guggenheimer, children. it more difficult for defrauded investors to sue an outstanding New Yorker who devoted her- Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished those whose fraud or recklessness had self to her city and her country throughout her colleagues join me in recognizing the enor- caused them harm. During House floor consid- life. It is with both profound sadness but also mous contributions to civic and political life eration of that bill, I offered an amendment an enduring sense of gratitude for the tremen- made by Elinor Guggenheimer, a true pioneer (House Amendment 270), which would have dous inspiration that she provided that I note and civil rights activist in the finest traditions of exempted securities fraud cases involving de- Elinor Guggenheimer’s passing last Monday at our great republic. rivatives from the bill’s harsh restrictions. Un- the age of 96. f fortunately, my amendment was defeated by a Elinor Guggenheimer was not just a leader, voted of 162–261. but a pioneering figure in the history of the INTRODUCTION OF ‘‘DERIVATIVES Following the derivatives-related collapse of movement for women’s equality. A graduate of MARKET REFORM ACT’’ the hedge fund Long-Term Capital Manage- Barnard College, following the end of World ment, I joined with Senator Byron Dorgan to War II she launched into a career of activism HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY ask the GAO to undertake another investiga- on behalf of women, children, and the elderly. OF MASSACHUSETTS tion into the derivatives markets, focusing this She developed a well-deserved reputation as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time on the role that derivatives played in the a tireless crusader for better and more child Friday, October 3, 2008 collapse of the hedge fund, Long-Term Capital Management. The GAO’s report on this mat- care options for working parents, stronger con- Mr. MARKEY. Madam Speaker, today I am sumer protections, and the advancement of ter, entitled, ‘‘Long-Term Capital Management: re-introducing the ‘‘Derivatives Market Reform Regulators Need to Focus Greater Attention women into all sectors of society, including Act.’’ This bill is largely based on legislation on System Risk,’’ identified a need for Federal government and elective office. that I first introduced on July 14, 1994 as H.R. financial regulators to better coordinate their In 1961, Elinor Guggenheimer became the 4745, and then subsequently reintroduced in efforts to identify and respond to risks across first woman to serve on the New York City 1995 (as H.R. 1063), and introduced again in markets and industries, and has called for Planning Commission, where she focused on 1999, as H.R. 3483. Federal oversight over currently unregulated helping to guide City policies on parks and I am reintroducing the bill again today, on derivatives dealers who may have significant prisons. As part of municipal government’s the same day that Congress is passing emer- risk exposure to hedge funds and other highly anti-poverty efforts, she was also named by gency legislation to respond to the crisis leveraged entities. These recommendations Mayor Robert F. Wagner to the Head Start caused by Wall Street’s irresponsible and risky came in addition to those made by the Presi- Committee of New York City. She later be- use of derivatives, because I believe that if dent’s Working Group on Financial Markets came one of the first women to seek citywide Congress had adopted this type of legislation, earlier in 1999 that legislation be adopted office in New York, running for President of we might have been able to avoid some of the which would require some public reporting by the New York City Council in 1969. She went turmoil that has recently affected our Nation’s hedge funds regarding their investments. on to become the City’s Commissioner of financial markets. The ‘‘Derivatives Dealers and Hedge Fund Consumer Affairs in the administration of In 1992, as Chairman of the House Tele- Disclosure Act of 1999’’ that Senator DORGAN Mayor Abraham Beame in the 1970’s, earning communications and Finance Subcommittee, I and I are introduced back then responded to a reputation as a fearless advocate who un- asked the General Accounting Office to under- GAO’s and the regulators’ recommendations masked fraudulent merchants and inspired take an investigation into the derivatives mar- for reforms in the aftermath of the LTCM af- consumers to boycott overpriced goods. kets, including the size of the markets for fair. But it was perhaps through her grass-roots these financial instruments, their economic ra- Again, the Republican-controlled Congress activism that Elinor Guggenheimer made her tionale, and associated risks. In 1994, the took no action to strengthen derivatives regu- greatest impact. In 1948, she founded the Day GAO submitted its report to the Sub- lation. Instead, Congress passed two bills that Care Council of New York. She went on to es- committee, entitled ‘‘Financial Derivatives: Ac- made the situation worse. First, the Gramm- tablish the Child Care Action Campaign, the tions Needed to Protect the Financial Sys- Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 effectively tied the National Committee for the Day Care of Chil- tem.’’ This report contained a number of im- SEC’s hands when it came to overseeing the dren, and the Staten Island Children’s Cam- portant recommendations for the financial derivatives activities of banks. Second, the paign. She became perhaps the most promi- services industry, Federal financial regulators, Commodities Futures Modernization Act of nent advocate in the nation for better child and for the Congress. The GAO suggested 2000 largely exempted derivatives from any care, not just for the convenience of working that Congress needed to extend Federal au- effective oversight or regulation by the Com- mothers, but for the welfare of their children. thority to currently unregulated derivatives modities Futures Trading Commission. A tireless activist, Elinor Guggenheimer also dealers, improve coordination among Federal And so, with no action on legislation to founded the New York Women’s Forum to regulators with responsibilities over key partici- strengthen derivatives regulation, with Con- help women establish social and professional pants in this market, and restructure the regu- gress instead taking steps to make it more dif- networks. She went on to found the New York lations applicable to the derivatives markets. ficult for federal financial regulators to oversee Women’s Agenda and the National Women’s My legislation was aimed at responding to these markets, the foundation was set for our Political Caucus. In those roles, Elinor the GAO’s recommendations by providing a current crisis.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03OC8.004 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E2220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2008 This crisis was, of course, exacerbated by cated his life’s work to his students and his Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands the failure of the financial regulators to effec- family. of our mothers, daughters and sisters each tively use the tools that they still had at their f year. The disease is the second most com- disposal to avert a meltdown. In recent weeks mon type of cancer and the fifth most common we have read how the Federal Reserve turned EARMARK DECLARATION cause of cancer death. Yet, if discovered early a blind eye to the growing systemic threat fac- breast cancer can be treated and the victim’s ing our financial system. We have read how HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN JR. chances of survival greatly increased. the SEC failed to use its broker-dealer holding OF TENNESSEE Currently, 61 percent of breast cancers are company risk authority to oversee and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diagnosed at a localized stage, due largely to spond to this crisis. We have read about how Friday, October 3, 2008 early detection by mammography screening they weakened capital rules that allowed secu- and improvements in treatment. rities firms to take on far too much leverage. Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent In October, the Boca Raton Community And in the weeks and months to come, we will with House Republican Earmark Standards, I Hospital hosts its 5th annual Go Pink Cancer all learn a lot more about the causes and con- am submitting the following earmark disclo- Awareness Luncheon and later this year, the sequences of this crisis. sure information for project requests that I hospital will open the Eugene and Christine The bill that I am reintroducing today is made and which were included within the Lynne Cancer Institute at the Sandler Pavilion. aimed at opening a dialogue on solutions. I House Amendment to the Senate Amendment This 98,000-square-foot facility will house on- have made some modifications in the text to for H.R. 2638, the ‘‘Consolidated Security, Dis- cology, chemotherapy and clinical research try to address some of the harmful deregula- aster Assistance, and Continuing Appropria- that will lead the fight against cancer in my tory provisions enacted into law in recent tions Act, 2009.’’ South Florida community. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN years. But I know that the bill may need fur- With over 20 oncology physicians, the Insti- DUNCAN. ther refinement. I offer it as a baseline for how tute will treat over 3,000 patients each year. Account: Research, Development, Test and we might begin thinking about fixing the mess These outstanding physicians and early detec- Evaluation, Air Force. on Wall Street. There may be additional ideas tion programs will allow more breast cancer Project Amount: $1,600,000. patients and their families win the battle that could improve the bill. There may be Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University against this disease. changes needed to ensure that these provi- of Tennessee, 328 Ferris Hall, 1508 Middle Like many other families in my community, sions are fully effective. I look forward to talk- Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. ing with my colleagues, and with outside Description of Request: This funding will be mine has been affected by breast cancer. This stakeholders, about how we can begin to ad- used to explore novel energy harvesting meth- month allows each and every one of us to re- dress this problem. Because we do need to ods, including bio fuels, hydrogen-based sys- member those who died from this disease and act. tems, miniature nuclear batteries, etc. celebrate the triumph of those who have sur- I urge my colleagues to support this impor- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN vived. I look forward to continuing the fight tant legislation. DUNCAN. against cancer here in Congress and at home f Account: Research, Development, Test and in South Florida. f IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JAMES Evaluation, Defense-Wide. FELDMAN Project Amount: $1,600,000. INTRODUCTION OF THE SECURITY Legal Name of Requesting Entity: CLEARANCE OVERSIGHT AND AC- Diamondview Glass Ceramic, 110 West Old COUNTABILITY ACT HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH AJ Highway, Jefferson City, TN 37760. OF OHIO Description of Request: This funding will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used for the rapid development of an innova- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Friday, October 3, 2008 tive ceramic crystallite reinforced glass system OF CALIFORNIA for light-weight, low-cost ballistic windows for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise architectural use for threats including small today in honor of Dr. James Feldman, a pro- Friday, October 3, 2008 arms and explosions. foundly respected, inspiring and beloved figure Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, today I’m Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN to countless students, colleagues, friends and proud to introduce the Security Clearance DUNCAN. family. His career at Baldwin Wallace College Account: Military Construction, ANG. Oversight and Accountability Act and I’m Conservatory of Music in Berea spanned thir- Project Amount: $8,000,000. pleased that the Ranking Member of the Sub- ty-two years, during which time he molded Legal Name of Requesting Entity: McGee committee on Intelligence Community Man- young talent in music theory, composition and Tyson ANG Base, located at 320 Post Ave- agement of the House Permanent Select performance as well as coaching, mentoring nue, McGee Tyson ANG Base, TN 37777. Committee on Intelligence, Mr. ISSA, has and encouraging students in every aspect of Description of Request: The funding will be joined me as a co-sponsor of this legislation. life. used to replace the current KC–135 Squadron We have spent this Congress conducting James Feldman was born and raised in Operations Facility located at the 134th Air oversight of the security clearance process. Rochester, New York. His passion from child- Refueling Wing, McGee Tyson Air National Security clearances are determinations that hood was music. He earned his MA from the Guard Base. The Squadron Operation’s are a person is trusted to have access to our na- Eastman School of Music at the University of currently housed in a facility that is antiquated tion’s secrets. They are the gateway to serving Rochester. He was awarded his PhD in Music and not properly laid out to allow for the our nation in national security, homeland secu- Theory from Kent State University and be- smooth flow of KC–135 operations. rity, and many foreign policy positions. In re- came a full professor at BW. cent decades, the number of federal govern- f Jim has always strived to live in accordance ment employees and contractors requiring with the ethical principles of Judaism and has BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND clearances expanded. This was especially true been active in religious community life. He met BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HOS- after the tragic attacks on September 11, his wife, Charlotte, while playing piano at their PITAL’S LYNNE CANCER INSTI- 2001. We also realized the importance of synagogue in Rochester. Together with Char- TUTE sharing information and promoting collabora- lotte and their two sons, Benjamin and Joel, tion across government agencies. he moved to Berea in 1975 to begin his teach- HON. RON KLEIN Sadly, our security clearance system was ing career at BW. He was active in Beth OF FLORIDA still cumbersome and outdated. We were Israel-West Temple co-writing and producing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES using a cold-war system in the Internet age, yearly musicals with Charlotte that elicited en- where the process was primarily paper-based, thusiastic reviews citing their ingenuity and de- Friday, October 3, 2008 and relied on investigators going door-to-door licious sense of humor. Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, to talk to neighbors. It did not take advantage Dr. Feldman was diagnosed with ALS in the today I rise to recognize the month of October of the vast stores of data collected on people fall of 2007. He braved a difficult teaching se- as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to on line to verify their trustworthiness and it did mester and went on disability in 2008. commend the Boca Raton Community Hos- not use electronic tools to speed the process. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join pital for its renewed efforts to fight breast can- In 2004, Congress passed the Intelligence me in tribute to Jim Feldman, who has dedi- cer and to raise awareness of this disease. Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.011 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2221 contained many provisions to improve the se- ACTION ON SEX ED sponsored by the U.S. Capitol Historical Soci- curity clearance process. The law called for ety at which the 2008 Freedom Award was uniform policies and unity of responsibility for HON. JANE HARMAN presented to former Senate Majority Leader security clearances across the Federal Gov- OF CALIFORNIA Howard Baker, who served in the United ernment. It required that security clearances IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States Senate for 18 years. Each year the So- issued by one agency be accepted by all Friday, October 3, 2008 ciety presents this prestigious award to recog- nize the work that is done under the Capitol agencies. To make that possible, it called for Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, I’ve seen an integrated data base and for the evaluation dome to defend freedom and preserve the in- my home state of California struggle with the stitution of Congress as a representative body. of available information technologies. Finally, it Nation’s highest teen pregnancy rate—the sad At the start of each Congress, all of us as set forth specific targets for the length of time result being thousands of young women deal- Members of Congress take an oath to support that security clearance processes should take, ing with the catastrophic effects pregnancy and defend the Constitution in our role, as the and required annual progress reports. can impose on their lives. They often lose out Founders intended, as defenders of the peo- During this Congress, our subcommittee has on the opportunity to obtain a high school di- ples’ freedom. As a means of reminding the undertaken a thorough review of the process. ploma, a college degree or a promising ca- Congress of this solemn responsibility, the We had round-table meetings with representa- reer. For too many, dreams like these are lost U.S. Capitol Historical Society bestows the tives of industry and with representatives of at an early age. Freedom Award annually upon a Member who the Intelligence Community agencies. We In the early 1990s, California took on the personifies this spirit and who has dem- challenge to fight this epidemic and focused carefully reviewed all reports submitted in re- onstrated throughout his or her career a dedi- hard on prevention. After a decade of imple- sponse to the Intelligence Reform Act as well cation to the institution of Congress and to the menting robust initiatives, the state had low- as GAO reports on security clearance reform cause of freedom. Senator Baker’s remarks at ered the rate by nearly 40 percent. Much of in the Department of Defense. We held a se- the ceremony were particularly relevant and the success is credited to better and more ac- moving, and I would like to take this oppor- ries of open hearings with Administration wit- curate comprehensive sex education. nesses and GAO to discuss accomplishments tunity to share his speech with my colleagues Results like this are worth fighting for and by entering his remarks into the RECORD: and areas where progress was lacking. this is why initiatives like Planned Parent- REMARKS OF HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., U.S. We found that though the Act has resulted hood’s campaign—Sex Ed Week of Action—is CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY FREEDOM in significant improvements in the clearance vital to raise awareness about safe practices AWARD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 timelines, significant work remains to be done. within our communities. These are tough, per- It is a great honor to be with you this The law requires full reciprocity of clearance sonal issues for all parents and families but as evening, and it is an especially great honor investigations and adjudications, but provides a mother and grandmother, I agree that they to have been introduced by my dear friend must be addressed. and former colleague Bob Byrd. no tools for measuring the implementation and In an unusual—perhaps even unprece- success of such measures. The clearance California is making strides, but there is much more to be done nationwide. As a long- dented—set of circumstances, Senator Byrd data as it is reported to Congress does not and I served as each other’s majority and mi- time champion of comprehensive sex edu- provide adequate insight into the improve- nority leaders for 8 very eventful years in cation, I’ve voiced my opposition against ments that have been made. Aggregated data the late 1970s and early 80s. unproven abstinence-only education here in And while there are some things Senator covers up poor performance by averaging it Congress. It is an outrage that since 1996, the Byrd and I disagree on, one thing on which with excellent performance. Federal Government has pursued an ideolog- we’re in absolute agreement is that being We provided the results of our oversight in ical and myopic path, investing more than a majority leader is better. My service in the Senate leadership was an ICM Subcommittee Report which will be $1 billion in abstinence-only programs. This the culmination of three terms in the United filed with the House. I’m pleased that all mem- has been a huge waste—and the studies States Senate. For much of my adult career bers of the Subcommittee were supportive of prove it. I have served in Congress, or my family has, the Report, and it was reported out of com- A report commissioned by the Department so some would describe me as a congres- mittee on a unanimous voice vote. of Health and Human Services concludes that sional brat—if so I am proud of it. students receiving abstinence-only education Having walked the halls of Congress with This provision is designed to remedy the are no more likely to abstain or delay sexual so many of its legendary figures—most defi- shortcomings we discovered in our report. It activity than students not receiving such in- nitely including Robert C. Byrd—and having takes a new approach to reform, by requiring worked on so many momentous issues with struction. them, I have a special appreciation for the agencies to report to Congress annually on California also recognized that this is a bad certain key metrics related to the security history of the Capitol that this Society does investment for our teens and took a com- so much to preserve and protect and dissemi- clearance process. These metrics would en- mendable step forward by rejecting these nate to an interested public. able Congress and HPSCI to perform effective funds from the Federal Government. The med- And so it is particularly meaningful to me oversight over the security clearance process, ical community agrees too. According to the to be honored by the Capitol Historical Soci- would allow both branches to track improve- American Medical Association, the American ety this evening. ments from year to year, and would allow President Lincoln—who also served in Con- Public Health Association and the American gress, though not, as you may suspect, with agencies to judge the effectiveness of each School Health Association, scientifically sound me—once wrote in a Message to Congress in other’s security clearance process, improving. comprehensive sex education is the only ap- the depths of the Civil War, ‘‘We cannot es- confidence in the system. In a few areas proach that produces results—not more un- cape history. The fiery trial through which where adequate metrics have not been devel- wanted pregnancies. we pass will light us down in honor or dis- oped, the Administration is required to pro- Empowering teens to make smart choices honor to the last generation.’’ The genius of our system of government is pose metrics to Congress. requires education that is proven to work—log- ical, right? The evidence is clear, comprehen- not that it requires a race of supermen to I hope that we will move this legislation as run it but that ordinary people can do ex- sive sex education is the best path to reducing traordinary things for their fellow citizens soon as possible, given the strong bipartisan unintended pregnancy, which is the goal we support that it enjoys. It will improve our in- when they have to. This very week, the Con- all share. We can’t fail our teens by letting pol- gress, in particular must face a new chal- sight into the security clearance process, and itics and ideology interfere with this basic right lenge on policy and legislation to stabilize by doing so, improve the process itself. to information. and rescue our country’s economic system. To succeed it must be in the finest tradi- The security clearance process is key to our f tions of our legislative process, worthy of national security establishment and we must HONORING HOWARD BAKER Webster and Clay, Johnson and Dirksen, make sure that it works as efficiently as pos- Kennedy and Kassebaum, maybe even Baker sible. An effective security clearance system and Byrd. keeps out those who pose a security risk, HON. NORMAN D. DICKS In earlier times, we dealt with Vietnam, while quickly identifying those who are trust- OF WASHINGTON Watergate, civil rights, the first environ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worthy to work in the system. For too long it mental protection laws, Social Security re- Friday, October 3, 2008 form, the cold war and much else on similar has been a troubled system and I’m hopeful terms and with ultimate success. that it is getting back on track and this legisla- Mr. DICKS. Madam Speaker, on September I am sure that the men and women of the tion would allow us to know for sure. 24th I was pleased to attend a ceremony 110th Congress—Democrats, Republicans,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.015 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E2222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2008 and Independents—will rise to the challenge HONORING LOUIS DE LA PARTE HONORING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF of the moment and validate our powerful ASTORIA—LONG ISLAND CITY claim to the value of bipartisanship when it must serve the public interest. Senator Byrd and I engaged in partisan HON. KATHY CASTOR HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY warfare more than either of us would like to OF FLORIDA OF NEW YORK acknowledge today, but even in the midst of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such warfare, we knew we were serving an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important political purpose: giving voice to Friday, October 3, 2008 the full range of public opinion on matters of Friday, October 3, 2008 Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam national importance. Ms. CASTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Speaker, it is my pleasure to pay tribute to the That is the basis for the Senate’s claim to Kiwanis of Astoria—Long Island City for its being the ‘‘world’s greatest deliberative to praise the lifetime achievements of distin- outstanding work in supporting philanthropic body.’’ America’s Founders did not design guished Tampa lawyer and Florida legislator the Senate as a model of efficiency but as a Louis de la Parte. Mr. de la Parte was hon- and community organizations serving the peo- ple of western Queens. vessel of democracy, into which the Nation’s ored for his unselfish compassion and courage This year, the Kiwanis Club named as its passions could be poured to cool, and from to voice his beliefs on causes, even against which the Nation’s collective wisdom could Man of the Year Panagiotis Manolas, M.D., popular opposition. He was a noble public be discerned. Chief of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital of servant and lived to help his family, friends, The two-party system, which the Founders Queens. Born and educated in Greece, Dr. and community. did not design and from which many of them Manolas immigrated to America to complete would have recoiled, has had a similarly Mr. de la Parte was born in Ybor City, steadying influence on our national life. his studies. Certified by the American Board of Two broad-based political parties have Tampa, and grew up with his mother, a home- Surgery, he has developed a highly successful over the centuries become very effective maker, and his father, who ran a men’s cloth- multi-specialty practice in general, breast and means of communicating the public’s views ing store, whom Louis helped out during the laparoscopic surgery. Named a ‘‘New York to their government, particularly through summer. His grandmother lived in public hous- Super Doctor’’ and one of the ‘‘Best Doctors in the legislative branch. ing in Tampa, and his large family came from New York’’, he is devoted to his patients, often Partisanship has its place—and it is an a modest background. He used his experience providing his services pro bono or on a sliding honorable and useful place—in public life, growing up around people less fortunate than and those who disdain it often do not under- scale. stand its value in venting the full expression he to help out his community and voice the The Kiwanis Club is naming as its Women of our citizens’ demands and dissents. opinions of those who could not be heard. He of the Year several deserving honorees. But the greatest of America’s Founders— graduated from Jesuit High School in Tampa These include: Rose Anne Alafogiannis, past George Washington—feared ‘‘factions’’ above in 1946 and received his bachelor of arts de- president of the Kiwanis Club and member of all, and I share his fear that political hos- gree in psychology from Emory University in Queens Community Board #1, the Astoria tility can overcome the better angels of our 1950. His articulate leadership and natural Civic Association, SHAREing & CAREing, and nature in some future hour of national peril. ability for persuasion led him to earn his juris a Lector for the Immaculate Conception par- Too often in today’s Washington, I see a refusal to hear, much less respect, a differing doctor from the University of Florida. ish; point of view. I see a refusal to even try to After law school he joined the Air Force and Donna Furey, an Astoria native, Kiwanis understand the other person’s argument. started a family. He worked as a prosecutor Club member, and attorney specializing in This is new, in my experience, and it is not but soon discovered that many of the prob- elder law who who serves as a member of the healthy. lems that he was prosecuting could be avoid- board of St. John’s University School of Law Robert Kennedy was a young lawyer who Alumni Association and the Queens County served as minority council in the Army- ed through science and the more effective de- livery of mental health services. This revela- Women’s Bar Association and who has dedi- McCarthy hearings. I was chosen by Ray cated herself to helping local seniors; Jenkins, a great Tennessee trial lawyer, to tion led Mr. de la Parte to run for public office. Roberta Gualtieri, a life-long Astoria resident assist him in the hearings. By the way, my He served as a Democratic member of the principal responsibility was reading the Florida House of Representatives from 1962 who has served countless hours as a volun- daily transcripts! Robert Kennedy and I be- through 1966 and the Senate from 1966 teer at the Steinway Senior Center, the came quick friends because we had much in through 1974. He served his final year in the Kiwanis Club, the 114th Police Precinct, Our common—we were within days of each other legislature as senate president. Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, in age, had World War II experience, and we St. John’s Hospital emergency room, and with shared an enthusiasm for convertibles, al- During his time in office, he built the Depart- literacy programs for underprivileged youth; though his Cadillac put my Ford to shame. ment of Health and Rehabilitative Services to Laura Jean Hawkins, a longtime community When we returned to Washington years assist the poor, mentally disabled, elderly, and activist and lecturer who served for many later as Senators ourselves, just after the as- sick. He avidly promoted environmental legis- sassination of President Kennedy and in the years as Chief of Staff to former Assembly- early years of the Vietnam war, we and our lation and educational programs in prisons. man Denis Butler and advocate for non-profit colleagues—including Bob Byrd—knew that A dedicated family man, Mr. de la Parte was groups like SHAREing & CAREing, a breast some things were more important than par- deeply loved by his family. His wife and two and ovarian cancer support group; tisanship. children would follow him to work sometimes, Teresa Jarnich, a member of the Kiwanis Having served in the waning days of World carrying his briefcase for him. Mr. de la Parte Club of Astoria—Long Island City and a volun- War II, we knew that the capacity for calam- teer with its Christmas Auction and Anti-Crime ity in human affairs was almost limitless— loved to have big family dinners on Sundays, and we knew how much the rest of the world and to take his family on travels all around the programs; looked to the United States for leadership world, particularly to those places he had been Christine Lolas, an Athens native who immi- and example. while serving in the Air Force. The de la Parte grated to the U.S. to launch her career in the The men and women of today’s Congress family is a Tampa treasure. banking industry. She is active in the Kiwanis know about war, and terror, and now you Club, the 30th Avenue Business Association, know how quickly a strong economy can spi- Mr. de la Parte worked in private practice and serves on the Advisory Board of ral out of control without constant vigi- with his son for 4 years. He retired in 1990, SHAREing & CAREing; lance. when he began to develop the early symp- Anna Kril, the founder of SHAREing & These are sobering events in momentous toms of Alzheimer’s disease. To congratulate times, and it is useful for the ordinary men CAREing, Inc. She serves on the Board of Di- his dedication to progress in the area of men- rectors of the New York City Health & Hos- and women serving in this Capitol today to tal health, in 1996 the Florida Mental Health know that others before them rose to similar pitals Corporation, on the Executive Board of extraordinary challenges and rescued their Institute at the University of South Florida was the Community Advisory Board of Elmhurst country from harm. named after Mr. de la Parte. Hospital Center, as Chairperson of the Health ‘‘What is past is prologue,’’ the National Madam Speaker, Louis de la Parte was a Committee of Queens Community Board #1 in Archives reminds us. ‘‘Study the past.’’ That man of the highest regard who dedicated his Queens, and as a member of the Kiwanis is what the United States Capitol Historical life to the public good. He will be greatly Club; Society has been encouraging us and ena- bling us to do for many years. missed by the State of Florida. My thoughts Vera Martucci, who, although widowed at an I thank you for that valuable service. I am are with his wife, Helen, his children, Peggy early age, still devoted herself to serving oth- humbled by your tribute. And I am honored and L. David, and the entire de la Parte fam- ers by volunteering to assist immigrants to be in your company tonight. ily. through the International Ladies Garment

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.017 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2223 Workers Union and at St. John’s Hospital’s As if his work in research and teaching, not Rushton; his two sons, Willie Herd Rushton Jr. emergency department, the Steinway Senior to mention the founding such an influential and Derrick Rushton; his daughter, Deborah Center, and P.S. 7 and P.S. 126; program, were not impressive enough, Dr. Rushton Campbell; his brother, John Lee Charlene Perno, a Registered Nurse who Comer is also the author of nine books and Jones; his six grandchildren; and his six great serves on the Board of SHAREing & the writer of more than 150 articles for Parents grandchildren—as well as the many countless CAREing, as coordinator of New York Hospital Magazine and more than 300 other articles on friends he leaves behind. of Queens’ health fair, and who provides children’s health and development and race Our thoughts and prayers are with them all health education to local high schools; relations. He has also worked as a consultant at this difficult time. Linda Ann Vinci-Perno, an Astoria native for the Children’s Television Workshop, which f who has volunteered for the Boy’s Club of produces Sesame Street. Throughout the Queens, Ladies Auxiliary, President of St. years, Dr. Comer has also committed himself HONORING THE SERVICE AND Margaret Mary Rosary Society, and the Long to service on many local, collegiate, and na- HEROISM OF THE 630TH TANK Island chapter of Cancer Care; and tional boards, and he has been recognized DESTROYER BATTALION Eartha Washington, who serves as Chair of with an abundance of prestigious awards and the Board of Elmhurst Hospital and is active accolades for his work, including an aston- HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER with the New York City Department for the ishing forty-six honorary degrees. OF MICHIGAN Aging Advisory Board, SHAREing & CAREing, Madam Speaker, Dr. Comer has made ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Kiwanis Club, and the Astoria Civic Asso- traordinary contributions to his field and to Friday, October 3, 2008 ciation. school systems throughout the United States. I ask that my distinguished colleagues join His dedication and devotion to the youth of Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I me in paying tribute to these outstanding indi- our nation are to be admired. I respectively rise to honor and acknowledge the heroes of viduals for their extraordinary commitment to ask that you and my other distinguished col- the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion upon their serving others. leagues join me in honoring Dr. James Comer 32nd reunion. f for his lifetime of contributions to the American Activated on December 15, 1941 at Fort way of life through his work in the area of Jackson, South Carolina, the 630th Tank De- HONORING DR. JAMES P. COMER child psychiatry. stroyer Battalion; often called the f ‘‘Fightingest,’’ distinguished itself in battle dur- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ing World War II. On July 24, 1944, the Bat- OF INDIANA HONORING THE MEMORY OF talion landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILLIE HERD RUSHTON France and was attached to the 28th Infantry Division XIX Corps. Friday, October 3, 2008 HON. JO BONNER The men of the 630th Tank Destroyer Bat- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with OF ALABAMA talion fought valiantly in the European Theater great pleasure and honor that I take this time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during the war. From December 15, 1944 and to recognize one of the most influential and re- December 31, 1944 the Battalion participated Friday, October 3, 2008 nowned individuals to emerge from Northwest in actions against enemy forces in some of the Indiana. Dr. James P. Comer, M.D., M.P.H., Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of most difficult operations known to warfare. The has made many distinguished contributions to Mobile and indeed the entire nation recently Battalion bravely liberated France, Luxem- the field of child psychiatry throughout his lost a true American hero, and I rise today to bourg, and Belgium and provided critical sup- prestigious career, and I take this time to wel- honor the memory of Willie Herd Rushton and port to allied victory in the Battle of the Bulge; come him back to Northwest Indiana, where pay tribute to his memory. proving the resistance and stamina of the he will serve as the keynote speaker for the Many Americans came to know Mr. Rushton American soldier was unbreakable. The her- 2008 Parent University on Saturday, October last year as his courageous story, along with oism of the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion 11, 2008, at East Chicago Central High those of other Mobilians, was told in the Ken was undoubtedly critical in bringing victory and School in East Chicago, Indiana. This extraor- Burns documentary series, ‘‘The War.’’ peace to Europe. Tragically, many of these dinary event is sponsored by the School City Born in Nadawah, Alabama, Mr. Rushton heroes never returned home, however their of East Chicago, the City of East Chicago, the grew up on a saw mill farm in Atmore. After memory will live on forever in the hearts and Lake Shore Chamber of Commerce, and Pur- graduating from high school, he moved to Mo- minds of those they left behind. Beginning in due University. bile to work at the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. 1963, and annually since 1992, the veterans Dr. Comer was born in East Chicago, Indi- He was drafted in the spring of 1943, just a and their families have reunited thus growing ana. In 1956, he completed his studies at Indi- year after getting married. into an extended family of friends. ana University and went on to receive his He signed on with the Marines and was Madam Speaker, the soldiers of the 630th M.D. in 1960 from Howard University College shipped to the Pacific in July 1943. His son Tank Destroyer Battalion are heroes and of Medicine. From there, he went on to com- was born just one month later, a son he would champions of American freedom. As we rec- plete his M.P.H. degree from the University of not see for more than two years. Assigned to ognize the outstanding contribution these vet- Michigan School of Public Health in 1964. Fol- the 11th Depot Company, he served in the erans and those lost in battle have made for lowing this, he went on to Yale University, South Pacific from July 1943 until October the cause of freedom, I ask my colleagues to where he was trained in psychology at the 1944. He and his unit—a unit that sustained join me in honoring their many years of self- School of Medicine’s Child Study Center. the highest casualty rate of any black Marine less service to their community and our coun- Today, Dr. Comer serves as the school’s Mau- unit—took part in the invasion of Peleliu along try. rice Falk Professor of Child Psychiatry. As part with the 1st Marine Division. f of his preparation for his remarkable career, Mr. Rushton himself was wounded in the leg Dr. Comer also completed a one-year resi- by shrapnel from a mortar round while on the IN MEMORIAM OF A TRAIL- dency at the Hillcrest Children’s Center in island. Following his discharge in November of BLAZING AFRICAN AMERICAN Washington, D.C. 1945, Mr. Rushton was awarded the Purple JOURNALIST While his contributions to his field are many, Heart as well as the Good Conduct Medal for Dr. Comer is quite possibly most well known his valor in service. He worked at Sears, HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL for the founding of the Comer School Develop- Brookley Field and the United States Postal OF NEW YORK ment Program in 1968. The goal of this pro- Service, where he stayed for 43 years. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram is to promote the collaboration of par- his career with the Postal Service, his col- ents, educators, and the community to im- leagues affectionately referred to Mr. Rushton Friday, October 3, 2008 prove social, emotional, and academic out- as ‘‘The Chief.’’ Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today comes for children that will help them to Madam Speaker, I rise to ask my col- to honor the lifelong accomplishments of the achieve greater success in school. His ap- leagues to join me in remembering a true late Nancy Hicks Maynard, a pioneering advo- proach to focusing on teamwork has been uti- American hero and friend to many throughout cate for greater diversity in the newsrooms of lized throughout the country at more than 500 Alabama, as well as a wonderful husband and this country’s newspapers. She was a native schools to improve their educational environ- devoted father. Mr. Rushton will be deeply daughter of Harlem, where her mother nur- ments. missed by his family—his wife, Evelyn Bush tured her love for journalism, where she first

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She rose from New York Post copy girl cies, procedures, and best practices relevant to reporter by age 20 and soon thereafter be- to campus public safety, including off-campus HON. DENNIS MOORE came a member of the New York Times’ met- housing safety, the prevention of violence OF KANSAS ropolitan staff—the youngest and first African against persons and property, and emergency IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American woman to do so. There, she cov- response and evacuation procedures; Friday, October 3, 2008 ered New York and Washington science, 4. Develop protocols, in conjunction with the Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I health, education, and domestic policy issues Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland rise today to pay tribute to my good friend and until 1977. At Long Island University, she Security, the Secretary of Education, State, constituent, the late Ellen Laner of Mission earned her bachelor’s degree and studied local, and tribal governments and law enforce- Hills, Kansas, who passed away on Sep- journalism, and later, she earned a law degree ment agencies, private and nonprofit organiza- tember 28th. from Stanford University. tions and associations, and other stake- Ellen Laner led a long and productive life, But her love affair with journalism did not holders, to prevent, protect against, respond which served to make Johnson County, Kan- end at the written word. In 1983, she and her to, and recover from, natural and man-made sas, a much better place for her neighbors husband, Robert C. Maynard, purchased the emergencies or dangerous situations involving and friends. Ellen was a committed and pas- declining Oakland Tribune, which then be- an immediate threat to the health or safety of sionate community volunteer who also was came the only major daily with African Amer- the campus community; very politically engaged. She was named Cit- ican owners. She and he founded the May- 5. Promote the development and dissemina- izen of the Year by the United Community nard Institute for Journalism Education, where tion of effective behavioral threat assessment Services; twice named Volunteer of the Year they ran a summer program aimed at training and management models to prevent campus by the Johnson County Mental Health Asso- minority reporters. Cultivating a broader cul- violence; ciation; received the Hannah B. Solomon tural perspective for American media became 6. Coordinate campus safety information (in- Award from the National Council of Jewish the cause of her life. She served as a role cluding ways to increase off-campus housing Women; awarded the Stand Up, Speak Out model to aspiring journalists of all colors and safety) and resources available from the De- Award from the Mainstream Coalition; helped genders, an exemplar of what dedication to a partment of Justice, the Department of Home- in the establishment of Johnson County Com- cause and a strong work ethic can accom- land Security, the Department of Education, munity College and served as a member of its plish. State, local, and tribal governments and law Board of Trustees; had many years of service That tenacity and sense of purpose will be enforcement agencies, and private and non- in the Kansas League of Women Voters, missed, but because of her work, her dream profit organizations and associations; eventually serving as President; was very ac- of a diversified newsroom has, and will con- 7. Increase cooperation, collaboration, and tive in the establishment and growth of the tinue, to concretize. consistency in prevention, response, and prob- Mainstream Coalition and served as President; lem-solving methods among law enforcement, f volunteered as a Board Member of the John- mental health, and other agencies and juris- son County Library Foundation; was an active CAMPUS SAFETY ACT OF 2008 dictions servIng institutions of higher education volunteer for Planned Parenthood of Kansas in the United States; City and Western Missouri, working as its Re- SPEECH OF 8. Develop standardized formats and mod- source Development Director and for a short HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE els for mutual aid agreements and memo- time was its Executive Director; and was a OF TEXAS randa of understanding between campus se- founder of the Johnson County Coalition for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curity agencies and other public safety organi- Prevention of Child Abuse, now known as zations and mental health agencies; and Saturday, September 7, 2008 Sunflower House. 9. Report annually to Congress and the At- Ellen Laner was born in Little Rock, Arkan- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, torney General on activities performed by the sas, the daughter of Noland and Isabel Blass. I rise today in support of H.R. 6838, ‘‘Center Center during the previous 12 months. She came to the Kansas City area in 1950 to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University The Center will train campus public safety after her marriage to S. Harvey ‘‘Bud’’ Laner, Security Safety Act of 2008’’, introduced by agencies, encourage research to strengthen who preceded her in death in 1980. She was my colleague Congressman BOBBY SCOTT of college safety and security, and serve as a a member of the New Reform Temple and Virginia. clearinghouse for the dissemination of relevant Oakwood Country Club, and loved golf, Sadly, this legislation is in reaction to the campus public safety information. By having bridge, dogs, and professional sports. She is numerous tragedies occurring at colleges and this information, institutions of higher edu- survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joel universities, including the disastrous events cation will be able to easily obtain the best in- and Marsha Laner, and their three children, that occurred at Virginia Tech and Northern Il- formation available on ways to keep cam- Allison Laner, Blass Laner and Duncan Laner linois University. The Virginia Tech shooting puses safe and secure and how to respond in of Kansas City, Missouri. She also is survived resulted in the slaying of over 30 members of the event of a campus emergency. by her brother and his wife, Gus and Patricia the Virginia Tech family and many others TEXAS Blass of Little Rock, and their children, Gus being wounded. The good state of Texas has 214 institutions Blass, III, and his wife, Becky; by her sister The shooting that occurred on the campus of higher learning alone, with Texas Southern Constance Blass O’Neill and her husband, of Northern Illinois University on February 14, University, University of Houston, and Texas Chris; her sister-in-law, Barbara Phillips of Lit- 2008 also killed and injured several individuals Technical University to name just a few. tle Rock and her children, Beverly Wittenberg on the campus. Unfortunately, because these With so many institutions comes, so many and Peter Phillips and her great-nieces and events were the first of their kind for the different standards of campus safety regula- nephews. schools, they were not fully knowledgeable on tions. Ellen Laner’s civic accomplishments range how to respond. CONCLUSION far and wide, and our community owes her a CAMPUS SAFETY ACT This legislation would consolidate the infor- great deal for her leadership in making John- This legislation will assist all institutions of mation from the various colleges and univer- son County the strong and caring community higher education and states receive the best sities so that the standards for collaboration in that it is today. I was a part of the same gen- information possible on campus safety. prevention, response, and problem-solving eration of many young women, educated in This legislation establishes and organizes a methods among law enforcement, mental colleges across the Nation in the 1960s, who National Center for Campus Safety (Center) health, and other agencies is consistent ended up in Johnson County as the wives of which will: throughout the nation. What is done at Prairie the young men who worked in various profes- 1. Provide quality education and training for View A&M University is also done at UCLA, is sions and businesses in the Kansas City met- campus public safety agencies of institutions done at New York University, and is done at ropolitan area. Motivated by the political turbu- of higher education and the agencies’ collabo- the University of Florida. lence of the 1960s, we wanted to do more for

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.019 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2225 our community and Nation, in addition to rais- Ambassador Audrius Bru¯zga of Lithuania re- Lithuania and the United States are close ing our families. Ellen’s leadership in the garding House Concurrent Resolution 255. allies. We share the freedom agenda and we stand together in defence of our shared val- League of Women Voters inspired both men EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITH- ues. I am certain that we will continue to and women to use our education to volunteer, UANIA TO THE UNITED STATES OF cherish our strong bonds of partnership. AMERICA, seek public office, and take leadership roles in I avail myself of this opportunity to renew Washington, DC, September 29, 2008. improving our government, our libraries, and to you the assurances of my highest consid- Congressman THADDEUS MCCOTTER, our public schools, and the lives of those who eration. House of Representatives, were not as fortunate as us. Many of the Yours sincerely, Washington, DC. women who have served Johnson County so AUDRIUS BRU¯ ZGA, DEAR CONGRESSMAN: I am aware that on Ambassador. exceptionally well as mayors, city council September 25, 2008 the United States House members, school board members and legisla- of Representatives passed the House Concur- f tors were motivated, supported and inspired rent Resolution 255: Expressing the sense of by Ellen Laner. Congress regarding the United States com- INTRODUCTION OF THE IMMIGRA- Madam Speaker, we were fortunate to know mitment to preservation of religious and cul- TION OVERSIGHT AND FAIRNESS Ellen Laner, and we are so very grateful for tural sites and condemning instances where ACT, H.R. 7255 what she contributed to our lives. I am grateful sites are desecrated. to this House for giving me the opportunity to I write to express my astonishment and utter surprise that such a Resolution was HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD share this tribute with my fellow Members of OF CALIFORNIA Congress and with the American people. submited for vote at the time when the proc- ess of finding a solution to the issue of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ˘ former Snipis˘ke˙s Jewish cemetery is at its Friday, October 3, 2008 THE WEBCASTER SETTLEMENT final stages and all the interested parties are ACT OF 2008 in agreement of the necessary steps and ac- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, on tions. any given day, roughly 30,000 immigration de- You may well be aware that on June 25 SPEECH OF tainees are held in a mix of federal, state, through July 5 geophysical investigation was local and private detention facilities. Explosive HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN carried out by a contractor company from growth in the number of non-citizens in immi- Israel Geotec on 14 chosen areas. Alongside OF CALIFORNIA gration detention across the country has re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the geophysical investigation, archeo- logical investigation was carried out by the sulted in sometimes shameful conditions of Saturday, September 27, 2008 Lithuanian Cultural Heritage Department. confinement and repeated incidents of de- Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I would like On September 22nd, based on the results of tainee abuse. to make clear that no provision of H.R. 7084 the said investigations the Lithuanian Min- Although federal immigration authorities should be construed to opine on what entity or ister of Foreign Affairs Petras Vaitieku¯ nas, adopted detention standards in 1998 and entities can be considered a ‘‘receiving agent’’ Head of the Government working group for 2000, you wouldn’t know it today. These non- the preservation of the former Jewish ceme- under 17 U.S.C. Section 114(g)(4). I under- tery in S˘ nipis˘ke˙s, presented recommenda- binding standards, which cover access to stand that there is ongoing litigation pertaining tions to the Government of Lithuania on fur- medical care, the separation of violent and to the qualifications of a receiving agent and ther steps regarding the preservation of the non-violent suspects, and access to a lawyer, I would not want H.R. 7084 to influence a former S˘ nipis˘ke˙s cemetery. One of the rec- have not been enforced. court’s ultimate decision on this matter. ommendations of the working group is for It is long past time that Congress make the f the competent Lithuanian institutions— federal government abide by its own detention Vilnius City Municipality, Governor Admin- standards. That is why today I am introducing EARMARK DECLARATION istration of Vilnius County, the Ministry of the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act of Culture—with the participation of the rep- 2008. HON. VITO FOSSELLA resentatives from the Jewish community and the owners of the territory of former ceme- The bill establishes long-overdue legally OF NEW YORK tery—to organize an open international com- binding detention standards for all immigration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES petition for the monumentalization of the detention facilities. Friday, October 3, 2008 former S˘ nipis˘ke˙s Jewish cemetery site. The Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I submit Furthermore, the former Jewish cemetery also establishes legally binding standards for in S˘ nipis˘ke˙s has gained legal protection in the following: Customs and Border Patrol stations which, compliance with the decision of the Depart- though not technically detention facilities, Bill Number: H.R. 2638. ment of Cultural Heritage under the Min- Account: Military Construction, Army Re- istry of Culture. The Register of Cultural house immigrants for a few hours or a few serve National Guard. Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania guar- days before their transfer to immigration au- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New York anties the permanent preservation of the thorities. National Guard. former cemetery site. Finally, the Immigration Oversight and Fair- Address of Requesting Entity: 330 Old During the whole process, the Lithuanian ness Act treats those detainees who a judge Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110. Government has demonstrated commitment determines are not a flight risk or a threat to Description of Request: $2.955 million will to resolving the controversy over former society in a more humane and rational way. ˘ ˘ ˙ be used for the establishment of an additional Jewish cemetery in Snipiskes by involving Under this bill, these individuals would be Lithuanian and international experts, histo- Civil Support Team. This team, located within placed in a proven program of supervised re- the New York City metropolitan area, ensures rians, geophysical survey experts, cartog- raphers and archeologists, and International lease instead of in a detention facility where that the top terrorist target in the country, New Jewish communities, as well as allocating the federal government must expend enor- York City, has an immediate and prepared appropriate resources for research and anal- mous resources to feed, house and watch asset, ready at a moments notice, if a chem- yses. The Government of Lithuania has over them. ical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high ex- worked closely and will continue to work Madam Speaker, I look forward to the plosive, CBRNE, incident were to occur. with the representatives of the Committee House considering these critical reforms of the f for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in immigration detention system in the next Con- Europe and with other Jewish organizations, LETTER TO REPRESENTATIVE in search of a mutually acceptable solution. gress. MCCOTTER FROM THE LITHUA- Mr. Congressman, Jewish culture, history, f NIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE sacred sites and traditions are part of Lithu- ATCHISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE UNITED STATES, AUDRIUS ania’s national heritage. Sadly, during the BRU¯ ZGA period of Nazi and Soviet occupations (1940– 1991) much of this has been lost or deci- HON. SAM GRAVES mated. It takes time and painstaking efforts OF MISSOURI HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER to undo the damage. Allow me to assure you OF MICHIGAN that the Government is committed to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preservation of all of the cultural heritage in Friday, October 3, 2008 Friday, October 3, 2008 Lithuania and is doing so in a manner which is consistent with rule of law and justice. It Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I is disappointing when this is not appreciated pause to the Atchison County Courthouse rise to place into the RECORD a letter from by the colleagues in the U.S. which will recognize the 125th Anniversary of

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Not only do reached out to those suffering from HIV and ison County is named after former United many of his students still mention him as a fa- AIDS at a time when misinformation and a States Senator, David Rice Atchison. The vorite teacher and role model, but he was lack of public awareness created an impen- Courthouse is home to various county govern- honored as San Mateo County’s Teacher of etrable stigma around those infected with the ment offices and is the location Atchison the Year in 1991 and the California Teachers virus. Her educational outreach offered a shin- County residents venture to conduct county Association’s 1996 State Teacher of the Year ing example of her distinguished and effective business. in Politics. service. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Gene Mullin graduated with a Bachelor’s Perhaps the most remarkable facet of Sister me in recognizing the Atchison County Court- Degree in Political Science from the University Garson’s 24 years of service with the Little house, an architectural blessing to the citizens of San Francisco in 1960 and holds a Lifetime Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Serv- of Atchison County. It is truly an honor to Secondary Teaching Credential, also from ices is the patient and considerate attention serve my home county, Atchison County Mis- USF. that she pays to each and every family in her souri in the United States Congress. Madam Speaker, our state is in serious organization’s care. She and her staff do more f need of dedicated and intelligent public serv- than identify clients’ problems and offer assist- ants in our legislature. Gene Mullin will be ance; they take the extra step to help families IN HONOR OF DEDICATED PUBLIC sorely missed in Sacramento, but our loss is obtain enduring ways to overcome the obsta- SERVANT ASSEMBLYMAN GENE his family’s gain. A dedicated father, husband cles in their lives. MULLIN and grandfather, Gene can now spend more Sister Judy Garson’s leadership skills were time with his lovely and vivacious wife, Terri, apparent from the beginning of her career. HON. JACKIE SPEIER his two children, Jennifer and Kevin, and three After completing her bachelor’s degree, Sister OF CALIFORNIA grandsons, Austin, Jonathan and Colton. Judy accepted a prestigious position in Rome as one of five board members responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gene has lived his entire life in the Bay Area and we are all richer because of it. the administration of the Society of the Sacred Friday, October 3, 2008 Heart and its numerous chapters in more than f Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, as happens 33 countries around the world. She drew upon too often in this age of legislative term limits, HONORING SISTER JUDY GARSON the invaluable experience she gained at the the state of California is losing a wise, dedi- FOR HER LEADERSHIP OF THE Vatican when she returned to the United cated and accomplished public servant. As- LITTLE SISTERS OF THE AS- States, where she brought to bear her inspira- semblyman Gene Mullin, who was first elected SUMPTION FAMILY HEALTH tional and effective leadership and manage- on November 5, 2002 to represent the 19th SERVICES ment skills in our nation’s greatest city. District of California, will retire at the end of In recognition of her outstanding contribu- this year. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY tions to the well-being of the people she has served and her extraordinary leadership of the Assemblyman Mullin represents a district OF NEW YORK Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health that I, too, once served. I know the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there and I know that no one could serve Services, I ask that my distinguished col- them better than Gene. I cannot overstate my Friday, October 3, 2008 leagues join me in honoring Sister Judy fondness and admiration for this man. He Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Garson, an outstanding and compassionate went into public service for the right reason: Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Sister Judy leader who has dedicated her life to serving To serve. Any conversation with Gene is Garson for her 24 years of service with the Lit- others. never about Gene. While many are called tle Sisters of the Assumption Family Health f ‘‘selfless’’, with most it’s just a word. Gene Services. Sister Judy has been an extraor- NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERV- truly does put others first—constituents, family, dinary leader, ably directing the expansion of ISTS DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2008 students, even strangers. All who come into the services provided by the Little Sisters of contact with him know that when Gene Mullin the Assumption Family Health Service and en- gives you his word, you can take it to the suring that the organization continues to be a HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS bank. vital force in the community. After nearly a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gene served his community long before quarter of a century in dedicated and effective they chose him to represent them in the legis- service to others, Sister Judy Garson is em- Friday, October 3, 2008 lature. For 32 years, he taught government barking on a well-deserved retirement. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam and coached basketball at South San Fran- The devotion of the Little Sisters of the As- Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3197, cisco High School. In the 1970s, he was sumption to the well-being of families with chil- the ‘‘National Guard and Reservists Debt Re- tapped by city leadership to serve on the dren in East Harlem is truly remarkable. Since lief Act of 2008.’’ This bill is important because town’s Planning Commission, where he was its founding five decades ago this year, the it liberalizes the debt relief standard for those instrumental in attracting Genentech to the city Sisters’ Family Health Service has offered persons who are most deserving, our nation’s in 1976. This started a bio-tech boom in South community-based health services to histori- heroes that serve in the National Guard. San Francisco and is a major reason why the cally underserved local residents of ‘‘El This bill is important because the President city is on better financial footing than other Barrio’’. Through a broad range of services, in- has made it more difficult for people to claim municipalities. In 1979 the City Council named cluding parenting classes, summer day-camp bankruptcy. Specifically, the Bankruptcy Abuse Gene Mullin ‘‘Citizen of the Year.’’ trips for children in the community, and day- Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of In 1995, Gene Mullin joined the South San care services, the Little Sisters of the Assump- 2005 (2005 Bankruptcy Act) was signed into Francisco City Council, where he served for tion have made an enormous and enduring law by President George W. Bush on April 20, seven years, including two terms as Mayor. difference in countless lives. 2005. The 2005 Bankruptcy Act is the most Upon his election to the Assembly, Gene In her nearly quarter century of service at comprehensive overhaul of bankruptcy law in quickly made a name for himself as a quick Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health more than 25 years. The 2005 Bankruptcy Act study, hard worker and consensus-builder. He Services, Sister Garson has seen its full-time makes particular changes to the consumer retires as Chairman of the Assembly Com- staff expand from 30 to more than 60 employ- bankruptcy. The changes to consumer bank- mittee on Education and previously served as ees. Under her guidance, the Little Sisters of ruptcy included, among other things, the es- Chair of the Committee on Housing and Com- the Assumption Family Health Services has tablishment of a means testing mechanism to munity Development. evolved into a highly successful, independent determine a debtor’s ability to repay debts. Assemblyman Mullin has worked to ensure organization that will continue to serve the Under this test, a chapter 7 bankruptcy case education funding for students and teachers. East Harlem community for generations to is presumed to be an abuse if it appears that He authored bills to restore the $500 million come. During her distinguished tenure at the the debtor has income in excess of certain borrowed from the California State Teachers Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health thresholds.

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WOLF The heroic men running companies that bill responds to the fact that some who serve OF VIRGINIA made durable goods wept on the phone when in the National Guard and the Reserves en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I called to ask about why they closed their factory after it had been in operation for 80 counter financial difficulties and that they Friday, October 3, 2008 years or more. should not be subject to the additional proof Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I want to share These people were not selling financial requirements of the means test. with our colleagues a commentary from the re- paper or making products that were obsolete and no longer in demand, like buggy whips. Members of the armed services, National cent edition of Manufacturing & Technology And yet when I speak with economists about Guard, and reservists find themselves in a News by its editor Richard McCormack. He manufacturing, they invariably rationalize precarious economic situation. Before they are writes that manufacturers in this country know the loss of America’s wealth-generating sec- deployed they have stable employment and about economic collapse because that sector tor by claiming the companies that are dying are making ‘‘buggy whips.’’ It is wrong they expect a set amount of money. However, of our economy has been on the downward slide for years and that their experience and it is infuriating. We’re talking about the deployment brings with it change in livelihood should be a lesson for this Nation’s leaders United States economy, which has just suf- and lifestyle. When a spouse is deployed, the who are trying to find a way to turn around the fered a massive financial heart attack. spouse that remains behind must now work, I remember writing about the manufac- economy. His article follows: turing job situation in early 2004. It was the find baby sitters, and are subject to a myriad [FROM THE MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY 35th consecutive month of manufacturing of life-altering financial changes. Sometimes NEWS, SEPT. 30, 2008] employment layoffs, with the latest BLS fig- houses have to be sold and deployment can COMMENTARY: MANUFACTURERS KNOW ALL ure coming in at 135,000 production workers cause all sorts of financial hardships. Simply ABOUT ECONOMIC COLLAPSE being told to go home and not ever come put, the armed services, National Guard, and (By Richard McCormack) back. This was a crisis. I wondered why in the hell not a single person in the Bush ad- reservists should not be penalized. It is sad what has happened to the United ministration and only a handful of people in States. Congress cared about the collapse of the I cosponsored the House version of this bill For years, as editor of Manufacturing & H.R. 4044, and I urge my colleagues to sup- wealth-generating sector of the American Technology News, I have heard dozens of do- economy. As is happening with the financial port it. This bill makes sense because often mestic manufacturing company CEOs talk sector today, manufacturing five years ago armed services personnel and reservists re- about an impending ‘‘collapse’’ of the U.S. was being disassembled in front of their eyes. ceive high compensation when they are away economy. These were the men who were in There were no bailouts—manufacturers the unenviable position of having to close on hazardous tours or combat zones. How- weren’t looking for them—there weren’t their companies or shut down factories and even bromides. ever, when these individuals return, their in- watch as most all of their competitors did I remember thinking as Bush invaded Iraq come is not as high. Therefore, it is unfair to the same thing. that it was America’s last great hurrah. As subject these individuals to the means test. These were the men who implemented Six America’s military hardware was being Sigma, lean, ISO 9000, and the Baldrige Na- shipped to the Middle East, America’s indus- Simply, the means test is whether the person tional Quality and Shingo Prize criteria. has the means to pay his or her debts. Hazard trial base was being shipped in the opposite They were leaders who agonized over having direction to China. The war was happening pay and temporary high pay for combat work to move the world’s most efficient produc- at the same time that ‘‘outsourcing’’ became is not necessarily a good indicator of person’s tion capacity from the United States to Mex- a big story in the media. But the business means or ability to pay. These individuals are ico and China in order to stay in business, press got bored and started covering the in- because no matter how good they were, it serving our country and have legitimate finan- credible run-up of housing prices. ‘‘Whoop- wasn’t good enough to survive. They could ee,’’ said all the journalists and economists. cial concerns. I do not believe that they should compete with other companies, but they ‘‘Who needs industry when we’ve got finance be penalized. I believe we should help our could not compete against other COUN- and housing!’’ armed services personnel for giving so much TRIES—countries that cheated in every way But the manufacturing industry’s plight to fight for and protect this country. The least imaginable. continued. I wanted to rename my publica- These manufacturing company CEOs were we can do is help them. tion ‘‘One Outrage After Another.’’ I was men who loved their employees. Who grew up constantly questioning whether I should con- I firmly believe that we should celebrate our with their employees. Who knew their fami- tinue writing all the stories of companies National Guard and reservists, and I remain lies. Who knew in their hearts the economic, dying, of industries leaving, of workers being cultural, moral and physical destruction committed, as a Member of Congress, to en- laid off, of trade deficits skyrocketing, of that was being wrought upon their commu- China cheating, of the perverse reaction suring that we demonstrate our respect for nities. among Washington elites to rationalize the them. The National Guard and reservists have U.S. manufacturing company CEOs died destruction. I wondered if I was the problem. kept their promise to serve our Nation; they many deaths, watching as Wall Street mav- If being Irish meant fixating on the negative. have willingly risked their lives to protect the ericks and their economic ideological apolo- But I had covered manufacturing through gists in the U.S. federal government, in Con- country we all love. the 1990s, and the story wasn’t depressing. I gress and their high-paid agents in Wash- even wrote a book about U.S. companies’ As the great British leader Winston Churchill ington, D.C., forced hundreds of thousands of adoption of the Toyota Production System famously stated, ‘‘Never in the field of human dedicated, hard-working Americans into the and lean manufacturing and the good it was street, to fend for themselves in a game that conflict was so much owed by so many to so doing. It was not me. It was the story that was rigged against them. could not be ignored. few.’’ Has the financial class driven through the I got to know other people who couldn’t We must always remember the debt that we heartland of America lately? Have they not sleep at night fretting over what was hap- taken AMTRAK between New York City and owe our National Guard and reservists that pening to the United States industrial base. Washington, D.C., passing through the indus- These were patriotic people who started to are willing to lie down their lives for us and trial back lots of Baltimore, Wilmington, coalesce around these issues, who were ut- render the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom Philadelphia, Trenton and Newark? Have terly perplexed by the federal government’s and security. Our gratitude must continue to they not seen an American landscape total unwillingness to act on behalf of Amer- be unwavering. stretching for thousands of square miles that ican producers and their workers. looks like it has been bombed out? The government knew what was going on. In the words of President John F. Kennedy, There are places in America that are But its political appointees made nonsen- ‘‘As we express our gratitude, we must never ‘‘healthy,’’ but these places are even worse: sical ideological arguments concerning ‘‘free forget that the highest appreciation is not to shopping and strip malls located on the trade’’ and ‘‘free markets.’’ ‘‘We’ve got a war edges of America’s deteriorating towns and going on, we can’t support U.S. manufac- utter words, but to live by them.’’ It is not sim- cities, lined with vast parking lots and na- turing’’ was a refrain I heard over and again ply enough to sing the praises of our Nation’s tional chain stores: Applebees, Home Depot, by political appointees at the ‘‘Commerce’’ great veterans; I firmly believe that we must Wal-Mart, Wendy’s, Days Inn, Outback Department and White House. demonstrate by our actions how proud we are Steak House. They are soul-less places— Manufacturers weren’t looking for a hand of our American heroes. ‘‘Anywhere USA’’—as depressing as the out or a bailout. They only wanted one crumbling inner city cores of hundreds of thing: for the United States government to I urge my colleagues to support this bill. American cities and towns. This is what has put the interests of American producers

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For the second time in seven government to put the interests of American years, the energy was visibly drained out of ities, and placed almost 2,800 of them in jobs. producers ahead of the law firms rep- Lower Manhattan and the country at large, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and resenting foreign shipping companies, the as it realized a scary new era had begun. Northern New Jersey employs more than lobbyists representing Wall Street and, Yet, there is still NOT ONE mention from 1,800 people with disabilities, and its youth again, the multinational companies that anyone in power—especially not the two programs provide education, recreation and were swimming in record profits by sending presidential candidates, nor of a single con- enrichment to 9,400 children and their fami- their production offshore; all while the crit- gressional leader—of what is really needed to lies. And, as the Member of Congress rep- ical manufacturing sector was left for dead. bailout the United States. resenting the neighborhood of Astoria in the ‘‘Good riddance,’’ said the financial elite and The only way out of this mess is for the Borough of Queens, I am proud of Goodwill its power structure: ‘‘those jobs sucked any- United States do everything it can to make Industries’ long-term commitment to serve the way.’’ the country what it was until 30 years ago: a Those same free-market, capitalist, anti- nation that valued manufacturing. Two Coves community of Astoria, where its government, anti-regulation ideological zeal- The U.S. economy long ago collapsed headquarters are located. ots are now begging—demanding—that tax- around domestic manufacturers. Now it’s This year, the Northwestern Mutual Life In- payers give them a trillion dollars for de- collapsing around the financial wizards who surance Company is celebrating its 150th an- stroying the American economy. either forget or didn’t know that their liveli- niversary by supporting family-strengthening I never once reported about the dire warn- hoods depended on a robust industry and initiatives across the nation. Northwestern Mu- ings of an economic meltdown—about the in- workers making livable wages. tual is working in tandem with Goodwill Indus- evitable financial catastrophe being caused As someone who works in Washington, at- tries International to achieve this laudable by the asymmetrical global trade imbalances tends press conferences, government meet- goal. With 184 member and affiliate Goodwill that were mounting by the day. I had my ings, congressional hearings and who asks agencies around the world serving 1.1 million own 401k to worry about along with three questions of the power elite, I can assure you older children, and I was not going to be a from first-hand experience that the United individuals and placing 140,000 in employ- reporter who stoked the possibility of eco- States government did not do a single ment, the program promises to be an out- nomic Armageddon. thing—nothing—to re-set the global ground standing success. I guess I was wrong. I guess I should have rules to allow U.S. industry and its millions This month, Goodwill Industries of Greater been reporting on the impending collapse be- of workers to be competitive. In fact, all the New York and Northern New Jersey and the cause President George Bush, Treasury Sec- rules were changed to favor the foreign and Northwestern Mutual Foundation are co-spon- retary Hank Paulson and Federal Reserve financial interests. The country is now pay- soring a Community Connect Action Fair at Chairman Ben Bernanke sure haven’t had ing the real price of saving a few bucks at Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island in New any such reservations about scaring the Wal-Mart. York City to help connect New York families bejesus out of us. The United States government and its with employment and community resources What strikes me as particularly sad, how- elected reprsentatives long ago stopped rep- ever, is the clear FACT that in all of the dis- resenting the interests of American workers while providing healthy, entertaining activities cussion about bailing out the financiers and and American producers. If there is any sil- for children and adults alike. their agents who killed the American econ- ver lining in the historic House vote on the Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished omy, there has not been one mention of the Bailout Plan on September 29, it is that colleagues rise to join me in saluting the tre- real reason for America’s collapse, nor of maybe Congress has woken up to the power mendous contributions of Goodwill Industries what is needed to start the long process of of the people. Unfortunately it was the of Greater New York and Northern New Jer- restoring the country back to some sem- wrong time to wake up. ‘‘The people’’ must sey to the civic good of the communities it blance of economic health. now pay the consequences of their elected serves, and to recognize the vital support for The housing bubble and sub-prime loans representative’s somnambulance. They must those efforts provided by the Northwestern are only part of the problem. now prepare to confront the ‘‘dire’’ con- The real culprit is the fact that almost ev- Mutual Life Insurance Company and its North- sequences caused by decades of Wall Street’s western Mutual Foundation. All Americans erything Americans buy is made somewhere short-term focus on quarterly profits at the else. The country continues to ship all of its exclusion of everything else. owe these great institutions a debt of gratitude wealth overseas. Did the economic policy The country has a lot to learn from Amer- for their selfless and compassionate efforts to makers not watch the opening ceremony of ican manufacturers and their workers, and it serve others. the Olympic Games in Beijing? Have they will not like what’s coming one bit. f not seen the 200–story skyscrapers going up in Dubai? f HONORING THE 33RD ANNIVER- The core of America’s economic problems IN RECOGNITION OF GOODWILL IN- SARY OF BISHOP GEORGE W. stem from the trade deficit and the elimi- BROOKS nation of tens of thousands of factories and DUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW millions of jobs that were creating the YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JER- wealth the country needed to pay for every- SEY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HON. MELVIN L. WATT thing. Without that wealth, the financial COMMUNITY CONNECT ACTION OF NORTH CAROLINA sector invented playthings and the nation DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES borrowed until it could borrow no more. Friday, October 3, 2008 Oh, but wait! The answer to the problem is to borrow more to bailout the people who HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, I am pleased over borrowed. The Paulson proposal, unex- OF NEW YORK today to recognize the 33rd anniversary of pectedly defeated on Monday September 29 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bishop George W. Brooks as Senior Pastor in a harrowing live television broadcast, was Friday, October 3, 2008 and Chief Elder of Mount Zion Baptist Church to allow the U.S. government to payoff bad in Greensboro, NC. debts by going deeper into debt. It did not sit Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Since becoming the pastor of Mt. Zion Bap- well with anybody. Speaker, I ask that my distinguished col- tist Church in 1975, Bishop Brooks has proven September 29, 2008, will be an important leagues in this House join me in saluting day in the history of the American Republic. to be an inspirational leader in Greensboro, It is the day the American era ended. Watch- Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and our nation and around the world. ing the live pictures on CNBC of the traders Northern New Jersey. This outstanding institu- Under his leadership, the Mt. Zion Baptist in the pits watching the television monitors tion has proudly and effectively served resi- Church has flourished from 35 members in above their heads as the vote on the House dents with disabilities and disadvantages living 1975 to over 5,000, and 42 ministries that floor was tallied was like watching New in the New York City metropolitan area since work to address some of the fundamental Yorkers standing in horror as they watched its founding in Brooklyn in 1915. Throughout needs of its congregation, the Greensboro the burning World Trade Center towers in its illustrious history, Goodwill Industries has community and people abroad. Examples of 2001. The congressional vote count was si- carried out its critical mission, which is to ‘‘en- these ministries include daycare and after- mulcast with the Dow, and they were crash- ing in unison. There was shock in the eyes of hance the quality and dignity of life for individ- school programs that serve 200 children daily, the traders, and a panic among the CNBC uals, families and communities.’’ homeless outreach, health and wellness care broadcasters, who couldn’t believe what they Last year, Goodwill Industries of Greater and the One In Christ Bible College. Inter- were witnessing. These men and women are New York and Northern New Jersey provided nationally, Bishop Brooks and his congrega- consummate professionals and are not prone services to more than 120,000 people, placing tion have established churches and schools in

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Welfare Reform Liaison Project, a program REPRESENTATIVE PAUL MORENO Special Forces . . . that has been recognized by the U.S. Depart- And 107th Cav, those great men of honor who ment of Housing and Urban Development for HON. SILVESTRE REYES freedom so enforce this! empowering welfare recipients with the skills OF TEXAS With great acts of daring and might, with all to become self-sufficient. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of their most superhuman feats . . . are Madam Speaker, we are often reminded Friday, October 3, 2008 but freedom’s voice! and we all agree that government can’t solve Where do you go? all our problems. It’s great to know that we’re Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to When your face and body, have been blown getting help on the ground from faith and other pay tribute to my fellow El Pasoan, Texas and shattered here so? non-government organizations. Bishop Brooks State Representative Paul Moreno, an institu- How do you rebuild with no back left still? and Mt. Zion Baptist Church are certainly tion in El Paso and the State of Texas and the For it’s all found so deep down inside, in what a heart can will! doing their part. I’m sure my colleagues join longest serving Hispanic elected official in the me in wishing Bishop George W. Brooks and United States. Piece by Piece, as this T Man has grown . . . Day by Day, Hour by Hour . . . as all have so the Mt. Zion Baptist Church congregation a After over 4 decades of public service and a distinguished career defending and cham- found out what his soul can shower! As happy 33rd pastoral anniversary and best he stands alone! wishes for years to come. pioning the rights of the poor and disenfranchised, he has left his mark on Amer- To find the courage on battlefields of honor, f in operation rooms he towers! All in ican politics. courage’s finest hour! Born in 1931, Paul Moreno grew up in the HELPING AMERICAN WORKERS Eggleston, a doctor’s son . . . Segundo Barrio of South El Paso. After high A sure fine one, as is this America’s Son . . . HON. TOM UDALL school, he proudly served 6 years in the Terminating evil this one! United States Marine Corps and saw combat OF NEW MEXICO A Virginian who so shines, for all of us so in in Korea, earning the Presidential Unit Cita- time . . . as we watch his heart . . . his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Na- fire . . . burn like The Sun! Friday, October 3, 2008 tional Defense Service Medal and the Korean For all of those who go off to war . . . Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speak- Service Medal. Are but the greatest of all Americans so er, we cannot allow the understandable focus After his military service, Paul went on to sure, who for us all . . . our very free- on Wall Street to distract us from the struggles earn his bachelor’s degree from Texas West- dom do so insure! For all that we have, all in this land of the facing America’s working families. The families ern, now the University of Texas at El Paso, and he also attended the University of Texas free . . . is but bought and paid for, by of more than 5,000 New Mexico workers who all these fine heroes sure! are still looking for jobs in our struggling econ- at Austin School of Law. Representative Moreno first won election to The people who hate war the most! omy could soon face destitution. On this day Are but all of those Magnificent Brave when we consider legislation providing $700 the Texas House in 1967. During his tenure, Heart’s, who must face death . . . and billion in taxpayer dollars to bail out Wall he has always been a passionate and out- lose their comrades close! Street, we must do something to help the spoken advocate for the poor, the disabled, And leave their loved ones behind in tears, working families and to make our economy and the underdog. He fought on behalf of the with sleepless nights here . . . all so start producing jobs again. next generation of Texans and vigorously sup- that we can have the most! The Unemployment Insurance extension bill ported improving education, economic oppor- In life, all is possible in what you feel . . . we are voting on today does what is right for tunities for our youth and health care for our All in what you so stand for, your ideals . . . New Mexico workers who need a helping children. He has been a staunch advocate on deep down inside ones heart so real . . . That let’s you go off to war, to face heart- hand so their families can make ends meet behalf of teachers, and for over 40 years has been a champion of working families. In short, ache and death . . . and evil to endure while they look for jobs in our struggling econ- and rebuild, and not yield! omy. It also does what’s right for every New Paul Moreno has been a voice for the people, and many consider him to be the ‘‘Conscience Like T4 . . . Mexico family concerned about our state’s Bodies can grow and rebuild, with but hard economy, because it will boost economic of the Texas House.’’ work, courage and iron wills . . . with growth so we can start producing jobs again. Representative Moreno has worked with 8 titanium and more . . . Experts consider extending unemployment in- governors and many speakers of the House, But, without a heart . . . one can not so live surance to be one of the quickest and most and currently presides as the dean of the and endure . . . only with, these special efficient ways to make the economy produce Texas House. Even though his voice may no forces within like T4! jobs again, since the benefits go to workers longer echo in the halls of the State Capitol in Dedicated to Charles Eggleston. who need the money and will spend it quickly. Austin when his term is over at the end of this Grew up in Richmond, Va. E6 Staff Sergeant Moody’s Investor Service’s Economy.com year, it will continue to guide those who strive Special Forces and 107th Cav. He was injured in Mousal, Iraq, in an IED Chief Economist Mark Zandi estimates that to live up to the example of public service that he has set for us all. He will be missed. blast. Legs, back and face recon- every $1 increase in UI benefits results in a structed with titanium. $1.64 infusion of economic activity. f f Numbers released today by the Bureau of T4 Labor Statistics show that America has lost IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN ROBERT jobs for 9 straight months. New Mexico’s un- VALLEJO II employment rate rose from 4.1 percent to 4.6 HON. ERIC CANTOR percent in August, the last month for which OF VIRGINIA HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numbers are available. It is up from 3.1 per- OF TEXAS cent in January. Since the beginning of the Friday, October 3, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year, the economy has lost 760,000 jobs. The Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I submit the Friday, October 3, 2008 job loss in September was the largest one- following: 1 month jobs loss in 5 ⁄2 years, more than twice T4 .... Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise the average of the previous 8 months. The next generation! today to pay tribute to Captain Robert Vallejo These numbers make two things clear. First, As great as any others who have come be- II who was killed on September 18, 2008, the Bush administration’s economic policies fore! while serving our country. have failed, and we need to go in a new direc- An Army Man . . . Captain Robert Vallejo II was a captain in tion. Second, American workers need our sup- Who, with but his great heart here now so Texas National Guard. He and six other Guard port. They are suffering because of economic stands! members lost their lives while on duty aboard

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.030 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E2230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2008 a Chinook helicopter near Tallil, Iraq. The sol- needs of children adopted from foster care. I retiring as moving on to other activities. He is diers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, applaud the passage of this much-needed leg- earning a second master’s degree, in pastoral 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade islation. theology at St. John’s University, and will con- based in Grand Prairie, Texas. Captain Robert f tinue to serve as a certified lay minister at Vallejo II will be remembered for his com- Holy Trinity Parish and as a Eucharist min- mendable and selfless service to this great na- IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES F. ister. He will also remain very active in several tion. LONERGAN ON THE OCCASION OF veterans’ and civic associations, including Captain Robert Vallejo was born in Beeville, HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE Vietnam Veterans, American Legion, Veterans Texas, and later moved to Fort Worth. He was NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT of Foreign Wars, Building Owners Manage- a member of the ROTC program at Texas OF EDUCATION ment Association, Taxpayers Association, and Christian University, where he graduated in the Whitestone Booster Association. 2005 with a Communication Studies degree HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues before being accepted to flight school at Fort OF NEW YORK join me in recognizing the contributions to our Rucker, Alabama. He dreamed of being a pilot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES civic life made by James F. Lonergan on the and he put his passion into practice when he Friday, October 3, 2008 occasion of his retirement from a distinguished joined the Texas National Guard. career as a dedicated and effective public Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam servant. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to James F. such a brave man as Robert Vallejo II. I am f proud to have had the chance to represent Lonergan, a distinguished New Yorker who him in Congress. Our thoughts and prayers go has selflessly devoted himself to his commu- EXTENSION OF QUALIFIED GREEN out to the family and friends of this American nity and our nation. His contributions to the BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE hero. civic life of New York City are being recog- DESIGN PROJECT BONDS AU- THORITY f nized this month as he begins his retirement after many years of dedicated public service at HONORING THE MARINO-CAPPELLO the New York City Department of Education’s HON. JOHN LEWIS FAMILY Division of School Facilities, which he served OF GEORGIA with distinction as its Chief Executive Officer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After serving in the United States Navy in HON. SCOTT GARRETT Friday, October 3, 2008 OF NEW JERSEY Vietnam, James F. Lonergan joined the New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York City Department of Corrections. At the Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Department of Corrections, he served as Sta- support extending authority for the issuance of Friday, October 3, 2008 tionary Engineer, Senior Stationary Engineer qualified green building and sustainable de- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam and Supervisor of Mechanics. In 1989, he sign project bonds. I fought for the inclusion of Speaker, I am pleased that this week the Sen- joined the New York City Department of Edu- this extension in this bill because of its impor- ate has followed the House in passing the cation and rose through its ranks, serving as tance to Atlanta. I fought for this extension be- Fostering Connections to Success and In- Deputy Director of Facility Maintenance, cause I believe the use of these bonds helps creasing Adoptions Act of 2008, H.R. 6893. School Plant Manager, Assistant Director, Di- finance cutting-edge, environmentally con- This landmark legislation will make significant rector, Senior Director and ultimately Chief Ex- scious redevelopment projects like the Atlantic improvements to child welfare through numer- ecutive Officer of the Division of School Facili- Station project in Georgia. Over and over ous provisions, including reauthorizing the ties. As the Chief Executive Officer, he super- again businesses and developers are seeing Adoption Incentive Program and increasing vised 9,000 employees and managed a $1 bil- that going green improves their bottom line. education oversight for youth in foster care. lion budget with effective leadership and con- Projects like Atlantic Station and green initia- I would also like to recognize Voice for summate skill. Dedicated to education and tives must be commonplace in the future. Adoption, an organization that works to im- self-improvement, he also earned a master’s The authority to issue qualified green build- prove our adoption policies. There are degree in urban affairs. ing and sustainable design project bonds was 129,000 children in foster care who are wait- He made the School Facilities Mission set to expire in 2009. Unfortunately bond ap- ing to be adopted, and many families who Statement his mantra: ‘‘To provide a safe, plications were not even approved until 16 wish to adopt. These numbers may sound warm, clean setting that is conducive to the months after the legislation creating the au- daunting, but Voice for Adoption positively il- education and nurturing of our children in the thority to issue these bonds passed in 2004. lustrates the need to adopt through the Adop- most economic and efficient manner possible The delay caused setbacks because the tech- tive Family Portrait Project. This program pro- and to provide a school environment that al- nology and engineering behind these projects motes adoption by matching Members of Con- lows students to realize their full potential and are groundbreaking. To make up for that lost gress with a photo of an adoptive family from to improve the quality of life in the community time, this bill extends the authority to issue their district or State. we serve.’’ qualified green bonds through September 30, It has been my privilege to participate in this James F. Lonergan views our public schools 2012. In addition, this legislation clarifies that project for the second year in a row and I as cornerstones of the community, symbols of amounts in a reserve account may be re- have decided to display the photo in my DC prestige in the community, and harbingers of leased to the project five years after the date office for an entire year. The 2008 theme em- a better future. He dedicated himself to mak- of issuance of the last bond issue issued with phasizes the importance of sibling connections ing every school in his purview a ‘‘beacon of respect to the project. This will make sure that for youth in foster care and adoptive place- light’’ for the surrounding community. He was all funding can be made available to these ments. relentless and untiring in his efforts to improve projects in a more timely and efficient manner. I am honored to recognize the Marino- the ‘‘circle of quality’’ that are our public While this legislation makes small but impor- Cappello family. Sandy Marino and her hus- schools. He fought against complacency, tant changes, it does so without altering any band Sam Cappello were moved when they warning his co-workers that efforts to improve other aspect of this enormous program, such learned about the many waiting children in the school facilities were never completed, and as the tax-exempt status of these bonds. New Jersey foster care system. Five adop- urging them on with the words, ‘‘We must do I am proud to support this effort and the tions later, they have been blessed with Kirby, it for the children.’’ good work occurring right in the 5th District of who was adopted as an infant from South Born in the Bronx in 1951 into a family of Georgia. The Atlantic Station project has been Korea; Percy, Maya and Violet, who are birth four boys and six girls, James and his family good for Atlanta. It is in the national spotlight. siblings adopted separately as infants; and moved to the Borough of Queens in 1953. He Major efforts like this are necessary to show Helena, adopted at seven months. Caring for is devoted to his wife, Joanne Lonergan, a cities across America there is a better way for- medically-fragile, drug-affected infants has teacher at Public School 24Q. Together they ward for our environment and our commu- stretched the Marino-Cappello family to new were blessed with two children, James III, 28 nities. I appreciate the work of my colleagues limits. They deserve praise for their willingness years old, a manager with the Social Security and the Chairman of the Ways and Means to provide permanent, loving homes for chil- Administration, and Kelly, 26 years old, an at- Committee, Chairman RANGEL, for helping dren in foster care, despite challenges. torney. make sure these projects are given the oppor- H.R. 6893 will help families like the Marino- In keeping with his energetic, can-do dis- tunity to succeed. I look forward to continuing Cappellos to better provide for the special position, James F. Lonergan is not so much to work with him on this and welcoming him to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.034 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2231 Atlanta to witness firsthand the result of this IN SUPPORT OF TITLE H.R. 6503, IN RECOGNITION OF LIFETIME investment. TO AMEND THE VIOLENT CRIME TELEVISION’S CONTRIBUTIONS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCE- TO THE FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL f MENT ACT OF 1994 TO REAU- ASSAULT THORIZE THE MISSING ALZ- INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- HEIMER’S DISEASE PATIENT HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY TECTING HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT ALERT PROGRAM OF NEW YORK AND COMMUNITY CLINIC SERV- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ICES ACT OF 2008 (H.R. 7219) HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Friday, October 3, 2008 OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam HON. JOHN M. McHUGH Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Lifetime Tele- OF NEW YORK Friday, October 3, 2008 vision for its vigorous and effective educational IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam programs that help promote efforts to combat Speaker, thank you for your leadership in the epidemic of sexual assault that has af- Friday, October 3, 2008 bringing this bill to the floor. I support H.R. flicted our nation. Among other measures, Mr. MCHUGH. Madam Speaker, on Sep- 6503, to amend the Violent Crime Control and Lifetime Television mounted an extraordinary tember 29, 2008, I introduced legislation, the Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize campaign to inform its millions of viewers Protecting Hospital Outpatient and Community the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert about the Debbie Smith Act that was enacted Clinic Services Act of 2008 (H.R. 7219), which Program. I urge my colleagues to support this into law in 2004 as part of the Justice for All would prohibit the U.S. Secretary for Health bill. Act. A reauthorization bill passed both the and Human Services (HHS) from taking any Thousands of vulnerable older adults go House and Senate this year and awaits the action before April 1, 2009, to implement a missing each year as a result of dementia, di- President’s signature. proposed regulation related to the redefinition minished capacity, foul play or other unusual Founded in 1984, Lifetime Television is a of Medicaid outpatient hospital services. This circumstances. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of national leader in women’s television that now initiative was developed by HHS’ Centers for America estimates that over 5 million Ameri- serves 96 million households across America. Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and cans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and that One of the top-rated basic cable television was published on September 28, 2007 (72 60 percent of these are likely to wander from networks in the world, Lifetime is committed to Federal Register 55158). their homes. Alzheimers diseases and other offering the highest quality entertainment and dementia related illnesses often leave their The proposal is designed to limit the defini- information programming, and educating view- victims disoriented and confused and unable tion and scope of Federally reimbursable Med- ers about a wide range of issues affecting to find their way home. According to the Alz- icaid outpatient services provided in a hospital women and their families. heimers Association, up to 50 of wanderers Lifetime Television and its top leadership clinic or facility as well as those offered in a risk serious illness, injury or death if not found have also been remarkable in their commit- rural health clinic. CMS has stated that it is within 24 hours. The problem can be exacer- ment to serving their viewership through public unable to determine the fiscal impact of the bated greatly by national disasters, such as education and outreach efforts. Countless not- rule and that they believe this measure would Hurricane Katrina, that can, in a matter of for-profit and community-based organizations not significantly alter current practices in most hours, increase the number of missing per- have benefitted from Lifetime’s commitment to states. However, the National Association of sons by the thousands. addressing critical issues in our society, in- State Medicaid Directors (NASMD) reports H.R. 6503 reauthorizes the existing Missing creasing public awareness of violence against that the proposed regulation ‘‘would signifi- Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program. women, breast cancer, race relations, school cantly affect the Medicaid program in every The bill authorizes $5 million for each fiscal bullying and AIDS. Many Members of Con- state.’’ According to one source, in New York year through 2015 for competitive grants to gress and government decision-makers from State alone, health care providers would lose nonprofit organizations. The money may be both sides of the aisle have praised Lifetime over $452 million. It is important to note that used to pay for the ‘‘costs of planning, design- Television for helping to use its expansive this estimate, large as it is, excludes the costs ing, establishing, and operating locally based, reach as the most popular women’s television encountered by hospital settings. By way of proactive programs to protect and locate miss- network in the world to help generate support example, New York’s 23rd Congressional Dis- ing patients with Alzheimers disease and re- to enact sound public policies. trict, which I have the privilege of representing, lated dementias and other missing elderly indi- Lifetime Television’s educational outreach would lose over $2.6 million in Federal fund- viduals.’’ The bill states a preference for ‘‘na- efforts played an instrumental role helping to ing. Moreover, even after attempting to fully tional nonprofit organizations that have a di- pass the Debbie Smith Act in 2004. Their edu- analyze this complex regulation, New York rect line to patients, and families of patients, cational efforts helped generate a groundswell State is still unable to fully assess the total with Alzheimers disease and related demen- of support from the public. magnitude of its impact. tias.’’ I was honored to name that bill after a cou- Needless to say, such a loss of funding When I consider the necessity of this bill, I rageous, determined advocate named Debbie would have a devastating impact upon the am reminded about the time when I was per- Smith when I first introduced it in the 107th health care infrastructure, and thus the resi- sonally called upon by a constituent in the Congress. A rape survivor, she had been in- dents, of Northern and Central New York. 18th Congressional District in Texas. A few vited to testify before the House about the lack Specifically, several constituent providers have years back, the family of Mr. Sammy Kirk, en- of resources to test DNA samples collected in estimated the proposed rule would not only re- listed my help in searching for Mr. Kirk. Mr. rape and sexual assault cases. Her compelling duce their ability to provide critical services to Kirk was an elderly man, suffering from Alz- testimony and relentless advocacy were in- some of our nation’s most vulnerable individ- heimers and he had wandered away from his strumental in garnering support for the bill. uals but also literally force these providers out family in Houston. He was lost. His family The legislation increased federal spending on of business. called me to help search for him. I, along with DNA evidence processing to $151 million an- As stated above, CMS readily admits, it his family, searched many hours and many nually from fiscal year 2005 through 2009, and does not fully understand the impact of its ac- days. In total, I searched for 3 days for Mr. created a new grant program providing re- tions. The State of New York has documented Kirk. Finally, Mr. Sammy Kirk was found. He sources to sexual assault examiners and ac- that the proposal would result in significant was found and he was dead. He wandered quiring forensic equipment. It was called ‘‘the negative consequences. In the face of such many miles away from his family and was most important piece of anti-rape legislation circumstances, prudence demands that the found dead along the bayou. It would have that Congress has ever passed’’ by the Rape rule’s actual consequences be thoroughly ex- been so much easier, and his life could have Abuse and Incest National Network, or amined, and well understood, before its imple- been spared if there was an electronic moni- RAINN. mentation. H.R. 7219 would provide CMS, and toring service that could have been used to Lifetime has maintained that degree of com- Congress, until April 1, 2009, to closely exam- help keep Mr. Kirk close to his family and it mitment throughout the course of its Emmy ine the proposed rule and act accordingly. would have certainly aided in our search for Award-winning ‘‘End Violence Against Thus, I urge my colleagues to join with me to Mr. Kirk. An innocent, yet vulnerable, life could Women’’ campaign over the last seven years. enact this legislation before the conclusion of have been saved. This bill is necessary and I Lifetime Television later dramatized Debbie the 110th Congress. encourage my colleagues to support it. Smith’s inspirational activism in an original

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It is about important issues confronting women in tion as a group that works together on a bipar- a testament to the hardworking and self-reliant our society and to achieve equality and justice tisan basis for the good of our State. people of southeast Texas that they are al- for women all over the world. Congressman CRAMER has had a long and ready picking up the pieces and helping them- f distinguished record of service. One great leg- selves and others in the recovery. I want to acy is his stalwart support of our space and thank those first responders, the local govern- COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND missile defense programs. Whenever ques- ments, the State of Texas, and selfless indi- PUBLIC SERVICE OF STAN tions on those programs came up in the viduals that have helped during the evacuation MAYFIELD House, we looked to BUD CRAMER for his and recovery process. knowledge and guidance. As a result of his ef- We have worked tirelessly since Hurricane HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM forts, facilities in the Fifth District like NASA’s Rita to ensure that Texas’ first responders OF FLORIDA Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Army were better prepared for the next time a hurri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aviation and Missile Command, and the Red- cane hit the Texas coast. I have spent my Friday, October 3, 2008 stone Arsenal have become not just important time since September 13, meeting with indi- employers in Alabama but true national as- vidual citizens, FEMA, officials from Texas and Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today sets. local communities, utility providers and others to honor the life and public service of Stan We admire and respect BUD CRAMER for an- to identify shortcomings, offer help and sup- Mayfield—a native Floridian, civic leader, and other reason: his great compassion for chil- port, and ensure the best level of service is defender of the taxpayer. Florida lost a dear dren and deep concern about the tragedy of provided now and the next time a hurricane friend on September 30, 2008, when Stan child abuse. Each year, the National Chil- strikes Texas or we are affected by some Mayfield’s hard fought battle with cancer came dren’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville that he other emergency situation. to an end. founded teaches thousands of people how to While I was working in Texas after Ike made As a businessman, school board member, recognize and help at-risk children. landfall, the House voted on several important and a state legislator, Stan’s community lead- For years, it has been my pleasure to work pieces of legislation for which I would like to ership is a testament of his commitment to with Congressman TERRY EVERETT of the Sec- register my views. public service. However, his greatest role was ond District. He has always been the type of First, H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive Amer- that of husband and father. I extend my deep- representative who makes this House work. ican Energy Security and Consumer Protec- est and most heartfelt sympathies to his wife, He holds firm to his principles, but works tion Act; despite the bill’s name, H.R. 6899 Deborah, and their three sons—Evan, Samuel, across the aisle to find solutions. would actually harm our nation’s energy secu- and Coleman, at this difficult time. With his duties on the Armed Services and rity, and accordingly, I would have voted Stan’s community involvement was expan- Intelligence Committees, Congressman EVER- against passage of the bill. sive, from his service on the Indian River ETT developed a well-earned reputation for ex- This bill opens a sliver of our offshore re- County School Board to his tenure in the Flor- pertise in defense and intelligence issues. sources to development, while permanently ida State House of Representatives. Stan was Whenever my staff or I had a question about closing off the rest. In fact, the Department of known for his tenacity to hold government ac- these matters, our response was: ‘‘Ask TERRY Interior’s Mineral and Management Service countable for greater transparency, and his what he thinks.’’ His support of the excellent calculated that this bill would ban most of our determination to cap spending and fight for work being done at Fort Rucker and the Max- nation’s outer continental shelf oil and gas nat- lower taxes, but his passion for greater infra- well-Gunter Air Force Base has benefited both ural resources from development. This bill is structure, conservation, and Indian River the constituents in his district and the people the equivalent of cracking open the gate, bolt- County is what his friends and colleagues will of our country by strengthening the national ing the front door shut and then throwing away remember. defense. the key. It is the wrong energy policy for our Most recently, Stan was preparing for a new All of us in the Alabama delegation have country. chapter in his life after winning his primary been privileged to work with BUD CRAMER and Moreover, in addition to this bait-and-switch election for Indian River County Tax Collector. TERRY EVERETT. While we’ll no longer be con- approach to the offshore moratorium on en- A model of strong perseverance, Stan refused gressional colleagues, we will always remain ergy exploration, the bill neglects to provide to allow his illness to deter him from public friends. Both of these leaders, I know, will for revenue sharing among the states for off- service and doing what he loved—serving continue to have much to share with their shore leasing. Without a revenue sharing in- people. It was this motivation and resolve that communities and our State of Alabama in the centive from the federal government, states Stan put toward every challenge that truly ex- years ahead. are highly unlikely to allow the drilling that our emplifies his character. f country desperately needs. This is not the en- My thoughts and prayers are with Stan’s ergy solution the American people want, and loved ones, his friends, and his many col- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congress should not replace the current tem- leagues who served with him throughout his porary ban on offshore exploration with a per- many years in public service. HON. KEVIN BRADY manent one. f OF TEXAS House Democrats also offered another gim- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mick on energy policy instead of providing real RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE relief at the pump to my constituents recov- BUD CRAMER AND THE HONOR- Friday, October 3, 2008 ering from Hurricane Ike and all Americans. ABLE TERRY EVERETT ON Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I H.R. 6604 was billed as a way to cut specula- THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CON- rise today in order to state for the record an tion in energy markets, while in reality it did GRESS explanation of my absence and how I would nothing but paper over Democrat’s inaction on have voted on several of the bills that were offering real solutions to America’s energy SPEECH OF considered by the House of Representatives problems. I voted against largely the same bill HON. SPENCER BACHUS while I was in Texas helping the relief and re- this summer and would have done so here as OF ALABAMA covery effort after Hurricane Ike damaged my well. This bill was nothing more than window IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district and communities so hard. dressing and a thinly veiled attempt to placate As my colleagues and those in the gallery the American public. In reality, it does little Wednesday, September 24, 2008 know, Hurricane Ike made landfall along the more than insult the intelligence of the Amer- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, the people of Upper Texas Coast early in the morning of ican public; but the American public won’t be Alabama will be losing two outstanding public Saturday, September 13. The effects of this fooled. servants at the end of this session with the re- storm stretched from Alabama to Texas, with But Democrats are starting to buckle to tirements of Congressman BUD CRAMER and the 11 counties that I represent landing right pressure from the American public. In the Congressman TERRY EVERETT. in the middle of the storm’s path. The resulting House-passed stop-gap funding bill, the

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Heller upheld from the United States for Andartes, the Greek the 2nd Amendment rights of residents of HON. ROY BLUNT Resistance against Nazi occupation. In re- Washington, DC that had been trampled on OF MISSOURI sponse, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS, the forerunner of the CIA) formed top-secret for over 30 years. I would have proudly sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ported the Childers amendment to H.R. 6691 Greek Operations Groups (OGs) from the Friday, October 3, 2008 and supported the amended bill on final pas- 122nd Infantry Battalion. After undergoing rig- sage. As a matter of fact I am a co-sponsor Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, today I rise to orous training, almost 200 largely Greek-born of legislation very similar to the Childers congratulate St. John’s Health System in or Hellenic-American soldiers launched their Amendment, H.R. 1399, the District of Colum- Springfield, MO, for their work to improve the secret mission, undeterred by warnings that bia Personal Protection Act. I am glad to see quality of health care services provided to our most would not likely survive the perilous fight- that the House has taken a bi-partisan step to seniors. St. John’s Health System was re- ing behind enemy lines. Chosen for their flu- protect the Constitutional right to keep and cently recognized by the Centers for Medicare ency or near-fluency in Greek, their physical fitness and ability to endure arduous service in bear arms. and Medicaid Services for their outstanding I look forward to working with my colleagues commitment to improving Medicare patient rugged mountain terrain, and their intense mo- on both sides of the aisle to continue providing outcomes as participants in a new chronic dis- tivation to oust the Nazi occupiers from the land of their ancestors, these teams were in- relief to those suffering from Hurricane Ike and ease management demonstration program. serted behind enemy lines. From April to Sep- I appreciate the speed with which this Con- Nearly 70 percent of all deaths in America tember 1944, the men of OG II fought along- gress has acted to help provide that relief thus are attributable to chronic diseases. Chronic side the Greek Resistance, delaying and far. However, just as we learned after Hurri- diseases like heart disease, cancer, and dia- harassing the Nazi withdrawal, eliminating cane Rita, this process will be on going and it betes are some of the most common diseases enemy troops, and destroying their equipment will take the continued effort of Congress, but they are also the most preventable dis- in order to weaken the final defense of Ger- Texas, local communities and individual citi- eases. Working to prevent these diseases from being acquired in the first place should many against the Allies. zens to complete the recovery effort. I ask that Operations Group II, led by Lt. John be our top priority. Managing these diseases all Americans continue to offer their thoughts Giannaris, operating chiefly out of the tiny re- so that adverse outcomes are minimized and prayers to those along the gulf coast. mote village of Pappas, conducted military op- should be next on the list. f erations primarily against the railroad in the Unfortunately, most of the health insurance mountains between Lamia and Domokos. Dur- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAYLAND programs that the Federal Government oper- ing a four-month period the team participated BAPTIST UNIVERSITY ates do not place the same prioritization in its in 14 missions during which they destroyed payment policies. We don’t encourage individ- three locomotives and 31 railway cars, blew uals to seek preventative care and we barely HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER up 7,400 yards of rail line, and inflicted 675 reward individuals who change their lifestyles OF TEXAS casualties on the enemy. On September 8th, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when diagnosed. We pay in the end with the 1944, as the group approached a heavily pa- final bill, but the Federal Government doesn’t Friday, October 3, 2008 trolled area, it came under point-blank enemy pay for the course of treatment that will deliver machine gun fire. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise better health outcomes and a longer, more OG II member Michalis Tsirmulas was hit. today in recognition of a fine educational insti- productive life. Ultimately all Americans pay Under a withering assault, Lt. Giannaris or- tution in the 19th Congressional District of the price for the high costs of chronic dis- dered a withdrawal while himself crawling to Texas. This year, Wayland Baptist University, eases. aid Tsirmulas, only to learn he had been located in Plainview, Texas celebrates its l00th Over the past 2 years St. John’s Health killed. After being severely wounded, Lt. anniversary of excellence in education. System has participated in a national dem- Giannaris narrowly escaped capture, passing Wayland Baptist University is a 4-year uni- onstration program. The results of this project within earshot of German soldiers hunting him versity with a total of 14 campuses and a stu- will help to identify new, innovative models to down. He was found by two local dent body of more than 6,000. Founded in deliver higher quality health care. St. John’s shepherdesses, who cared for him and con- Plainview in 1908 by Dr. James Wayland, the was one of only five physician groups that tacted his men. In a daring daylight escape, University has become one of the largest achieved benchmark quality performance for Lt. Giannaris was spirited to safety in a British Southern Baptist institutions of higher edu- all measures used during the evaluation. I am aircraft. cation in the country. pleased that St. John’s is being recognized The story of the Greek-American OGs was Throughout its 100 years, Wayland Baptist nationally for their excellent care for the citi- highly classified for more than 40 years. The University has seen much progress and zens of southwest Missouri. I hope that, fol- full account of these soldiers and their accom- growth. While maintaining its commitment to lowing St. John’s leadership, the final results plishments was unknown even to the surviving providing a quality Christian education, of the demonstration program will bring mean- participants. After fighting in Greece ended, Wayland has been at the forefront of change. ingful changes in delivery of health care serv- most of them went on to other assignments in It was among the first universities in the coun- ices for all of our seniors. Europe and Asia. They returned home never try to admit women and minority students, f knowing the enormous impact their mission offer distance learning programs, and to cre- had on events in Greece. Most never spoke of ate programs directed toward military stu- IN RECOGNITION OF THE VET- their experience with the O.S.S for many dents. ERANS OF OSS GREEK OPER- years, even to their families. Many years later, Wayland places a strong emphasis on stu- ATIONS GROUP II ON THE OCCA- Giannaris, since promoted to Captain, rec- dent success and provides an excellent learn- SION OF THEIR RECEIVING THE ommended his men for an award. The De- ing environment. The school offers a wide va- BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR fense Department agreed and authorized the riety of disciplines, from fine arts to engineer- VALOR Bronze Star Medal for valor. ing, as well as a wide variety of extracurricular Recently, a search began for survivors and activities. Athletics at Wayland provide a con- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY descendants of the deceased of OSS Greek stant source of pride for the community, pro- OF NEW YORK OG II, undertaken by Dr. Robert Perdue, OG ducing more than 800 All-Americans and 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES II historian and a retired agricultural research individual national championships in the last scientist. This month at a ceremony in Astoria, century. Friday, October 3, 2008 New York, the 22 enlisted men of OG II will Dynamic vision and devotion to students are Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam be honored at a ceremony. One surviving en- the true marks of an exceptional educational Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the brave men listed member of OG II will attend as will fami- institution. On this occasion of its 100th anni- of the Office of Strategic Services’ Greek Op- lies of six deceased members of the Group,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.041 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E2234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2008 with all receiving the Bronze Star Medal from Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain cate for international adoption by facilitating Captain Giannaris. Vallejo’s wife, sisters, parents, and all of his support groups and by serving on the board of Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues family and friends. His community and nation Two Hearts for Hope. Michelle is truly an join me in recognizing the extraordinary brav- honor his memory and we are grateful for his Angel in Adoption. ery and devotion to their country of the coura- faithful and distinguished service to America. Michelle’s story begins in 2004 when a geous men of OSS Greek Operations Goup II Captain Vallejo will not be forgotten. His cousin and a friend announced that they were on the occasion of their receiving the Bronze memory lives on through his family and the adopting children from Korea and China. To Star Medal for Valor. legacy of selfless service that he so bravely support her loved ones, she began looking f imprinted on our hearts. into the process. As Michelle says, ‘‘My hus- f band and I had not discussed adopting. We TYRIK JOHNSON had two children. My son, Jonas, was just TRIBUTE TO HORTENSIA ‘‘GUERA’’ starting high school in the fall and our daugh- ABRIL HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS ter, Libby, was in middle school. The pictures OF MISSISSIPPI of the children available for adoption were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOE BACA endless on the Internet. I began to think that OF CALIFORNIA Friday, October 3, 2008 we could give a home—a family—to one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these children.’’ Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise Friday, October 3, 2008 In March of 2004, the Reeds signed an today to recognize the life of young Tyrik agency contract to adopt their son Jess, who Johnson of Coldwater, Mississippi. At the ten- Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here today to honor a loving mother, supportive was 3 at the time, from Kazakhstan. They der age of four, Tyrik was taken from this traveled to Kazakhstan in November 2004 and earth in a tragic accident on September 26, wife, adoring grandmother and doting great- lived there for 61⁄2 weeks. In May 2005, they 2008. Tyrik was a bright, fearless little boy and grandmother, Hortensia ‘‘Guera’’ Abril. Born in Nuevo Leon, Monterey, Mexico, she signed a contract to return for a little girl that he will be missed by all who knew him in his eventually moved to Colton, California where they met on their first trip who was also 3 short life. The loss of someone so young is a she grew up to become a longstanding, influ- years old. They left in October, 2005 and re- cruel tragedy and his community will be the ential member of the community. A fulfilled turned home in December with a new daugh- lesser for his passing. Tyrik is survived by his homemaker thanks to her care, compassion ter, Jsera. loving mother, Adrienne Johnson, and his car- and love for her family, Guera also proudly be- When Michelle returned from her adoption ing great-grandparents, Marshall and Jean longed to Colton’s San Salvador Catholic journey in Kazakhstan, she started working to Johnson, all of Coldwater, Mississippi. I ask Church. In addition to supporting her husband, help other families. ‘‘After our first adoption, my colleagues to join me in extending condo- Ray ‘‘Sonny’’ Abril, who served on the Colton we both became passionate about helping lences to Tyrik’s family and keeping all of his School Board for many years, she too played those that were thinking of adoption.’’ She is loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. an active role in the community as a longtime now the moderator of three Internet groups f PTA member, well-respected and loved by all. that provide support for families that are in the REMARKS IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN In addition to being survived by her husband process of adopting internationally or integra- ROBERT VALLEJO II, TEXAS NA- Sonny of 53 years, her memory will be carried tion assistance for those that have already TIONAL GUARD on by her three sons, Nick, Michael (Stella) adopted. They try to facilitate heritage knowl- and Dominic; her three daughters, Melinda edge, for example, by teaching parents to Medina (Mike), Becky Gonzales (Reuben) and cook their child’s native foods. Michelle and HON. KAY GRANGER Nellie Carners (Joe); and one brother, her family also hosted an exchange student OF TEXAS Norberto Gasca. Guera will be sorely missed from Kazakhstan this year who taught them so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren much about their children’s heritage. Friday, October 3, 2008 and many nieces, nephews and friends as Michelle is also a board member of the Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise well. newly formed organization, Two Hearts for today to honor the courage of a brave and As a longtime friend of Ray’s, I would like to Hope, which raises donations to send supplies dedicated hero of the state of Texas and of express my greatest sympathies for his fam- to orphanages in Kazakhstan. Most of the our Nation. ily’s loss. She meant everything in the world to supplies she works so hard to find are those Captain Robert Vallejo II was a soldier in him and will truly be missed. Let us take a that many of us take for granted, like shoes the Texas National Guard and a true Amer- moment to remember this great woman and and warm clothing. ‘‘The facilities aren’t per- ican hero. Robert gave his life in the service her admirable dedication to instilling positive fect—there are broken windows and some- of his country on September 18, 2008, when change and leading an exemplarily life, one times there’s no heat. Because it’s just south the helicopter he was co-piloting went down whose footsteps we all hope to follow. The of Siberia, the need for warm clothing is mag- near Tallil, Iraq. thoughts and prayers of my wife Barbara, my nified.’’ Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, family and I are with his family at this time. When speaking about her visits to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade as a pilot, Cap- God Bless Hortensia ‘‘Guera’’ Abril for love Kazakhstan she said, ‘‘Once you leave those tain Vallejo did his part during a time of war, of country and mankind. other children behind, you are not allowed to a fact that speaks volumes about his character f forget them.’’ The love, warmth, faith and pas- and patriotism. THE 2008 ANGELS IN ADOPTION sion for helping others that Michelle posses Robert graduated from Brewer High School shines through when you meet her. I am in 1998 and graduated from Texas Christian HON. NANCY E. BOYDA pleased to say that once you meet Michelle, University as part of the Reserve Officer Train- you are not allowed to forget her or the joy OF KANSAS ing Corps in 2005. After graduation from col- she has brought to others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege, he attended flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Becoming a pilot fulfilled his long- Friday, October 3, 2008 f time dream of flying. Becoming a military pilot Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, PERSONAL EXPLANATION fulfilled his desire to, as his mother put it, ‘‘be This year, I have the great pleasure of seeing a part of history and leave his mark.’’ one of the finest constituents of Second Dis- He served as a soldier for nine years and trict of Kansas honored as an Angel in Adop- HON. EARL POMEROY was on his first overseas tour when he died. tion. This award was given by the Congres- OF NORTH DAKOTA Shortly after Robert’s death, his family sional Coalition on Adoption, of which I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learned that the baby his wife is expecting in proud to be a member. The story of the Sec- Friday, October 3, 2008 January would be a boy. Captain Vallejo’s son ond District’s Angel in Adoption, Michelle will be named Robert Cale Vallejo III and will Reed, is a story of hard work, commitment, Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, on Sep- learn of his father through his family and and humility. It is a story that I am proud to tember 29, 2008, I missed rollcall vote No. friends, who described Robert as a kind, out- share today. 673. Had I been present, I would have voted going, and intelligent man with a wonderful In addition to adopting two children from in the following manner: sense of humor. Kazakhstan, Michelle has become an advo- Rollcall No. 673 ‘‘nay.’’

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC8.018 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2235 A CHILD IS MISSING ALERT AND HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- TRIBUTE TO HAROLD MEEK RECOVERY CENTER ACT MENTS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 88 AUXILIARY HON. KEVIN McCARTHY HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS HON. JIM COOPER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, October 3, 2008 OF TENNESSEE Friday, October 3, 2008 Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Harold Meek, a Speaker, thank you for your leadership in Friday, October 3, 2008 community leader and entrepreneur from Ba- bringing this very important bill to the floor. I kersfield, CA, on his retirement after over 35 support this bill and urge my colleagues to do Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I rise today years with the Three-Way Automotive Group. the same. This bill is good and it is necessary. to honor the accomplishments of my home- Born in Oklahoma, Harold moved to Bakers- The bill is sponsored by Mr. KLEIN and has town American Legion Post 88 Auxiliary. field in 1958 to work with his brother, Leo, in bi-partisan support. It has 21 cosponsors, in- First, the Post Auxiliary has been a great the automotive industry. After 17 years with cluding the following Judiciary members: help to my constituents and me monitoring his brother’s dealership, Harold joined Three- Chairman CONYERS, Chairman SCOTT, Mr. legislation that benefits veterans and their Way Chevrolet, later the Three-Way Auto- CHABOT, Mr. NADLER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. COHEN, families. motive Group, in 1973. With his business Mr. JOHNSON, Ms. SUTTON, and Ms. prowess and entrepreneurial skill, he become WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. But Unit 88 also works directly to support General Manager just 2 years later, was made A child goes missing every 40 seconds. The our troops overseas. The Post Auxiliary had a partner shortly thereafter, and, in 1996, was successful recovery of missing children often several mailings of care packages each worth appointed president/dealer operator. requires a quick response. In 1997, Sherry more than $1,500 to servicemen and woman Under Harold’s leadership, the Three-Way Friedlander, the founder of A Child is Missing to let them know how proud all of Nashville is Automotive Group, which recently celebrated (ACIM), saw the need for a rapid-response of them for giving their time, efforts and some- its 50th anniversary by opening a second program to persons who go missing, espe- times their lives to support our freedom. Be- Chevrolet dealership at the Bakersfield Auto cially in situations that do not involve abduc- sides the care packages, they sent over 900 Mall, has been internationally recognized and tions. In response to this need, she estab- pocket flags for our service people to carry awarded numerous industry awards for out- lished ACIM, a national non-profit organization with them. And the troops appreciate it. Be- standing service. For the past 7 years, Three- that offers free assistance to law enforcement sides many e-mails and thank you letters, the Way Chevrolet has been the number one Re- 365 days of the year, 24 hours per day. The 732nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron tail Volume Chevrolet Dealer in California and program is not limited to children, but extends sent a proclamation and flag thanking the Post was the number one Retail Chevrolet Dealer to elderly persons (suffering from senility or for their efforts. in the world in June and July of 2005. In addi- Alzheimer’s), mentally challenged or disabled tion, Harold has received the prestigious Time The Post Auxiliary works diligently to care individuals and college students. Magazine 2003 Quality Dealer Award and, for for our veterans after they return from over- When law enforcement receives a call re- the last 8 years, the General Motors’ Jack garding a missing person, the first-responder seas as well. They visit veterans in the Vet- Smith Dealer of the Year Award, all a recogni- can immediately call ACIM for help. The offi- eran’s Hospital in Nashville and in tion of his commitment to exceptional sales cer provides critical information to ACIM, such Murfreesboro, TN each month to give them performance and superior customer service. as the person’s age and description and the goodie bags and visit with them. And they Over his long career, he has also served on last time/place seen. ACIM uses that informa- held a Christmas party at each facility to let or chaired numerous State and regional auto- tion to record a message that, within minutes, the veterans know how much our country motive industry dealership associations. is sent via phone to 1000s of locations within cares for and supports them. They participated A successful entrepreneur in Bakersfield, a radius of the last sighting of the person. in ‘‘Operation Stand Down,’’ a 3-day event to Harold has also been active in the local com- Through their computer mapping system, assist homeless veterans, by serving meals munity. Harold has served on the Greater Ba- ACIM also can identify ‘‘hot spots,’’ such as and donating clothing. kersfield Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic water or wooded areas. Funds were raised to send veterans’ chil- Chamber of Commerce, the Kern County Law ACIM complements the Amber Alert pro- dren backpacks for school and we gave needy Enforcement Foundation, and is a charter gram by providing different services. While veterans’ children gifts and food at Christmas. member of the Bakersfield Better Business Amber Alert focuses on children who are ab- Bureau. He also is a strong advocate for and As I’m sure everyone is familiar with, the ducted, ACIM covers all ‘‘persons’’ who go has supported numerous civic and charitable American Legion sells poppies every May in missing, including situations where criminal in- organizations. Harold has supported and been tent may not be at issue. Amber Alert uses tel- time to honor our veterans on Memorial Day. involved in more than 250 civic and charitable evision and highway signs to broadcast infor- This year, the Post 88 Auxiliary raised over organizations in the community, including nu- mation about the abducted child and the re- $1,300 and then hosted a fashion show to merous youth and sports programs as well as lated vehicle, while ACIM uses a rapid re- raise an additional $2,000. the American Cancer Society, the Bakersfield sponse telephone alert system and covers Finally, beyond the work supporting our Women’s Business Conference, the Kern cases where there is no vehicle involved. The troops and veterans, the Post Auxiliary also County Fair, Relay for Life, Link to Life, the ACIM notification system often can respond serves our local community. The Post 88 Aux- YMCA, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. more quickly than the Amber Alert program. iliary raised funds to send 16 girls to Girls A dedicated Republican, Harold has been ACIM would use the requested money to State where they learn about government and active in local, State, and national Republican operate and expand the existing ACIM office legislative processes. In December, they held politics. He has served on the steering com- in Florida, to develop Regional Centers for on- a party for handicapped children complete with mittees of numerous gubernatorial and presi- site training and communication with local law live music by the Timeline Band who was gen- dential campaigns in California, and has man- enforcement, to maintain and expand their erous enough to donate their time. In Feb- aged several local campaigns, including city computer and phone technologies, and to as- ruary, the Post Auxiliary held an essay contest council, county supervisor, and sheriff’s races. sist the National Center for Missing and Ex- that had over 200 submissions on the theme Harold also served as campaign chairman for ploited Children, the AMBER Alert Coordi- ‘‘America: Home of the Brave, the Land I former California State Assembly member nator, and appropriate law enforcement agen- Love.’’ from 1988 to 2000. cies with training. Harold exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit And as in every year since 9/11, the Post H.R. 5464 authorizes $5 million annual and a dedication to community that has made Auxiliary held a September 11 Memorial Cere- grants for 2009 through 2014 to A Child is this country great. I wish Harold the best in Missing Alert and Recovery Center (ACIM) to mony to remember all those who lost their this new chapter of his life, and I know he assist law enforcement in the rapid recovery of lives in that terrorist attack. looks forward to spending more time with his missing children and other individuals. I’m proud to represent Post 88 Auxiliary. wife Kay; children Joi, Mark, and Vivienne; I support this bill and I urge my colleagues They are the best of Tennessee as well as the and grandchildren Clint, Cody, Jordan, and to support it also. country. Julia.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She stands as a wonderful example of the sig- The United States is grateful to Poland for nificant contributions that women in the west its friendship and commitment to the demo- Friday, October 3, 2008 make to the cultural and economic develop- cratic ideals of liberty and human rights. Po- Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I am ment of our communities. land is a strong ally of the United States, and honored today to acknowledge the inspiring f I am dedicated to continuing the strong record life of Grayce Bogden Noteboom Arnold, a of cultural and economic ties between our two HONORING SSGT LLOYD LEE EL- woman who made great contributions to cul- nations. tural development in my district and to the LIOTT, USAF 8TH AIR FORCE— My hometown of Chicago has a thriving and community of Patagonia, Arizona. 34TH BOMB GROUP active Polish American community. Madam Grayce Bogden Noteboom Arnold arrived in Speaker, I am honored to join the citizens of Patagonia in 1976. Her route to Arizona from HON. MARY FALLIN my district, as well as those of Polish descent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, took her first to OF OKLAHOMA around the country in recognizing, remem- Guadalajara, Mexico, where her husband, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bering, and celebrating Polish American Herit- John Patton Arnold, had been commissioned Friday, October 3, 2008 age Month. by Popular Mechanics and the American Auto- f mobile Association to publish the first motor Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today tourist guide of Mexico in the mid-1950s. to commend SSgt Lloyd Lee Elliott, USAF of CONGRATULATING PREVENT Mexican President Luis Echevarria later recog- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for his service to BLINDNESS WISCONSIN nized this guide as opening ‘‘the gateway’’ to the United States of America. motorized travel in Mexico. SSgt Lloyd Lee Elliott, USAF, distinguished HON. RON KIND Grayce and John also built one of the first himself in service to our country from August 13th, 1943, to October 15th, 1945. SSgt Lloyd OF WISCONSIN prototype house cars (recreational vehicles) by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES converting a 1949 Ford panel truck, nick- Lee Elliott served as a tail-gunner on a B–17 named ‘‘La Tortuga’’. When they returned to Bomber completing 33 missions over Ger- Friday, October 3, 2008 the United States from Guadalajara, Grayce, many. Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to There are many paths which are set before John and their two children, John David and congratulate Prevent Blindness Wisconsin and us in life, many times paths which are not de- Elaine, settled in Nogales, Arizona. Subse- to celebrate its 50th anniversary of service. sirable to pursue. Answering the call of his quently, they moved to Tucson where Janie Prevent Blindness is a non-profit, volunteer or- country, this young man followed the path be- was born and John Senior passed away in ganization that has provided free vision fore him not knowing if it would lead him safe- 1972. During all this time Grayce had been screenings for over five million Wisconsin chil- ly back home. Believing in the freedom of the developing her artistic talent. She took sand dren and adults since 1958. United States and in defending our rights, cast candle lessons from famed Tucson artist This year alone, Prevent Blindness Wis- Staff Sergeant Elliott distinguished himself in Ted DeGrazia. consin recruited, trained, and certified nearly service to our country. In 1976, Grayce moved into the Miner’s Old 2,000 volunteers who helped screen more Each person who has served our country Home in Patagonia, which had been built in than 220,000 children and 3,000 adults state- has many experiences which can be shared. 1905 as the residence for the chief mine engi- wide. Through their hard work, they were able We share today with Staff Sergeant Elliott our neer Mr. McDonald. The house was in very to help diagnose hundreds of children who thanks and our gratitude for his service. He is poor condition and was extensively remodeled suffered from significant vision abnormalities, one of many who have sacrificed; answering to provide living quarters and ultimately be- which, left untreated, could have resulted in the call to make the United States of America came home to Grayce’s Gift and Candle Shop permanent vision loss. what it is today. and Museum. Grayce’s reputation as an artist Prevent Blindness has a wonderful history Once again, I want to commend SSgt Lloyd and entrepreneur flourished. Her contributions of helping children from families in need, at- Lee Elliott, USAF. include designing Patagonia’s first 3 postcards risk adults, and the community to help screen, and her civic involvement to promote Pata- f treat, and prevent vision problems from wors- gonia as a tourist destination. Over the years, POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ening. Their volunteers join together with local her notable business contacts included film MONTH eye-care professionals to ensure that these stars Faye Dunaway and Joanna Cassidy. children can get the treatment they need to Visitors to Grayce’s shop see immediately HON. RAHM EMANUEL protect their vision. that it is more than a place of business. It is OF ILLINOIS On behalf of all who have benefited from its part museum, art gallery, and gift and candle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts, I would like to thank Prevent Blindness shop. They also receive a personalized guided Wisconsin for all of its work for children, tour and explanation of the artistic renderings. Friday, October 3, 2008 adults, and families in Wisconsin. I congratu- The guest book contains entries from thou- Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, this month late Prevent Blindness Wisconsin on 50 years sands of people from all walks of life from I proudly join the thousands of Polish Ameri- of service and wish everyone who makes their around the world who have left their names cans living in Chicago in a celebration of Pol- work possible a joyous anniversary celebra- and cheerful comments about their visit. ish history, culture, and pride during Polish tion. Grayce’s artistic collection includes her award- American Heritage Month. f winning sand cast candle dioramas. The Tree This year, Polish Americans celebrate the Spirit, Cocoon, Desert Storm and other cre- 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first HONORING JEFF MILLER, ative masks are the centerpiece of her artistic Poles to America’s first settlement in James- FOUNDER OF HONOR AIR creations. Two of the masks have been fea- town, Virginia. The first five Polish settlers tured on postcards which she designed. One traveled to Jamestown aboard the English HON. HEATH SHULER of Grayce’s greatest sculptures is her rendition ship, the Mary and Margaret, at the invitation OF NORTH CAROLINA of a Tarahumara man in traditional dress of Captain John Smith and the London Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES squatting in contemplation. At Grayce’s you pany. They arrived on October 1, 1608 and will find unique southwestern arts, crafts from distinguished themselves as America’s first Friday, October 3, 2008 indigenous Mexican cultures including the tradesmen. Poles, alongside other ethnic Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Tarahumara, Yaqui, and Seri Indians. groups, were among the pioneers who helped to honor Jeff Miller, a small business owner People who knew Grayce are inspired that to establish this country as the land of hope and son of a World War II veteran from Hen- a person of her age was so full of life, phys- and opportunity. Their work ethic helped cre- dersonville, North Carolina. Mr. Miller is one of ically active and ran her own business until ate the foundations of modern America. the founders of Honor Air, which enables hun- age 97. Grayce would be the first to tell you The celebration of this milestone coincides dreds of World War II veterans the chance to that age is irrelevant as she did belly dancing, with another important historical landmark: the travel to Washington, DC to see the National

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With the strong belief that everything good EBRI was created partly as a result of the Madam Speaker, I hope you and my col- in his life is because of these courageous vet- enactment in 1974 of ERISA, the major Fed- leagues will join me in paying tribute to Petty erans, Mr. Miller began a campaign to send eral law governing health and retirement bene- Officer Matthew O’Bryant. We should also re- every World War II veteran from Henderson fits, because employers needed objective, reli- member his wife, Bridgett O’Bryant; his par- County to Washington, DC to see the memo- able information about benefit trends. Much ents, Barbara and Tommy O’Bryant; his two rial, which opened in 2004. World War II vet- has changed since then, both in the benefits sisters, Janet O’Bryant and Nancy O’Bryant; erans who had not already been to the memo- that American workers receive, and in the his brother, Lawrence O’Bryant; and his other rial and had physical or financial limitations Federal laws that govern those benefits. relatives and many friends. were offered the chance to take the trip. The EBRI’s work has helped lawmakers, plan Our prayer is that God will give them all the community came together to raise the money sponsors, workers, and the news media un- strength and courage that only He can provide to fund the project. Many community groups, derstand current trends and how proposed to sustain them during the difficult days ahead. businesses and individuals contributed to this legislative changes are likely to affect the ben- May Matthew rest in peace. He was without project, allowing these brave veterans to travel efits system. question a true American hero. to Washington to see the memorial that was EBRI has been guided by Dallas Salisbury, f built in their honor. Mr. Miller, the Honor Air its president and chief executive officer. Mr. RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE volunteers and contributors have all given Salisbury has been an important analyst and BUD CRAMER AND THE HONOR- something back to those for whom the debt contributor to national public policy decision ABLE TERRY EVERETT ON can never be repaid. By the time it makes its making on employee benefits. His thoughtful THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CON- last flight, 625 veterans from Hendersonville, and often prescient analyses have aided law- GRESS NC will have made the Honor Air trip. makers throughout the years. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join EBRI’s research provides information that is SPEECH OF me today in expressing my appreciation and critical to the decisions made by public policy- admiration for Jeff Miller, who made it possible makers. As EBRI celebrates its 30th anniver- HON. ROY BLUNT for so many of our veterans to have the op- sary, I want to thank them for decades of OF MISSOURI portunity to see the National World War II Me- quality work. We look forward to their contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES morial. ued research and analysis in the future. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 f f Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, TERRY came to EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESEARCH HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE the U.S. House of Representatives a success- INSTITUTE 30TH ANNIVERSARY— OF U.S. NAVY PETTY OFFICER ful businessman and is now heading back to TRIBUTE MATTHEW J. O’BRYANT Alabama as a successful congressman. No one doubts that TERRY knows the values of a hard day’s work. He’s been a farmer, an Air HON. GEORGE MILLER HON. JO BONNER Force specialist, a small business owner and OF CALIFORNIA OF ALABAMA newsman. He served the people of Alabama’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES second district, stretching from Autauga down Friday, October 3, 2008 Friday, October 3, 2008 to Dothan, for the last 16 years with that same Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today work ethic, and they have benefited from his Speaker, among the key areas of jurisdiction with a heavy heart to remember the life and service. TERRY came to Congress as an intelligence for the Education and Labor Committee are courageous service of United States Navy expert from his days in the Air Force and an employee benefits—specifically, retirement Petty Officer Third Class Matthew J. O’Byrant. agriculture expert from his days on the farm— and health benefits—that are so important to Petty Officer O’Byrant was killed in a ter- skills he put to good use sitting on the Agri- the economic security of American workers. rorist attack at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, culture, Armed Services and Select Intel- Over the years, Congress has passed various Pakistan, a cowardly act that claimed the lives ligence committees. laws designed to protect and strengthen the of 53 people including two members of our I’m going to miss TERRY when Congress re- health and pension benefit programs that mil- country’s armed forces. Matthew was serving convenes next year. The whole House will lions of American workers and retirees depend in support of Operation Enduring Freedom miss his work ethic, keen insight and ability to on. from Islamabad. get things done. His retirement is a blow to Congress needs timely and objective data in A native of Theodore, AL, Matthew O’Bryant those in Washington that know and rely on order to determine and ensure that these crit- excelled in the ROTC program at Theodore him, but if anyone deserves our thanks for a ical programs are delivering needed benefits. High School and was assigned to Navy Infor- job well done it is certainly my friend and long- When Government data is not available, one mation Operations Command at Fort Meade, time colleague TERRY EVERETT. of the most valuable resources we have to MD, as a cryptologic technician. help us understand what is happening in these As a cryptologic technician, Petty Officer f areas is the nonpartisan and nonprofit Em- O’Bryant was in charge of maintaining the ad- AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR THE ployee Benefit Research Institute, EBRI, which vanced communications and technological NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM LAW marks its 30th anniversary this year. equipment so vital to America’s success in INSTITUTE FOR VICTIMS UNDER EBRI is a rare organization in Washington: 21st century warfare. CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL ASSIST- It does not take policy positions and it does Petty Officer O’Bryant’s brother, along with ANCE PROGRAMS AS PART OF not lobby—its mission is to provide objective, two of his cousins, had enlisted to serve in the THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT OF accurate, reliable research. One of the rea- Navy. Coming from a Navy family, Petty Offi- 1984 sons its work gets attention and is respected cer O’Bryant was deployed to Pakistan for is because EBRI does not have an ideological only 30 days before the blast that took his life. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE agenda and it does not try to ‘‘spin’’ the num- At his funeral, Matthew’s brother, Lawrence, OF TEXAS remembered him by saying, ‘‘There were four bers. Because EBRI is a non-advocacy orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nization, legislators on both sides of the aisle of us in the Navy. Well, there’s three of us can use its work with confidence. now. I guess there will always be four of us Friday, October 3, 2008 EBRI also has important educational initia- because he will always be in the Navy.’’ Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam tives, in particular its ‘‘Chose to Save’’ pro- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3641, ‘‘A gram, which has produced and distributed take a moment to reflect upon the many things bill to authorize funding for the National Crime award-winning public service announcements that have helped to make this the greatest Victim Law Institute to provide support for vic- designed to help Americans wake up to the country on the face of the planet. And to that tims of crime under Crime Victims Legal As- need for saving. This campaign also provides end, we must acknowledge that soldiers, sail- sistance Programs as a part of the Victims of

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He founded the National ports tracking all murder victims, in 2006 Thanks to his efforts, those hospitals imple- Crime Victim Law Institute, NCVLI, in 1998, about 50 percent of murder victims were mented much-needed health care and safety with the understanding that so many victims of Black, 47 percent were White, and 3 percent improvements. crimes are in the dark about not only their were Asians, Pacific Islander, and Native Congressman EVERETT has also been a cases, but their rights. Americans. friend to American farmers, having served on The institute promotes balance and fairness CONCLUSION the Committee on Agriculture and fought for in the justice system through crime-victim-cen- There is an Angolan Proverb that says: the interests of American agriculture, which tered legal advocacy, education, and resource ‘‘The one who throws the stone forgets; the has a $1 billion impact on the region he rep- sharing. one who is hit remembers forever.’’ The Na- resents. NCVLI provides legal technical assistance to tional Crime Victim Law Institute ensures that Congressman EVERETT served as an intel- attorneys and advocates of victims and edu- the ones who are hit, the ones who are raped, ligence specialist in Europe with the Air Force, cates lawyers, judges, law students, victims’ the ones who are murdered—are never forgot- which served him well later in life when he advocates, the law enforcement community, ten. They and their loved ones are aided in was appointed to the House Permanent Select and the public about victims’ rights. NCVLI this overly complicated criminal justice system Committee on Intelligence. He also worked as also administers Federal grants to 8 clinics where often the rights of the victim get lost. a newspaper reporter, writing at first about ag- across the Nation that offer pro bono legal This legislation allows us to finally spend riculture and public safety. He spent three help for victims of sexual assault, homicide, time on those who need our help the most— decades in journalism, moving from reporter to domestic violence, fraud, and more. the victims. I urge, my colleagues to support editor to publisher to the top of the top of the Over the past 4 years alone, NCVLI’s clinics S. 3641 and ensure that the victims are not ladder as owner of a chain of newspapers in have represented more than 735 victims, forgotten. the Southeast. I thank Congressman EVERETT not just for made nearly 1,000 court appearances, and f filed over 500 documents on behalf of victims. his service to the people of Alabama’s Second Over the same time period, NCVLI’s head- RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE Congressional District, but for his commitment quarters office has responded to nearly 2,000 BUD CRAMER AND THE HONOR- to ensuring the safety and protection of our requests for legal technical assistance and ABLE TERRY EVERETT ON Nation. He has been a forceful voice for re- trained over 12,000 people in victims’ rights. THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CON- form to improve the care for our veterans and Sadly, more than 17 States have no victims’ GRESS has worked hard for our farmers. rights amendment to their constitutions. Even Mr. EVERETT’s retirement is a great loss for in Texas, one of the 33 States that have made SPEECH OF this House. I wish him the very best of luck as rights for crime victims constitutional, victims HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER he begins the next chapter in what has been and criminal justice professionals often do not a lifetime of service to his community and his OF OHIO know the rights exist, let alone whether those country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights are routinely asserted and enforced in f criminal courts. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 TRIBUTE TO EMILY NOTTINGHAM Rights that are enforceable afford victims Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to critical information such as timely notification honor the service of Congressman TERRY ´ of upcoming hearings and proceedings involv- EVERETT, who has proudly represented ‘‘Ala- HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA ing their case, and also provide victims bama’s Second Congressional District for OF ARIZONA participatory status, including the right to be eight terms. His work on the Armed Services IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES present in the courtroom to watch the pro- Committee, where he is the Ranking Repub- Friday, October 3, 2008 ceedings, the right to confer with the pros- lican of the Subcommittee on Strategic ecutor, the right to protection from the ac- Forces, has been integral to our national secu- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise cused and those acting on behalf of the ac- rity. Over the last 5 years, Mr. EVERETT has today to recognize the work Emily Nottingham cused, the right to be heard at sentencing fol- had oversight responsibility for $150 billion in has done for the Tucson community. lowing the conviction of their offender, and the defense funds for our country’s missile de- Emily is retiring from the city of Tucson right to restitution. fense, military space and our critical nuclear Community Services Department after 34 JUVENILE VICTIMS energy programs. He has led efforts to make years of service to the community both on a Even more disturbing, is the growing num- Congress and the American people aware of local and national level. ber of victims who are children. Between 1980 our reliance on space for both military and ci- I have been honored to work with Emily on and 2002, an estimated 46,600 juveniles were vilian satellites for our national defense, com- many significant projects over the years. murdered in the United States—1,600 in 2002. munications and even financial transactions. Emily is one of this country’s strongest ad- Homicides of juveniles peaked in 1993 at He has been on the front lines of warning us vocates on behalf of affordable housing. Her 2,900. about our vulnerabilities and the need for con- steadfast determination to ensure that low in- The number of juvenile homicide victims in stant improvement in our ability to defend and come citizens have access to safe, decent 2002 was 44 percent below the 1993 peak, protect ourselves. and affordable housing has been a hallmark of reaching its lowest level since 1984. Juveniles Congressman EVERETT has been a tremen- her career. represented about 10 percent of all murder dous friend to our Nation’s veterans, who self- Emily has been responsible for the imple- victims in 2002. lessly served to protect our freedoms. Among mentation of a broad spectrum of housing as- In 2002, 36 percent of murdered juveniles the honor afforded our veterans is the choice sistance: from home ownership opportunities, were female, 45 percent were Black, and 48 to be buried in the hallowed ground of Arling- to housing rehabilitation, rental housing assist- percent were killed with a firearm. Of the juve- ton National Cemetery. In 1997, Mr. EVERETT ance, and the development of mixed-income nile murder victims with known offenders in was given the prestigious ‘‘Excellence in Pro- housing throughout the city of Tucson. During 2002, 38 percent were killed by family mem- grammatic Oversight’’ by House Republicans her tenure, the Section 8 program grew from bers, 47 percent by acquaintances, and 15 for investigating Arlington National Cemetery helping fewer than 1,000 households to assist- percent by strangers. burial waivers that were being given to people ing nearly 5,000 households. In 2002, the National Center for Injury Pre- who had not served in our military. I am impressed with Emily’s many accom- vention and Control within the Centers for Dis- Mr. EVERETT has been a watchdog on be- plishments. Her tenacity, her dedication, and ease Control, listed homicide as the fourth half of those who have served our Nation, her vision have served Tucson well. The com- leading cause of death for children ages 1 holding the Veterans’ Administration account- munity will miss her energy and her common through 11 and third for youth ages 12 to 17. able for timely and quality delivery of benefits sense approach to the task at hand. Between 1980 through 2002, juvenile offend- and health care for our veterans’, including in- I wish Emily the very best in her retirement.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.057 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2239 In Recognition of the Eglin-Hurlburt of Representatives after serving the people of HONORING BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL Site of the MITRE Corporation the 15th district of Florida for 14 years. He has BOYS VARSITY X-COUNTRY upon 50 Years of Service to the always served his constituents with dignity, United States of America class, and integrity. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK He has been a great example of a true cit- OF CALIFORNIA HON. JEFF MILLER izen legislator. He put aside successful ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA reers in our Nation’s Armed Forces and in pri- Friday, October 3, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vate practice as a physician to devote many Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Friday, October 3, 2008 years of his life to public service. congratulate Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Bald- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I DAVE has been a leading national supporter win High School Boys Varsity Cross-Country rise today to recognize the MITRE Corporation of NASA and other space issues. He has team for their first place finish in the McDon- on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and been a strong leader in Florida advocating the ald’s Cross Country Festival at Maymont, Vir- upon completion of the modernization of their need to invest in NASA and the many benefits ginia. The team finished 25 seconds ahead of the second place team in the silver division. Eglin-Hurlburt Site. It is my pleasure and privi- it provides our Nation. From his service on the With their decisive victory the boys of Baldwin lege to honor MITRE for its dedicated service Science and Appropriations Committees, he are now recognized among to top cross-coun- to the Northwest Florida community and to the has kept a close eye on the space program try teams in Pennsylvania this year. United States of America. and ensured Florida’s Space Coast plays an The McDonald’s Cross Country Festival at The MITRE Corporation was founded in integral role in national space policy. Maymont draws over 3,000 of the best high 1958 on the premise that the government It has been an honor serving with him, and school athletes from 15 different States. The needed a corporate partner to provide tech- it is a privilege to call him a good friend. I wish Baldwin team put in long, hard hours of train- nical expertise in systems engineering and in- DAVE and his wonderful wife Nancy much hap- ing to place among the elite teams in the tegration. MITRE was born out of the Lincoln piness in the next chapter of their lives. State. I would like to recognize the dedication Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of of T.J. Hobart, Matt Cecala, Dennis Logan, Mi- Technology. Its founding principle was to f chael Cain, Paul Degregorio, George produce quality expertise for the government Crompton and my grandson, David Wain- by drawing on the best in both the commercial HONORING DR. DAVE WELDON FOR wright. I congratulate their fine performance in and public sectors to solve the Nation’s most HIS MANY YEARS OF OUT- Maymont. difficult technical problems. Its first project was STANDING CONGRESSIONAL I recently spoke with Baldwin’s cross-coun- to provide systems engineering for the Semi- SERVICE try coach Wright and he highlighted the spe- Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) pro- cial comradery and commitment of everyone gram, and MITRE chose Eglin Air Force Base on the team. The Baldwin team has attended as its first site. the meet for the last 3 years; however, the Over the years, the Eglin-Hurlburt Site has HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE dedicated young men I have mentioned are been a vital part of the development and test- OF FLORIDA the first to emerge victorious. The coach ing of countless critical sensor systems, data spoke of his pride with the boys’ accomplish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES link systems, and command and control sys- ment and I share his pride today. tems. From its development of telemetry meth- Friday, October 3, 2008 It is my honor to recognize the victory of the ods in the 1960’s to its recent work on the in- Balwin Boys Varsity Cross-Country team, es- tegration and development testing of Joint Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. pecially my grandson David. I commend their Tactical Information Distribution Systems Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about hard work and commitment to teamwork as (JTIDS), MITRE has spent the last 50 years one of my colleagues from the great State of they head into ‘‘championship month’’ in Penn- providing essential services to the defense Florida who is retiring this year. Dr. DAVE sylvania. I wish the boys the best of luck in community of the United States. WELDON from Indialantic has served in this the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Ath- Today, the MITRE Eglin-Hurlburt Site con- body for many years with honor and distinction letic League State Championship in Hershey sists of 18 engineers, scientists, researchers, and will be sorely missed by his friends and later this month. analysts, and support staff providing a wide colleagues. f range of development and engineering exper- Following his arrival in Congress in 1995, IN RECOGNITION OF THE tise to the United States Air Force Special Op- Dr. WELDON quickly made a name for himself CORPORAL KODY WILSON erations Command, Air Armament Center, and as someone who cared deeply for his constitu- 505th Command and Control Wing. MITRE ents. As someone who had built his career has earned an international reputation for HON. NANCY E. BOYDA prior to Congress as a physician, Dr. WELDON OF KANSAS technical excellence and innovation. Their was perfectly suited to a second career as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local employees devote themselves to serving public servant. the public interest as well as contributing incal- Friday, October 3, 2008 culable hours of community service throughout His legislative efforts in the House have Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I the Florida Panhandle. brought tens of millions of federal funds back rise today to recognize CPL Kody Wilson of Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United to Florida, restoring our infrastructure, building Erie, Kansas. Corporal Wilson was serving in States Congress, I am proud to honor one of roads and bridges, preserving precious wet- our armed forces in our efforts abroad and America’s true corporate leaders, the MITRE lands, and helping his friends and neighbors was injured. Upon his injuries he was taken to Corporation and its Eglin-Hurlburt Site, for live a better life. Walter Reed Army Medical Center. their 50 years of service to the defense com- Perhaps his signature achievement in Con- While at Walter Reed, Corporal Wilson was munity of Northwest Florida and across the gress has been his continued fight for the un- an inspiration to others. One individual was United States. I wish everyone at MITRE the born. Using his position as a senior member truly moved by his story and wrote a poem to best for continued success. of the House Appropriations Committee, Dr. honor this soldier. I would like to share this f WELDON continually sought to protect those poem with you: who do not have a voice. FROM OUT OF THE WEST HONORING DAVE WELDON (By Bert Caswell) Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart From Out of The West . . . that I help send my good friend Dr. WELDON HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART As over the years, as have come from so here OF FLORIDA off into the next stage of his career. After so many years of making sacrifices in his family . . . all of our best . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fine Women and Men, of honor so then . . . life and professional career, now is the time Friday, October 3, 2008 sons and daughters who our nation when he can devote his time and energy to have blessed . . . Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. his wife Nancy and his two children. I wish As over the years . . . Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to him the best of luck and hope that he will con- Have been shed many a tear, for all those my good friend and colleague, Congressman tinue to give back to his local community and lost and injured loved ones . . . so very DAVE WELDON, who is retiring from the House the State of Florida. dear . . .

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Whether working with corporate leaders way . . . in the boardroom, policymakers on Capitol Hill, Friday, October 3, 2008 What the word hero so means! and movie stars, or walking Skid Row, she MS. KILPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I would Like Bob Dole of Kansas, they are both one has always brought something extra and very like to submit the following poem, written by and the same . . . special to the table. Mr. Albert Carey Caswell, in memory of our Who from this great heartland the word hero late great colleague, Congresswoman Steph- can claim! Ramona’s view of civil liberties embodies action more than words. She is a frequent vis- anie Tubbs Jones. Without his one leg . . . He lives by a code of honor and faith so itor in the poorest parts of our communities THE THINGS WHICH MATTER strode . . . that would make any heart where she meets with the homeless and des- The things which matter . . . beg . . . titute of Los Angeles, serving them by making The moments which count, the ones all the For there in his darkest of pain, in what God them aware of what a civil liberties organiza- end which so amount . . . has so left to him . . . so remains . . . tion is and how it can help them know and ex- All in our lives, are all of those things in our the greatest I say . . . ercise their basic rights. She does this not hearts of which are so tantamount . . . As we so watch him and learn . . . only from compassion and empathy, but be- The very ones . . . As Kody so teaches us all to discern . . . how cause she is more comfortable there than sit- Which all in the end, are what our souls are a heart full of courage can burn . . . really so all about . . . As the leg he has lost, but like all our great ting in her office. Because of this propensity, As to this our world, what we so give no heroes of the past he accepts that great the ACLU/SC is the only affiliate to advocate doubt . . . all in these our lives to tout cost . . . in turn . . . an economic Bill of Rights. She simply suc- ... You see, he’s got a life to live . . . ceeded in making economic rights a civil lib- Are all those things which really matter . . . And so much more to this our world to so erties issue. Are but the ones, which so make The Angels hearts so shout! give . . . When civil wars in Central America brought To teach us, to reach us . . . as we so watch All in the end, are but really what our lives in wonder, as his most magnificent thousands of refugees to America, Ramona are all about! heart gives . . . could be found where immigrants gathered. The Ways and Means . . . For on this day . . . we must understand . . . She was seeking information about how the By which we overcome all the odds, all in This Army Man, so shows us the way . . . as INS and our social service and educational our life’s themes . . . taller than most he now so stands . . . entities dealt with them, carrying on the dec- Are but the ones, our songs which so make And if I have a son, I pray he’d be like this ades of work done by the ACLU/SU in advo- our Lord’s heart so shine and gleam one . . . who runs with his heart all the cating for the rights of all people, including ra- ... way to Heaven’s sun . . . cial and ethnic minorities and the newly-ar- Stephanie Tubbs Jones . . . From Out of The West . . . rived. A Heroine . . . A Pioneer . . . A Champion Once, again . . . as here has so come one of for Civil Rights so seen! our Nation’s best . . . In the same way, Ramona made equality of A great strong great woman of firsts, who Who our hearts will so bless, who leave us educational opportunity a priority—not just by but lived The American Dream! breathless . . . reading scores and statistics, but by going out The only thing bigger than her bright big In Honor of Kody Wilson to schools in poor areas and meeting with stu- smile . . . Madam Speaker, I proudly ask that you join dents. She made her office a part of those Was but her fine kind and warm heart, that me in honoring CPL Kody Wilson, and recog- communities. which so caressed all . . . all the while ... nize his courage, commitment and patriotism Even a quick and cursory review of Ramo- For in these our short lifetimes, these are to serving the United States and the people of na’s accomplishments and the legion of hon- but the things you’ll find! Kansas. I truly wish all the best for him in his ors awarded her by prominent community and For it’s how we live . . . future endeavors and will remain grateful for national leaders and by numerous organiza- And it’s how we lead, all in this world which his service to our country. tions dedicated to human rights demonstrates so helps her to succeed . . . f the extent of her work: her assertive and ar- And who we care for, and for whom we bleed . . . giving to her what she so needs! TRIBUTE TO RAMONA RIPSTON ticulate voice constantly advancing the causes dear to her and vital to the protection of our Are but All Those Things Which Really Mat- ter . . . HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN liberties—from the right to free speech to the All in these our times, all in these our short OF CALIFORNIA ability to organize as workers, the protection of lives which we so bring about . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES antiwar demonstrators, the fights against cen- All in the end, what really up in Heaven . . . Friday, October 3, 2008 sorship and the defense of civil rights. The what so matters no doubt! ACLU/SC and Ramona have often held con- Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, my col- troversial positions and done so in the face of f leagues, Representative JANE HARMAN, Rep- vociferous attacks. It is with profound appre- resentative HENRY WAXMAN. Representative SCHOOL SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ciation for their courage, foresight, and tenac- ADAM SCHIFF, Representative DIANE WATSON, ACT 2007 ity that we salute both her and the organiza- Representative MAXINE WATERS, Representa- tion she has guided. tive XAVIER BECERRA, Representative LINDA HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE SA´NCHEZ, REPRESENTATIVE HILDA SOLIS and I The ACLU holds that the Constitution is its are greatly pleased to join Ramona Ripston’s client, but for Ramona Ripston, it has also OF TEXAS army of fans in recognizing her decades of been all about the clients themselves. It is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to the American Civil Liberties Union joy to honor her and to congratulate her for Friday, October 3, 2008 of Southern California, ACLU/SC, and also in the high esteem in which she is held and for celebrating the dedication of the Ramona Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam the width and breadth of her humanitarian and Speaker, I support H.R. 2352, the ‘‘School Ripston Center for Civil Liberties and Civil democratic ideals. Rights in Los Angeles. Over many years of Safety Enhancements Act of 2007’’, which is friendship, we have admired Ramona’s work As the new headquarters building—the Ra- aimed at making America a safer place. The and sought her advice, as she guided the mona Ripston Center for Civil Liberties and bill under consideration addresses health and ACLU/SC as its executive director. She is one Civil Rights—is dedicated, we ask our col- safety issues for children. I support this bill of the Nation’s premier and most distinguished leagues to join us in paying tribute to Ramona, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill. advocates for civil rights and against violence and to the ACLU of Southern California for H.R. 2352 is necessary and will ensure the and hatred. decades of work in defense of liberty and jus- protection and safety of our children in a Many of us have known Ramona for 30 or tice for all. The fight is never over and we are learning environment. Violence at our schools more years and have been fortunate to work grateful for the bulwark you will continue to be. have increased at an alarming rate in States

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.065 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS October 3, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2241 such as California, Colorado, Illinois, Lou- The need for schools to respond to haz- I have had the privilege to work with Stanley isiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsyl- ardous conditions or situations is necessary throughout my professional career. His dedica- vania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wash- because often children are confronted with tion, persistence and leadership are all exem- ington, and Wisconsin over the last few years. hazardous conditions and they simply ignore plary qualities. I appreciate his friendship and H.R. 2352 seeks to curb that stem of violence. them. This has been a big problem in the example. I am honored to have had the oppor- H.R. 2352 increases authorized annual Houston Independent School district. For ex- tunity to have worked with such a great man, funding from $30 million to $50 million for FY ample, in Key Middle School students were and thank him for his service. 2008–2009 for the Secure Our Schools grant getting sick because they were learning in f program, and decreases the non-Federal grant classrooms where mold was growing on the participation percentage from 50 percent to 20 walls and ceilings. The students saw the mold A TRIBUTE TO GENERAL BRUCE percent. It requires institutions of higher edu- and were getting sick but they did not know CARLSON cation to conduct annual campus safety as- how to respond. These amendments would sessments and develop and implement cam- ensure that children are aware of the toxicity HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER pus emergency response plans. of these chemicals and organic substances. OF OHIO This bill seeks to address the violence in This is a real threat. Key Middle School was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES subsequently closed because of the severe our schools. It will ensure the safety of stu- Friday, October 3, 2008 dents and teachers and will make sure that health risks posed to students. My call for stu- education is the paramount concern of edu- dent awareness, training, and prevention as Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, I appreciate cators. pertains to a terrorist attack does not need the opportunity to pay tribute to United States The Act also increases the Federal portion much explanation. In light of the tragic events Air Force General Bruce Carlson for his 37 of the funding from 50 percent to 80 percent, of 9/11, we can never be too cautious with years of distinguished and honorable service which decreases the non-Federal portion from schooling and protecting our children. Children in the United States Air Force and to our Na- 50 percent to 20 percent. According to the need to know what to do and how to respond tion. Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS, to dangerous situations during a terrorist General Carlson has had a distinguished Office of the Department of Justice, which ad- threat. career, beginning with his graduation from the ministers the Secure Our Schools grants, My last amendment goes to the heart of ad- Air Force ROTC program at the University of many of the poorer communities that need ministrative practice. The original bill required Minnesota. He has held numerous flying as- help the most have been unable to participate that a taskforce create guideline. Because the signments, staff and command positions in the program because they cannot afford the taskforce is to be established within 30 days throughout his career. He commanded the previously required 50 percent non-federal of enactment of this act, my amendment al- 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman Air Force grant match. The proposed change in non- lows the taskforce to convene and within 60 Base, the Air Force’s first stealth fighter wing. Federal funding is more in line with the COPS days issue a preliminary advisory school safe- His staff assignments included time at HQ AF, traditional 75/25 percent split, and should ty guideline and after that time it should pro- the office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the allow more participation in the program. vide the public with an opportunity through no- office of the Secretary of Defense and the The Act increases the possible uses of tice and comment and publish a final advisory Joint Staff. Prior to serving as Commander of funding to include surveillance equipment, hot- school safety guideline not later than 30 days Air Force Materiel Command, General Carlson lines to report potentially dangerous situations after the preliminary guidelines. This is good served as Commander of the 8th Air Force, and capital improvements to make school fa- administrative practice and ensures public par- Barksdale AFB and Joint Functional Compo- cilities more secure. Finally, the Act requires ticipation by students, teachers, and parents. nent Commander for Space and Global Strike, the establishment of an interagency task force I urge my colleagues to support this very U. S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB. to develop and promulgate advisory school important bill. As Commander of AFMC, General Carlson safety guidelines. f led the organization to meet leadership chal- The Act amends the existing requirements lenges and world threats. General Carlson for grant applications, and requires each grant IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE championed the Air Force alternative fuels application to be accompanied by a report, OF STANLEY REED program and delivered on Presidential and signed by the chief education officer and the Secretary of the Air Force challenges to re- attorney general or other chief legal officer, HON. JOHN BOOZMAN duce the military’s dependence on foreign oil. demonstrating that the proposed use of the OF ARKANSAS General Carlson also oversaw the develop- grant funds is an effective means for improv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and deployment of AngelFire persistent ing school safety, is consistent with a com- Friday, October 3, 2008 surveillance and reconnaissance program. prehensive approach to preventing school vio- Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise in Under his command, AngelFire deployed to lence, and meets the individualized needs of recognition of the commitment and service, my the CENTCOM AOR with the help of Air Force the particular school. friend Stanley Reed provides to Arkansas Research Laboratory personnel, marking the Finally, the Act amends the Higher Edu- youth. first-ever deployment of an AFRL program di- cation Act and requires each eligible partici- Stanley is a leader in the state, serving as rectly into combat. Additionally, General Carl- pating institution to conduct an annual campus President of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, a son delivered the first MQ–9 Reaper to the safety assessment, and develop and imple- former member of the Arkansas Board of 42nd Attack Squadron at Creech AFB nearly ment a campus emergency response plan to Trustees, a board member of Baptist Health, a year ahead of schedule to meet Air Combat address emergency situations, including nat- and Simmons First National Corporation and a Command requirements. ural disasters, active shooter situations, and member of the Board of Advisors of the Ar- He received numerous military awards for terrorist attacks. The bill is sponsored by Mr. kansas World Trade Center and of the Bran- his service including: Defense Distinguished ROTHMAN, and has 52 cosponsors. don Burlsworth Foundation. Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of MY THREE AMENDMENTS THAT WERE OFFERED AND His professional achievements are far Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak ACCEPTED reaching, and so are his accomplishments leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation I have three amendments that I offered and away from the Board Rooms. Stanley spends Medal with two oak leaf clusters. He also re- that were accepted concerning this bill. The much of his time and energy being an exam- ceived the highest honor from the Air Force first extended the current requirement of es- ple for Arkansas youths and helping them lead enlisted corps, the Order of the Sword. In ad- tablishing a hotline or tip line to include the re- a better life. dition, General Carlson is a command pilot porting of hazardous conditions, including the Stanley’s life of service will be honored by with over 3,300 flight hours. presence of hazardous chemicals. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and the Ar- I have known General Carlson since he took The second one requires schools to develop kansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, an organiza- command of AFMC in August 2005. and implement safety measures to protect stu- tion that provides a stable living environment General Carlson is a man who is honest, dents in the event of a terrorist attack or other with responsible role models. provides a straight assessment and has the hazardous condition or situation. It would fur- Stanley has been a very good friend and highest degree of ethics. His service honors ther require that no funds would be disbursed was a teammate at the University of Arkansas. the Air Force and our country. I’ve appreciated unless the school had a safety plan in place He has been blessed with a wonderful family, his dedication to duty and his willingness to to respond to a terrorist attack or other haz- his wife Charlene, son Nathan and daughters work with the surrounding community. General ardous condition or situation. Hailey and Anna. Carlson truly exemplifies the core values of

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Madam Speaker, I rise OF TEXAS on the tough streets of Cleveland, where he today to enter into the record a ‘‘yes’’ vote for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was needed the most. rollcall vote 671. I was present in the chamber on September 29,2008, and thought my vote Friday, October 3, 2008 For the past 50 years, Dr. Lopez’ practice was entrenched with a rare and genuine love, had been cast on the rule but was not count- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise concern, compassion and respect for every ed. today to congratulate the students, faculty, patient—young, old, of every race and of f and staff from Hurst-Euless-Bedford Inde- every economic background. pendent School District on receiving the pres- TRIBUTE TO SGT. RICHARD E. tigious honor of being named the Top District His most impactful work has been, and con- REYES in the State of Texas by Education Resource tinues to be his service to the poor. In our Group. country, where the uninsured are routinely de- HON. JIM COSTA Education Resource Group looks at the 200 nied health care, they found solace at the of- OF CALIFORNIA largest districts in the state, which enroll the fice of Dr. Lopez. He never turned anyone IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES majority of students who attend Texas Public away for lack of insurance, nor inability to pay. Friday, October 3, 2008 schools. Giving careful consideration to aca- Dr. Lopez continues to be a champion of demic, demographic, staffing, and financial in- health care justice and reform. He is an out- Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to formation, they determine the award recipient. spoken activist in support of universal health honor a true patriot serving in our military, The award measures the relationship between care; he has fought diligently on behalf of his Sergeant Richard E. Reyes. Sgt. Reyes operating expenditures and student achieve- patients when crooked health insurers refused serves proudly in the United States Marine ment. to pay, and he worked tirelessly to stop the Corps, and hails from Sanger, California. He This year marks the 50th anniversary of closing of St. Michael Hospital. After St. Mi- has recently been named the USO Service Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. The district strives chael’s ultimately fell to a system wrought with Marine of the Year, and I want to send my sin- to provide an exceptional education to its stu- corruption and greed, Dr. Lopez could have cere congratulations. dents, and has received national recognition moved his practice away from North Broad- Sgt. Reyes served as team leader with for its outstanding academic, athletic, and fine way—but it was never even considered—he Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, arts programs. The district maintains a high stayed where he was needed the most. Regimental Combat Team 6, which is sta- quality faculty and staff who host a learning tioned in Iraq. While serving in the Persian Dr. Lopez’ dedication to his patients is environment that promotes character, achieve- Gulf, Sgt. Reyes led his team on 70 combat eclipsed only by his devotion to his family. His ment, and personal responsibility. missions and was instrumental in the capture wife of more than 50 years, Nancy Lopez, has Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent of over 35 insurgents. During combat oper- been and continues to be his strongest source many of the students, faculty, and staff of ations in July 2007, his platoon’s base came of support, love and friendship. Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD in the 26th District under enemy attack with small arms and ma- of Texas. Their outstanding educational stand- His sons David and Daniel, David’s wife chinegun fire. Located just 250 meters from ards set a great example for all academic in- Priscilla, his granddaughter Ana and his the ambush, Sgt. Reyes maneuvered onto a stitutions. I wish them all the best in their fu- daughter-in-law to be, Carmen Nogales—con- nearby rooftop, identified the insurgents, and ture endeavors. tinue to be the center and light of his world. relayed the enemy’s location to the platoon f Dr. Lopez’s office manager, Toni Maruszak, commander. has been an invaluable and consistent source He was still undetected by the enemy, and HONORING JAVIER LOPEZ, M.D. of support to Dr. Lopez for more than a dec- he and his team engaged the insurgent group ade. Her amazing memory, excellent organiza- with high explosive rounds, which reduced HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH tional skills and ability to juggle a million things enemy fire on the base, but exposed his posi- OF OHIO at once always ensured that the office ran tion on the rooftop. Sgt. Reyes was deter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES smoothly. mined to end this engagement, which had been going on for 45 minutes. He then moved Friday, October 3, 2008 More importantly, Toni’s remarkable inter- his team onto another rooftop and single- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise personal skills and great sense of humor pro- handedly directed attacks by U.S. jets and hel- today in honor and recognition of my dearest vided comfort and reassurance for countless icopters. After several attempts, the enemy’s friend and mentor, Javier Lopez, M.D., whose patients during difficult moments. position was destroyed. advocacy, love and devotion on behalf of his Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Just 3 days later, Sgt. Reyes again dem- second family—all of us privileged to be in his me in honor and gratitude of Dr. Javier Lopez. onstrated superb leadership and courage care—has made our lives stronger by not only Despite his great achievements in medicine, when he engaged an insurgent from the roof- his medical brilliance, but even more signifi- he remains humble, grateful and virtually ego- top of his platoon’s base and directed a cantly, by his kindness, wisdom, compassion, less. He offers the same kindness and atten- counter-attack. During the firefight, Sgt. Reyes and selfless service in healing our broken bod- tion to the homeless alcoholic as he does to and his team maintained their position and co- ies and broken hearts. the successful CEO. He is the heart and soul ordinated a diversion using artillery smoke. As As a life long advocate on behalf of the of Broadway Avenue—there is no one like him a result of his initiative, perseverance, and poor, the isolated and the elderly, Dr. Lopez and he is irreplaceable. dedication to duty, an additional two insur- lives the principles of his Roman Catholic faith His presence here has been a gift of healing gents were captured in this engagement. by serving as an instrument of peace and and hope for countless people, including my- Sgt. Reyes is a Sanger High School grad- hope every day, as he has done for nearly 50 self and my family—and will continue to be. uate, and while he was there, he was a three years along Broadway Avenue. His vocation of Dr. Lopez walks shoulder to shoulder in the sport athlete. He played for his school’s water healing will continue, as his practice evolves ranks of healers like Gandhi and Mother Te- polo team in the fall, he wrestled in the winter, from his daily routine on Broadway Avenue to resa—guided by faith and a genuine belief in and swam in the spring. Following graduation, continuing his missions of medical miracles, the words—‘‘Whatsoever you do to the least he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps ministering to the poor of Colombia, Honduras of my brothers, that you do unto me.’’ at age 17. Sgt. Reyes is the son of Rosa and and to places in the world where medical re- Gustavo Reyes, and he has two brothers and sources are few yet the need is great. Vaya con Dios, mi amigo—de hoy, manana, two sisters. As a young man, Dr. Lopez journeyed to y siempre. On behalf of all my colleagues in the House Cleveland from his homeland of Medellin, Co- Go with God, my friend—today, tomorrow and Senate, I would like to congratulate Sgt. lombia, to complete his residency at St. Alexis and forever. Richard Reyes for being named the USO

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EXTENDING AUTHORIZATION OF Address of Receiving Entity: 211 Westcott The project goal is to evaluate doxycycline DELAWARE WATER GAP NA- Bldg. Tallahassee, FL 32306. gel for its ability to expedite healing of open TIONAL RECREATION AREA CIT- Description of Request: I have secured wounds among injured U.S. Army soldiers at IZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION $2,400,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Re- Walter Reed Army Medical Center when used search, Development, Test and Evaluation, in conjunction with other good wound care SPEECH OF Army account for Nanotubes Optimized for practices. Orally-taken doxcycline has been HON. SCOTT GARRETT Lightweight Exceptional Strength, NOLES, approved and marketed for decades for treat- OF NEW JERSEY project. ment of infections caused by susceptible IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This project partners the Army Research microorganisms. When used in conjunction Monday, September 29, 2008 Lab, five top U.S. defense companies and with, and not a substitute for, good wound FSU’s team of multi-disciplinary faculty and care practices including wound cleaning and Mr. GARRETT. Madam Speaker, I am students to continue developing unique de- dressing, doxcycline gel has been shown to pleased that the House recently considered sign, characterization and rapid prototyping increase the incidence of wound closure and and unanimously consented to the passage of capabilities in the field of nano-composite re- reduce the incidence of infection. This product H.R. 7017, a bill to reauthorize the Delaware search. This research aims to make advances has been approved for human testing. Water Gap National Recreation Area necessary in vital defense applications. There is a critical need for effective, low- (DWGNRA) Citizens Advisory Commission The U.S. Army’s objective of developing ef- cost, easy-to-apply treatments to address mili- (CAC) for an additional year. Both Represent- fective personnel protection and ligher, strong- tary trauma/open wounds. U.S. soldiers return- ative CARNEY and I believe that this citizen ac- er fleet of fighting vehicles may be achieved ing from Iraq and Afghanistan with severe tion group serves as an important liaison be- through nanotube research. trauma/open wounds must remain in hospital tween National Park Service Officials and park Department of Defense projects are always care for 6–12 weeks until the wound is suffi- neighbors. 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- ciently healed. The U.S. military community is Communication is the key to addressing and ernment so there is no opportunity for match- seeking cost-effective and easy to apply treat- resolving citizen concerns, and it is clear that ing funds. ments that can speed the rate of healing to 1– residents and park users value the opportunity Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER 2 weeks. to respond to DWGNRA decisions and pro- CRENSHAW. Department of Defense projects are always pose alternative ideas. I was proud to intro- Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- duce this bipartisan legislation and I believe it curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing ernment so there is no opportunity for match- will improve the communication process be- Appropriations Act, 2009. ing funds. tween park officials and the local community. Account: Research, Development, Test and Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER The citizens of New Jersey should be con- Evaluation, Army. CRENSHAW. fident in the ability of the Federal Government Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- to hear and address their suggestions. of North Florida. curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing The Delaware Water Gap region has a tur- Address of Receiving Entity: 1 UNF Drive, Appropriations Act, 2009. bulent history, one marked by improper gov- Jacksonville, FL 32224. Account: Research, Development, Test and ernment interference and Federal invasion of Description of Request: I have secured Evaluation, Army. the rights of property owners. Realizing this, $800,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Re- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Lockheed my predecessor, Representative Marge search, Development, Test and Evaluation, Martin Corporation. Roukama, authored legislation establishing a Army account for the Direct Methanol Fuel Address of Receiving Entity: 12506 Lake Citizen’s Advisory Commission (CAC) in 1988. Cell Development. Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32855. The CAC was reauthorized for an additional DMFC devices offer higher energy density, Description of Request: I have secured decade in 1998 and has served as a forum for reduced weight, and extended run-time com- $3,000,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Re- the public to interact with park officials. pared to conventional battery alternatives. The search, Development, Test and Evaluation, Due to the combined efforts of various Com- proposed project will develop, demonstrate Army account for the Center for Excellence for mission members and park officials, the Dela- and prototype a ruggedized DMFC powered Military Operations in Urban Terrain and Cul- ware Water Gap NRA has increased in popu- laptop power supply. Leveraging advances in tural Training, MOUT–CT, project at Camp larity and sees millions of visitors each year. academic research, membrane development, Blanding, FL. These visitors enjoy the beauty of the scenery and systems integration, a team comprised of The R&D Center of Excellence for Joint and the opportunity to participate in activities the University of North Florida, UNF, PolyFuel MOUT CT will be at the FL National Guard like hiking, canoeing, and swimming. I am and University of Florida, UF, will partner to Camp Blanding’s existing MOUT site and will confident that the CAC will continue to play a develop a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell battery. perform research, development, and testing of valuable role in preserving the splendor of the Network Centric operations demand longer new MOUT technologies, focusing on Cultural Delaware Water Gap for future generations. run-time from laptop computers and intel- and Unconventional Environments. The R&D The ability of local residents to communicate ligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sys- Center will integrate these new capabilities with Federal agencies has been one of my tems. Mobile electronic devices require in- into existing MOUT capabilities and make main focuses and I call upon the Senate to creased run-time and operational flexibility to these capabilities available to the services’ follow the House’s example and pass this im- leverage the benefits of wireless operation, MOUT training programs. Soldiers and Ma- portant legislation. streaming video, and voice-data exchange. rines will validate these new capabilities at the f Department of Defense projects are always Florida’s National Guard MOUT facility (Camp EARMARK DECLARATION 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- Blanding) in a holistic, immersive, urban and ernment so there is no opportunity for match- unconventional environment (Live, Virtual and HON. ANDER CRENSHAW ing funds. Constructive). Once tested and integrated, NDER these new capabilities will be available for OF FLORIDA Requesting Member: Congressman A CRENSHAW. fielding to all Services and CONUS and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- OCONUS MOUT training centers. The R&D Friday, October 3, 2008 curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Center for MOUT CT will be the centralized in- Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise Appropriations Act, 2009. tegrator for new and existing MOUT tech- today to submit documentation consistent with Account: Research, Development, Test and nologies and will function as the operational the new Republican Earmark Standards. Evaluation, Army. link between R&D and training requirements. Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER Legal Name of Receiving Entity: The R&D Center for MOUT CT will improve CRENSHAW. Nanotherapeutics. the training that Soldiers and Marines (and

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The between the new bulkhead and existing; re- training availability will increase (i.e., more WPCS solution has proven to be operationally place the concrete encasement of sheet pile training days will be available) at existing sound, has successfully withstood security and concrete fendering panels; demolish and MOUT training centers in CONUS and penetration testing by NIOC and NSA, and provide new asphalt wharf deck paving; de- OCONUS. has received Type Accreditation by the molish and reconstruct electrical distribution Department of Defense projects are always DSAWG in conjunction with NETWARCOM. structure and relocate transformers and 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- Further, the WPCS solution has passed switchgear to new facility; install new primary ernment so there is no opportunity for match- HERP, HERP and HERO testing providing ac- electrical transformer, switchgear and CMU ing funds. ceptable levels of safety for use both pierside substation enclosure with HV AC for 4160V Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER and shipboard. ships power, install new concrete shore power CRENSHAW. When U.S. Navy ships return to port the pri- igloos to support 4160V ships power distribu- Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- mary voice and data communications connec- tion; install new high security steel reinforced curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing tion is one or more fiber and/or copper umbil- sliding vehicle gate, pedestrian turnstile ac- Appropriations Act, 2009. ical cables. The susceptibility of this dated in- cess facility, wire rope active vehicle barrier Account: Operations and Maintenance, frastructure to the harsh conditions of the and concrete filled, steel pipe passive vehicle Navy. pierside environment and mishandling by Navy bollards; cathodic protection system; concrete Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Concurrent and support personnel has rendered this solu- retaining wall. The project will demolish con- Technologies Corporation. tion unreliable and highly expensive. crete pile cap and fendering face, demolish Address of Receiving Entity: 9570 Regency Department of Defense projects are always concrete and 5800 SY of asphalt wharf deck Square Blvd, Suite 400 Jacksonville, FL 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- paving. 32225. Description of Request: I have secured ernment so there is no opportunity for match- Naval Station Mayport is a strategic base for $800,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Oper- ing funds. the Navy. This project was programmed to re- ations and Maintenance, Navy account for the Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER ceive funding in Fiscal Year 2009. RENSHAW Military Construction projects are always Sustainable Maintenance and Repair Tech- C . 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- nologies for Aircraft Composites at the Fleet Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- ernment so there is no opportunity for match- Readiness Center, Southeast. curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing This project will provide direct support to the Appropriations Act, 2009. ing funds. Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, FRCSE, to Account: Military Construction, Navy. Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER conduct the demonstration and validation re- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Naval Air CRENSHAW. quired to introduce new materials, techniques, Station Jacksonville. Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- and processes into the repair, maintenance, Address of Receiving Entity: Jacksonville, curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing and testing of aircraft composite components. FL. Appropriations Act, 2009. Account: Military Construction, Navy. The program will evaluate newer modern elec- Description of Request: I have secured Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Naval Sta- trical testing, analysis capability and repair ca- $12,890,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the tion Mayport. pability, to include stripping, repairing, coatings Military Construction, Navy account for Child Development Center project at Naval Air Sta- Address of Receiving Entity: Mayport, FL. application and electrical testing to insure at- Description of Request: I have secured tainment of both structural and electrical prop- tion Jacksonville, FL. Project will construct a Child Development $3,380,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Mili- erties of composite components, including Center, CDC, for 302 children ages 6 weeks tary Construction, Navy account for an Aircraft radomes, radar reflectors and other composite to 6 years for full-day, part-day, and hourly Refueling project at Naval Station Mayport, structures. FL. Many aircraft or aircraft components are care that are currently housed in substandard buildings and inadequate temporary trailers. This project will construct a two (2) outlet, constructed of a high percentage of compos- 300gpm/outlet aircraft direct fueling system to ites. Generally, the newer an aircraft is, the The existing child care facility accommo- dates approximately 246 children. Another 84 include concrete foundations and slab on higher the percentage of composite compo- grade, 15,000 gallon double wall steel tanks nents it contains. This trend will most likely chidren are on an excess demand waiting list. Unborn infants projected list totals 46. Current (to be relocated from the existing truck fill continue. However, composite component stand), concrete containment berms, double electrical testing and repair development and facilities provide only a fraction of the space required for child care. walled underground piping, valves, pumps, implementation is far ahead of FRCSE capa- pressure gauges, filter seperators, leak detec- bility and techniques. In order to continue im- Additional space is required to reduce the waiting list of military dependents seeking tion monitors for piping and tanks, float switch- proving the reliability of repairs and lower the es, double wall steel product recovery tank, total cost of ownership, newer technologies child care services at NAS Jacksonville. Naval Air Station Jacksonville is a strategic emergency shut off valves, fuel quality mon- and expertise have to be transitioned and im- itors, pipe vents, fire protection, pressure indi- plemented at FRCSE. In addition, many cur- base for the Navy. This project was pro- grammed by the Navy to receive funding in cating transmitter and water drain off system. rent composite repair processes are labor in- It would also construct underground double tensive and have significant air emissions and Fiscal Year 2009. Military Construction projects are always walled fuel transfer line from bulk storage to hazardous material usage. the direct fueling facility. The project will prop- Department of Defense projects are always 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- erly close, by abandoning in place, the exist- 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- ernment so there is no opportunity for match- ing underground fuel transfer line from the ernment so there is no opportunity for match- ing funds. bulk storage to the existing truck fill ing funds. Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER stand.Closure will include pigging/purging the Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER CRENSHAW. lines, grout injection of ends, core boring and CRENSHAW. Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing soil sampling along the fuel transfer line, and curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. submission of a Florida Department of Envi- Appropriations Act, 2009. Account: Military Construction, Navy. ronmental Protection Closure Assessment Re- Account: Operations and Maintenance, Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Naval Sta- port. Navy. tion Mayport. In addition, this project will construct a 150 Legal Name of Receiving Entity: BAE Sys- Address of Receiving Entity: Mayport, FL. m2, single story building on a concrete slab on tems. Description of Request: I have secured grade and concrete footings. The building and Address of Receiving Entity: 7091 Davis $14,900,000 in funding in H.R. 6599 in the fuel lab will include vinyl floor tile, steel stud/ Creek Road Jacksonville, FL 32256. Military Construction, Navy account for an gypsum wallboard walls, hollow core interior Description of Request: I have secured Alpha Wharf Improvement project at Naval steel doors, solid core exterior steel doors, $1,600,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Op- Station Mayport, FL. double glazed single hung windows, modified erations and Maintenance, Navy account for Upgrade 900′ of steel sheet pile bulkhead bitumen roofing, interior plumbing, electrical the Wireless Pierside Connection System. by driving a new steel sheet pile wall in front power and lighting wiring, data/communication

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Thousands arrived on our shores fill stand facility 142 (400 GM). dual field of vision color video; laser range fleeing persecution and torture, only to be Naval Station Mayport is a strategic base for finder with capability to incorporate laser target locked up like criminals in one of over 400 de- the Navy. This project was programmed to re- designator; picture in picture video presen- tention facilities around the country. We must ceive funding in Fiscal Year 2012, but was tation for enhanced situational awareness; and not let go of our belief in the innate value of identified by the base commander as the high- real-time video relayed via satellite data link or human life, or stray from our fundamental val- est unfunded priority in Fiscal Year 2009. line of sight link. ues while detaining immigrants or criminal of- Military Construction projects are always The Low Cost Stabilized Turret will provide fenders. 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- a light weight, low cost solution for a flexible, In 1995, after a one-year investigation by ernment so there is no opportunity for match- efficient payload that is consistent with the journalist Mike Masterson into prison condi- ing funds. warfighter’s needs, yet in a cost range con- tions and the death rate of persons in custody, Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER sistent with the concept of expendable sys- Ashberry Park Press of New Jersey, ran a se- CRENSHAW. tems. ries of award winning editorials which listed Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- Department of Defense projects are always the following abuses resulting in death that curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- were occurring in our jails and prisons: Ra- Appropriations Act, 2009. ernment so there is no opportunity for match- cially motivated violence, overzealous police Account: Research, Development, Test and ing funds. investigations, cover-ups and general law en- Evaluation, Navy. f forcement incompetence. Legal Name of Receiving Entity: OTO This prompted the Death In Custody Act of Melara North America. DEATHS IN CUSTODY REPORTING 2000 which required reporting of deaths of Address of Receiving Entity: 1625 I St., NW. PROGRAM persons in custody. Since then, The Bureau of Washington, DC 20006. Justice Statistics has compiled a number of Description of Request: I have secured statistics. My colleague, Congressman BOBBY $1,600,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Re- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE SCOTT at one point testified to the most as- search, Development, Test and Evaluation, OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tounding statistic—that since reporting deaths Navy account for 76mm Swarmbuster Capa- have been made mandatory, the latest report bility. Friday, October 3, 2008 dated August 2005 shows a 64 percent de- Swarmbuster is a proposed developmental Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam cline in suicides and 93 percent decline in program to integrate the highly accurate fire Speaker, I want to thank Congressman SCOTT homicides for individuals in custody. He stated control information from the MK 15 Close-In from Virginia for his critical insight into this that these statistics suggest that the oversight Weapons Systems with the high rate of fire, much needed legislation before us. H.R. 3971, measures play an important role in ensuring medium caliber, 76mm gun on FFG–7 Class the Death in Custody Reporting Program reau- safety and security of prisoners in State facili- ships. thorizes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, BJS, ties. The Surface Navy lacks an effective capa- program, which is designed to report the I agree with his finds and that is why I sup- bility against High Speed Maneuverable Sur- deaths of prisoners and immigration detainees port H.R. 3971. We need continued oversight face Targets (HSMST’s). The Littoral Combat in local and State custody. over the conduct of law enforcement in the ar- Ship (LCS) was designed with a mission mod- The Death in Custody Reporting Act is a rest and imprisonment of citizens and immi- ule to combat this threat, but program difficul- critical oversight tool which allows State and grants. ties will delay delivery of this capability for local corrections officials and advocates to The Bureau of Justice Statistics date shows years. Successful Swarmbuster test results monitor in-custody suicides, homicides, drug that between 2001 and 2005, there were will provide the Navy the opportunity to inte- and alcohol overdoses and other critical 15,308 State prisoner deaths, 5,935 local pris- grate a layered defense capability into its issues. oner deaths and 43 juvenile deaths during in- FFG–7 class ships, against air and surface Due to the current lack of transparency and carceration. In my district alone, in the last threats. accountability, the public and advocacy groups decade, 106 deaths have occurred in Harris Department of Defense projects are always have to rely on word-of-mouth and media ac- County jail, many because of inability to se- 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal Gov- counts to find out about deaths of immigration cure meds or to secure med care after an at- ernment so there is no opportunity for match- detainees. According to the ACLU, at least 69 tack. ing funds. immigrants have died in custody since 2004. A IMMIGRANTS IN JAILS Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER significant number of these deaths occurred in Survivors of torture, asylum-seekers, fami- CRENSHAW. Bill Number: H.R. 2368—Consolidated Se- Federal detention facilities. lies with small children and individuals with se- curity, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing I am pleased that the Senate amended this rious mental health and medical conditions Appropriations Act, 2009. legislation to ensure that Federal detention such as HIV/AIDS, are routinely locked up in Account: Research, Development, Test and center authorities also had to report under the jails or under jail-like conditions. Studies con- Evaluation, Defense Wide. same circumstances and the State detention ducted by the bipartisan Commission on Inter- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: L–3 Com- centers; finally closing the loophole that al- national Religious Freedom, New York Univer- munications. lowed deaths of immigration detainees in Fed- sity’s Bellevue Program, and Physicians for Address of Receiving Entity: 6207 Aviation eral detention facilities to go unreported. Human Rights have demonstrated that, even Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32221. This program which began in 2000, is sup- in well-run jails, detention itself poses a seri- Description of Request: I have secured posed to receive death records quarterly from ous threat to the psychological health of the $1,600,000 in funding in H.R. 2368 in the Re- each State’s prison and juvenile justice sys- detainees. search, Development, Test and Evaluation, tems and from nearly 18,000 State and local Without the right to appointed counsel and Defense Wide account for Low Cost Stabilized law enforcement agencies. The reports include often detained in remote locations, detainees Turret project. the age, gender and race of the deceased, the are unable to exercise fully what rights they do The goal of the Low Cost Stabilized Turret criminal history of the deceased and the cir- have. While I do not stand here and advocate program is to develop a small (less than 15 cumstances surrounding the death. allowing duly processed criminals to be re- lbs) Electro-Optical/Infrared, EO/lR, turret with Sadly, according to a report by Human leased, or those breaking our immigration law High Resolution Video, Cooled Infrared Im- Rights Watch the U.S. criminal justice system to be simply be set loose, there are safer and agery and a Laser Range Finder with a capa- fails to meet many international standards for more cost-effective alternatives to detention bility to incorporate a Laser Target Designator. the treatment of crime victims. Among other for most immigrants ICE currently detains. The primary purpose of the turret will be to proposed measures in the report, HRW rec- CONCLUSION provide an Intelligence, Surveillance and Re- ommended that the United States ratify the Angela Davis, an activist who went from connaissance (ISR) capability for low cost, ex- 1979 Convention on the Elimination of all being on the most wanted list to a distin- pendable UAV systems, consistent with the Forms of Discrimination against Women and guished and tenured professor in California, ‘‘Expendable’’ low cost concept. the Convention on the Rights of the Child. said that ‘‘Jails and prisons are designed to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:49 Oct 04, 2008 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.079 E03OCPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E2246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2008 break human beings, to convert the population HONORING ROBERT AND DONNA of West Texas’’ because of his compassion for into specimens in a zoo—obedient to our DEPRIEST others. A rare leader, Mr. Lopez never missed keepers, but dangerous to each other.’’ an opportunity to help people find affordable housing or to offer encouragement to farm la- Is that our goal? Are jails and prisons reha- HON. JIM COOPER OF TENNESSEE borers before they left to work on the harvest. bilitating or are they simply creating more dan- Mr. Lopez was dedicated to his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gerous criminals? We need to better under- In addition to more than 25 years of service stand what is happening in our society and Friday, October 3, 2008 with the Guadalupe Economic Services Cor- take account for it. This legislation maintains a Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I am hon- poration and the South Plains Food Bank, he log—a report that will track deaths in custody. ored to select Robert and Donna DePriest as was the founder of the Ad Hoc Committee for The more we know what is going on, the more the Fifth District of Tennessee’s Angels in Farm Workers in West Texas and a founder of responsible we must become. It is my belief Adoption nominee this year. the Lubbock Indigent Health Consortium. He that this is just the beginning of a criminal jus- Robert and Donna, and their children, Mat- also received countless community service tice system that needs reform. thew and Melissa—all of Old Hickory, Ten- awards in recognition of his devotion to others. nessee—have devoted almost 15 years of Those from District 19, including myself, will f their lives to the love, care, and support of nu- miss Mr. Lopez’s enthusiasm for life, dedica- merous children from Tennessee’s foster care tion to the betterment of his community, and IN RECOGNITION OF HONOR system. I greatly admire their service to help his great passion for helping those around FLIGHT provide a home to some of the neediest chil- him. dren in our society. f HON. RON KIND The DePriests stand out as foster parents TRIBUTE TO RETIRING CONGRES- because of their commitment to medically SIONAL MEMBER U.S. REP- OF WISCONSIN fragile children—many of whom had a very RESENTATIVE DAVE WELDON short life expectancy. The devotion and sac- (FL–15) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rifice this family has made to these special Friday, October 3, 2008 children has been truly above and beyond their call of duty. Due to the specific needs of HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM OF FLORIDA Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to these children, the family is often required to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commend Honor Flight for their ongoing work be specially trained in a variety of medical pro- to honor America’s veterans. Honor Flight pro- cedures. Though the level of care needed for Friday, October 3, 2008 vides World War II veterans the opportunity to these special children has frequently made it Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today travel to Washington, DC, to visit and reflect at difficult for the DePreists to participate in fam- to honor a colleague and friend, U.S. Rep- the World War II Memorial constructed in their ily activities outside the home, they have still resentative DAVE WELDON who has served this honor. Funded by donations from businesses remained both willing and passionate about body and the people of Florida well over the and individuals, the trip is absolutely free of continuing to provide homes and care for last 14 years. charge and serves as an excellent tribute to many children in Tennessee. Congressman WELDON has made valuable veterans who sacrificed, some paying the ulti- The DePriest family has adopted four of the contributions not only to the people of Flor- mate price, in the name of freedom. children that they cared for over the years. ida’s 15th Congressional District, but also to These children are Zachary, 12, Angel, 5, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Started in 2005 by Earl Morse, Honor Flight Heaven, 4, and Savannah, 2. American public at large, who will continue to has grown from a small operation, flying a I appreciate all that the DePriest family has realize his long-standing efforts and contribu- dozen veterans at a time in small private done, and thank them for their service. I hope tions into the future. planes, to a network of affiliates that spans 30 that the DePriest family will continue to love As most in this body know, Dr. DAVE States and transports hundreds of veterans to and care for Tennessee’s children for many WELDON, M.D., F.A.C.P. of Melbourne, Florida, Washington on commercial airliners to see years to come. is a practicing physician and Army veteran. their memorial. f His background and expertise have been called upon on numerous occasions to On October 8, 2008, the local Honor Flight A TRIBUTE TO RICHARD LOPEZ Affiliate in my hometown of La Crosse, Wis- strengthen this nation’s space program, healthcare policy, energy resources, foreign consin, will be flying some 180 veterans, many affairs, and veterans’ programs among others. of whom reside in my district, to Washington, HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER Dr. WELDON was the first medical doctor to DC, to visit the World War II memorial. I would OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have served in Congress from the State of like to personally thank Neil Duresky, Chuck Florida, and continues to treat patients at a Friday, October 3, 2008 Hanson, and Randy Eddy for all their hard Veterans’ clinic in his congressional district on work to make this dream a reality for Wis- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I a volunteer basis. Rep. WELDON served on the consin veterans, who served their country so would like to take this time to remember Rich- House Appropriations Committee, and in that admirably and with such courage. Without ard Lopez, a long-time champion of those less capacity was a member on various sub- Honor Flight, many veterans would never have fortunate in West Texas. Mr. Lopez passed committees, including the Science, State, Jus- the opportunity to travel to Washington to see away on June 8, 2008, at the age of 74. tice and Commerce Subcommittee, which has the memorial that was constructed in their Richard Lopez inherited his charitable spirit funding oversight of several key executive honor. from his father, with whom he would travel branch agencies including NASA. In the 110th Given the enormity of the sacrifice made by long distances as a child to collect fruit and Congress, he served on the Labor, Health, those who have served and continue to serve vegetables to deliver to their neighbors in and Human Services, as well as the State and our country with the highest degree of honor need. He carried these lessons learned as a Foreign Operations Appropriations Sub- and bravery, there is nothing we can do to child forward and become known for his work committees. fully repay them for their efforts. Thanks to as the executive director of the Guadalupe I have had the privilege to work closely with Honor Flight, however, we can offer them the Economic Services Corporation and as the co- Dr. WELDON regarding many issues affecting chance to visit the memorial dedicated to their founder of the South Plains Food Bank. Florida, as his congressional district borders Born in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Lopez at- service. my own in central Florida. In areas such as tended the University of Mississippi and mar- the space program and NASA, he has be- It is my sincere hope that the actions of ried Rachel Bustillos on April 7th, 1982 in Lub- come a leader and will be long-recognized. I Honor Flight inspire others to pause and re- bock, Texas. Following the destructive tornado also worked hand-in-hand with him during sev- flect upon the sacrifices made and effort ex- that struck Lubbock in 1970, Mr. Lopez eral tumultuous hurricanes, in which he gave pended by our men and women in uniform, worked to help rebuild devastated parts of so generously of his efforts to benefit and re- who are the best in the world. I will continue North Lubbock. build for the people of our state. to honor and pay tribute to those who serve He was a tireless advocate for area migrant His leadership in the House included serv- our country for their sense of duty and extraor- workers and of the less fortunate in Lubbock. ing as Vice Chairman of the Science Sub- dinary courage. He was widely known as the ‘‘Cesar Chavez committee on Space and Aeronautics, for 8

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