October 10, 1998 — Extensions of Remarks E2035 All Sunday School books and the other ma- tified the church as ``The Walnut Hill Commu- In 1968, Dr. Smith started with 26 children terials were donated by Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. nity AME Church'' which remained the official in a seven-room basement apartment in cen- Church. The piano, which is still being used, name of the church until December 1997. At tral city Newark to establish one of the first was given to the church by the late Elder Rob- that time, proper documents were drawn up day care programs in the United States and inson. Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church family under and presented to the Rev. Robert L. McCants, the first non-profit interracial day care center in the leadership of Rev. F.C. James donated Presiding Elder of the Sumter District and the New Jersey to provide day care for children the first set of pews and hymnals. During the Rt. Rev. John Hurst Adams, the Presiding from 21¤2 months to five years old. If we go 1970's, the church's attendance declined to Bishop of the Seventh Episcopal district of the back to 1968, we will remember it was a time less than five, and it became impossible to African AME Church to legally claim the that women while moving into the workforce maintain a full time pastor. The church doors known name, and the ``legal'' name Walnut had very limited resources for child care. This were closed. In the 1980s, Reid Chapel's Hill Community AME Church was officially re- sometimes meant that these families had to doors were reopened. And in 1987, the An- moved from all documents. depend on public assistance for survival rather nual Conference connected Reid Chapel and Today the Reid Chapel African Methodist than become self-sufficient. Today, we see the St. Michael to form a circuit under the pas- Episcopal Church stands ready to serve all of benefit of providing safe, clean, and educat- torate of Rev. Vermell Humes. After Hurricane the citizens of the Walnut Hill Community, and able day care services. The lack of day care Hugo in 1989, the mission closed again. the City and County of Sumter. I appreciate was a lemon to Dr. Smith. She took her At the 1991 Annual Conference, Bishop my colleagues joining me in honoring this knowledge, skills and foresight to make some F.C. James appointed Rev. Eliza E. Black to great church and its outstanding leaders. lemonade that has quenched the thirst of day pastor the closed mission. This new ``Venture f care need for countless families and children. of Faith'' began on September 19, 1991. The Babyland Family Services, Inc. has evolved doors of Reid Chapel opened at 8:30 AM. Ar- REGARDING: REPUBLIC OF to comprise 11 different facilities offering 20 riving with the new pastor was her faithful and CHINA’S NATIONAL DAY separate programs that benefit over 1,500 supporting spouse Theodore, her youngest children, women and families each year. It has daughter Antonia Black, two of her grandsons HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ a staff of over 200, volunteer support of al- Michael and Renard Black, and a niece Aman- OF most 700 and a reputation that extends to the da Johnson. By ten o'clock, twenty odd adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international arena. and children had come to welcome the new Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will pastor and to share the first morning service Friday, October 9, 1998 want to join me in thanking Dr. Mary Smith ever in the 39 year old history of the mission. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, in recent years, and Babyland as they are recognized for their When the invitation to membership was ex- the Republic of China on Taiwan has emerged hard work and dedication to the health, well- tended, Reid Chapel received its first member, as a major economic power in the world. Re- being and education of children from urban Willie M. Martin. cent world economic events offer a special In the Spring of 1994, Reid Chapel pur- lesson in the power of democracies in global areas. I would also like to encourage all citi- chased a house adjacent to the church's prop- economic affairs. zens to become interested in helping the fu- erty. Isaac Wims, a member of the community Their economic success is directly attrib- ture, our children, thus ensuring a brighter fu- and supporter of Reid Chapel, completely ren- utable to freely elected democratic leadership. ture for them and the generations to come. ovated the two bedroom home as a special These leaders understand that a strong econ- f gift to the church. This property became Reid omy is necessary for political reform. The fact CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLE- Chapel's Resource Center. Ground was bro- that Taiwan has survived the latest Asian fi- TION OF THE KIDS’ CREATED ken for the Educational Building. It took the nancial crisis relatively unscathed is the lesson KINGDOM PROJECT congregation only two years to complete the in the power of democracy. 2560 square foot edifice. From its one-party past, the Republic of The worship service was moved from the China has grown into a more sophisticated de- HON. RON KLINK small original block sanctuary to the multipur- mocracy with a number of political parties. The OF PENNSYLVANIA pose room to the new Educational Building in Republic of China strongly supports individual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November, 1995. Church records reveal that freedom, human rights, and a dialogue with Friday, October 9, 1998 there were times that more than 100 worship- any other country in the world. Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ers packed into the pews of that little chapel. Mr. Speaker, let us show our admiration of ognize the efforts of the organizers and the Many conversions, baptisms, weddings and our friends in the Republic of China by con- volunteers of the Kids' Created Kingdom funerals are logged in the church files. It took gratulating them on their 87th National Day, project. In only five days the volunteers built a less than one conference year to complete the October 10, 1998. 15,000 square foot, state-of-the-art playground work on the sanctuary. At a time when it is even more apparent complex for the children of Ellwood City. Six Officially, Pastor Black was the contractor that the world's economies are interconnected, hundred people gathered to celebrate their on record and provided the administrative the United States can find an oasis of strong achievements with a picnic and dedication the functions. Her son Randolph Black, a Trustee economic fundamentals in the Republic of evening it was finished. of the church, a highly skilled brick mason and China. I would like to pay special recognition to contractor, directed the work. He also laid f many of the blocks himself. The building com- some of the key individuals in this project. The mittee consisted of the faithful Stewards TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY P. SMITH, Project General Coordinators were Tim Post (Henry Murray, Rebecca Hall, Kenneth Black, AN ARDENT LEMONADE MAKER and Earla Marshall. The Core Committee con- Rosa Guess, and Marguerite Jones) and sisted of Harold Marshall, Cindy Falotico, Joe Trustees (Randolph Black, Debra Bradley, HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Carofino, Jeff Berendt, Steve Oliver, Ellwood Almeta Murray, Margie Bradley, Christopher OF NEW JERSEY ``Woody'' Hazen, Rick and Sharon McClintick, Hall, Rachael Madison, Elizabeth Mack, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Terri and Larry Crespo, Tom Yoho, Mary Post, Nan Beachem, Beverly Todd, Kim Rangel, Besena Bradley and Collette Bradley). It was Friday, October 9, 1998 Randolph Black who received the vision and Carole Houghton, Julie D'Amico, Cathy Basler, the plan to build the sanctuary furniture. Mat- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, if we are lucky we Rosina Betz, Sharon Razani, Wesley Calve, thew Jones and Billy Olden assisted in execut- have come in contact with a person who in- Peggy Figurel, and Robin Lucas. The Con- ing the vision. These men literally built the stinctively makes lemonade out of the lemons struction Site Captains were Bo Rossi, Ernie chancellor rail, communion table, offering table of life. There is such a woman in my district Mallary, Jerry Maine, Jerry Hulick, Sam and and the flower stands. Margie Bradley as- who is being honored on Thursday, October 8. Beth Kasper, Allen Polochak, ``Skip'' Volpe, sisted Billy Older in finishing the furniture. She is Dr. Mary Smith. Thirty years ao Dr. Dave Buana, Joe Hawrylak, Jim Palagallo. Most of the wood was donated by Debra Smith saw a need for day care programs in These individuals along with many volun- Bradley. The decorative work was donated by Newark, New Jersey. She used her vision, teers worked hard to not only construct the Williams Furniture Company, Inc. Henry Mur- commitment and steadfastness to establish playground but to raise the necessary funds. ray continued to be the dutiful steward and Babyland Nursery, Inc. Babyland Nursery, The project planning began in September helper. Inc., now known as Babyland Family Services, 1997. They were able to raise the 85,000 dol- While the community has called this church Inc. has evolved into a model for urban day lars needed in only seven months. Again I Reid Chapel, the founding fathers legally iden- care throughout the nation. would like to commend them on their efforts to E2036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 10, 1998 improve the community of Ellwood City for its colleagues honored me by electing me Co- in Robert Satloff's piece ``New Nuances'' that children. Chairman of the Caucus. In doing so, I am appeared in the July 13th New Republic. The f being asked to fill a pair of big shoes by suc- author points to four sets of comments by Ad- ceeding the Caucus's founder and first Co- ministration officials that have called into doubt TRIBUTE TO JIM RUPP Chairman, FRANK PALLONE. the longstanding U.S. policy. (1) On May 7th, Mr. Speaker, the Caucus on India and In- First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton advocated HON. GLENN POSHARD dian Americans was founded more than five the establishment of a Palestinian state. (2) OF ILLINOIS years ago by FRANK. His district has a large On May 18th, Assistant Secretary of State for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and vibrant Indian American community, and Near Eastern Affairs Martin Indyk refused to FRANK decided their voice needed to be heard Friday, October 9, 1998 express firm U.S. opposition to the unilateral in the Congress. What began as a handful of declaration of an independent Palestinian Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Members five years ago has been transformed state, but rather restated traditional U.S. policy pay tribute to my constituent and dear friend, into a thriving Caucus of more than one hun- as a preference. (3) Also on May 18th, Vice Mr. ``Jolly'' Jim Rupp of Decatur, Illinois who dred Members, making the Caucus one of the President AL GORE made similar comments. has recently passed. He was a devoted public largest ethnic Caucuses in the Congress. (4) And finally, at a May 28th official and my condolences and best wishes Mr. Speaker, much of this success and briefing, spokesman Michael McCurry refused go to his family and all who will miss him. growth is a tribute to FRANK PALLONE's leader- to rule out the possibility that the United Some of my Illinois colleagues may remem- ship and energy. During his term as Co-Chair- States would refuse to recognize a unilaterally ber Jim as Decatur's mayor from 1966 to 1976 man, he has worked tirelessly in the House to declared Palestinian state. Mr. Satloff summa- and state senator until 1986. But anybody who improve relations between India, the world's rized the comments as follows: ``The United knew Jim, knew him as ``Jolly Jim.'' He was largest democracy, and the United States, the States strongly prefers a negotiated outcome always happy, rarely ever down in spirit. His world's oldest democracy. The Caucus has of final status issues between and the smile would warm you up on the coldest of been a forum for important discussions be- Palestinians and will work to achieve that goal. mornings, and his personality was genuine. tween the Caucus Members and senior politi- However, if the two sides do not reach agree- Jim got along with anybody and everybody. cians, diplomats and industrialists from India. ment by May 1999 and the Palestinians issue This was his best quality not only as a politi- Outside Washington, FRANK also has been a unilateral declaration of statehood over cian, but as a person. He was cut from a dif- very active, traveling to cities around the Israeli objections, the U.S. may or may not ferent type of political cloth. Jim realized that United States where he has met with hun- recognize that state.'' politics relied on personal qualities, and paying dreds of Indian American community leaders. Since these statements by the U.S. govern- attention to the grass roots. He would make Mr. Speaker, as the Caucus of India and In- ment, Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser visits just about everywhere he represented to dian Americans enters its sixth year, I know Arafat, his cabinet and the Palestinian legisla- arouse interest in issues, and gain support my colleagues join me in congratulating FRANK ture have repeatedly threatened to unilaterally from constituents. In fact, he was once quoted on a job well done. I am certain the other proclaim the establishment of a Palestinian that he loved making these visits so much, Members of the Caucus agree with me that state when the Oslo Accords expire on May 4, that he could rarely ever complete a personal we are looking forward to his continued strong 1999. In mid-July, Chairman Arafat stated that house chore. Nevertheless, he took the con- participation as a senior Member of the Cau- ``there is a transition period of 5 years and cept of politician to mean personable, and in cus and to his strong support of the interests after 5 years we have the right to declare an touch with his constituents, which is a quality of the Indian American Community. independent Palestinian state.'' Even more re- public officials still need to follow. f cently, on September 24th, Chairman Arafat's Jim grew up in New Jersey, and served in cabinet threatened to unilaterally declare a World War II and the Korean War proudly for RESOLUTION REASSERTING U.S. OPPOSITION TO THE UNILAT- Palestinian state that would encompass a por- this nation. He married Florence Reineke in tion of Jerusalem: ``At the end of the interim 1944, who unfortunately passed away last De- ERAL DECLARATION OF A PAL- ESTINIAN STATE period, it (the Palestinian government) shall cember. He moved to Decatur in the 1950's declare the establishment of a Palestinian and became partner and later sole owner of state on all Palestinian land occupied since Creighton-Jackson Insurance Agency. Jim was HON. MATT SALMON 1967, with Jerusalem as the eternal capital of then elected mayor several years later in OF ARIZONA the Palestinian state.'' (The Columbian, Mark 1966. He also offered much of his time out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lavie, , September 25, side of public office in the Decatur community. Friday, October 9, 1998 1998.) Chairman Arafat continued his push for Jim was a member of the Rotary International, Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to statehood on September 28th in a speech be- VFW Post 99, Decatur Shriners Club and the fore the United Nations, calling upon world introduce with Representative JIM SAXTON and American Legion Post 105. Moreover, Jim was leaders to support an independent Palestinian Majority Whip TOM DELAY a resolution calling a devout Christian and a charter member of state: Woodland Chapel Presbyterian Church. He is on President Clinton to publicly and unequivo- survived by his sons James and Jeffrey and cally state that the United States will actively I would like to call upon all of you from this place—the source of international legit- their families. oppose a unilaterally declared Palestinian state and that any such action would have se- imacy and peacemaking, the guardian of Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing freedom, security and stability, and the Mr. Jim Rupp, whose dedication to his com- vere negative consequences for Palestinian source for the achievement of justice and munity has had a profound impact on those relations with the United States. Though the prosperity for humankind—to stand by our who knew him, including myself. It has been United States has traditionally oppose a unilat- people, especially as the five-year transi- an honor to represent him in the United States erally declared Palestinian state, recent state- tional period provided for in the Palestinian- Congress. I will miss ``Jolly Jim'' immensely. ments by the Administration have been ambig- Israeli agreements will end on the 4th of His style was so unique and he was so hum- uous, and contradictory to its previous policy. May, 1999 and our people demand of us to This shift in the attitude by the U.S. govern- shoulder our responsibilities, and they await ble. Many of our national and local leaders the establishment of their independent state. need to follow in his footsteps to succeed in ment has been followed by recent announce- politics and in life as he did. ments by the Palestinian Authority of their in- A unilateral declaration of statehood would f tention to declare a Palestinian state unilater- be a renouncement of the Oslo Accords and ally. Such a declaration would be a violation of could ignite hostilities. The Oslo Accords make A TRIBUTE TO FRANK PALLONE the Oslo Accords. It would also pose a threat no provision for the creation of a Palestinian to Israel, and it would have a destabilizing ef- state and, in fact, prohibit the Palestinian Au- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN fect on the entire Middle East. Therefore, it is thority from taking any actions that would af- OF urgent that the U.S. reaffirms its opposition to fect the sovereignty of the Israeli-administered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state. territories. Earlier this week Assistant Sec- For decades U.S. policy has been to op- retary of State Indyk said that a declaration of Friday, October 9, 1998 pose steadfastly the creation of an independ- statehood ``becomes a recipe for an almost Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, earlier today ent Palestinian state irrespective of how it is immediate confrontation . . .'' (Hillel Kuttler, at a meeting of the Congressional Caucus of declared. The Administration's evolving policy Jerusalem Post, October 4, 1998). The threat India and Indian Americans a number of our on Palestinian statehood is skillfully explored of designating Jerusalem as the capital