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RECOGNIZING NICHOLAS GIGLIO They completed their first marathon, in 1981 still pending—the Migratory Bird program has FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF in Boston. Four years later, they competed in done an excellent job of matching public funds EAGLE SCOUT a triathlon, for which Dick had to not only learn with private donations. In fact, this program how to swim, but then do so in the race with has brought in more than $60 million in private HON. SAM GRAVES a small boat tied to his waist with which he sector funds to protect and restore habitat, to OF MISSOURI pulled Rick. study species declines, to provide technical While continuing to race, Rick also furthered assistance, and to encourage public-private IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his education. In 1993, Rick graduated from and international partnerships. Thursday, May 18, 2006 Boston University with a degree in Special Mr. KIND’s legislation will enable the Interior Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Education. Department to continue providing this much- to recognize Nicholas Giglio, a very special Today the Hoyts have completed 206 needed funding to conservation efforts both in young man who has exemplified the finest triathlons, 20 Duathlons, 64 marathons, and the United States and throughout the Amer- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- over 500 other races. They have biked across icas. He has done an excellent job shep- ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- New England and America. Their best time for herding this bill through the House, and I am ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- a marathon, running together with Dick push- hopeful that the Act will soon be reauthorized. tigious award of Eagle Scout. ing Rick, is 2 hours and 40 minutes, only 35 f minutes short of the world record holder who, Nicholas has been very active with his HONORING TOYOTA MOTOR’S 20TH of course, was not pushing another person troop, participating in many Scout activities. ANNIVERSARY IN GEORGETOWN, while running. This past year they competed in Over the many years Nicholas has been in- KENTUCKY volved with scouting, he has not only earned their twenty-fifth Boston Marathon. I personally numerous merit badges, but also the respect have run the SIDS Road Race in Springfield, of his family, peers, and community. Massachusetts, with the Hoyts many times in- HON. BEN CHANDLER Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in cluding this past fall. OF KENTUCKY commending Nicholas Giglio for his accom- Truly, the Hoyt’s story is one of a deep love IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plishments with the Boy Scouts of America and commitment between father and son, and Thursday, May 18, 2006 and for his efforts put forth in achieving the is one that speaks to all of us. They have won Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased highest distinction of Eagle Scout. awards from organizations around the world, to congratulate Georgetown, Kentucky, and f and regularly receive letters from others Toyota for their successful 20-year partnership whose lives they have touched. Dick Hoyt and that has resulted in significant opportunities for PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HOYTS his son Rick are truly two of the most remark- Georgetown residents and substantial growth able people I have the honor of calling friends, for Toyota. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL and I am proud to be able to pay tribute to The benefits to Kentucky cannot be over- OF MASSACHUSETTS them here on the Floor of the House of Rep- stated. Toyota is among the top employers in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives. the Commonwealth, with 7,000 jobs in Thursday, May 18, 2006 f Georgetown alone. That total does not include the many spin-off benefits in terms of eco- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I SUPPORTING THE NEOTROPICAL nomic development from the many suppliers rise today to pay tribute to two of my most ac- MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVA- and partners that have started operations in complished and most inspiring constituents. TION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006 the vicinity of Georgetown. Kentucky benefits Dick Hoyt, of Holland, Massachusetts, and his from the thousands of secure, well-paying jobs son Rick, are a world famous pair, known HON. GEORGE MILLER our citizens can be proud to go to every day. around the world for their frequent appear- OF Supporting economic development is one of ances at road races, marathons, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my most important jobs in Congress. It triathlons. They are not, however, average Thursday, May 18, 2006 strengthens families and communities, and it athletes. makes possible all the promise America has to In 1962 Rick Hoyt was born with his umbil- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. offer—education, reliable health care, a better ical cord wrapped around his neck. Doctors Speaker, I rise in support of the Neotropical home, and safe, stable communities. We are told Rick’s parents, Dick and Judy, that their Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act fortunate to have Toyota help provide that en- son would be unable to live on his own and of 2006, introduced by my friend from Wis- vironment. that he should be institutionalized. They re- consin, Mr. KIND. I was one of the coauthors Toyota, also, has thrived during this 20-year fused. of the original Neotropical Migratory Bird Con- period, thanks to its hard-working, dedicated Instead, the Hoyts did all that they could to servation Act in 2000, and I am very pleased team in Kentucky. Its Georgetown operation enroll Rick in public school with other children to see this new legislation make its way now produces a half million cars a year, far his age. Their first major breakthrough came through the process again. This has been a more than what was projected when it when a group of engineers from Tufts Univer- highly successful program, and its reauthoriza- opened. During that time, Toyota has become sity built, in 1972, an interactive computer that tion will help to continue this record of suc- one of the top manufacturers of cars, in terms enabled Rick to communicate. His first words cess. of number and quality, and we in Kentucky are took his family by surprise. They learned that The hundreds of species of birds that mi- proud that those cars are American-made. he had been following the Stanley Cup finals grate through our Nation every year are facing Toyota has given back to Kentucky in so along with the rest of his family when he said, urgent threats. Warblers, plovers, and kites many ways. It is deeply involved in our civic ‘‘Go Bruins.’’ were once common, but many species are life. Toyota provides jobs for Kentucky resi- From that moment forward, Rick was now listed as endangered or are dwindling dents, but it also supports our schools and unstoppable. He was admitted to public school rapidly and will soon approach that point. The youth programs for the next generation. Toy- in 1975, and 2 years after that, asked his fa- Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ota generates significant tax revenue for Ken- ther to enter their first race together: a five has greatly helped the effort to protect these tucky and our cities and counties, but it also mile benefit run for another local athlete who creatures here and in Latin America and the participates in our community activities, shar- had been paralyzed in an accident. Dick says Caribbean. ing its resources and the time and talents of that he remembers Rick telling him that night Like the other multinational species con- its employees. that he did not feel handicapped when they servation programs including the Great Apes And Toyota foresees even more opportunity were competing together. Conservation Act—whose reauthorization is in Kentucky. I am pleased that it has selected

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BART STUPAK in the U.S. auto industry, and we hope eventu- Today, this Congress has the opportunity to OF MICHIGAN ally provide an alternative for Americans sad- send a clear message of hope for a better fu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture to American families by investing in crit- dled with ever-increasing gas prices. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 This is a happy occasion for Toyota, for ical programs that enhance our children’s abil- Kentucky, and for me personally. I hope to ity to go to college, protect our public health Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise today see many more such occasions over the com- against diseases and epidemics, and protect to say thank you to the 850,000 police officers ing years as Toyota and Kentucky continue to our public safety from gang violence and ter- who go to work in our communities each day, expand their relationship. rorist attacks. and to pay tribute to the more than 17,000 Regrettably, the Republican leadership has who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and f chosen to squander this opportunity in order to whose names are inscribed on th National RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY make way for additional tax breaks for the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. SCHOOL DISTRICT wealthiest Americans. As a former officer with the Michigan State The negative impact of this unnecessary Police and Escanaba City Police Department, HON. SAM GRAVES and misguided budget is that programs essen- as well as founder and co-chair of the Law tial to the safety, health and well-being of Enforcement Caucus, I am proud to be a co- OF MISSOURI American families are cut and even elimi- sponsor of this resolution, and I want to thank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nated. Congressman HEFLEY for introducing it again Thursday, May 18, 2006 Please permit me to cite examples that illus- this year. Everyday, our Nation’s police officers face Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute trate my point. First, this Republican Budget Resolution danger and uncertainty in order to keep us the efforts of the Liberty School District, the safe. There are 56,000 against law Council of Parent Teacher Associations, the sacrifices services vital to women and families by eliminating the funding for the National Re- enforcement officers each year; and last year, Parent Teacher Student Associations, stu- 155 peace officers were killed in the line of dents, faculty and staff in their ongoing efforts source Center on Workplace Responses. This Center was included in last year’s reauthoriza- duty, including five from my own state of to support a national project known as Book Michigan. They leave behind husbands, wives, Relief. Book Relief is an unprecedented, pub- tion of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It provides critical support to help parents, and children, who supported them lishing industry-wide effort that will distribute at and believed in their work, and who now need employees who are victims of domestic vio- least five million new books to schools and li- and deserve our support. lence maintain job security as they empower braries displaced and destroyed by the 2005 I want to take a moment to thank organiza- hurricanes. These books will help to replenish themselves to end the violence in their lives. tions like Concerns of Police Survivors and school libraries as they rebuild. It also provides employers with valuable infor- Thin Blue Line that work to help give a voice In New Orleans, 118 of 126 schools sus- mation and expertise needed to make their and a helping hand to the families of officers tained damage; in , 300 schools workplace safe from abusers who often stalk who are killed. These compassionate organi- were damaged, 24 of them severely damaged their victims at the workplace. zations help to remind us that the law enforce- or destroyed. Nearly 190,000 Louisiana stu- Second, this Budget Resolution eliminates ment community goes beyond those who wear dents were displaced. As organizations start to the funding for the National Institutes of the uniform to include the families who share rebuild the Gulf Coast, Book Relief will be Health’s crucial National Children’s Study. This the risks that come with a career in police there to supply them with new books as they study is examining the effects of environ- work. The ceremonies of this past weekend reopen. mental influences on the health and develop- are for them, to commemorate their commit- For every fifty cents raised by Liberty ment of our nation’s children. When com- ment and their sacrice, and to let them know schools, one book will be contributed to the pleted, this national study could answer critical that their Nation shares their loss and that cause. Each school in the district has been questions that will enable us to more effec- their loved ones did not die in vain. actively participating in not only Book Relief, tively protect our children’s health and future I also think that we need to go beyond the but also Hurricane Katrina relief. Liberty well-being. usual gestures to offer the families of fallen of- Schools have raised a collective $33,600 to go By eliminating this important program, the ficers real, material support. We need to fully toward relief efforts. This accomplishment is Republican budget once again chooses giving fund critical law enforcement programs like the nothing short of outstanding. tax breaks to the wealthiest individuals in Byrne Grant program, which was named for a Liberty, Missouri has a rich history of great America at the expense of our children. fallen officer and which has helped to provide accomplishments in their school system. Third, this budget resolution jeopardizes the vital funding for organizations like Thin Blue Today, I am proud to celebrate and recognize future of millions of America’s children by rec- Line. This program has been under attack by the continued dedication to community, both at ommending the elimination of 42 education the administration in recent years, and I call home and in the Gulf Coast, of the Liberty programs designed to provide our Nation’s on my colleagues to show the familes and offi- School District and its network of staff, stu- disadvantaged and middle-income children cers gathered here this week that we mean to dents and parents. Their work is truly a shin- with the opportunities for a better and more support them with our resources as well as ing example of the great works happening in fulfilling life. our words. public education today. Some of the programs the Republican budg- In addition, I am especially proud to have in- et proposes to eliminate are the Even Start troduced a piece of legislation that will provide f program, which promotes family literacy in health insurance coverage to the survivors of CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON low-income areas; the School Drop-out Pre- public safety officers who are killed in the line THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR vention Program, which helps at-risk children of duty. This bill, H.R. 4424, has been en- 2007 stay in school; and the Education Technology dorsed by leading national law enforcement Block Grant, which integrates technology into organizations, and will help to relieve the fi- SPEECH OF the classroom to help students and teachers nancial strain on police survivors in the wake succeed in today’s 21st Century workforce. of the most traumatic possible loss. I think this HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Once again, in order to pay for the $70 bil- legislation is an example of the kind of prac- OF CALIFORNIA lion tax cut primarily for the wealthy, this Re- tical support that we can provide to law en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES publican budget strips away the safety net forcement officers and their families, and I Wednesday, May 17, 2006 needed to protect the future of our children hope to see it move forward in the coming The House in Committee of the Whole who must be prepared to compete in our ever- year. House on the State of the Union had under growing and highly technical global economy. After September 11, this Congress seemed consideration of the concurrent resolution I urge my colleagues to put the future of our to recognize the heroic nature of the work that (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- children and our country first and vote against our law enforcement officers do, and the im- sional budget for the United States Govern- this misguided Republican Budget Resolution. portance of supporting them fully. However, I

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I believe that we need CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON Their plan almost completely ignores the to go back to the model that helped to radi- THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR cost of ongoing military operations in Afghani- cally reduce crime across this country in the 2007 stan and Iraq, which according to the Con- Clinton years: funding to put cops on the gressional Budget Office will be at least $298 streets, support for succesful local programs, SPEECH OF over 10 years. Except for a one year fix, it and federal commitment to initiatives, like HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ does nothing to address the Alternative Min- communications interoperability, that help to OF PENNSYLVANIA imum Tax, which will increase taxes for middle make our first responders more effective. class families by an estimated $844 billion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This week should serve as a chance for us over the next ten years. to renew our commitment to the men and Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Even with these cuts, omissions, and gim- women of the law enforcement community. The House in Committee of the Whole micks, the majority’s budget will add another Today, we have the chance to honor them House on the State of the Union had under $2.3 trillion to our national debt by 2011—or with our words, through the excellent resolu- consideration of the concurrent resolution nearly $1 million of debt per minute. Under tion that Mr. HEFLEY has introduced. For the (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- President Bush, and his Republican Congress, rest of the year, let’s make sure that we are sional budget for the United States Govern- our Nation has incurred more debt than it did honoring and supporting them through our pri- ment for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth under the 42 presidents before him. appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years But there is a better way. orities and our actions. It is the least we can 2008 through 2011: do for the officers and families who do so As a member of the House Budget Com- much for us every day. Mrs. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania. Mr. mittee, I assisted Ranking Member SPRATT in Chairman, this chamber is in the final stages f the creation of a fiscal year 2007 budget that of the annual budget process—a process that makes the necessary tough, fiscally disciplined THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACK- provides an important opportunity to discuss choice. This Democratic alternative meets the SON MEMORIAL TEMPLE the things we value as a Nation. basic budgetary principles of meeting our obli- CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Before we cast our votes, each of us should gations, working within the resources we have, consider the following: and making smart investments that will ensure HON. DALE E. KILDEE 1. Does the Republican budget value fiscal the Nation’s current and future fiscal well- OF MICHIGAN discipline and honest budgeting? And, did the being. Republican leadership make the tough choices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Democratic budget will put our nation needed to balance the budget and pay down back on the right track by closing tax loop- Thursday, May 18, 2006 the debt? holes that provide incentives to companies to Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House No. The Republican budget continues the ship jobs overseas, by cracking down on tax of Representatives to join me in congratulating majority party’s borrow-and-spend policies. As cheats that avoid paying nearly $350 billion a Jackson Memorial Temple Church of God in a result, it not only fails to balance the Federal year in taxes, by rescinding the tax breaks Christ as it celebrates 65 years of fellowship government’s checkbook, but will actually run and subsidies for the oil and gas industry, and and worship in my hometown of Flint Michi- a deficit of $348 billion for 2007—further in- by rolling back Medicare overpayments to gan. Jackson Memorial will commemorate this creasing the mounting debt being, passed HMOs. We would then reinvest these savings event with two days of festivities on August 12 onto our children and grandchildren. in the priorities that matter to most Americans: and 13. 2. Does the Republican budget value our national and homeland security, energy inde- Founded in December 1941 by Reverend shared economic future? And, did the Repub- pendence, education, and health care. And, it Leo J. Jackson as the Pilgrim Temple Church lican majority make wise investments in edu- will do so while balancing the Federal Govern- of God in Christ, the first services were held cation, workforce development and alternative ment’s budget within 6 years, and begin to on the same day Pearl Harbor was bombed. fuels that will favorably position us in the high- pay down the debt by 2013. After Reverend Jackson passed away the ly competitive global marketplace? Our plan would secure our homeland church was re-named in his memory. Bishop No. The Republican budget cuts education through investments in our military and de- H. J. Williams is the current pastor and along funding by $2.2 billion, reduces support for re- fense networks. Our plan would ensure that with First Lady, Mother Iola Williams, he pro- newable energy and energy-efficiency initia- we are prepared here at home, while also pur- vides the leadership, inspiration and example tives, and impedes access to health care for suing smart foreign policies that encourage of a life in Christ to the congregation and com- women and children. stability in nations throughout the world. And, munity. 3. Does the Republican budget value en- our plan would meet our obligations to the Dedicating their lives to Jesus Christ, the hanced security at home and a strong de- men and women who have fought to protect congregation is pledged to the following be- fense? And, did the Republican majority pro- our Nation. liefs: That there is one God, eternally existent vide for the men and women who protect us, Second, our plan would help secure our in three persons: God the Father, God the both while they are on the front lines and after economic future by educating our children for Son, and God the Holy Spirit. In the Blessed they have fulfilled their duties and return the twenty-first century economy, promoting Hope, which is the Rapture of the Church of home? the development and innovation of small busi- God, which is in Christ, at His return. That the No. The Republican budget cuts funding for nesses, upholding environmental protections, only means of being cleansed from sin is veterans’ health care by $6 billion, and will re- and advancing the production of alternative through repentance and faith in the precious duce our ability to maintain current homeland sources of energy to end our dependence on blood of Jesus Christ. That regeneration by security efforts due to a lack of consistent and foreign oil. the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for per- reliable funding. And, third, our plan would expand access to sonal salvation. That the redemptive work of 4. Is the Republican budget based on affordable health care for all Americans and Christ on the cross provides healing for the sound, fair tax policies to recognize the prior- improve retirement security with particular at- human body, in answer to believing in prayer. ities of everyday Americans? tention to the dramatic and costly needs of the That the baptism in the Holy Ghost according No. The Republican budget has one pur- baby boomers who will begin to reach retire- to Acts 2:4 is iven to believers who ask for it. pose: to provide tax cuts to the wealthiest ment in 2007. In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by Americans. In fact, this budget provides $228 Mr. Chairman, I believe that we have a re- whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to billion in new tax cuts—90 percent of which sponsibility to meet our obligations and bal- live a holy and separated life in this present will go to the wealthiest ten percent of tax- ance the budget. I am also well aware that the world. payers. Federal Government’s budgets have con- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- This budget fails to meet sound fiscal prin- sequences. If the majority’s budget passes, it lating Jackson Memorial Temple Church of ciples, and it sets us on an irresponsible path will hurt State and local budgets by forcing God in Christ as it celebrates their 65th anni- for years to come—with mounting annual defi- them to cover the shortfalls—likely through in- versary. I commend them for 65 years of joyful cits, and an increasing national debt. In fact, creased local taxes. If the majority’s budget

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I’d only just In an era when journalism is have been promised. begun convincing myself I was my own man commoditized, digitized and endlessly tele- Unless we change course, the negative con- in my father’s field, and now I learned that vised, I feel the loss of that passion, drive, sequences of the Republican budget will be The Leader of the Free World could not tell emotion and energy. I also feel regret—not felt by every American. us apart? for sometimes pushing my father away as I It was naı¨ve, of course, to think I could tried to be independent. I know I was right My colleagues, Americans are seeking to to wait until he’d retired as executive editor meet their obligations to their families, their hide that little coincidence of a last name. Dad was not just seen as the embodiment of before joining The Times. communities and to the Nation. We must The Times; he saw himself that way. During But I missed something big. honor their commitment and we should not, the tumultuous year 1968, my father said I I never got to work for Abe. and I cannot walk away from our obligations to could not wear an Army fatigue jacket be- [From washingtonpost.com, May 11, 2006] them. Vote ‘‘no’’ on this irresponsible Repub- cause anti-Vietnam protesters wore them. lican budget, and support the Democratic al- ‘‘When you go out,’’ he said, not for the first NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR A.M. ‘ABE’ ROSENTHAL ternative. or last time, ‘‘you’re representing The Times.’’ I was 12 years old at the time. (By J.Y. Smith) f Still, I tried to walk around as if I were A.M. ‘‘Abe’’ Rosenthal, 84, a Pulitzer Prize- REMEMBERING A.M. ‘ABE’ not really Abe’s son, first at The Associated winning foreign correspondent who became ROSENTHAL Press, where I was a national and foreign chief editor of and correspondent for nine years, and then at played a key role in modernizing the Gray The Times. (I even left the middle initial, Lady of American journalism for the new HON. FRANK R. WOLF M., out of my byline because my father’s ini- century, died May 10 at Mount Sinai medical OF tials were so famous.) center in Manhattan. He had a major stroke I started to get the point that hiding in two weeks ago. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plain sight was not working when I noticed Mr. Rosenthal’s career at the Times Thursday, May 18, 2006 that I hadn’t received any checks from spanned 55 years, from 1944, when he began WQXR, the Times radio station, for a weekly as a cub reporter, to 1999, when he retired as Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, last week the Na- radio spot. It turns out that WQXR was send- the writer of ‘‘On My Mind,’’ a column on the tion lost a giant in the field of journalism when ing the $70 checks to A. M. Rosenthal, in- op-ed page. When he left the Times, he took A.M. ‘‘Abe’’ Rosenthal passed away at age 84. stead of Andrew Rosenthal. his column to the New York Daily News and He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign cor- I called my father, outraged. He had been continued there until 2004. respondent and executive editor of the New happily cashing the checks. He said he In 2002, President Bush conferred on him York Times. After his days directing the news- hadn’t known why WQXR was paying him, the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, along with Katharine Gra- room were over, he penned the op-ed column, but ‘‘when someone gives me a check, baby, I cash it.’’ ham, the late chairwoman of The Wash- ‘‘On My Mind,’’ for the Times and later the I should have found the whole thing funny, ington Post Co. New York Daily News, a forum from which he but I didn’t. Then about a year later, I got a A passionate, driven man, Mr. Rosenthal championed the cause of freedom and human check for a reprint of my father’s classic 1958 was ruthless in his pursuit of perfection as rights. essay, ‘‘There Is No News From Auschwitz.’’ he saw it and was never entirely satisfied As Nicholas Kristof, who won a Pulitzer I sent him a copy of the check stub with a with his own work or that of others. He was a brilliant and visceral judge of the news. He Prize last month as a Times op-ed columnist, note: ‘‘When someone gives me a check, baby, I cash it.’’ had boundless curiosity about the world. He said at Mr. Rosenthal’s funeral, Abe Rosenthal often viewed it with a sense of outrage—at used his column to make matters like human Dad thought it was hilarious. And I’ve long since realized that I overreacted on the tyranny, at all forms of injustice and exploi- rights violations in China and Sudan ‘‘rec- ‘‘Abe’s kid’’ front. But since my father died, tation, at stupidity, incompetence and ‘‘un- ognizable as issues.’’ I’ve realized something else. fairness.’’ ‘‘Abe fought to cure our blind spots, and it When I read his obituary to my children, His first big break came in 1946, when he got a two-week assignment to cover the worked,’’ Mr. Kristof said. ‘‘He did indeed their amazement at his accomplishments United Nations. He stayed on the beat for was matched by my amazement at how much teach us to see.’’ eight years. His first foreign assignment was I had forgotten, even discounted. Then col- Mr. Speaker, I insert for the RECORD an India, where he was posted in 1954. He later leagues began sharing their experiences of obituary from and an worked in Poland and Japan, but India re- my father. tained a special fascination for him. He once op-ed column by Mr. Rosenthal’s son Andrew, They said what I knew, that he could be traveled 1,500 rugged miles to have a dateline a New York Times deputy editorial page edi- stubborn, unreasonable and prone to anger. tor, remembering Abe Rosenthal. that read ‘‘At the Khyber Pass.’’ But what they held on was how sure he was In 1958, he moved to Poland and the next [From the New York Times, May 17, 2006] in his vision for the paper, how filled with year was expelled by the government for I NEVER WROTE FOR MY FATHER exuberance and a certainty about journalism delving too deeply into its affairs. In 1960, he that he freely bestowed. I received dozens of (By Andrew Rosenthal) was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for inter- stories about how he’d shaped a reporter’s national reporting for his dispatches from Funerals have a way of reframing memo- career, how he’d traveled around the world ries. After the burial of my father, A. M. Poland. A story he wrote after visiting the to get a correspondent out of trouble, how site of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz- Rosenthal, who ran The Times for nearly 20 he’d stood up equally to K.G.B. generals and Birkenau in southern Poland has become a years and wrote a column for 13 more, I re- to U.S. officials, how he’d helped young peo- classic of journalism. called the day I met President George H. W. ple become better journalists, how he’d ‘‘The most terrible thing of all, somehow, Bush, not long after I became a White House changed The Times and the newspaper busi- was that at Brzezinka (the Polish name for correspondent. ness. Birkenau) the sun was bright and warm, the I was allowed to sit in on an interview that Jose Lopez, a photographer and photo edi- rows of graceful poplars were lovely to look two of my colleagues, Maureen Dowd and tor, said the first time they met, Abe Rosen- upon and on the grass near the gates chil- Thomas L. Friedman, were doing for a maga- thal told him, ‘‘Always be the hawk; never dren played,’’ he wrote. zine article. The White House told me not to be the blackbird that sits on the wire.’’ ‘‘And so there is no news to report from ask questions, but after a while, Mr. Bush David Sanger said when he’d been a news Auschwitz. There is merely the compulsion said to me, ‘‘You’ve been quiet.’’ I said the clerk laboring to become a reporter, he’d to write something about it, a compulsion interview was supposed to be strictly about come to his desk one day to find Champagne that grows out of a restless feeling that to the magazine article, but as long as he’d and a note: ‘‘For an explanation, see the ex- have visited Auschwitz and then turned away asked, what did he think about the latest de- ecutive editor.’’ Abe had promoted David, without having said or written anything velopment on Lithuania? and wanted to celebrate with him. would be a most grievous act of discourtesy He was angry and would not answer. He ‘‘I wouldn’t argue that he was always the to those who died there.’’ said he was ‘‘not gonna be sandbagged in the easiest boss,’’ David wrote. But, he said, my In 1963, Mr. Rosenthal was summoned to Oval Office.’’ father ‘‘knew how to infuse you with his New York from Tokyo to become metropoli- On the way out, Marlin Fitzwater, Mr. sheer joy of reporting and experiencing the tan editor. By 1969, he had become managing Bush’s spokesman, helpfully noted that my world.’’ editor, and in 1977 he was named executive introduction to Mr. Bush had gone badly. He Alan Cowell recalled how Abe Rosenthal editor. For 17 years, until 1987, when he be- explained that Mr. Bush was unhappy with flew to South Africa in 1986 to argue the au- came an op-ed columnist, he was responsible my father for writing in his column that Mr. thorities out of expelling him. John Burns, for the news operation at the Times.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E885 (The editorial page at the Times and at doing and how he chose to end it. There were Survivors include his wife of 18 years, the some other papers, including The Wash- other ways he could have ended it—he could writer Shirley Lord Rosenthal, who lives in ington Post, is run by an entirely separate have quit!’’ Manhattan; three sons from his first mar- hierarchy that reports directly to the pub- In 1971, Mr. Rosenthal played an important riage, Jonathan Rosenthal of Clifton, Daniel lisher. It is a distinction that remains ex- role in the Times’s publication of the Pen- Rosenthal of Milford, N.J., and Andrew tremely important to papers where the divi- tagon Papers, a landmark event in the his- Rosenthal, a New York Times deputy edi- sion is maintained.) tory of journalism. The papers detailed 25 torial page editor who lives in Montclair, As a manager, Mr. Rosenthal was said to years of U.S. involvement and deception in N.J.; a sister; and four grandchildren. be abrasive and self-centered. A diminutive, Vietnam. The archive of several thousand f bespectacled figure, he had a volcanic tem- pages was classified as secret, and the man- per. Many found him intimidating. He ad- agement of the Times expected the govern- UTB’S GRAVITATIONAL WAVE vanced the careers of many journalists and ment to object to the project. DISCOVERY derailed the careers of others. He was a con- Mr. Rosenthal, by then the managing edi- stant source of friction and controversy in tor, put his credibility and career on the line the Times newsroom. Admirers and critics by marshaling the arguments to go ahead HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ spoke of him with equal fervor. anyway. He was supported by then-publisher OF Arthur Gelb, a friend of Mr. Rosenthal’s Arthur Ochs Sulzberger. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who also was the Times’s managing editor, On the second day of a planned multipart once offered this explanation of the Rosen- series, the Justice Department went to court Thursday, May 18, 2006 thal character: ‘‘In every field, in every art, to block publication. There followed two Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to if you talk to an artist who has a very keen weeks of frantic litigation in courts in New share with the House a monumental discovery mind, you will find they are very restless. York and Washington and an expedited ap- made by scientists in my district that will make peal to the U.S. Supreme Court, in which the Anyone who is truly creative has a restless- it easier for space scientists to map black ness and natural impatience with others.’’ Times was joined by The Washington Post. There was never any question about Mr. In the end, a divided court affirmed the First holes in space. This breathaking discovery on Rosenthal’s impact on the Times. He insisted Amendment right of the newspapers to bring gravitational waves was made by researchers on good writing and sent his reporters on the information to their readers. at the University of Texas at Brownsville, and stories that often were ignored by other pub- Mr. Rosenthal regarded his greatest con- allows scientists—for the first time—to study lications—and might have been missed by tribution to the Times as his effort to keep the warping of space and time produced by the Times except for his guidance. the news report ‘‘straight.’’ By that he colliding black holes. He expanded coverage in every direction. meant free of bias and editorializing on the Now, I’m no rocket scientist—but UTB’s The religion page, for example, became a part of reporters. venue for discussion of broad theological and ‘‘I used to tell new reporters: The Times is gravitational wave studies universal break- philosophical questions rather than a sum- far more flexible in writing styles than you through will give researchers and other space mary of sermons. might think, so don’t button up your vest scientists greater insight into one of the most Reader-friendly stories and features were and go all stiff on us,’’ he wrote in his fare- cataclysmic astrophysical events predicted by added and given prominent display. New em- well column for the Times. ‘‘But when it Einstein’s theory of general relativity, the phasis was placed on covering sports and the comes to the foundation—fairness—don’t merger of two black holes. Given that most of city itself. The daily paper went from two fool around with it, or we will come down on us are not scientists, let me just say that this sections to four. The business report became you.’’ remarkable discovery will guide astrophysicists a separate section. SportsMonday, Weekend Mr. Rosenthal gave up the executive edi- and Science Times sections were published torship of the Times at the end of 1986 and as they learn more about the origin and his- on different days of the week. Coverage of was succeeded by Max Frankel. His first col- tory of the supermassive black holes which re- topics such as food and the arts was ex- umn on the op-ed page appeared Jan. 6, 1987. side at the core of most galaxies, including our panded. His last column for the paper was published own Milky Way. At a time when many newspapers in New Nov. 5, 1999. Black hole merger models are always chal- York and elsewhere in the country were los- As a columnist, Mr. Rosenthal’s subjects lenging to build due to their unique and un- ing readers, the Times’s circulation in- ranged from the evils of the drug trade— known nature. Black holes in space are re- ‘‘helping make criminals and destroying creased and its financial health improved gions where gravity is so intense that nothing, dramatically, due to its expanding national young ’’—to all forms of political, eth- and regional editions. nic and religious repression, from China and including light itself, can evade their pull. Be- Notable stories that Mr. Rosenthal as- Tibet to Africa, Europe and the Americas. He cause their mergers generate a remarkably signed included the case of Kitty Genovese, had a special interest in the security of strong burst of gravitational waves when they who was fatally stabbed in her quiet Israel and made regular visits to the coun- approach and collide, lasting for years at a neighborhood. What had started as a brief try. time, they affect both space and time by pro- crime report became a lengthy examination Abraham Michael Rosenthal was born in ducing ripples in the curved geometry of the of why 38 people heard her screams for help Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the fifth child and universe. without helping her or even calling police. only son of Harry and Sara Rosenthal. His Mr. Rosenthal wrote a book about the inci- father was born Harry Shipiatski in Byelo- This shift in the concept Einstein defined as dent, ‘‘Thirty-Eight Witnesses,’’ in which he russia (today’s Belarus) but took the name ‘‘spacetime’’ has proven to be a difficult task raised this question: ‘‘What was the apathy Rosenthal from an uncle in London on his for computer simulations to execute or follow. of the people of Austin Street compared, way to Canada in 1903. Yet UTB scientists M. Campanelli, C.O. let’s say, with the apathy of non-Nazi Ger- He was a trapper and fur trader before Lousto and Y. Zlochower devised a novel mans toward Jews?’’ moving the family to New York in the early technique for properly representing black Another memorable story Mr. Rosenthal 1930s and settling in the Bronx, where he be- holes during such collisions, which is why ordered was about Daniel Burros, 28, the came a house painter. He died of injuries suf- blond and blue-eyed leader of the Ku Klux fered in a fall from a scaffold when his son UTB’s breakthrough is an epic contribution in Klan in New York and the No. 2 man in the was 12. the study of our universe. , headed by George Lin- As a teenager, Mr. Rosenthal lost his four This extraordinary discovery will enable sci- coln Rockwell. sisters to various illnesses. He contracted os- entists to verify Einstein’s famed theory of After the Times wrote about Burros, Mr. teomyelitis, a bone disease, and used a cane general relativity—and specifically his theory Rosenthal got a tip from a friend that Burros or crutches. He regained his mobility after of spacetime curvature. Results from this dis- was Jewish and had celebrated his bar mitz- being taken in by the Mayo Clinic as a char- covery will prepare the NASA/European Space vah. When a reporter confronted Burros ity patient. Agency’s 2015 gravitational wave mission, about his past, he said he would kill himself He attended what was then called City Col- if it was publicized. The next day, the Times lege of New York. Although tuition was free, which aims to detect the gravitational waves carried the story on the front page, and the he used to say, it was more than he could af- produced from supermassive black hole colli- next night, Burros committed suicide. ford. He worked on the school newspaper and sions, also considered the most potent source The Times was widely criticized, but Mr. was a stringer for the New York Herald Trib- of energy in the universe. Rosenthal expressed no regrets. une. When the Times stringer at the college Physicists at UTB’s Center for Gravitational ‘‘He was who he was, he did what he did, was drafted for World War II service in 1943, Wave Astronomy have made exceptional and I no more would feel guilty of saying he took his job. He became a full-time re- progress in their field through this develop- that a certain person robbed a bank,’’ Mr. porter in 1944. ment, which is a reflection of their extensive Rosenthal told an interviewer. ‘‘Was I happy He became a U.S. citizen in 1951. He kept a that he killed himself? Of course not. I did plaque marking the occasion on his office dedication and sheer . Through such not feel that we had done anything but the wall. efforts, they are establishing south Texas as a appropriate thing. It was he who was mis- His marriage to Ann Marie Burke Rosen- force in space science issues and as a leader appropriating his life, both in what he was thal ended in divorce. in innovation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 Several groups have attempted to reach a THE BREAST CANCER AND ‘‘(f) In addition to sums authorized by sub- solution to the computational complications in- ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ACT sections (a) and (b) to be appropriated, there volved in gravitational wave detection, leaving are authorized to be appropriated to pay ex- penses for fuel used to carry out parts B and most researchers predicting that this elusive HON. RON KIND C— discovery would be incremental, through an OF WISCONSIN ‘‘(1) for fiscal year 2007, $26,800,000 multi- arduous series of small improvements. UTB IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plied by the average price of a barrel of oil scientists, however, have contradicted this be- for 2006 as reported by the Energy Informa- lief with their out-of-the-box thinking and re- Thursday, May 18, 2006 tion Administration, divided by the average lentless perseverance. Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand price of a barrel of oil as reported by the En- Despite a lack of equipment and economic with the National Breast Cancer Coalition ergy Information Administration for 2005; resources, UTB scientists utilized the least so- (NBCC) and the three million women living ‘‘(2) for fiscal year 2008, the amount au- phisticated computer systems and relied on thorized for 2007 for fuel multiplied by the with breast cancer in the country today and average price of a barrel of oil for 2007 as re- their stellar ingenuity to achieve a revolu- urge all my colleagues to push for passage of ported by the Energy Information Adminis- tionary breakthrough, the sort that comes the Breast Cancer and Environmental Re- tration, divided by the average price of a along between every 10–50 years. search Act (H.R. 2231) by the end of this barrel of oil as reported by the Energy Infor- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the year. mation Administration for 2006; House of Representatives to join me in ap- The bill authorizes $30 million a year for five ‘‘(3) for fiscal year 2009, the amount au- plauding a group of intellectuals whose vision years to establish multi-institutional, multidisci- thorized for 2008 for fuel multiplied by the and brilliance are truly ahead of their time. plinary centers. The centers would include in- average price of a barrel of oil for 2008 as re- These south Texans have inspired us today stitutions with different areas of expertise ported by the Energy Information Adminis- tration, divided by the average price of a and changed the way our world will see the working together to look at different aspects of barrel of oil as reported by the Energy Infor- future. the issue. Furthermore, this bill would create a mation Administration for 2007; f new mechanism for environmental health re- ‘‘(4) for fiscal year 2010, the amount au- search, and provide a unique process by thorized for 2009 for fuel multiplied by the THANK YOU HERRERA which up to eight research centers are devel- average price of a barrel of oil for 2009 as re- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL oped to study environmental factors and their ported by the Energy Information Adminis- impact on breast cancer. Modeled after the tration, divided by the average price of a HON. GENE GREEN DOD Breast Cancer Research Program, which barrel of oil as reported by the Energy Infor- mation Administration for 2008.; and OF TEXAS has been so successful, it would include con- ‘‘(5) for fiscal year 2011, the amount au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumer advocates in the peer review and pro- thorized for 2010 for fuel multiplied by the Thursday, May 18, 2006 grammatic review process. average price of a barrel of oil for 2010 as re- This federal commitment is critical for the ported by the Energy Information Adminis- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, overall, national strategy and the long-term re- tration, divided by the average price of a I rise today to thank the Fifth Grade students search investments needed to discover the barrel of oil as reported by the Energy Infor- of Herrera Elementary which is in my Con- environmental causes of breast cancer, so mation Administration for 2009.’’. gressional District for coming to visit us last that we can prevent it, treat it more effectively, week on their class field trip. and cure it. It is generally believed that the en- On May 17, 2006, I introduced an amend- They came to Washington on their Fifth ment in the House Education and the Work- vironment plays some role in the development force Committee, of which I am a member, Grade class trip to learn about our Govern- of breast cancer, but the extent of that role is ment and the history of our country. During to H.R. 5293, the Senior Independence Act. not understood. More research needs to be The bill reauthorizes the Older Americans their 5-day visit, they managed to visit Mt. done to determine the impact of the environ- Act. My amendment would help provide re- Vernon and learn about George Washington ment on breast cancer, which has been under- lief for Administrations on Aging and thou- and what it was like during the colonial era. studied in the past. sands of volunteers nationwide from being They toured several museums in the Smith- Fewer than 30 percent of breast cancers squeezed by the rising cost of gas. It provides sonian. The Museum of American History, the are explained by known risk factors; however, a non-binding formula for calculating annual increses in fuel costs for the thre Older Air and Space Museum and the National Mu- there is little consensus in the scientific com- seum of the American Indian were all favorites Americans Act programs that are the most munity on how the environment impacts breast heavily dependent on transportation. These of the students. cancer. Studies have explored the effect of On their last full day in Washington, I met programs include the in-home nutrition serv- isolated environmental factors such as diet, ices, the congregate nurtition services, and with the students of Herrera Elementary during pesticides, and electromagnetic fields, but in the supportive services that provide rides to their lunch break. No one knew that one of most cases there is no conclusive evidence. doctor’s appointments, trips to the grocery their most memorable experiences was yet to Furthermore, there are many other factors that store and to senior centers, among other come. are suspected to play a role but have not services. Sadly, he amendment was defeated along party lines by a vote of 23–21. On our way to the Capitol steps to take a been fully studied. These could provide valu- picture, an ABC news crew approached us to It is plain to see why these programs have able in understanding the causes of breast been so successful and so important to sen- ask us if we knew the words to the national cancer and could lead to prevention strate- anthem. The students and I sang the national iors. As Americans age, the mobility de- gies. creases. Consistent with the intent of the anthem on the Capitol steps and the students We need to enact this bill this year, and I Older Americans Act, these services help made it onto ABC’s Nightline. urge my colleagues to cosponsor this bill and seniors maintain independence, dignity and The Students of Herrera Elementary did a bring it to the House Floor for a vote. health. In FY2003, the Supportive Services great job when they sang the national anthem. gave almost 36 million rides and provided 20 They knew all the words and did not miss a f million hours of personal care, homemaker note. This was also impressive because the REAUTHORIZATION OF THE OLDER and chore services. In that same year, 248 news story on the national anthem stemmed AMERICANS ACT million means were served. Fifty-seven per- from the controversy over a Spanish version cent were provided in the home with the re- mainder in group settings. Each meal re- of the national anthem. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH quired transportation. Almost all the students from Herrera Ele- OF OHIO According to the Energy Information Ad- mentary are Hispanic and all of them sang the ministration, the price of gas the week end- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national anthem perfectly in English. They ing on Christmas of the year 2000 was one proved that patriotism lives in people of all Thursday, May 18, 2006 dollar, sixty cents. The price for the week of ages and all nationalities. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I introduced May 15, 2006 was three dollars, fifteen cents. In other words, since the Older Americans Again, I thank Principal Hector Rodriguez the following amendment to H.R. 5293 on May and the teachers and parents of Herrera Ele- Act was last reauthorized, gas prices have 17, 2006 and made the following statement doubled. mentary for making the 5th Grade class trip afterward. We know that when the elements of our possible. I especially thank the 5th Grade stu- Page 22, after line 12, insert the following lives on which we rely go up in the price, the dents for visiting our office and making their (and make such technical and conforming effect is highly regressive. Those with lower visit memorable by singing the national an- changes as may be appropriate): incomes pay a higher percentage of their in- them on the steps of the Capitol. (3) by adding at the end the following: come for the essentials of life than their

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First, programs have to cut back services. suspects’ apartment, all three officers came Mr. Speaker, our Nation would benefit great- For example, in testimony before the Senate under heavy gunfire. Despite the violent on- ly if we all dedicated our lives to the service Special Committee on Aging last June, slaught, and injuries sustained during the sus- Reverend Perry Sanders has exemplified Donna Harvey, the executive Director of the pects’ violent attack, the three officers relied throughout his career. It is with this in mind Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging in on their skills and training to successfully dis- that I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- Iowa told of having to eliminate transpor- arm and render the assailants harmless. oring him today. tation services ‘‘for all ‘non-essential’ trips such as family visits, general shopping, trips By successfully tracking down those dan- f gerous criminals, putting themselves in the to the workplace, and other social activi- IN MEMORY OF CHIEF WARRANT ties’’ because of rising fuel costs. line of fire and ultimately disarming the assail- Second, as with so many other provisions ants, Detectives Brian Fennelly and Robert OFFICER ERIC W. TOTTEN in the Older Americans Act, the meal and Zielinski (and Sergeant Plotke) prevented the supportive services programs are heavily de- serious threat posed to their fellow law en- HON. PETE SESSIONS pendent on volunteers. Many of the drivers forcement professionals and to the entire com- OF TEXAS are called the ‘‘young-old’’—those who are munity. Their heroic demonstration of bravery, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independently mobile but are still on a sen- ior’s fixed income. A significant portion of team work and public service certainly makes Thursday, May 18, 2006 them Top Cops in my book and in the eyes of these volunteers get reimbursed based on Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rates that precede the gas price hikes be- their peers. cause the Administrations on Aging can’t af- On behalf of the entire 9th Congressional honor the memory of Chief Warrant Officer ford to keep pace. It is easy to see why we District and along with Morton Grove’s Police Eric W. Totten, an American hero who lost his are losing drivers. They are taking the brunt Chief, Paul Tasch, Jr. and Mayor, Richard life in defense of liberty and freedom. He of the gas price increases and are forced to Krier, I want to commend and thank our Top made the ultimate sacrifice so that others curtail their generosity. Cops Detective Brian Fennelly and Detective might know freedom, and I am humbled by his Finally, as those seniors living at the fi- bravery and selflessness. nancial margins who cannot afford the in- Robert Zielinski for their heroic service to our community. I urge all members of the House Chief Warrant Officer Eric Totten was killed flated cost of gas lose their independence, on May 5, 2006 when his CH–47 Chinook hel- they rely more heavily on services like those to recognize their outstanding service and the provided by the Administrations on Aging service of all public safety and law enforce- icopter crashed in Kunar Province, Afghani- through the Older Americans Act. ment personnel throughout the country. stan while conducting combat operations. At the same time that prices have gone up, Chief Warrant Officer is survived by his step- f funding has gone down. Supportive services mother, Tommie Totten. has not even been flat funded since FY02, HONORING REVEREND PERRY Chief Warrant Officer Totten was assigned going down six million dollars. The same is SANDERS to Company B, the 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation true for congregate meals—their funding has Regiment, and 10th Mountain Division at Fort decreased by five million dollars since FY02. Drum, New York. During his service to our Na- And funding for home delivered meals has in- HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. tion, he exemplified the skill, commitment, and creased by only five million dollars, failing OF LOUISIANA passion of a true patriot for freedom’s reign. to come close to keeping pace with inflation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must do what we can to make sure our Chief Warrant Officer Totten died accom- mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents Thursday, May 18, 2006 plishing the task he loved the most—serving are not losing the services they need to help Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today his country. them lead independent, dignified, healthy to pay tribute to the Reverend Perry Sanders, Chief Warrant Officer Totten leaves behind lives because of gas prices. My amendment a devoted and faithful servant to his God, his a legacy marked by courage, integrity, and holds harmless from rising gasoline prices character. May God bless all those he loved, the congregate and in-home nutrition serv- church, and his community in Lafayette, Lou- ices as well as the supportive services. It isiana. and may I convey to them my sincerest con- does this by authorizing a yearly adjustment On May 14th, Reverend Sanders gave his dolences and the gratitude of the American to the fuel component of their budgets. If the last sermon at the First Baptist Church in La- people. price of crude oil rises year after year, then fayette. The day marked the culmination of his f the agencies’ fuel budgets will rise a propor- 47 years of service to the congregation. Born CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON tionate amount. If oil prices fall, fuel budg- in , Reverend Sanders came to ets fall in step as well. I urge my colleagues THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR First Baptist in 1959. Following graduation to vote for it. 2007 from college and New Orleans Baptist Theo- f logical Seminary, Reverend Sanders pastored SPEECH OF HONORING TOP COPS AWARDEES at several churches in Louisiana before com- DETECTIVE BRIAN FENNELLY & ing to the First Baptist Church in Lafayette. As HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY DETECTIVE ROBERT ZIELINSKI a young preacher, he made it clear from the OF NEW YORK beginning that a segregated South would not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY stop him from preaching to ‘‘anybody and ev- Wednesday, May 17, 2006 erybody’’ who came to listen. As a result, La- OF The House in Committee of the Whole IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fayette became home to the first Southern House on the state of the Union had under white Baptist church to be racially integrated. Thursday, May 18, 2006 consideration of the concurrent resolution During his tenure at First Baptist, Sanders (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my led the church to establish a media ministry sional budget for the United States Govern- pleasure to rise today to congratulate and that would set the pace for Southern Baptists. ment for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth honor two outstanding police officers, detec- The power of the cassette tape was har- appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years tives Brian Fennelly and Robert Zielinski for nessed in the early seventies and his mes- 2008 through 2011: the recognition they received last week by the sages have encouraged many in even the Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, this budget National Association of Police Officers most remote parts of the earth. First Baptist resolution that we are now debating is being (NAPO). was selected as one of the ‘‘Great Churches’’ sold as a deficit-reduction measure, but that is On May 12, 2006 Detectives Fennelly and in a broadcast series in the mid eighties. false advertising. This budget resolution does Zielinski, officers with the Morton Grove Police Reverend Perry Sanders led First Baptist contain spending cuts—ones that hit lower-in- Department, were awarded NAPO’s ‘‘Top through remarkable growth, especially consid- come families particularly hard. But those Cops’’ award for their heroic service in the line ering its location in the Acadian culture with its spending cuts pale beside the companion tax of duty. On January 21, 2005, with the assist- strong Catholic traditions. From a congrega- reconciliation measure that the President just ance of Police Sergeant Richard J. tion of a few hundred and a budget of about signed into law. Together, those budget ac- Plotke (also awarded a Top Cops honor) the $70,000 per year, First Baptist has grown and tions add to the deficit; they don’t reduce it.

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This phenomenon that is on the rise and that unfor- squandered the fiscal discipline of the 1990s analysis relates to the budget resolution origi- tunately still exists in our Nation. At no time in and created a legacy of deficits and debt that nally brought to the floor a month ago, but the recent history has the need for this observ- will erode the standard of living of our children essential character of the plan has not ance been greater. According to the Federal and our grandchildren. This is a record-setting changed. Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most recent Administration, but they are the wrong With policies that have turned a $5.6 trillion Hate Crimes Statistics, 67.8 percent of crimi- records. We have seen the federal budget def- 10-year budget surplus into a deficit over nal incidents motivated by religions bias icit set a record in dollar terms, we have seen those same 10 years of at least $2.7 trillion, stemmed from anti-Jewish . the national debt rise to a record level, and we this Administration and this Congress have The 1essons from the Holocaust have have seen our trade deficit and our indebted- turned the United States into a Nation of debt- taught Jewish Americans that we must never ness to the rest of the world rise to a record ors, relying on the rest of the world to finance turn a blind eye to terror or discrimination. It level. our budget deficits and the rest of our exces- is necessary to combat hate wherever it ex- The President likes to talk about how fast sive spending. Last year we had a current ac- ists. As a Jew I cannot sit idle while genocidal the economy is growing and how successful count deficit of $805 billion. That is the atrocities continue to unfold in Darfur, Sudan. his policies have been in stimulating an eco- amount of money we had to borrow from the I was proud to witness American Jewish orga- nomic recovery from the 2001 recession. But rest of the world to finance our trade deficit nizations found the Save Darfur Coalition in the American people are saying ‘‘what eco- and international payment imbalance. June 2004 to mobilize a coordinated interfaith nomic recovery?’’ and, ‘‘when am I going to Foreign governments are holding large response to the ongoing humanitarian dis- see any benefits from this President’s eco- quantities of our public debt, putting us at risk aster. I hope every American will lend their nomic policies?’’ Mr. Speaker, we should listen of a major international financial crisis if they support to this critical effort. to the American people and we should adopt should decide that the benefits of holding dol- I look forward to the celebrations that will economic policies that promote the economic lars are no longer worth the risk. take place each May for years to come and I well-being of all Americans—not just those at Mr. Chairman, future prosperity depends on encourage everyone to help make this inau- the very top of the economic ladder. increasing our national savings and making gural year’s observance memorable by devel- The President’s FY 2007 budget and the wise investments; it depends on being ready oping educational and celebratory programs in House budget resolution do not do that. In- for the retirement of the baby-boom generation your communities. stead they perpetuate economic policies that and the pressure we know that will put on the And I wish you a happy Jewish American have produced a legacy of deficits and debt budget. But how is the other side preparing us Heritage Month. that leave us unprepared to deal with the for that future—with more deficits and more f budget challenges posed by the retirement of debt. They want to make the tax cuts that the baby-boom generation and that weakens have gotten us into this mess permanent, and SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL the future standard of living of our children they have no realistic plan for controlling SECURITY AGENCY and grandchildren. spending or bringing revenues into line with Economic policy over the past 5 years has the amount we need to spend to defend the HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY not served the interest of the typical American country and take care of the needs of our citi- OF OHIO family. The resilience of the American econ- zens. We need a better plan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES omy has allowed it to recover from the 2001 f recession, but we are still experiencing the Thursday, May 18, 2006 labor market effects of the most protracted CELEBRATING THE FIRST JEWISH Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, as a strong sup- jobs slump in decades. Job creation has AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH porter of the efforts being undertaken by the lagged far behind what is typical in a strong National Security agency to monitor and track economic recovery, there is still evidence of HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY terrorists, I commend to the attention of my hidden unemployment, and the benefits of pro- OF ILLINOIS colleagues the excellent piece by Mort ductivity growth have been showing up in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kondracke in today’s Roll Call. bottom lines of companies rather than in the Mr. Kondracke rightly notes that the NSA’s Thursday, May 18, 2006 paychecks of workers. Finally, there is a grow- interception of international terrorist commu- ing gap between the ‘‘haves’’ and the ‘‘have- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in nications is both legitimate and vital to the nots’’ in this country as income and earnings solidarity with Jewish Americans from Maine Global War on Terror. disparities have widened. to Hawaii to celebrate the designation of this [From the Roll Call, May 18, 2006] May as the first ever Jewish American Herit- Yes, workers have become more produc- IDEOLOGICAL CONFLICT MENACES U.S. ABILITY tive—they produce more and more in each age Month. TO FIGHT TERRORISM hour that they work. But they haven’t been On Thursday April 20th, President Bush pro- (By Morton M. Kondracke) claimed that May would be Jewish American getting rewarded for that productivity. Average Enough already! It’s harmful enough that hourly earnings have not kept up with inflation Heritage Month. I was a proud cosponsor of ideological conflict and partisan politics are for the past 2 years and they barely kept even H. Con. Res. 315 when it unanimously passed preventing this country from solving its the year before that. Median family income the House of Representatives on December long-term challenges on health care, fiscal has failed to keep up with inflation every year 15th, 2005, urging the President to do just policy and energy. Now, it’s threatening our under President Bush. that. Now for the first time there will be a na- national survival. Those who are already well-to-do are doing tional month recognizing the 352–year history I do not exaggerate. Bush-hatred has very well in the Bush economy. But the typical of Jewish contributions to American culture. reached such intensity that CIA officers and American family is struggling to make ends As a first generation Jewish American, I other bureaucrats are leaking major secrets about anti-terrorism policy and communica- meet in the face of high costs for energy, have witnessed firsthand Jewish immigrants tions intelligence that undermine our ability health care, and a college education for their who have come to this Nation in order to cre- to fight Islamic extremism. children. ate a better life for themselves, their families, Would newspapers in the midst of World This budget resolution does not address any and future generations. Since the first Jews War II have printed the fact that the U.S. of these problems. In fact, it makes things settled here over 300 years ago, Jewish had broken German and Japanese codes, ena- worse. An analysis by the Democratic staff of Americans have made endless contributions to bling the enemy to secure its communica- the Joint Economic Committee shows that our country through technology, the economy, tions? Or revealed how and where Nazi spies budget cuts in programs that provide pay- entertainment, academia, politics, art, medi- were being interrogated? Nowadays, news- papers win Pulitzer Prizes for such disclo- ments for individuals are concentrated among cine, military service, and more. Like other im- sures. lower-income families, while the tax cuts that portant immigrant communities, the Jewish ex- In Congress and in much of the media, the have already been enacted go overwhelmingly perience in the United States represents the immediate reaction to news that the Na- to those at the top of the distribution. More ideal of freedom and the promise and oppor- tional Security Agency was intercepting than a third of the costs of spending cuts for tunity of America. international terrorist communications was

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E889 not to say, ‘‘Good work—and how can we grams are so essential and what the legal HONORING THE 16TH ANNUAL DC help?’’ Rather, it was to scream about a ‘‘do- basis for them is. BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION mestic spying’’ scandal, as though Richard If the administration believes, as officials Nixon were back in the White House and tap- often have said, that the 1978 Foreign Intel- ping the telephone of Democratic National ligence Surveillance Act is obsolete in the HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Committee Chairman Howard Dean. age of super-computers and terrorism, it And the reaction has been much the same ought to work with Congress to rewrite the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to USA Today’s story last week that the law. Skirting it won’t work anymore. Thursday, May 18, 2006 NSA ‘‘has been secretly collecting the phone But the fundamental problem infecting call records of tens of millions of Ameri- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day much of Congress, the media and the polit- cans’’ in a program that ‘‘reaches into the Weekend, May 26–29, is the 16th Annual DC ical class especially those, left of center—is homes and businesses across the nation by that they are consumed with loathing for Black Pride celebration in Washington, DC. amassing information about the calls of ordi- President Bush and all his works and are DC Black Pride is an exciting 4-day event nary Arericans.’’ prepared to do anything to undermine him, complete with dynamic workshops, receptions, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D–Vt.), ranking mem- even if it makes the country less safe. cultural arts activities, small and large night- ber on the Senate Judiciary Committee, re- club events that culminates in the world’s larg- acted by asserting that ‘‘these are tens of Yes, Republicans tried to destroy former millions of Americans who are not suspected President Bill Clinton over sex and politics. est Black Pride Festival at Metro Center, on of anything but we’re just going to collect But now Democrats what to destroy Bush so the site of Washington, DC’s former Conven- their phone information for the heck of it. badly that they are willing to undercut na- tion Center. Many consider DC’s Festival one Where does it stop?’’ tional security. of the world’s preeminent Black Pride celebra- Similarly, Newsweek’s cover this week Everyone in Congress (and the CIA) should tions. The Festival consistently draws more blares ‘‘Spying On Your Calls’’—no question see the movie ‘‘United 93’’ as a reminder of than 30,000 people to the Nation’s Capital. mark used—and implies that the Bush White what we are up against, Muslim fanatics will Attendees come from every major urban area House could be tapping everyone’s tele- not only try to destroy the Capitol, but also phones. explode a nuclear bomb, if they can. in the United States as well as from Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, the Nether- In fact, what seems to be happening, And, people also should heed the warning though the details are secret, is that most delivered by Princeton University professor lands, the Caribbean and South Africa. The long-distance phone companies have given Bernard Lewis, one of the nation’s foremost Black Pride Festival features activities for the the NSA their billing records identifying scholars of Islam, before the Pew Forum on entire family including performances by na- what numbers are calling what other Religion and Public Life here last month. tional recording artists, 200 exhibition booths, nmbers, when and for how long. Names are Lewis, now 90, cast the struggle with Is- book signings from noted writers, participation not included. And the NSA—not for the heck lamic extremism in WWII terms—it is 1938, from national and local health organizations, of it but to protect us from attack—is using he said, and ‘‘we seem to be more in the the records to track terrorist networks and and arts and crafts. mode of Chamberlain at Munich rather than calling patterns. If a known terrorist in Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, Inc of Churchill.’’ Pakistan calls a number in Los Angeles, I (BLGPD), the celebration’s organizing body, want the government to know what numbers Osama bin Laden and other would-be Hit- chose the theme ‘‘Fire 2006’’ to encourage the that person calls. Don’t you? lers, he said, consider the United States ‘‘an Black Lesbian Gay, Bisexual and effete, degenerate, pampered enemy incapa- Certainly, the government will find out the Transgendered (LGBT) people to ‘‘get fired names of people in a terrorist calling chain. ble of real resistance.’’ It’s part of the pat- tern that we fight among ourselves as much up’’ about their health and wellness, to If it wants to tap a domestic phone, it needs strengthen the Black LGBT Community, and to a warrant and, unless officials are lying as against our enemies. This is more than se- through their teeth, it is asking for them. rious. It’s dire. encourage Black LGBT people to live their The NSA call logs also apparently are lives with pride. being mined to establish patterns of ter- f Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, Inc, a rorist-related communication—the use of nonprofit organization with a volunteer Board pay phones, duration of calls, times of com- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON of Directors coordinates this annual event. munication, etc. THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BLGPD’s 2006 Board consists of Clarence J. But all this scarcely constitutes ‘‘reaching 2007 Fluker, President; James Hawkins, Vice Presi- into homes and businesses across the na- tion.’’ If the government is snooping into the dent; Janisha Gabriel, Secretary; Lisa Wash- business of anyone except terrorists (or drug SPEECH OF ington, Treasurer; the following Members at dealers, Mafiosi and child pornographers, Large: Ramon Gardenhire, Shanika White- whose names and numbers also can be easily HON. WALLY HERGER hurst, Sterling Washington, Ray Daniels, obtained with a subpoena), it is wasting its OF CALIFORNIA Donovan Anderson, Courtney Snowden; and time and our money. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these Members Emeritus: Earl Fowlkes, Eric The phone companies that are cooperating E. Richardson, and Cheryl Dunn who lead with the government ought to be congratu- Wednesday, May 17, 2006 BLGPD in its mission to build knowledge of lated for participating in the war on ter- rorism—as they would have been in WWII. The House in Committee of the Whole and to create greater pride in the Black Les- Instead, they are being hauled before the House on the State of the Union had under bian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered com- Senate Judiciary Committee as though they consideration of the concurrent resolution munity’s diversity while raising funds to ame- were criminals. And trial lawyers are cir- (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- liorate and prevent health problems, especially cling like vultures to make them pay zillions sional budget for the United States Govern- HIV/AIDS, in this community. for alleged privacy violations. ment for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth I ask the House to join me in welcoming all As for myself, I’m sticking with AT&T as appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years attending the 16th Annual DC Black Pride a long-distance carrier because (according to 2008 through 2011: celebration in Washington, DC, and I take this news reports), it did cooperate. If I had Qwest, which reportedly refused, I’d cancel. Mr. HERGER. Mr. Chairman, it’s time for opportunity to remind the celebrants that Is there a potential for abuse in the NSA Congress to start making tough choices. Pro- United States Citizens who reside in Wash- spying program? There is. For instance, it jected growth in mandatory spending threat- ington, DC are taxed without full voting rep- would be all too easy for officials to ask the ens to crowd out all other spending and choke resentation in Congress. NSA to trace the phone records of the win- our economy unless we act now. Over the f ners of those odious Pulitzers—James Risen next 75 years, Medicare’s unfunded liabilities CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON of The New York Times and Dana Priest of amount to a staggering $30 trillion—more than The Washington Post—in an effort to un- THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 5 times as much as Social Security’s. We’re cover their sources in the name of ‘‘pro- 2007 tecting secrets’’ and ‘‘fighting terrorism.’’ on a fiscal path that we simply cannot sustain, The Senate Intelligence Committee, when presenting our children and grandchildren with SPEECH OF it quizzes former NSA Director Michael Hay- a legacy of enormous debt or stifling tax in- den in his CIA confirmation hearings Friday, creases. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY should establish that the terrorist surveil- There are difficult decisions that have to be OF ILLINOIS lance programs have not been abused, al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES though there is no evidence of it. made, but we must be responsible, tighten our To the extent he can do so without giving belts, and live within our means. I applaud the Wednesday, May 17, 2006 away secrets, Hayden also should tell the RSC for its work on this budget alternative, The House in Committee of the Whole committee and the country why these pro- and urge its passage. House on the State of the Union had under

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 consideration of the concurrent resolution A TRIBUTE TO THE EAST NEW TRIBUTE TO ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- YORK FAMILY ACADEMY GIRLS’ OF THE SACRED HEART sional budget for the United States Govern- BASKETBALL TEAM ment for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years HON. ANNA G. ESHOO 2008 through 2011: HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK OF CALIFORNIA Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to the Republican budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resolution. The Republican’s 2007 budget— Thursday, May 18, 2006 Thursday, May 18, 2006 and the signing of tax cuts for millionaires Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today—reflects priorities that are not in line recognition of the East New York Family honor St. Joseph’s School of the Sacred with what our country stands for or the values Academy Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team. They Heart, on the occasion of the celebration of its in which most Americans believe. In keeping are champions of the 2006 Girls Varsity Divi- centennial on May 20, 2006. with an unfortunate tradition, the Republicans sion VIII–B of the Public School Athletic have once again put tax cuts for the wealthy League of New York City. Under the direction Emilie Blain Donohoe, an alumna of Sacred ahead of national security, investing in our of Head Coach Earl S. Mitchell, Assistant Heart in St. Louis, strongly believed in the economic competitiveness, and meeting the Coach Eddie Barron, and Managers Rayon educational mission of the Religious of the Sa- needs of seniors, families, and students. This Clarke, Shakeema Mattocks and Bukky cred Heart. In 1904, she made an offer to budget puts K Street ahead of the needs of Odubanjo; the 2006 ‘‘Lady Eagles’’ excelled to them to fund a new school if they would agree Main Street. an undefeated regular season record of 18 to run it. In 1906, St. Joseph’s School in Ath- wins and no losses, while losing only one out erton, California opened its doors to 74 stu- The Republicans claim that this budget will of five games during the playoff season. Addi- dents. Then and now the school is guided by decrease the massive Bush-era deficit. How- tionally, the East New York Family Academy the spirit of the foundress of the Religious of ever, even with all the cruel cuts they make to Lady Eagles currently holds a record of two the Sacred Heart, St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, medical research, health care, and nutrition consecutive undefeated regular season. who said, ‘‘Let us respect childhood; let us assistance, their tax cuts add another $1.1 tril- I want to especially recognize the work of honor the soul of that small creature of God.’’ lion to the deficit. Is that responsible? Athletic Director, John Cortese; and Principal It was her vision of teaching children of all so- The Republicans claim to have our country’s Sheila Richards, who have worked hard to in- cial levels that inspired Emilie Blain Donohoe best interests in mind. Yet, they slash funding fuse excellence, respect and accountability not to fund a tuition-free school. only in athletic programs, but in academic de- for education and job training by $4.6 billion. One hundred years later, St. Joseph’s partments as well. At East New York Family Is that in our best interest? School of the Sacred Heart is considered the Academy, it is truly a family affair. Coaches ‘‘gold standard’’ in K through 8 education. It is The Republicans allege that their fiscal poli- Mitchell and Barron have received a tremen- led by capable leaders and a faculty headed cies spark economic growth and prosperity. In dous amount of inspiration from Tony Yard, by Cee Salberg, Principal of the Preschool reality, income is dropping, poverty has in- the Head Coach of the Boys’ Varsity Basket- and Kindergarten, and Karen Eshoo, Principal ball Team and former member of the Panama- creased over the last several years, and 7.1 of grades 1 through 8. Karen is my daughter nian Olympic Team, and from Donald million Americans remain unemployed. Is that and a graduate of St. Joseph’s (Class of Vanteerpool, the Head Coach of the Boys’ growth and prosperity? 1983) and Sacred Heart Preparatory (Class of Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Coach Mitch- 1987) and as such; exemplifies the best of a What is responsible is funding vocational ell is deeply appreciative of these coaches for Sacred Heart education. The enrollment today education to train our future workers, as the teaching his team to respect the fundamentals is 520 children from Preschool through 8th Democratic alternative to this budget would of the game and for always being there when grade. St. Joseph’s has undergone many do. It is in our country’s best interest to fund needed. changes in 100 years but its mission remains port security and homeland security. The Although athletics are important, academics the same: the development of the whole child Democratic budget recognizes that by pro- have not taken a backseat. In an era when spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and phys- viding $6.5 billion more than Republican budg- sports achievements have sometimes re- ically. et does for homeland and port security. What placed excellence in English, math, science would spur economic growth is funding initia- and other academic areas, the coaches have A St. Joseph’s education represents the fin- est in academics . . . serious in principles, and tives like the Community Development Block demanded a high level of academic perform- rich in the spirit of life and love. The five Goals Grants program, not cutting it by $736 million ance from team members. As an example, of the Sacred Heart Network inform everything as the Republicans do. That money would two players rank in the Top 10 of their senior class and four members of the starting five that is done at St. Joseph’s. They guide the help revitalize our dilapidated neighborhoods. have received college acceptance offers. community in a genuinely integrated approach As I have said time and time again, budgets Long after the last shot has been taken and to learning which is spiritually nurturing, aca- reflect what we value and what is important to the last ball dribbled, the members of the 2006 demically challenging, and produces students us as a country. I value senior citizens—and ‘‘Lady Eagles’’: Naledi Anderson, Alana Ar- who are committed to social justice in a spirit that is why I cannot support a Republican thurs, Veldina Chaunce, Karanja Craigg, Tiffan of Christian community. St. Joseph’s students budget that cuts their housing assistance by Dugue’, Tabrese Harris, Ayana James, Shada are continually challenged to support each 26 percent. I believe it is important to prepare Jordon, Dalkeitha Layne, Shamika Mcintosh, other, while at the same time achieving their for our future so I cannot support a plan that Krista Mitchell, Tashanya Morris, and Tara own personal goals. cuts 42 education programs. I support our Powell will benefit from the leadership, love Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me troops and refuse to support any budget that and guidance given to them by their coaches, in honoring an extraordinary school, St. Jo- would cut veterans’ health care by $8.6 billion teachers and administrators at East New York seph’s of the Sacred Heart, as it celebrates even as new veterans, many severely wound- Family Academy. one hundred years of educating our children. ed, are returning home every day. But that’s I am certain that in the days to come, the I pay tribute to the Religious of the Sacred what the Republican budget does. members of the 2006 ‘‘Lady Eagles’’ will build Heart for their inspired work of educating gen- upon their experiences in basketball and their erations of children and my congratulations to I urge my colleagues to vote with our com- days at the East New York Family Academy the entire Sacred Heart community of stu- mon American values and dreams in mind and and there will be more achievements to come. dents, teachers, staff, alumni, parents and do- support the Democratic and Congressional Mr. Speaker, in this spirit, I believe that the nors who have all helped to shape responsible Black Caucus budgets and oppose the Repub- accomplishments of the 2006 ‘‘Lady Eagles,’’ citizens of our country. May the next century lican budget that sells out the needs of the and the work of their coaches, teachers and be marked by the excellence and achieve- majority of Americans to make room for tax administrators, are truly worthy of our recogni- ments of the first 100 years at St. Joseph’s cuts for millionaires and K Street interests. tion here today. School of the Sacred Heart.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E891 HONORING THE CREW OF USS consideration of the concurrent resolution firefighters to do so much more, but this budg- ‘‘LAGARTO’’ (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congres- et fails to provide the resources they so badly sional budget for the United States Govern- need. ment for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years In addition, the budget would freeze or cut OF ILLINOIS 2008 through 2011: all non-homeland security discretionary spend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. If the Republicans have their way, 5 years Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, today I rise Thursday, May 18, 2006 from now, education and health programs will in support of the Spratt budget substitute and receive even less than they do today. Cuts to Mr. LIPINSKI Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay in strong opposition to H. Con. Res. 376, the social programs would place a larger burden tribute to 86 brave men who made the ulti- Republican budget. on the working class at a time when they can mate sacrifice for their country and, for free- Our son, daughters, and neighbors are least afford it. dom—the crew of the submarine USS bravely fighting wars abroad. Unfortunately, Even with all of these cuts, the Republicans Lagarto—as well as their loved ones—their when they return home, they will find a coun- still have no plan to balance the budget. In- wives and sweethearts, sons and daughters, try that has lost its way. We pay lip service to stead, they want to give away the savings to brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers— shared sacrifice, but while they risk their lives the wealthy by making permanent tax cuts on who have all kept them in their hearts for for us, Republicans in Congress are providing investment income. As a recent New York more than 60 years. tax cuts for the richest 1 percent of Ameri- Times article indicated, ‘‘Americans with an- The story of the Lagarto represents the sac- cans, slashing programs for working-class rifices made by sailors in the ‘‘Silent Service,’’ nual comes of $1 million or more, about one- families and turning their backs on the middle tenth of 1 percent of all taxpayers, reaped 43 the most dangerous of all the missions, as class. The budget before us today continues submariners suffered the highest percentage percent of all the savings on investment taxes these misguided policies. It does not represent in 2003.’’ At the same time, those earning less of combat deaths of any service in any branch the priorities of the American people, nor does of the armed forces during World War II. than $50,000 saved an average of only $10 it respect the values our soldiers are fighting on the same capital gains and dividend tax The Lagarto, built in the shipyards of to protect. Manitowoc, Wisconsin, had a short but distin- cuts. The wealthiest Americans are doing fine For too long, Republicans have racked up on their own, and we should not be borrowing guished career. The submarine joined the as- charges on the national credit card, while sault on Imperial Japan in early 1945, and money to give them more special favors. passing the bill on to future generations. Now Deficit spending has stymied job growth and was credited with sinking a Japanese sub- is our chance to set this country on the proper marine and other enemy vessels. is plaguing our economy. No Rhode Islander course to ensure America’s economic success would write a check without sufficient funds to However, on May 3, 1945, the Lagarto and and protect our grandchildren from having to its sister submarine, the USS Baya, were co- cover it. Neither should the government. I urge pay for today’s irresponsible decisions. ordinating an attack on a Japanese convoy off my colleagues to join me in supporting the There is a better way. Despite the horrible the coast of Thailand. The Japanese escort Spratt budget substitute and opposing the un- fiscal outlook facing our Nation due to Repub- minelayer Hatsutaka was able to drive off the derlying Republican plan. lican policies, the Spratt substitute still man- Baya in the early hours of May 4. But the ages to balance the budget in 6 years, cut f Lagarto was never heard from again. Evi- taxes for the middle class, and provide real- dence pointed to a depth charge from the PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS istic funding for education, health care, and Hatsutaka that may have sunk the Lagarto, veterans programs, all of which are short- and the submarine was presumed lost with all HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER changed by the Republicans. hands on board. OF TEXAS The Spratt substitute has a better bottom For the next 60 years, many of the loved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ones of the Lagarto crew continued to wonder line than the Republican budget every year. where their final resting place might be. Then, Fiscal responsibility today will lead to lower Thursday, May 18, 2006 in the Spring of 2005, a fishing boat snagged deficits, smaller interest payments, and less Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, due to a large object off the Thai coast. Eventually, national debt in the future. Most significantly, circumstances beyond my control, I missed renowned wreck diver Jamie McLeod inves- after the budget is balanced, we can finally Roll Call Vote 153 on Wednesday, May 17, tigated and helped confirm that the wreckage begin to pay off the trillions of dollars in debt 2006. Had I been present I would have voted in about 180 feet of water was the Lagarto. that have accumulated since President Bush ‘‘aye.’’ This was a vote to order the previous On Saturday, May 6, 2006, the crew of the took office. question on H. Res. 817, a rule providing for Lagarto was honored by the Navy during a Unfortunately, the budget proposed by further consideration of the budget resolution. House Republicans does nothing to improve special annual USS Lagarto Remembrance f Day Memorial Ceremony at the Wisconsin the quality of life in America. It would add Maritime Museum in Manitowoc. This event more than $350 billion to the national debt THE AMBASSADORS’ REVIEW OF was attended by more than 150 family mem- next year alone. Under Republican steward- THE COUNCIL OF AMERICAN AM- bers of the crew of the Lagarto. ship, the five years between fiscal year 2003 BASSADORS As Nancy Mabin Kenney, who was a toddler and 2007 will provide us with the five largest when her father, Seaman 1st Class William T. deficits in American history. This is not a leg- HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS Mabin, was lost on the Largato, said: ‘‘This acy worth continuing. We cannot afford to bor- OF ceremony will be our way of saying goodbye row additional money to continue paying for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that we never had.’’ failed economic policies. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my col- Not only does the Spratt substitute match Thursday, May 18, 2006 leagues to join me honoring the brave men of the President’s request for defense spending, Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to insert in USS Lagarto and to express our sincere grati- but it also includes additional needed funds for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the following tude to their families and friends upon the ulti- homeland security programs, including port statement by Joseph Verner Reed, Under- mate sacrifice these sailors gave for our great security. As a member of the Homeland Secu- Secretary-General of the United Nations. nation. rity Committee, I am concerned that the Re- VIEWPOINTS: UNITED NATIONS f publican budget closely mirrors the Presi- Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan will step CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON dent’s, which proposes to eliminate several down from his position as Secretary-General THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR programs important to the safety of all Ameri- when his second five-year term ends on De- 2007 cans. Programs on the chopping block include cember 31. the COPS Interoperability Grant Program, the The search for a successor to Secretary- SPEECH OF SAFER Program for firefighting equipment, the General Annan promises to create dif- Metropolitan Medical Response System, the ferences within the U.N. Security Council. HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Pro- Russia and China back the customary proce- dure of rotating the post among the world’s OF RHODE ISLAND gram, and Justice Assistance Grants. In 2005, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regions, while the U.S. and Britain are ques- these programs provided more than $13 mil- tioning the need to do so. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 lion in grants to help Rhode Island’s first re- Since the United Nations was established The House in Committee of the Whole sponders keep my constituents safe. Since in October 1945, the post of Secretary-Gen- House on the State of the Union had under September 11, we have asked our police and eral has been held by Trygve Lie of Norway

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 (1946–1953); Dag Hammarskjold of Sweden presented the report in the General Assem- delegation of responsibility for management (1953–1961); U Thant of Burma (1961–1971); bly Hall. ‘‘Today thanks to the mandates policies and overall operational matters to a Kurt Waldheim of Austria (1972–1981); Javier that Member States have given us, we are redefined post of Deputy Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar of Peru (1982–1991); and engaged directly in many parts of the world, to help free the Secretary-General to focus Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt (1992–1996). working on the ground to improve the lives on political and policy issues. Kofi A. Annan, who is from Ghana, has of people who need help.’’ The report also proposes significant invest- served since January 1997. In the 16 years since the cold war ended, ment to overhaul the Organization’s infor- The list of candidates widely discussed in the Organization has taken on more than mation and communications infrastructure the international press include: Aleksander twice as many new peacekeeping missions as by replacing current antiquated, fragmented Kwasniewski, former Polish president; Vaira in the previous 44 years and spending on technology systems with an integrated glob- Vike-Freiberga, Latvian president; Kemal peacekeeping has quadrupled. Over half of its al platform that should be led by a dedicated Dervis, Turkey, currently head of the U.N. 30,000 civilian staff now serve in the field— Chief Information Technology Officer. Development Program; Surakiart not only in peacekeeping, but also in human- Separately, the report identifies signifi- Sathirathai, Thailand’s deputy prime min- itarian relief, criminal justice, human rights cant opportunities to realize cost savings ister; Shashi Tharoor, India, U.N. under-sec- monitoring, supporting national elections, and efficiency gains, recommending that the retary-general for Communications and Pub- and in the battle against drugs and crime. Secretariat explore options for alternative lic Information and an award-winning jour- The Secretary-General’s comprehensive re- service delivery, including the potential for nalist/novelist; Ban Ki Moon, South Korea’s form blueprint was called for in the Outcome relocating core functions from Headquarters foreign minister; Jose Ramos-Horta, foreign Document adopted by national leaders at to lower cost duty stations and possible out- minister of East Timor and a 1996 Nobel last September’s World Summit in New sourcing of less central functions such as Peace Prize Laureate; Jayantha Dhanapala, York. It builds on a package of reforms Mr. printing. Sri Lanka, served as U.N. undersecretary- Annan launched last year to enhance ethics One area where investment could yield general for disarmament and as ambassador and accountability and address weaknesses substantial savings is procurement, where to the United States; Goh Chok Tong, former exposed by the Indepdent Inquiry on the Oil- the report outlines change that would im- prime ministr of Singapore; and Prince Zeid for-Food Programme as well as evidence of prove transparency and realize up to $400 Ra’ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Jordanian ambas- sexual exploitation in certain peace eping million. sador to the U.N. The list is not exhaustive operations. A number of the proposals fall under the and the selection of a dark-horse candidate In the report, the Secretary-General urges direct authority of the Secretary-General, cannot be discounted. Member States to seize the moment for who said he intends to immediately carry The BBC (February 14) reported, ‘‘Analysts change. ‘‘This is an opportunity, which may them out. But most of the fundamental say there is much support for an Asian lead- not occur again until another generation has changes, particularly with regard to budget er among U.N. member states, in line with passed, to transform the United Nations by and personnel issues, require approval from an informal tradition that rotates the role aligning it with, and equipping it for, the Member States. on a geographical basis. But Washington’s substantive challenges it faces in the twen- To help ensure momentum for this agenda U.N. Ambassador John R. Bolton said last ty-first century,’’ he writes. ‘‘It is a chance through the end of his term and to help month that Kofi Annan’s successor should be to give Member States the tools they need to equip his successor to follow through, the selected on merit alone.’’ provide strategic direction and hold the Sec- Secretary-General also proposes creating a There have been calls for a Woman as Sec- retariat fully accountable for its perform- Change Management Office that would seek retary-General. Woman’s groups have begun ance.’’ to work closely with Member States to drive lobbying for a woman to succeed Secretary- While the report identifies a number of the implementation of the reforms. General Annan. Their campaign has taken areas of potential cost savings and effi- In the report, Mr. Annan cautions against on new urgency with the recent announce- ciencies, the primary financial message is complacency, stressing that the proposals ment that Secretary-General Annan’s dep- that it is time to reverse years of under- must mark the beginning of a process that uty, Louise Frechette, appointed in 1998 investment in people, systems and informa- will be carried over the next several years. partly because she was a woman, will leave tion technology to address operational defi- ‘‘One of the weaknesses of the old culture is in April to return to her native Canada. ciencies and ensure that the UN can reach precisely the view that a report or a vote in As the campaigns move forward it is to be the level of effectiveness expected by Mem- itself represents change,’’ he notes. ‘‘In prac- noted that there are no established qualifica- ber States. tice, reports and votes enable and authorize tions for the post, no search committees, no The Secretary-General said that although change, but change itself is the long march interviews, no background checks, no cam- the UN had made a number of major organi- that follows.’’ paign rules and no forums for showcasing as- zational changes in recent rears to keep up Last week the international community pirants and their ideas. with the increasing expectations of Member took an important step forward in the fight If history is a guide, it is likely that none States, these efforts had only addressed the for global human rights by way of the Gen- of the discussed candidates will emerge the symptoms, not the causes, of the Organiza- eral Assembly voting to adopt a new Human winner and that the person who does is not tion’s shortcomings. ‘‘It is now time to reach Rights Council. being publicly discussed. for deeper, more fundamental change,’’ he The new Human Rights Council represents Wang Guangya, China’s Ambassador (the said. a significant improvement over the old, dis- PRC holding a Permanent seat on the Secu- Along these lines, the proposals encompass credited Human Rights Commission because rity Council) at a recent reception said a revamped version of how to recruit, con- it includes a number of new provisions and China would support only candidates from tract, train, assign and compensate staff, characteristics that will significantly Asia, a polite way of saying the PRC would with an emphasis on bringing conditions for strengthen the UN’s human rights machin- threaten to veto candidates from elsewhere. field-based personnel up to par with those at ery and prevent human rights violators from The current Chief of Staff for the Sec- other UN agencies operating in the field. participating in the Council. retary-General is Mark Malloch Brown, re- This will include proposals for converting The President of the General Assembly, cently Head of the UNDP (United Nations 2,500 existing short-term peacekeeping posi- Jan Eliasson, has done a masterful job of di- Development Program). He will take the tions into a new flexible and mobile core of plomacy, as demonstrated by the broad sup- post of Deputy Secretary-General in April. dedicated specialists who can be deployed port that exists among governments and Meanwhile, the Secretary General has pre- rapidly in urgent peacekeeping and special non-governmental organizations. sented a far-reaching report with proposals political missions. His proposal was made considerably for an overhaul ranging from setting up a ‘‘Increasingly complex mandates require stronger through pledges by a large number 2,500-strong core of mobile peacekeeping pro- staff with different skills,’’ the Secretary- of countries. fessionals to multimillion-dollar invesments General told the Assembly. ‘‘We need to be These recent pledges will help ensure that in training and technology. able to recruit and retain leaders, managers countries with dubious human rights records His far-reaching report ‘‘Investing in the and personnel capable of handling large mul- will not be elected to the new Council and United Nations: For a Stronger Organization tidisciplinary operations, with increasingly that countries under Security Council sanc- Worldwide,’’ focuses on ensuring efficiency high budgets. ‘‘As things stand,’’ he added, tions are prevented from participating in the and accountability in a way that reflects the ‘‘many of our staff, especially the field staff Council. fact that more than 70 per cent of the $10 bil- who serve with great idealism and integrity, The new commitments significantly en- lion annual budget now relates to peace- often in situations of hardship and danger hance the proposal and set the stage for ad- keeping and other field operations, up from are demoralized and de-motivated by lack of ditional efforts to strengthen the new body around 50 per cent of a $4.5 billion budget ten opportunities for promotion, and by the as it is formed and made operational. years ago. frustrattons of dealing with a bureaucracy Countries committed to human rights ‘‘Our current rules and regulations were that can seem both excessive and remote.’’ must know that leadership and diplomacy designed for an essentially static Secre- The report calls for consolidating report- can continue to improve the Council as it tariat, whose main function was to service ing to address logjams associated with the gets up and running and into the future. conferences and meetings of Member States, current system, where over 100 senior UN of- While this unfortunate that the United and whose staff worked mainly at Head- ficials are directly answerable to the Sec- States found itself virtually alone in New quarters,’’ the Secretary-General said as he retary-General. It also proposes the formal York and was unable to join consensus, it is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E893 a positive sign that the United States did still. Far from it! This has been a decade of States’ compliance and help them improve not abandon the Council altogether. rapid change. Let me give you a few exam- their capacity to enact and implement anti- Result of the GA resolution on Human ples. terrorist legislation. Rights Council: 170 in favour; 44 against ‘‘When I took office there was a widespread ‘‘In short, I believe the United Nations is (U.S., Israel, Marshall Islands, Palau); and 3 perception, based on the tragic events in proving itself an increasingly flexible instru- abstained (Venezuela, Iran, Belarus). Bosnia, Somalia and Rwanda, that UN peace- ment, to which its member States turn for a Building on these principles, the U.S. keeping was a failed experiment, and that wider and wider array of functions. should participate actively in the next phase henceforth this task would have to be han- ‘‘For instance, within the last five years of the Council, exercising leadership and dled by regional organizations. the UN has been asked: to shepherd Afghani- summoning enlightened diplomacy to ad- ‘‘Peacekeepers, especially in countries stan’s transition from the anarchic waste- vance the Council and the cause of human where conflict is still raging—where there is land of the Taliban and the warlords to the rights. literally no peace to keep—continue to face nascent democracy—still struggling, but The creation of this new Council—which immense challenges. Even so, today we have hopeful—that it is today; to help establish was mandated by world leaders in last Sep- 85,000 people serving in 16 UN peacekeeping the Interim Government of Iraq, and to help tember’s summit at the UN—also fuels the operations, spread across four continents. organize the referendum and elections momentum in the ongoing reform process at Most of these operations are not static ob- there—as it has supported democratic elec- the UN. servers of a truce, but active participants in tions in half the world’s nations over the last The Secretary-General attended the World the implementation of peace agreements, 12 years; to verify the withdrawal of Syrian Economic Forum in January of this year and helping the people of war-torn countries troops from Lebanon and carry out, for the addressed the Plenary Session: make the transition from war to peace. first time ever, a full criminal investigation ‘‘Certainly, in many parts of the world re- into the assassination of a former prime ‘‘A NEW MINDSET FOR THE UNITED NATIONS’’ gional organizations play an important role, minister; to coordinate global relief efforts ‘‘Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear and so they should. But most often they do after the tsunami, and again after the earth- friends: so in partnership with the United Nations. quake in Kashmir; and to take the lead in ‘‘Some of you may remember me coming The UN has become, in effect, the indispen- raising global awareness, as well as funds, to to Davos nine years ago, as a freshly minted sable mechanism for bringing international protect the world’s peoples against avian flu. Secretary-General. help to countries recovering from conflict— ‘‘What all these activities have in common ‘‘Since then I have attended all but three and member States have now recognized this is that they involve the United Nations not of your annual meetings—including the by agreeing to set up a Peacebuilding Com- simply in relations among its member memorable one in 2002 when you came to mission, within the UN, to manage this high- States, but also in the lives of their peoples. show confidence in New York, after the at- ly complex process. To carry out such tasks, we must engage not tack on the World Trade Center. ‘‘The last decade has also seen growing use only with governments but with all the new ‘‘So I did not hesitate one minute, Klaus, of United Nations economic sanctions. These actors on the international scene. before accepting your kind invitation to are now used to influence or restrict the ac- ‘‘That includes the private sector, but it come here once more, at the beginning of my tivity not only of recalcitrant States, but also includes parliamentarians; voluntary, last year in office. And I was also very happy also of non-State actors, such as rebel move- non-profit organizations; philanthropic foun- dations; the global media; celebrities from to accept the title you suggested for this ses- ments or terrorist groups. At the same time, the worlds of sport and entertainment; and sion—‘a new mindset for the United Na- the Security Council has developed more so- in some cases labour unions, mayors and tions’. phisticated and humane types of sanctions, local administrators. And it includes less be- ‘‘Why? because it expresses something I aimed at individuals rather than whole soci- nign actors such as terrorists, warlords, and have striven to achieve throughout these eties—travel bans, for instance, and the traffickers in drugs, illicit weapons or— nine years, and something in which Davos freezing of bank accounts. itself has played a part. ‘‘The same philosophy of punishing indi- worst of all—the lives and bodies of human beings. ‘‘In 1999, when I came here and called for a viduals rather than communities has driven ‘‘That is why I have repeatedly urged all ‘global compact’ between the United Nations the work of the UN criminal tribunals for the organs of the United Nations to be more and the private sector, many of my col- Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia—one of leagues in the Secretariat—and many rep- open to civil society, so that their decisions which was the first international court to can fully reflect the contribution made by resentatives of member States—would hard- convict people of genocide (including a ly have been more shocked if I had proposed groups and individuals who devote them- former prime minister) and of rape as a war selves to studying specific problems, or a compact with the Devil. crime, while the other has become the first ‘‘It is the mindset that I have been seeking working in specific areas. to indict and try a former Head of State. ‘‘It is also why I myself have cultivated to change throughout my time in office—the ‘‘This in turn has led to further innova- contacts with scholars, with parliamentar- mindset that sees international relations as tions, including the mixed tribunal in Sierra ians, with practitioners of all sorts, and with nothing more than relations between States, Leone and, of course, the International young people—seeking to learn from their and the United Nations as little more than a Criminal Court. The latter is not an organ of views and also encouraging them, whatever trade union for governments. the United Nations, but the UN convened and sector they work in, to use their talents for ‘‘My objective has been to persuade both serviced the conference, which adopted its the public good and to keep the global hori- the member States and my colleagues in the Statute in 1998. zon in view. Secretariat that the United Nations needs to ‘‘Over 100 States have now ratified the ‘‘It is one of the reasons why I have worked engage not only with governments but with Statute—which means that the Court’s juris- constantly to make our Organization more people. Only if it does that, I believe, can it diction is now recognized by well over half transparent and comprehensible to the pub- fulfill its vocation and be of use to humanity the UN’s membership. lic, and thereby more genuinely accountable. in the 21st century. ‘‘Another way the UN has changed is the ‘‘And, of course, it is why I launched the ‘‘That’s why, in the year 2000, I used the increasing focus on human rights—which is Global Compact, to which the international first words of the UN Charter, ‘We the Peo- reflected in the recent decision by member business community—including some of you ples’ as the title of my report setting out the States to strengthen the office of the High in this audience—has responded with such agenda for the Millennium Summit, at which Commissioner for Human Rights. That office enthusiasm that it is now the world’s leading political leaders from all over the world is now a dynamic operational entity, which corporate citizenship initiative, involving came together to assess the challenges of a deploys and supports hundreds of human more that 2,400 companies, in nearly 90 coun- new century, and adopted a collective re- rights workers around the world. And I hope tries. sponse, known as the ‘Millennium Declara- that within the next week or two we may see ‘‘This new mindset must also extend to the tion.’ agreement on a corresponding change at the domain of international peace and security— ‘‘And that was why last year, in my report intergovernmental level, with the establish- so that we think of security not only in con- called ‘In Larger Freedom’, I urged govern- ment of a more authoritative Human Rights ventional terms, focusing on prevention of ments to accept that security and develop- Council, to replace the now widely discred- war between States, but also as including ment are interdependent, and that neither ited Commission. the protection of the world’s peoples, against can be long sustained without respect for ‘‘One more example of change: the United threats which, to many of them today, seem human rights and the rule of law. Nations has responded to the growth of more immediate and more real. ‘‘That report was intended as the blue- international terrorism. Even before ‘9/11’, ‘‘One of those threats is the threat of geno- print, not only for a far-reaching reform of the Security Council had imposed sanctions cide and other crimes against humanity. I the United Nations itself, but also for a se- on Al-Qaida, and set up a special committee called the General Assembly’s attention to ries of decisions that would enable humanity to monitor its activities. Immediately after this in 1999, warning that such mass atroc- to realize the aims of the Millennium Dec- the attack, the Council went much further, ities can never be treated as a purely domes- laration, particularly in the light of new with its historic resolution 1373, which im- tic affair. Being rightly called crimes challenges that had arisen since. posed stringent obligations on all countries, against humanity, they demand a collective ‘‘How far the blueprint will be translated established a list of terrorist organizations response from humanity, which should be or- into reality, remains to be seen. But in the and individuals, and created the Counter- ganized and legitimized by the United Na- meantime the United Nations has not stood Terrorism Committee to monitor member tions.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 ‘‘More recently, the High-Level Panel that Carroll, a constituent of mine from Wolcott, CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH I appointed in 2003 has identified a broad Connecticut. I ask that you join me in paying TREY GIBSON AND THE LOU- range of threats, including: poverty, infec- tribute to this great man, who served both as ISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY DE- tious disease and environmental degrada- BATE TEAM tion; conflict within States, as well as be- the Chairman of the Board of the Aplastic tween them; the spread of nuclear, radio- Anemia & MDS International Foundation and logical, chemical and biological weapons; the Assistant Executive Director for the Con- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER terrorism; and transnational organized necticut Association of Schools in Cheshire, OF LOUISIANA crime. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘My ‘Larger Freedom’ report built on this CT. Thursday, May 18, 2006 re-definition of global security, drawing it In April 1991, at age 57, Bob was diag- together with the detailed recommendations Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), of the Millennium Project for achieving the to congratulate the Louisiana Tech University a serious and non-contagious rare bone mar- Millennium Development Goals by 2015— Debate Team for its continued success this which in itself would rescue many millions row failure disease. Bob was told he had MDS academic year. Just last month, the debate of people from the threats of poverty and dis- after having gone to his doctor for a routine team regained its national championship sta- ease. check-up required by the school district for ‘‘But my report also included a third di- tus and the team is poised to continue its suc- mension: human rights and the rule of law. which he worked. He was given two to four cess next season. Without these, any society, however well- years to live. He had always told his wife, The team’s success is not accidental; the armed, will remain insecure; and its develop- Marie, that he would not want to know if he foundation of this team’s success was estab- ment, however dynamic, will remain precar- had a life-threatening disease. But coura- lished by hard work, determination, dedication ious. and experience. At the helm of the Louisiana ‘‘Member States took the report as their geously Bob transformed his fear of dying to a fear of dying without giving back. From at Tech Debate Team is Trey Gibson, a Lou- starting-point in negotiating the outcome of isiana native who came to Louisiana Tech in last September’s world summit. I won’t say month in 1991 until today, Bob set about to that that document fulfills all my hopes. But 2000. This year’s team includes: Levy make a difference for individuals and families Leatherman, John Emory, Bill Willis, Kris it does contain many important decisions— suffering from bone marrow diseases. from the creation of a Peacebuilding Com- Lucas, John McCorkle, Michelli McKnight, Matt mission and Human Rights Council, through In early 1992, Bob and his wife were LaCaze, Baileigh McClaran, Henry Shuler, the commitments to advance the Millennium searching the and came across the Courtney McGuffee, Rachel Taylor, Kyle Development Goals, to the acceptance, by all Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Founda- O’Neal, Taryn Branson, Kacey Richard, Nick States individually and collectively, of the Cordaro, Richie Robinson, Christina Linza and responsibility to protect populations from tion. He contacted the executive director im- mediately and, as a result, was given every- Reece Lewis. genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and Gibson works tirelessly to promote this pro- crimes against humanity. thing he needed to educate himself about the gram and uses his talent, energy and drive to- ‘‘Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, disease, clinical trials, and support networks of ‘‘The United Nations cannot stand still, be- ward developing articulate students. Long after cause the threats to humanity do not stand other patients. He soon became active and a these students graduate, Gibson’s lessons still. Every day the world presents new chal- member of the board. Four years later, he be- and dedication will continue to surface as his lenges, which the founders of the UN 60 years came President of the Foundation, the first pa- students succeed in business and public serv- ago could never have anticipated. Whether it tient President in the history of the organiza- ice professions. By winning the national cham- is a looming crisis over Iran and its compli- pionship, the Louisiana Tech Debate Team ance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation tion. He believed in the same goals as the Treaty, continuing atrocities in Darfur, or Foundation, which is to keep patients attitudes also earned the prestigious Protagoras Cup. It the threat of an avian flu pandemic, people positive. He refused to let his life change be- is also important to note that this year’s team all over the world look to the United Nations cause of his MDS. He did not retire, and in- faced the trials and tribulations that Hurricanes to play a role in making peace, protecting ci- Katrina and Rita brought to our state. Most stead continued with his career in education vilians, improving livelihoods, promoting north Louisiana institutions of higher learning human rights and upholding international and the many projects that kept him active had to carry the burdens of finding space for law. I have worked long and hard to trans- and busy. our south Louisiana students from other uni- form the United Nations so that when called For 15 years, Bob advocated tirelessly for versities, and all state universities had to ad- upon, as we are every day, we will deliver what is asked of us—effectively, efficiently the tens of thousands of individuals diagnosed dress budget cuts. Through all of this, the and equitably. That is the true objective of with bone marrow diseases (about 35,000 new team continued on its successful journey. the changes I have sought to bring about, cases are diagnosed annually). He also be- Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to know that the academic honors these students have and it will be the true measure of my success came involved in the recovery efforts in Sri or failure. achieved will truly pay off for our nation. This Lanka after the devastating tsunami of 2004, ‘‘And my successor—since I understand type of training will enhance and strengthen several members of this panel may be inter- traveling to that country and raising money in each student’s educational experience. I am ested in the position—need not worry. the U.S. for recovery efforts. And through his thankful for professors like Trey Gibson, who Changing the mindset of the United Nations, service with the Connecticut Association of so that it can both reflect and influence the exude energy and determination in the class- temper of the times, is a never-ending chal- Schools, Bob worked strenuously to improve room. The fruits of his labor are evident in his lenge. There will be plenty more work to do the quality of education in our school systems. team’s storied success. in the years and decades to come.’’ Bob was able to live with MDS thanks to the f I have worked for three Secretary Generals and been at post for some 20 years. I am hon- hundreds of transfusions he received over a BILL IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF TO ored to have worked for the House of Peace. period of 15 years. Unfortunately, though, MENNONITE MUTUAL AID As we approach the new era of a new Sec- there is no cure for MDS. The extreme low retary-General I say it is time for renewal. blood counts that are caused by MDS ulti- HON. MARK E. SOUDER f mately took their toll on Bob’s long-term health OF INDIANA TRIBUTE TO ROBERT F. CARROLL Bob passed away yesterday in Connecticut. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHAIRMAN, APLASTIC ANEMIA & Bob would not want us to remember him as Thursday, May 18, 2006 MDS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDA- a victim of a rare disease, but rather as one Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in TION who experienced a new challenge that gave support of a bill that would offer relief to Men- greater purpose to his life. He often referred to nonite Mutual Aid, a organization affiliated with HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON MDS as his ‘‘gift’’ because it taught him that the Mennonite church based in Indiana that OF CONNECTICUT relationships with others are what are impor- provides individuals with socially-conscious in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestment and retirement options. tant in life. Let us honor this spirit today by For more than 40 years Mennonite Mutual Thursday, May 18, 2006 paying the highest tribute to this great Amer- Aid has been offering defined benefits to its Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- ican and tireless advocate for those suffering customers in the form of annuities paid directly er, it is with great sadness that I rise today to from rare diseases. from its 401(a) defined contribution church re- inform the House of the passing of Robert F. tirement plan, a process known as ‘‘self-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E895 annuitization.’’ However, regulations issued by Aye: On passage Passed by recorded vote: instill confidence in the students who have the IRS in 2002 prohibited the practice of self- 243–182 (Roll no. 151). H.R. 4200, Forest Emer- crossed her path. In her own special way she annuitization, although they allowed it for gency Recovery and Research Act. touches the lives of so many daily. church retirement plans organized under sec- f Mr. Speaker, Ms. Arnold is indeed the tion 403(b)(9). Instead, the IRS stated that HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- human catalyst at Bennett Career Institute plans must purchase annuities from commer- MENTS OF LARRY KIRK who stimulates the cosmetology students in a cial insurance companies. very unique and special way. While encour- Mr. Speaker, there is no good policy reason aging the students to maximize their greatest for why the two types of church plans should HON. BART GORDON potential, Ms. Arnold lets them know that she be treated differently regarding self- OF TENNESSEE expects nothing but the best that they have to annuitization. Furthermore, the Department of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES offer. Because of Mr. Chett Bennett, Chief Ex- the Treasury has indicated they would not op- Thursday, May 18, 2006 ecutive Officer, Ms. Arnold, Freshman Instruc- pose a legislative change on this issue. tor, and other qualified and dedicated instruc- Churches should have the right to invest for Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to tors, the Bennett Career Institute has grown retirement in the ways they see fit, and com- recognize Rutherford County’s Larry Kirk, who over the years in leaps and bounds. The op- mercial insurance companies cannot and do will retire on June 30, 2006, from the portunities and exposure that this Institute pro- not manage their investments according to Murfreesboro Electric Department after 24 vides to its students is unsurpassed. these high standards. Moreover, the ability to years of outstanding service. Mr. Speaker, I have learned that Bennett offer annuities is necessary to prevent the Larry has been in the electricity business for Graduates who have taken instruction under possibility of beneficiaries outliving their retire- 40 years and started working for Murfreesboro Ms. Arnold, in past years eagerly return to ment funds under an alternative installment Electric Department in 1982. He transferred to Bennett Career Institute to pay tribute to her payment system. In order to prevent this un- Murfreesboro after working in Chattanooga for and to express their gratitude for the positive fairness, my bill would use a ‘‘grandfather’’ ap- 13 years and working for Mississippi Power & ways that she touched their lives. They return proach to grant the ability to self-annuitize only Light for three years. frequently to Bennett Career Institute to say to those 401(a) plans that were in existence Under his leadership, Murfreesboro Electric ‘‘thanks’’ to Ms. Arnold for her role in enhanc- on the date the final IRS regulations were Department has grown from 15,000 to 45,000 ing their quality of life. issued in 2002. customers as the population of the city has Mr. Speaker, in addition to the experience at Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- doubled. Bennett Career Institute, Ms. Arnold has pro- port this bill so that the Mennonites can con- Active in his trade, Larry has served as the vided instruction and held management posi- tinue to offer annuities invested in the way President of the Tennessee Municipal Electric tions at various other Institutions in the District they see fit. Power Association. He has also served on the of Columbia. She has worked as a Manager at Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley f Jazzmin’s Hair Gallery; a Sales Representa- Public Power Association and currently serves tive with Barry Fletcher Products; as an In- PERSONAL EXPLANATION on the Middle Tennessee Industrial Develop- structor with Parvane Institute of Esthetics; as ment Association Board of Directors. an Instructor with the District of Columbia HON. JOE BARTON Larry has served his country, as well as his Beauty Academy; as a Freelance Stylist and community. During the Vietnam era, he served OF TEXAS Consultant with Added Attraction; as an Edu- in the U.S. Army Special Forces and the Spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational Therapy Assistant with the District of cial Forces National Guard. He has served on Columbia Public Schools—Central Diagnostic Thursday, May 18, 2006 the Board of Directors of the Rutherford Coun- Placement Center; and as a Director and In- Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on ty Chamber of Commerce and United Way of structor with Image Makers Beauty Academy. Wednesday, May 17, 2006, I was diagnosed Rutherford and Cannon Counties, where he Mr. Speaker, I ask my Congressional Col- with an inner ear infection and was unable to was once chairman and president. He has leagues in the United States House of Rep- fly to Washington, D.C. ahead of all votes. As served on the Board of Directors of Heart of resentatives to help me pay tribute to this a result, I missed several votes on this day Tennessee Chapter of the American Red bright star, Ms. Brenda C. Arnold, for rekin- and ask that my statement be placed in the Cross, and he has donated an astounding 14 dling the life of so many of our young citizens appropriate part of the RECORD to reflect how gallons of blood over the years. who, but for her, may have gotten distracted I would have voted on the following roll call Upon retirement, Larry plans to devote more and gone astray joining the ranks of far too votes, had I been present. of his time to his love of Middle Tennessee many others who are still searching for direc- Wednesday, May 17, 2006: State University athletics. Although Larry is a tion and their station in life. Nay: on agreeing to the Rahall (WV) graduate of Ole Miss and Delta State, MTSU Mr. Seaker, I wish God’s continued bless- amendment Failed by recorded vote: 189–236 is his adopted university. He has served on ings upon Ms. Brenda C. Arnold, Mr. Chett (Roll no. 147). Strikes section 103 of H.R. 4200, the Board of Trustees of the MTSU Develop- Bennett, other members of the Faculty, Ad- regarding expedited procedures and certain ment Foundation and is an active member of ministrative Staff and the student body of Ben- exceptions to compliance with the National the Blue Raider Athletic Association, where he nett Career Institute. Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). once served as president. f Nay: On agreeing to the DeFazio (OR) I commend Larry Kirk on his numerous ac- amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184–240. TRIBUTE TO KEN BORELLI (Roll no. 148). Strikes section 104 of H.R. 4200, complishments and his involvement within the regarding ‘‘availability and use of pre-ap- Murfreesboro community. I wish him all the proved management practices’’ and replaces best in his retirement. HON. it with a new section 104. f OF CALIFORNIA Nay: On agreeing to the Inslee (WA) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment Failed by recorded vote: 191–231 A WELL DESERVED TRIBUTE TO (Roll no. 149). Adds a new section to H.R. 200, BENNETT CAREER INSTITUTE’S Thursday, May 18, 2006 stating that the Act shall not apply to any BRIGHTEST SHINING STAR, MS. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. inventoried roadless area within the Na- BRENDA C. ARNOLD tional Forest System. Speaker, I rise in gratitude to recognize the Nay: On agreeing to the Udall (NM) amend- social services and social work practices of ment Failed by recorded vote: 197–228 (Roll HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD Mr. Ken Borelli so valued by the residents of no. 150). Adds a new section to H.R. 4200, OF NORTH CAROLINA Santa Clara County today. Mr. Borelli has which would require the Secretary concerned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked with the Santa Clara County Social (when implementing any pre-approved man- Services Agency for 36 years. I first met Ken agement practice or catastrophic event re- Thursday, May 18, 2006 over 25 years ago when I was a member of covery project as described in the bill) to Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors ‘‘consider the effect of the practice of project fire risk and forest regeneration,’’ and pro- today to pay tribute to Ms. Brenda C. Arnold, which had responsibility for funding the De- hibits implementing the project unless the one of Bennett Career Institute’s most dedi- partment of Social Services and providing Secretary certifies that the practice or cated, compassionate and qualified instruc- oversight for the Department. Ken was a project will not increase fire-risk or decrease tors. I applaud Ms. Arnold for all that she has standout then and he has remained so to this forest regeneration. done over the years to nurture, motivate, and day. He began his career as a Social Work

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 Supervisor in the Food Stamps Unit and ther did his sense of justice know any limit. medical clinics in the Bay Area in the 1990’s. moved throughout the Social Services system Damu’s concerns and actions ranged from the Upon arriving in Sonoma County and wit- to include: the Multicultural Child Welfare Unit, local to the global. He started out fighting for nessing the need first-hand, she garnered vol- Basic Services, Adult Protective Services, Im- the Martin Luther King holiday and against the unteers and financial support from the Jewish migration, Social Work Coordinator, Voluntary regime in South Africa. Later, his Community, synagogues, and other groups Foster Home Intake and Coordinator of Spe- concerns expanded to include environmental and individuals. In October, 2001, she opened cial Projects. justice; he monitored corporate pollution on the Jewish Community Free Clinic in a space Mr. Borelli developed the first Immigration Louisiana’s Gulf Coast as national associate donated by the Lions Club of Petaluma. Services Unit for Santa Clara County in 1974, director for Greenpeace USA. He sought to That first night there were 6 patients and 15 where he worked closely with neighborhood unite the civil rights and environmental move- volunteers. The Clinic now provides 2,500 free youth groups. In fact, Ken is an expert and ments by founding the National Black Environ- medical care visits to over 1,000 uninsured leader in the field of Immigration Services and mental Justice Campaign, which led the na- patients annually, offering free medical care has exhibited his accomplishments in many tionwide fight against contaminated water and for anyone in need, without regard to ethnicity, ways. He not only provided professional devel- waste dumps in poor and black communities. race or religion. The vast majority of patients opment training in the field of immigration, but Damu furthered his concern for peace and are uninsured Latino immigrant men, women, also significantly contributed to the develop- nonviolence at home and abroad as the asso- and children (many of whom need immuniza- ment of the 1990 Federal legislation which es- ciate director of the American Friends Service tions and physicals in order to attend school). tablished ‘‘Special Immigrant Juvenile Status’’ Committee’s Washington Bureau. He con- They also serve uninsured single parents, stu- laws to help immigrant children in the Child fronted police bruality and worked to end gun dents, the elderly, homeless, and temporary/ Welfare System across the country. Ken also violence in the District of Columbia while ad- unskilled workers. was responsible for the development of an in- vocating for an international freeze on nuclear The medical equipment at the Clinic is do- valuable ‘‘Immigration Resource and Practice weapons. He saw health disparities and the nated, and its 100+ volunteers come from all Guide’’ which helped so many families. Ken lack of adequate health care as another form sectors of the community—including the com- accomplished other written work in the field of of violence, and added his efforts to the cam- munities it serves. Fifteen volunteer physi- Social work practice including topics such as: paign for universal health care. After Sep- cians, with as many nurses, nurse practi- Child Welfare, International Social Services, tember 11th, Damu founded Black Voices for tioners and physician assistants rotate each and Domestic Violence. Mr. Borelli continues Peace. Continuing in his fearless tradition of week, supplemented by a large referral net- to remain involved in all levels of social serv- speaking truth to power, Damu took on the work of volunteer physician specialists. Volun- ice issues, including: child welfare abuse Bush administration for spending billions of teers also offer social work, growth and devel- issues, dependency court investigations, AIDS dollars on the Iraq war, money that could have opment monitoring, safety awareness in Span- research and fund-raising, immigration, and been used for health care, education and ish and English, Spanish language interpreting development and enhancement of our library basic services here at home. and community resource referrals. Damu’s voice is something that we’ll all systems. His participation in Committees and Mr. Speaker, I am proud to offer my con- dearly remember. I was privileged to be a Advisory Boards included: the Multi-Discipli- gratulations to Dr. Robin Lowitz. She had the guest on his WPFW radio show, ‘‘Spirit in Ac- nary Interview Committee of the Child Abuse commitment, passion, and energy to make the tion,’’ a number of times and I will remember Council of Santa Clara County (20 years), the Jewish Community Free Clinic a reality for the Damu Smith not only for being a tireless advo- Alum Rock Library Committee, the County Li- people of Sonoma County and truly exempli- cate for peace and justice, but for the gen- brary Commission, the Advisory Board of the fies the spirit of Tikkun Olam, Healing the erosity of his spirit. He could spend his entire Eastside Athletic Club, and the Board of World. program excoriating Condoleezza Rice or Catholic Charities Immigration Services. Colin Powell, and then end by saying, ‘‘But f Mr. Borelli is a prominent leader in the com- you know I love you.’’ He was able to rise munity and continues to demonstrate his inno- TRIBUTE TO CORP. NEIL W. REID, above all of the injustices he spent his life vative contributions. He was a founding mem- POST 2358 fighting to recognize his opponents’ humanity. ber and Chair for 20 years of the Social Serv- That kind of bigheartedness is sorely lacking ice Agency’s AIDS Services Committee. He is HON. SANDER M. LEVIN in America’s public discourse today. We Mem- a supporter of the Opera San Jose and is OF MICHIGAN bers of Congress could stand to learn a thing being honored as ‘‘2006 Volunteer of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or two from Damu Smith, and though he is no Year’’ by the Italian American Foundation. I longer with us in body, but his spirit will live Thursday, May 18, 2006 hereby honor Ken Borelli, on the closure of on, as always, in action. this chapter of his life, but know he will con- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- tinue to have a tremendous impact on social f ognize the 70th anniversary of the Corp. Neil services in the county. HONORING DR. ROBIN LOWITZ W. Reid Post 2358 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, created in 1936, and named after Neil f W. Reid, the first casualty of World War I from RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DAMU HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Macomb County. AMIRI IMARA SMITH OF CALIFORNIA The Post was formed in 1936 by members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Post in Mount Clemens who sought to HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Thursday, May 18, 2006 establish a separate post in the Village of OF MICHIGAN Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Roseville. At its foundation, the Corp. Neil W. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Dr. Robin Lowitz on the occasion of her Reid was operating out of the old township receipt of the prestigious Tikkun Olam Award hall and had 24 members. Shortly after, the Thursday, May 18, 2006 from the Jewish Community Center of Ladies Auxiliary of the Post was chartered, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Sonoma County (formerly the Jewish Commu- made up of 20 former servicewomen and pay tribute to Damu Amiri Imara Smith, a pro- nity Agency). The ‘‘Healing the World’’ Award wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of vet- lific fighter for justice and peace who suc- is bestowed upon an individual who dem- erans. cumbed to colon cancer on May 5th of this onstrates this Jewish Value and Obligation of In 1939, members of the Post received a year. In keeping with his long and distin- dedication, perseverance, creativity plus giving charter from the Military Order of the Cooties, guished career of activism, Damu continued time, energy, talents and resources to make formed to better the metal attitude of bed-rid- his fight until the very end. Helped along the an important social justice impact on the qual- den soldiers through hospital visitation and way by his ‘‘Army of Angels’’ and inspired by ity of life in a community. fundraising activities. his enduring love for his daughter Asha, Damu Robin Lowitz saw a great need in Sonoma By the end of World War II the membership outlived all the doctors’ predictions. Not letting County and preceded to fill it by envisioning of the Post had grown to 175. This growth his terminal diagnosis dampen his spirit, he and implementing The Jewish Community was recognized in 1950 when the National turned his personal health crisis into a fight for Free Clinic, a medical clinic specifically for the Commander of the VFW visited the Post’s better health care services for black and poor uninsured,—‘‘the working poor, barely able to Home, an honor that few Posts throughout the people. make ends meet who fall through the cracks.’’ nation have received. Just as Damu’s resolve to speak truth to A Berkeley, California, native, Dr. Lowitz In 1958, Mildred Mueth, a member of the power was not constrained by his illness, nei- had volunteered for several faith-based free Ladies Auxiliary of the Post, was elected

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E897 President of the organization in the State of seen before—it featured modern techniques conduct in the performance of outstanding Michigan, and one year later, Post member for keeping produce fresh with vaporized services and achievements. We congratulate Fred McDaniel was elected to the position of water spray and refrigerated food displays. Colonel Middleton on being awarded this commander in the State of Michigan. Over the next 56 years, Mr. Wegman trans- medal. McDaniel would go on to coordinate the Na- formed his store with the concept of one-stop- Colonel Middleton is a native of Mobile, who tional Convention of the VFW, held in Detroit shopping. He imported fine cheeses, and attended UMS Preparatory School and com- in 1960. wine, ethnic foods, and introduced patisseries pleted the ROTC training program at Marion The Post continued to grow, and during the and prepared foods into the grocery stores. In Military Institute. After graduating from Lou- 1960’s and 1970’s expanded and remodeled the 20th century, Wegman integrated phar- isiana State University, Colonel Middleton was its Home several times. With the added space, macies, photo labs and video departments into commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the the Post became an important community in- his stores, propelling the model for customer . His initial assignment was stitution, hosting baby showers, birthday, anni- convenience to its highest levels. to the Korean Demilitarized Zone as Rifle Pla- versary, and retirement parties, as well as fu- Wegmans Food Markets has expanded to toon Leader. Following training as an Army neral lunches. now over 70 stores, and the company is now helicopter pilot, Colonel Middleton was as- Over the years, the Post has been an im- as well known for its corporate responsibility signed as an Aero-Scout Platoon Leader. He portant fundraiser for the Roseville Police and as it is for exceptional customer service. is a founding member of Task Force 158, Fire Departments, the Roseville Community Wegmans Food Markets has been named one which is the U.S. Army’s first long range, night Schools Scholarship Foundation and has been of ‘The Top 100 Companies to Work For’ by vision capable special operations helicopter active in raising money for several other char- Fortune magazine several years in a row, and unit. He presently serves as the congressional ities as well. The Post has been rewarded with in 2005 was ranked #1 as the best company district commander for Alabama’s First Con- numerous awards for Community Service, to work for in the nation. Fortune’s annual gressional District. Americanism, and Youth Activities, dem- ranking of companies is determined by the Colonel Middleton’s other awards and deco- onstrating its involvement and commitment to number of employees and is measured by rations include the Army Commendation the local community. benefits, job growth, pay, percentage of mi- Medal, Army Reserve Commendation Medal, Today, the Post helps veterans in need of norities and women, and turnover. For exam- Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas medical care and other assistance, and has ple, Wegmans provides a scholarship program Service Ribbon, and Master Army Aviator been active in providing household goods to which has given close to $60 million in tuition wings. soldiers in Iraq. assistance to its employees. Although the Colonel Middleton served as past president Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me superstore helped to shape the Rochester of the Mobile County Wildlife Conservation As- in recognizing Corp. Neil W. Reid, Post 2358, community, Robert Wegman has crafted his sociation, as well as the Greater Mobile Area and its Ladies Auxiliary on the occasion of company into one that serves as a national LSU Alumni Association. He is an investment their 70th anniversary. These organizations model, both for its corporate success and for advisor with the Wealth Management Group of have been an important and active force in the opportunities and environment he has pro- Regions/Morgan Keegan in Mobile. aiding local veterans as well as the community vided for his employees. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me as a whole. Mr. Wegman is also highly admired for his in honoring Colonel Ted Middleton on receiv- f philanthropy. In 1995, he and his wife, Peggy, ing his award. I acknowledge his invaluable announced a 10-year, $25 million gift in sup- work and significant contribution to not only IN TRIBUTE TO ROBERT B. port of Catholic education, allowing hundreds the state Alabama but our Nation as well. WEGMAN of families to choose Catholic education in the f Rochester-area community. Mr. Wegman also HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER made considerable contributions to Aquinas IN HONOR OF OFFICER SKERSKI OF NEW YORK Institute high school, giving $10 million to the AND PEACE OFFICERS MEMO- RIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school for new athletic facilities and a fine arts Thursday, May 18, 2006 center. In 1997, Wegmans Food Markets be- came the title sponsor of the Wegmans Roch- HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise with ester LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Associa- OF PENNSYLVANIA sadness today to honor Robert B. Wegman, tion); with proceeds supporting camps for dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chairman of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., abled children. Most recently, Mr. Wegman Thursday, May 18, 2006 who died on April 20, 2006, at the age of 87. contributed a combined $13 million to St. John Mr. Wegman was surrounded by his family, as Fisher College, which will be used for the es- Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania. Mr. he passed away peacefully in his hometown of tablishment of the Wegmans School of Phar- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address Rochester, NY. macy and the Wegmans School of Nursing. the House for five minutes and to revise and Mr. Wegman made his mark as a pioneer in Mr. Wegman’s pursuit of excellence is por- extend my remarks. the supermarket industry, transforming the trayed in every aspect of his life: family, com- This past Friday, I attended the funeral of conventional grocery store into a superstore, munity, and corporate responsibility. He will be Philadelphia Police Officer Gary Skerski. I saw emulated by others across the country. Mr. remembered as a pioneer and leader of his in- the pain of his wife Anne, 13-year old son Wegman’s passion for business began as a dustry and for his extraordinary compassion Robert, and 10-year old daughter Nicole—a child, when he worked in the family store op- and generosity. pain that may dull with time, but will never go erated from the front of his grandmother’s I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring away. home. He developed a philosophy that has the life of Robert Wegman. They lost a husband and a father. And served as the foundation for the company. He Philadelphia lost one of its finest. f believed: ‘‘I am a merchant and I have, there- Officer Skerski was a community relations fore, my own philosophy about merchandising. CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT officer, and a 16-year veteran of the force. That is: To do something that no one else is COLONEL THEO F. MIDDLETON, And, on May 8th at 10 pm, Officer Gary doing, and to be able to offer the customer a JR., ON RECEIVING THE LEGION Skerski was murdered in the line of duty. choice that she doesn’t have at the moment.’’ OF MERIT AWARD Gary was working overtime when he and his Mr. Wegman embodied the American entre- partner responded to a robbery call. He en- preneurial spirit from the start, and proved to HON. JO BONNER tered a neighborhood watering hole to stop a be one of the most successful businessmen in OF ALABAMA gunman who was terrorizing patrons and staff. the grocery store industry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gary was shot in the neck by a cold-blooded From the beginning, Mr. Wegman made it killer who has no regard for the law and no re- his goal to make Wegmans supermarkets the Thursday, May 18, 2006 gard for life. Gary never even had a chance to finest chain in the country—he was not con- Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw his gun. cerned if it was the fastest growing, but more honor Colonel Theo F. Middleton, Jr. on re- Officer Skerski worked to protect the fami- with growth itself. In 1930, Mr. Wegman and ceiving the Legion of Merit Award. lies, homes, and businesses of Northeast his brother received national attention with the The Legion of Merit Award is a military Philadelphia. He interacted with my staff often, opening of their innovative grocery store. The decoration of the United States armed forces, and I had the pleasure of meeting Gary at a 20,000-square-foot store was unlike anything which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious community meeting just this past winter.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to pay tribute to Officer Gary gency recovery projects to help lands heal Skerski and in remembrance of the 56 United from natural disasters such as floods and Friday, May 19, 2006 States law enforcement officers who have died fires, when in fact it imposes unnecessary ex- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause this year in the line-of-duty. emptions from provisions in the Clean Water to recognize Thomas Mershon, a very special These brave men and women in uniform Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the young man who has exemplified the finest have given their lives while protecting our National Environmental Policy Act, and the qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- communities. These brave men and women Endangered Species Act. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- died while enforcing and upholding our laws. New research and peer-reviewed science is ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- And, these brave men and women left behind emerging that verifies that post-disturbance or tigious award of Eagle Scout. family, friends and colleagues for the benefit post-fire logging destroys wildlife habitat, pol- Thomas has been very active with his troop, of others. lutes watersheds, and delays a forest’s ability participating in many Scout activities. Over Our nation must never forget their contribu- to regenerate itself. In fact, what some term any years Thomas has been involved with tions to the safety, security and betterment of ‘‘salvage logging’’ may even increase the risk Scouting, he has not only earned numerous our neighborhoods. I know I and my staff will of fire. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- not forget Gary, his sense of dedication, and These studies have indicated that eco- ily, peers, and community. the contributions he made to our community. systems have an amazing ability to recover Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and prayers are quickly from fires; in fact, fires are needed for commending Thomas Mershon for his accom- with the Skerski family during this very difficult regeneration and re-growth. Forests are, in plishments with the Boy Scouts of America time. And, I know that all of my colleagues, fact, much like the legendary Phoenix, experi- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the and all Americans, join me in honoring Officer encing a majestic rebirth from ashes periodi- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Gary Skerski and all of the officers who have cally. Dead or damaged trees help to insulate f made the ultimate sacrifice. ground-level growth and absorb moisture, pre- TRIBUTE TO WILBERT ‘‘BILL’’ f venting fire. These ‘‘snags’’ also serve as pro- tective homes for multitudes of wildlife before TATUM, RECIPIENT OF THE 2006 PERSONAL EXPLANATION they decompose and return sustenance to the ‘‘HUDSON LINK’S BILL WEBBER soil. AWARD’’ HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER At stake here, however, is writing into law OF NEW YORK land management practices that are quickly HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL proving themselves not only out of date, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK detrimental to the environment. We must re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 18, 2006 member that fire clean-up and logging profit is Friday, May 19, 2006 Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- not the only goal—our main goal should be to avoidably detained and missed Roll Call vote preserve these forests for posterity. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 159. Had I been present, I would have voted Therefore I can not support this bill in its congratulate a dear friend and colleague on ‘‘Aye’’ for 159. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous current form, and I encourage my colleagues the occasion of a very special awards recogni- consent that my statement appear in the per- to vote against an act that attempts to under- tion to honor him with the Hudson Link’s Bill manent RECORD immediately following these mine existing environmental protections and Webber Award. votes. H. Res. 740, Roll Call No. 159, Vote damage delicate ecological balance. Wilbert ‘‘Bill’’ Tatum has been an integral ‘‘Aye’’. f part of the fabric of New York for many, many years. When I think back on the years of our f PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM association many thoughts come to mind. Bill F. HARVEY FOREST EMERGENCY RECOVERY is not only an intellectual, in the best sense of AND RESEARCH ACT that word, but a pioneering journalist, and en- HON. JON C. PORTER trepreneur who for more than 30 years has SPEECH OF OF NEVADA guided the Amsterdam News, one of the Na- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion’s most important newspapers. In doing so, Friday, May 19, 2006 he has dedicated his professional life to in- OF TEXAS forming and defending his people, building his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. William F. Harvey who donates his community, and fighting to make our country Wednesday, May 17, 2006 optometric services to the Paiute Tribe Health better. The House in Committee of the Whole Services, and the Las Vegas Blind Center. In April 1971, when he. along with Percy House on the State of the Union had under Dr. William F. Harvey was born in Las Sutton and Clarence Jones. acquired the Am- consideration the bill (H.R. 4200) to improve Vegas, Nevada, on November 2, 1948. Dr. sterdam News, Bill Tatum was determined to the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture Harvey attended Western High School in 1967 play a role in changing the social climate in and the Secretary of the Interior to prompt- before finishing his undergraduate education New York. By the mid-1970’s the newspaper ly implement recovery treatments in re- took what some called militant positions on sponse to catastrophic events affecting Fed- at Brigham Young University in 1972. Dr. Har- eral lands under their jurisdiction, including vey graduated at the top of his class at Illinois civil rights issues but by the end of the decade the removal of dead and damaged trees and College of Optometry in 1976 and moved back began to focus more broadly on the social and the implementation of reforestation treat- to Las Vegas to start his private practice. economic issues. Under Bill’s leadership, the ments, to support the recovery of non-Fed- Dr. Harvey works hard in his private practice Amsterdam News continued to flourish and eral lands damaged by catastrophic events, and is a devout husband, father of three, and gained a reputation as an intrepid African to revitalize, Forest Service experimental grandfather of six; however, he still reserves American voice on controversial local issues. forests, and for other purposes: time to serve the community. Since 1993 Dr. Most New Yorkers can remember how tena- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Harvey has donated his time to the Las Vegas cious Bill Tatum was when he applied pres- Chairman, I would have hoped to be able to Blind Center and continues to serve the Paiute sure on the then New York mayor, Ed Koch. rise today to support a bill that strengthened Tribe Health and Human Services, giving their Bill, through the newspaper, constantly mon- our existing law in caring for and protecting patients free optometric care. itored the activities of city hall and the mayor. our environment. Unfortunately, this is not so. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Dr. Holding the mayor’s feet to the fire, brought When the Forests Emergency Recovery and William F. Harvey on the floor of the House. New Yorkers out of the polls, and cleared the Research Act was introduced, I did not con- I commend him for his continued service to way for the election of David Dinkins, New sider it perfect, but I felt that the intent was the residents of southern Nevada. York’s first African American mayor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E899 I would like to acknowledge that Bill’s contrast to 1998, it was not boosted by El business she received on the job training due daughter, Elinor, continues the Amsterdam Nin˜o. And since 1990, we’ve had the 10 hot- to the lack of insurance education classes at News’ legacy into the 21st century. She has test years on record. the time. pledged to keep the Amsterdam as the un- Hurricanes are getting stronger, heat-waves In 1952, she married Bob Hutchinson, and wavering voice the Black community in New are hitting harder and more often, and the due to his Air Force career they were trans- York. polar ice cap and Greenland’s ice are melting. ferred first to Anchorage, Alaska then to Nellis Mr. Speaker, again I congratulate my friend We must act now. Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. Patty Bill Tatum as a much deserving recipient of We need to deal with climate change with worked for various independent agents and the prestigious ‘‘Hudson Link’s Bill Webber concerted action and with bipartisan dialogue, adjustors after moving to Las Vegas. After the Award’’ as I enter this recognition into the regional cooperation and an alliance between birth of her first child she went to work for CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. industry and environmentalists. Farmers Insurance Company when they f The threat from global warming is very real, opened their first claims office in Las Vegas. and we must act now to combat potentially When her second child was born she decided HONORING THE EDGEWOOD catastrophic climate change. We cannot leave to work part time for Key Adjustment Com- BULLDOGS GOLF TEAM this legacy to our children and grandchildren. pany. When deciding to return to full time em- We simply will not have a world to live in if ployment Patty returned to work for Peccole HON. JEB HENSARLING we continue our neglectful ways. Insurance Agency. In 1960, she was rehired at OF TEXAS f Key Adjustment Company. In 1966 she was requested by a former Key Adjustment Em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE CONGREGATION ployer, to move with him to Horsey Insurance Friday, May 19, 2006 ETZ CHAIM ON ITS 30TH ANNI- Agency as an office manager and commercial VERSARY Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I underwriter. In 1979, she took insurance would like to honor the Edgewood Bulldogs courses, receiving her Certificate for General golf team who recently won the Texas Univer- HON. TOM PRICE Principles of Insurance from the Insurance In- sity Interscholastic League State 2–A Cham- OF GEORGIA stitute of America. She soon after took the pionship. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State test and became an agent. Patty then On Thursday and Friday, May 11–12, 2006, Friday, May 19, 2006 joined with John McFadden opening McFad- the golf team competed in the University Inter- den Insurance as a 50 percent partner in scholastic League Championship tournament Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this 1981. at the Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin, Sunday, May 21, 2006, the Congregation Etz Her commendations include: the Insurance Texas, for the State Championship. The Bull- Chaim of Marietta, Georgia will mark its 30th Women’s Association of Las Vegas’ Woman dogs competed against 200 other 2–A anniversary. As the first Jewish congregation of the Year, President of the Nevada Inde- schools, holding to a one-stroke lead that in Marietta, Etz Chaim has grown from its be- pendent Insurance Agents from 1983–84, brought home their first ever Boys Golf Cham- ginning in 1975 to be a leader today in the Education Chairperson for the Nevada Inde- pionship and second team title in Edgewood Jewish community of Atlanta. pendent Insurance Agents, the Nevada Insur- High School history. In celebrating their commitment to faith and ance Education Foundation Trustee, and was Today I would like to congratulate Head service, the congregation is honoring two of the first woman to go through the chairs and Coach Stan Williams, and players Dillon Phil- their most distinguished members: Judy and serve as President of the Independent Insur- lips, Brett Perry, Garrett Cecil, Justin King, Stan Fineman. Over the years, Judy and Stan ance Agent’s of Southern Nevada. Patty has and Michael Waites. have dedicated their time and energy to Etz received many awards with the Nevada Inde- As the Congressional representative of the Chaim with a selfless devotion. They share in pendent Insurance Agents, and most recently players, families, coaches, and supporters of the excellent reputation and tradition of this in 1996 was Insurance Person of the Year for the Edgewood Bulldogs, it is my pleasure to congregation, and I applaud their generous the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s Institute recognize their tremendous victory and out- contributions to our community. for Insurance and Risk Management. On this anniversary, we have the oppor- standing season. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Patty Sue tunity to reflect on the message of excellence f Hutchinson for her years of service and her and altruism Etz Chaim has brought to Mari- many successes in the insurance industry. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, etta. Spurred by their spiritual leader Rabbi ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED Shalom Lewis and embodied in each indi- f AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS vidual member, the principles of the message ACT, 2007 of Etz Chaim are as important today as they RECOGNIZING ANDREW MEYERS were 30 years ago: A ‘‘commitment to our FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF SPEECH OF faith and tradition, community service, giving EAGLE SCOUT HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS to others, life long learning, and the passing of Judaism from generation to generation.’’ OF CONNECTICUT It is my privilege to join Congregation Etz HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chaim in looking forward to a future of contin- OF MISSOURI Thursday, May 18, 2006 ued growth and service to others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House in Committee of the Whole f Friday, May 19, 2006 House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- PAYING TRIBUTE TO PATTY SUE Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause propriations for the Department of the Inte- HUCHINSON to recognize Andrew Meyers, a very special rior, environment, and related agencies for young man who has exemplified the finest the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and HON. JON C. PORTER qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- for other purposes: OF NEVADA ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the resolution expressing the Sense of Con- tigious award of Eagle Scout. gress that calls for mandatory reductions of Friday, May 19, 2006 Andrew has been very active with his troop, greenhouse gas emissions to address global Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to participating in many scout activities. Over the warming. honor Patty Sue Hutchinson to celebrate the many years Andrew has been involved with There is no doubt in my mind that global anniversary of the McFadden Insurance Agen- scouting, he has not only earned numerous warming is happening and that man is contrib- cy, which she started 25 years ago. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- uting to it. Now, it is our responsibility to work Patty Hutchinson was born on March 25, ily, peers, and community. to mitigate the impacts of potentially cata- 1933 in Springfield, Missouri. After graduating Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in strophic climate change. as Valedictorian of her high school in 1950, commending Andrew Meyers for his accom- The year 2005 is currently tied for the she started in the insurance business the very plishments with the Boy Scouts of America warmest year on record with 1998. However, next week. Her first time out of her small town and for his efforts put forth in achieving the the warmth in 2005 is remarkable because, in she had no formal education on the insurance highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 HONORING THE 81ST BIRTHDAY OF Mr. Speaker: This cursory review that I offer While there may be a need for some regu- MALCOLM X does not do justice to the larger-than-life figure latory changes so that the Corps and EPA use known as Malcolm X. I encourage everyone to consistent definitions of ‘‘fill’’ material, this can HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL read ‘‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’’ to un- and should be accomplished by ensuring that OF NEW YORK derstand one of the 20th century’s true Ren- both agencies’ definitions explicitly exclude the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aissance figures. use of wastes to fill our Nation’s waters—not, On this 81st anniversary of his birthday, I as proposed, to weaken the Corps’ regulations Friday, May 19, 2006 rise to honor an unforgettable and extraor- to sanction this long-prohibited practice. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on dinary individual who during his lifetime f what would have been his 81st birthday, to changed the world. enter the RECORD a salute to EI-Hajj Malik EI- His conviction and devotion to instilling the EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME Shabazz, also known as Malcolm X. Malcolm concept of self empowerment in people of AWARENESS MONTH X was a formidable character who was truly color still resonates today. He left an indelible ahead of his time and very much under appre- mark on mankind. I wonder what Malcolm X HON. TOM PRICE ciated during his lifetime. He remained an ad- would think of the world today? OF GEORGIA vocate of racial pride and self-determination f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during a period in history where African Ameri- cans were systematically denied the rights en- HONORING MORGAN MAYSE OF Friday, May 19, 2006 joyed by white America. ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, May is Malcolm X’s teachings focused on helping the first annual Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to deny negative stereo- HON. JEB HENSARLING (EDS) Awareness Month. Unfortunately, this types impressed upon them by the white soci- OF TEXAS syndrome, which affects nearly 60,000 Ameri- ety and also stressed economic empowerment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans and 1.5 million people worldwide, is still through community building with other African Friday, May 19, 2006 largely unrecognized by the healthcare com- Americans. munity. To understand the man is to know about his Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I In 1986, the Ehlers-Danlos National Foun- past. To understand the man is to know what would like to honor Morgan Mayse of Athens dation was established to research, support, life lessons affected his being. Born Malcolm High School for her first place finish in the and awareness for those suffering from this Little on May 19, 1925 to a Baptist minister in Texas University Interscholastic League State potentially debilitating illness. A heritable con- Omaha, Nebraska his father was killed while 4–A Track and Field Meet. nective tissue disorder, EDS, in its most se- attempting to fight racial oppression. His moth- On Friday May 12, 2006, Morgan competed vere circumstances, weakens the vascular er was committed to a mental institution. After at the University of Texas in Austin’s Mike A. system making it rupture. This potential for moving to New York Malcolm was arrested in Myers Stadium for the Girls High Jump earn- complication is coupled with an inadequate ′ ″ 1946 for burglary. Unbeknownst to him, his in- ing the gold with the record jump of 5 9 . level of funding and recognition which all too carceration led to the first of many life altering As the Congressional representative for Ath- often leads to a lack of diagnosis or a mis- experiences. During his incarceration he de- ens and the Fifth District of Texas, I would like diagnosis. Early detection is the key to an ef- veloped an interest in the philosophy of the to congratulate Morgan, as well as her family, fective treatment and affords the individual Muslim movement and joined the Nation of coaches, and supporters on her tremendous suffering from EDS the opportunity to manage Islam. Upon leaving prison in 1952 he undefeated season and her second straight their syndrome and enhance the quality of life. changed his last name to ‘‘X’’. This change in District 14–AAAA and Region II–AAAA titles. It is imperative that, in the absence of a surname signified the shedding of linkage to f cure, we in Congress join hands with the the white slaveholders who had given him and DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, healthcare community to focus more attention other African Americans their family names. ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED on this matter. Accurate detection and sus- Unde the tutelage of Elijah Muhammad, AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS tained treatment will lead to a more fulfilling Malcolm flourished as one of the most effec- ACT, 2007 life for those afflicted with EDS. I am pleased tive speakers for the Nation. He increased to have this opportunity to applaud the efforts membership and founded new mosques, SPEECH OF made by the brave men and women living with eventually being assigned to be the Minister of this illness as well as the countless friends, the Nation’s Harlem, New York mosque. In HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS families and health professionals that have 1963, disagreements with Elijah Muhammad OF CONNECTICUT committed their time and expertise. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caused Malcolm to leave the Nation of lslam. f In 1964 he embarked on a pilgrimage to Thursday, May 18, 2006 Mecca, Saudi Arabia. That pilgrimage proved PAYING TRIBUTE TO CANDY The House in Committee of the Whole SCHNEIDER to be another life altering experience for Mal- House on the State of the Union had under colm X. While in Mecca he witnessed the consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- union of all races. His observances proved to propriations for the Department of the Inte- HON. JON C. PORTER be the foundation that led to the development rior, environment, and related agencies for OF NEVADA the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and of the Organization of Afro-American Unity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the Muslim Mosque Inc. for other purposes: When he returned to New York, Malcolm Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support Friday, May 19, 2006 gained an even more loyal following. His pop- of this amendment to protect clean water. For Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ularity was at a pinnacle. Malcolm’s success more than three decades, the Clean Water Act honor Candy Schneider who is retiring after 33 did not fair well with many of the Muslim sect. has been protecting all of our Nation’s waters years of service in the Clark County School He quickly became the victim of death threats from unregulated pollution, filling and destruc- District. from those who disagreed with his views. In tion. Candy ha been a teacher of art, humanities February, 1965 his home was firebombed. His However, in May 2002, the Environmental and she is academically talented at the junior family escaped unharmed. A week later Mal- Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that high school level as well as a Visual Arts Ad- colm X was shot to death at the Audubon Ball- changed the definition of ‘‘fill material’’ for both ministrative Specialist with grades K–12 for room in Harlem as he prepared to make a the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers over three decades. She has also served as speech. (Corps). The new definition allows waste to be the district liaison and coordinated the Con- Malcolm X had a profound influence on used to fill streams, wetlands and other gressional Art Contest for the past three Americans of all races and all around the waters. years. During her career as an educator, world. While he was often portrayed as a Allowing coal mining spoil and other types Candy has also served as the Assistant Direc- black militant leader because he encouraged of waste material to be dumped into our tor of the School-Community Partnership Pro- Black Nationalism, separatism and black pride waters and wetlands is contrary to the central gram, as Nevada Arts Council Chairwoman, little was said to recognize him for creating a goal of the Clean Water Act: preserving phys- as the chair of the Arts in Education Com- framework for world brotherhood and human ical, chemical and biological integrity of the mittee and on the Executive Committee. justice. Nation’s waters. Among Candy’s many achievements, she has

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He was not the first to do so, but his as jockeys and trainers once again in a sport, member of the Henderson Art Association. mere presence at the Derby that day brought a multi-billion dollar business that they Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Candy admiration to all that watched. Truly this has once dominated. Schneider for her years of dedicated service become an inspiration for people up in those Unfortunately, too few television viewers to the students in the Clark County School same neighborhoods as Husband. Witnessing and horse racing fans who will watch the 2006 District. Her passion is truly arts education and these historic moments encourage Black Kentucky Derby from the comfort of their living rooms, sports bars and other places she has surely enriched countless lives with youths to seek experience and careers as and who will follow the course of the race in her tutelage. I wish her the best in her retire- jockeys and trainers, a career once dominated their car radios know that Husbands is sim- ment. by Blacks. ply adding his name to a long list of out- f There is so much history to be studied and standing Blacks who have ridden in the very few people know about it, nor do they Derby and various major races. RECOGNIZING BRANDON CRAIN have access to the information. Few people Indeed 14 of the 15 jockeys who rode in the FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF know that 14 of the 15 jockeys who partici- inaugural year of the Kentucky Derby in 1875 EAGLE SCOUT were Black and the first winner, Oliver pated in the inaugural year of the Kentucky Lewis atop Aristedes was Black. Between Derby in 1875 were Black and that the first 1875 and 1902, Black jockeys won 15 of the 27 HON. SAM GRAVES winner, Oliver Lewis atop Aristedes was Black. Kentucky Derby races. OF MISSOURI Another interesting fact was between 1875 Names like Isaac Murphy, Willie Simms, Jimmy Winkfield, Billy Walker, Alonzo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and 1902, Black jockeys won 15 of the 27 Kentucky Derby races. This type of informa- Clayton, Isaac Lewis, Erskine Henderson and Friday, May 19, 2006 James Perkins dot the pages of racing’s his- tion should not be hidden from people. There Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause tory books for their accomplishments in the was a time in racing history known as the saddle between 1875 and 1911 in the U.S. to recognize Brandon Crain, a very special ‘‘golden days’’ in which the greatest contribu- For example, Murphy, a native of Fayette young man who has exemplified the finest tions were made by Black jockeys and train- County in Kentucky, became the toast of the qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- ers. horse racing fraternity in the 19th century, ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- The youth of today should know the names so much so that historians insist he was to ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- of Isaac Murphy, Willie Simms, Jimmy the sport of kings what Michael Jordan be- tigious award of Eagle Scout. Winkfield, Billy Walker, Alonzo Clayton, Isaac came for basketball, Jessie Owens to track and field, Hank Aaron to baseball, O.J. Simp- Brandon has been very active with his Lewis, Erskine Henderson and James Perkins son, Jim Brown and Jerry Rice to American troop, participating in many scout activities. who have made history for their achievements football, Sir Garfield Sobers to cricket and Over the many years Brandon has been in- in racing in the United States from 1875 to Tiger Woods to golf. That is the greatest per- volved with scouting, he has not only earned 911. These are names forever to be cherished former in their sport. numerous merit badges, but also the respect and embraced by people everywhere. When Murphy rode winners three times in the of his family, peers, and community. L.P. Tralton, a famous trainer, died in 1896 he Kentucky Derby, including back-to-back vic- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in tories in 1890–1891; captured the Travers in wrote in the Thoroughbred Record, ‘‘I have 1879; the Saratoga Cup in 1881 and 1886; the commending Brandon Crain for his accom- seen all of the great jockeys of England and Kentucky Oaks in 1884. At the height of his plishments with the Boy Scouts of America this country for years back, but, all in all Isaac career in the late 19th century, he was mak- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Murphy is the greatest of them all.’’ ing more than $20,000 a year back then, in to- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. I enter into the RECORD with pleasure the day’s money, we are talking about millions f article by Tony Best published in New York’s of dollars. CaribNews for its careful historical analysis of When he died of pneumonia in 1896 at the HORSERACING AND THE BLACK some of America’s most talented yet sadly for- age of 35 years, L.P. Tarlton, a famous train- JOCKEY—THE RETURN TO er, wrote in the Thoroughbred Record, ‘‘I gotten athletes. We must never forget the sac- have seen all of the great jockeys of England CHURCHILL DOWNS AND KEN- rifice Black jockeys have made for the sport of TUCKY DERBY and this country for years back, but, all in horseracing. The article helps in increasing the all Isaac Murphy is the greatest of them awareness about those who have made the all.’’ HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL sport what it is today and who rightfully de- In his book, A Hard Road to Glory, a His- OF NEW YORK serve their place in the history books. tory of the African-American Athlete be- tween 1619–1918, Arthur Ashe, the late tennis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HORSERACING AND THE BLACK JOCKEY—THE great explained that ‘‘from roughly 1800 RETURN TO CHURCHILL DOWNS AND KEN- Friday, May 19, 2006 until the eve of World War I, Black jockeys TUCKY DERBY had few peers in their profession.’’ Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in When Patrick Husbands climbs aboard Sea- He went on: ‘‘Black jockeys enjoyed an un- appreciation of an article printed in New York’s side Retreat in Saturday’s Run for the Roses, precedented streak of good fortune until rac- CaribNews entitled, ‘‘Horseracing and the as the world famous Kentucky Derby is often ism forced them off the tracks. No Civil Black jockey, the return to Churchill Downs called, his presence astride the horse will rights groups came to their aid and then and Kentucky Derby’’. Little is known about write another interesting chapter in the his- most had unfortunate endings. tory of horse racing in the U.S. the history of Blacks in horseracing and how What a pity. It’s a chapter that brings to mind the glory Most observers and historians blame the they dominated the sport, but it spans back days of Blacks in the saddle in the 19th and Jockey Club which was formed in 1894 to li- from the 19th and early 20th centuries in the early 20th centuries in the United States and cense riders for the disappearance of Black United States and Europe. their elimination from a sport in North jockeys. Greed and were the major With such an illustrious and long history, America that attracts and holds people’s at- engines that systematically drove them out. why is it that such few Blacks are seen engag- tention around the world, the pernicious ef- The ebony-skinned riders were just too good ing in the sport? What we come to learn from fects of racism and greed and now the return and made too much money to suit the whites the article is that because of racism and of Blacks to the pinnacle of a sport from in charge, complained Ashe. which they should never have been driven But Blacks weren’t restricted to the saddle greed, Blacks were eliminated from the sport out in the first place. or to being grooms. Dating back to the colo- in North America. They were simply denied That Husbands, who grew up poor in a Bar- nial days and continuing long after the Rev- the chance to engage in horseracing, an activ- badian neighborhood that’s within walking olutionary War and the Reconstruction pe- ity loved by so many. Late tennis great Arthur distance of one of the Caribbean’s leading riod in America’s history many of the train- Ashe made the case in his book, ‘‘A Hard race tracks, the Garrison Savannah, can ers were Black. Road to Glory’’, a history of the African Amer- make it all the way to Louisville, Kentucky, Blacks in horse racing were the first to ican Athlete between 1619–1918, that ‘‘Black tells a story about sheer grit, determination make a name for themselves in the business and talent and recalls the era of the golden of sport. jockeys enjoyed an unprecedented streak of days of Black jockeys and trainers. Now that they are returning astride horses good fortune until racism forced them off the Granted, he is not the first Black to ride in in growing numbers, jockeys from the tracks. No civil rights groups came to their aid the Derby since the turn of the 21st century. English-speaking Caribbean, principally Bar- and then most had unfortunate endings.’’ That honor belongs to an African American bados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago are

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 leading the way in North America, especially RECOGNIZING KYLE MURRAY FOR ment Center presented the award to Dr. in Canada where they are consistent win- ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE Mason and he noted that, ‘‘under Dr. Mason’s ners. SCOUT leadership for the past two decades, facilitate Competitive sport, often called the product the growth of CWHA to become a noted urban of western civilization, a people’s desire for HON. SAM GRAVES problem solver that creates innovative solu- conquest, empires and exploration have tions to community issues with a focus on spawned the Olympics and other major com- OF MISSOURI petitions, giving Blacks the chance to show IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breaking the cycle of poverty’’. Dr. Stewart makes it clear that Dr. Mason that they can thrive in any area, where abil- Friday, May 19, 2006 ity rather than skin color or place of birth is knows what it takes to keep one’s community the means to success. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause strong for future generations, and it starts with to recognize Kyle Murray, a very special as Dr. Stewart points out, ‘‘grassroots initia- f young man who has exemplified the finest tives’’. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- I enter into the RECORD with great admira- HONORING THE PALESTINE ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- tion the article published in New York’s WILDCATS GOLF TEAM ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- CaribNews for its recognition of such a true tigious award of Eagle Scout. humanitarian. Dr. Mason without a doubt is Kyle has been very active with his troop, deserving of the acknowledgment for all that HON. JEB HENSARLING participating in many scout activities. Over the he has done over the years. He should be OF TEXAS many years Kyle has been involved with recognized for his commitment to the funda- scouting, he has not only earned numerous mental belief that changes start at home in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- community and he did his best to make others Friday, May 19, 2006 ily, peers, and community. see just how much power they really had. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in PANAMANIANS HONOR DR. MARCO A. MASON Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I commending Kyle Murray for his accomplish- The Panama Canal International Alumni would like to honor the Palestine Wildcats golf ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for Association Inc. (PCIAA) and The Panama- team who recently won the Texas University his efforts put forth in achieving the highest nian American Community Center Inc., re- Interscholastic League 3A State Champion- distinction of Eagle Scout. cently honored Dr. Marco A. Mason, for Dis- ship. f tinguished Community Service. At their On Friday, May 12, 2006, the Wildcats golf Fourth Annual Spring Dinner Dance and Dis- team competed at the Jimmy Clay Golf PANAMANIANS HONOR DR. MARCO tinguished Awards Presentation, held at A. MASON Crystal Manor in Brooklyn, New York. Course in Austin, Texas, for the High School Dr. Mason is a Medical Sociologist. He Boys State Championship. The Wildcats shot serves as an Assistant Professor in the De- a 2-day total of 594 to claim the University HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL partment of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Interscholastic League Class 3–A Title. The OF NEW YORK at Medgar Evers College. He is the President Wildcats, who represented four out of the top IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Panamanian Council of New York Inc. He is also a charter member of the Caribbean five players in the tournament, were the only Friday, May 19, 2006 team not to have a single round in the 80’s. Women’s Health Association (CWHA) the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Caribbean American Medical and the Sci- Today I would like to congratulate Head pay tribute to Dr. Marco A. Mason for all that entific Association, the Caribbean American Coach Tommy Allison, and players Jacob Tay- he has done for the Panamanian community Social Workers Association, among other lor, Nicholas Verela, Joseph Totah, Jeremy community and professional organizations. here and abroad. A distinguished academic, Lambright, and Steve Harrington. Dr. Mason also serves as a consultant to a Dr. Mason has been directly involved in the number of private, community, public and As the Congressional representative of the community through various educational serv- international sector organizations. He is ac- players, families, coaches, and supporters of ices and youth development for many years. credited to practice Immigration Law. the Palestine Wildcats, it is my pleasure to He is very deserving of the honor being given His principal scholarly interests include: recognize their tremendous victory and out- to him. U.S. Immigration Policy Impact on Ethnic standing season. Due to the fact that Dr. Mason has re- Communities, and the Delivery of Culturally mained committed to the community for so Competent Health Services to Ethnic f long, The Panama Canal International Alumni Groups. He has written extensively on these topics. Association Inc. (PCIAA) and The Panama- He has a Doctorate in Social Welfare (Im- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN nian American Community Center honored CLAYTON L. ADAMKAVICIUS migration and Health Policy) from the Grad- him for Distinguished Community Service at uate Center of the City University of New their fourth annual Spring Dinner Dance and York. Distinguished Awards Presentation, held at Former New York State Senator Dr. HON. JON C. PORTER Crystal Manor in Brooklyn, New York. Waldaba Stewart, head of the Diaspora Re- OF NEVADA Dr. Mason is also a medical sociologist and search and Development Center, presented serves as an assistant professor of social and the award to Dr. Mason and lauded Dr. Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son’s solid track record in the Panamanian behavioral sciences at Medgar Evers College Friday, May 19, 2006 community at home and abroad. in New York City. He is also a member of an He also stated that, under Dr. Mason’s Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to array of associations and councils including leadership for the past two decades, facili- honor the life of Captain Clayton L. being a charter member of the Caribbean tate the growth of CWHA to become a noted urban problem that creates innovative solu- Adamkavicius, who died on April 21, 2006 in Women’s Health Association (CWHA), the Caribbean American Medical and the Scientific tions to community issues with a focus on Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring breaking the cycle of poverty through build- Freedom. Association, the Caribbean American Social Workers Association as well as various other ing diverse partnership and grassroots lead- Captain Adamkavicius, who was assigned to ership initiatives. community action groups. CWHA has concentrated its efforts on a va- Headquarters and Headquarters Company, An academic at heart, Dr. Mason’s primary 149th Armored Brigade, 35th Infantry Division riety of issues: Immigration, Youth Develop- field of study includes very pertinent topics ment, Public Health, Welfare Reform, Eco- of the Army National Guard was killed by such as the impact of United States immigra- nomic Revitalization and Community Em- small arms fire in the Uruzghan Province in tion policy on ethnic communities, and the de- powerment. the central part of Afghanistan. He was in the livery of culturally competent health services to Ms. Laura Thomas James, PCIAA’s Presi- process of investigating a weapons cashe ethnic groups. He is well versed in his field dent stated that, PCIAA’s objective is to when he fell. and has written extensively on the subject. keep the Panamanian Antillean culture and heritage alive and pass it on to future gen- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of He has contributed so much to not only the eration through cultural, educational, and Captain Clayton L. Adamkavicius. Captain Panamanian people in the United States, but social programs. She also stated that Pan- Adamkavicius made the ultimate sacrifice for to those at home, too. Former New York State amanian American Community Center is a his country while fighting the War on Terror Senator Dr. Waldaba Stewart, who currently non-profit information and referral service and defending democracy and freedom. heads the Diaspora Research and Develop- that provides services to approximately 500

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E903 social support family, immigration, health, RECOGNIZING ETHAN STOCKDALE PERSONAL EXPLANATION housing, legal, emergency shelter, child care, FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF education, employment, cultural, citizenship EAGLE SCOUT and youth services. She also said that, this HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON gathering of the finest women and men in OF CONNECTICUT our community allows us the opportunity to HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the outstanding services and ac- Friday, May 19, 2006 complishments of outstanding members of OF MISSOURI Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They deserve our best wishes and con- er, on rollcall No. 172 I was unavoidably de- gratulations. In addition to Dr. Mason, other Friday, May 19, 2006 tained. Had I been present, I would have awardees include: Club El Pacifico, Inc., Ms. voted ‘‘aye.’’ Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Petrona Pet Honeywell, Ms. Gloria A. Spen- f cer Morgan, The Rev. Frank Elcock and Mr. to recognize Ethan Stockdale, a very special William Ben Townsend. young man who has exemplified the finest PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES f qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- KELLY ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 45TH AN- ica, Troop 98, and in earning the most pres- HON. JON C. PORTER NIVERSARY OF THE PEACE tigious award of Eagle Scout. OF NEVADA CORPS Ethan has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in many scout activities. Over the Friday, May 19, 2006 HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ many years Ethan has been involved with OF CALIFORNIA scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- honor the life of James Kelly, who died Satur- ily, peers, and community. day, May 12, 2006. Friday, May 19, 2006 James served the city of North Las Vegas Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for decades in a number of different capac- Speaker, I rise today to extend my sincere commending Ethan Stockdale for his accom- ities. He was a Justice of the Peace for 24 congratulations to the men and women of the plishments with the Boy Scouts of America years, a former city council member, past Peace Corps, which celebrates its 45th Anni- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the President of the North Las Vegas Chamber of versary this year. highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Commerce, and a past President of the Ne- Since its creation in 1961, over 180,000 vada Judges Association. James lived in North men and women—including several of our col- f Las Vegas since 1959 and was very commu- leagues in Congress—have served in the TRIBUTE TO RON ZIMMERMAN nity-minded. He quietly led a life of public Peace Corps. service. These Peace Corps Volunteers have made Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of a difference in a very concrete and personal HON. MIKE PENCE James Kelly. His long and distinguished way. Over the last 45 years, these dedicated OF INDIANA record of public service is admirable and volunteers—through their talent, hard work, should serve as an example to us all. He will and dedication—have shown people in 138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be greatly missed by the city of North Las countries the very best face of America. Friday, May 19, 2006 Vegas. From agriculture to business development to f HIV/AIDS prevention, the Peace Corps is a Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vital, vibrant organization that promotes mutual pay tribute to the life of Ron Zimmerman of RECOGNIZING CHARLES K. LIGHT trust, cooperation, and understanding between Connersville, Indiana. He died this week in Af- II FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF Americans and the countries in which they ghanistan when a suicide bomber hit his vehi- EAGLE SCOUT serve. cle while he was working as contractor on a And course, I can’t stand up here and talk U.S. State Department police training project. HON. SAM GRAVES about the Peace Corps without noting that the Ron was working in Herat, Afghanistan, OF MISSOURI Director of the Peace Corps, Mr. Gaddi near the border with Iran and Turkmenistan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vasquez, is a long-time resident of Orange Among other things, he was training local po- Friday, May 19, 2006 lice forces in methods of combating the illicit County, California. I want to express my Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause drug trade of opium poppies. He was in a con- thanks to him and to all Peace Corps partici- to recognize Charles K. Light II, a very special voy going to work to continue these training pants, for their hard work, their sacrifice, and young man who has exemplified the finest efforts when the vehicle he was traveling in their spirit. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- was attacked by a suicide car bomber. He had f ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- been in Afghanistan since early April of this ica, Troop 397, and in earning the most pres- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL year. SHAWN T. LASSWELL, JR. tigious award of Eagle Scout. Ron graduated from Connersville High Charles has been very active with his troop, School. Before going overseas, Ron served in participating in many scout activities. Over the HON. JON C. PORTER the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, vol- many years Charles has been involved with OF NEVADA unteered as a local firefighter, and most re- scouting, he has not only earned numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently worked as a police officer in Brookville, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Friday, May 19, 2006 Indiana. He left the police force in December ily, peers, and community. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2004 to become a contractor. Prior to going to Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in honor Corporal Shawn T. Lasswell Jr. who Afghanistan, he had worked for 1 year as a commending Charles K. Light II for his accom- died on April 23, 2006 while in support of Op- contractor training police forces in Kosovo. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America eration Iraqi Freedom and defending America. Ron’s courage and selfless dedication to and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Corporal Lasswell, who was assigned to C others are shown through his willingness to highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Troop, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, travel to dangerous areas of the world in an f effort to help those areas become safer and 4th Infantry Division, died in Taji, Iraq when an STRONG WOMEN STAND TALL improvised explosive device detonated near more secure. His wife Marla stated, ‘‘He was his military vehicle. Lasswell, who grew up in the type of person that felt like he had to do HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Alton, Illinois was laid to rest in Arlington Na- what he had to do. He was a very giving per- OF WEST VIRGINIA tional Cemetery. son.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of I offer my deepest condolences to his wife, Corporal Shawn T. Lasswell Jr. Corporal Marla; his two daughters, Mel Walker and Friday, May 19, 2006 Lasswell made the ultimate sacrifice for his Cheyenne Zimmerman, his son, Matt Walker, Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, the week of country while fighting the War on Terror and and all other family and friends who loved and May 14 thru 20, 2006 is designated by the De- defending democracy and freedom. admired this fine man. partment of Health and Human Services as

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 National Women’s Health Week, an effort to And they are using the media—which our We cannot have this debate at the expense raise awareness about women can take to im- Constitution protects—to do so. of the safety of immigrants in our commu- prove their health. Several years ago, I founded the Congres- nities. One disease that disproportionately affects sional Sex and Violence in the Media Caucus I understand that not everyone in Congress women is osteoporosis. Often called a ‘‘silent because I was disturbed by the messages our agrees with a more inclusive vision of the disease’’ because bone loss occurs without children were receiving. American family. symptoms, bones become fragile and are As co-chair of this caucus, I have led the ef- But regardless of your position on immigra- more likely to break with age. fort to help parents protect their kids from tion and border policy, I call on you to join me Osteoporosis is a major public health threat harmful and inappropriate content such as in condemning all the extremists who are hi- for millions of Americans. Ten million individ- graphic sex and violence. jacking this debate for their hateful agendas. uals are estimated to already have the dis- Now we must be on the lookout for racist f ease and almost 34 million are at risk of de- content in the media. veloping osteoporosis. Eighty percent of those On March 29, 2006, a radio talk PAYING TRIBUTE TO FIRST affected by osteoporosis are women. show host Hal Turner exclaimed, ‘‘. . . It is SERGEANT CARLOS N. SAENZ One program that is helping to spread time to fight. To kill such invaders.... If you awareness about osteoporosis is Strong don’t fight AND don’t support those of us who HON. JON C. PORTER Women Stand Tall—a new program to moti- do, when we’re done with them, we can come OF NEVADA vate women to join together and take action to for you.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protect their bone health. Friday, March 12, I recently learned about a racist game dis- Friday, May 19, 2006 2006 was declared as ‘‘Fuchsia Friday’’ to tributed freely on the Internet called ‘‘Border show solidarity among women and to raise Patrol’’ that encourages Players to shoot at Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to awareness of bone health. Immigrants as they cross into the United honor the life of First Sergeant Carlos N. When women take even the simplest steps States. Saenz, who died on May 5, 2006 in Baghdad, to improve their health, the results can be sig- The game first surfaced in 2002, but has Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom nificant. It is important to action to find out come up once again amid the immigration de- and defending America. your risk for developing osteoporosis. We bate. Sergeant Saenz was assigned to the 490th need to stay informed and take responsible This is obscene and crosses the line! Civil Affairs Battalion, 321st Civil Affairs Bri- actions to improve our health. For years, White supremacists have used gade, U.S. Army Reserves, died when an im- Reducing our risk for this disease is a life- the Internet to get their messages out to as provised explosive device detonated near his long process—it is never too early or too late many people as possible. military vehicle. Sergeant Saenz, who resided to protect bone health. Women must recog- But the use of computer video games is in Las Vegas, Nevada, was laid to rest in Ar- nize their risk for osteoporosis, educate them- new. lington National Cemetery. selves about how to stay strong and healthy, They are deliberately targeting our children Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of and empower other women to take charge of and recruiting them into their hate groups! First Sergeant Carlos N. Saenz. Sergeant their bone health. I encourage all women to The fact that the national immigration de- Saenz made the ultimate sacrifice for his see their physician and have an osteoporosis bate is fueling their efforts is downright scary. country while fighting the War on Terror and screening. It just takes one individual with hate in his defending democracy and freedom. f heart to act on these notions! f Border Patrol is one of several racist com- RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER ADAM DENOUNCING ANTI-IMMIGRANT puter games that hate groups are currently for HATE MESSAGES ROTH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK sale or download on the Internet. OF EAGLE SCOUT Other games like ‘‘Ethnic Cleansing,’’ HON. JOE BACA ‘‘DriveBy 2’’ and ‘‘African Detroit Cop’’ were OF CALIFORNIA created to further racist, anti-Semitic or HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES homophobic opinions. OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 19, 2006 Already, the National Alliance, a violent neo- Nazi group, is selling ‘‘Ethnic Cleansing’’ and Friday, May 19, 2006 Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, its been 4 years is promising to market and sell similar games. since 9-11, yet the Republicans in Congress Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause As the issue of comprehensive immigration and this President have failed to secure our to recognize Christopher Adam Roth, a very reform has moved to the forefront of national borders and protect this country against future special young man who has exemplified the policy debate, these hate-messages have terrorist attacks. finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by grown more radical. Americans want and deserve better. taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of The country is depending on us to take ac- As the Aryan Nation’s Web site puts it, ‘‘We America, Troop 98, and in earning the most tion but this Administration and the Republians now have another game animal to add to our prestigious award of Eagle Scout. in Congress have let us down over and over list of available targets for our favorite pas- Christopher has been very active with his again. time, hunting, and we’ll declare permanent troop, participating in many scout activities. The Democrats’ plan offers real security that OPEN SEASON on these dirty wetbacks! Over the many years Christopher has been in- will protect America from harm. From what I’ve heard through the grapevine volved with scouting, he has not only earned It’s time for Republicans to put politics aside the Skinheads and Klans across the country numerous merit badges, but also the respect and enact real reforms now. are more than prepared for this type of action. of his family, peers, and community. It’s time for Republicans to stop playing poli- I say let’s play by state and see which state Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in tics with our security. can claim the most kills and let the jewsmedia commending Christopher Adam Roth for his Just take immigration reform, for example. whores keep score!’’ accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Instead of recognizing the need for real, This is a big real concern especially as the America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- comprehensive reform Republicans have used debate continues. ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. These extremist groups are going to gain th border security issue to play on people’s f fears and exploit the debate for their political momentum. gain. A report by the Anti-Defamation League BIOFUEL ACT OF 2006 They’ve hijacked the debate to incite xeno- shows that hate groups have organized nu- phobia in the minds of the American people! merous assaults against immigrants within this HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH I want my colleagues to be aware that this month alone. OF SOUTH DAKOTA rhetoric can provoke extremists to commit vio- As members of Congress, our first responsi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence against immigrants. bility is the security of every American and of Remember that words have consequences that means securing our borders. Friday, May 19, 2006 and set the tone for public debate. But the outcome of this debate will speak Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Unfortunately, all over America racists are volumes about how we embrace diversity in acknowledge and address an oversight that taking advantage of the immigration debate to our communities and welcome foreigners in occurred on legislation that I recently intro- voice their message of hate. our society. duced in the House of Representatives. For

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E905 the past several months, I have been working stands and stores throughout the Henderson eight singing units, two liturgical dance groups, with several of my House colleagues to draft and Boulder City area. Jim was a good guy, and a seventeen member music staff. This a comprehensive bill that would significantly with a great sense of humor, who always had has lead to the recording of two compact increase the production and utilization of re- a smile on his face. discs, ‘‘I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Unto the Hills,’’ newable fuels in this country. The bill, H.R. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of and ‘‘A Celebration of Praise.’’ 5372, is entitled the Bioenergy Innovation, Op- James ‘‘Jim’’ Maack. He was a very special Dr. Charles composed a tribute to Dr. Martin tional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy man who enriched the lives of all he encoun- Luther King, Jr. the day after he was assas- (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006. tered. sinated, called ‘‘Freedom After While.’’ This Throughout this process, one of my col- f composition is sung as the finale each year at leagues, the chairman of the House Demo- the Southern Christian Leadership Con- cratic Caucus, JIM CLYBURN, was among the RECOGNIZING ALEXANDER DANIEL ference’s Martin Luther King Celebration in most helpful and enthusiastic supporters of SHINN FOR ACHIEVING THE Kansas City, Missouri. It is sung with such this legislation. Prior to introduction of the bill, RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT feeling and emotion that there is hardly a dry Chairman CLYBURN had made it clear to my eye in the crowd. I may be biased in my office that he would like to be listed as an HON. SAM GRAVES praise of him because he is one of my parish- ioners, but I am privileged to hear Dr. Charles’ original cosponsor when the bill was intro- OF MISSOURI music and deeply appreciate the time and duced. Unfortunately, due to an oversight on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care he takes with our congregation. May God my part, Mr. CLYBURN’s name was not in- Friday, May 19, 2006 continue to bless him and give him inspiration. cluded on the bill as an original cosponsor, as Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing it should have been. His name has since been our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Michael Charles added to the legislation but I regret this error to recognize Alexander Daniel Shinn, a very special young man who has exemplified the for his fifty years of utilizing music as a means and I wanted my colleagues to know of his in- to bring people and God together, not only valuable contribution to the bill and that he finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of within the boundaries of Missouri’s Fifth Con- should be considered an original cosponsor. gressional District which I represent, but within America, Troop 98, and in earning the most f the United States and the entire global com- prestigious award of Eagle Scout. munity. He represents the best in all of us. I SUPPORT FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH Alexander has been very active with his urge my colleagues of the 109th Congress to WEEK troop, participating in many scout activities. please join me in congratulating Dr. Michael Over the many years Alexander has been in- Charles on celebrating his 50th Musical Anni- HON. PHIL GINGREY volved with scouting, he has not only earned versary. numerous merit badges, but also the respect OF GEORGIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his family, peers, and community. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Friday, May 19, 2006 commending Alexander Daniel Shinn for his MAYOR ROBERT S. BERNSTEIN Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of support of National Women’s Health Week. It America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN is during this week that the Office on Women’s ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. OF NEW YORK Health, within the U.S. Department of Health f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Human Services, urges women to focus Friday, May 19, 2006 on their health. HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF It is a time when we need to tell all the DR. MICHAEL CHARLES Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today women in our lives; our mothers, wives, sis- to honor the achievements of a man who ex- ters, daughters, aunts and friends how impor- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER emplifies finest combination of civic conscious- ness, personal drive, and family responsibility. tant it is to take time out for their health. OF MISSOURI Robert S. Bernstein, Mayor of the Village of This can be as simple as taking the stairs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instead of the elevator, eating healthier or Lake Success, has been a catalyst, providing Friday, May 19, 2006 the means and motivation for the continued scheduling an appointment with their Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise progress and success of this community. healthcare provider. Half century ago, Robert began his journey A good relationship with your doctor is so today to pay tribute to Dr. Michael Charles on his 50th Music Anniversary. Born in 1946 in in public service as an Eagle Scout. During his important in maintaining your health. Women tenure at Adelphi University, the student body need to have conversations with their physi- Kansas City, Missouri, his musical road began with singing locally in the Novice Choir at elected him president of both his freshman cians regarding their family health history and and sophomore classes, and as president of Mariah Walker A.M.E. in 1956. He is known the importance of recommended screening the entire student government as a senior. as a ‘‘Son of Psalms’’ and as an individual tests. Parallel with his college education, he joined whose name has become synonymous with So, today, Mr. Speaker, I want to encourage the United States Naval Reserve, and served excellence in sacred music in many religious all of America’s women to take a moment to on active duty for 27 years, retiring at the rank focus on promoting health and preventing dis- circles. of full Navy Captain. Since then he has served ease and illness by taking simple steps to im- Dr. Charles has sung individually and with his community in a variety of different capac- prove their physical, mental, social, and spir- various gospel and church groups, locally and ities: a member of the North Shore University itual health. across this country. He is fortunate to have Hospital Cardiology Leadership Committee, a f performed at the Apollo Theater in New York Trustee and then Deputy Mayor of the Village City, and in many notable venues across our of Lake Success, President of the Great Neck PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES ‘‘JIM’’ Nation. At one of his unforgettable engage- Village Officials Association, and currently as MAACK ments, Dr. Charles was able to meet and re- the Mayor of the Village of Lake Success. ceive advice from the late, great, Mahalia Focusing his attention on his community, HON. JON C. PORTER Jackson, the First Lady of Gospel music. Robert has accomplished much to be proud OF NEVADA Through his association with various gospel of. As a trustee for the Village, he instituted its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups, churches, and church related associa- first Environment Committee in 1986, to pro- tions, in 1992 the ultimate recognition, an mote clean air and water, as well as the safe Friday, May 19, 2006 Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Music, was be- enjoyment of the outdoors by keeping public Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stowed upon him by the Maryland School of land pesticide-free. As Mayor, he improved the honor the life of James ‘‘Jim’’ Maack, who Theology and Theism of Baltimore, Maryland. infrastructure of the Village by tearing down an succumbed to cancer on May 4, 2006. On a more personal level, I have been hon- old building and building in its place a new Po- Jim was a newspaper carrier for the Boulder ored to have Dr. Charles’ expertise as the lice Station and Courtroom (that doubles as a City News for 24 years, starting off with a Minister of Music for Saint James United summer camp for resident children between small delivery route around Lake Mead Park- Methodist Church, of which I am the Senior the ages of three and six), a Community Cen- way and Van Wagenen Street, he took on Pastor. He has shown enormous energy while ter, and extra housing for those in need. Rob- larger routes until he was delivering papers to facilitating our music ministry which consists of ert will step down from his municipal office,

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America, Troop 98, and in earning the most In her lifetime, Mrs. Pinkie has witnessed Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize such prestigious award of Eagle Scout. and made a great deal of history, living an accomplished individual and commend Jonathan has been very active with his through some of the most tumultuous periods Mayor Robert Bernstein for his years of dedi- troop, participating in many scout activities. in our country’s history, particularly in the cated service. On behalf of his wife, three chil- Over the many years Jonathan has been in- years before and during the Civil Rights Move- dren, two grandchildren, and the Village of volved with scouting, he has not only earned ment. Throughout that time she has been a Lake Success, I ask the whole House of Rep- the numerous merit badges, but also the re- leader in her community and her family, pro- resentatives to join me in honoring Mayor spect of his family, peers, and community. viding wisdom and direction to all who know Robert S. Bernstein, and wishing him many Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in her. years of happiness and good health as he commending Jonathan Matthew Leone for his One of her sons is married to my sister, so celebrates his well deserved retirement. accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of I know firsthand what a strong, caring, unique f America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- and inspirational woman Mrs. Pinkie is. As the ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. leader and matriarch of her family, Mrs. Pinkie PAYING TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR f is who everybody turns to. She is the voice of HAL ROTHMAN reason and compassion for all her children, HONORING MRS. PINKIE HARDY grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, HON. JON C. PORTER her church community and her friends, and OF NEVADA HON. BARBARA LEE continues to be a bright light we all look to for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA guidance. Today, the friends and family of Mrs. Pinkie Friday, May 19, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hardy come together to celebrate the 90 in- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Friday, May 19, 2006 credible years during which we have been honor Professor Hal Rothman, who has re- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor blessed to have her in our lives and the lives cently received the President’s Medal which is the extraordinary life of Mrs. Pinkie Hardy of of our loved ones. On this very special day, I the highest honor awarded by the University of Eunice, Louisiana on the occasion of her 90th join all of them and the entire Eunice commu- Nevada Las Vegas. birthday. nity in congratulating Mrs. Pinkie on this won- Professor Rothman was selected for this Born May 19, 1916 in Washington, Lou- derful occasion, and in saluting her for her honor based on the recommendation of a Uni- isiana, Mrs. Pinkie and her family moved to many years of service, leadership and dedica- versity Committee. The honor is granted only Eunice when she was just two years old. A tion to helping others in her family and her after serious consideration of a highly select self-educated woman, Mrs. Pinkie attended community. group of faculty, and awardees must have school until the seventh grade. During the f demonstrated extraordinary qualities both as years of the segregated south, African Amer- CONGRATULATING RICHARD COS- teachers and scholars and must have ican children did not have a high school to at- GROVE WHO WAS AWARDED AN achieved national and international recognition tend in smaller communities like Eunice, and HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE in their fields of study. if their parents could not afford to send them BY KINGS COLLEGE Professor Rothman joined UNLV’s depart- to larger towns for a high school education, ment of history in 1992 and served as chair their schooling was limited to an elementary from 2002–2005. During his tenure, Professor education. Despite this obstacle, as a girl Mrs. HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Rothman received numerous awards for his Pinkie developed a love for reading that has OF PENNSYLVANIA scholarship, teaching and contributions to the stayed with her ever since with the Bible being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES academic environment in Las Vegas, including among her favorite things to read. Friday, May 19, 2006 the Marjorie Barrick Distinguished Scholar Mrs. Pinkie married Herman Hardy in 1936. Award, the Harry Reid Silver State Research Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Together, the couple had seven children and to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Award, and the Alumni Association Distin- one stepson. They were married for 43 years guished Faculty Award. Professor Rothman is House of Representatives to pay tribute to until he passed away in 1979. During most of Richard B. Cosgrove, of Pittston, Pennsyl- also a prolific author and has published nu- those years, Herman worked in the dry clean- merous books and articles on a variety of top- vania, who was recently presented with an ing business and Mrs. Pinkie worked in food honorary doctorate degree from King’s Col- ics, including tourism in the Western U.S., Las services at Charles Drew High School, which Vegas history, and the environment. He has lege. became Central Middle School when the local Mr. Cosgrove enjoys a reputation as the won five prizes for his books and been named high schools were integrated in 1969. She dean of local journalists in Northeastern Penn- to the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. Professor continued to work there until she retired from sylvania. After graduating from St. John the Rothman is considered one of the Nation’s the Louisiana school system in 1980. Mrs. Evangelist High School in Pittston in 1941, he leading experts on tourism and post-industrial Pinkie’s children are now living and working in joined the staff of the Wilkes-Barre Times economies. various states across the country, and many Leader in January, 1943. He later joined he Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Professor of them are now retired and pursuing second Hal Rothman for his receipt of the University staff of the Pittston Dispatch in 1947 in time careers. She has 22 grandchildren and 23 for the publication of their very first edition on of Las Vegas President’s Award. His dem- great-grandchildren, and has always encour- onstrated academic excellence and skillful tu- February 9. aged and stressed the importance of edu- Mr. Cosgrove continued his newspaper ca- telage have greatly enriched the academic cal- cation and independence to all her children reer with the Pittston Dispatch until the sum- iber of the University and the quality of edu- and grandchildren. mer of 2000 when he joined the staff of the cation for the students. I congratulate him for Mrs. Pinkie was and still is active in her Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice as a cor- receiving this distinguished award and wish church and community. A devout Catholic, she respondent, a position he continues to hold. him the best in his future endeavors. was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers in He also served for several years as a local f Eunice, and in 2002 received the Bishop’s correspondent for the Scranton Tribune. RECOGNIZING JONATHAN MAT- Medal from the Diocese of Lafayette for her Richard is a son of the late George and THEW LEONE FOR ACHIEVING achievements. She also served as State Dep- Elizabeth Healy Cosgrove. Mr. Cosgrove’s THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT uty for the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies’ wife, the former Mary Neary, died in April, Auxiliary, and was honored with an award for 1981. Their union was blessed with two sons, HON. SAM GRAVES 50 years of service. In 1987, Mrs. Pinkie was George B. Cosgrove, principal of the Pittston presented with the Martin Luther King Jr. Area Middle School and Joseph M. Cosgrove, OF MISSOURI Award and in 1990, she was honored as a practicing attorney in Luzerne County. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mother of the Year. Furthermore, in February family also includes two granddaughters, Jill, a Friday, May 19, 2006 2005, she was presented with the ‘‘Woman nurse at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Who Made a Difference’’ Award from he Na- and Mary Ann, a drug and alcohol counselor to recognize Jonathan Matthew Leone, a very tional Association of University Women. In ad- in Scranton.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E907 Mr. Cosgrove has a long history of commu- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of academic excellence and all-around leader- nity service. He is a member and past presi- the Honorable Bert M. Goldwater. His dedica- ship, as well as for their dedication to uplifting dent of the Wyoming Valley Sierra Club of tion to justice and community are admirable the lives of others. This honor reflects their Wilkes-Barre and he is a past district governor and should serve as an example to us all. He personal achievement as ‘‘visionaries and role of District 80, Sierra International. will be greatly missed by the community. models’’ for whom we feel absolute pride and Mr. Cosgrove is also a member and past f unique honor. These exceptional students rep- grand knight of President John F. Kennedy resent the best and the brightest of our youth, Council 372 of the Knights of Columbus in RECOGNIZING LARRY REETER and it is in this spirit of service and commit- Pittston and a member of the council’s Fourth ment to their fellow man that our community Degree Assembly. HON. SAM GRAVES will rest assured of a bright future. He is a member of the parish community of OF ILLINOIS The awardees and their achievement areas St. Casimir, St. John the Evangelist and St. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joseph Churches in Pittston where he serves are: Athletics—Amanda Estevez from Florida as a Eucharistic Minister, an altar server and Friday, May 19, 2006 Christian School; Business—Stephanie Fink a member of the parish liturgy committee. He Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I stand to rec- from Coral Gables Sr.; English—Gerardo also performs bereavement counseling with ognize Larry Reeter, a lifelong resident of Liv- Munoz from Miami Sr.; General Scholarship— those who have lost loved ones. He is also a ingston County, Missouri and the recipient of Xavier Gonzalez From Coral Park Sr.; Jour- past president of the parish’s Holy Name soci- the Elks Citizen of the Year Award. Born in nalism—Marcus Parramore from Coral Gables ety. 1941, Larry has lived in Livingston County his Sr.; Math—Gongqi ‘‘Gina’’ He from Palmetto Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- entire life. He graduated from Chillicothe High Sr.; Music—Cathy Kim-King Ng from Sunset lating Mr. Cosgrove on this auspicious occa- School in 1958 and then went to serve his Sr.; News Media—Kemy Joseph from Home- sion. His love for his community, his devotion country honorably in the Army National Guard stead Sr.; and Speech—Clarissa Parks from to the pursuit of truth and his faithful service from 1959 to 1968. After 42 years of service Coral Reef Sr. to his church have endeared him to many, as a lineman and construction supervisor for I would also like to commend the following many people and has earned him widespread the Farmers Electric Co-op, Larry retired in honorees, who are my constituents and attend respect. Mr. Cosgrove’s contributions to his March of 2004. schools in my District. They are: Art— community have clearly improved the quality In service to his community, Larry joined the Charolette Jarrett from Dr. Michael Krop Sr.; of life in the greater Wyoming Valley. Calvary Baptist Church in 1961. Then he be- Drama—Brittany Little from Miami North- f came a Deacon in 1970, was licensed to western Sr.; Foreign Language—Dave Fils- PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE preach in 1979, and ordained as a minister in Aime from Dr. Michael Krop Sr.; Science— HONORABLE BERT M. GOLDWATER 1986. During that time he presided over serv- Zachary Sandoval from Dr. Michael Krop Sr.; ices in the Ludlow Baptist Chapel, Calvary Vocational-Technical—Chynna Clayton from HON. JON C. PORTER Baptist Church, and for 30 years at the Na- Turner Technical Sr. In a special manner, I am tional Guard Armory. He routinely fills in for OF NEVADA extending my commendation to Nicholas Nel- churches in the area that are in need of a pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son-Goedert from North Miami Beach Sr., the tor and holds services at the Chillicothe Cor- Friday, May 19, 2006 Social Science awardee, who is currently serv- rectional Center. Larry has also donated his ing as an intern in my District Office. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time to many families who have suffered the honor the life of the Honorable Bert M. Gold- loss of a loved one or are experiencing an ill- There are other Silver Knight Honorable water, who died on May 3, 2006. ness in the family, and he makes frequent Mentions from my District: Business—Diana Judge Goldwater attended schools in Reno trips to visit with people in the local hospitals Augustin from Turner Tech Sr.; English— and Stockton, California. He attended Stanford and hospitals in Kansas City. Dmitriy Rokhfeld from Dr. Michael Krop Sr. University for three years, and because of his In his spare time in retirement, Larry con- High; Foreign Language—Carol Toro from lifelong battle with asthma, returned to the tinues his service by taking community mem- Miami Country Day School; Music—Drew University of Nevada, Reno, where he grad- bers to their doctor appointments and to visit Davis from Dr. Michael Krop Sr. and Trestiese uated in 1936. He received his law degree family members or friends in the hospital. He Davis from Miami Central Sr. High; Math— from the University of Colorado in 1939, where also makes presentations portraying Abraham Willedra Mosley from Miami Carol City Sr. and he was the Editor of the Rocky Mountain Law Lincoln to the local elementary schools, giving Kevin Pan from Dr. Michael Krop Sr.; Review. Judge Goldwater was admitted to the young students a history of Lincoln’s life and Science—Genevieve Carvil from Carol City Nevada Bar in 1939 and practiced both civil the strong values that he believed in. Sr.; and Speech—Rhyanne Carrington from and criminal law. He was later appointed the I am proud to represent Larry Reeter as an Miami Norland Sr. United States Bankruptcy Judge in October outstanding member of our community and This group of accomplished young men and 1979. After retiring from the bench in 1982, he now as the recipient of the Elks Citizen of the women represent the finest high school sen- joined Lionel, Sawyer and Collins Law Firm, Year Award. The residents of Livingston iors around, and their individual and collective where he practiced private law for more than County appreciate his service and all of North- achievements give me comfort in knowing that a decade. Judge Goldwater was recalled to west Missouri is proud to have him as one of the future of our community is in good hands. serve as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge by the our most valued citizens. It is an honor to rep- With earned scholarships they will soon be at- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth resent him and I ask the United States Con- tending their respective schools of higher Circuit in October 1994, where he served until gress to extend their appreciation for his life- learning to once again compete and dem- his death. long service. onstrate their abilities and character in tackling Judge Goldwater was also very active in the f the demands of a yet greater challenge. Nevada Bar. He served as President of the Bound by the same commitment to hard work Washoe County Bar Association, Secretary TRIBUTE TO THE 2006 MIAMI HER- and personal ethic, I am confident that they and Chairman of the State Board of Bar Ex- ALD/EL NUEVO HERALD SILVER will bring to fruition their dreams of personal aminers and Chairman of the National Con- KNIGHTS achievement and scholastic excellence in a ference of Bar Examiners. Judge Goldwater manner that will benefit society as they go was also very passionate about education, HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK about spreading their contribution of good will serving as the president of the B.D. OF FLORIDA as productive and responsible citizens. Billinghurst Junior High School P.T.A. and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman of the statewide Save Our Schools Against innumerable odds that would have Committee. In the 1960’s, he was appointed Friday, May 19, 2006 intimidated lesser spirits, and guided by their by the Nevada Legislature to serve as Chair- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would faith, work ethic and utmost discipline, these man of the Citizens Committee on Taxation like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to 15 young men and women have genuinely and Fiscal Affairs. He also served on the Ne- outstanding students in Miami-Dade County earned their kudos as the 2006 Silver Knights. vada State Gaming Commission, the Nevada schools who were honored on May 16th at an My pride and honor in representing them in State Human Rights Commission, and was a impressive ceremony in the Dade County Au- Congress are only exceeded by my deep grat- 1964 alternate delegate to the Democratic Na- ditorium. These 2006 Miami Herald/EI Nuevo itude for all that they have done to uphold the tional Convention. Herald’s Silver Knights were cited for their honor and dignity of our community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 PERSONAL EXPLANATION live on within the hearts of his family and firmation of those levels was included in the friends, today and for all time, and he will rule for consideration of this bill (H. Res. 818). HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY never be forgotten. With the adoption of the rule, the budgetary f levels established under the budget resolution OF NEW YORK will be enforced in the House as if the resolu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF AUGUSTINE PEREZ tion were a conference report. More specifi- Friday, May 19, 2006 cally, the appropriations bills will be limited to the budget resolution levels of $873 billion; Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall no. HON. PETE SESSIONS and any emergency spending will be subject 151, I was listed as voting in favor of H.R. OF TEXAS to the procedures established in the budget 4200, the Forest Emergency Recovery and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resolution House-passed budget resolution. Research Act. This was an error; I oppose Friday, May 19, 2006 This bill provides new budget authority [BA] H.R. 4200 and intended to vote ‘‘no’’. equal to the subcommittee allocation, so is in H.R. 4200 is unnecessary legislation with Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor compliance with the Budget Act provisions re- significant negative consequences. It allows Augustine Perez of the Northwest Postal Sta- garding consideration of appropriations meas- almost any activity, including timbering and tion on Northwest Highway in Dallas, Texas, ures in excess of the suballocation. Further, roadbuilding, to proceed on an expedited which I am proud to represent in Congress. because this is the first bill considered under basis with little or no environmental review Mr. Perez’s record of accomplishment as a let- the budget resolution, it does not cause a and with little or no ability for the public to ter carrier is truly remarkable. Very few car- breach of the budgetary aggregates, which challenge a decision, under a broad array of riers become members of the U.S. Postal would violate the Budget Act. circumstances beyond what most would view Service’s Million Mile Club. Only those carriers This measure provides for the resource as emergencies. It shares many of the mis- who have driven 1 million miles, 25,000 hours, management needs for our Nation, clearly a guided goals and harmful effects of the so- or 30 years without a preventable accident national priority. The bill, which is in compli- called ‘‘Healthy Forest Restoration Act’’ of can earn induction. While membership in this ance with H. Con. Res. 376, the concurrent 2003, which I voted against. club is very exclusive, Mr. Perez continues to resolution on the budget, provides appropria- Again, I intended to vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 4200. exceed these expectations, as he joined the tions for most of the Department of the Inte- f club more than five years ago and is still deliv- rior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the ering the mail. Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, the IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Mr. Perez’s normal daily routine includes Smithsonian Institution, and the National JAMES E. SOMERVILLE 240 delivery stops with at least six hours of Foundation for the Arts and Humanities, driving. Moreover, most of his delivery vehi- among others. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH cles are without air conditioning in what is INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES often a brutal summer Texas heat. OF OHIO H.R. 5386 provides $25.9 billion in appro- I salute Mr. Perez for his continued service priations for fiscal year 2007, which is $4 mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in delivering the mail to the community, and I lion, or less than one percent, below the fiscal Friday, May 19, 2006 wish him many more years of great service to year 2006 level. The level is $411 million over Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the Post Office and its customers. His dedica- the President’s request. The bill complies with section 302(t) of the Budget Act, which pro- honor and remembrance of James E. Somer- tion is unmatched and for this I express my hibits consideration of bills in excess of an Ap- ville, devoted husband, father and grandfather, sincere thanks. propriations subcommittee’s 302(b) allocation WWII Veteran, and friend to many. f of budget authority and outlays established in Mr. Somerville grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, the budget resolution. where he learned at an early age the values ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED H.R. 5386 does not contain any emergency- of family, faith, hard work and community. To- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS designated BA, which is exempt from budget gether, he and his beloved wife Phyllis raised ACT, 2007 limits. The bill reduces a National Park Service their three children, Gregory, Peggy and Kath- contract authority account by $30 million—an leen. His quick wit and friendly demeanor eas- SPEECH OF account not subject to annual appropriations— ily drew others to him. Mr. Somerville consist- thereby offsetting discretionary spending ently lived life with a certain kindness and HON. JIM NUSSLE through changes in a mandatory spending grace, and he was always willing to help out OF IOWA program. The contract authority allows the Na- a family member or friend whenever needed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Park Service to enter in to contracts to Mr. Somerville’s life focused on service to purchase lands under the Land and Water country, devotion to family and dedication to Thursday, May 18, 2006 Conservation Fund Act of 1965. If this provi- work. He served with honor and valor as a The House in Committee of the Whole sion were stricken (because it constitutes leg- Sergeant in the United States army during House on the State of the Union had under islating on an appropriations bill) the measure WWII. After the war, Mr. Somerville focused consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- as reported would exceed its allocation under on providing a safe, stable and loving environ- propriations for the Department of the Inte- section 302(b) of the Congressional Budget ment for his family. He was a dependable and rior, environment, and related agencies for Act. hardworking employee in the textile industry the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and The second change in mandatory programs for other purposes: for numerous years. His devotion to his Catho- reduces the Coastal Impact Assistance Fund lic faith never wavered; he was a longtime Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak by 3 percent from 2007 to 2010 ($9 million member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in on the appropriations bill for the Department of each year) and spends the money on the Min- Strongsville. Although Mr. Somerville struggled the Interior, Environment, and Related Agen- eral Management Service’s Royalty and Off- with illness for many years, his faith and family cies. This measure is the first appropriations shore Minerals Management Account. The gave him strength, and his kind heart and bill to be considered for fiscal year 2007, and Coastal Impact Assistance fund provides infra- wonderful sense of humor continued to give has reached the floor one day after this House structure and environmental remediation strength to those who loved him most. passed its budget resolution for the coming grants to states with oil and/or gas production Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me year. As such, the procedure for bringing up on Outer Continental Shelf waters adjoining in honor and remembrance of James E. Som- the measure deserves a brief explanation. their borders. As a result, transfers to states erville. Please also join me as I offer my deep Although the House and Senate have under the Coastal Impact Fund reduced by an condolences to his wife Phyllis; to his son, passed their respective budget resolutions, a equal amount. Gregory; to his daughters, Peggy and Kath- final conference agreement on the budget has As we enter the appropriations season, I leen; to his sons-in-law, William and Tom; to not been completed. Therefore, to proceed wish Chairman LEWIS and our colleagues on his grandchildren, Brandyn, Jordan and with the consideration of 2007 appropriations the Appropriations Committee the best in Camron; to his sister, Eileen; and to his ex- measures, the House has agreed in effect to maintaining their admirable pace of bringing tended family members and many friends. Al- ratify the levels in the House-passed budget bills to the floor. though he will be greatly missed, the kind- resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) as the ones to In conclusion, I express my support for H.R. ness, humor and love that framed his life, will be enforced in the House. This second con- 5386.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E909 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, better wages for workers. Instead of being FREEDOM FOR ROLANDO JIME´ NEZ ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED able to sell their products and services for POSADA AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS less, many businesses are forced to raise their ACT, 2007 prices. And in today’s economy, many small HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART businesses are often competing with foreign OF FLORIDA SPEECH OF competitors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TODD TIAHRT Manufacturing jobs are even more at risk for Friday, May 19, 2006 OF KANSAS leaving if we do not address the high cost of Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES natural gas in this country. Over 100,000 chemical jobs have been lost over the past 5 Speaker, I rise today to speak about Rolando Thursday, May 18, 2006 years because of high natural gas costs. Jime´nez Posada, a political prisoner in totali- The House in Committee of the Whole These are jobs that we should not be forced tarian Cuba. House on the State of the Union had under to lose. Americans deserve better than a con- Mr. Jime´nez Posada is a lawyer and Direc- consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- tinuation of an out-dated moratorium on off- tor of the Democratic Human Rights Center. propriations for the Department of the Inte- shore drilling for natural gas. As a pro-democracy activist, Mr. Jime´nez Po- rior, environment, and related agencies for sada has committed himself to portraying the the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and I urge my colleagues to join me in defeating true horrors of life under the tyrant in Cuba. for other purposes: the amendment to strip language that would Because of his vigorous opposition activities, Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in help make America more energy self-suffi- the regime fired him from his job. strong support of jobs and lower energy costs cient. According to Amnesty International, Mr. for the American people. The House Appro- Jime´nez Posada has been detained and priations Committee correctly voted to take a f threatened numerous times over the past first step toward opening more access to nat- years. On December 10, 2001, while taking TRIBUTE TO MYRTLE BEACH IN- ural gas in the outer continental shelf. Natural part in a peaceful celebration to commemorate TERMEDIATE SCHOOL, WINNER gas is an affordable, clean-burning fuel that the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of OF THE PALMETTO’S FINEST can be safely extracted without causing harm Human Rights, he and several others were AWARD to the environment. But there are opponents beaten and pushed into police vehicles and of expanded access to this domestic energy then dumped in remote areas. Amnesty Inter- source who are trying to strip language that HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. national reports that in July 2002, Mr. Jime´nez lifts the annual congressional moratoria on Posada was threatened at his home after natural gas leasing and production in the OF SOUTH CAROLINA handing out copies of the Universal Declara- OCS. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of Human Rights. Later, Castro’s thugs I urge my colleagues to join Mr. Peterson told him that he would be imprisoned if he and Mr. Abercrombie in defeating all attempts Friday, May 19, 2006 continued carrying out public activities in sup- to prohibit America from taking this small, but port of political prisoners. Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- important, step toward energy independence. I Despite the horrific harassment and con- er, the Myrtle Beach Intermediate School is commend Mr. Peterson for his work on this stant threats, Mr. Jime´nez Posada never one of four schools in South Carolina to have important issue and for his persistence in wavered in his convictions. He was arrested received the 2006 Palmetto’s Finest Award bringing this issue before the American peo- and thrown in the gulag on April 25, 2003. Ac- sponsored by Carolina First and the South ple. cording to Amnesty International, he is still Carolina Association of School Administrators. America is the only country in the world that awaiting ‘‘formal charges’’ and a ‘‘trial.’’ This award is the highest level of recognition has a moratorium on off-shore drilling for nat- Let me be clear, Mr. Jime´nez Posada has that a school can receive in the state and was ural gas. While there are vast amounts of this been locked in sub-human conditions for over presented for the school’s accomplishments in environmentally clean energy source available three years without ‘‘charges’’ and without the areas of student achievement, student in areas far off our shorelines, opponents of even a farce of a ‘‘trial.’’ Simply because Mr. leadership, service learning, school culture in- lifting the moratorium are standing in the way Jime´nez Posada does not subscribe to the lies cluding physical environment, safety and rela- of lowering energy costs for our farmers, and propaganda demanded by the communist tionships, communication and involvement chemical workers, small businesses and man- dictatorship, he is locked in a miserable dun- with community, instructional methods, suc- ufacturers. geon. Mr. Jime´nez Posada is one of the many cess interventions, innovative programs, use Because Americans pay as much as 600 heroes of the peaceful Cuban democratic of technology and staff quality. percent more for natural gas than other coun- movement who are locked in the dungeons of tries, American businesses are often at a com- Myrtle Beach Intermediate School serves a the dictatorship for their beliefs. They are sym- petitive disadvantage when trying to compete population of 565 students, 60 percent of bols of freedom and democracy who will al- with foreign businesses. which received subsidized meals. The school ways be remembered with respect and admi- Our farmers depend upon natural gas for has met Federal Adequate Yearly Progress re- ration when freedom reigns again in Cuba. everything from irrigation to food processing to quirements for the past 2 years, meeting 27 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Jime´nez Posada is lan- nitrogen fertilizer production. When the price out of 27 subgroup objectives, and has the guishing in the repulsive squalor of the tyr- of natural gas is high, that translates to more second highest number of subgroups in the anny’s gulag because he believes in truth and economic hardship for rural America. Unlike district. freedom. It is detestable that at the dawn of most other businesses, farmers are not able to Myrtle Beach Intermediate School has re- the 21st century, and a mere 90 miles from pass along their increased input costs to con- ceived an Absolute Rating of Excellent on its our shore, honorable men and women are im- sumers. It simply means less income for them state report card for the last 3 years and an prisoned in repugnant gulags for believing that and the rural communities that depend on an Excellent Improvement rating for the past 2 all men have an inherent right to live in free- agriculture economy. years. The school has been recognized by the dom. My colleagues, we must demand the im- Natural gas prices account for most of the South Carolina Education Oversight Com- mediate and unconditional release of Rolando cost of fertilizers, which means that as long as mittee for closing the achievement gap among Jime´nez Posada and every prisoner of con- we refuse to open up more of our natural gas student subgroups. science in totalitarian Cuba. reserves and lower the costs, farmers and f rural farming communities will continue to suf- Myrtle Beach Intermediate School has been fer. Additionally, 21 fertilizer plants in this distinguished as a South Carolina Palmetto TRIBUTE TO R.R. ‘PETE’ EBBING country have closed in the past 6 years be- Gold Award winner for student achievement cause they were no longer able to compete. for the last 2 years and is the recipient of the HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG High natural gas prices are closing businesses Superintendent’s Award for Service Learning, the Exemplary Writing School Award, and the OF MICHIGAN and killing jobs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Small businesses suffer when natural gas Red Carpet Schools Award. prices are high because they have to spend Congratulations to the students, teachers Friday, May 19, 2006 more money for heating and cooling bills rath- and administrators of the Myrtle Beach Inter- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise er than investments in new technologies or mediate School for a job well done. today to recognize a valuable and respected

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 member of Michigan’s business community, H.R. 5386, on agreeing to the Hinchey of HONORING SHANE REEVES AS Mr. R.R. ‘‘Pete’’ Ebbing. Pete is retiring from New York amendment (#167). Had I been TENNESSEE’S SMALL-BUSINESS the day-to-day operations of Detroit Edge Tool present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ CHAMPION Company effective today. H.R. 5386, on agreeing to the Chabot of Since July 1, 1955, Pete Ebbing has been Ohio amendment (#168). Had I been present HON. BART GORDON instrumental in the growth of Detroit Edge Tool I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ OF TENNESSEE Company, a leading supplier of machine ways, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rails, knives, and other precision machine parts to industries globally. On June 24, 1885, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Friday, May 19, 2006 ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED the company was incorporated in the State of Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Michigan and is now the oldest machine knife recognize Rutherford County’s Shane Reeves ACT, 2007 manufacturer in the world. During the first half as Tennessee’s recipient of the National Fed- of the 20th Century, Detroit Edge was a major SPEECH OF eration of Independent Business’ 2006 Small- supplier of industrial knives and associated Business Champion award. equipment. However, in the early 1960s the HON. JERROLD NADLER Shane, a partner in the Reeves-Sain Family company began to evolve and manufacture OF NEW YORK of Medical Services, comes from good stock. machine tool components such as hardened IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His mother, the former Carolyn Boatwright, got and ground, precision detachable ways and Thursday, May 18, 2006 me off to a fine start as my seventh grade stu- rails. The House in Committee of the Whole dent teacher at Hobgood. I also enjoyed work- Throughout this evolution, Pete Ebbing was House on the State of the Union had under ing with his father, Richard Reeves, a progres- there working to ensure the company re- consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- sive voice for Murfreesboro for many years mained successful. The company’s head- propriations for the Department of the Inte- while he served on the Murfreesboro City quarters remains in the city of Detroit and has rior, environment, and related agencies for Council and as the city’s mayor. other plants in southeast Michigan. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and Shane has been a strong leader in Reeves- In fact, Detroit Edge Tool Company has for other purposes: Sain’s success. With two locations in my been in the Ebbing family for more than 80 Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong hometown of Murfreesboro, the company has years, spanning four generations. Two of support of the amendment to increase funding become the leading provider of pharma- Pete’s six children, sons Ray and John, now for the NEA by $5 million and the NEH by $5 ceutical and healthcare services in the area. manages the business together with a highly million. Frankly, this is a modest amendment; Since its creation in 1980, Reeves-Sain has skilled and experienced staff of employees. I wish this amendment asked for an even grown from a small healthcare business into a I have known Pete for nearly 40 years and greater increase in arts funding. It’s astound- multi-million dollar corporation, all the while am proud to call him a friend. Pete’s dedica- ing that this year the President will spend $60 maintaining its hometown appeal. tion and vision for Detroit Edge Tool Company billion in Cold War-era defense programs, Reeves-Sain strives to deliver comprehen- has service set the course for the next gen- such as a missile defense system that doesn’t sive customer care to all patients and to up- eration and I wish him luck in the future. defend against missiles, and yet each year we hold Christian values in the workplace, and f have to come to the floor to defend this mini- Shane has been instrumental in making that mal amount of spending. The amount we are PERSONAL EXPLANATION goal a reality. Shane has been the recipient of asking for is little more than a fraction of one numerous accolades, including University of percent of the Federal budget. Tennessee’s 1998 Co-Preceptor of the year HON. JIM KOLBE This is not controversial funding. The NEA award, Tennessee’s 2000 Most Innovative OF ARIZONA and the NEH are two of the best investments Pharmacy Award and Tennessee’s 2003 Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this Nation makes. The NEA distributes grants tinguished Young Pharmacist award. Friday, May 19, 2006 in all 50 states. These grants fund theatres, Active in the community, Shane chairs Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I orchestras, dance companies, and visual art- NFIB/Tennessee’s Leadership Council and missed the following votes because I was trav- ists that move us, challenge the way we think, works with NFIB/Tennessee’s SAFE trust. He eling with President Bush to Arizona: foster dialogue, and help us to understand one also serves as a board member of the Ruther- H. Res. 818, on ordering the previous ques- another. The NEH is the largest single funder ford County Chamber of Commerce and is tion, providing for consideration of the bill of humanities programs in the country. NEH past president of Leadership Rutherford. (H.R. 5386) making appropriations for the De- grants help museums, archives, libraries, uni- Shane serves as a deacon at North Boulevard partment of the Interior, environment, and re- versities, scholars and documentary Church of Christ. lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- filmmakers allow us to understand our rich his- I commend Shane Reeves on his award, as tember 30, 2007, and for other purposes tory and cultural heritage. well as his numerous accomplishments and in- (#160). Had I been present I would have voted The cost-benefit ratio of this funding is tre- volvement within the community. I wish him ‘‘aye.’’ mendous. Each year, the arts generate $134 continued success in the future. H. Res. 818, on agreeing to the resolution billion in economic activity; arts organizations f providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. employ 4.85 million Americans; they generate 5386) making appropriations for the Depart- $89.4 billion in household income; and lead to CONGRATULATIONS TO PORTLAND ment of the Interior, environment, and related $24.4 billion in total tax revenues. STATE UNIVERSITY, WINNING agencies for the fiscal year ending September Not only do the arts and humanities have a EPA’S P3 AWARD 30, 2007, and for other purposes (#161). Had positive economic impact, but they strengthen I been present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ and build communities. They help revitalize HON. EARL BLUMENAUER H. Res. 795, on motion to suspend the rules our nation’s cities, and provide venues for OF OREGON and agree, condemning in the strongest terms people from disparate communities to come IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES together and share a common experience. the terrorist attacks in Dahab and Northern Friday, May 19, 2006 Sinai, Egypt, on April 24 and 26, 2006 (#162). Students who are exposed to the arts have Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ higher test scores—in math and sciences as Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, in 2003, H.R. 5386, on agreeing to the Weiner of well as liberal arts—and have better attend- the Environmental Protection Agency launched New York amendment (#163). Had I been ance at schools and increased self-discipline. the P3 Award, a competition that focuses on present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ At-risk teens who participate in arts programs the three components of sustainability: People, H.R. 5386, on agreeing to Poe of Texas are half as likely to repeat their crimes. Prosperity and the Planet. Groups of under- amendments (en bloc) (#164). Had I been Mr. Speaker, every year, my friends from graduate and graduate students from all present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ the other side of the aisle try to slash funding around the country collaboratively design and H.R. 5386, on agreeing to the Pallone of for the arts. I just don’t understand their think- develop projects that improve the environ- New Jersey amendment (#165). Had I been ing. This modest amendment is the very least ment, economy, and livability of their commu- present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ we should do today. I urge my colleagues to nities. These projects range from developing H.R. 5386, on agreeing to the Beauprez of support this amendment, and to vote against green tea polymers to treat cancer, to using Colorado amendment (#166). Had I been any attempts to slash funding from the arts bio-composite materials in load-bearing ele- present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ that may be offered in other amendments. ments in buildings. All of the projects involved

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To put that impres- Helmly met Maria Glasbrenner, the daughter Candy Lai Kuen, and Kristen Lans designed sive number into perspective, the undis- of a retired Army sergeant major. They mar- an educational and interactive website called covered resources on the federal OCS, that ried on 6 March 1970, just before Helmly left WISE—Whole systems, Integrated Site design could be recovered with today’s technology, is for his second tour in Vietnam. They have two for Education. The website, hosted by a estimated at 420 trillion cubic feet, almost 100 daughters and three grandchildren. friendly and informative owl, guides students percent more than current production. through a multi-step process to improve the While the Central and Western sections of As an Army Reserve Soldier, Lieutenant sustainability of their school campus, and ulti- the Gulf of Mexico OCS have been the work- General Helmly has held logistics and oper- mately, get them interested in improving the horse of oil and natural gas production, Min- ations positions in the 87th Maneuver Area sustainability of their communities at large. eral Management Service and the Department Command and the 81st Army Reserve Com- Portland State University has a long stand- of Energy forecast that, without expanded ac- mand (ARCOM). He commanded the 352nd ing reputation for innovative and progressive cess beyond the Central and Western Gulf of Maintenance Battalion in Macon, GA, and the thinking, offering programs that foster and pro- Mexico, the growth in deepwater production 449th Area Support Group in Forest Park, GA. mote sustainability, so it is no surprise that will not be able to offset declines in shallow He was also the Deputy Chief of Staff for this award-winning project came from Portland water production for more than a few years. Training and the Deputy Chief of Staff for Per- State minds. The project, as well as the uni- U.S. energy policy has not sufficiently em- sonnel of the 81st ARCOM. versity community itself, serves as a strong phasized the importance of developing domes- He served as the Deputy Chief, Army Re- example of the educational values we need to tic oil and natural gas supplies which are es- serve, Washington, DC, from June 1995 to promote in this country. sential to our economic growth and to our en- I want to congratulate the project adviser, ergy security. Supporting Congressman POE’s June 1999. From June 1999 to August 1999, Pramod Parajuli, and the entire university amendment is the right first step in the domes- he served as the commander of the joint task community on this tremendous success. Most tic production of energy. force conducting Operation PROVIDE REF- of all, I congratulate these women whose com- f UGE at Fort Dix, NJ. Until taking command of bination of talent and commitment lead to the the 78th Division in May 2001, he was the HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL development of this exciting and valuable Military Assistant, Manpower and Reserve Af- JAMES RONALD HELMLY ON HIS project. I am honored by their service to our fairs (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), Of- CHANGE OF COMMAND community. fice of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, f Washington, DC, from October 1999 to May HON. STEVE BUYER 2001. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF INDIANA LG James R. Helmly was confirmed by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Senate for promotion to lieutenant gen- HON. VIRGINIA FOXX Friday, May 19, 2006 eral and appointment as the Chief, Army Re- OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, today marks the serve, March 21, 2002. He took command of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES change of command for one of the finest the U.S. Army Reserve Command on May 3, Friday, May 19, 2006 Chiefs ever to command the United States’ 2002, and became the Chief, Army Reserve, on May 25, 2002. His promotion to three-star Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 165, Army Reserve. James Ronald Helmly, born 25 rank was effective on May 25, 2002. I was unavoidably detained. Had I been September 1947, to John James Helmly and present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Geneva Maxine Slover, grew up in Savannah, During his tenure as Chief of the Army Re- Georgia. Ron Helmly attended high school in f serve he managed the mobilization of more Savannah, where he enrolled in the Junior than 147,000 Army Reserve soldiers in sup- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROTC program. He did very well academically port of the Global War on Terror. General ENVIRONMENT AND RELATED in school and played football and baseball. Helmly increased Reserve units and soldiers’ AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Though he had an academic scholarship, he readiness by having developed a progressive found he missed military structure (from ACT, 2007 and cyclic training strategy that prioritized re- ROTC) and took the West Point entrance ex- sources and managed readiness levels, im- SPEECH OF amination. Circumstances prevailed that saw proved facilities, adapted training to ever Helmly leave Armstrong State College and en- HON. list in the Army in 1966, attending Basic Train- changing battlefield conditions, and stream- OF IOWA ing at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He completed his lined Command and Control of the Army Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard serve Forces. Thursday, May 18, 2006 Wood, Missouri, and transferred to the Infantry His military education includes the Infantry The House in Committee of the Whole Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the House on the State of the Union had under Georgia, because of the delay in getting a slot Command and General Staff College, the consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- in the Engineer officer program. Following Armed Forces Staff College and the Army War propriations for the Department of the Inte- school, he received his commission as a sec- College. He has a bachelor’s degree in liberal rior, environment, and related agencies for ond lieutenant and went on to complete the studies from the State University of New York the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and Basic Airborne course. in Albany. for other purposes: In September 1967, Helmly joined Company Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I rise B, 3d Battalion (Airborne), 187th Infantry, Among his numerous awards and decora- tions are the Distinguished Service Medal, Le- today in support of Congressman POE’s 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, amendment to open the outer continual shelf Kentucky, as a platoon leader and then went gion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, (OCS) to oil and gas exploration. Opening the to Vietnam where he says the experience Bronze Star with Valor Device and three Oak OCS to exploration would expand America’s shaped the outlook of his entire life and gave Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with energy pie. The Gulf of Mexico OCS has been him a fundamental love of soldiers. His Viet- silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation producing oil and natural gas since the 1950s. nam experience provided him with essential Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat In- Virtually all of the oil and natural gas produced lessons about the need for good leadership fantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army from the OCS is from the Central and Western and selecting people of good character and Staff Identification Badge and Ranger Tab. He sections of the Gulf of Mexico. The 1.5 million disposition, as well as professional prepared- was inducted into the Infantry Hall of Fame in barrels per day of oil from the Central and ness in positions of leadership. He learned the 1996. General Helmly will continue his fine tra- Western Gulf of Mexico OCS is equivalent to importance of soldiers and leaders having self- dition of success as he begins his assignment our imports from Saudi Arabia. Imagine if we confidence and training to standard. Helmly in Islamabad, Pakistan, as the Chief Office of expanded OCS production and could cut out continued to serve on Active Duty from 1966 Defense Representative.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 COMMENDING THE BOBBY DODD TRIBUTE TO MS. MARTHA R. of Chris and his wife, Stephanie’s son, Chan- INSTITUTE AND THE JAVITS- ROBERTS dler. WAGNER-O’DAY PROGRAM Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN to join me in congratulating Martha Roberts for OF SOUTH CAROLINA her exemplary commitment to educating HON. JOHN LINDER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young children. She has demonstrated a tre- mendous talent and love that has helped nur- OF GEORGIA Friday, May 19, 2006 ture countless students during her 34-year ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reer. I applaud her dedication to public edu- pay tribute to a wonderful educator who is re- cation, and extend best wishes and Godspeed Friday, May 19, 2006 tiring after 34 years of service to our Nation’s upon her retirement. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, today there are children. Ms. Martha R. Roberts, principal of f Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School in Co- roughly 45 million Americans with a disability, HONORING SGT. FIRST CLASS lumbia, South Carolina, will officially retire at many of whom are forced to rely on public as- ROBERT V. DERENDA sistance because they cannot find or keep a the end of this school year from the very same job. Of people with disabilities, approximately school where her career began. 5.2 million receive Social Security Disability In- Ms. Roberts is a product of Richland School HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OF NEW YORK surance, 3.5 million receive Supplemental Se- District Two, having graduated from Dentsville IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curity Insurance, and 1.3 million receive both. High School in 1967. She didn’t stay away long, securing her first teaching position after Friday, May 19, 2006 By tapping into the potential of a person graduating from Winthrop College (University) with a disability through a job opportunity we Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to at Richland Two’s Lonnie B. Nelson as a com- can help them to become taxpaying citizens honor Sergeant First Class Robert V. bined fourth and fifth grade teacher. She ex- who can help to power America’s economy Derenda, a brave American soldier who paid celled as a classroom teacher winning awards and strengthen our communities. I recently the ultimate sacrifice in his service to this Na- as Outstanding Elementary Teacher of Amer- had the opportunity to visit the Bobby Dodd In- tion on a mission in Iraq. ica in 1975, the Association for Supervision A native of Cheektowaga, New York, SFC stitute (BDI) in Atlanta, Georgia, and was able and Curriculum Development Award for Derenda earned a degree in Education from to witness first-hand the power of employment School Mathematics Program in 1978, and The Citadel and a Chemical Engineering de- for disabled individuals. BDI offers a variety of Lonnie Bee Teacher of the Year in 1979. That gree from the State University of New York at vocational services including employee devel- same year, she took a position as the Lead Buffalo. opment training, computer and customer serv- Teacher for Lonnie Bee’s Math Lab program After serving 4 years of active duty with the ice training job readiness classes and daily liv- that gives extra attention to students who United States Army, SFC Derenda joined the ing courses. need it. reserves and worked as a drill sergeant in the For this reason, I salute the Javits-Wagner- The administration at Lonnie Bee recog- 1st Brigade, 98th Division, based in Roch- O’Day (JWOD) Program. JWOD provides em- nized the talent they had in Ms. Roberts, and ester, New York. ployment opportunities to Americans with dis- in 1983, she was named Assistant Principal. Comrades knew SFC Derenda as a leader abilities by using the purchasing power of the In this role, she coordinated the school’s cur- and a mentor who shared his skills and expe- Federal Government to buy products and riculum and utilized her classroom expertise to rience so that others could serve and protect services from participating, community-based help guide other teachers. During her time as in the name of freedom. In fact, SFC nonprofit, agencies dedicated to training and Assistant Principal, Lonnie ‘‘Bee’’ earned the Derenda’s last mission involved the training of employing individuals with disabilities. distinction as a National Blue Ribbon School recruits for Iraq’s military. As a young boy, SFC Derenda walked down The JWOD program serves 40,000 people Award recipient. Candlelight Lane on his way to St. Joephat’s with disabilities nationwide, and last year it In 1988, Ms. Roberts left South Carolina to School. On May 20th, western New York will generated approximately $280 million in pursue opportunities in the Chicago, Illinois pay tribute to this soldier and patriot by re- earned wages, and nearly $1.5 billion in prod- area. She consulted first for Kishwaukee Com- naming that street ‘‘R.V. Derenda Lane’’ in his ucts sold. munity College and Shabbona School System. She later became principal of Shabbona honor. In Georgia alone, approximately 1,000 peo- Schools that served children from preschool Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of ple with disabilities earned almost $3 million in (child development) through the 12th grade. the 27th Congressional District and all Ameri- wages last year as a result of JWOD. These Yet, Ms. Roberts’ heart always remained in cans, I wish to extend my sincerest gratitude numbers vividly demonstrate the difference South Carolina, and she returned in 1992 to for the supreme sacrifice made by Sergeant that can be made in both the economy and Walterboro (South Carolina) High School. Two First Class Robert V. Derenda, a courageous the lives of Americans with disabilities. This is years later she returned to Richland School and noble soldier. He has served to protect a program that truly makes a difference in District Two in Columbia to serve as principal the safety and freedoms that make this Nation lives of people with disabilities, and today I am of Forest Lake Elementary. During her six great and his memory will live on for those proud to offer my commendation for all of years there, the school was a National Blue who travel down ‘‘R.V. Derenda Lane’’ for these noble and inspiring efforts. Ribbon School Award winner. generations to come. Ms. Roberts later transferred to become f f principal of Dent Middle School, the former CONGRATULATIONS TO LINCOLN Dentsville High School from which she had PERSONAL EXPLANATION ELECTRIC graduated, for one year before she retired in June 2001. Her retirement was short-lived. Ms. Roberts was pressed back into service HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES OF OHIO HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT in June 2002 to serve as a principal trainer at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA Killian Elementary School in Richland School Friday, May 19, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District Two. The following year, she consulted with the district on creating a comprehensive Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Friday, May 19, 2006 and effective school choice program. Then in today to congratulate Lincoln Electric, a manu- July 2004, she returned once again to Lonnie facturer in my congressional district, for receiv- Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Mr. B. Nelson Elementary School to serve as prin- ing the President’s ‘‘E Star’’ Award for Ex- Speaker, it has come to my attention that one cipal at the very school where she began her ports. Lincoln Electric’s export achievements of my votes yesterday, Thursday, May 18, career. are significant because it supports our econ- 2006, as recorded as an ‘‘aye’’ but my intent During her busy career, Ms. Roberts found omy by helping create jobs in Ohio and the was to vote ‘‘nay.’’ time to complete her Masters in Education at United States. I ask that the RECORD reflect that I would the University of South Carolina, and do post- The President’s ‘‘E Star’’ Award is awarded have voted ‘‘nay’’ on Roll Call vote #168 (On graduate work at USC, The Citadel and North- for continued superior performance in increas- Agreeing to the Chabot Amendment to H.R. ern Illinois University. She has also raised her ing or promoting exports. Only previous recipi- 5386). son, Chris, and is now the proud grandmother ents of the ‘‘E’’ Award are eligible. Lincoln

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E913 Electric was presented with the President’s the vote on the Inslee amendment to H.R. RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND ‘‘E’’ Award in 1994 for its strong commitment 4200, the National Defense Authorization Act, PUBLIC SERVICE OF JOEL to developing and growing exports. Roll Call 149. CARP—SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND I respectfully request the opportunity to Electric is the world leader in the design, de- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOR velopment and manufacture of arc welding record my position. Had I been present I THE JEWISH FEDERATION/JEW- products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call 149. ISH UNITED FUND OF METRO- and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a lead- POLITAN CHICAGO ing position in brazing and soldering alloys. f Lincoln Electric has approximately 3,000 HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO hard-working employees in Northeast Ohio, IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MRS. SALLY FALKMAN OF ILLINOIS and 7,000 nationwide and throughout the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES globe. Exhibiting its commitment to its employ- ees, Lincoln Electric guarantees employment Friday, May 19, 2006 to its workers after three years of service. The HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to company has not exercised its layoff options OF OHIO ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing in the United States operations since post war the career and public service of Joel Carp. 1948. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For 28 years, Joel Carp has been an effec- Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, Friday, May 19, 2006 tive leader for the Jewish Federation/Jewish U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, and the will present Lincoln Electric with the Presi- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Jewish community as a whole. As Senior Vice dent’s ‘‘E Star’’ Award. I am proud of Lincoln honor and recognition of Mrs. Sally Falkman, President, his responsibilities include manage- Electric, which since its founding in 1895 by upon the occasion of her retirement from ment of its Government Affairs Program, dele- brothers John and James Lincoln, has shown teaching—an exemplary career that follows 30 gating the budget for social welfare programs, a strong commitment to Cleveland and North- years of outstanding service, commitment, in- and supervising the State of Illinois refugee east Ohio. I praise Lincoln Electric and its and immigration programs, as well as several spiration and instruction on behalf of every hard-working employees and wish them con- homeless services programs. Joel’s persistent tinued success. child who was a student in her classroom. dedication and devotion to social services has f Mrs. Falkman has dedicated the past 29 truly made a difference in many people’s lives years of her professional expertise as a teach- and in many organizations. TAIWAN’S STATUS IN THE WORLD er at St. Ignatius of Antioch Elementary Joel has dedicated his life to creating public HEALTH ORGANIZATION School. Her dedicated focus on shaping, policies that provide quality, comprehensive growing and inspiring the minds and hearts of health and human services for people in Chi- cago and nationally. He is a member of nu- HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD young children never faded or wavered. For merous local, state, and national professional OF NORTH CAROLINA 30 years, Mrs. Falkman instructed students in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and community service organizations, and has social studies and religion classes, teaching served on various governmental task forces, Friday, May 19, 2006 third, fourth and fifth graders, and has done so including the City of Chicago’s Task Force on Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, with a with grace, compassion and a gentle spirit, Hunger. His work at the Illinois Department of population of 23 million people, Taiwan is a capturing the curiousity and imaginations of Human Services includes service on the Gov- democracy and a global economic power, yet her students and the admiration of parents ernor’s Families and Children Leadership Sub- it is not a member of the United Nations. In and peers. Cabinet. With his knowledgeable background, January of this year a proposal failed con- Mrs. Falkman’s exceptional work ethic, ex- he has published over 30 articles on various cerning Taiwan’s World Health Assembly ob- subjects in the field of social work, social plan- cellent rapport with her students and her col- server status during the World Health Organi- ning and resettlement. zation’s Executive Board meeting in Geneva. I leagues and creative and enthusiastic style of Joel was the recipient of the Melvin A. Block am concerned that with the outbreak of SARS teaching consistently captivated the children, Award for Professional Distinction from the As- and ongoing concerns related to the possible guiding them to a platform where learning and sociated YM-YWHAs of Greater New York, human-to-human transmission of H5Nl Bird discovery flourished. As new and advanced and he also received the City of Chicago’s Flu, Taiwanese membership in international teaching technologies and advancements Commission on Human Relations Award. His health entities should be considered with a evolved, Mrs. Falkman regularly learned and vision is credited as the driving force behind greater sense of urgency. embraced every new technique. But the heart numerous projects that continue to enhance I urge the Administration to take steps to of teaching—the respect, love and confidence not only Chicago, but our entire nation. allow entry of Taiwan into all relevant inter- that a teacher expresses to her students, will Mr. Speaker, it is hard to overstate the im- national health organizations to ensure the pact that Joel Carp has had on improving the never change, and this vital element in a best possible response to any potential future quality of life for thousands of people in Illinois child’s educational experience is the intangible health outbreaks that could ultimately invade and across the nation. I am proud to call him the United States and detrimentally impact gift that Mrs. Falkman consistently gave to a friend, and I ask my colleagues to join me Americans. Despite not being a member of the every student. in recognizing his contributions and wish him World Health Organization, Taiwan has de- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me and his family the very best in the future. clared its voluntary early compliance with all in honor and recognition of Mrs. Sally f provisions of the International Health Regula- Falkman, for giving true meaning to the words: A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF MS. tions (2005). teacher, mentor, guide and friend. Her chosen Mr. Speaker, I urge the Administration to VALRIE A. BENNETT vocation of teaching will be forever remem- encourage key leaders of other nations to re- sume talks with Chen Shui-Bian as soon as bered by her students, their parents, and also HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL by the faculty and staff at St. Ignatius of Anti- possible. OF NEW YORK f och Elementary School, where her excellence, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compassion, kindness, gentle nature and true Friday, May 19, 2006 PERSONAL EXPLANATION gifts for teaching and inspiring our children will be remembered always and held as a brilliant Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. AL GREEN example for all young teachers to follow. honor the life and legacy of Ms. Valrie A. Ben- OF TEXAS nett who recently departed this world as we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know it. Although we grieve her being taken from us we must not see her departure as a Friday, May 19, 2006 loss because she fought the good fight, ran Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the good race and completed her life’s mis- today I was unavoidably delayed and missed sion. A woman of true character gifted with an

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 endearing spirit, she was an inspiration and PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAMERON tion, Blue Stars Mothers, and Gold Star Moth- mentor to many in her life, including a very STAY ers. These deeds serve as a constant re- close family member and a dear friend and minder, to ensure the bravery of our soldiers, colleague of mine Congresswoman SHEILA HON. JON C. PORTER the fragility of our needy, and the heroism of JACKSON-LEE of Houston, Texas. our fallen will not be forgotten. OF NEVADA Mr. Speaker, in honor of his exemplary love A matron of the family, she dedicated her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life to keeping her family together and instilling for the United States and our citizens, I ask exemplary values in those she influenced. Friday, May 19, 2006 my colleagues to join me in commending Congresswoman JACKSON-LEE can attest to Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to these veterans for their bravery and in thank- this because that same dedication has made honor Cameron Stay, a young man who ex- ing the Romanowski Post 6896 for 60 years of her what she is today, a compassionate and emplifies what it means to be a noble citizen. loyal and unrelenting service to our community honorable public servant. Cameron, who is 29 years old, was recently and our country. Ms. Bennett was not only active in providing involved in a life changing motorcycle acci- for those she loved in her own household, but dent. I had the pleasure of visiting Cameron f she was deeply involved with the many institu- while I was in Las Vegas and can personally tions and people in my Congressional District attest to his courage and his character. RABBI BRIAN MICHELSON in New York where she resided for almost 50 Cameron is a history buff, who graduated years. She was a prominent member of her from Green Valley High School in 1994, and HON. JIM GERLACH community church in which she served as an subsequently attended Community College OF PENNSYLVANIA Elder always welcoming strangers into the fel- where he earned a degree in criminal justice. lowship and assisting in serving their spiritual His strong work ethic and commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs. She is remembered for her belief in the greater Boulder City community serve as Friday, May 19, 2006 and practice of fervent prayer. an example and an inspiration. Having met Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to With many years of experience connecting Cameron, I was struck by his magnetic per- honor Rabbi Brian Michelson of Berks County with young people in the community she has sonality and extremely friendly demeanor. for his service to the Jewish Community Cen- influenced my lives. Ms. Bennett has accom- Cameron is an enthusiastic and positive indi- ter and surrounding community. plished this through the use of certain out- vidual. As the eldest son, he has set a good reach programs that get to the core of prob- example for his younger brothers and has al- Rabbi Michelson grew up in the New York lems within our inner cities. Ingrained with the ways been a positive influence. City area and went on to pursue a bachelor of caring spirit that only a mother has, she was Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Cameron arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College responsible for many of the great initiatives Stay, a young man who personifies what it is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After earning his aimed at keeping young people off the streets. to be a civically minded individual and a good BA, Rabbi Michelson received his MAHL from man. I wish him a speedy recovery. Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, Cali- With high admiration I enter into the fornia and then his Rabbinic Ordination from ECORD a tribute to Ms. Valrie A. Bennett, for R f Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Re- I know that Ms. Bennett’s heart of gold has cently, he completed a graduate certification in touched someone in the community; whether it TRIBUTE TO THE STANLEY F. Healthcare Ethics from Rush University. is a person of youth, vibrant with life and spirit, ROMANOWSKI POST 6896 VFW or a person of age with greater life experi- In 1998, along with his wife Holly and their ence. All who knew her benefited from her ac- HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER daughters Naomi and Gabriella, the family moved to Reading, Pennsylvania where the tive counsel and example. Even though Ms. OF MICHIGAN Rabbi joined the Reform Congregation Oheb Bennett has gone on her strong spirit and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment live on in each and everyone of Sholom. Before moving to Pennsylvania, the us. She will truly be missed. Friday, May 19, 2006 Rabbi chose to help spread the faith in Mel- bourne, Australia. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Rabbi Michelson is extremely active in the f to honor and acknowledge the 60th Anniver- sary of the Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post community. He is the Chair of the Chaplin’s PERSONAL EXPLANATION 6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Advisory Committee of the Reading Hospital Westland, Michigan. and is also an Associate Chaplain for the On May 12, 1946, the founding members in- health community. Additionally, he is a Board HON. JAMES A. LEACH stituted this Post in the Gymnasium of Munger member of Home Healthcare Management, OF IOWA Intermediate School and dedicated its mission serves on its Medical and Professional Advi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to serving the citizens of Wayne County, sory Committee, and is Vice-Chair of its Ethics Michigan. Named after Sgt. Stanley F. Committee. In his quest to pursue develop- Friday, May 19, 2006 Romanowski, a decorated soldier of World ment of interfaith relations, the Rabbi is also a Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, May War II who gave his life for his country, the member of the core group for the Interfaith 18, 2006, I missed a series of votes because Romanowski Post 6896 courageously pays Hospitality Network. of a commitment to give a commencement ad- tribute to the deceased by helping the living. When not working in the medical arena, the dress at Indian Hills Community College in Each year, the 6896 members of the Rabbi is active in the Reform Congregation Ottumwa, Iowa. If I had been present, I would Romanowski Post 6896 launch charitable ini- Oheb Sholom where he teaches adult edu- have voted the following way: roll No. 160, On tiatives to assist the needy, aid the ill, support cation programs. He is also an instructor with ordering the previous question and agreeing to the students, and recognize the educators of the Reading Area Community College’s De- the resolution, ‘‘aye’’; roll No. 161, On agree- our community. Among the many notable pro- partment of Continuing Education, where he ing to the resolution, ‘‘aye’’; roll No. 162, On grams, these veterans host the Christmas teaches an Introduction to Judaism course. the motion to suspend the rules, ‘‘aye’’; roll Needy Basket Program, which provides food Rabbi Michelson’s philosophy of action is to No. 163, Weiner of NY amendment, ‘‘aye’’; roll for underprivileged families; a Muscular Dys- simply do what needs to be done. When not No. 164, Poe of TX amendment, ‘‘no’’; roll No. trophy Drive; a Diabetes Drive; a Cancer spending time on inter-faith and healthcare 165, Pallone of NJ amendment, ‘‘aye’’; roll No. Drive; a $50,000 scholarship fund for students; issues, the Rabbi manages to spend time 166, Beauprez of CO amendment, ‘‘no’’; roll and a Teacher of the Year program. cooking, drinking coffee, sailing, and watching No. 167, Hinchey of NY amendment, ‘‘aye’’; In memory of Sgt. Romanowski’s birthday, movies. roll No. 168, Chabot of OH amendment, members hold an annual December memorial Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ‘‘aye’’; roll No. 169, Oberstar of MN amend- service in remembrance of United States fall- me today in honoring Rabbi Brian Michelson ment, ‘‘aye’’; roll No. 170, Putnam of FL en veterans. This summer, the Romanowski for his outstanding dedication and service to amendment, ‘‘aye’’; roll No. 171, Hefley of CO Post 6896 will also hold the first monthly me- the Jewish Community Center, the Reading amendment, ‘‘no’’; and roll No. 172, On final morial service at Westland City Hall dedicated Hospital, and the entire Berks County commu- passage, ‘‘no.’’ to Prisoners of War, Soldiers Missing in Ac- nity.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E915 RECOGNIZING ALS AWARENESS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Once in Reading, the Rabbi became an ac- MONTH ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED tive member of the community. He has taught AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS at Alvernia and Albright Colleges, being the HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING ACT, 2007 Director of Hillel activities, and facilitated Passover Seders at both education institu- OF MISSISSIPPI SPEECH OF tions. Also, in order to promote interfaith dia- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART logue, the Rabbi was involved in the annual Friday, May 19, 2006 Kristallnact program, spoke at local churches OF FLORIDA and schools, and gave tours of the syna- Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, this week I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gogue. Additionally, Rabbi Weintraub used his met with Steve Kennedy and Kyle Robertson, Thursday, May 18, 2006 dynamic personality to host radio and tele- both from my home county of Jones County, vision shows and write articles for both secular Mississippi. We discussed ALS—also known The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under and Jewish newspapers. as Lou Gehrig’s Disease—funding and aware- When not hosting Bible studies, Shabbat ness. May is ALS Awareness Month and an consideration the bill (H.R. 5386) making ap- propriations for the Department of the Inte- dinners, and teaching Hebrew School, the opportunity for us to increase knowledge rior, Environment, and Related Agencies for Rabbi enjoys being able to pursue his hobbies about this fatal, neurodegenerative disease the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and that include racquetball, swimming, and read- that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the for other purposes: ing. brain and spinal cord. When these cells die, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in me voluntary muscle control and movement ends Chairman, I rise today to thank the Chairman today in honoring Rabbi Joel Weintraub for his and patients in later stages are totally para- and the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee outstanding dedication and service to Berks lyzed, often despite sharp and alert minds. for their continued support of the Florida Ever- county and the Jewish Community Center. Steve Kennedy’s father, Dr. Larry Kennedy, glades in the Interior Appropriations bill. f is the president of William Carey College—an This legislation includes funding for imple- excellent Baptist university in Mississippi. Dr. mentation of the Modified Waters Deliveries SALUTING CHARLES YOUNG Kennedy was diagnosed with ALS in July of Project. This project is critical to Everglades 2005 and had planned to announce his condi- Restoration, and will ensure natural water HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING tion in September, until Hurricane Katrina rav- flows continue through Everglades National OF MISSISSIPPI aged the school, destroying the entire Gulf Park. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coast Campus and closing the nursing school The Florida Everglades is a unique and pre- Friday, May 19, 2006 in New Orleans. After shepherding the school cious ecosystem that must be preserved for Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, today I ask through that natural disaster, Dr. Kennedy future generations. Everglades Restoration is Congress to join me in saluting the life and again put off his announcement rescheduled a long-term investment that will ensure the Ev- legacy of Mississippi State Representative for December of 2005 when the college was erglades is restored and protected. Charles Young for his 25 years of elected presented with a generous contribution. Dr. I am pleased that the Chairman included public service. Charles has put his stamp on Kennedy delayed his personal concerns again, $69 million for Everglades Restoration, which state’s educational system as Chairman of the so as not to detract from the news of the gift. is so critical to ensuring continuation of this Universities and Colleges Committee. And his He finally announced his condition in the vital project. The Interior share of funding impact on his hometown of Meridian, and in- Spring of 2006. President George W. Bush combined with the appropriations made to the deed across the state, as a seminal player in greeted Dr. Kennedy and recognized his sac- Army Corp of Engineers in the Energy and our civil rights movement, cannot be over- rifice during his recent visit to Mississippi. Water Appropriations bill will allow restoration stated. Dr. Kennedy is an example of a man facing to move forward. Over the years, Charles and I have a deteriorating disease with class and dignity I thank my colleagues from Florida for their partnered on initiatives to benefit East Mis- and resolve. He reminds us that anyone can continued support of the Florida Everglades sissippi: economic development projects, edu- be afflicted by this condition which has no cur- and Restoration funding. Additionally, I would cational improvement goals, and renewal and rently known cause, cure or means of preven- like to thank the Governor of Florida for his arts endeavors like the Meridian Grand Opera tion. Only one drug currently is available to steadfast support of Everglades Restoration. House. His faith and commitment to state and even treat this disease and it only prolongs life Floridians understand the great benefit the Ev- country have empowered him to make a real a few months. During ALS Awareness Month, erglades provide not just to our ecological di- difference through service in the lives of his I am advocating greater research investments versity, but also to our economy, which is so neighbors and in the fabric of his community. into ALS. dependent upon tourism. Mr. Speaker, it is totally fitting that tomorrow Every day, on average 15 people are newly On behalf of myself, and the residents of night I will join other members of the Mis- diagnosed with ALS—more than 5,400 people Southern Florida I am so proud to represent, sissippi Delegation, local and state officials, as per year. The average life expectancy of a I thank the Chairman and his hardworking well as community leaders and activists in person with ALS is two to five years from time staff for their support of this funding. honoring Charles Young as part of the Car- of diagnosis. ‘‘With recent advances in re- f negie Library Renovation Project. It is my wish search and improved medical care, patients to take with me the well wishes and congratu- are able to have longer, more productive lives. RABBI JOEL WEINTRAUB lations of this Congress to this longtime public But we have much left to learn about this mys- servant. I hope you all will join me today—so terious and deadly disease.’’ HON. JIM GERLACH that I might extend that unity of national good- will to him tomorrow—in saluting Representa- Mr. Speaker, I hope Congress will include OF PENNSYLVANIA tive Charles Young. $5 million in the FY 2008 Federal Budget to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES establish a national ALS registry at the Cen- f Friday, May 19, 2006 ters for Disease Control and Prevention, and HONORING 125 YEARS OF to enact the ALS Registry Act. This will help Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to FIREFIGHTING HISTORY identify occurrences of ALS, collect data sur- honor Rabbi Joel Weintraub of Berks Country rounding it and examine standards of care. for his service to the Jewish Community Cen- Promoting a better understanding of the dis- ter and surrounding community. HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN OF NEW JERSEY ease will enhance the nation’s efforts to find a Rabbi Weintraub hails from New York City, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treatment and cure. With studies indicating was educated at Brooklyn College and then that ALS occurs at a greater rate in military went on to get his masters degree and Rab- Friday, May 19, 2006 veterans, I encourage the Department of De- binical Ordination from Yeshiva College. In Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise fense to investigate the causes and take ap- 1972, the Rabbi moved to Atlantic City, New today to honor the Madison Fire Department propriate remedial action to prevent the devel- Jersey, to take charge of his first congrega- in the Borough of Madison, New Jersey, a pa- opment of this disease among our fighting tion. In 1982, the Rabbi moved his wife, Shir- triotic community that I am proud to represent. men and women. Now is the time for us to in- ley, and their family, sons Yossi and Yissi, to On May 20, 2006 the good citizens of Madi- vest in seeking the causes, treatments and a Reading, Pennsylvania, and the Kesher Zion son will celebrate the Fire Department’s 125th cure for this disease. Synagogue. Anniversary with a family picnic.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2006 The Madison Fire Department was incor- his service to the Jewish Community Center no family history of breast cancer. She is a vi- porated on May 23, 1881, ‘‘for the purpose of and surrounding community. brant young woman whose lifestyle prior to the protecting life and property from fire’’. Prior to Rabbi Lipsker was born and raised in onset of the disease was the embodiment of this time, the Morristown Fire Department re- Brooklyn, New York. The Rabbi received his good health. sponded to their calls for assistance. In 1882, formal training at Yeshiva, New York and con- We know that certain lifestyles and heredi- the Firemen’s Relief Association was incor- tinued his education as a student Rabbi in tary factors contribute to the onset of breast porated ‘‘for the purpose of relieving disabled Sydney, Australia. The Rabbi continued a long cancer. But there is also troubling evidence or indigent firemen,’’ and the first hose cart family tradition of dedication to faith and com- that environmental factors, such as exposure was purchased. munity. to certain toxins, may affect a woman’s The Fire Department was placed under the In 1997, the Rabbi moved his wife Chana chances of developing the disease. Common authority of the Borough of Madison Mayor and their seven children; Chaya, Seldi, pesticides, widely accepted agricultural meth- and Council in 1890. After a municipal water Menachem, Shterna, Sholom, Zalman, and ods, and even chemicals in everyday house- system was established, a hose cart with 800 Hudi; to Reading, Pennsylvania. The Rabbi hold items may contribute to breast cancer. feet of hose was purchased for $700. believes that food, faith, and fellowship bring a We need to understand these linkages better. In 1903, a new fire headquarters was built community together and invites the local com- Understanding the causes of the disease is at the comer of Central Avenue and Cook Av- munity to events such as the Lag B’omer bar- a critical step toward developing strategies for prevention, and ultimately, a cure. That’s why enue. A Gamewell Alarm System was installed becue picnic, the Shavuot Ice Cream Party, it is so critical that the House pass H.R. 2231, throughout the Borough of Madison in 1909 and the legendary Matzah Bakery program the Breast Cancer and Environmental Re- and the boxes were in use until 1990. In 1935, where couples from Jewish community join the search Act. The legislation, which was intro- the Hartley Marcellus Dodge Memorial building Rabbi on a walking tour of Brooklyn’s many duced by my colleagues NITA LOWEY and SUE was dedicated and occupied. Present day fire eateries. The Rabbi also organizes and holds MYRICK, will make grants to research the ef- headquarters are still in this building. Chanukah concerts at the Berkshire Mall and fects of environmental factors on the incidence Today, the Borough of Madison’s Fire De- the Chanukah on Ice Program for the entire of breast cancer. partment Chief is Douglas Atchison. He com- community. The Rabbi does not just bring the After decades of research, there is still no mands 14 paid and 20 active volunteer fire- community together for holidays, but he uses known cause, prevention or cure for breast fighters, serving 16,500 residents in a four- various speakers and programs to facilitate cancer. Every year, over 40,000 women die of square mile area. Construction of a new fire interfaith dialogue. the disease. Congress must do what it can to and police facility has begun with an expected Teaming together with Boscov’s Department prevent more women from becoming a sta- completion date of early 2007. Store, and the Reading Hospital, the Rabbi of- tistic. I urge my colleagues to pass the Breast Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues fers intercommunity relationship classes. Cancer Environmental Research Act. to join me in congratulating the Borough of Rabbi Yosef understands the importance of f Madison Fire Department and all their fire- bringing the entire community together to learn fighters, past and present, on the celebration more about the traditional Judaism and its role H.R. 2231, THE BREAST CANCER of 125 years of protecting one of New Jersey’s in everyday life. When not working in the com- AND ENVIRONMENTAL RE- finest municipalities. munity, the Rabbi volunteers at the Caron SEARCH ACT f Foundation and welcomes Jewish patients at Caron, together with and members of the local HON. GWEN MOORE PERSONAL EXPLANATION community, to his home for weekly Shabbat OF WISCONSIN dinners. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Friday, May 19, 2006 me today in honoring Rabbi Yosef Lipsker for OF FLORIDA Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I his outstanding dedication and service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to stand with the National Breast Berks County, the Jewish Community Center, Friday, May 19, 2006 Cancer Coalition (NBCC) and the 3 million and the Caron Foundation. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. women living with breast cancer in the country f today, and urge my colleagues to push for Speaker, on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, I passage of the Breast Cancer and Environ- voted for H. Res. 802 but unfortunately, the BREAST CANCER ENVIRONMENTAL mental Research Act (H.R. 2231) by the end computer did not record my vote. I proudly RESEARCH ACT of this year. support H. Res. 802, which encouraged all eli- Too many mothers, daughters, wives, and gible Medicare beneficiaries who had not yet HON. JANE HARMAN sisters are dying from breast cancer and we elected to enroll in the new Medicare Part D OF CALIFORNIA will not end this disease until we find out what benefit to review the available options and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES causes it. H.R. 2231 would go a long way to- determine whether enrollment in a Medicare Friday, May 19, 2006 wards finding out what causes breast cancer prescription drug plan best meets their current and how to prevent it. and future needs for prescription drug cov- Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I recently met It is generally believed that the environment erage. Please let the record show that had the a young woman, a constituent, visiting Wash- plays some role in the development of breast computer recorded my vote, I would have ington on behalf of the Los Angeles Breast cancer, but the extent of that role is not fully voted in favor of the Resolution. Cancer Coalition. Stefanie LaRue, of Marina understood. More research needs to be done Almost 80 percent of the seniors in my dis- del Rey, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV in this area since it has been understudied in trict have signed up for the Medicare Prescrip- metastatic breast cancer. This is the most ad- the past. tion Drug Plan. For the first time in history, vanced stage of the disease, where the can- H.R. 2231 would authorize $30 million per seniors are saving up to 75 percent on their cerous cells have spread beyond the breast year for 5 years for the National Institute of prescription drug costs, and constituents who and surrounding lymph nodes. Environmental Health Sciences to award are very happy with their plan repeatedly stop Despite having just undergone treatment, grants to study the relationship between envi- me. Most had a favorable experience when Stefanie had come to Washington to tell me ronmental factors and breast cancer. The tar- enrolling, and I hope that many others will join her story and to advocate for breast cancer re- geted research holds the promise for a better when the open enrollment begins again. search. She said to me, ‘‘I just want to do my understanding of the causes of breast cancer, f best to be a voice for women with breast can- breakthroughs in prevention and treatment, cer.’’ Her inner strength and grace in the face and ultimately perhaps a cure. RABBI YOSEF LIPSKER of a very difficult battle are an inspiration, and Furthermore, this bill would create a new a reminder of the resilience of the human spir- mechanism for environmental health research, HON. JIM GERLACH it. I deeply admire her courage, and the way and provide a unique process by which up to OF PENNSYLVANIA she fearlessly allowed the world to see her eight centers would be developed to study en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beautiful hairless head! vironmental factors and their impact on breast Stefanie is one of 200,000 American women cancer. Modeled after the highly successful Friday, May 19, 2006 diagnosed with invasive breast cancer each Breast Cancer Research Program, it would in- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to year. What is particularly troubling about her clude consumer advocates in the peer review honor Rabbi Yosef Lipsker of Berks County for case is that she is only 31 years old. She has and programmatic review process.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 17:18 Jun 23, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E19MY6.REC E19MY6 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E917 There have been isolated studies looking at dive-bombing and torpedo bombing skills took was dominated by two concepts: secularism suspected environmental links to breast can- place at various times during the history of the and progress. In his words, ‘‘In an age when cer. But overall, the issue of what causes base. In addition to serving as headquarters inventions and the wonders of science are breast cancer, and the association between for the 7th Naval District, the station supported bringing change after change in the conditions the environment and breast cancer requires a a naval air gunnery school, a Marine Corps Air of life, nations cannot maintain their existence collaborative, comprehensive, national strategy Station, a Coast Guard Station, and a small by age-old mentalities and tradition-worship- to study these issues. This bill makes that craft-training center. The peak complement, ping.’’ mission possible. reached in 1945, consisted of 7,200 officers Mr. Speaker, Ataturk’s reforms covered vir- I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- and men and 3,100 civilians. During the early tually every area of public life—political, cul- tion and enact it this year so that we can get days of World War II, Opa-Locka’s pivotal role tural, legal, educational, and economic—all closer to a day when no woman need worry in training pilots resulting in the airport having geared toward bringing the new Turkish nation about breast cancer again. the unique distinction of supporting more take- to the level of what Ataturk called ‘‘contem- f offs and landings than any other airport in the porary civilization.’’ Some of the changes were world. 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE monumental, such as abolishing the caliphate, Opa-Locka today is a working community recognizing equal rights for men and women, FOUNDING OF THE CITY OF OPA- that is looking to the future and working hard LOCKA, FLORIDA discarding the Arabic alphabet in favor of Latin to revitalize its economic and cultural base letters, and adopting secular law. Others were while maintaining its small town, close knit seemingly minor, such as reforming traditional HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK sense of community. City Hall, the old Opa- styles of dress and mandating surnames. OF FLORIDA Locka Hotel and the original Opa-Locka Train IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Station have recently been renovated. Addi- His leadership style was epitomized by the alphabet reform. A language commission he Friday, May 19, 2006 tionally, a new State of Florida Services Build- ing and a variety of new business have lo- appointed endorsed the reform in 1928 and Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want to cated in the City in recent years, and recent urged that it be phased in over fifteen years. bring to the attention of my colleagues the interest in Opa-Locka airport holds promise for Ataturk had a different time-frame in mind. He 80th anniversary of the City of Opa-Locka, the future. phased it in over six months, punctuating his Florida, which I am proud to represent in the As the city begins its ninth decade, I con- decision with trips around the country in which . gratulate its leaders and citizens and look for- he personally gave public instruction in the Home to more than 15,000 residents in ward to working with the government, busi- new alphabet. This reform has wrought a fun- Northwest Miami-Dade County, ‘‘The Great nesses and people of Opa-Locka in building damental change in Turkey’s outlook, as mil- City’’ of Opa-Locka has had a long and color- an even stronger, more vibrant community in lions of Turks, schooled in the Latin alphabet, ful history, from its founding in the mid-1920s, the coming years. have turned westward for their second lan- rapid expansion prior to and during World War guages and the learning to which those lan- f II and its recent efforts at revitalization. guages are the key. The name Opa-Locka is a contraction of the 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF As a champion of women’s rights, Mr. Native American name for the area, ‘‘Opa- KEMAL ATATURK, FOUNDER OF Speaker, Ataturk encouraged women to be- tisha-woka-locka’’, meaning a dry place in the MODERN TURKEY come doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, swamp with trees. The area was developed in writers, and politicians. His credo in this re- the early 1920s by aviation pioneer Glenn HON. TOM LANTOS gard was stated as a simple equation in a Curtiss and was based on the Arabian Nights OF CALIFORNIA speech in 1926: ‘‘If a society of men and theme with streets that have names like Sul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women is content to apply progress and edu- tan Avenue, Ali Baba Avenue, and Sesame Friday, May 19, 2006 cation to one-half of itself, such a society is Street. The Arabian Nights style is also re- weakened by half.’’ It is unfortunate that, to flected in the city’s architecture, which features Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, May this very day, too many nations in the Middle 105 original buildings with an array of domes, 19, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of East cannot grasp that easy math. elaborate minarets and outside staircases in the birth of the founder of modern Turkey, brightly painted colors built between 1925–28 Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a post-World War I When I met Pakistani President Musharraf during Florida’s land boom. Officially incor- revolutionary leader who demonstrated that four years ago, I gave him a copy of Andrew porated in 1926, Opa-Locka today maintains Islam and modernity are fully compatible. His Mango’s authoritative biography of Ataturk. the largest collection of Moorish architecture in example provides instruction and hope for our ‘‘Follow Ataturk’s vision,’’ I urged him, ‘‘and the Western hemisphere and 20 sites are list- own era. you will put Pakistan on the path to progress.’’ ed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ataturk died at the young age of 57 in 1938. Mr. Speaker, I am convinced that this is the Opa-Locka Airport also has a long and Yet, in a short period of time starting with the right advice for the leaders of every Muslim colorful history. In 1918, the Navy relocated a end of World War I, Ataturk was able to build nation. With forward-looking vision, leadership, blimp hangar to Opa-Locka from Key West. In a nation from the ashes of the Ottoman Em- and determination in the mold of Ataturk, the the early 1930s, a Naval Reserve Training pire, establish secular rule, and lay the entire region could expect a future of secu- Base was established here. Commissioned groundwork for democratic development. His larism, tolerance, democracy, and material NAS Miami in August 1940, training in fighter, vision for his overwhelmingly Muslim nation progress.

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